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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 8, 1997
REGISTRATION NO. 333-25683
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 4832 75-2672663
(State or other jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number) Identification No.)
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R. STEVEN HICKS
600 CONGRESS AVENUE CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
SUITE 1400 600 CONGRESS AVENUE
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 SUITE 1400
(512) 404-6840 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
(Address, including zip code, and telephone (512) 404-6840
number, Name, address, including zip code, and
including area code, of registrant's telephone number,
principal executive offices) including area code, of agent for service)
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Copies to:
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WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY, JR. JEFFREY A. CHAPMAN
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. P. GREGORY HIDALGO
600 CONGRESS AVENUE ANDREW M. WRIGHT
SUITE 1400 VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P.
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 3700 TRAMMELL CROW CENTER
(512) 404-6840 2001 ROSS AVENUE
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-2975
(214) 220-7700
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement
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General Instruction G, check the following box. [ ]
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
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STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a),
MAY DETERMINE.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Prospectus included herein assumes that the Benchmark Acquisition, the
GulfStar Merger, the Cavalier Acquisition, the Madison Acquisition and the
Emerald City Acquisition (all as defined in such Prospectus) have been
consummated. The Prospectus included herein also assumes that the New Credit
Facility (as defined in such Prospectus) has been entered into. It is
anticipated that such acquisitions and merger will be consummated and the New
Credit Facility will be entered into prior to the time that this registration
statement becomes effective.
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PROSPECTUS
OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
12 3/4% SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES DUE 2009
IN EXCHANGE FOR
12 3/4% SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES DUE 2009
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
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Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (the "Company") is offering upon the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Prospectus and the
accompanying letter of transmittal (the "Letter of Transmittal") (which together
constitute the "Exchange Offer") to exchange $1,000 principal amount at maturity
of its registered 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009 (the "New Notes") for
each $1,000 principal amount at maturity of its unregistered 12 3/4% Senior
Discount Notes due 2009 (the "Old Notes") of which an aggregate principal amount
at maturity of $277,000,000 is outstanding. The form and terms of the New Notes
are identical to the form and terms of the Old Notes except that the offer and
sale of the New Notes has been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"Securities Act") and the New Notes will not bear any legends restricting their
transfer. The New Notes will evidence the same debt as the Old Notes and will be
issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, the Notes Indenture (as
defined) governing the Old Notes. The Exchange Offer is being made in order to
satisfy certain contractual obligations of the Company. See "The Exchange Offer"
and "Description of the New Notes." The New Notes and the Old Notes are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Notes."
The yield to maturity of the Notes is 12 3/4% (computed on a semi-annual
bond equivalent basis), calculated from February 20, 1997. No interest on the
Notes will accrue until February 1, 2002. Thereafter, interest will accrue on
the Notes at an annual rate of 12 3/4% and will be payable semi-annually in cash
on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing August 1, 2002. The Notes
are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, on or after
February 1, 2002, at the redemption prices set forth herein, plus accrued and
unpaid interest to the date of redemption. In addition, at any time before
February 1, 2001, the Company may, at its option, redeem up to 25% of the
aggregate principal amount at maturity of the Notes with the net proceeds of one
or more Public Equity Offerings (as defined) or Major Asset Sales (as defined),
at the redemption prices set forth herein; provided, however, that after any
such redemption there is outstanding at least 75% of the aggregate principal
amount at maturity of the Notes.
Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined), the Company will,
subject to certain conditions, offer to purchase all of the then outstanding
Notes at a price equal to (i) 101% of the Accreted Value (as defined) on the
Change of Control Payment Date (as defined) if the Change of Control Payment
Date is on or before February 1, 2002 and (ii) 101% of the aggregate principal
at maturity, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the Change of
Control Payment Date if the Change of Control Payment Date is after February 1,
2002. In addition, prior to February 1, 2002, upon the occurrence of a Change of
Control, the Company will have the option to redeem the Notes in whole but not
in part (a "Change of Control Redemption") at a redemption price equal to 100%
of the Accreted Value thereof plus the Applicable Premium (as defined).
The Company is a holding company which conducts, or will conduct,
substantially all of its operations through its direct subsidiary, Capstar Radio
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (formerly named Commodore Media, Inc.) (referred to
herein as either "Commodore" or "Capstar Radio") and Capstar Radio's
subsidiaries, Atlantic Star Communications, Inc. (formerly named Commodore
Holdings, Inc.) ("Atlantic Star"), Southern Star Communications, Inc. (formerly
named Osborn Communications Corporation) (referred to herein as either "Osborn"
or "Southern Star"), GulfStar Communications, Inc. ("GulfStar"), Central Star
Communications, Inc.
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FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN CONNECTION WITH AN
INVESTMENT IN THE NEW NOTES, SEE "RISK FACTORS" ON PAGE 17 HEREIN.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR
HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE
SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO
THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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("Central Star"), and Pacific Star Communications, Inc. ("Pacific Star"). The
Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu in
right of payment with all Senior Debt (as defined) of the Company and senior in
right of payment to all existing and future subordinated Indebtedness (as
defined) of the Company. In addition, all existing and future Indebtedness of
the Company's subsidiaries is, or will be, structurally senior to the Notes. As
of March 31, 1997, on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the Completed
Transactions (as defined) and the Financing (as defined) and the application of
the net proceeds therefrom, there would have been (i) no Indebtedness of the
Company other than the Notes outstanding, (ii) no Indebtedness of the Company
that would have ranked pari passu in right of payment to the Notes, and (iii)
approximately $293.1 million of Indebtedness of the Company's subsidiaries,
including current payables. Capstar Radio entered into the New Credit Facility
(as defined) in July 1997, which is secured by the assets of the Company's
subsidiaries (other than Capstar Radio). The Company has guaranteed the
Indebtedness under the New Credit Facility. As of July 31, 1997, $ million
in principal amount was outstanding under the New Credit Facility and $
million was available for borrowing thereunder. The Company's guarantee of the
New Credit Facility constitutes Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes.
See "Description of Other Indebtedness -- New Credit Facility."
The Exchange Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time,
, 1997, or such later date and time to which it is extended (the "Expiration
Date").
Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for its own account pursuant to
the Exchange Offer in exchange for Old Notes must acknowledge that it will
deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such New Notes. The Letter
of Transmittal states that by so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a
broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the
meaning of the Securities Act. This Prospectus, as it may be amended or
supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection
with resales of New Notes received in exchange for Old Notes where such Old
Notes were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading
activities. The Company has agreed that, for a period of 90 days after the
Expiration Date, it will make this Prospectus available to any broker-dealer for
use in connection with any such resale. See "The Exchange Offer" and "Plan of
Distribution."
The Old Notes are designated for trading in the Private Offerings, Resales
and Trading through Automated Linkages ("PORTAL") market. To the extent Old
Notes are tendered and accepted in the Exchange Offer, the principal amount of
outstanding Old Notes will decrease with a resulting decrease in the liquidity
in the market therefor. Following the consummation of the Exchange Offer,
holders of Old Notes who were eligible to participate in the Exchange Offer but
who did not tender their Old Notes will not be entitled to certain rights under
the Registration Rights Agreement (as defined) and such Old Notes will continue
to be subject to certain restrictions on transfer. Accordingly, the liquidity in
the market for the Old Notes could be adversely affected. No assurance can be
given as to the liquidity of the trading market for either the Old Notes or the
New Notes.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed
information and the financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing
in this Prospectus. In June 1997, Capstar Broadcasting Corporation ("Capstar
Broadcasting") acquired all of the issued and outstanding common stock of the
Company in exchange for common stock of Capstar Broadcasting. Unless otherwise
specified, this Prospectus assumes the consummation of the Pending Transactions
(as defined). As used in this Prospectus, unless otherwise specified, the
"Company" means Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and its subsidiaries after
giving effect to the consummation of the Pending Transactions. The Company
conducts, or will conduct, its business through its direct subsidiary, Capstar
Radio and Capstar Radio's subsidiaries, Atlantic Star, Southern Star, GulfStar,
Central Star and Pacific Star. Certain capitalized terms used in this Prospectus
are defined herein under the caption "Glossary of Certain Terms and Market and
Industry Data."
THE COMPANY
The Company is the largest radio broadcaster in the United States operating
exclusively in mid-sized markets. On a pro forma basis after giving effect to
the Pending Transactions, the Company will own and operate or provide services
to 233 radio broadcasting stations in 62 mid-sized markets located throughout
the United States. These stations comprise the leading radio group, in terms of
revenue share and/or audience share, in 41 markets. On a pro forma basis after
giving effect to the Completed Transactions (as defined) and the Pending
Transactions and the financing thereof, including the Financing, as if they had
occurred on January 1, 1996, the Company would have had net revenue, EBITDA (as
defined) and a net loss of $296.6 million, $67.5 million and $28.8 million,
respectively, for the twelve-month period ended March 31, 1997, and EBITDA as
adjusted for estimated cost savings of $85.0 million. The Company has entered
into 16 agreements to acquire 88 additional stations, including 16 stations for
which the Company currently provides services pursuant to an LMA (as defined)
(the "Pending Acquisitions"), and one agreement to dispose of three FM stations
(the "Pending Transactions").
In February 1996, as a result of the passage of the Telecommunications Act
of 1996 (the "Telecom Act"), radio broadcasting companies were permitted to
increase their ownership of stations within a single market from a maximum of
four to a maximum of between five and eight stations, depending on market size.
More importantly, the Telecom Act also eliminated the national ownership
restriction that generally had limited companies to the ownership of no more
than 40 stations (20 AM and 20 FM) throughout the United States. In order to
capitalize on the opportunities created by the Telecom Act, R. Steven Hicks, an
executive with over 30 years of experience in the radio broadcasting industry,
and Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated ("Hicks Muse") formed the Company to
acquire and operate radio station clusters in mid-sized markets. The Company
generally defines mid-sized markets as those Metropolitan Statistical Areas
("MSAs") ranked between 50 and 200, each of which has approximately $10.0
million to $35.0 million in radio advertising revenue.
The Company believes that mid-sized markets represent attractive operating
environments because, as compared to the 50 largest markets in the United
States, they are generally characterized by (i) lower radio station purchase
prices as a multiple of broadcast cash flow, (ii) less sophisticated and
undercapitalized competitors, including both radio and competing advertising
media such as newspaper and television and (iii) less direct format competition
resulting from fewer stations in any given market. The Company believes that the
attractive operating characteristics of mid-sized markets coupled with the
opportunity provided by the Telecom Act to create in-market radio station
cluster groups will enable the Company to achieve substantial revenue growth and
cost efficiencies. As a result, management believes that the Company can
generate broadcast cash flow margins that are comparable to the higher margins
that heretofore were generally achievable only in the top 50 markets.
To effectively and efficiently manage its stations, the Company has
developed a flexible management structure designed to manage a large and growing
portfolio of radio stations throughout the United States. The station portfolio
will be organized into five regions: the Northeast (Atlantic Star), the
Southeast (Southern Star), the Southwest (GulfStar), the Midwest (Central Star)
and the West (Pacific Star), each of which is, or will be, managed by regional
executives in conjunction with general managers in each of the Company's
markets.
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STATION PORTFOLIO
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Company
and its markets assuming the Pending Transactions have been consummated.
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STATIONS REVENUE AUDIENCE
MSA --------- SHARE SHARE
MARKET(1) RANK FM AM RANK RANK SOURCE COMPANY(2)
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NORTHEAST REGION (ATLANTIC STAR)
Allentown-Bethlehem, PA............... 64 3 3 1 1 Commodore/Patterson
Wilmington, DE........................ 74 1 1 2 2 Commodore
Roanoke, VA........................... 101 4 1 2 1 Benchmark/Cavalier/WRIS
Worcester, MA......................... 106 1 1 1 1 Knight Quality
Fairfield County, CT.................. 112 4 4 2 2 Commodore
Portsmouth-Dover-Rochester, NH........ 117 2 1 1 2 Knight Quality
Huntington, WV-Ashland, KY............ 139 5 5 1 1 Commodore
Salisbury-Ocean City, MD.............. 153 2 -- 3 4 Benchmark
Manchester, NH........................ 193 1 1 1 2 Knight Quality
Wheeling, WV.......................... 213 5 2 1 1 Osborn
Winchester, VA........................ 219 2 1 2 1 Benchmark
Burlington, VT........................ 221 1 -- 2t 5 Knight Quality
Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA....... 253 1 1 2 2 Patterson
Dover, DE............................. NA 2 1 1 1 Benchmark
Westchester-Putnam Counties, NY....... NA 2 1 NA 1 Commodore
Lynchburg, VA......................... NA 3 1 1 1 Benchmark/Cavalier
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Subtotal........................ 39 24
SOUTHEAST REGION (SOUTHERN STAR)
Birmingham, AL........................ 55 2 1 2 3 Ameron
Greenville, SC........................ 59 1 -- 2t 2 Benchmark
Columbia, SC.......................... 88 4 2 1 1 Benchmark/Emerald City
Daytona Beach, FL..................... 93 1 -- 1 2 SFX
Melbourne-Titusville-Cocoa, FL........ 96 3 2 1 1 Space Coast
Huntsville, AL........................ 114 4 2 1 1 Osborn/Griffith
Ft. Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach, FL...... 121 5 1 1 1 Commodore
Pensacola, FL......................... 125 3 -- 1 1 Patterson
Montgomery, AL........................ 142 3 -- 2 2 Benchmark
Savannah, GA.......................... 153 4 2 1 1 Patterson
Asheville, NC......................... 179 1 1 1 1 Osborn
Tuscaloosa, AL........................ 212 3 1 1 1 Osborn/Grant
Jackson, TN........................... 257 2 1 1 1 Osborn
Statesville, NC....................... NA 1 1 NA NA Benchmark
Gadsden, AL........................... NA 1 1 NA 1 Osborn
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Subtotal........................ 38 15
SOUTHWEST REGION (GULFSTAR)
Baton Rouge, LA....................... 81 3 3 1 1 GulfStar
Wichita, KS........................... 91 2 1 3 3 SFX
Jackson, MS........................... 118 2 2 2 2 Benchmark
Shreveport, LA........................ 126 1 1 2 3 Benchmark
Beaumont,TX........................... 127 3 1 1 1 GulfStar
Corpus Christi, TX.................... 128 3 1 1 1 GulfStar
Tyler-Longview, TX.................... 143 4 1 1 1 GulfStar/Noalmark
Killeen, TX........................... 149 2 -- 1 1 GulfStar
Fayetteville, AR...................... 161 4 -- 1 1 GulfStar/KJEM
Ft. Smith, AR......................... 169 2 1 1 1 GulfStar/Booneville
Lubbock, TX........................... 171 4 2 1 1 GulfStar/American General
Waco, TX.............................. 190 4 2 1 1 GulfStar
Texarkana, TX......................... 237 3 1 1 1 GulfStar
Lawton, OK............................ 243 2 -- 1 1 KLAW
Lufkin, TX............................ NA 2 -- NA NA GulfStar
Victoria, TX.......................... NA 2 -- NA 1 GulfStar
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Subtotal........................ 43 16
MIDWEST REGION (CENTRAL STAR)
Grand Rapids, MI...................... 66 3 1 2 3 Patterson
Des Moines, IA........................ 89 2 1 4 4 Community Pacific
Madison, WI........................... 120 4 2 1 1 Madison
Springfield, IL....................... 192 2 1 3 3 Patterson
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STATIONS REVENUE AUDIENCE
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MARKET(1) RANK FM AM RANK RANK SOURCE COMPANY(2)
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Cedar Rapids, IA...................... 197 2 1 2 1 Quass
Battle Creek-Kalamazoo, MI............ 229 2 2 1 1 Patterson
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Subtotal........................ 15 8
WEST REGION (PACIFIC STAR)
Honolulu, HI.......................... 58 4 3 1 1 Patterson
Fresno, CA............................ 65 3 2 2 3 Patterson
Stockton, CA.......................... 85 1 1 3 3 Community Pacific
Modesto, CA........................... 121 1 1 2 2 Community Pacific
Reno, NV.............................. 133 2 1 4 3 Patterson
Anchorage, AK......................... 165 4 2 2 1 Community Pacific/COMCO
Fairbanks, AK......................... NA 2 1 NA 1 COMCO
Farmington, NM........................ NA 3 1 NA NA GulfStar
Yuma, AZ.............................. NA 2 1 NA 1 Commonwealth
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Subtotal........................ 22 13
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NA Information not available.
(1) See explanatory notes to this table beginning on page 60 of this Prospectus.
(2) As defined in "The Acquisitions" and/or "Glossary of Certain Terms and
Market and Industry Data."
ACQUISITION STRATEGY
The Company is the leading consolidator of radio stations in mid-sized
markets throughout the United States. Management has achieved this position
through the application of an acquisition strategy that it believes allows the
Company to develop radio station clusters at attractive prices. First, the
Company enters attractive new mid-sized markets by acquiring a leading station
(or a group that owns a leading station) in such market. The Company then
utilizes the initial acquisition as a platform to acquire additional stations
which further enhance the Company's position in such market. Management believes
that once it has established operations in a market with an initial acquisition,
it can acquire additional stations at reasonable prices and, by leveraging its
existing infrastructure, knowledge of and relationships with advertisers and
substantial management experience, improve the operating performance and
financial results of those stations.
OPERATING STRATEGY
The Company's objective is to maximize the broadcast cash flow of each of
its radio station clusters through the application of the following strategies:
Enhance Revenue Growth through Multiple Station Ownership. Management
believes that the ownership of multiple stations in a market allows the Company
to coordinate its programming to appeal to a broad spectrum of listeners. Once
the station cluster has been created, the Company can provide one-stop shopping
to advertisers attempting to reach a wide range of demographic groups.
Simplifying the buying of advertising time for customers encourages increased
advertiser usage thereby enhancing the Company's revenue generating potential.
Broad demographic coverage also allows the Company to compete more effectively
against alternative media, such as newspaper and television, thus potentially
increasing radio's share of the total advertising dollars spent in a given
market.
Create Low Cost Operating Structure. Management believes that it is less
expensive to operate radio stations in mid-sized markets than in large markets
for several reasons. First, because stations in mid-sized markets typically have
less direct format competition, the Company is less reliant on expensive on-air
talent and costly advertising and promotional campaigns to capture listeners.
Second, the ownership of multiple stations within a market allows the Company to
achieve substantial cost savings through the consolidation of facilities,
management, sales and administrative personnel and operating resources (such as
on-air talent, programming and music research) and through the reduction of
redundant corporate expenses. Furthermore, management expects
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that the Company, as a result of the large size of its portfolio, combined with
the consolidated purchasing power of other portfolio companies of Hicks Muse,
will be able to realize substantial economies of scale in such areas as national
representation commissions, employee benefits, casualty insurance premiums, long
distance telephone rates and other operating expenses. Finally, the
incorporation of digital automation in certain markets allows the Company to
operate radio stations at off-peak hours with minimal human involvement while
improving the quality of programming.
Utilize Sophisticated Operating Techniques. Following the acquisition of a
station or station group, the Company seeks to capitalize on management's
extensive large market operating experience by implementing sophisticated
techniques such as advertising inventory management systems, sales training
programs and in-depth music research studies which improve both the efficiency
and profitability of its stations. Prior to the passage of the Telecom Act,
management believes that many operators in mid-sized markets did not generate
sufficient revenue to justify the incurrence of expenditures to develop these
techniques.
Provide Superior Customer Service. The Company believes that advertising
customers in mid-sized markets typically do not have extensive resources to
create and implement advertising campaigns. The Company provides many of its
advertising customers with extensive advertising support which may include (i)
assistance in structuring advertising and promotional campaigns, (ii) creating
and producing customer advertisements and (iii) analyzing the effectiveness of
the customer's media programs. Management believes that this type of superior
customer service attracts new customers to the Company and increases the loyalty
of the Company's existing customers, thereby providing stability to the
Company's revenue, often despite fluctuations in station ratings.
Develop Decentralized Management Structure. The Company has developed
experienced and highly motivated regional and local management teams, derived
primarily from station groups acquired by the Company, and has decentralized
operational decision-making so that these regional and local managers have the
flexibility to develop operating cultures that capitalize on the unique
qualities of each region and market. The Company also relies on local managers
to source additional acquisition opportunities. In addition, in order to
motivate regional management, the Company intends to link compensation to
regional operating performance as well as the combined results of the Company.
MANAGEMENT
R. Steven Hicks, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
is a 30-year veteran of the radio broadcasting industry (including 18 years as a
station owner) who has owned and operated or managed in excess of 150 radio
stations in large and mid-sized markets throughout the United States. In
addition, in 1993, Mr. Hicks co-founded SFX Broadcasting, Inc., a publicly
traded company ("SFX"), for which he served as Chief Executive Officer for three
years until his resignation in 1996.
The Company has designed a regional organizational structure to manage
effectively its existing station portfolio as well as to accommodate future
in-market or group acquisitions. Each of the Company's regions is, or will be,
headquartered within the region and led by a regional operating executive who
manages, or will manage, the operations of that region's station portfolio and
who oversees, or will oversee, the regional and general managers of the
stations. Each regional operating executive reports to R. Steven Hicks. In
assembling each of the existing regional management teams, the Company has
sought to retain the senior management of many of the station groups that it has
acquired so as to (i) retain and capitalize on the local market experience and
knowledge of these experienced executives and (ii) foster a culture that is
consistent with the unique attributes of each of the local markets acquired.
Furthermore, the Company believes that each of its regional executives possesses
considerable knowledge of its region's other radio broadcasters and is therefore
well situated to identify strategic acquisition candidates.
The Company's regional executive management teams will be compensated based
upon the financial performance of their respective regions and the Company as a
whole with such compensation to be awarded in the form of cash bonuses and stock
options. Management believes that this compensation structure, along with the
ownership interests of management, fosters teamwork and the sharing of the best
practices across regions to maximize the overall financial performance of the
Company.
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Each of the Company's regional executives has extensive experience
operating radio stations in mid-sized markets, as described below.
Northeast Region. The Northeast Region is managed by its president and
chief executive officer, James T. Shea, Jr. Mr. Shea has over 22 years of
experience in the radio broadcasting industry. Mr. Shea's operating knowledge
and strong advertising relationships helped Commodore, prior to its acquisition
by the Company, become a leading radio group in each of its markets. Pro forma
for the Pending Acquisitions, the Northeast Region will include 63 stations in
16 markets.
Southeast Region. The Southeast Region is being managed on an interim basis
by Frank D. Osborn. Mr. Osborn, who was formerly the President and Chief
Executive Officer of Osborn, serves on the Executive Council (as defined) of
Capstar Radio and brings more than 19 years of radio industry experience to the
Company. The Company intends to employ a new president and chief executive
officer of the Southeast Region by the end of 1997, so that Mr. Osborn may focus
his attention on his responsibilities as a member of the Executive Council. Pro
forma for the Pending Acquisitions, the Southeast Region will include 53
stations in 15 markets.
Southwest Region. The Southwest Region is managed by its president and
chief executive officer, John D. Cullen. Mr. Cullen has served as president and
chief operating officer of GulfStar since 1996 and brings more than 16 years of
radio industry experience to the Company. Prior to joining GulfStar, Mr. Cullen
served as a regional manager for SFX. Pro forma for the Pending Transactions,
the Southwest Region will include 59 stations in 16 markets.
Midwest Region. The Midwest Region will be managed by Mary K. Quass, the
current president and chief executive officer of Quass Broadcasting Company
("Quass"), who will serve as the Midwest Region's president and chief executive
officer upon consummation of the Quass Acquisition (as defined). Ms. Quass has
more than 19 years experience in the radio broadcasting industry in numerous
roles, including Vice President and General Manager of radio stations KHAK-FM
and KHAK-AM prior to purchasing such radio stations in 1988. The Company expects
to benefit significantly from Ms. Quass' experience and knowledge of the markets
in the Midwest Region. Pro forma for the Pending Acquisitions, the Midwest
Region will include 23 stations in six markets.
West Region. The West Region is managed by its president and chief
executive officer, Dex Allen, who has over 35 years of experience in the radio
broadcasting industry. Mr. Allen has served as the managing member of
Commonwealth Broadcasting of Arizona, L.L.C. ("Commonwealth") since 1984 and is
expected to continue to serve in such position until the consummation of the
Commonwealth Acquisition (as defined). Pro forma for the Pending Acquisitions,
the West Region will include 35 stations in nine markets.
The Company has created an Executive Council, consisting of R. Steven
Hicks, Paul D. Stone, William S. Banowsky, Jr. and other executive officers of
Capstar Radio who will serve as managing directors (each a "Managing Director").
The Executive Council will develop and implement the Company's strategy and
corporate culture to enable the Company's regional operating executives to focus
substantially all of their efforts upon operating their stations by relieving
them of many of the business activities that are not directly related to station
operations. The Executive Council, in consultation with the regional operating
executives, is responsible for strategic planning, acquisitions, financial
reporting, facilities consolidation, public service activities, technological
development, network opportunities, national vendor relationships, investor and
government relations, recruiting and training employees, and all other matters
affecting the Company which are not directly related to regional operations. Mr.
Hicks will allocate primary responsibility for each of these areas to
appropriate members of the Executive Council.
The executive officers of Capstar Radio who serve as Managing Directors on
the Executive Council are Frank D. Osborn, David J. Benjamin, III, Joseph L.
Mathias, IV and James M. Strawn. Mr. Osborn brings more than 19 years of radio
industry experience, including 13 years as the President and Chief Executive
Officer of Osborn. Mr. Benjamin has 23 years of radio broadcasting experience,
including co-founding and serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Community Pacific (as defined) since 1974. Mr. Mathias has managed the
operations of Benchmark (as defined) since 1990 and prior to 1990 held various
positions in the cable
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television and radio broadcast industry. Mr. Strawn has 31 years of radio
industry experience, including two years as an Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Patterson (as defined) and 13 years as a radio
station owner.
OWNERSHIP
In April 1996, Hicks Muse combined its financial expertise with the
operating experience of R. Steven Hicks to form the Company. Hicks Muse is a
private investment firm based in Dallas, New York, St. Louis and Mexico City
that specializes in acquisitions, recapitalizations and other principal
investing activities. Since the firm's inception in 1989, affiliates of Hicks
Muse have completed more than 70 transactions having a combined transaction
value exceeding $19.0 billion. In 1994, an affiliate of Hicks Muse made its
first major investment in the radio broadcasting industry when Hicks, Muse, Tate
& Furst Equity Fund II, L.P. founded Chancellor Broadcasting Company
("Chancellor"), a company which owns and operates radio stations exclusively
within the 40 largest MSAs in the United States and which, upon the consummation
of its merger with Evergreen Media Corporation, will be one of the largest
pure-play radio broadcasting companies in the United States based on net
revenues. Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P. ("HM Fund III"), an
affiliate of Hicks Muse, and its affiliates (including Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, L.P. ("Capstar L.P.")) have invested $233.9 million in Common Stock
(as defined) of Capstar Broadcasting, including $75.0 million invested as part
of the Financing. HM Fund III and its affiliates have committed to invest an
additional $50.0 million in Capstar Broadcasting, and Capstar Broadcasting has
committed to issue additional equity to HM Fund III and its affiliates in
exchange therefor.
R. Steven Hicks, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
has invested $3.1 million in Class C Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
("Class C Common Stock"), of Capstar Broadcasting. Certain other members of the
management of Capstar Broadcasting and its subsidiaries, including certain of
the Company's regional executives and Managing Directors, have invested an
additional $7.2 million in Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
("Class A Common Stock"), of Capstar Broadcasting.
As part of the GulfStar Merger (as defined), GulfStar common stockholders
received Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting having a deemed value of
approximately $113.0 million. Thomas O. Hicks, chairman and chief executive
officer of Hicks Muse and a director of Capstar Broadcasting and the Company,
beneficially owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Capstar Broadcasting
and beneficially owned approximately 87.3% of the voting power of GulfStar
immediately before completion of the GulfStar Merger. In addition, Thomas O.
Hicks and R. Steven Hicks filled two of the four director seats of GulfStar, and
R. Steven Hicks was also the Chief Executive Officer of GulfStar. Certain
members of management of Capstar Broadcasting also received Common Stock of
Capstar Broadcasting in connection with the GulfStar Merger as more fully
described in "The Acquisitions -- GulfStar Transaction."
THE ACQUISITIONS
COMPLETED ACQUISITIONS
Since the purchase by the Company of Commodore in October 1996 for a
purchase price of $213.6 million ("the Commodore Acquisition"), which was funded
with the proceeds of a $90.0 million equity investment in the Company by HM Fund
III and its affiliates, bank indebtedness of $35.0 million and the assumption of
Commodore's then outstanding indebtedness, the Company has consummated (i) the
purchase of (A) Osborn in February 1997 (the "Osborn Acquisition") for a
purchase price of approximately $118.8 million comprised of $117.0 million paid
in cash, which was funded with the proceeds of an equity investment by HM Fund
III in the Company and the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, and Class A
Common Stock of Capstar Partners having a deemed value of approximately $1.8
million, (B) substantially all of the assets of EZY Com, Inc. ("EZY"), City
Broadcasting Co., Inc. ("City") and Roper Broadcasting, Inc. ("Roper" and,
collectively, with EZY and City, "Space Coast") in April 1997 (collectively, the
"Space Coast Acquisitions") for an aggregate purchase price of approximately
$12.0 million paid in cash, which was funded with borrowings under the Existing
Credit Facility, (C) substantially all of the assets of Taylor Communications
Corporation ("Taylor")
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utilized in the operation of Taylor's stations in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama market
in April 1997 (the "Osborn Tuscaloosa Acquisition") for an aggregate purchase
price of approximately $1.0 million paid in cash, which was funded with
borrowings under the Existing Credit Facility, (D) all of the outstanding
capital stock of Dixie Broadcasting, Inc. and Radio WBHP, Inc. (collectively,
"Mountain Lakes") in May 1997 (the "Osborn Huntsville Acquisition" and, together
with the Osborn Tuscaloosa Acquisition, the "Osborn Add-on Acquisitions") for a
purchase price of approximately $24.5 million comprised of $22.0 million paid in
cash, which was funded with borrowings under the Existing Credit Facility, and
two three-year consulting agreements valued at approximately $2.5 million, (E)
GulfStar in July 1997 through the merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar
Broadcasting with and into GulfStar (the "GulfStar Merger") and the subsequent
contribution of GulfStar (through the Company) to Capstar Radio (collectively
with the GulfStar Merger, the "GulfStar Transaction"), for a purchase price of
approximately $232.5 million comprised of $119.5 million paid in cash, which was
funded with the proceeds of the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment (as
defined), the Capstar BT Equity Investment (as defined) and the proceeds of the
Preferred Stock Offering, Common Stock having a deemed value of approximately
$113.0 million, (F) Benchmark Communications Radio Limited Partnership, L.P. and
certain of its subsidiary partnerships (collectively, "Benchmark") in July 1997
(the "Benchmark Acquisition") for a purchase price of approximately $173.4
million comprised of $171.4 million paid in cash, which was funded with proceeds
from the Capstar Radio Notes Offering (as defined), and Class A Common Stock
having a deemed value of approximately $2.0 million, (G) substantially all of
the assets of Cavalier Communications, L.P. ("Cavalier") in July 1997 (the
"Cavalier Acquisition") for a purchase price of approximately $8.3 million paid
in cash, which was funded with $8.3 million of the proceeds from the Capstar
Radio Notes Offering, (H) substantially all of the assets of The Madison Radio
Group ("Madison") in July 1997 (the "Madison Acquisition") for a purchase price
of approximately $38.8 million paid in cash, which was funded with $11.8 million
of the proceeds from the Capstar Radio Notes Offering and borrowings of $27.0
million under the New Credit Facility, and (I) substantially all of the assets
of Emerald City Radio Partners, L.P. ("Emerald City") used or held for use in
connection with station WNOK-FM in the Columbia, South Carolina market in August
1997 for a purchase price of approximately $9.5 million, which was funded by
forgiveness of indebtedness owed by Emerald City to the Company (the "Emerald
City Acquisition" and together with the Commodore Acquisition, the Osborn
Transactions (as defined), the Space Coast Acquisitions, the GulfStar
Transaction, the Benchmark Acquisition, the Madison Acquisition and the Cavalier
Acquisition, the "Completed Transactions"), and (ii) the disposition of
substantially all of the assets used or held for use in connection with the
operation of the Company's stations in the Port Charlotte and Ft. Myers, Florida
markets in April 1997 for a sale price of $11.0 million in cash (the "Osborn Ft.
Myers Disposition" and together with the Osborn Acquisition and the Osborn
Add-on Acquisitions, the "Osborn Transactions").
PENDING ACQUISITIONS
The Company has agreed, subject to various conditions, to acquire 88 radio
stations (60 FM and 28 AM) in 16 separate transactions. Upon completion of the
Pending Transactions, the Company's portfolio will include a total of 233
stations located in 62 mid-sized markets throughout the United States. The
purchase price of each of the Pending Acquisitions will be paid in cash and/or
Common Stock and is expected to be financed as more fully described in
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources" and "The Acquisitions."
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PENDING ACQUISITIONS
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ESTIMATED
COMPANY PURCHASE PRICE
STATIONS OF PENDING NUMBER NUMBER
--------- EXPECTED ACQUISITIONS OF NEW OF EXISTING
COMPANY FM AM REGION CLOSING DATE ($ IN MILLIONS) MARKETS MARKETS
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Community Pacific.................... 6 4 West August 1997 35.0 4 --
WRIS................................. 1 -- Northeast August 1997 3.1 -- 1
SFX (Exchange)....................... 3 1 Southeast/Southwest September 1997 -- 2 --
Grant................................ 1 -- Southeast September 1997 3.2 -- 1
Griffith............................. 3 -- Southeast September 1997 5.4 -- 1
Ameron............................... 2 1 Southeast October 1997 31.5 1 --
COMCO................................ 4 2 West October 1997 6.7 1 1
Commonwealth......................... 2 1 West October 1997 5.3 1 --
KLAW................................. 2 -- Southwest November 1997 2.2 1 --
American General..................... 1 -- Southwest November 1997 3.2 -- 1
Booneville........................... 1 -- Southwest December 1997 1.5 -- 1
KJEM................................. 1 -- Southwest December 1997 0.8 -- 1
Knight Quality....................... 5 3 Northeast January 1998 60.0 4 --
Patterson............................ 25 14 NE/SE/MW/W January 1998 215.0 9 1
Quass................................ 2 1 Midwest January 1998 14.9 1 --
Noalmark(1).......................... 1 1 Southwest March 2000 1.4 -- 1
-- -- ------ -- --
Total........................ 60 28 $389.2 24 9
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(1) GulfStar has an option to acquire two stations in the Longview, Texas market
from Noalmark Broadcasting Corp. ("Noalmark") on or before March 6, 2000.
GulfStar currently provides services for such stations pursuant to an LMA
and expects to exercise the option on or before March 6, 2000. See "The
Acquisitions."
The Company has agreed to sell all of the outstanding capital stock of
Bryan Broadcasting Operating Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar
("BBOC"). The Company anticipates that such sale will be completed in August
1997 (the "GulfStar -- Bryan Disposition"). BBOC owns and operates three FM
radio stations in Bryan, Texas. See "Certain Transactions -- GulfStar
Transactions."
Consummation of each of the Pending Transactions is subject to numerous
conditions, including approval of the Federal Communications Commission (the
"FCC") and, where applicable, satisfaction of any requirements and any
applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"). Accordingly, the actual date of
consummation of each of the Pending Transactions may vary from the anticipated
closing dates. For further information concerning the Pending Transactions, see
"Risk Factors -- Risks of Acquisition Strategy," "Business," "The Acquisitions"
and "Certain Transactions -- GulfStar Transactions."
THE EXCHANGE OFFER
The Exchange Offer applies to the $277.0 million aggregate principal amount
at maturity of the Old Notes. The form and terms of the New Notes are the same
as the form and terms of the Old Notes except that the offer and sale of the New
Notes has been registered under the Securities Act and, therefore, the New Notes
will not bear legends restricting their transfer. The New Notes will evidence
the same debt as the Old Notes and will be entitled to the benefits of the
indenture pursuant to which the Old Notes were issued (the "Notes Indenture").
See "Description of the New Notes."
The Exchange Offer......... $1,000 principal amount at maturity of New Notes in
exchange for each $1,000 principal amount at
maturity of Old Notes. As of the date hereof, Old
Notes representing $277.0 million aggregate
principal amount at maturity were outstanding. The
terms of the New Notes and the Old Notes are
substantially identical.
Based on an interpretation by the staff of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") set forth in no-action letters issued
to third parties unrelated to the Company, the
Company believes that, with the exceptions
discussed herein, New Notes issued pursuant to the
Exchange Offer in exchange for Old Notes may be
offered for resale, resold
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and otherwise transferred by any person receiving
the New Notes, whether or not that person is the
holder (other than any such holder or such other
person that is an "affiliate" of the Company within
the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act),
without compliance with the registration and
prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities
Act, provided that (i) the New Notes are acquired
in the ordinary course of business of that holder
or such other person, (ii) neither the holder nor
such other person is engaging in or intends to
engage in a distribution of the New Notes, and
(iii) neither the holder nor such other person has
an arrangement or understanding with any person to
participate in the distribution of the New Notes.
However, the Company has not sought, and does not
intend to seek, its own no-action letter, and there
can be no assurance that the Commission's staff
would make a similar determination with respect to
the Exchange Offer. See "The Exchange
Offer -- Purpose and Effect." Each broker-dealer
that receives New Notes for its own account in
exchange for Old Notes, where those Old Notes were
acquired by the broker-dealer as a result of its
market-making activities or other trading
activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a
prospectus in connection with any resale of those
New Notes. See "Plan of Distribution."
Registration Rights
Agreement.................. The Old Notes were sold by the Company on February
20, 1997 in a private placement. In connection with
the sale, the Company entered into a Registration
Rights Agreement (the "Registration Rights
Agreement") with BT Securities Corporation, the
initial purchaser of the Old Notes (the "Initial
Purchaser"), providing for the Exchange Offer. See
"The Exchange Offer -- Purpose and Effect."
Expiration Date............ The Exchange Offer will expire at 5:00 P.M., New
York City time, , 1997, or such
later date and time to which it is extended.
Withdrawal Rights.......... The tender of Old Notes pursuant to the Exchange
Offer may be withdrawn at any time prior to 5:00
p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date.
Any Old Notes not accepted for exchange for any
reason will be returned without expense to the
tendering holder thereof as promptly as practicable
after the expiration or termination of the Exchange
Offer.
Conditions to the Exchange
Offer...................... The Exchange Offer is subject to certain customary
conditions, certain of which may be waived by the
Company. See "The Exchange Offer -- Conditions."
Procedures for Tendering
Old Notes.................. Each holder of Old Notes wishing to accept the
Exchange Offer must complete, sign and date the
Letter of Transmittal, or a copy thereof, in
accordance with the instructions contained herein
and therein, and mail or otherwise deliver the
Letter of Transmittal, or the copy, together with
the Old Notes and any other required documentation,
to the Exchange Agent at the address set forth
herein. Persons holding Old Notes through the
Depository Trust Company (the "DTC") and wishing to
accept the Exchange Offer must do so pursuant to
the DTC's Automated Tender Offer Program, by which
each tendering Participant (as defined) will agree
to be bound by the Letter of Transmittal. By
executing or agreeing to be bound by the Letter of
Transmittal, each holder will represent to the
Company that, among other things, (i) any New Notes
to be received by it will be
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acquired in the ordinary course of its business,
(ii) it has no arrangement with any person to
participate in the distribution of the New Notes
and (iii) it is not an "affiliate," as defined in
Rule 405 of the Securities Act, of the Company, or
if it is an affiliate, it will comply with the
registration and prospectus delivery requirements
of the Securities Act to the extent applicable. If
the holder is not a broker-dealer, it will be
required to represent that it is not engaged in,
and does not intend to engage in, the distribution
of the New Notes. If the holder is a broker-dealer
that will receive New Notes for its own account in
exchange for Notes that were acquired as a result
of market-making activities or other trading
activities, it will be required to acknowledge that
it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any
resale of such New Notes.
Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the
Company is required to file a registration
statement for a continuous offering pursuant to
Rule 415 under the Securities Act in respect of the
Old Notes if existing Commission interpretations
are changed such that the New Notes received by
holders in the Exchange Offer are not or would not
be, upon receipt, transferable by each such holder
(other than an affiliate of the Company) without
restriction under the Securities Act. See "The
Exchange Offer -- Purpose and Effect."
Acceptance of Old Notes and
Delivery of New Notes.... The Company will accept for exchange any and all
Old Notes which are properly tendered in the
Exchange Offer prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City
time, on the Expiration Date. The New Notes issued
pursuant to the Exchange Offer will be delivered
promptly following the Expiration Date. See "The
Exchange Offer -- Terms on the Exchange Offer."
Exchange Agent............. U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., is serving as
Exchange Agent in connection with the Exchange
Offer.
Federal Income Tax
Considerations........... The exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer will
not be a taxable event for federal income tax
purposes. See "Certain United States Federal Income
Tax Considerations."
Effect of Not Tendering.... Old Notes that are not tendered or that are
tendered but not accepted will, following the
completion of the Exchange Offer, continue to be
subject to the existing restrictions upon transfer
thereof. The Company will have no further
obligation to provide for the registration under
the Securities Act of such Old Notes.
TERMS OF THE NEW NOTES
Securities Offered......... $277.0 million aggregate principal amount at
maturity of 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009.
Maturity Date.............. February 1, 2009.
Interest Rate and Payment
Dates...................... Interest will not accrue or be payable on the Notes
prior to February 1, 2002. Thereafter interest will
accrue at a rate of 12 3/4% per annum and will be
payable semiannually on each February 1 and August
1, commencing August 1, 2002.
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Optional Redemption........ The Notes will be redeemable at the option of the
Company, in whole or in part, at any time and from
time to time on or after February 1, 2002 at the
redemption prices set forth herein, plus, without
duplication, accrued and unpaid interest to the
redemption date. In addition, prior to February 1,
2001, the Company, at its option, may use the net
cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity
Offerings or Major Asset Sales to redeem up to 25%
of the aggregate principal amount at maturity of
the Notes at a redemption price of 112.75%;
provided, however, that after any such redemption,
there is outstanding at least 75% of the original
aggregate principal amount at maturity of the
Notes. See "Description of the New
Notes -- Optional Redemption."
Ranking.................... The New Notes will be general unsecured senior
obligations of the Company ranking senior in right
of payment to all existing and future subordinated
Indebtedness of the Company and pari passu in right
of payment with all other senior indebtedness of
the Company. Existing and future Indebtedness of
the Company's subsidiaries will be structurally
senior to the New Notes. As of March 31, 1997, on a
pro forma basis after giving effect to the
Completed Transactions and the Financing and the
application of the net proceeds therefrom, there
would have been (i) no Indebtedness of the Company
other than the Notes outstanding, (ii) no
Indebtedness of the Company that would have ranked
pari passu in right of payment to the Notes, and
(iii) approximately $293.1 million of Indebtedness
of the Company's subsidiaries, including current
payables. Capstar Radio entered into the New Credit
Facility in connection with the consummation of the
Benchmark Acquisition in July 1997, the
Indebtedness under which is guaranteed by the
Company. As of July , 1997, $ million in
principal amount was outstanding under the New
Credit Facility and $ million was available for
borrowing thereunder. The Company's guarantee of
the New Credit Facility constitutes Indebtedness
that is pari passu with the Notes.
Change of Control.......... Prior to February 1, 2002, upon the occurrence of a
Change of Control, the Company will have the option
to redeem the Notes in whole but not in part at a
redemption price equal to 100% of the Accreted
Value thereof plus the Applicable Premium. If a
Change of Control occurs after February 1, 2002 or
if the Company does not redeem the Notes as
provided in the immediately preceding sentence,
each holder of the Notes will have the option to
require the Company to redeem all or a portion of
such holder's Notes at a purchase price equal to
(i) 101% of the Accreted Value thereof on the
Change of Control Payment Date if the Change of
Control Payment Date is on or before February 1,
2002 and (ii) 101% of the principal amount at
maturity, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any,
thereon to the purchase date if the Change of
Control Payment Date is after February 1, 2002.
There can be no assurance that the Company will
have the financial resources necessary to
repurchase the Notes upon a Change of Control or
that the Company would be able to obtain financing
for such purpose on favorable terms, if at all. In
addition, the New Credit Facility restricts the
Company's ability to repurchase the Notes,
including pursuant to a Change of Control Offer (as
defined). A Change of Control would result in a
default under the New Credit Facility. In addition,
the Certificate of Designation (the "Certificate of
Designation") governing the Company's 12% Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the "Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock"), the indenture (the
"Existing Capstar Radio
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Indenture") governing Capstar Radio's 13 1/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003 (the "Existing
Capstar Radio Notes") and the indenture (the "New
Capstar Radio Indenture" and collectively with the
Existing Capstar Radio Indenture, the "Capstar
Radio Indentures") governing Capstar Radio's 9 1/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "New
Capstar Radio Notes" and collectively with the
Existing Capstar Radio Notes, the "Capstar Radio
Notes"), have provisions relating to the change of
control of the Company, in the case of the Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, and Capstar Radio, in
the case of the Capstar Radio Notes, that would
require the repurchase of the Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock and the Capstar Radio Notes. A
"Change of Control" means the occurrence of one or
more of the following events: (i) any sale, lease,
exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a
series of related transactions) of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Company to
any person or group of related persons for purposes
of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the "Exchange Act") (a "Group") (whether or
not otherwise in compliance with the provisions of
the Notes Indenture), other than to Hicks Muse, any
of its affiliates (excluding Chancellor), officers
and directors or R. Steven Hicks (the "Permitted
Holders"); or (ii) a majority of the Board of
Directors of the Company shall consist of Persons
(as defined) who are not Continuing Directors (as
defined); or (iii) the acquisition by any Person or
Group (other than the Permitted Holders) of the
power, directly or indirectly, to vote or direct
the voting of securities having more than 50% of
the ordinary voting power for the election of
directors of the Company. Certain transactions,
including recapitalizations or transactions
resulting in a change in ownership or the issuance
of substantial additional indebtedness, would not
constitute a Change of Control for purposes of the
Notes Indenture. See "Risk Factors -- Change of
Control," "Description of Capital Stock,"
"Description of Other Indebtedness" and
"Description of the New Notes -- Change of
Control."
Original Issue Discount.... For federal income tax purposes, the Notes will be
treated as having been issued with "original issue
discount" equal to the difference between the issue
price of the Notes and the stated redemption price
at maturity. Each holder of a Note will be required
to include in gross income for federal income tax
purposes a portion of such original issue discount
in advance of receipt of cash payments on the Notes
to which the income is attributable, even though no
cash payments will be received until February 1,
2002. See "Risk Factors -- Original Issue Discount"
and "Certain Federal Income Tax Considerations."
Certain Restrictive
Provisions................. The Notes Indenture contains restrictive provisions
that, among other things, limit the ability of the
Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional
Indebtedness, pay dividends or make certain other
restricted payments, sell or swap assets, enter
into certain transactions with affiliates or merge
or consolidate with or sell all or substantially
all of their assets to any other person. See
"Description of the New Notes."
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THE FINANCING
The Company received proceeds of approximately $94.8 million, net of $5.2
million of the initial purchasers' discount and estimated fees and expenses,
from the Company's issuance of 1,000,000 shares of its Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, which was consummated on June 17, 1997 (the "Preferred Stock
Offering"). Concurrently with consummation of the GulfStar Merger, Capstar
Broadcasting received $75.0 million from the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity
Investment and $11.1 million from the Capstar BT Equity Investment (as defined),
of which $29.4 million was used by Capstar Broadcasting to redeem preferred
stock of GulfStar (the "Preferred Stock Redemption") and the remaining $56.7
million was contributed as equity by Capstar Broadcasting to the Company. The
Company has contributed $151.5 million to Capstar Radio (consisting of $45.6
million of the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment, the Capstar BT Equity
Investment of $11.1 million and $94.8 million in net proceeds from the Preferred
Stock Offering). Concurrently with the Preferred Stock Offering, Capstar Radio
received proceeds of approximately $191.5 million, net of $8.5 million of the
initial purchasers' discount and estimated fees and expenses, from Capstar
Radio's issuance of $200 million in aggregate principal amount of its New
Capstar Radio Notes (the "Capstar Radio Notes Offering"). The Preferred Stock
Offering, the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment, the Capstar BT Equity
Investment and the Capstar Radio Notes Offering are collectively referred to
herein as the "Financing."
RISK FACTORS
See "Risk Factors" for a discussion of certain factors that should be
considered in evaluating an investment in the Notes.
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SUMMARY HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents summary historical financial data of the
Company and its predecessor (Commodore) for the periods indicated. The following
financial information should be read in conjunction with the Financial
Statements of the Company and Commodore and the related notes included elsewhere
in this Prospectus.
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THE THE
COMMODORE COMPANY COMMODORE COMPANY
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JANUARY 1, OCTOBER 17, THREE MONTHS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 -- 1996 -- ENDED MARCH 31,
-------------------------------------- OCTOBER 16, DECEMBER 31, -------------------------
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996(1) 1996(2) 1996(3) 1997(4)
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
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OPERATING DATA:
Net revenue................ $17,961 $ 19,798 $26,225 $30,795 $ 31,957 $ 10,303 $ 7,416 $ 14,107
Station operating
expenses................. 12,713 13,509 16,483 19,033 21,291 6,283 5,375 10,356
Depreciation and
amortization............. 1,676 1,129 2,145 1,926 2,158 1,331 480 2,389
Corporate expenses......... 1,602 2,531 2,110 2,051 1,757 601 466 1,424
Other operating
expenses(5).............. -- 1,496 2,180 2,007 13,834 744 -- --
Operating income (loss).... 1,970 1,133 3,307 5,778 (7,083) 1,344 1,095 (62)
Interest expense........... 4,614 4,366 3,152 7,806 8,861 5,035 2,452 6,792
Net loss................... (2,580) (3,782) (527) (2,240) (17,836) (3,756) (1,436) (7,471)
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow(6)..... $ 5,248 $ 6,289 $ 9,742 $11,762 $ 10,666 $ 4,020 $ 2,041 $ 3,751
Broadcast cash flow
margin(6)................ 29.2% 31.8% 37.1% 38.2% 33.4% 39.0% 27.5% 26.6%
EBITDA(7).................. $ 3,646 $ 3,758 $ 7,632 $ 9,711 $ 8,909 $ 3,419 $ 1,575 $ 2,327
Cash flows related to:(8)
Operating activities..... (406) 477 4,061 1,245 1,990 (49) 1,891 409
Investing activities..... (458) (10,013) (50) (4,408) (34,358) (127,372) (15,798) (129,389)
Financing activities..... 951 9,377 (2,855) 12,013 26,724 132,449 8,103 136,977
Cash interest expense(9)... 4,408 4,218 2,932 5,132 5,545 2,627 1,454 3,926
Capital expenditures....... 371 333 623 321 449 808 124 916
Deficiency of earnings to
fixed charges(10)........ 2,998 3,743 918 1,908 17,703 3,756 1,409 6,827
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF PERIOD):
Cash and cash equivalents..................................................................................... $ 13,025
Intangible and other assets, net.............................................................................. 358,891
Total assets.................................................................................................. 444,100
Long-term debt, including current portion..................................................................... 229,955
Total stockholders' equity.................................................................................... 140,898
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(1) The historical financial data set forth includes the results of operations
of Commodore from January 1, 1996 through October 16, 1996, the date of the
Commodore Acquisition.
(2) The historical financial data set forth includes the results of operations
of the Company from October 17, 1996 through December 31, 1996.
(3) The historical financial data set forth includes the results of operations
of Commodore from January 1, 1996 through March 31, 1996.
(4) The historical financial data set forth includes the results of operations
of the Company from January 1, 1997 through March 31, 1997 and balance
sheet data as of March 31, 1997.
(5) Other operating expenses consist of separation compensation in 1993 and
long-term incentive compensation under restructured employment agreements
with Commodore's former President and Chief Executive Officer and its
former Chief Operating Officer in 1994 and 1995. In the period ended
October 16, 1996, it consists of merger related compensation charges in
connection with the Commodore Acquisition and in the period ended December
31, 1996, it includes compensation charges in connection with certain
warrants issued to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company. Such expenses are non-cash and/or are not expected to recur.
(6) Broadcast cash flow consists of operating income before depreciation,
amortization, corporate expenses and other operating expenses. Although
broadcast cash flow is not a measure of performance calculated in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"),
management believes that it is useful to an investor in evaluating the
Company because it is a measure widely used in the broadcast industry to
evaluate a radio company's operating performance. See "Glossary of Certain
Terms and Market and Industry Data."
(7) EBITDA consists of operating income before depreciation, amortization and
other operating expenses. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance
calculated in accordance with GAAP, management believes that it is useful
to an investor in evaluating the Company because it is a measure widely
used in the broadcast industry to evaluate a radio company's operating
performance. See "Glossary of Certain Terms and Market and Industry Data."
(8) Cash flows related to operating activities, investing activities and
financing activities are derived from the related statement of cash flows
and are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(9) Cash interest expense excludes non-cash amortization of deferred finance
costs, discounts to initial purchases, and interest on the Notes.
(10) For purposes of this calculation, "earnings" consist of income (loss)
before income taxes and fixed charges, and "fixed charges" consist of
interest, amortization of deferred financing costs and the component of
rental expense believed by management to be representative of the interest
factor thereon. Preferred stock dividends and accretion are included in
fixed charges where appropriate.
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SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents summary pro forma financial data of the
Company as of and for the twelve months then ended March 31, 1997. The pro forma
summary operating data reflects adjustments to the summary historical financial
data of the Company and its predecessor, Commodore, to illustrate the effects of
the following, as if each had occurred on January 1, 1996: (i) the Completed
Transactions and their related financing, including the Financing; and (ii) the
Pending Transactions and their related financing, including the foregoing
transactions. The pro forma balance sheet data at March 31, 1997 have been
prepared as if any such transaction not completed by March 31, 1997 occurred on
that date. The summary pro forma financial data are not necessarily indicative
of either future results of operations or the results that would have occurred
if those transactions had been consummated on the indicated dates. The following
financial information should be read in conjunction with the Financial
Statements, the Pro Forma Financial Information and, in each case, the related
notes included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
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TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997
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FOR COMPLETED
TRANSACTIONS
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FINANCING PRO FORMA(1)
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OPERATING DATA:
Net revenue............................................... $191,803 $ 296,559
Station operating expenses................................ 136,767 214,438
Depreciation and amortization............................. 26,014 40,157
Corporate expenses........................................ 8,356 14,581
Other operating expenses.................................. 9,815 10,165
Operating income.......................................... 10,851 17,218
Interest expense.......................................... 50,013 64,889
Net income (loss)......................................... (20,515) (28,757)
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow(3).................................... $ 55,036 $ 82,121(2)
Broadcast cash flow margin(3)............................. 28.7% 27.7%
EBITDA(4)................................................. $ 46,680 $ 67,540(2)
Cash interest expense(5).................................. 42,422 57,298
Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges(6)................ 19,327 49,407
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF PERIOD):
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 12,279 $ 1,837
Intangible and other assets, net.......................... 697,337 1,072,213
Total assets.............................................. 834,396 1,265,929
Long-term debt, including current portion(7).............. 429,167 615,113
Senior exchangeable preferred stock....................... 94,750 94,750
Total stockholders' equity(7)............................. 219,049 423,218
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(1) Gives effect to the Completed Transactions, the Pending Transactions and the
financing of each of the foregoing including the Financing.
(2) The pro forma financial results exclude the effects of estimated cost
savings resulting from the Completed Transactions and the Pending
Acquisitions. On a pro forma basis, assuming the consummation of such
transactions, including related cost savings as if they had occurred on
January 1, 1996, broadcast cash flow and EBITDA would have been $93.9
million and $85.0 million, respectively, for the twelve-month period ended
March 31, 1997. The Company expects to realize approximately $11.8 million
of estimated cost savings resulting from the elimination of redundant
operating expenses arising from such transactions, including elimination of
certain management positions, the consolidation of facilities and new rates
associated with revised vendor contracts and savings related to automation
of certain station operations. In addition, the Company expects to realize
approximately $5.7 million of cost savings, on a pro forma basis, resulting
from the elimination of certain corporate overhead functions, net of
increased costs associated with the implementation of the Company's
corporate management structure. Corporate cost savings reflect the expected
level of annual corporate expenditures arising from such transactions. The
Company anticipates that corporate expenses will increase upon consummation
of additional acquisitions. There can be no assurances that any operating or
corporate cost savings will be achieved.
(3) Broadcast cash flow consists of operating income before depreciation,
amortization, corporate expenses and other operating expenses. Although
broadcast cash flow is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance
with GAAP, management believes that it is useful
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to an investor in evaluating the Company because it is a measure widely used
in the broadcast industry to evaluate a radio company's operating
performance. See "Glossary of Certain Terms and Market and Industry Data."
(4) EBITDA consists of operating income before depreciation, amortization and
other operating expenses. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance
calculated in accordance with GAAP, management believes that it is useful to
an investor in evaluating the Company because it is a measure widely used in
the broadcast industry to evaluate a radio company's operating performance.
See "Glossary of Certain Terms and Market and Industry Data."
(5) Cash interest expense excludes non-cash amortization of deferred finance
costs, discounts to initial purchasers, and interest on the Notes.
(6) For purposes of this calculation, "earnings" consist of income (loss) before
income taxes and fixed charges, and "fixed charges" consist of interest,
amortization of deferred financing costs and the component of rental expense
believed by management to be representative of the interest factor thereon.
Preferred stock dividends and accretion are included in fixed charges where
appropriate.
(7) The Company anticipates that it will fund the Pending Acquisitions with
indebtedness, rather than capital stock, to the fullest extent then
permitted under the debt incurrence covenants contained in the Certificate
of Designation, the Indentures (as defined) and the New Credit Facility. As
a result, the Company expects the actual amount of indebtedness incurred in
connection with the Pending Acquisitions to exceed the amount assumed for
purposes of the Pro Forma Financial Information. The Company expects to fund
additional amounts needed to consummate the Pending Acquisitions through a
combination of (i) additional debt capacity resulting from cash flow growth
and (ii) an additional $50.0 million equity investment in Capstar
Broadcasting by HM Fund III and its affiliates.
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RISK FACTORS
This Prospectus contains forward-looking statements. The words
"anticipate," "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "project,"
"will," "could," "may" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Company's current views
with respect to future events and financial performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, including without limitation the risks described in "Risk
Factors." Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or should
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially and
adversely from those anticipated, believed, expected, planned, intended,
estimated, projected or otherwise indicated. Investors should carefully consider
the following risk factors, in addition to the other information contained in
this Prospectus, before exchanging the Old Notes for New Notes.
RISKS OF ACQUISITION STRATEGY
The Company intends to pursue growth through the acquisition of radio
broadcasting companies, radio station groups and individual radio stations in
mid-sized markets. The Company cannot predict whether it will be successful in
pursuing such acquisition opportunities or what the consequences would be of any
acquisitions. The Company is currently evaluating certain acquisitions; however,
other than as described in "The Acquisitions," the Company currently has no
binding commitments to acquire any specific business or other material assets.
The Company must obtain additional financing to consummate the Pending
Acquisitions and there can be no assurance that such financing will be available
to the Company on terms acceptable to its management or at all. Consummation of
the Pending Acquisitions is subject to various conditions, including FCC and
other regulatory approval. No assurances can be given that any or all of the
Pending Acquisitions will be consummated or that, if completed, they will be
successful. The Company's acquisition strategy involves numerous risks,
including difficulties in the integration of operations and systems and the
management of a large and geographically diverse group of stations, the
diversion of management's attention from other business concerns and the
potential loss of key employees of acquired stations. There can be no assurance
that the Company's management will be able to manage effectively the resulting
business or that such acquisitions will benefit the Company. Depending upon the
nature, size and timing of future acquisitions, the Company may be required to
raise additional financing in addition to the financing necessary to consummate
the Pending Acquisitions. There can be no assurance that such financing will be
permitted under the Notes Indenture, the Certificate of Designation, the
indenture governing the Company's 12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009
(the "Exchange Debentures") issuable in exchange for the Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock under certain circumstances (the "Exchange Indenture" and
together with the Notes Indenture, the "Capstar Indentures"), the Capstar Radio
Indentures (the Capstar Indentures together with the Capstar Radio Indentures,
the "Indentures"), the New Credit Facility or any other loan agreements to which
the Company, Capstar Radio or Capstar Broadcasting may become a party. Moreover,
there can be no assurances that such additional financing will be available to
the Company on terms acceptable to its management or at all. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources."
SUBSTANTIAL LEVERAGE
The Company has, and after giving effect to the Pending Transactions and
the financing thereof (including the Financing) and the application of the net
proceeds therefrom, will continue to have consolidated indebtedness that is
substantial in relation to its stockholders' equity. As of March 31, 1997, on a
pro forma basis after giving effect to the Completed Transactions and the
related financing thereof (including the Financing), as if each had occurred on
January 1, 1996, the Company would have had outstanding, on a consolidated
basis, long-term indebtedness (including current portions) of approximately
$429.2 million and stockholders' equity of approximately $219.0 million and,
after giving further effect to the Pending Transactions and their related
financing, the Company would have had outstanding, on a consolidated basis,
long-term indebtedness (including current portions) of approximately $615.1
million and stockholders' equity of approximately $423.2 million. See
"Capitalization," "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources." The Indentures, the Certificate
of Designation and the New Credit Facility limit, or will limit, the incurrence
of additional
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indebtedness by the Company and its subsidiaries, in each case subject to
certain significant exceptions. See "Description of Capital Stock," "Description
of Other Indebtedness" and "Description of the New Notes."
The level of the Company's indebtedness could have several important
consequences to the holders of the New Notes, including, but not limited to, the
following: (i) a substantial portion of the Company's cash flow from operations
will be dedicated to debt service and will not be available for other purposes;
(ii) the Company's ability to obtain additional financing for working capital,
capital expenditures, acquisitions, general corporate or other purposes may be
impaired in the future; (iii) certain of the Company's borrowings will be at
variable rates of interest (including the borrowings under the New Credit
Facility), which will expose the Company to the risk of increased interest
rates; (iv) the Company's leveraged position and the covenants contained in the
Indentures, the Certificate of Designation and the New Credit Facility could
limit the Company's ability to compete, expand and make capital improvements;
and (v) the Company's level of indebtedness could make it more vulnerable to
economic downturns, limit its ability to withstand competitive pressures and
reduce its flexibility in responding to changing business and economic
conditions. As of March 31, 1997, none of the Company's indebtedness was subject
to variable rates of interest. See "Description of Capital Stock," "Description
of Other Indebtedness" and "Description of the New Notes."
The Company's ability to satisfy its debt obligations (including the Notes)
will depend upon its future financial and operating performance, which, in turn,
is subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other
factors, certain of which are beyond its control. If the Company's cash flow and
capital resources are insufficient to fund its debt service obligations, the
Company may be forced to reduce or delay planned expansion and capital
expenditures, sell assets, obtain additional equity capital or restructure its
debt. There can be no assurance that the Company's operating results, cash flow
and capital resources will be sufficient for payment of its indebtedness in the
future. In the absence of such operating results and resources, the Company
could face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of
material assets or operations to meet its debt service and other obligations,
and there can be no assurance as to the timing of such sales or the proceeds
that the Company could realize therefrom or that such sales can be effected on
terms satisfactory to the Company or at all. See "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition -- Liquidity and
Capital Resources" and "Description of Other Indebtedness."
LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY; HISTORY OF NET LOSSES; MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH
The Company began operations in October 1996 and, consequently, has a
limited operating history upon which investors may base their evaluation of the
Company's performance. The Company has grown and expects to continue to grow
very rapidly, which will place significant demands on its administrative,
operational and financial resources. The Company had a net loss of $3.8 million
for the period from October 17, 1996 through December 31, 1996 and Commodore,
the Company's predecessor, has had a net loss for each fiscal year since its
inception in 1980. There can be no assurance that the Company will become
profitable. The Company's future performance and profitability will depend in
part on its ability to make additional radio station acquisitions in mid-sized
markets, to integrate successfully the operations and systems of acquired radio
stations and radio groups, to hire additional personnel, and to implement
necessary enhancements to its management systems to respond to changes in its
business. The inability of the Company to make additional acquisitions, to
integrate acquired radio stations and radio groups, to hire additional
personnel, or to enhance its management systems could have a material adverse
effect on the Company. See "Business."
The Company incurred or assumed, and will incur or assume, substantial
indebtedness to finance the Completed Transactions and the Pending Transactions
for which it has, and will continue to have, significant debt service
requirements. In addition, the Company has, and will continue to have,
significant charges for depreciation and amortization expense related to the
fixed assets and intangibles acquired, or to be acquired, in its acquisitions
and compensation charges in connection with stock option agreements and warrants
issued to certain members of management. See "Certain Transactions."
Consequently, the Company expects that, for the foreseeable future as it pursues
its acquisition strategy, it will report net losses substantially in excess of
those experienced historically, which will result in decreases in stockholders'
equity.
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HOLDING COMPANY STRUCTURE; LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO CASH FLOW OF THE COMPANY'S
SUBSIDIARIES
The Company conducts its business through its subsidiaries and has no
operations of its own. The sole operating assets of the Company are all of the
shares of capital stock of Capstar Radio, which in turn, directly owns the
capital stock of Southern Star, Atlantic Star, GulfStar, Pacific Star and
Central Star which in turn, directly or indirectly, own the capital stock of the
Company's other operating subsidiaries. Consequently, the Company's sole source
of cash from which to make payments on the Notes will be dividends distributed
or other payments made to it by its subsidiaries. The Capstar Radio Indentures
restrict the ability of Capstar Radio to pay dividends or make other restricted
payments to the Company. Except as permitted, or as will be permitted, under the
Indentures, the Certificate of Designation, and the New Credit Facility, the
Company's subsidiaries may not incur additional indebtedness. Furthermore, the
Company's subsidiaries are legally distinct from the Company and have no
obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay amounts due pursuant to the Notes or
to make any funds available for such payments. The ability of the Company's
subsidiaries to make such funds available, whether through dividends or other
distributions, will be subject to applicable corporate and other laws and
regulations and to the terms of agreements to which such subsidiaries are or
become subject. All of the subsidiaries of Capstar Radio are guarantors of the
Existing Capstar Radio Notes. Capstar Radio is the borrower under the New Credit
Facility and all of the subsidiaries of the Company, other than Capstar Radio,
are guarantors under the New Credit Facility. Capstar Radio and such
subsidiaries also granted security interests in substantially all of their
assets in which a security interest may lawfully be granted to secure their
indebtedness under the New Credit Facility. As a result of these factors, the
Notes are effectively subordinated to all liabilities of the Company's
subsidiaries. As of March 31, 1997, on a pro forma basis after giving effect to
the Completed Transactions and their related financing, including the Financing,
as if each had occurred on January 1, 1996, the total liabilities of the
Company's subsidiaries would have been approximately $329.4 million and, after
giving further effect to the Pending Transactions and their related financing,
the total liabilities of the Company's subsidiaries would have been
approximately $556.8 million.
RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY TERMS OF INDEBTEDNESS
The Indentures, the Certificate of Designation and the New Credit Facility
contain certain covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the
Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, issue preferred
stock, incur liens, pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments,
consummate certain asset sales, enter into certain transactions with affiliates,
merge or consolidate with any other person or sell, assign, transfer, lease,
convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company and its subsidiaries. The New Credit Facility also requires the
Company's subsidiaries to maintain specified financial ratios and to satisfy
certain financial condition tests. The ability of the Company's subsidiaries to
meet those financial ratios and financial condition tests can be affected by
events beyond their control, and there can be no assurance that the Company's
subsidiaries will meet those tests. A breach of any of these covenants could
result in a default under the New Credit Facility and/or the Indentures. Upon an
event of default under the New Credit Facility or the Indentures, the lenders
thereunder could elect to declare all amounts outstanding thereunder, together
with accrued interest, to be immediately due and payable. In the case of the New
Credit Facility, if Capstar Radio were unable to repay those amounts, the
lenders thereunder could proceed against the collateral granted to them to
secure that indebtedness. If the indebtedness under the New Credit Facility were
to be accelerated, there can be no assurance that the assets of the Company
would be sufficient to repay in full and/or redeem such indebtedness, the Notes,
the other indebtedness of the Company and its subsidiaries, and the Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock. See "Description of Capital Stock," "Description
of Other Indebtedness" and "Description of the New Notes."
COMPETITION; BUSINESS RISKS
Radio broadcasting is a highly competitive business. The Company's radio
stations, now owned or to be acquired upon completion of the Pending
Acquisitions, compete for audiences and advertising revenues within their
respective markets directly with other radio stations, as well as with other
media, such as newspapers, magazines, cable television, outdoor advertising and
direct mail. In addition, certain of the Company's stations compete, and in the
future other of the Company's stations may compete, with groups of two or more
stations
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operated by a single operator. Audience ratings and market shares are subject to
change and any adverse change in a particular market could have a material
adverse effect on the revenue of stations located in that market. While the
Company already competes with other stations with comparable programming formats
in many of its markets, if another radio station in the market were to convert
its programming format to a format similar to one of the Company's stations, if
a new station were to adopt a competitive format, or if an existing competitor
were to strengthen its operations, the Company's stations could suffer a
reduction in ratings and/or advertising revenue and could require increased
promotional and other expenses. The Telecom Act facilitates the entry of other
radio broadcasting companies into the markets in which the Company operates or
may operate in the future. Some of such companies may be larger and have more
financial resources than the Company. Future operations are further subject to
many variables which could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's
financial performance. These variables include economic conditions, both
generally and relative to the radio broadcasting industry; shifts in population
and other demographics; the level of competition for advertising dollars with
other radio stations, television stations and other entertainment and
communications media; fluctuations in operating costs; technological changes and
innovations; changes in labor conditions; and changes in governmental
regulations and policies and actions of federal regulatory bodies, including the
United States Department of Justice ("DOJ"), the Federal Trade Commission (the
"FTC") and the FCC. Although the Company believes that substantially all of its
radio stations, now owned or to be acquired upon completion of the Pending
Acquisitions, are positioned to compete effectively in their respective markets,
there can be no assurance that any such station will be able to maintain or
increase its current audience ratings and advertising revenues. See
"Business -- Competition; Changes in the Broadcasting Industry."
Radio broadcasting is also subject to competition from new media
technologies that are being developed or introduced, such as the delivery of
audio programming by cable television systems and the introduction of digital
audio broadcasting ("DAB"). DAB may deliver by satellite to nationwide and
regional audiences multi-channel, multi-format digital radio services with sound
quality equivalent to compact discs. The Company cannot predict the effect, if
any, that any such new technologies may have on the radio broadcasting industry
or the Company. See "Business -- Competition; Changes in the Broadcasting
Industry."
CONTROL OF THE COMPANY; RESTRICTIONS ON CHANGE IN CONTROL
Thomas O. Hicks beneficially owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of
Capstar Broadcasting through his controlling interest in Hicks Muse and certain
stockholders agreements. See "Certain Transactions." As a result, Thomas O.
Hicks is able to control the vote on the election of the Board of Directors of
Capstar Broadcasting and, therefore, is able to direct the management and
policies of the Company. The interests of Thomas O. Hicks may differ from the
interests of holders of the Notes. See "Management," "Security Ownership of
Certain Beneficial Owners" and "Description of Capital Stock."
The Communications Act and certain regulations of the FCC require the prior
consent of the FCC to any change of control of the Company. See "-- Governmental
Regulation of Broadcasting Industry" and "Business -- Federal Regulation of
Radio Broadcasting."
DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL
The Company's business depends upon the continued efforts, abilities and
expertise of its executive officers and other key employees, including R. Steven
Hicks, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Capstar
Broadcasting has, or will have, employment agreements with several of the
Company's key employees, including R. Steven Hicks, Paul D. Stone, the Company's
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and William S. Banowsky,
Jr., the Company's Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Capstar
Broadcasting and its subsidiaries have or will enter into employment agreements
with the presidents and chief executive officers of the Company's five regions
and the Managing Directors of Capstar Radio. The Company believes that the loss
of any of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
See "Management."
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Thomas O. Hicks, a director of Capstar Broadcasting and the Company,
beneficially owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Capstar Broadcasting.
Thomas O. Hicks is the President and a director of HM2/Chancellor Holdings, Inc.
("HM2/Chancellor"), which through its subsidiaries, including Chancellor, holds
attributable interests in radio stations in various markets in the States of
California, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia,
Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. and, upon completion of Chancellor's pending
acquisitions and merger with Evergreen Media Corporation, will have attributable
interests in radio stations in four additional states, including Illinois,
Massachusetts, Michigan and Texas. Thomas O. Hicks is also the President, Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and 100% stockholder of HM3/Sunrise,
Inc. ("HM3/Sunrise"), which through subsidiaries owns television stations in
California, New York and Michigan and is seeking to acquire an attributable
interest in a television station in Ohio. Eric C. Neuman is a director of
Capstar Broadcasting, the Vice President and Secretary of HM2/Chancellor, and
the Vice President of HM3/Sunrise. Accordingly, Thomas O. Hicks and Eric C.
Neuman will not expend all of their professional time on behalf of the Company.
See "Management" and "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners."
Directors and executive officers of Capstar Broadcasting who are also
directors and executive officers of HM2/Chancellor and HM3/Sunrise may have
conflicts of interest with respect to matters potentially or actually involving
or affecting the Company and HM2/Chancellor or HM3/Sunrise, such as
acquisitions, operations, financings and other corporate opportunities that may
be suitable for both Capstar Broadcasting and HM2/Chancellor or HM3/Sunrise. To
the extent that such opportunities arise, such directors and executive officers
may consult with their legal advisors and make determinations with respect to
such opportunities after consideration of a number of factors, including whether
such opportunities are presented to any such director or executive officer in
his capacity as a director or executive officer of Capstar Broadcasting or its
subsidiaries, whether such opportunities are consistent with Capstar
Broadcasting's strategic objectives and whether Capstar Broadcasting will be
able to undertake or benefit from such opportunities. In addition,
determinations may be made by Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors, when
appropriate, by a vote of the disinterested directors only. No assurances can be
given that such disinterested director approval will be sought or that any such
conflicts will be resolved in favor of the Company.
GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION OF BROADCASTING INDUSTRY
The broadcasting industry is subject to extensive federal regulation that,
among other things, requires approval by the FCC for the issuance, renewal,
transfer of control and assignment of broadcasting station operating licenses
and limits the number of broadcasting properties that the Company may acquire in
any market. Additionally, the Communications Act and FCC rules impose
limitations on alien ownership and voting of the capital stock of the Company.
The Telecom Act creates significant new opportunities for broadcasting companies
but also creates uncertainties as to how the FCC and the courts will enforce and
interpret the Telecom Act.
In addition, the number of radio stations the Company may acquire in any
market is limited by FCC rules and may vary depending upon whether the interests
in other radio stations or certain other media properties of certain individuals
affiliated with the Company are attributable to those individuals under FCC
rules. Moreover, under the FCC's cross-interest policy, the FCC in certain
instances may prohibit one party from acquiring an attributable interest in one
media outlet and a substantial non-attributable economic interest in another
media outlet in the same market, thereby prohibiting a particular acquisition by
the Company.
The FCC generally applies its ownership limits to "attributable" interests
held by an individual, corporation, partnership or other association. The
interests of the Company's officers, directors and majority stockholder are
generally attributable to the Company. Certain of the Company's officers and
directors have attributable broadcast interests, which will limit the number of
radio stations that the Company may acquire or own in any market in which such
officers or directors hold or acquire attributable broadcast interests.
The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting. Capstar
Broadcasting's Certificate of Incorporation restricts the ownership, voting and
transfer of Capstar Broadcasting's capital stock in accordance with the
Communications Act and the rules of the FCC to prohibit ownership of more than
25% of Capstar
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Broadcasting's outstanding capital stock, or more than 25% of the voting rights
it represents, by or for the account of Aliens (as defined) or corporations
otherwise subject to domination or control by Aliens. Capstar Broadcasting's
Certificate of Incorporation provides that shares of capital stock of Capstar
Broadcasting determined by Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors to be owned
beneficially by an Alien or an entity directly or indirectly owned by Aliens in
whole or in part shall always be subject to redemption by Capstar Broadcasting
by action of its Board of Directors to the extent necessary, in the judgment of
such Board of Directors, to comply with the Alien ownership restrictions of the
Communications Act and the FCC rules and regulations.
The consummation of radio broadcasting acquisitions requires prior approval
of the FCC with respect to the transfer of control or assignment of the
broadcast licenses of the acquired stations. Certain of the Pending Acquisitions
have not yet received FCC approval. There can be no assurance that the FCC will
approve future acquisitions by the Company (including the Pending Acquisitions).
The consummation of certain acquisitions, including certain of the Pending
Acquisitions, is also subject to applicable waiting periods and possible review
by the DOJ or the FTC under the HSR Act. Since the passage of the Telecom Act,
certain radio broadcasting acquisitions, including the Benchmark Acquisition,
have been the subject of "second requests" for additional information by federal
authorities under the HSR Act. The DOJ's investigation with respect to the
Benchmark Acquisition was closed, however, when the DOJ granted early
termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act in May 1997. The
Company cannot predict the outcome of any specific DOJ or FTC investigation,
which are necessarily very fact specific. See "Business -- Federal Regulation of
Radio Broadcasting."
The Company's business will be dependent upon maintaining its broadcasting
licenses issued by the FCC, which are ordinarily issued for a maximum term of
eight years. Although it is rare for the FCC to deny a license renewal
application, there can be no assurance that the future renewal applications of
the Company will be approved or that such renewals will not include conditions
or qualifications that could adversely affect the Company. Moreover,
governmental regulations and policies may change over time and there can be no
assurance that such changes would not have a material adverse impact upon the
Company. See "Business -- Federal Regulation of Radio Broadcasting."
ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT CONSEQUENCES OF NOTES
The Notes were issued at a substantial discount from their principal amount
at maturity. Although cash interest will not accrue on the Notes prior to
February 1, 2002, original issue discount (the difference between the stated
redemption price at maturity and the issue price of the Notes) will accrue from
the issue date of the Notes. Consequently, purchasers of Notes generally will be
required to include amounts in gross income for United States federal income tax
purposes in advance of their receipt of the cash payments to which the income is
attributable. Such amounts in the aggregate will be equal to the difference
between the stated redemption price at maturity (inclusive of stated interest on
the Notes) and the issue price of the Notes. See "Certain United States Federal
Income Tax Considerations."
In the event a bankruptcy case is commenced by or against the Company under
the United States Bankruptcy Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"), the claim of a holder
of Notes may be limited to an amount equal to the sum of (i) the initial
offering price and (ii) that portion of the original issue discount that is not
deemed to constitute "unmatured interest" for purposes of the Bankruptcy Code.
Any original issue discount that was not amortized as of the date of any such
bankruptcy filing would constitute "unmatured interest." To the extent that the
Bankruptcy Code differs from the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in
determining the method of amortization of original issue discount, a holder of
Notes may realize taxable gain or loss on payment of such holder's claim in
bankruptcy.
CHANGE OF CONTROL
Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Company will be required to
offer to purchase all outstanding Notes at a purchase price equal to (i) 101% of
the Accreted Value thereof on the Change of Control Payment Date if the Change
of Control Payment Date is on or before February 1, 2002 and (ii) 101% of the
principal amount at maturity thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any,
to the Change of Control Payment
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Date if the Change of Control Payment Date is after February 1, 2002. If a
Change of Control were to occur, there can be no assurance that the Company
would have sufficient funds to pay the purchase price for all of the Notes that
the Company might be required to purchase. The Certificate of Designation
provides that, upon a change of control (as therein defined), the Company will
be required to offer to purchase all outstanding Senior Exchangeable Preferred
Stock at a purchase price equal to 101% of the liquidation preference thereof,
plus, without duplication, accumulated and unpaid dividends, if any, to the
change of control payment date (as therein defined) (including an amount in cash
equal to a prorated dividend for the period from the dividend payment date (as
therein defined) immediately prior to the change in control payment date to the
change of control payment date). The Existing Capstar Radio Indenture provides
that, upon a change of control (as therein defined) of Capstar Radio, Capstar
Radio will be required to purchase all of the Existing Capstar Radio Notes then
outstanding at a purchase price equal to 101% of their accreted value (as
therein defined), plus accrued interest to the date of repurchase, in the case
of such a purchase prior to May 1, 1998, and thereafter at a purchase price
equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date
of repurchase. The New Capstar Radio Indenture provides that, upon a change of
control (as therein defined) of Capstar Radio, Capstar Radio will be required to
purchase all of the New Capstar Radio Notes then outstanding at a purchase price
equal to 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if
any, to the date of purchase. A change of control (as defined therein) under any
Indenture or the Certificate of Designation would in all likelihood also
constitute a change of control under the other Indentures and the Certificate of
Designation, will constitute an event of default under the New Credit Facility,
and may cause acceleration of other indebtedness, if any, in which case the
Company would be required to repay in full the New Credit Facility and any other
indebtedness before repurchasing the Notes. Moreover, as of the date of this
Prospectus, after giving effect to the Pending Transactions, the Company would
not have sufficient funds available to purchase all of the outstanding Notes
pursuant to a Change of Control Offer. In the event that the Company were
required to purchase the Notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer, the
Company expects that it would need to seek third-party financing to the extent
it does not have available funds to meet its purchase obligations. However,
there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to obtain such
financing on favorable terms, if at all. See "Description of Other Indebtedness"
and "Description of the New Notes." In such event, the Company may be unable to
repurchase Notes tendered in response to a Change of Control Offer.
ABSENCE OF PUBLIC MARKET
The Old Notes are designated for trading in the PORTAL market. There is no
established trading market for the New Notes. The New Notes will not trade on
PORTAL and the Company does not currently intend to list the New Notes on any
securities exchange or to seek approval for quotation through any automated
quotation system. There can be no assurance as to the development of any market
or the liquidity of any market that may develop for the New Notes. If such a
market were to exist, no assurance can be given as to the trading prices of the
New Notes. Future trading prices of the New Notes will depend on many factors,
including, among other things, prevailing interest rates, the Company's
operating results and the market for similar securities.
USE OF PROCEEDS
There will be no cash proceeds to the Company from the Exchange Offer.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth (i) the historical capitalization of the
Company at March 31, 1997, (ii) the unaudited pro forma capitalization of the
Company, after giving effect to the Completed Transactions and the Financing,
and (iii) the unaudited pro forma capitalization of the Company, after giving
effect to the Completed Transactions, the Pending Transactions, and, in each
case, the financing of each of the foregoing transactions, including the
Financing, and the application of the net proceeds therefrom. This table should
be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements, the Pro Forma Financial
Information and, in each case, the related notes thereto included elsewhere in
this Prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, 1997
-------------------------------------
PRO FORMA
FOR
COMPLETED
TRANSACTIONS
AND THE
ACTUAL FINANCING PRO FORMA
-------- ------------- ----------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents............... $ 13,025 $ 12,279 $ 1,837
======== ======== ==========
Long-term debt (including current
maturities):
Capstar Radio:
New Credit Facility(1)............. $ -- $ -- $ 185,946
9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes
due 2007......................... -- 199,212 199,212
13 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes
due 2003(2)...................... 77,614 77,614 77,614
-------- -------- ----------
Total Capstar Radio long-term
debt........................ 77,614 276,826 462,772
The Company:
12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due
2009(3).......................... 152,341 152,341 152,341
-------- -------- ----------
Total long-term debt.......... 229,955 429,167 615,113
-------- -------- ----------
12% Senior Exchangeable Preferred
Stock............................ -- 94,750 94,750
Stockholders' equity(4)(5)(6)......... 140,898 219,049 423,218
-------- -------- ----------
Total capitalization.......... $370,853 $742,966 $1,133,081
======== ======== ==========
</TABLE>
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(1) In connection with the Benchmark Acquisition, the Company and Capstar Radio,
as the borrower thereunder, entered into the New Credit Facility consisting
of a $200.0 million revolving loan facility. See "Description of Other
Indebtedness -- New Credit Facility."
(2) As a result of a purchase accounting adjustment in connection with the
Commodore Acquisition, the carrying value of the Existing Capstar Radio
Notes includes an unamortized premium of $806,000. The Existing Capstar
Radio Notes are limited in aggregate principal amount to $76.8 million and
bear interest at a rate of 13 1/4% per annum, of which only 7 1/2% is
payable in cash up to May 1, 1998. Beginning on May 1, 1998, the Existing
Capstar Radio Notes will bear cash interest at a rate of 13 1/4% per annum
until maturity. The carrying value will increase through accretion until May
1998. Subsequently, the premium will amortize until the Existing Capstar
Radio Notes are reduced to their face value of $76.8 million at maturity in
2003.
(3) The Notes were issued by the Company at a substantial discount from their
aggregate principal amount at maturity of $277.0 million and generated gross
proceeds to the Company of approximately $150.3 million. The Notes pay no
cash interest until August 1, 2002. Accordingly, the carrying value will
increase through accretion until August 1, 2002. Thereafter, interest will
be payable semi-annually, in cash, on February 1 and August 1 of each year.
(4) The pro forma capitalization of the Company excludes certain equity
investments made subsequent to March 31, 1997 which were not made in
connection with the transactions given effect in the pro forma financial
statements. These equity investments totaled $3.8 million.
(5) The GulfStar Merger was accounted for at historical cost (on a basis similar
to a pooling of interests) as the Company and GulfStar were under common
control. Immediately subsequent to the GulfStar Merger and the Preferred
Stock Redemption, Capstar Broadcasting contributed the capital stock of
GulfStar to the Company. Additionally, had (i) the Preferred Stock
Redemption, (ii) the GulfStar Transaction and (iii) the repayment and
termination of the GulfStar credit facility occurred at March 31, 1997, the
Company would have incurred (i) a loss on redemption of preferred of $3.9
million, (ii) a charge for estimated merger fees and expense of $4.2
million, and (iii) an extraordinary charge on the early extinguishment of
debt of $2.3 million, respectively.
(6) In connection with the Benchmark Acquisition, Capstar Broadcasting issued
$750,000 of Class C Common Stock to an affiliate of Hicks Muse in
consideration for its agreement to purchase the indebtedness of a subsidiary
(the "Fund III Acquisition Sub") of HM Fund III from the lender upon the
occurrence of certain events, including, among other events, a default by
the borrower. The issuance of Class C Common Stock in connection with such
agreement to purchase resulted in an extraordinary charge in the period in
which the Company consummated the Benchmark Acquisition. Had the Benchmark
Acquisition been consummated at March 31, 1997, the Company would have
recorded an extraordinary charge of approximately $750,000. Additionally,
the Company terminated the Existing Credit Facility in connection with the
Benchmark Acquisition. Had the Company terminated the Existing Credit
Facility at March 31, 1997, it would have recorded an extraordinary charge
on the early extinguishment of debt of $1.2 million.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following unaudited pro forma financial information (the "Pro Forma
Financial Information") is based on the audited historical financial statements
of the Company and its predecessor (Commodore), Osborn, GulfStar, Benchmark,
Madison, Community Pacific, Patterson, Ameron, Knight Quality, Quass and
Mountain Lakes and, in each case, the related notes included elsewhere in this
Prospectus.
The pro forma statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996,
and for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 have been prepared to
illustrate the effects of: (i) the Commodore Acquisition; (ii) the Completed
Transactions, including the Financing; and (iii) the Pending Transactions and
the anticipated financing thereof, as if each had occurred on January 1, 1996.
The pro forma balance sheet as of March 31, 1997, has been prepared as if any
such transaction not yet consummated on that date had occurred on that date. The
Pro Forma Financial Information and accompanying notes should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and other financial information
included elsewhere herein pertaining to the Company, Commodore, Osborn,
GulfStar, Benchmark, Madison, Community Pacific, Patterson, Ameron, Knight
Quality, Quass and Mountain Lakes, including "Capitalization" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
The unaudited pro forma adjustments are based upon available information
and certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. The Company
anticipates that it will fund the Pending Transactions with indebtedness, rather
than capital stock, to the fullest extent then permitted under the debt
incurrence covenants contained, or to be contained, in the Certificate of
Designation, the Indentures and the New Credit Facility. As a result, the
Company expects the actual amount of indebtedness incurred in connection with
the Pending Transactions to exceed the amount in the Pro Forma Financial
Information. The Pro Forma Financial Information is not necessarily indicative
of either future results of operations or the results that might have been
achieved if such transactions had been consummated on the indicated dates.
All acquisitions, except for the GulfStar Transaction, given effect in the
Pro Forma Financial Information are accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The aggregate purchase price of each such transaction is allocated
to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based upon their
respective fair values. The allocation of the aggregate purchase price reflected
in the Pro Forma Financial Information is preliminary for transactions closed or
to be closed after April 1, 1997. The final allocation of the purchase price is
contingent upon the receipt of final appraisals of the acquired assets and the
revision of other estimates; however, the allocation is not expected to differ
materially from the preliminary allocation. The GulfStar Transaction is
accounted for at historical cost, on a basis similar to a pooling of interests,
as the Company and GulfStar were under common control prior to the GulfStar
Transaction.
For the purpose of the pro forma statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, (i)
"Completed Transactions Combined" collectively refers to the historical results
of operations of the entities and stations acquired or sold in the Completed
Transactions, excluding the Commodore Acquisition, and (ii) "Pending
Transactions Combined" collectively refers to the results of operations of the
entities and stations to be acquired or sold in the Pending Transactions.
For the purpose of the pro forma balance sheet as of March 31, 1997, (i)
"Completed Transactions Combined" collectively refers to the historical balance
sheets of the entities and stations acquired or sold in the Completed
Transactions, excluding the Commodore Acquisition and the Osborn Acquisition,
and (ii) "Pending Transactions Combined" collectively refers to the historical
balance sheets of the entities and stations to be acquired or sold in the
Pending Transactions.
As used in the Pro Forma Financial Information, (i) "Company Combined"
presents unaudited pro forma financial data for the Company, including its
predecessor, Commodore, (ii) "Pro Forma for Completed Transactions and the
Financing" gives effect to the Completed Transactions and the financing thereof,
including the Financing and (iii) "Pro Forma" gives effect to each of the
foregoing transactions, the Pending Transactions the anticipated financing
thereof.
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The following tables present a summary of the Pro Forma Financial
Information included on the following pages.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA FOR COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS AND THE FINANCING
------------------------------------------------------------------
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
YEAR ENDED -------------------- TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996 1996 1997 MARCH 31, 1997
----------------- -------- -------- -------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING DATA:
Net revenue...................... $190,096 $ 38,682 $ 40,389 $191,803
Station operating expenses....... 136,194 30,317 30,890 136,767
Depreciation and amortization.... 26,014 6,504 6,504 26,014
Corporate expenses............... 7,803 2,001 2,554 8,356
Other operating expenses......... 9,831 2,485 2,469 9,815
Operating income (loss).......... 10,254 (2,625) (2,028) 10,851
Interest expense................. 50,013 12,505 12,505 50,013
Net income (loss)................ (19,927) (8,305) (8,893) (20,515)
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow(1)........... $ 53,902 $ 8,365 $ 9,499 $ 55,036
Broadcast cash flow margin(1).... 28.4% 21.6% 23.5% 28.7%
EBITDA(2)........................ $ 46,099 $ 6,364 $ 6,945 $ 46,680
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRO FORMA
----------------------------------------------------------------
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
YEAR ENDED -------------------- TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996 1996 1997 MARCH 31, 1997
----------------- -------- -------- -------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING DATA:
Net revenue........................ $294,531 $ 61,144 $ 63,172 $296,559
Station operating expenses......... 214,098 48,760 49,100 214,438
Depreciation and amortization...... 40,157 10,041 10,041 40,157
Corporate expenses................. 13,430 3,134 4,285 14,581
Other operating expenses........... 9,943 2,482 2,704 10,165
Operating income (loss)............ 16,903 (3,273) (2,958) 17,218
Interest expense................... 64,889 16,224 16,224 64,889
Net income (loss).................. (27,357) (12,075) (13,475) (28,757)
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow(1)............. $ 80,433 $ 12,384 $ 14,072 $ 82,121(3)
Broadcast cash flow margin(1)...... 27.3% 20.3% 22.3% 27.7%
EBITDA(2).......................... $ 67,003 $ 9,250 $ 9,787 $ 67,540(3)
Deficiency of earnings to fixed
charges(4)...................... 47,379 17,148 19,176 49,407
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) Broadcast cash flow consists of operating income before depreciation,
amortization, corporate expenses and other operating expenses. Although
broadcast cash flow is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance
with GAAP, management believes that it is useful to an investor in
evaluating the Company because it is a measure widely used in the
broadcasting industry to evaluate a radio company's operating performance.
See "Glossary of Certain Terms and Market and Industry Data."
(2) EBITDA consists of operating income before depreciation, amortization and
other operating expenses. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance
calculated in accordance with GAAP, management believes that it is useful to
an investor in evaluating the Company because it is a measure widely used in
the broadcasting industry to evaluate a radio company's operating
performance. See "Glossary of Certain Terms and Market and Industry Data."
(3) The pro forma financial results exclude the effects of estimated cost
savings resulting from the Completed Transactions and the Pending
Acquisitions. On a pro forma basis, assuming the consummation of the
aforementioned transactions, including related cost savings as if they had
occurred on January 1, 1996, broadcast cash flow and EBITDA would have been
$93.9 million and $85.0 million, respectively, for the twelve-month period
ended March 31, 1997. The Company expects to realize approximately $11.8
million of estimated cost savings resulting from the elimination of
redundant operating expenses arising from such transactions, including
elimination of certain management positions, the consolidation of facilities
and new rates associated with revised vendor contracts and savings related
to automation of certain station operations. In addition, the Company
expects to realize approximately $5.7 million of cost savings, on a pro
forma basis, resulting from the elimination of certain corporate overhead
functions, net of increased costs associated with the implementation of the
Company's corporate management structure. Corporate cost savings reflect the
expected level of annual corporate expenditures arising from such
transactions. The Company anticipates that corporate expenses will increase
upon consummation of additional acquisitions. There can be no assurances
that any operating or corporate cost savings will be achieved.
(4) For purposes of this calculation, "earnings" consist of income (loss) before
income taxes and fixed charges, and "fixed charges" consist of interest,
amortization of deferred financing costs and the component of rental expense
believed by management to be representative of the interest factor thereon.
Preferred stock dividends and accretion are included in fixed charges where
appropriate.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA FOR THE
FOR THE FOR THE PENDING
COMPLETED COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS PENDING AND THE
THE COMPANY TRANSACTIONS AND THE AND THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED
COMBINED(A) COMBINED(B) FINANCING FINANCING COMBINED(F) FINANCING PRO FORMA
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue............... $13,847 $26,542 $ -- $ 40,389 $22,783 $ -- $ 63,172
Station operating
expenses................ 10,356 20,534 -- 30,890 18,210 -- 49,100
Depreciation and
amortization............ 2,389 3,038 1,077(C) 6,504 2,430 1,107(C) 10,041
Corporate expenses........ 1,424 1,130 -- 2,554 1,731 -- 4,285
Other operating
expenses................ -- 2,469 -- 2,469 235 -- 2,704
------- ------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Operating income
(loss)............... (322) (629) (1,077) (2,028) 177 (1,107) (2,958)
Interest expense.......... 6,532 3,508 2,465(D) 12,505 2,788 931(G) 16,224
Gain (loss) on sale of
assets.................. -- 5,348 -- 5,348 6 -- 5,354
Increase in fair value of
redeemable warrants..... -- -- -- -- 5,882 (5,882)(H) --
Other (income) expense.... (27) (265) -- (292) (61) -- (353)
------- ------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before
provision for income
taxes................ (6,827) 1,476 (3,542) (8,893) (8,426) 3,844 (13,475)
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes............ 46 (68) 22(E) -- (2,807) 2,807(E) --
------- ------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Net income (loss)......... $(6,873) $ 1,544 $ (3,564) $ (8,893) $(5,619) $ 1,037 (13,475)
======= ======= ======== ======== ======= ========
Dividends and accretion on
preferred
stock(I)................ 3,450
--------
Loss applicable to common
shares.................. $(16,925)
========
Deficiency of earnings to
fixed charges
and preferred stock
dividends and
accretion(J)............ $ 19,176
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes to Pro Forma Financial Information.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE FOR THE PRO FORMA
COMMODORE COMPLETED FOR
ACQUISITION TRANSACTIONS COMPLETED
AND THE COMPLETED COMBINATION TRANSACTIONS PENDING
THE COMPANY RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND THE AND THE TRANSACTIONS
COMBINED(K) FINANCING COMBINED(M) FINANCING FINANCING COMBINED(O)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue............................. $ 9,103 $ -- $29,579 $ -- $38,682 $22,462
Station operating expenses.............. 6,862 -- 23,455 -- 30,317 18,443
Depreciation and amortization........... 480 1,336(C) 3,642 1,046(C) 6,504 1,769
Corporate expenses...................... 466 -- 1,535 -- 2,001 1,133
Other operating (income) expenses....... -- -- 273 2,212(N) 2,485 (3)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Operating income (loss)............... 1,295 (1,336) 674 (3,258) (2,625) 1,120
Interest expense........................ 2,452 5,052(L) 2,443 2,558(D) 12,505 1,910
Gain (loss) on sale of assets........... -- -- 6,876 -- 6,876 530
Other (income) expense.................. 52 -- (1) -- 51 (67)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before provision for
income taxes....................... (1,209) (6,388) 5,108 (5,816) (8,305) (193)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes.... 27 (27)(E) 609 (609)(E) -- 80
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net income (loss)....................... $(1,236) $(6,361) $ 4,499 $(5,207) $(8,305) $ (273)
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Dividends and accretion on preferred
stock(I)..............................
Loss applicable to common shares........
Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges
and preferred stock dividends and
accretion(J)..........................
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE
PENDING
TRANSACTIONS
AND THE
RELATED
FINANCING PRO FORMA
------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenue............................. $ -- $ 61,144
Station operating expenses.............. -- 48,760
Depreciation and amortization........... 1,768(C) 10,041
Corporate expenses...................... -- 3,134
Other operating (income) expenses....... -- 2,482
-------- --------
Operating income (loss)............... (1,768) (3,273)
Interest expense........................ 1,809(G) 16,224
Gain (loss) on sale of assets........... -- 7,406
Other (income) expense.................. -- (16)
-------- --------
Income (loss) before provision for
income taxes....................... (3,577) (12,075)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes.... (80)(E) --
-------- --------
Net income (loss)....................... $ (3,497) (12,075)
========
Dividends and accretion on preferred
stock(I).............................. 3,073
--------
Loss applicable to common shares........ $(15,148)
========
Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges
and preferred stock dividends and
accretion(J).......................... $ 17,148
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes to Pro Forma Financial Information.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
COMMODORE FOR THE FOR
ACQUISITION COMPLETED COMPLETED
AND THE COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS PENDING
THE COMPANY RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND THE AND THE TRANSACTIONS
COMBINED(P) FINANCING COMBINED(R) FINANCING FINANCING COMBINED(S)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue................................. $ 44,473 $ -- $145,623 $ -- $190,096 $104,435
Station operating expenses.................. 29,798 -- 106,396 -- 136,194 77,904
Depreciation and amortization............... 3,489 3,774(C) 14,594 4,157(C) 26,014 8,670
Corporate expenses.......................... 2,358 -- 5,445 -- 7,803 5,627
Other operating expenses.................... 14,578 (13,834)(Q) 6,875 2,212(N) 9,831 112
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss)................... (5,750) 10,060 12,313 (6,369) 10,254 12,122
Interest expense............................ 13,896 16,115(L) 11,165 8,837(D) 50,013 9,643
Gain (loss) on sale of assets............... -- -- 23,092 -- 23,092 559
Increase in fair value of redeemable
warrants.................................. -- -- -- -- -- 5,499
Other (income) expense...................... 1,824 -- 248 -- 2,072 (238)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes................................... (21,470) (6,055) 23,992 (15,206) (18,739) (2,223)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes........ 133 (133)(E) 2,248 (2,248)(E) -- (2,228)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item... (21,603) (5,922) 21,744 (12,958) (18,739) 5
Extraordinary item, loss on early
extinguishment of debt.................... -- -- 1,188 -- 1,188 --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss)........................... $(21,603) $ (5,922) $ 20,556 $(12,958) $(19,927) $ 5
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Dividends and accretion on preferred
stock(I)..................................
Loss applicable to common shares............
Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges and
preferred stock dividends and
accretion (J).............................
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE
PENDING
TRANSACTIONS
AND THE
RELATED
FINANCING PRO FORMA
------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenue................................. $ -- $294,531
Station operating expenses.................. -- 214,098
Depreciation and amortization............... 5,473(C) 40,157
Corporate expenses.......................... -- 13,430
Other operating expenses.................... -- 9,943
------- --------
Operating income (loss)................... (5,473) 16,903
Interest expense............................ 5,233(G) 64,889
Gain (loss) on sale of assets............... -- 23,651
Increase in fair value of redeemable
warrants.................................. (5,499)(H) --
Other (income) expense...................... -- 1,834
------- --------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes................................... (5,207) (26,169)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes........ 2,228(E) --
------- --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item... (7,435) (26,169)
Extraordinary item, loss on early
extinguishment of debt.................... -- 1,188
------- --------
Net income (loss)........................... $(7,435) (27,357)
=======
Dividends and accretion on preferred
stock(I).................................. 12,843
--------
Loss applicable to common shares............ $(40,200)
========
Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges and
preferred stock dividends and
accretion (J)............................. $ 47,379
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes to Pro Forma Financial Information.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31, 1997
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS PRO FORMA
FOR THE FOR
COMPLETED COMPLETED
TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS PENDING
COMPLETED AND THE AND THE TRANSACTIONS
THE COMPANY TRANSACTIONS(T) FINANCING FINANCING COMBINED(GG)
----------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............. $ 13,025 $ 11,367 $ (815)(U) $ 12,279 $ 4,884
(11,298)(V)
Accounts receivable, net.............. 13,051 17,267 (3,662)(U) 26,656 17,188
Prepaid expenses and other............ 17,142 3,294 (743)(U) 5,863 3,169
(330)(W)
(13,500)(X)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total current assets............ 43,218 31,928 (30,348) 44,798 25,241
Property and equipment, net............. 41,991 38,011 12,259(U) 92,261 33,992
Intangible and other assets, net........ 358,891 159,601 171,722(U) 697,337 153,717
(625)(Y)
(535)(U)
10,555(Z)
(2,272)(AA)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total assets.................... $444,100 $229,540 $160,756 $834,396 $212,950
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued
expenses............................ $ 15,490 $ 11,870 $ (2,074)(U) $ 25,286 $ 9,082
Current portion of long-term debt..... -- 15,084 (15,084)(U) -- 10,664
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities....... 15,490 26,954 (17,158) 25,286 19,746
Long-term debt, less current
portion(OO)........................... 229,955 138,132 (55,572)(U) 429,167 98,975
(82,560)(AA)
199,212(BB)
60,000(CC)
(60,000)(CC)
Other long-term liabilities............. 57,757 6,047 2,340(U) 66,144 290
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total liabilities............... 303,202 171,133 46,262 520,597 119,011
Senior exchangeable preferred
stock(OO)............................. -- -- 94,750(DD) 94,750 --
Redeemable preferred stock.............. -- 23,081 (23,081)(EE) -- 20,747
Redeemable warrants..................... -- -- -- -- 17,803
Stockholders' equity (deficit).......... 140,898 35,326 (33,689)(U) 219,049 55,389
750(CC)
(750)(CC)
83,900(FF)
(2,272)(AA)
(3,919)(EE)
(1,195)(Z)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity.......... $444,100 $229,540 $160,756 $834,396 $212,950
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE
PENDING
TRANSACTIONS
AND THE
RELATED
FINANCING PRO FORMA
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............. $ (3,652)(HH) $ 1,837
(11,674)(II)
Accounts receivable, net.............. (4,710)(HH) 38,810
(324)(JJ)
Prepaid expenses and other............ (1,874)(HH) 7,152
(6)(JJ)
--------- ----------
Total current assets............ (22,240) 47,799
Property and equipment, net............. 20,004(HH) 145,917
(340)(JJ)
Intangible and other assets, net........ 225,830(HH) 1,072,213
(435)(JJ)
(4,236)(HH)
--------- ----------
Total assets.................... $ 218,583 $1,265,929
========= ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued
expenses............................ $ (5,171)(HH) $ 28,975
(222)(JJ)
Current portion of long-term debt..... (10,664)(KK) --
--------- ----------
Total current liabilities....... (16,057) 28,975
Long-term debt, less current
portion(OO)........................... (98,975)(KK) 615,113
185,946(LL)
Other long-term liabilities............. 37,440(HH) 103,873
(1)(JJ)
--------- ----------
Total liabilities............... 108,353 747,961
Senior exchangeable preferred
stock(OO)............................. 94,750
Redeemable preferred stock.............. (20,747)(MM) --
Redeemable warrants..................... (17,803)(MM) --
Stockholders' equity (deficit).......... (55,389)(NN) 423,218
(882)(JJ)
205,051(LL)
--------- ----------
Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity.......... $ 218,583 $1,265,929
========= ==========
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes to Pro Forma Financial Information.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(A) The schedule below gives effect to the historical acquisitions of the
Company consummated prior to March 31, 1997 for the period from January
1, 1997 through March 31, 1997.
THE COMPANY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE
HISTORICAL
ACQUISITIONS THE
THE BY THE COMPANY
COMPANY COMPANY(1) COMBINED
------- ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue.......................................... $14,107 $(260) $13,847
Station operating expenses........................... 10,356 -- 10,356
Depreciation and amortization........................ 2,389 -- 2,389
Corporate expenses................................... 1,424 -- 1,424
Other operating expenses............................. -- -- --
------- ----- -------
Operating income.................................. (62) (260) (322)
Interest expense..................................... 6,792 (260) 6,532
Gain (loss) on sale of assets........................ -- -- --
Other (income) expense............................... (27) -- (27)
------- ----- -------
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes... (6,827) -- (6,827)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes................. 46 -- 46
------- ----- -------
Income (loss) before extraordinary loss........... (6,873) -- (6,873)
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of
debt(2)........................................... 598 (598) --
------- ----- -------
Net income (loss)................................. $(7,471) $ 598 $(6,873)
======= ===== =======
Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges(3)........... $6,827
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) The column gives effect to the LMA fees related to the Community
Pacific Acquisition.
(2) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the extraordinary loss
during the pro forma period.
(3) For purposes of this calculation, "earnings" consist of income (loss)
before income taxes and fixed charges, and "fixed charges" consist of
interest, amortization of deferred financing costs and the component
of rental expense believed by management to be representative of the
interest factor thereon.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(B) The schedule below gives effect to the following for the period from
January 1, 1997 through March 31, 1997: (i) the historical acquisitions
and dispositions of the indicated entities consummated prior to March 31,
1997 and (ii) the acquisitions and dispositions of the indicated entities
which were pending at March 31, 1997 and were consummated prior to the
date of this Prospectus.
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS COMBINED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OTHER
COMPLETED
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS
OSBORN(1) GULFSTAR BENCHMARK MADISON COMBINED(2)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue....................................... $3,577 $10,995 $ 6,444 $2,028 $2,653
Station operating expenses........................ 2,937 7,948 5,338 1,246 2,323
Depreciation and amortization..................... 418 1,001 1,336 376 (93)
Corporate expenses................................ 268 518 265 47 32
Other operating expenses.......................... -- 2,469 -- -- --
------ ------- ------- ------ ------
Operating income (loss)......................... (46) (941) (495) 359 391
Interest expense.................................. 385 1,846 937 348 (8)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets..................... 5,348 -- -- -- --
Other (income) expense............................ (212) (36) (61) -- 44
------ ------- ------- ------ ------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes........................................ 5,129 (2,751) (1,371) 11 355
Provision (benefit) for income taxes.............. 32 (102) -- -- 2
------ ------- ------- ------ ------
Net income (loss)............................... $5,097 $(2,649) $(1,371) $ 11 $ 353
====== ======= ======= ====== ======
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR COMPLETED
HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS(3) COMBINED
--------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenue....................................... $845 $26,542
Station operating expenses........................ 742 20,534
Depreciation and amortization..................... -- 3,038
Corporate expenses................................ -- 1,130
Other operating expenses.......................... -- 2,469
---- -------
Operating income (loss)......................... 103 (629)
Interest expense.................................. -- 3,508
Gain (loss) on sale of assets..................... -- 5,348
Other (income) expense............................ -- (265)
---- -------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes........................................ 103 1,476
Provision (benefit) for income taxes.............. -- (68)
---- -------
Net income (loss)............................... $103 $ 1,544
==== =======
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) The column represents the consolidated results of operations of
Osborn from January 1, 1997 through February 20, 1997, the date of
the Osborn Acquisition.
(2) The column represents the historical combined operating results of
the following entities and stations which were acquired or sold prior
to the date of this Prospectus: (i) McForhun, Livingston, and
Stephens Radio, all acquired by GulfStar prior to the GulfStar
Transaction; (ii) Space Coast, Cavalier and Emerald City, all
acquired by the Company; (iii) WESC-AM/FM and WFNQ-FM, all sold by
Benchmark prior to the Benchmark Acquisition; (iv) WMCZ-FM, WMHS-FM
and WZHT-FM, all acquired by Benchmark prior to the Benchmark
Acquisition; (v) the stations acquired in the Osborn Add-on
Acquisitions; and (vi) the stations sold in the Osborn Ft. Myers
Disposition.
(3) The adjustments give effect to the historical operating results
and/or LMA or JSA expense and/or revenue of the following stations
which were acquired prior to March 31, 1997: (i) WYNU-FM and WTXT-FM,
both acquired by Osborn; (ii) WSCQ-FM, WFMX-FM and WSIC-AM, all
acquired by Benchmark; and (iii) KTRA-FM, KKFG-FM, KDAG-FM and
KCQL-AM, all acquired by GulfStar. The adjustments also give effect
to the LMA revenue and expense related to the stations acquired in
the Osborn Add-on Acquisitions.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(C) The adjustment reflects (i) a change in depreciation and amortization
resulting from conforming the estimated useful lives of the acquired
stations and (ii) the additional depreciation and amortization expense
resulting from the allocation of the purchase price of the acquired
stations including an increase in property and equipment, FCC licenses,
and intangible assets to their estimated fair market value and the
recording of goodwill associated with the acquisitions. Goodwill and FCC
licenses are being amortized over 40 years.
(D) The adjustment reflects interest expense associated with (i) the Existing
Capstar Radio Notes, (ii) the Notes, (iii) the New Capstar Radio Notes,
and (iv) the amortization of deferred financing fees associated with the
Existing Capstar Radio Notes, the Notes, the New Capstar Radio Notes and
the New Credit Facility, net of interest expense related to the existing
indebtedness of the companies included within the Completed Transactions
Combined and the Company. Deferred financing fees are amortized over the
term of the related debt.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED MARCH 31,
DECEMBER 31, -----------------
1996 1996 1997
------------ ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Existing Capstar Radio Notes........................... $ 8,878 $ 2,220 $ 2,220
Notes.................................................. 20,261 5,065 5,065
New Capstar Radio Notes................................ 18,427 4,607 4,607
-------- ------- -------
Interest expense before amortization of deferred
financing fees....................................... 47,566 11,892 11,892
Amortization of deferred financing fees................ 2,447 613 613
-------- ------- -------
Pro forma interest expense........................... 50,013 12,505 12,505
Pro forma interest expense for the Company and
Commodore............................................ (30,011) (7,504) --
Historical interest expense for the Company............ -- -- (6,532)
Historical interest expense for the Completed
Transactions Combined................................ (11,165) (2,443) (3,508)
-------- ------- -------
Net adjustment....................................... $ 8,837 $ 2,558 $ 2,465
======== ======= =======
</TABLE>
(E) The adjustment reflects the elimination of historical income tax expense
(benefit) as the Company would have generated a taxable loss during the
pro forma period.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(F) The columns represent the combined income statements for the period from
January 1, 1997 through March 31, 1997 of the acquisitions and
dispositions of the Company which were pending at March 31, 1997 and have
not been consummated as of the date of this Prospectus.
PENDING TRANSACTIONS COMBINED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OTHER
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PENDING PENDING
COMMUNITY HISTORICAL KNIGHT HISTORICAL HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS
PACIFIC PATTERSON QUALITY AMERON QUASS COMBINED(1) COMBINED
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue.................. $1,681 $10,727 $3,663 $1,856 $921 $3,935 $22,783
Station operating expenses... 1,311 8,319 2,965 1,616 689 3,310 18,210
Depreciation and
amortization............... 350 1,162 206 167 73 472 2,430
Corporate expenses........... 197 1,151 371 -- -- 12 1,731
Other operating expenses..... -- 233 -- -- 2 -- 235
------ ------- ------ ------ ---- ------ -------
Operating income (loss).... (177) (138) 121 73 157 141 177
Interest expense............. 238 1,716 165 218 86 365 2,788
Gain (loss) on sale of
assets..................... -- -- 6 -- -- -- 6
Increase in fair value of
redeemable warrants........ -- 5,882 -- -- -- -- 5,882
Other (income) expense....... 2 (3) (36) 5 -- (29) (61)
------ ------- ------ ------ ---- ------ -------
Income (loss) before
provision for income
taxes................... (417) (7,733) (2) (150) 71 (195) (8,426)
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes............... -- (2,861) 24 -- 30 -- (2,807)
------ ------- ------ ------ ---- ------ -------
Net income (loss).......... $ (417) $(4,872) $ (26) $ (150) $ 41 $ (195) $(5,619)
====== ======= ====== ====== ==== ====== =======
</TABLE>
---------------------
(1) The column represents the historical combined operating results of the
following entities and stations to be acquired or sold subsequent to
the date of this Prospectus: (i) WMEZ-FM, KRDU-AM, KJOI-FM, and
WQFN-FM, all pending acquisitions of Patterson; (ii) COMCO,
Commonwealth, WRIS, Griffith, Grant, and the stations to be acquired
in the SFX Exchange, all pending acquisitions of the Company; (iii)
American General, KLAW, KJEM, and Booneville, all pending acquisitions
of GulfStar; and (iv) WTAW-FM, KTSR-FM, and KAGG-FM, all pending
dispositions of GulfStar.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(G) The adjustment reflects interest expense associated with (i) the Existing
Capstar Radio Notes, (ii) the Notes, (iii) the New Capstar Radio Notes,
(iv) the New Credit Facility and (v) the amortization of deferred
financing fees associated with the Existing Capstar Radio Notes, the
Notes, the New Capstar Radio Notes and the New Credit Facility, all net
of interest expense related to the existing indebtedness of the companies
included within the Pending Transactions Combined and the Company.
Deferred financing fees are amortized over the term of the related debt.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED MARCH 31,
DECEMBER 31, --------------------
1996 1996 1997
------------ -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Existing Capstar Radio Notes......................... $ 8,878 $ 2,220 $ 2,220
Notes................................................ 20,261 5,065 5,065
New Capstar Radio Notes.............................. 18,427 4,607 4,607
New Credit Facility at 8.0%.......................... 14,876 3,719 3,719
-------- -------- --------
Interest expense before amortization of deferred
financing
fees............................................... 62,442 15,611 15,611
Amortization of deferred financing fees.............. 2,447 613 613
-------- -------- --------
Pro forma interest expense......................... 64,889 16,224 16,224
Pro forma interest expense for the Completed
Transactions....................................... (50,013) (12,505) (12,505)
Historical interest expense for the Pending
Transactions Combined.............................. (9,643) (1,910) (2,788)
-------- -------- --------
Net adjustment..................................... $ 5,233 $ 1,809 $ 931
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
(H) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the increase in fair value of
the redeemable warrants as the warrants will be repurchased in connection
with the Patterson Acquisition.
(I) The adjustment reflects the dividends and accretion on the Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
(J) For purposes of this calculation, "earnings" consist of income (loss)
before income taxes and fixed charges, and "fixed charges" consist of
interest, amortization of deferred financing costs and the component of
rental expense believed by management to be representative of the
interest factor thereon. Preferred stock dividends and accretion are
included in fixed charges where appropriate.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(K) The schedule below gives effect to the historical acquisitions of the
Company's predecessor, Commodore, consummated prior to March 31, 1997 for
the period from January 1, 1996 through March 31, 1996.
THE COMPANY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS FOR
THE HISTORICAL
THE ACQUISITIONS BY THE COMPANY
COMPANY(1) COMMODORE(2) COMBINED
---------- --------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue................................... $ 7,416 $1,687 $ 9,103
Station operating expenses.................... 5,375 1,487 6,862
Depreciation and amortization................. 480 -- 480
Corporate expenses............................ 466 -- 466
Other operating expenses...................... -- -- --
------- ------ -------
Operating income (loss)..................... 1,095 200 1,295
Interest expense.............................. 2,452 -- 2,452
Gain (loss) on sale of assets................. -- -- --
Other (income) expense........................ 52 -- 52
------- ------ -------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes.................................... (1,409) 200 (1,209)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes.......... 27 -- 27
------- ------ -------
Net income (loss)........................... $(1,436) $ 200 $(1,236)
======= ====== =======
Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges(3).... $ 1,409
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) The column represents the results of operations of the Company's
predecessor, Commodore, from January 1, 1996 through March 31, 1996.
(2) The column gives effect to the historical operating results and LMA
and JSA revenue and expense of the following acquisitions by the
Commodore: the Huntington Acquisition, WKHL-FM, WSTC-AM, WAVW-FM,
WBBE-FM, WAXE-AM, WAXB-FM, WZZN-FM and WPUT-AM.
(3) For purposes of this calculation, "earnings" consist of income (loss)
before income taxes and fixed charges, and "fixed charges" consist of
interest, amortization of deferred financing costs and the component
of rental expense believed by management to be representative of the
interest factor thereon.
(L) The adjustment reflects interest expense associated with (i) the Existing
Capstar Radio Notes, (ii) the Notes, and (iii) the amortization of
deferred financing fees associated with the Existing Capstar Radio Notes
and the Notes, net of interest expense related to the existing
indebtedness of the Company and Commodore. Deferred financing fees are
amortized over the term of the related debt.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996 MARCH 31, 1996
----------------- --------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Existing Capstar Radio Notes....................... $ 8,878 $ 2,220
Notes.............................................. 20,261 5,065
------- --------
Interest expense before amortization of deferred
financing fees................................... 29,139 7,285
Amortization of deferred financing fees............ 872 219
------- --------
Pro forma interest expense....................... 30,011 7,504
Historical interest expense for the Company........ (5,035) --
Historical interest expense for Commodore.......... (8,861) (2,452)
------- --------
Net adjustment..................................... $16,115 $ 5,052
======= ========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(M) The schedule below gives effect to the following for the period from
January 1, 1996 through March 31, 1996: (i) the historical acquisitions
and dispositions of the indicated entities consummated prior to March 31,
1997; and (ii) the acquisitions and dispositions of the indicated entitles
which were pending at March 31, 1997 and were consummated prior to the
date of this Prospectus.
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS COMBINED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
HISTORICAL COMPLETED FOR
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL POINT TRANSACTIONS HISTORICAL
OSBORN GULFSTAR BENCHMARK MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS COMBINED(1) TRANSACTIONS(2)
---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ -------------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue......... $6,852 $4,595 $ 6,217 $ 735 $ 950 $3,594 $6,636
Station operating
expenses.......... 5,868 3,604 4,964 794 684 2,637 4,904
Depreciation and
amortization...... 1,211 677 1,330 108 382 (66) --
Corporate
expenses.......... 457 171 819 -- 52 36 --
Other operating
expenses.......... -- 273 -- -- -- -- --
------ ------ ------- ----- ----- ------ ------
Operating income
(loss)......... (684) (130) (896) (167) (168) 987 1,732
Interest expense.... 635 851 646 -- 260 51 --
Gain (loss) on sale
of assets......... 6,874 -- -- -- -- 2 --
Other (income)
expense........... 93 (4) (58) (17) -- (15) --
------ ------ ------- ----- ----- ------ ------
Income (loss)
before
provision for
income taxes... 5,462 (977) (1,484) (150) (428) 953 1,732
Provision (benefit)
for income
taxes............. 851 (191) -- (51) -- -- --
------ ------ ------- ----- ----- ------ ------
Net income
(loss)......... $4,611 $ (786) $(1,484) $ (99) $(428) $ 953 $1,732
====== ====== ======= ===== ===== ====== ======
<CAPTION>
COMPLETED
TRANSACTIONS
COMBINED
------------
<S> <C>
Net revenue......... $29,579
Station operating
expenses.......... 23,455
Depreciation and
amortization...... 3,642
Corporate
expenses.......... 1,535
Other operating
expenses.......... 273
-------
Operating income
(loss)......... 674
Interest expense.... 2,443
Gain (loss) on sale
of assets......... 6,876
Other (income)
expense........... (1)
-------
Income (loss)
before
provision for
income taxes... 5,108
Provision (benefit)
for income
taxes............. 609
-------
Net income
(loss)......... $ 4,499
=======
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) The column represents the historical combined operating results of
the following entities and stations which were acquired or sold prior
to the date of this Prospectus Offer: (i) McForhun, Livingston,
Stephens Radio, KWHN-AM, KMAG-FM, KLLI-FM and KYGL-FM, all acquired
by GulfStar prior to the GulfStar Transaction; (ii) Space Coast,
Cavalier and Emerald City, all acquired by the Company; (iii) the
stations acquired in the Osborn Add-on Acquisitions; (iv) WESC-AM/FM
and WFNQ-FM, all sold by Benchmark prior to the Benchmark
Acquisition; (iv) WMCZ-FM, WMHS-FM and WZHT-FM, all acquired by
Benchmark prior to the Benchmark Acquisition; and (v) the stations
sold in the Osborn Ft. Myers Disposition.
(2) The adjustments give effect to the historical operating results
and/or LMA or JSA expense and/or revenue of the following stations
which were acquired or sold prior to March 31, 1997: (i) WKWK-FM,
WRIR-FM, WGEW-FM, WEEL-FM, WBBD-AM, WYNU-FM and WTXT-FM, all acquired
by Osborn prior to the Osborn Acquisition; (ii) WWRD-FM, WNDR-AM,
WNTQ-FM, WFXK-FM, WAYV-FM, and WFKS-FM, all sold by Osborn prior to
the Osborn Acquisition; (iii) KRYS-AM/FM, KMXR-FM, KNCN-FM, KEZA-FM,
KKIX-FM, KKZQ-FM, KIIZ-FM, KLFX-FM, KFMX-FM, KKAM-AM, KRLB-FM,
KZII-FM, KFYO-AM, KBRQ-FM, KKTK-AM, WACO-FM, KCKR-FM, KWTX-AM/FM,
KTRA-FM, KKFG-FM, KDAG-FM, and KCQL-AM, all acquired by GulfStar;
(iv) KLTX-AM, sold by GulfStar; (v) WJMI-FM, WOAD-FM, WKXI-FM/AM,
WSCQ-FM, WFMX-FM, WSIC-AM, KRMD-AM/FM and WJMZ-FM, all acquired by
Benchmark; (vi) WLTY-FM, WTAR-AM and WKOC-FM, all sold by Benchmark.
(N) The adjustment collectively gives effect to the warrants issued to R.
Steven Hicks in connection with the financing of the Commodore
Acquisition, the Osborn Acquisition and the GulfStar Transaction.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(O) The column represents the combined income statements for the period from
January 1, 1996 through March 31, 1996 of the acquisitions and
dispositions of the Company which were pending at March 31, 1997 and have
not been consummated as of the date of this Prospectus.
PENDING TRANSACTIONS COMBINED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OTHER
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PENDING
COMMUNITY HISTORICAL KNIGHT HISTORICAL HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS
PACIFIC PATTERSON QUALITY AMERON QUASS COMBINED(1)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue........................ $2,403 $6,097 $3,757 $1,602 $894 $3,848
Station operating expenses......... 2,025 5,144 2,949 1,461 708 3,313
Depreciation and amortization...... 329 522 259 165 69 425
Corporate expenses................. 166 576 371 -- -- 20
Other operating income............. -- -- -- -- 3 --
------ ------ ------ ------ ---- ------
Operating income (loss).......... (117) (145) 178 (24) 120 90
Interest expense................... 216 821 174 221 103 375
Gain (loss) on sale of assets...... -- -- 530 -- -- --
Other (income) expense............. 50 (55) (19) (11) (7) (25)
------ ------ ------ ------ ---- ------
Income (loss) before provision
for income taxes.............. (383) (911) 553 (234) 24 (260)
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes............................ -- 69 -- 11 --
------ ------ ------ ------ ---- ------
Net income (loss)................ $ (383) $ (911) $ 484 $ (234) $ 13 $ (260)
====== ====== ====== ====== ==== ======
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR PENDING
HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS(2) COMBINED
--------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenue........................ $3,861 $22,462
Station operating expenses......... 2,843 18,443
Depreciation and amortization...... -- 1,769
Corporate expenses................. 1,133
Other operating income............. 3
------ -------
Operating income (loss).......... 1,018 1,120
Interest expense................... 1,910
Gain (loss) on sale of assets...... -- 530
Other (income) expense............. -- (67)
------ -------
Income (loss) before provision
for income taxes.............. 1,018 (193)
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes............................ -- 80
------ -------
Net income (loss)................ $1,018 $ (273)
====== =======
</TABLE>
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(1) The column represents the historical combined operating results of
the following entities and stations to be acquired or sold subsequent
to the date of this Prospectus: (i) WMEZ-FM, KRDU-AM, KJOI-FM, and
WQFN-FM, all pending acquisitions of Patterson; (ii) COMCO,
Commonwealth, WRIS, Griffith, Grant, and the stations to be acquired
in the SFX Exchange, all pending acquisitions of the Company; and
(iii) Noalmark, American General, KLAW, KJEM, and Booneville, all
pending acquisitions of GulfStar.
(2) The adjustments give effect to the historical operating results
and/or LMA or JSA expense and/or revenue of the following stations:
WNNK-FM, WTCY-AM, WXBM-FM, WWSF-FM, WSOK-AM, WLVH-FM, WAEV-FM,
KIKI-FM/AM, KKLV-FM, KHVH-AM, WFMB-FM/AM, WCVS-FM, KCBL-AM, KBOS-FM
and KTHT-FM, all purchased by Patterson prior to March 31, 1997.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(P) The schedule below gives effect to the historical acquisitions of the
Company's predecessor, Commodore, consummated prior to March 31, 1997 for
the period from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996.
THE COMPANY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE
HISTORICAL
THE HISTORICAL ACQUISITIONS BY THE COMPANY
COMPANY(1) COMMODORE(2) COMMODORE(3) COMBINED
---------- ------------ --------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue......................... $10,303 $ 31,957 $2,213 $ 44,473
Station operating expenses.......... 6,283 21,291 2,224 29,798
Depreciation and amortization....... 1,331 2,158 -- 3,489
Corporate expenses.................. 601 1,757 -- 2,358
Other operating expenses............ 744 13,834 -- 14,578
------- -------- ------ --------
Operating income (loss)........... 1,344 (7,083) (11) (5,750)
Interest expense.................... 5,035 8,861 -- 13,896
Gain (loss) on sale of assets....... -- -- -- --
Other (income) expense.............. 65 1,759 -- 1,824
------- -------- ------ --------
Income (loss) before provision for
income taxes................... (3,756) (17,703) (11) (21,470)
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes............................. -- 133 -- 133
------- -------- ------ --------
Net income (loss)................. $(3,756) $(17,836) $ (11) $(21,603)
======= ======== ====== ========
Deficiency of earnings to fixed
charges(4)........................ $ 3,756
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) The column represents the consolidated result of operations of the
Company and its predecessor, Commodore, from October 17, 1996 through
December 31, 1996.
(2) The column represents the consolidated results of operations of
Commodore from January 1, 1996 through October 16, 1996, the date of
the Commodore Acquisition.
(3) The column gives effect to the historical operating results and LMA or
JSA revenue and expense of the following acquisitions completed by
Commodore: the Huntington Acquisition, WKHL-FM, WSTC-AM, WAVW-FM,
WBBE-FM, WAXE-AM, WAXB-FM, WZZN-FM, and WPUT-AM.
(4) For purposes of this calculation, "earnings" consist of income (loss)
before income taxes and fixed charges, and "fixed charges" consist of
interest, amortization of deferred financing costs and the component
of rental expense believed by management to be representative of the
interest factor thereon.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(Q) The adjustment reflects the elimination of (i) merger related compensation
expenses and (ii) other expenses related to the acquisition of Commodore
by the Company, including costs related to the abandoned initial public
offering of Commodore. These expenses were recognized by Commodore in
connection with the acquisition.
(R) The schedule below gives effect to the following for the period from
January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996: (i) the historical acquisition
and dispositions of the indicated entities consummated prior to March 31,
1997, and (ii) the acquisitions and dispositions of the indicated entities
which were pending at March 31, 1997 and were consummated prior to the
date of this Prospectus.
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS COMBINED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS
HISTORICAL COMPLETED FOR
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL POINT TRANSACTIONS HISTORICAL
OSBORN GULFSTAR BENCHMARK MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS COMBINED(1) TRANSACTIONS(2)
---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ -------------- --------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue......... $37,215 $32,563 $27,255 $3,446 $5,601 $15,150 $24,393
Station operating
expenses.......... 28,823 24,299 21,253 2,555 3,430 9,602 16,434
Depreciation and
amortization...... 4,756 2,810 5,320 405 1,538 (235) --
Corporate
expenses.......... 1,850 1,923 1,513 -- 179 (20) --
Other operating
expenses.......... 1,200 5,432 -- -- -- 243 --
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------- -------
Operating income
(loss).......... 586 (1,901) (831) 486 454 5,560 7,959
Interest expense.... 2,202 4,604 3,384 -- 1,071 (96) --
Gain (loss) on sale
of assets......... 13,522 -- 9,612 -- -- (42) --
Other (income)
expense........... 291 829 (679) (69) (8) (116) --
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------- -------
Income (loss)
before provision
for income
taxes........... 11,615 (7,334) 6,076 555 (609) 5,730 7,959
Provision (benefit)
for income taxes.. 2,379 (322) -- 189 -- 2 --
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------- -------
Income (loss)
before
extraordinary
item............ 9,236 (7,012) 6,076 366 (609) 5,728 7,959
Extraordinary item,
loss on early
extinguishment of
debt.............. -- 1,188 -- -- -- -- --
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------- -------
Net income........ $ 9,236 $(8,200) $ 6,076 $ 366 $ (609) $ 5,728 $ 7,959
======= ======= ======= ====== ====== ======= =======
<CAPTION>
COMPLETED
TRANSACTIONS
COMBINED
------------
<S> <C>
Net revenue......... $145,623
Station operating
expenses.......... 106,396
Depreciation and
amortization...... 14,594
Corporate
expenses.......... 5,445
Other operating
expenses.......... 6,875
--------
Operating income
(loss).......... 12,313
Interest expense.... 11,165
Gain (loss) on sale
of assets......... 23,092
Other (income)
expense........... 248
--------
Income (loss)
before provision
for income
taxes........... 23,992
Provision (benefit)
for income taxes.. 2,248
--------
Income (loss)
before
extraordinary
item............ 21,744
Extraordinary item,
loss on early
extinguishment of
debt.............. 1,188
--------
Net income........ $ 20,556
========
</TABLE>
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(1) The column represents the historical combined operating results of
the following entities and stations which were acquired or sold
prior to the date of this Prospectus: (i) McForhun, Livingston,
Stephens Radio, KWHN-AM, KMAG-FM, KLLI-FM and KYGL-FM, all
acquired by GulfStar prior to the GulfStar Transaction; (ii) Space
Coast, Cavalier and Emerald City, all acquired by the Company;
(iii) the stations acquired in the Osborn Add-on Acquisitions;
(iv) WESC-AM/FM and WFNQ-FM, all sold by Benchmark prior to the
Benchmark Acquisition; (v) WMCZ-FM, WMHS-FM and WZHT-FM, all
acquired by Benchmark prior to the Benchmark Acquisition; and (vi)
the stations sold in the Osborn Ft. Myers Disposition.
(2) The adjustments give effect to the historical operating results
and/or LMA or JSA expense and/or revenue of the following stations
which were acquired or sold prior to March 31, 1997: (i) WKWK-FM,
WRIR-FM, WEGW-FM, WEEL-FM, WBBD-AM, WYNU-FM and WTXT-FM, all
acquired by Osborn; (ii) WWRD-FM, WNDR-AM, WNTQ-FM, WFXK-FM,
WAYV-FM, and WFKS-FM, all sold by Osborn; (iii) KRYS-AM/FM,
KMXR-FM, KNCN-FM, KEZA-FM, KKIX-FM, KKZQ-FM, KIIZ-FM, KLFX-FM,
KLTX-FM, KFMX-FM, KKAM-AM, KRLB-FM, KZII-FM, KFYO-AM, KBRQ-FM,
KKTK-AM, WACO-FM, KCKR-FM, KWTX-AM/FM, KTRA-FM, KKFG-FM, KDAG-FM,
and KCQL-AM, all acquired by GulfStar; (iv) KLTX-AM, sold by
GulfStar; (v) WJMI-FM, WOAD-FM, WKXI-FM/AM, WSCQ-FM, WFMX-FM,
WSIC-AM, KRMD-AM/FM and WJMZ-FM, all acquired by Benchmark; (vi)
WLTY-FM, WTAR-AM and WKOC-FM, all sold by Benchmark.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(S) The column represents the combined income statements for the period from
January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996 of the acquisitions and
dispositions which were pending at March 31, 1997 and have not been
consummated as of the date of this Prospectus.
PENDING TRANSACTIONS COMBINED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OTHER
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PENDING
COMMUNITY HISTORICAL KNIGHT HISTORICAL HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS
PACIFIC PATTERSON QUALITY AMERON QUASS COMBINED(1)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue......................... $11,199 $41,369 $16,597 $8,131 $4,037 $15,690
Station operating expenses.......... 8,916 30,225 12,812 5,858 3,273 11,974
Depreciation and amortization....... 1,416 3,537 1,005 663 293 1,756
Corporate expenses.................. 760 2,624 2,084 -- -- 159
Other operating (income) expenses... -- 143 -- -- (31) --
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ -------
Operating income (loss)........... 107 4,840 696 1,610 502 1,801
Interest expense.................... 933 5,052 710 843 428 1,677
Gain (loss) on sale of assets....... (11) -- 568 -- -- 2
Increase in fair value of redeemable
warrants.......................... -- 5,499 -- -- -- --
Other (income) expense.............. 8 (37) (60) 76 (26) (199)
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ -------
Income (loss) before provision for
income taxes................... (845) (5,674) 614 691 100 325
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes............................. -- (2,344) 77 -- 39 --
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ -------
Net income (loss)................. $ (845) $(3,330) $ 537 $ 691 $ 61 $ 325
======= ======= ======= ====== ====== =======
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR PENDING
HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS(2) COMBINED
--------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenue......................... $7,412 $104,435
Station operating expenses.......... 4,846 77,904
Depreciation and amortization....... -- 8,670
Corporate expenses.................. -- 5,627
Other operating (income) expenses... -- 112
------ --------
Operating income (loss)........... 2,566 12,122
Interest expense.................... -- 9,643
Gain (loss) on sale of assets....... -- 559
Increase in fair value of redeemable
warrants.......................... -- 5,499
Other (income) expense.............. -- (238)
------ --------
Income (loss) before provision for
income taxes................... 2,566 (2,223)
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes............................. -- (2,228)
------ --------
Net income (loss)................. $2,566 $ 5
====== ========
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(1) The column represents the historical combined operating results of
the following entities and stations to be acquired or sold
subsequent to the Exchange Offer: (i) WMEZ-FM, KRDU-AM, KJOI-FM, and
WQFN-FM, all pending acquisitions of Patterson; (ii) COMCO,
Commonwealth, WRIS, Griffith, Grant, and the stations be acquired in
the SFX Exchange, all pending acquisitions of the Company; (iii)
Noalmark, American General, KLAW, KJEM, and Booneville, all pending
acquisitions of GulfStar; and (iv) WTAW-AM, KTSR-FM and KAGG-FM, all
pending dispositions of the Company.
(2) The adjustments give effect to the historical operating results
and/or LMA or JSA expense and/or revenue of the following and
stations: WNNK-FM, WTCY-AM, WXBM-FM, WWSF-FM, WSOK-AM, WLVH-FM,
WAEV-FM, KIKI-FM/AM, KKLV-FM, KHVH-AM, WFMB-FM/AM, WCVS-FM, KCBL-AM,
KBOS-FM, and KTHT-FM, all purchased by Patterson prior to March 31,
1997.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(T) The schedule below gives effect to the acquisitions and dispositions of
the companies acquired in the Completed Transactions which were
consummated prior to the date of this Prospectus.
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OTHER
COMPLETED COMPLETED
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL TRANSACTIONS TRANSACTIONS
GULFSTAR BENCHMARK MADISON COMBINED(1) COMBINED
---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents........................ $ 5,979 $ 4,021 $ 348 $ 1,019 $ 11,367
Accounts receivable, net......................... 8,232 4,563 1,415 3,057 17,267
Prepaid expenses and other....................... 1,536 1,232 132 394 3,294
-------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total current assets..................... 15,747 9,816 1,895 4,470 31,928
Property and equipment, net........................ 17,485 14,055 2,739 3,732 38,011
Intangible and other assets, net................... 84,805 46,221 12,852 15,723 159,601
-------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total assets............................. $118,037 $70,092 $17,486 $23,925 $229,540
======== ======= ======= ======= ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses...... $ 4,819 $ 4,112 $ 790 $ 2,149 $ 11,870
Current portion of long-term debt................ 214 14,223 250 397 15,084
-------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total current liabilities................ 5,033 18,335 1,040 2,546 26,954
Long-term debt, less current portion............... 82,346 29,849 13,250 12,687 138,132
Other long-term liabilities........................ 5,940 56 -- 51 6,047
-------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total liabilities........................ 93,319 48,240 14,290 15,284 171,133
Redeemable preferred stock......................... 23,081 -- -- -- 23,081
Stockholders' equity............................... 1,637 21,852 3,196 8,641 35,326
-------- ------- ------- ------- --------
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity................................. $118,037 $70,092 $17,486 $23,925 $229,540
======== ======= ======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
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(1) The column represents the historical combined balance sheets of (i)
the stations in the Osborn Add-On Acquisitions and the Osborn Ft.
Myers Disposition; (ii) McForhun, Livingston, Stephens Radio,
KWHN-AM, KMAG-FM, KLLI-FM and KYGL-FM, all acquired by GulfStar prior
to the GulfStar Transaction; (iii) Space Coast, Cavalier, and Emerald
City, all acquired by the Company; and (iv) WMCZ-FM, WMHS-FM and
WZHT-FM all acquired by Benchmark prior to the Benchmark Acquisition.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(U) The adjustment reflects (i) the assumption of $2,391 in liabilities in
connection with the Completed Transactions, (ii) the acquisition of
GulfStar, which is accounted for at historical cost on a basis similar to
a pooling of interests, and (iii) the elimination of the historical
equity of the Completed Transactions, excluding the equity of GulfStar of
$24,718, and the allocation of the purchase prices, net of the proceeds
from the Osborn Ft. Myers Disposition, of the Completed Transactions to
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed resulting in an adjustment to
property and equipment and FCC licenses to their estimated fair market
values and the recording of goodwill associated with the acquisitions as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLOCATION OF
PURCHASE
PRICES AND CARRYING
GULFSTAR AT VALUE OF
HISTORICAL COMPLETED
COST TRANSACTIONS ADJUSTMENTS
------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents........................ $ 10,552 $ 11,367 $ (815)
Accounts receivable, net......................... 13,605 17,267 (3,662)
Prepaid expenses and other....................... 2,551 3,294 (743)
Property and equipment, net...................... 50,270 38,011 12,259
Intangible and other assets, net................. 328,516 156,794 171,722
Deferred financing............................... 2,272 2,807 (535)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses...... (9,796) (11,870) (2,074)
Long-term debt, including the current portion.... (82,560) (153,216) (70,656)
Other long-term liabilities...................... (8,387) (6,047) 2,340
Stockholders' equity............................. (24,718) (58,407) (33,689)
--------
Total purchase prices and deferred financing
charges................................... $282,305
========
</TABLE>
(V) The adjustment reflects the excess cash used in connection with the
Completed Transactions, less the remaining proceeds from the Capstar BT
Equity Investment of $11,100 not used in financing the Completed
Transactions.
(W) The adjustment reflects $330 placed in escrow as security for Benchmark's
obligation to consummate the acquisition of WESC-AM/FM and WFNQ-FM located
in Greenville, South Carolina, and the use of the deposit to pay a portion
of the purchase price in connection with the related acquisition.
(X) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the outstanding loan balance
of $13,500 to Emerald City which will be repaid in connection with the
Emerald City Acquisition.
(Y) The adjustment includes $75 in escrow as security for the Company's
obligation to consummate the Emerald City Acquisition and $550 in escrow
as security for its obligation to consummate the Osborn Huntsville
Acquisition. The adjustment reflects the use of the deposits to pay a
portion of the purchase prices in connection with the related
acquisitions.
(Z) The adjustment reflects the estimated deferred financing costs of $7,750
and $4,000 associated with the Capstar Radio Notes Offering and the New
Credit Facility, respectively, and the write-off of the deferred
financing costs of $1,195 associated with the Existing Credit Facility,
which will be recognized as an extraordinary item in the period the
Existing Credit Facility is repaid and terminated.
(AA) The adjustments reflect the repayment of current borrowings of GulfStar of
$82,560, including repayment of indebtedness under the GulfStar credit
facility, and the write-off of $2,272 of related deferred financing costs
which resulted in an extraordinary charge in the period the repayment was
made.
(BB) The adjustment reflects proceeds of $199,212 from the Capstar Radio Notes
Offering.
(CC) As part of the Benchmark Acquisition, the Fund III Acquisition Sub entered
into a senior credit agreement (the "Acquisition Sub Credit Agreement")
with Bankers Trust Company to borrow up to $62,000, of
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
which approximately $60,000 of the proceeds were loaned to Benchmark to
enable Benchmark to consummate four separate acquisitions of radio station
properties and for certain other purposes of Benchmark. The Company has
unconditionally guaranteed all of the Fund III Acquisition Sub's
indebtedness under the Acquisition Sub Credit Agreement. HM Fund III has
agreed, and is required, to purchase the outstanding obligations owing to
Bankers Trust Company under the Acquisition Sub Credit Agreement from
Bankers Trust Company upon the occurrence of certain events, including a
default in the payment of principal or interest when due under the terms
of the Acquisition Sub Credit Agreement. Simultaneously with the Benchmark
Acquisition, the Fund III Acquisition Sub was merged with a subsidiary of
Capstar Broadcasting and the Acquisition Sub Credit Agreement was repaid
(the "Repayment") with proceeds of the New Credit Facility. In connection
with the Repayment, Capstar Broadcasting issued $750 of Class C Common
Stock to HM Fund III in consideration of HM Fund III's agreement to
purchase the obligations owing to Bankers Trust Company under the
Acquisition Sub Credit Agreement and the Company recorded an extraordinary
charge of $750.
The related pro forma adjustments are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Guarantee of loans to Benchmark under the Acquisition Sub
Credit Agreement.......................................... $ 60,000
Repayment of indebtedness under the Acquisition Sub Credit
Agreement in connection with the Benchmark Acquisition
with proceeds from the New Credit Facility................ (60,000)
Issuance of Common Stock in connection with the Company's
guarantee................................................. 750
Extraordinary charge........................................ (750)
</TABLE>
(DD) The adjustment reflects the net proceeds from the Preferred Stock Offering
of $94,750, net of fees and expenses of $5,250.
(EE) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the redeemable preferred stock
of GulfStar which was redeemed in connection with the GulfStar
Transaction. GulfStar recognized a loss on the Preferred Stock Redemption
of $3,919 which represents the difference between the carrying value and
the liquidation preference of the preferred stock.
(FF) The adjustment reflects (i) the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment of
$75,000 in connection with the GulfStar Transaction, (ii) the common
equity investment of $2,000 by a former partner of Benchmark in connection
with the Benchmark Acquisition, (iii) the Capstar BT Equity Investment of
$11,100, and (iv) the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the
GulfStar Merger, which were expensed in the period in which the GulfStar
Merger was consummated.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- (CONTINUED)
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(GG) The column represents the combined balance sheets as of March 31, 1997 of
the acquisitions which were pending as of the date of this Prospectus.
PENDING TRANSACTIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OTHER
HISTORICAL PENDING
COMMUNITY HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL HISTORICAL ACQUISITIONS
PACIFIC PATTERSON KNIGHT QUALITY AMERON QUASS COMBINED(1)
---------- ---------- -------------- ---------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............. $ 331 $ 1,177 $ 2,498 $ 90 $ 55 $ 733
Accounts receivable, net.............. 745 8,171 2,631 1,405 536 3,700
Prepaid expenses and other............ 145 1,889 385 206 64 480
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ -------
Total current assets.......... 1,221 11,237 5,514 1,701 655 4,913
Property and equipment, net............. 3,806 19,114 4,784 1,917 1,182 3,189
Intangible and other assets, net........ 12,696 118,088 676 13,006 2,373 6,878
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ -------
Total assets.................. $17,723 $148,439 $10,974 $16,624 $4,210 $14,980
======= ======== ======= ======= ====== =======
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued
expenses........................... $ 330 $ 3,742 $ 1,219 $ 761 $ 169 $ 2,861
Current portion of long-term debt..... 1,438 -- 848 5,200 250 2,928
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ -------
Total current liabilities..... 1,768 3,742 2,067 5,961 419 5,789
Long-term debt, less current portion.... 8,337 66,500 7,773 4,563 3,418 8,384
Other long-term liabilities............. -- 87 -- -- 203 --
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ -------
Total liabilities............. 10,105 70,329 9,840 10,524 4,040 14,173
Redeemable preferred stock.............. -- 20,747 -- -- -- --
Redeemable warrants..................... -- 17,803 -- -- -- --
Stockholders' equity.................... 7,618 39,560 1,134 6,100 170 807
------- -------- ------- ------- ------ -------
Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity........ $17,723 $148,439 $10,974 $16,624 $4,210 $14,980
======= ======== ======= ======= ====== =======
<CAPTION>
PENDING
TRANSACTIONS
COMBINED
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<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............. $ 4,884
Accounts receivable, net.............. 17,188
Prepaid expenses and other............ 3,169
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Total current assets.......... 25,241
Property and equipment, net............. 33,992
Intangible and other assets, net........ 153,717
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Total assets.................. $212,950
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued
expenses........................... $ 9,082
Current portion of long-term debt..... 10,664
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Total current liabilities..... 19,746
Long-term debt, less current portion.... 98,975
Other long-term liabilities............. 290
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Total liabilities............. 119,011
Redeemable preferred stock.............. 20,747
Redeemable warrants..................... 17,803
Stockholders' equity.................... 55,389
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity........ $212,950
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(1) The columns represents the historical combined balance sheets of (i)
WMEZ-FM, KRDU-FM, KJOI-FM and WQFN-FM, all pending acquisitions of
Patterson; (ii) COMCO, Commonwealth, WRIS, Griffith and Grant, all
pending acquisitions of the Company; and (iii) American General,
Booneville, Noalmark, KLAW and KJEM, all pending acquisitions of
GulfStar.
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(HH) The adjustment reflects (i) the assumption of $2,086 in liabilities in
connection with the Pending Transactions and (ii) the allocation of the
purchase prices of the Pending Transactions to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed resulting in an adjustment to property and equipment
and FCC licenses to their estimated fair market values and the recording
of goodwill associated with the acquisitions as follows:
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CARRYING
ALLOCATION OF VALUE OF
PURCHASE PENDING
PRICES TRANSACTIONS ADJUSTMENTS
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Cash and cash equivalents............................ $ 1,232 $ 4,884 $ (3,652)
Accounts receivable, net............................. 12,478 17,188 (4,710)
Prepaid expenses and other........................... 1,295 3,169 (1,874)
Property and equipment, net.......................... 53,996 33,992 20,004
Intangible and other assets, net..................... 375,311 149,481 225,830
Deferred financing................................... -- 4,236 (4,236)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses.......... (3,911) (9,082) (5,171)
Other long-term liabilities.......................... (37,730) (290) 37,440
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Total purchase prices and deferred financing
charges....................................... $402,671
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</TABLE>
(II) The adjustment reflects the excess cash used in connection with the
Pending Transactions.
(JJ) The adjustments reflect the disposition of WTAW-AM, KTSR-FM and KAGG-FM
located in Bryan, Texas. The stations will be exchanged for 1,187,947
shares of Capstar Broadcasting Class A Common Stock to be conveyed to the
Company by William R. Hicks and Ben D. Downs.
(KK) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the historical debt of the
entities to be acquired in the Pending Transactions of $109,639, including
the current portion of $10,664.
(LL) The adjustments reflect borrowings of $185,946 under the New Credit
Facility with an annual interest rate of 8.0% and an equity contribution
of $205,051, including the commitment by HM Fund III and its affiliates to
invest up to an additional $50,000, in connection with the financing of
the Pending Transactions.
(MM) The adjustment represents the purchase and retirement of the redeemable
preferred stock of $20,747 and redeemable warrants of $17,803 in connection
with the Patterson Acquisition.
(NN) The adjustment reflects the net effect of the elimination of the
historical equity of the entities to be acquired in the Pending
Transactions, based on the purchase method of accounting, of $55,389.
(OO) The pro forma amounts reflect the effects of the exchange offers for the
Notes, the New Capstar Radio Notes and the Senior Exchangeable Preferred
Stock.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
The following financial information should be read in conjunction with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition," "Business," the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and
its predecessor, Commodore, and the related notes thereto, included elsewhere in
this Prospectus.
THE COMPANY (AND ITS PREDECESSOR, COMMODORE)
The operating and other data in the following table have been derived from
audited financial statements of the Company for the period October 17, 1996
through December 31, 1996, audited financial statements of Commodore for the
period January 1, 1996 through October 16, 1996 and for the years ended December
31, 1995 and 1994, unaudited financial statements of the Company for the three
months ended March 31, 1997, and unaudited financial statements of Commodore for
the three months ended March 31, 1996, all of which are included elsewhere in
this Prospectus, and from audited financial statements of Commodore for the
years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992. The selected balance sheet data in the
following table have been derived from audited financial statements of the
Company as of December 31, 1996, from audited financial statements of Commodore
as of December 31, 1995 which are included elsewhere in this Prospectus, from
audited financial statements of Commodore as of December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992
and from unaudited financial statements of the Company as of March 31, 1997,
included elsewhere in this Prospectus, and from unaudited financial statements
of Commodore as of March 31, 1996.
In management's opinion, the unaudited financial statements from which such
data have been derived include all adjustments (consisting only of normal,
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly, in all material respects,
the results of operations and financial condition of the Company and Commodore
as of and for the periods presented.
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COMMODORE THE COMPANY
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, JANUARY 1, 1996- OCTOBER 17, 1996-
----------------------------------------- OCTOBER 16, DECEMBER 31,
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996(1) 1996(2)
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
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OPERATING DATA:
Net revenue........................ $ 17,961 $ 19,798 $ 26,225 $ 30,795 $ 31,957 $ 10,303
Station operating expenses......... 12,713 13,509 16,483 19,033 21,291 6,283
Depreciation and amortization...... 1,676 1,129 2,145 1,926 2,158 1,331
Corporate expenses................. 1,602... 2,531 2,110 2,051 1,757 601
Other operating expenses(5)........ -- 1,496 2,180 2,007 13,834 744
Operating income (loss)............ 1,970 1,133 3,307 5,778 (7,083) 1,344
Interest expense................... 4,614 4,366 3,152 7,806 8,861 5,035
Net income (loss).................. (2,580) (3,782) (527) (2,240) (17,836) (3,756)
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow(6)............. $ 5,248 $ 6,289 $ 9,742 $ 11,762 $ 10,666 $ 4,020
Broadcast cash flow margin(6)...... 29.2% 31.8% 37.1% 38.2% 33.4% 39.0%
EBITDA(7).......................... $ 3,646 $ 3,758 $ 7,632 $ 9,711 $ 8,909 $ 3,419
Cash flows related to(8):
Operating activities............. (406) 477 4,061 1,245 1,990 (49)
Investing activities............. (458) (10,013) (50) (4,408) (34,358) (127,372)
Financing activities............. 951 9,377 (2,855) 12,013 26,724 132,449
Cash interest expense(9)........... 4,408 4,218 2,932 5,132 5,545 2,627
Capital expenditures............... 371 333 623 321 449 808
Deficiency of earnings to fixed
charges(10)...................... 2,998 3,743 918 1,908 17,703 3,756
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF
PERIOD):
Cash and cash equivalents.......... $ 1,045 $ 887 $ 2,042 $ 10,891 $ 5,028
Intangible and other assets, net... 13,819 22,419 21,096 27,422 234,915
Total assets....................... 27,508 36,192 36,283 52,811 264,928
Long-term debt, including current
portion.......................... 51,934 41,773 36,962 66,261 136,372
Redeemable preferred stock......... 5,800 10 8,414 -- --
Total stockholders' equity
(deficit)........................ (28,766) (8,097) (18,038) (18,555) 91,143
<CAPTION>
THE
COMMODORE COMPANY
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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1996(3) 1997(4)
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
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OPERATING DATA:
Net revenue........................ $ 7,416 $ 14,107
Station operating expenses......... 5,375 10,356
Depreciation and amortization...... 480 2,389
Corporate expenses................. 466 1,424
Other operating expenses(5)........ -- --
Operating income (loss)............ 1,095 (62)
Interest expense................... 2,452 6,792
Net income (loss).................. (1,436) (7,471)
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow(6)............. $ 2,041 $ 3,751
Broadcast cash flow margin(6)...... 27.5% 26.6%
EBITDA(7).......................... $ 1,575 $ 2,327
Cash flows related to(8):
Operating activities............. 1,891 409
Investing activities............. (15,798) (129,389)
Financing activities............. 8,103 136,977
Cash interest expense(9)........... 1,454 3,926
Capital expenditures............... 124 916
Deficiency of earnings to fixed
charges(10)...................... 1,409 6,827
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF
PERIOD):
Cash and cash equivalents.......... 5,087 $ 13,025
Intangible and other assets, net... 42,748 358,891
Total assets....................... 63,211 444,100
Long-term debt, including current
portion.......................... 74,478 229,955
Redeemable preferred stock......... -- --
Total stockholders' equity
(deficit)........................ (19,991) 140,898
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(1) The historical financial data set forth includes the results of operations
of Commodore from January 1, 1996 through October 16, 1996, the date of
the Commodore Acquisition.
(2) The historical financial data set forth includes the results of operations
of the Company from October 17, 1996 through December 31, 1996 and the
balance sheet data as of December 31, 1996.
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(3) The historical financial data set forth includes the results of operations
of Commodore from January 1, 1996 through March 31, 1996.
(4) The historical financial data set forth includes the results of operations
of the Company from January 1, 1997 through March 31, 1997.
(5) Other operating expenses consist of separation compensation in 1993 and
long-term incentive compensation under restructured employment agreements
with Commodore's former President and Chief Executive Officer and its
former Chief Operating Officer in 1995 and 1994. In the period ended
October 16, 1996, it consists of merger related compensation charges in
connection with the Commodore Acquisition and in the period ended December
31, 1996, it includes compensation charges in connection with certain
warrants issued to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company. Such expenses are non-cash and/or are not expected to recur.
(6) Broadcast cash flow consists of operating income before depreciation,
amortization, corporate expense and other expense. Although broadcast cash
flow is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP,
management believes that it is useful to an investor in evaluating the
Company because it is a measure widely used in the broadcast industry to
evaluate a radio company's operating performance. See "Glossary of Certain
Terms and Market and Industry Data."
(7) EBITDA consists of operating income before depreciation, amortization and
other expense. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated
in accordance with GAAP, management believes that it is useful to an
investor in evaluating the Company because it is a measure widely used in
the broadcast industry to evaluate a radio company's operating
performance. See "Glossary of Certain Terms and Market and Industry Data."
(8) Cash flows related to operating activities, investing activities and
financing activities are derived from the related statement of cash flows
and are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
(9) Cash interest expense excludes non-cash amortization of deferred finance
costs, discounts to initial purchasers, and interest on the Notes.
(10) For purposes of this calculation, "earnings" consist of income (loss)
before income taxes and fixed charges, and "fixed charges" consist of
interest, amortization of deferred financing costs and the component of
rental expense believed by management to be representative of the interest
factor thereon. Preferred stock dividends and accretion are included in
fixed charges where appropriate.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and related notes thereto of the Company included elsewhere
in this Prospectus. Periodically, the Company may make statements about trends,
future plans and the Company's prospects. Actual results may differ materially
from those described in such forward looking statements based on the risks and
uncertainties facing the Company, including but not limited to, the following:
business conditions and growth in the radio broadcasting industry and the
general economy; competitive factors; changes in interest rates; the failure or
inability to renew one or more of the Company's broadcasting licenses; and the
factors described in "Risk Factors."
A radio broadcast company's revenues are derived primarily from the sale of
time to local and national advertisers. Those revenues are affected by the
advertising rates that a radio station is able to charge and the number of
advertisements that can be broadcast without jeopardizing listener levels (and
resulting ratings). Advertising rates tend to be based upon demand for a
station's advertising inventory and its ability to attract audiences in targeted
demographic groups, as measured principally by Arbitron. Radio stations attempt
to maximize revenues by adjusting advertising rates based upon local market
conditions, controlling advertising inventory and creating demand and audience
ratings.
Seasonal revenue fluctuations are common in the radio broadcasting industry
and are due primarily to fluctuations in advertising expenditures by local and
national advertisers, with revenues typically being lowest in the first quarter
and highest in the second and fourth quarters of each year. A radio station's
operating results in any period also may be affected by the occurrence of
advertising and promotional expenditures that do not produce commensurate
revenues in the period in which the expenditures are made. Because Arbitron
reports audience ratings on a quarterly basis, a radio station's ability to
realize revenues as a result of increased advertising and promotional expenses
and any resulting audience ratings improvements may be delayed for several
months.
Upon completion of the Pending Transactions, the Company will own and
operate or provide services to 233 radio stations serving 62 mid-sized markets.
The Company anticipates that it will consummate the Pending Transactions;
however, the closing of each such transaction is subject to various conditions,
including FCC and other governmental approvals, which are beyond the Company's
control, and the availability of financing to the Company on acceptable terms.
No assurances can be given that regulatory approval will be received, that the
Indentures, the Certificate of Designation, the New Credit Facility or any other
loan agreements to which the Company will be a party will permit additional
financing for the Pending Acquisitions or that such financing will be available
to the Company on acceptable terms. See "Risk Factors -- Risks of Acquisition
Strategy."
The Company incurred or assumed, and will incur or assume, substantial
indebtedness to finance the Completed Transactions and the Pending Acquisitions
for which it has, and will continue to have, significant debt service
requirements. In addition, the Company has, and will continue to have,
significant charges for depreciation and amortization expense related to the
fixed assets and intangibles acquired, or to be acquired, in its acquisitions
and compensation charges in connection with stock option agreements and warrants
issued to certain members of management. See "Certain Transactions."
Consequently, the Company expects that, for the foreseeable future as it pursues
its acquisition strategy, it will report net losses substantially in excess of
those experienced historically, which will result in decreases in stockholders'
equity.
In the following analysis, management discusses broadcast cash flow and
EBITDA. Broadcast cash flow consists of operating income before depreciation,
amortization, corporate expenses and other operating expenses. EBITDA consists
of operating income before depreciation, amortization and other operating
expenses. Although broadcast cash flow and EBITDA are not measures of
performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, management believes that they
are useful to an investor in evaluating the Company because they are measures
widely used in the broadcast industry to evaluate a radio company's operating
performance. However, broadcast cash flow and EBITDA should not be considered in
isolation or as substitutes for net income, cash flows from operating activities
and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or
as a measure of liquidity or profitability.
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Combined Results of Operation -- The Company and its predecessor, Commodore, and
GulfStar
The GulfStar Transaction was accounted for at historical cost on a basis
similar to a pooling of interests. The following table presents summary
supplemental historical combined financial data of the Company and its
predecessor, Commodore, and GulfStar. Management believes that the aggregate
financial information shown below may be helpful in understanding the past
operations of the stations owned by the Company after the GulfStar Transaction.
The following financial information should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements of the Company, Commodore and GulfStar and, in
each case, the related notes included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
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<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
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1994 1995 1996 1996 1997
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating Data
Net revenue.............................. $36,059 $46,592 $ 74,823 $12,011 $ 25,102
Station operating expenses............... 23,144 30,771 51,873 8,979 18,303
Depreciation and amortization............ 2,857 3,060 6,299 1,157 3,390
Corporate expenses....................... 2,449 2,564 4,281 637 1,942
Other operating expenses................. 2,180 2,007 20,010 273 2,469
Operating income (loss).................. 5,429 8,190 (7,640) 965 (1,002)
Interest expense......................... 4,117 9,952 18,500 3,303 8,638
Net income............................... $ 118 $ (670) $(29,792) $(2,222) $(10,120)
Other Data
Broadcast cash flow...................... 12,915 15,821 22,950 3,032 6,799
Broadcast cash flow margin............... 35.8% 34.0% 30.7% 25.2% 27.1%
EBITDA................................... 10,466 13,257 18,669 2,395 4,857
</TABLE>
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
1996
Net Revenue. Net revenue increased $13.1 million or 109.2% to $25.1 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1997 from $12.0 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1996. Net revenue included from the operations purchased
in connection with the Osborn Acquisition for the period February 21, 1997
through March 31, 1997 comprised $3.7 million of the increase. The inclusion of
revenue from the remaining acquisitions of radio stations and revenue generated
from LMAs and JSAs provided $5.1 million of the increase. For stations owned or
operated for a comparable period in 1997 and 1996, net revenue increased
approximately $4.3 million or 35.8% to $16.3 million for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 from $12.0 million for the same period in 1996 primarily due to
increased ratings and improved selling efforts.
Station Operating Expenses. Station operating expenses increased $9.3
million or 103.3% to $18.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997
from $9.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996. The increase was
primarily attributable to (i) additional operating expenses of the operations
purchased in connection with the Osborn Acquisition of $2.9 million and (ii)
station operating expenses of the radio station acquisitions and the JSAs and
LMAs which contributed $2.9 million of the increase. For stations owned or
operated for a comparable period in 1997 and 1996, station operating expenses
increased approximately $3.5 million or 38.9% to $12.5 million in 1997 from $9.0
million in 1996 primarily due to increased selling expenses.
Broadcast Cash Flow. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased approximately $3.8 million or 126.7% to $6.8 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1997 from $3.0 million for the same period in 1996.
The broadcast cash flow margin was 27.1% for the three months ended March 31,
1997 compared to 25.2% for the same period in 1996. The broadcast cash flow
provided from the Osborn Acquisition accounted for approximately $861,000 of the
increase; the broadcast cash flow margin from these operations was 23.0%. The
inclusion of broadcast cash flows from the remaining acquisitions and LMAs
accounts for approximately $1.2 million of the increase. Excluding the effects
of the acquisitions and LMAs, broadcast cash flow increased approximately $1.7
million or 56.7% to $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997
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from $3.0 million for the same period in 1996 and the broadcast cash flow margin
on a same station basis increased to 28.8% from 25.2%.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses increased approximately $1.3 million
or 204.1% to approximately $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31,
1997 from approximately $637,000 for the same period in 1996. This increase was
primarily due to the additional corporate expense associated with Osborn's
operations and the Company's acquisition activity.
EBITDA. As a result of the factors described above, EBITDA increased
approximately $2.5 million or 104.1% to $4.9 million for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 from $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996. The
EBITDA margin for the three months ended March 31, 1997 was 19.5% compared to
20.0% for the same period in 1996.
Other Operating Expenses. Depreciation and amortization increased $2.2
million to $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 from
approximately $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996 primarily
due to the various acquisitions consummated during 1996 and 1997. For the three
months ended March 31, 1997, the Company recognized $2.5 million in compensation
charges related to options issued in previous years, compared to $273,000 for
the same period in 1996.
Other (Income) Expense. Interest expense increased approximately $5.3
million or 160.6% to $8.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 from
$3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996 due primarily to interest
expense on $24.7 million of the principal balance of Commodore's senior credit
facility with AT&T Commercial Finance Corporation (the "AT&T Credit Facility")
which was repaid in full in connection with the Osborn Acquisition, interest
expense on the GulfStar credit facility and interest expense on the $35.0
million term loan facility of the Company (the "Former Term Loan Facility")
which was repaid in full in connection with the Osborn Acquisition. Interest
income increased 55% to $181,000 as a result of the interest accrual on the loan
to Emerald City and Eurodollar investments by GulfStar. Other expenses, net,
decreased approximately $111,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1997
compared to the same period in 1996. The Company realized an extraordinary loss
on early retirement of the AT&T Credit Facility during the three months ended
March 31, 1997 of approximately $598,000 in prepayment penalties and fees.
Additionally, the provision for income taxes decreased $108,000 or 65.9%.
Net Loss. As a result of the factors described above, net loss increased
approximately $7.9 million to $10.1 million for the three months ended March 31,
1997 from $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
Net Revenue. Net revenue increased $28.2 million or 60.5% to $74.8 million
in the year ended December 31, 1996 from $46.6 million in the year ended
December 31, 1995. The inclusion of revenue from the acquisitions of radio
stations and revenue generated from JSAs and LMAs entered into during the years
ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 provided $21.1 million of the increase. For
stations owned and operated for a comparable period in 1996 and 1995, net
revenue increased approximately $7.1 million or 15.2% to $53.7 million in 1996
from $46.6 million in 1995 primarily due to increased ratings and improved
selling efforts.
Station Operating Expenses. Station operating expenses increased $21.1
million or 68.5% to $51.9 million in the year ended December 31, 1996 from $30.7
million during the year ended December 31, 1995. The increase was primarily
attributable to the station operating expenses of the radio station acquisitions
and the JSAs and the LMAs entered into during the years ended December 31, 1996
and 1995, which contributed $13.9 million to the increase. For stations owned
and operated for a comparable period in 1996 and 1995, station operating
expenses increased approximately $7.2 million, or 23.4% to $38.0 million in 1996
from $30.8 million in 1995 primarily due to increased selling expenses.
Broadcast Cash Flow. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased $7.1 million or 45.0% to $22.9 million in the year ended
December 31, 1996 from $15.8 million in the year ended December 31, 1995. The
broadcast cash flow margin was 30.7% for 1996 as compared to 34.0% during 1995.
The inclusion of broadcast cash flow from acquisitions and LMAs accounted for
$4.9 million of the increase. Excluding the effects of the acquisitions and
LMAs, broadcast cash flow increased $2.2 million or 13.9% to
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$18.0 million in 1996 from $15.8 million in 1995 and the broadcast cash flow
margin increased to 34.8% from 33.9%.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses increased approximately $1.7 million
or 65.4% during 1996 to $4.3 million from $2.6 million in 1995 as a result of
higher salary expense for additional staffing.
EBITDA. As a result of the factors described above, EBITDA increased $5.4
million or 40.6% to $18.7 million in the year ended December 31, 1996 from $13.3
million in the year ended December 31, 1995. The EBITDA margin decreased to
25.0% in 1996 from 28.5% in 1995.
Other Operating Expenses. Depreciation and amortization increased $3.2
million or 103.2% to $6.3 million in 1996 from $3.1 million in 1995 primarily
due to certain radio station acquisitions consummated in 1996 and 1995. In 1996,
the Company recognized $20.0 million in merger related compensation charges in
connection with the Commodore Acquisition. Merger-related long-term incentive
compensation expense incurred by Commodore pursuant to the prior employment
agreements of Bruce A. Friedman, the former President and Chief Executive
Officer of Commodore, and James T. Shea, Jr. was $2.0 million in 1995.
Other (Income) Expenses. Interest expense increased $8.5 million or 85.0%
to $18.5 million in the year ended December 31, 1996 from $10.0 million during
the same period in 1995 primarily due to the interest expense associated with
the Existing Capstar Radio Notes and $24.7 million in acquisition and working
capital funding from the AT&T Credit Facility and interest incurred on the
GulfStar credit facility. Other expenses, net, increased approximately $5.2
million to $2.7 million in expense for the year ended December 31, 1996 from
approximately $2.7 million in other income for the period ended December 31,
1995. The increase was primarily due to approximately $500,000 in expenses
associated with the filing of Commodore's Registration Statement on Form S-1
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 1996, which was
subsequently withdrawn, $1.4 million of merger related costs and expenses in
connection with the Commodore Acquisition, and a decrease in gains on asset
sales. Commodore earned approximately $300,000 in interest income on its
temporary cash investments in 1996. Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt
of approximately $1.2 million was recorded in 1996 related to the recognition of
deferred financing fees associated with the GulfStar credit facility, compared
to $444,000 in 1995 in connection with Commodore's debt restructuring on April
21, 1995. Additionally, there was a $1.4 million or 116.1% decrease in the
provision for income taxes.
Net Loss. As a result of the factors described above, net loss increased
approximately $29.1 million to $29.8 million for the year ended December 31,
1996 from approximately $700,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
Net Revenue. Net revenue increased approximately $10.5 million or 29.1% to
$46.6 million in 1995 from $36.1 million in 1994. The inclusion of revenue from
the acquisitions of radio stations and revenue generated from JSAs and LMAs
entered into during 1995 provided approximately $5.4 million of the increase.
For stations owned and operated for a comparable period in 1995 and 1994, net
revenue improved approximately $5.1 million or 14.1% to $41.2 million in 1995
from $36.1 million in 1994, primarily due to higher ratings and improved selling
efforts.
Station Operating Expenses. Station operating expenses increased
approximately $7.7 million or 33.3% to $30.8 million in 1995 from $23.1 million
in 1994 partially due to the inclusion of station operating expenses from the
newly acquired radio station and from the JSA and LMA activity in 1995, which
contributed approximately $2.8 million to the increase. For stations owned and
operated for a comparable period in 1995 and 1994, station operating expenses
increased approximately $4.8 million or 20.7% to $28 million in 1995 from $23.2
million in 1994 due to increased selling expenses.
Broadcast Cash Flow. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased approximately $2.9 million or 22.5% to $15.8 million in 1995
from $12.9 million in 1994. The broadcast cash flow margin was 34.0% in 1995 as
compared to 35.8% in 1994. The inclusion of broadcast cash flow from
acquisitions, JSAs and LMAs accounted for $1.8 million of the increase.
Excluding the effects of the
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acquisitions, broadcast cash flow increased $1.1 million or 7.7% to $14.0
million in 1995 from $12.9 million in 1994 and the broadcast cash flow margin
decreased to 34.0% from 35.8%.
Corporate Operating Expenses. Corporate expenses increased approximately
$115,000 or 4.6% to $2.6 million in 1995 from $2.5 million in 1994.
EBITDA. As a result of the factors described above, EBITDA increased
approximately $2.8 million or 26.7% to $13.3 million in the year ended December
31, 1995 from $10.5 million in the year ended December 31, 1994. The EBITDA
margin decreased to 28.5% in 1995 from 29.1% in 1994.
Other Operating Expenses. Depreciation and amortization increased
approximately $203,000 or 7.0% to $3.1 million in 1995 from $2.9 million in 1994
primarily as a result of Commodore fully amortizing certain costs in December
31, 1993. Long-term incentive compensation decreased approximately $173,000 or
7.9% to $2.0 million in 1995 from $2.2 million in 1994. The 1995 expense
reflects the balance of the long-term incentive compensation obligations due Mr.
Friedman and Mr. Shea pursuant to their prior employment agreements.
Other (Income) Expenses. Interest expense increased approximately $5.8
million or 141.7% to $9.9 million in 1995 from $4.1 million in 1994. The
increase was due primarily to higher floating rates on Commodore's prior senior
credit facilities and the cash and noncash interest on the Existing Capstar
Radio Notes issued in the Recapitalization Transactions (as defined) which was
partially offset by an increase in the amortization of the deferred financing
charges associated with the Recapitalization Transactions and Commodore's prior
credit facilities. "Recapitalization Transactions" means the completed offering
of the Existing Capstar Radio Notes, the net proceeds of which were used to
repay indebtedness of Commodore and redeem certain outstanding shares of
preferred stock of Commodore. Other income, net, increased approximately $3.1
million or 731.0% to $2.7 million in income in 1995 from $424,000 in expenses in
1994 primarily due to an increase in the gain on sale of assets. Additionally,
there was an increase of approximately $402,000 or 52.2% in provision for income
taxes and an approximate $444,000 loss on the early extinguishment of debt in
1995.
Net Loss. As a result of the factors described above, Commodore recognized
a net loss of approximately $670,000 in 1995, compared to income of $118,000 in
1994.
The Company and its predecessor, Commodore
The Company acquired Commodore on October 16, 1996, at which time Commodore
became a wholly-owned subsidiary. The Company is a holding company and has no
significant operations or operating assets of its own. The historical results of
operations for the year ended December 31, 1996, reflect the combined results of
the Company since the date of the Commodore Acquisition with the results of
operations of Commodore from January 1, 1996, through October 16, 1996. The
historical results of operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 1997
reflect the historical results of operations of the Company. The results of
operations for the three-month period ended March 31, 1996, and the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993 reflect the results of operations of Commodore.
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
1996
Net Revenue. Net revenue increased $6.7 million or 90.2% to $14.1 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1997 from $7.4 million for the three months
ended March 31, 1996. Net revenue included from the operations purchased in
connection with the Osborn Acquisition for the period February 21, 1997 through
March 31, 1997 comprised $3.7 million of the increase. The inclusion of revenue
from the remaining acquisitions of radio stations and revenue generated from
LMAs and JSAs provided $2.8 million of the increase. For stations owned or
operated for a comparable period in 1997 and 1996, net revenue increased
approximately $232,000, or 3.2%, to $7.4 million for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 from $7.2 million for the same period in 1996 due to improved
ratings and selling efforts.
Station Operating Expenses. Station operating expenses increased $5.0
million or 92.7% to $10.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 from
$5.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996. The increase is
primarily attributable to (i) additional operating expenses of the operations
purchased in connection
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with the Osborn Acquisition of $2.9 million and (ii) station operating expenses
of the radio station acquisitions and the JSAs and LMAs which contributed $2.2
million of the increase. For stations owned or operated for a comparable period
in 1997 and 1996, station operating expenses declined approximately $86,000, or
1.7%, to $5.1 million in 1997 from $5.2 million in 1996 as a result of
efficiencies realized from market consolidation.
Broadcast Cash Flow. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased approximately $1.7 million or 85.0% to $3.8 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1997 from $2.0 million for the three months ended
March 31, 1996. The broadcast cash flow margin was 26.6% for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 compared to 27.5% for the three months ended March 31,
1996. The broadcast cash flow provided from the Osborn Acquisition accounted for
approximately $861,000 of the increase; the broadcast cash flow margin from
these operations was 23.0%. The inclusion of broadcast cash flows from the
remaining acquisitions and LMAs accounts for approximately $531,000 of the
increase. Excluding the effects of the acquisitions and LMAs, broadcast cash
flow increased approximately $319,000, or 15.7%, to $2.3 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1997 from $2.0 million for the three months ended March
31, 1996 and the broadcast cash flow margin on a same station basis increased to
31.4% from 28.0%.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses increased approximately $934,000, or
200.4%, to approximately $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997
from approximately $466,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1996. This
increase was primarily due to the corporate offices of the Company which opened
in October 1996 and the additional corporate expense associated with Osborn's
operations.
EBITDA. As a result of the factors described above, EBITDA increased
approximately $752,000 or 47.7% to $2.3 million for the three months ended March
31,1997 from $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996. The EBITDA
margin for the three months ended March 31, 1997 was 16.5% compared to 21.2% for
the same period in 1996.
Other Operating Expenses. Depreciation and amortization increased $1.9
million to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997 from
approximately $480,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1996 primarily due
to the various acquisitions consummated during 1996 and 1997.
Other (Income) Expense. Interest expense increased approximately $4.3
million, or 172.0%, to $6.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 1997
from $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996. The increase was
attributable to the write-off of $1.0 million of deferred financing costs and
$606,000 of interest associated with the Former Term Loan Facility, which was
repaid in full in connection with the consummation of the Osborn Acquisition;
$2.1 million of interest expense related to the Notes; and interest expense on
the AT&T Credit Facility which was repaid in full in connection with the
consummation of the Osborn Acquisition. Interest income increased 10.7% to
$128,000 as a result of the interest accrual on the loan under the credit
agreement with Emerald City. The Company realized an extraordinary loss on the
early retirement of the AT&T Credit Facility during the three months ended March
31, 1997 related to penalties and fees of approximately $598,000.
Net Loss. As a result of the factors described above, net loss increased
approximately $6.0 million to $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31,
1997 from $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 1996.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
Net Revenue. Net revenue increased approximately $11.5 million or 37.3% to
$42.3 million in the year ended December 31, 1996 from $30.8 million in the year
ended December 31, 1995. The inclusion of revenue from the acquisitions of radio
stations and revenue generated from JSAs and LMAs entered into during the year
ended December 31, 1996 provided approximately $10.8 million of the increase.
For stations owned and operated for a comparable period in 1996 and 1995, net
revenue improved $700,000 or 2.4% to $30.0 million in 1996 from $29.3 million in
1995 primarily due to increased ratings and improved selling efforts.
Station Operating Expenses. Station operating expenses increased
approximately $8.6 million or 45.3% to $27.6 million in the year ended December
31, 1996 from $19.0 million during the year ended December 31, 1995. The
increase was primarily attributable to the station operating expenses of the
radio station acquisitions and the JSAs and LMAs entered into during the year
ended December 31, 1996, which contributed $9.0 million
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to the increase. For stations owned and operated for a comparable period in 1996
and 1995, station operating expenses declined approximately $400,000, or 2.2%,
to $17.6 million in 1996 from $18.0 million in 1995 which reflected more
efficient operations.
Broadcast Cash Flow. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased approximately $2.9 million or 24.6% to $14.7 million in the
year ended December 31, 1996 from $11.8 million in the year ended December 31,
1995. The broadcast cash flow margin was 34.8% for the period in 1996 as
compared to 38.3% during the same period in 1995. The inclusion of broadcast
cash flow from acquisitions and LMAs accounted for $1.7 million of the increase.
Excluding the effects of the acquisitions and LMAs, broadcast cash flow
increased $1.1 million or 9.7% to $12.4 million in 1996 from $11.3 million in
1995 and the broadcast cash flow margin increased to 41.3% from 38.6%.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses increased approximately $400,000 or
20.0% during the 1996 period to $2.4 million from $2.0 million in 1995 as a
result of higher salary expense for additional staffing.
EBITDA. As a result of the factors described above, EBITDA increased
approximately $2.6 million or 26.8% to $12.3 million in the year ended December
31, 1996 from $9.7 million in the year ended December 31, 1995. The EBITDA
margin decreased to 29.2% in the 1996 period from 31.5% in 1995.
Other Operating Expenses. Depreciation and amortization increased
approximately $1.6 million or 84.2% to $3.5 million in 1996 from $1.9 million in
1995 primarily due to certain radio station acquisitions consummated in 1996. In
1996, Commodore recognized approximately $13.8 million in merger related
compensation charges in connection with the Commodore Acquisition.
Merger-related long-term incentive compensation expense incurred by Commodore
pursuant to the prior employment agreements of Bruce A. Friedman, the former
President and Chief Executive Officer of Commodore, and James T. Shea, Jr. was
$2.0 million in 1995.
Other (Income) Expenses. Interest expense increased approximately $6.1
million or 78.2% to $13.9 million in the year ended December 31, 1996 from $7.8
million during the same period in 1995 primarily due to the interest expense
associated with (i) the Existing Capstar Radio Notes, (ii) $24.7 million in
acquisition and working capital funding from the AT&T Credit Facility, and (iii)
$35.0 million in acquisition funding from the Company's Former Term Loan
Facility. Other (income) expenses, net, decreased approximately $2.2 million to
$1.8 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 1996 from $400,000 in
income for the period ended December 31, 1995. The increase in expense was
primarily due to approximately $500,000 in expenses associated with the filing
of Commodore's Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the Commission on May 17,
1996, which was subsequently withdrawn, and approximately $1.4 million of merger
related costs and expenses in connection with the Commodore Acquisition.
Commodore earned $300,000 in interest income on its temporary cash investments
in 1996. Additionally, there was a $400,000 decrease in the loss on
extraordinary items in 1996 as there was no early extinguishment of debt during
the period.
Net Loss. As a result of the factors described above, net loss increased
approximately $19.4 million or 881.8% to $21.6 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996 from $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1995.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
Net Revenue. Net revenue increased approximately $4.6 million or 17.6% to
$30.8 million in 1995 from $26.2 million in 1994. The inclusion of revenue from
the acquisitions of radio stations and revenue generated from JSAs and LMAs
entered into during 1995 provided approximately $1.5 million of the increase.
For stations owned and operated for a comparable period in 1995 and 1994, net
revenue improved approximately $3.1 million or 11.8% to $29.3 million in 1995
from $26.2 million in 1994, primarily due to higher ratings and improved selling
efforts.
Station Operating Expenses. Station operating expenses increased
approximately $2.5 million or 15.2% to $19.0 million in 1995 from $16.5 million
in 1994 partially due to the inclusion of station operating expenses from the
newly acquired radio stations and from the JSA and LMA activity in 1995, which
contributed approximately $1.0 million to the increase. For stations owned and
operated for a comparable period in 1995 and 1994, station
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operating expenses increased approximately $1.5 million or 9.1% to $18.0 million
in 1995 from $16.5 million in 1994 due to increased selling expenses.
Broadcast Cash Flow. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased approximately $2.1 million or 21.6% to $11.8 million in 1995
from $9.7 million in 1994. The broadcast cash flow margin was 38.3% in 1995 as
compared to 37.0% in 1994. The inclusion of broadcast cash flow from
acquisitions, JSAs and LMAs accounted for $500,000 of the increase. Excluding
the effects of the acquisitions, broadcast cash flow increased $1.6 million or
16.5% to $11.3 million in 1995 from $9.7 million in 1994 and the broadcast cash
flow margin increased to 38.6% from 37.0%.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses decreased approximately $100,000 or
4.8% to $2.0 million in 1995 from $2.1 million in 1994 as a result of reduced
travel and entertainment expenses.
EBITDA. As a result of the factors described above, EBITDA increased
approximately $2.1 million or 27.6% to $9.7 million in the year ended December
31, 1995 from $7.6 million in the year ended December 31, 1994. The EBITDA
margin increased to 31.5% in 1995 from 29.0% in 1995.
Other Operating Expenses. Depreciation and amortization decreased
approximately $200,000 or 9.5% to $1.9 million in 1995 from $2.1 million in 1994
primarily as a result of Commodore fully amortizing certain costs associated
with an acquisition in December 1993. Long-term incentive compensation decreased
approximately $200,000 or 9.1% to $2.0 million in 1995 from $2.2 million in
1994. The 1995 expense reflects the balance of the long-term incentive
compensation obligations due Mr. Friedman and Mr. Shea pursuant to their prior
employment agreements.
Other (Income) Expenses. Interest expense increased approximately $4.6
million or 143.8% to $7.8 million in 1995 from $3.2 million in 1994. The
increase was due primarily to higher floating rates on Commodore's prior senior
credit facilities and the cash and noncash interest on the Existing Capstar
Radio Notes issued in the Recapitalization Transactions, which was partially
offset by an increase in the amortization of the deferred financing charges
associated with the Recapitalization Transactions and Commodore's prior credit
facilities. Other income, net, increased approximately $800,000 or 200.0% to
$400,000 in income in 1995 from $400,000 in expenses in 1994 primarily due to a
decrease in the loss on sale of assets. Additionally, there was a decrease of
approximately $200,000 or 66.7% in provision for income taxes and an approximate
$400,000 loss on the early extinguishment of debt in 1995.
Net Loss. As a result of the factors described above, net loss increased
approximately $1.7 million or 340.0% to $2.2 million in 1995 from $500,000 in
1994.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Pursuit of the Company's acquisition strategy has required a significant
portion of the Company's capital resources. In October 1996, the Company funded
the $213.6 million purchase price (including assumed debt of $93.7 million) for
its first acquisition, the Commodore Acquisition, from the proceeds of the sale
of $94.0 million of Common Stock to affiliates of Hicks Muse, R. Steven Hicks
and certain other investors and with $54.8 million of borrowings under the
Company's Former Term Loan Facility. In February 1997, the Company funded the
$143.7 million purchase price (including transaction costs) for the Osborn
Acquisition and the retirement of existing indebtedness of Capstar Radio and
Osborn in connection therewith from (i) $150.3 million of the net proceeds of
the issuance of the Notes, (ii) a $54.8 million investment in Common Stock by HM
Fund III and its affiliates in connection with the Osborn Acquisition (the
"Hicks Muse Osborn Equity Investment"), (iii) a contribution of shares of common
stock of Osborn to the Company by Frank D. Osborn in exchange for shares of
Common Stock having a deemed value of $1.8 million, and (iv) a $600,000
investment in Common Stock by certain members of management. In April and May
1997, the Company funded the purchase price (including transaction costs) of the
Osborn Add-on Acquisitions and the Space Coast Acquisitions through borrowings
under the Existing Credit Facility in the aggregate principal amount of $35.9
million. In July and August 1997, the Company funded (A) the GulfStar Merger
with $119.5 million in cash of the proceeds of the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity
Investment, the Preferred Stock Offering, the Capstar BT Equity Investment and
the Preferred Stock Offering and the issuance of Common Stock having a deemed
value of approximately $113.0 million, (B) the Benchmark Acquisition with $171.4
million of the proceeds from the Capstar Radio Notes Offering and
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the issuance of Class A Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting having a deemed
value of approximately $2.0 million, (C) the Cavalier Acquisition with $8.3
million of the proceeds from the Capstar Radio Notes Offering, (D) the Madison
Acquisition with $11.8 million of the proceeds from the Capstar Radio Notes
Offering and borrowings of $27.0 million under the New Credit Facility, and (E)
the Emerald City Acquisition by forgiveness of $9.5 million of indebtedness owed
by Emerald City to the Company.
As a result of the financing of its acquisitions, the Company has a
substantial amount of long-term indebtedness, and for the foreseeable future,
the Company will use a large percentage of its cash to make payments under the
New Credit Facility, the Notes, the Existing Capstar Radio Notes and the New
Capstar Radio Notes.
In October 1996, the Company assumed the Existing Capstar Radio Notes in
connection with the Commodore Acquisition. The Existing Capstar Radio Notes are
limited in aggregate principal amount to $76.8 million and bear interest at a
rate of 13 1/4% per annum, of which only 7 1/2% is payable in cash up to May 1,
1998. Beginning on May 1, 1998, the Existing Capstar Radio Notes will bear cash
interest at a rate of 13 1/4% per annum until maturity. The Existing Capstar
Radio Notes require semi-annual cash interest payments on each May 1 and
November 1 of $2.9 million through May 1, 1998, and $5.2 million from November
1, 1998, until maturity. On February 20, 1997, the Company issued the Notes at a
substantial discount to their aggregate principal amount at maturity of $277.0
million. The Notes generated gross proceeds of approximately $150.3 million and
pay no cash interest until August 1, 2002. Accordingly, the carrying value will
increase through accretion until August 1, 2002. Thereafter, interest will be
payable semi-annually, in cash, on February 1 and August 1 of each year. In
connection with the Benchmark Acquisition, Capstar Radio entered into the New
Credit Facility and terminated the Existing Credit Facility. Borrowings under
the New Credit Facility bear interest at floating rates and require interest
payments on varying dates depending on the interest rate option selected by
Capstar Radio. The New Credit Facility consists of a $200.0 million revolving
loan facility. As of July 31, 1997, a principal balance of $ million was
outstanding under the New Credit Facility and approximately $ million would
have been available for borrowing thereunder. See "Description of Other
Indebtedness."
In addition to debt service, the Company's principal liquidity requirements
will be for working capital and general corporate purposes, including capital
expenditures, which are not expected to be material in amount, and to consummate
the Pending Acquisitions and, as appropriate opportunities arise, to acquire
additional radio stations. The Company intends to fund the $389.2 million
aggregate purchase price for the Pending Acquisitions through a combination of
proceeds of the Preferred Stock Offering and the Capstar Radio Notes Offering,
borrowings under the New Credit Facility, proceeds from the Hicks Muse GulfStar
Equity Investment and the Capstar BT Equity Investment, and a combination of
indebtedness of Capstar Broadcasting, Capstar Radio and/or the Company and/or
capital stock of Capstar Broadcasting or its subsidiaries. See "Unaudited Pro
Forma Financial Information." The Company anticipates that it will fund the
Pending Acquisitions with indebtedness, rather than capital stock, to the
fullest extent then permitted under the debt incurrence covenants contained in
the Indentures, the Certificate of Designation and the New Credit Facility. As a
result, the Company expects the actual amount of indebtedness incurred in
connection with the Pending Acquisitions to exceed the amount reflected in the
Pro Forma Financial Information. See "Description of Capital Stock,"
"Description of Other Indebtedness" and "Description of the New Notes." The
Company has not determined the terms of any such indebtedness or capital stock.
The Company's ability to make such borrowings and issue such indebtedness and
capital stock will depend upon many factors, including, but not limited to, the
Company's success in operating and integrating its radio stations and the
condition of the capital markets at the times of consummation of the Pending
Acquisitions. No assurances can be given that such financings can be consummated
on terms considered to be favorable by management or at all.
Management believes that the proceeds of the Preferred Stock Offering, the
Capstar Radio Notes Offering, the $45.6 million contribution from the Hicks Muse
GulfStar Equity Investment, the $11.1 million contribution from the Capstar BT
Equity Investment, the commitment by Hicks Muse Fund III and its affiliates to
invest an additional $50.0 million in equity of Capstar Broadcasting (for which
Capstar Broadcasting has committed to issue capital stock in exchange therefor)
and cash from operating activities, together with available revolving credit
borrowings under the New Credit Facility, should be sufficient to permit the
Company to fund its operations and meet its obligations under the agreements
governing its existing indebtedness. The Company may
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require financing for additional future acquisitions, if any, and there can be
no assurance that it would be able to obtain such financing on terms considered
to be favorable by management. Management evaluates potential acquisition
opportunities on an on-going basis and has had, and continues to have,
preliminary discussions concerning the purchase of additional stations. The
Company expects that in connection with the financing of future acquisitions, it
may consider disposing of stations in its markets. The Company has no current
arrangements to dispose of any of its stations other than (i) the disposition of
station KASH-AM in Anchorage, Alaska after consummation of the Community Pacific
Acquisition and (ii) the exchange of stations WESC-FM, WFNQ-FM and WESC-AM in
Greenville, South Carolina (which were acquired in the Benchmark Acquisition)
for stations KKRD-FM, KRZZ-FM, and KNSS-AM in Wichita, Kansas, and WGNE-FM in
Daytona Beach, Florida (which are owned by SFX). See "The Acquisitions -- SFX
Exchange."
Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.4 million and $1.9 million
for the three-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, and $1.9 million,
$1.2 million and $4.1 million for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and
1994, respectively. Changes in the Company's net cash provided by operating
activities are primarily the result of the Company's completed acquisitions and
station operating agreements entered into during the periods and their effects
on income from operations and working capital requirements.
Net cash used in investing activities was $129.4 million and $15.8 million
for the three-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, and $161.7 million,
$4.4 million, and $50,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. Net cash provided by financing activities was $137.0 million and
$8.1 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, and
$159.2 million and $12.0 million for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively, and net cash used by financing activities was $2.9 million in
1994. These cash flows primarily reflect the borrowings, capital contributions
and expenditures for station acquisitions and dispositions and includes the
effects of the Commodore Acquisition in 1996.
RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS
In February 1997, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 129 "Disclosure of
Information About Capital Structure" ("SFAS No. 129") which establishes
disclosure requirements for an entity's capital structure. SFAS No. 129 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Management does
not believe the implementation of SFAS No. 129 will have a material effect on
its financial statements.
EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS
In connection with the Osborn Acquisition, the Company repaid the AT&T
Credit Facility. The repayment of the AT&T Credit Facility resulted in a
prepayment penalty in the amount of $598,000, which was reported as an
extraordinary item. In connection with the Preferred Stock Redemption and the
repayment and termination of the GulfStar credit facility, the Company recorded
a loss on redemption of preferred stock and an extraordinary loss on the early
extinguishment of debt, respectively. Had the Preferred Stock Redemption and the
repayment and termination of the GulfStar credit facility occurred on March 31,
1997, the Company would have recorded a loss on repurchase of preferred stock of
approximately $3.9 million and an extraordinary loss on the early extinguishment
of debt of approximately $2.3 million. In connection with the Benchmark
Acquisition, Capstar Broadcasting issued $750,000 of Class C Common Stock to an
affiliate of Hicks Muse in consideration for its agreement to purchase the
outstanding obligations of Bankers Trust Company under the Acquisition Sub
Credit Agreement upon the occurrence of certain events. The issuance of Class C
Common Stock in connection with the agreement to purchase the outstanding
obligations of Bankers Trust Company under the Acquisition Sub Credit Agreement
resulted in an extraordinary charge in the period in which the Company
consummated the Benchmark Acquisition. Had the Benchmark Acquisition been
consummated at March 31, 1997, the Company would have recorded an extraordinary
charge of approximately $750,000.
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BUSINESS
THE COMPANY
The Company is the largest radio broadcaster in the United States operating
exclusively in mid-sized markets. On a pro forma basis after giving effect to
the Pending Transactions, the Company will own and operate or provide services
to 233 radio broadcasting stations in 62 mid-sized markets located throughout
the United States. These stations comprise the leading radio group, in terms of
revenue share and/or audience share, in 41 markets. On a pro forma basis after
giving effect to the Completed Transactions of the Company and the Pending
Transactions and the financing thereof, including the Financing, as if they had
occurred on January 1, 1996, the Company would have had net revenue, EBITDA (as
defined) and a net loss of $296.6 million, $67.5 million and $28.8 million,
respectively, for the twelve-month period ended March 31, 1997, and EBITDA as
adjusted for estimated cost savings of $85.0 million. The Company has entered
into 16 agreements to acquire 88 additional stations, including 16 stations for
which the Company currently provides services pursuant to an LMA, and one
agreement to dispose of three FM stations.
In February 1996, as a result of the passage of the Telecom Act, radio
broadcasting companies were permitted to increase their ownership of stations
within a single market from a maximum of four to a maximum of between five and
eight stations, depending on market size. More importantly, the Telecom Act also
eliminated the national ownership restriction that generally had limited
companies to the ownership of no more than 40 stations (20 AM and 20 FM)
throughout the United States. In order to capitalize on the opportunities
created by the Telecom Act, R. Steven Hicks, an executive with over 30 years of
experience in the radio broadcasting industry, and Hicks Muse formed the Company
to acquire and operate radio station clusters in mid-sized markets. The Company
generally defines mid-sized markets as those MSAs ranked between 50 and 200,
each of which has approximately $10.0 million to $35.0 million in radio
advertising revenue.
The Company believes that mid-sized markets represent attractive operating
environments because, as compared to the 50 largest markets in the United
States, they are generally characterized by (i) lower radio station purchase
prices as a multiple of broadcast cash flow, (ii) less sophisticated and
undercapitalized competitors, including both radio and competing advertising
media such as newspaper and television, and (iii) less direct format competition
resulting from fewer stations in any given market. The Company believes that the
attractive operating characteristics of mid-sized markets coupled with the
opportunity provided by the Telecom Act to create in-market radio station
cluster groups will enable the Company to achieve substantial revenue growth and
cost efficiencies. As a result, management believes that the Company can
generate broadcast cash flow margins that are comparable to the higher margins
that heretofore were generally achievable only in the top 50 markets.
To effectively and efficiently manage its stations, the Company has
developed a flexible management structure designed to manage a large and growing
portfolio of radio stations throughout the United States. The station portfolio
has been, or will be, organized into five regions, the Northeast (Atlantic
Star), the Southeast (Southern Star), the Southwest (GulfStar), the Midwest
(Central Star) and the West (Pacific Star), each of which is, or will be,
managed by regional executives in conjunction with general managers in each of
the Company's markets.
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STATION PORTFOLIO
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Company
and its markets assuming the Pending Transactions have been consummated.
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STATIONS REVENUE AUDIENCE
MSA --------- SHARE SHARE
MARKET(1) RANK(2) FM AM RANK(3) RANK(4) SOURCE COMPANY
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NORTHEAST REGION (ATLANTIC STAR)
Allentown-Bethlehem, PA(5)(6)...... 64 3 3 1 1 Commodore/Patterson
Wilmington, DE(7).................. 74 1 1 2 2 Commodore
Roanoke, VA(5)..................... 101 4 1 2 1 Benchmark/Cavalier/WRIS
Worcester, MA...................... 106 1 1 1 1 Knight Quality
Fairfield County, CT(8)............ 112 4 4 2 2 Commodore
Portsmouth-Dover-Rochester, NH..... 117 2 1 1 2 Knight Quality
Huntington, WV-Ashland, KY(5)...... 139 5 5 1 1 Commodore
Salisbury-Ocean City, MD........... 153 2 -- 3 4 Benchmark
Manchester, NH..................... 193 1 1 1 2 Knight Quality
Wheeling, WV(5).................... 213 5 2 1 1 Osborn
Winchester, VA..................... 219 2 1 2 1 Benchmark
Burlington, VT..................... 221 1 -- 2t 5 Knight Quality
Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA.... 253 1 1 2 2 Patterson
Dover, DE.......................... NA 2 1 1 1 Benchmark
Westchester-Putnam Counties,
NY(9)............................ NA 2 1 NA 1 Commodore
Lynchburg, VA...................... NA 3 1 1 1 Benchmark/Cavalier
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Subtotal.................... 39 24
SOUTHEAST REGION (SOUTHERN STAR)
Birmingham, AL..................... 55 2 1 2 3 Ameron
Greenville, SC..................... 59 1 -- 2t 2 Benchmark
Columbia, SC....................... 88 4 2 1 1 Benchmark/Emerald City
Daytona Beach, FL.................. 93 1 -- 1 2 SFX
Melbourne-Titusville-Cocoa, FL..... 96 3 2 1 1 Space Coast
Huntsville, AL..................... 114 4 2 1 1 Osborn/Griffith
Ft. Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach,
FL(5)............................ 121 5 1 1 1 Commodore
Pensacola, FL...................... 125 3 -- 1 1 Patterson
Montgomery, AL..................... 142 3 -- 2 2 Benchmark
Savannah, GA....................... 153 4 2 1 1 Patterson
Asheville, NC...................... 179 1 1 1 1 Osborn
Tuscaloosa, AL(5).................. 212 3 1 1 1 Osborn/Grant
Jackson, TN........................ 257 2 1 1 1 Osborn
Statesville, NC.................... NA 1 1 NA NA Benchmark
Gadsden, AL(10).................... NA 1 1 NA 1 Osborn
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Subtotal.................... 38 15
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STATIONS REVENUE AUDIENCE
MSA --------- SHARE SHARE
MARKET(1) RANK(2) FM AM RANK(3) RANK(4) SOURCE COMPANY
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SOUTHWEST REGION (GULFSTAR)
Baton Rouge, LA.................... 81 3 3 1 1 GulfStar
Wichita, KS........................ 91 2 1 3 3 SFX
Jackson, MS........................ 118 2 2 2 2 Benchmark
Shreveport, LA..................... 126 1 1 2 3 Benchmark
Beaumont, TX....................... 127 3 1 1 1 GulfStar
Corpus Christi, TX................. 128 3 1 1 1 GulfStar
Tyler-Longview, TX(5).............. 143 4 1 1 1 GulfStar/Noalmark
Killeen, TX(5)..................... 149 2 -- 1 1 GulfStar
Fayetteville, AR(5)................ 161 4 -- 1 1 GulfStar/KJEM
Ft. Smith, AR(5)................... 169 2 1 1 1 GulfStar/Booneville
Lubbock, TX........................ 171 4 2 1 1 GulfStar/American General
Waco, TX........................... 190 4 2 1 1 GulfStar
Texarkana, TX...................... 237 3 1 1 1 GulfStar
Lawton, OK(5)...................... 243 2 -- 1 1 KLAW
Lufkin, TX......................... NA 2 -- NA NA GulfStar
Victoria, TX....................... NA 2 -- NA 1 GulfStar
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Subtotal.................... 43 16
MIDWEST REGION (CENTRAL STAR)
Grand Rapids, MI................... 66 3 1 2 3 Patterson
Des Moines, IA(5).................. 89 2 1 4 4 Community Pacific
Madison, WI........................ 120 4 2 1 1 Madison
Springfield, IL.................... 192 2 1 3 3 Patterson
Cedar Rapids, IA................... 197 2 1 2 1 Quass
Battle Creek-Kalamazoo, MI......... 229 2 2 1 1 Patterson
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Subtotal.................... 15 8
WEST REGION (PACIFIC STAR)
Honolulu, HI....................... 58 4 3 1 1 Patterson
Fresno, CA......................... 65 3 2 2 3 Patterson
Stockton, CA(5).................... 85 1 1 3 3 Community Pacific
Modesto, CA(5)..................... 121 1 1 2 2 Community Pacific
Reno, NV........................... 133 2 1 4 3 Patterson
Anchorage, AK(5)................... 165 4 2 2 1 Community Pacific/COMCO
Fairbanks, AK(8)................... NA 2 1 NA 1 COMCO
Farmington, NM..................... NA 3 1 NA NA GulfStar
Yuma, AZ........................... NA 2 1 NA 1 Commonwealth
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Subtotal.................... 22 13
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Total(10)................... 157 76
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t Tied with another radio station group.
(1) Actual city of license may be different from metropolitan market served.
Market may be different from market definition used under FCC multiple
ownership rules.
(2) MSA rank obtained from Arbitron's Summer 1996 Radio Market Survey Schedule.
(3) Company revenue share rank compiled from data in BIA Publications Radio
Analyzer-BIA's Master Access, Version 1.7 (copyright 1996) (current as of
February 27, 1997), based upon 1996 gross revenue for the indicated
markets.
(4) Company audience share rank obtained from Arbitron's Radio Market Reports,
based on average quarter hour estimates for the last available reporting
period ending either Spring or Fall 1996 for the demographic of persons
ages 25-54, listening Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to midnight, except for
the Yuma, Arizona market which was obtained from AccuRatings. To account
for listeners lost to other nearby markets, a radio station's "local"
audience share is derived by comparing the radio station's average quarter
hour share to the total average quarter hour share for all stations whose
signals are heard within the MSA, excluding audience share for listeners
who listen to stations whose signals originate outside the MSA.
(5) The Company provides certain sales and marketing services to stations
WKAP-AM in Allentown-Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, WPAW-FM in Ft.
Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach, Florida, WEEL-FM in Wheeling, West Virginia,
KLFX-FM in Killeen, Texas and KJEM-FM in
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Fayetteville, Arkansas, pursuant to JSAs. The Company provides certain
sales, programming and marketing services to station WHRD-AM in Huntington,
West Virginia; pending consummation of the Grant Acquisition, to station
WZBQ-FM in Tuscaloosa, Alabama; pending consummation of the Community
Pacific Acquisition, to stations KFIV-AM and KJSN-FM in Modesto,
California, KVFX-FM and KJAX-FM in Stockton, California, KASH-FM, KENI-AM
and KBFX-FM in Anchorage, Alaska, and KDMI-AM, KHKI-FM and KGGO-FM in Des
Moines, Iowa; and pending the consummation of the respective acquisitions,
to stations KKTX-AM and KKTX-FM in Tyler-Longview, Texas, KZBB-FM in Ft.
Smith, Arkansas, KLAW-FM and KZCD-FM in Lawton, Oklahoma, and WJLM-FM in
Roanoke, Virginia pursuant to LMAs. The chart includes these stations.
(6) The DOJ has raised an issue with the Company regarding the number of radio
stations that the Company will own in the Allentown-Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
area upon completion of the Patterson Acquisition. The Company has recently
begun discussions with the DOJ to resolve the matter. See
"Business -- Federal Regulation of Radio Broadcasting" and "The
Acquisitions -- Patterson Acquisition."
(7) If the proposed merger of Chancellor and Evergreen Media Corporation is
completed, Thomas O. Hicks, through his control of HM2/Chancellor and the
Company, will have an attributable interest in a total number of radio
stations serving the Wilmington, Delaware market which exceeds FCC multiple
ownership limitations. The FCC could require the Company to divest itself
of radio stations WJBR-FM and WJBR-AM, which serve the Wilmington, Delaware
market. The Company proposes to assign the broadcasting licenses of such
stations to a newly-formed company which will be structured to satisfy FCC
multiple ownership rules and cross-interest limitations. While management
of the Company believes that such arrangement will meet FCC multiple
ownership rules and cross-interest limitations as they presently exist,
there can be no assurance that the FCC will act favorably on the proposed
assignment or that the FCC will not amend its rules and policies in an
adverse manner. The Company does not believe that an unfavorable decision
by the FCC would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition
of the Company.
(8) Fairfield County, Connecticut is a CSA as defined by Arbitron. The CSA
includes the Arbitron markets of Bridgeport, Stamford-Norwalk and Danbury,
Connecticut with market rankings of 112, 132 and 191, respectively. MSA
rank is listed for the Bridgeport market only. The combined rank for the
CSA has not been estimated. Fairbanks, Alaska is a CSA as defined by
Arbitron, for which audience share rank was obtained from Arbitron's Fall
1996 CSA Market Report.
(9) Westchester-Putnam Counties, New York are a sub-set of the greater New York
City Metropolitan Area, which is ranked as the largest MSA by Arbitron.
(10) Company audience share rank obtained from Arbitron's June 1996 County
Report (for field work performed in 1995) survey, from the County of
Etowah, Alabama which is Gadsden's home county.
* The chart does not include (i) station WING-FM in Dayton, Ohio, which is
owned by the Company and for which an unrelated third party, who has an
option to purchase such station, currently provides certain sales,
programming and marketing services pursuant to an LMA, (ii) station KASH-AM
in Anchorage, Alaska, which the Company expects to dispose of in connection
with the consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition in order to
remain in compliance with the station ownership limitations under the
Communications Act, and (iii) stations WESC-FM, WFNQ-FM, and WESC-AM which
will be exchanged for stations owned by SFX in the SFX Exchange. See "The
Acquisitions."
ACQUISITION STRATEGY
The Company is the leading consolidator of radio stations in mid-sized
markets throughout the United States. Management has achieved this position
through the application of an acquisition strategy that it believes allows the
Company to develop radio station clusters at attractive prices. First, the
Company enters attractive new mid-sized markets by acquiring a leading station
(or a group that owns a leading station) in such market. The Company then
utilizes the initial acquisition as a platform to acquire additional stations
which further enhance the Company's position in a given market. Management
believes that once it has established operations in a market with an initial
acquisition, it can acquire additional stations at reasonable prices and, by
leveraging its existing infrastructure, knowledge of and relationships with
advertisers and substantial management experience, improve the operating
performance and financial results of those stations.
OPERATING STRATEGY
The Company's objective is to maximize the broadcast cash flow of each of
its radio station clusters through the application of the following strategies:
Enhance Revenue Growth through Multiple Station Ownership. Management
believes that the ownership of multiple stations in a market allows the Company
to coordinate its programming to appeal to a broad spectrum of listeners. Once
the station cluster has been created, the Company can provide one-stop shopping
to advertisers attempting to reach a wide range of demographic groups.
Simplifying the buying of advertising time for customers encourages increased
advertiser usage thereby enhancing the Company's revenue generating potential.
Broad demographic coverage also allows the Company to compete more effectively
against alternative media, such as newspaper and television, thus potentially
increasing radio's share of the total advertising dollars spent in a given
market.
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Create Low Cost Operating Structure. Management believes that it is less
expensive to operate radio stations in mid-sized markets than in large markets
for several reasons. First, because stations in mid-sized markets typically have
less direct format competition, the Company is less reliant on expensive on-air
talent and costly advertising and promotional campaigns to capture listeners.
Second, the ownership of multiple stations within a market allows the Company to
achieve substantial cost savings through the consolidation of facilities,
management, sales and administrative personnel operating resources (such as
on-air talent, programming and music research) and through the reduction of
redundant corporate expenses. Furthermore, management expects that the Company,
as a result of the large size of its portfolio, combined with the consolidated
purchasing power of other portfolio companies of Hicks Muse, will be able to
realize substantial economies of scale in such areas as national representation
commissions, employee benefits, casualty insurance premiums, long distance
telephone rates and other operating expenses. Finally, the incorporation of
digital automation in certain markets allows the Company to operate radio
stations at off-peak hours with minimal human involvement while improving the
quality of programming.
Utilize Sophisticated Operating Techniques. Following the acquisition of a
station or station group, the Company seeks to capitalize on management's
extensive large market operating experience by implementing sophisticated
techniques such as advertising inventory management systems, sales training
programs and in-depth music research studies which improve both the efficiency
and profitability of its stations. Prior to the passage of the Telecom Act,
management believes that many operators in mid-sized markets did not generate
sufficient revenue to justify the incurrence of expenditures to develop these
techniques.
Provide Superior Customer Service. The Company believes that advertising
customers in mid-sized markets typically do not have extensive resources to
create and implement advertising campaigns. The Company provides many of its
advertising customers with extensive advertising support which may include (i)
assistance in structuring advertising and promotional campaigns, (ii) creating
and producing customer advertisements and (iii) analyzing the effectiveness of
the customer's media programs. Management believes that this type of superior
customer service attracts new customers to the Company and increases the loyalty
of the Company's existing customers, thereby providing stability to the
Company's revenue, often despite fluctuations in station ratings.
Develop Decentralized Management Structure. The Company has developed
experienced and highly motivated regional and local management teams, derived
primarily from station groups acquired by the Company, and has decentralized
decision-making so that these regional and local managers have the flexibility
to develop operating cultures that capitalize on the unique qualities of each
region and market. The Company also relies on local managers to source
additional acquisition opportunities. In addition, in order to motivate regional
management, the Company intends to link compensation to regional operating
performance as well as the combined results of the Company.
MANAGEMENT
R. Steven Hicks, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
is a 30-year veteran of the radio broadcasting industry (including 18 years as a
station owner) who has owned and operated or managed in excess of 150 radio
stations in large and mid-sized markets throughout the United States. In
addition, in 1993, Mr. Hicks co-founded SFX for which he served as Chief
Executive Officer for three years until his resignation in 1996.
The Company has created a regional organizational structure to manage
effectively its existing station portfolio as well as to accommodate future
in-market or group acquisitions. Each of the Company's regions is, or will be,
headquartered within the region and led by a regional operating executive who
manages, or will manage, the operations of that region's station portfolio and
who oversees, or will oversee, the regional and general managers of the
stations. Each regional operating executive reports directly to R. Steven Hicks.
In assembling each of the existing regional management teams, the Company has
sought to retain the senior management of many of the station groups that it has
acquired so as to (i) retain and capitalize on the local market experience and
knowledge of these experienced executives and (ii) foster a culture that is
consistent with the unique attributes of each of the local markets acquired.
Furthermore, the Company believes that each of its regional executives
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possesses considerable knowledge of its region's competitors and is therefore
well situated to identify strategic acquisition candidates.
The Company's regional executive management teams will be compensated based
upon the financial performance of their respective regions and the Company as a
whole with such compensation to be awarded in the form of cash bonuses and stock
options. Management believes that this compensation structure, along with the
ownership interests of management, fosters teamwork and the sharing of the best
practices across regions to maximize the overall financial performance of the
Company.
The Company has created an Executive Council, consisting of R. Steven
Hicks, Paul D. Stone, William S. Banowsky, Jr. and other executive officers of
Capstar Radio who will serve as Managing Directors. The Executive Council will
develop and implement the Company's strategy and corporate culture and to enable
the Company's regional operating executives to focus substantially all of their
efforts upon operating their stations by relieving them of many of the business
activities that are not directly related to station operations. The Executive
Council, in consultation with the regional operating executives, is responsible
for strategic planning, acquisitions, financial reporting, facilities
consolidation, public service activities, technological development, network
opportunities, national vendor relationships, investor and government relations,
recruiting and training employees, and all other matters affecting the Company
which are not directly related to regional operations. R. Steven Hicks, the
Company's Chief Executive Officer will allocate primary responsibility for each
of these areas to appropriate members of the Executive Council.
The executive officers of Capstar Radio who serve, or will serve, as
Managing Directors on the Executive Council are Frank D. Osborn, David J.
Benjamin, III, Joseph C. Mathias, IV, and James M. Strawn. Mr. Osborn brings
more than 19 years of radio industry experience, including 13 years as the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Osborn. Mr. Benjamin has 23 years of
radio broadcasting experience, including co-founding and serving as Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Community Pacific since 1974. Mr. Mathias has managed
the operations of Benchmark since 1989 and prior to 1990 held various positions
in the cable television and radio broadcast industry. Mr. Strawn has 31 years of
radio industry experience, including two years as an Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer of Patterson and 13 years as a radio station owner.
OWNERSHIP
In April 1996, Hicks Muse combined its financial expertise with the
operating experience of R. Steven Hicks to form the Company. In October 1996,
the Company acquired Commodore and Mr. Hicks became the Chief Executive Officer
of the Company. Hicks Muse is a private investment firm based in Dallas, New
York, St. Louis and Mexico City that specializes in acquisitions,
recapitalizations and other principal investing activities. Since the firm's
inception in 1989, affiliates of Hicks Muse have completed more than 70
transactions having a combined transaction value exceeding $19.0 billion. In
1994, an affiliate of Hicks Muse made its first major investment in the radio
broadcasting industry when Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund II, L.P.
founded Chancellor, a company which owns and operates radio stations exclusively
within the 40 largest MSAs in the United States and which, upon consummation of
its merger with Evergreen Media Corporation, will be one of the largest
pure-play radio broadcasting companies in the United States based on net
revenues. HM Fund III, an affiliate of Hicks Muse, and its affiliates (including
Capstar L.P.) have invested $233.9 million in Common Stock of Capstar
Broadcasting, including $75.0 million invested as part of the Financing. HM Fund
III and its affiliates have committed to invest an additional $50.0 million in
Capstar Broadcasting, and Capstar Broadcasting has committed to issue additional
equity to HM Fund III and its affiliates in exchange therefor.
R. Steven Hicks, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
has invested $3.1 million in Class C Common Stock. Certain other members of the
management of Capstar Broadcasting and its subsidiaries, including certain of
the Company's regional executives and Managing Directors, have invested an
additional $7.2 million in Class A Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting.
As part of the GulfStar Transaction, GulfStar common stockholders received
Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting having a deemed value of approximately
$113.0 million. Thomas O. Hicks, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer of Hicks Muse and a director of Capstar Broadcasting and the Company,
beneficially owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Capstar Broadcasting
and beneficially owned approximately 87.3% of the voting power of GulfStar
immediately before completion of the GulfStar Merger. In
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addition, Thomas O. Hicks and R. Steven Hicks filled two of the four director
seats of GulfStar, and R. Steven Hicks was also the Chief Executive Officer of
GulfStar. Certain members of management of Capstar Broadcasting received Common
Stock of Capstar Broadcasting in connection with the GulfStar Merger as more
fully described in "The Acquisitions -- GulfStar Transaction."
REGIONAL OPERATING GROUPS
Northeast Region (Atlantic Star)
The Company's portfolio of radio stations in the Northeast Region includes
63 radio stations (39 FM and 24 AM) located in 16 markets in Connecticut,
Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York,
Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. The Company has the leading
radio station cluster based on revenue share rank in eight of its 16 markets.
History. The stations owned and operated by the Company, or to which it
provided services before the Commodore Acquisition, formed the basis for the
Northeast Region with 27 stations located in the following Northeast Region
markets: Allentown-Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (four stations); Wilmington, Delaware
(two stations); Fairfield County, Connecticut (eight stations); Huntington, West
Virginia-Ashland, Kentucky (10 stations); and Westchester-Putnam Counties, New
York (three stations). The Company entered each of these five markets with an
initial acquisition of one or two stations during the 1980's. The Company's
portfolio of stations has undergone significant growth during the past two
years, as the management team completed acquisitions of 16 stations in the
Northeast Region markets in 1995 and 1996, especially after the passage of the
Telecom Act in February 1996. As a result of the recent acquisitions of many of
the Northeast Region's stations, management believes that the station clusters
in the original Northeast Region markets have not yet realized the full
potential of their recent consolidations.
In February 1997, the Company completed the Osborn Acquisition which
provided the Northeast Region with an additional seven stations in the Wheeling,
West Virginia market where the Company ranks number one in both revenue and
audience share. In the past year, Osborn purchased four stations and assumed a
JSA with a fifth station in order to add to its two existing radio stations in
the Wheeling, West Virginia market. The stations target a broad demographic
spectrum with five different formats: Country; Adult Contemporary; Adult;
Classic Rock; and Oldies. Southern Star also operates the Country Music Hall and
Jamboree in the Hills, a country music festival, which complement the strong
radio station cluster in Wheeling.
The Benchmark Acquisition enhances the Company's Northeast Region station
portfolio through the addition of 11 stations in five new markets. The Benchmark
Acquisition provides the Company with two stations in Roanoke, Virginia; two
stations in Salisbury-Ocean City, Maryland; three stations in Winchester,
Virginia; three stations in Dover, Delaware; and one station in Lynchburg,
Virginia. The Company expects to realize substantial revenue growth and
economies of scale in the Northeast Region from this acquisition because two of
the new markets are adjacent to one of the original Company markets, as both the
Dover and Salisbury-Ocean City markets are near Wilmington, and the Roanoke and
Lynchburg markets are expected to be combined with six stations purchased, or to
be purchased, in connection with the Cavalier Acquisition and the WRIS
Acquisition. The Patterson Acquisition (as defined) will provide the Company
with two stations in Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a new market for
the Company. In addition, the Knight Quality Acquisition will provide the
Company with eight stations in four new markets including: Worcester,
Massachusetts (two stations); Portsmouth-Dover-Rochester, New Hampshire (three
stations); Manchester, New Hampshire (two stations); and Burlington, Vermont
(one station).
Management. The Northeast Region is managed by its president and chief
executive officer, James T. Shea, Jr. Mr. Shea has over 22 years of experience
in the radio broadcasting industry. Mr. Shea's operating knowledge and strong
advertising relationships helped Commodore, prior to its acquisition by the
Company, become a leading radio group in each of its markets. Pro forma for the
Pending Acquisitions, the Northeast Region will include 63 stations in 16
markets.
Markets. Management believes that the station portfolio in the Northeast
Region has significant growth potential from the recent formation of station
clusters in the Northeast Region markets. The 16 markets comprising the
Northeast Region are highlighted by eight markets which rank number one in
revenue share and
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nine markets which rank number one in audience share. Six of these markets,
Allentown-Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Worcester, Massachusetts; Huntington, West
Virginia-Ashland, Kentucky; Wheeling, West Virginia; Dover, Delaware; and
Lynchburg, Virginia, rank number one in both revenue and audience share. The
Wheeling, West Virginia market is a good example of the Company's operating
strategy. In the past year, Osborn purchased four stations and assumed a JSA
with a fifth station in order to add to its two existing radio stations. The
stations target a broad demographic spectrum with five different formats:
Country, Adult Contemporary, Adult, Class Rock, and Oldies. Southern Star also
operates the Country Music Hall and Jamboree in the Hills, a country music
festival, which compliment the strong radio station cluster in Wheeling.
In addition, management believes that the recently formed clusters in most
of the other markets in the region should be able to generate substantial cash
flow improvements given the Company's strong station positions. For example, in
Huntington, West Virginia-Ashland, Kentucky, the Company owns or provides
services to ten stations, including six of the ten viable stations in the
market. The Company acquired two of the stations in 1982, entered into LMAs with
eight additional stations in April 1996 and subsequently acquired seven of these
stations in October 1996. The Company believes that this market and the other
markets in the region have not yet realized their full potential with respect to
economies of scale and revenue enhancements.
The following table summarizes certain information relating to the
Company's radio stations in the Northeast Region, assuming consummation of the
Pending Acquisitions.
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DEMO- REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
MARKET AND YEAR SOURCE MSA GRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
STATION CALL LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4)
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ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM, PA.............. 64 1 1
WAEB-AM............................. 1982 Commodore 35+ 6
WAEB-FM............................. 1982 Commodore W18-49 3
WZZO-FM............................. 1993 Commodore M18-49 4
WKAP-AM(5).......................... 1995 Commodore 35+ 8
WEEX-AM(6).......................... 1995 Patterson 35-64 10
WODE-FM(6).......................... 1995 Patterson 35-64 2
WILMINGTON, DE(7).................... 74 2 2
WJBR-AM............................. 1985 Commodore W25-54 5t
WJBR-FM............................. 1985 Commodore 35+ 2
ROANOKE, VA.......................... 101 2 1
WROV-AM............................. 1996 Benchmark 25-54 NA
WROV-FM............................. 1996 Benchmark 18-49 1
WRDJ-FM............................. 1996 Cavalier 35-64 8t
WJJS-FM............................. 1996 Cavalier 18-34 3
WJLM-FM(5).......................... 1969 WRIS 25-54 5
WORCESTER, MA........................ 106 1 1
WTAG-AM............................. 1986 Knight Quality 35-64 4
WSRS-FM............................. 1963 Knight Quality F25-54 2
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT(8).............. 112 2 2
WNLK-AM............................. 1989 Commodore 35+ 9t
WEFX-FM............................. 1989 Commodore M18-49 6
WSTC-AM............................. 1996 Commodore 25-54 9t
WKHL-FM............................. 1996 Commodore 25-54 4
WINE-AM............................. 1996 Commodore 25-54 14
WRKI-FM............................. 1996 Commodore M18-49 7
WPUT-AM............................. 1996 Commodore 35+ NA
WAXB-FM............................. 1996 Commodore 25-54 NA
PORTSMOUTH-ROCHESTER, NH............. 117 1 2
WHEB-FM............................. 1965 Knight Quality M25-44 2
WXHT-FM............................. 1994 Knight Quality F25-44 6t
WTMN-AM............................. 1994 Knight Quality M18-50 NA
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ALLENTOWN-BETHLEHEM, PA..............
WAEB-AM............................. News/Talk
WAEB-FM............................. Contemporary Hits
WZZO-FM............................. Album Rock
WKAP-AM(5).......................... Middle-of-the-Road
WEEX-AM(6).......................... Country
WODE-FM(6).......................... Oldies
WILMINGTON, DE(7)....................
WJBR-AM............................. Middle-of-the-Road
WJBR-FM............................. Adult Contemporary
ROANOKE, VA..........................
WROV-AM............................. Oldies
WROV-FM............................. Album Rock
WRDJ-FM............................. Oldies
WJJS-FM............................. Contemporary Hits
WJLM-FM(5).......................... Country
WORCESTER, MA........................
WTAG-AM............................. News/Talk/Sports
WSRS-FM............................. Lite Rock
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT(8)..............
WNLK-AM............................. News/Talk
WEFX-FM............................. Classic Hits
WSTC-AM............................. News/Talk
WKHL-FM............................. Oldies
WINE-AM............................. News/Talk
WRKI-FM............................. Album Rock
WPUT-AM............................. Country
WAXB-FM............................. Oldies
PORTSMOUTH-ROCHESTER, NH.............
WHEB-FM............................. Album Rock
WXHT-FM............................. Classic Hits
WTMN-AM............................. Sports/Talk
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TARGET COMPANY COMPANY STATION
DEMO- REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
MARKET AND YEAR SOURCE MSA GRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
STATION CALL LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4)
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HUNTINGTON, WV-ASHLAND, KY........... 139 1 1
WTCR-AM............................. 1982 Commodore 25-54 10
WTCR-FM............................. 1982 Commodore 25-54 1
WIRO-AM............................. 1996 Commodore M25-54 14t
WHRD-AM(5).......................... 1996 Commodore M25-54 NA
WZZW-AM............................. 1996 Commodore M25-54 NA
WKEE-AM............................. 1996 Commodore 35+ 12t
WKEE-FM............................. 1996 Commodore 25-54 2
WAMX-FM............................. 1996 Commodore M25-54 5t
WFXN-FM............................. 1996 Commodore M25-54 7
WBVB-FM............................. 1996 Commodore M18-49 8
SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY, MD............. 153 3 4
WWFG-FM............................. 1993 Benchmark 25-54 4
WOSC-FM............................. 1994 Benchmark 18-34 12
MANCHESTER, NH....................... 193 1 2
WGIR-AM............................. 1961 Knight Quality 35+ 3
WGIR-FM............................. 1965 Knight Quality M25-49 2
WHEELING, WV......................... 213 1 1
WWVA-AM............................. 1987 Osborn 25-54 8t
WOVK-FM............................. 1987 Osborn 25-54 1
WKWK-FM............................. 1996 Osborn 25-54 2
WBBD-AM............................. 1996 Osborn 25-54 8t
WRIR-FM............................. 1996 Osborn 25-54 5
WEGW-FM............................. 1996 Osborn 25-54 4
WEEL-FM(5).......................... 1996 Osborn 25-54 6t
WINCHESTER, VA....................... 219 2 1
WUSQ-FM............................. 1991 Benchmark 25-54 1
WFQX-FM............................. 1994 Benchmark 18-49 4
WNTW-AM............................. 1994 Benchmark 25-54 NA
BURLINGTON, VT....................... 221 2t 5
WEZF-FM............................. 1984 Knight Quality F25-54 2t
HARRISBURG-LEBANON-CARLISLE, PA...... 253 2 2
WTCY-AM............................. 1996 Patterson 35-54 7t
WNNK-FM............................. 1996.. Patterson W25-44 1
DOVER, DE............................ NA 1 1
WDSD-FM............................. 1990 Benchmark 25-54 1
WSRV-FM............................. 1994 Benchmark 25-54 2
WDOV-AM............................. 1990 Benchmark 25-54 NA
WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM COUNTIES,
NY(8)(9)............................ NA NA 1
WFAS-AM............................. 1986 Commodore 35+ NA
WFAS-FM............................. 1986 Commodore W25-54 1
WZZN-FM............................. 1996 Commodore W25-54 NA
LYNCHBURG, VA........................ NA 1 1
WLDJ-FM............................. 1996 Cavalier 35-64 2
WJJX-FM............................. 1996 Cavalier 18-34 4t
WJJS-AM............................. 1996 Cavalier 18-34 8t
WYYD-FM............................. 1995 Benchmark 25-54 1
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HUNTINGTON, WV-ASHLAND, KY...........
WTCR-AM............................. Classic Country
WTCR-FM............................. Country
WIRO-AM............................. Sports
WHRD-AM(5).......................... Sports
WZZW-AM............................. Sports
WKEE-AM............................. Middle-of-the-Road
WKEE-FM............................. Adult Contemporary
WAMX-FM............................. Modern Rock
WFXN-FM............................. Classic Rock
WBVB-FM............................. Country
SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY, MD.............
WWFG-FM............................. Country
WOSC-FM............................. Contemporary Hits
MANCHESTER, NH.......................
WGIR-AM............................. News/Talk/Sports
WGIR-FM............................. Album Rock
WHEELING, WV.........................
WWVA-AM............................. Country
WOVK-FM............................. Country
WKWK-FM............................. Adult Contemporary
WBBD-AM............................. Adult Contemporary
WRIR-FM............................. Classic Rock
WEGW-FM............................. Classic Rock
WEEL-FM(5).......................... Oldies
WINCHESTER, VA.......................
WUSQ-FM............................. Country
WFQX-FM............................. Contemporary Hits
WNTW-AM............................. News/Talk
BURLINGTON, VT.......................
WEZF-FM............................. Adult Contemporary
HARRISBURG-LEBANON-CARLISLE, PA......
WTCY-AM............................. Urban/Adult Contemporary
WNNK-FM............................. Contemporary Hits
DOVER, DE............................
WDSD-FM............................. Country
WSRV-FM............................. Adult Contemporary
WDOV-AM............................. News/Talk
WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM COUNTIES,
NY(8)(9)............................
WFAS-AM............................. News/Talk
WFAS-FM............................. Adult Contemporary
WZZN-FM............................. Classic Rock
LYNCHBURG, VA........................
WLDJ-FM............................. Oldies
WJJX-FM............................. Contemporary Hits
WJJS-AM............................. Contemporary Hits
WYYD-FM............................. Country
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t Tied with another radio station.
(1) Actual city of license may be different from metropolitan market served.
Market may be different from market definition used under FCC multiple
ownership rules.
(2) MSA rank obtained from Arbitron's Summer 1996 Radio Market Survey Schedule.
Fairfield County is a CSA as defined by Arbitron. The CSA includes the
Arbitron markets of Bridgeport, Stamford-Norwalk, and Danbury, Connecticut
with market rankings of 112, 132, and 191, respectively. MSA Rank is listed
for the Bridgeport market only. The combined rank for the CSA has not been
estimated.
(3) Company revenue share rank obtained from data in BIA Publications -- Radio
Analyzer, BIA's Master Access, Version 1.7 (copyright 1996) (current as of
February 27, 1997), based upon 1996 gross revenue for the indicated markets.
Rankings for Wilmington, Delaware, Dover, Delaware, Roanoke, Virginia, and
Lynchburg, Virginia markets were determined separately, using the City of
License to determine the split of the market.
(4) Company and station audience share rank obtained from Arbitron's Radio
Market Reports, based on average quarter hour estimates for the reporting
period ending Fall 1996, except for Winchester, Virginia and Wheeling, West
Virginia, which are reported as of Spring 1996 because the markets were not
marked for the Fall 1996 period, for the demographic of persons ages 25-54,
listening Monday
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through Sunday, 6 a.m. to midnight. To account for listeners lost to other
nearby markets, a radio station's "local" audience share is derived by comparing
the radio station's average quarter hour share to the total average quarter hour
share for all stations whose signals are heard within the MSA, excluding
audience share for listeners who listen to stations whose signals originate
outside the MSA.
(5) The Company provides certain sales and marketing services to stations
WKAP-AM in Allentown, Pennsylvania and WEEL-FM in Wheeling, West Virginia
pursuant to JSAs. The Company provides certain sales, programming and
marketing services to stations WHRD-AM in Huntington, West Virginia and
WJLM-FM in Roanoke, Virginia pursuant to an LMA.
(6) The DOJ has raised an issue with the Company regarding the number of radio
stations that the Company will own in the Allentown-Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
area upon completion of the Patterson Acquisition. The Company has recently
begun discussions with the DOJ to resolve the matter. See
"Business -- Federal Regulation of Radio Broadcasting" and "The
Acquisitions -- Patterson Acquisition."
(7) If the proposed merger of Chancellor and Evergreen Media Corporation is
completed, Thomas O. Hicks, through his control of HM2/Chancellor and the
Company, will have an attributable interest in a total number of radio
stations serving the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market which exceeds FCC
multiple ownership limitations. The FCC could require the Company to divest
itself of radio stations WJBR-FM and WJBR-AM, which serve the Wilmington,
Delaware market. The Company proposes to assign the broadcasting licenses of
such stations to a newly-formed company which will be structured to satisfy
FCC multiple ownership rules and cross-interest limitations. While
management of the Company believes that such arrangement will meet FCC
multiple ownership rules and cross-interest limitations as they presently
exist, there can be no assurance that the FCC will act favorably on the
proposed assignment or that the FCC will not amend its rules and policies in
an adverse manner. The Company does not believe that an unfavorable decision
by the FCC would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition
of the Company. See "Risk Factors -- Government Regulation of Broadcasting
Industry" and "-- Federal Regulation of Radio Broadcasting."
(8) Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester-Putnam Counties, New York, CSA
audience share and revenues obtained from Arbitron's Custom Survey Area
Report for the Fall 1996 period.
(9) Westchester-Putnam Counties, New York are sub-sets of the greater New York
City Metropolitan Area, which is ranked as the largest MSA by Arbitron.
Southeast Region (Southern Star)
Upon completion of the Pending Acquisitions, the Company's portfolio of
radio stations in the Southeast Region will include 53 stations (38 FM and 15
AM) located in 15 markets in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South
Carolina and Tennessee. The Company's stations comprise the leading radio
station group based on revenue share in 10 of the 15 markets.
History. The Osborn Acquisition provided the core of the Southeast Region
with 13 stations located in five markets: Huntsville, Alabama (three stations);
Asheville, North Carolina (two stations); Tuscaloosa, Alabama (three stations);
Jackson, Tennessee (three stations); and Gadsden, Alabama (two stations). The
Company also owns two station clusters in Florida. The Commodore Acquisition
provided the Company with six stations in the Ft. Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach
market and the Space Coast Acquisitions provided the Company with five stations
in the Melbourne-Titusville-Cocoa market. The Benchmark Acquisition enhances the
Company's Southeast Region station portfolio by providing the Company with 11
stations in the following new markets: Greenville, South Carolina (one station);
Columbia, South Carolina (five stations); Montgomery, Alabama (three stations);
and Statesville, North Carolina (two stations). The Emerald City Acquisition
(one station) enhances the Company's position in the Columbia, South Carolina
market.
The Pending Acquisitions will enhance the Company's Southeast Region
station portfolio through the acquisition of 17 additional stations in four new
markets and two existing markets. The Patterson Acquisition will provide the
Company with station clusters in the following new markets: Savannah, Georgia
(six stations) and Pensacola, Florida (three stations). The SFX Exchange will
provide the Company with one station in Daytona Beach, Florida, which is a new
market for the Company. In addition, the Ameron Acquisition will provide the
Company with three stations in Birmingham, Alabama, a new market for the
Company. The Grant Acquisition will provide a new station in Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, an existing market for the Company. Finally, the Griffith Acquisition
(three stations) will enhance the Company's position in the Huntsville, Alabama
market.
Management. The Southeast Region is being managed on an interim basis by
Frank D. Osborn. Mr. Osborn, who was formerly the President and Chief Executive
Officer of Osborn, serves on the Executive Council of Capstar Radio and brings
more than 19 years of radio industry experience to the Company. The Company
intends to employ a new president and chief executive officer of the Southeast
Region by the end of 1997, so that Mr. Osborn may focus his attention on his
responsibilities as a member of the Executive Council. Pro forma for the Pending
Acquisitions, the Southeast Region will include 53 stations in 15 markets.
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Markets. Management believes that the portfolio of markets in the Southeast
Region has significant consolidation and future add-on acquisition potential,
even though the Company ranks number one in both revenue and audience share in 9
of its 15 markets in the region. The Southeast Region's markets are highlighted
by four six-station clusters, including Columbia, South Carolina; Huntsville,
Alabama; Ft. Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach, Florida; and Savannah, Georgia. The
Southeast Region illustrates the Company's acquisition strategy as the markets
have been formed through separate acquisitions ranging from one station add-on
acquisitions to multi-station and multi-market acquisitions.
The following table summarizes certain information relating to the
Company's radio stations in the Southeast Region, assuming consummation of the
Pending Acquisitions.
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TARGET COMPANY COMPANY STATION
DEMO- REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
MARKET AND YEAR SOURCE MSA GRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
CALL LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4)
--------------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BIRMINGHAM, AL................. 55 2 3
WMJJ-FM....................... 1990 Ameron W25-54 3t
WERC-AM....................... 1990 Ameron M35-54 7
WOWC-FM....................... 1994 Ameron 18-44 14t
GREENVILLE, SC................. 59 2t 2
WJMZ-FM....................... 1990 Benchmark 25-54 2
COLUMBIA, SC................... 88 1 1
WCOS-FM....................... 1993 Benchmark 25-54 2
WHKZ-FM....................... 1993 Benchmark 25-54 10
WVOC-AM....................... 1994 Benchmark 35-64 8
WSCQ-FM....................... 1992 Benchmark 25-54 11t
WCOS-AM....................... 1993 Benchmark 25-54 13t
WNOK-FM....................... 1994 Emerald City 25-54 3t
DAYTONA BEACH, FL.............. 93 1 2
WGNE-FM....................... 1996 SFX 25-54 1
MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE-COCOA, 96 1 1
FL............................
WMMB-AM....................... 1986 City 50+ 5t
WBVD-FM....................... 1986 City 35-64 4
WMMV-AM....................... 1982 EZY 35-64 7t
WLRQ-FM....................... 1982 EZY 25-54 1
WHKR-FM....................... 1989 Roper 25-54 3
HUNTSVILLE, AL................. 114 1 1
WDRM-FM....................... 1974 Osborn 25-54 1
WHOS-AM....................... 1997 Osborn 25-54 NA
WBHP-AM....................... 1997 Osborn 25-54 NA
WTAK-FM....................... 1993 Griffith M25-54 3
WXQW-FM....................... 1995 Griffith 25-54 13t
WWXQ-FM....................... 1994 Griffith 25-54 13t
FT. PIERCE-STUART-VERO BEACH, 121 1 1
FL............................
WZZR-FM....................... 1987 Commodore M18-49 2
WQOL-FM....................... 1995 Commodore 25-54 3t
WPAW-FM(5).................... 1995 Commodore 25-54 7
WBBE-FM....................... 1996 Commodore 25-54 1
WAVW-FM....................... 1996 Commodore 25-54 5t
WAXE-AM....................... 1996 Commodore 35+ 14t
PENSACOLA, FL.................. 125 1 1
WMEZ-FM....................... 1997 Patterson W25-54 3
WXBM-FM....................... 1996 Patterson 25-54 1
WWSF-FM....................... 1996 Patterson 35-54 NA
MONTGOMERY, AL................. 142 2 2
WZHT-FM....................... 1997 Benchmark 25-54 1
WMCZ-FM....................... 1997 Benchmark 25-54 4
WMHS-FM....................... 1997 Benchmark 25-54 NA
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BIRMINGHAM, AL.................
WMJJ-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
WERC-AM....................... News/Talk
WOWC-FM....................... Country
GREENVILLE, SC.................
WJMZ-FM....................... Urban
COLUMBIA, SC...................
WCOS-FM....................... Country
WHKZ-FM....................... Country
WVOC-AM....................... News/Talk
WSCQ-FM....................... Adult
WCOS-AM....................... Country
WNOK-FM....................... Contemporary Hits
DAYTONA BEACH, FL..............
WGNE-FM....................... Country
MELBOURNE-TITUSVILLE-COCOA,
FL............................
WMMB-AM....................... Middle-of-the-Road
WBVD-FM....................... Classic Rock
WMMV-AM....................... Middle-of-the-Road
WLRQ-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
WHKR-FM....................... Country
HUNTSVILLE, AL.................
WDRM-FM....................... Country
WHOS-AM....................... Country
WBHP-AM....................... Country
WTAK-FM....................... Classic Rock
WXQW-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
WWXQ-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
FT. PIERCE-STUART-VERO BEACH,
FL............................
WZZR-FM....................... Classic Rock
WQOL-FM....................... Oldies
WPAW-FM(5).................... Country
WBBE-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
WAVW-FM....................... Country
WAXE-AM....................... Financial
PENSACOLA, FL..................
WMEZ-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
WXBM-FM....................... Country
WWSF-FM....................... Oldies
MONTGOMERY, AL.................
WZHT-FM....................... Urban
WMCZ-FM....................... Urban/Adult
Contemporary
WMHS-FM....................... Urban
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TARGET COMPANY COMPANY STATION
DEMO- REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
MARKET AND YEAR SOURCE MSA GRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
CALL LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4)
--------------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SAVANNAH, GA................... 153 1 1
WCHY-AM....................... 1995 Patterson 35-54 NA
WCHY-FM....................... 1995 Patterson 25-54 5
WYKZ-FM....................... 1996 Patterson 25-54 NA
WAEV-FM....................... 1996 Patterson 18-49 2
WSOK-AM....................... 1996 Patterson 25-54 6
WLVH-FM....................... 1996 Patterson 25-54 1
ASHEVILLE, NC.................. 179 1 1
WWNC-AM....................... 1994 Osborn 25-54 3
WKSF-FM....................... 1994 Osborn 25-54 1
TUSCALOOSA, AL................. 212 1 1
WACT-AM....................... 1997 Osborn 25-54 10t
WACT-FM....................... 1997 Osborn 25-54 9
WTXT-FM....................... 1997 Osborn 25-54 1
WZBQ-FM(5).................... 1995 Grant 18-34 2
JACKSON, TN.................... 257 1 1
WTJS-AM....................... 1986 Osborn 25-54 8t
WTNV-FM....................... 1986 Osborn 25-54 3
WYNU-FM....................... 1986 Osborn 25-54 1
STATESVILLE, NC................ NA NA NA
WFMX-FM....................... 1996 Benchmark 25-54 NA
WSIC-AM....................... 1996 Benchmark 25-54 NA
GADSDEN, AL(6)................. NA NA 1
WAAX-AM....................... 1994 Osborn 25-54 5
WQEN-FM....................... 1994 Osborn 25-54 2
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SAVANNAH, GA...................
WCHY-AM....................... Country
WCHY-FM....................... Country
WYKZ-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
WAEV-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
WSOK-AM....................... Gospel
WLVH-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
ASHEVILLE, NC..................
WWNC-AM....................... Country
WKSF-FM....................... Country
TUSCALOOSA, AL.................
WACT-AM....................... Gospel
WACT-FM....................... Country
WTXT-FM....................... Country
WZBQ-FM(5).................... Contemporary Hits
JACKSON, TN....................
WTJS-AM....................... News/Talk
WTNV-FM....................... Country
WYNU-FM....................... Classic Rock
STATESVILLE, NC................
WFMX-FM....................... Country
WSIC-AM....................... News/Talk
GADSDEN, AL(6).................
WAAX-AM....................... News/Talk
WQEN-FM....................... Adult Contemporary
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t Tied with another radio station.
(1) Actual city of license may be different from metropolitan market served.
Market may be different from market definition used under FCC multiple
ownership rules.
(2) MSA rank obtained from Arbitron's Summer 1996 Radio Market Survey Schedule.
The table does not include stations WESC-AM, WESC-FM, and WFNQ-FM in
Greenville, South Carolina, which stations will be sold to SFX in the SFX
Exchange. See "The Acquisitions."
(3) Company revenue share rank obtained from data in BIA Publications-Radio
Analyzer, BIA's MasterAccess, version 1.7 (copyright 1996) (current of
February 27, 1997), based upon 1996 gross revenue for the indicated markets.
(4) Station audience share rank obtained from Arbitron's Radio Market Reports,
based on average quarter hour estimates for the reporting period ending Fall
1996, except for Asheville, North Carolina, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and
Jackson, Tennessee, which are reported as of Spring 1996 because the markets
were not ranked for the Fall 1996 period, for the demographic of persons
ages 25-54, listening Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to midnight. To account
for listeners lost to other nearby markets, a radio station's "local"
audience share is derived by comparing the radio station's average quarter
hour share to the total average quarter hour share for all stations whose
signals are heard within the MSA, excluding audience share for listeners who
listen to stations whose signals originate outside the MSA.
(5) The Company provides certain sales and marketing services to station WPAW-FM
in Ft. Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach, Florida, pursuant to a JSA, and to station
WZBQ-FM in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, pursuant to an LMA.
(6) Audience share rank obtained from Arbitron's June 1996 County Report (for
field work performed in 1995) survey, from the County of Etowah, Alabama
which is Gadsden's home county.
Southwest Region (GulfStar)
Upon consummation of the Pending Transactions, the Company's portfolio of
radio stations in the Southwest Region will include 59 radio stations (43 FM and
16 AM) located in 16 markets in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Oklahoma and Texas. The Company's stations will comprise the leading radio
station group based on revenue share in 11 of its 16 markets.
History. The GulfStar Transaction, in combination with the Pending
Acquisitions of GulfStar, provides the core of the Southwest region with 50
stations located in the following 13 markets: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (six
stations); Beaumont, Texas (four stations); Corpus Christi, Texas (four
stations); Tyler-Longview, Texas (five stations); Fayetteville, Arkansas (four
stations); Fort Smith, Arkansas (three stations); Killeen, Texas (two stations);
Lubbock, Texas (six stations); Texarkana, Texas (four stations); Lawton,
Oklahoma (two stations); Lufkin, Texas (two stations); Victoria, Texas (two
stations); and Waco, Texas (six stations). The Company's stations comprise the
leading radio group based on both ratings and revenue share in 11 of these
markets.
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GulfStar's portfolio of stations and markets have undergone significant
growth during 1996 and in 1997. GulfStar has completed acquisitions of 31
stations in 12 markets during this period and currently has five pending
acquisitions for seven stations in one new market and four existing markets.
The Benchmark Acquisition provides the Company with two stations in the
Shreveport, Louisiana market and four stations in the Jackson, Mississippi
market. The SFX Exchange will provide the Company with three stations in the
Wichita, Kansas market.
Management. The Southwest Region is managed by its president and chief
executive officer, John D. Cullen. Mr. Cullen has served as president and chief
operating officer of GulfStar since 1996 and brings more than 16 years of radio
industry experience to the Company. Prior to joining GulfStar, Mr. Cullen served
as a regional manager for SFX. Pro forma for the Pending Transactions, the
Southwest Region will include 59 stations in 16 markets.
Markets. Management believes that growth opportunities remain in each of
its markets in the Southeast Region. Management believes that the benefits of
consolidation from GulfStar's completed acquisitions have not yet been fully
realized. Because advertising rates of other media are typically more expensive
than radio, GulfStar can effectively market an attractively priced alternative
medium to non-radio advertisers. The Company currently owns at least one of the
top three radio stations in each of its markets.
The following table summarizes certain information relating to the
Company's radio stations in the Southwest Region, assuming consummation of the
Pending Transactions.
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TARGET COMPANY COMPANY STATION
MARKET AND DEMO- REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
STATION CALL YEAR SOURCE MSA GRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4) FORMAT
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BATON ROUGE, LA........... 81 1 1
WYNK-FM.................. 1995 GulfStar 25-54 1 Country
WYNK-AM.................. 1995 GulfStar 25-54 16t Country
WJBO-AM.................. 1995 GulfStar M 35-64 8 News/Talk/Sports
WLSS-FM.................. 1995 GulfStar W 18-35 6t Contemporary Hits
KRVE-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar W 25-54 4 Adult Contemporary
WBIU-AM.................. 1997 GulfStar 65+ 16t Christian Country
WICHITA, KS............... 91 3 3
KKRD-FM.................. 1996 SFX 25-54 6 Contemporary Hits
KRZZ-FM.................. 1996 SFX 25-54 3 Classic Rock
KNSS-AM.................. 1996 SFX 35-64 11t News/Talk
JACKSON, MS............... 118 2 2
WJMI-FM.................. 1996 Benchmark 25-54 4 Urban
WOAD-AM.................. 1996 Benchmark 25-54 10t Gospel
WKXI-AM.................. 1996 Benchmark 25-54 20 Urban
WKXI-FM.................. 1996 Benchmark 25-54 14 Adult Contemporary
SHREVEPORT, LA............ 126 2 3
KRMD-FM.................. 1996 Benchmark 25-54 1 Country
KRMD-AM.................. 1996 Benchmark 25-54 14 Country
BEAUMONT, TX.............. 127 1 1
KLVI-AM.................. 1992 GulfStar 30+ 5 News/Talk
KYKR-FM.................. 1992 GulfStar 25-54 2t Country
KKMY-FM.................. 1995 GulfStar 30-54 1 Adult Contemporary
KIOC-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar 18-34 8 Alternative
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX........ 128 1 1
KRYS-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar 25-54 2 Country
KRYS-AM.................. 1996 GulfStar 25-54 22 Country
KMXR-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar W 20-45 7 Adult Contemporary
KNCN-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar M 18-44 8 Album Rock
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<CAPTION>
TARGET COMPANY COMPANY STATION
MARKET AND DEMO- REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
STATION CALL YEAR SOURCE MSA GRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4) FORMAT
------------ -------- ---------------- ------- -------- ------- -------- -------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
TYLER-LONGVIEW, TX........ 143 1 1
KNUE-FM.................. 1994 GulfStar 25-54 1 Country
KISX-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar 18-34 2 Adult Contemporary
KTYL-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar W 30-54 5 Adult Contemporary
KKTX-AM(5)............... Pending Noalmark M 30-49 NA Classic Rock
KKTX-FM(5)............... Pending Noalmark M 30-49 6t Classic Rock
KILLEEN, TX............... 149 1 1
KIIZ-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar 25-54 1 Urban
KLFX-FM(6)............... 1996 GulfStar 18-34 5 Rock
FAYETTEVILLE, AR.......... 161 1 1
KEZA-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar 25-54 2 Adult Contemporary
KKIX-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar 25-54 1 Country
KKZQ-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar 25-54 4 Classic Rock
KJEM-FM(5)............... Pending KJEM 35-64 13t Adult Standards
FT. SMITH, AR............. 169 1 1
KWHN-AM.................. 1997 GulfStar 35-64 8 News/Talk
KMAG-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar 25-49 2 Country
KZBB-FM(5)............... Pending Booneville 25-54 5t Album Rock
LUBBOCK, TX............... 171 1 1
KFMX-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar M 18-34 4 Album Rock
KKAM-AM.................. 1996 GulfStar 18+ 12t Talk
KZII-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar 12-34 2 Contemporary Hits
KFYO-AM.................. 1997 GulfStar 35+ 9 News/Talk/Sports
KCRM-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar W 18-49 7t Adult Contemporary
KKCL-FM.................. Pending American General 35-64 3 Oldies
WACO, TX.................. 190 1 1
KBRQ-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar M 25-54 2t Classic Rock
KKTK-AM.................. 1996 GulfStar M 18-49 6 Classic Rock
WACO-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar 25-54 1 Country
KCKR-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar 18-49 4 Country
KWTX-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar W 25-54 2t Contemporary Hits
KWTX-AM.................. 1996 GulfStar 25-54 7 News/Talk
TEXARKANA, TX............. 237 1 1
KKYR-AM.................. 1994 GulfStar 25-54 NA Country
KKYR-FM.................. 1994 GulfStar 25-54 1 Country
KLLI-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar 18-49 3 Country
KYGL-FM.................. 1997 GulfStar 35-49 4 Classic Rock
LAWTON, OK................ 243 1 1
KLAW-FM(5)............... Pending KLAW 25-54 1 Country
KZCD-FM(5)............... Pending KLAW M25-54 2t Rock
LUFKIN, TX................ NA NA NA
KYKS-FM.................. 1993 GulfStar 12+ NA Country
KAFX-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar 18-49 NA Adult Contemporary
VICTORIA, TX.............. NA NA 1
KIXS-FM.................. 1993 GulfStar 25-54 2 Country
KLUB-FM.................. 1996 GulfStar 25-49 3 Classic Rock
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t Tied with another station.
(1) Actual city of license may be different from metropolitan market served.
Market may be different from market definition used under FCC multiple
ownership rules.
(2) MSA rank obtained from Arbitron's Summer 1996 Radio Market Survey Schedule.
(3) Company revenue share rank compiled from data in BIA Publications Radio
Analyzer-BIA's Master Access, Version 1.7 (copyright 1996) (current as of
February 27, 1997), based upon 1996 gross revenue for the indicated markets.
(4) Company and station audience share rank obtained from Arbitron's Radio
Market Reports, based on average quarter hour estimates for the last
available reporting period ending either Spring or Fall 1996 for the
demographic of persons ages 25-54, listening Monday
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through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight. To account for listeners lost to other
nearby markets, a radio station's "local" audience share is derived by comparing
the radio station's average quarter hour share to the total average quarter hour
share for all stations whose signals are heard within the MSA, excluding
audience share for listeners who listen to stations whose signals originate
outside the MSA.
(5) Pending the consummation of the respective Pending Acquisitions, the Company
provides certain sales, programming and marketing services pursuant to LMAs
to stations KKTX-FM and KKTX-AM in Tyler-Longview, Texas; KJEM-FM in
Fayetteville, Arkansas; KZBB-FM in Ft. Smith, Arkansas; and KLAW-FM and
KZCD-FM in Lawton, Oklahoma.
(6) The Company provides certain sales and marketing services to station KLFX-FM
in Killeen, Texas, pursuant to a JSA.
Midwest Region (Central Star)
Upon consummation of the Pending Acquisitions, the Company's portfolio of
radio stations in the Midwest Region will include 23 radio stations (15 FM and 8
AM) located in six markets in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin. The
Company's stations will comprise the leading radio station group based on
revenue share rank in two of these markets.
History. The Madison Acquisition provides the Company with six stations in
the Madison, Wisconsin market. As a group, these stations are ranked number one
in the market revenue and audience share. The Midwest Region will be enhanced
through the completion of three Pending Acquisitions: Patterson (11 stations);
Quass (three stations); and Community Pacific (three stations). The Patterson
Acquisition will provide the Company with four stations in the Battle
Creek-Kalamazoo, Michigan market, four stations in the Grand Rapids, Michigan
market, and three stations in the Springfield, Illinois market. The Quass
Acquisition will provide the Company with three stations in the Cedar Rapids,
Iowa market. The Company will obtain three stations in the Des Moines, Iowa
market in connection with the Community Pacific Acquisition.
Management. The Midwest Region is being managed on an interim basis by Dex
Allen, who also serves as the president and chief executive officer of the West
Region. See "-- Regional Operating Groups -- West Region." The Midwest Region
will be managed by Mary K. Quass, the current president and chief executive
officer of Quass, who will serve as the Midwest Region's president and chief
executive officer upon consummation of the Quass Acquisition. Ms. Quass has more
than 19 years experience in the radio broadcasting industry in numerous roles,
including Vice President and General Manager of radio stations KHAK-FM and
KHAK-AM prior to Ms. Quass purchasing such radio stations in 1988. Pro forma for
the Pending Acquisitions, the Midwest Region will include 23 stations in six
markets.
Markets. Although the Company's station clusters in the Midwest Region have
leading positions based on audience share in three of the six markets,
management believes that substantial opportunity exists to improve the
profitability of these clusters by acquiring additional stations in each of
these markets. For example, in the Des Moines, Iowa market, the Company operates
two FM stations and one AM station. Both FM stations serve the Adult 25-54
demographic, one of which is programmed as an album-oriented rock station and
the other as a country station. The Company intends to pursue acquisitions of
additional stations in the Des Moines, Iowa market in order to capitalize on its
existing infrastructure and market presence and to enhance the financial
performance of the station cluster. Management intends to pursue such add-on
acquisitions in each of the markets in the Midwest Region. The Midwest Region is
highlighted by the Madison, Wisconsin market which ranks number one in both
revenue and audience share.
The following table summarizes certain information relating to the
Company's radio stations in the Midwest Region, assuming consummation of the
Pending Acquisitions.
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TARGET REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
MARKET AND YEAR SOURCE MSA DEMOGRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
STATION CALL LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
GRAND RAPIDS, MI............ 66 2 3
WGRD-FM.................... 1996 Patterson 18-34 6
WRCV-AM.................... 1996 Patterson 35+ NA
WLHT-FM.................... 1996 Patterson 25-54 3
WQFN-FM.................... Pending Patterson F25-54 14
DES MOINES, IA.............. 89 4 4
KHKI-FM(5)................. 1995 Community Pacific 25-54 7
KGGO-FM(5)................. 1995 Community Pacific 25-54 5
KDMI-AM(5)................. 1995 Community Pacific NA NA
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI............
WGRD-FM.................... Modern Rock
WRCV-AM.................... Country
WLHT-FM.................... Adult Contemporary
WQFN-FM.................... Easy
DES MOINES, IA..............
KHKI-FM(5)................. Country
KGGO-FM(5)................. Album Rock
KDMI-AM(5)................. Religion
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COMPANY COMPANY STATION
TARGET REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
MARKET AND YEAR SOURCE MSA DEMOGRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
STATION CALL LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MADISON, WI................. 120 1 1
WIBA-AM.................... 1995 Madison 35-64 8t
WIBA-FM.................... 1995 Madison 25-54 4
WMAD-FM.................... 1995 Madison 18-34 5
WTSO-AM.................... 1997 Madison 35-64 14
WZEE-FM.................... 1997 Madison 18-49 2
WMLI-FM.................... 1997 Madison 35-64 13
SPRINGFIELD, IL............. 192 3 3
WFMB-AM.................... 1996 Patterson M35-64 9
WFMB-FM.................... 1996 Patterson 25-54 4
WCVS-FM.................... 1996 Patterson 25-54 12
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA............ 197 2 1
KHAK-FM.................... 1988 Quass 25-54 1
KDAT-FM.................... 1995 Quass 25-54 2
KTOF-AM.................... 1988 Quass 25-54 9t
BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO,
MI......................... 229 1 1
WBCK-AM.................... 1996 Patterson 35-64 2
WBXX-FM.................... 1996 Patterson 25-54 1
WRCC-AM.................... 1996 Patterson 45+ 4
WWKN-FM.................... 1996 Patterson 35-64 NA
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MADISON, WI.................
WIBA-AM.................... News/Talk
WIBA-FM.................... Classic Rock
WMAD-FM.................... Modern Rock
WTSO-AM.................... News/Talk
WZEE-FM.................... Adult Contemporary
WMLI-FM.................... Soft Hits
SPRINGFIELD, IL.............
WFMB-AM.................... News/Talk/Sports
WFMB-FM.................... Country
WCVS-FM.................... 70's Oldies
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA............
KHAK-FM.................... Country
KDAT-FM.................... Soft Rock
KTOF-AM.................... Christian
Contemporary
BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO,
MI.........................
WBCK-AM.................... News/Talk
WBXX-FM.................... Adult Contemporary
WRCC-AM.................... Adult Standards
WWKN-FM.................... Oldies
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t Tied with another station.
(1) Actual city of license may be different from metropolitan market served.
Market may be different from market definition used under FCC multiple
ownership rules.
(2) MSA rank obtained from Arbitron's Summer 1996 Radio Market Survey Schedule.
The table does not include station WING-FM in Dayton, Ohio, which station is
owned by the Company and for which an unrelated third party, who has an
option to purchase such station, currently provides certain sales,
programming and marketing services pursuant to a LMA.
(3) Company revenue share rank obtained from data in BIA Publication-Radio
Analyzer, BIA's MasterAccess, version 1.7 (copyright 1996) (currently as of
February 27, 1997), based upon 1996 gross revenue for the indicated markets.
(4) Company and station audience rank share obtained from Arbitron's Radio
Market Reports, based on average quarter hour estimates for the reporting
period ending either Spring or Fall 1996, for the demographic of persons
ages 25-54, listening Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight. To
account for listeners lost to other nearby markets, a radio station's
"local" audience is derived by comparing the radio station's average quarter
hour share to the total average quarter hour share for all stations whose
signals are heard within the MSA, excluding audience share for listeners who
listen to stations whose signals originate outside the MSA.
(5) The Company provides certain sales, programming and marketing services
pursuant to an LMA, pending the consummation of the Community Pacific
Acquisition, to stations KHKI-FM, KGGO-FM and KDMI-AM in Des Moines, Iowa.
West Region (Pacific Star)
Upon consummation of the Pending Acquisitions, the Company will own and
operate or provide services to 35 radio stations (22 FM and 13 AM) in the West
Region. These stations are located in nine markets in Alaska, Arizona,
California, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico. The Company's stations will comprise
the leading radio station cluster based on revenue share in one of these
markets.
History. The GulfStar Transaction provides the Company with four stations
in the Farmington, New Mexico market. The West Region will be enhanced through
the completion of four pending acquisitions: COMCO (six stations); Commonwealth
(three stations); Community Pacific (seven stations); and Patterson (15
stations). The COMCO Acquisition will provide the Company with three stations in
the Fairbanks, Alaska market. In Anchorage, Alaska, the Company will create a
six-station cluster combining three stations from the COMCO Acquisition and
three stations from the Community Pacific Acquisition. This cluster will provide
the Company with the number one and number two rankings in audience share and
revenue share, respectively. The Community Pacific Acquisition will also provide
the Company with two stations in each of the Stockton and Modesto, California
markets. All of the stations to be acquired as part of the Commonwealth
Acquisition are located in Yuma, Arizona. In addition, the Patterson Acquisition
will enhance the Company's West Region station portfolio with three new markets,
including Honolulu, Hawaii (seven stations), Fresno, California (five stations)
and Reno, Nevada (three stations).
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Management. The West Region is managed by its president and chief executive
officer, Dex Allen, who has over 35 years of experience in the radio
broadcasting industry. Mr. Allen has served as the managing member of
Commonwealth since 1984 and is expected to continue to serve in such position
until the consummation of the Commonwealth Acquisition. Pro forma for the
Pending Acquisitions, the West Region will include 35 stations in nine markets.
Markets. Management believes that the West Region has significant growth
potential and the current markets have substantial consolidation and add-on
capabilities. Management hopes to replicate its success in Honolulu, Hawaii,
where the Company holds the number one revenue share and number one audience
share ranks in the market. The seven stations target a broad demographic
spectrum with five different formats: Adult Contemporary, Jazz, Classic Rock,
Contemporary Hits and News/Talk. Another strong radio cluster will be formed
upon consummation of two Pending Acquisitions. The Community Pacific Acquisition
and the COMCO Acquisition will bring a six-station cluster together in
Anchorage, Alaska which when combined will form the number two radio station
group in terms of revenue share and the number one group in terms of audience
share. The Company believes that both of these markets and the other West Region
markets have not fully realized the benefits of economies of scale or revenue
enhancements associated with station consolidation. The Company expects to build
on its success in Honolulu, which ranks number one in revenue share and audience
share, through continued consolidation and economies of scale in its existing
portfolio in the West Region.
The following table summarizes certain information relating to the
Company's radio stations in the West Region, assuming consummation of the
Pending Acquisitions.
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COMPANY COMPANY STATION
MARKET AND TARGET REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
STATION CALL YEAR SOURCE MSA DEMOGRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4) FORMAT
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
HONOLULU, HI......... 58 1 1
KSSK-AM............ 1995 Patterson 25-54 3 Adult Contemporary
KSSK-FM............ 1995 Patterson 25-54 1 Adult Contemporary
KUCD-FM............ 1995 Patterson 35-54 12 Jazz
KHVH-AM............ 1996 Patterson 35-64 11 News/Talk
KKLV-FM............ 1996 Patterson M 35-54 8 Classic Rock
KIKI-AM............ 1996 Patterson 18-34 NA Contemporary Hits
KIKI-FM............ 1996 Patterson 18-34 4 Contemporary Hits
FRESNO, CA........... 65 2 3
KBOS-FM............ 1996 Patterson 18-34 3 Contemporary Hits
KCBL-AM............ 1996 Patterson M 18-49 NA Sports
KRZR-FM............ 1995 Patterson M 18-49 8 Album Rock
KRDU-AM............ Pending Patterson NA NA Religion
KJOI-FM............ Pending Patterson 25-54 7 Adult Contemporary
STOCKTON, CA......... 85 3 3
KVFX-FM(5)......... 1994 Community Pacific 18-49 4 Classic Rock
KJAX-AM(5)......... 1996 Community Pacific 35-64 6 Talk
MODESTO, CA.......... 121 2 2
KJSN-FM(5)......... 1982 Community Pacific 25-54 3 Adult Contemporary
KFIV-AM(5)......... 1982 Community Pacific 35-64 7t Talk
RENO, NV............. 133 4 3
KRNO-FM............ 1996 Patterson 25-54 3 Adult Contemporary
KWNZ-FM............ 1996 Patterson 18-34 2 Contemporary Hits
KCBN-AM............ 1996 Patterson 35-64 19t Middle of the Road
ANCHORAGE, AK(6)..... 165 2 1
KBFX-FM(5)......... 1993 Community Pacific 18-49 7 Classic Rock
KASH-FM(5)......... 1985 Community Pacific 25-54 1t Country
KENI-AM(5)......... 1995 Community Pacific 25-54 3t News/Talk
KYAK-AM............ 1993 COMCO 25-54 13t Adult Contemporary
KGOT-FM............ 1993 COMCO 25-54 4 Contemporary Hits
KYMG-FM............ 1984 COMCO 25-54 5 Adult Contemporary
FAIRBANKS, AK(7)..... NA NA 1
KIAK-FM............ 1993 COMCO 25-54 1 Country
KIAK-AM............ 1993 COMCO 25-54 7 News/Talk
KAKQ-FM............ 1994 COMCO 25-54 2t Adult Contemporary
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COMPANY COMPANY STATION
MARKET AND TARGET REVENUE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
STATION CALL YEAR SOURCE MSA DEMOGRAPHIC SHARE SHARE SHARE
LETTERS(1) ACQUIRED COMPANY RANK(2) GROUP RANK(3) RANK(4) RANK(4) FORMAT
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FARMINGTON, NM....... NA NA
KKFG-FM............ 1997 GulfStar NA 25-54 NA Country
KDAG-FM............ 1997 GulfStar M 25-54 NA Classic Rock
KCQL-AM............ 1997 GulfStar 35+ NA Oldies
KTRA-FM............ 1997 GulfStar 18-49 NA Country
YUMA, AZ............. NA NA 1
KYJT-FM............ 1986 Commonwealth 25-49 1 Classic Hits
KTTI-FM............ 1995 Commonwealth 25-54 2 Country
KBLU-AM............ 1995 Commonwealth 35-64 8t Oldies
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t Tied with another radio station.
(1) Actual city of license may be different from metropolitan market served.
Market may be different from market definition used under FCC multiple
ownership rules.
(2) MSA rank obtained from Arbitron's Summer 1996 Radio Market Survey Schedule.
(3) Company revenue share rank obtained from data in BIA Publications-Radio
Analyzer, BIA's MasterAccess, version 1.7, 1996 (current as of February 27,
1997), based upon 1996 gross revenue for the indicated markets.
(4) Company audience share rank obtained from Arbitron's Radio Market Reports,
based on average quarter hour estimates for the reporting period ending Fall
1996, for the demographic of persons ages 25-54, listening Monday through
Sunday, 6 a.m. to midnight, except for the Yuma, Arizona market which was
obtained from AccuRatings. To account for listeners lost to other nearby
markets, a radio station's "local" audience share is derived by comparing
the radio station's average quarter hour share to the total average quarter
hour share for all stations whose signals are heard within the MSA,
excluding audience share for listeners who listen to stations whose signals
originate outside the MSA.
(5) The Company provides certain sales, programming and marketing services
pursuant to an LMA, pending the consummation of the Community Pacific
Acquisition, to stations KVFX-FM and KJAX-AM in Stockton, California;
KJSN-FM and KFIV-AM in Modesto, California; and KBFX-FM, KASH-FM and KENI-AM
in Anchorage, Alaska.
(6) The table does not include station KASH-AM in Anchorage, Alaska. The Company
expects to dispose of station KASH-AM in connection with the consummation of
the Community Pacific Acquisition in order to remain in compliance with the
station ownership limitations under the Communications Act.
(7) Fairbanks, Alaska is a CSA as defined by Arbitron. Audience share and
audience share rank obtained from Arbitron's Fall 1996 CSA Market Report.
OTHER BUSINESSES
The Company operates several country music-related entertainment businesses
in Wheeling, West Virginia. The Company enhances and capitalizes on the strong
ratings of its country music stations by integrating its radio stations with its
Capitol Music Hall, a 2,500-seat theater that hosts approximately 100 music,
comedy and dramatic performances each year, and Jamboree in the Hills, an annual
outdoor festival featuring 20 or more country music stars held on a 200-acre
site owned by the Company outside of Wheeling. The Company also distributes
programmed music, primarily Muzak, in the Atlanta, Macon and Albany, Georgia and
Ft. Myers, Florida markets. As the exclusive Muzak franchisee in these markets,
the Company provides subscribers with commercial-free Muzak programming ranging
from traditional background music to newer formats including country and soft
rock. The Company also sells, leases and installs the equipment required to
receive the programming via satellite and other media and also designs, sells
and installs sound, closed-circuit video and security systems and equipment in
locations such as offices, schools, hospitals, shopping malls and stadiums. In
addition, the Company is an authorized distributor of the Rauland-Borg line of
communications equipment for schools and hospitals in various markets.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Radio stations generate the majority of their revenue from the sale of
advertising time to local and national spot advertisers and national network
advertisers. Radio serves primarily as a medium for local advertising. During
the past decade (1985-1995), local advertising revenue as a percentage of total
radio advertising revenue in a given market has ranged from approximately 75% to
80%. The growth in total radio advertising revenue tends to be fairly stable and
has generally grown at a rate faster than the Gross National Product (the
"GNP"). With the exception of 1991, when total radio advertising revenue fell by
approximately 3.1% compared to the
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prior year, advertising revenue has risen in each of the past 15 years more
rapidly than either inflation or the GNP. Total advertising revenue in 1995 of
$11.5 billion, which represents a 7.6% increase over 1994, as reported by the
Radio Advertising Bureau ("RAB"), was its highest level in the industry's
history.
Radio is considered an efficient means of reaching specifically identified
demographic groups. Stations are typically classified by their on-air format,
such as country, adult contemporary, oldies or news/talk. A station's format and
style of presentation enable it to target certain demographic and psychographic
groups. By capturing a specific listening audience share of a market's radio
audience, with particular concentration in a targeted demographic group, a
station is able to market its broadcasting time to advertisers seeking to reach
a specific audience. Advertisers and stations utilize data published by audience
measuring services, such as Arbitron, to estimate how many people within
particular geographical markets and demographic groups listen to specific
stations.
Stations determine the number of advertisements broadcast hourly that will
maximize available revenue dollars without jeopardizing listening levels.
Although the number of advertisements broadcast during a given time period may
vary, the total number of advertisements broadcast on a particular station
generally does not vary significantly from year to year.
A station's local sales staff generates the majority of its local and
regional advertising sales through direct solicitations of local advertising
agencies and businesses. To generate national advertising sales, a station will
engage a firm that specializes in soliciting radio advertising sales on a
national level. National sales representatives obtain advertising principally
from advertising agencies located outside the station's market and receive
commissions based on the revenue from the advertising obtained. The Company has
entered into a national advertising agreement with Katz Communications, Inc., a
national advertising firm.
According to the RAB's Radio Marketing Guide and Fact Book for Advertisers,
1997, radio reaches approximately 95.1% of all Americans over the age of 12 each
week. More than one-half of all radio listening is done outside the home, in
contrast to other advertising mediums, and four out of five adults are reached
by car radio each week. The average listener spends approximately three hours
and 20 minutes per day listening to radio. The highest portion of radio
listenership occurs during the morning, particularly between the time a listener
wakes up and the time the listener reaches work. This "morning drive time"
period reaches more than 82.5% of people over 12 years of age and, as a result,
radio advertising sold during this period achieves premium advertising rates.
Radio listeners have gradually shifted over the years from AM (amplitude
modulation) to FM (frequency modulation) stations. FM reception, as compared to
AM, is generally clearer and provides greater tonal range and higher fidelity.
FM's listener share is now in excess of 75%, despite the fact that the number of
AM and FM commercial stations in the United States is approximately equal.
COMPETITION; CHANGES IN BROADCASTING INDUSTRY
The radio broadcasting industry is highly competitive. The success of each
of the Company's stations depends largely upon its audience ratings and its
share of the overall advertising revenue within its market. The Company's
stations compete for listeners and advertising revenue directly with other radio
stations within their respective markets. Radio stations compete for listeners
primarily on the basis of program content that appeals to a particular
demographic group. By building a strong listener base consisting of a specific
demographic group in each of its markets, the Company is able to attract
advertisers seeking to reach those listeners.
Factors that are material to a radio station's competitive position include
management experience, the station's local audience rank in its market,
transmitter power, assigned frequency, audience characteristics, local program
acceptance and the number and characteristics of other radio stations in the
market area. The Company attempts to improve its competitive position with
promotional campaigns aimed at the demographic groups targeted by its stations
and by sales efforts designed to attract advertisers. Recent changes in the
FCC's policies and rules permit increased ownership and operation of multiple
local radio stations. Management believes that radio stations that elect to take
advantage of joint arrangements such as LMAs or JSAs may in certain
circumstances have lower operating costs and may be able to offer advertisers
more attractive rates and services. Although the Company currently operates
several multiple station groups and intends to pursue the creation of
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additional multiple station groups, the Company's competitors in certain markets
include operators of multiple stations or operators who already have entered
into LMAs or JSAs.
The radio broadcasting industry is highly competitive, although some
barriers to entry exist. The operation of a radio broadcast station requires a
license from the FCC and the number of radio stations that can operate in a
given market is limited by the availability of FM and AM radio frequencies
allotted by the FCC to communities in that market, as well as by the FCC's
multiple ownership rules that regulate the number of stations that may be owned
and controlled by a single entity. See "-- Federal Regulation of Radio
Broadcasting."
The Company's stations also compete for advertising revenue with other
media, including broadcast television, cable television, newspapers, magazines,
direct mail, coupons and billboard advertising. In addition, the radio
broadcasting industry is subject to competition from new media technologies that
are being developed or introduced, such as the delivery of audio programming by
cable television systems, by satellite and by DAB. DAB may deliver by satellite
to nationwide and regional audiences, multi-channel, multi-format, digital radio
services with sound quality equivalent to compact discs. The delivery of
information through the presently unregulated Internet also could create a new
form of competition. The radio broadcasting industry historically has grown
despite the introduction of new technologies for the delivery of entertainment
and information, such as television broadcasting, cable television, audio tapes
and compact disks. A growing population and greater availability of radios,
particularly car and portable radios, have contributed to this growth. There can
be no assurance, however, that the development or introduction in the future of
any new media technology will not have an adverse effect on the radio
broadcasting industry.
The FCC has allocated spectrum for a new technology, digital audio radio
services ("DARS"), to deliver audio programming. The FCC has adopted licensing
and operating rules for DARS and in April 1997 awarded two licenses for this
service. DARS may provide a medium for the delivery by satellite or terrestrial
means of multiple new audio programming formats to local and/or national
audiences. Digital technology also may be used in the future by terrestrial
radio broadcast stations either on existing or alternate broadcasting
frequencies, and the FCC has stated that it will consider making changes to its
rules to permit AM and FM radio stations to offer digital sound following
industry analysis of technical standards. In addition, the FCC has authorized an
additional 100 kHz of bandwidth for the AM band and has allotted frequencies in
this new band to certain existing AM station licensees that applied for
migration to the expanded AM band prior to the FCC's cut-off date, subject to
the requirement that such licensees apply to the FCC to implement operations on
their expanded band frequencies. At the end of a transition period, those
licensees will be required to return to the FCC either the license for their
existing AM band station or the license for the expanded AM band station.
The Company cannot predict what other matters might be considered in the
future by the FCC, nor can it assess in advance what impact, if any, the
implementation of any of these proposals or changes might have on its business.
The Company employs a number of on-air personalities and generally enters
into employment agreements with certain of these personalities to protect its
interests in those relationships that it believes to be valuable. The loss of
certain of these personalities could result in a short-term loss of audience
share, but the Company does not believe that any such loss would have a material
adverse effect on the Company.
FEDERAL REGULATION OF RADIO BROADCASTING
The ownership, operation and sale of radio stations are subject to the
jurisdiction of the FCC, which acts under authority granted by the
Communications Act. Among other things, the FCC assigns frequency bands for
broadcasting; determines the particular frequencies, locations and operating
power of stations; issues, renews, revokes and modifies station licenses;
determines whether to approve changes in ownership or control of station
licenses; regulates equipment used by stations; and adopts and implements
regulations and policies that directly affect the ownership, operation and
employment practices of stations. The FCC has the power to impose penalties for
violation of its rules or the Communications Act.
The following is a brief summary of certain provisions of the
Communications Act and of specific FCC regulations and policies. Reference
should be made to the Communications Act, FCC rules and the public notices
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and rulings of the FCC for further information concerning the nature and extent
of federal regulation of radio stations.
FCC Licenses. Radio stations operate pursuant to broadcasting licenses that
are ordinarily granted by the FCC for maximum terms of eight years and are
subject to renewal upon application to the FCC. The FCC licenses for the
Company's stations are held by certain of the Company's subsidiaries. During
certain periods when renewal applications are pending, petitions to deny license
renewals can be filed by interested parties, including members of the public.
Historically, the Company's management has not experienced any material
difficulty in renewing any licenses for stations under its control. The FCC is
required to hold hearings on a station's renewal application if a substantial or
material question of fact exists as to whether (i) the station has served the
public interest, convenience and necessity, (ii) there have been serious
violations by the licensee of the Communications Act or the FCC rules thereunder
or (iii) there have been other violations by the licensee of the Communications
Act or the FCC rules thereunder that, taken together, constitute a pattern of
abuse. Historically, FCC licenses have generally been renewed. The Company has
no reason to believe that its licenses will not be renewed in the ordinary
course, although there can be no assurance to that effect. The non-renewal of
one or more of the Company's licenses could have a material adverse effect on
the Company.
The FCC classifies each AM and FM station. An AM station operates on either
a clear channel, regional channel or local channel. A clear channel is one on
which AM stations are assigned to serve wide areas. Clear channel AM stations
are classified as either: Class A stations, which operate on an unlimited time
basis and are designated to render primary and secondary service over an
extended area; Class B stations, which operate on an unlimited time basis and
are designed to render service only over a primary service area; and Class D
stations, which operate either during daytime hours only, during limited times
only or on an unlimited time basis with low nighttime power. A regional channel
is one on which Class B and Class D AM stations may operate and serve primarily
a principal center of population and the rural areas contiguous to it. A local
channel is one on which AM stations operate on an unlimited time basis and serve
primarily a community and the suburban and rural areas immediately contiguous
thereto. Class C AM stations operate on a local channel and are designed to
render service only over a primary service area that may be reduced as a
consequence of interference.
The minimum and maximum facilities requirements for an FM station are
determined by its class. FM class designations depend upon the geographic zone
in which the transmitter of the FM station is located. In general, commercial FM
stations are classified as follows, in order of increasing power and antenna
height: Class A, B1, C3, B, C2, C1 and C.
The table in Annex A hereto sets forth the market, FCC license
classification and frequency of each of the Company's stations (including those
with which the Company has or will have a JSA or LMA), assuming the consummation
of the Pending Acquisitions, and the date on which each station's FCC license
expires. Each of the Company's AM stations is a regional channel station other
than WSTC-AM, WFAS-AM, WIRO-AM, WBBD-AM, WBHP-AM, WMMB-AM, KRMD-AM, WSIC-AM,
WCOS-AM, WROV-AM, KCBL-AM, KCQL-AM, WFMB-AM, WRCC-AM, WKXI-AM, KWTX-AM, KKTX-AM,
WTCY-AM, WEEX-AM, KKAM-AM, KNSS-AM, and KCBN-AM which are local channel
stations, and WINE-AM, WPUT-AM, WKEE-AM, WWVA-AM, WHOS-AM, WESC-AM, KYAK-AM,
WTSO-AM, KHVH-AM, KENI-AM, KIKI-AM, KRDU-AM, KFYO-AM, WBIU-AM and WNTW-AM which
are clear channel stations.
Ownership Matters. The Communications Act prohibits the assignment of a
broadcast license or the transfer of control of a broadcast licensee without the
prior approval of the FCC. In determining whether to grant such approval, the
FCC considers a number of factors pertaining to the licensee, including
compliance with the various rules limiting common ownership of media properties,
the "character" of the licensee and those persons holding "attributable"
interests therein, and compliance with the Communications Act's limitations on
alien ownership as well as compliance with other FCC policies, including FCC
equal employment opportunity requirements.
A transfer of control of a corporation controlling a broadcast license may
occur in various ways. For example, a transfer of control occurs if an
individual stockholder gains or loses "affirmative" or "negative" control of
such corporation through issuance, redemption or conversion of stock.
"Affirmative" control would consist of control of more than 50% of such
corporation's outstanding voting power and "negative" control would consist of
control of exactly 50% of such voting power. To obtain the FCC's prior consent
to assign or
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transfer control of a broadcast license, appropriate applications must be filed
with the FCC. If the application involves a "substantial change" in ownership or
control, the application must be placed on public notice for a period of
approximately 30 days during which petitions to deny the application may be
filed by interested parties, including members of the public. If the application
does not involve a "substantial change" in ownership or control, it is a "pro
forma" application. The "pro forma" application is nevertheless subject to
having informal objections filed against it. If the FCC grants an assignment or
transfer application, interested parties have approximately 30 days from public
notice of the grant to seek reconsideration of that grant. Generally, parties
that do not file initial petitions to deny or informal objections against the
application face a high hurdle in seeking reconsideration of the grant. The FCC
normally has approximately an additional ten days to set aside such grant on its
own motion. When passing on an assignment or transfer application, the FCC is
prohibited from considering whether the public interest might be served by an
assignment or transfer of the broadcast license to any party other than the
assignee or transferee specified in the application.
In response to the Telecom Act, the FCC amended its multiple ownership
rules to eliminate the national limits on ownership of AM and FM stations.
Additionally, it established new local ownership rules that use a sliding scale
of permissible ownership, depending on market size. In radio markets with 45 or
more commercial radio stations, a licensee may own up to eight stations, no more
than five of which can be in a single radio service (i.e., no more than five AM
or five FM). In radio markets with 30 to 44 commercial radio stations, a
licensee may own up to seven stations, no more than four of which can be in a
single radio service. In radio markets having 15 to 29 commercial radio
stations, a licensee may own up to six radio stations, no more than four of
which can be in a single radio service. Finally, in radio markets having 14 or
fewer commercial radio stations, a licensee may own up to five radio stations,
no more than three of which can be in the same service; provided that the
licensee may not own more than one half of the radio stations in the market. FCC
ownership rules continue to permit an entity to own one FM and one AM station in
a local market regardless of market size.
The Communications Act and FCC rules also prohibit the common ownership,
operation or control of a radio broadcast station and a television broadcast
station serving the same geographic market (subject to a waiver of such
prohibition if certain conditions are satisfied) and of a radio broadcast
station and a daily newspaper serving the same geographic market. Under these
rules, absent waivers, the Company would not be permitted to acquire any daily
newspaper or television broadcast station (other than low-power television) in
any geographic market in which it now owns radio broadcast properties. On
October 1, 1996, the FCC commenced a proceeding to explore possible revisions of
its policies concerning waiver of the newspaper/radio cross-ownership
restrictions.
The FCC generally applies its ownership limits to "attributable" interests
held by an individual, corporation, partnership or other association. In the
case of corporations holding, or through subsidiaries controlling, broadcast
licenses, the interests of officers, directors and those who, directly or
indirectly, have the right to vote 5% or more of the corporation's voting stock
(or 10% or more of such stock in the case of insurance companies, investment
companies and bank trust departments that are passive investors) are generally
attributable.
Thomas O. Hicks, a director of the Company, is the President and a director
of HM2/Chancellor, which through Chancellor holds attributable interests in
radio stations in various markets in the States of California, Florida,
Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania, as well as
in Washington, D.C. Upon completion of Chancellor's pending merger with
Evergreen Media Corporation, Chancellor will also hold attributable interests in
various markets in the additional states of Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan
and Texas. Thomas O. Hicks is also the President, Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Operating Officer and 100% stockholder of HM3/Sunrise, which through STC
Broadcasting, Inc. owns television stations in California, New York and Michigan
and is seeking to acquire an attributable interest in a television station in
Ohio. Eric C. Neuman is a director of the Company, the Vice President and
Secretary of HM2/Chancellor, and the Vice President of HM3/Sunrise.
In determining whether the Company is in compliance with the local
ownership limits on AM and FM stations, the FCC will consider the Company's AM
and FM holdings as well as the attributable broadcast interests of the Company's
officers, directors and attributable stockholders. Accordingly, the attributable
broadcast interests of the Company's officers and directors described in the
preceding paragraph will limit the
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number of radio stations the Company may acquire or own in any market in which
such officers or directors hold or acquire attributable broadcast interests. In
addition, the Company's officers and directors may from time to time hold
various nonattributable interests in media properties.
Under its "cross-interest" policy, the FCC considers certain "meaningful"
relationships among competing media outlets in the same market, even if the
ownership rules do not specifically prohibit the relationship. Under the
cross-interest policy, the FCC in certain instances may prohibit one party from
acquiring an attributable interest in one media outlet and a substantial
non-attributable economic interest in another media outlet in the same market.
Under this policy, the FCC may consider significant equity interests combined
with an attributable interest in a media outlet in the same market, joint
ventures, and common key employees among competitors. The cross-interest policy
does not necessarily prohibit all of these interests, but requires that the FCC
consider whether, in a particular market, the "meaningful" relationships between
competitors could have a significant adverse effect upon economic competition
and program diversity. Heretofore, the FCC has not applied its cross-interest
policy to LMAs and JSAs between broadcast stations. In its ongoing rulemaking
proceeding concerning the attribution rules described below, the FCC has sought
comment on, among other things, (i) whether the cross-interest policy should be
applied only in smaller markets and (ii) whether non-equity financial
relationships such as debt, when combined with multiple business
interrelationships such as LMAs and JSAs, raise concerns under the
cross-interest policy.
If the proposed merger of Chancellor and Evergreen Media Corporation is
completed, Thomas O. Hicks, through his control of HM2/Chancellor and the
Company, will have an attributable interest in a total number of radio stations
serving the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania market which exceeds FCC multiple
ownership limitations. The FCC could require the Company to divest itself of
radio stations WJBR-FM and WJBR-AM, which serve the Wilmington, Delaware market.
The Company proposes to assign the broadcasting licenses of such stations to a
newly-formed company which will be structured to satisfy FCC multiple ownership
rules and cross-interest limitations. While management of the Company believes
that such arrangement will meet FCC multiple ownership rules and cross-interest
limitations as they presently exist, there can be no assurance that the FCC will
act favorably on the proposed assignment or that the FCC will not amend its
rules and policies in an adverse manner. The Company does not believe that an
unfavorable decision by the FCC would have a material adverse effect on the
financial condition of the Company.
The Communications Act prohibits the issuance of broadcast licenses to, or
the holding of broadcast licenses by, any corporation of which more than 20% of
the capital stock is owned of record or voted by non-U.S. citizens or their
representatives or by a foreign government or a representative thereof, or by
any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign country (collectively,
"Aliens"). The Communications Act also authorizes the FCC, if the FCC determines
that it would be in the public interest, to prohibit the issuance of a broadcast
license to, or the holding of a broadcast license by, any corporation directly
or indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which more than 25% of the
capital stock is owned of record or voted by Aliens. The Company has been
advised that the FCC staff has interpreted this provision to require a public
interest finding in favor of such a grant or holding before a broadcast license
may be granted to or held by any such corporation and has made such a finding
only in limited circumstances generally involving licenses other than broadcast
licenses. The FCC has issued interpretations of existing law (i) under which
these restrictions in modified form apply to other forms of business
organizations, including partnerships and (ii) indicating how alien interests in
a company that are held directly through intermediate entities should be
considered in determining whether that company is in compliance with these alien
ownership restrictions. As a result of these provisions, the licenses granted to
the radio station subsidiaries of the Company by the FCC could be revoked if,
among other restrictions imposed by the FCC, more than 25% of the Company's
stock were directly or indirectly owned or voted by Aliens. The Company is an
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting. Accordingly, Capstar
Broadcasting's Certificate of Incorporation restricts the ownership, voting and
transfer of Capstar Broadcasting's capital stock in accordance with the
Communications Act and the rules of the FCC, and prohibits ownership of more
than 25% of Capstar Broadcasting's outstanding capital stock (or more than 25%
of the voting rights it represents) by or for the account of Aliens or
corporations otherwise subject to domination or control by Aliens. The
Certificate of Incorporation authorizes Capstar Broadcasting's Board of
Directors to adopt such provisions as it deems necessary to enforce these
prohibitions. In addition, the Certificate of Incorporation provides that shares
of capital
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stock of Capstar Broadcasting determined by Capstar Broadcasting's Board of
Directors to be owned beneficially by an Alien or an entity directly or
indirectly owned by Aliens in whole or in part shall always be subject to
redemption by Capstar Broadcasting by action of the Board of Directors to the
extent necessary, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, to comply with
these alien ownership restrictions.
Local Marketing Agreements. Over the past few years, a number of radio
stations have entered into what have commonly been referred to as local
marketing agreements or LMAs. While these agreements may take varying forms,
under a typical LMA, separately owned and licensed radio stations agree to enter
into cooperative arrangements of varying sorts, subject to compliance with the
requirements of antitrust laws and with the FCC's rules and policies. Under
these arrangements, separately-owned stations could agree to function
cooperatively in programming, advertising sales and similar matters, subject to
the requirement that the licensee of each station maintain independent control
over the programming and operations of its own station. One typical type of LMA
is a programming agreement between two separately-owned radio stations serving a
common service area, whereby the licensee of one station programs substantial
portions of the broadcast day on the other licensee's station, subject to
ultimate editorial and other controls being exercised by the latter licensee,
and sells advertising time during those program segments. Such arrangements are
an extension of the concept of "time brokerage" agreements, under which a
licensee of a station sells blocks of time on its station to an entity or
entities that program the blocks of time and sell their own commercial
advertising announcements during the time periods in question.
The FCC has specifically revised its "cross-interest" policy to make that
policy inapplicable to time brokerage arrangements. Furthermore, the staff of
the FCC's Mass Media Bureau has held that LMAs are not contrary to the
Communications Act provided that the licensee of the station that is being
substantially programmed by another entity maintains complete responsibility
for, and control over, programming and operations of its broadcast station and
assures compliance with applicable FCC rules and policies.
The FCC's multiple ownership rules specifically permit radio station LMAs
to continue to be entered into and implemented, but provide that a licensee or a
radio station that brokers more than 15% of the weekly broadcast time on another
station serving the same market will be considered to have an attributable
ownership interest in the brokered station for purposes of the FCC's multiple
ownership rules. As a result, in a market where it owns a radio station, the
Company would not be permitted to enter into an LMA with another local radio
station in the same market that it could not own under the revised local
ownership rules, unless the Company's programming constituted 15% or less of the
other local station's programming time on a weekly basis. The FCC rules also
prohibit a broadcast licensee from simulcasting more than 25% of its programming
on another station in the same broadcast service (i.e., AM-AM or FM-FM) through
a time brokerage or LMA arrangement where the brokered and brokering stations
which it owns or programs serve substantially the same area. Such 25%
simulcasting limitation also applies to commonly owned stations in the same
broadcast service that serve substantially the same area.
Joint Sales Agreements. Over the past few years, a number of radio stations
have entered into cooperative arrangements commonly known as joint sales
agreements or JSAs. While these agreements may take varying forms, under the
typical JSA, a station licensee obtains, for a fee, the right to sell
substantially all of the commercial advertising on a separately-owned and
licensed station in the same market. The typical JSA also customarily involves
the provision by the selling licensee of certain sales, accounting and "back
office" services to the station whose advertising is being sold. The typical JSA
is distinct from an LMA in that a JSA normally does not involve programming.
The FCC has determined that issues of joint advertising sales should be
left to enforcement by antitrust authorities, and therefore does not generally
regulate joint sales practices between stations. Currently, stations for which a
licensee sells time under a JSA are not deemed by the FCC to be attributable
interests of that licensee. However, in connection with its ongoing rulemaking
proceeding concerning the attribution rules, the FCC is considering whether JSAs
should be considered attributable interests or within the scope of the FCC's
cross-interest policy, particularly when JSAs contain provisions for the supply
of programming services and/or other elements typically associated with LMAs. If
JSAs become attributable interests as a result of changes in the FCC
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rules, the Company may be required to terminate any JSA it might have with a
radio station which the Company could not own under the FCC's multiple ownership
rules.
Programming and Operation. The Communications Act requires broadcasters to
serve the "public interest." The FCC gradually has relaxed or eliminated many of
the more formalized procedures it had developed in the past to promote the
broadcast of certain types of programming responsive to the needs of a station's
community of license. A licensee continues to be required, however, to present
programming that is responsive to issues of the station's community and to
maintain certain records demonstrating such responsiveness. Complaints from
listeners concerning a station's programming often will be considered by the FCC
when it evaluates renewal applications of a licensee, although listener
complaints may be filed at any time and generally may be considered by the FCC
at any time. Stations also must pay regulatory and application fees and follow
various rules promulgated under the Communications Act that regulate, among
other things, political advertising, sponsorship identifications, the
advertisement of contests and lotteries, obscene and indecent broadcasts, and
technical operations, including limits on radio frequency radiation. In
addition, licensees must develop and implement affirmative action programs
designed to promote equal employment opportunities and must submit reports to
the FCC with respect to these matters on an annual basis and in connection with
a renewal application.
Failure to observe these or other rules and policies can result in the
imposition of various sanctions, including monetary forfeitures, the grant of
"short term" (less than the full term) license renewal or, for particularly
egregious violations, the denial of a license renewal application or the
revocation of a license.
Proposed and Recent Changes. The FCC has a pending rulemaking proceeding
that seeks, among other things, comment on whether the FCC should modify its
radio and television broadcast ownership "attribution" rules by (i) raising the
basic benchmark for attributing ownership in a corporate licensee from 5% to 10%
of the licensee's outstanding voting power, (ii) increasing from 10% to 20% of
the licensee's outstanding voting power the attribution benchmark for "passive
investors" in corporate licensees, (iii) attributing certain minority
stockholdings in corporations with a single majority shareholder and (iv)
attributing certain LMA, JSA, debt or non-voting stock interests that have
heretofore been non-attributable.
Moreover, Congress and the FCC have under consideration, and in the future
may consider and adopt, new laws, regulations and policies regarding a wide
variety of matters that could affect, directly or indirectly, the operation,
ownership and profitability of the Company's radio stations, result in the loss
of audience share and advertising revenues for the Company's radio stations, and
affect the ability of the Company to acquire additional radio stations or to
finance those acquisitions. Such matters may include spectrum use or other fees
on FCC licenses; foreign ownership of broadcast licenses; revisions to the FCC's
equal employment opportunity rules and rules relating to political broadcasting;
technical and frequency allocation matters; proposals to restrict or prohibit
the advertising of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages on radio; changes in
the FCC's cross-interest, multiple ownership and attribution policies; new
technologies such as DAB; and proposals to auction the right to use the radio
broadcast spectrum to the highest bidder.
The Company cannot predict what other matters might be considered in the
future by the FCC or Congress, nor can it judge in advance what impact, if any,
the implementation of any of these proposals or changes might have on its
business.
Federal Antitrust Laws. In addition to the risks associated with the
acquisition of radio stations, the Company is also aware of the possibility that
certain acquisitions it proposes to make may be investigated by the FTC or the
DOJ, which are the agencies responsible for enforcing the federal antitrust
laws. The agencies have recently investigated several radio station acquisitions
where an operator proposed to acquire new stations in its existing markets,
including the Benchmark Acquisition and the Patterson Acquisition. The DOJ's
investigation with respect to the Benchmark Acquisition was closed, however,
when the DOJ granted early termination of the applicable waiting period under
the HSR Act in May 1997. The Company cannot predict the outcome of any specific
DOJ or FTC investigation, which are necessarily very fact specific. Any decision
by the FTC or the DOJ to challenge a proposed acquisition could affect the
ability of the Company to consummate the acquisition or to consummate it on the
proposed terms.
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For an acquisition meeting certain size thresholds, the HSR Act and the
rules promulgated thereunder require the parties to file Notification and Report
Forms with the FTC and the DOJ and to observe specified waiting period
requirements before consummating the acquisition. During the initial 30-day
period after the filing, the agencies decide which of them will investigate the
transaction. If the investigating agency determines that the transaction does
not raise significant antitrust issues, then it will either terminate the
waiting period or allow it to expire after the initial 30 days. On the other
hand, if the agency determines that the transaction requires a more detailed
investigation, then at the conclusion of the initial 30 day period, it will
issue a formal request for additional information ("Second Request"). The
issuance of a Second Request extends the waiting period until the twentieth
calendar day after the date of substantial compliance by all parties to the
acquisition. Thereafter, such waiting period may only be extended by court order
or with the consent of the parties. In practice, complying with a Second Request
can take a significant amount of time. In addition, if the investigating agency
raises substantive issues in connection with a proposed transaction, then the
parties frequently engage in lengthy discussions or negotiations with the
investigating agency concerning possible means of addressing those issues,
including but not limited to persuading the agency that the proposed acquisition
would not violate the antitrust laws, restructuring the proposed acquisition,
divestiture of other assets of one or more parties, or abandonment of the
transaction. Such discussions and negotiations can be time-consuming, and the
parties may agree to delay consummation of the acquisition during their
pendency.
At any time before or after the consummation of a proposed acquisition, the
FTC or the DOJ could take such action under the antitrust laws as it deems
necessary or desirable in the public interest, including seeking to enjoin the
acquisition or seeking divestiture of the business acquired or other assets of
the Company. Acquisitions that are not required to be reported under the HSR Act
may be investigated by the FTC or the DOJ under the antitrust laws before or
after consummation. In addition, private parties may under certain circumstances
bring legal action to challenge an acquisition under the antitrust laws.
The Company does not believe that any Pending Acquisition will be adversely
affected in any material respect by review under the HSR Act. The Company has
received early termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act in
regard to the Community Pacific Acquisition. The Company has filed, or intends
to file, a Notification and Report Form with the DOJ and the FTC with respect to
each of the Ameron Acquisition, the Patterson Acquisition, and the SFX Exchange.
No other Pending Acquisition is subject to the HSR Act. The DOJ has raised an
issue with the Company regarding the number of radio stations that the Company
will own in the Allentown-Bethlehem, Pennsylvania area upon completion of the
Patterson Acquisition and has issued a Second Request in connection therewith.
The Company has recently begun discussions with the DOJ to resolve the matter.
See "The Acquisitions -- Patterson Acquisition."
As part of its increased scrutiny of radio station acquisitions, the DOJ
has stated publicly that it believes that LMAs, JSAs and other similar
agreements customarily entered into in connection with radio station transfers
prior to the expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act could violate
the HSR Act.
EMPLOYEES
At March 31, 1997, the Company had a staff of 600 full-time employees and
242 part-time employees. If the GulfStar Transaction, the Space Coast
Acquisitions, the Benchmark Acquisition, the Madison Acquisition, the Osborn
Add-on Transactions, the Cavalier Acquisition and the Emerald City Acquisition
had been consummated as of March 31, 1997, the Company would have had a staff of
approximately 1,656 full-time employees and 660 part-time employees as of such
date. There are no collective bargaining agreements between the Company and its
employees. The Company does have, however, one union member employed in
connection with its Muzak franchise in Atlanta, Georgia, and is negotiating a
collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Television and
Radio Artists of America ("AFTRA") which represents the on-air performance staff
of WFAS-AM/FM in Westchester County, New York for collective bargaining
purposes. WFAS-AM/FM has approximately nine employees that would be represented
by AFTRA. The Company believes that its relations with its employees are good.
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SEASONALITY
Seasonal revenue fluctuations are common in the radio broadcasting industry
and are due primarily to fluctuations in advertising expenditures by retailers.
The Company's revenues and broadcast cash flows are typically lowest in the
first quarter and highest in the second and fourth quarters.
PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES
The types of properties required to support each of the Company's radio
stations include offices, studios and transmitter/antenna sites. A station's
studios are generally housed with its offices in downtown or business districts.
The transmitter/antenna sites generally are located so as to provide maximum
market coverage.
The Company owns transmitter and antenna sites in Gadsden and Tuscaloosa,
Alabama; Norwalk and Brookfield, Connecticut; Wilmington and Dover, Delaware;
Ft. Pierce, Melbourne, Port St. Lucie and Vero Beach, Florida; Catlettsburg,
Kentucky; Hartsdale and Brewster, New York; Asheville and Statesville, North
Carolina; Dayton, Ohio; Whitehall, Pennsylvania; Jackson, Tennessee; Huntington
and Wheeling, West Virginia; Des Moines, Iowa; and Manteca, California. The
Company also leases transmitter and antenna sites in Tuscaloosa, Alabama;
Stamford, Connecticut; Bethany Beach, Delaware; Indian River County, Cocoa and
Vero Beach, Florida; Asheville and Cool Springs, North Carolina; Bridgeport and
Dayton, Ohio; Washington Township and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Huntington,
Milton and Cabell County and Wheeling, West Virginia; Pawling and Bedford, New
York; Anchorage, Alaska; Modesto and Stockton, California; and Des Moines, Iowa.
The Company typically leases studio and office space, although it owns its
facilities in Gadsden and Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Brookfield, Connecticut; Port St.
Lucie and Ft. Pierce, Florida; Catlettsburg, Kentucky; Hartsdale and Patterson,
New York; Asheville, North Carolina; Jackson, Tennessee; Huntington and
Wheeling, West Virginia; Des Moines, Iowa; Anchorage, Alaska; and Monterey,
Modesto and Stockton, California.
In addition, as a result of the completion of the GulfStar Transaction, the
Benchmark Acquisition, the Madison Acquisition, the Cavalier Acquisition and the
Emerald City Acquisition, the Company also owns transmitter and antenna sites in
Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Jackson, Mississippi; Farmington, New Mexico; Columbia,
Garrison and Greenville, South Carolina; Waco, Beaumont, Lubbock, Corpus
Christi, Texarkana, and Victoria, Texas; and Amherst County, Bedford County,
Roanoke and Winchester, Virginia. The Company also leases transmitter and
antenna sites in Ft. Smith and Fayetteville, Arkansas; Baton Rouge and Caddo
Parish, Louisiana; Jackson and Pelahatchi, Mississippi; Farmington, New Mexico;
Waco, Beaumont, Killeen, Lubbock, Corpus Christi, Lufkin, Tyler, Victoria, and
Texarkana, Texas; and Boonea Mill and Winchester, Virginia. The Company owns or
leases studio and office space in Ft. Smith and Fayetteville, Arkansas; Dover,
Delaware; Shreveport and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Columbia and Greenville, South
Carolina; Beaumont, Killeen, Lubbock, Lufkin, Waco, Tyler, Corpus Christi,
Victoria, and Texarkana, Texas; and Roanoke, Virginia.
The Company generally considers its facilities to be suitable and of
adequate size for its current and intended purposes. The Company does not
anticipate any difficulties in renewing any facility leases or in leasing
additional space, if required.
The Company owns substantially all of its other equipment, consisting
principally of transmitting antennae, transmitters, studio equipment and general
office equipment. The towers, antennae and other transmission equipment used by
the Company's stations are generally in good condition, although opportunities
to upgrade facilities are continuously reviewed.
The principal executive offices of the Company are located at 600 Congress
Avenue, Suite 1400, Austin, Texas 78701. The telephone number of the Company at
that address is (512) 404-6840.
LITIGATION
The Company is involved in litigation from time to time in the ordinary
course of its business. In management's opinion, the litigation in which the
Company is currently involved, individually and in the aggregate, is not
material to the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
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THE ACQUISITIONS
As part of the Company's overall strategy to capitalize on the
opportunities created by the Telecom Act, the Company has entered into 16
agreements to acquire or assume agreements to provide services to 88 additional
stations in 33 mid-sized markets (including 19 stations in six markets for which
the Company currently provides services pursuant to an LMA) and, upon completion
of the Pending Transactions, the Company will own and operate or provide
services to 233 radio stations in 62 mid-sized markets located throughout the
United States. Any such acquisition agreements pursuant to which Capstar
Broadcasting or any subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting (other than the Company)
is a party will be assigned or contributed to Capstar Radio upon or prior to
consummation of the acquisition. The Company must obtain additional financing to
consummate the Pending Acquisitions and there can be no assurance that such
financing will be available to the Company on terms acceptable to its management
or at all. The consummation of the Pending Acquisitions is subject to various
conditions, including FCC and other regulatory approval. No assurances can be
given that any or all of the Pending Acquisitions will be consummated or that,
if completed, they will be successful.
GULFSTAR TRANSACTION
In July 1997, Capstar Broadcasting, CBC -- GulfStar Merger Sub, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting ("MergeCo"), merged with
GulfStar, pursuant to which (i) the separate existence of GulfStar ceased, (ii)
MergeCo survived as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting and was
renamed "GulfStar Communications, Inc.," (iii) each issued and outstanding share
of MergeCo capital stock remained outstanding after the GulfStar Merger, (iv)
each share of common stock of GulfStar outstanding immediately prior to the
effective time (the "Effective Time") of the GulfStar Merger was converted into
the right to receive a number of shares of Common Stock as more fully described
hereinafter, and (v) each share of preferred stock of GulfStar outstanding
immediately prior to the Effective Time was converted into the right to receive
an amount in cash equal to its liquidation preference, including accumulated
dividends, immediately prior to the GulfStar Merger, which amount equalled $29.4
million in the aggregate for all outstanding shares of preferred stock. Pursuant
to the terms of the GulfStar Merger, each share of GulfStar's common stock, par
value $.01 per share ("GulfStar Common Stock"), and GulfStar's Class A Common
Stock, par value $.01 per share ("GulfStar Class A Stock"), was converted into
the right to receive 1,187.947 shares of Class A Common Stock and each share of
GulfStar's Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share ("GulfStar Class B
Stock"), and Class C Common Stock, par value $.01 per share ("GulfStar Class C
Stock"), was converted into the right to receive 1,187.947 shares of Class B
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share ("Class B Common Stock"), of Capstar
Broadcasting and Class C Common Stock, respectively, provided that each share of
GulfStar Class A Stock and each share of GulfStar Class C Stock held by R.
Steven Hicks or Thomas O. Hicks was converted into the right to receive
1,187.947 shares of Class C Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting. Immediately
prior to the Effective Time, BT Capital Partners, Inc. ("BT Capital"), an
affiliate of BT Securities Corporation (an initial purchaser in the Preferred
Stock Offering and the Capstar Radio Notes Offering), exercised a warrant
previously issued by GulfStar to BT Capital, and upon such exercise received
8,098 shares of GulfStar Class B Stock. At the Effective Time, Capstar
Broadcasting assumed GulfStar's obligations under two option agreements (the
"Assumed Options") pursuant to which, subject to certain terms and conditions,
GulfStar was obligated to issue an aggregate of 1,000 shares of GulfStar Common
Stock to two employees of GulfStar. The Assumed Options are deemed to be options
to acquire an aggregate of 1,187.947 shares of Class A Common Stock at an
exercise price of $0.71 per share. Upon completion of the GulfStar Merger,
Capstar Broadcasting and the stockholders of GulfStar, except R. Steven Hicks,
entered into the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement. See "Certain
Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements."
The conversion ratio was calculated by the parties based on the relative
value of Capstar Broadcasting and GulfStar principally determined by utilizing
projected broadcast cash flows for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998.
Thomas O. Hicks, a director of Capstar Broadcasting and the Company,
beneficially owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Capstar Broadcasting
and beneficially owned 87.3% of the voting power of GulfStar. In addition,
Thomas O. Hicks and R. Steven Hicks, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer, filled two of the four director seats of GulfStar, and R. Steven Hicks
was also the Chief Executive Officer of GulfStar.
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Upon completion of the GulfStar Merger, R. Steven Hicks became entitled to
receive 11,879,470 shares of Class C Common Stock, Thomas O. Hicks became
entitled to receive 12,000,000 shares and 34,369,136 shares of Class B Common
Stock and Class C Common Stock, respectively, Eric C. Neuman, Paul D. Stone,
Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr. and John D. Cullen became entitled to receive 2,500,628
shares, 2,271,355 shares, 637,928 shares, and 3,292,989 shares, respectively, of
Class A Common Stock, and BT Capital became entitled to receive 9,619,995 shares
of Class B Common Stock.
In July 1997, the advisory committee of HM Fund III approved the terms of
the GulfStar Merger.
Upon completion of the GulfStar Merger, Capstar Broadcasting contributed
GulfStar through the Company to Capstar Radio in exchange for common stock of
the Company, and as a result, GulfStar became a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company.
AMERON ACQUISITION
On April 24, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. ("Ameron") used or held for use in the
operation of radio stations WOWC-FM, WMJJ-FM and WERC-AM, which serve the
Birmingham, Alabama market (the "Ameron Acquisition"). The purchase price of the
Ameron Acquisition will be approximately $31.5 million payable in cash. In May
1997, the Company and Ameron filed an application with the FCC for approval to
transfer control of such radio stations to the Company, and in July 1997 the DOJ
granted early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act. The Company
anticipates that the Ameron Acquisition will be consummated in October 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company ("Capstar
Acquisition Co."), the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Ameron prior
to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances, including a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
Capstar Acquisition Co. If the acquisition agreement is terminated due to a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
Capstar Acquisition Co., then Ameron will be entitled to liquidated damages in
the amount of $1,000,000 as Ameron's exclusive remedy. Capstar Acquisition Co.
has secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing $1.0
million in cash into escrow. See "Description of Other Indebtedness -- Letters
of Credit."
In a related transaction, the Company agreed on May 5, 1997, to assume from
Sharepoint Management, Inc. ("Sharepoint") certain construction permits issued
to Sharepoint by the FCC to construct and operate a new FM Broadcast Station in
Columbiana, Alabama (the "Permit Agreement"). Since Sharepoint is controlled by
the president of Ameron, Ameron has agreed in an amendment to the acquisition
agreement dated May 9, 1997 to reduce the purchase price to be paid under the
acquisition agreement on a dollar-for-dollar basis by the amount of the purchase
price to be paid under the Permit Agreement, which is expected to be $75,000.
The Company and Ameron have also agreed in an amendment to the acquisition
agreement that the Company has the right to extend the closing thereunder in
exchange for increasing the purchase price payable thereunder by $65,000.
COMCO ACQUISITION
On February 3, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of COMCO Broadcasting, Inc. ("COMCO") (the "COMCO Acquisition"). The
purchase price of the COMCO Acquisition will equal approximately $6.7 million
payable in cash. COMCO owns and operates six radio stations (four FM and two AM)
in the Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska markets. The Company and COMCO filed an
application with the FCC for approval to transfer control of such radio stations
to the Company in February 1997. No filing under the HSR Act is required. The
Company anticipates that the COMCO Acquisition will be consummated in October
1997.
Under the terms of the agreement, which was entered into by Pacific Star, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, the acquisition agreement may be
terminated by COMCO prior to consummation of the asset purchase under various
circumstances, including a material breach of any representation, warranty,
covenant or agreement by Pacific Star. If the acquisition agreement is
terminated due to a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement by Pacific Star, then COMCO will be entitled to liquidated damages in
the
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amount of $335,000 as COMCO's exclusive remedy. Pacific Star has secured its
obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into escrow a letter of
credit in the amount of $335,000. See "Description of Other
Indebtedness -- Letters of Credit."
Upon consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition and the COMCO
Acquisition, the Company will own and operate seven radio stations (four FM and
three AM) in the Anchorage, Alaska market, which number exceeds the multiple
station ownership limitations under the Communications Act. Accordingly, the
Company has sought permission from the FCC to consummate both the Community
Pacific Acquisition and the COMCO Acquisition provided that the Company agrees
to dispose of radio station KASH-AM in Anchorage, Alaska within 18 months of the
date on which the Community Pacific Acquisition is consummated. The Company
would be in compliance with the ownership limitations of the Communications Act
in the Anchorage, Alaska market once it disposes of KASH-AM.
COMMONWEALTH ACQUISITION
On January 27, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Commonwealth Broadcasting of Arizona, L.L.C. ("Commonwealth") (the
"Commonwealth Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Commonwealth Acquisition
will equal approximately $5.3 million payable in cash. Commonwealth owns and
operates three radio stations (two FM and one AM) in Yuma, Arizona. No filing
under the HSR Act is required, and the FCC approved the Commonwealth Acquisition
in April 1997. The Company anticipates that the Commonwealth Acquisition will be
consummated in October 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Pacific Star, the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Commonwealth prior
to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances, including a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
Pacific Star. If the acquisition agreement is terminated due to a material
breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by Pacific Star,
then Commonwealth will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of
$262,500 as Commonwealth's exclusive remedy. Pacific Star has secured its
obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into escrow a letter of
credit in the amount of $262,500. See "Description of Other
Indebtedness -- Letters of Credit."
COMMUNITY PACIFIC ACQUISITION
On December 26, 1996, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of
the assets of Community Pacific Broadcasting Company L.P. ("Community Pacific")
(the "Community Pacific Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Community
Pacific Acquisition will equal approximately $35.0 million payable in cash.
Community Pacific owns and operates 11 radio stations (six FM and five AM) in
four markets located in Anchorage, Alaska, Modesto and Stockton, California and
Des Moines, Iowa. The applicable waiting period under the HSR Act terminated in
February 1997, after which time the Company and Community Pacific entered into
an LMA pursuant to which the Company provides certain sales, programming and
marketing services for Community Pacific's stations. The FCC approved the
Community Pacific Acquisition in April 1997. The Company anticipates that the
Community Pacific Acquisition will be consummated in August 1997. See "-- COMCO
Acquisition."
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Pacific Star, the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Community Pacific
prior to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances,
including, but not limited to, a material breach of any representation,
warranty, covenant or agreement by Pacific Star. If the acquisition agreement is
terminated due to a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement by Pacific Star, then Community Pacific will be entitled to liquidated
damages in the amount of $2.6 million as Community Pacific's exclusive remedy.
Pacific Star has secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by
placing into escrow a letter of credit in the amount of $2.6 million. See
"Description of Other Indebtedness -- Letters of Credit."
GRANT ACQUISITION
On June 20, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Grant used or held for use in the operation of radio station WZBQ-FM
which serves the Tuscaloosa, Alabama market (the "Grant
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Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Grant Acquisition will equal
approximately $3.2 million payable in cash. The Company and Grant intend to file
an application in July 1997 with the FCC for approval to transfer control of
such radio station to the Company. No filing under the HSR Act is required. The
Company anticipates that the Grant Acquisition will be consummated in September
1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Capstar Acquisition Co., the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Grant
prior to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances,
including a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement by Capstar Acquisition Co. If the acquisition agreement is terminated
due to a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
by Capstar Acquisition Co., then Grant will be entitled to liquidated damages in
the amount of $160,000 as Grant's exclusive remedy. Capstar Acquisition Co. has
secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing the sum of
$160,000 in cash into escrow.
GRIFFITH ACQUISITION
On May 22, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Griffith Broadcasting, Inc. ("Griffith") used or held for use in the
operation of stations WTAK-FM, WXQW-FM and WWXQ-FM, which serve the Huntsville,
Alabama market (the "Griffith Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Griffith
Acquisition will equal approximately $5.4 million payable in cash. In June 1997,
the Company and Griffith filed an application with the FCC for approval to
transfer control of such radio stations to the Company. No filing under the HSR
Act is required. The Company anticipates that the Griffith Acquisition will be
consummated in September 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Capstar Acquisition Co., the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Griffith
prior to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances,
including a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement by Capstar Acquisition Co. If the acquisition agreement is terminated
due to a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
by Capstar Acquisition Co., then Griffith will be entitled to liquidated damages
in the amount of $250,000 as Griffith's exclusive remedy. Capstar Acquisition
Co. has secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into
escrow a letter of credit in the amount of $250,000. See "Description of Other
Indebtedness -- Letters of Credit."
GULFSTAR -- AMERICAN GENERAL ACQUISITION
On June 6, 1997, GulfStar agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets
of American General Media of Texas, Inc. ("American General") used or held for
use in the operation of radio station KKCL-FM which serves the Lubbock, Texas
market (the "GulfStar -- American General Acquisition"). The purchase price of
the GulfStar -- American General Acquisition will equal approximately $3.2
million payable in cash. GulfStar and American General filed an application with
the FCC in June 1997 for approval to transfer control of the radio station to
GulfStar. No filing under the HSR Act is required. The Company anticipates that
the GulfStar -- American General Acquisition will be consummated in November
1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
GulfStar Communications Lubbock, Inc., a subsidiary of GulfStar
("GulfStar -- Lubbock"), the acquisition agreement may be terminated by American
General prior to consummation of the asset purchase if all conditions to
GulfStar -- Lubbock's obligation to consummate the asset purchase (including the
condition that all of American General's representations and warranties are true
and correct and that American General has performed, satisfied and complied with
all of its covenants, agreements and conditions in the acquisition agreement)
are satisfied and GulfStar -- Lubbock nevertheless fails to consummate the asset
purchase. If the acquisition agreement is terminated by American General due to
GulfStar -- Lubbock's failure to consummate the asset purchase even though all
conditions to GulfStar -- Lubbock's obligation to consummate the asset purchase
are satisfied, American General will be entitled to liquidated damages in the
amount of $160,000. GulfStar -- Lubbock has secured its obligation to consummate
the asset purchase by placing into escrow cash in the amount of $160,000.
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GULFSTAR -- BOONEVILLE ACQUISITION
On June 1, 1997, GulfStar agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets
of Booneville Broadcasting Company and Arklahoma Communications Company
(collectively, "Booneville") used or held for use in the operation of radio
station KZBB-FM, which serves the Ft. Smith, Arkansas market (the
"GulfStar -- Booneville Acquisition"). The purchase price of the
GulfStar -- Booneville Acquisition will equal approximately $1.5 million payable
in cash. GulfStar and Booneville filed an application with the FCC in June 1997
for approval to transfer control of the radio station to GulfStar. No filing
under the HSR Act is required. GulfStar and Booneville entered into an LMA in
connection with KZBB-FM pursuant to which GulfStar provides certain sales,
programming and marketing services for the station. The Company anticipates that
the GulfStar -- Booneville Acquisition will be consummated in December 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
GulfStar Communications Arkansas, Inc., a subsidiary of GulfStar
("GulfStar -- Arkansas"), the acquisition agreement may be terminated by
Booneville prior to consummation of the asset purchase if all conditions to
GulfStar -- Arkansas' obligation to consummate the asset purchase (including the
condition that all of Booneville's representations and warranties are true and
correct and that Booneville has performed, satisfied and complied with all of
its covenants, agreements and conditions in the acquisition agreement) are
satisfied and GulfStar -- Arkansas nevertheless fails to consummate the asset
purchase. If the acquisition agreement is terminated by Booneville due to
GulfStar -- Arkansas' failure to consummate the asset purchase even though all
conditions to GulfStar -- Arkansas' obligation to consummate the asset purchase
are satisfied, Booneville will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount
of $500,000. GulfStar -- Arkansas has secured its obligations to consummate the
asset purchase by placing into escrow cash in the amount of $500,000.
GulfStar -- Arkansas and Booneville entered into an LMA in connection with
KZBB-FM pursuant to which GulfStar provides certain sales, programming and
marketing services for KZBB-FM.
GULFSTAR -- KJEM ACQUISITION OPTION
On June 18, 1997, GulfStar acquired an option to acquire substantially all
of the assets of KJEM used or held for use in the operation of radio station
KJEM-FM which serves the Fayetteville, Arkansas market (the "GulfStar -- KJEM
Acquisition Option"). The purchase price of the KJEM-FM assets will equal
approximately $1,750,000 payable in cash, of which $750,000 (the "Option
Payment") was paid in cash on the date of the agreement. In most circumstances,
the Option Payment is not refundable. GulfStar may exercise its option, in its
sole discretion, on or before the first anniversary date of the agreement.
GulfStar and KJEM intend to file an application with the FCC in July 1997 for
approval to transfer control of the radio station to GulfStar. GulfStar and KJEM
entered into an LMA in connection with KJEM-FM pursuant to which GulfStar
provides certain sales, programming and marketing services for the station.
Under the terms of the option agreement, which was entered into by
GulfStar -- Arkansas, the asset purchase contemplated by the option agreement
may be terminated by KJEM prior to consummation of the asset purchase if all
conditions to GulfStar -- Arkansas' obligation to consummate the asset purchase
(including the condition that all of KJEM's representations and warranties are
true and correct and that KJEM has performed, satisfied and complied with all of
its covenants, agreements and conditions in the acquisition agreement) are
satisfied and GulfStar -- Arkansas nevertheless fails to consummate the asset
purchase If such asset purchase is terminated by KJEM due to
GulfStar -- Arkansas' failure to consummate the asset purchase even though all
conditions to GulfStar -- Arkansas' obligation to consummate the asset purchase
are satisfied, KJEM, will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of the
Option Payment.
GULFSTAR -- KLAW ACQUISITION
On June 1, 1997, GulfStar agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets
of KLAW Broadcasting, Inc., ("KLAW") used or held for use in the operation of
radio stations KLAW-FM and KZCD-FM, which serve the Lawton, Oklahoma market (the
"GulfStar -- KLAW Acquisition"). The purchase price of the GulfStar -- KLAW
Acquisition will equal approximately $2.2 million payable in cash. GulfStar and
the sellers intend to file an application with the FCC in June 1997 for approval
to transfer control of the radio station to GulfStar. No
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filing under the HSR Act is required. GulfStar and KLAW entered into an LMA in
connection with KLAW-FM and KZCD-FM pursuant to which GulfStar provides certain
sales, programming and marketing services for the stations. The Company
anticipates that the GulfStar -- KLAW Acquisition will be consummated in
November 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
GulfStar, the acquisition agreement may be terminated by KLAW prior to
consummation of the asset purchase if all conditions to GulfStar's obligation to
consummate the asset purchase (including the condition that all of KLAW's
representations and warranties are true and correct and that KLAW has performed,
satisfied and complied with all of its covenants, agreements and conditions in
the acquisition agreement) are satisfied and GulfStar fails to consummate the
asset purchase. If the acquisition agreement is terminated by KLAW due to
GulfStar's failure to consummate the asset purchase even though all conditions
to GulfStar's obligation to consummate the asset purchase are satisfied, KLAW
will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of $110,000. GulfStar has
secured its obligations to consummate the asset purchase by placing into escrow
cash in the amount of $110,000.
GULFSTAR -- NOALMARK ACQUISITION
On March 5, 1997, GulfStar acquired an option to acquire substantially all
of the assets of Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation ("Noalmark") used or held for
use in the operation of radio stations KKTX-FM and KKTX-AM, which serve the
Longview, Texas market (the "GulfStar -- Noalmark Acquisition Option"). The
purchase price of the Noalmark assets will equal approximately $2.4 million
payable in cash, of which $1.0 million (the "KKTX Option Payment") was paid in
cash by GulfStar on the date of the agreement. In most circumstances, the KKTX
Option Payment is not refundable. GulfStar may exercise its option, in its sole
discretion, on or before March 2000. GulfStar and Noalmark entered into an LMA
in connection with KKTX-FM and KKTX-AM pursuant to which GulfStar provides
certain sales, programming and marketing services for the stations.
Under the terms of the option agreement, which was entered into by
GulfStar, the asset purchase contemplated by the option agreement may be
terminated by Noalmark prior to consummation of the asset purchase if all
conditions to GulfStar's obligation to consummate the asset purchase (including
the condition that all of Noalmark's representations and warranties are true and
correct and that Noalmark has performed, satisfied and complied with all of its
covenants, agreements and conditions in the acquisition agreement) are satisfied
and GulfStar nevertheless fails to consummate the asset purchase. If such asset
purchase is terminated by Noalmark due to GulfStar's failure to consummate the
asset purchase even though all conditions to GulfStar's obligation to consummate
the asset purchase are satisfied, Noalmark will be entitled to liquidated
damages in the amount of the KKTX Option Payment.
KNIGHT QUALITY ACQUISITION
On June 18, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Knight Quality (the "Knight Quality Acquisition"). The purchase price
of the Knight Quality Acquisition will equal approximately $60.0 million payable
in cash. Knight Quality owns and operates eight radio stations (five FM and
three AM) in five markets located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Manchester, New
Hampshire, Burlington, Vermont, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and York Center,
Maine. The Company and Knight Quality intend to file in July 1997 an (i)
application with the FCC for approval to transfer control of such radio stations
to the Company and (ii) a Notification and Report Form with the DOJ and the FTC.
The Company anticipates that the Knight Quality Acquisition will be consummated
in January 1998.
Under the terms of the three acquisition agreements by Capstar Acquisition
Co. relating to the Knight Quality Acquisition, each acquisition agreement may
be terminated by Knight Quality prior to consummation of the asset purchase
under various circumstances, including, but not limited to, a material breach of
any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement, by Capstar Acquisition Co.
The closing of the transactions contemplated by each of the acquisition
agreements is conditioned upon the closing of the two other acquisition
agreements. If the acquisition agreements are terminated due to a material
breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by Capstar
Acquisition Co., then Knight Quality will be entitled to liquidated damages in
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the aggregate amount of $3.0 million as Knight Quality's exclusive remedy.
Capstar Acquisition Co. has secured its obligation to consummate the Knight
Quality Acquisition by placing into escrow letters of credit in the aggregate
amount of $3.0 million. See "Description of Other Indebtedness -- Letters of
Credit."
PATTERSON ACQUISITION
On June 12, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding
preferred stock, common stock and common stock equivalents of Patterson
Broadcasting, Inc. ("Patterson") (the "Patterson Acquisition"). The purchase
price of the Patterson Acquisition will equal approximately $215.0 million
payable in cash. Patterson will own and operate or provide services to 39 radio
stations (25 FM and 14 AM) in the Savannah, Georgia, Allentown and Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, Fresno, California, Honolulu, Hawaii, Battle Creek and Grand
Rapids, Michigan, Reno, Nevada, Springfield, Illinois, and Pensacola, Florida
markets. The Company and Patterson filed in May 1997 (i) an application with the
FCC for approval to transfer control of such radio stations to the Company and
(ii) a Notification and Report Form with the DOJ and the FTC. The Company
anticipates that the Patterson Acquisition will be consummated in February 1998.
Under the terms of the purchase agreement, which was entered into by
Capstar Acquisition Co., the purchase agreement may be terminated by Patterson
prior to consummation of the stock purchase under various circumstances,
including a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement by Capstar Acquisition Co. If the purchase agreement is terminated due
to a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
Capstar Acquisition Co., then Patterson will be entitled to liquidated damages
in the amount of $10.0 million as Patterson's exclusive remedy. Capstar
Acquisition Co. will secure its obligation to consummate the stock purchase by
placing into escrow a letter of credit in the amount of $10.0 million. See
"Description of Other Indebtedness -- Letters of Credit."
The DOJ has raised an issue with the Company regarding the number of radio
stations that the Company will own in the Allentown-Bethlehem, Pennsylvania area
upon completion of the Patterson Acquisition. The Company has recently begun
discussions with the DOJ to resolve the matter. See "Business -- Federal
Regulation of Radio Broadcasting."
On January 29, 1997, Patterson agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of WMEZ, Inc. ("WMEZ") used or held for use in the operation of radio
station WMEZ-FM, which serves the Pensacola, Florida market. The purchase price
of the WMEZ assets will equal approximately $7.0 million payable by Patterson in
cash. The FCC granted approval for the acquisition in May 1997. No filing under
the HSR Act is required. The Company expects such acquisition to be completed by
Patterson prior to completion of the Patterson Acquisition.
On April 24, 1997, Patterson agreed to acquire all of the outstanding
common stock of Radio Dinuba Company ("Dinuba"), which owns and operates radio
stations KJOI-FM and KRDU-AM serving the Fresno, California market. The purchase
price will equal approximately $5.3 million payable in cash. FCC approval is
pending. No filing under the HSR Act is required. The Company expects such
acquisition to be completed by Patterson prior to completion of the Patterson
Acquisition.
On May 5, 1997, Patterson agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets
of William E. Kuiper, Jr. ("Kuiper") used or held for use in the operation of
radio station WQFN-FM, which serves the Grand Rapids, Michigan market. The
purchase price of the Kuiper assets will equal approximately $1.9 million
payable in cash. FCC approval is pending. No filing under the HSR Act is
required. The Company expects such acquisition to be completed by Patterson
prior to completion of the Patterson Acquisition.
If any of the pending acquisitions of Patterson is not completed or is
otherwise terminated prior to completion of the Patterson Acquisition, then the
purchase price for the Patterson Acquisition will be reduced by an amount to be
agreed to by the parties to the Patterson Acquisition.
QUASS ACQUISITION
On June 9, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding
common stock of Quass Broadcasting Company ("Quass") (the "Quass Acquisition").
The purchase price of the Quass Acquisition will equal approximately $14.9
million payable in cash. Quass owns and operates three radio stations (two FM
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one AM) in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa market. The Company and Quass intend to file
an application with the FCC in July 1997 for approval to transfer control of
such radio stations to the Company. No filing under the HSR Act is required. The
Company anticipates that the Quass Acquisition will be consummated in January
1998.
Under the terms of the purchase agreement, which was entered into by
Capstar Acquisition Co., the purchase agreement may be terminated by Quass prior
to consummation of the acquisition under various circumstances, including a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
Capstar Acquisition Co. If the purchase agreement is terminated due to a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
Capstar Acquisition Co., then Quass and Quass' stockholders will be entitled to
liquidated damages in the amount of $750,000 as their exclusive remedy. Capstar
Acquisition Co. has secured its obligation to consummate the acquisition by
placing into escrow a letter of credit in the amount of $750,000. See
"Description of Other Indebtedness -- Letters of Credit."
Concurrently with the execution of the Quass stock purchase agreement, Mary
K. Quass, the majority stockholder of Quass, purchased 909,091 shares of common
stock of the Company, which will be subsequently exchanged for shares of Class A
Common Stock, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million. Substantially all
of the purchase price was paid through the issuance of a promissory note by Mary
K. Quass to the Company, which obligation is secured by a pledge of the shares.
See "Certain Transactions -- Indebtedness of Management." Also concurrently with
the execution of the Quass stock purchase agreement, Mary K. Quass and Capstar
Acquisition Co. entered into a consulting agreement pursuant to which she agreed
to provide consulting services to Capstar Acquisition Co. on an hourly basis as
requested.
SFX EXCHANGE
On May 23, 1997, the Company agreed to exchange substantially all of the
assets used or useful in the Company's operation of three radio stations (two FM
and one AM) in the Greenville, South Carolina market for substantially all of
the assets used or useful in SFX's operation of four radio stations (three FM
and one AM) in Wichita, Kansas and Daytona Beach, Florida (the "SFX Exchange").
The three stations to be exchanged by the Company were acquired in the Benchmark
Acquisition.
The Company and SFX intend to file in July 1997 (i) an application with the
FCC for approval to transfer control of the radio stations and (ii) a
Notification and Report Form with the DOJ and the FTC. The Company anticipates
that the SFX Exchange will be consummated in September 1997.
Under the terms of the exchange agreement, which was entered into by
Capstar Acquisition Co., the exchange may be terminated by either party prior to
consummation of the exchange agreement under various circumstances, including a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by the
other party. If the exchange agreement is terminated due to a material breach of
any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by a party, then the other
party will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of $2.0 million as
such party's exclusive remedy. In addition, either party may terminate the
exchange agreement in its sole and absolute discretion, if within 20 days after
receipt of the agreement's underlying schedules (which were not required to be
provided at the time the agreement was entered into), either party is not
satisfied with the information contained in the schedules provided by the other
party.
R. Steven Hicks is a party to an agreement with SFX, which, among other
things, prohibited Mr. Hicks, the Company and any affiliate of Hicks Muse in
which Mr. Hicks had an ownership interest or to which Mr. Hicks acted as an
advisor from competing with, owning any direct or indirect interest in or
providing any services to any person which was in the business of owning or
operating one or more radio stations licensed or having a transmitter site
within any county in the MSA of certain specified SFX markets. Such
noncompetition provisions were terminated concurrently with the Company entering
into the exchange agreement without regard to whether the SFX Exchange is
actually consummated.
WRIS ACQUISITION
On April 11, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of WRIS, Inc. ("WRIS") used or held for use in the operation of station
WJLM-FM in Salem, Virginia (the "WRIS Acquisition"). The
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purchase price of the WRIS Acquisition will equal approximately $3.1 million
payable in cash. In April 1997, the Company and WRIS filed an application with
the FCC for approval to transfer control of such radio station to the Company.
No filing under the HSR Act is required. The Company anticipates that the WRIS
Acquisition will be consummated in August 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Capstar Acquisition Co., the acquisition agreement may be terminated by WRIS
prior to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances,
including a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement by Capstar Acquisition Co. If the acquisition agreement is terminated
due to a material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
by Capstar Acquisition Co., then WRIS will be entitled to liquidated damages in
the amount of $150,000 as WRIS's exclusive remedy. Capstar Acquisition Co. has
secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into escrow a
letter of credit in the amount of $150,000. See "Description of Other
Indebtedness -- Letters of Credit."
OTHER POSSIBLE ACQUISITIONS
The Company has entered into four separate nonbinding letters of intent to
acquire and/or exchange substantially all of the assets of the respective
potential sellers used or useful in the operations of each seller's radio
stations, each of which is subject to various conditions, including the ability
of the Company to enter into a definitive agreement to acquire such assets. No
assurances can be given that definitive agreements will be entered into to
acquire such assets or that such acquisitions will be consummated. As part of
the Company's ongoing acquisition strategy, the Company is continually
evaluating certain other potential acquisition opportunities. See "Risk
Factors -- Risks of Acquisition Strategy."
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MANAGEMENT
The directors and executive officers of the Company are listed below. Each
of the directors will hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders
and until his successor has been duly elected and qualified. Executive officers
are generally elected annually by the Board of Directors to serve, subject to
the discretion of the Board of Directors, until their successors are appointed.
<TABLE>
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NAME AGE POSITION
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<S> <C> <C>
R. Steven Hicks............................ 47 Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Execu-
tive Officer and Director
William S. Banowsky, Jr.................... 36 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
Paul D. Stone.............................. 36 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Frank D. Osborn............................ 50 Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of
Southern Star (Southeast Region) and Managing
Director of Capstar Radio
James T. Shea, Jr.......................... 43 President and Chief Executive Officer of
Atlantic (Northeast Region)
John D. Cullen............................. 43 President and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf-
Star (Southwest Region)
Dex Allen.................................. 54 President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific
Star (West Region)
Mary K. Quass(1)........................... 47 President and Chief Executive Officer of Central
Star (Midwest Region)
David J. Benjamin, III(2).................. 50 Managing Director of Capstar Radio
Joseph L. Mathias, IV...................... 32 Managing Director of Capstar Radio
James M. Strawn(3)......................... 55 Managing Director of Capstar Radio
Thomas O. Hicks............................ 51 Director
Eric C. Neuman............................. 53 Director
Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr..................... 53 Director
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(1) Mary K. Quass will become the president and chief executive officer of the
Midwest Region upon consummation of the Quass Acquisition.
(2) David J. Benjamin, III will become a Managing Director of Capstar Radio upon
consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition.
(3) James M. Strawn will become a Managing Director of Capstar Radio upon
consummation of the Patterson Acquisition.
R. Steven Hicks has served as the Chairman of the Board, President, Chief
Executive Officer and as a director of Capstar Broadcasting and the Company
since May 1997 and October 1996, respectively. Mr. Hicks also served as Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of GulfStar since January 1987. From
November 1993 to May 1996, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of SFX,
a publicly-traded radio broadcasting company. Mr. Hicks is a 30-year veteran of
the radio broadcasting industry, including 18 years as a station owner. Mr.
Hicks is the brother of Thomas O. Hicks.
William S. Banowsky, Jr. has served as an Executive Vice President and the
General Counsel of Capstar Broadcasting and the Company since May 1997 and
January 1997, respectively. Mr. Banowsky was an attorney with Snell, Banowsky &
Trent, P.C., Dallas, Texas, for six years before joining the Company. Prior to
that time, he was an attorney for Johnson & Gibbs, P.C., Dallas, Texas, for four
years.
Paul D. Stone has served as an Executive Vice President and the Chief
Financial Officer of Capstar Broadcasting and of the Company since May and
January 1997, respectively. Mr. Stone was an Executive Vice President and the
Chief Financial Officer of GulfStar from April 1996 until January 1997 at which
time Mr. Stone resigned from such positions. Prior to January 1997, Mr. Stone
was Vice President and Controller of Hicks Muse for six years. He is a Certified
Public Accountant.
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Frank D. Osborn serves as the acting President and Chief Executive Officer
of Southern Star and as a Managing Director of Capstar Radio. Mr. Osborn served
as President and Chief Executive Officer of Osborn from Osborn's inception in
1984 until June 1997. He is Chairman of the Board of Fairmont Communications and
is a member of the Board of Directors of Northstar Television Group. From 1983
to 1985, Osborn served as Senior Vice President/Radio for Price Communications
Corporation. From 1981 to 1983, Mr. Osborn served as Vice President and General
Manager of WYNY, NBC's New York FM radio station, and was Vice President of
Finance and Administration of NBC Radio from 1977 to 1981.
James T. Shea, Jr. is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic
Star and has served in such position since June 1997. He previously served as
President of Capstar Radio from October 1996 to June 1997. Prior to serving as
President of Capstar Radio, Mr. Shea served as Chief Operating Officer of
Commodore from January 1995 to October 1996. Mr. Shea joined Commodore as the
President of its MidAtlantic Region in March 1992. He joined Wilks-Schwartz as
Vice President, General Manager, and Partner of WKRZ, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
in 1980, and became Vice President, General Manager and Partner of WQQQ/WEEX,
Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1984, was promoted to Executive Vice President and
Partner in 1986 and served in such capacity until 1992.
John D. Cullen has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of
GulfStar since consummation of the GulfStar Transaction in July 1997. From March
1996 to June 1997, Mr. Cullen served as the President and Chief Operating
Officer of GulfStar. From 1992 to February 1996, Mr. Cullen served as a regional
manager of SFX's radio stations in the Greenville-Spartanburg, Raleigh-Durham,
Charlotte and Greensboro-Winston-Salem markets. Mr. Cullen is a 16-year veteran
of the radio broadcasting industry.
Dex Allen serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific
Star. Mr. Allen has served as the managing member of Commonwealth since 1984.
Prior to 1984, Mr. Allen was Vice President/General Manager of KOGO-AM and
KPRI-FM in San Diego, California and the Sales Manager of KCBQ-AM in San Diego,
California. Mr. Allen is a 29-year veteran of the radio broadcasting industry,
including 12 years as a station owner.
Mary K. Quass has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Quass
since 1988. From 1982 to 1988, Ms. Quass served as Vice President/General
Manager of stations KHAK-AM and KHAK-FM in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ms. Quass is a
19-year veteran of the radio broadcasting industry, including nine years as a
station owner. Upon consummation of the Quass Acquisition, Ms. Quass will serve
as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Star.
David J. Benjamin, III has been President and Chief Executive Officer of
Community Pacific since 1992. Prior to such time, he co-founded and served since
1974 as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Community Pacific's predecessor,
Community Pacific Broadcasting Corporation, which positions he held since 1974.
Mr. Benjamin is a former President of the Oregon Association of Broadcasters and
a former board member of the National Association of Broadcasters. Upon
consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition, Mr. Benjamin will serve as a
Managing Director of Capstar Radio.
Joseph L. Mathias, IV has served as a Managing Director of Capstar Radio
since consummation of the Benchmark Acquisition in July 1997. From January 1997
to July 1997, Mr. Mathias serves as a general partner of Benchmark, during which
time Mr. Mathias managed the operations of Benchmark. Prior to such time, he
held various positions in the cable television and radio broadcasting
industries. Mr. Mathias is a seven-year veteran of the radio broadcasting
industry.
James M. Strawn has served as an Executive Vice President and the Chief
Financial Officer of Patterson since 1995. From 1988 to 1995, Mr. Strawn served
as an executive vice president for Summit Communications, and from 1984 to 1988,
Mr. Strawn served as an Executive Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer
of DKM Broadcasting. Mr. Strawn served in various positions with Cox
Communications, including regional controller and assistant controller for the
broadcast corporate staff, from 1966 to 1984. Mr. Strawn is a 31-year veteran of
the radio broadcasting industry, including 13 years as a station owner. Upon
consummation of the Patterson Acquisition, Mr. Strawn will serve as a Managing
Director of Capstar Radio.
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Thomas O. Hicks has been a director of the Company and Capstar Broadcasting
since October 1996 and May 1997, respectively. Thomas O. Hicks has been Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Hicks Muse since co-founding the firm in 1989.
Prior to forming Hicks Muse, Thomas O. Hicks co-founded Hicks & Haas
Incorporated in 1983 and served as its Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive
Officer through 1989. Thomas O. Hicks also serves as a director of Chancellor
Broadcasting Company, Berg Electronics Corp., Sybron International Corporation
and Neodata Corporation. Thomas O. Hicks is the brother of R. Steven Hicks.
Eric C. Neuman has served as a director of Capstar Broadcasting and the
Company since May 1997 and October 1996, respectively, and as an Executive Vice
President of the Company from October 1996 to June 1997. Mr. Neuman has served
as an officer of Hicks Muse since 1993 and as a Senior Vice President thereof
since 1996. Before joining Hicks Muse, Mr. Neuman served for eight years as
Managing General Partner of Communications Partners, Ltd., a Dallas-based
private investment firm. Mr. Neuman has served as a director of Chancellor
Broadcasting Company since 1996.
Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr. has served as a director of the Company and Capstar
Broadcasting since January 1997 and May 1997, respectively. Mr. Stuart has been
a Managing Director and Principal of Hicks Muse since 1995. Prior to joining
Hicks Muse, Mr. Stuart served for over 20 years as the principal outside legal
counsel for the investment firms and portfolio companies led by Thomas O. Hicks.
From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Stuart was the Managing Partner of the Dallas office of
Weil, Gotshal & Manges (a Limited Liability Partnership including Professional
Corporations).
Upon completion of the Patterson Acquisition, James W. Wesley, Jr. will
become the Chairman of the Board of Capstar Broadcasting. Mr. Wesley has been
President and Chief Executive Officer of Patterson since it was founded in 1995.
From 1988 to 1995, Mr. Wesley served as President of Summit Communications based
in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Prior to 1988, Mr. Wesley spent 33 years in
various positions, including President of Cox Communications in Atlanta,
Georgia. Mr. Wesley is a 42-year veteran of the radio broadcasting industry.
BOARD COMMITTEES
In June 1997, Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors established an
Audit Committee and a Compensation Committee. The Audit Committee's functions
include recommending to the Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting the
engagement of Capstar Broadcasting's independent public accountants, reviewing
with such accountants the plans for and the results and scope of their auditing
engagement and certain other matters relating to their services provided to
Capstar Broadcasting, including the independence of such accountants. The
Compensation Committee determines the compensation of executive officers and
administers the Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option Plan (as defined) and the
Stock Purchase Plan (as defined). Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr., Eric C. Neuman and R.
Gerald Turner, a director of Capstar Broadcasting, serve on the Audit Committee.
Thomas O. Hicks, Mr. Stuart and Mr. Turner serve on the Compensation Committee.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the
compensation received or accrued by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
its other most highly compensated executive officers (collectively, the "Named
Executive Officers") for services rendered during the fiscal year ended December
31, 1996.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION($)
----------------------------------- -----------------------
OTHER SECURITIES ALL OTHER
ANNUAL UNDERLYING LTIP COMPENSATION
SALARY($) BONUS($) COMPENSATION OPTIONS(#) PAYOUTS($) ($)
--------- -------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
R. Steven Hicks..................... 135,400 -- -- 9,300,000(1) -- 7,440,000(1)
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
James T. Shea, Jr................... 262,500 -- 6,000 720,880 170,000 3,412,495(2)
President of Capstar Radio
Frank D. Osborn..................... 387,000 300,000 -- -- -- 1,778,375(3)
President of Southern Star
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(1) See "Certain Transactions -- Warrants."
(2) Represents the amount paid to Mr. Shea in connection with the Commodore
Acquisition in settlement of such executive officer's outstanding options to
purchase shares of common stock of Capstar Radio.
(3) Frank D. Osborn became an executive officer of the Company upon consummation
of the Osborn Acquisition in February 1997. Mr. Osborn's employment
agreement with Osborn prior to the Osborn Acquisition obligated Osborn to
pay $16,000 annually into a retirement benefit arrangement for Mr. Osborn.
Mr. Osborn elected to have such amount deposited into Osborn's Non-Qualified
Deferred Compensation Plan. In 1996, Mr. Osborn also received $1,746,875 in
compensation from the exercise of non-qualified stock options granted by
Osborn and $15,500 from the exercise of incentive stock options granted by
Osborn.
OPTION GRANTS IN 1996
The following table contains information about stock options and stock
purchase rights granted to the Named Executive Officers during the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1996.
OPTION GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INDIVIDUAL GRANTS
------------------------------------------ POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE
NUMBER OF PERCENT OF TOTAL AT ASSUMED ANNUAL RATES
SECURITIES OPTIONS OF STOCK PRICE APPRECIATION
UNDERLYING GRANTED TO EXERCISE FOR OPTION TERM(1)
OPTIONS EMPLOYEES PRICE EXPIRATION ---------------------------
NAME GRANTED(#) IN 1996 PER SHARE DATE 5%($) 10%($)
---- ---------- ---------------- --------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
R. Steven Hicks....... 9,300,000(2) 100% $ 1.00(2) 10-16-06 $15,748,720 $24,121,805
James T. Shea, Jr..... 720,880(3) 18.20% $ 1.00 11-26-06 $ 1,174,238 $ 1,869,777
350,000(4) 8.84% $ 1.00 12-26-96 $ 570,113 $ 907,310
Frank D. Osborn....... -- -- -- -- -- --
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(1) The assumed rates are compounded annually for the full terms of the options
and warrants.
(2) See "Certain Transactions -- Warrants."
(3) Represents options granted pursuant to the Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan,
which have been exchanged for options granted under the Capstar Broadcasting
Stock Option Plan (as defined). See "-- Benefit Plans."
(4) Represents stock purchase rights granted pursuant to the Company's 1996
Stock Purchase Plan, which plan is no longer expected to be used.
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OPTION EXERCISES IN 1996
The following table sets forth certain information (i) with respect to the
number of shares of common stock of Capstar Partners issued upon exercises of
options and stock purchase rights by the Named Executive Officers during the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 and (ii) with respect to the unexercised
options granted under the Capstar Partners 1996 Stock Option Plan (as defined)
held by the Named Executive Officers at December 31, 1996.
AGGREGATE OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF SECURITIES
UNDERLYING VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
UNEXERCISED OPTIONS AT IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS AT
SHARES DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1996($)(1)
ACQUIRED VALUE ---------------------------- ---------------------------
NAME ON EXERCISE REALIZED($) EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
---- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
R. Steven Hicks...... -- -- 7,440,000(2) 1,860,000(2) $9,895,200 $2,473,800
James T. Shea, Jr.... -- -- -- 720,880(3) -- 958,770
350,000(4) -- -- -- -- --
Frank D. Osborn...... -- -- -- -- -- --
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(1) There is no public market for the Common Stock. Based on the per share price
of the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment and the Capstar BT Equity
Investment of $1.33.
(2) See "Certain Transactions -- Warrants."
(3) Represents options granted pursuant to the Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan.
(4) Represents stock purchase rights granted pursuant to the Company's 1996
Stock Purchase Plan.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
R. Steven Hicks Employment Agreement. Capstar Broadcasting has entered into
an employment agreement with R. Steven Hicks pursuant to which Mr. Hicks serves
as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstar Broadcasting. Mr.
Hicks' employment agreement terminates on December 31, 2001, and will be
automatically renewed for successive one-year terms unless Mr. Hicks or Capstar
Broadcasting gives the other party written notice of his or its intention not to
renew the employment agreement at least six months prior to the date the
employment agreement would otherwise expire (but no more than 12 months prior to
such expiration date). Mr. Hicks' base salary is $250,000 per year and is
subject to annual increases at least equal to five percent of the then current
annual base salary. He is also entitled to receive such annual performance
bonuses as Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors may determine. Further, Mr.
Hicks is entitled to receive stock options to purchase shares of Class A Common
Stock. If Capstar Broadcasting terminates Mr. Hicks' employment for cause or Mr.
Hicks terminates his employment for other than good reason, Capstar Broadcasting
must pay Mr. Hicks all accrued obligations and other benefits earned prior to
the date of termination. If Capstar Broadcasting terminates Mr. Hicks'
employment agreement other than for cause or Mr. Hicks terminates his employment
agreement for good reason, Mr. Hicks' employment agreement provides for (A) a
lump sum payment of (x) two times Mr. Hicks' then current annual salary and (y)
any accrued obligations and other benefits earned prior to the date of
termination and (B) unless the Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting
determines that Mr. Hicks has not satisfactorily performed his obligations and
duties under the agreement, the immediate vesting of all stock options between
Capstar Broadcasting and Mr. Hicks and the right to exercise those options until
the earlier of (x) the expiration date of those options or (y) the 90th day
after Mr. Hicks' termination. Mr. Hicks has entered into a substantially similar
employment agreement with GulfStar. Upon completion of the GulfStar Transaction,
Mr. Hicks' employment agreement with GulfStar will terminate and his employment
agreement with Capstar Broadcasting will be amended to increase Mr. Hicks'
current base salary to $500,000.
William S. Banowsky, Jr. Employment Agreement. Capstar Broadcasting has
entered into an employment agreement with William S. Banowsky, Jr. pursuant to
which Mr. Banowsky serves as an Executive Vice President and the General Counsel
of Capstar Broadcasting. Mr. Banowsky's employment agreement terminates on
December 31, 2001, and will be renewed automatically for successive one-year
terms unless Mr. Banowsky or
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Capstar Broadcasting gives the other party written notice of his or its
intention not to renew the employment agreement at least six months prior to the
date the employment agreement would otherwise expire (but not more than 12
months prior to such expiration date). Mr. Banowsky's current base salary is
$200,000 per year, subject to annual increases at least equal to five percent of
the then current annual base salary. Mr. Banowsky is also entitled to receive
such annual bonuses as Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors may determine.
Further, Mr. Banowsky is entitled to receive stock options to purchase shares of
Class A Common Stock. If Capstar Broadcasting terminates Mr. Banowsky's
employment for cause or Mr. Banowsky terminates his employment for other than
good reason, Capstar Broadcasting must pay Mr. Banowsky all accrued obligations
and other benefits earned prior to the date of termination. If Capstar
Broadcasting terminates Mr. Banowsky's employment agreement other than for cause
or Mr. Banowsky terminates his employment agreement for good reason, Mr.
Banowsky's employment agreement provides for (A) a lump sum payment of (x) two
times Mr. Banowsky's then current annual salary and (y) any accrued obligations
and other benefits earned prior to the date of termination and (B) unless the
Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting determines that Mr. Banowsky has not
satisfactorily performed his obligations and duties under the agreement, the
immediate vesting of all stock options between Capstar Broadcasting and Mr.
Banowsky and the right to exercise those options until the earlier of (x) the
expiration date of those options or (y) the 90th day after Mr. Banowsky's
termination.
Paul D. Stone Employment Agreement. Capstar Broadcasting has entered into
an employment agreement with Paul D. Stone pursuant to which Mr. Stone serves as
an Executive Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer of Capstar
Broadcasting. Mr. Stone's employment agreement terminates on December 31, 2001,
and will be renewed automatically for successive one year terms unless Mr. Stone
or Capstar Broadcasting gives the other party written notice of his or its
intention not to renew the employment agreement at least six months prior to the
date the employment agreement would otherwise expire (but no more than 12 months
prior to such expiration date). Mr. Stone's base salary is $200,000 per year,
subject to annual increases at least equal to five percent of the then current
annual base salary. Mr. Stone is also entitled to receive such annual bonuses as
Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors may determine. Further, Mr. Stone is
entitled to receive stock options to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock. If
Capstar Broadcasting terminates Mr. Stone's employment for cause or Mr. Stone
terminates his employment for other than good reason, Capstar Broadcasting must
pay Mr. Stone all accrued obligations and other benefits earned prior to the
date of termination. If Capstar Broadcasting terminates Mr. Stone's employment
agreement other than for cause or Mr. Stone terminates his employment agreement
for good reason, Mr. Stone's employment agreement provides for (A) a lump sum
payment of (x) two times Mr. Stone's then current annual salary and (y) any
accrued obligations and other benefits earned prior to the date of termination
and (B) unless the Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting determines that
Mr. Stone has not satisfactorily performed his obligations and duties under the
agreement, the immediate vesting of all stock options between Capstar
Broadcasting and Mr. Stone and the right to exercise those options until the
earlier of (x) the expiration date of those options or (y) the 90th day after
Mr. Stone's termination.
Frank D. Osborn Employment Agreement. Capstar Broadcasting, Capstar Radio
and Southern Star have entered into an employment agreement with Frank D. Osborn
pursuant to which Mr. Osborn serves as a Managing Director of Capstar Radio and,
on an interim basis, as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern
Star. Mr. Osborn's employment agreement terminates on the fifth anniversary of
the consummation of the Osborn Acquisition. Mr. Osborn's base salary is
$375,000, and commencing on January 1, 1998, and on each subsequent January 1,
his base salary will be adjusted to reflect the annual increase in the Consumer
Price Index during the preceding year. In addition, Mr. Osborn is entitled to a
guaranteed bonus of $25,000 per month for a period of 60 months after February
20, 1997 and an annual bonus as determined by Capstar Radio's Board of
Directors. If Mr. Osborn's employment is terminated by Capstar Radio for cause
or by Mr. Osborn for other than good reason, Capstar Radio is obligated to pay
all accrued obligations and other benefits to Mr. Osborn. If the employment
agreement is terminated by Capstar Radio other than for cause or disability or
by Mr. Osborn for good reason, Mr. Osborn's employment agreement provides for
(A) a lump sum payment of any accrued obligations and other benefits earned
prior to the date of termination, (B) the payment in regular installments of (x)
if the remainder of the employment period is 24 months or less, Mr. Osborn's
then current annual base salary for the remainder of the employment period, (y)
if the remainder of the employment period is more than 24 months but less than
36 months, twice the sum of Mr. Osborn's then current salary, plus Mr. Osborn's
then
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current salary for the remainder of the employment period after 24 months have
expired from the termination date, or (z) if the remainder of the employment
period is more than 36 months, twice the sum of Mr. Osborn's then current salary
plus Mr. Osborn's then current salary for a period of 12 months after 24 months
have expired from the termination date, (C) the payment of the guaranteed bonus
as if Mr. Osborn's employment had not been terminated and (D) unless the Board
of Directors of Capstar Radio determines that Mr. Osborn has not satisfactorily
performed his obligations and duties under the agreement, the immediate vesting
of all stock options between Capstar Radio and Mr. Osborn and the right to
exercise those options until the earlier of (x) the expiration date of those
options or (y) the 90th day after Mr. Osborn's termination. Mr. Osborn is also
entitled to participate in Capstar Radio's employee medical benefit plan for 24
months following termination unless Capstar Radio fails to achieve 60% of its
annual budget for operating profit for the last calendar year ended prior to
termination. In that case, Mr. Osborn is entitled to participate in such plan
for 12 months following termination.
James T. Shea, Jr. Employment Agreement. Capstar Broadcasting and Atlantic
Star have entered into an employment agreement with James T. Shea, Jr. pursuant
to which Mr. Shea serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of
Atlantic Star. Mr. Shea's employment agreement terminates on April 30, 1999. Mr.
Shea's base salary is $275,625, which increases at the beginning of each
calendar year by an amount which shall not be less than five percent of his then
current base salary. Mr. Shea is also entitled to receive annual bonuses as the
Board of Directors of Atlantic Star may determine, provided that the bonus shall
not be less than $150,000. In addition, the employment agreement provides for an
automobile allowance, participation in the retirement, savings, and welfare
benefit plans of Atlantic Star and a life insurance policy of $650,000. If
Atlantic Star terminates Mr. Shea's employment for cause, Atlantic Star is
obligated to pay Mr. Shea's then accrued base salary, reimbursable expenses, and
any other compensation then due and owing. In addition, Atlantic Star must
continue to fund Mr. Shea's life insurance policy. If the employment agreement
is terminated due to death or disability, without cause or by Mr. Shea for good
reason, Mr. Shea will be entitled to (i) the continuation of his annual base
salary, as then in effect, for a period equal to (A) if the termination date
occurs after April 21, 1998 but prior to April 30, 1999, a 12-month period
commencing on the termination date or (B) if the termination date occurs on or
prior to April 21, 1998, the lesser of (x) a 24-month period commencing on the
termination date and (y) the period starting on the termination date and ending
on April 30, 1999, (ii) a pro rata amount of his annual bonus, (iii) any annual
base salary and annual bonus then accrued but not yet paid, (iv) the
continuation of his welfare benefits for a period equal to (A) if the
termination date occurs after April 21, 1998 but prior to April 30, 1999, a
12-month period commencing on the termination date or (B) if the termination
date occurs on or prior to April 21, 1998, the lesser of (x) a 24-month period
commencing on the termination date and (y) the period starting on the
termination date and ending on April 30, 1999, (v) the continuation of his life
insurance policy, (vi) any other compensation and benefits as may be provided in
accordance with the terms and provisions of any applicable plans and programs,
(vii) reimbursement for certain expenses incurred as of the termination date but
not yet paid as of the date of termination and (viii) any other rights afforded
to him under other written agreements between Mr. Shea and Capstar Broadcasting.
John D. Cullen Employment Agreement. Upon consummation of the GulfStar
Transaction, Capstar Broadcasting and GulfStar entered into an employment
agreement with John D. Cullen pursuant to which Mr. Cullen serves as the
President and Chief Executive Officer of GulfStar. Mr. Cullen's employment
agreement will terminate on the fifth anniversary of the consummation of the
GulfStar Transaction. Mr. Cullen's base salary is $210,000, subject to annual
increases at least equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer
Price Index during the preceding calendar year. Mr. Cullen is also entitled to
receive an annual performance bonus if certain financial goals, as determined by
the Board of Directors of GulfStar, are achieved. In addition, Mr. Cullen is
entitled to receive stock options to purchase Class A Common Stock. If GulfStar
terminates Mr. Cullen's employment for cause or Mr. Cullen terminates his
employment for other than good reason, GulfStar will pay to Mr. Cullen his
accrued obligations and investments through the date of termination. If GulfStar
terminates Mr. Cullen's employment without cause or Mr. Cullen terminates his
employment for good reason, Mr. Cullen's employment agreement provides for (A) a
lump sum cash payment equal to any accrued obligations of GulfStar to Mr.
Cullen, (B) a payment in regular installments of Mr. Cullen's then current
salary for the one-year period commencing from the date of termination (the
"Severance Period"), (C) continued medical, dental and life insurance coverage
at the expense of GulfStar until the earlier of (x) the expiration of the
Severance Period or (y) the date Mr. Cullen has commenced new employment and has
thereby become eligible for comparable
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medical benefits, and (D) unless the Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting
determines that Mr. Cullen has not satisfactorily performed his obligations and
duties under the agreement, the immediate vesting of all stock options between
Capstar Broadcasting and Mr. Cullen and the right to exercise those options
until the earlier of (x) the expiration date of such stock options or (y) the
90th day after Mr. Cullen's termination.
Dex Allen Employment Agreement. Pacific Star and Capstar Broadcasting have
entered into an employment agreement with Dex Allen pursuant to which (i) Mr.
Allen serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Star, (ii) Mr.
Allen's term of employment is five years, provided that on the fifth anniversary
and on each anniversary thereafter, Mr. Allen's employment period shall
automatically be extended for one additional year unless Mr. Allen or Pacific
Star gives the other party written notice of his or its intention not to renew
the employment agreement at least six months prior to such anniversary (but no
more than 12 months prior to such anniversary), (iii) Mr. Allen will receive a
base salary of $150,000 during his first year of employment, which will increase
to $200,000 per year thereafter, subject to further annual increases at least
equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index during the
preceding calendar year, and (iv) Mr. Allen is entitled to receive an annual
bonus of at least $50,000 per year if certain financial goals, as determined by
Pacific Star's Board of Directors, are achieved. Capstar Broadcasting, Pacific
Star and Mr. Allen also agreed that (i) if Pacific Star terminates Mr. Allen's
employment for cause or Mr. Allen terminates his employment for other than good
reason, Pacific Star will only be obligated to make a lump sum payment to Mr.
Allen of any accrued obligations of Pacific Star to Mr. Allen, including Mr.
Allen's salary earned or accrued through the date of his termination, and (ii)
if Pacific Star terminates Mr. Allen's employment other than for cause or
disability or Mr. Allen terminates his employment for good reason, Mr. Allen's
employment agreement provides for (A) a severance payment of Mr. Allen's then
current base salary in regular installments for a one year period, (B) a lump
sum payment of any accrued obligations and other benefits earned prior to the
date of termination, and (C) unless the Board of Directors of Pacific Star
determines that Mr. Allen has not satisfactorily performed his obligations and
duties under the agreement, the immediate vesting of all stock options between
Capstar Broadcasting and Mr. Allen and the right to exercise those options until
the earlier of (x) the expiration date of those options or (y) the 90th day
after Mr. Allen's termination.
Mary K. Quass Employment Agreement. Upon consummation of the Quass
Acquisition, Central Star and Capstar Broadcasting will enter into an employment
agreement with Mary K. Quass pursuant to which Ms. Quass will serve as the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Star. Ms. Quass' employment
agreement will terminate on the fifth anniversary of the consummation of the
Quass Acquisition. Ms. Quass' base salary will be $200,000, subject to annual
increases at least equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer
Price Index during the preceding calendar year. Ms. Quass is also entitled to
receive an annual performance bonus if certain financial goals, as determined by
the Board of Directors of Central Star, are achieved. Further, if revenues and
net income for a fiscal year of the Midwest Region equal or exceed the targets
for such revenues and net income as set forth in the Midwest Region's budget,
then, Ms. Quass will be awarded an annual bonus in the amount of at least
$50,000 with respect to such fiscal year. In addition, Ms. Quass will be
entitled to receive stock options to purchase Class A Common Stock. If Central
Star terminates Ms. Quass' employment for cause or Ms. Quass terminates her
employment for other than good reason, Central Star will pay to Ms. Quass her
accrued obligations and investments through the date of termination. If Central
Star terminates Ms. Quass' employment without cause or Ms. Quass terminates her
employment for good reason, Ms. Quass' employment agreement will provide for (A)
a lump sum cash payment equal to any accrued obligations of Central Star to Ms.
Quass, (B) a payment in regular installments of Ms. Quass' then current salary
for the one-year period commencing from the date of termination (the "Severance
Period"), (C) continued medical, dental and life insurance coverage at the
expense of Central Star until the earlier of (x) the expiration of the Severance
Period or (y) the date Ms. Quass has commenced new employment and has thereby
become eligible for comparable medical benefits, and (D) unless the Board of
Directors of Capstar Broadcasting determines that Ms. Quass has not
satisfactorily performed her obligations and duties under the agreement, the
immediate vesting of all stock options between Capstar Broadcasting and Ms.
Quass and the right to exercise those options until the earlier of (x) the
expiration date of such stock options or (y) the 90th day after Ms. Quass'
termination.
David J. Benjamin, III Employment Agreement. Upon consummation of the
Community Pacific Acquisition, Capstar Radio and Capstar Broadcasting will enter
into an employment agreement with David J. Benjamin, III
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pursuant to which Mr. Benjamin will serve as a Managing Director of Capstar
Radio. Mr. Benjamin's employment agreement will terminate on the fifth
anniversary of the consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition. The
employment agreement will automatically be renewed for successive one-year terms
unless Mr. Benjamin or Capstar Radio gives written notice of his or its
intention not to renew the agreement at least six months (but no more than 12
months) prior to the date the agreement would otherwise expire. Mr. Benjamin's
base salary will be $200,000, subject to annual increases at least equal to the
percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index during the preceding
calendar year. Mr. Benjamin will also be entitled to receive an annual bonus of
$50,000 per year if certain financial goals, as determined by the Board of
Directors of Capstar Radio, are achieved. In addition, Mr. Benjamin will be
entitled to receive stock options to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock. If
Capstar Radio terminates Mr. Benjamin's employment for cause or Mr. Benjamin
terminates his employment for other than good reason, Capstar Radio will not be
obligated to make any further salary payments to Mr. Benjamin except those
earned prior to the date of termination. If Capstar Radio terminates Mr.
Benjamin's employment without cause or Mr. Benjamin terminates his employment
for good reason, Mr. Benjamin's employment agreement will provide for (A) a lump
sum payment equal to any accrued obligations of Capstar Radio to Mr. Benjamin,
(B) in regular installments of (x) if the remainder of the employment period is
less than 24 months, Mr. Benjamin's then annual salary for the remainder of the
employment period, (y) if the remainder of the employment period is more than 24
but less than 36 months, the sum of two times Mr. Benjamin's then annual salary
plus his annual salary for a period of 12 months after 24 months have expired
from the date of his termination, or (z) if the remainder of the employment
period is greater than 36 months, the sum of two times Mr. Benjamin's then
annual salary plus his annual salary for a period of 12 months after 24 months
have expired from the date of his termination and (C) the payment of his bonus
as if the termination did not occur and (D) unless the Board of Directors of
Capstar Radio determines that Mr. Benjamin has not satisfactorily performed his
obligations and duties under the agreement, the immediate vesting of all stock
options between Capstar Radio and Mr. Benjamin and the right to exercise those
options until the earlier of (x) the expiration date of those options or (y) the
90th day after Me. Benjamin's termination. If Mr. Benjamin's employment is
terminated due to death or disability, Capstar Radio will pay all accrued
obligations and investments, guaranteed bonuses and other benefits for 12 months
after the termination date.
Joseph L. Mathias IV Employment Agreement. Upon consummation of the
Benchmark Acquisition, Capstar Radio and Capstar Broadcasting entered into an
employment agreement pursuant to which Mr. Mathias serves as a Managing Director
of Capstar Radio. Mr. Mathias' employment agreement will terminate on the third
anniversary of the consummation of the Benchmark Acquisition. Mr. Mathias' base
salary is $200,000, subject to annual increases at the discretion of the Board
of Directors of Capstar Radio. In addition, Mr. Mathias is entitled to receive
stock options to purchase Class A Common Stock. If Capstar Radio terminates Mr.
Mathias' employment for cause or Mr. Mathias terminates his employment for other
than good reason, Capstar Radio will pay to Mr. Mathias his accrued obligations
and investments through the date of termination. If Capstar Radio terminates Mr.
Mathias' employment without cause or Mr. Mathias terminates his employment for
good reason, Mr. Mathias' employment agreement provides for (A) a lump sum cash
payment equal to any accrued obligations of Capstar Radio to Mr. Mathias, (B) a
payment in regular installments of Mr. Mathias' then current salary for the
remainder of the employment period (the "Severance Period"), and (C) continued
medical, dental, and life insurance coverage at the expense of Capstar Radio
until the earlier of (x) the expiration of the Severance Period or (y) the date
Mr. Mathias has commenced new employment and has thereby become eligible for
comparable medical benefits.
James M. Strawn Employment Agreement. Upon consummation of the Patterson
Acquisition, Capstar Radio and Capstar Broadcasting will enter into an
employment agreement pursuant to which Mr. Strawn will serve as a Managing
Director of Capstar Radio. Mr. Strawn's employment agreement will terminate on
the fifth anniversary of the consummation of the Patterson Acquisition. Mr.
Strawn's base salary will be $200,000, subject to annual increases at least
equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index during the
preceding year. Mr. Strawn will also be entitled to receive an annual
performance bonus, as determined by the Board of Directors of Capstar Radio. In
addition, Mr. Strawn will be entitled to receive stock options to purchase Class
A Common Stock. If Capstar Radio terminates Mr. Strawn's employment for cause or
Mr. Strawn terminates his employment for other than good reason, Capstar Radio
will pay to Mr. Strawn his accrued obligations and investments through the date
of termination. If Capstar Radio terminates Mr. Strawn's employment without
cause or Mr. Strawn
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terminates his employment for good reason, Mr. Strawn's employment agreement
will provide for (A) a lump sum cash payment equal to any accrued obligations of
Capstar Radio to Mr. Strawn, (B) a payment in regular installments of Mr.
Strawn's then current salary for a two-year period from the date of termination
(the "Severance Period"), (C) continued medical, dental, and life insurance
coverage at the expense of Capstar Radio until the earlier of (x) the expiration
of the Severance Period or (y) the date Mr. Strawn has commenced new employment
and has thereby become eligible for comparable medical benefits and (D) unless
the Board of Directors of Capstar Radio determines that Mr. Strawn has not
satisfactorily performed his obligations and duties under the agreement, the
immediate vesting of all stock options between Capstar Broadcasting and Mr.
Strawn and the right to exercise those options until the earlier of (x) the
expiration date of those options or (y) the 90th day after Mr. Strawn's
termination. If Mr. Strawn's employment is terminated due to disability, Capstar
Radio shall pay all accrued obligations and investments, and a payment in
regular installments of Mr. Strawn's then current salary for six months after
the termination date.
James W. Wesley Employment Agreement. Upon consummation of the Patterson
Acquisition, Capstar Broadcasting will enter into an employment agreement
pursuant to which Mr. Wesley will serve as Chairman of the Board of Capstar
Broadcasting. Mr. Wesley's employment agreement will terminate on the fifth
anniversary of the consummation of the Patterson Acquisition. Mr. Wesley's base
salary will be $300,000, subject to annual increases at least equal to the
percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index during the preceding
calendar year. Mr. Wesley is also entitled to receive an annual performance
bonus, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company. In addition, Mr.
Wesley is entitled to receive stock options to purchase Class A Common Stock. If
Capstar Broadcasting terminates Mr. Wesley's employment for cause or Mr. Wesley
terminates his employment for other than good reason, Capstar Broadcasting will
pay to Mr. Wesley his accrued obligations and investments through the date of
termination. If Capstar Broadcasting terminates Mr. Wesley's employment without
cause or Mr. Wesley terminates his employment for good reason, Mr. Wesley's
employment agreement provides for (A) a lump sum cash payment equal to any
accrued obligations of Capstar Broadcasting to Mr. Wesley, (B) a payment in
regular installments of Mr. Wesley's then current salary for the remainder of a
two year period from the date of termination (the "Severance Period"), (C)
continued medical, dental, and life insurance coverage at the expense of Capstar
Broadcasting until the earlier of (x) the expiration of the Severance Period or
(y) the date Mr. Wesley has commenced new employment and has thereby become
eligible for comparable medical benefits and (D) unless the Board of Directors
of Capstar Broadcasting determines that Mr. Wesley has not satisfactorily
performed his obligations and duties under the agreement, the immediate vesting
of all stock options between Capstar Broadcasting and Mr. Wesley and the right
to exercise those options until the earlier of (x) the expiration date of those
options or (y) the 90th day after Mr. Wesley's termination. If Mr. Wesley's
employment is terminated due to disability, Capstar Broadcasting shall pay all
accrued obligations and investments and a payment in regular installments of Mr.
Wesley's then current salary for a period of six months from the date of
termination.
BENEFIT PLANS
Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option Plan
Capstar Broadcasting's 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "Capstar Broadcasting
Stock Option Plan") gives certain individuals and key employees of Capstar
Broadcasting and any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation thereof (such
parent and subsidiary corporations are referred to as "Related Entities") who
are responsible for the continued growth of Capstar Broadcasting an opportunity
to acquire a proprietary interest in Capstar Broadcasting, and thus to create in
such persons an increased interest in and a greater concern for the welfare of
Capstar Broadcasting and any Related Entities. The Capstar Broadcasting Stock
Option Plan provides for the grant of options to acquire up to 9,000,000 shares
of Class A Common Stock. Grants of stock options with respect to 6,801,710
shares of Class A Common Stock have been made under the Capstar Broadcasting
Stock Option Plan.
The Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option Plan is administered by Capstar
Broadcasting's Compensation Committee, which is currently comprised of R. Steven
Hicks, Thomas O. Hicks and Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr. The Compensation Committee
has authority, subject to the terms of the Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option
Plan (including the formula grant provisions and the provisions relating to
incentive stock options contained therein),
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to determine when and to whom to make grants or awards under the Capstar
Broadcasting Stock Option Plan, the number of shares to be covered by the grants
or awards, the types and terms of the grants and awards, and in the case of
grants of stock options, the exercise price of stock options. Moreover, the
Compensation Committee will have the authority, subject to the provisions of the
Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option Plan, to establish such rules and regulations
as it deems necessary for the proper administration of the Capstar Broadcasting
Stock Option Plan and to make such determinations and interpretations and to
take such action in connection with the Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option Plan
and any grants and awards thereunder as it deems necessary or advisable. The
Compensation Committee's determinations and interpretations under the Capstar
Broadcasting Stock Option Plan are final, binding and conclusive on all
participants and need not be uniform and may be made by the Compensation
Committee selectively among persons who receive, or are eligible to receive,
grants and awards under the Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option Plan.
Grants of "incentive stock options" within the meaning of section 422 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and non-qualified
stock options (options which do not qualify under section 422 of the Code) may
be made under the Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option Plan to key employees.
Grants of non-qualified stock options may be made to eligible non-employees (as
defined in the Stock Option Plan). No incentive stock option may be granted
pursuant to the Capstar Broadcasting Stock Option Plan after October 16, 2006.
The exercise price per share of Class A Common Stock under each option is
fixed by the Compensation Committee at the time of grant and must equal at least
100% of the fair market value (as defined in the Stock Option Plan) of a share
of Class A Common Stock on the date of grant; provided, however, that the
exercise price of an incentive stock option granted to a person who, at the time
of grant, owns shares of Capstar Broadcasting or any Related Entity which
possess more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock
of Capstar Broadcasting or of any Related Entity may not be less than 110% of
the fair market value of a share of Class A Common Stock on the date of grant.
No option is exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the date of
grant, unless, as to any non-qualified stock option, otherwise expressly
provided in the option agreement; provided, however, that no incentive stock
option granted to a person who, at the time of grant, owns stock of Capstar
Broadcasting, or any Related Entity, possessing more than 10% of the total
combined voting power of all classes of stock of Capstar Broadcasting, or any
Related Entity, is exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date
of grant.
In the event of a change of control or sale of Capstar Broadcasting, all
outstanding stock options may, subject to the sole discretion of the
Compensation Committee, become exercisable in full at such time or times as the
Compensation Committee may determine. Each stock option accelerated by the
Compensation Committee would terminate on such date (not later than the stated
exercise date) as the Compensation Committee determines.
Unless an option or other agreement provides otherwise, upon the date of
death of an optionee (or upon the termination of an optionee because of such
optionee's disability), the person who acquires the right to exercise the option
of such optionee (or the optionee in the case of disability) must exercise such
option within 180 days after the date of death (or termination in the case of
disability), unless a longer period is expressly provided in such incentive
stock option or a shorter period is established by the Compensation Committee,
but in no event after the expiration date of such option. Following an
optionee's termination of employment for cause, all stock options held by such
optionee will immediately be canceled as of the date of termination of
employment. Following an optionee's termination of employment for other than
cause, such optionee must exercise his stock option within 30 days after the
date of such termination, unless a longer period is expressly provided in such
stock option or a shorter period is established by the Compensation Committee,
provided that no incentive stock option shall be exercisable more than three
months after such termination.
The option exercise price may be paid in cash or, in the discretion of the
Compensation Committee, by the delivery of shares of Class A Common Stock then
owned by the participant, or by a combination of these methods. Also, in the
discretion of the Compensation Committee, payment may also be made by delivering
a properly executed exercise notice to Capstar Broadcasting together with a copy
of irrevocable instructions to a broker to deliver promptly to Capstar
Broadcasting the amount of sale or loan proceeds to pay the exercise price.
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Except as otherwise expressly provided in any non-qualified stock option,
stock options may be transferred by a participant only by will or by the laws of
descent and distribution and may be exercised only by the participant during his
lifetime.
If an optionee's employment is terminated for any reason or a change of
control occurs, Capstar Broadcasting, or its designee, may purchase the
remaining options and/or shares of Class A Common Stock held by such optionee at
a price per share equal to fair market value. Prior to the transfer by an
optionee of any shares of Class A Common Stock issued to such optionee upon
exercise of a stock option, Capstar Broadcasting or its designee has the right
to acquire such shares of Class A Common Stock on the same terms and conditions
as the proposed transfer.
Stock Purchase Plan
Capstar Broadcasting's 1997 Stock Purchase Plan (the "Stock Purchase Plan")
gives certain key employees of Capstar Broadcasting and any Related Entities who
are expected to contribute materially to the success of Capstar Broadcasting and
any Related Entities an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in Capstar
Broadcasting, and thus to retain such persons and create in such persons an
increased interest in and a greater concern for the welfare of Capstar
Broadcasting and any Related Entities. The Stock Purchase Plan provides for the
grant of stock purchase rights to acquire up to shares of Class A Common Stock.
To date, grants of stock purchase rights with respect to 980,000 shares of Class
A Common Stock have been made under the Stock Purchase Plan, all of which have
been exercised.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
There was no compensation committee of the Board of Directors during 1996.
Compensation decisions in 1996 were made by the entire Board of Directors, the
members of which were R. Steven Hicks (the Company's President and Chief
Executive Officer), Eric C. Neuman (an Executive Vice President of the Company)
and Thomas O. Hicks. In February 1997, R. Steven Hicks, Thomas O. Hicks and
Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr. were appointed to the Compensation Committee of the
Board of Directors, of which Thomas O. Hicks serves as chairman.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors of the Company do not presently receive compensation for their
services as directors. Directors of the Company are entitled to reimbursement of
their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection with their travel to and
attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors or committees thereof.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS
The Company's Certificate of Incorporation provides that no director of the
Company shall be personally liable to the Company or its stockholders for
monetary damages for breach of his fiduciary duty as a director, except for
liability (i) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the Company or
its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) in respect of
certain unlawful dividend payments or stock redemptions or purchases or (iv) for
any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.
The effect of these provisions is to eliminate the rights of the Company and its
stockholders (through stockholders' derivative suits on behalf of the Company)
to recover monetary damages against a director for breach of fiduciary duty as a
director (including breaches resulting from grossly negligent behavior), except
in the situations described above.
Capstar Broadcasting has entered into indemnification agreements with each
of its directors and executive officers under which Capstar Broadcasting has
agreed to indemnify the director or officer to the fullest extent permitted by
law and to advance expenses, if the director or officer becomes a party to or
witness or other participant in any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding (a "Claim") by reason of any occurrence related to the fact
that the person is or was a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of
Capstar Broadcasting or a subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting or another entity
at Capstar Broadcasting request (an "Indemnifiable Event"), unless a reviewing
party (either outside counsel or a committee appointed by the Board of
Directors) determines that the person would not be entitled to indemnification
under applicable law. In addition, if a change in control or a potential change
in control of Capstar Broadcasting occurs and if the person
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indemnified so requests, Capstar Broadcasting will establish a trust for the
benefit of the indemnitee and fund the trust in an amount sufficient to satisfy
all expenses reasonably anticipated at the time of the request to be incurred in
connection with any Claim relating to an Indemnifiable Event. The reviewing
party will determine the amount deposited in the trust. An indemnitee's rights
under the indemnification agreement are not exclusive of any other rights under
the Capstar Broadcasting's Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws or applicable
law.
The Company believes that these provisions and agreements will assist the
Company in attracting and retaining qualified individuals to serve as directors
and officers.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
The table below gives effect to the acquisition by Capstar Broadcasting of
all of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company, the Completed
Transactions and the Financing and sets forth, as if each of the foregoing had
occurred on March 31, 1997, (i) the number and percentage of outstanding shares
of each class of the capital stock of Capstar Broadcasting that are beneficially
owned by (a) each person or group beneficially owning five percent or more of
any class of the capital stock of Capstar Broadcasting, (b) each director of
Capstar Broadcasting, (c) each Named Executive Officer, (d) each executive
officer of Capstar Broadcasting, and (e) all directors and executive officers of
the Company and Capstar Broadcasting as a group and (ii) the combined percentage
of all classes of the capital stock of Capstar Broadcasting that are
beneficially owned by each of such person or group of persons. Except as noted
below, each individual or entity named below is believed to have sole investment
and voting power with respect to all the shares of capital stock reflected
below.
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CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK(1) COMMON STOCK(2)
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NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT NUMBER PERCENT PERCENT OF PERCENTAGE
OF OF OF OF OF OF ECONOMIC OF VOTING
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER SHARES CLASS SHARES CLASS SHARES CLASS INTEREST POWER
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Capstar Broadcasting Partners,
L.P.(3)......................... -- -- -- -- 178,775,505 78.4% 59.3% 77.5%
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Capstar BT Partners, L.P.(3)...... -- -- 26,559,261 55.1% -- -- 8.8% --
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
BT Capital Partners, Inc.......... -- -- 9,619,995 20.0% -- -- 3.2% --
Capstar Boston Partners,
L.L.C.(3)....................... 2,727,272 10.8% -- -- -- -- * *
Dex Allen(3)...................... 363,636 1.4% -- -- -- -- * *
Scott J. Bacherman(3)............. 100,000 * -- -- -- -- * *
William S. Banowsky, Jr.(3)....... 500,000 2.0% -- -- -- -- * *
David J. Benjamin, III(3)......... 363,636 1.4% -- -- -- -- * *
John D. Cullen(3)................. 3,292,989 13.1% -- -- -- -- 1.1% *
R. Steven Hicks(4)................ -- -- -- -- 25,449,986 10.7% 8.2% 10.6%
Thomas O. Hicks(5)................ 25,147,566 100.0% 48,179,897 100.0% 238,593,986 100.0% 15.4% 100.0%
Joseph L. Mathias, IV(3).......... 1,538,462 6.1% -- -- -- -- -- --
Eric C. Neuman(3)................. 2,500,628 9.9% -- -- -- -- * *
Frank D. Osborn(3)................ 1,636,361 6.5% -- -- -- -- * *
Mary K. Quass(3).................. 909,091 3.6% -- -- -- -- * *
James T. Shea, Jr.(3)............. 350,000 1.4% -- -- -- -- * *
Jay Sterin(3)..................... 250,000 1.0% -- -- -- -- * *
Paul D. Stone(3).................. 2,271,355 9.0% -- -- -- -- * *
James M. Strawn................... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.(3)........ 637,928 2.5% -- -- -- -- * *
James W. Wesley, Jr............... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
R. Gerald Turner(3)............... 75,188 * -- -- -- -- * *
All directors and executive
officers of the Company and
Capstar Broadcasting as a group
(18 persons).................... 25,147,566 100.0% 48,179,897 100.0% 238,593,986 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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* Less than one percent.
(1) The holders of shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of
Capstar Broadcasting ("Class B Common Stock" and, together with the Class A
Common Stock and Class C Common Stock, the "Common Stock") are not entitled
to vote, except as required by law. The shares of Class B Common Stock are
convertible in whole but not in part, at the option of the holder or holders
thereof, into the same number of shares of Class A Common Stock, subject to
certain conditions. See "Description of Capital Stock."
(2) The holders of the Class C Common Stock are entitled to vote with the
holders of the Class A Common Stock on all matters submitted to a vote of
stockholders of the Company, except after an IPO (as defined) with respect
to the election of Class A Directors (as defined), certain "going private"
transactions and as otherwise required by law and except under the
circumstances described under "Description of Capital Stock." Each share of
Class C Common Stock is entitled to ten votes per share on all matters
submitted to a vote of stockholders. See "Description of Capital Stock."
(3) Such shares are subject to a stockholders agreement as described in "Certain
Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements."
(4) The number of shares of Class C Common Stock includes (i) 100,000 shares
owned of record by R. Steven Hicks' children, (ii) 7,440,000 shares
purchasable by R. Steven Hicks pursuant to the terms of the Warrant, (iii)
2,042,546 shares purchasable by R. Steven Hicks pursuant to the terms of the
Second Warrant, and (iv) 987,970 shares purchasable by R. Steven Hicks
pursuant to the terms of the Third Warrant (as defined). See "Certain
Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements -- Affiliate Stockholders Agreement"
and "-- Warrants." R. Steven Hicks has voting rights to the shares owned by
his children under the terms of the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement (as
defined). R. Steven Hicks disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of
Common Stock not owned by him of record. The shares owned
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of record by R. Steven Hicks and his children are subject to a voting
agreement as described in "Certain Transactions -- Stockholders
Agreements -- Affiliate Stockholders Agreement."
(5) The number of shares of Class A Common Stock is comprised of (i) 2,727,272
shares owned of record by Capstar Boston Partners, L.L.C., which shares are
subject to a voting agreement as described in "Certain
Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements -- Affiliate Stockholders
Agreement," (ii) 6,366,378 shares owned of record by parties to the
Management Stockholders Agreement (as defined), which shares are subject to
a voting agreement as described in "Certain Transactions -- Stockholders
Agreements -- Management Stockholders Agreement" and (iii) 16,053,916 shares
owned of record by parties to the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement (as
defined), which shares are subject to a voting agreement as described in
"Certain Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements -- GulfStar Stockholders
Agreement." The number of shares of Class B Common Stock is comprised of (i)
the 26,559,261 shares owned of record by Capstar BT Partners, L.P., which
shares are subject to the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement as described in
"Certain Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements -- Affiliate Stockholders
Agreement" and (ii) 21,620,636 shares owned of record by parties to the
GulfStar Stockholders Agreement (as defined), which shares are subject to a
voting agreement as described in "Certain Transactions -- Stockholders
Agreements -- GulfStar Stockholders Agreement." The number of shares of
Class C Common Stock includes (i) 100,000 shares owned of record by R.
Steven Hicks' children, which shares are subject to a voting agreement as
described in "Certain Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements -- Affiliate
Stockholders Agreement," (ii) 3,000,000 shares owned of record by R. Steven
Hicks, and 7,440,000 shares, 2,042,546 shares and 987,970 shares purchasable
by R. Steven Hicks pursuant to the terms of the Warrant, the Second Warrant
and the Third Warrant, respectively, which shares are subject to a voting
agreement as described in "Certain Transactions -- Stockholders
Agreements -- Affiliate Stockholders Agreement," (iii) 178,775,505 shares
owned of record by Capstar L.P., of which the ultimate general partner is an
entity controlled by Thomas O. Hicks, and (iv) 46,247,965 shares owned of
record by parties to the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement (as defined), which
shares are subject to a voting agreement as described in "Certain
Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements -- GulfStar Stockholders Agreement."
Hicks Muse is a party to the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, the
Management Stockholders Agreement and the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement,
which agreements require the parties to such agreements to vote their shares
(i) in favor of the election to Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors of
such individuals as may be designated by Hicks Muse and its affiliates
(including Capstar L.P.) and (ii) on other matters as the holders of a
majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of Common Stock vote
on such matters. Thomas O. Hicks is the controlling stockholder of Hicks
Muse and serves as its Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary. Accordingly, Thomas O. Hicks
may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of all of the Common Stock subject
to the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, the Management Stockholders
Agreement and the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement. Thomas O. Hicks disclaims
beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock not owned by him of
record.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT AGREEMENTS
Capstar Broadcasting Monitoring and Oversight Agreement. Capstar
Broadcasting has entered into a monitoring and oversight agreement (the "Capstar
Broadcasting Monitoring and Oversight Agreement") with Hicks Muse & Co.
Partners, L.P. ("Hicks Muse Partners"). Pursuant thereto, Capstar Broadcasting
has agreed to pay to Hicks Muse Partners an annual fee of $100,000 for ongoing
financial oversight and monitoring services. The annual fee is adjustable upward
or downward at the end of each fiscal year to an amount equal to 0.2% of the
budgeted consolidated annual net sales of Capstar Broadcasting for the
then-current fiscal year; provided, that such fee shall at no time be less than
$100,000 per year. Notwithstanding the calculation of the annual fee in the
preceding two sentences, the annual fee will be reduced by the amount previously
paid for such period by the Company under the Monitoring and Oversight Agreement
(as defined), and as a result, no annual fee is expected to be required to be
paid in 1997. Hicks Muse Partners is also entitled to reimbursement for any
out-of-pocket expenses incurred by it in connection with rendering services
under the Capstar Broadcasting Monitoring and Oversight Agreement. In addition,
Capstar Broadcasting has agreed to indemnify Hicks Muse Partners, its affiliates
and shareholders, and their respective directors, officers, agents, employees
and affiliates from and against all claims, actions, proceedings, demands,
liabilities, damages, judgments, assessments, losses and costs, including fees
and expenses, arising out of or in connection with the services rendered by
Hicks Muse Partners in connection with the Capstar Broadcasting Monitoring and
Oversight Agreement. Hicks Muse Partners has reserved the right to seek an
increase in the amount of its annual fee based on the increased scope of Capstar
Broadcasting's operations. Any such increase will be subject to the approval of
the Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting, including a majority of the
disinterested directors, based on the exercise of their independent judgment.
The Capstar Broadcasting Monitoring and Oversight Agreement makes available
on an ongoing basis the resources of Hicks Muse Partners concerning a variety of
financial matters. The services that have been and will continue to be provided
by Hicks Muse Partners could not otherwise be obtained by Capstar Broadcasting
without the addition of personnel or the engagement of outside professional
advisors. The Capstar Broadcasting Monitoring and Oversight Agreement expires on
the earlier to occur of (i) July 1, 2007 or (ii) the date on which HM Fund III
and its affiliates cease to own beneficially, directly or indirectly, any
securities of Capstar Broadcasting or its successors.
Monitoring and Oversight Agreement. The Company has entered into a
monitoring and oversight agreement (the "Monitoring and Oversight Agreement")
with Hicks Muse Partners. Pursuant thereto, the Company has agreed to pay to
Hicks Muse Partners an annual fee of $100,000 for ongoing financial oversight
and monitoring services. The annual fee is adjustable upward or downward at the
end of each fiscal year to an amount equal to 0.2% of the budgeted consolidated
annual net sales of the Company for the then-current fiscal year; provided, that
such fee shall at no time be less than $100,000 per year. The annual fee in 1997
is estimated to be $278,000. The Monitoring and Oversight Agreement expires on
the earlier to occur of (i) October 16, 2006 or (ii) the date on which HM Fund
III and its affiliates cease to own beneficially, directly or indirectly, any
securities of the Company or its successors. The remainder of the terms of the
Monitoring and Oversight Agreement are substantially similar to the terms of the
Capstar Broadcasting Monitoring and Oversight Agreement.
FINANCIAL ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
Capstar Broadcasting Financial Advisory Agreement. Capstar Broadcasting is
a party to a financial advisory agreement (the "Capstar Broadcasting Financial
Advisory Agreement") with Hicks Muse Partners. Pursuant to the Capstar
Broadcasting Financial Advisory Agreement, Hicks Muse Partners is entitled to
receive a fee equal to 1.5% of the transaction value (as defined in the Capstar
Broadcasting Financial Advisory Agreement) for each add-on transaction (as
defined) in which Capstar Broadcasting or any of its subsidiaries is involved.
Hicks Muse Partners is also entitled to reimbursement for any out-of-pocket
expenses incurred by it in connection with rendering services under the Capstar
Broadcasting Financial Advisory Agreement. The term "transaction value" means
the total value of any add-on transaction, including, without limitation, the
aggregate amount of the funds required to complete the add-on transaction
(excluding any fees payable pursuant to the Capstar Broadcasting
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Financial Advisory Agreement, but including the amount of any indebtedness,
preferred stock or similar items assumed or remaining outstanding). The term
"add-on transaction" means any future proposal for a tender offer, acquisition,
sale, merger, exchange offer, recapitalization, restructuring, or other similar
transaction directly or indirectly involving Capstar Broadcasting or any of its
subsidiaries, excluding the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries,
and any other person or entity. In addition, Capstar Broadcasting has agreed to
indemnify Hicks Muse Partners, its affiliates and partners, and their respective
directors, officers, agents, employees and affiliates from and against all
claims, actions, proceedings, demands, liabilities, damages, judgments,
assessments, losses and costs, including fees and expenses, arising out of or in
connection with the services rendered by Hicks Muse Partners in connection with
the Capstar Broadcasting Financial Advisory Agreement.
Pursuant to the Capstar Broadcasting Financial Advisory Agreement, Hicks
Muse Partners provides investment banking, financial advisory and other similar
services with respect to the add-on transactions in which Capstar Broadcasting
is involved. Such transactions require additional attention beyond that required
to monitor and advise Capstar Broadcasting on an ongoing basis and accordingly
Capstar Broadcasting pays separate Capstar Broadcasting advisory fees with
respect to such matters in addition to those paid in connection with the
Monitoring and Oversight Agreement. The services that have been and will
continue to be provided by Hicks Muse Partners could not otherwise be obtained
by Capstar Broadcasting without the addition of personnel or the engagement of
outside professional advisors. The Capstar Broadcasting Financial Advisory
Agreement will terminate concurrently with the termination of the Capstar
Broadcasting Monitoring and Oversight Agreement.
Financial Advisory Agreement. The Company is a party to a financial
advisory agreement (the "Capstar Financial Advisory Agreement") with Hicks Muse
Partners. The terms of the Financial Advisory Agreement are substantially
similar to the terms of the Capstar Broadcasting Financial Advisory Agreement.
The Company has paid Hicks Muse Partners financial advisory fees of
approximately $12.3 million since the Company's inception in October 1996.
STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENTS
Affiliate Stockholders Agreement. R. Steven Hicks, five of his children,
Capstar BT Partners, L.P., Capstar Boston Partners, L.L.C. and Capstar L.P. (the
"Affiliate Stockholders") have entered into the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement
with Capstar Broadcasting and Hicks Muse that provides, among other things, that
the Affiliate Stockholders may require Capstar Broadcasting, subject to certain
registration volume limitations, to effect up to three demand registrations of
their Common Stock under the Securities Act at any time after consummation of a
qualified IPO (as defined in the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement). The
Affiliate Stockholders Agreement also provides that in the event Capstar
Broadcasting proposes to register any shares of its Common Stock under the
Securities Act, whether or not for its own account, the Affiliate Stockholders
will be entitled, with certain exceptions, to include their shares of Common
Stock in such registration.
The Affiliate Stockholders Agreement also requires the Affiliate
Stockholders, subject to certain conditions, to vote their shares (i) in favor
of the election to Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors of such individuals
as may be designated by Hicks Muse and its affiliates (including Capstar L.P.)
and (ii) on other matters as the holders of a majority of the voting power of
the outstanding shares of Common Stock vote on such matters. If certain
conditions are met, including Mr. Hicks serving as the President and Chief
Executive Officer of Capstar Broadcasting or holding not less than 3% of the
fully-diluted Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting, the Affiliate Stockholders
Agreement provides that Mr. Hicks shall be one of such designees to serve on
Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors.
The Affiliate Stockholders Agreement provides that, in connection with any
transfer of Capstar Broadcasting's securities held by Hicks Muse and its
affiliates (which would constitute a "sale" thereof within the meaning of the
Securities Act) representing more than 50% of the shares of Common Stock then
held by Hicks Muse and its affiliates, Hicks Muse and its affiliates have the
right to require the Affiliate Stockholders to also transfer a portion of their
shares of Common Stock. If Hicks Muse and its affiliates desire to effect a sale
of more than 50% of the shares of Common Stock then held by Hicks Muse and its
affiliates, such stockholders may "tag along" and sell a portion of their shares
of Common Stock on the same terms.
Prior to the transfer of any securities subject to the Affiliate
Stockholders Agreement by any stockholder other than an affiliate of Hicks Muse,
Hicks Muse has the right to acquire such securities on the same terms and
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conditions as the proposed transfer. If R. Steven Hicks is no longer an officer,
director or employee of Capstar Broadcasting or any of its subsidiaries or a
change of control (as defined in the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement) occurs,
Capstar Broadcasting has the option to purchase all or any portion of Capstar
Broadcasting's securities held by Mr. Hicks and his children. The Affiliate
Stockholders Agreement provides that (i) R. Steven Hicks shall retain the voting
rights of any securities (subject to such agreement) which he transfers,
conveys, assigns or hypothecates to an affiliate or any of his family members
and (ii) Mr. Hicks may not transfer, convey, assign or hypothecate any of his
securities (subject to the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement) to an affiliate or
any family member of Mr. Hicks unless such affiliate or family member joins in
the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement.
Subject to certain exceptions, if Capstar Broadcasting proposes to issue or
sell any shares of Common Stock to Hicks Muse or any of its affiliates, Mr.
Hicks has the right to purchase a pro rata share of such shares of Common Stock.
Mr. Hicks waived his preemptive right to acquire additional shares of Common
Stock in connection with the Financing. Mr. Hicks is entitled to receive, for no
additional consideration, a warrant to acquire additional shares of Class C
Common Stock (determined as provided in the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement) if
Hicks Muse or any of its affiliates otherwise acquires additional shares of
Common Stock. In connection with the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment, Mr.
Hicks received a warrant to purchase 1,234,962 shares of Class C Common Stock
(the "Third Warrant"). See "-- Warrants" and "-- Management and Affiliate Equity
Investments."
Management Stockholders Agreement. Certain employees of Capstar
Broadcasting and its subsidiaries have entered into the Management Stockholders
Agreement (the "Management Stockholders Agreement") with Capstar Broadcasting
and Hicks Muse that provides, among other things, that in the event Capstar
Broadcasting proposes to register any shares of its Common Stock under the
Securities Act, whether or not for its own account, the stockholders that are
parties to the Management Stockholders Agreement will be entitled, with certain
exceptions, to include their shares of Common Stock in such registration. The
Management Stockholders Agreement also requires the parties thereto to vote
their shares in favor of the election to Capstar Broadcasting's Board of
Directors of such individuals as may be designated by Hicks Muse and its
affiliates.
The Management Stockholders Agreement provides that, in connection with any
transfer of Capstar Broadcasting's securities held by Hicks Muse and its
affiliates (which would constitute a "sale" thereof within the meaning of the
Securities Act) representing more than 50% of the shares of Common Stock then
held by Hicks Muse and its affiliates, Hicks Muse and its affiliates have the
right to require the stockholders subject to the Management Stockholders
Agreement also to transfer a portion of their shares of Common Stock. If Hicks
Muse and its affiliates desire to effect a sale of more than 50% of the shares
of Common Stock then held by Hicks Muse and its affiliates, such stockholders
may "tag along" and sell a portion of their shares of Common Stock on the same
terms.
Prior to the transfer of any securities subject to the Management
Stockholders Agreement by any stockholder other than an affiliate of Hicks Muse,
Hicks Muse has the right to acquire such securities on the same terms and
conditions as the proposed transferee. If at any time a stockholder subject to
the Management Stockholders Agreement is no longer an officer, director or
employee of Capstar Broadcasting or any of its subsidiaries or a change of
control (as defined in the Management Stockholders Agreement) of Capstar
Broadcasting occurs, Capstar Broadcasting has the option to purchase all or any
portion of Capstar Broadcasting's securities held by such stockholder.
GulfStar Stockholders Agreement. Upon completion of the GulfStar
Transaction, the stockholders of GulfStar (other than R. Steven Hicks) (the
"GulfStar Stockholders") entered into the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement with
Capstar Broadcasting and Hicks Muse that provides, among other things, that the
GulfStar Stockholders may require Capstar Broadcasting, subject to certain
registration volume limitations, to effect up to three demand registrations of
their Common Stock under the Securities Act one year following the consummation
of a Qualified IPO (as defined in the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement). The
GulfStar Stockholders Agreement also provides that in the event Capstar
Broadcasting proposes to register any shares of its Common Stock under the
Securities Act, whether or not for its own account, the GulfStar Stockholders
will be entitled, with certain exceptions, to include their shares of Common
Stock in such registration.
The GulfStar Stockholders Agreement also requires the GulfStar
Stockholders, subject to certain conditions, to vote their shares (i) in favor
of the election to Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors of such individuals
as
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may be designated by Hicks Muse and its affiliates (including Capstar L.P.) and
(ii) on other matters as the holders of a majority of the voting power of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock vote on such matters.
The GulfStar Stockholders Agreement provides that, in connection with any
transfer of Capstar Broadcasting's securities held by Hicks Muse and its
affiliates (which would constitute a "sale" thereof within the meaning of the
Securities Act) representing more than 50% of the shares of Common Stock then
held by Hicks Muse and its affiliates, Hicks Muse and its affiliates have the
right to require the GulfStar Stockholders to also transfer a portion of their
shares of Common Stock. If Hicks Muse and its affiliates desire to effect a sale
of more than 50% of the shares of Common Stock then held by Hicks Muse and its
affiliates, such stockholders may "tag along" and sell a portion of their shares
of Common Stock on the same terms.
Prior to the transfer of any securities subject to the GulfStar
Stockholders Agreement by any stockholder other than an affiliate of Hicks Muse,
Hicks Muse has the right to acquire such securities on the same terms and
conditions as the proposed transferee. The GulfStar Stockholders Agreement
provides that (i) a GulfStar Stockholder shall retain the voting rights of any
securities (subject to such agreement) which he transfers, conveys, assigns or
hypothecates to an affiliate or any of his family members and (ii) a GulfStar
Stockholder may not transfer, convey, assign or hypothecate any of his
securities (subject to the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement) to an affiliate or
any family member of such GulfStar Stockholder unless such affiliate or family
member joins in the GulfStar Stockholders Agreement.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
Frank D. Osborn is a party to a registration rights agreement with Capstar
Broadcasting which provides, among other things, that Mr. Osborn may require
Capstar Broadcasting to effect a demand registration of his Common Stock under
the Securities Act at any time within 30 days after the tenth anniversary of the
date of the registration rights agreement. Mr. Osborn's right to demand a
registration will terminate upon the first to occur of a qualified IPO or a
change of control (both as defined in the registration rights agreement). After
receipt of a demand for registration of Common Stock by Mr. Osborn pursuant to
the registration rights agreement, Capstar Broadcasting has the option to
purchase all of the shares of Common Stock, then held by Mr. Osborn for a 30-day
period, at appraised value (as defined in the registration rights agreement).
WARRANTS
On October 16, 1996, the Company issued a warrant (the "Warrant") to R.
Steven Hicks, which has been assumed by Capstar Broadcasting. Pursuant to the
terms of the Warrant, Mr. Hicks is entitled to purchase 7,440,000 shares of
Class C Common Stock at any time or from time to time and, upon the fulfillment
of a certain triggering event, may purchase an additional 1,860,000 shares of
Class C Common Stock. The exercise price of the Warrant is equal to a per share
price of $1.00 as increased by an annual rate of interest equal to 8% per year
commencing as of October 16, 1996. The term "triggering event" means the date
upon which distributions equal to an internal rate of return of at least 30%,
calculated in accordance with generally accepted financial practice, on the
initial investment of Capstar L.P. of $90.0 million in the Company (which
investment was made on October 16, 1996) have been made to Hicks Muse and its
affiliates and its and their respective officers, directors and employees (and
members of their respective families (other than Mr. Hicks) and trusts for the
primary benefit of those family members). See "-- Management and Affiliate
Equity Investments." The Warrant will terminate on October 16, 2006. The Warrant
and the shares of Class C Common Stock issuable thereunder are subject to the
Affiliate Stockholders Agreement.
Under the terms of the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, the Company issued
a new warrant (the "Second Warrant") to Mr. Hicks upon completion of the Hicks
Muse Osborn Equity Investment, which has been assumed by Capstar Broadcasting.
Pursuant to the terms of the Second Warrant, Mr. Hicks is entitled to purchase
2,042,546 shares of Class C Common Stock at any time or from time to time and,
upon the fulfillment of the triggering event (which is based on Capstar L.P.'s
$34.8 million investment in the Company made on February 20, 1997), may purchase
an additional 510,636 shares of Class C Common Stock. See "-- Management and
Affiliate Equity Investments." The exercise price of the Second Warrant is equal
to a per share price of $1.10 per share as increased by an annual rate of
interest equal to 8.0% per year commencing as of February 20, 1997. The Second
Warrant will terminate ten years from the date of grant. The remaining terms of
the Second Warrant are substantially similar to the terms of the Warrant.
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Under the terms of the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, Capstar
Broadcasting issued a new warrant (the "Third Warrant" and together with the
Warrant and the Second Warrant, the "Warrants") to Mr. Hicks upon completion of
the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment. Pursuant to the terms of the Third
Warrant, Mr. Hicks is entitled to purchase 987,970 shares of Class C Common
Stock at any time or from time to time and, upon the fulfillment of the
triggering event (which is based on Capstar L.P.'s $75.0 million investment in
Capstar Broadcasting), may purchase an additional 246,992 shares of Class C
Common Stock. See "-- Management and Affiliate Equity Investments." The exercise
price of the Third Warrant is equal to a per share price of $1.33 per share as
increased by an annual rate of interest equal to 8% per year commencing as of
the date of the consummation of the GulfStar Transaction. The Third Warrant will
terminate 10 years from the date of grant. The remaining terms of the Third
Warrant are substantially similar to the terms of the Warrant.
MANAGEMENT AND AFFILIATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS
HM Fund III and its affiliates (through Capstar L.P.) have invested $233.9
million in the Common Stock, including $90.0 million for 90,000,000 shares of
Class C Common Stock in connection with the Commodore Acquisition, $34.8 million
for 31,634,527 shares of Class C Common Stock in connection with the Hicks Muse
Osborn Equity Investment, and $75.0 million for 56,390,977 shares of Class C
Common Stock in connection with the GulfStar Transaction (the "Hicks Muse
GulfStar Equity Investment"), and equity investments by Capstar BT Partners,
L.P. and Capstar Boston Partners, L.L.C. (each of which is an affiliate of HM
Fund III). HM Fund III and its affiliates have committed to invest up to an
additional $50.0 million in equity of Capstar Broadcasting and Capstar
Broadcasting has committed to issue additional equity to Capstar Broadcasting in
exchange therefor. In connection with the Osborn Acquisition, Capstar BT
Partners, L.P., an entity controlled by Hicks Muse, invested $20.0 million for
18,181,818 shares of Class B Common Stock and, in connection with the Hicks Muse
GulfStar Equity Investment and upon exercise of its preemptive rights under the
Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, Capstar BT Partners, L.P. invested an
additional $11.1 million for 8,377,443 shares of Class B Common Stock. Capstar
BT Partners, L.P. may exercise its preemptive rights under the Affiliate
Stockholders Agreement in connection with HM Fund III's purchase of an
additional $50.0 million of Common Stock pursuant to its commitment to purchase
such shares. Capstar Boston Partners, L.L.C., an entity controlled by Hicks
Muse, has invested $3.0 million for 2,727,272 shares of Class A Common Stock.
R. Steven Hicks, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
has invested $3.1 million for 3,100,000 shares of Class C Common Stock. James T.
Shea, Jr., the chief executive officer of the Northeast Region, has invested
$350,000 for 350,000 shares of Class A Common Stock. In connection with the
Osborn Acquisition, Frank D. Osborn, the former President and Chief Executive
Officer of Osborn contributed certain shares of common stock of Osborn to the
Company in exchange for 1,636,361 shares of common stock of the Company having a
deemed value of $1.8 million (which shares have been exchanged for an equal
number of shares of Class A Common Stock). David J. Benjamin, who will serve as
a Managing Director and Dex Allen, who serves as the president and chief
executive officer of the West Region, have each invested $400,000 for 363,636
shares of Class A Common Stock. Mary K. Quass, who will serve as the president
and chief executive officer of the Midwest Region upon consummation of the Quass
Acquisition, has invested $1.0 million for 909,091 shares of Class A Common
Stock. In connection with the Benchmark Acquisition, Joseph L. Mathias IV,
received 153,846 shares of Class A Common Stock having a deemed value of $2.0
million in consideration of part of his ownership interest in Benchmark. Certain
other members of Capstar Broadcasting's management have invested approximately
$1.2 million for 1,205,188 shares of Class A Common Stock.
INDEBTEDNESS OF MANAGEMENT
In connection with his employment, Dex Allen, the president and chief
executive officer of the West Region, purchased 363,636 shares of common stock
of the Company, which were subsequently exchanged for shares of Class A Common
Stock, in exchange for $200,000 in cash and a promissory note payable to the
Company in the principal amount of $200,000. The note is secured by the Class A
Common Stock purchased by Mr. Allen and bears interest at a rate of 9% per annum
with interest payable monthly and principal payable at maturity. The note will
mature and be payable on the first to occur of (i) October 31, 1997 or (ii)
consummation of the
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Commonwealth Acquisition. Such shares are subject to the Management Stockholders
Agreement. See "-- Stockholders Agreements."
David J. Benjamin, III who will serve as a Managing Director upon
consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition, purchased 363,636 shares of
common stock of the Company, which were subsequently exchanged for shares of
Class A Common Stock, in exchange for $3,636 in cash and a promissory note
payable to the Company in the principal amount of $400,000. The note is secured
by the Class A Common Stock purchased by Mr. Benjamin and bears interest at a
rate of 9% per annum with principal and interest payments due at maturity. The
note will mature and be payable on the first to occur of (i) November 10, 1997
or (ii) consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition. Capstar Broadcasting
will have the right to repurchase Mr. Benjamin's shares of Class A Common Stock
(by forgiveness of the note) if (i) the Community Pacific Acquisition is not
closed by November 10, 1997 or (ii) the acquisition agreement therefor is
terminated. Such shares are subject to the Management Stockholders Agreement.
See "-- Stockholders Agreements."
Mary K. Quass, who will serve as the president and chief executive officer
of the Midwest Region upon consummation of the Quass Acquisition, purchased
909,091 shares of common stock of the Company, which were subsequently exchanged
for shares of Class A Common Stock, in exchange for cash in the amount of $9,091
and a promissory note payable to the Company in the principal amount of
$990,909. The note is secured by the Class A Common Stock purchased by Ms. Quass
and bears interest at a rate of 9% per annum with principal and interest
payments due at maturity. The note will mature and be payable on the first to
occur of (i) April 30, 1998 or (ii) consummation of the Quass Acquisition.
Capstar Broadcasting will have the right to repurchase Ms. Quass' shares of
Class A Common Stock (by forgiveness of the note) if (i) the Quass Acquisition
is not closed by April 30, 1998 or (ii) the acquisition agreement therefor is
terminated. Such shares are subject to the Management Stockholders Agreement.
See "-- Stockholders Agreements."
Each of Eric C. Neuman, Paul D. Stone, and John D. Cullen, who are members
of management of GulfStar, acquired shares of common stock of GulfStar in
exchange for non-recourse promissory notes payable and recourse promissory notes
payable to GulfStar in aggregate principal amounts of approximately $114,000,
$428,000, and $856,000, respectively. The notes were secured by the common stock
of GulfStar purchased by such persons, and upon completion of the GulfStar
Merger, will be secured by the Common Stock issued in exchange therefor. The
note of Eric C. Neuman bears interest at a rate of 9% per annum and the notes of
Paul D. Stone and John D. Cullen bear interest at 7.6% per annum, each with
principal and interest payments payable annually in arrears. Each of the notes
matures 10 years after the date of the note.
R. Gerald Turner, a director of Capstar Broadcasting, acquired 75,188
shares of Class A Common Stock in exchange for a non-recourse promissory note
payable to Capstar Broadcasting in the principal amount of $75,000 and a
recourse note payable to Capstar Broadcasting in the principal amount of
$25,000. The notes, which mature on the fifth anniversary thereof, are secured
by the shares of Class A Common Stock purchased by Mr. Turner and bear interest
at a rate of % per annum with quarterly principal and interest payments.
GULFSTAR TRANSACTIONS
On April 16, 1996, GulfStar acquired all of the outstanding capital stock
of Sonance Communications, Inc. ("Sonance") in exchange for 542 shares of
GulfStar Class C Stock, 1,626 shares of GulfStar Class A Stock and approximately
$619,000 of cash. Total consideration for the acquisition, including acquisition
costs, was approximately $8,692,000, including assumed liabilities of
$7,627,000. Sonance's controlling stockholder is William R. Hicks, brother of
Thomas O. Hicks and R. Steven Hicks. Thomas O. Hicks was the majority
stockholder of GulfStar and Sonance. The primary assets of Sonance include
stations KKAM-AM, KFMX-FM, KIIZ-FM, KLTX-FM, WTAW-AM and KTSR-FM.
In 1996, GulfStar recorded a charge of approximately $771,000 in connection
with the write-off of a receivable from Sonance Midland, Inc. ("Sonance
Midland"). Before its sale to an unrelated third party, Sonance Midland was
owned by Thomas O. Hicks and William R. Hicks, brother of Thomas O. Hicks and R.
Steven Hicks. Sonance Midland owed GulfStar $771,000 in connection with advances
for working capital. During 1996, Sonance Midland was sold by William R. Hicks
to a unrelated third party. Concurrently with the sale, GulfStar wrote-off the
receivable from Sonance Midland.
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GulfStar has agreed to sell (the "GulfStar -- Bryan Disposition") all of
the outstanding capital stock of BBOC to William R. Hicks and Ben D. Downs in
exchange for capital stock of GulfStar held by William R. Hicks and Ben D.
Downs. BBOC owns and operates radio stations WTAW-FM, KTSR-FM and KAGG-FM in
Bryan, Texas. FCC approval is pending. The Company anticipates that the
GulfStar -- Bryan Disposition will be completed in August 1997, and,
accordingly, Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting (received by William R. Hicks
and Ben D. Downs in connection with the GulfStar Merger) will be exchanged for
the capital stock of BBOC.
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
THE COMPANY
The Company's authorized capital stock consists of (i) 300,000,000 shares
of Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share, of which 256,235,052 shares
were issued and outstanding upon completion of the Completed Transactions, (ii)
50,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share, none of
which were issued and outstanding upon completion of the Completed Transactions,
and (iii) 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, of
which 1,000,000 shares were issued and outstanding as Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock upon completion of the Completed Transactions. Capstar
Broadcasting owns all of the Company's outstanding Common Stock.
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock.
The Board of Directors of the Company, in its sole discretion, may designate and
issue one or more series of preferred stock from the authorized and unissued
shares of preferred stock. Subject to limitations imposed by law or the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of Directors of the Company is
empowered to determine the designation of and the number of shares constituting
a series of preferred stock, the dividend rate for the series, the terms and
conditions of any voting and conversion rights for the series, the amounts
payable on the series upon redemption or upon the liquidation, dissolution or
winding-up of the Company, the provisions of any sinking fund for the redemption
or purchase of shares of any series, and the preferences and relative rights
among the series of preferred stock. Such rights, preferences, privileges and
limitations could adversely effect the rights of holders of common stock. The
Company's outstanding preferred stock consists solely of the Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock.
The Company will offer to exchange another series of senior exchangeable
preferred stock ("New Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock") for the outstanding
shares of Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock. The terms of the New Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock will be identical in all material respects to the
Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, except that the New Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock will have been registered under the Securities Act and,
therefore, will not bear legends restricting its transfer. The Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock and the New Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock are
collectively referred to herein as the "Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock."
The following description of the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock does not
purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the terms of the
Certificate of Designation therefor, copies of which are available from the
Company upon request.
Ranking. The Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, with respect to dividend
rights and rights on liquidation, winding-up and dissolution, ranks (a) senior
to all classes of common stock of the Company and to each other series of
preferred stock established after the date of the consummation of the Preferred
Stock Offering (the "Preferred Stock Issuance Date") by the Board of Directors
of the Company the terms of which expressly provide that such class or series
will rank junior to the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the "Junior
Stock"), subject to certain conditions, (b) on a parity with each other class of
Preferred Stock established after the Preferred Stock Issuance Date by the Board
of Directors of the Company the terms of which expressly provide that such class
or series will rank on a parity with the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock
(the "Parity Stock") and (c) subject to certain conditions, junior to each class
of Preferred Stock established after the Preferred Stock Issuance Date by the
Board of Directors of the Company the terms of which expressly provide that such
class will rank senior to the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock ("Senior
Stock").
Dividends. Holders of the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock are entitled
to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Company,
out of funds legally available therefor, cash dividends on each share of Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock at a rate per annum equal to 12% of the then
effective liquidation preference per share of the Senior Exchangeable Preferred
Stock, payable semi-annually. The Company, at its option, may pay dividends on
any dividend payment date occurring on or before July 1, 2002 either in cash or
in additional shares of the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock. If any dividend
payable on any dividend payment date on or before July 1, 2002 is not declared
or paid in full in cash on such dividend payment
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date, the amount payable as dividends on such dividend payment date that is not
paid in cash on such dividend payment date shall be paid in additional shares of
the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock on such dividend payment date and will
be deemed paid in full and will not accumulate. After July 1, 2002, dividends
may be paid only in cash out of funds legally available therefor. No full
dividends may be declared or paid or funds set apart for the payment of
dividends on any Parity Stock for any period unless full cumulative dividends
shall have been or contemporaneously are declared and paid (or are deemed
declared and paid) in full or declared and, if payable in cash, a sum in cash
sufficient for such payment is set apart for such payment on the Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock. If full dividends are not so paid, the Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock will share dividends pro rata with the Parity
Stock. No dividends may be paid or set apart for such payment on Junior Stock
(except dividends on Junior Stock payable in additional shares of Junior Stock)
and no Junior Stock or Parity Stock may be repurchased, redeemed or otherwise
retired nor may funds be set apart for payment with respect thereto, if full
cumulative dividends have not been paid in full (or deemed paid) on the Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock. So long as any shares of the Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Company shall not make any payment on
account of, or set apart for payment money for a sinking or other similar fund
for, the purchase, redemption or other retirement of, any of the Parity Stock or
Junior Stock or any warrants, rights, calls or options exercisable for or
convertible into any of the Parity Stock or Junior Stock, and shall not permit
any corporation or other entity directly or indirectly controlled by the Company
to purchase or redeem any of the Parity Stock or Junior Stock or any such
warrants, rights, calls or options unless full cumulative dividends determined
in accordance with the foregoing on the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock have
been paid (or are deemed paid) in full.
Liquidation Preference. Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders of Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock are entitled to be paid, out of the assets of the Company
available for distribution to stockholders, the liquidation preference per share
of Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, which initially is $100.00 per share,
plus, without duplication, an amount in cash equal to all accumulated and unpaid
dividends thereon to the date fixed for liquidation, dissolution or winding-up
(including an amount equal to a prorated dividend for the period from the last
dividend payment date to the date fixed for liquidation, dissolution or
winding-up), before any distribution is made on any Junior Stock, including,
without limitation, common stock of the Company. If, upon any voluntary or
involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, the amounts
payable with respect to the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock and all other
Parity Stock are not paid in full, the holders of the Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock and the Parity Stock will share equally and ratably in any
distribution of assets of the Company in proportion to the full liquidation
preference to which each is entitled until such preferences are paid in full,
and then in proportion to their respective amounts of accumulated but unpaid
dividends. After payment of the full amount of the liquidation preference and
accumulated and unpaid dividends to which they are entitled, the holders of
shares of Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock will not be entitled to any
further participation in any distribution of assets of the Company. The
Certificate of Designation for the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock does not
contain any provision requiring funds to be set aside to protect the liquidation
preference of the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, although such liquidation
preference will be substantially in excess of the par value of such shares of
Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
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Optional Redemption. The Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock may be
redeemed (subject to contractual and other restrictions with respect thereto and
to the legal availability of funds therefor) at any time on or after July 1,
2002, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, at the redemption
prices (expressed in percentages of the liquidation preference thereof) set
forth below, plus, without duplication, an amount in cash equal to all
accumulated and unpaid dividends to the redemption date (including an amount in
cash equal to a prorated dividend for the period from the dividend payment date
immediately prior to the redemption date to the redemption date), if redeemed
during the 12-month period beginning July 1 of each of the years set forth
below:
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YEAR PERCENTAGE
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2002........................................................ 106.000%
2003........................................................ 104.800%
2004........................................................ 103.600%
2005........................................................ 102.400%
2006........................................................ 101.200%
2007 and thereafter......................................... 100.000%
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In addition, prior to July 1, 2001, the Company may, at its option, use the
net cash proceeds of one or more public equity offerings or major asset sales
(each as defined in the Certificate of Designation) to redeem the Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, in part, at a redemption price of 112.00% of the
liquidation preference thereof; provided, however, that after any such
redemption, there is outstanding at least $75.0 million in aggregate liquidation
preference of Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock. Any such redemption will be
required to occur on or prior to one year after the receipt by the Company of
the proceeds of each public equity offering or major asset sale.
Mandatory Redemption. The Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock is subject to
mandatory redemption (subject to the legal availability of funds therefor) in
whole on July 1, 2009 at a price equal to 100% of the liquidation preference
thereof, plus, without duplication, all accrued and unpaid dividends to the date
of redemption.
Exchange. The Company may, at its option, subject to certain conditions, on
any scheduled dividend payment date occurring on or after the Preferred Stock
Issuance Date, exchange the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, in whole but
not in part, for the Exchange Debentures. Holders of the Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive $1.00 principal amount of Exchange
Debentures for each $1.00 in liquidation preference of Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock. See "Description of Other Indebtedness -- Exchange Debentures."
Voting Rights. Holders of Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, except as
otherwise required under Delaware law or as set forth below, will not be
entitled or permitted to vote on any matter required or permitted to be voted
upon by the sole stockholder of the Company.
The Certificate of Designation provides that if (i) after July 1, 2002,
cash dividends on the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock are in arrears and
unpaid for three or more semi-annual dividend periods (whether or not
consecutive); (ii) the Company fails to redeem the Senior Exchangeable Preferred
Stock on July 1, 2009 or fails to otherwise discharge any redemption obligation
with respect to the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock; (iii) the Company fails
to make a change of control offer if such offer is required by the provisions of
the Certificate of Designation or fails to purchase shares of Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock from holders who elect to have such shares
purchased pursuant to the change of control offer (unless, in either case, the
Company has decided to effect a change of control redemption in lieu of such
change of control offer as set forth in the Certificate of Designation); (iv)
the Company fails to make an offer to purchase when it is obligated to do so;
(v) a breach or violation of any of the provisions described under the caption
"-- Certain Covenants" occurs and the breach or violation continues for a period
of 30 days or more after the Company receives notice thereof specifying the
default from the holders of at least 25% of the shares of Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock then outstanding; or (vi) the Company fails to pay at the final
stated maturity (giving effect to any extensions thereof) the principal amount
of any indebtedness of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, or the
final stated maturity of any such indebtedness is accelerated, if the aggregate
principal amount of such indebtedness, together
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with the aggregate principal amount of any other such indebtedness in default
for failure to pay principal at the final stated maturity (giving effect to any
extensions thereof) or which has been accelerated, aggregates $10,000,000 or
more at any time, in each case, after a 10-day period during which such default
shall not have been cured or such acceleration rescinded, then the number of
directors constituting the board of directors will be adjusted to permit the
holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, voting separately and as a class (together with the holders of
any Parity Stock having similar voting rights), to elect the lesser of two
directors and that number of directors constituting at least 25% of the members
of the Board of Directors of the Company. Such voting rights will continue until
such time as, in the case of a dividend default, all dividends in arrears on the
Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock are paid in full in cash and, in all other
cases, any failure, breach or default giving rise to such voting rights is
remedied or waived by the holders of at least a majority of the shares of Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock then outstanding, at which time the term of any
directors elected pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall terminate.
Such voting rights shall be the holders' exclusive remedy at law or in equity.
Change of Control. The Certificate of Designation provides that, upon the
occurrence of a change of control (as defined in the Certificate of
Designation), each holder has the right to require the Company to repurchase all
or a portion of such holder's Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock in cash at a
purchase price equal to 101% of the liquidation preference thereof, plus,
without duplication, an amount in cash equal to all accumulated and unpaid
dividends per share to the date of repurchase.
In addition, the Certificate of Designation provides that, prior to July 1,
2002, upon the occurrence of a change of control, the Company has the option to
redeem the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock in whole but not in part (a
"Change of Control Redemption") at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
liquidation preference thereof, plus the applicable premium (as defined in the
Certificate of Designation).
Certain Covenants. The Certificate of Designation contains restrictive
provisions that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its
subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make certain
other restricted payments, or merge or consolidate with or sell all or
substantially all of their assets to any other person.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING
Capstar Broadcasting's authorized capital stock consists of (i) 75,000,000
shares of Class A Common Stock, of which 25,147,566 shares were issued and
outstanding upon completion of the Completed Transactions, (ii) 50,000,000
shares of Class B Common Stock of which 48,179,897 shares were issued and
outstanding upon completion of the Completed Transactions, and (iii) 300,000,000
shares of Class C Common Stock, of which 228,123,470 shares were issued and
outstanding upon completion of the Completed Transactions, and (iv) 50,000,000
shares of Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share ("Preferred Stock"), none of
which were issued and outstanding upon completion of the Completed Transactions.
Common Stock
The rights of holders of the Common Stock are identical in all respects,
except for voting rights. All the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock,
Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock (collectively, the "Common Stock")
are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
Dividends. Subject to the right of the holders of any class of Preferred
Stock, holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive such dividends
as may be declared by Capstar Broadcasting's Board of Directors out of funds
legally available for such purpose. No dividend may be declared or paid in cash
or property on any share of any class of Common Stock unless simultaneously the
same dividend is declared or paid on each share of the other class of Common
Stock, provided that, in the event of stock dividends, holders of a specific
class of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive only additional shares of
such class.
Voting Rights. The Class A Common Stock and the Class C Common Stock vote
together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders,
with each share of Class A Common Stock entitled to one vote and each share of
Class C Common Stock entitled to ten votes, except (i) after completion of an
IPO (as defined
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in Capstar Broadcasting's Certificate of Incorporation) that the holders of
Class A Common Stock, voting as a separate class, are entitled initially to
elect two members of the Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting; (ii) with
respect to any proposed "going private" transaction (as defined in Rule 13e-3
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")) with Hicks Muse
or any of its affiliates after the completion of an IPO (a "Rule 13e-3
Transaction"), each share of Class A Common Stock and Class C Common Stock shall
be entitled to one vote; and (iii) as otherwise required by law. The Class B
Common Stock has no voting rights except as otherwise required by law.
After the completion of an IPO, the holders of Class A Common Stock, voting
as a separate class, will be entitled to elect two persons to Capstar
Broadcasting's Board of Directors, each of whom must be an "independent
director." For this purpose, an "independent director" means a person who is not
an officer or employee of Capstar Broadcasting or its subsidiaries, and who does
not have a relationship which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of
Capstar Broadcasting, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment
in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. In addition, after the
completion of an IPO, the holders of Class A Common Stock and Class C Common
Stock, voting as a single class, are entitled to elect the remainder of the
Board of Directors, which will be divided into three classes of directors with
staggered three-year terms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the earlier to
occur of (i) the date on which Hicks Muse and its affiliates ceases to own
beneficially more than 50% of the number of shares of Class C Common Stock owned
by them upon completion of an IPO subject to appropriate adjustment in respect
of any subdivisions or combinations affecting Class C Common Stock and (ii) the
third anniversary date of the completion of an IPO, the holders of Class A
Common Stock and Class C Common Stock shall vote together as a single class upon
the election of all directors. Holders of Common Stock are not entitled to
cumulate votes in the election of directors.
Under Delaware law, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of
the outstanding shares of any class of Common Stock is required to approve any
amendment to the certificate of incorporation of Capstar Broadcasting that would
increase or decrease the aggregate number of authorized shares of such class,
increase or decrease the par value of the shares of such class, or modify or
change the powers, preferences or special rights of the shares of any class so
as to affect such class adversely.
Liquidation Rights. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of Capstar
Broadcasting, the holders of the Common Stock are entitled to ratably share in
all assets available for distribution after payment in full of creditors and
holders of the Preferred Stock, if any.
Conversion of Class B Common Stock. The shares of Class B Common Stock are
convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder or holders thereof
at any time into a like number of shares of Class A Common Stock, subject to
certain conditions. Upon the sale or other transfer of any share or shares of
Class B Common Stock to any person (subject to certain exceptions) other than
Hicks Muse and its affiliates, each share so sold or transferred shall
automatically be converted into one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to
certain conditions.
Conversion of Class C Common Stock. The shares of Class C Common Stock are
convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder or holders thereof
at any time into a like number of shares of Class A Common Stock subject to
certain conditions. Upon the sale or other transfer of any share or shares of
Class C Common Stock to any person other than Hicks Muse or its affiliates, each
share so sold or transferred shall automatically be converted into one share of
Class A Common Stock.
Preemptive Rights. The holders of Common Stock are not entitled to
preemptive or similar rights.
Preferred Stock.
Capstar Broadcasting is authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of Preferred
Stock. The Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting, in its sole discretion,
may designate and issue one or more series of Preferred Stock from the
authorized and unissued shares of Preferred Stock. Subject to limitations
imposed by law or Capstar Broadcasting's Certificate of Incorporation, the Board
of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting is empowered to determine the designation
of and the number of shares constituting a series of Preferred Stock. The
dividend rate for the series, the terms and conditions of any voting and
conversion rights for the series, the amounts payable on
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the series upon redemption or upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of
Capstar Broadcasting, the provisions of any sinking fund for the redemption or
purchase of shares of any series, and the preferences and relative rights among
the series of Preferred Stock. Such rights, preferences, privileges and
limitations could adversely effect the rights of holders of Common Stock.
FOREIGN OWNERSHIP
The Certificates of Incorporation of the Company and Capstar Broadcasting
restrict the ownership, voting and transfer of each entity's capital stock,
including the such entity's common stock, in accordance with the Communications
Act and the rules of the FCC, which prohibit ownership of more than 25% of such
entity's outstanding capital stock (or more than 25% of the voting rights it
represents) by or for the account of Aliens or corporations otherwise subject to
domination or control by Aliens. The Certificates of Incorporation of the
Company and Capstar Broadcasting authorize each entity's respective Board of
Directors to adopt such provisions as it deems necessary to enforce these
prohibitions, including the inclusion of a legend regarding restrictions on
foreign ownership of such stock on the certificates representing the common
stock. In addition, the Certificates of Incorporation of each of the Company and
Capstar Broadcasting provides that shares of capital stock determined by such
entity's Board of Directors to be owned beneficially by an Alien or an entity
directly or indirectly owned by Aliens in whole or in part shall always be
subject to redemption by action of the such Board of Directors to the extent
necessary, in the judgment of such Board of Directors, to comply with the Alien
ownership restrictions of the Communications Act and the FCC rules and
regulations.
SECTION 203 OF THE DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW
Generally, Section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a
"business combination" with an "interested stockholder" for a period of three
years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested
stockholder, unless one of the following events occurs: (i) prior to the date of
the business combination, the transaction is approved by the board of directors
of the corporation; (ii) upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in
the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder
owns at least 85% of the outstanding voting stock; or (iii) on or after such
date the business combination is approved by the board and by the affirmative
vote of at least two-thirds of the outstanding voting stock which is not owned
by the interested stockholder. A "business combination" includes mergers, asset
sales and other transactions resulting in a financial benefit to the
stockholder. An "interested stockholder" is a person who, together with
affiliates and associates, owns (or within three years, did own) 15% or more of
the corporation's voting stock.
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DESCRIPTION OF OTHER INDEBTEDNESS
EXISTING CAPSTAR RADIO NOTES
The following summary of certain terms of the Existing Capstar Radio Notes
and the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture does not purport to be complete and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the Trust Indenture Act, and to the
full text of the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture, copies of which are available
from the Company upon request.
The Existing Capstar Radio Notes were issued pursuant to the Existing
Capstar Radio Indenture among Capstar Radio, the guarantors named therein and
IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company, as Trustee. The Existing Capstar Radio Notes
mature on May 1, 2003, are limited in aggregate principal amount to $76,808,000
and bear cash interest at a rate of 7 1/2% per annum from the date of original
issuance until May 1, 1998, and at a rate of 13 1/4% per annum from and
including May 1, 1998 until maturity. Interest is payable semi-annually in
arrears on May 1 and November 1.
The Existing Capstar Radio Notes are general unsecured obligations of
Capstar Radio subordinated in right of payment to all senior indebtedness (as
defined in the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture) and senior in rights of payment
to any current or future indebtedness of Capstar Radio which, by its terms, is
subordinated to the Existing Capstar Radio Notes. The Existing Capstar Radio
Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior subordinated basis, as to
payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest, jointly and severally, by
the guarantors named in the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.
The Existing Capstar Radio Notes are redeemable at the option of Capstar
Radio, in whole or in part, at any time on or after (i) May 1, 1999 at 107.5% of
their principal amount, (ii) May 1, 2000, at 105.0% of their principal amount,
(iii) May 1, 2001, at 102.5% of their principal amount and (iv) May 1, 2002 and
thereafter, at 100.0% of their principal amount, together, in each case, with
accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Capstar Radio may redeem in the aggregate up to one-third of the
original principal amount of the Existing Capstar Radio Notes at any time and
from time to time prior to May 1, 1998 at a redemption price equal to 108% of
the Accreted Value of the Existing Capstar Radio Notes thereof plus accrued
interest to the redemption date out of the net proceeds of one or more public
equity offerings (as defined in the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture), provided,
that at least $50 million in aggregate principal amount of Existing Capstar
Radio Notes remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of any such
redemption and that any such redemption occurs within 120 days following the
closing of any such public equity offering.
Limitation on Additional Indebtedness. Under the Existing Capstar Radio
Indenture, Capstar Radio will not, and will not permit any restricted subsidiary
of Capstar Radio to, directly or indirectly, incur any indebtedness (including
acquired indebtedness as such term is defined in the Existing Capstar Radio
Indenture) unless (i) after giving effect to the incurrence of such indebtedness
and the receipt and application of the proceeds thereof, the ratio of Capstar
Radio's total indebtedness to Capstar Radio's EBITDA (as defined in the Existing
Capstar Radio Indenture and as determined on a pro forma basis for the last four
fiscal quarters of Capstar Radio for which financial statements are available at
the date of determination) is less than 6.75 to 1 if the indebtedness is
incurred prior to May 1, 1998 and 6.25 to 1 if the indebtedness is incurred
thereafter and (ii) no default or event of default (as such terms are defined in
the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture) shall have occurred and be continuing at
the time of or immediately after giving effect to the incurrence of such
indebtedness.
Limitation on Restricted Payments. Subject to certain exceptions set forth
in the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture, Capstar Radio will not make, and will
not permit any of its restricted subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, make,
any restricted payment (as defined in the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture),
unless: (i) no default or event of default shall have occurred and be continuing
at the time of or immediately after giving effect to such restricted payment;
(ii) immediately after giving pro forma effect to such restricted payment,
Capstar Radio could incur $1.00 of additional indebtedness (other than permitted
indebtedness) in compliance with the covenant described above under "Limitation
on Additional Indebtedness"; and (iii) immediately after giving effect to such
restricted payment, the aggregate of all restricted payments declared or made
after the issue date of the Existing Capstar Radio Notes does not exceed the sum
of (a) 50% of Capstar Radio's cumulative consolidated net income (or in the
event such consolidated net income shall be a deficit, minus 100% of such
deficit) after the
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issue date, plus (b) 100% of the aggregate net proceeds and the fair market
value of securities or other property received by Capstar Radio from the issue
or sale, after the issue date, of capital stock of Capstar Radio (other than
disqualified capital stock as such term is defined in the Existing Capstar Radio
Indenture or capital stock of Capstar Radio issued to any subsidiary of Capstar
Radio) or any indebtedness or other securities of Capstar Radio convertible into
or exercisable or exchangeable for capital stock (other than disqualified
capital stock) of Capstar Radio which has been so converted or exercised or
exchanged, as the case may be.
Change of Control. Under the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture, in the event
of a change of control (as defined therein) of Capstar Radio, Capstar Radio will
be required to make an offer to purchase the outstanding Existing Capstar Radio
Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of their accreted value (as defined in
the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture), plus any accrued and unpaid interest, if
any, to the date of repurchase.
Other Restrictive Covenants. The Existing Capstar Radio Indenture contains
certain other restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations
(subject to certain exceptions) on Capstar Radio with respect to (i) the
issuance of preferred stock by any of Capstar Radio's subsidiaries, (ii) the
sale, pledge, hypothecation or other transfer of any capital stock of a
subsidiary of Capstar Radio, (iii) the issuance of any capital stock of Capstar
Radio's subsidiaries other than to Capstar Radio or a wholly-owned subsidiary,
(iv) sales of assets by Capstar Radio and its subsidiaries, (v) transactions
with stockholders and affiliates, (vi) the existence of liens on the assets of
Capstar Radio or its subsidiaries, (vii) investments by Capstar Radio and its
subsidiaries, (viii) the creation or acquisition of subsidiaries, (ix) the
incurrence of indebtedness senior to the Existing Capstar Radio Notes and
subordinate to other indebtedness of Capstar Radio, (x) the guarantee of
indebtedness, (xi) the merger or sale of all or substantially all the assets of
Capstar Radio and (xii) limitations on assets swaps.
Events of Default. Under the Existing Capstar Radio Indenture, each of the
following events constitutes an "Event of Default": (i) a default in the payment
of any principal of, or premium, if any, on the Existing Capstar Radio Notes
when the same becomes due and payable; (ii) a default in the payment of any
interest on any Existing Capstar Radio Note when the same becomes due and
payable and the default continues for a period of 30 days; (iii) Capstar Radio
or any guarantor defaults in the observance or performance of any covenant in
the Existing Capstar Radio Notes or Existing Capstar Radio Indenture for 60 days
after written notice from the trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in the
aggregate principal amount of the Existing Capstar Radio Notes then outstanding;
(iv) Capstar Radio or any guarantor fails to pay when due principal, interest or
premium aggregating $1,000,000 or more with respect to any indebtedness of
Capstar Radio or any restricted subsidiary thereof, or the acceleration of any
such indebtedness aggregating $1,000,000 or more which default is not cured,
waived or postponed pursuant to an agreement with the holders of such
indebtedness within 60 days after written notice; (v) a court of competent
jurisdiction enters a final and unappealable judgment or judgments for the
payment of money in excess of $1,000,000 against Capstar Radio or any restricted
subsidiary thereof and such judgment remains undischarged and unbonded, for a
period of 60 consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of such
judgment is not in effect by reason of appeal or otherwise; and (vi) certain
events of bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization affecting Capstar Radio or
any of its restricted subsidiaries.
Upon the happening of any Event of Default specified in the Existing
Capstar Radio Indenture, the trustee may, and upon the request of holders of at
least 25% in principal amount of the Existing Capstar Radio Notes, shall, or the
holders of at least 25% in principal amount of outstanding Existing Capstar
Radio Notes may, declare the principal of and accrued but unpaid interest, if
any, on all of such Existing Capstar Radio Notes to be due and payable.
NEW CAPSTAR RADIO NOTES
The New Capstar Radio Notes were issued under an Indenture dated as of June
17, 1997 (the "New Capstar Radio Indenture"), between Capstar Radio and U.S.
Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as trustee (the "Capstar Radio Trustee"). Capstar
Radio will offer (the "Capstar Radio Exchange Offer") to exchange new notes
("New Capstar Radio Exchange Notes") for the New Capstar Radio Notes. The terms
of the New Capstar Radio Exchange Notes are identical in all material respects
to the New Capstar Radio Notes, except that the New Capstar Radio Exchange Notes
will have been registered under the Securities Act and, therefore, will not bear
legends restricting their transfer. Upon the issuance of the New Capstar
Exchange Notes, the New Capstar Radio
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Indenture will be subject to and governed by the Trust Indenture Act. The New
Capstar Radio Notes and the New Capstar Radio Exchange Notes are collectively
referred to herein as the "New Capstar Radio Notes." The following summary of
certain provisions of the New Capstar Radio Indenture and the New Capstar Radio
Notes does not purport to be complete, is subject to, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to, the provisions of the New Capstar Radio Indenture and
the New Capstar Radio Notes and assumes that the Capstar Radio Exchange Offer
has been completed.
The New Capstar Radio Notes are general unsecured obligations of Capstar
Radio subordinated in right of payment to all senior indebtedness (as defined in
the New Capstar Radio Indenture) and senior in right of payment to any current
or future indebtedness of Capstar Radio that, by its terms, is subordinated to
the New Capstar Radio Notes. The New Capstar Radio Notes are limited to $200
million aggregate principal amount and will mature on July 1, 2007. Interest
will accrue on the New Capstar Radio Notes from the date of issuance.
The New Capstar Radio Notes may be redeemed (subject to contractual and
other restrictions with respect thereto and to the legal availability of funds
therefor) at any time on or after July 1, 2002, in whole or in part, at the
option of Capstar Radio, at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of
the principal amount thereof) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest,
if any, to the redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning
July 1 of each of the years set forth below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR PERCENTAGE
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<S> <C>
2002...................................................... 104.625%
2003...................................................... 103.083%
2004...................................................... 101.542%
2005 and thereafter....................................... 100.000%
</TABLE>
In addition, prior to July 1, 2001, Capstar Radio may, at its option, use
the net cash proceeds of one or more public equity offerings (as defined in the
New Capstar Radio Indenture) or major asset sales (as defined in the New Capstar
Radio Indenture) to redeem New Capstar Radio Notes originally issued at a
redemption price equal to 109.25% of the aggregate principal amount of the New
Capstar Radio Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any,
thereon to the date of redemption; provided, however, that after any such
redemption, at least 75% of the aggregate principal amount of New Capstar Radio
Notes originally issued remains outstanding immediately after giving effect to
any such redemption. Any such redemption will be required to occur on or prior
to the date that is one year after the receipt by Capstar Radio of the proceeds
of a public equity offering or major asset sale. Capstar Radio shall effect such
redemption on a pro rata basis.
In addition, prior to July 1, 2002, Capstar Radio may, at its option,
redeem the New Capstar Radio Notes upon a Change of Control (as defined in the
New Capstar Radio Indenture).
Change of Control. The New Capstar Radio Indenture provides that, upon the
occurrence of a Change of Control, each holder will have the right to require
that Capstar Radio purchase all or a portion of such holder's New Capstar Radio
Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus,
without duplication, all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the purchase
date. In addition, prior to July 1, 2002, upon the occurrence of a Change of
Control, Capstar Radio will have the option to redeem the New Capstar Radio
Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof,
together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, plus the
applicable premium (as defined in the New Capstar Radio Indenture).
Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries. Under the New Capstar Radio Indenture, Capstar
Radio will not, and will not permit any of its subsidiaries to, directly or
indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly
or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with respect to (collectively,
"incur") any indebtedness, other than permitted indebtedness, and Capstar
Radio's subsidiaries will not issue any preferred stock (as defined in the New
Capstar Radio Indenture), except Preferred Stock issued to Capstar Radio or a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Radio; provided, however, that Capstar Radio
and its subsidiaries may incur indebtedness and Capstar Radio's subsidiaries may
issue shares of preferred stock if, in either case, Capstar Radio's leverage
ratio at the time of incurrence of such indebtedness or the issuance of such
preferred stock, as the case may be, after giving pro
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forma effect to such incurrence or issuance as of such date and to the use of
proceeds therefrom is less than 7.0 to 1.
Limitation on Restricted Payments. The New Capstar Radio Indenture provides
that neither Capstar Radio nor any of its subsidiaries will, directly or
indirectly, make any restricted payment (as defined in the New Capstar Radio
Indenture) if at the time of such restricted payment and immediately after
giving effect thereto:
(i) a default or event of default shall have occurred and be
continuing at the time of or after giving effect to such restricted
payment; or
(ii) Capstar Radio is not able to incur $1.00 of additional
indebtedness (other than permitted indebtedness) in compliance with the
"Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries" covenant; or
(iii) the aggregate amount of restricted payments made subsequent to
the issue date (the amount expended for such purposes, if other than in
cash, being the fair market value of such property as determined by the
board of directors of Capstar Radio in good faith) exceeds the sum of (a)
(x) 100% of the aggregate consolidated EBITDA of Capstar Radio (or, in the
event such consolidated EBITDA shall be a deficit, minus 100% of such
deficit) accrued subsequent to the issue date to the most recent date for
which financial information is available to Capstar Radio, taken as one
accounting period, less (y) 1.4 times consolidated interest expense for the
same period plus (b) 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the fair
market value of property other than cash as determined by the board of
directors of Capstar Radio in good faith, received by Capstar Radio from
any person (other than a subsidiary of Capstar Radio) from the issuance and
sale on or subsequent to the issue date of qualified capital stock of
Capstar Radio (excluding (i) any net proceeds from issuances and sales
financed directly or indirectly using funds borrowed from Capstar Radio or
any subsidiary of Capstar Radio, until and to the extent such borrowing is
repaid, but including the proceeds from the issuance and sale of any
securities convertible into or exchangeable for qualified capital stock to
the extent such securities are so converted or exchanged and including any
additional proceeds received by Capstar Radio upon such conversion or
exchange and (ii) any net proceeds received from issuances and sales that
are used to consummate a transaction described in clauses (2) and (3) of
paragraph (b) below), plus (c) without duplication of any amount included
in clause (iii)(b) above, 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the
fair market value of property other than cash (valued as provided in clause
(iii)(b) above), received by Capstar Radio as a capital contribution on or
after the issue date, plus (d) the amount equal to the net reduction in
investments (other than permitted investments) made by Capstar Radio or any
of its subsidiaries in any person resulting from (i) repurchases or
redemptions of such investments by such person, proceeds realized upon the
sale of such investment to an unaffiliated purchaser and repayments of
loans or advances or other transfers of assets by such person to Capstar
Radio or any subsidiary of Capstar Radio or (ii) the redesignation of
unrestricted subsidiaries as subsidiaries (valued in each case as provided
in the definition of "investment") not to exceed, in the case of any
subsidiary, the amount of investments previously made by Capstar Radio or
any subsidiary in such unrestricted subsidiary, which amount was included
in the calculation of restricted payments; provided, however, than no
amount shall be included under this clause (d) to the extent it is already
included in consolidated EBITDA, plus (e) the aggregate net cash proceeds
received by a person in consideration for the issuance of such person's
capital stock (other than disqualified capital stock) that are held by such
person at the time such person is merged with Capstar Radio in accordance
with the "Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets" covenant subsequent to
the issue date; provided, however, that concurrently with or immediately
following such merger Capstar Radio uses an amount equal to such net cash
proceeds to redeem or repurchase Capstar Radio's capital stock, plus (f)
$5,000,000.
Other Restrictive Covenants. The New Capstar Radio Indenture contains
certain other restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations
(subject to certain exceptions) on Capstar Radio with respect to (i) sales of
assets by Capstar Radio and its subsidiaries, (ii) asset swaps and (iii) the
merger or sale of all or substantially all of the assets of Capstar Radio.
Events of Default. The following events are defined in the New Capstar
Radio Indenture as "Events of Default": (i) the failure to pay interest on the
New Capstar Radio Notes when the same becomes due and payable
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and the default continues for a period of 30 days; (ii) the failure to pay the
principal amount on any New Capstar Radio Notes when such principal amount
becomes due and payable, at maturity, upon redemption or otherwise; (iii) a
default in the observance or performance of any other covenant or agreement
contained in the New Capstar Radio Notes or the New Capstar Radio Indenture,
which default continues for a period of 30 days after Capstar Radio receives
written notice thereof specifying the default from the Capstar Radio Trustee or
holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount at maturity of outstanding
New Capstar Radio Notes; (iv) the failure to pay at the final stated maturity
(giving effect to any extensions thereof) the principal amount of any
indebtedness of Capstar Radio or any subsidiary of Capstar Radio, or the
acceleration of the final stated maturity of any such indebtedness, if the
aggregate principal amount of such indebtedness, together with the aggregate
principal amount of any other such indebtedness in default for failure to pay
principal at the final stated maturity (giving effect to any extensions thereof)
or which has been accelerated, aggregates $10,000,000 or more at any time in
each case after a 10-day period during which such default shall not have been
cured or such acceleration rescinded; (v) one or more judgments in an aggregate
amount in excess of $10,000,000 (which are not covered by insurance as to which
the insurer has not disclaimed coverage) being rendered against Capstar Radio or
any of its significant subsidiaries (as defined in the New Capstar Radio
Indenture) and such judgment or judgments remain undischarged or unstayed for a
period of 60 days after such judgment or judgments become final and
nonappealable; and (vi) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or
reorganization affecting Capstar Radio or any of its significant subsidiaries.
Upon the happening of any Event of Default specified in the New Capstar
Radio Indenture, the Capstar Radio Trustee may, and the Capstar Radio Trustee
upon the request of holders of 25% in principal amount of the outstanding New
Capstar Radio Notes shall, or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of
outstanding New Capstar Radio Notes may, declare the principal amount of all the
New Capstar Radio Notes, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and
premium, if any, to be due and payable by notice in writing to Capstar Radio and
the Capstar Radio Trustee specifying the respective Event of Default and that it
is a "notice of acceleration" (the "Acceleration Notice"), and the same (i)
shall become immediately due and payable or (ii) if there are any amounts
outstanding under the credit facility, will become due and payable upon the
first to occur of an acceleration under the Credit Facility or five business
days after receipt by Capstar Radio and the agent under the Existing Credit
Facility of such Acceleration Notice (unless all Events of Default specified in
such Acceleration Notice have been cured or waived). For purposes of the
immediately preceding sentence, "Credit Facility" includes the Existing Credit
Facility, as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to
time and any renewal, extension, refunding, restructuring, replacement or
refinancing thereof (whether with the original agent and lenders or another
agent or agents or other lenders and whether provided under the original Credit
Facility or any other credit agreement). If an Event of Default with respect to
bankruptcy proceedings relating to Capstar Radio occurs and is continuing, then
such amount will ipso facto become and be immediately due and payable without
any declaration or other act on the part of the Capstar Radio Trustee or any
holder of the New Capstar Radio Notes.
NEW CREDIT FACILITY
[TO BE COMPLETED]
EXCHANGE DEBENTURES
The Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock is exchangeable, at the option of
the Company, for the Company's 12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009
(the "Exchange Debentures.") The Exchange Debentures, if issued, will be issued
under the Exchange Indenture, entered into between the Company and U.S. Trust
Company of Texas, N.A., as Trustee (the "Exchange Trustee"). The following
summary of certain provisions of the Exchange Indenture does not purport to be
complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the
provisions of the Exchange Indenture, copies of which are available from the
Company upon request.
The Exchange Debentures will be general unsecured obligations of the
Company and will be limited in aggregate principal amount to the liquidation
preference of the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, plus, without
duplication, accrued and unpaid dividends, on the exchange date (as defined in
the Exchange Indenture) of the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock into Exchange
Debentures (plus any additional Exchange Debentures
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issued in lieu of cash interest). The Exchange Debentures will be subordinated
to all existing and future senior debt (as defined in the Exchange Indenture) of
the Company.
The Exchange Debentures will mature on July 1, 2009. Each Exchange
Debenture will bear interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the exchange date
or from the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or
provided for or, if no interest has been paid or provided for, from the exchange
date. Interest will be payable semi-annually in cash (or, on or prior to July 1,
2002, in additional Exchange Debentures, at the option of the Company) in
arrears on each January 1 and July 1 commencing with the first such date after
the exchange date.
The Exchange Debentures will be redeemable, at the Company's option, in
whole at any time or in part from time to time, on and after July 1, 2002, at
the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount thereof)
set forth below if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on July 1 of
each of the years set forth below, plus, without duplication, in each case,
accrued and unpaid interest thereon to the date of redemption:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR PERCENTAGE
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<S> <C>
2002........................................................ 106.000%
2003........................................................ 104.800%
2004........................................................ 103.600%
2005........................................................ 102.400%
2006........................................................ 101.200%
2007 and thereafter......................................... 100.000%
</TABLE>
In addition, prior to July 1, 2001, the Company may, at its option, use the
net cash proceeds of one or more public equity offerings or major asset sales
(both as defined in the Exchange Indenture) to redeem the Exchange Debentures,
in whole or in part, at a redemption price of 112.0% of the principal amount
thereof; provided, however, that after any such redemption, the aggregate
principal amount of the Exchange Debentures outstanding must equal at least
$75.0 million. Any such redemption will be required to occur on or prior to one
year after the receipt by the Company of the proceeds of each public equity
offering or major asset sale.
In addition, prior to July 1, 2002, the Company may, at its option, redeem
the Exchange Debentures upon a Change of Control (as defined in the Exchange
Indenture).
Change of Control. The Exchange Indenture provides that upon the occurrence
of a Change of Control, each holder will have the right to require that the
Company repurchase all or a portion of such holder's Exchange Debentures at a
purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus, without
duplication, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase.
Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries. The Exchange Indenture provides that the
Company will not, and will not permit any of its subsidiaries to, directly or
indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly
or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with respect to (collectively,
"incur") any indebtedness (other than permitted indebtedness), and that the
Company's subsidiaries will not issue any shares of Preferred Stock (except
Preferred Stock issued to the Company or a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company); provided, however,that the Company and its subsidiaries may incur
indebtedness and the Company's subsidiaries may issue shares of preferred stock
if, in either case, the Company's leverage ratio at the time of incurrence of
such indebtedness or the issuance of such preferred stock, as the case may be,
after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or issuance as of such date and
to the use of proceeds therefrom is less than 7.0 to 1.
Limitation on Restricted Payments. (a) The Exchange Indenture provides that
neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries will, directly or indirectly,
make any restricted payment (as defined in the Exchange Indenture) if, at the
time of such restricted payment and immediately after giving effect thereto:
(i) any default or event of default shall have occurred and be
continuing at the time of or after giving effect to such restricted
payment; or
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(ii) the Company is not able to incur $1.00 of additional indebtedness
(other than permitted indebtedness) in compliance with the "Limitation on
Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock of
Subsidiaries" covenant; or
(iii) the aggregate amount of restricted payments made subsequent to
the issue date (the amount expended for such purposes, if other than in
cash, being the fair market value of such property as determined by the
board of directors of the Company in good faith) exceeds the sum of (a) (x)
100% of the aggregate consolidated EBITDA of the Company (or, in the event
such consolidated EBITDA shall be a deficit, minus 100% of such deficit)
accrued subsequent to the issue date to the most recent date for which
financial information is available to the Company, taken as one accounting
period, less (y) 1.4 times consolidated interest expense for the same
period, plus (b) 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the fair
market value of property other than cash as determined by the board of
directors of the Company in good faith, received by the Company from any
person (other than a subsidiary of the Company) from the issuance and sale
on or subsequent to the issue date of qualified capital stock of the
Company (excluding (i) any net proceeds from issuances and sales financed
directly or indirectly using funds borrowed from the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company, until and to the extent such borrowing is
repaid, but including the proceeds from the issuance and sale of any
securities convertible into or exchangeable for qualified capital stock to
the extent such securities are so converted or exchanged and including any
additional proceeds received by the Company upon such conversion or
exchange and (ii) any net proceeds received from issuances and sales that
are used to consummate certain transactions including certain purchase
redemption or other acquisition or retirement of any capital stock of the
Company and certain acquisition of indebtedness of the Company the
subordinate or junior's right of payment to the Exchange Debentures.), plus
(c) without duplication of any amount included in clause (iii)(b) above,
100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the fair market value of
property other than cash (valued as provided in clause (iii)(b) above),
received as a capital contribution on or subsequent to the issue date, plus
(d) the amount equal to the net reduction in investments (other than
permitted investments) made by the Company or any of its subsidiaries in
any person resulting from (i) repurchases or redemptions of such
investments by such person, proceeds realized upon the sale of such
investment to an unaffiliated purchaser, and repayments of loans or
advances or other transfers of assets by such person to the Company or any
subsidiary of the Company or (ii) the redesignation of unrestricted
subsidiaries as subsidiaries (valued in each case as provided in the
definition of "Investment") not to exceed, in the case of any subsidiary,
the amount of Investments previously made by the Company or any subsidiary
in such unrestricted subsidiary, which amount was included in the
calculation of restricted payments; provided, however, that no amount shall
be included under this clause (d) to the extent it is already included in
consolidated EBITDA, plus (e) the aggregate net cash proceeds received by a
person in consideration for the issuance of such person's capital stock
(other than disqualified capital stock) that are held by such person at the
time such person is merged with and into the Company in accordance with the
"Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets" covenant subsequent to the issue
date; provided, however, that concurrently with or immediately following
such merger the Company uses an amount equal to such net cash proceeds to
redeem or repurchase the Company's capital stock, plus (f) $5,000,000.
Other Restrictive Covenants. The Exchange Indenture contains certain other
restrictive covenants that, among other things, impose limitations (subject to
certain exceptions) on the Company with respect to (i) sales of assets by the
Company and its subsidiaries, (ii) asset swaps and (iii) the merger or sale of
all or substantially all the assets of the Company.
Events of Default. The definition of "Events of Default," and the
consequences thereof, in the Exchange Indenture are substantially similar to the
definition and consequences described in "-- New Capstar Radio Notes."
LETTERS OF CREDIT
The acquisition agreement for each Pending Acquisition may be terminated
prior to consummation of the Pending Acquisition under various circumstances,
including, generally in certain agreements, a breach (a material breach in the
case of certain Pending Acquisitions) of any representation or warranty, or any
breach (a material
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breach in the case of certain Pending Acquisitions) of any covenant or agreement
or a failure of the Company or a subsidiary thereof to consummate an acquisition
even though the seller has satisfied all conditions precedent in the applicable
acquisition agreement, by the Company or a subsidiary thereof. The Company or a
subsidiary thereof has secured its obligation to consummate certain of the
Pending Acquisitions by placing into escrow a letter of credit in connection
therewith. The letters of credit (the "Letters of Credit") for all such Pending
Acquisitions total approximately $18.3 million. If the Pending Acquisition is
not consummated due to any such breach by the Company or a subsidiary thereof,
the letter of credit in connection therewith will be released to the seller in
payment of liquidated damages. In other cases, the letter of credit will be
released to the Company or a subsidiary thereof.
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THE EXCHANGE OFFER
PURPOSE AND EFFECT
The Old Notes were sold by the Company on February 20, 1997 in a private
placement. In connection with that placement, the Company entered into the
Registration Rights Agreement which requires that the Company file a
registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to the New Notes on
or prior to 90 days after the date of issuance of the Old Notes (the "Issue
Date") and, upon the effectiveness of that registration statement, offer to the
holders of the Old Notes the opportunity to exchange their Old Notes for a like
principal amount of New Notes, which will be issued without a restrictive legend
and may be reoffered and resold by the holder without registration under the
Securities Act. The Registration Rights Agreement further provides that the
Company must use its reasonable best efforts to cause the registration statement
with respect to the Exchange Offer to be declared effective within 180 days
following the Issue Date. A copy of the Registration Rights Agreement has been
filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this Prospectus is a
part.
In order to participate in the Exchange Offer, a holder must represent to
the Company, among other things, that (i) any New Notes to be received by it
will be acquired in the ordinary course of its business, (ii) it has no
arrangement with any person to participate in the distribution of the New Notes
and (iii) it is not an "affiliate," as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities
Act, of the Company, or if it is an affiliate, it will comply with the
registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act to the
extent applicable. Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for its own
account pursuant to the Exchange Offer should acknowledge that it acquired the
Old Notes for its own account as the result of market making activities or other
trading activities. Any holder who is unable to make the appropriate
representations to the Company will not be permitted to tender the Old Notes in
the Exchange Offer and will be required to comply with the registration and
prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act (or an appropriate
exemption therefrom) in connection with any sale or transfer of the Old Notes.
If the holder is not a broker-dealer, it will be required to represent that
it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, the distribution of the
New Notes. If the holder is a broker-dealer that will receive New Notes for its
own account in exchange for Old Notes that were acquired as a result of
market-making activities or other trading activities, it will be required to
acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of
such New Notes.
The Old Notes are designated for trading in the PORTAL market. To the
extent Old Notes are tendered and accepted in the Exchange Offer, the principal
amount of outstanding Old Notes will decrease with a resulting decrease in the
liquidity in the market therefor. Following the consummation of the Exchange
Offer, holders of Old Notes who were eligible to participate in the Exchange
Offer but who did not tender their Old Notes will not be entitled to certain
rights under the Registration Rights Agreement and such Old Notes will continue
to be subject to certain restrictions on transfer. Accordingly, the liquidity of
the market for the Old Notes could be adversely affected. No assurance can be
given as to the liquidity of the trading market for either the Old Notes or the
New Notes.
Based on an interpretation by the Commission's staff set forth in no-action
letters issued to third parties unrelated to the Company, the Company believes
that, with the exceptions discussed herein, New Notes issued pursuant to the
Exchange Offer in exchange for Old Notes may be offered for resale, resold and
otherwise transferred by any person receiving the New Notes, whether or not that
person is the holder (other than any such holder or such other person that is an
"affiliate" of the Company within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities
Act), without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery
provisions of the Securities Act, provided that (i) the New Notes are acquired
in the ordinary course of business of that holder or such other person, (ii)
neither the holder nor such other person is engaging in or intends to engage in
a distribution of the New Notes, and (iii) neither the holder nor such other
person has an arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in the
distribution of the New Notes. Each brokerdealer that receives New Notes for its
own account in exchange for Old Notes, where those Old Notes were acquired by
the broker-dealer as a result of its market-making activities or other trading
activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection
with any resale of those New Notes. See "Plan of Distribution."
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CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO EXCHANGE
Holders of Old Notes who do not exchange their Old Notes for New Notes
pursuant to the Exchange Offer will continue to be subject to the restrictions
on transfer of such Old Notes as set forth in the legend thereon as a
consequence of the offer or sale of the Old Notes pursuant to exemptions from,
or in transactions not subject to, the registration requirements of the
Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. In general, the Old Notes
may not be offered or sold, unless registered under the Securities Act and
applicable state securities laws, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a
transaction not subject to, the Securities Act and applicable state securities
laws. The Company does not intend to register the Old Notes under the Securities
Act and, after consummation of the Exchange Offer, will not be obligated to do
so. Based on an interpretation by the staff of the Commission set forth in a
series of no-action letters issued to third parties, the Company believes that,
except as set forth in the next sentence, New Notes issued pursuant to the
Exchange Offer in exchange for Old Notes may be offered for resale, resold or
otherwise transferred by holders thereof (other than any such holder that is an
"affiliate" of the Company within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities
Act) without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery provisions
of the Securities Act, provided that such Old Notes are acquired in the ordinary
course of such holders' business and such holders have no arrangement with any
person to participate in the distribution of such New Notes. Each broker-dealer
that receives New Notes for its own account in exchange for Old Notes, where
such Old Notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making
activities or other trading activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a
prospectus in connection with any resale of such New Notes. See "Plan of
Distribution."
TERMS OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER
Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Prospectus
and in the Letter of Transmittal, the Company will accept any and all Old Notes
validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on
the Expiration Date. The Company will issue $1,000 principal amount at maturity
of New Notes in exchange for each $1,000 principal amount at maturity of
outstanding Old Notes accepted in the Exchange Offer. Holders may tender some or
all of their Old Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer. However, Old Notes may be
tendered only in integral multiples of $1,000 in principal amount.
The form and terms of the New Notes are substantially the same as the form
and terms of the Old Notes except that the New Notes have been registered under
the Securities Act and will not bear legends restricting their transfer. The New
Notes will evidence the same debt as the Old Notes and will be issued pursuant
to, and entitled to the benefits of, the Indenture pursuant to which the Old
Notes were, and the New Notes will be, issued.
As of the date of this Prospectus, $277.0 million in aggregate principal
amount at maturity of the Old Notes were outstanding. The Company has fixed the
close of business on , 1997 as the record date for the Exchange
Offer for purposes of determining the persons to whom this Prospectus, together
with the Letter of Transmittal, will initially be sent. As of such date, there
were registered holders of the Old Notes. Holders of Old Notes do not have any
appraisal or dissenters' rights under the General Corporation Law of the State
of Delaware or the Indenture in connection with the Exchange Offer. The Company
intends to conduct the Exchange Offer in accordance with the applicable
requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission
promulgated thereunder.
The Company shall be deemed to have accepted validly tendered Old Notes
when, as, and if the Company has given oral or written notice thereof to the
Exchange Agent. The Exchange Agent will act as agent for the tendering holders
for the purpose of receiving the New Notes from the Company. If any tendered Old
Notes are not accepted for exchange because of an invalid tender, the occurrence
of certain other events set forth herein or otherwise, certificates for any such
unaccepted Old Notes will be returned, without expense, to the tendering holder
thereof as promptly as practicable after the Expiration Date.
Holders who tender Old Notes in the Exchange Offer will not be required to
pay brokerage commissions or fees or, subject to the instructions in the Letter
of Transmittal, transfer taxes with respect to the exchange of Old Notes
pursuant to the Exchange Offer. The Company will pay all charges and expenses,
other than certain applicable taxes, in connection with the Exchange Offer. See
"The Exchange Offer -- Solicitation of Tenders; Fees and Expenses."
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EXPIRATION DATE; EXTENSIONS; AMENDMENTS
The term "Expiration Date" shall mean 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on
, 1997, unless the Company, in its sole discretion, extends the
Exchange Offer, in which case the term "Expiration Date" shall mean the latest
date and time to which the Exchange Offer is extended. In order to extend the
Exchange Offer, the Company will notify the Exchange Agent of any extension by
oral or written notice prior to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next
business day after the previously scheduled Expiration Date. The Company
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, (i) to delay accepting any Old
Notes, to extend the Exchange Offer or, if any of the conditions set forth under
"The Exchange Offer -- Conditions" shall not have been satisfied, to terminate
the Exchange Offer, by giving oral or written notice of such delay, extension or
termination to the Exchange Agent, or (ii) to amend the terms of the Exchange
Offer in any manner.
PROCEDURES FOR TENDERING
Only a holder of Old Notes may tender the Old Notes in the Exchange Offer.
Except as set forth under "The Exchange Offer -- Book Entry Transfer," to tender
in the Exchange Offer a holder must complete, sign and date the Letter of
Transmittal, or a copy thereof, have the signatures thereon guaranteed if
required by the Letter of Transmittal, and mail or otherwise deliver the Letter
of Transmittal or copy to the Exchange Agent prior to the Expiration Date. In
addition, either (i) certificates for such Old Notes must be received by the
Exchange Agent along with the Letter of Transmittal, (ii) a timely confirmation
of a book-entry transfer (a "Book-Entry Confirmation") of such Old Notes, if
that procedure is available, into the Exchange Agent's account at The Depository
Trust Company (the "DTC" or the "Book-Entry Transfer Facility") pursuant to the
procedure for book-entry transfer described below, must be received by the
Exchange Agent prior to the Expiration Date, or (iii) the holder must comply
with the guaranteed delivery procedures described below. To be tendered
effectively, the Old Notes, Letter of Transmittal and other required documents
must be received by the Exchange Agent at the address set forth under "The
Exchange Offer -- Exchange Agent" prior to the Expiration Date.
The tender by a holder that is not withdrawn before the Expiration Date
will constitute an agreement between that holder and the Company in accordance
with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein and in the Letter
of Transmittal.
THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF OLD NOTES AND THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND ALL
OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT IS AT THE ELECTION AND RISK OF
THE HOLDER. INSTEAD OF DELIVERY BY MAIL, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT HOLDERS USE AN
OVERNIGHT OR HAND DELIVERY SERVICE. IN ALL CASES, SUFFICIENT TIME SHOULD BE
ALLOWED TO ASSURE DELIVERY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE AND
PROPER INSURANCE SHOULD BE OBTAINED. NO LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL OR OLD NOTES
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE COMPANY. HOLDERS MAY REQUEST THEIR RESPECTIVE BROKERS,
DEALERS, COMMERCIAL BANKS, TRUST COMPANIES OR NOMINEES TO EFFECT THESE
TRANSACTIONS FOR SUCH HOLDERS.
Any beneficial owner whose Old Notes are registered in the name of a
broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee and who wishes
to tender should contact the registered holder promptly and instruct the
registered holder to tender on the beneficial owner's behalf. If the beneficial
owner wishes to tender on the owner's own behalf, the owner must, prior to
completing and executing the Letter of Transmittal and delivering the owner's
Old Notes, either make appropriate arrangements to register ownership of the Old
Notes in the beneficial owner's name or obtain a properly completed bond power
from the registered holder. The transfer of registered ownership may take
considerable time.
Signatures on a Letter of Transmittal or a notice of withdrawal, as the
case may be, must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution (as defined herein)
unless Old Notes tendered pursuant thereto are tendered (i) by a registered
holder who has not completed the box titled "Special Registration Instructions"
or "Special Delivery Instructions" on the Letter of Transmittal or (ii) for the
account of an Eligible Institution. If signatures on a Letter of Transmittal or
a notice of withdrawal, as the case may be, are required to be guaranteed, the
guarantee must be by any eligible guarantor institution that is a member of or
participant in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program, the New York
Stock Exchange Medallion Signature Program, the Stock Exchange Medallion
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Program, or an "eligible guarantor institution" within the meaning of Rule
17Ad-15 under the Exchange Act (an "Eligible Institution").
If the Letter of Transmittal is signed by a person other than the
registered holder of any Old Notes listed therein, the Old Notes must be
endorsed or accompanied by a properly completed bond power, signed by the
registered holder as that registered holder's name appears on the Old Notes.
If the Letter of Transmittal or any Old Notes or bond powers are signed by
trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, attorneys-in-fact, officers of
corporations, or others acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such
persons should so indicate when signing, and evidence satisfactory to the
Company of their authority to so act must be submitted with the Letter of
Transmittal unless waived by the Company.
All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of
receipt), acceptance and withdrawal of tendered Old Notes will be determined by
the Company in its sole discretion, which determination will be final and
binding. The Company reserves the absolute right to reject any and all Old Notes
not properly tendered or any Old Notes the Company's acceptance of which would,
in the opinion of counsel for the Company, be unlawful. The Company also
reserves the right to waive any defects, irregularities or conditions of tender
as to particular Old Notes. The Company's interpretation of the terms and
conditions of the Exchange Offer (including the instructions in the Letter of
Transmittal) will be final and binding on all parties. Unless waived, any
defects or irregularities in connection with tenders of Old Notes must be cured
within such time as the Company shall determine. Although the Company intends to
notify holders of defects or irregularities with respect to tenders of Old
Notes, neither the Company, the Exchange Agent nor any other person shall incur
any liability for failure to give such notification. Tenders of Old Notes will
not be deemed to have been made until such defects or irregularities have been
cured or waived. Any Old Notes received by the Exchange Agent that the Company
determines are not properly tendered and as to which the defects or
irregularities have not been cured or waived will be returned by the Exchange
Agent to the tendering holders, unless otherwise provided in the Letter of
Transmittal, as soon as practicable following the Expiration Date.
In addition, the Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to
purchase or make offers for any Old Notes that remain outstanding after the
Expiration Date or, as set forth under "The Exchange Offer -- Conditions," to
terminate the Exchange Offer and, to the extent permitted by applicable law,
purchase Old Notes in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or
otherwise. The terms of any such purchases or offers could differ from the terms
of the Exchange Offer.
By tendering, each holder will represent to the Company that, among other
things, (i) the New Notes acquired pursuant to the Exchange Offer are being
acquired in the ordinary course of business of the person receiving such New
Notes, whether or not such person is the holder, (ii) if it is not a
broker-dealer, neither the holder nor any such other person is engaging in or
intends to engage in a distribution of such New Notes, (iii) neither the holder
nor any such other person has an arrangement or understanding with any person to
participate in the distribution of such New Notes, and (iv) neither the holder
nor any such other person is an "affiliate" (as defined in Rule 405 of the
Securities Act) of the Company. Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for
its own account in exchange for Old Notes, where such Old Notes were acquired by
such broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or other trading
activities (other than Old Notes acquired directly from the Company), may
participate in the Exchange Offer but may be deemed an "underwriter" under the
Securities Act and, therefore, must acknowledge in the Letter of Transmittal
that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such New
Notes. The Letter of Transmittal states that by so acknowledging and by
delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is
an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act. See "Plan of
Distribution."
In all cases, issuance of New Notes for Old Notes that are accepted for
exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer will be made only after timely receipt
by the Exchange Agent of certificates for such Old Notes or a timely Book-Entry
Confirmation of such Old Notes into the Exchange Agent's account at the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility, a properly completed and duly executed Letter of
Transmittal (or, with respect to the DTC and its participants, electronic
instructions in which the tendering holder acknowledges its receipt of and
agreement to be bound by the Letter of Transmittal), and all other required
documents. If any tendered Old Notes are submitted for a greater principal
amount than the holder desires to exchange, such unaccepted or non-exchanged Old
Notes
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will be returned without expense to the tendering holder thereof (or, in the
case of Old Notes tendered by book-entry transfer into the Exchange Agent's
account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility pursuant to the book-entry transfer
procedures described below, such non-exchanged Old Notes will be credited to an
account maintained with such Book-Entry Transfer Facility) as promptly as
practicable after the expiration or termination of the Exchange Offer.
BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER
The Exchange Agent will make a request to establish an account with respect
to the Old Notes at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility for purposes of the
Exchange Offer within two business days after the date of this Prospectus, and
any financial institution that is a participant in the Book-Entry Transfer
Facility system may make book-entry delivery of Old Notes being tendered by
causing the Book-Entry Transfer Facility to transfer such Old Notes into the
Exchange Agent's account at the Book-Entry Transfer Facility in accordance with
such Book-Entry Transfer Facility's procedures for transfer. However, although
delivery of Old Notes may be effected through book-entry transfer at the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility, the Letter of Transmittal or copy thereof, with
any required signature guarantees and any other required documents, must, in any
case other than as set forth in the following paragraph, be transmitted to and
received by the Exchange Agent at the address set forth under "The Exchange
Offer -- Exchange Agent" on or prior to the Expiration Date or the guaranteed
delivery procedures described below must be complied with.
The DTC's Automated Tender Offer Program ("ATOP") is the only method of
processing exchange offers through the DTC. To accept the Exchange Offer through
ATOP, participants in the DTC must send electronic instructions to the DTC
through the DTC's communication system in place of sending a signed, hard copy
Letter of Transmittal. The DTC is obligated to communicate those electronic
instructions to the Exchange Agent. To tender Old Notes through ATOP, the
electronic instructions sent to the DTC and transmitted by the DTC to the
Exchange Agent must contain the character by which the participant acknowledges
its receipt of and agrees to be bound by the Letter of Transmittal.
GUARANTEED DELIVERY PROCEDURES
If a registered holder of the Old Notes desires to tender such Old Notes
and the Old Notes are not immediately available, or time will not permit such
holder's Old Notes or other required documents to reach the Exchange Agent
before the Expiration Date, or the procedure for book-entry transfer cannot be
completed on a timely basis, a tender may be effected if (i) the tender is made
through an Eligible Institution, (ii) prior to the Expiration Date, the Exchange
Agent received from such Eligible Institution a properly completed and duly
executed Letter of Transmittal (or a facsimile thereof) and Notice of Guaranteed
Delivery, substantially in the form provided by the Company (by telegram, telex,
facsimile transmission, mail or hand delivery), setting forth the name and
address of the holder of Old Notes and the amount of Old Notes tendered, stating
that the tender is being made thereby and guaranteeing that within three New
York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") trading days after the date of execution of the
Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, the certificates for all physically tendered Old
Notes, in proper form for transfer, or a Book-Entry Confirmation, as the case
may be, and any other documents required by the Letter of Transmittal will be
deposited by the Eligible Institution with the Exchange Agent, and (iii) the
certificates for all physically tendered Old Notes, in proper form for transfer,
or a Book-Entry Confirmation, as the case may be, and all other documents
required by the Letter of Transmittal, are received by the Exchange Agent within
three NYSE trading days after the date of execution of the Notice of Guaranteed
Delivery.
WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS
Tenders of Old Notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New
York City time, on the Expiration Date.
For a withdrawal of a tender of Old Notes to be effective, a written or
(for DTC participants) electronic ATOP transmission notice of withdrawal must be
received by the Exchange Agent at its address set forth herein prior to 5:00
p.m., New York City time, on the Expiration Date. Any such notice of withdrawal
must (i) specify the name of the person having deposited the Old Notes to be
withdrawn (the "Depositor"), (ii) identify the Old
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Notes to be withdrawn (including the certificate number or numbers and principal
amount at maturity of such Old Notes), (iii) be signed by the holder in the same
manner as the original signature on the Letter of Transmittal by which such Old
Notes were tendered (including any required signature guarantees) or be
accompanied by documents of transfer sufficient to have the Trustee with respect
to the Old Notes register the transfer of such Old Notes into the name of the
person withdrawing the tender, and (iv) specify the name in which any such Old
Notes are to be registered, if different from that of the Depositor. All
questions as to the validity, form and eligibility (including time of receipt)
of such notices will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, whose
determination shall be final and binding on all parties. Any Old Notes so
withdrawn will be deemed not to have been validly tendered for exchange for
purposes of the Exchange Offer. Any Old Notes which have been tendered for
exchange but which are not exchanged for any reason will be returned to the
holder thereof without cost to such holder as soon as practicable after
withdrawal, rejection of tender or termination of the Exchange Offer. Properly
withdrawn Old Notes may be retendered by following one of the procedures
described under "The Exchange Offer -- Procedures for Tendering" at any time on
or prior to the Expiration Date.
CONDITIONS
Notwithstanding any other term of the Exchange Offer, the Company shall not
be required to accept for exchange, or exchange New Notes for, any Old Notes,
and may terminate the Exchange Offer as provided herein before the acceptance of
such Old Notes, if:
(a) the Exchange Offer shall violate applicable law or any applicable
interpretation of the staff of the Commission; or
(b) any action or proceeding is instituted or threatened in any court
or by any governmental agency that might materially impair the ability of
the Company to proceed with the Exchange Offer or any material adverse
development has occurred in any existing action or proceeding with respect
to the Company; or
(c) any governmental approval has not been obtained, which approval
the Company shall deem necessary for the consummation of the Exchange
Offer.
If the Company determines in its sole discretion that any of the conditions
are not satisfied, the Company may (i) refuse to accept any Old Notes and return
all tendered Old Notes to the tendering holders (or, in the case of Old Notes
tendered by book-entry transfer into the Exchange Agent's account at the
Book-Entry Transfer Facility pursuant to the book-entry transfer procedures
described above, such Old Notes will be credited to an account maintained with
such Book-Entry Transfer Facility), (ii) extend the Exchange Offer and retain
all Old Notes tendered prior to the expiration of the Exchange Offer, subject,
however, to the rights of holders to withdraw such Old Notes (see "-- Withdrawal
Rights") or (iii) waive such unsatisfied conditions with respect to the Exchange
Offer and accept all properly tendered Old Notes which have not been withdrawn.
If such waiver constitutes a material change to the Exchange Offer, the Company
will promptly disclose such waiver by means of a prospectus supplement that will
be distributed to the registered holders, and the Company will extend the
Exchange Offer for a period of five to ten business days, depending upon the
significance of the waiver and the manner of disclosure to the registered
holders, if the Exchange Offer would otherwise expire during such five-to-
ten-business-day period.
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EXCHANGE AGENT
All executed Letters of Transmittal should be directed to the Exchange
Agent. U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., has been appointed as Exchange Agent
for the Exchange Offer. Questions, requests for assistance and requests for
additional copies of this Prospectus or of the Letter of Transmittal should be
directed to the Exchange Agent addressed as follows:
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By Registered or Certified Mail, By Hand:
by Overnight Courier or by Hand:
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A. U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A.
P.O. Box 841 111 Broadway
Cooper Station Lower Level
New York, New York 10276-0841 Corporate Trust Window
New York, New York 10006-1906
By Overnight Courier: By Facsimile: Confirm by Telephone:
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, (212) 420-6504 (800) 225-2398
N.A.
770 Broadway
13th Floor -- Corporate Trust
Operations
New York, New York 10003
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SOLICITATIONS OF TENDERS; FEES AND EXPENSES
The Company will not make any payments to brokers, dealers or others
soliciting acceptances of the Exchange Offer. The principal solicitation is
being made by mail; however, additional solicitations may be made in person or
by telephone by officers and employees of the Company.
The Company has not retained any dealer-manager or similar agent in
connection with the Exchange Offer and will not make any payments to brokers,
dealers or others soliciting acceptances of the Exchange Offer. The Company,
however, will pay the Exchange Agent reasonable and customary fees for its
services and will reimburse it for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in
connection therewith.
The cash expenses to be incurred in connection with the Exchange Offer will
be paid by the Company. Such expenses include fees and expenses of the Exchange
Agent and Trustee, accounting and legal fees and printing costs, among others.
TRANSFER TAXES
Holders who tender their Old Notes for exchange will not be obligated to
pay any transfer taxes in connection therewith, except that holders who instruct
the Company to register New Notes in the name of, or request that Old Notes not
tendered or not accepted in the Exchange Offer be returned to, a person other
than the registered tendering holder will be responsible for the payment of any
applicable transfer tax thereon.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW NOTES
GENERAL
The Old Notes were, and the New Notes will be, issued under an Indenture,
dated as of February 20, 1997 (the "Indenture"), between the Company and U.S.
Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as trustee (the "Trustee"), a copy of which is
filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement (as defined). The terms of the
New Notes are identical in all material respects to the Old Notes, except that
the New Notes have been registered under the Securities Act and, therefor, will
not bear legends restricting their transfer. Upon the issuance of the New Notes,
the Indenture will be subject to and governed by the Trust Indenture Act of
1939, as amended (the "Trust Indenture Act"). The following summary of certain
provisions of the Indenture and the New Notes does not purport to be complete
and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, all the
provisions of the Indenture (including the definitions of certain terms therein
and those terms made a part thereof by the Trust Indenture Act) and the New
Notes. The Old Notes and the New Notes are sometimes collectively referred to
herein as the "Notes."
Principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the New Notes will be
payable, and the New Notes may be exchanged or transferred, at the office or
agency of the Company in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York (which
initially shall be the corporate trust office of the Trustee in New York, New
York), except that, at the option of the Company, payment of interest may be
made by check mailed to the address of the holders as such address appears in
the Note Registrar.
The New Notes will be issued in fully registered form only, without
coupons, in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof. Initially,
the Trustees will act as Paying Agent and Registrar for the New Notes. The New
Notes may be presented for registration of transfer and exchange at the offices
of the Registrar, which initially will be the Trustee's corporate trust office.
The Company may change any Paying Agent and Registrar without notice to holders
of the Notes.
Old Notes that remain outstanding after the consummation of the Exchange
Offer and New Notes issued in connection with the Exchange Offer will be
entitled to vote or consent on all matters as a single class of securities under
the Indenture.
PRINCIPAL, MATURITY AND INTEREST
The Notes will be unsecured, senior obligations of the Company and will be
limited to $277.0 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity and will
mature on February 1, 2009. No interest will accrue on the Notes prior to
February 1, 2002. Thereafter, interest on the Notes will accrue at the rate of
12 3/4% and will be payable in cash semiannually on February 1 and August 1
commencing on August 1, 2002 to holders of record on the immediately preceding
January 15 and July 15. Interest on the Notes will accrue from the most recent
date to which interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from
February 1, 2002. Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year
comprised of twelve 30-day months.
The yield to maturity of the Notes is 12 3/4% (computed on a semi-annual
bond equivalent basis), calculated from February 20, 1997. The Old Notes were
offered at a substantial discount from their principal amount at maturity. See
"Certain Federal Income Tax Considerations -- Original Issue Discount."
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OPTIONAL REDEMPTION
The Notes may be redeemed (subject to contractual and other restrictions
with respect thereto and to the legal availability of funds therefor) at any
time on or after February 1, 2002, in whole or in part, at the option of the
Company, at the redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the Accreted
Value thereof on the applicable redemption date) set forth below, plus accrued
and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, if redeemed during the
12-month period beginning February 1 of each of the years set forth below:
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YEAR PERCENTAGE
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2002...................................................... 106.375%
2003...................................................... 105.313%
2004...................................................... 104.250%
2005...................................................... 103.188%
2006...................................................... 102.125%
2007...................................................... 100.000%
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In addition, prior to February 1, 2001, the Company may, at its option, use
the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings or Major Asset
Sales to redeem up to 25% of the principal amount at maturity of the Notes at a
redemption price of 112.75% of the Accreted Value thereof at the redemption date
of the Notes so redeemed; provided, however, that after any such redemption, at
least 75% in aggregate principal amount at maturity of Notes would remain
outstanding immediately after giving effect to such redemption. Any such
redemption will be required to occur on or prior to the date that is one year
after the receipt by the Company of the proceeds of a Public Equity Offering or
Major Asset Sale. The Company shall effect such redemption on a pro rata basis.
In addition, prior to February 1, 2002, the Company may, at its option,
redeem the Notes upon a Change of Control. See "-- Change of Control."
The Commodore Indenture and the New Credit Facility restrict Commodore's
ability to pay dividends or make other restricted payments to the Company and,
accordingly, may also limit the ability of the Company to redeem the Notes. See
"Description of Other Indebtedness."
SELECTION AND NOTICE
If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed at any time, selection of
Notes for redemption will be made by the Trustee in compliance with the
requirements of the principal national securities exchange, if any, on which the
Notes are listed or, in the absence of such requirements or if the Notes are not
so listed, on a pro rata basis, provided that no Notes of $1,000 or less shall
be redeemed in part. Notice of redemption shall be mailed by first class mail at
least 30 but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each holder of
Notes to be redeemed at its registered address. If any Note is to be redeemed in
part only, the notice of redemption that relates to such Note shall state the
portion of the principal amount at maturity thereof to be redeemed. A new Note
in principal amount at maturity equal to the unredeemed portion thereof will be
issued in the name of the holder thereof upon cancellation of the original Note.
On and after the redemption date, interest ceases to accrue on Notes or portions
of them called for redemption.
CHANGE OF CONTROL
The Indenture will provide that, upon the occurrence of a Change of
Control, each holder will have the right to require that the Company purchase
all or a portion of such holder's Notes in cash pursuant to the offer described
below (the "Change of Control Offer"), at a purchase price equal to (i) 101% of
the Accreted Value on the Change of Control Payment Date if the Change of
Control Payment Date is on or before February 1, 2002 and (ii) 101% of the
principal amount at maturity thereof, plus, without duplication, all accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the Change of Control Payment Date if such Change of
Control Payment Date is after February 1, 2002.
The Indenture will provide that, prior to the mailing of the notice
referred to below, but in any event within 30 days following the date on which
the Company becomes aware that a Change of Control has occurred, the
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Company covenants that if the purchase of the Notes would violate or constitute
a default under any other Indebtedness of the Company, then the Company shall,
to the extent needed to permit such purchase of Notes, either (i) repay all such
Indebtedness and terminate all commitments outstanding thereunder or (ii) obtain
the requisite consents, if any, under such Indebtedness required to permit the
purchase of the Notes as provided below. The Company will first comply with the
covenant in the preceding sentence before it will be required to make the Change
of Control Offer or purchase the Notes pursuant to the provisions described
below.
Within 30 days following the date on which the Company becomes aware that a
Change of Control has occurred, the Company must send, by first-class mail
postage prepaid, a notice to each holder of Notes, which notice shall govern the
terms of the Change of Control Offer. Such notice shall state, among other
things, the purchase date, which must be no earlier than 30 days nor later than
45 days from the date such notice is mailed, other than as may be required by
law (the "Change of Control Payment Date"). Holders electing to have any Notes
purchased pursuant to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender
such Notes to the paying agent and registrar for the Notes at the address
specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the business day prior
to the Change of Control Payment Date.
In addition, the Indenture will provide that, prior to February 1, 2002,
upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Company will have the option to
redeem the Notes in whole but not in part (a "Change of Control Redemption") at
a redemption price equal to 100% of the Accreted Value thereof at the redemption
date of the Notes plus the Applicable Premium. In order to effect a Change of
Control Redemption, the Company must send a notice to each holder of Notes,
which notice shall govern the terms of the Change of Control Redemption. Such
notice must be mailed to holders of Notes within 30 days following the date the
Change of Control occurred (the "Change of Control Redemption Date") and state
that the Company is effecting a Change of Control Redemption in lieu of a Change
of Control Offer.
"Applicable Premium" means, with respect to a Note at any Change of Control
Redemption Date, the greater of (i) 1.0% of the Accreted Value of such Note and
(ii) the excess of (A) the present value at such time of the redemption price of
such Note at February 1, 2002 (such redemption price being described under
"-- Optional Redemption") computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury
Rate plus 150 basis points over (B) the principal amount at maturity of such
Note.
"Treasury Rate" means the yield to maturity at the time of computation of
United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and
published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15(519) that
has become publicly available at least two business days prior to the Change of
Control Redemption Date (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published,
any publicly available source or similar market data)) most nearly equal to the
period from the Change of Control Redemption Date to February 1, 2002; provided,
however, that if the period from the Change of Control Redemption Date to
February 1, 2002 is not equal to the constant maturity of a United States
Treasury security for which a weekly average yield is given, the Treasury Rate
shall be obtained by linear interpolation (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth
of a year) from the weekly average yields of United States Treasury securities
for which such yields are given except that if the period from the Change of
Control Redemption Date to February 1, 2002 is less than one year, the weekly
average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a
constant maturity of one year shall be used.
The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the
Exchange Act to the extent applicable in connection with the purchase of Notes
pursuant to a Change of Control Offer.
This "Change of Control" covenant will not apply in the event of (a)
changes in a majority of the board of directors of the Company so long as a
majority of the board of directors continues to consist of Continuing Directors
and (b) certain transactions with Permitted Holders. In addition, this covenant
is not intended to afford holders of Notes protection in the event of certain
highly leveraged transactions, reorganizations, restructurings, mergers and
other similar transactions that might adversely affect the holders of Notes, but
would not constitute a Change of Control. The Company could, in the future,
enter into certain transactions, including certain recapitalizations of the
Company, that would not constitute a Change of Control with respect to the
Change of Control purchase feature of the Notes, but would increase the amount
of indebtedness outstanding at such time. However, the Indenture will contain
limitations on the ability of the Company to incur additional Indebtedness
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and to engage in certain mergers, consolidations and sales of assets, whether or
not a Change of Control is involved. See "-- Certain Covenants -- Limitation on
Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock of
Subsidiaries" and "-- Certain Covenants -- Merger, Consolidation and Sale of
Assets" below.
If a Change of Control were to occur, there can be no assurance that the
Company would have sufficient funds to pay the purchase price for all Notes that
the Company might be required to purchase. Moreover, as of the date hereof,
after giving effect to the Old Notes Offering and the application of the
proceeds therefrom, the Company would not have sufficient funds available to
purchase all of the outstanding Notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer. In
the event that the Company were required to purchase outstanding Notes pursuant
to a Change of Control Offer, the Company expects that it would need to seek
third-party financing to the extent it does not have available funds to meet its
purchase obligations. However, there can be no assurance that the Company would
be able to obtain such financing on favorable terms, if at all. The Commodore
Indenture and the New Credit Facility restrict the ability of Commodore to pay
dividends and make other restricted payments to the Company and, accordingly,
may also limit the ability of the Company to purchase the Notes. See
"Description of Other Indebtedness."
With respect to the sale of "all or substantially all" the assets of the
Company, which would constitute a Change of Control for purposes of the
Indenture, the meaning of the phrase "all or substantially all" varies according
to the facts and circumstances of the subject transaction, has no clearly
established meaning under relevant law and is subject to judicial
interpretation. Accordingly, in certain circumstances there may be a degree of
uncertainty in ascertaining whether a particular transaction would involve a
disposition of "all or substantially all" of the assets of the Company and,
therefore, it may be unclear whether a Change of Control has occurred and
whether the Notes should be subject to a Change of Control Offer.
None of the provisions in the Indenture relating to a purchase of Notes
upon a Change of Control is waiveable by the board of directors of the Company.
Without the consent of each holder of Notes affected thereby, after the mailing
of the notice of a Change of Control Offer, no amendment to the Indenture may,
directly or indirectly, affect the Company's obligation to purchase the
outstanding Notes or amend, modify or change the obligation of the Company to
consummate a Change of Control Offer or waive any default in the performance
thereof or modify any of the provisions of the definitions with respect to any
such offer.
CERTAIN COVENANTS
Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries. The Company will not, and will not permit any
of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume,
guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or
otherwise, with respect to (collectively, "incur") any Indebtedness (other than
Permitted Indebtedness), and the Company's Subsidiaries will not issue any
Preferred Stock; provided, however, that the Company and its Subsidiaries may
incur Indebtedness and the Company's Subsidiaries may issue shares of Preferred
Stock if, in either case, the Company's Leverage Ratio at the time of incurrence
of such Indebtedness or the issuance of such Preferred Stock, as the case may
be, after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or issuance as of such date
and to the use of proceeds therefrom is less than 7.0 to 1.
Limitation on Restricted Payments. (a) The Indenture will provide that
neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly or indirectly,
make any Restricted Payment if at the time of such Restricted Payment and
immediately after giving effect thereto:
(i) a Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be
continuing at the time of or after giving effect to such Restricted
Payment; or
(ii) the Company is not able to incur $1.00 of additional Indebtedness
(other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with the "Limitation on
Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock of
Subsidiaries" covenant; or
(iii) the aggregate amount of Restricted Payments made subsequent to
the Issue Date (the amount expended for such purposes, if other than in
cash, being the fair market value of such property as determined
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by the board of directors of the Company in good faith) exceeds the sum of
(a) (x) 100% of the aggregate Consolidated EBITDA of the Company (or, in
the event such Consolidated EBITDA shall be a deficit, minus 100% of such
deficit) accrued subsequent to the Issue Date to the most recent date for
which financial information is available to the Company, taken as one
accounting period, less (y) 1.4 times Consolidated Interest Expense for the
same period, plus (b) 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the
fair market value of property other than cash as determined by the board of
directors of the Company in good faith, received by the Company from any
Person (other than a Subsidiary of the Company) from the issuance and sale
on or subsequent to the Issue Date of Qualified Capital Stock of the
Company (excluding (i) any net proceeds from issuances and sales financed
directly or indirectly using funds borrowed from the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company, until and to the extent such borrowing is
repaid, but including the proceeds from the issuance and sale of any
securities convertible into or exchangeable for Qualified Capital Stock to
the extent such securities are so converted or exchanged and including any
additional proceeds received by the Company upon such conversion or
exchange and (ii) any net proceeds received from issuances and sales that
are used to consummate a transaction described in clauses (2) and (3) of
paragraph (b) below), plus (c) without duplication of any amount included
in clause (iii)(b) above, 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the
fair market value of property other than cash (valued as provided in clause
(iii)(b) above), received by the Company as a capital contribution on or
after the Issue Date, plus (d) the amount equal to the net reduction in
Investments (other than Permitted Investments) made by the Company or any
of its Subsidiaries in any Person resulting from (i) repurchases or
redemptions of such Investments by such Person, proceeds realized upon the
sale of such Investment to an unaffiliated purchaser and repayments of
loans or advances or other transfers of assets by such Person to the
Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or (ii) the redesignation of
Unrestricted Subsidiaries as Subsidiaries (valued in each case as provided
in the definition of "Investment") not to exceed, in the case of any
Subsidiary, the amount of Investments previously made by the Company or any
Subsidiary in such Unrestricted Subsidiary, which amount was included in
the calculation of Restricted Payments; provided, however , that no amount
shall be included under this clause (d) to the extent it is already
included in Consolidated EBITDA, plus (e) the aggregate net cash proceeds
received by a Person in consideration for the issuance of such Person's
Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) that are held by such
Person at the time such Person is merged with and into the Company in
accordance with the "Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets" covenant
subsequent to the Issue Date; provided, however , that concurrently with or
immediately following such merger the Company uses an amount equal to such
net cash proceeds to redeem or repurchase the Company's Capital Stock, plus
(f) $2,500,000.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, these provisions will not prohibit: (1)
the payment of any dividend or the making of any distribution within 60 days
after the date of its declaration if such dividend or distribution would have
been permitted on the date of declaration; (2) the purchase, redemption or other
acquisition or retirement of any Capital Stock of the Company or any warrants,
options or other rights to acquire shares of any class of such Capital Stock
either (x) solely in exchange for shares of Qualified Capital Stock or other
rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock or (y) through the application of the
net proceeds of a substantially concurrent sale for cash (other than to a
Subsidiary of the Company) of shares of Qualified Capital Stock or warrants,
options or other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock or (z) in the case of
Disqualified Capital Stock, solely in exchange for, or through the application
of the net proceeds of a substantially concurrent sale for cash (other than to a
Subsidiary of the Company) of, Disqualified Capital Stock that has a redemption
date no earlier than, and requires the payment of current dividends or
distributions in cash no earlier than, in each case, the Disqualified Capital
Stock being purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired or retired; (3) the
acquisition of Indebtedness of the Company that is subordinate or junior in
right of payment to the Notes either (x) solely in exchange for shares of
Qualified Capital Stock (or warrants, options or other rights to acquire
Qualified Capital Stock), for shares of Disqualified Capital Stock that have a
redemption date no earlier than, and require the payment of current dividends or
distributions in cash no earlier than, in each case, the maturity date and
interest payments dates, respectively, of the Indebtedness being acquired, or
for Indebtedness of the Company that is subordinate or junior in right of
payment to the Notes, at least to the extent that the Indebtedness being
acquired is subordinated to the Notes and has a Weighted Average Life to
Maturity no less than that of the Indebtedness being acquired or (y) through the
application of the net proceeds of a substantially concurrent sale for cash
(other than to a
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Subsidiary of the Company) of shares of Qualified Capital Stock (or warrants,
options or other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock), shares of
Disqualified Capital Stock that have a redemption date no earlier than, and
require the payment of current dividends or distributions in cash no earlier
than, in each case, the maturity date and interest payments dates, respectively,
of the Indebtedness being refinanced, or Indebtedness of the Company that is
subordinate or junior in right of payment to the Notes at least to the extent
that the Indebtedness being acquired is subordinated to the Notes and has a
Weighted Average Life to Maturity no less than that of the Indebtedness being
refinanced; (4) payments by the Company to repurchase Capital Stock or other
securities from employees of the Company in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$5,000,000; (5) payments to enable the Company to redeem or repurchase stock
purchase or similar rights in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000; (6)
payments, not to exceed $100,000 in the aggregate, to enable the Company to make
cash payments to holders of its Capital Stock in lieu of the issuance of
fractional shares of its Capital Stock; (7) payments made pursuant to any
merger, consolidation or sale of assets effected in accordance with the "Merger,
Consolidation and Sale of Assets" covenant; provided, however, that no such
payment may be made pursuant to this clause (7) unless, after giving effect to
such transaction (and the incurrence of any Indebtedness in connection therewith
and the use of the proceeds thereof), the Company would be able to incur $1.00
of additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance
with the "Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries" covenant such that after incurring that $1.00
of additional Indebtedness, the Leverage Ratio would be less than 6.0 to 1; and
(8) the payments of dividends on the Company's Common Stock after an initial
public offering of Common Stock in an annual amount not to exceed 6.0% of the
gross proceeds (before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and
other fees and expenses of the offering) received by the Company from shares of
Common Stock sold for the account of the Company (and not for the account of any
stockholder) in such initial public offering; provided, however , that in the
case of clauses (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8), no Event of Default shall have
occurred or be continuing at the time of such payment or as a result thereof. In
determining the aggregate amount of Restricted Payments made subsequent to the
Issue Date, amounts expended pursuant to clauses (1), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8)
shall be included in such calculation.
Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets. The Indenture will provide that
the Company may not, in a single transaction or a series of related
transactions, consolidate with or merge with or into, or sell, assign, transfer,
lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to,
another Person or adopt a plan of liquidation unless (i) either (1) the Company
is the surviving or continuing Person or (2) the Person (if other than the
Company) formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or the
person that acquires by conveyance, transfer or lease the properties and assets
of the Company substantially as an entirety or in the case of a plan of
liquidation, the Person to which assets of the Company have been transferred,
shall be a corporation, partnership or trust organized and existing under the
laws of the United States or any State thereof or the District of Columbia; (ii)
such surviving person shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under
the Notes and the Indenture pursuant to a supplemental indenture in a form
reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee; (iii) immediately after giving effect to
such transaction and the use of the proceeds therefrom (on a pro forma basis,
including giving effect to any Indebtedness incurred or anticipated to be
incurred in connection with such transaction), the Company (in the case of
clause (1) of the foregoing clause (i)) or such Person (in the case of clause
(2) of the foregoing clause (i)) shall be able to incur $1.00 of additional
Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with the
"Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred
Stock of Subsidiaries" covenant; (iv) immediately after giving effect to such
transactions, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred or be
continuing; and (v) the Company has delivered to the Trustee prior to the
consummation of the proposed transaction an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion
of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer complies
with the Indenture and that all conditions precedent in the Indenture relating
to such transaction have been satisfied. For purposes of the foregoing, the
transfer (by lease, assignment, sale or otherwise, in a single transaction or
series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the properties
and assets of one or more Subsidiaries, the Capital Stock of which constitutes
all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company, will be
deemed to be the transfer of all or substantially all of the properties and
assets of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing clauses (ii) and (iii), (1)
any Subsidiary of the Company may consolidate with, merge into or transfer all
or part of its properties and assets to the Company
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and (2) the Company may merge with a corporate Affiliate thereof incorporated
solely for the purpose of reincorporating the Company in another jurisdiction in
the U.S. to realize tax or other benefits.
Limitation on Asset Sales. The Indenture provides that neither the Company
nor any of its Subsidiaries will consummate an Asset Sale unless (i) the Company
or the applicable Subsidiary, as the case may be, receives consideration at the
time of such Asset Sale at least equal to the fair market value of the assets
sold or otherwise disposed of (as determined in good faith by management of the
Company or, if such Asset Sale involves consideration in excess of $2,500,000,
by the board of directors of the Company, as evidenced by a board resolution),
(ii) at least 75% of the consideration received by the Company or such
Subsidiary, as the case may be, from such Asset Sale is in cash or Cash
Equivalents (other than in the case where the Company is exchanging all or
substantially all the assets of one or more broadcast businesses operated by the
Company (including by way of the transfer of capital stock) for all or
substantially all the assets (including by way of the transfer of capital stock)
constituting one or more broadcast businesses operated by another Person, in
which event the foregoing requirement with respect to the receipt of cash or
Cash Equivalents shall not apply) and is received at the time of such
disposition and (iii) upon the consummation of an Asset Sale, the Company
applies, or causes such Subsidiary to apply, such Net Cash Proceeds within 180
days of receipt thereof either (A) to repay any Senior Debt of the Company or
any Indebtedness of a Subsidiary of the Company (and, to the extent such Senior
Debt relates to principal under a revolving credit or similar facility, to
obtain a corresponding reduction in the commitments thereunder), (B) to
reinvest, or to be contractually committed to reinvest pursuant to a binding
agreement, in Productive Assets and, in the latter case, to have so reinvested
within 360 days of the date of receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds or (C) to
purchase Notes tendered to the Company for purchase at a price equal to 100% of
the Accreted Value thereof plus accrued interest thereon, if any, to the date of
purchase pursuant to an offer to purchase made by the Company as set forth below
(a "Net Proceeds Offer"); provided, however, that the Company may defer making a
Net Proceeds Offer until the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds from Asset Sales not
otherwise applied in accordance with this covenant equal or exceed $5,000,000.
Subject to the deferral right set forth in the final proviso of the
preceding paragraph, each notice of a Net Proceeds Offer will be mailed, by
first-class mail, to holders of Notes not more than 180 days after the relevant
Asset Sale or, in the event the Company or a Subsidiary has entered into a
binding agreement as provided in (B) above, within 180 days following the
termination of such agreement but in no event later than 360 days after the
relevant Asset Sale. Such notice will specify, among other things, the purchase
date (which will be no earlier than 30 days nor later than 45 days from the date
such notice is mailed, except as otherwise required by law) and will otherwise
comply with the procedures set forth in the Indenture. Upon receiving notice of
the Net Proceeds Offer, holders of Notes may elect to tender their Notes in
whole or in part in integral multiples of $1,000. To the extent holders properly
tender Notes in an amount exceeding the Net Proceeds Offer, Notes of tendering
holders will be repurchased on a pro rata basis (based upon the principal amount
at maturity tendered). To the extent that the aggregate principal amount at
maturity of Notes tendered pursuant to any Net Proceeds Offer is less than the
amount of Net Cash Proceeds subject to such Net Proceeds Offer, the Company may
use any remaining portion of such Net Cash Proceeds not required to fund the
repurchase of tendered Notes for any purposes otherwise permitted by the
Indenture. Upon the consummation of any Net Proceeds Offer, the amount of Net
Cash Proceeds subject to any future Net Proceeds Offer from the Asset Sales
giving rise to such Net Cash Proceeds shall be deemed to be zero.
The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the
Exchange Act to the extent applicable in connection with the repurchase of Notes
pursuant to a Net Proceeds Offer.
Limitation on Asset Swaps. The Indenture provides that the Company will
not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, engage in any Asset Swaps, unless:
(i) at the time of entering into such Asset Swap and immediately after giving
effect to such Asset Swap, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred or
be continuing or would occur as a consequence thereof, (ii) in the event such
Asset Swap involves an aggregate amount in excess of $1.0 million, the terms of
such Asset Swap have been approved by a majority of the members of the board of
directors of the Company and (iii) in the event such Asset Swap involves an
aggregate amount in excess of $5.0 million, the Company has received a written
opinion from an independent investment banking firm of nationally recognized
standing that such Asset Swap is fair to the Company or such Subsidiary, as the
case may be, from a financial point of view.
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Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting
Subsidiaries. The Indenture provides that neither the Company nor any of its
Subsidiaries will, directly or indirectly, create or otherwise cause to permit
to exist or become effective, by operation of the charter of such Subsidiary or
by reason of any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, rule, order, statute
or governmental regulation, any encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any
Subsidiary to (a) pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital
Stock; (b) make loans or advances or pay any Indebtedness or other obligation
owed to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; or (c) transfer any of its
property or assets to the Company, except for such encumbrances or restrictions
existing under or by reason of: (1) applicable law, (2) the Indenture, (3)
customary non-assignment provisions of any lease governing a leasehold interest
of the Company or any Subsidiary, (4) any instrument governing Acquired
Indebtedness, which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person,
or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the
property or assets of the Person, so acquired, (5) agreements existing on the
Issue Date (including the New Credit Facility and the Commodore Indenture) as
such agreements are from time to time in effect; provided, however, that any
amendments or modifications of such agreements that affect the encumbrances or
restrictions of the types subject to this covenant shall not result in such
encumbrances or restrictions being less favorable to the Company in any material
respect, as determined in good faith by the board of directors of the Company,
than the provisions as in effect before giving effect to the respective
amendment or modification, (6) any restriction with respect to such a Subsidiary
imposed pursuant to an agreement entered into for the sale or disposition of all
or substantially all the Capital Stock or assets of such Subsidiary pending the
closing of such sale or disposition, (7) an agreement effecting a refinancing,
replacement or substitution of Indebtedness issued, assumed or incurred pursuant
to an agreement referred to in clause (2), (4) or (5) above; provided, however,
that the provisions relating to such encumbrance or restriction contained in any
such refinancing, replacement or substitution agreement are not less favorable
to the Company in any material respect as determined in good faith by the board
of directors of the Company than the provisions relating to such encumbrance or
restriction contained in agreements referred to in such clause (2), (4) or (5)
above, (8) any agreement evidencing Indebtedness permitted under the Indenture;
provided, however, that the provisions relating to such encumbrance or
restriction contained in such agreement are not less favorable to the Company in
any material respect as determined in good faith by the board of directors of
the Company then the provisions relating to such encumbrance or restriction
contained in the Indenture, or (9) restrictions on the transfer of the assets
subject to any Lien imposed by the holder of such Lien.
Limitations on Transactions with Affiliates. The Indenture provides that
neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly or indirectly,
enter into or permit to exist any transaction (including, without limitation,
the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of any property or the rendering of any
service) with or for the benefit of any of its Affiliates (other than
transactions between the Company and a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company or
among Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of the Company) (an "Affiliate Transaction"),
other than Affiliate Transactions on terms that are no less favorable than those
that might reasonably have been obtained in a comparable transaction on an
arm's-length basis from a person that is not an Affiliate; provided, however,
that for a transaction or series of related transactions involving value of
$1,000,000 or more, such determination will be made in good faith by a majority
of members of the board of directors of the Company and by a majority of the
disinterested members of the board of directors of the Company, if any;
provided, further, that for a transaction or series of related transactions
involving value of $5,000,000 or more, the board of directors of the Company has
received an opinion from a nationally recognized investment banking firm that
such Affiliate Transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to the
Company or such Subsidiary. The foregoing restrictions will not apply to (1)
reasonable and customary directors' fees, indemnification and similar
arrangements and payments thereunder, (2) any obligations of the Company under
the Financial Monitoring and Oversight Agreements (provided that each amendment
of any of the foregoing agreements shall be subject to the limitations of this
covenant) or any employment agreement, noncompetition or confidentiality with
any officer of the Company, (3) reasonable and customary investment banking,
financial advisory, commercial banking and similar fees and expenses paid to BT
Securities Corporation and its Affiliates, (4) any Restricted Payment permitted
to be made pursuant to the covenant described under "Limitation on Restricted
Payments," (5) any issuance of securities, or other payments, awards or grants
in cash, securities or otherwise pursuant to, or the funding of, employment
arrangements, stock options and stock ownership plans approved by the Board of
Directors of the Company, (6) loans or advances to employees in the ordinary
course of business of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries consistent with
past
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practices, (7) payments made in connection with the Osborn Acquisition, the
Osborn Add-on Acquisitions, the Osborn Ft. Myers Disposition and the Pending
Acquisitions, including fees to Hicks Muse, and (8) the issuance of Capital
Stock of the Company (other than Disqualified Capital Stock).
Reports. The Indenture will provide that so long as any of the Notes is
outstanding, the Company will provide to the holders of Notes and file with the
Commission copies of the annual reports and of the information, documents and
other reports that the Company would have been required to file with the
Commission pursuant to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act regardless of
whether the Company is then obligated to file such reports.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
The following events are defined in the Indenture as "Events of Default":
(i) the failure to pay interest on the Notes when the same becomes due and
payable and the Default continues for a period of 30 days; (ii) the failure to
pay the Accreted Value of or premium, if any, on any Notes when such Accreted
Value or premium, if any, becomes due and payable, at maturity, upon redemption
or otherwise; (iii) a default in the observance or performance of any other
covenant or agreement contained in the Notes or the Indenture, which default
continues for a period of 30 days after the Company receives written notice
thereof specifying the default from the Trustee or holders of at least 25% in
aggregate principal amount at maturity of outstanding Notes; (iv) the failure to
pay at the final stated maturity (giving effect to any extensions thereof) the
principal amount of any Indebtedness of the Company or any Subsidiary of the
Company, or the acceleration of the final stated maturity of any such
Indebtedness, if the aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness, together
with the aggregate principal amount of any other such Indebtedness in default
for failure to pay principal at the final stated maturity (giving effect to any
extensions thereof) or which has been accelerated, aggregates $5,000,000 or more
at any time in each case after a 10-day period during which such default shall
not have been cured or such acceleration rescinded; (v) one or more judgments in
an aggregate amount in excess of $5,000,000 (which are not covered by insurance
as to which the insurer has not disclaimed coverage) being rendered against the
Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries and such judgment or judgments
remain undischarged or unstayed for a period of 60 days after such judgment or
judgments become final and nonappealable; and (vi) certain events of bankruptcy,
insolvency or reorganization affecting the Company or any of its Significant
Subsidiaries.
Upon the happening of any Event of Default specified in the Indenture, the
Trustee may, and the Trustee upon the request of holders of 25% in principal
amount at maturity of the outstanding Notes shall, or the holders of at least
25% in principal amount at maturity of outstanding Notes may, declare the
Accreted Value of all the Notes, together with all accrued and unpaid interest
and premium, if any, to be due and payable by notice in writing to the Company
and the Trustee specifying the respective Event of Default and that it is a
"notice of acceleration" (the "Acceleration Notice"), and the same (i) shall
become immediately due and payable or (ii) if there are any amounts outstanding
under the New Credit Facility, will become due and payable upon the first to
occur of an acceleration under the New Credit Facility or five Business Days
after receipt by the Company and the agent under the New Credit Facility of such
Acceleration Notice (unless all Events of Default specified in such Acceleration
Notice have been cured or waived). If an Event of Default with respect to
bankruptcy proceedings relating to the Company occurs and is continuing, then
such amount will ipso facto become and be immediately due and payable without
any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any holder of the
Notes.
The Indenture provides that, at any time after a declaration of
acceleration with respect to the Notes as described in the preceding paragraph,
the holders of a majority in principal amount at maturity of the Notes then
outstanding (by notice to the Trustee) may rescind and cancel such declaration
and its consequences if (i) the rescission would not conflict with any judgment
or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, (ii) all existing Events of
Default have been cured or waived except nonpayment of Accreted Value of or
interest on the Notes that has become due solely by such declaration of
acceleration, (iii) to the extent the payment of such interest is lawful,
interest (at the same rate specified in the Notes) on overdue installments of
interest and overdue payments of principal which has become due otherwise than
by such declaration of acceleration has been paid, (iv) the Company has paid the
Trustee its reasonable compensation and reimbursed the Trustee for its expenses,
disbursements and advances and (v) in the event of the cure or waiver of a
Default or Event of Default of the type
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described in clause (vi) of the description of Events of Default in the first
paragraph above, the Trustee has received an Officers' Certificate and Opinion
of Counsel that such Default or Event of Default has been cured or waived. The
holders of a majority in principal amount at maturity of the Notes may waive any
existing Default or Event of Default under the Indenture, and its consequences,
except a default in the payment of the Accreted Value of or interest on any
Notes.
The Company is required to deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after
the end of the Company's fiscal year, a certificate indicating whether the
signing officers know of any Default or Event of Default that occurred during
the previous year and whether the Company has complied with its obligations
under the Indenture. In addition, the Company will be required to notify the
Trustee of the occurrence and continuation of any Default or Event of Default
promptly after the Company becomes aware of the same.
Subject to the provisions of the Indenture relating to the duties of the
Trustee in case an Event of Default thereunder should occur and be continuing,
the Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers
under the Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders of the
Notes unless such holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity or
security against any loss, liability or expense. Subject to such provision for
security or indemnification and certain limitations contained in the Indenture,
the holders of a majority in principal amount at maturity of the outstanding
Notes have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any
proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or
power conferred on the Trustee.
SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE; DEFEASANCE
The Company may terminate its obligations under the Indenture at any time
by delivering all outstanding Notes to the Trustee for cancellation and paying
all sums payable by it thereunder. The Company, at its option, (i) will be
discharged from any and all obligations with respect to the Notes (except for
certain obligations of the Company to register the transfer or exchange of such
Notes, replace stolen, lost or mutilated Notes, maintain paying agencies and
hold moneys for payment in trust) or (ii) need not comply with certain of the
restrictive covenants with respect to the Indenture, if the Company deposits
with the Trustee, in trust, U.S. Legal Tender or U.S. Government Obligations or
a combination thereof that, through the payment of interest and premium thereon
and principal amount at maturity in respect thereof in accordance with their
terms, will be sufficient to pay all the principal amount at maturity of and
interest and premium on the Notes on the dates such payments are due in
accordance with the terms of such Notes as well as the Trustee's fees and
expenses. To exercise either such option, the Company is required to deliver to
the Trustee (A) an Opinion of Counsel or a private letter ruling issued to the
Company by the Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") to the effect that the
holders of the Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income
tax purposes as a result of the deposit and related defeasance and will be
subject to federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at
the same times as would have been the case if such option had not been exercised
and, in the case of an Opinion of Counsel furnished in connection with a
discharge pursuant to clause (i) above, accompanied by a private letter ruling
issued to the Company by the IRS to such effect, (B) subject to certain
qualifications, an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that funds so deposited will
not be subject to avoidance under applicable bankruptcy law and (C) an Officers'
Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that the Company has
complied with all conditions precedent to the defeasance. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Opinion of Counsel required by clause (A) above need not be
delivered if all Notes not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation
(i) have become due and payable, (ii) will become due and payable on the
maturity date within one year or (iii) are to be called for redemption within
one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice
of redemption by the Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of the Company.
MODIFICATION OF THE INDENTURE
From time to time, the Company and the Trustee, together, without the
consent of the holders of the Notes, may amend or supplement the Indenture for
certain specified purposes, including curing ambiguities, defects or
inconsistencies, so long as such change does not adversely affect the rights of
any of the holders in any material respect. Other modifications and amendments
of the Indenture may be made with the consent of the holders of a majority in
principal amount at maturity of the then outstanding Notes, except that, without
the consent of each
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holder of the Notes affected thereby, no amendment may, directly or indirectly:
(i) reduce the amount of Notes whose holders must consent to an amendment; (ii)
reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest, including
defaulted interest, on any Notes or amend the rate of accretion or amend the
definition of Accreted Value; (iii) reduce the Accreted Value of or change the
fixed maturity of any Notes, or change the date on which any Notes may be
subject to redemption or repurchase, or reduce the redemption or repurchase
price therefor; (iv) make any Notes payable in money other than that stated in
the Notes and the Indenture; (v) make any change in provisions of the Indenture
protecting the right of each holder of a Note to receive payment of principal
of, premium on and interest on such Note on or after the due date thereof or to
bring suit to enforce such payment or permitting holders of a majority in
principal amount at maturity of the Notes to waive Default or Event of Default;
or (vi) after the Company's obligation to purchase the Notes arises under the
Indenture, amend, modify or change the obligation of the Company to make or
consummate a Change of Control Offer or a Net Proceeds Offer or waive any
default in the performance thereof or modify any of the provisions or
definitions with respect to any such offers.
CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE
The Indenture contains certain limitations on the rights of the Trustee,
should it become a creditor of the Company, to obtain payment of claims in
certain cases, or to realize on certain property received in respect of any such
claim as security or otherwise. The Trustee will be permitted to engage in other
transactions; however, if it requires any conflicting interest, it must
eliminate such conflict within 90 days, apply to the Commission for permission
to continue or resign.
The Holders of a majority in principal amount at maturity of the then
outstanding Notes will have the right to direct the time, method and place of
conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the Trustee,
subject to certain exceptions. The Indenture provides that in case an Event of
Default shall occur (which shall not be cured), the Trustee will be required, in
the exercise of its power, to use the degree of care of a prudent man in the
conduct of his own affairs. Subject to such provisions, the Trustee will be
under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under the Indenture
at the request of any holder of Notes, unless such holder shall have offered to
the Trustee security and indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss,
liability or expense.
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
Set forth below is a summary of certain of the defined terms used in the
Indenture. Reference is made to the Indenture for the full definition of all
such terms, as well as any other terms used herein for which no definition is
provided.
"Accreted Value" means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (i) the
initial offering price of each Note and (ii) the portion of the excess of the
principal amount at maturity of each Note over such initial offering price that
shall have been amortized through such date, such amount to be so amortized on a
daily basis and compounded semi-annually on each February 1 and August 1 at the
rate of 12 3/4% per annum from the date of issuance of the Notes through the
date of determination; provided, that the Accreted Value of the Notes shall be
100% from February 1, 2002 to maturity of the Notes.
"Acquired Indebtedness" means Indebtedness of a Person or any of its
Subsidiaries existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the
Company or at the time it merges or consolidates with the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or assumed in connection with the acquisition of assets from such
Person and not incurred by such Person in connection with, or in anticipation or
contemplation of, such Person becoming a Subsidiary of the Company or such
acquisition, merger or consolidation.
"Affiliate" means a Person who, directly or indirectly, through one or more
intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with,
the Company. The term "control" means the possession, directly or indirectly, of
the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a
Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or
otherwise.
"Asset Acquisition" means (i) an Investment by the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company in any other Person pursuant to which such Person
shall become a Subsidiary of the Company or shall be consolidated
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or merged with the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or (ii) the
acquisition by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company of assets of any
Person comprising a division or line of business of such Person.
"Asset Sale" means any direct or indirect sale, issuance, conveyance,
transfer, lease (other than operating leases entered into in the ordinary course
of business), assignment or other transfer for value by the Company or any of
its Subsidiaries (excluding any Sale and Leaseback Transaction or any pledge of
assets or stock by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries) to any Person other
than the Company or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company of (i) any Capital
Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company or (ii) any other property or assets of
the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company other than in the ordinary course
of business; provided, however, that for purposes of the "Limitation on Asset
Sales" covenant, Asset Sales shall not include (a) a transaction or series of
related transactions in which the Company or its Subsidiaries receive aggregate
consideration of less than $500,000, (b) transactions permitted under the
"Limitation on Asset Swaps" covenant or (c) transactions covered by the "Merger,
Consolidation and Sale of Assets" covenant.
"Asset Swap" means the execution of a definitive agreement, subject only to
FCC approval, if applicable, and other customary closing conditions, that the
Company in good faith believes will be satisfied, for a substantially concurrent
purchase and sale, or exchange, of Productive Assets between the Company or any
of its Subsidiaries and another Person or group of affiliated Persons; provided
that any amendment to or waiver of any closing condition that individually or in
the aggregate is material to the Asset Swap shall be deemed to be a new Asset
Swap.
"Capital Stock" means (i) with respect to any Person that is a corporation,
any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however
designated) of capital stock of such Person and (ii) with respect to any Person
that is not a corporation, any and all partnership or other equity interests of
such Person.
"Capitalized Lease Obligation" means, as to any Person, the obligation of
such Person to pay rent or other amounts under a lease to which such Person is a
party that is required to be classified and accounted for as a capital lease
obligation under GAAP, and for purposes of this definition, the amount of such
obligation at any date shall be the capitalized amount of such obligation at
such date, determined in accordance with GAAP.
"Cash Equivalents" means (i) marketable direct obligations issued by, or
unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States Government or issued by any
agency thereof and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in
each case maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof; (ii)
marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United States of
America or any political subdivision of any such state or any public
instrumentality thereof maturing within one year from the date of acquisition
thereof and, at the time of acquisition, having one of the two highest ratings
obtainable from either Standard & Poor's Corporation or Moody's Investors
Service, Inc.; (iii) commercial paper maturing no more than one year from the
date of creation thereof and, at the time of acquisition, having a rating of at
least A-1 from Standard & Poor's Corporation or at least P-1 from Moody's
Investors Service, Inc.; (iv) certificates of deposit or bankers' acceptances
maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof issued by any
commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any
state thereof or the District of Columbia or any U.S. branch of a foreign bank
having at the date of acquisition thereof combined capital and surplus of not
less than $200,000,000; (v) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than
seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clause (i) above
entered into with any bank meeting the qualifications specified in clause (iv)
above; and (vi) investments in money market funds that invest substantially all
their assets in securities of the types described in clauses (i) through (v)
above.
"Change of Control" means the occurrence of one or more of the following
events: (i) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a
series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company to any Person or group of related Persons for purposes of Section 13(d)
of the Exchange Act (a "Group") (whether or not otherwise in compliance with the
provisions of the Indenture), other than to Hicks Muse, any of its affiliates
(excluding Chancellor), officers and directors or R. Steven Hicks (the
"Permitted Holders"); or (ii) a majority of the board of directors of the
Company shall consist of Persons who are not Continuing Directors; or (iii) the
acquisition by any Person or Group (other than the Permitted Holders) of the
power, directly or indirectly, to vote or direct the voting of securities having
more than 50% of the ordinary voting power for the election of directors of the
Company.
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"Commodity Agreement" means any commodity futures contract, commodity
option or other similar agreement or arrangement entered into by the Company or
any of its Subsidiaries designed to protect the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries against fluctuations in the price of commodities actually used in
the ordinary course of business of the Company and its Subsidiaries.
"Commodore" means Commodore Media, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
"Commodore Indenture" means the indenture dated as of April 21, 1995 by and
among Commodore, as Issuer, the Subsidiaries of Commodore named therein, as
Guarantors, and IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company, as Trustee, as in effect on
the Issue Date.
"Consolidated EBITDA" means, with respect to any Person, for any period,
the sum (without duplication) of (i) Consolidated Net Income and (ii) to the
extent Consolidated Net Income has been reduced thereby, (A) all income taxes of
such Person and its Subsidiaries paid or accrued in accordance with GAAP for
such period (other than income taxes attributable to extraordinary or
nonrecurring gains or losses), (B) Consolidated Interest Expense and (C)
Consolidated Non-Cash Charges, all as determined on a consolidated basis for
such Person and its Subsidiaries in conformity with GAAP.
"Consolidated Interest Expense" means, with respect to any Person for any
period, without duplication, the sum of (i) the interest expense of such Person
and its Subsidiaries for such period as determined on a consolidated basis in
accordance with GAAP, including, without limitation, (a) any amortization of
debt discount, (b) the net cost under Interest Swap Obligations (including any
amortization of discounts), (c) the interest portion of any deferred payment
obligation, (d) all commissions, discounts and other fees and charges owed with
respect to letters of credit, bankers' acceptance financing or similar
facilities, and (e) all accrued interest and (ii) the interest component of
Capitalized Lease Obligations paid or accrued by such Person and its
Subsidiaries during such period as determined on a consolidated basis in
accordance with GAAP.
"Consolidated Net Income" of any Person means, for any period, the
aggregate net income (or loss) of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such
period on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided
that there shall be excluded therefrom, without duplication, (a) gains and
losses from Asset Sales (without regard to the $500,000 limitation set forth in
the definition thereof) or abandonments or reserves relating thereto and the
related tax effects, (b) items classified as extraordinary or nonrecurring gains
and losses, and the related tax effects according to GAAP, (c) the net income
(or loss) of any Person acquired in a pooling of interests transaction accrued
prior to the date it becomes a Subsidiary of such first referred to Person or is
merged or consolidated with it or any of its Subsidiaries, (d) the net income of
any Subsidiary to the extent that the declaration of dividends or similar
distributions by that Subsidiary of that income is restricted by contract,
operation of law or otherwise, (e) the net income of any Person, other than a
Subsidiary, except to the extent of the lesser of (x) dividends or distributions
paid to such first referred to Person or its Subsidiary by such Person and (y)
the net income of such Person (but in no event less than zero), and the net loss
of such Person shall be included only to the extent of the aggregate Investment
of the first referred to Person or a consolidated Subsidiary of such Person and
(f) any non-cash expenses attributable to grants or exercises of employee stock
options.
"Consolidated Non-Cash Charges" means, with respect to any Person for any
period, the aggregate depreciation, amortization and other non-cash expenses of
such Person and its Subsidiaries (excluding any such charges constituting an
extraordinary or nonrecurring item) reducing Consolidated Net Income of such
Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, determined on a consolidated basis
in accordance with GAAP.
"Continuing Director" means, as of the date of determination, any Person
who (i) was a member of the Board of Directors of the Company on the Issue Date,
(ii) was nominated for election or elected to the board of directors of the
Company with the affirmative vote of a majority of the Continuing Directors who
were members of such board of directors at the time of such nomination or
election or (iii) is a representative of a Permitted Holder.
"Currency Agreement" means any foreign exchange contract, currency swap
agreement or other similar agreement or arrangement designed to protect the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries against fluctuations in currency values.
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"Default" means an event or condition the occurrence of which is, or with
the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of Default.
"Disqualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock that, by its terms (or
by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is
exchangeable), or upon the happening of any event, matures (excluding any
maturity as the result of an optional redemption by the issuer thereof) or is
mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or
is redeemable at the sole option of the holder thereof (except, in each case,
upon the occurrence of a Change of Control), in whole or in part, on or prior to
the final maturity date of the Notes.
"Financial Monitoring and Oversight Agreements" means, collectively, the
Monitoring and Oversight Agreement between the Company and Hicks, Muse & Co.
Partners, L.P., as in effect on the Issue Date, and the Financial Advisory
Agreement between the Company and Hicks Muse & Co. Partners L.P., as in effect
on the Issue Date.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as in effect in the
United States of America as of the Issue Date.
"Indebtedness" means with respect to any Person, without duplication, any
liability of such Person (i) for borrowed money, (ii) evidenced by bonds,
debentures, notes or other similar instruments, (iii) constituting Capitalized
Lease Obligations, (iv) incurred or assumed as the deferred purchase price of
property, or pursuant to conditional sale obligations and title retention
agreements (but excluding trade accounts payable arising in the ordinary course
of business), (v) for the reimbursement of any obligor on any letter of credit,
banker's acceptance or similar credit transaction, (vi) for Indebtedness of
others guaranteed by such Person, (vii) for Interest Swap Obligations, Commodity
Agreements and Currency Agreements and (viii) for Indebtedness of any other
Person of the type referred to in clauses (i) through (vii) which is secured by
any Lien on any property or asset of such first referred to Person, the amount
of such Indebtedness being deemed to be the lesser of the value of such property
or asset or the amount of the Indebtedness so secured. The amount of
Indebtedness of any Person at any date shall be the outstanding principal amount
of all unconditional obligations described above, as such amount would be
reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the maximum
liability at such date of such Person for any contingent obligations described
above.
"Interest Swap Obligations" means the obligations of any Person under any
interest rate protection agreement, interest rate future, interest rate option,
interest rate swap, interest rate cap or other interest rate hedge or
arrangement.
"Investment" means (i) any transfer or delivery of cash, stock or other
property of value in exchange for Indebtedness, stock or other security or
ownership interest in any Person by way of loan, advance, capital contribution,
guarantee or otherwise and (ii) an investment deemed to have been made by the
Company at the time any entity which was a Subsidiary of the Company ceases to
be such a Subsidiary in an amount equal to the value of the loans and advances
made, and any remaining ownership interest in, such entity immediately following
such entity ceasing to be a Subsidiary of the Company. The amount of any
non-cash Investment shall be the fair market value of such Investment, as
determined conclusively in good faith by management of the Company unless the
fair market value of such Investment exceeds $1,000,000, in which case the fair
market value shall be determined conclusively in good faith by the Board of
Directors of the Company at the time such Investment is made.
"Leverage Ratio" shall mean the ratio of (i) the aggregate outstanding
amount of Indebtedness of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the date of
calculation on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP plus the aggregate
liquidation preference of all outstanding Preferred Stock of the Company's
Subsidiaries on such date less the Accreted Value of the Notes on such date to
(ii) the Consolidated EBITDA of the Company for the four full fiscal quarters
(the "Four Quarter Period") ending on or prior to the date of determination.
For purposes of this definition, the aggregate outstanding principal amount
of Indebtedness of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the aggregate
liquidation preference of all outstanding Preferred Stock of the Company's
Subsidiaries for which such calculation is made shall be determined on a pro
forma basis as if the Indebtedness and Preferred Stock giving rise to the need
to perform such calculation had been incurred and issued and the
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proceeds therefrom had been applied, and all other transactions in respect of
which such Indebtedness is being incurred or Preferred Stock is being issued had
occurred, on the last day of the Four Quarter Period. In addition to the
foregoing, for purposes of this definition, "Consolidated EBITDA" shall be
calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to (i) the incurrence of the
Indebtedness of such Person and its Subsidiaries and the issuance of the
Preferred Stock of such Subsidiaries (and the application of the proceeds
therefrom) giving rise to the need to make such calculation and any incurrence
(and the application of the proceeds therefrom) or repayment of other
Indebtedness, other than the incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness pursuant to
working capital facilities, at any time subsequent to the beginning of the Four
Quarter Period and on or prior to the date of determination, as if such
incurrence or issuance (and the application of the proceeds thereof), or the
repayment, as the case may be, occurred on the first day of the Four Quarter
Period, (ii) any Asset Sales or Asset Acquisitions (including, without
limitation, any Asset Acquisition giving rise to the need to make such
calculation as a result of such Person or one of its Subsidiaries (including any
Person that becomes a Subsidiary as a result of such Asset Acquisition)
incurring, assuming or otherwise becoming liable for Indebtedness or such
Person's Subsidiaries issuing Preferred Stock) at any time on or subsequent to
the first day of the Four Quarter Period and on or prior to the date of
determination, as if such Asset Sale or Asset Acquisition (including the
incurrence, assumption or liability for any such Indebtedness and the issuance
of such Preferred Stock and also including any Consolidated EBITDA associated
with such Asset Acquisition) occurred on the first day of the Four Quarter
Period and (iii) cost savings resulting from employee terminations, facilities
consolidations and closings, standardization of employee benefits and
compensation practices, consolidation of property, casualty and other insurance
coverage and policies, standardization of sales representation commissions and
other contract rates, and reductions in taxes other than income taxes
(collectively, "Cost Savings Measures"), which cost savings the Company
reasonably believes in good faith would have been achieved during the Four
Quarter Period as a result of such Asset Acquisitions (regardless of whether
such cost savings could then be reflected in pro forma financial statements
under GAAP, Regulation S-X promulgated by the Commission or any other regulation
or policy of the Commission), provided that both (A) such cost savings and Cost
Savings Measures were identified and such cost savings were quantified in an
officer's certificate delivered to the Trustee at the time of the consummation
of the Asset Acquisition and such officer's certificate states that such officer
believes in good faith that actions will be commenced or initiated within 90
days of such Asset Acquisition to effect such Cost Savings Measures and (B) with
respect to each Asset Acquisition completed prior to the 90th day preceding such
date of determination, actions were commenced or initiated by the Company within
90 days of such Asset Acquisition to effect the Cost Savings Measures identified
in such officer's certificate (regardless, however, of whether the corresponding
cost savings have been achieved). Furthermore, in calculating "Consolidated
Interest Expense" for purposes of the calculation of "Consolidated EBITDA," (i)
interest on Indebtedness determined on a fluctuating basis as of the date of
determination (including Indebtedness actually incurred on the date of the
transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Leverage Ratio) and which
will continue to be so determined thereafter shall be deemed to have accrued at
a fixed rate per annum equal to the rate of interest on such Indebtedness as in
effect on the date of determination and (ii) notwithstanding (i) above, interest
determined on a fluctuating basis, to the extent such interest is covered by
Interest Swap Obligations, shall be deemed to accrue at the rate per annum
resulting after giving effect to the operation of such agreements.
"Lien" means any lien, mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, security interest,
charge or encumbrance of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title
retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof and any agreement to give
any security interest).
"Major Asset Sale" means an Asset Sale or series of related Asset Sales
involving assets with a fair market value in excess of $25,000,000.
"Net Cash Proceeds" means, with respect to any Asset Sale, the proceeds in
the form of cash or Cash Equivalents (including payments in respect of deferred
payment obligations when received in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents)
received by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries from such Asset Sale net of
(i) reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and fees relating to such Asset Sale
(including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment banking fees
and sales commissions, recording fees, title insurance premiums, appraisers fees
and costs reasonably incurred in preparation of any asset or property for sale),
(ii) taxes paid or reasonably estimated to be payable (calculated based on the
combined state, federal and foreign statutory tax rates applicable to the
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Company or the Subsidiary engaged in such Asset Sale) and (iii) repayment of
Indebtedness secured by assets subject to such Asset Sale; provided that if the
instrument or agreement governing such Asset Sale requires the transferor to
maintain a portion of the purchase price in escrow (whether as a reserve for
adjustment of the purchase price or otherwise) or to indemnify the transferee
for specified liabilities in a maximum specified amount, the portion of the cash
or Cash Equivalents that is actually placed in escrow or segregated and set
aside by the transferor for such indemnification obligation shall not be deemed
to be Net Cash Proceeds until the escrow terminates or the transferor ceases to
segregate and set aside such funds, in whole or in part, and then only to the
extent of the proceeds released from escrow to the transferor or that are no
longer segregated and set aside by the transferor.
"New Credit Facility" means the credit agreement entered into among the
Company, Commodore, Bankers Trust Company, as agent and the lenders parties
thereto from time to time, as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise
modified from time to time, and (ii) any renewal, extension, refunding,
restructuring, replacement or refinancing thereof (whether with the original
agent and lenders or another agent or agents or other lenders and whether
provided under the original New Credit Facility or any other credit agreement).
"Obligations" means all obligations for principal, premium, interest,
penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other liabilities
payable under the documentation governing, or otherwise relating to, any
Indebtedness.
"Permitted Indebtedness" means, without duplication, (i) Indebtedness
outstanding on the Issue Date; (ii) Indebtedness of the Company or a Subsidiary
incurred pursuant to the New Credit Facility in an aggregate principal amount at
any time outstanding not to exceed the sum of the aggregate commitments pursuant
to the New Credit Facility as in effect on the Issue Date; (iii) Indebtedness
evidenced by or arising under the Notes and the Indenture; (iv) Interest Swap
Obligations; provided that such Interest Swap Obligations are entered into to
protect the Company from fluctuations in interest rates of its Indebtedness; (v)
additional Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries not to exceed
$10,000,000 in principal amount outstanding at any time (which amount may, but
need not, be incurred under the New Credit Facility); (vi) Refinancing
Indebtedness; (vii) Indebtedness owed by the Company to any Wholly Owned
Subsidiary of the Company or by any Subsidiary of the Company to the Company or
any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company; (viii) guarantees by Subsidiaries of
any Indebtedness permitted to be incurred pursuant to the Indenture; (ix)
Indebtedness in respect of performance bonds, bankers' acceptances and surety or
appeal bonds provided by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to their
customers in the ordinary course of their business; (x) Indebtedness arising
from agreements providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or
similar obligations, or from guarantees or letters of credit, surety bonds or
performance bonds securing any obligations of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries pursuant to such agreements, in each case incurred in connection
with the disposition of any business assets or Subsidiaries of the Company
(other than guarantees of Indebtedness or other obligations incurred by any
Person acquiring all or any portion of such business assets or Subsidiaries of
the Company for the purpose of financing such acquisition) in a principal amount
not to exceed the gross proceeds actually received by the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries in connection with such disposition; provided, however, that the
principal amount of any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x), when
taken together with all Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x) and
then outstanding, shall not exceed $7,500,000; and (xi) Indebtedness represented
by Capitalized Lease Obligations, mortgage financings or purchase money
obligations, in each case incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part
of the purchase price or cost of construction or improvement of property used in
a related business or incurred to refinance any such purchase price or cost of
construction or improvement, in each case incurred no later than 365 days after
the date of such acquisition or the date of completion of such construction or
improvement; provided, however, that the principal amount of any Indebtedness
incurred pursuant to this clause (xi) shall not exceed $3,000,000 at any time
outstanding.
"Permitted Investments" means (i) Investments by the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company to acquire the stock or assets of any Person (or
Acquired Indebtedness acquired in connection with a transaction in which such
Person becomes a Subsidiary of the Company) engaged in the broadcast business or
businesses reasonably related thereto; provided that if any such Investment or
series of related Investments involves an Investment by the Company in excess of
$5,000,000, the Company is able, at the time of such investment and immediately
after giving effect thereto, to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness
(other than Permitted
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Indebtedness) in compliance with the "Limitation on Incurrence of Additional
Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries" covenant, (ii)
Investments received by the Company or its Subsidiaries as consideration for a
sale of assets, (iii) Investments by the Company or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary
of the Company in any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company (whether existing
on the Issue Date or created thereafter) or any Person that after such
Investments, and as a result thereof, becomes a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the
Company and Investments in the Company by any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the
Company, (iv) cash and Cash Equivalents, (v) Investments in securities of trade
creditors, wholesalers or customers received pursuant to any plan of
reorganization or similar arrangement, (vi) loans or advances to employees of
the Company or any Subsidiary thereof for purposes of purchasing the Company's
Capital Stock and other loans and advances to employees made in the ordinary
course of business consistent with past practices of the Company or such
Subsidiary, and (vii) additional Investments in an aggregate amount not to
exceed $1,000,000 at any time outstanding.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability
company, unincorporated organization, trust or joint venture, or a governmental
agency or political subdivision thereof.
"Preferred Stock" of any Person means any Capital Stock of such Person that
has preferential rights to any other Capital Stock of such Person with respect
to dividends or redemptions or upon liquidation.
"Productive Assets" means assets of a kind used or usable by the Company
and its Subsidiaries in broadcast businesses or businesses reasonably related
thereto, and specifically includes assets acquired through Asset Acquisitions.
"Public Equity Offering" means an underwritten public offering of Capital
Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) of the Company, pursuant to an
effective registration statement filed with the Commission in accordance with
the Securities Act.
"Qualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock that is not Disqualified
Capital Stock.
"Refinancing Indebtedness" means any refinancing by the Company of
Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries incurred in accordance
with the "Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries" covenant (other than pursuant to clause (iii)
or (iv) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness) that does not (i) result in
an increase in the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness (such principal
amount to include, for purposes of this definition, any premiums, penalties or
accrued interest paid with the proceeds of the Refinancing Indebtedness) of such
Person or (ii) create Indebtedness with (A) a Weighted Average Life to Maturity
that is less than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Indebtedness
being refinanced or (B) a final maturity earlier than the final maturity of the
Indebtedness being refinanced.
"Restricted Payment" means (i) the declaration or payment of any dividend
or the making of any other distribution (other than dividends or distributions
payable in Qualified Capital Stock or in options, rights or warrants to acquire
Qualified Capital Stock on shares of the Company's Capital Stock, (ii) the
purchase, redemption, retirement or other acquisition for value of any Capital
Stock of the Company, or any warrants, rights or options to acquire shares of
Capital Stock of the Company, other than through the exchange of such Capital
Stock or any warrants, rights or options to acquire shares of any class of such
Capital Stock for Qualified Capital Stock or warrants, rights or options to
acquire Qualified Capital Stock, (iii) the making of any principal payment on,
or the purchase, defeasance, redemption, prepayment, decrease or other
acquisition or retirement for value, prior to any scheduled final maturity,
scheduled repayment or scheduled sinking fund payment, of, any Indebtedness of
the Company or its Subsidiaries that is subordinated or junior in right of
payment to the Notes or (iv) the making of any Investment (other than a
Permitted Investment).
"Senior Debt" means any Indebtedness of the Company (including any interest
accruing subsequent to the filing of a petition of bankruptcy at the rate
provided for in the documentation with respect thereto, whether or not such
interest is an allowed claim under applicable law), whether outstanding on the
Issue Date or thereafter created, incurred or assumed, unless, in the case of
any particular Indebtedness, the instrument creating or evidencing the same or
pursuant to which the same is outstanding expressly provides that such
Indebtedness shall not be pari passu in right of payment to the Notes. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, "Senior
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Debt" shall also include the principal of, premium, if any, interest (including
any interest accruing subsequent to the filing of a petition of bankruptcy at
the rate provided for in the documentation with respect thereto, whether or not
such interest is an allowed claim under applicable law) on, and all other
amounts owing in respect of, and all monetary obligations of every nature under,
(w) the New Credit Facility, including, without limitation, obligations to pay
principal and interest, reimbursement obligations under letters of credit, fees,
expenses and indemnities and (x) all Interest Swap Obligations. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Senior Debt shall not include any of the following amounts
(whether or not constituting Indebtedness as defined in the Indenture): (i) any
Indebtedness of the Company to a Subsidiary of the Company; (ii) Indebtedness
and other amounts owing to trade creditors incurred in connection with obtaining
goods, materials or services; (iii) Indebtedness represented by Disqualified
Capital Stock; and (iv) any liability for federal, state, local or other taxes
owed or owing by the Company.
"Significant Subsidiary" means for any Person each Subsidiary of such
Person which (i) for the most recent fiscal year of such Person accounted for
more than 5% of the consolidated net income of such Person or (ii) as at the end
of such fiscal year, was the owner of more than 5% of the consolidated assets of
such Person.
"Subsidiary," with respect to any Person, means (i) any corporation of
which the outstanding Capital Stock having at least a majority of the votes
entitled to be cast in the election of directors under ordinary circumstances
shall at the time be owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person or (ii) any
other Person of which at least a majority of the voting interest under ordinary
circumstances is at the time, directly or indirectly, owned by such Person.
Notwithstanding anything in the Indenture to the contrary, all references to the
Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries or to financial information prepared
on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP shall be deemed to include the
Company and its Subsidiaries as to which financial statements are prepared on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP and to financial information prepared
on such a consolidated basis. Notwithstanding anything in the Indenture to the
contrary, an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall not be deemed to be a Subsidiary for
purposes of the Indenture.
"Unrestricted Subsidiary" means a Subsidiary of the Company created after
the Issue Date and so designated by a resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company, provided that (a) neither the Company nor any of its
other Subsidiaries (other than Unrestricted Subsidiaries) (1) provides any
credit support for any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary (including any
undertaking, agreement or instrument evidencing such Indebtedness) or (2) is
directly or indirectly liable for any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary and (b) at
the time of designation of such Subsidiary, such Subsidiary has no property or
assets (other than de minimis assets resulting from the initial capitalization
of such Subsidiary). The board of directors may designate any Unrestricted
Subsidiary to be a Subsidiary; provided, however, that immediately after giving
effect to such designation (x) the Company could incur $1.00 of additional
Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with the
"Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred
Stock of Subsidiaries" covenant and (y) no Default or Event of Default shall
have occurred or be continuing. Any designation pursuant to this definition by
the board of directors of the Company shall be evidenced to the Trustee by the
filing with the Trustee of a certified copy of the resolution of the Company's
Board of Directors giving effect to such designation and an Officers'
Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing
conditions.
"Weighted Average Life to Maturity" means, when applied to any Indebtedness
at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing (a) the then outstanding
aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness into (b) the total of the
product obtained by multiplying (i) the amount of each then remaining
installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payment of
principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect thereof, by (ii) the
number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) which will elapse
between such date and the making of such payment.
"Wholly Owned Subsidiary" of any Person means any Subsidiary of such Person
of which all the outstanding voting securities (other than directors' qualifying
shares) which normally have the right to vote in the election of directors are
owned by such Person or any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of such Person.
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CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following discussion is a summary of certain federal income tax
considerations relevant to the exchange of Old Notes for New Notes, but does not
purport to be a complete analysis of all potential tax effects. The discussion
is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Treasury
regulations, Internal Revenue Service rulings and pronouncements and judicial
decisions now in effect, all of which are subject to change at any time by
legislative, judicial or administrative action. Any such changes may be applied
retroactively in a manner that could adversely affect a holder of the New Notes.
The description does not consider the effect of any applicable foreign, state,
local or other tax laws or estate or gift tax considerations.
EACH HOLDER SHOULD CONSULT HIS OR HER OWN TAX ADVISOR AS TO THE PARTICULAR
TAX CONSEQUENCES TO IT OF EXCHANGING OLD NOTES FOR NEW NOTES, INCLUDING THE
APPLICABILITY AND EFFECT OF ANY STATE, LOCAL OR FOREIGN TAX LAWS.
The exchange of Old Notes for New Notes should not be an exchange or
otherwise a taxable event to a holder for federal income tax purposes.
Accordingly, a holder should have the same adjusted issue price, adjusted basis
and holding period in the New Notes as it had in the Old Notes immediately
before the exchange.
BOOK-ENTRY; DELIVERY AND FORM
Except as described in the next paragraph, certain of the Notes are
represented by a single permanent global certificate in definitive, fully
registered form (the "Global Certificate"). The Global Certificate was deposited
on the Issue Date with, or on behalf of, DTC and registered in the name of a
nominee of DTC. The Global Certificate is subject to certain restrictions on
transfer set forth therein.
The Notes (i) originally purchased by or transferred to "foreign
purchasers" or Accredited Investors who are not Qualified Institutional Buyers
("OIBs") under Rule 144A under the Securities Act or (ii) held by QIBs who elect
to take physical delivery of their certificates instead of holding their
interest through the Global Certificate (and which are thus ineligible to trade
through DTC) (collectively referred to herein as the "Non-Global Purchasers")
were issued in registered form (a "Certificated Security"). Upon the transfer to
a QIB of any Certificated Security initially issued to a Non-Global Purchaser,
such Certificated Security will, unless the transferee requests otherwise or the
Global Certificate has previously been exchanged in whole for Certificated
Securities, be exchanged for an interest in the Global Certificate.
The Global Certificate. Pursuant to procedures established by DTC (i) upon
the issuance of the Global Certificate, DTC or its custodian credited, on its
internal system, the number of Notes of the individual beneficial interests
represented by such global securities to the respective accounts of persons who
have accounts with such depositary and (ii) ownership of beneficial interests in
the Global Certificate are shown on, and the transfer of such ownership are
effected only through, records maintained by DTC or its nominee (with respect to
interests of participants) and the records of participants (with respect to
interests of persons other than participants). Such accounts initially were
designated by or on behalf of the Initial Purchaser and ownership of beneficial
interests in the Global Certificate are limited to persons who have accounts
with DTC ("participants") or persons who hold interests through participants.
QIBs may hold their interests in the Global Certificate directly through DTC if
they are participants in such system, or indirectly through organizations which
are participants in such system.
So long as DTC, or its nominee, is the registered owner or holder of the
Notes, DTC or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole
owner or holder of the Notes represented by such Global Certificate for all
purposes. No beneficial owner of an interest in the Global Certificate will be
able to transfer that interest except in accordance with DTC's procedures.
Payments of principal of, premium, if any, and interest, if any, on the
Global Certificate will be made to DTC or its nominee, as the case may be, as
the registered owner thereof. Neither the Company nor the Paying Agent will have
any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or
payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in the Global
Certificate or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to
such beneficial ownership interest.
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The Company expects that DTC or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment of
principal of, premium, if any, and interest, if any, in respect of the Global
Certificate, will credit participants' accounts with payments in amounts
proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the principal amount
of the Global Certificate as shown on the records of DTC or its nominee. The
Company also expects that payments by participants to owners of beneficial
interests in the Global Certificate held through such participants will be
governed by standing instructions and customary practice, as is now the case
with securities held for the accounts of customers registered in the names of
nominees for such customers. Such payments will be the responsibility of such
participants.
Transfers between participants in DTC will be effected in the ordinary way
in accordance with DTC rules and will be settled in clearinghouse funds. If a
holder requires physical delivery of a Certificated Security for any reason,
including to sell Notes to persons in states which require physical delivery of
the certificate evidencing the Notes, or to pledge such securities, such holder
must transfer its interest in the Global Certificate, in accordance with the
normal procedures of DTC and with the procedures set forth in the Certificate of
Designation.
DTC has advised the Company that it will take any action permitted to be
taken by a holder of Notes (including the presentation of Notes for exchange as
described below) only at the direction of one or more participants to whose
account the DTC interests in the Global Certificate are credited and only in
respect of such Notes as to which such participant or participants has or have
given such direction.
DTC has advised the Company as follows: DTC is a limited purpose trust
company organized under the laws of the State of New York, a member of the
Federal Reserve System, a "clearing corporation" within the meaning of the
Uniform Commercial Code and a "Clearing Agency" registered pursuant to the
provisions of Section 17A of the Exchange Act. DTC was created to hold
securities for its participants and facilitate the clearance and settlement of
securities transactions between participants through electronic book-entry
changes in accounts of its participants, thereby eliminating the need for
physical movement of certificates. Participants include securities brokers and
dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations and dealers and trust
companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a
participant, either directly or indirectly ("indirect participants").
Although DTC has agreed to the foregoing procedures in order to facilitate
transfers of interests in the Global Certificate among participants of DTC, it
is under no obligation to perform such procedures, and such procedures may be
discontinued at any time. The Company will not have any responsibility for the
performance by DTC or its participants or indirect participants of their
respective obligations under the rules and procedures governing their
operations.
Certificated Securities. If DTC is at any time unwilling or unable to
continue as a depositary for the Global Certificate and a successor depositary
is not appointed by the Company within 90 days, Certificated Securities will be
issued in exchange for the Global Certificate, which certificates will bear the
legends referred to under the heading "Transfer Restrictions."
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
Each broker-dealer that receives New Notes for its own account pursuant to
the Exchange Offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in
connection with any resale of such New Notes. This Prospectus, as it may be
amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in
connection with resales of New Notes received in exchange for Old Notes where
such Old Notes were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other
trading activities. The Company has agreed that, for a period of 90 days after
the Expiration Date, it will make this prospectus, as amended or supplemented,
available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. In
addition, until , 1997, all dealers effecting transactions in the
New Notes may be required to deliver a prospectus.
The Company will not receive any proceeds from any sale of New Notes by
broker-dealers. New Notes received by broker-dealers for their own account
pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be sold from time to time in one or more
transactions in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, through
the writing of options on the New Notes or a combination of such methods of
resale, at market prices prevailing at the time of resale, at prices related to
such prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. Any such resale may be
made directly to purchasers or to or through brokers or dealers who may receive
compensation in the form of commissions or concessions from any such
broker-dealer or the purchasers of any such New Notes. Any broker-dealer that
resells New Notes that were received by it for its own account pursuant to the
Exchange Offer and any broker or dealer that participates in a distribution of
such New Notes may be deemed to be an "underwriter" within the meaning of the
Securities Act and any profit on any such resale of New Notes and any commission
or concessions received by any such persons may be deemed to be underwriting
compensation under the Securities Act. The Letter of Transmittal states that, by
acknowledging that it will deliver and by delivering a prospectus, a
broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an "underwriter" within the
meaning of the Securities Act.
For a period of 90 days after the Expiration Date, the Company will
promptly send additional copies of this Prospectus or any amendment or
supplement to this Prospectus to any broker-dealer that requests such documents
in the Letter of Transmittal. The Company agreed to pay all expenses incident to
the Exchange Offer (including the expenses of counsel for the Holders of the Old
Notes) other than commissions or concessions of any broker-dealers and will
indemnify the holders of the Old Notes (including any broker-dealers) against
certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
See "The Exchange Offer" for additional information concerning the Exchange
Offer and interpretations of the Commission's staff with respect to prospectus
delivery obligations of broker-dealers.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the New Notes offered hereby will be passed upon for the
Company by Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., Dallas, Texas.
EXPERTS
The consolidated balance sheet of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the period from October 11,
1996 ("inception") to December 31, 1996 included in this Prospectus, have been
included herein in reliance on the report of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.,
independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of Capstar Radio Broadcasting
Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries, the Predecessor Company of Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries, and formerly known as Commodore Media, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995, and for the period from January 1, 1996 to
October 16, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, appearing
in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited by Ernst & Young
LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the
authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
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The consolidated financial statements of Southern Star Communications,
Inc., formerly known as Osborn Communications Corporation, as of December 31,
1996 and 1995, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1996, appearing in this Prospectus and Registration Statement have been audited
by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon
appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given
upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated balance sheets of GulfStar Communications, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the related consolidated
statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996 included in this
Prospectus, have been included herein in reliance on the report of Coopers &
Lybrand L.L.P., independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.
The combined balance sheets of Benchmark Communications Radio Limited
Partnership as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the related combined statements
of operations, changes in partners' equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996 included in this
Prospectus, have been included herein in reliance on the report of Coopers &
Lybrand L.L.P., independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.
The balance sheet of Midcontinent Broadcasting Co. of Wisconsin, Inc. as of
December 31, 1996 and the related statements of income and retained earnings,
and cash flows for the year then ended included in this Prospectus, have been
included herein in reliance on the report of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.,
independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
The balance sheet of Point Communications Limited Partnership as of
December 31, 1996, and the related statements of operations, partner's equity
and cash flows for the year then ended included in this Prospectus, have been
included herein in reliance on the report of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.,
independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
The balance sheet of Community Pacific Broadcasting Company L.P. as of
December 31, 1996, and the related statements of operations, partners' equity
and cash flows for the year then ended included in this Prospectus, have been
included herein in reliance on the report of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.,
independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
The consolidated balance sheets of Patterson Broadcasting, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the related consolidated
statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for
the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the period from May 1, 1995 (inception)
through December 31, 1995 included in this Prospectus, have been included herein
in reliance on the report of Arthur Andersen LLP, independent accountants, given
on the authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The balance sheet of Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. as of December 31, 1996, and
the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for
the year then ended included in this Prospectus, have been included herein in
reliance on the report of Arthur Andersen LLP, independent accountants, given on
the authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The combined financial statements of Knight Quality Stations as of December
31, 1996, and for the year then ended included in this Prospectus or elsewhere
in the Registration Statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP,
independent public accountants, as indicated in their reports with respect
thereto and are included herein upon the authority of the said firm as experts
in giving said reports.
The balance sheet of Quass Broadcasting Company as of December 31, 1996,
and the related statements of income, common stockholders' equity (deficit) and
cash flows for the year then ended December 31, 1996 included in this
Prospectus, have been included herein in reliance on the report of McGladrey &
Pullen, LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.
The combined financial statements of Mountain Lakes Broadcasting, L.L.C. as
of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1996, appearing in this Prospectus and Registration Statement
have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in
their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance
upon such report given upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting
and auditing.
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The statements of operations and deficit and cash flows of Q Broadcasting,
Inc. for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 1995 included
in this Prospectus, have been included herein in reliance on the report of Holtz
Rubenstein & Co., LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of that
firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The statements of operations and accumulated deficit and cash flows of
Danbury Broadcasting, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 1995 included in this
Prospectus, have been included herein in reliance on the report of Paneth, Haber
& Zimmerman LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of that firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.
The balance sheet of Adventure Communications-Huntington (Division of
Adventure Communications, Inc.) as of December 31, 1995, and the related
statements of operations, division's deficit and cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 1995 included in this Prospectus, have been included herein in
reliance on the report of Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP, independent
accountants, given on the authority of that firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company has filed with the Commission a registration statement (the
"Registration Statement") under the Securities Act with respect to the New Notes
offered hereby. As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Commission,
this Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the
Registration Statement. For further information with respect to the Company and
the New Notes offered hereby, reference is made to the Registration Statement,
including the exhibits and schedules filed therewith. Statements contained in
this Prospectus concerning the provisions of any contract, agreement or other
document referred to herein or therein are not necessarily complete, but contain
a summary of the material terms of such contracts, agreements or other
documents. With respect to each contract, agreement or other document filed as
an exhibit to the Registration Statement, reference is made to the exhibit for
the complete contents of the exhibit, and each statement concerning its
provisions is qualified in its entirety by such reference. The Registration
Statement may be inspected, without charge, at the offices of the Commission at
450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 and at its regional offices at 7
World Trade Center, New York, New York, 10048 and Citicorp Center, 500 West
Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2551. Copies of such materials may also
be obtained by mail at prescribed rates from the Public Reference Section of the
Commission at its principal office at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20549. Copies of such materials may also be obtained from the web site that the
Commission maintains at www.sec.gov.
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GLOSSARY OF CERTAIN TERMS AND MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA
"advertising inventory" refers to the amount of advertising air time a
radio station has available to sell to advertisers.
"Ameron Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. ("Ameron"), used or
useful in the operation of radio stations WMJJ-FM and WERC-AM in Birmingham,
Alabama and radio station WOWC-FM in Jasper, Alabama.
"Benchmark Acquisition" means the completed acquisitions of, and mergers of
directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries of HM Fund III with, Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership, L.P. and certain of its subsidiary
partnerships (collectively, "Benchmark").
"broadcast cash flow" consists of operating income before depreciation,
amortization, corporate and other compensation expenses. Although broadcast cash
flow is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), management believes that it is useful
to an investor in evaluating the Company because it is a measure widely used in
the broadcast industry to evaluate a radio company's operating performance.
However, broadcast cash flow should not be considered in isolation or as a
substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other income
or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP as a measure of
liquidity or profitability.
"broadcast cash flow margin" represents the percentage of net revenue which
is attributable to broadcast cash flow.
"Capstar Broadcasting" means Capstar Broadcasting Corporation.
"Capstar BT Equity Investment" means the purchase by Capstar BT Partners,
L.P. of certain shares of Class B Common Stock for $11.1 million in cash
concurrently with consummation of the GulfStar Merger.
"Capstar Radio" means Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
"Capstar Radio Notes Offering" means Capstar Radio's private placement of
the New Capstar Radio Notes.
"Cavalier Acquisition" means the Company's completed acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Cavalier Communications, L.P. ("Cavalier").
"Certificate of Designation" means the Certificate of Designation that
governs the Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
"COMCO Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of COMCO Broadcasting, Inc. ("COMCO").
"Commodore Acquisition" means the Company's completed acquisition of
Commodore.
"Commonwealth Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Commonwealth Broadcasting of Arizona, L.L.C.
("Commonwealth").
"Communications Act" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
"Community Pacific Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Community Pacific Broadcasting Company L.P.
("Community Pacific").
"Company" means, unless the context otherwise requires, Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
"Completed Transactions" collectively refers to the Commodore Acquisition,
the Osborn Transactions, the Space Coast Acquisitions, the GulfStar Transaction,
the Benchmark Acquisition, the Madison Acquisition, the Cavalier Acquisition and
the Emerald City Acquisition.
"Credit Facilities" means the Existing Credit Facility and the New Credit
Facility.
"EBITDA" consists of operating income before depreciation, amortization and
other expenses. Although EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in
accordance with GAAP, management believes that it is
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useful to an investor in evaluating the Company because it is a measure widely
used in the broadcast industry to evaluate a radio company's operating
performance. However, EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a
substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other income
or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP as a measure of
liquidity or profitability.
"Emerald City Acquisition" means the Company's completed acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Emerald City Radio Partners, L.P. ("Emerald
City") used or held for use in connection with station WNOK-FM in the Columbia,
South Carolina market.
"Existing Capstar Radio Indenture" means that certain indenture, between
Capstar Radio, the guarantors named therein and IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust
Company in connection with the Existing Capstar Radio Notes.
"Existing Capstar Radio Notes" refers to Capstar Radio's 13 1/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2003.
"Existing Credit Facility" means that certain credit facility between the
Company, Capstar Radio, Bankers Trust Company, as administrative agent, and the
other parties thereto.
"Financing" collectively refers to the Preferred Stock Offering, the Hicks
Muse GulfStar Equity Investment, the Capstar BT Equity Investment and the
Capstar Radio Notes Offering.
"Grant Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Grant Communications Company ("Grant") used
or useful in the operation of radio station WZBQ-FM in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama
market.
"Griffith Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Griffith Communications Corporation
("Griffith") used or useful in the operation of radio stations WTAK-FM, WXQW-FM
and WWXQ-FM in the Huntsville, Alabama market.
"GulfStar" means, prior to the GulfStar Merger, GulfStar Communications,
Inc. and, from and after the GulfStar Merger, the surviving corporation in the
GulfStar Merger.
"GulfStar Merger" means the merger of GulfStar with and into a subsidiary
of Capstar Broadcasting, pursuant to which the subsidiary was the surviving
corporation and was named GulfStar Communications, Inc.
"GulfStar Transaction" means the GulfStar Merger and Capstar Broadcasting's
contribution of GulfStar through the Company to Capstar Radio upon completion of
the GulfStar Merger.
"GulfStar -- American General Acquisition" means the Company's pending
acquisition of substantially all of the assets of American General Media
("American General") used or useful in the operation of radio station KKCL-FM in
the Lubbock, Texas market.
"GulfStar -- Booneville Acquisition" means the Company's pending
acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Booneville Broadcasting
Company and Oklahoma Communications Company (collectively, "Booneville") used or
useful in the operation of radio station KZBB-FM in the Ft. Smith, Arkansas
market.
"GulfStar -- Bryan Disposition" means the Company's pending sale of Bryan
Broadcasting Operating Company, a wholly owned subsidiary that owns three FM
stations in Bryan, Texas.
"GulfStar -- KJEM Acquisition Option" means the Company's option to acquire
substantially all of the assets of KJEM-FM, Inc. ("KJEM") used or useful in the
operation of radio station KJEM-FM in the Seligman, Missouri market.
"GulfStar -- KLAW Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of KLAW Broadcasting, Inc. ("KLAW") used or
useful in the operation of radio stations KLAW-FM and KZCD-FM, which serves the
Lawton, Oklahoma market.
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"GulfStar -- Noalmark Acquisition" means the Company's option to purchase
substantially all of the assets of Noalmark Broadcasting Corp. ("Noalmark") used
or held for use in the operation of radio stations KKTX-FM and KKTX-AM, which
serve the Longview, Texas market.
"Hicks Muse" means Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated.
"Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment" means the purchase by an affiliate
of Hicks Muse of certain shares of Class C Common Stock for $75.0 million in
cash concurrently with consummation of the GulfStar Merger.
"Hicks Muse Osborn Equity Investment" means the purchase by an affiliate of
Hicks Muse of certain shares of Class A Common Stock for $34.8 million in cash
concurrently with the consummation of the Osborn Acquisition.
"HM Fund III" means Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P.
"Huntington Acquisition" collectively refers to certain defined assets of
radio stations WKEE-FM and WKEE-AM in Huntington, West Virginia; WZZW-AM and
WFXN-FM in Milton, West Virginia; WBVB-FM in Coal Grove, Ohio; and WIRO-AM and
WMLV-FM in Ironton, Ohio, acquired by the Company.
"JSA" refers to a joint sales agreement, whereby a station licensee
obtains, for a fee, the right to sell substantially all of the commercial
advertising on a separately-owned and licensed station. JSAs take varying forms.
A JSA, unlike an LMA, normally does not involve programming.
"Knight Quality Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of Knight Radio, Inc., Knight Communications
Corporation and Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc. (collectively,
"Knight Quality") used or useful in the operations of eight radio stations owned
and operated by Knight Quality.
"LMA" refers to a local marketing agreement, whereby a radio station
outsources the management of certain limited functions of its operations. LMAs
take varying forms; however, the FCC requires that, in all cases, the licensee
maintain independent control over the programming and operations of the station.
"Madison Acquisition" means the Company's completed acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of The Madison Radio Group ("Madison") which is
comprised of the stations formerly owned by Midcontinent Broadcasting Co. of
Wisconsin, Inc. and Point Communication Limited Partnership.
"New Capstar Radio Indenture" means that certain indenture, dated June 17,
1997, between the Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A. in connection
with the New Capstar Radio Notes.
"New Capstar Radio Notes" means Capstar Radio's 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2007.
"Notes" means the Company's 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009.
"Notes Indenture" means that certain indenture, dated February 20, 1997
between the Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A. in connection with the
Notes.
"Osborn Acquisition" means the Company's completed acquisition of Osborn
Communications, Inc.
"Osborn Add-on Acquisitions" means the Company's completed acquisitions of
(i) all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Dixie Broadcasting, Inc.
and Radio WBHP, Inc. (the "Osborn Huntsville Acquisition") and (ii)
substantially all of the assets of Taylor Communications Corporation ("Taylor")
utilized in the operations of Taylor's stations in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama
market (the "Osborn Tuscaloosa Acquisition").
"Osborn Combination" means the Osborn Transactions and all acquisitions or
dispositions completed by Osborn since January 1, 1996 through the date of the
Osborn Acquisition.
"Osborn Ft. Myers Disposition" means Osborn's completed disposition of
substantially all of the assets used or held for use in connection with the
business and operations of Osborn's stations in the Port Charlotte and Ft.
Myers, Florida markets.
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"Osborn Transactions" collectively refers to the Osborn Acquisition, the
Osborn Add-on Acquisitions and the Osborn Ft. Myers Disposition.
"Patterson Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of all of
the outstanding capital stock of Patterson Broadcasting, Inc. ("Patterson").
"Pending Acquisitions" collectively refers to the Ameron Acquisition, the
COMCO Acquisition, the Commonwealth Acquisition, the Community Pacific
Acquisition, the Grant Acquisition, the Griffith Acquisition, the Knight Quality
Acquisition, the Patterson Acquisition, the Quass Acquisition, the SFX Exchange,
the WRIS Acquisition, the GulfStar -- American General Acquisition, the
GulfStar -- Booneville Acquisition, the GulfStar -- Noalmark Acquisition, the
GulfStar -- KJEM Acquisition and the GulfStar -- KLAW Acquisition.
"Pending Transactions" collectively refers to the Pending Acquisitions and
the GulfStar -- Bryan Disposition.
"Quass Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of all of the
outstanding capital stock of Quass Broadcasting Company ("Quass").
"SFX Exchange" means the Company's pending exchange of substantially all of
the assets used or useful in the operation of three radio stations that will be
owned by the Company upon completion of the Benchmark Acquisition in the
Greenville, South Carolina market for substantially all of the assets used or
useful in the operation of four radio stations owned by SFX in Wichita, Kansas
and Daytona Beach, Florida.
"Space Coast Acquisitions" collectively refers to the Company's completed
acquisitions of substantially all of the assets of EZY Com, Inc., City
Broadcasting Co., Inc., and Roper Broadcasting, Inc.
"WRIS Acquisition" means the Company's pending acquisition of substantially
all of the assets of WRIS, Inc. ("WRIS").
Unless otherwise indicated herein, (i) MSA rankings by population were
obtained from the Summer 1996 Radio Market Survey Schedule (copyright 1996), as
provided by The Arbitron Company ("Arbitron"), (ii) all audience share rankings,
except for the Yuma, Arizona market and where specifically stated to the
contrary, have been derived from surveys of persons, ages 25 to 54, listening
Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 12 midnight, and are based on either the Spring
or Fall 1996 survey period, as reported in Radio Market Reports, Metro Audience
Trends (copyright 1996), a publication of Arbitron, (iii) audience share
rankings in Yuma, Arizona, are based on the Spring 1996 survey period, as
reported in AccuRatings(TM) (Copyright 1996), a publication of Strategic Radio
Research, Inc. ("AccuRatings(TM)") and (iv) all revenue share rankings are based
on data compiled as of February 27, 1997, as reported in BIA Publications Radio
Analyzer -- BIA's Master Access, Version 1.7 (copyright 1996), a computer
database by BIA Publications Inc. ("BIA").
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS
PREDECESSOR
Report of Independent Accountants......................... F-4
Report of Independent Auditors............................ F-5
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 and 1995............................. F-6
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, for the period ended
December 31, 1996, for the period ended October 16,
1996, and for the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1994................................................... F-7
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
for the three months ended March 31, 1997, for the
period ended December 31, 1996, for the period ended
October 16, 1996, and for the years ended December 31,
1995 and 1994.......................................... F-8
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, for the period ended
December 31, 1996, for the period ended October 16,
1996, and for the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1994................................................... F-9
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................ F-10
SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
Report of Independent Auditors............................ F-38
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and
1995................................................... F-39
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994....................... F-40
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994... F-41
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994....................... F-42
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................ F-43
GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Report of Independent Accountants......................... F-55
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 and 1995............................. F-56
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994....................... F-57
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994........... F-58
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994....................... F-59
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................ F-60
BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS RADIO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Report of Independent Accountants......................... F-75
Combined Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and December
31, 1996 and 1995...................................... F-76
Combined Statements of Operations for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994....................... F-77
Combined Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity
(Deficit) for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and
for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994... F-78
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994....................... F-79
Notes to Combined Financial Statements.................... F-80
MADISON RADIO GROUP
Condensed Balance Sheet as of March 31, 1997.............. F-90
Condensed Statement of Operations for the period from
January 2, 1997 to March 31, 1997...................... F-91
Condensed Statement of Partners' Equity for the period
from January 2, 1997 to March 31, 1997................. F-92
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the period from
January 2, 1997 to March 31, 1997...................... F-93
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-94
</TABLE>
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MIDCONTINENT BROADCASTING CO. OF WISCONSIN, INC.
Report of Independent Accountants......................... F-98
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1996..................... F-99
Statement of Income and Retained Earnings for the year
ended December 31, 1996................................ F-100
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31,
1996................................................... F-101
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-102
POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Report of Independent Accountants......................... F-105
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1996..................... F-106
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31,
1996................................................... F-107
Statement of Partners' Equity for the year ended December
31, 1996............................................... F-108
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31,
1996................................................... F-109
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-110
COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
Report of Independent Accountants......................... F-114
Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and December 31,
1996................................................... F-115
Statements of Operations for the three months ended March
31, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1996...... F-116
Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity for the three
months ended March 31, 1997 and for the year ended
December 31, 1996...................................... F-117
Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March
31, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1996...... F-118
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-119
PATTERSON BROADCASTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Report of Independent Public Accountants.................. F-124
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and
December 31, 1996 and 1995............................. F-125
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and the period from May 1, 1995
(inception) through December 31, 1995.................. F-126
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and for the
year ended December 31, 1996 and the period from May 1,
1995 (inception) through December 31, 1995............. F-127
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and the period from May 1, 1995
(inception) through December 31, 1995.................. F-128
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements................ F-129
AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
Report of Independent Public Accountants.................. F-138
Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and December 31,
1996................................................... F-139
Statements of Operations for the three months ended March
31, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1996...... F-140
Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and for the year ended December
31, 1996............................................... F-141
Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March
31, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1996...... F-142
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-143
KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
Report of Independent Public Accountants.................. F-148
Combined Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and December
31, 1996............................................... F-149
Combined Statements of Operations for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and for the year ended December
31, 1996............................................... F-150
Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three
months ended March 31, 1997 and for the year ended
December 31, 1996...................................... F-151
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 and for the year ended December
31, 1996............................................... F-152
Notes to Combined Financial Statements.................... F-153
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
Independent Auditor's Report.............................. F-160
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and March 31,
1997................................................... F-161
Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 1996
and for the three months ended March 31, 1996 and
1997................................................... F-162
Statements of Common Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for
the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the three
months ended March 31, 1997............................ F-163
Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31,
1996 and for the three months ended March 31, 1996 and
1997................................................... F-164
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-165
MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING, L.L.C.
Report of Independent Auditors............................ F-169
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and 1995........... F-170
Statements of Operations and Station Equity for the years
ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994................. F-171
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994.................................... F-172
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-173
Q BROADCASTING, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report.............................. F-177
Statements of Operations and Deficit for the years ended
September 30, 1995, 1994 and 1993...................... F-178
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30,
1995, 1994 and 1993.................................... F-179
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-180
DANBURY BROADCASTING, INC.
Report of Independent Auditors............................ F-183
Statement of Operations and Accumulated Deficit for the
year ended June 30, 1995............................... F-184
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended June 30,
1995................................................... F-185
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-186
ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON (DIVISION OF
ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
Independent Auditors' Report.............................. F-189
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995..................... F-190
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31,
1995................................................... F-191
Statement of Division's Deficit for the year ended
December 31, 1995...................................... F-192
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31,
1995................................................... F-193
Notes to Financial Statements............................. F-194
F-3
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for the period from October 11, 1996 ("inception") to December 31, 1996.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and
the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the period
from inception to December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Austin, Texas
February 14, 1997
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Capstar
Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries, the Predecessor Company of
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries, and formerly known as
Commodore Media, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995. We have also
audited the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficit and
cash flows for the period from January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 and for the
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31,
1995, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the
period from January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 and for the years ended December
31, 1995 and 1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
February 10, 1997
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS
PREDECESSOR
------------
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, -----------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and short-term cash investments...................... $ 13,024,555 $ 5,028,014 $ 10,891,489
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $838,081 in 1996
and $700,336 in 1995.................................... 13,051,132 8,913,390 6,131,447
Note receivable........................................... 13,513,179 -- --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 3,629,218 443,900 285,412
------------ ------------- ------------
Total current assets................................ 43,218,084 14,385,304 17,308,348
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 41,991,383 15,628,361 8,080,043
FCC licenses and goodwill, net of accumulated amortization
of $1,047,768 in 1996 and $3,912,167 in 1995.............. 346,234,719 229,004,546 20,767,625
Other intangible assets, net................................ 1,001,278 3,178,469 1,761,306
Deferred charges, net....................................... 9,711,614 1,800,234 3,910,582
Deposits and other assets................................... 1,943,413 931,340 982,876
------------ ------------- ------------
Total assets........................................ $444,100,491 $ 264,928,254 $ 52,810,780
============ ============= ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..................... $ 11,226,300 $ 3,046,883 $ 1,774,256
Accrued compensation...................................... 378,629 422,062 815,162
Accrued interest.......................................... 2,400,228 1,810,292 960,368
Accrued income taxes...................................... 1,268,418 -- 16,840
Current maturities of capital lease obligations........... 124,056 16,056 11,977
Current maturities of long-term debt...................... -- 3,750,000 --
Due to affiliate.......................................... 92,421 536,738 --
------------ ------------- ------------
Total current liabilities........................... 15,490,052 9,582,031 3,578,603
Long-term capital lease obligation.......................... 262,025 49,629 43,130
Long-term debt.............................................. 229,955,145 132,622,467 66,261,339
Noncurrent compensation..................................... 1,022,655 -- 1,482,275
Deferred income taxes....................................... 56,472,630 31,531,580 --
------------ ------------- ------------
Total liabilities................................... 303,202,507 173,785,707 71,365,347
------------ ------------- ------------
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
CAPSTAR PARTNERS:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares
authorized, none issued and outstanding................. -- -- --
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares
authorized, 128,578,160 and 94,155,000 shares issued and
outstanding at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996,
respectively............................................ 1,285,782 941,550
Class B Common Stock, convertible into Class A Common
Stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,
18,181,818 issued and outstanding at March 31, 1997,
none issued and outstanding at December 31, 1996........ 181,818 -- --
Additional paid-in capital................................ 151,254,380 93,957,450
Accumulated deficit....................................... (11,227,632) (3,756,453)
CAPSTAR RADIO:
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 350,000,000 shares
authorized; 106,757,000 shares issued and outstanding in
1995.................................................... -- -- 1,067,570
Additional paid-in capital................................ -- -- 22,492,943
Accumulated deficit....................................... -- -- (42,115,080)
------------ ------------- ------------
141,494,348 91,142,547 (18,554,567)
Receivables from stockholders............................. (596,364) -- --
------------ ------------- ------------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)................ 140,897,984 91,142,547 (18,554,567)
------------ ------------- ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
(deficit)......................................... $444,100,491 $ 264,928,254 $ 52,810,780
============ ============= ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR PREDECESSOR
----------- ----------------------------------------
THREE MONTHS ENDED PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, --------------------------- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------- DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 16, -------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1996 1995 1994
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
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Total revenue..................... $ 15,149,894 $ 8,047,568 $11,133,586 $ 34,826,060 $33,652,677 $28,686,381
Less agency commissions........... (1,042,534) (631,887) (830,271) (2,869,014) (2,857,912) (2,461,478)
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net revenue....................... 14,107,360 7,415,681 10,303,315 31,957,046 30,794,765 26,224,903
Operating expenses:
Programming, technical and
news.......................... 2,533,691 1,513,468 1,836,667 5,906,967 5,365,686 4,601,374
Sales and promotion............. 4,015,973 2,421,153 2,935,890 9,303,914 8,796,481 7,325,549
General and administrative...... 2,767,300 1,440,612 1,511,143 6,081,262 4,870,463 4,556,515
Direct programmed music and
entertainment................. 1,039,250 -- -- -- -- --
Corporate expenses................ 1,423,892 465,684 600,532 1,756,797 2,051,181 2,109,741
Depreciation and amortization..... 2,389,250 480,210 1,331,386 2,157,750 1,926,250 2,145,201
Other expense..................... -- -- 744,000 13,833,728 2,006,550 2,180,000
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Operating income (loss)........... (61,996) 1,094,554 1,343,697 (7,083,372) 5,778,154 3,306,523
Interest expense.................. 6,791,672 2,451,638 5,035,142 8,860,958 7,805,525 3,152,352
Interest income................... 127,621 115,252 34,063 221,806 420,659 266
Other expenses, net............... 100,562 167,594 99,071 1,980,908 48,796 381,550
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Loss before provision for income
taxes and extraordinary loss.... (6,826,609) (1,409,426) (3,756,453) (17,703,432) (1,655,508) (227,113)
Provision for income taxes........ 46,345 27,000 -- 133,000 140,634 300,000
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Loss before extraordinary loss.... (6,872,954) (1,436,426) (3,756,453) (17,836,432) (1,796,142) (527,113)
Extraordinary loss on
extinguishment of debt.......... (598,225) -- -- -- (443,521) --
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net loss.......................... $ (7,471,179) $(1,436,426) $(3,756,453) $(17,836,432) $(2,239,663) $ (527,113)
============ =========== =========== ============ =========== ===========
Loss per common share:
Loss before extraordinary
loss.......................... $ (.05) $ (.04)
============ ===========
Extraordinary loss.............. $ (.01) $ --
============ ===========
Net loss........................ $ (.06) $ (.04)
============ ===========
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding..................... 123,446,098 93,691,842
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
PAR VALUE
--------------------------
COMMON TOTAL
STOCK ADDITIONAL RECEIVABLES STOCKHOLDERS'
PAR PAID IN ACCUMULATED FROM EQUITY
VALUE CAPITAL DEFICIT STOCKHOLDERS (DEFICIT)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PREDECESSOR:
Balance at January 1, 1994............................. $ 1,020,597 $ 21,507,651 $(38,348,304) $ -- $(15,820,056)
Cumulative dividends on redeemable preferred stock..... -- (690,660) -- -- (690,660)
Adjustment to carrying value of redeemable warrant..... -- -- (1,000,000) -- (1,000,000)
Loss for the year...................................... -- -- (527,113) -- (527,113)
----------- ------------ ------------ --------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1994........................... 1,020,597 20,816,991 (39,875,417) -- (18,037,829)
Cumulative dividends on redeemable preferred stock..... -- (252,175) -- -- (252,175)
Allocation of net proceeds of debt offering to
warrants............................................. -- 2,000,000 -- -- 2,000,000
Repurchase of common stock............................. -- (25,000) -- -- (25,000)
Exercise of warrants................................... 46,973 (46,873) -- -- 100
Loss for the year...................................... -- -- (2,239,663) -- (2,239,663)
----------- ------------ ------------ --------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1995........................... 1,067,570 22,492,943 (42,115,080) -- (18,554,567)
Warrants issued with preferred stock facility.......... -- 981,500 -- -- 981,500
Dividends on senior exchangeable redeemable preferred
stock................................................ -- (359,957) -- -- (359,957)
EFFECTS OF THE CAPSTAR RADIO ACQUISITION (NOTE 1):
Recapitalization and acquisition of common shares by
Capstar Partners..................................... 32,112,081 -- -- 32,112,081
Redemption of preferred stock.......................... -- (1,101,235) -- -- (1,101,235)
Net loss for the period................................ -- -- (17,836,432) -- (17,836,432)
----------- ------------ ------------ --------- ------------
Balance at October 16, 1996............................ $ 1,067,570 $ 54,125,332 $(59,951,512) $ -- $ (4,758,610)
=========== ============ ============ ========= ============
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK TOTAL
PAR VALUE ADDITIONAL RECEIVABLES STOCKHOLDERS'
------------------------ PAID IN ACCUMULATED FROM EQUITY
CLASS A CLASS B CAPITAL DEFICIT STOCKHOLDERS (DEFICIT)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CAPSTAR PARTNERS:
Balance at inception (October 11, 1996)... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- -- $ --
---------- ----------- ------------ ------------ --------- ------------
Issuance of common stock in connection
with the Capstar Radio Acquisition (Note
1)...................................... 932,750 -- 92,342,250 -- -- 93,275,000
Issuance of warrants...................... -- -- 744,000 -- -- 744,000
Issuance of common stock (November 26,
1996)................................... 8,800 -- 871,200 -- -- 880,000
Net loss for the period................... -- -- -- (3,756,453) -- (3,756,453)
---------- ----------- ------------ ------------ --------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1996.............. 941,550 -- 93,957,450 (3,756,453) -- 91,142,547
Repurchase and cancellation of Class A
Common Stock (unaudited)................ (1,750) -- (173,250) -- -- (175,000)
Issuance of Class A Common Stock
(unaudited)............................. 345,982 -- 37,651,998 -- (596,364) 37,401,616
Issuance of Class B Common Stock
(unaudited)............................. -- 181,818 19,818,182 -- -- 20,000,000
Net loss for the period (unaudited)....... -- -- -- (7,471,179) -- (7,471,179)
---------- ----------- ------------ ------------ --------- ------------
Balance at March 31, 1997 (unaudited)..... $1,285,782 $ 181,818 $151,254,380 $(11,227,632) $(596,364) $140,897,984
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR PREDECESSOR
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THREE MONTHS ENDED PERIOD ENDED
MARCH 31, ---------------------------- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------- DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 16, --------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1996 1995 1994
------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss............................... $ (7,471,179) $ (1,436,426) $ (3,756,453) $(17,836,432) $ (2,239,663) $ (527,113)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash provided by operating
activities:
Loss on extinguishment of debt....... 598,225 -- -- -- 443,521 --
Depreciation and amortization........ 2,389,250 480,210 1,331,386 2,157,750 2,311,162 2,365,111
Noncash interest..................... 2,866,098 998,244 2,407,739 3,315,669 2,288,917 --
Long-term incentive compensation..... -- -- -- 1,066,893 79,000 2,180,000
Non-cash compensation................ -- -- 744,000 12,731,587 -- --
Provision for uncollectible accounts
and notes receivable............... 136,013 104,981 104,838 488,320 556,137 468,155
(Gain) loss on disposition of
assets............................. -- (44,864) -- -- 9,819 335,736
Net barter income.................... (47,953) -- -- (222,645) (184,300) (122,163)
Initial public offering and pending
merger expenses.................... -- -- -- 1,909,648 -- --
Write off of financing related
costs.............................. 1,014,000 -- -- -- -- --
Changes in assets and liabilities,
net of amounts acquired:
Increase in accounts receivable.... 735,840 1,137,320 (1,057,861) (2,351,753) (1,847,015) (1,509,195)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid
expenses and other current
assets........................... (739,337) (153,096) 91,280 (208,462) (88,787) (267,196)
Increase (decrease) in accounts
payable and accrued expenses..... 864,028 (159,141) 341,308 (337,896) (158,855) 326,251
(Decrease) increase in accrued
compensation..................... (43,794) (457,120) 110,127 (496,177) (230,645) 197,881
(Decrease) increase in accrued
interest......................... 551,757 1,452,360 (902,248) 1,752,172 582,525 351,639
(Decrease) increase in accrued
income taxes..................... -- (31,908) -- 20,952 (277,135) 261,541
Increase in due to affiliate....... (444,317) -- 536,738 -- -- --
------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Total adjustments.............. 7,879,810 3,326,986 3,707,307 19,826,058 3,484,344 4,587,760
------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net cash provided by operating
activities........................... 408,631 1,890,560 (49,146) 1,989,626 1,244,681 4,060,647
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from redemption of note....... -- -- -- -- -- 405,000
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment........................ -- -- -- -- -- 398,018
Repayment of loan by stockholder....... -- -- -- 250,375 182,988 --
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment............................ (916,350) (124,192) (807,532) (448,677) (320,980) (623,414)
Acquisition of Capstar Radio........... -- -- (125,494,171) -- -- --
Payments for acquisitions.............. (114,907,739) (14,400,000) -- (31,900,000) (3,100,000) --
Deferred acquisition costs incurred.... -- -- (1,070,262) (1,326,673) (417,020) (172,558)
Deposits on pending acquisitions....... (90,000) (915,000) -- (745,000) (525,000) --
Loans to employees..................... -- -- -- -- (315,863) (57,500)
Loan to Emerald City................... (13,475,000) -- -- -- -- --
Other investing activities, net........ -- (358,943) -- (187,528) 87,528 --
------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net cash used in investing
activities........................... (129,389,089) (15,798,135) (127,371,965) (34,357,503) (4,408,347) (50,454)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of Capstar Radio
Notes and warrants................... -- -- -- -- 64,956,422 --
Proceeds from Existing Credit
Facility............................. -- 8,500,000 6,000,000 18,700,000 -- --
Proceeds from Existing Term Loan
Facility............................. -- -- 35,000,000 -- -- --
Proceeds from debt issuance............ 150,283,580 -- -- -- -- --
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred
stock................................ -- -- -- 9,822,520 -- --
Proceeds from issuance of common
stock................................ 55,601,616 -- 94,155,000 -- 100 --
Payment of initial public offering and
merger expenses...................... -- -- -- (1,007,297) -- --
Repayment of amounts borrowed.......... (59,700,000) -- -- -- (39,014,833) (2,738,166)
Payment of financing related costs..... (8,925,380) (393,734) (2,705,875) (781,170) (4,226,762) (104,245)
Redemption of preferred stock.......... -- -- -- -- (8,665,835) --
Purchase of redeemable warrant......... -- -- -- -- (1,000,000) --
Repurchase of common stock............. (175,000) -- -- -- (25,000) --
Principal payments on capital leases... (107,817) (3,455) -- (9,812) (11,186) (12,389)
------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities................. 136,976,999 8,102,811 132,449,125 26,724,241 12,012,906 (2,854,800)
------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and
short-term cash investments.......... 7,996,541 (5,804,764) 5,028,014 (5,643,636) 8,849,240 1,155,393
Cash and short-term cash investments at
beginning of period.................. 5,028,014 10,891,489 -- 10,891,489 2,042,249 886,856
------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Cash and short-term cash investments at
end of period........................ $ 13,024,555 $ 5,086,725 $ 5,028,014 $ 5,247,853 $ 10,891,489 $ 2,042,249
============= ============ ============= ============ ============ ===========
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest................. $ 337,097 $ 46,738 $ 3,529,651 $ 3,793,117 $ 4,474,789 $ 2,580,522
Cash paid for income taxes............. 164,386 58,908 -- 112,049 417,769 38,209
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Asset acquisitions recorded in
connection with barter
transactions......................... $ 76,400 $ 35,599 $ -- $ 189,982 $ 112,636 $ 144,500
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CAPSTAR RADIO ACQUISITION AND
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The financial statements and following notes, insofar as they are
applicable to the three-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, and
transactions subsequent to February 14, 1997, the date of the Report of
Independent Accountants, are not covered by the Report of Independent
Accountants. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only
normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation of the
unaudited consolidated results of operations for the three-month periods ended
March 31, 1997 and 1996, have been included.
Organization and Nature of Business
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated under
the laws of the State of Delaware on October 11, 1996. The Company's
wholly-owned subsidiary, Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and
Subsidiaries ("Capstar Radio") , the Company's predecessor, and formerly known
as Commodore Media, Inc. is comprised of radio stations that derive their
revenue from local, regional and national advertisers. The radio stations are
located in the following markets: Wilmington, Delaware; Hartsdale, Brewster,
Patterson, Mt. Kisco, New York; Huntington, West Virginia -- Ashland, Kentucky;
Allentown -- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Fort Pierce -- Stuart -- Vero Beach,
Florida; and Fairfield County, Connecticut. Capstar Radio extends credit to its
customers in the normal course of business.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 1996 and for the
period from October 11, 1996 through December 31, 1996 include the accounts of
Capstar Partners and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Capstar Radio, since October
16, 1996, the date of the Capstar Radio Acquisition. The Company had no
substantive operations until its acquisition of Capstar Radio and Capstar Radio
is considered the Company's predecessor for financial reporting purposes. The
accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of operations
of Capstar Radio and its Subsidiaries for the period ended October 16, 1996, and
as of and for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the results of its operations
for the year ended December 31, 1994. The financial position and results of
operations of Capstar Radio prior to the acquisition by the Company have not
been adjusted to give effect to the Capstar Radio Acquisition. All intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Capstar Radio Acquisition
On October 16, 1996, the Company acquired Capstar Radio pursuant to a
merger agreement dated June 21, 1996 (the "Capstar Radio Acquisition"). The
purchase price was approximately $229.2 million including acquisition costs and
assumed liabilities of approximately $108.5 million. The purchase price was
funded through borrowings under the Former Term Loan Facility of approximately
$35.0 million, the assumption of liabilities referred to above and the
investment of common stock of the Company of approximately $93.3 million by an
affiliate of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, Incorporated (Hicks Muse) and members of
management of the Company. The Capstar Radio Acquisition has been accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price has
been allocated to the assets and liabilities based upon their fair values at the
date of acquisition as described below.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The acquisition is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash........................................................ $ 6,074,954
Accounts receivable, net.................................... 7,960,367
Prepaid expenses and other.................................. 535,180
Property and equipment...................................... 15,343,939
FCC licenses, goodwill and other intangible assets.......... 202,304,691
Other assets................................................ 4,823,414
Accounts payable and accrued expenses....................... (5,701,978)
Other long-term liabilities................................. (93,757)
Deferred tax liability...................................... (2,031,580)
------------
Total purchase price.............................. $229,215,230
============
</TABLE>
At the time of the merger, the holders of Capstar Radio Class A Common
Stock and Class B Common Stock (collectively, the "Capstar Radio Common Stock"),
received $140 per share as consideration for their interest. Each of the option
and warrant holders received the difference between $140 per share and the
exercise price per share in consideration for their interest. In addition, the
senior exchangeable redeemable preferred stock, Series A, $.01 par value per
share, was redeemed, including all accrued and unpaid dividends.
Capstar Radio recognized as other expense approximately $12.7 million in
stock option compensation expense, and approximately $1.4 million of merger
related fees and expenses during the period ended October 16, 1996 in connection
with the Capstar Radio Acquisition.
As a result of the Capstar Radio Acquisition and the change of control
effected thereby, Capstar Radio was obligated to satisfy the existing deferred
compensation and employment agreements with its then President and Chief
Executive Officer and its deferred compensation agreement with its then Chief
Operating Officer resulting in a charge to other expense of approximately $1.1
million during the period ended October 16, 1996. Furthermore, Capstar Radio was
required to make an offer to purchase the outstanding 13 1/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2003 ("Capstar Radio Notes") at a purchase price equal to
101% of their accreted value, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. No requests
for repurchase were made by the note holders.
As a result of the merger, Capstar Radio did not proceed with its
previously announced intention to undertake an initial public equity offering
and has, therefore, withdrawn its registration statement filed on Form S-1 on
May 17, 1996 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Included in other
expenses during the period ended October 16, 1996 are approximately $525,000 in
various fees and expenses incurred in connection with this filing.
Short-Term Cash Investments
The Company and Capstar Radio consider investments which have a remaining
maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be short-term cash
investments. The Company and Capstar Radio invest their excess cash in U.S.
Treasury Bills.
Income Taxes
The Company and Capstar Radio account for income taxes in accordance with
FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under this method,
deferred income taxes are provided for differences between the book and tax
bases of assets and liabilities. The Company and its subsidiaries plan to file a
consolidated federal income tax return.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Risks and Uncertainties -- Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Risks and Uncertainties -- Regulatory Environment
The consummation of radio broadcasting acquisitions requires prior approval
of the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") with respect to the
transfer of control or assignment of the broadcast licenses of the acquired
stations. Certain of the pending acquisitions referred to in Note 7b have not
yet received FCC approval. There can be no assurance that the FCC will approve
future acquisitions by the Company, including the pending acquisitions.
On February 8, 1996, the President signed into law the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Among other things, this legislation requires the FCC, to relax its
numerical restrictions on local ownership and affords renewal applicants
significant new protections from competing applications for their broadcast
licenses. The new legislation will enable the Company to retain all of its
current radio stations and to acquire more properties. At the same time, this
legislation will also allow other broadcast entities to increase their ownership
in markets where the Company currently operates stations. The Company's
management is unable to determine the ultimate effect of this legislation on its
competitive environment.
The consummation of certain acquisitions, including certain of the pending
acquisitions, is also subject to applicable waiting periods and possible review
by the U.S. Department of Justice (the "DOJ") or the Federal Trade Commission
under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the
"HSR Act"). The Company understands that since the passage of the Telecom Act
several radio broadcasting acquisitions have been the subject of "second
requests" for additional information by federal authorities under the HSR Act.
The Company also understands that the DOJ is currently reviewing its internal
guidelines for antitrust review of radio broadcasting acquisitions.
As part of its increased scrutiny of radio station acquisitions, the DOJ
has stated publicly that it believes that local marketing agreements ("LMAs")
and other similar agreements customarily entered into in connection with radio
station transfers prior to the expiration of the waiting period under the HSR
Act could violate the HSR Act.
Risks and Uncertainties -- Concentration of Credit
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company and Capstar
Radio to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables.
The Company's and Capstar Radio's revenue is principally derived from local
broadcast advertisers who are impacted by the local economy.
The Company and Capstar Radio routinely assess the financial strength of
its customers and do not require collateral or other security to support
customer receivables. Credit losses are provided for in the consolidated
financial statements in the form of an allowance for doubtful accounts.
Accounting Periods
Capstar Radio maintained its interim consolidated financial statements
based upon the broadcast month end which always ends on the last Sunday of the
calendar month or quarter. The Company's fiscal year end and fourth quarter end
on December 31.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
In 1995, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 107, "Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," which
requires disclosures of fair value information about financial instruments,
whether or not recognized in the balance sheet.
The carrying amount reported in the balance sheets for cash, accounts
receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair
value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of such instruments. The
carrying amounts reported for the Existing Credit Facility and Existing Term
Loan Facility approximate fair value due to the debt being priced at floating
rates. The carrying amount reported for the Capstar Radio Notes at December 31,
1996 approximates fair value based on the published market prices for the
publicly traded indebtedness at the date of acquisition (October 16, 1996). The
fair value of the Capstar Radio Notes and associated warrants at December 31,
1996 were $930 per unit and $105 per warrant, respectively based on published
market prices.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line
method based on the following estimated useful lives:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED
LIFE
CLASSIFICATION (YEARS)
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<S> <C>
Land improvements........................................... 20
Buildings................................................... 20
Furniture, fixtures and equipment........................... 7-10
Broadcasting and technical equipment........................ 7-10
Towers and antennas......................................... 20
Music library............................................... 7
Leasehold improvements...................................... 10-20
Vehicles.................................................... 3
</TABLE>
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as
incurred. Expenditures for betterments and major renewals are capitalized and,
therefore, are included in property, plant and equipment.
Property Held Under Capital Leases
The Company and Capstar Radio are the lessees of office equipment under
capital leases expiring in various years through 2004. The assets and
liabilities under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the present value
of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset. The assets are
depreciated over their estimated productive lives of seven to ten years.
Revenue Recognition
The Company and Capstar Radio recognize revenue upon the airing of
advertisements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are being amortized by the straight-line method over the
following estimated useful lives:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED
LIFE
CLASSIFICATION (YEARS)
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<S> <C>
FCC licenses and goodwill................................... 40
Organization expenses....................................... 5
Network affiliation agreement............................... 5
Covenant not to compete..................................... 5
Tower site lease............................................ 3
Contract rights............................................. 3
Software.................................................... 3
Pre-sold advertising contracts.............................. 1
</TABLE>
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair values of identifiable
tangible and other intangible net assets acquired. Management continually
reviews the appropriateness of the carrying value of goodwill of its
subsidiaries and the related amortization period based on their anticipated
undiscounted cash flows. The Company and Capstar Radio consider operating
results, trends and prospects of the Company's and Capstar Radio's stations, as
well as competitive comparisons. The Company and Capstar Radio also take into
consideration recent acquisition patterns within the broadcast industry, the
impact of recently, enacted or potential FCC rules and regulations and any other
events or circumstances which might indicate potential impairment.
Deferred Charges
Legal fees, bank loan closing costs and other expenses associated with debt
financing are being amortized using the effective interest rate method.
Amortization of debt expense charged to operations and included in interest
expense amounted to $1,691,172 for the period ended December 31, 1996 for the
Company, and $449,905 for the period ended October 16, 1996 and $384,908 and
$219,893 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, for
Capstar Radio.
Advertising Costs
The Company and Capstar Radio expense advertising costs related to their
radio station operations as incurred. Advertising expense amounted to $281,085
for the period ended December 31, 1996 for the Company, and $557,155 for the
period ended October 16, 1996 and $754,489 and $560,818 for the years ended
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, for Capstar Radio.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Barter Transactions
The fair value of barter and trade-out transactions is included in
broadcast revenue and sales and promotion expense. Barter revenue is recorded
when advertisements are broadcast and barter expense is recorded when
merchandise or services are received. Barter transactions charged to operations
were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR
----------------------------------------
PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 16, -------------------------
1996 1996 1995 1994
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Trade sales....................... $ 1,049,739 $ 3,204,468 $ 3,238,111 $ 2,473,002
Trade expense..................... (1,003,987) (2,981,823) (3,053,811) (2,350,839)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net barter transactions........... $ 45,752 $ 222,645 $ 184,300 $ 122,163
=========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Loss Per Share
Net loss per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of
common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during each respective
period. Proceeds from the exercise of the dilutive stock options are assumed to
be used to repurchase outstanding shares of the Company's common stock at the
average fair market value during the period.
Recent Pronouncements
In February 1997, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 128 "Earnings Per
Share ("SFAS No. 128")" which establishes standards for computing and presenting
earnings per share. SFAS No. 128 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997. Management does not believe the implementation of SFAS No.
128 will have a material effect on its financial statements.
In February 1997, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 129 "Disclosure of
Information About Capital Structure ("SFAS No. 129")" which establishes
disclosure requirements for an entity's capital structure. SFAS No. 129 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Management does
not believe the implementation of SFAS No. 129 will have a material effect on
its financial statements.
Financial Statement Presentation
Certain prior year financial statement items of Capstar Radio have been
reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
2. THE RECAPITALIZATION TRANSACTION
On April 21, 1995, Capstar Radio completed the offering of the Capstar
Radio Notes. The net proceeds of approximately $65.0 million were used to retire
existing senior indebtedness of approximately $36.2 million, fund the purchase
of assets (excluding cash and accounts receivable) and broadcasting license of
radio broadcast station WQOL-FM in Vero Beach, Florida (the "Treasure Coast
Acquisition") for $3.1 million, and repay the Note payable to Michael Hansen
("Hansen Note") and the Note payable to Radio Financial Partners, Inc. ("RFP
Note") for an aggregate amount of $2.4 million. In addition, Capstar Radio used
$8.7 million to redeem its preferred stock, paid $1.9 million in connection with
the long-term incentive compensation of its then President and its then Chief
Operating Officer (see Note 1), paid approximately $4.2 million in related
deferred fees of the offering, and used the balance of $8.5 million for general
corporate purposes. Capstar Radio converted all of its existing common stock for
486,373 shares of its Class B Common Stock ("Class B") and 119,212 shares
(including 85,524 treasury shares) of its Class A Common Stock ("Class A"). At
the time of conversion, Capstar Radio's then President and its then Chief
Operating Officer purchased 27,369 shares and 6,319 shares,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
respectively, of Class A from Capstar Radio. In addition, William A.M. Burden
and Company, an affiliated entity, exercised its option to acquire 27,314 shares
of Class A from Capstar Radio. Each share of Class B is entitled to eight votes
and each share of Class A is entitled to one vote. The consolidated financial
statements of Capstar Radio have been retroactively adjusted for this
conversion.
3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, at cost, consisted of the following:
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Land and land improvements................... $ 6,668,092 $ 2,274,510 $ 2,813,139
Buildings.................................... 8,719,560 2,404,538 2,499,399
Furniture, fixtures and equipment............ 6,381,258 1,846,692 2,188,502
Broadcasting and technical equipment......... 20,085,626 5,548,233 5,907,905
Towers and antennas.......................... 8,927,646 3,046,783 3,401,300
Music library................................ 254,400 235,237 250,456
Leasehold improvements....................... 1,683,081 278,614 365,825
Vehicles..................................... 230,277 125,693 147,567
Property held under capital leases........... 430,261 41,399 81,497
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53,380,201 15,801,699 17,655,590
Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization............................... (11,388,818) (173,338) (9,575,547)
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Property, plant and equipment, net........... $41,991,383 $15,628,361 $ 8,080,043
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Accumulated amortization of property acquired under capital leases was
$21,663 as of December 31, 1996 for the Company and $12,728 as of December 31,
1995 for Capstar Radio. Depreciation as a charge to income amounted to $173,338
for the period ended December 31, 1996 for the Company, and $779,903 for the
period ended October 16, 1996, $831,656 in 1995 and $768,826 in 1994 for Capstar
Radio.
4. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Other intangible assets, at cost, consisted of the following:
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Covenant not to compete..................................... $ 1,021,788 $1,325,000
Deferred acquisition expenses............................... 1,569,767 953,441
Pre-sold advertising contracts.............................. 311,056 103,642
Network affiliation agreement............................... 232,738 260,000
Other....................................................... 153,400 14,516
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3,288,749 2,656,599
Less accumulated amortization............................... (110,280) (895,293)
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Other intangible assets, net................................ $ 3,178,469 $1,761,306
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Amortization of the aforementioned intangible assets included as a charge
to income amounted to $130,569 for the period ended December 31, 1996 for the
Company, and $592,348 for the period ended October 16, 1996, $506,447 for 1995
and $817,087 for 1994 for Capstar Radio. Amortization of FCC licenses and
goodwill
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amounted to $1,047,768 for the period ended December 31, 1996 for the Company,
and $501,482 for the period ended October 16, 1996, $588,149 for 1995 and
$559,304 for 1994 for Capstar Radio.
5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
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MARCH 31, ---------------------------
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Former Credit Facility collateralized by
capital stock of all subsidiaries, interest
at 3.5% over LIBOR, due December 31,
2002....................................... $ -- $ 24,700,000 $ --
Capstar Radio Notes, $76,808,000 principal,
including unamortized discount of $135,533
at December 31, 1996 and unamortized
discount of $10,546,661 at December 31,
1995, due 2003............................. 77,613,740 76,672,467 66,261,339
Senior Discount Notes, $277,000,000
Principal, including unamortized discount
of 124,658,595 at March 31, 1997, due
2009....................................... $152,341,405 -- --
Former Term Loan Facility.................... -- 35,000,000 --
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Total debt................................... 229,955,145 136,372,467 66,261,339
Less current maturities...................... -- (3,750,000) --
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Long-term debt............................... $229,955,145 $132,622,467 $66,261,339
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Former Credit Facility
On March 13, 1996, Capstar Radio entered into a Senior Credit Facility (the
"Former Credit Facility") with AT&T Commercial Finance Corporation ("AT&T")
pursuant to which AT&T will make available to Capstar Radio senior secured (i)
revolving loans in an amount up to $30.0 million and (ii) accounts receivable
loans in an amount which shall be the lesser of (a) $5.0 million or (b) 85% of
the net book value of the accounts receivable of Capstar Radio (the "AT&T Senior
Credit Facility"). The indebtedness to AT&T is collateralized by the tangible
and intangible assets and the capital stock of all Capstar Radio's subsidiaries.
Interest is payable monthly at a rate of 3.5% over LIBOR (8.9% at September 29,
1996) and principal amortization of the revolving loans and accounts receivable
loans begins June 1, 1998 and November 30, 1997, respectively. At December 31,
1996, Capstar Radio had additional available borrowings under the revolving and
accounts receivable loans of approximately $9,000,000 and $1,300,000,
respectively. Capstar Radio pays a commitment fee of .25% every six months on
the unused commitment.
Capstar Radio Notes
The Capstar Radio Notes bear cash interest at a rate of 7 1/2% per annum on
the principal amount until May 1, 1998 then at a rate of 13 1/4% per annum until
maturity, with interest payment dates on May 1 and November 1. The Capstar Radio
Notes may be redeemed at the option of Capstar Radio at any time on or after May
1, 1999 at redemption prices specified in the indenture. The terms of the
Capstar Radio Notes contain various covenants for the benefit of the holders
that, among other things, restrict the ability of Capstar Radio to incur
additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make certain investments. Specified
events such as a failure to make principal or interest payments when due or
failure to observe or perform any covenant creates an event of default (as
defined) under the Capstar Radio Notes. Upon an event of default, the trustee
may or upon the request of 25% of the
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holders declare the principal and unpaid interest due and payable. The Capstar
Radio Notes, excluding the notes that were held for the benefit of the former
President of Capstar Radio, were issued with detachable warrants to purchase
75,500 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $.01 per warrant
less the exercise price. The warrant holders at the time of the merger received
$140 in cash for each warrant. Capstar Radio estimated the fair market value of
the warrants to be $2,000,000 as of the date of issuance and allocated this
amount out of the net proceeds of the debt offering to paid-in capital.
Former Term Loan Facility
The Former Term Loan Facility of the Company consists of a term loan
facility in the amount of $30.0 million and a second term loan facility in the
amount of $5.0 million. The Term Loans matured upon consummation of the Southern
Star Acquisition (Note 7b). As more fully described in Note 7b, the Company used
a portion of the proceeds of a private placement offering of 12 3/4% Senior
Discount Notes (the "Notes") to repay the balances owed under these term loans
(unaudited). Accordingly, amounts outstanding under the Former Term Loan
Facility at December 31, 1996 have been classified as "long-term" in the
accompanying financial statements.
The weighted average effective interest rate at December 31, 1996 was
11.7%.
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt due within the next five years
ending December 31 are as follows:
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1997........................................................ $ 3,750,000
1998........................................................ --
1999........................................................ --
2000........................................................ --
Thereafter.................................................. 132,758,000
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$136,508,000
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In connection with the debt restructuring of The Bank of New York loan on
December 28, 1993, Capstar Radio issued the bank a warrant to purchase 4.99% of
the common stock of Capstar Radio, on a fully diluted basis, for $100. The
warrant was exercisable at any time prior to its expiration on December 28, 2003
and contained a put option under which the bank could require Capstar Radio to
purchase the warrant at any time after January 1, 1997 up until expiration or
upon an initial public offering or a sale of Capstar Radio at a price based upon
(1) the actual proceeds received by Capstar Radio in an initial public offering
or sale, (2) negotiations between the parties, or (3) an independent appraisal.
No value was ascribed to the warrant at the time of issuance. The increase in
the fair value of the warrant in 1994 of $1,000,000 was recorded as a reduction
to retained earnings. Capstar Radio repurchased the warrant in March 1995 for a
negotiated price of $1,000,000.
In 1995, Capstar Radio wrote off the balance of the unamortized deferred
financing costs on its retired debt of $443,521. Inasmuch as Capstar Radio had
no current federal taxable income and had fully reserved for its net deferred
tax assets, there was no tax effect attributable to this extraordinary item.
The Former Credit Facility, the Capstar Radio Notes and the Former Term
Loan Facility indentures contain certain restrictive financial covenants,
including, among others, the maintenance of certain financial ratios.
6. PREFERRED STOCK
Capstar Preferred Stock
The board of directors is authorized, without further action by the
Company's stockholders to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of $.01 par value per
share preferred stock in one or more series and to fix, as to such series, the
voting rights, if any, applicable to such series and other such designations,
preferences and special rights as
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the board of directors may determine, including dividend, conversion,
redemption, and liquidation rights and preferences.
Senior Exchangeable Redeemable Preferred Stock
On May 1, 1996, Capstar Radio entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement
with CIBC WG Argosy Merchant Fund 2, LLC ("CIBC Merchant Fund"), pursuant to
which the CIBC Merchant Fund agreed to purchase from Capstar Radio, if and when
requested by Capstar Radio, up to an aggregate liquidation value of $12,500,000
of Senior Exchangeable Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series A, $.01 par value per
share, of Capstar Radio in such amounts as Capstar Radio requested (the
"Preferred Stock Facility"). In connection with the Stamford Acquisition on May
30, 1996 and the Florida Acquisition on May 31, 1996 (see Note 7a), Capstar
Radio issued 5,700 shares and 4,300 shares, respectively, of Preferred Stock for
an aggregate purchase price of $10,000,000. The Preferred Stock accrued cash
dividends at the rate of 8.0% per annum and was redeemed, including accrued
dividends, in connection with the merger on October 16, 1996. In connection with
the Preferred Stock Facility, Capstar Radio issued to the CIBC Merchant Fund a
warrant to purchase 7,550 shares of Capstar Radio's Class A Common Stock, at an
exercise price of $.01 per warrant, which were valued in the aggregate at the
date of issue at $981,500. This warrant was redeemed in connection with the
merger for $140 per share less the exercise price.
8.87% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
On December 28, 1993, Radio Financial Partners, Inc., formerly a related
entity of Capstar Radio, converted $7.7 million of outstanding debt and accrued
interest into 10,000 shares of Capstar Radio's newly issued 8.87% cumulative
redeemable preferred stock. Capstar Radio redeemed all outstanding shares of the
preferred stock on April 21, 1995; the total liquidation value as of the date of
redemption was $8.7 million which included $942,835 in accumulated dividends.
7(a) CONSUMMATED ACQUISITIONS
On October 16, 1996, Capstar Radio purchased certain defined assets of
radio stations WKEE-FM and WKEE-AM in Huntington, West Virginia, WZZW-AM in
Milton, West Virginia, WBVB-FM in Coal Grove, Ohio and WIRO-AM in Ironton, Ohio
from Adventure Communications, Inc. for $7.7 million and certain defined assets
of WFXN-FM in Milton, West Virginia and WMLV-FM in Ironton, Ohio for $4.3
million (collectively, the "Huntington Acquisition"). The transactions were
funded with borrowings from the AT&T Senior Credit Facility and with funds
provided from the Company. Capstar Radio provided programming to these stations
under an LMA effective April 1996 until the purchase date. In addition, Capstar
Radio has an option to purchase WHRD-AM in Huntington, West Virginia and
provides programming services to the station under an LMA arrangement.
On May 31, 1996, Capstar Radio purchased certain defined assets of radio
stations WBBE-FM (formerly WKQS-FM), WAVW-FM and WAXE-AM in the Fort
Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach, Florida market from Media VI for $8.0 million (the
"Florida Acquisition"). The transaction was funded with borrowings from the AT&T
Senior Credit Facility and funds from the Preferred Stock Facility. Capstar
Radio sold advertising time on these stations under a JSA from February 1996
until the purchase date.
On May 30, 1996, Capstar Radio purchased certain defined assets of radio
stations WKHL-FM and WSTC-AM in Stamford, Connecticut from Q Broadcasting, Inc.
for $9.5 million. The transaction was financed with borrowings from the AT&T
Senior Credit Facility and funds from the Preferred Stock Facility.
On March 27, 1996, Capstar Radio purchased (i) certain defined assets of
radio stations WZZN-FM in Mount Kisco, New York, WAXB-FM in Patterson, New York
and WPUT-AM in Brewster, New York from
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Hudson Valley Growth, L.P. for $5.5 million and (ii) all of the issued and
outstanding common stock of Danbury Broadcasting, Inc., owner of WRKI-FM, and
WINE-AM in Brookfield, Connecticut, plus certain real property for $10.0
million. The transaction was financed with Capstar Radio's existing cash and
borrowings under the AT&T Senior Credit Facility. Capstar Radio provided
programming to these stations under LMAs from October 1995 until the purchase
date.
On June 27, 1995, Capstar Radio purchased the assets (excluding cash and
accounts receivable) and broadcasting license of radio broadcast station WQOL-FM
in Vero Beach, Florida (the "Treasure Coast" Acquisition) for a total purchase
price of $3.0 million.
All of the transactions described above were accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting. The total purchase price of the transactions
described above of approximately $57.5 million has been preliminary allocated as
follows: (1) approximately $6.4 million to property, plant and equipment, (2)
approximately $52.8 million to FCC licenses and goodwill and other intangible
assets and (3) approximately $1.7 million to deferred income taxes. Unaudited
pro forma results of operations for the Company as if the aforementioned
acquisitions and the Capstar Radio Acquisition had been consummated on January
1, 1995 are as follows (in thousands):
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YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
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Net revenue................................................. $ 44,615 $ 42,467
Net loss before extraordinary loss.......................... (13,633) (14,366)
Net loss.................................................... (13,633) (14,810)
Net loss before extraordinary loss per share................ (0.15) (0.15)
Net loss per share.......................................... (0.15) (0.16)
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7(b) ACQUISITIONS CONSUMMATED SUBSEQUENT TO DECEMBER 31, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
Space Coast Acquisitions
On April 8, 1997, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of
City Broadcasting Co. ("City"), EZY Com, Inc. ("EZY") and Roper Broadcasting,
Inc. ("Roper"), (collectively, the "Space Coast Acquisitions"). The purchase
price of the City acquisition was approximately $3.0 million. City owned and
operated two radio stations (one FM and one AM) in the Melbourne, Florida
market. The purchase price of the EZY acquisition was approximately $5.0
million. EZY owned and operated two radio stations (one FM and one AM) in the
Cocoa, Florida market. The purchase price of the Roper acquisition was
approximately $4.0 million. Roper owned and operated one FM radio station in the
Rockledge, Florida market.
The Southern Star Acquisition
On February 20, 1997, the Company acquired Southern Star Communications,
Inc., formerly known as Osborn Communications Corporation, ("Southern Star").
The purchase price of the Southern Star Acquisition was approximately $118.8
million (excluding $17.4 million in transaction fees and expenses) payable in
cash and common stock.
The purchase price includes $113.0 million for the twenty stations which
are owned and operated or to which services have been provided by the Company
since consummation of the transaction and $25.7 million for the five stations in
the Huntsville and Tuscaloosa, Alabama markets which were pending acquisitions
of Southern Star and excludes $11.0 million to be received by the Company upon
the disposition of three stations in the Ft. Myers, Florida market currently
under sale agreements by Southern Star.
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In April 1997, the Company acquired substantially all the assets of Taylor
Communications Corporation ("Taylor") in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The purchase price
of the Taylor Acquisition was approximately $1.0 million payable in cash.
In April 1997, the Company disposed of substantially all of the assets used
or held for use in connection with the operation of the Company's stations in
the Port Charlotte and Ft. Myers, Florida markets for a sale price of $11.0
million in cash.
In May 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of
Dixie Broadcasting, Inc. and Radio WBHP, Inc., the owners of three radio
stations (one FM and two AM) in the Huntsville, Alabama market (the "Huntsville
Acquisition"). The purchase price of the acquisition was $24.5 million.
Unaudited pro forma results of the Company for the aforementioned
acquisitions which were completed during the period ended March 31, 1997 are as
follows:
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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Net revenue................................................. $17,684 $16,534
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Loss before extraordinary item.............................. 2,641 1,741
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Net loss.................................................... 3,239 1,741
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On February 20, 1997, the Company completed a private placement of $277.0
million 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes which mature in 2009. The proceeds of the
offering of $145.0 million, net of $5.3 million of fees and expenses, and
proceeds from a sale of the Company's common stock of approximately $54.8
million to an affiliate of Hicks Muse, and additional sales of equity to
management were used to finance the Southern Star purchase price and certain
other acquisitions and repay certain existing indebtedness of Southern Star,
Capstar Radio and the Company. Also in February 1997 and in connection with the
Southern Star Acquisition, the Company obtained a $50.0 million credit facility
which was not utilized at the time of the acquisition and which the Company
intends to refinance in connection with the Benchmark Acquisition.
7(c) PENDING ACQUISITIONS
Benchmark Acquisition
On December 9, 1996, the Company agreed to acquire directly or indirectly
all of the outstanding partnership interests of the Benchmark Partnerships (the
"Benchmark Acquisition") ("Benchmark"). The purchase price of the Benchmark
Acquisition is estimated to be approximately $186.4 million (including $13.0
million in transaction fees and expenses). Benchmark owns and operates
twenty-eight radio stations (nineteen FM and nine AM), has agreed to acquire two
radio stations in the Montgomery, Alabama market (the "Benchmark Montgomery
Acquisition") and has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of
WSCQ-FM in the Columbia, South Carolina market (the "Benchmark Columbia
Acquisition"). Those stations are located in ten markets in the Southeastern
United States, including Dover, Delaware, Salisbury-Ocean City, Maryland,
Montgomery, Alabama, Shreveport, Louisiana, Jackson, Mississippi, Statesville,
North Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina,
Roanoke-Lynchburg, Virginia and Winchester, Virginia markets. The Company
anticipates that the Benchmark Acquisition will be consummated in June 1997.
Under the terms of several acquisition agreements, each dated as of
December 9, 1996 (collectively, the "Benchmark Acquisition Agreements"), entered
into by Benchmark, the Company, certain affiliates of Hicks Muse and other
signatories thereto, Benchmark will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company through a series of mergers and stock purchases with acquisition
subsidiaries, (each a "Fund III
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Acquisition Sub"). A Fund III Acquisition Sub has arranged to borrow up to
approximately $62.0 million the proceeds of which may be loaned to Benchmark to
provide funds to close the Benchmark Montgomery Acquisition and the Benchmark
Columbia Acquisition, and to provide additional working capital to cover other
corporate expenses. The Company has unconditionally guaranteed all of the Fund
III Acquisition Subs' indebtedness under the senior credit agreement. As of
December 31, 1996, $12.6 million had been loaned to Benchmark by Fund III
Acquisition Subs for acquisitions, and during January, 1997, $26.1 million was
loaned to Benchmark for acquisitions. Through January 1997, a Fund III
Acquisition Sub has borrowed $40.5 million under the senior credit agreement.
(Approximately $60.0 million through April 1997 (unaudited).)
The Benchmark Acquisition Agreements may be terminated by Benchmark prior
to consummation of the Benchmark Acquisition under various circumstances,
including a breach of one or more representations, warranties, covenants or
agreements by a Fund III Acquisition Sub, which in the aggregate has, or would
reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse effect on Benchmark and its
subsidiaries, taken as a whole. If the Benchmark Acquisition is not consummated
due to a breach of one or more representations, warranties, covenants or
agreements in the Benchmark Acquisition Agreements by a Fund III Acquisition
Sub, which in the aggregate has, or would reasonably be expected to have, a
material adverse effect on Benchmark and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole,
then Benchmark will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of $8.2
million as Benchmark's exclusive remedy. The Fund III Acquisition Subs have
secured their obligations to consummate the Benchmark Acquisition by placing
into escrow $410,000 in cash and a letter of credit in the amount of $6.7
million. An additional $1.0 million in letters of credit may also be placed in
escrow under the terms of the Benchmark Acquisition Agreements.
Benchmark Montgomery Acquisition
On November 4, 1996, Benchmark agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Capital Communications utilized in the operations of Capital
Communications' radio stations in the Montgomery, Alabama market. The purchase
price of the Benchmark Montgomery Acquisition is estimated to be approximately
$18.0 million payable in cash by Benchmark. Capital Communications owns and
operates three FM radio stations in the Montgomery, Alabama market. In January
1997, Benchmark and the Company filed an application with the FCC for approval
of the transfer of control of two of Capital Communications' stations to the
Company. The Company anticipates that the Benchmark Montgomery Acquisition will
be consummated in June 1997. Benchmark has placed $1.0 million in cash in escrow
as security for its obligations under the asset purchase agreement.
Benchmark Columbia Acquisition
On September 20, 1996, Benchmark agreed to acquire all of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Congaree Broadcasters, Inc. ("Congaree"). The
purchase price is estimated to be approximately $4.1 million, and is payable in
cash by Benchmark. Congaree owns and operates WSCQ-FM in the Columbia, South
Carolina market. The Company anticipates that the Benchmark Columbia Acquisition
will be consummated prior to June of 1997. Benchmark has placed $100,000 in cash
in escrow as security for its obligations under the stock purchase agreement.
Community Pacific Acquisition
On December 26, 1996, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of
the assets of Community Pacific (the "Community Pacific Acquisition"). The
purchase price of the Community Pacific Acquisition will equal approximately
$35.0 million. Community Pacific owns and operates eleven radio stations (six FM
and five AM) in four markets located in the Western United States and Iowa,
including Anchorage, Alaska, Modesto and Stockton, California and Des Moines,
Iowa. In January 1997, the Company and Community Pacific each filed an (i)
application with the FCC for approval to transfer control of such radio stations
to the Company and (ii) a
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Notification and Report Form with the DOJ and the FTC. The applicable waiting
period under the HSR Act terminated on February 21, 1997, after which time the
Company and Community Pacific entered into an LMA in connection with Community
Pacific's radio stations pursuant to which the Company provides certain sales,
programming and marketing services for Community Pacific's stations under an
LMA. The FCC approved the Community Pacific Acquisition in April 1997. The
Company anticipates that the Community Pacific Acquisition will be consummated
in August 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Pacific Star, the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Community Pacific
prior to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances,
including a material breach of any representation or warranty, or any other
material breach of any covenant or agreement, by Pacific Star. If the
acquisition agreement is terminated due to a breach of any representation or
warranty, or any material breach of any covenant or agreement, by Pacific Star
then Community Pacific will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of
$2.6 million as Community Pacific's exclusive remedy. Pacific Star has secured
its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into escrow a letter
of credit in the amount of $2.6 million.
COMCO Acquisition
On February 3, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of COMCO (the "COMCO Acquisition"). The purchase price of the COMCO
Acquisition will equal approximately $6.7 million. COMCO owns and operates six
radio stations (two AM and four FM) in the Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska
markets. The Company anticipates that the COMCO Acquisition will be consummated
in October 1997. COMCO Acquisition Co. has secured its obligation to consummate
the asset purchase by placing into escrow a letter of credit in the amount of
$335,000.
Upon consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition and the COMCO
Acquisition, the Company will own and operate seven radio stations (four FM and
three AM) in the Anchorage, Alaska market, which number exceeds the ownership
limitations under the Telecom Act. Accordingly, the Company intends to obtain
permission from the FCC to consummate both the Community Pacific Acquisition and
the COMCO Acquisition provided that the Company sell radio station KASH-AM in
Anchorage, Alaska within eighteen months of the date on which the Community
Pacific Acquisition is consummated. The Company will comply with the ownership
limitations of the Telecom Act in the Anchorage, Alaska market once it disposes
of KASH-AM. No assurances can be given that the Company will be able to sell
KASH-AM or that if the Company is able to sell KASH-AM, the Company will not
recognize a loss on the sale.
Madison Acquisition
On February 4, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Madison (the "Madison Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Madison
Acquisition will be approximately $38.8 million. Madison owns and operates six
radio stations (four FM and two AM) in Madison, Wisconsin. The Company
anticipates that the Madison Acquisition will be consummated in October 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Point Madison Acquisition Company, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company ("Madison
Acquisition Co."), the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Madison prior
to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances, including a
breach of any representation or warranty, or any material breach of any covenant
or agreement, by Madison Acquisition Co. If the acquisition agreement is
terminated due to a breach of any representation or warranty, or any material
breach of any covenant or agreement, by Madison Acquisition Co., then Madison
will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of $3.2 million as
Madison's exclusive remedy. Madison Acquisition Co. has
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secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into escrow a
letter of credit in the amount of $3.2 million.
Commonwealth Acquisition
In January 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Commonwealth (the "Commonwealth Acquisition"). The purchase price of
the Commonwealth Acquisition will equal approximately $5.3 million. Commonwealth
owns and operates three radio stations (two FM and one AM) in Yuma, Arizona. The
Company anticipates that the Commonwealth Acquisition will be consummated in
October 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Pacific Star, the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Commonwealth prior
to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances, including a
breach of any representation or warranty, or any material breach of any covenant
or agreement, by Pacific Star. If the acquisition agreement is terminated due to
a breach of any representation or warranty, or any material breach of any
covenant or agreement, by Pacific Star, then Commonwealth will be entitled to
liquidated damages in the amount of $262,500 as Commonwealth's exclusive remedy.
Pacific Star has secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by
placing into escrow a letter of credit in the amount of $262,500.
Cavalier Acquisition
In January 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Cavalier (the "Cavalier Acquisition"). The enterprise value of the
Cavalier Acquisition will equal approximately $8.3 million. Cavalier owns and
operates five radio stations (four FM and one AM) in the Roanoke/Lynchburg,
Virginia market. The Company anticipates that the Cavalier Acquisition will be
consummated in October 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Madison Acquisition Co., the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Cavalier
prior to consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances,
including a breach of any representation or warranty, or any material breach of
any covenant or agreement, by Cavalier Acquisition Co. If the acquisition
agreement is terminated due to a breach of any representation or warranty, or
any material breach of any covenant or agreement, by Cavalier Acquisition Co.,
then Cavalier will be entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of $900,000
as Cavalier's exclusive remedy. Cavalier Acquisition Co. has secured its
obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into escrow a letter of
credit in the amount of $900,000.
Emerald City Acquisition (Unaudited)
On March 10, 1997, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement
with Emerald City Radio Partners, L.P. (the "Emerald City Acquisition") to
purchase substantially all of the assets of radio stations WNOK-FM, WMFX-FM and
WOIC-AM located in Columbia, South Carolina. Because of certain multiple station
ownership limitations under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Company has
agreed to assign the right to acquire WMFX-FM and WOIC-AM on or before the date
on which the Company acquires WNOK-FM. The purchase price will equal
approximately $14.9 million in cash, of which approximately $9.5 million has
been allocated to WNOK-FM and will be payable by the Company. The Company
anticipates that the Emerald City Acquisition will be consummated in July 1997.
Under the terms of the agreement, which was entered into by WNOK
Acquisition Company, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company ("WNOK Acquisition Co."),
the acquisition agreement may be terminated by Emerald City prior to
consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances, including a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by WNOK
Acquisition Co. If the acquisition agreement is terminated due to a material
breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
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WNOK Acquisition Co., then Emerald City will be entitled to liquidated damages
in the amount of $500,000 as Emerald City's exclusive remedy. WNOK Acquisition
Co. has secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into
escrow cash in the amount of $75,000 and has agreed that $425,000 of the loan
described below will be forgiven if Emerald City becomes entitled to liquidated
damages.
In connection with the Emerald City Acquisition, the Company has loaned
Emerald City approximately $13.5 million, the proceeds of which were used by
Emerald City (i) to pay matured indebtedness of Emerald City to Clear
ChannelRadio, Inc. in the amount of approximately $13.3 million, including
principal and interest, and (ii) for other business purposes in the amount of
approximately $200,000. The loan matures on the earlier to occur of (i) October
31, 1997, (ii) the closing of the Emerald City Acquisition or (iii) within 75
days after the termination of the acquisition agreement with WNOK Acquisition
Co.
WRIS Acquisition (Unaudited)
On April 11, 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of WRIS used or held for use in the operation of station WJLM-FM in
Salem, Virginia (the "WRIS Acquisition"). The purchase price of the WRIS
Acquisition will equal approximately $3.1 million payable in cash. In April
1997, the Company and WRIS will file an application with the FCC for approval to
transfer control of such radio station to the Company. No filing under the HSR
Act is required. The Company anticipates that the WRIS Acquisition will be
consummated in August 1997.
Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, which was entered into by
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company ("Capstar
Acquisition Co."), the acquisition agreement may be terminated by WRIS prior to
consummation of the asset purchase under various circumstances, including a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
Capstar Acquisition Co. If the acquisition agreement is terminated due to a
material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement by
Capstar Acquisition Co., then WRIS will be entitled to liquidated damages in the
amount of $150,000 as WRIS's exclusive remedy. Capstar Acquisition Co. has
secured its obligation to consummate the asset purchase by placing into escrow a
letter of credit in the amount of $150,000.
Ameron Acquisition (Unaudited)
In April 1997, the Company agreed to acquire substantially all of the
assets of Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. used or held for use in the operation of
three radio stations (two FM and one AM) in the Birmingham, Alabama market (the
"Ameron Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Ameron Acquisition will equal
approximately $31.5 million payable in cash. FCC approval is pending. The
Company anticipates that the Ameron Acquisition will be consummated in October
1997.
SFX Exchange (Unaudited)
In May 1997, the Company agreed to exchange substantially all of the assets
used or useful in the Company's operation of three radio stations (two FM and
one AM) in the Greenville, South Carolina market for substantially all of the
assets used or useful in SFX's operation of four radio stations (three FM and
one AM) in Wichita, Kansas and Daytona Beach, Florida (the "SFX Exchange"). The
Company anticipates that the SFX Exchange will be consummated in September 1997.
Quass Acquisition (Unaudited)
In June 1997, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common
stock of Quass (the "Quass Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Quass
Acquisition will equal approximately $14.9 million payable in
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cash. Quass owns and operates three radio stations (two FM and one AM) in the
Cedar Rapids, Iowa market. The Company anticipates that the Quass Acquisition
will be consummated in January 1998.
Patterson Acquisition (Unaudited)
In June 1997, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire all of the
outstanding preferred stock, common stock and common stock equivalents of
Patterson (the "Patterson Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Patterson
Acquisition will equal approximately $215.0 million payable in cash. Patterson
owns and operates thirty-five radio stations (twenty-two FM and thirteen AM) in
the Savannah, Georgia; Allentown and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Fresno,
California; Honolulu, Hawaii; Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, Michigan; Reno,
Nevada; Springfield, Illinois; and Pensacola, Florida markets. The Company
anticipates that the Patterson Acquisition will be consummated in February 1998.
GulfStar Merger (Unaudited)
Capstar Broadcasting Corporation ("Capstar Broadcasting") will enter into
an agreement with GulfStar Communications, Inc. ("GulfStar") whereby Capstar
Broadcasting will acquire GulfStar through a merger (the "GulfStar Merger").
Capstar Broadcasting will then contribute the surviving entity in the GulfStar
Merger through the Company to Capstar Radio.
Grant Acquisition (Unaudited)
In June 1997, the Company agreed to acquire all of the assets of Grant used
or held for use in the operations of their FM radio station in the Tuscaloosa,
Alabama market (the "Grant Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Grant
Acquisition will equal approximately $3.2 million payable in cash. FCC approval
is pending. The Company anticipates the Grant Acquisition will be consummated in
September 1997.
Knight Quality (Unaudited)
In June 1997, the Company agreed to acquire all of the assets of Knight
Quality. Knight Quality owns and operates eight radio stations (five FM and
three AM) in five markets located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Manchester, New
Hampshire, Burlington, Vermont, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and York Center, Main
(the "Knight Quality Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Knight Quality
Acquisition will equal approximately $60 million payable in cash. FCC approval
is pending. The Company anticipates the Knight Quality Acquisition will be
consummated in January 1998.
Griffith Acquisition (Unaudited)
In May 1997, the Company agreed to acquire all of the assets of Griffith
Broadcasting, Inc. used or held for use in the operation of stations WTAK-FM,
WXQW-FM and WWXQ-FM which serve the Huntsville, Alabama market (the "Griffith
Acquisition"). The purchase price of the Griffith Acquisition will equal
approximately $5.4 million payable in cash. FCC approval is pending. The Company
anticipates that the Griffith Acquisition will be consummated in September 1997.
Letters of Intent (Unaudited)
The Company has entered into four separate nonbinding letters of intent to
acquire and/or exchange substantially all of the assets of the respective
potential sellers used or useful in the operations of each seller's radio
stations, each of which is subject to various conditions, including the ability
of the Company to enter into a definitive agreement to acquire such assets. No
assurances can be given that definitive agreements will be entered
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into to acquire such assets or that such acquisitions will be consummated. As
part of the Company's ongoing acquisition strategy, the Company is continually
evaluating certain other potential acquisition opportunities.
7(D) LOCAL MARKETING AND JOINT SALES AGREEMENTS
The Company and Capstar Radio have entered into various LMAs and JSAs.
While each agreement is unique in its terms and conditions, generally under an
LMA or JSA the brokering station purchases substantially all of the commercial
time available on the brokered station and provides promotional and sales
related services. Under an LMA, the brokering station may also provide
programming; a JSA does not involve programming. The brokering station pays a
fee to the brokered station for the services provided based upon a flat monthly
amount, and/or an amount contingent on the net revenue or profit as calculated
in the agreement. As the brokering station, Capstar Radio currently has LMAs or
JSAs with WKAP-AM, Allentown, PA, WPAW-FM, Vero Beach, FL and WHRD-AM in
Huntington, WV. Capstar Radio provided programming to and sold advertising time
on various stations that were under contract to purchase under LMAs or JSAs.
8. INCOME TAXES
The Company and Capstar Radio have recorded a provision for income taxes as
follows:
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PREDECESSOR
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PERIOD PERIOD
ENDED ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 16, ------------------------
1996 1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal............................ $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 70,400
State and local.................... -- 133,000 140,634 229,600
Deferred:
Federal............................ -- -- -- --
State and local.................... -- -- -- --
------ -------- -------- --------
Total...................... $ -- $133,000 $140,634 $300,000
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</TABLE>
The Company did not record a federal tax benefit on the taxable loss for
the period ended December 31, 1996, nor did Capstar Radio record a federal tax
benefit on the taxable loss for the period ended October 16, 1996 or for the
year ended December 31, 1995 since it was not assured that they could realize a
benefit for such losses in the future. During 1994, Capstar Radio utilized
approximately $2.5 million of Federal net operating losses to offset current
taxable income. Since the valuation allowance remained at 100% at the end of
1994, there was no deferred tax effect on 1994 earnings. Capstar Radio recorded
a provision for federal alternative minimum tax in 1994 because net operating
loss carryforwards may be used to offset only 90% of a corporation's alternative
minimum taxable income.
Capstar Radio received Internal Revenue Service approval and changed its
tax method of accounting for Federal Communications Commission ("the FCC")
licenses for the tax year ended December 31, 1995. The aggregate amount of
cumulative amortization that will be deductible ratably over six taxable years
for the Company and Capstar Radio for tax purposes is approximately $12.1
million.
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The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory
rates to effective income tax expense is as follows:
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<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
PERIOD ENDED PERIOD ENDED -----------------------
DECEMBER 31, 1996 OCTOBER 16, 1996 1995 1994
----------------- ---------------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Provision at statutory rate...... $(1,277,194) $(1,184,000) $(734,695) $(79,400)
State and local taxes............ -- 133,000 140,634 229,600
Nondeductible expense............ 8,888 33,800 8,286 36,575
Increase in valuation allowance,
net of rate changes............ 1,268,306 1,150,200 726,409 42,825
Alternative minimum tax.......... -- -- -- 70,400
----------- ----------- --------- --------
Total............................ $ -- $ 133,000 $ 140,634 $300,000
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</TABLE>
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences
between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The approximate effect of
temporary differences were as follows:
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<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR
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DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for bad debts............................... $ 370,800 $ 312,100
Deferred compensation................................. 126,400 1,244,100
Unamortized discount on Capstar Radio Notes........... 54,000 959,200
Intangibles........................................... -- 290,300
Depreciation.......................................... -- 76,460
Non-cash stock option compensation.................... 297,600 --
Other................................................. 78,200 --
Net operating loss carryforwards................... 22,789,543 12,405,800
------------ ------------
Total deferred tax assets..................... 23,716,543 15,287,960
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangibles........................................... (52,180,900) --
Depreciation.......................................... (848,080) (537,260)
Unamortized premium on Capstar Radio Notes............ -- --
Other................................................. -- (4,800)
------------ ------------
Total deferred tax liabilities................ (53,028,980) (542,060)
------------ ------------
Net deferred tax (liability) asset...................... (29,312,437) 14,745,900
Less valuation allowance................................ (2,219,143) (14,745,900)
------------ ------------
Net deferred tax liability, net of allowance............ $(31,531,580) $ --
============ ============
</TABLE>
The Company and Capstar Radio have provided valuation allowances equivalent
to their net deferred tax assets in 1995, 1994 and 1993 as the historical
results of the Company and Capstar Radio make the realization of taxable income
in the future years uncertain. During 1996, the Company and Capstar Radio have
provided valuation allowances in excess of the net deferred tax asset as certain
temporary differences will not reverse in the net operating loss carryforward
period. As of December 31, 1996, the Company had net operating loss
carryforwards of approximately $54.9 million for federal purposes that expire in
the years 1999 through 2011. Due to the change in control which occurred at the
time the Company acquired Capstar Radio, the utilization of
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net operating losses of Capstar Radio incurred through the date of acquisition,
approximately $49.2 million, are limited under Section 382 of the Internal
Revenue Code. Capstar Radio also has available as of December 31, 1996, $36.2
million for state purposes that expire in the years 1996 to 2011 and $6.1
million of carryforward deductions related to the change in accounting for FCC
licenses that will be deductible in the tax years 1996 to 2000.
The increase in the net deferred tax liability, net of allowance, from
December 31, 1996 to March 31, 1997 relates primarily to the net tax effect of
temporary differences associated with the recording of the Osborn and Space
Coast Acquisitions (unaudited).
9. COMMITMENTS
Lease Commitments
The principal types of property leased by the Company and its subsidiaries
and Capstar Radio are office space, towers, real estate related to tower sites,
office equipment and transmitting equipment.
Total rent expense was approximately $188,000 for the period ended December
31, 1996 for the Company, and $383,000 for the period ended October 16, 1996 and
$332,000 and $306,400 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectively for Capstar Radio.
The minimum rental commitments of the Company, under all noncancellable
operating leases, are set forth below:
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<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
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<S> <C>
Year ended December 31,:
1997................................................. $ 656,044
1998................................................. 630,478
1999................................................. 556,492
2000................................................. 364,302
Thereafter............................................. 1,003,780
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Total minimum lease payments...................... $3,211,096
==========
</TABLE>
Other Commitments
Capstar Radio entered into a separation agreement with its former President
effective December 31, 1993, under which Capstar Radio agreed to pay him an
aggregate amount of $1.7 million; a portion was paid in cash, and the remainder
of $1.0 million became payable in semi-monthly installments through December 31,
1997. A present value discount of $154,000 was recorded against the total
installment liability of $1.0 million as of December 31, 1993. At December 31,
1995, the current portion under this obligation of $219,816 is included in
accounts payable and accrued expenses and the remainder of $239,275 is reflected
in noncurrent compensation.
10. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has entered into employment agreements with several executives
of the Company including its President and Chief Executive Officer, its
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, its Executive Vice
President and General Counsel and the current President of Capstar Radio. The
agreements generally provide for terms of employment, annual salaries, bonuses,
eligibility for option awards and severance benefits.
Effective January 1, 1994, Capstar Radio entered into an agreement with its
then President and Chief Executive Officer under which he would be employed in
that capacity through 1996 and provided for annual salary requirements and
bonuses, and a Long-Term Incentive Payment ("LTIP"). A fair value amount of
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$1.8 million was charged to income as long-term incentive compensation in 1994
relating to the LTIP. On April 21, 1995, the then President's employment
agreement was amended and restated. In lieu of the LTIP, Capstar Radio paid the
then President $1.5 million in cash, issued $1.3 million principal ($1.1 million
net of discount) of Capstar Radio's Capstar Radio Notes to a trust for his
benefit and agreed to provide $1.5 million in deferred compensation which
accrues interest at a rate of 7% and is payable in 2003. Capstar Radio recorded
the deferred compensation on April 21, 1995 at its calculated net present value
of $921,000. The aggregate effect of the employment agreement restructuring was
to charge $1.8 million to long-term incentive compensation expense during 1995.
In addition, the then President's amended employment agreement extended his date
of employment through April 30, 1998, granted stock options to him to acquire
28,313 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $45 per share and
provided for annual bonuses based upon specific operating results of Capstar
Radio.
Capstar Radio also amended its then existing employment agreement with its
then Chief Operating Officer on April 21, 1995. The prior employment agreement
provided for a long-term incentive based upon the increase in certain station
values. As of December 31, 1994, $430,000 had been accrued as long-term
incentive compensation. The amended employment agreement provided for a cash
payment of $400,000 on April 21, 1995 and deferred compensation of $346,000
which accrues interest at a rate of 7% and is payable in 2003. Capstar Radio
recorded the deferred compensation on April 21, 1995 at its calculated net
present value of $213,000. The aggregate effect of the employment agreement
restructuring was to charge $188,800 to long-term incentive compensation expense
during 1995. In addition, the amended employment agreement extended his date of
employment through April 30, 1999, granted stock options to acquire 28,313
shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $45 per share and
provides for annual bonuses based upon specific operating results of Capstar
Radio.
As a result of the merger and the change of control effected thereby,
Capstar Radio was obligated to satisfy the existing deferred compensation and
employment agreements with its then President and Chief Executive Officer and
its deferred compensation agreement with its then Chief Operating Officer,
resulting in an additional charge to operations of approximately $1.1 million
which was recorded in the period ended October 16, 1996. Furthermore, all stock
options for the aforementioned officers, as well as for all holders, were
redeemed at $140 per share, less the exercise price of $45 per share at the time
of the merger. Capstar Radio's then President and Chief Executive Officer
resigned his position effective October 16, 1996 as required by the Merger
Agreement.
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Monitoring and Oversight Agreement
The Company has entered into a monitoring and oversight agreement (the
"Monitoring and Oversight Agreement") with Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners, L.P.
("Hicks Muse Partners"). Pursuant thereto, the Company has agreed to pay to
Hicks Muse Partners an annual fee of $100,000 for ongoing financial oversight
and monitoring services. The annual fee is adjustable upward or downward at the
end of each fiscal year to an amount equal to 0.2% of the budgeted consolidated
annual net sales of the Company for the then-current fiscal year; provided, that
such fee shall at no time be less than $100,000 per year.
The Monitoring and Oversight Agreement makes available on an ongoing basis
the resources of Hicks Muse Partners concerning a variety of financial matters.
The services that have been and will continue to be provided by Hicks Muse
Partners could not otherwise be obtained by the Company without the addition of
personnel or the engagement of outside professional advisors.
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Financial Advisory Agreement
The Company is a party to a financial advisory agreement (the "Financial
Advisory Agreement") with Hicks Muse Partners. Pursuant to the Financial
Advisory Agreement, Hicks Muse Partners is entitled to receive a fee equal to
1.5% of the transaction value (as defined in the Financial Advisory Agreement)
for each add-on transaction (as defined) in which the Company or any of its
subsidiaries is involved.
Pursuant to the Financial Advisory Agreement, Hicks Muse Partners provides
investment banking, financial advisory and other similar services with respect
to the add-on transactions in which the Company is involved. Such transactions
require additional attention beyond that required to monitor and advise the
Company on an ongoing basis and accordingly the Company pays separate financial
advisory fees with respect to such matters in addition to those paid in
connection with the Monitoring and Oversight Agreement. The services that have
been and will continue to be provided by Hicks Muse Partners could not otherwise
be obtained by the Company without the addition of personnel or the engagement
of outside professional advisors. The Company paid Hicks Muse Partners a
financial advisory fee in the amount of approximately $3.4 million upon
consummation of the Capstar Radio Acquisition.
Registration Rights Agreement (Unaudited)
Frank D. Osborn entered into a registration rights agreement with the
Company upon consummation of the Southern Star Acquisition which provides, among
other things, that Mr. Osborn may require the Company to effect a demand
registration of his Common Stock under the Securities Act at any time within 30
days after the tenth anniversary of the date of the registration rights
agreement. Mr. Osborn's right to demand a registration will terminate upon the
first to occur of a Qualified IPO or a change in control (both as defined in the
registration rights agreement). Accordingly, Mr. Osborn's right to demand a
registration will terminate upon completion of the Offering. If the Offering is
not completed, then after receipt of a demand for registration of Common Stock
pursuant to the registration rights agreement, the Company would have the option
to purchase all of the shares of Common Stock, then held by Mr. Osborn for a
30-day period, at appraised value (as defined in the registration rights
agreement).
Stockholders Agreements
Affiliate Stockholders Agreement. R. Steven Hicks, five of his children and
Capstar L.P. (the "Affiliate Stockholders") have entered into a Stockholders
Agreement (the "Affiliate Stockholders Agreement") with the Company and Hicks
Muse that provides, among other things, that the Affiliate Stockholders may
require the Company, subject to certain registration volume limitations, to
effect up to three demand registrations of their Common Stock under the
Securities Act at any time after consummation of a Qualified IPO (as defined in
the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement). The Affiliate Stockholders Agreement also
provides that in the event the Company proposes to register any shares of its
Common Stock under the Securities Act, whether or not for its own account, the
Affiliate Stockholders will be entitled, with certain exceptions, to include
their shares of Common Stock in such registration.
The Affiliate Stockholders Agreement also requires the Affiliate
Stockholders, subject to certain conditions, to vote their shares (i) in favor
of the election to the Company's Board of Directors of such individuals as may
be designated by Hicks Muse and its affiliates (including Capstar L.P.) and (ii)
on other matters as the holders of a majority of the voting power of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock vote on such matters. If certain conditions
are met, including Mr. Hicks serving as the President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company or holding not less than 3.0% of the fully-diluted Common
Stock of the Company, the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement provides that Mr.
Hicks shall be one of such designees to serve on the Company's Board of
Directors.
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The Affiliate Stockholders Agreement provides that, in connection with any
transfer of the Company's securities held by Hicks Muse and its affiliates
(which would constitute a "sale" thereof within the meaning of the Securities
Act) representing more than 50.0% of the shares of Common Stock then held by
Hicks Muse and its affiliates, Hicks Muse and its affiliates have the right to
require the Affiliate Stockholders to also transfer a portion of their shares of
Common Stock. If Hicks Muse and its affiliates desire to effect a sale of more
than 50.0% of the shares of Common Stock then held by Hicks Muse and its
affiliates, such stockholders may "tag along" and sell a portion of their shares
of Common Stock on the same terms.
Prior to the transfer of any securities subject to the Affiliate
Stockholders Agreement by any stockholder other than an affiliate of Hicks Muse,
Hicks Muse has the right to acquire such securities on the same terms and
conditions as the proposed transfer. If R. Steven Hicks is no longer an officer,
director or employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or a change of
control (as defined in the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement) occurs, the Company
has the option to purchase all or any portion of the Company's securities held
by Mr. Hicks and his children. The Affiliate Stockholders Agreement provides
that (i) R. Steven Hicks shall retain the voting rights of any securities
(subject to such agreement) which he transfers, conveys, assigns or hypothecates
to an affiliate or any of his family members and (ii) Mr. Hicks may not
transfer, convey, assign or hypothecate any of his securities (subject to the
Affiliate Stockholders Agreement) to an affiliate or any family member of Mr.
Hicks unless such affiliate or family member joins in the Affiliate Stockholders
Agreement.
Subject to certain exceptions, if the Company proposes to issue or sell any
shares of Common Stock to Hicks Muse or any of its affiliates, Mr. Hicks has the
right to purchase a pro rata share of such shares of Common Stock. Mr. Hicks has
waived his preemptive right to acquire additional shares of Common Stock in
connection with the Hicks Muse Equity Investment. Mr. Hicks is entitled to
receive, for no additional consideration, a warrant to acquire additional shares
of Common Stock (determined as provided in the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement)
if Hicks Muse or any of its affiliates otherwise acquires additional shares of
Common Stock.
Management Stockholders Agreement. Certain employees of the Company and its
subsidiaries have entered into a Stockholders Agreement (the "Management
Stockholders Agreement") with the Company and Hicks Muse that provides, among
other things, that in the event the Company proposes to register any shares of
its Common Stock under the Securities Act, whether or not for its own account,
the stockholders that are parties to the Management Stockholders Agreement will
be entitled, with certain exceptions, to include their shares of Common Stock in
such registration. The Management Stockholders Agreement also requires the
parties thereto to vote their shares in favor of the election to the Company's
Board of Directors of such individuals as may be designated by Hicks Muse and
its affiliates.
The Management Stockholders Agreement provides that, in connection with any
transfer of the Company's securities held by Hicks Muse and its affiliates
(which would constitute a "sale" thereof within the meaning of the Securities
Act) representing more than 50.0% of the shares of Common Stock then held by
Hicks Muse and its affiliates, Hicks Muse and its affiliates have the right to
require the stockholders subject to the Management Stockholders Agreement also
to transfer a portion of their shares of Common Stock. If Hicks Muse and its
affiliates desire to effect a sale of more than 50.0% of the shares of Common
Stock then held by Hicks Muse and its affiliates, such stockholders may "tag
along" and sell a portion of their shares of Common Stock on the same terms.
Prior to the transfer of any securities subject to the Management
Stockholders Agreement by any stockholder other than an affiliate of Hicks Muse,
Hicks Muse has the right to acquire such securities on the same terms and
conditions as the proposed transfer. If at any time a stockholder subject to the
Management Stockholders Agreement is no longer an officer, director or employee
of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or a change of control (as defined in
the Management Stockholders Agreement) of the Company occurs, the Company has
the option to purchase all or any portion of the Company's securities held by
such stockholder.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
During the period ended October 16, 1996 and the year ended December 31,
1995, Capstar Radio paid the majority stockholder a salary of approximately
$185,000 and $175,000, respectively. In addition, the majority stockholder
repaid an outstanding loan of $182,988, of which $65,488 was advanced in the
year ended December 31, 1995; the majority stockholder owed Capstar Radio
$117,500 as of December 31, 1994, which was reflected in other current assets.
On April 10, 1992, Capstar Radio obtained $9.3 million from Radio Financial
Partners ("RFP") in exchange for a subordinated note bearing interest at 7% and
maturing in 1997. On December 28, 1993, RFP agreed to convert a total of
$7,247,000 of the unpaid principal on the subordinated note and $476,000 of
accrued interest into 10,000 shares of Redeemable Preferred Stock (see Note 6).
The remaining principal balance of $2.1 million was converted into a
noninterest-bearing subordinated note with a final maturity of April 10, 1997.
Capstar Radio repaid the outstanding balance of the note and redeemed the
preferred stock on April 21, 1995.
During May 1995, Capstar Radio loaned approximately $250,000 to certain
executive officers as evidenced by 7% promissory notes that mature in 2001, with
all accrued interest and principal due on the maturity date. The total amount
owed Capstar Radio at December 31, 1995 was $261,329, which was included in
noncurrent assets. These loans were repaid in October 1996.
In connection with the debt restructuring described above, on December 28,
1993, Capstar Radio granted a warrant to an affiliate to purchase 4.99% of its
common stock at an exercise price of $100, on a fully diluted basis. The warrant
was exercised during 1995.
The Company is involved in certain transactions in the normal course of
operations with GulfStar Communications, Inc., an affiliated entity. At December
31, 1996, the Company owed GulfStar Communications, Inc. approximately $277,000
and owed Hicks Muse approximately $260,000 for certain costs paid on behalf of
the Company.
12. STOCK OPTION AND WARRANT AGREEMENTS
The Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option Plan") gives
certain individuals and key employees of the Company and any parent corporation
or subsidiary corporation thereof (such parent and subsidiary corporations are
referred to as "Related Entities") who are responsible for the continued growth
of the Company an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company,
and thus to create in such persons an increased interest in and a greater
concern for the welfare of the Company and any Related Entities. The Board of
Directors has authorized issuance of options to acquire up to 9,000,000 shares
of common stock, and 9,000,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for
issuance. Through December 31, 1996, the Board of Directors had authorized
grants of stock options with respect to 4,100,000 shares of common stock under
the Stock Option Plan, and had reserved 4,100,000 shares of common stock for
issuance under the Plan.
In connection with employment agreements executed with current key
employees and to be executed with certain future key employees upon the
consummation of certain pending acquisitions (see Note 10), the Company has
committed to grant stock options for the purchase of 4,127,400 common shares at
$1.10 per share. These stock options generally will vest with respect to 20% of
the shares of the first anniversary of the grant, and 1/60th of the shares
monthly thereafter. The maximum term of options granted is ten years.
Subsequent to December 31, 1996, grants of stock options for 795,880 shares
of common stock have terminated.
On April 21, 1995, Capstar Radio adopted a stock option plan (the "Plan")
which provided for the granting of incentive stock options and nonqualified
stock options to executives and key employees. On October 16, 1996, all
outstanding options were redeemed at $140 per share less their exercise price of
$45 per option.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the transactions of the Stock Option Plan
and the Plan for the periods ended December 31, 1996 and October 16, 1996, and
the year ended December 31, 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR
---------------------------
DECEMBER 31, OCTOBER 16, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1996 1995
------------ ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding options, beginning of period...... -- 96,670 --
Granted....................................... 3,737,430 -- 96,670
Canceled or expired........................... -- -- --
Exercised..................................... -- (96,670) --
----------- -------- -------
Outstanding options, end of year.............. 3,737,430 -- 96,670
=========== ======== =======
Average price of options exercised............ $ -- $ 45 $ --
Weighted average exercise price, end of period
and weighted average fair market value at
date of grant............................... 1.00 -- 45
Options exercisable, end of period............ -- -- 96,670
Options available for future grant............ 362,570 -- 35,455
Weighted average remaining contractual life... ten years
Range of exercise prices...................... $1.00-$1.00
</TABLE>
The Company and Capstar Radio apply Accounting Principles Board Opinion No.
25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations, in
accounting for their stock option plans. As options are generally issued at an
exercise price which approximates the fair market value of the Company's common
stock at the date of grant, no compensation expense has been recognized for the
plans. Had compensation cost for the plans been determined based upon the fair
value at the grant date for awards under the plans consistent with the
methodology prescribed under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, Capstar Radio's net loss would
have decreased by approximately $11.5 million and increased by approximately
$176,225, for the period ended October 16, 1996 and for the year ended December
31, 1995, respectively, using the minimum valuation method option-pricing model
with the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0.0%, risk-free interest rate
of 6.93% and an expected life of four years. The Company's net loss would have
decreased by approximately $600,000 for the period from October 16, 1996 through
December 31, 1996 using the minimum valuation method option-pricing model with
the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0.0%, risk free interest rate of
6.0%, expected volatility of 0.0% and an expected life of ten years.
Accordingly, on a pro forma basis, the Company's net loss and net loss per share
would have been $3.2 million and $0.03, respectively, for the period ended
December 31, 1996.
The Company's 1996 Stock Purchase Plan (the "Stock Purchase Plan") gives
certain key employees of the Company who are expected to contribute materially
to the success of the Company an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest
in the Company, and thus to retain such persons and create in such persons an
increased interest in and a greater concern for the welfare of the Company. The
Company has reserved for issuance 3,155,000 shares of common stock under the
Stock Purchase Plan. To date, grants of stock purchase rights with respect to
1,155,000 shares of common stock have been made under the Stock Purchase Plan,
all of which have been exercised.
On October 16, 1996, the Company issued a warrant (the "Warrant") to R.
Steven Hicks. Pursuant to the terms of the Warrant, Mr. Hicks is entitled to
purchase 7,440,000 shares of common stock of the Company at any time or from
time to time and, upon the fulfillment of a certain triggering event, may
purchase an additional 1,860,000 shares of Common Stock. The exercise price of
the Warrant is equal to a per share price of $1.00, representing the fair market
value of the date of grant, as increased by an annual rate of interest equal to
8.0% per year commencing as of October 16, 1996. The term "triggering event"
means the date upon which distributions
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SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
equal to an internal rate of return of at least 30.0%, calculated in accordance
with generally accepted financial practice, on the initial investment of Capstar
L.P. of $90.0 million in the Company (which investment was made on October 16,
1996) have been made to Hicks Muse and its affiliates and its and their
respective officers, directors and employees (and members of their respective
families (other than Mr. Hicks) and trusts for the primary benefit of those
family members). The Warrant will terminate on October 16, 2006. The Warrant and
the Common Stock issuable thereunder are subject to the Affiliate Stockholders
Agreement. The Company recorded non-cash compensation expense of approximately
$744,000 in the period ended December 31, 1996 in connection with the estimated
increase in value of the underlying common stock since the issuance date of the
warrant.
Under the terms of the Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, the Company will
issue a new warrant (the "New Warrant") to Mr. Hicks upon completion of the
Hicks Muse Equity Investment. Pursuant to the terms of the New Warrant, Mr.
Hicks will be entitled to purchase 2,042,550 shares of Common Stock at any time
or from time to time and, upon the fulfillment of the triggering event, may
purchase an additional 510,630 shares of Common Stock. If an affiliate of the
underwriter of the private placement of 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes purchases
shares of common stock that would otherwise be purchased by HM Fund III and its
affiliates, a proportionately lesser number of shares of Common Stock will be
purchasable under the New Warrant. The exercise price of the New Warrant will be
equal to a per share price of $1.10 per share as increased by an annual rate of
interest equal to 8.0% per year. The New Warrant will terminate ten years from
the date of grant.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the stock options and warrants granted from
May 1, 1996 through May 27, 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS
NUMBER
DATE OPTION PRICE OF SHARES
-------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Nonqualified
11/26/96 $1.00 841,760
---------
Total issued as of 12/31/96..................... 841,760
2/20/97(unaudited) $1.10 1,186,365
3/31/97(unaudited) $1.00 (420,880)
---------
1,607,245
=========
Incentive
10/16/96 $1.00 685,140
11/18/96 $1.00 856,350
11/26/96 $1.00 1,354,180
---------
Total issued as of 12/31/96..................... 2,895,670
1/03/97 $1.00 (75,000)
2/03/97 $1.00 27,400
2/20/97(unaudited) $1.10 3,193,635
3/31/97(unaudited) $1.00 (300,000)
4/24/97(unaudited) $1.00 65,360
---------
5,807,065
=========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WARRANTS
EXERCISE NUMBER
DATE PRICE OF WARRANTS
-------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
10/16/96 $1.00 7,440,000
</TABLE>
13. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
During 1995, Capstar Radio established a 401(K) Plan for the benefit of all
eligible employees. Eligible participants under this plan are defined as all
full-time employees with one year of service. All eligible participants may
elect to contribute a portion of their compensation to the plan subject to
Internal Revenue Service limitations. Capstar Radio may make discretionary
matching contributions to the plan, subject to board approval; no contributions
were made during the period ended October 16, 1996 and for the period ended
December 31, 1996.
14. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Capstar Radio is involved in various legal proceedings from time to time in
the normal course of business. In management's opinion, the litigation in which
Capstar Radio is currently involved, individually and in the aggregate, is not
material to Capstar Radio's financial condition or results of operations.
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SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)
Stockholder's Equity
On February 20, 1997, the Company issued 31,634,527 shares of Class A
Common Stock and 18,181,818 shares of Class B Common Stock (as defined) to
affiliates of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated ("Hicks Muse") at a
purchase price of $1.10 per share. The proceeds were used in part to fund the
Southern Star Acquisition and retire existing indebtedness of Capstar Radio and
Southern Star. In addition, on February 20, 1997 the Company exchanged 1,636,361
shares of Class A Common Stock having a deemed value of $1.8 million for shares
of common stock of Southern Star as part of the purchase price of the Southern
Star Acquisition and contributed its interest in Southern Star to Capstar Radio.
Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 1997, the Company issued
1,327,272 shares of Class A Common Stock to related parties in exchange for cash
and receivables totaling $1.4 million.
Extraordinary Item
On February 20, 1997, in connection with the financing of the Southern Star
Acquisition, the Company repaid the outstanding loan balance under the Former
Credit Facility of Capstar Radio with AT&T Commercial Finance Corporation and
recognized an extraordinary loss of $598,000 as a result of a prepayment
penalty. On February 20, 1997, in connection with Capstar's offering of 12 3/4%
Senior Discount Note, the Company repaid its Former Term Loan Facility.
Existing Credit Facility
On February 20, 1997, the Company entered into a credit facility (the
"Existing Credit Facility") with various banks and Bankers Trust Company, as
administrative agent, which consists of a $50,000,000 revolving loan facility.
The indebtedness under the Existing Credit Facility is secured by a first
property perfected pledge of substantially all of Capstar's assets, including,
without limitation, the capital stock of the subsidiaries of Capstar, and is
guaranteed by Capstar and all of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Capstar
(other than the Company). Borrowings under the Existing Credit Facility bear
interest at floating rates and require interest payments on varying dates
depending on the interest rate option selected by the Company. All loans
outstanding under the Existing Credit Facility will mature in 2002.
Private Placement Financings
In June 1997, the Company commenced a private placement of $100,000,000
senior exchangeable preferred stock and Capstar Radio commenced a private
placement of $200,000,000 senior subordinated notes, the proceeds of which will
be held in escrow to finance future acquisitions.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Southern Star Communications, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Southern
Star Communications Inc., formerly known as Osborn Communications Corporation,
as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Southern Star Communications, Inc. at December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the
consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
February 3, 1997
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1996 1995
----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 2,944,205 $ 12,994,779
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
of $468,597 in 1996 and $518,157 in 1995............... 5,032,903 5,759,562
Inventory................................................. 1,095,157 889,942
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 1,018,701 1,525,308
Assets held for sale...................................... 7,539,190 --
----------- ------------
Total current assets.............................. 17,630,156 21,169,591
Investment in affiliated companies.......................... 512,088 524,084
Property, plant and equipment, at cost, less accumulated
depreciation of $15,894,081 in 1996 and $18,624,021 in
1995...................................................... 11,676,395 15,358,070
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of
$15,437,481 in 1996 and $15,238,193 in 1995............... 26,711,629 40,463,595
Other noncurrent assets..................................... 925,000 118,753
----------- ------------
Total assets...................................... $57,455,268 $ 77,634,093
=========== ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..................... $ 4,809,264 $ 4,509,292
Accrued wages and sales commissions....................... 434,986 434,309
Accrued interest payable.................................. 46,173 459,114
Accrued income taxes...................................... 1,492,114 825,712
Current portion of long-term debt......................... 320,000 2,718,000
----------- ------------
Total current liabilities......................... 7,102,537 8,946,427
Long-term debt.............................................. 13,880,000 44,482,000
Deferred income taxes....................................... 3,061,298 2,275,711
Other noncurrent liabilities................................ 1,501,279 432,916
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized
5,000,000 shares, none issued and outstanding.......... -- --
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized
7,425,000 shares, issued and outstanding shares:
5,547,497 and 5,537,497, respectively, in 1996;
5,286,347 and 5,276,347, respectively, in 1995......... 55,376 52,764
Non-voting common stock, par value $.01 per share;
authorized 75,000 shares, none issued and
outstanding............................................ -- --
Additional paid-in capital.................................. 40,869,408 39,694,601
Accumulated deficit......................................... (9,014,630) (18,250,326)
----------- ------------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 31,910,154 21,497,039
----------- ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $57,455,268 $ 77,634,093
=========== ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues...................................... $37,215,048 $ 39,505,193 $ 34,982,110
Operating expenses:
Selling, technical and program.................. 9,656,347 11,785,471 9,487,815
Direct programmed music and entertainment....... 12,426,740 10,489,513 9,807,495
General and administrative...................... 6,740,352 7,526,897 6,611,035
Depreciation and amortization................... 4,756,325 5,782,404 5,285,280
Corporate expenses.............................. 1,849,820 1,705,850 2,475,675
Other........................................... 1,200,000 -- --
----------- ------------ ------------
Total operating expenses................ 36,629,584 37,290,135 33,667,300
Operating income.................................. 585,464 2,215,058 1,314,810
Other income (expense)............................ (291,163) 2,314,508 2,246,450
Interest expense.................................. 2,201,616 5,212,999 4,385,827
Equity in results of affiliated company........... -- (11,829) --
Other gains, including gains on sales of
stations........................................ 13,521,760 8,094,993 --
----------- ------------ ------------
Income (loss) before income taxes and
extraordinary item.............................. 11,614,445 7,399,731 (824,567)
Provision for income taxes........................ 2,378,749 775,982 289,220
----------- ------------ ------------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item........... 9,235,696 6,623,749 (1,113,787)
Extraordinary item:
Loss on debt extinguishment..................... -- (3,921,061) (436,329)
----------- ------------ ------------
Net income (loss)................................. $ 9,235,696 $ 2,702,688 $ (1,550,116)
=========== ============ ============
Primary earnings per common share:
Income (loss) before extraordinary item......... $ 1.65 $ 1.23 $ (0.21)
Loss on extinguishment of debt.................. -- (0.73) (0.08)
----------- ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) per common share................ $ 1.65 $ 0.50 $ (0.29)
=========== ============ ============
Fully diluted earnings per common share:
Income (loss) before extraordinary item......... $ 1.62 $ 1.22 $ (0.21)
Loss on extinguishment of debt.................. -- (0.72) (0.08)
----------- ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) per common share................ $ 1.62 $ 0.50 $ (0.29)
=========== ============ ============
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Primary shares.................................. 5,598,237 5,388,001 5,376,715
=========== ============ ============
Fully diluted shares............................ 5,687,927 5,459,353 5,376,715
=========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VOTING NON-VOTING ADDITIONAL
---------------------- -------------- ------------
PAR PAR PAID-IN ACCUMULATED
SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE CAPITAL DEFICIT
----------- -------- ------ ----- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1993.................... 10,752,181 $107,523 -- -- $ 38,453,555 $(19,402,898)
Exercise of stock options..................... 1,500 15 -- -- 5,984 --
Issuance of stock warrant..................... -- -- -- -- 1,774,837 --
Effect of 1-for-2 reverse stock split......... (5,376,091) (53,762) -- -- 53,762 --
Purchase and retirement of treasury stock..... (17,843) (178) -- -- (106,880) --
Net loss...................................... -- -- -- -- -- (1,550,116)
----------- -------- -- -- ------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1994.................... 5,359,747 53,598 -- -- 40,181,258 (20,953,014)
Purchase and retirement of treasury stock..... (107,059) (1,071) -- -- (641,283) --
Exercise of stock options..................... 23,659 237 -- -- 154,626 --
Net income.................................... -- -- -- -- -- 2,702,688
----------- -------- -- -- ------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1995.................... 5,276,347 52,764 -- -- 39,694,601 (18,250,326)
Exercise of stock options..................... 173,667 1,737 -- -- 732,182 --
Issuance of common stock...................... 132,500 1,325 -- -- 1,106,175 --
Acquisition and retirement of treasury
stock....................................... (45,017) (450) -- -- (663,550) --
Net income.................................... -- -- -- -- -- 9,235,696
----------- -------- -- -- ------------ ------------
Balance at December 31, 1996.................. 5,537,497 $ 55,376 -- -- $ 40,869,408 $ (9,014,630)
=========== ======== == == ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)........................................... $ 9,235,696 $ 2,702,688 $ (1,550,116)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 4,756,325 5,782,404 5,285,280
Other gains (losses), including gains on sales of
stations................................................ (13,521,760) (8,094,993) --
Other operating expenses.................................. 1,200,000 -- --
Deferred income taxes..................................... 785,587 240,664 175,000
Transaction costs for proposed merger..................... 479,754 -- --
Loss on extinguishment of debt............................ -- 3,921,061 436,329
Write-off of registration statement costs................. -- -- 397,583
Non-cash interest expense................................. 244,363 332,284 210,421
Equity in results of affiliated company................... -- 11,829 --
Distributions from affiliated companies................... (62,500) (1,942,731) --
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable.............. 254,211 (323,770) (2,165,123)
(Increase) decrease in inventory........................ (205,215) 190,705 (214,241)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other
current assets........................................ 506,607 (742,764) (177,499)
Acquisition deposit held in escrow...................... -- 180,000 --
Increase in distribution receivable..................... -- -- (2,264,552)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses....... 299,972 721,764 1,069,534
(Decrease) increase in accrued wages and sales
commissions........................................... 677 129,528 (96,287)
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable......... (412,941) (1,485,673) 1,632,742
Increase in accrued income taxes........................ 666,402 290,223 15,009
------------ ------------ ------------
Total adjustments................................... (5,008,518) (789,469) 4,304,196
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities........... 4,227,178 1,913,219 2,754,080
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Distributions from affiliated companies..................... 62,500 4,207,283 --
Payments for business acquisitions.......................... (13,605,591) -- (21,825,094)
Net proceeds from sale of stations.......................... 34,687,928 10,000,000 --
Accrued transaction costs................................... (479,754) (1,411,981) --
Net proceeds from sale of other assets...................... 580,653 -- --
Proceeds from note receivable............................... -- 1,620,455 329,545
Capital expenditures........................................ (1,707,351) (1,326,492) (942,771)
Acquisition deposit held in escrow.......................... (925,000) (180,000) --
Reclassification of other noncurrent assets................. 118,753 -- --
Expenditures for intangible assets.......................... -- (524,863) --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities......... 18,732,138 12,384,402 (22,438,320)
------------ ------------ ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt.................... -- 44,500,000 48,460,982
Proceeds from issuance of stock warrant..................... -- -- 1,774,837
Debt issuance costs......................................... (79,807) (1,183,824) (1,887,965)
Registration statement costs................................ -- -- (228,587)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options..................... 69,917 154,863 6,000
Purchase and retirement of treasury stock................... -- (642,354) (107,058)
Prepayment penalty on debt retirement....................... -- (500,000) --
Principal payments on long-term debt and notes payable...... (33,000,000) (50,000,000) (23,286,671)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities......... (33,009,890) (7,671,315) 24,731,538
------------ ------------ ------------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents........ (10,050,574) 6,626,306 5,047,298
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............ 12,994,779 6,368,473 1,321,175
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ 2,944,205 $ 12,994,779 $ 6,368,473
============ ============ ============
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest...................................... $ 2,370,194 $ 6,366,388 $ 2,542,664
============ ============ ============
Cash paid for income taxes.................................. $ 926,760 $ 245,095 $ 99,211
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
Southern Star Communications, Inc. (the "Company" or "Southern Star"),
formerly known as Osborn Communications Corporation, is engaged in the operation
of radio stations, programmed music, cable television and other communications
properties throughout the United States.
2. PLAN OF MERGER
On July 23, 1996, Southern Star entered into an agreement and plan of
merger with a subsidiary of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. ("Capstar
Radio") whereby Capstar Radio will acquire all of Southern Star's common stock
for $15.375 per share. A majority of the holders of the Southern Star's common
stock voted to approve the merger in December 1996 and the Federal
Communications Commission ("FCC") approved the transfer of Southern Star's
broadcast licenses to Capstar Radio in January 1997. The merger is expected to
be completed in February 1997.
Concurrently with the execution of the merger agreement and as security for
liquidated damages that may be payable by Capstar Radio to Southern Star for
Capstar Radio's failure to consummate the merger, Capstar Radio has deposited in
an escrow account an irrevocable letter of credit in favor of Southern Star for
the sum of $5.0 million. If Southern Star terminates the merger agreement by
reason of receiving an alternative proposal which is deemed more favorable to
Southern Star's stockholders, Southern Star must pay a termination fee of
$3,750,000 to Capstar Radio.
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Southern Star and its subsidiaries. All material intercompany items and
transactions have been eliminated. Investments in affiliated companies are
accounted for using the equity method. Certain prior years' amounts have been
reclassified to conform with the current year's presentation.
Change of Name
The Company changed its name from Osborn Communications Corporation to
Southern Star Communications, Inc. in May 1997.
Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Buildings................................................... 10-39 years
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 5-7 years
Broadcasting equipment...................................... 3-19 years
Transportation equipment.................................... 2-5 years
</TABLE>
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as
incurred.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets include $2.6 million and $2.5 million in 1996 and 1995,
respectively, for agreements not to compete relating to certain transactions
described in Note 4, and $3.4 million in 1996 and 1995 assigned to
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Muzak customer contracts acquired in 1990 and 1986, which are being amortized
over their estimated useful lives. Deferred financing costs of $1.3 million and
$1.2 million in 1996 and 1995, respectively, are being amortized over the term
of the related debt on a straight-line basis, which approximates the interest
method. The remainder in the amount of $34.7 million and $48.6 million in 1996
and 1995, respectively, represents the excess of acquisition cost over the
amounts assigned to other assets acquired in Southern Star's acquisitions, and
is being amortized on a straight-line basis principally over a 40-year period.
It is Southern Star's policy to account for goodwill and all other
intangible assets at the lower of amortized cost or estimated realizable value.
As part of an ongoing review of the valuation and amortization of intangible
assets of Southern Star and its subsidiaries, management assesses the carrying
value of the intangible assets, if facts and circumstances suggest that there
may be impairment. If this review indicates that the intangibles will not be
recoverable as determined by a non-discounted cash flow analysis of the
operating assets over the remaining amortization period, the carrying value of
the intangible assets would be reduced to estimated realizable value.
During 1996, Southern Star adopted SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of,
which established standards for the recognition and measurement of impairment
losses on long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangible assets, and
goodwill (see Note 5).
Barter Transactions
Revenue from barter transactions (advertising provided in exchange for
goods and services) is recognized as income when advertisements are broadcast,
and merchandise or services received are charged to expense (or capitalized as
appropriate) when received or used.
Revenue
Broadcast revenue is presented net of advertising commissions of
approximately $1.3 million, $2.1 million and $1.7 million for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Per Share Data
Primary earnings per common share for 1996 and 1995 is based on the net
income for the year divided by the weighted average number of common and common
equivalent shares. Common stock equivalents consist of stock options and
warrants (see Notes 12 and 13). Shares issuable upon the exercise of all common
stock equivalents and other potentially dilutive securities are not included in
the computations for 1994 since their effect is not dilutive.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of short-term, highly liquid investments which are
readily convertible into cash and have an original maturity of three months or
less when purchased.
Inventory
Inventories, consisting of merchandise for Southern Star's entertainment
properties, sound equipment held for resale by Southern Star's Muzak franchises
and equipment held for resale by Southern Star's healthcare cable business, are
valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method.
Risks and Uncertainties
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires Southern Star to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
4. ACQUISITIONS/DISPOSITIONS/PENDING TRANSACTIONS
At December 31, 1996, Southern Star owned and operated ten FM and six AM
radio stations, four programmed music and sound equipment distributorships, a
hospital cable television company and certain entertainment properties.
1996
In March 1996, Southern Star acquired substantially all the assets of radio
station WRIR-FM (formerly WHLX-FM), Wheeling, West Virginia, for $0.8 million
plus transaction costs. In June 1996, Southern Star acquired substantially all
the assets of radio stations WBBD-AM/WKWK-FM (formerly WKWK-AM/FM), Wheeling,
West Virginia, for $2.7 million plus transaction costs. Southern Star programmed
WBBD-AM/WKWK-FM pursuant to a local marketing agreement ("LMA") from March 1996
through the closing of the acquisition. In October 1996, Southern Star acquired
substantially all the assets of radio station WEGW-FM, Wheeling, West Virginia,
for $0.8 million. Southern Star already owned radio stations WWVA-AM/WOVK-FM in
Wheeling, West Virginia.
In April 1996, Southern Star acquired substantially all the assets of radio
stations WKII-AM/WFSN-FM (formerly WKII-AM/WEEJ-FM). Port Charlotte, Florida,
for $2.85 million plus transaction costs. Upon completion of the relocation of
WFSN-FM's broadcast antenna to Southern Star's Pine Island, Florida tower in
order to better serve the Port Charlotte/Ft. Myers market, additional
consideration of $750,000 will be paid. The additional consideration is included
in other noncurrent liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at December
31, 1996. The additional consideration was paid in January 1997. Pending the
closing of the acquisition, the stations were programmed by Southern Star
pursuant to an LMA since September 1995. Southern Star already owns radio
station WOLZ-FM, Ft. Myers, and has a 50% non-voting ownership interest in radio
station WDRR-FM, San Carlos Park/Ft. Myers. Southern Star plans to dispose of
radio stations WOLZ-FM/WFSN-FM/ WKII-AM in 1997 (see Pending Transactions
below).
In May 1996, Southern Star acquired substantially all the assets of radio
stations KNAX-FM/KRBT-FM, Fresno, California. Consideration for the acquisition
consisted of $6.0 million plus 120,000 shares of Southern Star's common stock.
Pending the closing of the acquisition, the stations were programmed by Southern
Star since January 1996 pursuant to an LMA. In December 1996, Southern Star sold
substantially all the assets of radio stations KNAX-FM/ KRBT-FM for $11.0
million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of approximately $3.5 million. Pending the
closing of the transaction, the purchaser managed the stations pursuant to an
LMA since August 1, 1996.
In January 1996, Southern Star sold substantially all the assets of radio
station WWRD-FM, Jacksonville, Florida/Brunswick, Georgia, for $2.5 million,
resulting in a pre-tax gain of approximately $0.8 million. Pending the closing
of the disposition, the station was programmed by the purchaser pursuant to an
LMA.
In February 1996, Southern Star sold substantially all the assets of radio
stations WNDR-AM/WNTQ-FM, Syracuse, New York, for $12.5 million, resulting in a
pre-tax gain of approximately $6.0 million. Pending the closing of the
disposition, the stations were programmed by the purchaser pursuant to an LMA.
In June 1996, Southern Star sold substantially all the assets of radio
station WFXK-FM, Raleigh/Tarboro, North Carolina, for $5.9 million, resulting in
a pre-tax gain of approximately $2.2 million. Pending the closing of the
transaction, the purchaser programmed the station pursuant to an LMA.
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
In June 1996, Southern Star sold substantially all the assets of radio
station WAYV-FM, Atlantic City, New Jersey, for $3.1 million, resulting in a
pre-tax gain of approximately $0.2 million. Pending the closing of the
transaction, the purchaser programmed the station pursuant to an LMA since March
1996.
In June 1996, Southern Star sold substantially all the assets of radio
station WFKS-FM, Daytona Beach/Palatka, Florida, for $4.0 million, resulting in
a pre-tax gain of approximately $0.8 million. Pending the closing of the
transaction, the purchaser programmed the station pursuant to an LMA.
The net cash proceeds from each of the dispositions were used principally
to repay long-term debt and fund transaction costs.
All of the acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price of each acquisition has been
allocated to the assets based upon their fair values at the date of acquisition.
The results of operations of the properties acquired are included in Southern
Star's consolidated results of operations from the respective dates of
acquisition and until the date of disposition for properties disposed.
1995
In December 1995, Southern Star entered into an option agreement with
Allbritton Communications Company for the sale of television station WJSU-TV,
Anniston, Alabama, and an associated 10-year LMA. In consideration for the
option, Southern Star received a nonrefundable cash payment of $10.0 million.
Because the cash proceeds from the option are nonrefundable, Southern Star
accounted for the economic substance of the transaction as if a sale of
substantially all the assets of the station had occurred. Accordingly, a gain of
approximately $8.1 million was recorded. In addition, upon the exercise of the
option and the necessary FCC consent, Southern Star will receive an additional
cash payment of $2.0 million. Upon the grant of the necessary regulatory
approvals to relocate the station's broadcast transmitter to maximize broadcast
coverage of the facility, Southern Star could have received additional cash
payments of up to $7.0 million. In January 1997, the regulatory approvals were
granted for the relocation of the station's broadcast transmitter, and a cash
payment of approximately $5.3 million was paid to Southern Star. An additional
payment relating to the transmitter relocation of approximately $1.4 million
will be payable upon exercise of the option.
1994
In June 1994, Southern Star acquired substantially all the assets of three
FM radio stations and one AM radio station for $20.0 million plus transaction
costs. The acquisition included radio stations WWNC-AM/ WKSF-FM, Asheville,
North Carolina; WOLZ-FM, Ft. Myers, Florida; and WFKS-FM, Daytona Beach,
Florida. In August 1994, Southern Star acquired substantially all the assets of
radio stations WAAX-AM/WQEN-FM, Gadsden, Alabama, (the "Gadsden Acquisition")
for $1.75 million plus transaction costs. Prior to the grant of the waiver of
the FCC's cross-ownership regulations, the Gadsden acquisition was accounted for
using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, prior year financial
statements have been reclassified to reflect the consolidation of the Gadsden
radio stations.
In March 1994, Southern Star, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired
radio station WAYV-FM, Atlantic City, New Jersey, for consideration of
approximately $2.5 million.
Pending Transactions
In January 1997, Southern Star acquired substantially all the assets of
radio station WYNU-FM, Jackson/ Milan, Tennessee for $3.6 million plus
transaction costs. Southern Star already owns one FM and one AM radio station in
the market.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
In November 1996, Southern Star agreed to acquire substantially all the
assets of radio station WTXT-FM, Tuscaloosa/Fayette, Alabama from Tuscaloosa
Broadcasting Company, Inc. for approximately $5.8 million, subject to FCC
approval. The transaction is expected to close in February 1997. In December
1996, Southern Star agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of radio
stations WACT-AM/FM, Tuscaloosa, Alabama from Taylor Communications Corporation
for $1.0 million, subject to FCC approval. Pending the closing of the
transaction, which is expected in the first quarter of 1997, Southern Star is
managing the stations pursuant to an LMA.
In November 1996, Southern Star agreed to acquire the stock of Dixie
Broadcasting, Inc. and Radio WBHP, Inc., the owners of radio stations
WDRM-FM/WHOS-AM/WBHP-AM, Huntsville, Alabama. Consideration for the acquisition
consists of (i) $23.0 million; (ii) a three year consulting agreement valued at
$2.5 million; and (iii) a $1.5 million earn-out based on future operating
results. The transaction, which is subject to FCC approval, is expected to close
in 1997.
In December 1996, Southern Star agreed to sell substantially all the assets
of WOLZ-FM, WFSN-FM and WKII-AM, Fort Myers/Port Charlotte, Florida for
approximately $11.0 million to Clear Channel Radio, Inc., subject to FCC
approval. Pending the closing of the transaction, which is expected in 1997, the
stations are being managed by the Purchaser pursuant to a LMA starting in
January 1997.
Other Investments
In 1989, Southern Star acquired, for $620,000, a 50% non-voting ownership
interest (without control) in a corporation that owns and operates radio station
WDRR-FM, San Carlos Park, Florida. The station became operational in September
1995. Southern Star's net investment is included in investment in affiliated
companies on the consolidated balance sheet.
In 1989, Southern Star acquired a 32% ownership interest in Northstar
Television Group, Inc. ("Northstar") for $329,000. From Northstar's inception
through May 1994, Southern Star managed Northstar's four television stations for
an annual fee of up to $250,000, plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
and allocated overhead costs. In 1994, as a result of a proposed restructuring
of Northstar, Southern Star agreed, as payment for prior services rendered, to
receive an immediate payment of $250,000, another payment of $250,000 within two
years, and the retention of an economic interest. Southern Star's management
agreement terminated following the restructuring. In 1995, three of Northstar's
four television stations were sold and Southern Star received a distribution of
$1.6 million, classified as other income in the consolidated statement of
operations, plus accrued management fees of $250,000.
In 1987, Southern Star acquired 25% of the stock of Fairmont Communications
Corporation ("Fairmont") for $500,000. Fairmont owned seven radio stations in
four large and medium sized markets. In August 1992, Fairmont filed for
protection from its creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In
September 1993, Fairmont emerged from Chapter 11 upon approval by the bankruptcy
court of a plan of reorganization (the "Plan"). The Plan provided for the sale
of Fairmont's assets, distribution of the proceeds in accordance with the Plan,
and subsequent liquidation of Fairmont. All of Fairmont's stations were sold by
the second quarter of 1994. Southern Star will continue to manage Fairmont
pursuant to a management agreement which expires upon the liquidation of
Fairmont, which is expected in 1997. For managing Fairmont, Southern Star
receives an annual fee of $125,000, plus reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
and allocated overhead costs. In 1994, Southern Star received additional
management fees of $728,000 related to the sale of Fairmont's stations. Southern
Star also earned distributions of $400,000 and $2.3 million in 1995 and 1994,
respectively, classified as other income and distribution receivable in the
consolidated financial statements, determined by the amount realized by Fairmont
from sales of its assets.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5. OSBORN HEALTHCARE
Osborn Healthcare, a division of Osborn Entertainment Enterprises
Corporation, continued to experience operating losses through the second quarter
of 1996. Consistent with Southern Star's previously stated intention to evaluate
options to increase shareholder value, management has reviewed the strategic
direction and long-term prospects of the Osborn Healthcare operations and has
restructured the operations. Southern Star plans to focus resources on only the
more profitable product lines. In conjunction with these plans, Southern Star
has combined the Osborn Healthcare operations and Southern Star's programmed
music operations, terminating certain employees of the Osborn Healthcare
operations, and consolidating certain overhead. In the second quarter of 1996,
Southern Star accrued costs of approximately $300,000, principally severance
costs, in connection with the consolidation of operations. In addition, Southern
Star has reduced goodwill by approximately $900,000 to reflect the anticipated
discounted cash flow from the remaining healthcare operations. The charges,
totaling $1.2 million, are included in other operating expenses in the
consolidated statement of operations.
6. PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues.............................................. $36,131,000 $32,667,000
Income (loss) before extraordinary item................... 633,000 (808,000)
Net income (loss)......................................... 633,000 (4,729,000)
Net income (loss) per share............................... $ 0.11 $ (0.87)
</TABLE>
The unaudited pro forma information for the years ended December 31, 1996
and 1995 assumes that the acquisitions and dispositions described in Note 4,
excluding pending transactions, had occurred on January 1, 1995. The gains on
sales of stations and the loss from Osborn Healthcare's restructuring in 1996
and the distributions from Northstar Television Group in 1995 are excluded from
the pro forma information because of their nonrecurring nature. The pro forma
information is not necessarily indicative either of the results of operations
that would have occurred had these transactions been made on the date indicated,
or of future results of operations.
Net assets of properties to be disposed in Ft. Myers aggregated $7.5
million at December 31, 1996, consisting of current assets of $500,000, plant
and equipment of $2.0 million, and net intangible assets of $5.0 million.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. LONG-TERM DEBT
A summary of long-term debt is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Note payable to KeyBank National Association, at the prime
rate plus 0.5%; interest payable quarterly; quarterly
commitment reductions from December 31, 1996 through
December 31, 2001(A)...................................... $ 200,000 $14,500,000
Note payable to KeyBank National Association, at LIBOR plus
1.75%; principal due in quarterly installments from
December 31, 1996 through December 31, 2001(A)............ 14,000,000 30,000,000
Term loan payable to National Westminster Bank, net of
unamortized debt discount of $700,000; interest payable
quarterly at LIBOR plus 2.5%; principal due in quarterly
installments in varying amounts from June 1996 through
March 2000(B)............................................. -- 2,700,000
----------- -----------
14,200,000 47,200,000
Less current portion........................................ 320,000 2,718,000
----------- -----------
$13,880,000 $44,482,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(A) In August 1995, Southern Star entered into a credit facility of $56.0
million with KeyBank National Association (the "Credit Facility"). The
Credit Facility consists of a $46.0 million revolving credit facility and a
$10.0 million facility which may be used for acquisitions. The initial
drawdown of $44.5 million, along with Southern Star's internally generated
funds, was used to repay existing loans totaling $50.0 million and pay
transaction costs. The Credit Facility contains covenants which require,
among other things, that Southern Star and its subsidiaries (excluding
Atlantic City Broadcasting Corp.) maintain certain financial levels,
principally with respect to EBITDA (earnings before interest, income tax,
depreciation and amortization) and leverage ratios, and limit the amount of
capital expenditures. The Credit Facility also restricts the payment of
cash dividends. The Credit Facility is collateralized by pledges of the
tangible and intangible assets of Southern Star and its subsidiaries, as
well as the stock of those subsidiaries. At December 31, 1996, Southern
Star has additional availability under the revolving credit facility of
$14.1 million. Effective December 31, 1996 the outstanding balance under
the acquisition facility will convert to a term loan. Under the current
terms of the Credit Facility, no additional amounts under the acquisition
facility may be borrowed after December 31, 1996 unless the terms are
modified. Southern Star pays an annual commitment fee of 0.5% of the unused
commitment.
(B) The term loan contained covenants with respect to Southern Star's
wholly-owned subsidiary, Atlantic City Broadcasting Corp., which, among
other things, restricted cash distributions to Southern Star and limited
the amount of annual capital expenditures. The loan was collateralized by
pledges of the tangible and intangible assets and stock of Atlantic City
Broadcasting Corp. ("Atlantic City"), and were otherwise nonrecourse to
Southern Star and its other assets. In June 1996, Southern Star sold
substantially all the assets of Atlantic City. The net proceeds were used
primarily to repay long-term debt and fund transaction costs.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
At December 31, 1996, the aggregate amounts of long-term debt due during
the next five years are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
-----------
<S> <C>
Year:
1997...................................................... $ 320,000
1998...................................................... 640,000
1999...................................................... 640,000
2000...................................................... 800,000
2001...................................................... 11,800,000
</TABLE>
The fair value of the debt approximates net book value.
8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Land.................................................... $ 3,095,266 $ 4,256,414
Buildings............................................... 3,967,805 4,168,839
Equipment............................................... 20,507,405 25,556,838
------------ ------------
27,570,476 33,982,091
Less accumulated depreciation........................... (15,894,081) (18,624,021)
------------ ------------
$ 11,676,395 $ 15,358,070
============ ============
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1996, all property, plant and equipment is pledged as
collateral for the debt disclosed in Note 7.
9. INCOME TAXES
At December 31, 1996, Southern Star has consolidated net operating loss
carryforwards for income tax purposes of $20.6 million that expire in years 2006
through 2010. Of the total net operating loss carryforwards, $11.0 million may
be used only to offset future income of Southern Star's subsidiary, Osborn
Entertainment Enterprises Corporation.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
Southern Star's deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards........................ $ 8,237,540 $13,577,873
Other................................................... 971,542 713,951
----------- -----------
9,209,082 14,291,824
Valuation allowance....................................... (5,940,696) (9,088,722)
----------- -----------
3,268,386 5,203,102
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization........................... 2,865,184 4,014,313
Sale of station......................................... 3,289,500 3,289,500
Other................................................... 175,000 175,000
----------- -----------
6,329,684 7,478,813
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax liabilities.............................. $ 3,061,298 $ 2,275,711
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The provision for income taxes for 1996 consists of federal taxes of
$269,000, state and local taxes of $1,324,000 and deferred federal, state and
local taxes of $786,000. The provision for income taxes for 1995 and 1994
consists entirely of state and local taxes, of which $535,000 and $114,000,
respectively, is current and $241,000 and $175,000, respectively, is deferred.
The valuation allowance decreased to approximately $5,941,000 from approximately
$9,089,000 during 1996.
The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax
rate to income tax expense is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
----------- ----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Amount computed using statutory rate.......... $ 4,065,056 $ 1,217,532 $(428,705)
State and local taxes, net of federal
benefit..................................... 860,748 504,388 190,885
Net operating losses (utilized) generated..... (2,673,429) (1,228,507) 234,539
Nondeductible expenses........................ 126,374 282,569 292,501
----------- ----------- ---------
$ 2,378,749 $ 775,982 $ 289,220
=========== =========== =========
</TABLE>
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(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
10. COMMITMENTS
Southern Star leases office and broadcast tower space, vehicles and office
equipment. Rental expense amounted to $1,113,000, $994,000 and $768,000 for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The minimum aggregate annual rentals under noncancellable operating leases
are payable as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
----------
<S> <C>
Year:
1997...................................................... $1,038,000
1998...................................................... 752,000
1999...................................................... 532,000
2000...................................................... 305,000
2001...................................................... 244,000
Thereafter................................................ 2,693,000
----------
$5,564,000
==========
</TABLE>
11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Southern Star sponsors a profit sharing plan which qualifies under Section
401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "IRC"). The Plan is available to all
full-time employees with at least one year of employment with Southern Star. All
eligible employees may elect to contribute a portion of their compensation to
the profit sharing plan, subject to IRC limitations. Effective January 1, 1996,
the Plan provides for employer contributions based upon an employee's salary. In
December 1994, Southern Star adopted a non-qualified deferred compensation plan
available to certain management employees.
12. STOCK OPTION PLAN
Southern Star's Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") provides for the
granting to officers and key employees of incentive and non-qualified stock
options to purchase Southern Star's voting common stock as defined under current
tax laws. Incentive stock options are exercisable at a price equal to the fair
market value, as defined, on the date of grant, for a maximum 10-year period
from the date of grant. Non-qualified stock options may be granted at an
exercise price equal to at least 85% of the fair market value on the date of
grant, for a maximum 11-year period from the date of grant. The exercise prices
of all options granted in 1994 through 1996 were at fair market value at the
date of grant.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the Plan's transactions for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
--------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding options, beginning of year............. 447,341 417,000 382,750
Granted............................................ 52,000 66,500 108,250
Cancelled or expired............................... (8,299) (12,500) (72,500)
Exercised.......................................... (173,667) (23,659) (1,500)
--------- -------- --------
Outstanding options, end of year................... 317,375 447,341 417,000
========= ======== ========
Weighted average price of options granted.......... $ 10.10 $ 6.76 $ 6.26
Weighted average price of options canceled or
expired.......................................... $ 6.46 $ 7.00 $ 6.61
Weighted average price of options exercised........ $ 4.23 $ 6.55 $ 4.00
Weighted average exercise price, end of year....... $ 8.55 $ 6.66 $ 6.64
Options exercisable, end of year................... 205,125 283,921 280,083
Options available for future grant................. 35,299 79,000 133,000
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1996, the range of exercise prices for outstanding options
was $4.00 through $14.40 These outstanding options have a remaining contractual
life of five years.
Southern Star applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations in
accounting for its Plan. Had compensation cost for the Plan been determined
based upon the fair value at the grant date for awards under the Plan consistent
with the methodology prescribed under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, Southern Star's net
income and earnings per share would have been reduced by approximately $144,000,
or $0.03 per share, and $46,000, or $0.01 per share for the years ended December
31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The fair value of the options granted during
the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 is estimated as $102,000 and
$114,000, respectively, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0.0%,
volatility of 40.7%, risk-free interest rate of 6.5%, assumed forfeiture rate of
0.0%, and an expected life of 1 to 2 years. The assumptions used assume that the
proposed merger as described in Note 2 is consummated in the first quarter of
1997.
13. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
During 1996, approximately 174,000 shares of common stock were issued
pursuant to the exercise of stock options. Approximately 45,000 existing shares
were retired to fund the exercise of certain of these options.
In January 1995, Southern Star paid $642,000 to repurchase and subsequently
retired 107,059 unregistered shares of its common stock which were held by an
institution. In December 1994, Southern Star paid $107,000 to repurchase and
subsequently retired 17,843 shares of its common stock at $6.00 per share.
In June 1994, Southern Star entered into two credit agreements totaling
$50.0 million with Citicorp Mezzanine Investment Fund ("CMIF"). As partial
consideration for making the loans, CMIF received a warrant to purchase
1,014,193 shares (after giving effect to the reverse stock split described
below) of Southern Star's common stock at $7.00 per share. The warrant is
exercisable for a 10-year period. Under the terms of the warrant agreement, in
the event that the CMIF loans were repaid by December 31, 1995, purchase rights
with respect to 676,162 warrant shares will be canceled. The loans were repaid
in August 1995 and, accordingly, the purchase rights with respect to 676,162
warrant shares were canceled.
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS OSBORN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
In July 1994, Southern Star effected a 1-for-2 reverse stock split for
shareholders of record on that date. Cash was paid in lieu of fractional shares.
All per share amounts in the consolidated statement of operations reflect the
reverse stock split.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)
On February 20, 1997, Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. acquired
all of Southern Star's common stock and Southern Star was merged with Capstar
Radio.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors
GulfStar Communications, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of GulfStar
Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") as of
December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the related consolidated statements of
operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
the Company as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the consolidated results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Austin, Texas
April 4, 1997
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, --------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 5,978,752 $ 4,792,847 $ 220,049
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $410,910, $328,753 and $136,206,
respectively............................................ 8,232,489 8,336,005 3,560,050
Refundable income taxes................................... 1,111,940 1,111,940 --
Cash held in escrow....................................... -- 2,100,000 10,000
Prepaid expenses and other................................ 423,827 156,306 120,359
------------ ----------- -----------
Total current assets 15,747,008 16,497,098 3,910,458
Property and equipment, net................................. 17,484,782 13,697,163 6,086,683
Intangible assets, net...................................... 79,207,856 60,369,684 33,048,036
Deferred station acquisition costs.......................... 2,696,134 68,144 3,100,776
Deferred financing costs, net............................... 2,271,701 229,528 2,113,617
Other assets................................................ 629,045 468,315 740,587
------------ ----------- -----------
Total assets....................................... $118,036,526 $91,329,932 $49,000,157
============ =========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 2,098,443 $ 2,428,048 $ 1,137,230
Accrued liabilities....................................... 2,288,430 2,739,576 2,142,055
Accrued interest.......................................... 308,964 36,390 513,232
Current portion of long-term debt......................... 213,683 90,667 2,107,390
Current portion of capital lease obligations.............. 123,921 79,594 36,886
------------ ----------- -----------
Total current liabilities.......................... 5,033,441 5,374,275 5,936,793
Long-term debt, net of current portion...................... 82,346,102 54,393,419 35,192,650
Capital lease obligations................................... 342,107 168,457 89,608
Deferred income taxes....................................... 5,597,176 5,702,283 4,460,652
------------ ----------- -----------
Total liabilities.................................. 93,318,826 65,638,434 45,679,703
------------ ----------- -----------
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 13 and 14)
Redeemable preferred stocks, aggregate liquidation
preference of $27,000,000, $27,052,500 and $757,500,
respectively.............................................. 23,080,611 23,097,788 757,500
------------ ----------- -----------
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, voting, $0.01 par value, 100,000 and
2,000,000 shares authorized, 10,986 and 10,151 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively............................................ 113 109 101
Common stock, Class A, nonvoting, $0.01 par value, 60,000
and 600,000 shares authorized, 49,033 and 37,500 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively............................................ 100 490 375
Common stock, Class B, nonvoting, $0.01 par value, 10,000
and 600,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and
outstanding and 6,081 at December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively............................................ -- -- 61
Common stock, Class C, voting, $0.01 par value, 100,000
shares authorized, 3,172 shares issued and outstanding
at December 31, 1996.................................... 421 31 --
Additional paid-in capital................................ 15,006,417 11,871,525 366,091
Stock subscriptions receivable............................ (2,414,365) (2,090,024) (333,525)
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)................... (8,319,221) (5,670,301) 2,529,851
Unearned compensation..................................... (2,636,376) (1,518,120) --
------------ ----------- -----------
Total stockholders' equity......................... 1,637,089 2,593,710 2,562,954
------------ ----------- -----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity..... $118,036,526 $91,329,932 $49,000,157
============ =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------ ---------------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1994
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gross broadcasting revenues....... $12,030,130 $5,082,621 $36,066,561 $17,321,673 $10,639,226
Less agency commissions........... 1,035,526 487,838 3,503,610 1,525,088 805,332
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net revenues...................... 10,994,604 4,594,783 32,562,951 15,796,585 9,833,894
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating expenses:
Programming, technical and
news......................... 2,784,013 1,217,956 7,534,906 2,873,677 2,122,044
Sales and promotion............. 2,720,534 1,313,343 9,871,778 4,638,142 2,470,962
General and administrative...... 2,442,706 1,072,520 6,892,971 4,225,281 2,069,388
Depreciation and amortization... 1,001,150 676,939 2,809,677 1,133,901 711,622
Corporate expenses.............. 517,926 170,765 1,922,744 513,153 338,799
Non-cash compensation expense... 2,469,162 272,644 5,431,880 -- --
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating
expenses.............. 11,935,491 4,724,167 34,463,956 13,384,154 7,712,815
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gain on sale of broadcasting
property........................ -- -- -- 2,389,567 --
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) from operations..... (940,887) (129,384) (1,901,005) 4,801,998 2,121,079
Other expense (income):
Interest expense (income)....... 1,846,320 851,171 4,604,115 2,146,151 964,638
Other........................... (36,256) (4,044) 829,544 53,590 42,344
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before provision
(benefit) for income taxes and
extraordinary loss.............. (2,750,951) (976,511) (7,334,664) 2,602,257 1,114,097
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes........................... (101,892) (190,889) (322,330) 1,032,476 469,526
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before extraordinary
loss............................ (2,649,059) (785,622) (7,012,334) 1,569,781 644,571
Extraordinary charge, net of tax
benefit of $707,535............. -- -- 1,187,818 -- --
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)................. (2,649,059) (785,622) (8,200,152) 1,569,781 644,571
Dividends and accretion on
preferred stocks................ 785,323 -- 1,350,115 7,500 --
----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) attributable to
common stock.................... $(3,434,382) $ (785,622) $(9,550,267) $ 1,562,281 $ 644,571
=========== ========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A CLASS B
COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
SHARES PAR VALUE SHARES PAR VALUE SHARES PAR VALUE
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994...................... -- $ -- -- $ -- -- $ --
Issuance of voting common stock.............. 10,000 100 -- -- -- --
Issuance of Class A common stock............. -- -- 40,000 400 -- --
Net income................................... -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ----- ------- ------- ------- ---
Balance, December 31, 1994................... 10,000 100 40,000 400 -- --
Shares of Class A common stock contributed to
the Company by a stockholder............... -- -- (2,500) (25) -- --
Issuance of voting common.................... 151 1 -- -- -- --
Issuance of Class B common stock............. -- -- -- -- 6,081 61
Accrued interest on subscriptions
receivable................................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Dividends on preferred stock................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Net income................................... -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ----- ------- ------- ------- ---
Balance, December 31, 1995.................... 10,151 101 37,500 375 6,081 61
Issuance of common stock..................... 4,504 45 -- -- -- --
Issuance of Class A common stock............. -- -- 1,626 16 -- --
Issuance of Class B common stock............. -- -- -- -- 157 1
Issuance of Class C common stock............. -- -- -- -- -- --
Conversion of common stock to Class A common
stock...................................... (10,151) (101) 10,151 101 -- --
Conversion of Class A and B common stock to
common stock............................... 6,482 64 (244) (2) (6,238) (62)
Issuance of preferred stock.................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Accrued interest on subscriptions
receivable................................. -- -- -- -- -- --
Dividends and accretion on preferred
stocks..................................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Unearned compensation -- stock issued for
nonrecourse notes.......................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Net loss..................................... -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ----- ------- ------- ------- ---
Balance, December 31, 1996.................... 10,986 109 49,033 490 -- --
Issuance of common stock (unaudited)......... 356 4 -- -- -- --
Conversion of Class A common stock to Class C
common stock (unaudited)................... -- -- (39,033) (390) -- --
Payment received on subscribed stock
(unaudited)................................ -- -- -- -- -- --
Accrued interest on subscriptions receivable
(unaudited)................................ -- -- -- -- -- --
Dividends and accretion on preferred stocks
(unaudited)................................ -- -- -- -- -- --
Unearned compensation-stock issued for
nonrecourse notes (unaudited).............. -- -- -- -- -- --
Net loss (unaudited)......................... -- -- -- -- -- --
------- ----- ------- ------- ------- ---
Balance, March 31, 1997 (unaudited)........... 11,342 $ 113 10,000 $ 100 0 $ 0
======= ===== ======= ======= ======= ===
<CAPTION>
CLASS C
COMMON STOCK RETAINED
--------------------- ADDITIONAL STOCK EARNINGS
NUMBER OF PAID-IN SUBSCRIPTIONS (ACCUMULATED UNEARNED
SHARES PAR VALUE CAPITAL RECEIVABLE DEFICIT) COMPENSATION
--------- --------- ----------- ------------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994...................... -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 322,999 $ --
Issuance of voting common stock.............. -- -- 300 -- -- --
Issuance of Class A common stock............. -- -- 1,200 -- -- --
Net income................................... -- -- -- -- 644,571 --
------ --- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1994................... -- -- 1,500 -- 967,570 --
Shares of Class A common stock contributed to
the Company by a stockholder............... -- -- 25 -- -- --
Issuance of voting common.................... -- -- 8,530 (4,265) -- --
Issuance of Class B common stock............. -- -- 330,637 (303,861) -- --
Accrued interest on subscriptions
receivable................................. -- -- 25,399 (25,399) -- --
Dividends on preferred stock................. -- -- -- -- (7,500) --
Net income................................... -- -- -- -- 1,569,781 --
------ --- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1995.................... -- -- 366,091 (333,525) 2,529,851 --
Issuance of common stock..................... -- -- 1,378,840 (1,390,385) -- --
Issuance of Class A common stock............. -- -- 183,722 -- -- --
Issuance of Class B common stock............. -- -- 31,399 -- -- --
Issuance of Class C common stock............. 3,172 31 358,405 (297,190) -- --
Conversion of common stock to Class A common
stock...................................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Conversion of Class A and B common stock to
common stock............................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Issuance of preferred stock.................. -- -- 3,884,259 -- -- --
Accrued interest on subscriptions
receivable................................. -- -- 68,924 (68,924) -- --
Dividends and accretion on preferred
stocks..................................... -- -- (1,350,115) -- -- --
Unearned compensation -- stock issued for
nonrecourse notes.......................... -- -- 6,950,000 -- -- (1,518,120)
Net loss..................................... -- -- -- -- (8,200,152) --
------ --- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1996.................... 3,172 31 11,871,525 (2,090,024) (5,670,301) (1,518,120)
Issuance of common stock (unaudited)......... -- -- 299,621 (299,625) -- --
Conversion of Class A common stock to Class C
common stock (unaudited)................... 39,033 390 -- -- -- --
Payment received on subscribed stock
(unaudited)................................ -- -- -- 16,973 -- --
Accrued interest on subscriptions receivable
(unaudited)................................ -- -- 41,689 (41,689) -- --
Dividends and accretion on preferred stocks
(unaudited)................................ -- -- (793,836) -- 139 --
Unearned compensation-stock issued for
nonrecourse notes (unaudited).............. -- -- 3,587,418 -- -- (1,118,256)
Net loss (unaudited)......................... -- -- -- -- (2,649,059) --
------ --- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, March 31, 1997 (unaudited)........... 42,205 $421 $15,006,417 $(2,414,365) $(8,319,221) $(2,636,376)
====== === =========== =========== =========== ===========
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
-------------
<S> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994...................... $ 322,999
Issuance of voting common stock.............. 400
Issuance of Class A common stock............. 1,600
Net income................................... 644,571
-----------
Balance, December 31, 1994................... 969,570
Shares of Class A common stock contributed to
the Company by a stockholder............... --
Issuance of voting common.................... 4,266
Issuance of Class B common stock............. 26,837
Accrued interest on subscriptions
receivable................................. --
Dividends on preferred stock................. (7,500)
Net income................................... 1,569,781
-----------
Balance, December 31, 1995.................... 2,562,954
Issuance of common stock..................... (11,500)
Issuance of Class A common stock............. 183,738
Issuance of Class B common stock............. 31,400
Issuance of Class C common stock............. 61,246
Conversion of common stock to Class A common
stock...................................... --
Conversion of Class A and B common stock to
common stock............................... --
Issuance of preferred stock.................. 3,884,259
Accrued interest on subscriptions
receivable................................. --
Dividends and accretion on preferred
stocks..................................... (1,350,115)
Unearned compensation -- stock issued for
nonrecourse notes.......................... 5,431,880
Net loss..................................... (8,200,152)
-----------
Balance, December 31, 1996.................... 2,593,710
Issuance of common stock (unaudited)......... --
Conversion of Class A common stock to Class C
common stock (unaudited)................... --
Payment received on subscribed stock
(unaudited)................................ 16,973
Accrued interest on subscriptions receivable
(unaudited)................................ --
Dividends and accretion on preferred stocks
(unaudited)................................ (793,697)
Unearned compensation-stock issued for
nonrecourse notes (unaudited).............. 2,469,162
Net loss (unaudited)......................... (2,649,059)
-----------
Balance, March 31, 1997 (unaudited)........... $ 1,637,089
===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------- ------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1994
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss).............................. $ (2,649,059) $ (785,622) $ (8,200,152) $ 1,569,761 $ 644,571
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization................ 1,001,150 676,940 2,809,677 1,133,901 711,622
Provision for doubtful accounts.............. 86,614 68,737 555,765 194,572 105,381
Deferred income taxes........................ (105,107) -- 546,754 (63,928) 261,197
Gain (loss) on sale of assets................ -- -- -- (2,389,567) --
Noncash interest expense..................... -- -- 218,264 247,625 204,070
Noncash compensation expense................. 2,469,162 272,644 5,431,880 -- --
Interest expense financed through long-term
borrowing.................................. 54,228 108,440 -- 75,971 41,198
Extraordinary loss........................... -- -- 1,187,818 -- --
Write-off of deferred acquisition costs...... -- -- 104,182 -- --
Other........................................ -- -- -- -- 2,744
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
affects of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable........................ 16,902 30,517 (4,272,007) (1,689,965) (479,903)
Refundable income taxes.................... -- (190,889) (1,111,940) -- --
Prepaid expenses and other................. (267,522) (85,582) 18,744 159,791 (22,271)
Accounts payable........................... (329,605) (222,807) 1,181,671 932,228 31,047
Accrued liabilities........................ (178,555) (28,352) (760,928) 1,088,809 333,447
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities............................. 98,208 (155,974) (2,290,272) 1,259,198 1,833,103
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of broadcasting properties........... (14,735,669) -- (24,118,028) (20,217,242) (9,205,860)
Transfers to escrow accounts for broadcasting
property acquisition......................... -- -- (2,100,000) (10,000) (1,041,000)
Purchases of property, equipment and
intangibles.................................. (763,043) (426,001) (1,669,587) (494,651) (1,192,497)
Payments for pending broadcasting property
acquisitions................................. (2,628,005) -- (172,326) (1,968,203) (91,573)
Proceeds from sale of broadcasting property.... -- -- -- 3,650,000 --
Increase in other assets....................... (160,730) (403,125) (147,037) (608,300) --
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities.... (18,287,447) (829,126) (28,206,978) (19,648,396) (11,530,930)
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from term loan........................ -- -- -- 6,000,000 12,708,415
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving debt
facility..................................... 22,300,000 800,000 23,647,309 30,145,561 --
Repayment of term loan......................... -- -- (6,000,000) (17,500,000) (770,750)
Repayment of notes payable and debt assumed in
acquisitions................................. (14,301) -- (7,158,327) -- --
Proceeds from issuance of common and preferred
stocks, net.................................. 16,973 -- 24,862,932 31,103 2,000
Payments for redemption of preferred stock..... (811,014) -- -- -- --
Repayment of capital lease obligations......... (20,113) (7,285) (52,338) (83,595) (30,624)
Payment of financing costs..................... (2,096,401) -- (229,528) (897,000) (1,584,000)
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing
activities............................. 19,375,144 792,715 35,070,048 17,696,069 10,325,041
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash.................. 1,185,905 (192,385) 4,572,798 (693,129) 627,214
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of
period......................................... 4,792,847 220,049 220,049 913,178 285,964
------------ ---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period...... $ 5,978,752 $ 27,664 $ 4,792,847 $ 220,049 $ 913,178
============ ========== ============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DATA WITH REGARD TO MARCH 31, 1997 AND FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS
ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION:
The financial statements and following notes, insofar as they are
applicable to the three-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, and
transactions subsequent to April 4, 1997, the date of the Report of Independent
Accountants, are not covered by the Report of Independent Accountants. In the
opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring
accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited
consolidated results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31,
1997 and 1996, have been included.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
GulfStar Communications, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated as a
Delaware corporation to own and operate radio stations. Effective April 18,
1994, the Company's stockholders contributed to the Company, their interests in
GulfStar Broadcasting L.C., a Texas limited liability company wholly-owned by
the Company's stockholders. For financial reporting purposes, this transaction
was treated in a manner similar to a pooling-of-interests. Consequently, the
historical cost and income statement data of the separate enterprises have been
combined for presentation of the Company's financial statements for 1994.
At December 31, 1996, the Company operated thirty radio stations that it
owns and twelve radio stations that it manages under time brokerage agreements.
From time to time, the Company enters into time brokerage agreements with radio
stations which it intends to acquire. Under these agreements, the Company is
responsible for fixed, monthly payments for the use of the owners' broadcast
rights and for the operating expenses of the stations. The Company classifies
the payments as interest expense to the extent interest is imputed based on the
purchase price of the radio station. These payments are expensed as incurred.
The radio stations are located in the following markets: Beaumont, Tyler,
Texarkana, Waco, Lufkin, Victoria, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Killeen, Bryan,
Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Arkansas. The
Company extends credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition
Broadcasting operations derive revenue primarily from the sale of program
time and commercial announcements to local, regional and national advertisers.
Revenue is recognized when the programs and commercial announcements are
broadcast.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flow, the Company considers highly
liquid investments with maturities of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
Risks and Uncertainties and Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
On February 8, 1996, the President signed into law the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Among other things, this legislation requires the Federal
Communications Commission to relax its numerical restrictions on local ownership
and affords renewal applicants significant new protections from competing
applications for their broadcast licenses. The ultimate effect of this
legislation on the competitive environment is currently undeterminable.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation.
Equipment under capital lease obligations is recorded at the lower of cost or
fair market value at the inception of the lease. Depreciation is determined
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various
classes of assets, which range from three to twenty years. Leasehold
improvements are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives or the terms
of the related leases. Costs of ordinary repairs and maintenance are charged to
operations as incurred; betterments which increase the value or materially
extend the life of the related asset are capitalized. Upon sale or disposal, the
asset cost and accumulated depreciation are removed and any gain or loss is
recognized in earnings.
Intangible Assets
FCC licenses represent the excess of cost over the fair values of the
identifiable tangible and other intangible net assets acquired and is being
amortized using the straight-line method over forty years. Other intangible
assets comprise amounts paid for agreements not to compete, favorable tower and
facility leases and organization costs incurred in the incorporation of the
Company. Other intangibles are being amortized using the straight-line method
over their estimated useful lives ranging from three to fourteen years.
The Company evaluates intangible assets for potential impairment by
analyzing the operating results, future cash flows on an undiscounted basis,
trends and prospects of the Company's stations, as well as by comparing them to
their competitors. The Company also takes into consideration recent acquisition
patterns within the broadcast industry, the impact of recently enacted or
potential FCC rules and regulations and any other events or circumstances which
might indicate potential impairment.
Deferred Station Acquisition Costs
Costs incurred by the Company for acquisitions of radio stations expected
to be consummated upon approval by the FCC are included as deferred station
acquisition costs in the accompanying financial statements. Such costs are not
being amortized and will be included as acquisition costs upon consummation of
the transaction to acquire the station.
Deferred Financing Costs
Costs associated with obtaining debt financing are capitalized and
amortized using the interest method over the term of the related debt.
Subscriptions Receivable
Subscriptions receivable represent promissory notes issued in connection
with the purchase of capital stock. Capital stock issued in connection with such
promissory notes is reported as issued and outstanding and included in capital
stock and additional paid-in capital in the accompanying financial statements in
the amount of the related promissory note plus accrued interest. The promissory
notes and related accrued interest receivable are classified as subscriptions
receivable and included as a reduction of stockholders' equity.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future
years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their
financial reporting amounts at each period-end based on enacted tax laws and
statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are
expected to affect taxable earnings. Valuation allowances are established when
necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount more likely than not to be
realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable for the period and the change
during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Advertising Costs
The Company incurs various marketing and promotional costs to add and
maintain listenership. These costs are expensed as incurred and totaled
approximately $2,387,000, $575,000 and $345,000 for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
Concentration of Credit Risk
As of December 31, 1996, the Company had cash deposits with financial
institutions of $3,223,369 in excess of the amount insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation. Management believes that credit risk in these
deposits is minimal.
The Company's revenue and accounts receivable primarily relate to
advertising of products and services within the radio stations' broadcast areas.
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial
condition and, generally, requires no collateral from its customers. Credit
losses have been within management's expectations and adequate allowances for
any uncollectible trade receivables are maintained.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of cash, receivables, payables, and accrued liabilities
approximate the fair values of these instruments because of their short-term
maturities. The carrying value of the Company's debt also approximates fair
value as interest rates on the Company's existing debt approximates market.
Redeemable preferred stock is not traded in the open market and as such, a
market price is not readily available.
Barter Transactions
Barter transactions represent advertising time exchanged for promotional
items, advertising, supplies, equipment, and services. Barter revenue is
recorded at the fair value of the goods or services received and is recognized
in income when the advertisements are broadcast. Goods or services are charged
to expense when received or used. Advertising time owed and goods or services
due the Company are included in accounts payable and accounts receivable,
respectively.
Recent Pronouncements
In February 1997, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 128 "Earnings Per
Share ("SFAS No. 128")" which establishes standards for computing and presenting
earnings per share. SFAS No. 128 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997. Management does not believe the implementation of SFAS No.
128 will have a material effect on its financial statements.
In February 1997, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 129 "Disclosure of
Information About Capital Structure ("SFAS No. 129")" which establishes
disclosure requirements for an entity's capital structure. SFAS No. 129 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Management does
not believe the implementation of SFAS No. 129 will have a material effect on
its financial statements.
Financial Statement Presentation
Certain prior year financial statement items of Capstar Radio have been
reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DEPRECIABLE DECEMBER 31,
LIFE MARCH 31, -------------------------
(YEARS) 1997 1996 1995
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Land................................... -- $ 1,273,391 $ 1,203,022 $ 358,958
Building and building improvements..... 5 to 20 3,185,731 2,128,101 994,998
Broadcast and other equipment.......... 3 to 20 16,191,879 13,259,746 6,458,201
Equipment under capital lease
obligations.......................... 3 to 5 605,730 358,944 171,138
----------- ----------- -----------
21,256,731 16,949,813 7,983,295
Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization......................... (3,771,949) (3,252,650) (1,896,612)
----------- ----------- -----------
$17,484,782 $13,697,163 $ 6,086,683
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and
1996 and the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $519,299,
$370,549, $1,361,564, $580,336 and $393,871, respectively.
4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Intangible assets consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, -------------------------
1997 1996 1995
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Noncompete agreements......................... $ 2,735,000 $ 1,335,000 $ 1,085,000
FCC licenses.................................. 78,972,867 61,052,844 32,499,190
Favorable tower and facility leases........... 406,817 406,817 406,817
Organization and start-up costs............... 360,718 360,718 360,718
----------- ----------- -----------
82,475,402 63,155,379 34,351,725
Less accumulated amortization................. (3,267,546) (2,785,695) (1,303,689)
----------- ----------- -----------
$79,207,856 $60,369,684 $33,048,036
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The significant change in intangible assets between periods is due to
acquisitions of broadcast properties.
Amortization expense for intangible assets for the three-month periods
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and
1994 was $481,851, $306,391, $1,448,113, $553,565 and $317,751, respectively.
5. DISPOSITIONS OF BROADCASTING PROPERTIES:
Effective June 1, 1992, the Company entered into a broadcast time brokerage
agreement for a period of five years to lease the KLTN-FM station in Port
Arthur, Texas, to another broadcasting company. Under the terms of the
agreement, the time broker had the option to purchase the FCC license and
broadcast facilities for a price which escalated each year from $3,375,000 to
$4,500,000. On June 16, 1995, the time broker exercised the option to purchase
the KLTN-FM station in Port Arthur, Texas, for cash in the amount of $3,650,000,
resulting in a gain of $2,389,567. In connection with this transaction, the
purchaser also assumed the Company's obligation for a tower lease. The Company
recorded time brokerage revenues prior to the sale of the KLTN-FM station of
approximately $275,000 and $630,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1994, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
In August 1996, the Company entered into an agreement to exchange KLTX-FM
and $1.3 million in cash, including acquisition costs, for KCKR-FM. The exchange
has been accounted for using the fair values of the assets exchanged plus the
$1.3 million of additional cash, including acquisition costs, and was allocated
to the net assets acquired based upon their estimated fair market values.
6. ACQUISITIONS OF BROADCASTING PROPERTIES:
During the three months ended March 31, 1997 and the years ended December
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, the Company acquired numerous broadcasting properties,
all of which have been accounted for as purchases and, accordingly, the results
of operations associated with the acquired properties have been included in the
accompanying statements from the dates of acquisition.
Acquisition activity during the periods is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DATE OF
PROPERTY ACQUIRED ACQUISITION PURCHASE OF COST
----------------- -------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1997 (Unaudited):
KNCN-FM....................................... January 1997 Assets $ 2,289,873
KFYO-FM, KZII-FM.............................. February 1997 Assets 3,209,375
KTRA-FM, KDAG-FM, KCQL-AM, KKFG-FM............ March 1997 Assets 5,407,469
KKIX-FM, KKZQ-FM.............................. March 1997 Assets 11,478,952
-----------
$22,385,669
===========
</TABLE>
Unaudited proforma results of the Company for the aforementioned
acquisitions which were completed during the three months ended March 31, 1997,
which were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and the
aforementioned disposition as if they were purchased or sold on January 1, 1996
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
-----------------------
1997 1996
---------- ---------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenue................................................. $11,364 $9,118
======= ======
Operating income (loss)..................................... $ (845) $ 551
======= ======
Net loss.................................................... $(2,553) $ (105)
======= ======
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DATE OF
PROPERTY ACQUIRED ACQUISITION PURCHASE OF COST
----------------- -------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1996:
KKAM-AM, KFMX-FM, KRLB-FM, KBRQ-FM,
KIIZ-FM, KLTX-FM, WTAW-AM, KTSR-FM......... April 1996 Common stock $ 1,064,581
WACO-AM, WACO-FM.............................. July 1996 Assets 4,037,165
KRYS-AM, KRYS-FM, KMXR-FM..................... July 1996 Assets 6,305,256
KLUB-FM....................................... July 1996 Assets 315,399
KAFX-FM....................................... August 1996 Assets 728,243
KTYL-FM....................................... August 1996 Assets 2,061,477
KISX-FM....................................... September 1996 Assets 1,551,393
KCKR-FM....................................... September 1996 Assets 1,812,164
KWTX-AM, KWTX-FM.............................. November 1996 Assets 4,171,647
KEZA-FM....................................... December 1996 Assets 6,384,402
-----------
$28,431,727
===========
1995:
WJBO-AM, WLSS-FM.............................. November 1995 Common stock $ 8,205,288
WYNK-AM, WYNK-FM.............................. November 1995 Assets 11,908,067
KKMY-FM....................................... November 1995 Assets 1,586,167
-----------
$21,699,522
===========
1994:
KNUE-FM, KKYR-FM.............................. September 1994 Common stock $ 9,843,679
===========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The acquisitions are summarized in the aggregate by period as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996 1995 1994
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Consideration:
Cash and notes................. $21,350,000 $25,639,099 $19,628,631 $ 9,361,000
Common stock (2,325 shares).... -- 276,384 -- --
Preferred stock (7,500
shares)..................... -- -- 750,000 --
Acquisition costs.............. 1,035,669 2,045,938 1,140,891 482,679
Exchange of assets............. -- 470,306 -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total.................. $22,385,669 $28,431,727 $21,519,522 $ 9,843,679
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Assets acquired and liabilities
assumed:
Cash........................... $ -- $ 45,104 $ -- $ 637,819
Accounts receivable............ -- 1,059,713 28,297 745,521
Prepaid expenses and other..... -- 54,691 152,296 33,197
Property and equipment......... 3,065,646 7,127,228 3,352,602 817,098
Intangible assets.............. 19,320,023 29,144,077 21,088,284 9,224,333
Other assets................... -- 121,703 -- --
Accounts payable............... -- (109,147) -- --
Accrued liabilities............ -- (881,607) (249,692) (205,723)
Long-term debt................. -- (6,695,064) -- --
Capital lease obligations...... -- (32,559) (44,321) --
Deferred income taxes.......... -- (1,402,412) (2,807,944) (1,408,566)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total acquisition...... $22,385,669 $28,431,727 $21,519,522 $ 9,843,679
=========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The following summarizes the unaudited consolidated pro forma data for the
years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, as though these acquisitions had
occurred as of the beginning of 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
------------------------- -------------------------
HISTORICAL PRO FORMA HISTORICAL PRO FORMA
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues..................... $32,562,951 $38,918,951 $15,796,585 $34,363,585
Income (loss) before
extraordinary
loss........................... $(7,012,334) $(7,936,252) $ 1,569,781 $ (208,043)
Net income (loss)................ $(8,200,152) $(9,124,070) $ 1,569,781 $ (208,043)
</TABLE>
For purposes of the pro forma disclosures, dividends on preferred stock,
used to finance certain of the acquisitions, have been included in the pro forma
amounts as interest expense.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. LONG-TERM DEBT:
Long-term debt consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, -------------------------
1997 1996 1995
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Term loan from a bank, bearing variable
interest as indicated below, interest
payments are due quarterly on prime rate
based loans or at the earlier of the
expiration of the applicable LIBOR period,
or in the case of a six-month LIBOR rate,
quarterly, principal due September 30,
1997, collateralized by substantially all
assets of the Company and common stock of
one of the Company's subsidiaries......... $ -- $ -- $ 6,000,000
Reducing revolver loan from a bank expiring
December 31, 1996, bearing variable
interest as indicated below (8.7% at
December 31, 1996), interest payments are
due quarterly on prime rate based loans or
at the earlier of the expiration of the
applicable LIBOR period, or in the case of
a six-month LIBOR rate, quarterly,
collateralized by substantially all assets
of the Company and common stock of one of
the Company's subsidiaries................ 76,093,620 53,793,620 30,146,311
Note payable in connection with acquisition.... 5,820,666 -- --
Note payable to a stockholder, bearing interest
at 6.87%, interest accretes into the note
quarterly, principal and interest due
January 1, 2002, collateralized by certain
assets of the Company..................... -- -- 1,153,729
Note payable, 8%, principal and interest
payable monthly through November 2008,
collateralized by certain assets of the
Company................................... 570,667 573,325 --
Other notes payable at various interest
rates..................................... 74,832 117,141 --
----------- ----------- -----------
82,559,785 54,484,086 37,300,040
Less current portion, as adjusted for
refinancing subsequent to December 31,
1996...................................... (213,683) (90,667) (2,107,390)
----------- ----------- -----------
$82,346,102 $54,393,419 $35,192,650
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
Interest on the term loan and reducing revolver loan is calculated at the
Company's option of (1) the bank's prime rate plus a margin of 2% or (2) a one,
two, three, or six-month LIBOR rate plus a margin of 3.25%.
The Company's reducing revolver loan provides the Company with a revolving
line of credit of up to $54,000,000, of which $206,380 is unused as of December
31, 1996.
During 1996, the Company significantly modified the terms of its existing
reducing revolver loan and accelerated the maturity date from March 31, 2003 to
December 31, 1996. In connection with this modification, the Company recognized
an extraordinary charge in 1996 relating to the write off of approximately
$1,895,000 of unamortized deferred financing costs.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Subsequent to December 31, 1996, the Company entered into a financing
agreement with a syndicate of banks that permits the Company to borrow at any
time through March 31, 1998 up to $100,000,000 at variable rates (depending on
the Company's leverage ratio) ranging from the lesser of the bank's prime rate
plus .25% or LIBOR plus 1.5% to the lesser of the bank's prime rate plus 1.625%
or LIBOR plus 2.875%. The Company must pay an annual commitment fee of one-half
percent of the unused commitment. Borrowings under the financing agreement
mature ratably on a quarterly basis beginning June 30, 1998 and finishing June
30, 2004. Among other things, the agreement limits the level of capital
expenditures and operating leases and places the maintenance of certain leverage
ratios based on pro forma operating cash flow. In January 1997, the Company
borrowed amounts under the agreement sufficient to replace the reducing revolver
loan, and accordingly, amounts outstanding under the reducing revolver loan at
December 31, 1996 have been classified as long-term in the accompanying
financial statements.
Scheduled debt maturities for each of the next five calendar years and
thereafter are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $ 90,667
1998........................................................ 79,733
1999........................................................ 43,267
2000........................................................ 38,745
2001........................................................ 6,334,709
Thereafter.................................................. 47,896,965
-----------
$54,484,086
===========
</TABLE>
The reducing revolver loan contains certain covenants, including, among
others, limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, requirements to
maintain certain financial ratios, and restrictions on the payment of dividends.
8. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCKS:
The Company has authorized 507,500 shares of $.01 par value per share
preferred stock. During 1995, 7,500 shares were designated 6% redeemable
convertible preferred shares and issued in connection with the acquisition of
broadcast properties. During 1996, 500,000 shares were designated 12% redeemable
preferred shares and issued for cash. The relevant preferences and terms of each
designation are described below.
6% Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
Holders of the Company's 6% redeemable convertible preferred stock are
entitled to receive annual cumulative dividends on October 31 of each year equal
to 6% of the liquidation value of $100 per share prior and in preference to any
dividend on common stock. Dividends are payable when and as declared by the
Company. Interest accrues on unpaid dividends at a rate of 5% per annum. Holders
are also entitled to a liquidation preference of $100 per share plus unpaid
dividends and interest. Holders may convert their shares into common shares of
the Company at any time. The conversion ratio is calculated by dividing the
liquidation value of $100 per share by the then fair market value per share of
the Company's common stock. The Company may at its option convert the preferred
shares to common shares upon the occurrence of certain events. Preferences of
the 6% redeemable convertible preferred stock are subordinate to those of the
Company's 12% redeemable preferred shares.
The Company may at its option any time after October 31, 1999, redeem the
6% redeemable convertible preferred shares for $100 per share. The Company has
also entered into a Put Rights Agreement whereby the Company has agreed to
redeem the shares at any time through October 31, 1999 upon notice of the
current holders at a rate of $100 per share plus unpaid dividends.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The liquidation preference of the 6% redeemable convertible preferred
shares at December 31, 1996 amounted to $802,500 including accrued dividends.
Subsequent to December 31, 1996, the Company redeemed its 6% redeemable
convertible preferred stock for its then liquidation preference of $811,013.
12% Redeemable Preferred Stock
Holders of the Company's 12% redeemable preferred stock are entitled to
receive quarterly cumulative dividends equal to 12% of the liquidation value of
$50 per share per annum prior and in preference to any dividend on common stock
or other preferred shares. Dividends are payable when and as declared by the
Company. No interest accrues with respect to unpaid dividends. Any dividends due
on or before July 31, 2001 which are not declared and paid shall be added to the
liquidation preference and shall be deemed paid and not accumulate. Holders are
also entitled to a liquidation preference of $50 per share plus unpaid
dividends. Preferences of the 12% redeemable preferred stock are senior to those
of any other shares of capital stock of the Company.
The Company is required to redeem the preferred shares on July 31, 2006, at
the then liquidation preference of $50 per share plus unpaid dividends. The
Company may at its option redeem the preferred shares at any time at $50 per
share plus (1) a 6% premium through July 31, 1998; (2) a 4% premium through July
31, 2000, and (3) no premium thereafter, in all cases plus unpaid dividends.
The liquidation preference of the 12% redeemable preferred shares at
December 31, 1996 amounted to $26,250,000 including accrued dividends.
The preferred stock agreement contains certain restrictions which limit the
incurrence of additional debt, prohibit certain transactions and restrict
certain payments under certain conditions.
In connection with issuance of the 12% redeemable preferred shares, the
Company granted, to the holders of the preferred shares, warrants for the
purchase of 8,098 shares of the Company's common stock at a rate of $.01 per
share. Such warrants may be exercised at any time during the earlier to occur of
(1) the period beginning on January 31, 2003 and ending on July 31, 2003 or (2)
in the event of a sale of the Company or initial public offering of the
Company's capital stock.
Of the proceeds received from issuance of the preferred shares, $4,009,827
was assigned to the warrants and credited to additional paid-in capital in the
accompanying financial statements. Such value is being accreted to redeemable
preferred stock using the interest method over the period from issuance to
mandatory redemption.
9. COMMON STOCK
The Common Stock has one vote per share; the Class A and Class B Common
Stock have no voting rights; and the Class C Common Stock has ten votes per
share. The Common Stock may be converted at any time into shares of Class B
Common Stock. The Class B and Class C Common Stock may be converted at any time
into shares of Common Stock. The Class A Common Stock may be converted at any
time into shares of Common Stock or Class C Common Stock. The Company is
required to reserve and keep available out of its authorized but unissued Common
Stock such number of shares that will be deliverable upon the conversion of all
the then outstanding shares of Class A, Class B, Class C or Preferred Stock, and
issue additional shares of Common Stock as may be necessary upon such
conversion.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Subscriptions receivable consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------
1996 1995
---------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Promissory notes bearing interest at 9% per annum,
compounded annually; principal and accrued interest due
December 30, 2004, with accelerated payments required
under certain conditions; collateralized by certain
shares of stock of the Company........................... $ 277,023 $277,023
Promissory notes bearing interest at 9% per annum,
compounded annually; principal and accrued interest due
September 29, 2000, with accelerated payments required
under certain conditions; collateralized by certain
shares of stock of the Company........................... 31,103 31,103
Promissory notes bearing interest at 9% per annum,
compounded annually; principal and accrued interest due
April 16, 2006, with accelerated payments required under
certain conditions; collateralized by certain shares of
the Company.............................................. 297,190 --
Promissory notes bearing interest at 7.6% per annum,
compounded annually; principal and accrued interest due
October 15, 2006, with accelerated payments required
under certain conditions; collateralized by certain
shares of the Company.................................... 1,390,385 --
Accrued interest receivable related to these promissory
notes.................................................... 94,323 25,399
---------- --------
Total subscriptions receivable............................. $2,090,024 $333,525
========== ========
</TABLE>
In connection with these notes, the Company has issued 7,134, 1,101 and 5,131
shares of common stock in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively, for prices ranging
from $28 to $309 per share. In each case, the Company received recourse and
nonrecourse notes for twenty-five and seventy-five percent of the purchase
price, respectively.
The Company has applied APB Opinion 25 and related Interpretations in
accounting for the stock issued. The compensation cost that has been charged
against income for its stock plan was approximately $5,432,000 for 1996. For
certain of the sales to employees during 1996, compensation expense is
considered unearned until the Company's rights to repurchase the shares expire
in accordance with the terms of underlying securities purchase agreement. Such
rights expire five years from the date of the sale. Unearned compensation
totaled $1,518,000 at December 31, 1996. Had compensation cost for the Company's
stock awards been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for
awards under those plans consistent with the method of FASB Statement 123, the
Company's net loss would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated
below:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Net loss -- as reported..................................... $8,200,152
Net loss -- pro forma....................................... $3,065,072
</TABLE>
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
10. INCOME TAXES:
All of the Company's revenues were generated in the United States. The
components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
----------- ---------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal.......................................... $(1,111,940) $ 998,605 $189,746
State............................................ 242,856 97,799 18,583
Deferred:
Federal.......................................... 502,889 (58,226) 237,898
State............................................ 43,865 (5,702) 23,299
----------- ---------- --------
Total provision (benefit).......................... $ (322,330) $1,032,476 $469,526
=========== ========== ========
</TABLE>
$707,535 of benefit for income taxes was allocated to an extraordinary
item, loss on early extinguishment of debt, in the statement of operations for
the year ended December 31, 1996. For purposes of the foregoing components of
provision (benefit) for income taxes, such intra-period allocation is treated to
have affected the deferred components.
Income tax expense (benefit) differs from the amount computed by applying
the federal statutory income tax rate of 34% to income (loss) before income
taxes and extraordinary items for the following reasons:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
----------- ---------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. federal income tax at statutory rate.......... $(2,493,785) $ 884,767 $378,793
State income taxes, net of federal benefit......... 189,236 60,784 27,642
Nondeductible compensation expense................. 1,846,839 -- --
Other items, primarily nondeductible expenses and
deferred tax adjustments......................... 135,380 86,925 63,091
----------- ---------- --------
$ (322,330) $1,032,476 $469,526
=========== ========== ========
</TABLE>
The net deferred tax liability consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1996 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment and intangible basis differences
and related depreciation and amortization.............. $6,727,822 $4,629,610
---------- ----------
Total deferred tax liabilities.................... 6,727,822 4,629,610
---------- ----------
Deferred tax assets:
Miscellaneous............................................. 181,750 168,958
Net operating loss carryforwards.......................... 1,293,977 --
---------- ----------
Total deferred tax assets......................... 1,475,727 168,958
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets............... (450,188) --
---------- ----------
Net deferred tax assets........................... 1,025,539 168,958
---------- ----------
Net deferred tax liabilities...................... $5,702,283 $4,460,652
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The Company has net operating loss carryforwards for U.S. tax purposes of
$2,205,000, which expire in 2011. Additionally, the Company acquired
approximately $1,200,000 of net operating loss carryforwards in
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
connection with the acquisition of certain subsidiaries. Such operating loss
carryforwards expire in 2009 and 2010. The acquired net operating loss
carryforwards are SRLY to the acquired subsidiaries which generated the losses.
Due to the level of uncertainty regarding the ability of these subsidiaries to
generate sufficient taxable income to fully utilize these carryforwards, a
valuation allowance has been recorded related to such carryforwards. To the
extent such carryforwards are realized in the future, the recognized benefits
will be allocated to reduce intangible assets related to the acquired
subsidiaries. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the
Company will generate taxable income sufficient to realize the tax benefit
associated with future deductible temporary differences and the non-SRLY NOL
carryforwards prior to their expiration.
11. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest........................................ $4,862,693 $1,394,317 $ 643,835
Income taxes.................................... $ 998,989 $ 199,782 $ 56,751
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Liabilities assumed in connection with
acquisition of broadcasting properties....... $9,120,789 $3,101,957 $1,614,289
Issuance of capital stock in connection with
broadcasting property acquisitions........... $ 276,384 $ 750,000 $ --
Note receivable taken in connection with
broadcasting property acquisition............ $ -- $ -- $ 100,000
Financed property and equipment purchases....... $ 88,812 $ -- $ 110,669
Book value of assets exchanged in connection
with broadcast property acquisition.......... $ 470,306 $ -- $ --
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock...... $1,350,115 $ 7,500 $ --
Notes receivable and accrued interest taken in
connection with subscribed stock............. $1,744,999 $ 333,525 $ --
</TABLE>
12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
The Company has a 401(k) Savings Plan, whereby substantially all employees
with three months of service may contribute a percentage of their compensation
on a tax deferred basis. The Company matches employee contributions at a rate of
fifty percent, to an annual maximum of $200 per employee. Company expense under
the plan was $22,283, $12,528, and $0 for the years ended December 31, 1996,
1995 and 1994.
13. COMMITMENTS:
The Company has acquired, under long-term capital lease obligations,
broadcast and other equipment with capitalized cost of $358,944 and $270,132 at
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The leases are noncancelable, with
options to purchase the equipment at the expiration of the lease. The capital
lease obligations bear interest at 9.4% to 15.2% with principal and interest due
in monthly installments through 2002.
The Company leases real property, office space, broadcasting equipment and
office equipment under various noncancelable operating leases. Certain of the
Company's leases contain escalation clauses, renewal options and/or purchase
options.
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Future minimum payments under capital and noncancelable operating lease
agreements are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL OPERATING
LEASES LEASES
-------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
1997........................................................ $107,132 $1,214,870
1998........................................................ 102,147 916,530
1999........................................................ 79,064 747,625
2000........................................................ 5,633 539,494
2001........................................................ 5,633 292,241
Thereafter.................................................. 469 1,101,400
-------- ----------
Total minimum lease payments................................ 300,078 $4,812,160
==========
Less amounts representing interest.......................... (52,027)
--------
Present value of future minimum lease payments, included as
current ($79,594) and noncurrent ($168,457) capital lease
obligations............................................... $248,051
========
</TABLE>
Rent expense was approximately $500,000, $290,000 and $216,000 for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
14. CONTINGENCIES:
The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise
in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of management, the amount
of ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not have a material
impact on the financial position or results of operations or cash flows of the
Company.
The Company is partially self-insured for employee medical insurance risks,
subject to specific retention levels. Self-insurance costs are accrued based
upon the aggregate of the estimated liability for reported claims and estimated
liabilities for claims incurred but not reported.
15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
On April 16, 1996, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital
stock of Sonance Communications, Inc. ("Sonance") in exchange for 542 shares of
the Company's Class C Common Stock, 1,626 shares of the Company's Class A Common
Stock and approximately $619,000 of cash. Total consideration for the
acquisition, including acquisition costs, was approximately $1,065,000. The
primary assets of Sonance include broadcasting properties KKAM-AM, KFMX-FM,
KIIZ-FM, KLTX-FM, WTAW-AM and KTSR-FM. Liabilities of Sonance assumed by the
Company in connection with the acquisition approximated $7,627,000. The
controlling stockholder of the Company is a family member of the controlling
stockholder of Sonance. The majority stockholder of the Company, who is a family
member of both the controlling stockholder of the Company and the controlling
stockholder of Sonance was also the majority stockholder of Sonance.
The Company disbursed $178,500 and $132,624 to an affiliated entity during
the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, related to services
rendered in connection with the acquisition of various radio stations and for
certain administrative expenses.
Broker fees of $125,000 and consulting fees of $60,000 were disbursed to
affiliated entities in connection with the disposal of KLTN-FM on June 16, 1995.
As of December 31, 1996, the Company had made advances to an affiliated
company in the amount of approximately $277,000 which is included in accounts
receivable.
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GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The Company recorded a charge of approximately $771,000 during 1996 in
connection with the write-off of a receivable from an entity owned by a family
member of the controlling stockholder of the Company. The charge is included in
other expense in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
As more fully described in Note 7, the Company's borrowing facility was
refinanced subsequent to December 31, 1996.
Subsequent to December 31, 1996, the Company acquired several broadcast
properties (KNCN, KZII, KFYO, KKIX, KKZQ, KTRA, KDAG, KCQL, KKFG) for aggregate
consideration of approximately $22,000,000. The Company previously operated five
of these stations under time brokerage agreements during 1996.
Subsequent to December 31, 1996, the Company entered into other agreements
for acquisition of three additional broadcast properties for aggregate
consideration of approximately $13.7 million. The Company currently operates all
of these broadcast properties under time brokerage agreements.
Subsequent to December 31, 1996, the Company reached an agreement to
dispose of two of its broadcast properties (WTAW-AM and KTSR-FM), previously
acquired through the acquisition of Sonance (Note 15), in exchange for 1,000
shares of the Company's Class C Common Stock. The stockholder to receive the
broadcast properties is a family member of the majority stockholder of the
Company. The related aggregate net assets of the broadcast properties
approximated $800,000 at December 31, 1996. The Company recorded revenues
related to these broadcast properties of approximately $1,703,000 during 1996.
On February 24, 1997, Thomas O. Hicks converted the 39,033 shares of Class
A Nonvoting Common Stock of GulfStar held by him to 39,033 shares of Class C
Voting Common Stock of GulfStar.
On March 4, 1997, GulfStar repurchased the 7,500 shares of GulfStar
Convertible Preferred Stock for an amount equal to the initial liquidation or
redemption value of $100 per share, plus dividends accrued to the date of
purchase in the amount of $8.135 per share, or an aggregate of $811,013. As a
result of this repurchase the 7,500 shares were retired and are no longer
authorized, resulting in only 500,000 authorized preferred shares, consisting of
500,000 outstanding shares of 12% Redeemable Preferred Stock.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED):
The Company will enter into an agreement with Capstar Broadcasting
Corporation ("Capstar Broadcasting") whereby Capstar Broadcasting will acquire
the Company through a merger (the "GulfStar Merger"). Capstar Broadcasting will
then contribute the surviving entity in the GulfStar Merger through Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. to Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
Subsequent to March 31, 1997, the Company entered into various Local
Marketing Agreements ("LMA's") and contracts, pending FCC approval. While each
agreement is unique in its terms and conditions, generally under an LMA the
brokering station purchases substantially all of the commercial time available
on the brokered station and provides promotional and sales related services. The
brokering station may also provide programming. The brokering station pays a fee
to the brokered station for the services provided based upon a flat monthly
amount and/or an amount contingent on the net revenue or profit as calculated in
the agreement. The Company currently has LMA's or contracts pending FCC approval
with KZBB-FM in Ft. Smith, Arkansas; KLAW-FM and KZCD-FM in Lawton, Oklahoma;
KRVE-FM and WBIU-AM in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; KKCL-FM in Lubbock, Texas;
KJEM-FM in Fayetteville, Arkansas; and KKTX-FM/AM in Longview, Texas. The
Company provided programming to and sold advertising time on various stations
that were under contract to purchase under LMA's.
Subsequent to March 31, 1997, the Company acquired several broadcast
properties (KIOC, KWHN, KMAG, KLLI, KYGL) for aggregate consideration of
approximately $10.0 million. The Company previously operated all of these
stations under time brokerage agreements.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Partners of
Benchmark Communications
Radio Limited Partnership:
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership (as identified in Note 1) (collectively
"Benchmark") as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the related combined
statements of operations, changes in partners' equity (deficit), and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These
financial statements are the responsibility of Benchmark's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of Benchmark
as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the combined results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Dallas, Texas
February 8, 1997
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BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS RADIO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, --------------------------
1997 1996 1995
----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash.............................................. $ 4,020,802 $11,029,177 $ 825,403
Escrow deposit.................................... 330,393 150,000 --
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $323,369, $324,719 and $280,366,
respectively................................... 4,563,340 4,731,405 4,016,421
Due from related entities......................... 545,921 23,753 10,884
Prepaid expenses and other current assets......... 355,514 244,784 354,211
----------- ----------- -----------
Total current assets...................... 9,815,970 16,179,119 5,206,919
Property and equipment, net......................... 14,055,253 13,721,546 14,156,177
Investment in limited partnership................... 66,331 66,331 82,721
Intangible assets, net.............................. 46,041,437 43,788,173 30,204,762
Deferred acquisition costs.......................... 113,014 375,882 --
----------- ----------- -----------
Total assets.............................. $70,092,005 $74,131,051 $49,650,579
=========== =========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses............. $ 2,491,703 $ 2,900,204 $ 1,645,018
Due to related entities........................... 1,564,493 2,865,164 65,345
Current portion of long-term debt................. 14,223,007 14,219,155 12,846,733
Obligations under capital leases, current
portion........................................ 55,868 78,984 114,451
----------- ----------- -----------
Total current liabilities................. 18,335,071 20,063,507 14,671,547
Long-term debt...................................... 29,849,426 29,841,341 14,127,693
Obligations under capital leases, net of current
portion........................................... 55,750 78,820 220,058
----------- ----------- -----------
Total liabilities................................. 48,240,247 49,983,668 29,019,298
----------- ----------- -----------
Commitments (Note 8)
Partners' capital................................... 21,851,758 24,147,383 20,631,281
----------- ----------- -----------
Total liabilities and partners' capital... $70,092,005 $74,131,051 $49,650,579
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial
statements.
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BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS RADIO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------- ---------------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1994
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gross broadcast revenue......... $ 6,999,900 $ 6,760,055 $29,697,028 $25,198,304 $17,621,955
Less agency commissions......... 555,850 542,832 2,441,800 2,051,455 1,449,843
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net revenue................... 6,444,050 6,217,223 27,255,228 23,146,849 16,172,112
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating expenses:
Programming, technical and
news....................... 1,400,341 1,523,647 6,760,363 5,210,641 3,804,695
Sales and promotion........... 2,423,220 2,104,382 9,233,843 8,245,763 5,787,235
General and administrative.... 1,514,043 1,336,624 5,257,968 4,823,394 3,383,768
Depreciation and
amortization............... 1,336,402 1,329,982 5,320,258 5,005,245 4,149,542
Corporate expenses............ 265,076 818,671 1,513,438 1,271,455 569,480
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
6,939,082 7,113,306 28,085,870 24,556,498 17,694,720
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Loss from
operations.......... (495,032) (896,083) (830,642) (1,409,649) (1,522,608)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense.............. (936,552) (646,212) (3,384,388) (2,519,578) (1,799,169)
Gain on sale of broadcasting
properties (Note 6b)....... -- -- 9,612,496 -- 1,437,817
Other, net.................... 60,660 58,092 678,636 (414,561) 96,920
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)............. $(1,370,924) $(1,484,203) $ 6,076,102 $(4,343,788) $(1,787,040)
=========== =========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial
statements.
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BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS RADIO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GENERAL LIMITED
PARTNER PARTNERS TOTAL
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994............................. $(1,879,470) $13,165,680 $11,286,210
Capital contributions from partners................ (48,191) 9,163,878 9,115,687
Capital distributions to partners.................. (255,000) -- (255,000)
Net income (loss).................................. 233,554 (2,020,594) (1,787,040)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1994........................... (1,949,107) 20,308,964 18,359,857
Capital contributions from partners................ 961,516 6,253,441 7,214,957
Capital distributions to partners.................. (599,745) -- (599,745)
Net income (loss).................................. (300,171) (4,043,617) (4,343,788)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1995........................... (1,887,507) 22,518,788 20,631,281
Capital contributions from partners................ 800,000 -- 800,000
Capital distributions to partners.................. (1,260,000) (2,100,000) (3,360,000)
Net income (loss).................................. 2,137,845 3,938,257 6,076,102
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, December 31, 1996........................... (209,662) 24,357,045 24,147,383
Capital distributions to partners (unaudited)...... (83,542) (841,159) (924,701)
Net income (loss) (unaudited)...................... (199,087) (1,171,837) (1,370,924)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance, March 31, 1997 (unaudited).................. $ (492,291) $22,344,049 $$21,851,758
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial
statements.
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BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS RADIO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------- -----------------------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995 1994
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)...................................... $(1,370,924) $(1,484,203) $ 6,076,102 $ (4,343,788) $(1,787,040)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization........................ 1,336,402 1,329,982 5,320,258 5,005,245 4,149,542
Provision for doubtful accounts...................... 77,504 -- 332,487 280,760 342,038
Loss from investment in limited partnership.......... -- -- 16,490 7,381 7,914
Gain on sale of broadcast properties and equipment... -- -- (9,612,496) (4,766) (1,437,817)
Change in barter receivable/payable, net............. (105,399) (188,863) (83,433) 197,335 35,795
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects
of acquired broadcasting properties:
Accounts receivable................................ 89,572 (62,959) (996,735) (1,528,818) (569,941)
Due from/due to related entities, net.............. (1,822,839) (417,397) 2,786,950 (332,505) 167,622
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.......... (110,730) (128,012) (109,427) (277,703) 42,261
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.............. (302,113) 456,846 1,375,292 635,184 (227,408)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating
activities..................................... (2,208,527) (494,606) 5,105,488 (361,675) 722,966
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment.................... (69,617) (82,618) (1,133,074) (1,140,417) (542,749)
Purchases of broadcasting properties................... (3,771,281) (7,754,829) (22,225,278) (16,535,198) (5,189,233)
Net proceeds from sales of broadcasting properties..... -- -- 14,123,152 -- 4,866,629
Capital contribution to limited partnerships........... -- -- -- -- 3,900,000
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing
activities..................................... (3,840,898) (7,837,447) (9,235,200) (17,675,615) 3,034,647
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of notes payable and capital leases......... (34,249) (122,006) (6,903,389) (9,341,629) (5,363,989)
Proceeds from borrowing under notes payable and
promissory notes..................................... -- 8,022,516 23,846,875 15,652,627 1,755,000
Distributions to partners.............................. (924,701) (24,299) (3,360,000) (599,745) (255,000)
Capital contributions for acquisition of broadcasting
properties........................................... -- -- 800,000 7,393,804 5,700,000
Cash paid for syndication costs........................ -- -- -- (178,847) (584,313)
Borrowings under line of credit........................ -- -- 647,075 215,535 --
Repayments under line of credit........................ -- -- (697,075) -- --
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction............... -- -- -- -- 141,000
Proceeds from assumption of capital lease obligation... -- -- -- -- 28,000
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net cash flows provided by financing
activities..................................... (958,950) 7,876,211 14,333,486 13,141,745 1,420,698
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash.......................... (7,008,375) (455,842) 10,203,774 (4,895,545) 5,178,311
Cash, at beginning of period............................. 11,029,177 825,403 825,403 5,720,948 542,637
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
Cash, at end of period................................... $ 4,020,802 $ 369,561 $ 11,029,177 $ 825,403 $ 5,720,948
=========== =========== ============ ============ ===========
Supplementary information:
Cash paid for interest................................. $ 946,455 $ 533,102 $ 3,459,331 $ 2,473,568 $ 1,363,052
Noncash activities:
Asset additions under capital lease obligations...... -- -- 15,882 16,936 211,371
Assumption of note payable in connection with fund
merger............................................. -- -- -- 500,000 --
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial
statements.
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BENCHMARK COMMUNICATIONS RADIO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DATA WITH REGARD TO MARCH 31, 1997 AND FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996 ARE UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
The financial statements and following notes, insofar as they are
applicable to the three-month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, and
transactions subsequent to February 8, 1997, the date of the Report of
Independent Accountants, are not covered by the Report of Independent
Accountants. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of only
normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair presentation of the
unaudited consolidated results of operations for the three-month periods ended
March 31, 1997 and 1996, have been included.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
The accompanying financial statements include the combined radio station
holdings of Benchmark Communications Radio Limited Partnership (BCRLP), and
Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund I Limited Partnership (BRAF I), Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund IV Limited Partnership (BRAF IV), Benchmark Radio Acquisition
Fund VII Limited Partnership (BRAF VII), and Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund
VIII Limited Partnership (BRAF VIII) (collectively, Benchmark). BCRLP is a
Maryland limited partnership formed on June 1, 1991 to invest in and manage
radio stations and serves as the general partner for the four funds listed
above, as well as other funds not included in these combined financial
statements. Benchmark serves certain radio markets in Delaware, Maryland, South
Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated.
BENCHMARK RADIO ACQUISITION FUND I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BRAF I is a Maryland limited partnership formed on May 16, 1990, and
operates radio stations WDOV-AM, WDSD-FM and WSRV-FM.
BENCHMARK RADIO ACQUISITION FUND IV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BRAF IV is a Maryland limited partnership formed on December 10, 1992, to
operate radio stations and its 99.99999% owned subsidiary, Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund V Limited Partnership (BRAF V) (together, the Fund IV
Partnership). BRAF IV is the general partner in BRAF V and BCRLP is the limited
partner. The Fund IV Partnership operates radio stations WOSC-FM, WWFG-FM,
WCOS-AM/FM, WHKZ-FM, WVOC-AM, and KRMD-AM/FM.
BENCHMARK RADIO ACQUISITION FUND VII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BRAF VII is a Maryland limited partnership formed on June 20, 1994, and
operates WESC-AM/FM, WFNQ-FM and WJMZ-FM.
BENCHMARK RADIO ACQUISITION FUND VIII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BRAF VIII is a Maryland limited partnership formed on November 15, 1994,
and operates WUSQ-FM, WNTW-AM, WYYD-FM, WROV-AM/FM and WFQX-FM.
On January 1, 1995, Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund II Limited Partnership
(BRAF II), which owned WUSQ-FM and WNTW-AM in Winchester, Virginia, and
Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund VI Limited Partnership (BRAF VI), which owned
WFQX-FM in Front Royal, Virginia, were merged into BRAF VIII. The limited
partners of BRAF II and BRAF VI collectively received approximately 33 units, of
the total of 73 units, in BRAF VIII. The merger has been accounted for in a
manner similar to a pooling of interests, whereby the net assets of the merged
partnerships are recorded at their carrying amounts at the time of the merger.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Broadcasting operations derive revenue primarily from the sale of program
time and commercial announcements to local, regional and national advertisers.
Revenue is recognized when the programs and commercial announcements are
broadcast.
BARTER TRANSACTIONS
Barter transactions represent advertising time exchanged for promotional
items, advertising, supplies, equipment, and services. Barter revenue is
recorded at the fair value of the goods or services received and is recognized
in income when the advertisements are broadcast. Goods or services are charged
to expense when received or used. Advertising time owed and goods or services
due Benchmark are included in accounts payable and accounts receivable,
respectively.
INVESTMENT IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Investment in limited partnership (representing BRAF Fund III which is not
included in these combined financial statements) is accounted for using the
equity method.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation
and amortization. Depreciation is determined using the straight-line method
based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS
-------
<S> <C>
Buildings................................................... 39
Building improvements....................................... 13 - 39
Broadcast equipment......................................... 5 - 25
Furniture, fixtures and equipment........................... 5 - 10
</TABLE>
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives
or the terms of the related leases. Costs of repairs and maintenance are charged
to operations as incurred.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization.
Amortization is determined using the straight-line method based upon the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS
-----------------------
<S> <C>
Licenses and authorization costs....................... 25
Organization costs..................................... 5
Deferred financing costs............................... Life of respective loan
Noncompete agreements.................................. 5
Goodwill............................................... 25
Other.................................................. 1-5
</TABLE>
Benchmark evaluates intangible assets for potential impairment by analyzing
the operating results, trends and prospects of the business, as well as
comparing them to their competitors. Benchmark also takes into consideration
recent acquisition patterns within the broadcast industry as well as the impact
of recently enacted or potential Federal Communications Commission (the FCC)
rules and regulations and any other events or circumstances which might indicate
potential impairment.
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
ADVERTISING COSTS
Benchmark incurs various marketing and promotional costs to add and
maintain listenership. These costs are expensed as incurred or deferred and
amortized over the interim periods which they benefit and totaled approximately
$1.6 million, $1.6 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Benchmark's revenue and accounts receivable primarily relate to advertising
of products and services within the radio stations' broadcast areas. Benchmark's
management performs ongoing credit evaluations of the customers' financial
condition and, generally, requires no collateral from their customers. Credit
losses have been within management's expectations and adequate allowances for
any uncollectible trade receivables are maintained.
INCOME TAXES
Benchmark is comprised of limited partnerships which are exempt from
federal and state income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has
been made in the accompanying financial statements as all items of tax
attributes pass through pro rata to each partner in accordance with the
partnership agreements.
3. UNCERTAINTIES AND USE OF ESTIMATES:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
On February 8, 1996, the President signed into law the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Among other things, this legislation requires the FCC to relax its
numerical restrictions on local ownership and affords renewal applicants
significant new protections from competing applications for their broadcast
licenses. The ultimate effect of this legislation on the competitive environment
is currently undeterminable.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consist of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Land...................................................... $ 1,489,647 $ 1,532,116
Tower, building and improvements.......................... 5,588,771 5,357,989
Broadcast equipment....................................... 9,936,338 10,087,239
Office furniture and fixtures............................. 1,137,222 1,245,332
Equipment under capital leases............................ 321,638 293,174
Vehicles.................................................. 281,305 310,742
Computer equipment........................................ 603,496 516,604
----------- -----------
19,358,417 19,343,196
Less accumulated depreciation............................. (5,636,871) (5,187,019)
----------- -----------
$13,721,546 $14,156,177
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
was $2,409,696, $2,227,478 and $1,680,039, respectively.
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Intangible assets at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Licenses and authorization costs......................... $ 42,423,027 $28,335,031
Organization costs....................................... 2,801,440 2,339,639
Deferred financing costs................................. 688,971 460,610
Noncompete agreements.................................... 4,685,668 4,785,669
Goodwill................................................. 2,430,590 2,258,490
Other.................................................... 1,254,282 1,536,518
------------ -----------
54,283,978 39,715,957
Less accumulated amortization............................ (10,495,805) (9,511,195)
------------ -----------
$ 43,788,173 $30,204,762
============ ===========
</TABLE>
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
was $2,910,562, $2,777,767 and $2,469,503, respectively.
6a. ACQUISITIONS OF BROADCASTING PROPERTIES:
On January 19, 1995, BRAF VIII purchased substantially all the assets of
WYYD-FM for approximately $8.5 million, including acquisition costs and an
agreement by the seller not to compete with the station. The acquisition has
been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the results of operations
associated with the acquired assets have been included in the accompanying
statements from the date of acquisition.
The acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Assets acquired:
Property and equipment.................................... $1,059
Goodwill and other intangibles............................ 7,441
------
Purchase price.............................................. $8,500
======
</TABLE>
On February 10, 1995, BRAF IV purchased substantially all of the assets of
WVOC-AM for approximately $2.5 million including acquisition costs and an
agreement by the seller not to compete with the station. The acquisition has
been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the results of operations
associated with the acquired assets have been included in the accompanying
statements from the date of acquisition.
The acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Assets acquired:
Property and equipment.................................... $1,006
Goodwill and other intangibles............................ 1,494
------
Purchase price.............................................. $2,500
======
</TABLE>
On March 1, 1995, BRAF VII purchased substantially all the assets of
WESC-AM/FM for approximately $8.1 million, including acquisition costs and an
agreement by the seller not to compete with the station. The acquisition has
been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the results of operations
associated with the acquired assets have been included in the accompanying
statements from the date of acquisition.
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assets acquired:
Property and equipment.................................... $3,447
Goodwill and other intangibles............................ 4,653
------
Purchase price.............................................. $8,100
======
</TABLE>
On January 1, 1996, BRAF VIII purchased substantially all the assets of
WROV-AM/FM for approximately $5.8 million, including acquisition costs and an
agreement by the seller not to compete with the stations. The acquisition has
been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the results of operations
associated with the acquired assets have been included in the accompanying
statements from the date of acquisition.
The acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assets acquired:
Property and equipment.................................... $1,388
Goodwill and other intangibles............................ 4,412
------
Purchase price.............................................. $5,800
======
</TABLE>
On November 27, 1996, BRAF IV purchased substantially all the assets of
KRMD-AM/FM in Shreveport, Louisiana (Shreveport) for approximately $7.5 million,
including acquisition costs and an agreement by the seller not to compete with
the stations. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and,
accordingly, the results of operations associated with the acquired assets have
been included in the accompanying statement from the date of the acquisition.
The acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assets acquired:
Property and equipment.................................... $1,330
Goodwill and other intangibles............................ 6,170
------
Purchase price.............................................. $7,500
======
</TABLE>
On December 9, 1996, BRAF VII purchased substantially all the assets of
WJMZ-FM in Greenville, South Carolina (Greenville) for approximately $7.5
million, including acquisition costs and an agreement by the seller not to
compete with the station. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase
and, accordingly, the results of operations associated with the acquired assets
have been included in the accompanying statements from the date of the
acquisition.
The acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assets acquired:
Property and equipment.................................... $ 903
Goodwill and other intangibles............................ 6,597
------
Purchase price.............................................. $7,500
======
</TABLE>
UNAUDITED
On March 11, 1997, BRAF IV purchased substantially all the assets of
WSCQ-FM in the Columbia, South Carolina market for approximately $4.1 million,
including acquisition costs. The acquisition has been accounted for as a
purchase and, accordingly, the results of operations associated with the
acquired assets have been included in the accompanying statements from the date
of acquisition.
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The acquisition is summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assets acquired:
Property and equipment.................................... $ 736
Goodwill and other intangibles............................ 3,364
------
Purchase price.............................................. $4,100
======
</TABLE>
The following table presents the operating results of Benchmark for the
three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, compared to pro forma operating
results for such periods, reflecting the acquisition of WSCQ-FM. The unaudited
pro forma information presents combined operating results as though the
acquisition of WSCQ-FM and acquisitions completed during 1996 had occurred at
the beginning of the period.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997 MARCH 31, 1996
------------------- -------------------
ACTUAL PRO FORMA ACTUAL PRO FORMA
------ --------- ------ ---------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue............................... $6,440 $6,647 $6,217 $6,525
Net loss.................................. $1,371 $1,457 $1,484 $1,520
</TABLE>
The following summarizes the combined historical and unaudited pro forma
data for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, as though Benchmark's
acquisitions of WYYD-FM, WVOC-AM, WESC-AM/FM, WROV-AM/FM, KRMD-AM/FM and
WJMZ-FM, had occurred as of January 1, 1995 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
----------------------- -----------------------
HISTORICAL PRO FORMA HISTORICAL PRO FORMA
---------- --------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenue............................. $27,255 $30,002 $23,147 $30,615
Net income (loss)....................... $ 6,076 $ 7,334 $(4,344) $(3,352)
</TABLE>
6b. RADIO BROADCASTING DISPOSITIONS:
During 1994, Benchmark sold substantially all of the assets of WZNY-FM and
WXFQ-FM/WGUS-AM for $3,600,000 and $1,284,700, respectively, and had recorded
gains of $1,316,741 and $121,076, respectively.
In October 1996, BRAF IV sold substantially all of the assets of WLTY-FM,
WTAR-AM and WKOC-FM for $14.1 million, net of closing costs of approximately
$500,000. Benchmark received cash proceeds from the sale and, in November 1996,
acquired the assets of KRMD-AM/FM valued at $7.5 million. BRAF IV recorded a
gain of $9.6 million.
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. DEBT:
Debt at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
BRAF I:
Term note, maximum principal amount of $4,700,000;
interest at bank's prime plus applicable margin ranging
from 1/2% to 1 1/2% (9.75% at December 31, 1996 and
1995), due in full on December 31, 2002................ $ 4,249,986 $ 2,269,761
BRAF IV:
Revolving line of credit, maximum principal amount of
$13,500,000; interest at LIBOR plus 2% -- 2 3/4% (8.2%
at December 31, 1996 and 7.4% at December 31, 1995),
due in full on June 30, 1997........................... 11,900,039 10,600,038
Subordinated promissory note, maximum principal amount of
$500,000; interest at 10% per annum due quarterly; due
in full on October 23, 1996............................ -- 437,500
Notes payable for vehicles................................ 12,361 30,594
Subordinated promissory note, maximum principal amount of
$1,200,000; interest at 8.25% per annum due monthly;
due in full in October 1996; personally guaranteed by
the general partners of BCRLP.......................... -- 1,200,000
BRAF VII:
Bank debt; interest at 8.4% per annum due monthly; due in
full on June 1, 1999; paid in full on December 9,
1996................................................... -- 3,325,998
Line of credit agreement, maximum principal amount of
$200,000; interest at bank's prime plus 2% (8.25% at
December 31, 1995); due in full on January 1, 1997;
paid in full on December 9, 1996....................... -- 50,000
Note payable to Fund III Acquisition Sub. (See Note 12),
maximum principal amount of $12,600,000, interest due
monthly at prime plus 1% (9.25% at December 31, 1996)
due in full on March 9, 1998........................... 12,600,000 --
BRAF VIII:
Revolving line of credit, maximum principal amount of
$14,500,000; interest at bank's prime rate plus
applicable margin ranging from 1/4% to 1/2% (8.63% at
December 31, 1996 and 8.75% at December 31, 1995) per
annum due monthly; due in full in December 2002........ 13,198,441 8,325,000
Subordinated promissory note, maximum principal amount of
$500,000; interest at 8% per annum payable monthly; due
in full on August 31, 1997............................. 425,000 475,000
Subordinated promissory note, maximum principal amount of
$1,500,000; interest at bank's prime plus 1% (8.9% at
December 31, 1996 and 9.25% at December 31, 1995); due
in full on January 1, 2001............................. 1,500,000 --
Notes payable for vehicles................................ 14,134 --
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
BCRLP:
Note payable, maximum principal amount of $75,000;
interest at 7% per annum due monthly; due in full on
demand; guaranteed jointly and severally by certain
general and limited partners of BCRLP.................. 75,000 75,000
Note payable, maximum principal amount of $37,500 assumed
from an affiliated entity; due in full on demand (See
Note 10)............................................... 20,000 20,000
Revolving line of credit, maximum principal amount of
$250,000; interest at bank's prime rate (8.25% at
December 31, 1996 and 8.5% at December 31, 1995); due
in full on demand...................................... 65,535 165,535
----------- -----------
44,060,496 26,974,426
Less: Current portion..................................... 14,219,155 12,846,733
----------- -----------
$29,841,341 $14,127,693
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Borrowings were primarily used to finance the acquisition of additional
stations and are collateralized by substantially all of Benchmark's assets.
The various agreements impose restrictive covenants on Benchmark with
respect to, among other things, the maintenance of certain financial ratios and
limits on capital expenditures, new indebtedness, investments and disposition of
assets. Benchmark was in compliance with all such financial covenants or had
obtained waivers for any items of noncompliance as of December 31, 1996.
At December 31, 1996 the aggregate amounts of debt due during the next five
years are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $14,219,155
1998........................................................ 14,767,925
1999........................................................ 2,766,704
2000........................................................ 3,217,662
2001........................................................ 5,421,900
2002 and thereafter......................................... 3,667,150
-----------
$44,060,496
===========
</TABLE>
8. LEASES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS:
Effective May 22, 1992, BRAF I entered into a participation agreement with
the General Manager of WDSD-FM, WDOV-AM and WSRV-FM which provides for the
General Manager to receive a portion (based upon certain vesting criteria) of
the "Net Sales Proceeds," as defined, in the event that the stations are sold or
a percentage of adjusted cash flow (as defined in the agreement) in the event
that the General Manager ceases to be employed by BRAF I. At December 31, 1996,
Benchmark had recorded an expense of $140,000 related to this participation
agreement due to the agreement dated December 9, 1996 to sell the stations. See
Note 12.
Benchmark leases certain transmitting tower facilities, vehicles, and
office space under various operating leases.
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Future minimum lease payments (which reflect leases having noncancelable
lease terms in excess of one year) are as follows for the year ended December
31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL OPERATING
LEASES LEASES
-------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
1997........................................................ $100,821 $ 346,575
1998........................................................ 69,316 276,964
1999........................................................ 10,156 204,000
2000........................................................ 7,090 155,212
2001........................................................ -- 53,195
Thereafter.................................................. -- 97,171
-------- ----------
Total............................................. 187,383 $1,133,117
==========
Less amount representing interest........................... (29,579)
--------
Present value of minimum lease payments..................... 157,804
Less current portion........................................ (78,984)
--------
Obligations under capital leases, net of current portion.... $ 78,820
========
</TABLE>
Rental expense under operating leases for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994 was approximately $365,000, $414,000 and $366,000,
respectively.
9. PROFIT SHARING PLAN:
The employees of Benchmark are included in a 401(k) profit sharing plan
(the "Plan"). All full-time employees of Benchmark who have attained the age of
21 years are eligible for participation in the Plan after one year and one
thousand hours of service. The Plan allows the employees to defer up to 16% of
their compensation through a salary reduction arrangement. Benchmark makes a
matching contribution equal to 25% of the employees' salary reduction. In
addition, Benchmark may make a discretionary contribution to the Plan.
Participation in the Plan is subject to a five year vesting schedule. During the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, Benchmark's combined expense
related to the Plan was approximately $85,900, $70,700 and $40,300,
respectively.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The various entities defined in Note 1 are involved in certain transactions
with each other related to sharing of services and purchasing. These
transactions are settled on a current basis through adjustments to partners'
equity accounts.
In February 1996, BRAF VII borrowed $1,500,000 from a limited partner to
finance the escrow deposit for the acquisition of WJMZ-FM (Greenville). The note
was paid in full on December 9, 1996. In connection with such debt, interest
expense of $287,436 was recorded for the year ended December 31, 1996.
As of July 1, 1992, BCRLP assumed $37,500 of a note payable to limited
partners in Benchmark made by an affiliated entity. Interest expense related to
this note was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.
11. LITIGATION:
Benchmark is the plaintiff or the defendant in several legal actions, the
probable outcomes of which are not considered material, either individually or
in the aggregate.
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
12. PENDING SALE OF BENCHMARK AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS (UNAUDITED):
On December 9, 1996, Benchmark agreed to be acquired by Capstar Radio
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (Capstar Radio), a Delaware corporation, through an
acquisition affiliate, Fund III Acquisition Sub. In June, 1997, the FCC approved
the sale. The purchase price will equal approximately $173.4 million and is
subject to adjustment. The sale is expected to be completed in July 1997. In
connection with the sale, a general partner will receive 1,538,461 shares of
Capstar Class A Common Stock in lieu of cash, in consideration of a portion of
his ownership interest in Benchmark. In the event the acquisition is terminated
by Capstar or its affiliates, Benchmark could be entitled to certain liquidation
damages up to approximately $8.2 million. No adjustments have been made to the
combined financial statements to reflect the pending sale, except as described
in Note 8 relating to the participation agreement.
Benchmark and certain other related entities (BRAF IX, BRAF X and BRAF XI)
under common control of the Benchmark General Partners also have agreed to
acquire two radio stations in the Montgomery, Alabama market (the "Benchmark
Montgomery Acquisition") for an aggregate cash price of approximately $17.0 to
$18.0 million. The acquisition was completed in April 1997.
In May 1996, BRAF IX entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all
the assets and certain liabilities of WFMX-FM and WSIC-AM in Statesville, North
Carolina (Statesville) for an aggregate cash price of approximately $9.6
million. Liabilities assumed were limited to certain ongoing contractual rights
and obligations. The acquisition was completed in January 1997.
In September, 1996, BRAF X entered into an agreement to acquire
substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of WJMI-FM, WKXI-AM/FM and
WOAD-FM in Jackson, Mississippi (Jackson) for an aggregate cash price of
approximately $15.0 million. Liabilities assumed were limited to certain ongoing
contractual rights and obligations. The acquisition was completed in December
1996.
As part of the acquisition of Benchmark by Capstar Radio and Fund III
Acquisition Sub, BRAF VII, (along with certain other partnerships not included
in these combined financial statements, specifically referred to as BRAF IX,
BRAF X and BRAF XI) entered into separate senior credit agreements with Fund III
Acquisition Sub. Under these agreements, BRAF VII, BRAF IX, BRAF X and BRAF XI
can collectively borrow up to approximately $60.0 million. Approximately $60.0
million has been loaned to BRAF VII , BRAF IX and BRAF X, net of expenses, of
which approximately $12.6 million as of December 31, 1996 has been loaned to
BRAF VII, to consummate the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of
WJMZ-FM (Greenville) and to refinance debt, and, during January 1997, the
remainder has been borrowed by BRAF IX, BRAF X, and BRAF XI to consummate the
acquisitions of Statesville, Jackson, and Montgomery and for working capital
purposes.
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MADISON RADIO GROUP
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 347,800
Certificate of deposit.................................... 93,441
Accounts receivable, net of $17,000 allowance for doubtful
accounts............................................... 1,310,973
Accounts receivable, related party........................ 103,688
Prepaid expenses.......................................... 39,139
-----------
Total current assets.............................. 1,895,041
Property and equipment, net................................. 2,738,963
Intangible assets, net...................................... 12,833,288
Other....................................................... 18,665
-----------
Total assets...................................... $17,485,957
===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt......................... $ 250,000
Accounts payable.......................................... 317,004
Accounts payable, related party........................... 232,026
Accrued expenses.......................................... 210,143
Trade payable, net........................................ 31,260
-----------
Total current liabilities......................... 1,040,433
Long-term debt.............................................. 13,250,000
Partners' equity............................................ 3,195,524
-----------
Total liabilities and partners' equity............ $17,485,957
===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MADISON RADIO GROUP
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 2, 1997 TO MARCH 31, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Broadcasting revenue:
Gross revenue............................................. $2,269,996
Less agency commissions................................... 241,570
----------
Net broadcasting revenue.......................... 2,028,426
Operating expenses:
Sales and promotion....................................... 417,186
Programming, engineering and news......................... 613,666
General and administrative................................ 214,863
Depreciation and amortization............................. 376,204
Management fees and other expenses........................ 47,160
----------
1,669,079
----------
Operating income.................................. 359,347
Interest expense............................................ (347,906)
----------
Net income........................................ $ 11,441
==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MADISON RADIO GROUP
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 2, 1997 TO MARCH 31, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Partners' initial capital contributions, January 2, 1997.... $ 7,146,583
Distribution to partner..................................... (3,962,500)
Net income for the period from January 2, 1997 to March 31,
1997...................................................... 11,441
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Partners' equity, March 31, 1997............................ $ 3,195,524
===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MADISON RADIO GROUP
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 2, 1997 TO MARCH 31, 1997
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash from operating activities:
Net income................................................ $ 11,441
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 376,204
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.................................. (1,310,973)
Prepaid expenses..................................... 19,466
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................ 562,282
Trade payable, net................................... 3,269
-----------
Net cash used in operating activities............. (338,311)
-----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Advances to related party................................. (103,688)
Purchases of property and equipment....................... (36,381)
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. related costs......... (18,665)
-----------
Net cash used in investing activities............. (158,734)
-----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from term loan................................... 3,962,500
Distribution to partner................................... (3,962,500)
Proceeds from capital contributions....................... 612,819
Advances from related party............................... 232,026
-----------
Net cash provided by financing activities......... 844,845
-----------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents......... 347,800
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.............. --
-----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................... $ 347,800
===========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest.................................... $ 347,906
===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MADISON RADIO GROUP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
a. Organization and Basis of Presentation: Madison Radio Group (the
"Company"), a general partnership, was formed on January 2, 1997, to own and
operate radio stations WIBA-AM, WIBA-FM, WMAD-FM, WZEE-FM, WMLI-FM and WTSO-AM,
servicing the Madison, Wisconsin area. At Madison Radio Group's inception, Point
Communications Limited Partnership ("Point") exchanged its broadcasting and real
estate assets of stations WIBA-AM, WIBA-FM, and WMAD-FM and $400,000 cash,
subject to its long-term debt, for a 50% partnership interest in the Company and
$3,962,500 cash (which was financed by Madison Radio Group borrowings).
Simultaneously, Midcontinent Broadcasting Company of Wisconsin, Inc.
("Midcontinent") exchanged its broadcasting and real estate assets of stations
WZEE-FM, WMLI-FM and WTSO-AM and $400,000 cash for the remaining 50% partnership
interest in the Company. The broadcasting and real estate assets exchanged were
recorded at the transferors' cost basis by the Company.
The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues, and expenses for the period presented. They also affect
the disclosures of contingencies. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
On February 8, 1996, the President signed into law the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Among other things, this legislation requires the Federal
Communications Commission (the "FCC") to relax its numerical restrictions on
local ownership and affords renewal applicants significant new protections from
competing applications for the broadcast licenses. The ultimate effect of this
legislation on the competitive environment is currently undeterminable.
b. Cash Equivalents: For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the
Company considers all highly liquid, short-term investments purchased with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
c. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows: buildings and
improvements 5-39 years, tower and antennae 3-15 years, equipment 5-15 years,
and other 3-10 years. Expenditures for repairs are expensed while major
additions are capitalized. Upon sale or disposal, the asset cost and accumulated
depreciation are removed and any gain or loss is recognized in earnings.
d. Intangible Assets: Intangible assets are stated at cost and amortized on
a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
FCC broadcast licenses -- 15 years. Accumulated amortization as of March
31, 1997 was $205,992.
Other intangibles -- 5-15 years. Accumulated amortization as of March 31,
1997 was $7,290.
Goodwill -- Goodwill acquired prior to November 1, 1970 ($374,223) is not
being amortized. Goodwill arising from acquisitions subsequent to November 1,
1970 is being amortized over 15-40 years. Accumulated amortization as of March
31, 1997, was $5,746.
Deferred financing costs -- loan term. Accumulated amortization as of March
31, 1997 was $12,737.
Organization costs -- 5 years. Accumulated amortization as of March 31,
1997 was $5,155.
On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the recoverability of the net
carrying value of intangible assets by reference to the Company's undiscounted
anticipated future cash flows.
e. Barter Transactions: The Company exchanges advertising airtime for goods
and services, as is customary in the broadcast industry. In accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 63, "Financial Reporting by
Broadcasters", revenue is recognized as the advertising is broadcast at the
estimated fair
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MADISON RADIO GROUP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED):
market value of goods or services received or to be received. The value of the
goods and services received in barter transactions is charged to expense when
received or used. Barter revenues and expenses approximated $42,000 for the
period from January 2, 1997 to March 31, 1997.
f. Revenue Recognition: Revenue from the sale of air-time is recognized at
the time the related program or advertisement is broadcast.
g. Concentration of Risk: The Stations operate within the Madison,
Wisconsin geographic area. They extend credit to their various customers in the
form of accounts receivable. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of
its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts based on factors
surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other
information.
h. Allocations and Distributions: The profits and losses of the Company are
being allocated among the partners, and cash flow from operations or cash from
capital transactions, if any, will be distributed to the partners in accordance
with the terms of the partnership agreement.
i. Income Taxes: No provision for federal or state income taxes has been
provided as the partners report their pro rata share of the partnership profits
or losses on their tax returns.
2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment consisted of the following at March 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Land and improvements....................................... $277,058
Buildings................................................... 830,738
Tower and antennae.......................................... 833,199
Equipment................................................... 849,762
Other....................................................... 87,490
----------
2,878,247
Less accumulated depreciation............................... 139,284
----------
$2,738,963
==========
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense was $139,284 for the period from January 2, 1997 to
March 31, 1997.
3. INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Intangible assets consisted of the following at March 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
FCC broadcast licenses...................................... $11,210,008
Other intangibles........................................... 850,277
Goodwill.................................................... 720,010
Deferred financing costs.................................... 186,816
Organization costs.......................................... 103,097
-----------
13,070,208
Less accumulated amortization............................... 236,920
-----------
$12,833,288
===========
</TABLE>
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MADISON RADIO GROUP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
4. LONG-TERM DEBT:
Long-term debt consisted of the following at March 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Term loan payable in quarterly installments of $250,000 to
$400,000 beginning January, 1998, with a balloon payment
of remaining balance due October 1, 2001.................. $13,500,000
Less current portion........................................ 250,000
-----------
$13,250,000
===========
</TABLE>
The term loan is subject to certain restrictive financial covenants,
including the maintenance of minimum broadcast operating cash flow amounts, and
limitations on additional indebtedness, capital expenditures, lease agreements,
investments and distributions to partners. The term loan is collateralized by
substantially all assets of the Company. The term loan bears interest at the
bank's reference rate plus 1.25%-2.50% subject to operating cash flow results
(the reference rate was 8.50% at March 31, 1997).
The carrying amount reported for long-term debt approximates fair value
since the underlying instrument bears interest at a variable rate that reprices
frequently.
The aggregate scheduled maturities of debt is as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
April 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997.......................... $ --
1998........................................................ 1,000,000
1999........................................................ 1,250,000
2000........................................................ 1,400,000
2001........................................................ 9,850,000
-----------
$13,500,000
===========
</TABLE>
5. OPERATING LEASES:
The Company leases vehicles, office equipment, office space and a tower
site under operating leases with future minimum rental payments as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
April 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997.......................... $ 62,924
1998........................................................ 67,512
1999........................................................ 67,512
2000........................................................ 67,512
2001........................................................ 38,707
Thereafter.................................................. 331,000
--------
$635,167
========
</TABLE>
Rental expense charged to operations was $27,230 for the period from
January 2, 1997 to March 31, 1997.
6. LETTER OF CREDIT:
At March 31, 1997, the Company had a letter of credit outstanding for
$90,000. The letter of credit can be drawn upon if the Company fails to make
payments due under the terms and conditions of a network agreement which expires
in May 1997. The Company has pledged a certificate of deposit as collateral for
the letter of credit.
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MADISON RADIO GROUP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
7. SALE TO CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.:
On February 4, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement to sell
substantially all the assets of its stations to Capstar Radio Broadcasting
Partners, Inc., a radio investment group. The closing of the transaction, which
is subject to various conditions and approvals as defined in the agreement, is
expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 1997.
During the period from January 2, 1997 to March 31, 1997, the Company
incurred $18,665 of costs directly related to the pending sale to Capstar Radio
Broadcasting Partners, Inc., which are included in other assets in the
accompanying balance sheet.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors of
Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Midcontinent Broadcasting
Co. of Wisconsin, Inc. (the "Company") as of December 31, 1996, and the related
statements of income and retained earnings, and cash flows for the year then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Midcontinent Broadcasting
Co. of Wisconsin, Inc. as of December 31, 1996, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 3, 1997
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MIDCONTINENT BROADCASTING CO. OF WISCONSIN, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1996
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current assets:
Cash...................................................... $ 78,996
Accounts receivable, net of $34,143 allowance for doubtful
accounts............................................... 718,133
Prepaid expenses and other assets......................... 17,088
----------
Total current assets.............................. 814,217
Property and equipment, net................................. 686,433
Intangible assets, net...................................... 3,031,048
Other....................................................... 101,085
----------
Total assets...................................... $4,632,783
==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 25,226
Accounts payable, related party........................... 7,083
Accrued expenses.......................................... 119,274
----------
Total current liabilities......................... 151,583
Due to Parent............................................... 1,369,004
Stockholder's equity:
Common stock, no par value, 2,500 shares authorized, 2,000
shares issued and outstanding.......................... 200,000
Retained earnings......................................... 2,912,196
----------
Total stockholder's equity........................ 3,112,196
----------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity........ $4,632,783
==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MIDCONTINENT BROADCASTING CO. OF WISCONSIN, INC.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Broadcasting revenue:
Gross revenue............................................. $3,876,324
Less agency commissions................................... 430,031
----------
Net broadcasting revenue.......................... 3,446,293
Operating expenses:
Programming, technical and news........................... 988,406
Sales, advertising and promotion.......................... 1,221,541
General and administrative................................ 345,283
Depreciation and amortization............................. 405,091
----------
2,960,321
----------
Operating income....................................... 485,972
Other income:
Rental income............................................. 47,207
Other..................................................... 21,952
----------
69,159
----------
Income before income taxes............................. 555,131
Provision for income taxes.................................. 188,745
----------
Net income................................................ 366,386
Retained earnings:
Beginning of year......................................... 2,545,810
----------
End of year............................................... $2,912,196
==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MIDCONTINENT BROADCASTING CO. OF WISCONSIN, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income................................................ $ 366,386
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 405,091
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.................................. (240,785)
Prepaid expenses and other assets.................... 17,838
Accounts payable..................................... (56,069)
Accrued expenses..................................... (72,929)
---------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 419,532
---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment....................... (66,893)
Madison Radio Group related costs......................... (101,085)
Other..................................................... (15,182)
---------
Net cash used in investing activities............. (183,160)
---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Due to Parent............................................. (251,932)
---------
Net cash used in financing activities............. (251,932)
---------
Net decrease in cash.............................. (15,560)
Cash, beginning of year..................................... 94,556
---------
Cash, end of year........................................... $ 78,996
=========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MIDCONTINENT BROADCASTING CO. OF WISCONSIN, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
a. Organization and Basis of Presentation: Midcontinent Broadcasting Co. of
Wisconsin, Inc. (the "Company") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Midcontinent
Broadcasting Co., which in turn is wholly-owned by Midcontinent Media, Inc. (the
"Parent"). The Company owns and operates radio stations WZEE-FM, WTSO-AM and
WMLI-FM (the "Stations") serving the Madison, Wisconsin area.
The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses for the period presented. They also affect
the disclosures of contingencies. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
On February 8, 1996, the President signed into law the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Among other things, this legislation requires the Federal
Communications Commission (the "FCC") to relax its numerical restrictions on
local ownership and affords renewal applicants significant new protections from
competing applications for the broadcast licenses. The ultimate effect of this
legislation on the competitive environment is currently undeterminable.
b. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using accelerated and
straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
buildings and improvements 5-39 years, tower and antennae 3-15 years, equipment
5-15 years, and other 3-10 years. Expenditures for repairs are expensed while
major additions are capitalized. Upon sale or disposal, the asset cost and
accumulated depreciation are removed and any gain or loss is recognized in
earnings.
c. Intangible Assets: Intangible assets are stated at cost and amortized on
a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
FCC broadcast licenses -- 15 years. Accumulated amortization as of
December 31, 1996 was $190,903.
Goodwill -- Goodwill acquired prior to November 1, 1970 ($374,223) is
not being amortized. Goodwill arising from acquisitions subsequent to
November 1, 1970 is being amortized over 40 years. Accumulated amortization
as of December 31, 1996 was $88,098.
Other -- Five years. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 1996 was
$7,048.
On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the recoverability of the
net carrying value of intangible assets by reference to the Company's
undiscounted anticipated future cash flows.
d. Barter Transactions: The Company exchanges advertising airtime for goods
and services, as is customary in the broadcast industry. In accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 63, "Financial Reporting by
Broadcasters", revenue is recognized as the advertising is broadcast at the
estimated fair market value of goods or services received or to be received. The
value of the goods and services received in barter transactions is charged to
expense when received or used. Barter revenues and expenses were approximately
$45,000 and $53,000, respectively, for 1996.
e. Revenue Recognition: Revenue from the sale of air-time is recognized at
the time the related program or advertisement is broadcast.
f. Concentration of Risk: The Stations operate within the Madison,
Wisconsin geographic area. They extend credit to their various customers in the
form of accounts receivable. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of
its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts based on factors
surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other
information.
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MIDCONTINENT BROADCASTING CO. OF WISCONSIN, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
g. Income Taxes: The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return
with the Parent, which provides for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes",
which requires the liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes. The
consolidated provision for income taxes is allocated among the members of the
consolidated group based upon each member's pre-tax earnings compared to the
consolidated pre-tax earnings. The liability for income taxes is included in Due
to Parent in the accompanying balance sheet. At December 31, 1996, there was no
provision for deferred income taxes, as temporary differences between tax and
financial reporting bases of assets and liabilities are immaterial.
2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Land........................................................ $ 27,013
Buildings and improvements.................................. 520,077
Tower and antennae.......................................... 567,569
Equipment................................................... 1,249,975
Other....................................................... 66,262
----------
2,430,896
Less accumulated depreciation............................... 1,744,463
----------
$ 686,433
==========
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense was $211,319 in 1996.
3. INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
FCC broadcast licenses...................................... $2,749,000
Goodwill.................................................... 532,523
Other intangibles........................................... 35,574
----------
3,317,097
Less accumulated amortization............................... 286,049
----------
$3,031,048
==========
</TABLE>
4. ACCRUED EXPENSES:
Accrued expenses consisted of the following at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Salaries, wages and benefits................................ $ 45,149
Property taxes.............................................. 38,367
Music license fees.......................................... 11,478
Professional fees........................................... 9,300
Other....................................................... 14,980
--------
$119,274
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</TABLE>
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MIDCONTINENT BROADCASTING CO. OF WISCONSIN, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5. INCOME TAXES:
The provision for income taxes for 1996 consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Currently payable
Federal................................................... $144,190
State..................................................... 44,555
--------
$188,745
========
</TABLE>
The following reconciles the statutory federal income tax rate with the
effective income tax rate:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Statutory federal income tax rate........................... 34.0%
State income tax, net....................................... 5.3
Effect of tax sharing arrangement among consolidated
group..................................................... (5.3)
-----
Effective income tax rate................................... 34.0%
=====
</TABLE>
6. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
The Company, along with other affiliated companies, participates in a
profit sharing plan for substantially all full-time employees who have at least
one year of service and have attained age 21. Company contributions, which are
based on a percentage of the compensation paid to eligible employees,
approximated $32,000 for 1996.
The Company is not obligated to provide any postretirement medical and life
insurance benefits or any other postretirement benefits to employees.
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENT:
On January 2, 1997, the Company exchanged its broadcasting and real estate
assets of stations WZEE-FM, WMLI-FM and WTSO-AM and $400,000 cash for a 50%
partnership interest in Madison Radio Group (a general partnership).
Simultaneously, Point Communications Limited Partnership ("Point"), a company
that also owns and operates radio stations serving the Madison, Wisconsin area,
exchanged its broadcasting and real estate assets of stations WMAD-FM, WIBA-FM
and WIBA-AM and $400,000 cash, subject to its long-term debt, for the remaining
50% partnership interest in Madison Radio Group, and $3,962,500 cash (which was
financed by Madison Radio Group borrowings). During 1996, the Company incurred
$101,085 of costs directly related to its investment in Madison Radio Group,
which are included in other assets on the accompanying balance sheet.
In February 1997, Madison Radio Group entered into an agreement to sell
substantially all the assets of its stations to Capstar Broadcasting Partners,
Inc., a radio investment group. The closing of this transaction, which is
subject to various conditions and approvals as defined in the agreement, is
expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 1997.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Partners of
Point Communications Limited Partnership:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Point Communications
Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") as of December 31, 1996, and the related
statement of operations, partners' equity and cash flows for the year then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Point Communications Limited
Partnership as of December 31, 1996, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 3, 1997
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POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 260,670
Certificate of deposit.................................... 93,441
Accounts receivable, net of $65,000 allowance for doubtful
accounts............................................... 1,309,154
Accounts receivable, related party........................ 59,320
Prepaid expenses.......................................... 43,064
-----------
Total current assets.............................. 1,765,649
Property and equipment, net................................. 2,339,617
Intangible assets, net...................................... 10,060,913
Other....................................................... 103,097
-----------
Total assets...................................... $14,269,276
===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt......................... $ 912,500
Accounts payable.......................................... 204,645
Accounts payable, related party........................... 15,765
Accrued expenses.......................................... 135,156
Trade payable, net........................................ 25,311
-----------
Total current liabilities......................... 1,293,377
Long-term debt.............................................. 8,625,000
Partners' equity............................................ 4,350,899
-----------
Total liabilities and partners' equity............ $14,269,276
===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Broadcasting revenue:
Gross revenue............................................. $ 6,235,475
Less agency commissions................................... 634,833
-----------
Net broadcasting revenue.......................... 5,600,642
Operating expenses:
Sales and promotion....................................... 1,276,030
Programming, engineering and news......................... 1,467,136
General and administrative................................ 685,926
Depreciation and amortization............................. 1,538,196
Management fees and other expenses........................ 178,749
-----------
5,146,037
-----------
Operating income....................................... 454,605
Other income (expense):
Interest expense.......................................... (1,071,241)
Interest income........................................... 7,916
-----------
(1,063,325)
-----------
Net loss............................................... $ (608,720)
===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF PARTNERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GENERAL LIMITED
PARTNER PARTNERS TOTAL
------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Partners' equity, January 1, 1996...................... $50,484 $4,909,135 $4,959,619
Net loss for 1996...................................... (6,195) (602,525) (608,720)
------- ---------- ----------
Partners' equity, December 31, 1996.................... $44,289 $4,306,610 $4,350,899
======= ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss.................................................. $ (608,720)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 1,538,196
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.................................. (293,368)
Prepaid expenses..................................... 3,648
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................ 90,615
Trade payable, net................................... 19,584
----------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 749,955
----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Madison Radio Group related costs......................... (103,097)
Advances to related party................................. (32,082)
Purchases of property and equipment....................... (80,058)
Other..................................................... (5,510)
----------
Net cash used in investing activities............. (220,747)
----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on term loan........................... (462,500)
----------
Net cash used in financing activities............. (462,500)
----------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents......... 66,708
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year................ 193,962
----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...................... $ 260,670
==========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest.................................... $ 985,801
==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
a. Organization and Basis of Presentation: Point Communications Limited
Partnership (the "Partnership") was formed to acquire, own and operate radio
stations WIBA-AM, WIBA-FM, WMAD-AM and WMAD-FM (the "Stations") servicing the
Madison, Wisconsin area. The general partner of Point Communications L.P. is a
corporation wholly-owned by the president of the radio stations. Included in
management fees and other expenses in the Statement of Operations are management
fees paid to the general partner and other costs related to the general
partner's activities.
The Partnership's financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues, and expenses for the period presented. They also affect
the disclosures of contingencies. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
On February 8, 1996, the President signed into law the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Among other things, this legislation requires the Federal
Communications Commission (the "FCC") to relax its numerical restrictions on
local ownership and affords renewal applicants significant new protections from
competing applications for the broadcast licenses. The ultimate effect of this
legislation on the competitive environment is currently undeterminable.
b. Cash Equivalents: For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the
Partnership considers all highly liquid, short-term investments purchased with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
c. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows: buildings and
improvements 15-39 years, tower and antennae 5-15 years, equipment 5-7 years,
and other 3-5 years. Expenditures for repairs are expensed while major additions
are capitalized. Upon sale or disposal, the asset cost and accumulated
depreciation are removed and any gain or loss is recognized in earnings.
d. Intangible Assets: Intangible assets are stated at cost and amortized on
a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, as follows:
FCC broadcast licenses -- 15 years. Accumulated amortization as of
December 31, 1996 was $848,533.
Other intangibles -- 15 years. Accumulated amortization as of December
31, 1996 was $82,089.
Goodwill -- 15 years. Accumulated amortization as of December 31, 1996
was $25,721.
Deferred financing costs -- loan term. Accumulated amortization as of
December 31, 1996 was $67,933.
Organization cost -- 5 years. Accumulated amortization as of December
31, 1996 was $26,033.
On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the recoverability of the net
carrying value of intangible assets by reference to the Partnership's
undiscounted anticipated future cash flows.
e. Barter Transactions: The Partnership exchanges advertising airtime for
goods and services, as is customary in the broadcast industry. In accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 63, "Financial Reporting by
Broadcasters", revenue is recognized as the advertising is broadcast at the
estimated fair market value of goods or services received or to be received. The
value of the goods and services received in barter transactions is charged to
expense when received or used. Barter revenues and expenses approximated
$214,000 for 1996.
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POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
f. Revenue Recognition: Revenue from the sale of air-time is recognized at
the time the related program or advertisement is broadcast.
g. Concentration of Risk: The Stations operate within the Madison,
Wisconsin geographic area. They extend credit to their various customers in the
form of accounts receivable. The Partnership performs ongoing credit evaluations
of its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts based on
factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and
other information.
h. Allocations and Distributions: The profits and losses of the Partnership
are being allocated among the partners, and cash flow from operations or cash
from capital transactions, if any, will be distributed to the partners in
accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement.
i. Income Taxes: No provision for federal or state income taxes has been
provided as the partners report their pro rata share of the partnership profits
or losses on their individual tax returns.
2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Land and improvements....................................... $ 283,200
Buildings................................................... 725,720
Tower and antennae.......................................... 986,770
Equipment................................................... 703,640
Other....................................................... 148,983
----------
2,848,313
Less accumulated depreciation............................... 508,696
----------
$2,339,617
==========
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense was $383,010 in 1996.
3. INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
FCC broadcast licenses...................................... $ 9,546,000
Other intangibles........................................... 911,544
Goodwill.................................................... 301,306
Deferred financing costs.................................... 254,749
Organization costs.......................................... 97,623
------------
11,111,222
Less accumulated amortization............................... 1,050,309
------------
$ 10,060,913
============
</TABLE>
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POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
4. LONG-TERM DEBT:
Long-term debt consisted of the following at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Term loan payable in quarterly installments of $212,500 to
$400,000, with a balloon payment of remaining balance due
August 1, 2000, bearing interest at the bank's reference
rate plus 2.5% (reference rate was 8.25% at December 31,
1996)..................................................... $9,537,500
Less current portion........................................ 912,500
----------
$8,625,000
==========
</TABLE>
The term loan is subject to certain restrictive financial covenants,
including the maintenance of minimum broadcast operating cash flow amounts, and
limitations on additional indebtedness, capital expenditures, lease agreements,
investments and distributions to partners.
The term loan is collateralized by substantially all assets of the
Partnership.
The carrying amount reported for long-term debt approximates fair value
since the underlying instrument bears interest at a variable rate that reprices
frequently.
The aggregate scheduled maturities of debt in subsequent years is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $ 912,500
1998........................................................ 1,125,000
1999........................................................ 2,100,000
2000........................................................ 5,400,000
----------
$9,537,500
==========
</TABLE>
5. OPERATING LEASES:
The Partnership leases vehicles, office equipment, office space and a tower
site under operating leases with future minimum rental payments as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $ 87,004
1998........................................................ 67,512
1999........................................................ 67,512
2000........................................................ 67,512
2001........................................................ 38,705
Thereafter.................................................. 331,000
--------
$659,245
========
</TABLE>
Rental expense charged to operations was $84,382 for 1996.
6. LETTER OF CREDIT:
At December 31, 1996, the Partnership had a letter of credit outstanding
for $90,000. The letter of credit can be drawn upon if the Partnership fails to
make payments due under the terms and conditions of a network agreement which
expires in May 1997. The Partnership has pledged a certificate of deposit as
collateral for the letter of credit.
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POINT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
On January 2, 1997, the Partnership exchanged its broadcasting and real
estate assets of stations WMAD-FM, WIBA-FM and WIBA-AM and $400,000 cash,
subject to its long-term debt, for a 50% partnership interest in Madison Radio
Group (a general partnership), and $3,962,500 cash (which was financed by
Madison Radio Group borrowings). Simultaneously, Midcontinent Broadcasting Co.
of Wisconsin, Inc. ("Midcontinent"), a company that also owns and operates radio
stations serving the Madison, Wisconsin area, exchanged its broadcasting and
real estate assets of stations WZEE-FM, WMLI-FM and WTSO-AM and $400,000 cash
for the remaining 50% partnership interest in Madison Radio Group. During 1996,
the Partnership incurred $103,097 of costs directly related to its investment in
Madison Radio Group, which are included in other assets on the accompanying
balance sheet. Also, on January 2, 1997, the Partnership contributed the assets
of its WMAD-AM station with a net book value of approximately $230,000 to an
educational institution and received $85,000 cash.
On February 4, 1997, Madison Radio Group entered into an agreement to sell
substantially all the assets of its stations to Capstar Radio Broadcasting
Partners, Inc., a radio investment group. The closing of the transaction, which
is subject to various conditions and approvals as defined in the agreement, is
expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 1997.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Partners
Community Pacific Broadcasting Company L.P.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Community Pacific
Broadcasting Company L.P. (the "Partnership") as of December 31, 1996, and the
related statements of operations, partners' equity and cash flows for the year
then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Community Pacific
Broadcasting Company L.P. as of December 31, 1996, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
San Jose, California
February 13, 1997
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
----------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash...................................................... $ 330,770 $ 38,532
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $58,982 and $70,525, respectively.......... 745,638 1,708,213
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 144,731 97,239
----------- -----------
Total current assets.............................. 1,221,139 1,843,984
Property and equipment, net................................. 3,806,144 3,843,508
Intangible assets, net...................................... 12,595,121 12,817,337
Other assets................................................ 100,661 125,453
----------- -----------
Total assets........................................... $17,723,065 $18,630,282
=========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 68,679 $ 237,996
Accrued liabilities....................................... 189,477 483,065
Due to Pacific Star....................................... 72,026 --
Current portion of long-term debt......................... 1,437,500.. 1,175,125
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities......................... 1,767,682 1,896,186
Long-term debt, net of current portion...................... 8,337,500 8,696,875
----------- -----------
Total liabilities................................. 10,105,182 10,593,061
----------- -----------
Commitments (Note 9)
Partners' equity............................................ 7,617,883 8,037,221
----------- -----------
Total liabilities and partners' equity............ $17,723,065 $18,630,282
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1996
-------------- -----------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue:
Broadcasting revenue...................................... $1,849,044 $12,318,547
Less agency commissions................................... 168,049 1,119,613
---------- -----------
Net revenue....................................... 1,680,995 11,198,934
---------- -----------
Station operating expenses:
Programming and technical expense......................... 623,566 3,935,571
Selling and promotion expense............................. 331,592 2,981,563
General and administrative expense........................ 354,878 1,998,698
---------- -----------
Total station operating expenses.................. 1,310,036 8,915,832
Corporate expenses.......................................... 197,220 760,150
Depreciation and amortization............................... 350,270 1,416,077
---------- -----------
Operating income (loss)................................... (176,531) 106,875
Other expense, net.......................................... (2,424) (8,438)
Loss on disposal of assets.................................. -- (10,611)
Interest expense............................................ (237,774) (933,315)
---------- -----------
Net loss.......................................... $ (416,729) $ (845,489)
========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
GENERAL LIMITED PARTNERS'
PARTNER PARTNERS TOTAL
--------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balances as of January 1, 1996.......................... $ 272,872 $ 7,583,322 $ 7,856,194
Capital contributions from partners................... 20,000 3,058,916 3,078,916
Capital distributions to partners..................... (800) (2,051,600) (2,052,400)
Net loss.............................................. (176,474) (669,015) (845,489)
--------- ----------- -----------
Balances as of December 31, 1996........................ 115,598 7,921,623 8,037,221
Capital distributions to partners (unaudited)......... (800) (1,809) (2,609)
Net loss (unaudited).................................. (86,971) (329,758) (416,729)
--------- ----------- -----------
Balances as of March 31, 1997 (unaudited)............... $ 27,827 $ 7,590,056 $ 7,617,883
========= =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997 DECEMBER 31, 1996
-------------- -----------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss.................................................. $(416,729) $ (845,489)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 350,270 1,416,077
Loss on sale of fixed assets........................... -- 10,611
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net............................. 962,575 116,834
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............ (47,492) 41,643
Other assets......................................... 24,792 --
Accounts payable..................................... (169,317) (345,207)
Accrued liabilities.................................. (293,588) (108,490)
Due to Pacific Star.................................. 72,026 --
--------- -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 482,537 285,979
--------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment, net of acquisition.... (90,690) (408,731)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets........................ -- 3,500
Intangible assets, net of acquisition..................... -- (103,635)
Increase in other assets.................................. -- (17,919)
Cash used in acquisition.................................. -- (450,000)
--------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities............. (90,690) (976,785)
--------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable............................... 190,500 1,408,000
Repayment of notes payable................................ (287,500) (1,650,000)
Capital contributions from partners....................... -- 3,092,954
Capital distributions to partners......................... (2,609) (2,209,658)
--------- -----------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities...................................... (99,609) 641,296
--------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash............................. 292,238 (49,510)
Cash, beginning of year..................................... 38,532 88,042
--------- -----------
Cash, end of year........................................... $ 330,770 $ 38,532
========= ===========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid............................................. $ 991,233
===========
Supplemental disclosure of noncash activities:
Revenue related to barter transactions.................... $ 322,837 $ 2,171,006
========= ===========
Advances from partners converted into equity.............. $ -- $ 427,046
========= ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION:
Community Pacific Broadcasting Company L.P. (the Partnership), a Delaware
limited partnership, was formed April 1, 1992 and operates AM and FM radio
broadcasting stations in the following communities as of December 31, 1996:
- Modesto, California -- KFIV-AM, KJSN-FM, KVFX-FM and KJAX-AM
- Anchorage, Alaska -- KASH-AM, KASH-FM, KENI-AM and KBFX-FM
- Des Moines, Iowa -- KGGO-FM, KDMI-AM, and KHKI-FM
Effective March 1, 1997, the Partnership entered into an LMA with Pacific
Star in connection with the Partnership's radio stations pursuant to which
Pacific Star provides certain sales, programming and marketing services for the
Partnership's radio stations (unaudited).
Interim Periods
The balance sheet as of March 31, 1997 and the statements of operations,
partners' equity and cash flows for the three month period ended March 31, 1997
are unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary
(consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) for a fair presentation of
such financial statements have been included. Interim results are not
necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
2. USE OF ESTIMATES AND UNCERTAINTIES:
The Partnership's financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses for the period presented. They also affect
the disclosures of contingencies. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
On February 8, 1996, the President signed into law the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Among other things, this legislation requires the Federal
Communications Commission (the "FCC") to relax its numerical restrictions on
local ownership and affords renewal applicants significant new protections from
competing applications for the broadcast licenses. The ultimate effect of this
legislation on the competitive environment is currently undeterminable.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
life of the assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Tower and antennae................... 7-20 years
Broadcast equipment.................. 7 to 10 years
Building............................. 30 years
Furniture and fixtures............... 7 to 10 years
Automobiles.......................... 3-5 years
Leasehold improvements............... Shorter of the life of the asset or the lease
</TABLE>
When items are retired or sold, the cost and accumulated depreciation are
removed and any gain or loss is included in income.
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Intangible Assets:
Intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization.
Amortization is determined using the straight-line method based upon the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS
-----
<S> <C>
FCC licenses and goodwill................................... 20
Organization costs.......................................... 5
Noncompetition agreements................................... 5
Other....................................................... 2-5
</TABLE>
On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the recoverability of the net
carrying value of intangible assets by reference to the Company's undiscounted
anticipated future cash flows.
Revenue:
Revenue is recognized when advertisements are broadcast.
Barter Transactions:
The Partnership trades or barters commercial air time for syndicated radio
shows and for goods and services used for promotional, sales and other business
activities. These exchanges are recorded at the fair market value of the radio
shows or the goods or services received or the value of the advertising time
provided, whichever is more clearly determinable. Revenue from barter
transactions is recognized as income when advertisements are broadcast, and
radio shows are charged to expense when broadcast, and goods or services are
charged to expense or capitalized when used or received. Barter revenue totaled
$2,171,006 for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Advertising Costs:
The Partnership incurs various marketing and promotional costs to add and
maintain listenership. These costs are expensed as incurred and totaled
approximately $1,007,626 for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Concentration of Credit Risk:
The Partnership's revenue and accounts receivable primarily relate to
advertising of products and services within the radio stations' broadcast areas.
The Partnership's management perform ongoing credit evaluations of the
customers' financial condition and, generally, require no collateral from their
customers. The Partnership maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts and past
credit losses have been within management's expectations.
Income Taxes:
No provision has been made for income taxes since the Partnership is not a
taxable entity. Partners report their share of the Partnership's income on their
respective tax returns.
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
At December 31, 1996, property and equipment consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Land and improvements....................................... $ 131,130
Buildings................................................... 400,603
Tower and antenna systems................................... 952,025
Broadcast and transmitter equipment......................... 2,644,931
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 878,730
Leasehold improvements...................................... 93,038
----------
5,100,457
Less accumulated depreciation............................... 1,256,949
----------
$3,843,508
==========
</TABLE>
Depreciation expense was $473,380 in 1996.
5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
At December 31, 1996, intangible assets consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
FCC licenses and goodwill................................... $15,451,996
Organization costs.......................................... 103,511
Noncompetition agreements................................... 117,500
Other....................................................... 26,100
-----------
15,699,107
Less accumulated amortization............................... 2,881,770
-----------
$12,817,337
===========
</TABLE>
Amortization expense was $942,697 in 1996.
6. LONG-TERM DEBT:
In January 1995, the Partnership entered into a variable rate loan
agreement with a bank whereby the Partnership could borrow up to $11,500,000.
Borrowings under this agreement bear interest at a rate based on the London
Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or the bank's prime rate plus the applicable
margin, which ranges from 1.50% to 2.75% for LIBOR and prime depending on ratios
of debt to operating cash flow. The interest rate is approximately 8.75% as of
December 31, 1996 and $9,872,000 is outstanding under this agreement. The
Partnership pays a commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on the unused portion of the
loan commitment and paid a onetime facility fee of $115,000 in January 1995,
which is being amortized over the term of the loan agreement.
The credit facility agreement contains certain financial and operational
covenants and other restrictions with which the Partnership must comply, which
include limitations on incurrence of additional indebtedness, partner
distributions and redemptions.
Borrowings under this agreement are collateralized by substantially all
assets of the Partnership.
The carrying amount reported for long-term debt approximates fair value
since the underlying instrument bears interest at a variable rate that reprices
frequently.
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Total annual maturities of long-term debt, excluding mandatory prepayments,
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $1,175,125
1998........................................................ 1,653,125
1999........................................................ 1,725,000
2000........................................................ 2,156,250
2001........................................................ 2,515,625
Thereafter.................................................. 646,875
----------
$9,872,000
==========
</TABLE>
7. PARTNERS' EQUITY:
Under the amended and restated agreement of limited partnership dated
December 1, 1995, the general partner is authorized to manage the activities of
the Partnership. No management fee is to be paid, although the general partner
is reimbursed for expenses incurred. Extraordinary actions, as defined, require
the approval of the holders of a majority of the voting partner units (general
partner plus Classes B and C limited partner units).
Losses and profits are allocated among the partners in accordance with the
partnership agreement.
For tax purposes, any gain, loss, income or deductions with respect to
property contributed to the Partnership are subject to the special allocation
rules of Section 704 of the Internal Revenue Code.
In December 1995, the Partnership issued warrants to purchase 76,868 units
of Class C stock at $0.75 per unit. In July 1996, the Partnership issued
warrants to purchase 11,647 units of Class C stock at $0.825 per unit. The
warrants expire five years after the date of issuance.
8. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
The Company maintains a salary deferral 401(k) Plan (the Plan) that allows
eligible employees, at their discretion, to make pre-tax contributions to the
Plan. The Partnership may make discretionary contributions to the Plan. No
amounts have been accrued or paid for such discretionary contributions in
respect of the year ended December 31, 1996.
9. COMMITMENTS:
The Partnership rents certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable
operating leases. Minimum annual payments under these leases as of December 31,
1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $323,670
1998........................................................ 269,566
1999........................................................ 245,175
2000........................................................ 204,547
2001........................................................ 151,938
Thereafter.................................................. 220,388
----------
Total............................................. $1,415,284
==========
</TABLE>
Rent expense was approximately $362,685 for the year ended December 31,
1996.
The Partnership has entered into several royalty agreements in order to
broadcast music. Most of these contracts require payments based upon related
advertising revenue.
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COMMUNITY PACIFIC BROADCASTING COMPANY L.P.
(A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
10. ACQUISITION:
In April 1996, the Partnership acquired substantially all the assets of
KJAX-AM in Stockton, California, for $450,000 plus acquisition costs of $64,757.
The purchase price has been allocated $100,000 to property and equipment,
$325,000 to FCC licenses and goodwill and $25,000 to other intangibles.
The acquisition has been accounted for as an asset purchase. The purchase
price has been allocated to the assets acquired based on their estimated fair
market value at the date of the acquisition.
Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include the results of
operations of the acquired entity from the date of acquisition. Had the
acquisition occurred January 1, 1996 the Partnership's results of operations for
the year ended December 31, 1996 would not have been materially different.
11. PENDING SALE OF PARTNERSHIP:
On December 26, 1996, the Partnership agreed to be acquired by Capstar
Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation, through an
acquisition affiliate, Community Acquisition Company, Inc. The sale is subject
to regulatory approval. The purchase price is estimated to be approximately
$35.0 million and is subject to adjustment. No adjustments have been made to the
financial statements to reflect the pending sale.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Patterson Broadcasting, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Patterson
Broadcasting, Inc. and subsidiaries (a Delaware corporation) as of December 31,
1996 and 1995 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in
stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1996 and
for the period from May 1, 1995 (inception) through December 31, 1995. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Patterson
Broadcasting, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 1996 and 1995 and the
results of their operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1996
and for the period from May 1, 1995 (inception) through December 31, 1995 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As explained in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has given
effect to a change in accounting principle for redeemable warrants.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
New York, New York
February 28, 1997 (except with respect to the matter
discussed in Note 13, as to which the date is April 16, 1997)
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
MARCH 31, ---------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------------ ------------ -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 1,177,000 $ 3,046,000 $ 214,000
Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts
of $452,000 at March 31, 1997, $402,000 at December 31,
1996 and $32,000 at December 31, 1995................... 8,171,000 9,426,000 2,498,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 1,231,000 932,000 497,000
Deferred income taxes (Note 6)............................ 658,000 458,000 --
------------ ------------ -----------
Total current assets............................... 11,237,000 13,862,000 3,209,000
------------ ------------ -----------
PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT:
Land and land improvements................................ 1,265,000 1,261,000 387,000
Buildings and leasehold improvements...................... 3,379,000 3,362,000 1,836,000
Equipment................................................. 16,140,000 15,809,000 5,510,000
------------ ------------ -----------
20,784,000 20,432,000 7,733,000
Less accumulated depreciation............................. (1,670,000) (1,305,000) (166,000)
------------ ------------ -----------
Total property, plant, and equipment -- net........ 19,114,000 19,127,000 7,567,000
------------ ------------ -----------
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS -- Net:
Cost of purchased businesses in excess of net tangible
assets
acquired (Note 2)....................................... 108,768,000 109,089,000 29,795,000
Deposits (Note 2)......................................... 290,000 40,000 2,916,000
Other assets (Note 2)..................................... 4,073,000 4,315,000 2,575,000
Deferred income taxes (Note 6)............................ 4,957,000 2,258,000 --
------------ ------------ -----------
Total intangible and other assets -- net........... 118,088,000 115,702,000 35,286,000
------------ ------------ -----------
$148,439,000 $148,691,000 $46,062,000
============ ============ ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..................... $ 2,898,000 $ 3,503,000 $ 1,947,000
Accrued interest.......................................... 383,000 393,000 34,000
Accrued dividends......................................... 250,000 250,000 --
Note payable (Note 2)..................................... -- 600,000 --
Accrued income taxes...................................... 211,000 173,000 --
------------ ------------ -----------
Total current liabilities.......................... 3,742,000 4,919,000 1,981,000
------------ ------------ -----------
LONG-TERM DEBT (Note 3)..................................... 66,500,000 67,000,000 10,000,000
------------ ------------ -----------
OTHER LIABILITIES........................................... 87,000 97,000 58,000
------------ ------------ -----------
REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK, $1.00 par value, 100,000 shares
authorized, 2,775, 2,700 and -0- issued and outstanding at
March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively (Note 4)..................................... 20,747,000 19,816,000 --
------------ ------------ -----------
REDEEMABLE WARRANTS (Note 4)................................ 17,803,000 11,921,000 --
------------ ------------ -----------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Note 5):
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value, 200,000 shares
authorized, 70,571.91, 70,571.91 and 50,140.91 issued
and outstanding at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996
and 1995, respectively.................................. 1,000 1,000 1,000
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value, 200,000 shares
authorized, 4,227, 4,227 and -0- issued and outstanding
at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively............................................ --
Additional paid-in capital................................ 52,562,000 52,137,000 35,099,000
Accumulated deficit....................................... (13,003,000) (7,200,000) (1,077,000)
------------ ------------ -----------
Total stockholders' equity......................... 39,560,000 44,938,000 34,023,000
------------ ------------ -----------
$148,439,000 $148,691,000 $46,062,000
============ ============ ===========
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
MAY 1, 1995
(INCEPTION)
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED THROUGH
------------------------ DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996 1996 1995
----------- ---------- ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Revenues................................ $10,727,000 $6,097,000 $ 41,369,000 $ 4,613,000
Operating Expenses, excluding Depreciation
and Amortization.......................... 8,319,000 5,144,000 29,725,000 3,623,000
LMA Fee..................................... -- -- 500,000 --
----------- ---------- ------------ -----------
Income Before Corporate and Regional
Expense, Patterson Planning Management
Fee, Depreciation and Amortization........ 2,408,000 953,000 11,144,000 990,000
Corporate Expense........................... 1,088,000 513,000 2,374,000 1,217,000
Regional Expense............................ 233,000 -- 143,000 --
Patterson Planning Management Fee........... 63,000 63,000 250,000 146,000
----------- ---------- ------------ -----------
Income (Loss) Before Depreciation and
Amortization.............................. 1,024,000 377,000 8,377,000 (373,000)
Depreciation and Amortization............... 1,162,000 522,000 3,537,000 391,000
----------- ---------- ------------ -----------
Income (Loss) From Operations............... (138,000) (145,000) 4,840,000 (764,000)
----------- ---------- ------------ -----------
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expense.......................... (1,716,000) (821,000) (5,052,000) (458,000)
Increase in fair value of redeemable
warrants (Note 4)...................... (5,882,000) -- (5,499,000) --
Interest income........................... 1,000 55,000 70,000 148,000
Other - net............................... 2,000 -- (33,000) (3,000)
----------- ---------- ------------ -----------
Total other income (expense)...... (7,595,000) (766,000) (10,514,000) (313,000)
----------- ---------- ------------ -----------
Loss Before Income Taxes.................... (7,733,000) (911,000) (5,674,000) (1,077,000)
Income Tax Benefit (Note 6)................. 2,861,000 -- 2,344,000 --
----------- ---------- ------------ -----------
Net Loss.................................... $(4,872,000) $ (911,000) $ (3,330,000) $(1,077,000)
=========== ========== ============ ===========
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONAL
COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED
STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT
------ ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, May 1, 1995 (inception)........................ $ -- $ -- $ --
Equity contribution................................... 1,000 35,099,000 --
Net loss.............................................. -- -- (1,077,000)
------ ----------- ------------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995 1,000 35,099,000 (1,077,000)
Equity contribution, net of issuance costs of
$462,000........................................... -- 17,038,000 --
Accretion of redeemable preferred stock............... -- -- (543,000)
Dividends declared on redeemable preferred stock...... -- -- (2,250,000)
Net loss.............................................. -- -- (3,330,000)
------ ----------- ------------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996.............................. 1,000 52,137,000 (7,200,000)
Accretion of redeemable preferred stock (unaudited)... -- -- (181,000)
Dividends declared on redeemable preferred stock
(unaudited)........................................ -- -- (750,000)
Contingent award of common stock pursuant to
compensation plan (unaudited)...................... -- 425,000 --
Net loss (unaudited).................................. -- -- (4,872,000)
------ ----------- ------------
BALANCE, March 31, 1997 (unaudited)..................... $1,000 $52,562,000 $(13,003,000)
====== =========== ============
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
MAY 1, 1995
QUARTER ENDED (INCEPTION)
MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED THROUGH
------------------------- DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996 1996 1995
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss........................................ $(4,872,000) $ (911,000) $ (3,330,000) $ (1,077,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation................................. 366,000 188,000 1,175,000 166,000
Amortization................................. 796,000 334,000 2,362,000 225,000
Deferred financing costs..................... 159,000 56,000 429,000 --
Increase in fair value of redeemable
warrants................................... 5,882,000 -- 5,499,000 --
Loss on sale of property, plant, and
equipment.................................. -- -- 31,000 --
Provision for contingent stock
compensation............................... 425,000 -- -- --
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts receivable........................ 1,255,000 (1,186,000) (5,243,000) (2,492,000)
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets.................................. (299,000) (40,000) (53,000) (279,000)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses...... (605,000) (120,000) 955,000 1,219,000
Accrued interest........................... (10,000) 116,000 359,000 34,000
Accrued income taxes....................... 38,000 -- 173,000 --
Deferred income taxes...................... (2,899,000) -- (2,517,000) --
Other...................................... (11,000) 15,000 35,000 (28,000)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities............................ 225,000 (1,548,000) (125,000) (2,232,000)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of media properties, net of cash
acquired..................................... (600,000) (60,309,000) (92,915,000) (36,923,000)
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment..... (279,000) (296,000) (1,036,000) (107,000)
Disposal of property, plant, and equipment...... -- -- 21,000 --
Deposits in escrow.............................. (250,000) -- -- (2,900,000)
Net proceeds on disposal of media property...... -- 2,100,000 2,100,000 --
Deferred acquisition costs...................... (465,000) (587,000) (84,000) (768,000)
Other........................................... -- -- -- (156,000)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
Net cash used in investing activities... (1,594,000) (59,092,000) (91,914,000) (40,854,000)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Equity contributions............................ -- 8,125,000 17,500,000 35,100,000
Issuance of redeemable preferred stock and
warrants..................................... -- -- 25,000,000 --
Borrowings under bank credit facility........... 2,000,000 62,500,000 86,500,000 10,000,000
Repayment of borrowings under bank credit
facility..................................... (2,500,000) (7,500,000) (29,500,000) --
Financing and issuance costs.................... -- (224,000) (4,629,000) (1,800,000)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities............................ (500,000) 62,901,000 94,871,000 43,300,000
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH................... (1,869,000) 2,261,000 2,832,000 214,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD.... 3,046,000 214,000 214,000 --
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
END OF PERIOD................................ $ 1,177,000 $ 2,475,000 $ 3,046,000 $ 214,000
=========== =========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Patterson Broadcasting, Inc. was organized in May 1995 for the purpose of
owning and operating radio stations. At December 31, 1996, the Company owned and
operated radio stations in Savannah, Georgia; Allentown, Pennsylvania; Honolulu,
Hawaii; Fresno, California; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Battle Creek, Michigan;
Reno, Nevada; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pensacola, Florida; and Springfield,
Illinois.
Of the 70,572 issued shares of Class A common stock, 65.9% are held by The
Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation ("DKM").
Change in Accounting Principle -- In order to conform the Company's
accounting principles with the accounting requirements of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, the accompanying financial statements reflect a change in
accounting principle for the redeemable warrants. Previously issued financial
statements presented the redeemable warrants as equity. The warrant value was
being accreted to its earliest potential put value, with the accretion included
in stockholders' equity. The accompanying financial statements present the
warrants as liabilities, measured at their fair value, with changes in the fair
value included in earnings, in conformity with EITF 96-13, Accounting For Sales
Of Call Options Or Warrants On Issuer's Stock With Various Forms Of Settlement,
which is only applicable to public companies.
Principles of Consolidation -- The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Patterson Broadcasting, Inc. and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition -- Radio advertising revenues are recognized when the
related advertisements are broadcast and are recorded net of advertising agency
commissions. Exchanges of advertising time for products and services are
recorded at the estimated fair value of the products or services received.
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash,
money market funds, overnight deposits, and investments with maturities of three
months or less when purchased.
Property, Plant, and Equipment -- Property, plant, and equipment is stated
at cost. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method using estimated
useful lives of the individual assets which range from 5 to 40 years.
Deferred Financing Costs -- Costs associated with obtaining debt financing
are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related debt.
Intangible and Other Assets -- Costs of purchased businesses in excess of
net tangible assets acquired are stated at cost less accumulated amortization
and primarily consist of FCC broadcast licenses and goodwill. These costs are
being amortized using the straight-line method over periods not exceeding 40
years. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 1996 and 1995 was $2,575,000 and
$225,000, respectively.
On a continuing basis, the Company reviews the financial statement carrying
amounts of its operating units for impairment. Specifically, this process
includes a comparison of the carrying amounts of the operating units to their
estimated fair values, an analysis of estimated future cash flows and an
evaluation as to whether an operating unit might be sold in the near future. If
this process concludes that the carrying amount of an operating unit's assets
will not be recovered from either future operations or sale, a write down of the
operating unit's assets is recognized through a charge to operations.
Incomes Taxes -- Deferred income taxes are recorded using Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes".
SFAS No. 109 requires the Company to compute deferred income taxes based on
the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the
differences are expected to reverse.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Use of Estimates -- The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements -- In the opinion of management,
interim unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of
normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position,
the results of operations and the cash flows for the periods presented. Results
for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected
for the full year.
The unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information
and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed
or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company
believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading.
2. ACQUISITION, DISPOSITIONS AND PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In July 1995, the Company purchased radio stations WCHY-AM/FM in Savannah,
Georgia, for $5,200,000 in cash. In September 1995, the Company purchased radio
stations WEEX-AM and WODE-FM in Allentown, Pennsylvania, radio stations KRZR-FM
and KTHT-FM in Fresno, California, and radio stations KSSK-AM/FM and KUCD-FM in
Honolulu, Hawaii for $30,590,000 in cash.
In January 1996, the Company purchased radio stations WLHT-FM, WGRD-FM, and
WRCV-AM in Grand Rapids, Michigan and radio stations WBCK-AM, WBXX-FM, WRCC-AM
and WWKN-FM in Battle Creek, Michigan for $21,400,000 in cash.
In January 1996, the Company purchased stations KCBN-AM, KRNO-FM, KWNZ-FM
in Reno, Nevada for $4,100,000 in cash.
In January 1996, the Company purchased radio stations KCBL-AM and KBOS-FM
in Fresno, California for $6,250,000 in cash.
In January 1996, the Company sold radio station KTHT-FM in Fresno,
California for $2,200,000 in cash.
In March 1996, the Company purchased radio stations WTCY-AM, WNNK-FM in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and radio station WXBM-FM in Pensacola, Florida for
$31,200,000 in cash, including accounts receivable.
In April 1996, the Company purchased radio station WYKZ-FM in Savannah,
Georgia for $1,500,000 in cash.
In August 1996, the Company purchased radio stations WFMB-AM/FM, WCVS-FM in
Springfield, Illinois for $7,000,000 in cash.
In November 1996, the Company purchased radio stations KIKI-AM/FM, KKLV-FM,
KHVH-AM in Honolulu, Hawaii for $9,100,000 in cash, of which $600,000 was paid
in January 1997. Such amount is recorded as a note payable at December 31, 1996.
In November 1996, the Company purchased radio stations WAEV-FM, WLVH-FM,
WSOK-AM in Savannah, Georgia for $11,000,000 in cash, including accounts
receivable.
In November 1996, the Company purchased radio station WWSF-FM in Pensacola,
Florida for $1,820,000 in cash, including accounts receivable.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The consolidated statements of operations include the operations of
the acquired businesses since their respective date of acquisition.
The following unaudited pro forma financial information gives effect to the
above acquisitions and disposition as if such transactions had occurred on
January 1, 1995.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------ -------------------------
1997 1996 1996 1995
----------- ---------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues...................... $10,727,000 $9,930,000 $48,615,000 $44,750,000
Income (loss) from operations..... (138,000) 357,000 6,560,000 5,762,000
Net loss.......................... (1,166,000) (875,000) (503,000) (1,105,000)
</TABLE>
The pro forma information also reflects adjustments to interest expense and
income taxes resulting from the transactions, and is not necessarily indicative
of the results of operations that would have been achieved if such transactions
had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented or of future results of
operations.
The Company has operated stations under time brokerage agreements ("TBAs")
or local marketing agreements ("LMAs") whereby the Company agreed to purchase
from the broadcast station licensee certain broadcast time on the station and to
provide programming to and sell advertising on the station during the purchased
time. Accordingly, the Company received all the revenue derived from the
advertising sold during the purchased time, paid certain expenses of the station
and performed other functions. The broadcast station licensee retains
responsibility for ultimate control of the station in accordance with FCC
policies. At December 31, 1996, the Company had acquired all stations operated
under LMAs during 1996.
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had deferred $84,000 and
$768,000, respectively, in acquisition costs, primarily legal, related to future
acquisitions. The Company had placed $2,900,000 of deposits in escrow related to
future acquisitions at December 31, 1995. The $2,900,000 deposits in escrow were
utilized in the 1996 acquisitions outlined above. At December 31, 1996, there
were no deposits in escrow. The deferred acquisition costs and deposits in
escrow are included in other assets and deposits, respectively, in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
3. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
----------------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Bank Credit Facility................................ $67,000,000 $10,000,000
</TABLE>
On June 20, 1996, the Company amended and restated its variable rate loan
agreement (the "Credit Facility"). The agreement was amended to increase the
available credit up to $150,000,000 by adding new lenders and amending certain
other provisions. The interest rate on the Credit Facility floats with the prime
rate established by the agent but can be fixed by the Company for up to six
months based upon a Eurodollar rate. The interest rate includes a borrowing
premium which varies from 1/4% to 3 1/4% depending on the Company's ratio of
total indebtedness to annualized operating cash flow for revolving credit loans,
as defined in the Credit Facility, and based on the interest rate option
selected. The Credit Facility also includes a commitment fee of 1/2% on the
unused portion of the Credit Facility. The Company may incur borrowings under
the Credit Facility until June 30, 2003; however, commitment reductions begin
December 31, 1997 with a final commitment reduction date of June 30, 2003. In
addition, beginning in 1998, the Company is required to prepay outstanding
borrowings to the extent of any excess of any cash flow, as defined. The Credit
Facility is secured by a pledge of the stock of and is guaranteed by all
subsidiaries of the Company and contains certain restrictive covenants,
including the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
maintenance of cash flow ratios and limitations on additional borrowings,
mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and certain restricted payments.
Of long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 1996, $43,000,000 matures in
2003 and $24,000,000 matures in 2004.
4. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND WARRANTS
In April 1996, the Company issued 2,500 shares of Series A Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock") along with warrants for total
proceeds of $25,000,000. The Preferred Stock carries a 12% per annum cumulative
dividend rate and is redeemable April 2005 at $25,000,000 plus accrued and
unpaid dividends. The proceeds were allocated between the Preferred Stock and
warrants based on their estimated fair values. The Preferred Stock is being
increased to its redemption price during the period from date of issuance until
April 2005. The dividends are payable in cash or at the option of the Company in
additional shares of Preferred Stock at a rate of 3/100 of one share for $300 of
such dividends paid. The dividend payment date is each March 1, June 1,
September 1 and December 1, beginning June 1, 1996. During 1996, the Company
paid $2,000,000 in dividends by issuing 200 additional shares. In addition, the
shares of Preferred Stock are subject to mandatory redemption upon the
occurrence of certain specified events and are subject to optional redemption by
the Company at any time and upon the occurrence of certain specified events, in
each case at specified redemption prices based upon the date of any such event.
There are no redemption requirements for the next five years.
The warrants, which are exercisable upon issuance, entitle the holder to
receive 12,177 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $.01 per
share. The warrants expire April 2006. In addition, subject to certain
conditions, the warrants (and any shares of Common Stock issued upon the
exercise thereof) may be put to the Company at any one time after April 1, 2001
and may be called at the option of the Company after April 1, 2002. The warrants
are measured at their fair value at December 31, 1996 and, as a result, a change
in the fair value of $5,499,000 was recorded as other expense during 1996.
5. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In February 1996, the Company reclassified the initial Common Stock to
Class A Common Stock and increased the authorized shares to 200,000, $.01 par
value per share. The Company also created a new class of non-voting Common Stock
known as Class B Common Stock, with 200,000 shares authorized, $.01 par value
per share.
The Company issued Class A Common Stock of 7,221.25 shares for $5,125,000
in February 1996, 3,452.16 shares for $2,450,000 in July 1996, and 9,757.59
shares for $6,925,000 in October 1996. The Company also issued 4,227 shares of
Class B Common Stock for $3,000,000 in February 1996.
One of the shareholders has the right to purchase up to 1,160 additional
shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $.01 per share, on the earlier of
the occurrence of certain specified events or February 27, 1999.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
6. INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit) is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
MAY 1, 1995
YEAR ENDED (INCEPTION) THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
------------ -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal..................................................... $ -- $ --
State....................................................... 173,000 --
----------- ---------
Total....................................................... 173,000 --
----------- ---------
Deferred:
Federal..................................................... (1,791,000) (374,000)
State....................................................... (306,000) (46,000)
Change in valuation allowance............................... (420,000) 420,000
----------- ---------
Total....................................................... (2,517,000) --
----------- ---------
Income tax expense (benefit)................................ $(2,344,000) $ --
=========== =========
</TABLE>
Income tax expense (benefit) computed using the federal statutory tax rate
is reconciled to the reported income tax expense (benefit) as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
MAY 1, 1995
YEAR ENDED (INCEPTION) THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Federal statutory tax rate................. $(1,986,000) (35%) $(377,000) (35%)
State income taxes, net of federal tax
benefit.................................. (183,000) (3%) (46,000) (4%)
Change in valuation allowance.............. (420,000) (7%) 420,000 39%
Nondeductible amortization................. 131,000 2% -- 0%
Nondeductible meals and entertainment...... 59,000 1% -- 0%
Other -- net............................... 55,000 1% 3,000 0%
----------- ---------
Total...................................... $(2,344,000) (41%) $ -- 0%
=========== =========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The tax effects of significant items comprising the Company's net deferred
tax asset are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Accruals and reserves not currently deductible........... $ 374,000 $ 289,000
Compensation accruals not currently deductible........... 84,000 --
Increase in fair value of redeemable warrants............ 2,062,000 --
Operating loss carryforward.............................. 4,053,000 466,000
Other.................................................... 5,000 --
----------- ---------
Total deferred tax assets........................ 6,578,000 755,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Difference in book and tax basis of property............. (1,503,000) (335,000)
Difference in book and tax basis of intangible assets.... (913,000) --
----------- ---------
Total deferred tax liabilities................... (2,416,000) (335,000)
Valuation Allowance........................................ (1,446,000) (420,000)
----------- ---------
Net deferred tax asset..................................... $ 2,716,000 $ --
=========== =========
</TABLE>
For 1995, the Company was included in the consolidated federal income tax
return of DKM. Effective February 27, 1996, the Company was no longer included
in DKM's consolidated federal income tax return. This deconsolidation resulted
from additional equity contributions which lowered DKM's stock ownership below
eighty percent.
The Company and DKM have a tax sharing agreement addressing the utilization
of the Company's net operating losses in DKM's consolidated federal tax return.
Per this agreement, the Company computed its tax liability as if it filed a
separate tax return. DKM will reimburse the Company when the Company would have
utilized the net operating loss carryforward generated through February 27, 1996
on a stand alone basis. DKM's obligation to reimburse remains in effect although
the Company no longer files a consolidated return with DKM.
At February 27, 1996, the net operating loss carryforward included in DKM's
consolidated federal income tax return was estimated at $2,180,000. This net
operating loss carryforward is subject to separate return limitations as the
result of the deconsolidation discussed above.
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had approximately $10,509,000
and $1,222,000, respectively, in net operating loss carryforwards for federal
income tax purposes. Such amounts include the portion attributable to losses
included in DKM's consolidated return. These loss carryforwards, unless
utilized, will expire between 2008 and 2011. At December 31, 1996, $3,982,000 of
these loss carryforwards result from an acquisition and are subject to separate
return limitations as well as certain limitations under Section 382 described
below. Limitations imposed by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, after a
change of control, will limit the amount of net operating loss which will be
available to offset future taxable income. At December 31, 1996, the Company has
a valuation allowance against such restricted net operating loss for the excess
of the net operating loss over the amount of taxable temporary differences which
will reverse during the permitted carryover period.
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company leases office facilities, transmitter sites, and various items
of equipment under noncancelable operating leases. Many of these lease
agreements contain renewal options. Total rental expense was $1,062,000 and
$179,000, for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the period from May 1,
1995 through December 31, 1995, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following summary sets forth annual commitments under noncancelable
leases, net of sublease rentals of $129,000, $135,000, $125,000, $62,000, and
$28,000 for the years ending December 31, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001,
respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
------------------------
<S> <C>
1997................................................... $ 1,003,000
1998................................................... 1,014,000
1999................................................... 782,000
2000................................................... 538,000
2001................................................... 308,000
Thereafter............................................. 6,494,000
-----------
$10,139,000
===========
</TABLE>
The Company has employment agreements with its two top executive officers.
Pursuant to the agreements, which expire in 2000, the executives receive an
aggregate annual salary of $500,000 plus beginning in 1996, an incentive bonus
based upon the Company achieving certain operating objectives. Bonus amounts for
1995 were determined at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company.
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, amounts accrued under these agreements were
$294,000 and $120,000, respectively.
The Company from time to time is involved in litigation incidental to the
conduct of its business. The Company is not a party to any lawsuit or legal
proceedings that, in the opinion of management, is likely to have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
8. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD FROM
THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 1, 1995
MARCH 31, YEAR ENDED (INCEPTION) THROUGH
---------------------- DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996 1996 1995
---------- -------- ------------ -------------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid for interest........ $1,548,000 $628,000 $4,264,000 $313,000
Cash paid for income taxes.... -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
Net cash used for purchases of media properties, net of cash acquired, was
allocated as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Purchase price in excess of the net tangible assets
acquired.............................................. $81,353,000 $29,864,000
Property, plant and equipment........................... 12,426,000 7,628,000
Other assets............................................ 1,200,000 --
Working capital, net.................................... (1,464,000) (505,000)
Other liabilities....................................... (600,000) (64,000)
----------- -----------
Net cash used for purchases of media properties......... $92,915,000 $36,923,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company is a party to a management agreement with an affiliate of DKM.
Under the agreement, the Company pays an annual fee of $250,000 for various
financial services. This amount is deemed to be reflective of the fair value of
such services.
As discussed in Note 6, the Company has a tax sharing agreement with DKM.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
In May 1995, the Company received a 5 1/2% promissory note, payable on
demand, from DKM, representing a portion of DKM's initial capital contribution.
This note was repaid in October 1995. The Company recorded $107,000 in interest
income related to this note for the period from May 1, 1995 (inception) through
December 31, 1995.
10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Pursuant to the formation of the Company, certain members of the Company's
management were granted the right to receive up to a total of 2,840 additional
shares of Common Stock, on the earlier of the occurrence of certain events or
May 3, 2000. The number of shares to be granted is based upon the appreciation
in the fair value of the Company. As of December 31, 1996, no compensation
expense has been recorded due to the uncertainty associated with estimating the
total ultimate value of the shares to be granted.
Based upon the pending sale transaction (Note 13), for the three months
ended March 31, 1997, the Company recorded $425,000 of compensation expense
based on an estimate of the total ultimate number of shares to be granted. This
amount is included in corporate expense.
In 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation." In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, the Company
has applied APB Opinion 25 and related interpretations in accounting for its
stock compensation plans. If the Company had elected to recognize compensation
cost based on the fair value of the options granted at grant date as prescribed
by SFAS No. 123, there would have been no impact on net income for the year and
period ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
11. DISCLOSURE ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial
instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 107,
"Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments." The estimated fair
value amounts have been determined by the Company, using available market
information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable
judgment is necessarily required in interpreting market data to develop the
estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not
necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a
current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or
estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value
amounts.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1995
------------------------- -------------------------
CARRYING ESTIMATED CARRYING ESTIMATED
AMOUNT FAIR VALUE AMOUNT FAIR VALUE
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............... $ 3,046,000 $ 3,046,000 $ 214,000 $ 214,000
Liabilities:
Long-term debt.......................... 67,000,00 67,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
</TABLE>
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value
of each class of financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- The carrying amount approximates fair value
because of the short maturity of those instruments.
Long-term Debt -- The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based
on financial instruments with similar terms, credit characteristics, and
expected maturities.
The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent
information available to the Company as of December 31, 1996 and 1995. Although
the Company is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the
estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively
reevaluated for purposes of these
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
financial statements since that date, and current estimates of fair value may
differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- 401(k) PLAN
Effective January 1, 1997, the Company sponsors a 401(k) Plan for the
benefit of eligible employees. The Company matches 25% of the first 6% of each
participant's salary contributed to the plan.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT -- SALE TRANSACTION
In April 1997, the Company and its stockholders signed a letter of intent
pursuant to which all of the outstanding common stock and common stock
equivalents will be sold to Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. for
$220,000,000 subject to certain conditions. Completion of the transaction, which
is subject to the execution of a definitive agreement, FCC approval and other
closing conditions, is expected to occur by the end of the first quarter of
1998.
14. PENDING ACQUISITIONS
In January 1997, the Company signed an agreement to purchase radio station
WMEZ-FM in Pensacola, Florida for $7,000,000 in cash.
In April 1997, the Company signed an agreement to purchase radio stations
KJOI-FM and KRDU-AM in Fresno, California for $6,000,000 in cash. The Company
signed a letter of credit for $500,000 in connection with this transaction.
In May 1997, the Company signed an agreement to purchase radio station
WQFN-FM in Grand Rapids, Michigan for $1,900,000 in cash.
The Company began to operate KJOI-FM and KRDU-AM in Fresno, California and
WQFN-FM in Grand Rapids, Michigan under LMA agreements in April 1997 and May
1997, respectively.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors of
Ameron Broadcasting, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Ameron Broadcasting, Inc.
(a Missouri corporation) as of December 31, 1996, and the related statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. as
of December 31, 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
May 14, 1997
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
----------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 90,108 $ 54,237
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $75,000 and $115,697, respectively......... 1,405,017 1,758,295
Prepaid assets and other.................................. 205,761 158,131
----------- -----------
Total current assets.............................. 1,700,886 1,970,663
----------- -----------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT............................... 3,950,470 3,949,846
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION.................................... (2,033,595) (1,962,993)
----------- -----------
Net property, plant and equipment................. 1,916,875 1,986,853
----------- -----------
INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Federal Communications Commission licenses................ 7,130,104 7,182,920
Goodwill.................................................. 5,876,425 5,919,954
----------- -----------
Total intangible assets........................... 13,006,529 13,102,874
----------- -----------
Total assets...................................... $16,624,290 $17,060,390
=========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Note payable to related party............................. $ 4,200,000 $ 4,320,000
Current maturities of long-term debt...................... 1,000,000 1,000,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.................. 761,495 677,154
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities......................... 5,961,495 5,997,154
LONG-TERM DEBT.............................................. 4,562,500 4,812,500
----------- -----------
Total liabilities................................. 10,523,995 10,809,654
----------- -----------
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $1 par value, 1,410,000 shares authorized,
1,316,502 shares issued and outstanding................ 1,316,502 1,316,502
Additional paid-in capital................................ 12,433,654 12,433,654
Accumulated deficit....................................... (7,649,861) (7,499,420)
----------- -----------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 6,100,295 6,250,736
----------- -----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $16,624,290 $17,060,390
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
------------- ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
REVENUE..................................................... $2,087,508 $ 9,123,212
LESS Agency commissions..................................... 231,988 992,249
---------- -----------
Total net revenue................................. 1,855,520 8,130,963
---------- -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Engineering and programming............................... 705,628 2,581,547
Selling, general and administrative....................... 910,090 3,276,141
Depreciation and amortization............................. 166,947 662,903
---------- -----------
Total operating expenses.......................... 1,782,665 6,520,591
---------- -----------
Income from operations............................ 72,855 1,610,372
---------- -----------
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
Interest expense.......................................... 218,288 842,881
Interest income........................................... (3,825) (6,810)
Other, net................................................ 8,833 83,446
---------- -----------
Other expense, net................................ 223,296 919,517
---------- -----------
Net income (loss)................................. $ (150,441) $ 690,855
========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONAL TOTAL
COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDERS'
STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT EQUITY
---------- ----------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1995................ $1,316,002 $12,426,559 $(8,190,275) $5,552,286
Net income.............................. -- -- 690,855 690,855
Issuance of 500 shares of common
stock................................ 500 7,095 -- 7,595
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996................ 1,316,502 12,433,654 (7,499,420) 6,250,736
Net loss (unaudited).................... -- -- -- (150,441)
---------- ----------- ----------- ----------
BALANCE, March 31, 1997 (unaudited)....... $1,316,502 $12,433,654 $(7,499,420) $6,100,295
========== =========== =========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE
MONTHS
ENDED YEAR ENDED
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996
------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)......................................... $(150,441) $ 690,855
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash
provided by operating activities --
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 166,947 663,106
Loss on sale of fixed assets........................... -- 592
Changes in net assets and liabilities --
Accounts receivable.................................... 353,278 (372,472)
Prepaid and other assets............................... (47,630) (41,068)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities............... 84,341 (54,011)
--------- -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 406,495 887,002
--------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures...................................... (624) (177,444)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets........................ -- 4,900
--------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities............. (624) (172,544)
--------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings on note payable to related party........... (120,000) 390,000
Payments on long-term debt................................ (250,000) (1,000,000)
Decrease in outstanding check liability................... -- (57,916)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock.................... -- 7,595
--------- -----------
Net cash used in financing activities............. (370,000) (660,321)
--------- -----------
Net increase in cash.............................. 35,871 54,137
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF PERIOD............... 54,237 100
--------- -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF PERIOD..................... $ 90,108 $ 54,237
========= ===========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE INFORMATION -- Cash paid
during the period for interest............................ $ 301,928 $ 776,618
========= ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS:
Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. (the Company), a Missouri corporation, operates
three radio stations in the Birmingham, Alabama, market. The Company operates in
a highly competitive market and revenues may fluctuate significantly based on
programming ratings of the stations within the market.
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
The financial statements and notes, in so far as they are applicable to the
three-month period ended March 31, 1997, are not covered by the Report of
Independent Accountants. The unaudited interim financial statements reflect all
adjustments consisting of only normal recurring adjustments which are, in the
opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position
and results of operations. Operating results for the three months ended March
31, 1997, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for
the year ending December 31, 1997.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Uncertainties and Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
On February 8, 1996, the President signed into law the Telecommunications
Act of 1996. Among other things, this legislation requires the Federal
Communications Commission to relax its numerical restrictions on local ownership
and affords renewal applicants significant new protections from competing
applications for their broadcast licenses. The ultimate effect of this
legislation on the competitive environment is currently indeterminable.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and other investments with
original maturities of three months or less.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is
computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
respective assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSET
LIFE
-----
<S> <C>
Buildings................................................... 30
Towers and transmitters..................................... 10
Leasehold improvements...................................... 10
Studio equipment............................................ 5-10
Office furniture............................................ 5
Automobiles................................................. 2-5
</TABLE>
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED):
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following as of December 31,
1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Land........................................................ $ 465,370
Buildings and equipment..................................... 1,035,595
Towers and transmitters..................................... 1,673,707
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 512,593
Leasehold improvements and other............................ 262,581
----------
$3,949,846
==========
</TABLE>
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the
life of the assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Federal Communications Commission licenses.................. 40
Goodwill.................................................... 40
</TABLE>
Amortization expense on intangible assets totaled approximately $385,000
for the year ended December 31, 1996. Accumulated amortization aggregated
$2,106,649 at December 31, 1996.
Revenue Recognition
Broadcasting revenue is recognized when commercials are aired.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company's revenue and accounts receivable primarily relate to
advertising of products and services within the radio stations' broadcast areas.
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluation of its customers and maintains an
allowance for doubtful accounts based on factors surrounding the credit risk of
specific customers, historical trends and other information.
Barter Transactions
The Company enters into barter agreements involving the exchange of
advertising time for products or services. In accordance with industry
standards, all barter transactions are valued at the estimated fair value of the
products or goods received. Barter revenue is recorded when the advertisement is
broadcast and barter expenses are recorded when the products or services are
used.
Income Taxes
The Company has made an election to be treated as an S Corporation under
the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. All income and losses flow through
to the stockholders who are responsible for all applicable income taxes.
Accordingly, no provision or credit is reflected in the financial statements for
federal and state income taxes.
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED):
The accounting methods used by the Company are substantially the same for
financial reporting and tax purposes with the exception of accounting for
depreciation and amortization expenses and the allowance for doubtful accounts.
The following summarizes the significant differences between the financial
reporting basis and federal income tax basis of certain assets and liabilities:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assets:
FCC licenses and other intangible assets.................. $ 992,000
Accrued expenses.......................................... 28,000
Reserve for bad debts..................................... 13,000
----------
$1,033,000
==========
Liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment............................. $ (282,000)
==========
</TABLE>
3. LONG-TERM DEBT:
Long-term debt at December 31, 1996, consists of a term loan payable to
SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, N.A. (the "Bank") maturing on June 30, 2000.
Interest on this loan is at the Bank's base rate or LIBOR plus 1.75%, as elected
by the Company. In 1996, the Company changed its election from the Bank's base
rate to LIBOR plus 1.75%. At December 31, 1996, LIBOR plus 1.75% was 7.10%. The
term loan is secured by securities pledged by the primary stockholder of the
Company.
Long-term debt maturities as of December 31, 1996, are summarized as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $1,000,000
1998........................................................ 1,000,000
1999........................................................ 1,000,000
2000........................................................ 2,812,500
2001........................................................ --
----------
Total debt........................................ 5,812,500
Less -- Current maturities.................................. 1,000,000
----------
Long-term debt.................................... $4,812,500
==========
</TABLE>
The carrying amount of the Company's debt approximates market value.
4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company has entered into operating leases related to the stations'
corporate offices, tower and the studio facilities. Future minimum lease
payments excluding amounts payable for common area maintenance as of December
31, 1996, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $ 90,007
1998........................................................ 90,007
1999........................................................ 90,007
2000........................................................ 67,506
2001........................................................ --
--------
$337,527
========
</TABLE>
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED):
Rent expense excluding amounts related to common area maintenance for the
year ended December 31, 1996, was approximately $76,000. The Company recognizes
rent expense on a straight-line method over the lease term. As of December 31,
1996, cumulative rent expense in excess of rent payments totaled $51,000 and is
included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying balance
sheet.
The Company is involved in certain legal proceedings and other claims
arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company's management believes
the final resolution of these matters will not have a material impact on the
financial statements.
5. BENEFIT PLANS:
The Company has a defined contribution plan which covers substantially all
full-time employees. The plan is a combined 401(k) plan with companies
affiliated by common ownership. Under the plan, employees are permitted to defer
receipt of a portion of their compensation. The Company's matching rate is
discretionary, with a current rate of 65% of each employee's contribution up to
6% of compensation. Additionally, the Company can make additional discretionary
contributions. Total matching contributions were $47,000 for the year ended
December 31, 1996. There were no additional discretionary contributions made in
1996.
6. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The Company has a $4,320,000 short-term note payable due to Ameron Fund,
Inc., an entity related by common ownership. The note is a revolving line of
credit which is due upon demand and expires July 1999. Under the agreement,
borrowings up to $4,500,000 are available. Interest is payable monthly based on
the prime rate. The prime interest rate was 8.25% at December 31, 1996. The
Company paid approximately $403,000 in interest to Ameron Fund, Inc. during
1996. The carrying amount of the related party debt approximates market value.
The Company has a management agreement with a company owned by the
Company's principal stockholder. Management services include general management,
employee benefits administration, banking and financing services. The management
fee is based on a set agreement and totaled $40,000 in 1996. Management fees
payable to the management company totaled $10,000 at December 31, 1996, and are
included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying balance
sheet.
7. STOCK OPTIONS:
The Company has a stock option plan for key executives and certain board
members. The Company, at its discretion, offers the participant the option to
purchase a number of shares of common stock. The option expires 60 days after
the option date. With the exercise of these options, the participant receives
four additional options which are immediately exercisable, and expire seven
years from the issuance date or upon the participant's termination. All options
are exercisable at prices based upon a formula as defined in the agreement.
In addition, the Company has a stock agreement with an officer which allows
the officer to earn options to purchase up to 7% of the Company's outstanding
common stock at $1 per share based upon the Company achieving specified levels
of operating profits. As of December 31, 1996, 10,460 options have been earned
under the plan. The agreement also contains provisions allowing the Company and
the major stockholder a right of first refusal for any prospective sale of stock
earned under the agreement. In the event of the officer's employment
termination, he has the right to require the Company to repurchase all shares
purchased under the agreement and the Company has the right to require the
officer to sell all shares purchased under the agreement at a selling price
based on the appraised market value of the shares. Neither the officer nor the
Company may exercise these rights under the earlier of the sale of the
corporation to a third party or five years from the date of the agreement.
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AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED):
No compensation expense has been recorded since inception of the stock
option plans described above as the amount was not material to the financial
statements. During 1996, the Company adopted the disclosure-only provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation." Had compensation cost for the Company's stock option plan been
determined based on the fair value at the grant date for awards in 1996
consistent with the provisions of this statement, the Company's net income would
have been reduced by approximately $33,000 to arrive at pro forma net income for
December 31, 1996.
The fair value of each option has been estimated on the date of grant using
the estimated fair value of the Company divided by the total number of shares of
stock and options outstanding as of December 31, 1996. The fair value of the
Company is based upon the estimated prospective selling price of the Company's
assets net of reserves and other liabilities.
A summary of the combined activity and balances for the Company's stock
options for the two plans as of December 31, 1996, and changes during the year
ended on that date is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
EXERCISE
SHARES PRICE
------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
Options outstanding, beginning of year...................... 40,680 $10.37
Options granted............................................. 2,500 12.15
Options exercised........................................... (500) 15.19
Options canceled............................................ -- --
------
Options outstanding, end of year............................ 42,680 10.60
======
Options exercisable at year-end............................. 42,680 10.60
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the
year...................................................... $13.40
======
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding
at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
------------------------------------- -----------------------
NUMBER WEIGHTED NUMBER
OUTSTANDING AVERAGE WEIGHTED EXERCISABLE WEIGHTED
AT REMAINING AVERAGE AT AVERAGE
RANGE OF DECEMBER 31, CONTRACTUAL EXERCISE DECEMBER 31, EXERCISE
EXERCISE PRICES 1996 LIFE PRICE 1996 PRICE
--------------- ------------ ----------- -------- ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 1.00 to $ 4.36..................... 19,132 48.2 months $ 2.23 19,132 $ 2.23
$10.06 to $14.10..................... 6,672 36.2 months 12.24 6,672 12.24
$15.19 to $20.00..................... 16,876 36.6 months 19.43 16,876 19.43
------ ------
42,680 $10.60 42,680 $10.60
====== ======
</TABLE>
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT:
On April 24, 1997, a contract was signed with another broadcast company for
the sale of the Company. The sale is expected to close in August 1997 pending
FCC approval.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Knight Quality Stations:
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of Knight Quality
Stations as of December 31, 1996, and the related combined statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Knight Quality Stations as
of December 31, 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 8, 1997
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COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1997
------------ -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 1,752,647 $ 2,419,314
Short-term investments.................................... -- 78,298
Accounts receivable, net of reserves of approximately
$472,000 at December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1997....... 3,298,155 2,631,480
Prepaids and other current assets......................... 387,046 385,397
----------- -----------
Total current assets.............................. 5,437,848 5,514,489
----------- -----------
Property, Land and Equipment:
Land...................................................... 416,223 416,223
Buildings and improvements................................ 5,106,227 5,106,227
Furniture and fixtures.................................... 1,182,935 1,182,935
Equipment................................................. 8,388,183 8,439,431
Motor vehicles............................................ 538,222 534,222
----------- -----------
15,631,790 15,679,038
Less -- Accumulated depreciation and amortization......... 10,721,314 10,895,570
----------- -----------
4,910,476 4,783,468
----------- -----------
Other Assets:
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization of approximately
$2,473,000 and $2,481,000 at December 31, 1996 and
March 31, 1997, respectively........................... 238,576 230,689
Other..................................................... 470,151 445,548
----------- -----------
$11,057,051 $10,974,194
=========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of notes payable.......................... $ 683,332 $ 848,332
Accrued expenses and accounts payable..................... 1,132,622 1,219,213
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities......................... 1,815,954 2,067,545
----------- -----------
Notes Payable, net of current portion....................... 8,081,228 7,772,893
----------- -----------
Commitments (Note 5)
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, no par value
Authorized -- 2,200 shares;
Issued and outstanding -- 2,200 shares................. 36,000 36,000
Retained earnings......................................... 1,123,869 1,097,756
----------- -----------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 1,159,869 1,133,756
----------- -----------
$11,057,051 $10,974,194
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
statements.
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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED THREE MONTHS
DECEMBER 31, ENDED
1996 MARCH 31, 1997
------------ --------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Broadcast Revenues.......................................... $18,452,001 $ 4,061,302
Less -- Agency commissions.................................. (1,855,089) (398,619)
----------- -----------
Net revenues...................................... 16,596,912 3,662,683
----------- -----------
National Commissions........................................ 1,242,505 293,045
Operating Expenses:
Technical................................................. 660,265 149,741
Program................................................... 3,041,634 784,504
Selling................................................... 6,051,723 1,287,469
General and administrative................................ 3,899,553 820,919
Depreciation and Amortization Expense....................... 1,005,427 205,580
----------- -----------
Income from operations............................ 695,805 121,425
Interest Expense, net....................................... (709,923) (165,281)
Realty Expense, net......................................... (102,221) (22,624)
Nonbroadcast Revenue........................................ 162,721 57,820
Gain on Sale of Property and Equipment...................... 567,762 6,414
----------- -----------
Net income (loss) before provision for state
income taxes.................................... 614,144 (2,246)
Provision for State Income Taxes............................ 76,660 23,867
----------- -----------
Net income (loss)................................. $ 537,484 $ (26,113)
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
statements.
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KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK TOTAL
----------------- RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT EARNINGS EQUITY
------ ------- ---------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995 (unaudited).......... 2,200 $36,000 $1,230,643 $1,266,643
Net income.................................... -- -- 537,484 537,484
Distributions to stockholders................. -- -- (644,258) (644,258)
----- ------- ---------- ----------
Balance, December 31, 1996...................... 2,200 36,000 1,123,869 1,159,869
Net loss (unaudited).......................... -- -- (26,113) (26,113)
----- ------- ---------- ----------
Balance, March 31, 1997 (unaudited)............. 2,200 $36,000 $1,097,756 $1,133,756
===== ======= ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
statements.
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KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1997
------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)......................................... $ 537,484 $ (26,113)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities --
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 1,024,774 205,580
Gain on sale of real estate............................ (567,762) (6,414)
Write-off of uncollectible note receivable............. 600,000 --
Changes in current assets and current liabilities --
Accounts receivable.................................. (617,810) 666,675
Prepaids and other current assets.................... (29,751) (198,351)
Accrued expenses and accounts payable................ 258,251 86,591
----------- ----------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 1,205,186 727,968
----------- ----------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of available-for-sale investments................ -- (78,298)
Purchase of property, land and equipment.................. (1,227,815) (67,003)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment.......... 818,905 14,000
(Issuance) repayment of notes receivable.................. (300,000) 200,000
Increase in other assets.................................. (5,454) --
----------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
activities...................................... (714,364) 68,699
----------- ----------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Distributions to stockholders............................. (644,258) --
Repayment of debt......................................... (5,015,202) (130,000)
Proceeds from issuance of debt............................ 4,850,000 --
----------- ----------
Net cash used in financing activities............. (809,460) (130,000)
----------- ----------
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents........ (318,638) 666,667
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period.............. 2,071,285 1,752,647
----------- ----------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period.................... $ 1,752,647 $2,419,314
=========== ==========
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the period for --
Interest............................................... $ 733,187 $ 173,220
=========== ==========
State income taxes..................................... $ 33,484 $ 23,867
=========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined financial
statements.
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KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(INCLUDED DATA APPLICABLE TO UNAUDITED PERIODS)
(1) BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Knight Quality Stations (the Company) is the operating name of the
following entities' combined operations:
- Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc. (KBNH) (a New Hampshire
corporation) operates the following radio stations:
-- WHEB-FM (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), which operates on a frequency of
100.3 MHz, utilizing a rock format.
-- WXHT-FM (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) formerly WCQL-FM, which operates
on a frequency of 95.3 MHz, utilizing a modern adult contemporary
format.
-- WTMN-AM (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) formerly WCQL-AM, which operates
on a frequency of 1380 kc, utilizing an all sports format.
- Knight Radio, Inc. (KRI) (a New Hampshire corporation) operates the
following stations:
-- WGIR-AM/FM (Manchester, New Hampshire), which operates on a frequency
of 610 kc and 101.1 MHz, utilizing a news, talk and sports format on
WGIR-AM and a rock format on WGIR-FM.
-- WEZF-FM (Burlington, Vermont), which operates on a frequency of 92.9
MHz, utilizing an adult contemporary format.
- Knight Communications Corporation (KCC) (a Massachusetts corporation)
operates the following stations:
-- WSRS-FM (Worcester, Massachusetts), which operates on a frequency of
96.1 MHz, utilizing a soft adult contemporary format.
-- WTAG-AM (Worcester, Massachusetts), which operates on a frequency of
580 kc, utilizing a news, talk and sports format.
In addition to its broadcast radio operations, the Company holds certain
real estate and properties for business purposes.
In February 1996, KCC sold certain real estate, for which the Company
received net proceeds of approximately $770,000 and realized a gain on the sale
of approximately $530,000, which is included in the accompanying combined
statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996.
(2) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Principles of Combination
The accompanying combined financial statements for the year ended December
31, 1996 and for the three months ended March 31, 1997 include the combined
operating results of the entities referred to in Note 1, as they are entities
under common control and common management. All material intercompany accounts
and transactions have been eliminated in the combination.
(b) Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying combined balance sheet as of March 31, 1997, the combined
statements of operations, cash flows and stockholders' equity for the three
months ended March 31, 1997 are unaudited, but in the opinion
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KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring
adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for those interim
periods. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997 are
not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire year.
(c) Management Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a remaining
maturity of 90 days or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.
The Company accounts for its cash equivalents and short-term investments in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115,
Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. Under SFAS No.
115, investments that the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to
maturity are reported at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value,
and are classified as held-to-maturity. As of December 31, 1996 and March 31,
1997, the Company had approximately $1,073,000 and $882,000, respectively,
invested in repurchase agreements collateralized by government securities, which
the Company has deemed to be held-to-maturity investments and are included as
cash equivalents in the accompanying combined balance sheets. Short-term
investments have maturities of greater than three months and consist of equity
securities at March 31, 1997. These investments were purchased to be held for
indefinite periods of time and were not intended at the time of purchase to be
held to maturity; therefore, they are classified as available-for-sale. These
investments are carried at cost, which approximates fair market value.
(e) Depreciation and Amortization
The Company provides for depreciation and amortization on property and
equipment using both the straight-line and declining-balance methods by charges
to operations in amounts that allocate the cost of the assets over their
estimated useful lives as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED
USEFUL
ASSET CLASSIFICATION LIFE
-------------------- ----------------
<S> <C>
Buildings and improvements.................................. 18 - 39 years
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 5 - 7 years
Equipment................................................... 5 - 15 years
Motor vehicles.............................................. 5 - 7 years
</TABLE>
(f) Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes broadcast revenues and records the related
commission during the period that the advertising is aired.
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KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(g) Trade and Barter Transactions
Gross revenues and operating expenses include trade and barter transactions
at the fair market value of the product or service received. These transactions
represent the exchange of advertising time for merchandise and services. Trade
and barter transactions charged to operations were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Trade revenues............................................. $ 1,613,192 $ 401,430
Trade expenses............................................. (1,664,042) (313,773)
----------- ---------
Net barter transactions.......................... $ (50,850) $ 87,657
=========== =========
</TABLE>
(h) Prepaids and Other Current Assets
At December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1997, other current assets included
$300,000 and $100,000, respectively, of a note receivable bearing interest at 9%
which is payable monthly, and the note receivable matures in June 1997.
(i) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition costs over the fair market
value of the assets acquired and is being amortized over 10 years. For the year
ended December 31, 1996 and for the three months ended March 31, 1997,
approximately $99,000 and $8,000, respectively, was charged to operations for
goodwill amortization and is included in depreciation and amortization expense
in the accompanying combined statements of operations. The Company assesses the
realizability of its long-lived assets, including goodwill, using the
undiscounted cash flows method, in accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets To Be Disposed Of. As
of December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1997, the Company believes that the carrying
values have not been impaired.
(j) Other Assets
Other assets include the following:
- A noncompete agreement related to the acquisition of WEZF. In connection
with the acquisition of the station, the Company entered into a
noncompete agreement with the former owner. Total payments under this
agreement totaled $80,000 and $20,000 for the year ended December 31,
1996 and for the three months ended March 31, 1997, respectively.
- Approximately $433,000 related to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
licenses acquired through the purchase of WCQL-AM/FM, which is being
amortized over 10 years. For the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the
three months ended March 31, 1997, approximately $44,000 and $11,000,
respectively, of amortization was charged to operations. As of December
31, 1996 and March 31, 1997, accumulated amortization totaled
approximately $97,000 and $108,000, respectively.
In 1996, the Company held a $600,000 note receivable from the owner of WEIM
for the purchase of station WEIM-AM in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in July 1987.
In September 1996, management deemed this note to be uncollectible and charged
the balance of the note to operations. The write-off is included in general and
administrative expenses in the accompanying combined statement of operations.
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KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(k) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist mainly of cash and cash
equivalents, investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes
payable. The carrying amount of these financial instruments approximates their
fair value.
(l) Concentration of Credit Risk
SFAS No. 105, Disclosure of Information About Financial Instruments with
Off-Balance-Sheet Risk and Financial Instruments with Concentrations of Credit
Risk, requires disclosure of any significant off-balance-sheet and credit risk
concentrations. Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk, are principally cash and cash equivalents,
investments, and accounts receivable. The company places its cash and
investments in highly rated institutions. No single customer accounted for
greater than 10% of revenues in any of the periods presented.
(m) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
129, Disclosure of Information About Capital Structure, which established
disclosure requirements for an entity's capital structure. SFAS No. 129 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Management does
not believe the implementation of SFAS No. 129 will have a material effect on
its financial statements.
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KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(3) NOTES PAYABLE
The following are the Company's outstanding notes payable as of December
31, 1996 and March 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
WSRS --
Note payable to USTrust to borrow up to $4,550,000,
bearing interest at the bank's prime rate (8.50% at March
31, 1997), with principal payments of $65,000 plus
interest due monthly beginning in July 1997, secured by
the personal guarantee of all stockholders............... $4,030,000 $3,900,000
WHEB --
Note payable to The Bank of New Hampshire to borrow up to
$3,600,000, bearing interest at the bank's prime rate
(8.50% at March 31, 1997), with principal payments of
$90,000 plus interest due quarterly, secured by the real
estate of KBNH and the personal guarantee of a
stockholder.............................................. 3,330,000 3,330,000
WGIR --
Note payable to The Bank of New Hampshire to borrow up to
$1,500,000, bearing interest at the bank's prime rate
(8.50% at March 31, 1997), with principal payments of
$75,000 plus interest due quarterly, secured by the real
estate of KRI............................................ 975,000 975,000
Demand note payable to The Bank of New Hampshire to
borrow $300,000, bearing interest at the bank's prime
rate (8.50% at March 31, 1997), payable upon demand with
interest payable monthly and guaranteed by a
stockholder.............................................. 300,000 300,000
WEZF --
Obligation related to a noncompete agreement with the
former owner of WEZF, with quarterly payments of $20,000
due through June 1999.................................... 129,560 116,225
---------- ----------
Total Notes Payable.............................. 8,764,560 8,621,225
Less -- Current portion of notes payable................. 683,332 848,332
---------- ----------
Notes Payable, net of current portion............ $8,081,228 $7,772,893
========== ==========
</TABLE>
In accordance with certain debt agreements, the Company is required to
maintain certain financial and operating covenants. The combined financial
statements and the following table summarize approximate scheduled principal
payments required on the notes payable as of December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR AMOUNT
---- ----------
<S> <C>
1997..................................................... $ 683,000
1998..................................................... 1,364,000
1999..................................................... 1,463,000
2000..................................................... 1,365,000
2001..................................................... 1,140,000
Thereafter............................................... 2,750,000
----------
$8,765,000
==========
</TABLE>
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KNIGHT QUALITY STATIONS
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(4) INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes. The Company has not recorded a deferred tax asset
in any period presented, as it was insignificant.
Each of the entities has elected to be taxed as an S corporation pursuant
to Section 1362(a) of the Internal Revenue Code for federal income tax purposes.
Therefore, taxable income and federal tax credits of the Company are included in
the tax returns of its stockholders.
During 1987, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts adopted legislation that
modified S corporation status for the Company on a combined basis after fiscal
1988, requiring it to pay ceratin taxes at a corporate level. In addition, New
Hampshire, New York and Vermont do not recognize S corporation status, and
therefore, taxes are paid at the corporate level in all of these states. For the
year ended December 31, 1996 and for the three months ended March 31, 1997, a
current state income tax provision of approximately $77,000 and $24,000,
respectively, has been recognized for certain corporate taxes for financial
reporting purposes.
(5) COMMITMENTS
The Company owns most of its buildings, land, towers and equipment, with
the exception of a radio tower in Vermont and certain office equipment, which
are leased. The Company's future minimum lease payments under operating leases
as of December 31, 1996 are approximately as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR AMOUNT
---- --------
<S> <C>
1997...................................................... $111,000
1998...................................................... 28,000
1999...................................................... 4,000
--------
$143,000
========
</TABLE>
Payments under these leases totaled approximately $63,000 and $23,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1996 and for the three months ended March 31, 1997,
respectively.
(6) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In January 1995, a new entity, KQS Radio Sales, LLC (KQS Sales), was
established by employees and stockholders of the Company to represent the
Company and other stations for national sales. For the year ended December 31,
1996 and for the three months ended March 31, 1997, the Company paid commissions
to KQS Sales of approximately $556,000 and $173,000, respectively, related to
national sales, which is included as commissions on the accompanying combined
statements of operations.
In 1996, these same employees and stockholders formed Knight Communications
of the Virgin Islands (KCVI). During the three months ended March 31, 1997, the
Company advanced $100,000 to KCVI, interest free. This advance is expected to be
repaid within twelve months and has been included in other current assets in the
accompanying combined balance sheet as of March 31, 1997.
(7) RETIREMENT PLAN
During 1996, the Company adopted a defined contribution retirement plan
(the Plan) under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan provides
for a discretionary matching contributions by the Company. There were no
contributions made by the Company for the year ended December 31, 1996 or for
the three months ended March 31, 1997.
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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(8) ACCRUED EXPENSES AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Accrued expenses and accounts payable in the accompanying combined balance
sheets consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1997
------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts payable........................................... $ 359,135 $ 361,184
Accrued taxes.............................................. 99,561 99,561
Accrued payroll and payroll-related........................ 420,475 641,125
Other accrued expenses..................................... 253,451 117,343
---------- ----------
$1,132,622 $1,219,213
========== ==========
</TABLE>
(9) SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent to year-end, the Company entered into an asset purchase
agreement with Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc. ("Capstar"), whereby the
Company agreed to sell substantially all of its assets to Capstar in exchange
for approximately $55.0 million.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Quass Broadcasting Company
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Quass Broadcasting
Company as of December 31, 1996 and the related statements of income, common
stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year then ended. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Quass Broadcasting Company
as of December 31, 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
February 20, 1997, except for Note 6,
as to which the date is June 12, 1997
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS (Note 2)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1996 1997
------------ -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 608,643 $ 54,530
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
1996 $75,996; 1997 $37,568............................. 642,549 532,484
Inventories............................................... 3,636 3,687
Prepaid expenses.......................................... 41,476 28,787
Deferred income taxes (Note 4)............................ 35,000 35,000
---------- ----------
Total current assets.............................. 1,331,304 654,488
---------- ----------
Property and Equipment
Land...................................................... 241,786 241,786
Buildings and building improvements....................... 68,664 68,664
Transmitting equipment.................................... 851,754 851,754
Studio technical equipment................................ 604,065 604,065
Furniture and fixtures.................................... 111,058 111,058
Office and shop equipment................................. 156,793 159,248
---------- ----------
2,034,120 2,036,575
Less accumulated depreciation............................. 811,691 854,285
---------- ----------
1,222,429 1,182,290
---------- ----------
Intangibles
Broadcast rights, at cost, less accumulated amortization
1996 $227,097; 1997 $244,581........................... 2,122,392 2,104,908
Other intangibles, at cost, less accumulated amortization
1996 $298,852; 1997 $312,070........................... 281,201 267,983
---------- ----------
2,403,593 2,372,891
---------- ----------
$4,957,326 $4,209,669
========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 2)............. $ 250,000 $ 250,000
Accounts payable.......................................... 53,764 37,897
Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses.............. 101,410 57,480
Other accrued liabilities................................. 51,419 43,454
Income taxes payable...................................... 13,766 30,097
---------- ----------
Total current liabilities......................... 470,359 418,928
---------- ----------
Long-Term Debt, including $100,000 due to stockholder (Note
2)........................................................ 4,155,000 3,417,500
---------- ----------
Deferred Income Taxes (Note 4).............................. 203,000 203,000
---------- ----------
Commitments (Note 3)
Redeemable Preferred Stock, $7.50 par value; 20,000 shares
authorized; 12% cumulative dividends; none issued......... -- --
---------- ----------
Stockholders' Equity (Notes 2 and 6)
Capital stock, common, no par or stated value; 80,000
shares authorized; issued and outstanding 17,000
shares................................................. 17,000 17,000
Additional paid-in capital................................ 133,000 133,000
Retained earnings (deficit)............................... (21,033) 20,241
---------- ----------
128,967 170,241
---------- ----------
$4,957,326 $4,209,669
========== ==========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
DECEMBER 31, ---------------------
1996 1996 1997
------------ --------- --------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Broadcasting revenue...................................... $4,037,270 $ 894,066 $920,915
Broadcasting expenses before depreciation and
amortization............................................ 3,272,713 707,665 688,961
---------- --------- --------
764,557 186,401 231,954
Depreciation and amortization............................. 293,069 68,889 73,296
---------- --------- --------
Operating income, broadcasting.................. 471,488 117,512 158,658
---------- --------- --------
Net sales, signage........................................ 151,105 32,562 29,236
Cost of sales............................................. 79,009 20,071 17,721
Operating expenses........................................ 41,484 10,266 13,112
---------- --------- --------
Operating income (loss), signage................ 30,612 2,225 (1,597)
---------- --------- --------
Operating income................................ 502,100 119,737 157,061
Financial income (expense):
Interest expense........................................ (428,436) (103,377) (86,026)
Interest income......................................... 26,125 7,069 220
---------- --------- --------
Income before income taxes...................... 99,789 23,429 71,255
Federal and state income taxes (Note 4)................... 38,826 10,850 29,981
---------- --------- --------
Net income...................................... $ 60,963 $ 12,579 $ 41,274
========== ========= ========
Net income attributable to common stockholders............ $ 58,694 $ 10,310 $ 41,274
========== ========= ========
Earnings per common share................................. $ 3.45 $ 0.61 $ 2.43
========== ========= ========
Weighted average common shares outstanding................ 17,000 17,000 17,000
========== ========= ========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (NOTE 2)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL ADDITIONAL RETAINED
STOCK, PAID-IN EARNINGS
COMMON CAPITAL (DEFICIT) TOTAL
------- ---------- --------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1995........................... $17,000 $133,000 $(79,727) $ 70,273
Dividends on preferred stock, $.11 per share....... -- -- (2,269) (2,269)
Net income......................................... -- -- 60,963 60,963
------- -------- -------- --------
Balance, December 31, 1996........................... 17,000 133,000 (21,033) 128,967
Net income (unaudited)............................. -- -- 41,274 41,274
------- -------- -------- --------
Balance, March 31, 1997 (unaudited).................. $17,000 $133,000 $ 20,241 $170,241
======= ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,
DECEMBER 31, ---------------------
1996 1996 1997
------------ --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income.............................................. $ 60,963 $ 12,579 $ 41,274
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation......................................... 170,374 38,215 42,594
Amortization......................................... 122,695 30,674 30,702
Provision for doubtful accounts...................... 63,889 7,756 (21,070)
Deferred income taxes................................ 25,000 -- --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable......... (164,944) (7,507) 131,135
(Increase) decrease in inventories................. 1,889 960 (51)
Decrease in prepaid expense........................ 10,425 13,986 12,689
(Increase) decrease in accounts payable............ 30,963 6,776 (15,867)
(Decrease) in accrued expenses..................... (10,223) (39,867) (51,895)
Increase in income taxes payable................... 13,766 10,850 16,331
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities....... 324,797 74,422 185,842
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities, purchase of property
and equipment........................................... (222,106) (142,553) (2,455)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from long-term debt............................ -- -- 100,000
Repayments of long-term debt............................ (50,000) (12,500) (837,500)
Dividends paid.......................................... (2,269) (2,269) --
Redemption of preferred stock........................... (150,000) (150,000) --
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash (used in) financing activities......... (202,269) (164,769) (737,500)
--------- --------- ---------
(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents......... (99,578) (232,900) (554,113)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning...................... 708,221 708,221 608,643
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, ending......................... $ 608,643 $ 475,321 $ 54,530
========= ========= =========
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash payments for:
Interest............................................. $ 431,919 $ 107,322 $ 90,355
Income taxes......................................... -- -- 13,650
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of business: The Company's primary business is the operation of
radio stations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The radio stations operated are KHAK-FM,
KDAT-FM and KTOF-AM. The Company also manufactures, produces and sells
multimedia signage, excluding neon, billboards and electric signs.
Accounting estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of the Company's significant accounting
policies:
Cash and cash equivalents: For purposes of reporting cash flows, the
Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity
of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventories: Inventories, which are related to the sign business, are
valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.
Property and equipment and depreciation: Property and equipment is carried
at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment for book purposes is computed by
the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS
-----
<S> <C>
Buildings and building improvements......................... 31 1/2
Transmitting equipment...................................... 10-20
Studio technical equipment.................................. 10
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 10
Office and shop equipment................................... 5-10
</TABLE>
Intangibles: The intangibles are being amortized by the straight-line
method over the following estimated useful lives:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS
-----
<S> <C>
Broadcast rights............................................ 32-40
Other, primarily goodwill................................... 4-40
</TABLE>
Intangible assets are periodically reviewed for impairment based upon an
assessment of future operations to ensure that they are appropriately valued.
Revenue recognition: Revenue from the sale of time slots is recognized upon
airing of the slot.
Revenue from the sale of signage is recognized upon delivery.
Income taxes: Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby
deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are
recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the
differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax
bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the
opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of
the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the
date of enactment.
Earnings per common share: Earnings per common share are determined by
dividing net income less dividends on preferred stock by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during each of the periods presented.
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Fair value of financial instruments: The carrying amount of long-term debt
approximates fair value because these obligations bear interest at current
rates.
Interim financial information (unaudited): The financial statements and
notes related thereto as of March 31, 1997 and for the three-month periods ended
March 31, 1996 and 1997 are unaudited, but in the opinion of management include
all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for
a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations. The
operating results for the interim periods are not indicative of the operating
results to be expected for a full year or for other interim periods. Not all
disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles necessary for a
complete presentation have been included.
Recently issued accounting standards: In February 1997, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" (SFAS 128), and SFAS No. 129,
"Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure" (SFAS 129). SFAS 128
specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings
per share for entities with publicly-held common stock. Its objective is to
simplify the computation of earnings per share and to make the U.S. standard for
computing earnings per share more compatible with the standards of other
countries and with that of the International Accounting Standards Committee.
SFAS 129 incorporates related disclosure requirements from APB Opinion No. 10,
"Disclosure of Long-Term Obligations," and SFAS No. 47, "Disclosure of Long-Term
Obligations," for entities that were subject to the requirements for those
standards. Both statements are effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997. The Company will adopt the statements effective December 31,
1997 and does not expect adoption of the statements to have a significant impact
on its current earnings per share calculation and disclosures.
NOTE 2. PLEDGED ASSETS AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt at December 31, 1996 consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Line of credit agreement(A)................................. $2,350,000
Subordinated debenture(B)................................... 100,000
Note payable to an individual(C)............................ 977,500
Note payable to an individual(C)............................ 977,500
----------
4,405,000
Less current maturities..................................... 250,000
----------
$4,155,000
==========
</TABLE>
- ---------------
(A) On December 24, 1996, the Company amended its note payable agreement with a
bank to provide for a variable balance line of credit agreement. Under this
agreement, the original loan balance of $2,350,000 is reduced by scheduled
principal payments through December 1999. The amount available to be
borrowed under this agreement will be reduced during the term of the
agreement by the scheduled principal payments. This agreement is
collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets, an assignment
of the proceeds of a term life insurance policy on a stockholder, a second
lien on the assets of KTOF-AM and is guaranteed by one of the stockholders
of the Company. This stockholder has also pledged 11,000 shares of common
stock as additional collateral. All borrowings under this agreement bear
interest at 9.5% and will be due in varying quarterly installments through
December 1999. The agreement contains various restrictions, including, among
others, restrictions on the payment of any dividends other than preferred
dividends as well as maintaining various financial ratios. Every other year,
the Company is also required to provide to the bank an updated appraisal of
the Company. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December
31, 1996 and March 31, 1997.
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(B) The subordinated debenture payable is due to a stockholder, is unsecured,
bears interest at 12% and is due December 1999.
(C) These notes payable are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of
KTOF-AM and the assignment of the proceeds of a term life insurance policy
on a stockholder. The loans bear interest at 9.5% and require interest only
total payments of $15,477 per month through December 1997 and total
principal and interest payments of $17,000 per month through November 2004
with the balances due December 2004. The agreements contain various
restrictions, including, among others, restrictions on the payment of any
dividends other than preferred dividends as well as maintaining various
financial ratios. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at
December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1997.
Aggregate maturities required on long-term debt at December 31, 1996 are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $ 250,000
1998........................................................ 319,324
1999........................................................ 1,921,010
2000........................................................ 23,096
2001........................................................ 25,388
Thereafter.................................................. 1,866,182
----------
$4,405,000
==========
</TABLE>
NOTE 3. LEASE COMMITMENT AND TOTAL RENT EXPENSE
The Company leases its offices and studio space under various agreements
which expire between June 30, 1997 and January 31, 1998 and require that the
lessee pay property taxes plus various annual rentals.
The total minimum rental commitment at December 31, 1996 under the leases
mentioned above is $24,296 which is due as follows:
During the year ending December 31:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997........................................................ $23,396
1998........................................................ 900
-------
$24,296
=======
</TABLE>
The total rental expense included in the income statement for the year
ended December 31, 1996 is $87,432.
NOTE 4. INCOME TAX MATTERS
Net deferred tax liabilities consist of the following components as of
December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment.................................... $ 24,000
Broadcasting rights....................................... 189,000
--------
213,000
--------
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued expenses.......................................... 5,000
Receivable allowances..................................... 30,000
Noncompete agreement...................................... 10,000
--------
45,000
--------
$168,000
========
</TABLE>
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QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The deferred tax amounts mentioned above have been classified on the
accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 1996 as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Noncurrent liabilities...................................... $203,000
Current asset............................................... (35,000)
--------
$168,000
========
</TABLE>
The provision for income taxes charged to operations for the year ended
December 31, 1996 consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Current income tax expense.................................. $ 13,826
Deferred income tax expense................................. 25,000
--------
$ 38,826
========
</TABLE>
The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined
by applying the U. S. Federal income tax rate to pretax income from continuing
operations for the year ended December 31, 1996 due to the following:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Computed "expected" tax expense............................. $ 34,900
Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
Nondeductible items....................................... 3,400
State taxes net of federal benefit........................ 3,000
Other..................................................... (2,474)
--------
$ 38,826
========
</TABLE>
NOTE 5. PROFIT-SHARING PLAN
The Company has a profit-sharing plan that includes 401(k) provisions.
Under the terms of the plan, participants may elect to defer from 2% to 15% of
their compensation and matching contributions, equal to 50% of the deferred
compensation of all eligible participants, which will be made by the employer up
to 2% of each participant's compensation. The Company may also make
discretionary contributions. The Company's contribution for the year ended
December 31, 1996 was $35,000.
NOTE 6. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO DECEMBER 31, 1996
On June 12, 1997, all of the outstanding shares of stock of the Company
were acquired by Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. pursuant to a stock
purchase agreement.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors
Mountain Lakes Broadcasting, L.L.C.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Mountain Lakes
Broadcasting, L.L.C. as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related
statements of operations and members equity and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Mountain Lakes Broadcasting,
L.L.C. at December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their operations and
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
February 16, 1997
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MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING, L.L.C.
BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------
1996 1995
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash...................................................... $ 217,151 $ 164,941
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $69,410 in 1996 and $13,012 in 1995........ 873,871 828,595
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 5,035 8,212
---------- ----------
Total current assets........................................ 1,096,057 1,001,748
Property and equipment, net, at cost........................ 214,200 274,777
Intangible assets, net, at cost............................. 1,352,815 1,723,606
Other asset................................................. 30,575 30,575
Total assets................................................ $2,693,647 $3,030,706
LIABILITIES AND STATION EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..................... $ 231,036 $ 173,095
Current portion of noncompete payable..................... 394,646 370,791
Current portion of note payable........................... 122,000 122,000
Payable to affiliates..................................... 333,994 333,994
---------- ----------
Total current liabilities................................... 1,081,676 999,880
Long-term portion of noncompete payable..................... 958,169 1,352,815
Long-term portion of note payable........................... 138,885 260,885
Members equity.............................................. 514,917 417,126
---------- ----------
Total liabilities and station equity........................ $2,693,647 $3,030,706
========== ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING, L.L.C.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND STATION EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Gross advertising revenue............... $4,940,677 $4,580,139 $4,949,866
Less agency commission.................. 458,740 484,690 512,577
---------- ---------- ----------
Net broadcast revenue................... 4,481,937 4,095,449 4,437,289
Operating expenses:
Programming........................... 660,308 582,386 698,737
Technical............................. 94,165 105,443 102,410
Sales................................. 1,385,449 1,403,044 1,482,176
General and administrative............ 992,931 934,676 972,096
Depreciation and amortization......... 443,721 440,618 423,509
---------- ---------- ----------
Income from operations.................. 905,363 629,282 758,361
Other income (expense):
Interest income....................... 11,619 17,364 7,643
Interest expense...................... (136,660) (171,660) (189,958)
Other expense......................... (38,866) (39,830) (35,100)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income.............................. 741,456 435,156 540,946
Members equity, beginning of the year... 417,126 361,970 281,024
Distributions to members................ (643,665) (380,000) (460,000)
---------- ---------- ----------
Members equity, end of the year......... $ 514,917 $ 417,126 $ 361,970
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING, L.L.C.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
---------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income.............................. $ 741,456 $ 435,156 $ 540,946
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization......... 443,721 440,618 423,509
Gain on sale of equipment............. (1,800) (170) (4,900)
Change in current assets and
liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts
receivable....................... (45,276) 19,635 (28,071)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and
other current assets............. 3,177 3,195 8,166
Increase (decrease) in accounts
payable and accrued expenses..... 57,941 (15,484) (46,683)
---------- --------- ---------
Total adjustments....................... 457,763 447,794 352,021
---------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating
activities............................ 1,199,219 882,950 892,967
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Payments to noncompete payable.......... (370,791) (348,477) (327,598)
Proceeds from the sale of property and
equipment............................. 1,800 1,049 4,898
Purchase of property and equipment...... (12,353) (54,863) (115,332)
Increase in other assets................ -- (30,000) (575)
---------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities... (381,344) (432,291) (438,607)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment of notes payable................ (122,000) (106,634) (101,840)
Increase in payable to affiliate........ -- 5,585 58,518
Distributions to members................ (643,665) (380,000) (460,000)
---------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in financing activities... (765,665) (481,049) (503,322)
Net increase (decrease) in cash......... 52,210 (30,390) (48,962)
Cash, beginning of year................. 164,941 195,331 244,293
---------- --------- ---------
Cash, end of year....................... $ 217,151 $ 164,941 $ 195,331
========== ========= =========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for interest.................. $ 136,660 $ 171,660 $ 189,958
========== ========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING, L.L.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
Mountain Lakes Broadcasting, L.L.C. (the "Company") is a limited liability
company incorporated under the laws of the State of Alabama. The Company's sole
members, each representing a 50% ownership interest in the Company, are Dixie
Broadcasting, Inc. ("Dixie") and Radio WBHP, Inc. ("WBHP"). The Company was
established for the primary purpose of owning and operating radio stations
WDRM-FM, WBHP-AM and WHOS-AM in Huntsville, Alabama ( collectively, the
"Stations").
On November 20, 1996, both Dixie and WBHP entered into a Stock Purchase
Agreement for the sale of all of their issued and outstanding shares of common
stock and the assignment of the licenses, permits and other authorizations
issued to the Company by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") for the
purposes of operating the Stations and the assets utilized in connection with
the operation of the Stations to Osborn Communications Corporation ("Osborn")
for approximately $24.5 million (see Note 8).
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue Recognition
The Company's primary source of revenue is the sale of airtime to
advertisers. Revenue is recorded when the advertisements are broadcast.
Property and Equipment
Building, furniture and fixtures, vehicles, and studio and technical
equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using a modified accelerated
method over their estimated useful lives varying from five to thirty years.
Leasehold improvements are recorded at cost and depreciated over the shorter of
their lease term or estimated useful life. Expenditures for maintenance and
repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense for
the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 was approximately $146,000,
$251,000 and $252,000, respectively.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of noncompete agreements incurred in connection
with the acquisitions of the Stations which are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over the term of the related noncompete agreement (five or
ten years). Noncompete payable represents commitments due under the noncompete
agreements. Payments are due in monthly installments over the terms of the
noncompete agreements. The present value discount reduced this obligation by
$263,221 and $373,602 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Interest
incurred from present valuing the salary obligation outstanding for the years
ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 was $110,380, $132,694 and $153,573,
respectively.
It is the Company's policy to account for the intangible assets at the
lower of amortized cost or fair value. As part of an ongoing review of the
valuation and amortization of the intangible assets, management assesses the
carrying value of the Company's intangible assets if facts and circumstances
suggest that there may be impairment. If this review indicates that the
intangibles will not be recoverable as determined by an undiscounted cash flow
analysis of the Company over the remaining amortization period, the carrying
value of the Company's intangible asset would be reduced to its estimated
realizable value.
During 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of,"
("FAS 121") which established standards for the recognition
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED):
and measurement of impairment losses on long-lived assets, certain intangible
assets and goodwill. The adoption of FAS 121 did not have a material effect on
the Company's combined financial statements.
Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be taxed as an "S Corporation" for federal
income tax purposes. All items of income, losses and credits are reported by the
S Corporation shareholders on their respective personal income tax returns.
Accordingly, current and deferred federal corporate income taxes have not been
provided in the accompanying financial statements.
Risks and Uncertainties
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. The
Company's revenue is principally derived from broadcast advertisers within the
Huntsville/Decatur area who are impacted by the local economy.
The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers and
does not require collateral or other security to support customer receivables.
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------
1996 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Land........................................................ $ 75,389 $ 75,389
Building.................................................... 14,032 14,032
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 113,142 111,562
Vehicles.................................................... 20,841 28,425
Studio and technical equipment.............................. 529,922 519,148
Leasehold improvements...................................... 21,915 21,915
--------- ---------
775,241 770,471
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.............. (561,041) (495,694)
--------- ---------
$ 214,200 $ 274,777
========= =========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994 was approximately $73,000, $92,000 and $96,000,
respectively.
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MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING, L.L.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Noncompete agreements..................................... $ 2,710,008 $ 2,710,008
Less accumulated amortization............................. (1,357,193) (986,402)
----------- -----------
$ 1,352,815 $ 1,723,606
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
5. LEASES
The Company is committed to two non-cancelable operating lease covering its
antenna towers located in Harvest, AL and Decatur, AL which expire on April 30,
2000 and November 1, 2001, respectively. The Decatur, AL lease can be renewed
for an additional 5 years.
The Company incurred rental charges of approximately $91,000, $90,000 and
$83,000, during the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 respectively.
Future minimum rental commitments for noncancellable operating leases of
premises and equipment are as follows for the year ended December 31:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997.............................................. $ 89,640
1998.............................................. 82,140
1999.............................................. 44,640
2000.............................................. 30,640
2001.............................................. 21,670
--------
$268,730
========
</TABLE>
6. NOTE PAYABLE
Note payable consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1996 1995
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Note payable to the First Alabama Bank...................... $260,885 $382,885
Less current portion........................................ 122,000 122,000
-------- --------
$138,885 $260,885
======== ========
</TABLE>
The note is being repaid in monthly installments of $12,440 less the
applicable interest at a commercial base rate with the last payment due on
October 27, 1998. The interest rate was 8.25% at December 31, 1996. The average
interest rates accrued during 1996, 1995 and 1994 were 8.46%, 8.93% and 7.01%,
respectively. The note is collateralized by a 100% membership interest in the
Company.
7. PAYABLE TO AFFILIATES
The Company has amounts payable to Dixie and WBHP representing amounts
transferred to the Company at the time the Stations were acquired. The payable
to affiliates is due upon demand and does not accrue interest. The payable to
affiliates was $333,994 at December 31, 1996 and 1995.
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MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING, L.L.C.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)
In May 1997 both Dixie and WBHP completed a Stock Purchase Agreement
whereby they sold all of their issued and outstanding shares of common stock and
assigned the licenses, permits and other authorizations issued to the Company by
the FCC for the purposes of operating the Stations and the assets utilized in
connection with the operation of the Stations for approximately $24.5 million to
Osborn. No adjustments to the carrying value of the Company's assets and
liabilities have been made to the financial statements of the Company as of
December 31, 1996 in connection with the Stock Purchase Agreement.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Stockholders and Board of Directors
Q Broadcasting, Inc.
Stamford, Connecticut
We have audited the accompanying statements of operations and deficit and
cash flows of Q Broadcasting, Inc. for each of the three years in the period
ended September 30, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, these financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the results of Q Broadcasting, Inc.'s
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
September 30, 1995, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Holtz Rubenstein & Co., LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Melville, New York
February 12, 1996
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Q BROADCASTING, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND DEFICIT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
-----------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUE............................................. $ 2,508,867 $ 2,267,625 $ 1,511,181
Less: Commissions and fees........................ 222,411 193,342 127,866
----------- ----------- -----------
2,286,456 2,074,283 1,383,315
----------- ----------- -----------
EXPENSES:
Broadcast and production (Note 8)................. 786,377 742,018 715,511
Selling and promotion............................. 1,500,873 880,429 844,004
General and administrative (Note 8)............... 823,312 703,908 764,768
Depreciation and amortization..................... 447,602 538,600 637,397
----------- ----------- -----------
3,558,164 2,864,955 2,961,680
----------- ----------- -----------
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS................................ (1,271,708) (790,672) (1,578,365)
----------- ----------- -----------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense (Note 9)......................... (493,578) (438,647) (257,732)
Other, net........................................ 153,871 51,805 13,705
----------- ----------- -----------
(339,707) (386,842) (244,027)
----------- ----------- -----------
NET LOSS............................................ (1,611,415) (1,177,514) (1,822,392)
DEFICIT, beginning of period........................ (3,217,713) (2,040,199) (217,807)
----------- ----------- -----------
DEFICIT, end of period.............................. $(4,829,128) $(3,217,713) $(2,040,199)
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
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Q BROADCASTING, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
-----------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss.......................................... $(1,611,415) $(1,177,514) $(1,822,392)
----------- ----------- -----------
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.................. 447,602 538,600 637,397
Provision for doubtful accounts................ 29,702 75,655 25,150
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable....................... 111,743 (444,619) (9,557)
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets.................................. 337 (196) (690)
Other assets.............................. 17,963 (25,309) (3,853)
(Decrease) increase in liabilities:
Accounts payable.......................... 54,530 14,456 (22,712)
Accrued expenses.......................... 46,165 12,009 (31,444)
----------- ----------- -----------
Total adjustments....................... 708,042 170,596 594,291
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in operating activities... (903,373) (1,006,918) (1,228,101)
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment................ (73,381) (23,118) (91,532)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities... (73,381) (23,118) (91,532)
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal repayment of note payable............... -- -- (327,719)
Repayment of capital lease obligations............ (8,692) (9,823) (8,585)
Loans from stockholders........................... 967,397 1,111,592 1,632,185
Loans to related parties.......................... (37,447) (35,433) --
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing
activities........................... 921,258 1,066,336 1,295,881
----------- ----------- -----------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents....................................... (55,496) 36,300 (23,752)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.... 56,327 20,027 43,779
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.......... $ 831 $ 56,327 $ 20,027
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
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Q BROADCASTING, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
1. DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS:
Q Broadcasting, Inc. ("Q Broadcasting") owns and operates two radio
broadcast stations in Stamford, Connecticut. These stations, WSTC-AM and
WKHL-FM, principally serve the Stamford metropolitan area.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION:
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which
contemplates continuity of operations and realization of assets and liquidation
of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Q Broadcasting's ability to
continue as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support of
its shareholders.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
a. Revenue recognition
Broadcasting revenue is recognized when commercials are aired. Barter
transactions are recorded at the estimated fair value of the merchandise or
services received.
b. Depreciation
Q Broadcasting provides for depreciation using the declining balance method
over the estimated useful lives of the fixed assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Broadcast and other equipment............................... 5 years
Tower and antenna systems................................... 7 years
Transmitter equipment....................................... 7 years
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 7 years
</TABLE>
c. Amortization
Q Broadcasting provides for amortization using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Broadcast license........................................... 25 years
Transmitter lease........................................... 23 years
Covenant not to compete..................................... 3 years
Organizational costs........................................ 5 years
</TABLE>
d. Income taxes
The shareholders of Q Broadcasting elected to be taxed as a "Small Business
Corporation," for federal and state income tax purposes pursuant to the Internal
Revenue Code. As a result of this election, the income of Q Broadcasting will be
taxed directly to the individual shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for
taxes is included in the financial statements of Q Broadcasting.
e. Statement of cash flows
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, Q Broadcasting considers all
highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less
to be cash equivalents.
f. Advertising
Q Broadcasting charges to expense, advertising costs as incurred.
Advertising costs amounted to $112,226, $41,405 and $227,094 for the years ended
September 30, 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.
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Q BROADCASTING, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
4. DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES:
Q Broadcasting advanced funds on behalf of three related entities.
Approximately $54,200 and $16,800 for two entities 100% owned by Q
Broadcasting's owners as of September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively and
approximately $18,700 to an entity which Q Broadcasting's owners have a minority
interest as of September 30, 1995 and 1994.
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment, at cost, is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------------
1995 1994
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Broadcast and office equipment.............................. $ 586,269 $ 583,853
Tower and antenna systems................................... 268,000 268,000
Transmitter equipment....................................... 75,000 75,000
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 300,484 229,519
---------- ----------
1,229,753 1,156,372
Less accumulated depreciation............................... 822,461 633,347
---------- ----------
$ 407,292 $ 523,025
========== ==========
</TABLE>
Included in furniture and fixtures was $41,975 related to assets recorded
under capital leases; the related amount included in accumulated depreciation is
$28,707 and $19,095 as of September 30, 1995 and 1994.
6. INTANGIBLES:
Intangibles, at cost, is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------------
1995 1994
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Organizational costs........................................ $ 97,917 $ 97,917
Covenant not to compete..................................... 450,000 450,000
Broadcast license........................................... 1,000,000 1,000,000
Transmitter lease........................................... 1,700,000 1,700,000
---------- ----------
3,247,917 3,247,917
Less accumulated amortization............................... 872,722 614,234
---------- ----------
$2,375,195 $2,633,683
========== ==========
</TABLE>
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Q BROADCASTING, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS:
Included in property and equipment are assets recorded under capital
leases. The future minimum lease payments for these capital leases and the
present value of the net minimum lease payments as of September 30, 1995 are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Fiscal Year
1996...................................................... $ 6,826
1997...................................................... 4,168
-------
Minimum lease payments...................................... 10,994
Less amount representing interest........................... 830
-------
Present value of net minimum lease payments................. $10,164
=======
</TABLE>
8. COMMITMENTS:
Q Broadcasting leases studio and office space and a transmitter tower site
under operating leases expiring in September 1999 and December 2017,
respectively. Rent expense for these leases was approximately $211,000, $186,000
and $179,000 for the years ended September 30, 1995, 1994 and 1993,
respectively.
Minimum rental commitments for the remaining terms of the operating leases
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Year Ending September 30,
1996...................................................... $212,685
1997...................................................... 213,180
1998...................................................... 213,180
1999...................................................... 213,180
2000...................................................... 21,780
Thereafter.................................................. 430,939
</TABLE>
9. NOTE PAYABLE -- STOCKHOLDERS:
In connection with advances made by its stockholders for the acquisition of
assets and working capital, Q Broadcasting has issued an 8% demand note payable
to its stockholders. The stockholders have agreed not to demand payment until a
date subsequent to October 1, 1996. Interest expense for the years ended
September 30, 1995, 1994 and 1993 was $492,397, $435,895 and $238,187,
respectively.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENT:
Q Broadcasting sold substantially all of its operating assets to Capstar
Radio Broadcasting Partners Inc., formerly Commodore Media, Inc. on May 30,
1996.
11. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION -- STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:
Barter transactions resulted in sales and related expenses of $315,900,
$314,500 and $306,600 for the years ending September 30, 1995, 1994 and 1993,
respectively.
Cash paid during the years ended September 30, 1995, 1994 and 1993 for
interest was $493,578, $438,648 and $261,018, respectively.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors
Danbury Broadcasting Inc.
We have audited the accompanying statement of operations and accumulated
deficit and cash flows of Danbury Broadcasting, Inc. for the year ended June 30,
1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the results of Danbury Broadcasting, Inc.'s operations
and its cash flows for the year ended June 30, 1995 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Paneth, Haber & Zimmerman LLP
New York, NY
August 18, 1995
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DANBURY BROADCASTING INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30,
1995
----------
<S> <C>
REVENUE
Broadcasting revenue...................................... $3,451,684
Less agency commissions................................... 311,768
----------
Net Revenue....................................... 3,139,916
----------
EXPENSES
Programming............................................... 502,299
Technical................................................. 106,475
Selling................................................... 865,381
General and Administrative................................ 903,627
Interest Expense.......................................... 347,578
Depreciation.............................................. 197,197
Amortization.............................................. 236,213
----------
Total Expenses.................................... 3,158,770
----------
NET LOSS.................................................... (18,854)
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Beginning of year......................................... (681,947)
Preferred stock dividends................................. (55,000)
----------
End of year............................................ $ (755,801)
==========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
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DANBURY BROADCASTING INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30,
1995
-----------
<S> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss.................................................. $ (18,854)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 433,410
Change in:
Accounts receivable.................................. (78,637)
Due from related party............................... 24,663
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............ (20,147)
Other assets......................................... (2,749)
Accounts payable..................................... (42,801)
Accrued expenses..................................... (71,465)
-----------
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities......... 223,420
-----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Advances from affiliate................................... (6,100)
Purchases of property and equipment....................... (34,521)
-----------
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities............. (40,621)
-----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Deferred financing costs.................................. (211,110)
Proceeds of notes payable................................. 3,404,106
Repayments of notes payable............................... (3,263,384)
Preferred stock dividends................................. (27,500)
-----------
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities............. (97,888)
-----------
NET INCREASE IN CASH.............................. 84,911
CASH
Beginning of year......................................... 92,716
-----------
End of year............................................... $ 177,627
===========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest Paid............................................. $ 434,894
Income Taxes Paid......................................... --
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Broadcast equipment acquired through trade-out
transactions........................................... $ 2,400
Broadcast equipment and property exchanged for favorable
tower lease (Note 7)................................... $ 190,248
Unpaid accrual of redeemable preferred stock dividends.... $ 41,250
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements.
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DANBURY BROADCASTING INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 1995
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
Danbury Broadcasting Inc. ("Danbury"), a Connecticut corporation, operates
radio stations WRKI-FM and WINE-AM in Danbury, Connecticut. Its revenues are
derived from advertisers consisting primarily of local businesses. Credit is
extended to its advertisers in the normal course of business.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation of property and equipment is computed over the estimated
useful lives of the respective assets using the straight-line method. Estimated
useful lives range from 5 to 20 years. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance
are charged to operations as incurred.
Goodwill, which is included in intangible assets, represents the cost of
acquired assets in excess of values ascribed to the net identified assets and is
being amortized using the straight-line method over 40 years. Costs incurred in
obtaining long-term financing were capitalized and are included in intangible
assets. They are being amortized using the straight-line method (that does not
differ materially from the interest rate method) over the term of the related
debt.
A covenant not to compete, which restricts the seller and the previous
owner from competing with Danbury in the Greater Danbury, Connecticut area for a
period of four years, is included in intangible assets. This covenant is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over its four year life.
The stations' broadcast license is being amortized using the straight-line
method over 25 years.
A favorable lease for broadcast tower rental is being amortized using the
straight-line method over its 30 year term.
Non-Monetary Transactions
Barter transactions represent the exchange of unsold advertising time for
merchandise or services. Barter transactions are reported at the estimated fair
value of the product or service received. Revenue is recognized when commercials
are broadcast and merchandise or services obtained are reported when received or
used. For merchandise or services received prior to the broadcast of the
commercial, a liability is provided; conversely, a receivable is established
when the commercial is broadcast prior to the receipt of the merchandise or
services.
Income Taxes
Danbury has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 109 ("SFAS
109") and recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary
differences between amounts recorded for financial statement and tax purposes.
2. BARTER TRANSACTIONS
The accompanying financial statements include the following barter
transactions:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30,
1995
----------
<S> <C>
Barter revenue.............................................. $271,253
========
Barter expenditures......................................... $182,821
========
</TABLE>
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DANBURY BROADCASTING INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
3. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK
The Series A cumulative preferred stock carries a liquidation preference of
$1,000 per share and a par value of $100 per share. Danbury may redeem the
shares at this price, plus accrued but unpaid dividends, at any time through
June 30, 1997. At the earlier of that date, or an event of default (as defined)
the holder can require Danbury to redeem the shares in full, with accrued but
unpaid dividends out of funds "legally available". An event of default occurred
during the year ended June 30, 1995 in that Danbury did not pay the full
dividend. This gives the holders of the shares the right to demand redemption.
The Series A cumulative preferred stock provides for an annual dividend of
$110 per share. Dividends of $55,000 were declared on the preferred stock and
$13,750 was paid for the year ended June 30, 1995.
4. LEASES
During 1995, Danbury leased space on a transmitting tower under a five year
lease renewable in five (5) year terms at Danbury's option from a related party
(Note 7). Automobiles under operating leases expire in various years through
1998.
Rent expense on the above, for the year ended June 30, 1995 was $46,500.
5. INCOME TAXES
Danbury has a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $284,000
which can be carried forward to the years 2008 and 2009 to offset taxable income
resulting in a deferred tax asset of $118,000. Other temporary differences
resulting from differences between book and tax amortization and depreciation
result in a deferred tax asset of approximately $81,000 at June 30, 1995. Total
deferred tax assets of approximately $199,000 at June 30, 1995 have been
completely offset by a valuation allowance. The valuation allowance decreased by
$25,000 during the year ended June 30, 1995.
Income tax benefit for the year ended June 30, 1995 differs from the
expected statutory rate for the following reasons:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995
--------
<S> <C>
Federal, at statutory rates................................. $ (6,500)
State, net of Federal benefit............................... (1,500)
Nondeductible expenses...................................... 10,000
Taxable gain on asset transfer.............................. 23,000
--------
25,000
Change in deferred tax asset valuation allowance............ (25,000)
--------
Tax provision............................................... $ --
========
</TABLE>
6. RETIREMENT PLAN
Employees of Danbury may participate in profit sharing/401(k) savings plan
and may elect to make contributions pursuant to a salary reduction agreement
upon meeting length of service and age requirements. Danbury can elect to make
discretionary contributions to the profit sharing plan but has not done so for
the year. Danbury has matched 20% of individual 401(k) contributions during the
year ended June 30, 1995. Danbury's cost amounted to approximately $4,500.
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DANBURY BROADCASTING INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year ended June 30, 1995, Danbury exchanged its tower and
associated real property with a book value of $190,000 for a favorable lease
with a Partnership formed to improve and rent the tower to Danbury and others.
The Partnership has committed to the financing of tower improvements which will
improve the broadcast signal. Danbury's lease for placement of its antenna on
the tower at the optimal site is at below market rates. Danbury and the
Partnership are related through common control. The favorable lease has been
valued at $190,000, the book value of the property exchanged.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Adventure Communications -- Huntington
(Division of Adventure Communications, Inc.)
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Adventure
Communications-Huntington (Division of Adventure Communications, Inc.) as of
December 31, 1995, and the related statements of operations, division's deficit,
and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1995. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Adventure
Communications-Huntington (Division of Adventure Communications, Inc.) as of
December 31, 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP
Bluefield, West Virginia
May 1, 1996
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995
------------
<S> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash...................................................... $ 105,926
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
of $66,000 on December 31, 1995 (Note 7)............... 647,986
Prepaid assets............................................ 1,325
Other receivables......................................... 43,120
Deferred income taxes (Note 5)............................ 26,400
----------
Total current assets.............................. 824,757
----------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Notes 3 and 7)................. 1,225,957
----------
INTANGIBLES, NET (Note 4)................................... 135,140
----------
$2,185,854
==========
LIABILITIES AND DIVISION'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..................... $ 177,321
Inter-divisional transaction payable (Note 6)............. 2,282,170
----------
Total current liabilities......................... 2,459,491
----------
Commitment (Note 7)......................................... --
DIVISION'S DEFICIT.......................................... (273,637)
----------
$2,185,854
==========
</TABLE>
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1995
------------
<S> <C>
Advertising revenue......................................... $3,352,771
Agency commissions.......................................... (187,292)
----------
Net revenue............................................... 3,165,479
Other operating revenue..................................... 36,225
----------
Total revenue..................................... 3,201,704
----------
Operating expenses (Note 6):
Station operating expenses................................ 2,118,139
Corporate expenses........................................ 572,980
Depreciation.............................................. 230,600
Amortization.............................................. 13,587
----------
2,935,306
----------
Operating income....................................... 266,398
Interest income............................................. 7,273
----------
Income before taxes....................................... 273,671
Provision for income taxes (Note 5)......................... (75,640)
----------
Net income................................................ $ 198,031
==========
</TABLE>
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
STATEMENT OF DIVISION'S DEFICIT
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1995.................................... $(471,668)
1995 net income........................................... 198,031
---------
Balance, December 31, 1995.................................. $(273,637)
=========
</TABLE>
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1995
------------
<S> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income................................................ $ 198,031
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 244,187
Deferred income taxes.................................. (26,400)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable.................................. (112,955)
Prepaid expenses and other receivables............... 4,027
Increase in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................ 28,473
-----------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 335,363
-----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment........................ (366,455)
Purchase of intangible assets............................. (89,000)
-----------
Net cash used in investing activities............. (455,455)
-----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase in inter-divisional payable...................... 975,018
Repayment of inter-divisional payable..................... (1,020,000)
-----------
Net cash used in financing activities............. (44,982)
-----------
Decrease in cash.................................. (165,074)
CASH
Beginning................................................. 271,000
-----------
Ending.................................................... $ 105,926
===========
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH TRANSACTIONS
Barter revenue............................................ $ 233,219
===========
Barter expense............................................ $ 163,100
===========
</TABLE>
The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1995
NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of business:
Adventure Communications -- Huntington (the "Division") is a division of
Adventure Communications, Inc. ("Adventure"). Adventure's principal business is
the operation of AM and FM radio broadcasting stations in the areas of Bluefield
and Huntington, West Virginia; Statesville, North Carolina; and Hilton Head,
South Carolina. The Division operates WKEE-AM and FM, WBVB-FM, WZZW-AM and
WIRO-AM (the Stations).
Adventure also has joint operating and marketing agreements with other
radio stations located in the Huntington area. Under these agreements, Adventure
is responsible for various promotional and marketing activities of the Stations.
Revenue and expenses resulting from these agreements are included in the
Division's operations.
On April 8, 1996, Adventure entered into an asset purchase agreement to
sell substantially all the assets relating to the operations of the Stations
(Note 11).
Revenue recognition:
Advertising revenue is recognized in the accounting period which
corresponds with the broadcast of the advertisement. Barter revenue is reported
when advertisements are broadcast and barter merchandise or services received
are expensed when used. Barter transactions are valued at the market value of
the broadcast time which approximates the market value of the product or
services received.
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated over their
estimated useful lives using straight-line and accelerated methods.
Valuation of receivables:
The Division provides for bad debts under the reserve method which charges
current operations for estimated uncollectibles based upon the Division's
collection experience and an evaluation of the receivables at year end.
Intangible assets:
Acquisition costs (non-compete covenants and goodwill) in excess of the net
tangible assets of acquired radio stations are amortized on a straight-line
basis over periods of up to 15 years, and are included in the financial
statements at cost less accumulated amortization.
Income taxes:
Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in
the financial statements and consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes
related primarily to the allowance for doubtful accounts which is not deductible
for income tax return purposes until the accounts are written off as
uncollectible. The deferred tax asset represents the future tax return
deduction.
Effective January 1, 1995, Adventure revoked its S Corporation election and
became a taxable entity. Previously, its income and losses were included in the
personal tax returns of the stockholders, and Adventure did not record an income
tax provision or benefit.
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Statement of cash flows:
Separate disclosures have not been made for cash paid for interest and
income taxes because these amounts are included in inter-divisional transactions
with Adventure.
Use of estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly,
actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS
In June 1995, Adventure purchased selected assets of an AM radio station in
Ironton, Ohio. The acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method, and the
statement of income includes the results of operations of this station from the
date of acquisition.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Property and equipment...................................... $211,000
Intangibles................................................. 89,000
--------
$300,000
========
</TABLE>
Pro forma results of operations from this acquisition were not material to
the Division's operations. Therefore, such information has not been presented.
NOTE 3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Major classes of property and equipment are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995
------------
<S> <C>
Land and improvements....................................... $ 60,000
Buildings and improvements.................................. 550,557
Broadcasting equipment...................................... 1,735,498
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 124,756
Transportation equipment.................................... 22,280
Computer and office equipment............................... 187,416
----------
2,680,507
Less accumulated depreciation............................... 1,454,550
----------
$1,225,957
==========
</TABLE>
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4. INTANGIBLES
Intangibles are stated at cost, net of amortization and consist of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1995
------------
<S> <C>
Non-compete covenant........................................ $ 20,000
Goodwill.................................................... 163,317
License fees................................................ 30,000
---------
213,317
Less accumulated amortization............................... 78,177
---------
$ 135,140
=========
</TABLE>
NOTE 5. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes consists of the following components:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1995
------------
<S> <C>
Current expense............................................. $(102,040)
Deferred.................................................... 26,400
---------
Provision for income taxes................................ $ (75,640)
=========
</TABLE>
Income tax expense differs from the statutory federal rate of 34% as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1995
------------
<S> <C>
Tax expense................................................. $(109,468)
Non-deductible items........................................ (4,172)
Change in tax status........................................ 38,000
---------
Provision for income taxes................................ $ (75,640)
=========
</TABLE>
As discussed in Note 1, Adventure changed its tax status from nontaxable to
taxable effective for 1995. Accordingly, the deferred tax asset of approximately
$38,000 at the date that the termination election became effective has been
recorded through a charge to the tax provision for 1995.
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 6. INTER-DIVISIONAL TRANSACTIONS
Adventure has allocated to the Division various expenses it incurred for
corporate services, overhead and interest costs. The amounts included in
corporate services and overhead allocations are comprised mainly of corporate
office salaries, related payroll taxes and employee benefits, professional fees
and administrative expenses. These costs have been allocated based on revenues
of the Division compared to total revenues of Adventure. Management believes the
amounts allocated to the Division have been computed and charged to the Division
on a reasonable basis.
The Division is obligated to Adventure for monies received from Adventure
for the original purchase of the Stations as well as the allocated expenses
mentioned above. The Division, in return, transfers cash to Adventure that is in
excess of its operating needs. These transactions are conducted on an interest
free basis. The inter-divisional payable is analyzed below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
1995
------------
<S> <C>
Balance, beginning.......................................... $ 2,327,152
Allocations of corporate costs to the Division.............. 675,018
Purchase of Stations........................................ 300,000
Cash transfers.............................................. (1,020,000)
-----------
Balance, ending............................................. $ 2,282,170
===========
</TABLE>
NOTE 7. COMMITMENT
Adventure is obligated for long-term debt of approximately $6,900,000 for
which substantially all assets of Adventure (including the Division) are pledged
as collateral. At December 31, 1995, the book value of total assets of Adventure
exceeds the long-term debt. Approximately $3,700,000 of the debt is also secured
by a $4,000,000 life insurance policy on the majority stockholder of Adventure.
A note payable to the majority stockholder of Adventure of $2,400,000 is
included in the $6,900,000 debt referred to above.
NOTE 8. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Adventure has a contributory profit sharing plan covering all full time
employees with one or more years of service. The plan provides for annual
employer contributions on a discretionary basis as determined by the Board of
Directors. No contributions were made to the plan in 1995.
Adventure also has a 401(k) retirement plan, whereby participants may
contribute a percentage of their compensation.
Adventure's matching contribution percentage (which is determined annually
by Adventure) is limited to 10% of the participant's compensation for each plan
year. The Division's contribution was approximately $8,200 for the year ended
December 31, 1995.
NOTE 9. OPERATING LEASES
The Division leases certain transmission towers and automobiles under
non-cancelable lease agreements. These leases have been classified as operating
leases; and accordingly, all rents are charged to operations as incurred.
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ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS -- HUNTINGTON
(DIVISION OF ADVENTURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following is a schedule by years of future minimum rental payments
required under operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable
lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 1995:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Year ending December 31:
1996...................................................... $15,630
1997...................................................... 8,500
1998...................................................... 2,400
1999...................................................... 2,400
2000...................................................... 2,400
-------
Total minimum payments required................... $31,330
=======
</TABLE>
Lease expense was approximately $15,630 for 1995.
NOTE 10. DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amount of the inter-divisional payable approximates fair
value. It is included in the financial statements as a current liability due to
the pending sales discussed in Note 11. The inter-divisional payable will be
satisfied by the proceeds of the sale. In the financial statements of Adventure,
all inter-divisional payables/receivables are eliminated.
NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On April 8, 1996, Adventure entered into an asset purchase agreement to
sell substantially all the assets relating to the operations of the Stations for
$7,765,000. The sale of the Station is contingent on FCC consent. The buyer will
purchase all of the assets for the Stations, free and clear of any liabilities,
mortgages, liens, pledges, conditions or encumbrances except for the Stations'
cash, rights to refunds or deposits which relate to the period prior to closing
and accounts receivable. Also at closing, $475,000 of the sales price will be
deposited with the indemnification escrow agent. The indemnification period will
be for a period of two (2) years following the closing. The indemnification by
seller and buyer shall be for any losses, liabilities or damages resulting from
untrue representations, breach of warranty or non-fulfillment of covenants,
liabilities not expressly assumed by buyer, liabilities resulting from
operations prior to the closing date for the buyer or liabilities resulting from
operation after the closing date for the seller.
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ANNEX A TO PROSPECTUS
The following table hereto sets forth the market, FCC license
classification and frequency of each of the Company's stations (including those
with which the Company has or will have a JSA or LMA), assuming the consummation
of the Pending Acquisitions, and the date on which each station's FCC license
expires.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXPIRATION
FCC DATE OF
MARKET(1) STATION(2) CLASS FREQUENCY LICENSE
--------- ---------- ----- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NORTHEAST REGION
Allentown-Bethlehem, PA
WAEB-AM B 790 kHz 08-01-98
WAEB-FM B 104.1 MHz 08-01-98
WZZO-FM B 95.1 MHz 08-01-98
WKAP-AM(3) B 1470 kHz 08-01-98
WEEX-AM IV 1230 kHz 08-01-98
WODE-FM A 99.9 MHz 08-01-98
</TABLE>
Wilmington, DE
WJBR-AM D 1290 kHz 08-01-98
WJBR-FM B 99.5 MHz 08-01-98
Roanoke, VA
WROV-AM C 1240 kHz 10-01-03
WROV-FM C1 96.3 MHz 10-01-03
WRDJ-FM C3 104.9 MHz 10-01-03
WJJS-FM A 106.1 MHz 10-01-03
WJLM-FM(3) A 93.5 MHz 10-01-03
Worcester, MA
WTAG-AM III 580 kHz 04-01-98
WSRS-FM B 96.1 MHz 04-01-98
Fairfield County, CT
WNLK-AM B 1350 kHz 04-01-98
WEFX-FM A 95.9 MHz 04-01-98
WSTC-AM C 1400 kHz 04-01-98
WKHL-FM A 96.7 MHz 04-01-98
WINE-AM D 940 kHz 04-01-98
WRKI-FM B 95.1 MHz 04-01-98
WPUT-AM D 1510 kHz 06-01-98
WAXB-FM A 105.5 MHz 06-01-98
Portsmouth-Rochester, NH
WHEB-FM B 100.3 MHz 04-01-98
WXHT-FM A 95.3 MHz 04-01-98
WTMN-AM III 1380 kHz 04-01-98
Huntington, WV-Ashland, KY
WTCR-AM B 1420 kHz 10-01-02
WTCR-FM B 103.3 MHz 10-01-02
WIRO-AM C 1230 kHz 10-01-02
WHRD-AM(3) D 1470 kHz 10-01-02
WZZW-AM D 1600 kHz 10-01-02
WKEE-AM D 800 kHz 10-01-02
WKEE-FM A 100.5 MHz 10-01-02
WAMX-FM A 106.3 MHz 10-01-02
WFXN-FM A 107.1 MHz 10-01-04
WBVB-FM A 97.1 MHz 10-01-04
Salisbury-Ocean City, MD
WWFG-FM B 99.9 MHz 10-01-02
WOSC-FM B1 95.9 MHz 08-01-98
Manchester, NH
WGIR-AM III 610 kHz 04-01-98
WGIR-FM B 101.1 MHz 04-01-98
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXPIRATION
FCC DATE OF
MARKET(1) STATION(2) CLASS FREQUENCY LICENSE
--------- ---------- ----- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Wheeling, WV
WWVA-AM A 1170 kHz 10-01-03
WOVK-FM B 98.7 MHz 10-01-03
WKWK-FM B 97.3 MHz 10-01-03
WBBD-AM D 1400 kHz 10-01-03
WRIR-FM B1 105.5 MHz 10-01-03
WEGW-FM B 107.5 MHz 10-01-03
WEEL-FM(3) A 95.7 MHz 10-01-03
Winchester, VA
WUSQ-FM B 102.5 MHz 10-01-03
WFQX-FM A 99.3 MHz 10-01-03
WNTW-AM B 610 kHz 10-01-03
Burlington, VT
WEZF-FM C 92.9 MHz 04-01-98
Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle, PA
WTCY-AM C 1400 kHz 08-01-98
WNNK-FM B 104.1 MHz 08-01-98
Dover, DE
WDSD-FM B 94.7 MHz 08-01-98
WSRV-FM A 92.9 MHz 08-01-98
WDOV-AM B 1410 kHz 08-01-98
Westchester-Putnam Counties, NY
WFAS-AM C 1230 kHz 06-01-98
WFAS-FM A 103.9 MHz 06-01-98
WZZN-FM A 106.3 MHz 06-01-98
Lynchburg, VA
WLDJ-FM B 102.7 MHz 10-01-03
WJJX-FM A 101.7 MHz 10-01-03
WJJS-AM B 1320 kHz 10-01-03
WYYD-FM C1 107.9 MHz 10-01-03
SOUTHEAST REGION
Birmingham, AL
WMJJ-FM C 96.5 MHz 04-01-04
WERC-AM B 960 kHz 04-01-04
WOWC-FM C 102.5 MHz 04-01-04
Greenville, SC
WJMZ-FM C 107.3 MHz 12-01-02
Columbia, SC
WCOS-FM C1 97.5 MHz 12-01-03
WHKZ-FM A 96.7 MHz 12-01-03
WVOC-AM B 560 kHz 12-01-03
WSCQ-FM A 100.1 MHz 12-01-03
WCOS-AM C 1400 kHz 12-01-03
WNOK-FM C 104.7 MHz 12-01-03
Daytona Beach, FL
WGNE-FM C1 98.1 MHz 02/01/04
Melbourne-Titusville-Cocoa, FL
WMMB-AM C 1240 kHz 02-01-04
WBVD-FM A 95.1 MHz 02-01-04
WMMV-AM B 1350 kHz 02-01-04
WLRQ-FM C2 99.3 MHz 02-01-04
WHKR-FM C2 102.7 MHz 02-01-04
Huntsville, AL
WDRM-FM C1 102.1 MHz 04-01-04
WHOS-AM D 800 kHz 04-01-04
WBHP-AM C 1230 kHz 04-01-04
WTAK-FM(3) C3 106.1 MHz 04-01-04
WXQW-FM(3) A 94.1 MHz 04-01-04
WWXQ-FM(3) A 92.5 MHz 04-01-04
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXPIRATION
FCC DATE OF
MARKET(1) STATION(2) CLASS FREQUENCY LICENSE
--------- ---------- ----- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Ft. Pierce-Stuart-Vero Beach,
FL
WZZR-FM C2 92.7 MHz 02-01-04
WQOL-FM C2 103.7 MHz 02-01-04
WPAW-FM(3) C2 99.7 MHz 02-01-04
WBBE-FM C3 94.7 MHz 02-01-04
WAVW-FM A 101.7 MHz 02-01-04
WAXE-AM D 1370 kHz 02-01-04
Pensacola, FL
WMEZ-FM C 94.1 MHz 02-01-04
WXBM-FM C 102.7 MHz 02-01-04
WWSF-FM C1 98.1 MHz 04-01-04
Montgomery, AL
WZHT-FM C 105.7 MHz 04-01-04
WMCZ-FM A 97.1 MHz 04-01-04
WMHS-FM A 104.3 MHz 04-01-04
Savannah, GA
WCHY-AM D 1290 kHz 04-01-04
WCHY-FM C 94.1 MHz 04-01-04
WYKZ-FM C1 98.7 MHz 04-01-04
WAEV-FM C 97.3 MHz 04-01-04
WSOK-AM C 1230 kHz 04-01-04
WLVH-FM C2 101.1 MHz 12-01-03
Asheville, NC
WWNC-AM B 570 kHz 12-01-03
WKSF-FM C 99.9 MHz 12-01-03
Tuscaloosa, AL
WACT-AM D 1420 kHz 04-01-04
WACT-FM A 105.5 MHz 04-01-04
WTXT-FM C1 98.1 MHz 04-01-04
WZBQ-FM(3) C 94.1 MHz 04-01-04
Jackson, TN
WTJS-AM B 1390 kHz 08-01-04
WTNV-FM C1 104.1 MHz 08-01-04
WYNU-FM C 92.3 MHz 08-01-04
Statesville, NC
WFMX-FM C 105.7 MHz 12-01-03
WSIC-AM C 1400 kHz 12-01-03
Gadsden, AL
WAAX-AM B 570 kHz 04-01-04
WQEN-FM C 103.7 MHz 04-01-04
SOUTHWEST REGION
Baton Rouge, LA
WYNK-FM C 101.5 MHz 06-01-04
WYNK-AM B 1380 kHz 06-01-04
WJBO-AM B 1150 kHz 06-01-04
WLSS-FM C 102.5 MHz 06-01-04
KRVE-FM C2 96.1 MHz 06-01-04
WBIU-AM B 1210 kHz 06-01-04
Wichita, KS
KKRD-FM C1 107.3 MHz 06-01-05
KRZZ-FM C2 96.3 MHz 06-01-05
KNSS-AM C 1240 KHz 06-01-05
Jackson, MS
WJMI-FM C 99.7 MHz 06-01-04
WOAD-AM C 1300 kHz 06-01-04
WKXI-AM B 1400 kHz 06-01-04
WKXI-FM C1 107.5 MHz 06-01-04
Shreveport, LA
KRMD-FM C 101.1 MHz 06-01-04
KRMD-AM C 1340 kHz 06-01-04
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXPIRATION
FCC DATE OF
MARKET(1) STATION(2) CLASS FREQUENCY LICENSE
--------- ---------- ----- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beaumont, TX
KLVI-AM B 560 kHz 08-01-97
KYKR-FM C1 95.1 MHz 08-01-97
KKMY-FM C 104.5 MHz 08-01-97
KIOC-FM(3) C 106.1 MHz 08-01-97
Corpus Christi, TX
KRYS-FM C1 99.1 MHz 08-01-97
KRYS-AM B 1360 kHz 08-01-97
KMXR-FM C1 93.9 MHz 08-01-97
KNCN-FM C1 101.3 MHz 08-01-97
Tyler-Longview, TX
KNUE-FM C 101.5 MHz 08-01-97
KISX-FM C2 107.3 MHz 08-01-97
KTYL-FM C1 93.1 MHz 08-01-97
KKTX-AM(3) IV 1240 kHz 08-01-97
KKTX-FM(3) C2 96.1 MHz 08-01-97
Killeen, TX
KIIZ-FM A 92.3 MHz 08-01-97
KLFX-FM(3) A 107.3 MHz 08-01-97
Fayetteville, AR
KEZA-FM C 107.9 MHz 06-01-04
KKIX-FM C1 103.9 MHz 06-01-04
KKZQ-FM C2 101.9 MHz 06-01-04
KJEM-FM(3) C1 93.3 MHz 06-01-04
Ft. Smith, AR
KWHN-AM B 1320 kHz 06-01-04
KMAG-FM C 99.1 MHz 06-01-04
KZBB-FM(3) C 97.9 MHz 06-01-04
Lubbock, TX
KFMX-FM C1 94.5 MHz 08-01-97
KKAM-AM C 1340 kHz 08-01-97
KZII-FM C1 102.5 MHz 08-01-97
KFYO-AM B 790 kHz 08-01-97
KRLB-FM C1 99.5 MHz 08-01-97
KKCL-FM
(3) C2 98.1 MHz 08-01-97
Waco, TX
KBRQ-FM C1 102.5 MHz 08-01-97
KKTK-AM B 1460 kHz 08-01-97
WACO-FM C 99.9 MHz 08-01-97
KCKR-FM C1 90.5 MHz 08-01-97
KWTX-FM C 97.5 MHz 08-01-97
KWTX-AM C 1230 kHz 08-01-97
Texarkana, TX
KKYR-AM B 790 kHz 06-01-04
KKYR-FM C1 102.5 MHz 08-01-97
KLLI-FM C2 95.9 MHz 08-01-97
KYGL-FM C1 106.3 MHz 06-01-04
Lawton, OK
KLAW-FM
(3) C1 101.5 MHz 06-01-05
KZCD-FM
(3) C2 94.1 MHz 06-01-05
Lufkin, TX
KYKS-FM C1 105.1 MHz 08-01-97
KAFX-FM C1 95.5 MHz 08-01-97
Victoria, TX
KIXS-FM C1 107.9 MHz 08-01-97
KLUB-FM C3 106.9 MHz 08-01-97
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MIDWEST REGION
Grand Rapids, MI
WGRD-FM B 97.9 MHz 10-01-04
WRCV-AM B 1410 kHz 10-01-04
WLHT-FM B 95.7 MHz 10-01-04
WQFN-FM A 100.5 MHz 10-01-04
Des Moines, IA
KHKI-FM(3) C1 97.3 MHz 02-01-05
KGGO-FM(3) C 94.9 MHz 02-01-05
KDMI-AM(3) B 1460 kHz 02-01-05
Madison, WI
WIBA-AM B 1310 kHz 12-01-04
WIBA-FM B 101.5 MHz 12-01-04
WMAD-FM A 92.1 MHz 12-01-04
WTSO-AM B 1070 kHz 12-01-04
WZEE-FM B 104.1 MHz 12-01-04
WMLI-FM B1 96.3 MHz 12-01-04
Springfield, IL
WFMB-AM C 1450 kHz 12-01-04
WFMB-FM B 104.5 MHz 12-01-04
WCVS-FM A 96.7 MHz 12-01-04
Cedar Rapids, IA
KHAK-FM C1 98.1 MHz 02-01-05
KDAT-FM C1 104.5 MHz 02-01-05
KTOF-AM B 1360 kHz 02-01-05
Battle Creek-Kalamazoo, MI
WBCK-AM B 930 kHz 10-01-04
WBXX-FM A 95.3 MHz 10-01-04
WRCC-AM C 1400 kHz 10-01-04
WWKN-FM A 104.9 MHz 10-01-04
WEST REGION
Honolulu, HI
KSSK-AM B 590 kHz 02-01-98
KSSK-FM C 92.3 MHz 02-01-98
KUCD-FM C 101.9 MHz 02-01-98
KHVH-AM B 830 kHz 02-01-98
KKLV-FM C1 98.5 MHz 02-01-98
KIKI-AM B 990 kHz 02-01-98
KIKI-FM C1 93.9 MHz 02-01-98
Fresno, CA
KBOS-FM B 94.9 MHz 12-01-97
KCBL-AM C 1340 kHz 12-01-97
KRZR-FM B 103.7 MHz 12-01-97
KRDU-AM B 1130 kHz 12-01-97
KJOI-FM B 98.9 MHz 12-01-97
Stockton, CA
KVFX-FM(3) A 96.7 MHz 12-01-97
KJAX-AM(3) B 1280 kHz 12-01-97
Modesto, CA
KJSN-FM(3) A 102.3 MHz 12-01-97
KFIV-AM(3) B 1360 kHz 12-01-97
Reno, NV
KRNO-FM C 106.9 MHz 10-01-97
KWNZ-FM C 97.3 MHz 10-01-97
KCBN-AM IV 1230 kHz 10-01-97
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Anchorage, AK
KBFX-FM(3) C3 100.5 MHz 02-01-98
KENI-AM(3) A 650 kHz 02-01-98
KYAK-AM C2 101.3 MHz 02-01-98
KGOT-FM C1 98.9 MHz 02-01-98
KYMG-FM C1 107.5 MHz 02-01-98
KASH-FM(3) B 550 kHz 02-01-98
Fairbanks, AK
KIAK-FM C 102.5 MHz 02-01-98
KIAK-AM B 970 kHz 02-01-98
KAKQ-FM C2 101.1 MHz 02-01-98
Farmington, NM
KKFG-FM C 104.5 MHz 10-01-97
KDAG-FM C 96.9 MHz 10-01-97
KCQL-AM C 1340 kHz 10-01-97
KTRA-FM C 102.1 MHz 10-01-97
Yuma, AZ
KYJT-FM A 100.9 MHz 10-01-97
KTTI-FM C 95.1 MHz 10-01-97
KBLU-AM B 560 kHz 10-01-97
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* Not licensed -- Construction Permit only.
(1) Actual city of license may be different from metropolitan market served.
Market may be different from market definition used under FCC multiple
ownership rules.
(2) The table does not include (i) station WING-FM in Dayton, Ohio, which is
owned by the Company and for which an unrelated third party, who has an
option to purchase such station, currently provides certain sales,
programming and marketing services pursuant to an LMA, (ii) station KASH-AM
in Anchorage, Alaska, which the Company will own upon consummation of the
Community Pacific Acquisition, but expects to dispose of subsequent thereto
to remain in compliance with the station ownership limitations under the
Communications Act, and (iii) stations WESC-FM, WFNQ-FM, and WESC-AM which
will be exchanged for stations owned by SFX in the SFX Exchange. See "The
Acquisitions."
(3) The Company provides certain sales and marketing services to stations
WKAP-AM in Allentown, Pennsylvania, WPAW-FM in Ft. Pierce-Stuart-Vero
Beach, Florida, WEEL-FM in Wheeling, West Virginia and KLFX-FM in Killeen,
Texas pursuant to JSAs. The Company provides certain sales, programming and
marketing services to station WHRD-AM in Huntington, West Virginia; pending
consummation of the Community Pacific Acquisition, to stations KFIV-AM and
KJSN-FM in Modesto, California, KVFX-FM and KJAX-FM in Stockton,
California, KASH-FM, KENI-AM and KBFX-FM in Anchorage, Alaska, and KDMI-AM,
KHKI-FM and KGGO-FM in Des Moines, Iowa; and pending the consummation of
the respective acquisitions, to stations WTAK-FM, WXQW-FM and WWXQ-FM in
Huntsville, Alabama, WZBQ-FM in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, KKTX-AM and KKTX-FM in
Tyler-Longview, Texas, KZBB-FM in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, KJEM-FM in
Fayetteville, Arkansas, KLAW-FM and KZCD-FM in Lawton, Oklahoma and WJLM-FM
in Roanoke, Virginia pursuant to LMAs.
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NO DEALER, SALESMAN OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY
INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED OR
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THIS PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER MADE
BY THIS PROSPECTUS AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS
MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY OR BY THE
INITIAL PURCHASER OF THE OLD NOTES. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER
OF ANY SECURITIES OTHER THAN THOSE TO WHICH IT RELATES OR AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY, TO ANY PERSON IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH AN
OFFER OR SOLICITATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS
NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CREATE AN IMPLICATION
THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE
HEREOF.
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Prospectus Summary.......................................... 1
Summary Historical Financial Data........................... 14
Summary Pro Forma Financial Data............................ 15
Risk Factors................................................ 17
Use of Proceeds............................................. 23
Capitalization.............................................. 24
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information................... 25
Selected Historical Financial Data.......................... 47
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations................................. 49
Business.................................................... 59
The Acquisitions............................................ 86
Management.................................................. 95
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners............. 108
Certain Transactions........................................ 110
Description of Capital Stock................................ 117
Description of Other Indebtedness........................... 123
The Exchange Offer.......................................... 131
Description of the New Notes................................ 138
Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations..... 156
Book-Entry; Delivery & Form................................. 156
Plan of Distribution........................................ 158
Legal Matters............................................... 158
Experts..................................................... 158
Available Information....................................... 160
Glossary of Certain Terms and Market and Industry Data...... 161
Index to Financial Statements............................... F-1
Annex A -- Table of Additional Station Information.......... A-1
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UNTIL , 1997 (90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL
DEALERS EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE NOTES OFFERED HEREBY, WHETHER OR NOT
PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS.
THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATION OF DEALERS TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN
ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
[LOGO]
$277,000,000
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING
PARTNERS, INC.
12 3/4% SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES
DUE 2009
PROSPECTUS
, 1997
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 20. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
Article VI of the Bylaws of the Registrant provides that the Registrant
shall indemnify its officers and directors to the maximum extent allowed by the
Delaware General Corporation Law. Pursuant to Section 145 of the Delaware
General Corporation Law, the Registrant generally has the power to indemnify its
current and former directors against expenses and liabilities incurred by them
in connection with any suit to which they are, or are threatened to be made, a
party by reason of their serving in those positions so long as they acted in
good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to,
the best interests of the Registrant, and with respect to any criminal action,
so long as they had no reasonable cause to believe their conduct was unlawful.
With respect to suits by or in the right of the Registrant, however,
indemnification is generally limited to attorneys' fees and other expenses and
is not available if the person is adjudged to be liable to the Registrant,
unless the court determines that indemnification is appropriate. The statute
expressly provides that the power to indemnify authorized thereby is not
exclusive of any rights granted under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders
or disinterested directors, or otherwise. The Registrant also has the power to
purchase and maintain insurance for its directors and officers and has purchased
a policy providing such insurance.
The preceding discussion of the Registrant's Bylaws and Section 145 of the
Delaware General Corporation Law is not intended to be exhaustive and is
qualified in its entirety by the Bylaws and Section 145 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law.
The Registrant has entered into indemnification agreements with the
Registrant's directors and officers. Pursuant to such agreements, the Registrant
will, to the extent permitted by applicable law, indemnify such persons against
all expenses, judgments, fines and penalties incurred in connection with the
defense or settlement of any actions brought against them by reason of the fact
that they were directors or officers of the Registrant or assumed certain
responsibilities at the direction of the Registrant.
ITEM 21. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Exhibits
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2.1.1 -- Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 21, 1996, by and
among CMI Acquisition Company, Inc., Commodore Media, Inc.
("Commodore") and the stockholders and other signatories
thereto.(1)
2.1.2 -- First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
September 3, 1996.(2)
2.1.3 -- Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as
of October 16, 1996.(2)
3.1.1 -- Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.(11)
3.1.2 -- Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company.*
3.2 -- By-Laws of the Company.(11)
4.1 -- Registration Rights Agreement dated February 20, 1997 by and
between the Registrant and BT Securities Corporation.(3)
4.2.1 -- Indenture, dated February 20, 1997, between the Company and
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A, governing the Company's
outstanding 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009.(3)
4.3.1 -- Indenture, dated as of April 21, 1995, among Capstar Radio
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. ("Capstar Radio"), IBJ Schroder
Bank & Trust Company, as Trustee, and the Guarantors named
therein, governing the Existing Capstar Radio's Notes (the
"Existing Capstar Radio Indenture").(4)
4.3.2 -- Amendment No. 1 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(4)
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4.3.3 -- Amendment No. 2 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(5)
4.3.4 -- Amendment No. 3 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(5)
4.3.5 -- Amendment No. 4 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(6)
4.3.6 -- Amendment No. 5 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(7)
4.3.7 -- Amendment No. 6 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(3)
4.3.8 -- Amendment No. 7 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(12)
4.3.9 -- Amendment No. 8 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.*
4.4 -- Indenture, dated June 17, 1997, between the Company and U.S.
Trust Company of Texas, N.A., governing the Company's
outstanding 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007.*
4.5 -- Indenture, dated June 17, 1997, between Capstar Radio and
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., governing Capstar Radio's
12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009.*
4.6 -- Certificate of Designation of the Powers, Preferences and
Relative, Participating, Optional and Other Special Rights
of 12% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock and
Qualifications, Limitations and Restrictions Thereof of the
Company, dated June 17, 1997.*
5.1 -- Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.*
10.1.1 -- Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 9, 1996,
by and among Benchmark Communications Radio Limited
Partnership, Benchmark Acquisition, Inc., Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund I Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund IV Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund VII Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund VIII Limited Partnership, Joe L. Mathis IV,
Bruce R. Spector, the Company and BCR Holding, Inc.
("Benchmark Merger Agreement").(11)
10.1.2 -- Letter Agreement amending Benchmark Merger Agreement, dated
January 9, 1997, by and among Benchmark Communications Radio
Limited Partnership, Benchmark Acquisition, Inc. and the
other signatories listed therein.(11)
10.1.3 -- Letter Agreement amending Benchmark Merger Agreement, dated
January 31, 1997, by and among Benchmark Communications
Radio Limited Partnership, Benchmark Acquisition, Inc., BCR
Holding, Inc., the Company, and the other signatories listed
therein.(11)
10.1.4 -- Letter Agreement amending Benchmark Merger Agreement, dated
April 8, 1997, by and among Benchmark Communications Radio
Limited Partnership, Benchmark Acquisition, Inc., BCR
Holding, Inc., and the Company.(11)
10.2 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 27, 1997, by
and among Point Communications Limited Partnership,
Midcontinent Broadcasting Co. of Wisconsin, Inc., Madison
Radio Group and Point Madison Acquisition Company, Inc.(11)
10.3 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 26, 1996,
between Community Pacific Broadcasting Company L.P. and
Community Acquisition Company, Inc.(11)
10.4 -- Credit Agreement, dated February 20, 1997, among Capstar
Radio, as borrower, the Company, as guarantor, various
banks, and Bankers Trust Company, as administrative
agent.(8)
10.5 -- New Credit Facility.+
10.6.1 -- Financial Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 16, 1996,
between the Company and Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners, L.P.
("HMCo").(3)
10.6.2 -- Financial Advisory Agreement, dated July 1, 1997, between
Capstar Broadcasting Corporation ("Capstar Broadcasting")
and HMCo.*
10.7.1 -- Monitoring and Oversight Agreement, dated as of October 16,
1996, between the Company and HMCo.(3)
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10.7.2 -- Monitoring and Oversight Agreement, dated July 1, 1997,
between Capstar Broadcasting and HMCo.*
10.8 -- Form of Indemnification Agreement between Capstar
Broadcasting and each of its directors and officers.*
10.9.1 -- Employment Agreement, dated February 14, 1997, between the
Company and R. Steven Hicks.(3)
10.9.2 -- First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated July 8, 1997,
between R. Steven Hicks, the Company, and Capstar
Broadcasting.+
10.10 -- Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 1997, between Capstar
Broadcasting and Paul D. Stone.*
10.11 -- Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 1997, between Capstar
Broadcasting and William S. Banowsky, Jr.*
10.12.1 -- Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated October 16,
1996, between Commodore, the Company and James T. Shea,
Jr.(3)
10.12.2 -- Employment Agreement among Atlantic Star Communications,
Inc., Capstar Broadcasting, and James T. Shea, Jr.+
10.13.1 -- Employment Agreement, dated January 27, 1997, between
Pacific Star Communications, Inc. and Claude C. Turner (also
known as Dex Allen).(3)
10.13.2 -- Employment Agreement among Pacific Star Communications,
Inc., Capstar Broadcasting and Dex Allen.+
10.14.1 -- Employment Agreement dated July 1, 1994, between Osborn
Communications Corporation ("Osborn") and Frank D.
Osborn.(9)
10.14.2 -- Amendment No. 1, dated July 1, 1996, to the employment
agreement dated July 1, 1994 between Osborn and Frank D.
Osborn.(10)
10.14.3 -- Amendment No. 2, dated July 23, 1996, to the employment
agreement dated July 1, 1994 between Osborn and Frank D.
Osborn.(10)
10.15.1 -- Employment Agreement, dated February 20, 1997, between
Osborn and Frank D. Osborn.(7)
10.15.2 -- Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, among Capstar
Radio, Capstar Broadcasting, Southern Star Communications,
Inc. and Frank D. Osborn.+
10.16 -- Form of Employment Agreement to be entered into between
Capstar Radio, Capstar Broadcasting and David T. Benjamin,
III.+
10.17 -- 1997 Stock Option Plan of the Company.*
10.18.1 -- Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement.*
10.18.2 -- Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Employees.*
10.18.3 -- Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for
Non-Employees.+
10.19 -- 1997 Stock Purchase Plan of the Company.*
10.20.1 -- Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, dated October 16, 1996,
among the Registrant, Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated
("Hicks Muse"), R. Steven Hicks and the security holders
listed therein.(3)
10.20.2 -- First Amendment and Supplement to Affiliate Stockholders
Agreement, dated January 27, 1997, by and among the Company,
the securityholders listed therein and Hicks Muse.(3)
10.20.3 -- Second Amendment to Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, dated
February 20, 1997, by and among the Company, the security
holders listed therein and Hicks Muse.(11)
10.20.4 -- Third Amendment to Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, dated
June 20, 1997, by and among Capstar Broadcasting, the
Company, the security holders listed therein and Hicks
Muse.*
10.21.1 -- Management Stockholders Agreement, dated November 26, 1996,
among the Company, the securityholders listed therein and
Hicks Muse.(3)
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10.21.2 -- First Amendment to Management Stockholders Agreement, dated
January 27, 1997, by and among the Company and the
securityholders listed therein.(3)
10.21.3 -- Second Amendment to Management Stockholders Agreement, dated
June 20, 1997, by and among Capstar Broadcasting, the
Company, the security holders listed therein and Hicks
Muse.*
10.22.1 -- Stock Pledge, Security Agreement and Power of Attorney,
dated February 20, 1997, executed by Claude C. Turner in
favor of the Company.(3)
10.22.2 -- 9% Promissory Note, dated February 20, 1997, executed by
Claude C. Turner in favor of the Company in the principal
sum of $200,000.(3)
10.23.1 -- 9% Promissory Note, dated February 20, 1997, executed by
David J. Benjamin, III in favor of the Company in the
principal sum of $396,363.64.(3)
10.23.2 -- Stock Pledge, Security Agreement and Power of Attorney,
dated February 20, 1997, executed by David J. Benjamin, III
in favor of the Company.(3)
10.24 -- Mandatory Buyback Agreement, dated February 20, 1997,
between David J. Benjamin, III and the Company.(3)
10.25.1 -- Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 20, 1997,
between the Company and Frank D. Osborn.(3)
10.25.2 -- First Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement, dated July
1, 1997, between the Company, Capstar Broadcasting, and
Frank D. Osborn.*
10.26 -- Warrant, dated October 16, 1996, issued to R. Steven
Hicks.(3)
10.27 -- Warrant, dated February 20, 1997, issued to R. Steven
Hicks.(3)
10.28 -- Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 5, 1997, by and among
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., Quass Broadcasting
Company and the selling stockholders named therein.*
10.29.1 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated April 24, 1997, between
Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition Company,
Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Radio.(12)
10.29.2 -- Letter Agreement, dated April 25, 1997, between Ameron
Broadcasting, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.(12)
10.29.3 -- Letter Agreement, dated May 9, 1997, between Ameron
Broadcasting, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.*
10.29.4 -- Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated May 9, 1997,
between Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition
Company, Inc.*
10.30.1 -- Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 12, 1997, by and among
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., the Company, Patterson
Broadcasting, Inc. and the selling stockholders name
therein.*
10.30.2 -- First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated July
[ ], 1997, by and among Patterson Broadcasting, Inc.,
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc. and Dyson-Kissner-Moran
Corporation, as representative of the selling stockholders
named therein.+
10.31.1 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 18, 1997, between
Knight Radio, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.*
10.31.2 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 18, 1997, between
Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc. and Capstar
Acquisition Company, Inc.*
10.31.3 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 18, 1997, between
Knight Communications Corp. and Capstar Acquisition Company,
Inc.*
10.32 -- Exchange Agreement, dated May 23, 1997, between SFX
Broadcasting, Inc., SFX Broadcasting of Kansas, Inc., SFXKS
Limited Partnership, SFX Broadcasting of Florida, Inc.,
Southern Starr Limited Partnership, and Capstar Acquisition
Company, Inc.*
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10.33 -- Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 16, 1997, by and
among GulfStar Communications, Inc., Capstar Broadcasting,
CBC-GulfStar Merger Sub, Inc. and the stockholders listed
therein.*
10.34 -- Employment Agreement between GulfStar Communications, Inc.
and John D. Cullen.+
10.35 -- Form of Employment Agreement to be entered into among
Central Star Communications, Inc., Capstar Broadcasting, and
Mary K. Quass.+
10.36 -- Employment Agreement among Capstar Radio, Capstar
Broadcasting and Joseph L. Mathias IV.+
10.37 -- Form of Employment Agreement to be entered into among
Capstar Radio, Capstar Broadcasting and James M. Strawn.+
10.38 -- Form of Employment Agreement to be entered into between
Capstar Broadcasting and James W. Wesley.+
10.39 -- GulfStar Stockholders Agreement, dated July 8, 1997, by and
among Capstar Broadcasting, the security holders listed
therein, and Hicks Muse.+
10.40.1 -- Warrant, dated July 8, 1997, issued to R. Steven Hicks.+
10.40.2 -- Side Agreement, dated July 8, 1997, between Capstar
Broadcasting and R. Steven Hicks.+
10.41.1 -- Promissory Note, dated July [ ], 1997, executed by R.
Gerald Turner in favor of the Company in the principal sum
of $25,000.+
10.41.2 -- Promissory Note, dated July [ ], 1997, executed by R.
Gerald Turner in favor of the Company in the principal sum
of $75,000.+
10.41.3 -- Stock Pledge, Security Agreement and Power of Attorney,
dated July [ ], 1997, executed by R. Gerald Turner in
favor of the Company.+
12.1 -- Deficiency of Earnings to Fixed Charges.*
12.2 -- Pro Forma Deficiency of Earnings to Fixed Charges.*
21.1 -- List of Subsidiaries.*
23.1 -- Consent of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (included in its opinion
filed as Exhibit 5.1 hereto).*
23.2 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, Inc.*
23.3 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.*
23.4 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- GulfStar
Communications, Inc.*
23.5 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership.*
23.6 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Midcontinent
Broadcasting Co.*
23.7 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Point Communications
Limited Partnership.*
23.8 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Community Pacific
Broadcasting Company, L.P.*
23.9 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP -- Patterson Broadcasting,
Inc.*
23.10 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP -- Ameron Broadcasting, Inc.*
23.11 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP -- Knight Quality Stations.*
23.12 -- Consent of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP.*
23.13 -- Consent of Holtz Rubenstein & Co., LLP.*
23.14 -- Consent of Paneth, Haber & Zimmerman, LLP.*
23.15 -- Consent of Brown, Edward & Co., LLP.*
24.1 -- Powers of Attorney (included on the first signature page of
this Registration Statement).#
25.1 -- Form T-1 of U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A.#
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* Filed herewith.
# Previously filed.
(1) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1996, File No. 33-92732.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 1996, File No. 33-92732.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-1 (File No. 333-25263), dated April 16, 1997.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (File No. 33-92732), dated July 26, 1995.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 33-92732.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 1996, File No. 33-92732.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-92732.
(8) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
February 20, 1997, File No. 33-92732.
(9) Incorporated by reference to Osborn's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1994, File No. 0-16841.
(10) Incorporated by reference to Osborn's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1996, File No. 0-16841.
(11) Incorporated by reference to Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.'s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, File
No. 333-25638.
(12) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 1997, File No. 33-92732.
(b) Financial Statement Schedules:
The following financial statement schedules are included in this
Registration Statement:
Reports of Independent Accountants
I -- Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
ITEM 22. UNDERTAKINGS.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) to file, during any period in which offers or sales are being
made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement:
(i) to include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act");
(ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of this Registration Statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment hereof) which, individually or in the
aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth
in this Registration Statement;
(iii) to include any material information with respect to the plan
of distribution not previously disclosed in this Registration Statement
or any material change to such information in this Registration
Statement;
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(2) that, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a
new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and
the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the
initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) to remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the
termination of the offering.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act, each filing of the
Registrant's annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the
Exchange Act that is incorporated by reference in this Registration Statement
shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities
offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act
and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to file an application for the
purpose of determining the eligibility of the trustee to act under subsection
(a) of Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance with the rules and
regulations prescribed by the Commission under Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust
Indenture Act.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a
post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the
company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and
included in this Registration Statement when it became effective.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
Company has duly caused this First Amendment to its Registration Statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City
of Austin, State of Texas, on the 7th day of July, 1997.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By: /s/ WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY, JR.
----------------------------------
William S. Banowsky, Jr.,
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement has been signed by the following person in the capacities
and on the date indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE CAPACITY DATE
--------- -------- ----
<C> <S> <C>
* Chairman of the Board, President July 7, 1997
- ----------------------------------------------------- and Chief Executive Officer
R. Steven Hicks (Principal Executive Officer)
* Executive Vice President and Chief July 7, 1997
- ----------------------------------------------------- Financial Officer (Principal
Paul D. Stone Financial and Accounting
Officer)
* Executive Vice President and July 7, 1997
- ----------------------------------------------------- Director
Eric C. Neuman
* Director July 7, 1997
- -----------------------------------------------------
Thomas O. Hicks
* Director July 7, 1997
- -----------------------------------------------------
Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
*By: /s/ WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY, JR.
------------------------------------------------
William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Attorney-in-Fact
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors of
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements of
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and
for the period from October 11, 1996 ("inception") to December 31, 1996, which
financial statements are included in the Prospectus, we have also audited the
financial statement schedules of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and
Subsidiaries listed in Item 16(b) herein.
In our opinion, this financial statement schedule, when considered in
relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in
all material respects, the information required to be included therein.
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Austin, Texas
February 14, 1997
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
We have audited the consolidated balance sheet of Capstar Radio
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries, the Predecessor Company of Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc., and Subsidiaries, and formerly known as Commodore
Media, Inc. and Subsidiaries, as of December 31, 1995, and for the period from
January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 and for the years ended December 31, 1995
and 1994, and have issued our report thereon dated February 10, 1997 (included
elsewhere in this Registration Statement). Our audits also included the
financial statement schedule listed in Item 16(b) of this Registration
Statement. This schedule is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits.
In our opinion, the financial statement schedule referred to above, when
considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole,
present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
February 10, 1997
New York, New York
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1996
------------
<S> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments........................... $ 660,167
Accounts receivable....................................... 425
------------
Total current assets.............................. 660,592
Property, plant and equipment............................... 1,365,306
FCC licenses and goodwill, net of accumulated
amortization.............................................. 139,498,885
Deferred charges............................................ 1,800,234
Deposits and other assets................................... 178,000
Investment in subsidiary.................................... (4,830,124)
------------
Total............................................. $138,672,893
============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.................. $ 786,817
Accrued interest.......................................... 850,208
Due to affiliate.......................................... 536,738
------------
Total current liabilities......................... 2,173,763
Long-term debt.............................................. 45,025,003
Deferred income taxes....................................... 331,580
------------
Total liabilities................................. 47,530,346
------------
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,00 shares
authorized, none
issued and outstanding................................. --
Class A common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares
authorized, 94,155,000 shares issued and outstanding... 941,550
Additional paid-in capital................................ 93,957,450
Accumulated deficit....................................... (3,756,453)
------------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 91,142,547
------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........ $138,672,893
============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996
-----------------
<S> <C>
Corporate expenses...................... $ 223,227
Interest expense........................ 2,421,380
Depreciation and amortization........... 296,332
Equity in losses of subsidiary.......... 71,514
Other expense........................... 744,000
-----------
Net loss................................ $(3,756,453)
===========
Net loss per share...................... $ (0.04)
===========
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding........................... 93,691,842
===========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A ADDITIONAL
COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED
STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT TOTAL
-------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at inception (October 11,
1996)................................. $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Issuance of common stock in connection
with Commodore Acquisition............ 932,750 92,342,250 -- 93,275,000
Issuance of warrants.................... -- 744,000 -- 744,000
Issuance of common stock................ 8,800 871,200 -- 880,000
Net loss for the period................. -- -- (3,756,453) (3,756,453)
-------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at December 31, 1996............ $941,550 $93,957,450 $(3,756,453) $91,142,547
======== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1996
-----------------
<S> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss.............................. $ (3,756,453)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization......... 296,332
Noncash compensation.................. 744,000
Noncash interest...................... 1,571,072
Equity in losses of subsidiary........ 71,514
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable....... (425)
Increase in accounts payable and
accrued expenses................... 786,817
Increase in accrued interest.......... 850,208
Increase in due to affiliate.......... 536,738
-------------
Total adjustments............. 4,856,256
-------------
Net cash provided by operating
activities............................ 1,099,803
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment.......................... (356,205)
Acquisition of Commodore.............. (125,569,125)
Deferred acquisition costs incurred... (785,431)
Deposits on pending acquisitions and
other.............................. (178,000)
-------------
Net cash used in investing activities... (126,888,761)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common
stock.............................. 94,155,000
Proceeds from issuance of long-term
debt............................... 35,000,000
Payment of financing related costs.... (2,705,875)
-------------
Net cash provided by financing
activities............................ 126,449,125
-------------
Net increase in cash and short-term cash
investments........................... 660,167
Cash and short-term cash investments at
beginning of the period............... --
-------------
Cash and short-term cash investments at
end of the period..................... $ 660,167
=============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
NOTES TO PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. GENERAL
The accompanying condensed financial statements of Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, Inc. (the "Company") should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and
Subsidiaries and its Predecessors included elsewhere in this prospectus and have
been prepared using the equity method of accounting for an investment in a
subsidiary.
2. OTHER
See notes 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 15 to the consolidated financial statements
of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries and its Predecessor for
a description of capital stock, long-term obligations, guarantees, and
contingencies of the Company. The ability of the Company's subsidiaries to
transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends is restricted
pursuant to the terms of certain debt agreements entered into by the Company's
subsidiary, Commodore Media, Inc.
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS PREDECESSOR
SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONS
BALANCE -------------------------------------- DEDUCTIONS BALANCE
AT BEGINNING CHARGED TO COSTS CHARGED TO DIRECT AT END
DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD AND EXPENSES(1) OTHER ACCOUNTS(2) WRITE-OFFS OF PERIOD
----------- ------------ ---------------- ------------------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PREDECESSOR:
Allowance for
doubtful
accounts
12/31/94....... 453,782 468,155 -- (389,706) 532,231
Allowance for
doubtful
accounts
12/31/95....... 532,231 556,137 -- (388,032) 700,336
Allowance for
doubtful
accounts
10/16/96....... 700,336 488,320 -- (326,379) 862,277
CAPSTAR:
Allowance for
doubtful
accounts
12/31/96....... 862,277 104,838 -- (129,034) 838,081
</TABLE>
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<C> <S>
2.1.1 -- Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 21, 1996, by and
among CMI Acquisition Company, Inc., Commodore Media,
Inc. ("Commodore") and the stockholders and other
signatories thereto.(1)
2.1.2 -- First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as
of September 3, 1996.(2)
2.1.3 -- Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated
as of October 16, 1996.(2)
3.1.1 -- Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.(11)
3.1.2 -- Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation
of the Company.*
3.2 -- By-Laws of the Company.(11)
4.1 -- Registration Rights Agreement dated February 20, 1997 by
and between the Registrant and BT Securities
Corporation.(3)
4.2.1 -- Indenture, dated February 20, 1997, between the Company
and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., governing the
Company's outstanding 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due
2009.(3)
4.3.1 -- Indenture, dated as of April 21, 1995, among Capstar
Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. ("Capstar Radio"), IBJ
Schroder Bank & Trust Company, as Trustee, and the
Guarantors named therein, governing the Existing Capstar
Radio's Notes (the "Existing Capstar Radio
Indenture").(4)
4.3.2 -- Amendment No. 1 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(4)
4.3.3 -- Amendment No. 2 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(5)
4.3.4 -- Amendment No. 3 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(5)
4.3.5 -- Amendment No. 4 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(6)
4.3.6 -- Amendment No. 5 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(7)
4.3.7 -- Amendment No. 6 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(3)
4.3.8 -- Amendment No. 7 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.(12)
4.3.9 -- Amendment No. 8 to Existing Capstar Radio Indenture.*
4.4 -- Indenture, dated June 17, 1997, between the Company and
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., governing the
Company's outstanding 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes
due 2007.*
4.5 -- Indenture, dated June 17, 1997, between Capstar Radio and
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., governing Capstar
Radio's 12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009.*
4.6 -- Certificate of Designation of the Powers, Preferences and
Relative, Participating, Optional and Other Special
Rights of 12% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock and
Qualifications, Limitations and Restrictions Thereof of
the Company, dated June 17, 1997.*
5.1 -- Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.*
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 391
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<C> <S>
10.1.1 -- Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 9,
1996, by and among Benchmark Communications Radio Limited
Partnership, Benchmark Acquisition, Inc., Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund I Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund IV Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund VII Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund VIII Limited Partnership, Joe L. Mathis
IV, Bruce R. Spector, the Company and BCR Holding, Inc.
("Benchmark Merger Agreement").(11)
10.1.2 -- Letter Agreement amending Benchmark Merger Agreement,
dated January 9, 1997, by and among Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership, Benchmark
Acquisition, Inc. and the other signatories listed
therein.(11)
10.1.3 -- Letter Agreement amending Benchmark Merger Agreement,
dated January 31, 1997, by and among Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership, Benchmark
Acquisition, Inc., BCR Holding, Inc., the Company, and
the other signatories listed therein.(11)
10.1.4 -- Letter Agreement amending Benchmark Merger Agreement,
dated April 8, 1997, by and among Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership, Benchmark
Acquisition, Inc., BCR Holding, Inc., and the
Company.(11)
10.2 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 27, 1997,
by and among Point Communications Limited Partnership,
Midcontinent Broadcasting Co. of Wisconsin, Inc., Madison
Radio Group and Point Madison Acquisition Company,
Inc.(11)
10.3 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 26, 1996,
between Community Pacific Broadcasting Company L.P. and
Community Acquisition Company, Inc.(11)
10.4 -- Credit Agreement, dated February 20, 1997, among Capstar
Radio, as borrower, the Company, as guarantor, various
banks, and Bankers Trust Company, as administrative
agent.(8)
10.5 -- New Credit Facility.+
10.6.1 -- Financial Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 16,
1996, between the Company and Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners,
L.P. ("HMCo").(3)
10.6.2 -- Financial Advisory Agreement, dated July 1, 1997, between
Capstar Broadcasting Corporation ("Capstar Broadcasting")
and HMCo.*
10.7.1 -- Monitoring and Oversight Agreement, dated as of October
16, 1996, between the Company and HMCo.(3)
10.7.2 -- Monitoring and Oversight Agreement, dated July 1, 1997,
between Capstar Broadcasting and HMCo.*
10.8 -- Form of Indemnification Agreement between Capstar
Broadcasting and each of its directors and officers.*
10.9.1 -- Employment Agreement, dated February 14, 1997, between
the Company and R. Steven Hicks.(3)
10.9.2 -- First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated July 8,
1997, between R. Steven Hicks, the Company, and Capstar
Broadcasting.+
10.10 -- Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 1997, between Capstar
Broadcasting and Paul D. Stone.*
10.11 -- Employment Agreement, dated July 1, 1997, between Capstar
Broadcasting and William S. Banowsky, Jr.*
10.12.1 -- Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated October
16, 1996, between Commodore, the Company and James T.
Shea, Jr.(3)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<C> <S>
10.12.2 -- Employment Agreement among Atlantic Star Communications,
Inc., Capstar Broadcasting, and James T. Shea, Jr.+
10.13.1 -- Employment Agreement, dated January 27, 1997, between
Pacific Star Communications, Inc. and Claude C. Turner
(also known as Dex Allen).(3)
10.13.2 -- Employment Agreement among Pacific Star Communications,
Inc., Capstar Broadcasting and Dex Allen.+
10.14.1 -- Employment Agreement dated July 1, 1994, between Osborn
Communications Corporation ("Osborn") and Frank D.
Osborn.(9)
10.14.2 -- Amendment No. 1, dated July 1, 1996, to the employment
agreement dated July 1, 1994 between Osborn and Frank D.
Osborn.(10)
10.14.3 -- Amendment No. 2, dated July 23, 1996, to the employment
agreement dated July 1, 1994 between Osborn and Frank D.
Osborn.(10)
10.15.1 -- Employment Agreement, dated February 20, 1997, between
Osborn and Frank D. Osborn.(7)
10.15.2 -- Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, among Capstar
Radio, Capstar Broadcasting, Southern Star
Communications, Inc. and Frank D. Osborn.+
10.16 -- Form of Employment Agreement to be entered into between
Capstar Radio, Capstar Broadcasting and David T.
Benjamin, III.+
10.17 -- 1997 Stock Option Plan of the Company.*
10.18.1 -- Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement.*
10.18.2 -- Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for
Employees.*
10.18.3 -- Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for
Non-Employees.+
10.19 -- 1997 Stock Purchase Plan of the Company.*
10.20.1 -- Affiliate Stockholders Agreement, dated October 16, 1996,
among the Registrant, Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst
Incorporated ("Hicks Muse"), R. Steven Hicks and the
security holders listed therein.(3)
10.20.2 -- First Amendment and Supplement to Affiliate Stockholders
Agreement, dated January 27, 1997, by and among the
Company, the securityholders listed therein and Hicks
Muse.(3)
10.20.3 -- Second Amendment to Affiliate Stockholders Agreement,
dated February 20, 1997, by and among the Company, the
security holders listed therein and Hicks Muse.(11)
10.20.4 -- Third Amendment to Affiliate Stockholders Agreement,
dated June 20, 1997, by and among Capstar Broadcasting,
the Company, the security holders listed therein and
Hicks Muse.*
10.21.1 -- Management Stockholders Agreement, dated November 26,
1996, among the Company, the securityholders listed
therein and Hicks Muse.(3)
10.21.2 -- First Amendment to Management Stockholders Agreement,
dated January 27, 1997, by and among the Company and the
securityholders listed therein.(3)
10.21.3 -- Second Amendment to Management Stockholders Agreement,
dated June 20, 1997, by and among Capstar Broadcasting,
the Company, the security holders listed therein and
Hicks Muse.*
10.22.1 -- Stock Pledge, Security Agreement and Power of Attorney,
dated February 20, 1997, executed by Claude C. Turner in
favor of the Company.(3)
10.22.2 -- 9% Promissory Note, dated February 20, 1997, executed by
Claude C. Turner in favor of the Company in the principal
sum of $200,000.(3)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<C> <S>
10.23.1 -- 9% Promissory Note, dated February 20, 1997, executed by
David J. Benjamin, III in favor of the Company in the
principal sum of $396,363.64.(3)
10.23.2 -- Stock Pledge, Security Agreement and Power of Attorney,
dated February 20, 1997, executed by David J. Benjamin,
III in favor of the Company.(3)
10.24 -- Mandatory Buyback Agreement, dated February 20, 1997,
between David J. Benjamin, III and the Company.(3)
10.25.1 -- Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 20, 1997,
between the Company and Frank D. Osborn.(3)
10.25.2 -- First Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement, dated
July 1, 1997, between the Company, Capstar Broadcasting,
and Frank D. Osborn.*
10.26 -- Warrant, dated October 16, 1996, issued to R. Steven
Hicks.(3)
10.27 -- Warrant, dated February 20, 1997, issued to R. Steven
Hicks.(3)
10.28 -- Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 5, 1997, by and
among Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., Quass
Broadcasting Company and the selling stockholders named
therein.*
10.29.1 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated April 24, 1997, between
Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition
Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar
Radio.(12)
10.29.2 -- Letter Agreement, dated April 25, 1997, between Ameron
Broadcasting, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition Company,
Inc.(12)
10.29.3 -- Letter Agreement, dated May 9, 1997, between Ameron
Broadcasting, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.*
10.29.4 -- Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated May 9, 1997,
between Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition
Company, Inc.*
10.30.1 -- Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 12, 1997, by and
among Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., the Company,
Patterson Broadcasting, Inc. and the selling stockholders
name therein.*
10.30.2 -- First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated July
[ ], 1997, by and among Patterson Broadcasting, Inc.,
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc. and Dyson-Kissner-Moran
Corporation, as representative of the selling
stockholders named therein.+
10.31.1 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 18, 1997, between
Knight Radio, Inc. and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.*
10.31.2 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 18, 1997, between
Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc. and Capstar
Acquisition Company, Inc.*
10.31.3 -- Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 18, 1997, between
Knight Communications Corp. and Capstar Acquisition
Company, Inc.*
10.32 -- Exchange Agreement, dated May 23, 1997, between SFX
Broadcasting, Inc., SFX Broadcasting of Kansas, Inc.,
SFXKS Limited Partnership, SFX Broadcasting of Florida,
Inc., Southern Starr Limited Partnership, and Capstar
Acquisition Company, Inc.*
10.33 -- Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 16, 1997, by and
among GulfStar Communications, Inc., Capstar
Broadcasting, CBC-GulfStar Merger Sub, Inc. and the
stockholders listed therein.*
10.34 -- Employment Agreement between GulfStar Communications,
Inc. and John D. Cullen.+
</TABLE>
<PAGE> 394
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<C> <S>
10.35 -- Form of Employment Agreement to be entered into among
Central Star Communications, Inc., Capstar Broadcasting,
and Mary K. Quass.+
10.36 -- Employment Agreement among Capstar Radio, Capstar
Broadcasting and Joseph L. Mathias IV.+
10.37 -- Form of Employment Agreement to be entered into among
Capstar Radio, Capstar Broadcasting and James M. Strawn.+
10.38 -- Form of Employment Agreement to be entered into between
Capstar Broadcasting and James W. Wesley.+
10.39 -- GulfStar Stockholders Agreement, dated July 8, 1997, by
and among Capstar Broadcasting, the security holders
listed therein, and Hicks Muse.+
10.40.1 -- Warrant, dated July 8, 1997, issued to R. Steven Hicks.+
10.40.2 -- Side Agreement, dated July 8, 1997, between Capstar
Broadcasting and R. Steven Hicks.+
10.41.1 -- Promissory Note, dated July [ ], 1997, executed by R.
Gerald Turner in favor of the Company in the principal
sum of $25,000.+
10.41.2 -- Promissory Note, dated July [ ], 1997, executed by R.
Gerald Turner in favor of the Company in the principal
sum of $75,000.+
10.41.3 -- Stock Pledge, Security Agreement and Power of Attorney,
dated July [ ], 1997, executed by R. Gerald Turner in
favor of the Company.+
12.1 -- Deficiency of Earnings to Fixed Charges.*
12.2 -- Pro Forma Deficiency of Earnings to Fixed Charges.*
21.1 -- List of Subsidiaries.*
23.1 -- Consent of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. (included in its
opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1 hereto).*
23.2 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc.*
23.3 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.*
23.4 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- GulfStar
Communications, Inc.*
23.5 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership.*
23.6 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Midcontinent
Broadcasting Co.*
23.7 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Point
Communications Limited Partnership.*
23.8 -- Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. -- Community Pacific
Broadcasting Company, L.P.*
23.9 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP -- Patterson Broadcasting,
Inc.*
23.10 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP -- Ameron Broadcasting,
Inc.*
23.11 -- Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP -- Knight Quality
Stations.*
23.12 -- Consent of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP.*
23.13 -- Consent of Holtz Rubenstein & Co., LLP.*
23.14 -- Consent of Paneth, Haber & Zimmerman, LLP.*
23.15 -- Consent of Brown, Edward & Co., LLP.*
24.1 -- Powers of Attorney (included on the first signature page
of this Registration Statement).#
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25.1 -- Form T-1 of U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A.#
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+ To be filed by amendment.
* Filed herewith.
# Previously filed.
(1) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1996, File No. 33-92732.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 1996, File No. 33-92732.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-1 (File No. 333-25263), dated April 16, 1997.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (File No. 33-92732), dated July 26, 1995.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 33-92732.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 1996, File No. 33-92732.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1996, File No. 33-92732.
(8) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
February 20, 1997, File No. 33-92732.
(9) Incorporated by reference to Osborn's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1994, File No. 0-16841.
(10) Incorporated by reference to Osborn's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1996, File No. 0-16841.
(11) Incorporated by reference to Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.'s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, File
No. 333-25638.
(12) Incorporated by reference to Commodore's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 1997, File No. 33-92732.
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EXHIBIT 3.1.2
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
TO
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
(INCORPORATED ON OCTOBER 11, 1996)
(PURSUANT TO SECTION 242 OF THE GENERAL CORPORATION
LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE)
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a corporation organized and
existing under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware (the "Corporation"), hereby certifies:
FIRST, that the board of directors of the Corporation duly adopted
resolutions proposing and declaring advisable the following amendments to the
Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation in accordance with the
provisions of Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware:
"RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Corporation deems and
declares advisable an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the
Corporation to amend the first paragraph of Article FOURTH to read as follows:
FOURTH: The total number of shares of all classes of capital
stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is
360,000,000 shares consisting of (a) 10,000,000 shares of preferred
stock, par value of One Cent ($.01) per share (the "Preferred Stock"),
(b) 300,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value of One Cent
($.01) per share (the "Class A Common Stock"), and (c) 50,000,000
shares of Class B Common Stock, par value of One Cent ($.01) per share
(the "Class B Common Stock) (the Class A Common Stock and Class B
Common Stock, collectively, the "Common Stock").
SECOND, that in lieu of a meeting and vote of stockholders, the
stockholders of the Corporation have given written consent to said amendments
in accordance with the provisions of Section 228(a) of the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware.
THIRD, that the previously stated amendments to the Certificate of
Incorporation of the Corporation were duly adopted by the stockholders of the
Corporation in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 and of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate this
16th day of June, 1997.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By: /s/ Paul D. Stone
------------------------------
Paul D. Stone
Executive Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.3.9
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CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.,
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS COMMODORE MEDIA, INC.) AS ISSUER,
THE PARTIES LISTED
ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES
HERETO AS GUARANTORS,
AS GUARANTORS,
AND
IBJ SCHRODER BANK & TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE
------------------------
AMENDMENT NO. 8
DATED AS OF JUNE 25, 1997
TO THE
INDENTURE
DATED AS OF APRIL 21, 1995
------------------------
$76,808,000
13 1/4% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2003
================================================================================
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AMENDMENT NO. 8, dated as of June 23, 1997 ("Amendment No. 8"), to the
INDENTURE, dated as of April 21, 1995, as amended (the "Indenture"), among
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC. (formerly known as Commodore Media,
Inc.), a Delaware corporation, as Issuer (the "Company"), the parties listed on
the signature pages hereto as Guarantors (each individually, a "Guarantor" and
collectively, the "Guarantors"), and IBJ SCHRODER BANK & TRUST COMPANY, a New
York banking corporation, as Trustee (the "Trustee").
Each party agrees for the benefit of the other parties and for the
equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Company's 13 1/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2003 (the "Notes") to amend, pursuant to Section 8.01(4)
of the Indenture, the Indenture as follows:
1. On June 3, 1997, the corporate name of Commodore Media, Inc.
was changed to Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. All references in the
Indenture shall be to the new corporate name of such entity.
2. Pacific Star Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("Pacific Star"), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is a
Restricted Subsidiary acquired or created pursuant to Section 4.14(ii) of the
Indenture. Pacific Star delivers herewith the Guarantee attached as Exhibit A
to this Amendment No. 8 pursuant to the provisions set forth in Sections 4.14
and 10.04 of the Indenture guaranteeing the obligations of the Company under
the Indenture. For all purposes of the Indenture, Pacific Star shall be deemed
a party to the Indenture by virtue of its execution of this Amendment No. 8 and
the defined term the "Guarantor" contained in Article 1.01 of the Indenture
shall be deemed to include Pacific Star.
3. This Amendment No. 8 supplements the Indenture and shall be a
part and subject to all the terms thereof. Except as supplemented hereby, the
Indenture and the Securities issued thereunder shall continue in full force and
effect.
4. This Amendment No. 8 may be executed in counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall together constitute
one and the same instrument.
5. THIS AMENDMENT NO. 8 SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO
THE CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES THEREOF THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF
THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION).
6. The Trustee shall not be responsible for any recital herein as
such recitals shall be taken as statements of the Company, or the validity of
the execution by the Guarantors of this Amendment No. 8. The Trustee makes no
representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Amendment No. 8.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 8 to
the Indenture to be duly executed and attested as of the date and year first
written above.
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
----------------------------
William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Executive Vice President
ATTEST:
/s/ Kathy Archer
- ----------------
Kathy Archer
Assistant Secretary
GUARANTORS:
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ATLANTIC STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
COMMODORE MEDIA OF DELAWARE, INC.
COMMODORE MEDIA OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC
COMMODORE MEDIA FLORIDA, INC.
COMMODORE MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.
COMMODORE MEDIA OF NORWALK, INC.
COMMODORE MEDIA OF WESTCHESTER, INC.
DANBURY BROADCASTING, INC
PACIFIC STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
----------------------------
William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Vice President
ATTEST:
/s/ Kathy Archer
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Kathy Archer
Assistant Secretary
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SOUTHERN STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
ATLANTIC CITY BROADCASTING CORP.
O.C.C., INC.
BREADBASKET BROADCASTING CORPORATION
SOUTHEAST RADIO HOLDING CORP.
HOUNDSTOOTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION
SNG HOLDINGS, INC.
OSBORN ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES
CORPORATION
ORANGE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
MOUNTAIN RADIO CORPORATION
LADNER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING CORP.
RKZ TELEVISION, INC.
YELLOW BRICK RADIO CORPORATION
ASHEVILLE BROADCASTING CORP.
CORKSCREW BROADCASTING CORPORATION
DAYTONA BEACH BROADCASTING CORP.
RAINBOW BROADCASTING CORPORATION
GREAT AMERICAN EAST, INC.
NELSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION
SHORT BROADCASTING CORPORATION
JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS, INC
BEATRICE BROADCASTING CORP.
CURREY BROADCASTING CORPORATION
OSBORN SOUND AND COMMUNICATIONS CORP
WAITE BROADCASTING CORP. .
AMERON BROADCASTING CORPORATION
WNOK ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
DIXIE BROADCASTING, INC.
RADIO WBHP, INC.
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
----------------------------
William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Vice President
ATTEST:
/s/ Kathy Archer
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Kathy Archer
Assistant Secretary
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MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING, L.L.C.
By: Dixie Broadcasting, Inc.,
its Member
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
----------------------------
William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Vice President
ATTEST:
/s/ Kathy Archer
- ----------------
Kathy Archer
Assistant Secretary
By: Radio WBHP, Inc.,
its Member
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky,
------------------------.
William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Vice President
ATTEST:
/s/ Kathy Archer
- ----------------
Kathy Archer
Assistant Secretary
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MUSIC HALL CLUB, INC.
By: /s/ Larry Anderson
------------------
Larry Anderson
President
ATTEST:
/s/ Nancy Anderson
- ------------------
Nancy Anderson
Secretary and Treasurer
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IBJ SCHRODER BANK & TRUST COMPANY,
as Trustee
By: /s/ Thomas McCutcheon
---------------------
Thomas McCutcheon
Assistant Vice President
ATTEST:
/s/ Barbara McCluskey
- ---------------------
Barbara McCluskey
Assistant Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
GUARANTEE
The Guarantor (the "Guarantor," which term includes any successor
Person under the Indenture, dated April 21, 1995, as amended, among Capstar
Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and its subsidiaries and IBJ Schroder Bank &
Trust Company (the "Indenture")) has unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior
subordinated basis, jointly and severally, to the extent set forth in the
Indenture and subject to the provisions of the Indenture, (a) the due and
punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the Notes, whether at
maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, the due and punctual payment of
interest on overdue principal, and, to the extent permitted by law, interest,
and the due and punctual performance of all other obligations of the Company to
the Noteholders or the Trustee all in accordance with the terms set forth in
Article 10 of the Indenture, and (b) in case of any extension of time of
payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that the same
will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the
terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration
or otherwise.
The obligations of the Guarantor to the Noteholders and to the Trustee
pursuant to this Guarantee and the Indenture are expressly set forth in Article
10 of the Indenture and reference is hereby made to the Indenture for the
precise terms of this Guarantee. Terms used and not defined herein shall have
the meaning set forth in the Indenture.
GUARANTOR:
PACIFIC STAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
-------------------------------
Name: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.4
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INDENTURE
Dated as of June 17, 1997
Between
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., as Issuer,
and
U.S. TRUST COMPANY OF TEXAS, N.A., as Trustee
----------------
$200,000,000
9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007, Series A
9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007, Series B
================================================================================
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CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
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Section Section
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310(a)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
(a)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
(a)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(a)(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(a)(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.08; 7.10
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.08; 7.10;
11.02
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
311(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
312(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.03
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.03
313(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06
(b)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(b)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06; 11.02
(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06
314(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.07; 4.09;
11.02
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(c)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04
(c)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04
(c)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.05
(f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A
315(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01(b)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05; 11.02
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01(a)
(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01(c)
(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
316(a)(last sentence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.09
(a)(1)(A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05
(a)(1)(B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.04
(a)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.07
317(a)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.08
(a)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.09
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.04
318(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01
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N.A. means Not Applicable
NOTE: This Cross-Reference Table shall not, for any purpose,
be deemed to be a part of the Indenture.
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ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Section 1.01 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Section 1.02 Incorporation by Reference of TIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Section 1.03 Rules of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ARTICLE TWO
THE SECURITIES
Section 2.01 Form and Dating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 2.02 Execution and Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 2.03 Registrar and Paying Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 2.04 Paying Agent To Hold Assets in Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 2.05 Securityholder Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 2.06 Transfer and Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 2.07 Replacement Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 2.08 Outstanding Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 2.09 Treasury Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 2.10 Temporary Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 2.11 Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 2.12 Defaulted Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 2.13 CUSIP Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 2.14 Deposit of Moneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 2.15 Book-Entry Provisions for Global Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 2.16 Registration of Transfers and Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ARTICLE THREE
REDEMPTION
Section 3.01 Notices to Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 3.02 Selection of Securities To Be Redeemed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Section 3.03 Notice of Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Section 3.04 Effect of Notice of Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Section 3.05 Deposit of Redemption Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Section 3.06 Securities Redeemed in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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ARTICLE FOUR
COVENANTS
Section 4.01 Payment of Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Section 4.02 Maintenance of Office or Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Section 4.03 Limitation on Restricted Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Section 4.04 Corporate Existence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Section 4.05 Payment of Taxes and Other Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Section 4.06 Maintenance of Properties and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Section 4.07 Compliance Certificate; Notice of Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Section 4.08 Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section 4.09 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section 4.10 Waiver of Stay, Extension or Usury Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section 4.11 Limitation on Transactions with Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section 4.12 Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and Issuance of
Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Section 4.13 Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries . 49
Section 4.14 Change of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 4.15 Limitation on Asset Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 4.16 Limitation on Asset Swaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Section 4.17 Limitation on Other Senior Subordinated Indebtedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Section 4.18 Escrow of Proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Section 4.19 Special Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Section 4.20 Special Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
ARTICLE FIVE
SUCCESSOR CORPORATION
Section 5.01 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Section 5.02 Successor Corporation Substituted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 6.01 Events of Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Section 6.02 Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Section 6.03 Other Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 6.04 Waiver of Past Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 6.05 Control by Majority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 6.06 Limitation on Suits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Section 6.07 Rights of Holders To Receive Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Section 6.08 Collection Suit by Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Section 6.09 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Section 6.10 Priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Section 6.11 Undertaking for Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
ARTICLE SEVEN
TRUSTEE
Section 7.01 Duties of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Section 7.02 Rights of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Section 7.03 Individual Rights of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 7.04 Trustee's Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 7.05 Notice of Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Section 7.06 Reports by Trustee to Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Section 7.07 Compensation and Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Section 7.08 Replacement of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Section 7.09 Successor Trustee by Merger, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Section 7.10 Eligibility; Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Section 7.11 Preferential Collection of Claims Against the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ARTICLE EIGHT
DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE; DEFEASANCE
Section 8.01 Termination of the Company's Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Section 8.02 Acknowledgment of Discharge by Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Section 8.03 Application of Trust Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Section 8.04 Repayment to the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Section 8.05 Reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND WAIVERS
Section 9.01 Without Consent of Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section 9.02 With Consent of Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Section 9.03 Compliance with TIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Section 9.04 Revocation and Effect of Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Section 9.05 Notation on or Exchange of Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Section 9.06 Trustee To Sign Amendments, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
ARTICLE TEN
SUBORDINATION OF SECURITIES
Section 10.01 Securities Subordinate to Senior Indebtedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Section 10.02 Payment Over of Proceeds upon Dissolution, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Section 10.03 Suspension of Payment When Senior Indebtedness in Default . . . . . . . . 85
Section 10.04 Trustee's Relation to Senior Indebtedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Section 10.05 Subrogation to Rights of Holders of Senior Indebtedness . . . . . . . . . 87
Section 10.06 Provisions Solely to Define Relative Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Section 10.07 Trustee to Effectuate Subordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Section 10.08 No Waiver of Subordination Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Section 10.09 Notice to Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Section 10.10 Reliance on Judicial Order or Certificate of Liquidating Agent . . . . . 91
Section 10.11 Rights of Trustee as a Holder of Senior Indebtedness; Preservation of
Trustee's Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Section 10.12 Article Applicable to Paying Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 10.13 No Suspension of Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
ARTICLE ELEVEN
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.01 TIA Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 11.02 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 11.03 Communications by Holders with Other Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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Section 11.04 Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Section 11.05 Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Section 11.06 Rules by Trustee, Paying Agent, Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Section 11.07 Legal Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Section 11.08 Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Section 11.09 No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Section 11.10 No Recourse Against Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Section 11.11 Successors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Section 11.12 Duplicate Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Section 11.13 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Exhibit A - Form of Series A Security
Exhibit B - Form of Series B Security
Exhibit C - Form of Legend for Global Securities
Exhibit D - Transfer Certificate
Exhibit E - Transferee Certificate for Institutional Accredited Investors
Note: This Table of Contents shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be part
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INDENTURE, dated as of June 17, 1997, between Capstar Radio
Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and U.S.
Trust Company of Texas, N.A., a national banking association, as trustee (the
"Trustee").
The Company has duly authorized the creation of an issue of 9 1/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007, Series A, and 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2007, Series B, to be issued in exchange for the 9 1/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2007, Series A, pursuant to a registration rights
agreement and, to provide therefor, the Company has duly authorized the
execution and delivery of this Indenture. All things necessary to make the
Securities, when duly issued and executed by the Company and authenticated and
delivered hereunder, the valid and binding obligations of the Company and to
make this Indenture a valid and binding agreement of the Company, have been
done.
Each party hereto agrees as follows for the benefit of the other
party and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Company's 9
1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Securities"):
ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
SECTION 1.01. Definitions.
"Acceleration Notice" has the meaning provided in Section 6.02.
"Acquired Indebtedness" means Indebtedness of a Person or any of
its Subsidiaries existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the
Company or at the time it merges or consolidates with the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or assumed in connection with the acquisition of assets from such
Person and not incurred by such Person in connection with, or in anticipation
or contemplation of, such Person becoming a Subsidiary of the Company or such
acquisition, merger or consolidation.
"Acquired Preferred Stock" means Preferred Stock of any Person at
the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the Company or at the time it
merges or consolidates with the
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Company or any of its Subsidiaries and not issued by such Person in connection
with, or in anticipation or contemplation of, such acquisition, merger or
consolidation.
"Affiliate" means a Person who, directly or indirectly, through one
or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common
control with, the Company. The term "control" means the possession, directly
or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management
and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities,
by contract or otherwise.
"Affiliate Transaction" has the meaning provided in Section 4.11.
"Agent" means any Registrar, Paying Agent or Co-Registrar.
"Asset Acquisition" means (i) an Investment by the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company in any other Person pursuant to which such Person
shall become a Subsidiary of the Company or shall be consolidated or merged
with the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or (ii) the acquisition by
the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company of assets of any Person comprising
a division or line of business of such Person.
"Asset Sale" means any direct or indirect sale, issuance,
conveyance, transfer, lease (other than operating leases entered into in the
ordinary course of business), assignment or other transfer for value by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries (excluding any Sale and Leaseback
Transaction or any pledge of assets or stock by the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries) to any Person other than the Company or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary
of the Company of (i) any Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company or
(ii) any other property or assets of the Company or any Subsidiary of the
Company other than in the ordinary course of business; provided, however, that
for purposes of Section 4.15, Asset Sales shall not include (a) a transaction
or series of related transactions in which the Company or its Subsidiaries
receive aggregate consideration of less than $1,000,000, (b) transactions
permitted under Section 4.16, or (c) transactions covered by Section 5.01.
"Asset Swap" means the execution of a definitive agreement, subject
only to Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") approval, if applicable,
and other customary closing conditions, that the Company in good faith believes
will be
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satisfied, for a substantially concurrent purchase and sale, or exchange, of
Productive Assets between the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and another
Person or group of affiliated Persons; provided that any amendment to or waiver
of any closing condition that individually or in the aggregate is material to
the Asset Swap shall be deemed to be a new Asset Swap.
"Bankruptcy Law" means Title 11, United States Code or any similar
federal, state or foreign law for the relief of debtors.
"Board of Directors" means, with respect to any Person, the Board
of Directors (or any other equivalent governing body) of such Person or any
committee of the Board of Directors of such Person duly authorized, with
respect to any particular matter, to exercise the power of the Board of
Directors of such Person.
"Board Resolution" means, with respect to any Person, a duly
adopted resolution of the Board of Directors of such Person.
"Business Day" means a day that is not a Legal Holiday.
"Capital Stock" means (i) with respect to any Person that is a
corporation, any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents
(however designated) of capital stock of such Person and (ii) with respect to
any Person that is not a corporation, any and all partnership or other equity
interests of such Person.
"Capitalized Lease Obligation" means, as to any Person, the
obligation of such Person to pay rent or other amounts under a lease to which
such Person is a party that is required to be classified and accounted for as a
capital lease obligation under GAAP, and for purposes of this definition, the
amount of such obligation at any date shall be the capitalized amount of such
obligation at such date, determined in accordance with GAAP.
"Capstar Broadcasting" means Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a
Delaware corporation.
"Capstar Partners" means Capstar Broadcasting Partners Inc., a
Delaware corporation and sole stockholder of the Company.
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"Cash Equivalents" means (i) marketable direct obligations issued
by, or unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States Government or issued by
any agency thereof and backed by the full faith and credit of the United
States, in each case maturing within one year from the date of acquisition
thereof; (ii) marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United
States of America or any political subdivision of any such state or any public
instrumentality thereof maturing within one year from the date of acquisition
thereof and, at the time of acquisition, having one of the two highest ratings
obtainable from either Standard & Poor's Corporation or Moody's Investors
Service, Inc.; (iii) commercial paper maturing no more than one year from the
date of creation thereof and, at the time of acquisition, having a rating of at
least A-1 from Standard & Poor's Corporation or at least P-1 from Moody's
Investors Service, Inc.; (iv) certificates of deposit or bankers' acceptances
maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof issued by any
commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any
state thereof or the District of Columbia or any U.S. branch of a foreign bank
having at the date of acquisition thereof combined capital and surplus of not
less than $200,000,000; (v) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than
seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clause (i) above
entered into with any bank meeting the qualifications specified in clause (iv)
above; and (vi) investments in money market funds that invest substantially all
their assets in securities of the types described in clauses (i) through (v)
above.
"Change of Control" means the occurrence of one or more of the
following events: (i) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one
transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of
the assets of the Company to any Person or group of related Persons for
purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act (a "Group") (whether or not
otherwise in compliance with the provisions of the Indenture), other than to
Hicks Muse, any of its affiliates (excluding Chancellor), officers and
directors or R. Steven Hicks (the "Permitted Holders"); or (ii) a majority of
the board of directors of the Company shall consist of Persons who are not
Continuing Directors; or (iii) the acquisition by any Person or Group (other
than the Permitted Holders) of the power, directly or indirectly, to vote or
direct the voting of securities having more than 50% of the ordinary voting
power for the election of directors of the Company.
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"Change of Control Date" has the meaning provided in Section 4.14.
"Change of Control Offer" has the meaning provided in Section 4.14.
"Change of Control Payment Date" has the meaning provided in
Section 4.14.
"Change of Control Redemption" has the meaning specified in the
form of Security.
"Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Commodity Agreement" means any commodity futures contract,
commodity option or other similar agreement or arrangements entered into by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries designed to protect the Company or any of
its Subsidiaries against fluctuations in the price of commodities actually used
in the ordinary course of business of the Company and its Subsidiaries.
"Company" means the party named as such in this Indenture until a
successor replaces it pursuant to this Indenture and thereafter means such
successor and also includes for the purposes of any provision contained herein
and required by the TIA any other obligor on the Securities.
"Consolidated EBITDA" means, with respect to any Person, for any
period, the sun (without duplication) of (i) Consolidated Net Income and (ii)
to the extent Consolidated Net Income has been reduced thereby, (A) all income
taxes of such Person and its Subsidiaries paid or accrued in accordance with
GAAP for such period (other than income taxes attributable to extraordinary or
nonrecurring gains or losses), (B) Consolidated Interest Expense and (C)
Consolidated Non-Cash Charges, all as determined on a consolidated basis for
such Person and its Subsidiaries in conformity with GAAP.
"Consolidated Interest Expense" means, with respect to any Person
for any period, without duplication, the sum of (i) the interest expense of
such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period as determined on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, including, without limitation, (a)
any amortization of debt discount, (b) the net cost under Interest Swap
Obligations (including any amortization of discounts), (c) the
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interest portion of any deferred payment obligation, (d) all commissions,
discounts and other fees and charges owned with respect to letters of credit,
bankers' acceptance financing or similar facilities, and (d) all accrued
interest and (ii) the interest component of Capitalized Lease Obligations paid
or accrued by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period as determined
on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
"Consolidated Net Income" of any Person means, for any period, the
aggregate net income (or loss) of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such
period on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided
that there shall be excluded therefrom, without duplication, (a) gains and
losses from Asset Sales (without regard to the $1,000,000 limitation set forth
in the definition thereof) or abandonments or reserves relating thereto and the
related tax effects, (b) items classified as extraordinary or nonrecurring
gains and losses, and the related tax effects according to GAAP, (c) the net
income (or loss) of any Person acquired in a pooling of interests transactions
accrued prior to the date it becomes a Subsidiary of such first referred to
Person or is merged or consolidated with it or any of its Subsidiaries, (d) the
net income of any Subsidiary to the extent that the declaration of dividends or
similar distributions by that Subsidiary of that income is restricted by
contract, operation of law or otherwise, (e) the net income of any Person,
other than a Subsidiary, except to the extent of the lesser of (x) dividends or
distributions paid to such first referred to Person or its Subsidiary by such
Person and (y) the net income of such Person (but in no event less than zero),
and the net loss of such Person shall be included only to the extent of the
aggregate Investment of the first referred to Person or a consolidated
Subsidiary of such Person and (f) any non-cash expenses attributable to grants
or exercises of employee stock options.
"Consolidated Non-Cash Charges" means, with respect to any Person
for any period, the aggregate depreciation, amortization and other non-cash
expenses of such Person and its Subsidiaries (excluding any such charges
constituting an extraordinary or nonrecurring item) reducing Consolidated Net
Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, determined on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
"Continuing Director" means, as of the date of determination, any
Person who (i) was a member of the Board of Directors of the Company on the
Issue Date, (ii) was nominated for election or elected to the board of
directors of the
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Company with the affirmative vote of a majority of the Continuing Directors who
were members of such board of directors at the time of such nomination or
election or (iii) is a representative of a Permitted Holder.
"Credit Facility" means the credit agreement dated February 20,
1997 among the Company, Capstar Partners, Bankers Trust Company, as agent, and
the lenders parties thereto from time to time, as the same may be amended,
supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, and any renewal,
extension, refunding, restructuring, replacement or refinancing thereof
(whether with the original agent and lenders or another agent or agents or
other lenders and whether provided under the original Credit Facility or any
other credit agreement).
"Currency Agreement" means any foreign exchange contract, currency
swap agreement or other similar agreement or arrangement designed to protect
the Company or any of its Subsidiaries against fluctuations in currency values.
"Default" means an event or condition the occurrence of which is,
or with the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both would be, the Event
of Default.
"Depository" means, with respect to the Securities issued in the
form of one or more Global Securities, The Depository Trust Company or another
Person designated as Depository by the Company, which must be a clearing agency
registered under the Exchange Act.
"Designated Senior Indebtedness" means any Senior Indebtedness (a)
which at the time of determination exceeds $10 million in aggregate principal
amount (or accreted value in the case of Indebtedness issued at a discount)
outstanding or available under a committed facility, (b) which is specifically
designed in the instrument evidencing such Senior Indebtedness as "Designed
Senior Indebtedness" by such Person and (c) as to which the Trustee has been
given written notice of such designation.
"Discharged" has the meaning provided in Section 8.01.
"Discount Notes" means the 12-3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009
of Capstar Partners.
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"Disqualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock that, by its
terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for
which it is exchangeable), or upon the happening of any event, matures
(excluding any maturity as the result of an optional redemption by the issuer
thereof) or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or
otherwise, or is redeemable as the sole option of the holder thereof (except,
in each case, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control), in whole or in part,
on or prior to the final maturity date of the Securities.
"Escrow Account" has the meaning provided in Section 4.18.
"Escrow Agent" shall mean Bankers Trust Company.
"Escrow Agreement" means that certain Notes Escrow Agreement dated
as of June 17, 1997 among Bankers Trust Company, as escrow agent, U.S. Trust
Company of Texas, N.A., and the Company.
"Escrow Funds" has the meaning provided in Section 4.18.
"Event of Default" has the meaning provided in Section 6.01.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission
thereunder.
"Existing Indenture" means the indenture governing the Existing
Notes dated as of April 21, 1995 by and among the Company, as Issuer, the
Subsidiaries of the Company named therein, as Guarantors, and IBJ Schroder Bank
& Trust Company, as Trustee, as in effect on the Issue Date.
"Existing Notes" means the Company's 13-1/4% Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2003.
"Final Special Offer Notice Date" has the meaning provided in
Section 4.19.
"Financial Monitoring and Oversight Agreements" means,
collectively, (i) the Monitoring and Oversight Agreement between Capstar
Partners and Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners, L.P. ("HM Partners") as in effect on
the Issue Date, and (ii) the
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Financial Advisory Agreement between Capstar Partners and HM Partners, as in
effect on the Issue Date.
"Funds" shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.01.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as in effect
in the United States of America as of the Issue Date.
"Global Security" means a security evidencing all or a portion of
the Securities issued to the Depository or its nominee in accordance with
Section 2.01 and bearing the legend set forth in Exhibit C.
"GulfStar" means GulfStar Communications, Inc.
"GulfStar Merger" refers to Capstar Broadcasting's acquisition of
GulfStar.
"GulfStar Transaction" means the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity
Investment, the GulfStar Merger, the contribution by Capstar Broadcasting of
the surviving entity in the GulfStar Merger through Capstar Partners to the
Company and the contribution through Capstar Partners to the Company of $48.0
million in cash by Capstar Broadcasting.
"Hicks Muse" means Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated, a
Delaware corporation.
"Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment" means the purchase by
affiliates of Hicks Muse of certain shares of Capital Stock, par value $.01 per
share, of Capstar Broadcasting for $75.0 million in cash at or prior to
consummation of the GulfStar Merger.
"Holder" or "Securityholder" means the Person in whose name a
Security is registered on the Registrar's books.
"Indebtedness" means with respect to any Person, without
duplication, any liability of such Person (i) for borrowed money, (ii)
evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments, (iii)
constituting Capitalized Lease Obligations, (iv) incurred or assumed as the
deferred purchase price of property, or pursuant to conditional sale
obligations and title retention agreements (but excluding trade accounts
payable arising in the ordinary course of business), (v) for
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the reimbursement of any obligor on any letter of credit, banker's acceptance
or similar credit transaction, (vi) for Indebtedness of others guaranteed by
such Person, (vii) for Interest Swap Obligations, Commodity Agreements and
Currency Agreements and (viii) for Indebtedness of any other Person of the type
referred to in clauses (i) through (vii) which is secured by any Lien on any
property or asset of such first referred to Person, the amount of such
Indebtedness being deemed to be the lesser of the value of such property or
asset or the amount of the Indebtedness so secured. The amount of Indebtedness
of any Person at any date shall be the outstanding principal amount of all
unconditional obligations described above, as such amount would be reflected on
a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the maximum liability of
such date of such Person for any contingent obligations described above.
"Indenture" means this Indenture, as amended or supplemented from
time to time in accordance with the terms hereof.
"Interest Payment Date" means the stated maturity of an installment
of interest on the Securities.
"Interest Swap Obligations" means the obligations of any Person
under any interest rate protection agreement, interest rate future, interest
rate option, interest rate swap, interest rate cap or other interest rate hedge
or arrangement.
"Investment" means (i) any transfer or delivery of cash, stock or
other property of value in exchange for Indebtedness, stock or other security
or ownership interest in any Person by way of loan, advance, capital
contribution, guarantee or otherwise and (ii) an investment deemed to have been
made by the Company at the time any entity which was a Subsidiary of the
Company ceases to be such a Subsidiary in an amount equal to the value of the
loans and advances made, and any remaining ownership interest in, such entity
immediately following such entity ceasing to be a Subsidiary of the Company.
The amount of any non-cash Investment shall be the fair market value of such
Investment, as determined conclusively in good faith by management of the
Company unless the fair market value of such Investment exceeds $2,000,000, in
which case the fair market value shall be determined conclusively in good faith
by the Board of Directors of the Company at the time such Investment is made.
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"Issue Date" means the date of original issuance of the Securities.
"Legal Holiday" has the meaning provided in Section 10.07.
"Leverage Ratio" shall mean the ratio of (i) the aggregate
outstanding amount of Indebtedness of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of
the date of calculation on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP
(subject to the terms described in the next paragraph) plus the aggregate
liquidation preference of all outstanding Preferred Stock of the Company's
Subsidiaries (except Preferred Stock issued to the Company or a Wholly Owned
Subsidiary of the Company) on such date to (ii) the Consolidated EBITDA of the
Company for the four full fiscal quarters (the "Four Quarter Period") ending on
or prior to the date of determination.
For purposes of this definition, (i) the amount of Indebtedness
which is issued at a discount shall be deemed to be the accreted value of such
Indebtedness at the end of the Four Quarter Period, whether or not such amount
is the amount then reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with
GAAP, and (ii) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Indebtedness of
the Company and its Subsidiaries and the aggregate liquidation preference of
all outstanding Preferred Stock of the Company's Subsidiaries for which such
calculation is made shall be determined on a pro forma basis as if the
Indebtedness and Preferred Stock giving rise to the need to perform such
calculation had been incurred and issued and the proceeds therefrom had been
applied, and all other transactions in respect of which such Indebtedness is
being incurred or Preferred Stock is being issued had occurred, on the last day
of the Four Quarter Period. In addition to the foregoing, for purposes of this
definition, "Consolidated EBITDA" shall be calculated on a pro forma basis
after giving effect to (i) the incurrence of the Indebtedness of such Person
and its Subsidiaries and the issuance of the Preferred Stock of such
Subsidiaries (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) giving rise to the
need to make such calculation and any incurrence (and the application of the
proceeds therefrom) or repayment of other Indebtedness, other than the
incurrence of repayment of Indebtedness pursuant to working capital facilities,
at any time subsequent to the beginning of the Four Quarter Period and on or
prior to the date of determination, as if such incurrence or issuance (and the
application of the proceeds thereof), or the repayment, as the case may be,
occurred on the first day of
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the Four Quarter Period, (ii) any Asset Sales or Asset Acquisitions (including,
without limitation, any Asset Acquisition giving rise to the need to make such
calculation as a result of such Person or one of its Subsidiaries (including
any Person that becomes a Subsidiary as a result of such Asset Acquisition)
incurring, assuming or otherwise becoming liable for Indebtedness or such
Person's Subsidiaries issuing Preferred Stock) at any time on or subsequent to
the first day of the Four Quarter Period and on or prior to the date of
determination, as if such Asset Sale or Asset Acquisition (including the
incurrence, assumption or liability for any such Indebtedness and the issuance
of such Preferred Stock and also including any Consolidated EBITDA associated
with such Asset Acquisition) occurred on the first day of the Four Quarter
Period and (iii) cost savings resulting from employee terminations, facilities
consolidations and closings, standardization of employee benefits and
compensation practices, consolidation of property, casualty and other insurance
coverage and policies, standardization of sales representation commissions and
other contract rates, and reductions in taxes that income taxes (collectively,
"Cost Savings Measures"), which cost savings the Company reasonably believes in
good faith would have been achieved during the Four Quarter Period as a result
of such Asset Acquisitions (regardless of whether such cost savings could then
be reflected in pro forma financial statements under GAAP, Regulation S-X
promulgated by the Commission or any other regulation or policy of the
Commission), provided that both (A) such cost savings and Cost Savings Measures
were identified and such cost savings were quantified in an officer's
certificate delivered to the Trustee at the time of the consummation of the
Asset Acquisition and such officer's certificate states that such officer
believes in good faith that actions will be commenced or initiated within 90
days of such Asset Acquisition to effect such Cost Savings Measures and (B)
with respect to each Asset Acquisition completed prior to the 90th day
preceding such date of determination, actions were commenced or initiated by
the Company within 90 days of such Asset Acquisition to effect the Cost Savings
Measures identified in such officer's certificate (regardless, however, of
whether the corresponding cost savings have been achieved). Furthermore, in
calculating "Consolidated Interest Expense" for purposes of the calculation of
"Consolidated EBITDA," (i) interest on Indebtedness determined on a fluctuating
basis as of the date of determination (including Indebtedness actually incurred
on the date of the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the
Leverage Ratio) and which will continue to be so determined thereafter shall be
deemed to have accrued at fixed rate per
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annum equal to the rate of interest on such Indebtedness as in effect on the
date of determination and (ii) notwithstanding (i) above, interest determined
on a fluctuating basis, to the extent such interest is covered by Interest Swap
Obligations, shall be deemed to accrue at the rate per annum resulting after
giving effect to the operation of such agreements.
"Lien" means any lien, mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, security
interest, charge or encumbrance of any kind (including any conditional sale or
other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof and any
agreement to give any security interest).
"Major Asset Sale" means an Asset Sale or series of related Asset
Sales involving assets with a fair market value in excess of $25,000,000.
"Maturity Date" means July 1, 2007.
"Net Cash Proceeds" means, with respect to any Asset Sale, the
proceeds in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents (including payments in respect
of deferred payment obligations when received in the form of cash or Cash
Equivalents) received by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries from such Asset
Sale net of (i) reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and fees relating to such
Asset Sale (including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment
banking fees and sales commissions, recording fees, title insurance premiums,
appraisers fees and costs reasonably incurred in preparation of any asset or
property for sale), (ii) taxes paid or reasonably estimated to be payable
(calculated based on the combined state, federal and foreign statutory tax
rates applicable to the Company or the Subsidiary engaged in such Asset Sale)
and (iii) repayment of Indebtedness secured by assets subject to such Asset
Sale; provided that if the instrument or agreement governing such Asset Sale
requires the transferor to maintain a portion of the purchase price in escrow
(whether as a reserve for adjustment of the purchase price or otherwise) or to
indemnify the transferee for specified liabilities in a maximum specified
amount, the portion of the cash or Cash Equivalents that is actually placed in
escrow or segregated and set aside by the transferor for such indemnification
obligation shall not be deemed to be Net Cash Proceeds until the escrow
terminates or the transferor ceases to segregate and set aside such funds, in
whole or in part, and then only to the extent of the proceeds released from
escrow to the transferor or that are no longer segregated and set aside by the
transferor.
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"Net Proceeds Offer" has the meaning provided in Section 4.15.
"Non-Payment Event of Default" means any event (other than a
Payment Default) the occurrence of which entitles one or more Persons to
accelerate the maturity of any Designated Senior Indebtedness.
"Obligations" means all obligations for principal, premium,
interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other
liabilities payable under the documentation governing, or otherwise relating
to, any Indebtedness.
"Offering Memorandum" means that certain Offering Memorandum for
the Company's 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes.
"Officer" means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the
Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, any Vice President, the
Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, the Controller, or the Secretary of
such Person, or any other officer designated by the Board of Directors serving
in a similar capacity.
"Officers' Certificate" means, with respect to any Person, a
certificate signed by two Officers or by an Officer and either an Assistant
Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary of such Person and otherwise complying with
the requirements of Sections 10.04 and 10.05, as they relate to the making of
an Officers' Certificate.
"Opinion of Counsel" means a written opinion from legal counsel who
is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee complying with the requirements of
Sections 11.04 and 11.05, as they relate to the giving of an Opinion of
Counsel.
"Paying Agent" has the meaning provided in Section 2.03, except
that, during the continuance of a Default or Event of Default and for the
purposes of Articles Three and Eight and Sections 4.14 and 4.15, the Paying
Agent shall not be the Company or any Affiliate of the Company.
"Payment Default" means any default, whether or not any requirement
for the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both, or any other condition to
such default becoming an event of default has occurred, in the payment of
principal of (or
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premium, if any) or interest on or any other amount payable in connection with
Designated Senior Indebtedness.
"Pending Acquisitions" means the twenty acquisitions described in
the Offering Memorandum as Pending Acquisitions.
"Permitted Holders" shall have the meaning set forth in the
definition of "Change of Control."
"Permitted Indebtedness" means, without duplication, (i)
Indebtedness outstanding on the Issue Date; (ii) Indebtedness of the Company or
a Subsidiary incurred pursuant to the Credit Facility in an aggregate principal
amount at any time outstanding not to exceed the sum of $150 million; (iii)
Indebtedness evidenced by or arising under the Notes and the Indenture; (iv)
Interest Swap Obligations; provided that such Interest Swap Obligations are
entered into to protect the Company from fluctuations in interest rates of its
Indebtedness; (v) additional Indebtedness of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries not to exceed $20,000,000 in principal amount outstanding at any
time (which amount may, but need not, be incurred under the Credit Facility);
(vi) Refinancing Indebtedness; (vii) Indebtedness owed by the Company to any
Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company or by any Subsidiary of the Company to
the Company or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company; (viii) guarantees by
Subsidiaries of any Indebtedness permitted to be incurred pursuant to the
Indenture; (ix) Indebtedness in respect of performance bonds, bankers'
acceptances and surety or appeal bonds provided by the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries to their customers in the ordinary course of their business; (x)
Indebtedness arising from agreements providing for indemnification, adjustment
of purchase price or similar obligations, or from guarantees or letters of
credit, surety bonds or performance bonds securing any obligations of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to such agreements, in each case
incurred in connection with the disposition of any business assets or
Subsidiaries of the Company (other than guarantees of Indebtedness or other
obligations incurred by any Person acquiring all or any portion of such
business assets or Subsidiaries of the Company for the purpose of financing
such acquisition) in a principal amount not to exceed the gross proceeds
actually received by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with
such disposition; provided, however, that the principal amount of any
Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x), when taken together with all
Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x) and then outstanding, shall
not exceed $15,000,000; and
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(xi) Indebtedness represented by Capitalized Lease Obligations, mortgage
financings or purchase money obligations, in each case incurred for the purpose
of financing all or any part of the purchase price or cost of construction or
improvement of property used in a related business or incurred to refinance any
such purchase price or cost of construction or improvement, in each case
incurred no later than 365 days after the date of such acquisition or the date
of completion of such construction or improvement; provided, however, that the
principal amount of any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (xi)
shall not exceed $6,000,000 at any time outstanding.
"Permitted Investments" means (i) Investments by the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company to acquire the stock or assets of any Person (or
Acquired Indebtedness or Acquired Preferred Stock acquired in connection with a
transaction in which such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the Company) engaged
in the broadcast business or businesses reasonably related thereto; provided
that if any such Investment or series of related Investments involves an
Investment by the Company in excess of $5,000,000, the Company is able, at the
time of such investment and immediately after giving effect thereto, to incur
at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness)
in compliance with Section 4.12 hereof, (ii) Investments received by the
Company or its Subsidiaries as consideration for a sale of assets, (iii)
Investments by the Company or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company in any
Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company (whether existing on the Issue Date or
created thereafter) or any Person that after such Investments, and as a result
thereof, becomes a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company and Investments in
the Company by any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company, (iv) cash and Cash
Equivalents, (v) Investments in securities of trade creditors, wholesales or
customers received pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar
arrangement, (vi) loans or advances to employees of the Company or any
Subsidiary thereof for purposes of purchasing the Capital Stock of the Company,
Capstar Partners, Capstar Broadcasting or any corporation that, directly or
indirectly, owns all of the Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting and other
loans and advances to employees made in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practices of the Company or such Subsidiary, and (vii)
additional Investments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000 at any
time outstanding.
"Permitted Junior Securities" means equity securities or
subordinated securities of an issuer as reorganized or
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readjusted or securities of the Company or any other company, trust,
corporation or partnership provided for by a plan of reorganization or
readjustment that, in the case of any such subordinated securities, are junior
or the payment of which is otherwise subordinate, at least to the extent
provided in this Indenture, to the payment and satisfaction in full in cash of
all Senior Indebtedness of the Company at the time outstanding, and to the
payment of all securities issued in exchange therefor, to the holders of the
Senior Indebtedness at the time outstanding.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited
liability company, unincorporated organization, trust or joint venture, or a
governmental agency or political subdivision thereof.
"Preferred Stock" of any Person means any Capital Stock of such
Person that has preferential rights to any other Capital Stock of such Person
with respect to dividends or redemptions or upon liquidation.
"principal" of any Indebtedness (including the Securities) means
the principal amount of such Indebtedness plus the premium, if any, on such
Indebtedness.
"Private Placement Legend" means the legend initially set forth on
the Securities in the form set forth on Exhibit A.
"pro forma" means, unless otherwise provided herein, with respect
to any calculation made or required to be made pursuant to the terms of this
Indenture, a calculation in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X
promulgated under the Securities Act.
"Proceeds Purchase Date" shall have the meaning provided in Section
4.15.
"Productive Assets" means assets of a kind used or usable by the
Company and its Subsidiaries in broadcast businesses or businesses reasonably
related thereto, and specifically includes assets acquired through Asset
Acquisitions.
"Public Equity Offering" means an underwritten public offering of
Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) of the Company, Capstar
Partners, Capstar Broadcasting or any corporation that, directly or indirectly,
owns all of the Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting, pursuant to an
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effective registration statement filed with the Commission in accordance with
the Securities Act; provided, however that, in the case of a Public Equity
Offering by Capstar Partners, Capstar Broadcasting or any such other
corporation, Capstar Partners, Capstar Broadcasting or such other corporation
contributes to the capital of the Company net cash proceeds in an amount
sufficient to redeem the Notes called for redemption in accordance with the
terms thereof.
"Qualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock that is not
Disqualified Capital Stock.
"Redemption Date" means, with respect to any Securities, the
Maturity Date of such Security or the earlier date on which such Security is to
be redeemed by the Company pursuant to the terms of the Securities.
"Redemption Price" shall have the meaning provided in Section 3.03.
"Refinancing Indebtedness" means any refinancing by the Company of
Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries incurred in accordance
with Section 4.12 hereof (other than pursuant to clause (iii) or (iv) of the
definition of Permitted Indebtedness) that does not (i) result in an increase
in the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness (such principal amount to
include, for purposes of this definition, any premiums, penalties or accrued
interest paid with the proceeds of the Refinancing Indebtedness) of such Person
or (ii) create Indebtedness with (A) a Weighted Average Life to Maturity that
is less than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Indebtedness being
refinanced or (B) a final maturity earlier than the final maturity of the
Indebtedness being refinanced.
"Registrar" has the meaning provided in Section 2.03.
"Representative" means the indenture trustee or other trustee,
agent or representative in respect of any Senior Indebtedness; provided that
if, and for so long as, any Senior Indebtedness lacks such a representative,
then the Representative for such Senior Indebtedness shall at all times
constitute the holders of a majority in outstanding principal amount of such
Senior Indebtedness.
"Restricted Payment" means (i) the declaration or payment of any
dividend or the making of any other distribution
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(other than dividends or distributions payable in Qualified Capital Stock or in
options, rights or warrants to acquire Qualified Capital Stock) on shares of
the Company's Capital Stock, (ii) the purchase, redemption, retirement or other
acquisition for value of any Capital Stock of the Company, or any warrants,
rights or options to acquire shares of Capital Stock of the Company, other than
through the exchange of such Capital Stock or any warrants, rights or options
to acquire shares of any class of such Capital Stock for Qualified Capital
Stock or warrants, rights or options to acquire Qualified Capital Stock, (iii)
the making of any principal payment on, or the purchase, defeasance,
redemption, prepayment, decrease or other acquisition or retirement for value,
prior to any scheduled final maturity, scheduled repayment or scheduled sinking
fund payment, of, any Indebtedness of the Company or its Subsidiaries that is
subordinated or junior in right of payment to the Securities or (iv) the making
of any Investment (other than a Permitted Investment).
"Restricted Security" has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule
144(a)(3) under the Securities Act.
"Securities" means the Company's 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes
due 2007, as amended or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the
terms hereof, that are issued pursuant to this Indenture.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.
"Senior Indebtedness" means the principal of and premium, if any,
and interest on, and any and all other fees, expenses reimbursement obligations
and other amounts due pursuant to the terms of all agreements, documents and
instruments providing for, creating, securing or evidencing or otherwise
entered into in connection with (a) all Indebtedness of the Company owed to
lenders under the Credit Facility, (b) all obligations of the Company with
respect to any Interest Swap Obligations, (c) all obligations of the Company to
reimburse any bank or other person in respect of amounts paid under letters of
credit, acceptances or other similar instruments, (d) all other Indebtedness of
the Company which does not provide that it is to rank pari passu with or
subordinate to the Securities and (e) all deferrals, renewals, extensions and
refundings of, and amendments, modifications and supplements to, any of the
Senior Indebtedness described above.
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, Senior Indebtedness
will not include (i) Indebtedness of the Company to any of its Subsidiaries,
(ii) Indebtedness represented by the Securities, (iii) any Indebtedness which
by the express terms of the agreement or instrument creating, evidencing or
governing the same is junior or subordinate in right of payment to any item of
Senior Indebtedness, (iv) any trade payable arising from the purchase of goods
or materials or for services obtained in the ordinary course of business, (v)
Indebtedness incurred in violation of this Indenture and (vi) as long as any
Existing Notes are outstanding, Indebtedness of the Company that is not fully
and adequately secured except as may be required by bankruptcy or other laws
affecting the rights of creditors generally.
"Shortfall Amount" has the meaning provided in Section 4.19.
"Significant Subsidiary" means for any Person each Subsidiary of
such Person which (i) for the most recent fiscal year of such Person accounted
for more than 5% of the consolidated net income of such Person or (ii) as at
the end of such fiscal year, was the owner of more than 5% of the consolidated
assets of such Person.
"Special Offer" has the meaning provided in Section 4.19.
"Special Offer Notice Date" has the meaning provided in Section
4.19.
"Special Offer Purchase Date" has the meaning provided in Section
4.19.
"Special Redemption" has the meaning provided in Section 4.20.
"Subsidiary," with respect to any Person, means (i) any corporation
of which the outstanding Capital Stock having at least a majority of the votes
entitled to be cast in the election of directors under ordinary circumstances
shall at the time be owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person or (ii) any
other Person of which at least a majority of the voting interest under ordinary
circumstances is at the time, directly or indirectly, owned by such Person.
Except as specifically provided otherwise in the Indenture, all references to
the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries or to financial
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information prepared on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP shall be
deemed to include the Company and its Subsidiaries as to which financial
statements are prepared on a consolidate basis in accordance with GAAP and to
financial information prepared on such a consolidated basis. Notwithstanding
anything in this Indenture to the contrary, an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall
not be deemed to be a Subsidiary for purposes of this Indenture.
"TIA" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. Sections
77aaa-77bbbb), as amended, as in effect on the date on which this Indenture is
qualified under the TIA, except as otherwise provided in Section 9.03.
"Trust Officer" means any officer or assistant officer of the
Trustee assigned by the Trustee to administer its corporate trust matters or,
in the case of a successor trustee, an officer assigned to the department,
division or group performing the corporate trust work of such successor.
"Trustee" means the party named as such in this Indenture until a
successor replaces it in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture and
thereafter means such successor.
"Unrestricted Subsidiary" means a Subsidiary of the Company created
after the Issue Date and so designated by a resolution adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company, provided that (a) neither the Company nor any of its
other Subsidiaries (other than Unrestricted Subsidiaries) (1) provides any
credit support for any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary (including any
undertaking, agreement or instrument evidencing such Indebtedness) or (2) is
directly or indirectly liable for any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary and (b)
at the time of designation of such Subsidiary, such Subsidiary has no property
or assets (other than de minimus assets resulting from the initial
capitalization of each Subsidiary). The board of directors may designate any
Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Subsidiary; provided, however, that immediately
after giving effect to such designation (x) the Company could incur $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with
Section 4.12 hereof and (y) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred
or be continuing. Any designation pursuant to this definition by the board of
directors of the Company shall be evidenced to the Trustee by the filing with
the Trustee of a certified copy of the resolution of the Company's Board of
Directors giving effect to such designation and an
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Officers' Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the
foregoing conditions.
"U.S. Government Obligations" has the meaning provided in Section
8.01.
"U.S. Legal Tender" means such coin or currency of the United
States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the
payment of public and private debts.
"Weighted Average Life to Maturity" means, when applied to any
Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing (a) the then
outstanding aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness into (b) the total
of the product obtained by multiplying (i) the amount of each then remaining
installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payment of
principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect thereof, by (ii) the
number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) which will elapse
between such date and the making of such payment.
"Wholly Owned Subsidiary" of any Person means any Subsidiary of
such Person of which all the outstanding voting securities (other than
directors' qualifying shares) which normally have the right to vote in the
election of directors are owned by such Person or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary
of such Person.
SECTION 1.02. Incorporation by Reference of TIA.
Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the TIA, such
provision is incorporated by reference in, and made a part of, this Indenture.
The following TIA terms used in this Indenture have the following meanings:
"indenture securities" means the Securities.
"indenture security holder" means a Holder or a Securityholder.
"indenture to be qualified" means this Indenture.
"indenture trustee" or "institutional trustee" means the Trustee.
"obligor" on the indenture securities means the Company or any
other obligor on the Securities.
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All other TIA terms used in this Indenture that are defined by the
TIA, defined by TIA reference to another statute or defined by rule of the
Commission and not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them
therein.
SECTION 1.03. Rules of Construction.
Unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) a term has the meaning assigned to it;
(2) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning
assigned to it in accordance with GAAP as in effect on the Issue Date;
(3) "or" is not exclusive;
(4) words in the singular include the plural, and words in
the plural include the singular; and
(5) "herein," "hereof" and other words of similar import
refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Article,
Section or other subdivision.
ARTICLE TWO
THE SECURITIES
SECTION 2.01. Form and Dating.
The Securities and the Trustee's certificate of authentication
shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto. The exchange
securities and the Trustee's certificate of authentication relating thereto
shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto. The Securities may
have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or
usage. The Company shall approve the form of the Securities and any notation,
legend or endorsement thereon. Each Security shall be dated the date of its
authentication.
The terms and provisions contained in the Securities shall
constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture and, to the
extent applicable, the Company and the Trustee, by their execution and delivery
of this Indenture,
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expressly agree to such terms and provisions and to be bound thereby.
SECTION 2.02. Execution and Authentication.
Two Officers, or an Officer and an Assistant Secretary,
shall sign, or one Officer shall sign and one Officer or an Assistant Secretary
(each of whom shall, in each case, have been duly authorized by all requisite
corporate actions) shall attest to, the Securities for the Company by manual or
facsimile signature.
If an Officer or Assistant Secretary whose signature is
on a Security was an Officer or Assistant Secretary at the time of such
execution but no longer holds that office or position at the time the Trustee
authenticates the Security, the Security shall nevertheless be valid.
A Security shall not be valid until an authorized
signatory of the Trustee manually signs the certificate of authentication on
the Security. The signature shall be conclusive evidence that the Security has
been authenticated under this Indenture.
The Trustee shall authenticate Securities for original
issue in the aggregate principal amount of up to $200,000,000 upon receipt of a
written order of the Company in the form of an Officers' Certificate. Such
Officers' Certificate shall specify the amount of Securities to be
authenticated and the date on which the Securities are to be authenticated.
The aggregate principal amount of Securities outstanding at any time may not
exceed $200,000,000 except as provided in Section 2.07. Upon the written order
of the Company in the form of an Officers' Certificate, the Trustee shall
authenticate Securities in substitution of Securities originally issued to
reflect any name change of the Company.
The Trustee may appoint an authenticating agent
reasonably acceptable to the Company to authenticate Securities. Unless
otherwise provided in the appointment, an authenticating agent may authenticate
Securities whenever the Trustee may do so. Each reference in this Indenture to
authentication by the Trustee includes authentication by such agent. An
authenticating agent has the same rights as an Agent to deal with the Company
and Affiliates of the Company.
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The Securities shall be issuable in fully registered form
only, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple
thereof.
SECTION 2.03. Registrar and Paying Agent.
The Company shall maintain an office or agency (which
shall be located in the Borough of Manhattan in the City of New York, State of
New York), where (a) Securities may be presented or surrendered for
registration of transfer or for exchange ("Registrar"), (b) Securities may be
presented or surrendered for payment ("Paying Agent") and (c) notices and
demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Securities and this Indenture
may be served. The Registrar shall keep a register of the Securities and of
their transfer and exchange. The Company, upon notice to the Trustee, may have
one or more co-Registrars and one or more additional paying agents reasonably
acceptable to the Trustee. The term "Paying Agent" includes any additional
paying agent. The Company may change the Paying Agent or Registrar without
notice to any Holder.
The Company shall enter into an appropriate agency
agreement with any Agent not a party to this Indenture, which agreement shall
implement the provisions of this Indenture that relate to such Agent. The
Company shall notify the Trustee, in advance, of the name and address of any
such Agent. If the Company fails to maintain a Registrar or Paying Agent, the
Trustee shall act as such.
The Company initially appoints the Trustee as Registrar
and Paying Agent until such time as the Trustee has resigned or a successor has
been appointed.
SECTION 2.04. Paying Agent To Hold Assets in Trust.
The Company shall require each Paying Agent other than
the Trustee to agree in writing that each Paying Agent shall hold in trust for
the benefit of the Holders or the Trustee all assets held by the Paying Agent
for the payment of principal of, or interest on, the Securities (whether such
assets have been distributed to it by the Company or any other obligor on the
Securities), and shall notify the Trustee of any default by the Company (or any
other obligor on the Securities) in making any such payment. The Company at
any time may require a Paying Agent to distribute all assets held by it to the
Trustee and account for any assets disbursed and the Trustee may at any time
during the continuance of any payment
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Default, upon written request to a Paying Agent, require such Paying Agent to
distribute all assets held by it to the Trustee and to account for any assets
distributed. Upon distribution to the Trustee of all assets that shall have
been delivered by the Company to the Paying Agent and the completion of any
accounting required to be made hereunder, the Paying Agent shall have no
further liability for such assets.
SECTION 2.05. Securityholder Lists.
The Trustee shall preserve in as current a form as is
reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and
addresses of the Holders and shall otherwise comply with TIA Section 312(a).
If the Trustee is not the Registrar, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee
five (5) Business Days before each Interest Payment Date and at such other
times as the Trustee may request in writing a list as of the applicable Record
Date and in such form as the Trustee may reasonably require of the names and
addresses of the Holders, which list may be conclusively relied upon by the
Trustee.
SECTION 2.06. Transfer and Exchange.
Subject to Section 2.15, when Securities are presented to
the Registrar or a co-Registrar with a request to register the transfer of such
Securities or to exchange such Securities for an equal principal amount of
Securities of other authorized denominations, the Registrar or co-Registrar
shall register the transfer or make the exchange as requested if its
requirements for such transaction are met; provided, however, that the
Securities surrendered for transfer or exchange shall be duly endorsed or
accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Company and the Registrar or co-Registrar, duly executed by the Holder thereof
or his attorney duly authorized in writing. To permit registrations of
transfers and exchanges, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall
authenticate Securities at the Registrar's or co-Registrar's written request.
No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange,
but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer
tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith. The
Registrar or co-Registrar shall not be required to register the transfer of or
exchange of any Security (i) during a period beginning at the opening of
business 15 days before the mailing of a notice of redemption pursuant to
Section 3.03 of Securities and ending at the close of business on the day of
such mailing and (ii) selected for
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redemption in whole or in part pursuant to Article Three, except the unredeemed
portion of any Security being redeemed in part.
SECTION 2.07. Replacement Securities.
If a mutilated Security is surrendered to the Trustee or
if the Holder of a Security claims that the Security has been lost, destroyed
or wrongfully taken, the Company shall issue and the Trustee shall authenticate
a replacement Security if the Trustee's requirements are met. If required by
the Trustee or the Company, such Holder must provide an indemnity bond or other
indemnity, sufficient in the judgment of the Company and the Trustee, to
protect the Company, the Trustee or any Agent from any loss which any of them
may suffer if a Security is replaced. The Company may charge such Holder for
its reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses in replacing a Security, including
reasonable fees and expenses of counsel. Every replacement Security shall
constitute an additional obligation of the Company.
SECTION 2.08. Outstanding Securities.
Securities outstanding at any time are all the Securities
that have been authenticated by the Trustee except those cancelled by it, those
delivered to it for cancellation and those described in this Section as not
outstanding. Subject to Section 2.09, a Security does not cease to be
outstanding because the Company or any of its Affiliates holds the Security.
If a Security is replaced pursuant to Section 2.07 (other
than a mutilated Security surrendered for replacement), it ceases to be
outstanding unless the Trustee receives proof satisfactory to it that the
replaced Security is held by a bona fide purchaser. A mutilated Security
ceases to be outstanding upon surrender of such Security and replacement
thereof pursuant to Section 2.07.
If the principal amount of any Security is paid in
accordance with the provisions of Section 4.01, such Security shall cease to be
outstanding and interest thereon shall cease to accrue.
If on a Redemption Date or the Maturity Date the Paying
Agent holds U.S. Legal Tender or U.S. Government Obligations sufficient to pay
all of the principal, premium and
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interest due on the Securities payable on that date and is not prohibited from
paying such money to the Holders thereof pursuant to the terms of this
Indenture, then on and after that date such Securities cease to be outstanding
and interest on them ceases to accrue.
SECTION 2.09. Treasury Securities.
In determining whether the Holders of the required
principal amount of Securities have concurred in any direction, waiver, consent
or notice, Securities owned by the Company or an Affiliate shall be considered
as though they are not outstanding, except that for the purposes of determining
whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying on any such direction, waiver
or consent, only Securities which the Trustee knows are so owned shall be so
considered. The Company shall notify the Trustee, in writing, when it or any
of its Affiliates repurchases or otherwise acquires Securities, of the
aggregate principal amount of such Securities so repurchased or otherwise
acquired.
SECTION 2.010. Temporary Securities.
Until definitive Securities are ready for delivery, the
Company may prepare and the Trustee shall authenticate temporary Securities
upon receipt of a written order of the Company in the form of an Officers'
Certificate. The Officers' Certificate shall specify the amount of temporary
Securities to be authenticated and the date on which the temporary Securities
are to be authenticated. Temporary Securities shall be substantially in the
form of definitive Securities but may have variations that the Company
considers appropriate for temporary Securities. Without unreasonable delay,
the Company shall prepare and execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate upon
receipt of a written order of the Company pursuant to Section 2.02, definitive
Securities in exchange for temporary Securities.
SECTION 2.011. Cancellation.
The Company at any time may deliver Securities to the
Trustee for cancellation. The Registrar and the Paying Agent shall forward to
the Trustee any Securities surrendered to them for transfer, exchange or
payment. The Trustee, or at the direction of the Trustee, the Registrar or the
Paying Agent, and no one else, shall cancel and, at the written direction of
the Company, shall dispose and deliver evidence of disposal of
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all Securities surrendered for transfer, exchange, payment or cancellation.
Subject to Section 2.07, the Company may not issue new Securities to replace
Securities that the Company has paid or delivered to the Trustee for
cancellation. If the Company shall acquire any of the Securities, such
acquisition shall not operate as a redemption or satisfaction of the
Indebtedness represented by such Securities unless and until the same are
surrendered to the Trustee for cancellation pursuant to this Section 2.11.
SECTION 2.012. Defaulted Interest.
If the Company defaults in a payment of interest on the
Securities, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus (to the extent lawful)
any interest payable on the defaulted interest to the Persons who are Holders
on a subsequent special record date, which date shall be the fifteenth day next
preceding the date fixed by the Company for the payment of defaulted interest
or the next succeeding Business Day if such date is not a Business Day. At
least 15 days before the subsequent special record date, the Company shall mail
to each Holder, with a copy to the Trustee, a notice that states the subsequent
special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest, and
interest payable on such defaulted interest, if any, to be paid.
SECTION 2.013. CUSIP Numbers.
The Company in issuing the Securities may use one or more
"CUSIP" numbers, and if so, the Trustee shall use the CUSIP numbers in notices
of redemption or exchange as a convenience to Holders; provided that no
representation is hereby deemed to be made by the Trustee as to the correctness
or accuracy of the CUSIP numbers printed in the notice or on the Securities,
and that reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers
printed on the Securities.
SECTION 2.014. Deposit of Moneys.
Prior to 11:00 a.m. New York City time on each Interest
Payment Date and Maturity Date, the Company shall have deposited with the
Paying Agent in immediately available funds money sufficient to make cash
payments, if any, due on such Interest Payment Date or Maturity Date, as the
case may be, in a timely manner which permits the Paying Agent to remit payment
to the Holders on such Interest Payment Date or Maturity Date, as the case may
be.
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SECTION 2.015. Book-Entry Provisions for Global Securities.
(a) The Global Securities initially shall (i) be
registered in the name of the Depository or the nominee of such Depository,
(ii) be delivered to the Trustee as custodian for such Depository and (iii)
bear legends as set forth in Exhibit C.
Members of, or participants in, the Depository
("Participants") shall have no rights under this Indenture with respect to any
Global Security held on their behalf by the Depository, or the Trustee as its
custodian, or under the Global Security, and the Depository may be treated by
the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee as the
absolute owner of the Global Security for all purposes whatsoever.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent the Company, the
Trustee or any agent of the Company or the Trustee from giving effect to any
written certification, proxy or other authorization furnished by the Depository
or impair, as between the Depository and Participants, the operation of
customary practices governing the exercise of the rights of a Holder of any
Security.
(b) Transfers of Global Securities shall be limited
to transfers in whole, but not in part, to the Depository, its successors or
their respective nominees. Interests of beneficial owners in the Global
Securities may be transferred or exchanged for physical securities in
accordance with the rules and procedures of the Depository and the provisions
of Section 2.16. In addition, physical securities shall be transferred to all
beneficial owners in exchange for their beneficial interests in Global
Securities if (i) the Depository notifies the Company that it is unwilling or
unable to continue as Depository for any Global Security and a successor
Depository is not appointed by the Company within 90 days of such notice or
(ii) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the Registrar has
received a request from the Depository to issue physical securities.
(c) In connection with the transfer of Global
Securities as an entirety to beneficial owners pursuant to paragraph (b) of
this Section 2.15, the Global Securities shall be deemed to be surrendered to
the Trustee for cancellation, and the Company shall execute, and the Trustee
shall upon written instructions from the Company authenticate and deliver, to
each beneficial owner identified by the Depository in exchange for its
beneficial interest in the Global Securities, an equal
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aggregate principal amount of physical securities of authorized denominations.
(d) Any physical security constituting a Restricted
Security delivered in exchange for an interest in a Global Security pursuant to
paragraph (b) of this Section 2.15 shall, except as otherwise provided by
Section 2.16, bear the Private Placement Legend.
(e) The Holder of any Global Security may grant
proxies and otherwise authorize any Person, including Participants and Persons
that may hold interests through Participants, to take any action which a Holder
is entitled to take under this Indenture or the Securities.
SECTION 2.16. Registration of Transfers and Exchanges.
(a) Transfer and Exchange of physical securities.
When physical securities are presented to the Registrar or co-Registrar with a
request:
(i) to register the transfer of the physical
securities; or
(ii) to exchange such physical securities for an equal
number of physical securities of other authorized denominations,
the Registrar or co-Registrar shall register the transfer or make the exchange
as requested if the requirements under this Indenture as set forth in this
Section 2.16 for such transactions are met; provided, however, that the
physical securities presented or surrendered for registration of transfer or
exchange:
(I) shall be duly endorsed or accompanied by a written
instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the Registrar or
co-Registrar, duly executed by the Holder thereof or his attorney
duly authorized in writing; and
(II) in the case of physical securities the offer and
sale of which have not been registered under the Securities Act,
such physical securities shall be accompanied, in the sole
discretion of the Company, by the following additional information
and documents, as applicable:
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(A) if such physical security is being delivered to the Registrar or
co-Registrar by a Holder for registration in the name of such
Holder, without transfer, a certification from such Holder to that
effect (substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto); or
(B) if such physical security is being transferred to a Qualified
Institutional Buyer in accordance with Rule 144A, a certification
from such Holder to that effect (substantially in the form of
Exhibit D hereto); or
(C) if such physical security is being transferred to an Institutional
Accredited Investor, delivery of a certification from the Holder to
that effect (substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto) and a
Transferee Certificate for Institutional Accredited Investors
substantially in the form of Exhibit E hereto; or
(D) if such physical security is being transferred in reliance on Rule
144 under the Securities Act, delivery of a certification from the
Holder to that effect (substantially in the form of Exhibit D
hereto) and an Opinion of Counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Company to the effect that such transfer is in compliance with the
Securities Act; or
(E) if such physical security is being transferred in reliance on
another exemption from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act, a certification from the Holder to that effect
(substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto) and an Opinion of
Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Company to the effect that
such transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act.
(b) Restrictions on Transfer of a physical security for a Beneficial
Interest in a Global Security. A physical security may not be exchanged for a
beneficial interest in a Global Security except upon satisfaction of the
requirements set forth below. Upon receipt by the Registrar or co-Registrar
of a physical security, duly endorsed or accompanied by appropriate instruments
of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Registrar or co-Registrar, together
with:
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(A) certification, substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto, that
such physical security is being transferred to a Qualified
Institutional Buyer; and
(B) written instructions directing the Registrar or co-Registrar to
make, or to direct the Depository to make, an endorsement on the
applicable Global Security to reflect an increase in the aggregate
amount of the Securities represented by the Global Security,
then the Registrar or co-Registrar shall cancel such physical security and
cause, or direct the Depository to cause, in accordance with the standing
instructions and procedures existing between the Depository and the Registrar
or co- Registrar, the aggregate principal amount of Securities represented by
the applicable Global Security to be increased accordingly. If no Global
Security representing Securities held by Qualified Institutional Buyers is then
outstanding, the Company shall issue and the Trustee shall, upon written
instructions from the Company in accordance with Section 2.02, authenticate
such a Global Security in the appropriate principal amount.
(c) Transfer and Exchange of Global Securities. The transfer and
exchange of Global Securities or beneficial interests therein shall be effected
through the Depository in accordance with this Indenture (including the
restrictions on transfer set forth herein) and the procedures of the Depository
therefor. Upon receipt by the Registrar or co-Registrar of written
instructions, or such other instruction as is customary for the Depository,
from the Depository or its nominee requesting the registration of transfer of
an interest in a physical security held by a Qualified Institutional Buyer to
another type of Global Security or physical security, as the case may be,
together with the applicable Global Securities or physical securities (or, if
the applicable type of Global Security required to represent the interest as
requested to be transferred is not then outstanding, only the Global Security
representing the interest being transferred), the Registrar or co-Registrar
shall cancel such Global Securities (or physical securities) and the Company
shall issue and the Trustee shall, upon written instructions from the Company
in accordance with Section 2.02, authenticate new Global Securities or physical
securities of the types so cancelled (or the type so cancelled and applicable
type required to represent the interest as requested to be transferred)
reflecting the applicable increase
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and decrease of the principal amount of Securities represented by such types of
Global Securities or physical securities, giving effect to such transfer. If
the applicable type of Global Security or physical security required to
represent the interest as requested to be transferred is not outstanding at the
time of such request, the Company shall issue and the Trustee shall, upon
written instructions from the Company in accordance with Section 2.02,
authenticate a new Global Security or physical security of such type in
principal amount equal to the principal amount of the interest requested to be
transferred.
(d) Transfer of a Beneficial Interest in a Global Security for a
physical security.
(i) Any Person having a beneficial interest in a Global Security
may upon request exchange such beneficial interest for a physical security.
Upon receipt by the Registrar or co-Registrar of written instructions, or such
other form of instructions as is customary for the Depository, from the
Depository or its nominee on behalf of any Person having a beneficial interest
in a Global Security and upon receipt by the Trustee of a written order or such
other form of instructions as is customary for the Depository or the Person
designated by the Depository as having such a beneficial interest containing
registration instructions and, in the case of any such transfer or exchange of
a beneficial interest in Securities the offer and sale of which have not been
registered under the Securities Act, the following additional information and
documents:
(A) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to the
Person designated by the Depository as being the beneficial
owner, a certification from such Person to that effect
(substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto); or
(B) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to a
Qualified Institutional Buyer in accordance with Rule l44A, a
certification to that effect (substantially in the form of
Exhibit D hereto); or
(C) if such beneficial interest is being transferred to an
Institutional Accredited Investor, delivery of a
certification to that effect (substantially in the form of
Exhibit D hereto) and a
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Certificate for Institutional Accredited Investors
substantially in the form of Exhibit E hereto; or
(D) if such beneficial interest is being transferred in reliance
on Rule 144 under the Securities Act, delivery of a
certification to that effect (substantially in the form of
Exhibit D hereto) and an Opinion of Counsel reasonably
satisfactory to the Company to the effect that such transfer
is in compliance with the Securities Act; or
(E) if such beneficial interest is being transferred in reliance
on another exemption from the registration requirements of
the Securities Act, a certification to that effect
(substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto) and an
Opinion of Counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Company to
the effect that such transfer is in compliance with the
Securities Act,
then the Registrar or co-Registrar will cause, in accordance with the
standing instructions and procedures existing between the Depository and
the Registrar or co-Registrar, the aggregate principal amount of the
applicable Global Security to be reduced and, following such reduction,
the Company will execute and, upon receipt of an authentication order in
the form of an Officers' Certificate in accordance with Section 2.02, the
Trustee will authenticate and deliver to the transferee a physical
security.
(ii) Securities issued in exchange for a beneficial interest in a
Global Security pursuant to this Section 2.16(d) shall be registered in
such names and in such authorized denominations as the Depository,
pursuant to instructions from its direct or indirect participants or
otherwise, shall instruct the Registrar or co-Registrar in writing. The
Registrar or co-Registrar shall deliver such physical securities to the
Persons in whose names such physical securities are so registered.
(e) Restrictions on Transfer and Exchange of Global Securities.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, a Global Security may
not be transferred as a whole except by the Depository to a nominee of the
Depository or by a
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nominee of the Depository to the Depository or another nominee of the
Depository or by the Depository or any such nominee to a successor Depository
or a nominee of such successor Depository.
(f) Private Placement Legend. Upon the transfer, exchange or
replacement of Securities not bearing the Private Placement Legend, the
Registrar or co-Registrar shall deliver Securities that do not bear the Private
Placement Legend. Upon the transfer, exchange or replacement of Securities
bearing the Private Placement Legend, the Registrar or co- Registrar shall
deliver only Securities that bear the Private Placement Legend unless, and the
Trustee is hereby authorized to deliver Securities without the Private
Placement Legend if (i) there is delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel
reasonably satisfactory to the Company and the Trustee to the effect that
neither such legend nor the related restrictions on transfer are required in
order to maintain compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act or (ii)
such Security has been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement
under the Securities Act.
(g) General. By its acceptance of any Security bearing the Private
Placement Legend, each Holder of such a Security acknowledges the restrictions
on transfer of such Security set forth in this Indenture and in the Private
Placement Legend and agrees that it will transfer such Security only as
provided in this Indenture.
The Registrar shall retain copies of all letters, notices and other
written communications received pursuant to Section 2.15 or this Section 2.16.
The Company shall have the right to inspect and make copies of all such
letters, notices or other written communications at any reasonable time upon
the giving of reasonable written notice to the Registrar.
ARTICLE THREE.
REDEMPTION
SECTION 3.01. Notices to Trustee.
If the Company elects to redeem Securities pursuant to paragraph 5 of the
Securities, it shall notify the Trustee and the Paying Agent in writing of the
Redemption Date and the principal amount of the Securities to be redeemed and
whether
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it wants the Trustee to give notice of redemption to the Holders (at the
Company's expense). Such notice must be given at least 60 days prior to the
Redemption Date (unless a shorter notice shall be satisfactory to the Trustee),
but shall not be given more than 90 days before the Redemption Date, except in
the case of a Special Redemption in respect of which notice of optional
redemption shall be given at least three Business Days prior to the date of
redemption. Any such notice may be cancelled at any time prior to notice of
such redemption being mailed to any Holder and shall thereby be void and of no
effect.
SECTION 3.02. Selection of Securities To Be Redeemed.
If less than all of the Securities are to be redeemed at any time, the
Trustee shall select the Securities to be redeemed in compliance with the
requirements of the principal national securities exchange, if any, on which
the Securities being redeemed are listed, or, in the absence of such
requirements or if the Securities are not listed on a national securities
exchange, on a pro rata basis.
The Trustee shall make the selection from the Securities outstanding and
not previously called for redemption and shall promptly notify the Company in
writing of the Securities selected for redemption and, in the case of any
Security selected for partial redemption, the principal amount thereof to be
redeemed. Securities in denominations of $1,000 or less may be redeemed only
in whole. The Trustee may select for redemption portions (equal to $1,000 or
any integral multiple thereof) of the principal amount of Securities that have
denominations larger than $1,000. Provisions of this Indenture that apply to
Securities called for redemption also apply to portions of Securities called
for redemption.
SECTION 3.03. Notice of Redemption.
At least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a Redemption Date, the
Company shall mail or cause to be mailed a notice of redemption by first class
mail to each Holder at its registered address whose Securities are to be
redeemed, with a copy to the Trustee. At the Company's request, the Trustee
shall give the notice of redemption in the Company's name and at the Company's
expense. Each notice for redemption shall identify the Securities to be
redeemed and shall state:
(1) the Redemption Date;
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(2) the redemption price and the amount of accrued interest, if
any, to be paid (the "Redemption Price");
(3) the paragraph of the Securities pursuant to which the
Securities are being redeemed;
(4) the name and address of the Paying Agent;
(5) that Securities called for redemption must be surrendered to
the Paying Agent to collect the Redemption Price;
(6) that, unless the Company defaults in making the redemption
payment, the Accreted Value shall cease to accrete and interest, if any,
on Securities called for redemption shall cease to accrue on and after
the Redemption Date, and the only remaining right of the Holders of such
Securities is to receive payment of the Redemption Price upon surrender
to the Paying Agent of the Securities redeemed;
(7) if any Security is being redeemed in part, the portion of the
principal amount of such Security to be redeemed and that, after the
Redemption Date, and upon surrender of such Security, a new Security or
Securities in the aggregate principal amount equal to the unredeemed
portion thereof will be issued; and
(8) if less than all the Securities are to be redeemed, the
identification of the particular Securities (or portion thereof) to be
redeemed, as well as the aggregate principal amount of Securities to be
redeemed and the aggregate principal amount of Securities to be
outstanding after such partial redemption.
SECTION 3.04. Effect of Notice of Redemption.
Once notice of redemption is mailed in accordance with Section
3.03, Securities called for redemption become due and payable on the Redemption
Date and at the Redemption Price. Upon surrender to the Trustee or Paying
Agent, such Securities called for redemption shall be paid at the Redemption
Price.
SECTION 3.05. Deposit of Redemption Price.
On or before the Redemption Date, the Company shall deposit with
the Paying Agent U.S. Legal Tender sufficient to
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pay the Redemption Price of all Securities to be redeemed on that date. The
Paying Agent shall promptly return to the Company any U.S. Legal Tender so
deposited that is not required for that purpose, except with respect to monies
owed as obligations to the Trustee pursuant to Article Seven.
If the Company complies with the preceding paragraph, then, unless
the Company defaults in the payment of such Redemption Price, accretion or
interest, as the case may be, on the Securities to be redeemed will cease to
accrue on and after the applicable Redemption Date, whether or not such
Securities are presented for payment.
SECTION 3.06. Securities Redeemed in Part.
Upon surrender of a Security that is to be redeemed in part, the
Trustee shall authenticate for the Holder a new Security or Securities equal in
principal amount to the unredeemed portion of the Security surrendered.
ARTICLE FOUR
COVENANTS
SECTION 4.01. Payment of Securities.
The Company will punctually pay the principal, premium, if any, and
interest to become due in respect of the Securities according to the terms of
the Securities and this Indenture; provided, however, that, on the Issue Date,
the Company's obligations on the Securities will consist of (1) the obligation
to pay interest on the aggregate principal amount of the Securities and to pay
$8,538,000 aggregate principal amount of the Securities, plus 1% of the
aggregate principal amount of the Securities in the event of a Special
Redemption or a Change of Control Offer, as otherwise set forth herein, (2) the
obligation to make a Special Offer in accordance with this Indenture, and (3)
the obligation to instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Escrow Funds to the
Trustee to pay the holders of the Securities. At the time of the release of
the Escrow Funds to the Company upon the consummation of a Pending Acquisition,
an aggregate principal amount of the Securities equal to the amount of Escrow
Funds so released automatically will convert into an obligation of the Company
to pay principal, premium (if any) and interest with respect thereto. The
Company will have
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no obligation to make payment on the Securities except as described above until
the Escrow Funds are no longer held in the Escrow Account for the benefit of
the holders of the Securities and the Trustee, and the holders of the
Securities and the Trustee may look only to the Escrow Funds for payment of
additional amounts until such time.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Indenture, the Company may, to the extent it is required to do so by law,
deduct or withhold income or other similar taxes imposed by the United States
of America from principal, premium or interest payments hereunder.
SECTION 4.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency.
The Company shall maintain the office or agency required under
Section 2.03. The Company shall give prior notice to the Trustee of the
location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any
time the Company shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency or
shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations,
surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served at the address of the
Trustee set forth in Section 10.02.
SECTION 4.03. Limitation on Restricted Payments.
Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly or
indirectly, make any Restricted Payment if at the time of such Restricted
Payment and immediately after giving effect thereto:
(i) a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be
continuing at the time of or after giving effect to such Restricted
Payment; or
(ii) the Company is not able to incur $1.00 of additional
Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with
Section 4.12 hereof; or
(iii) the aggregate amount of Restricted Payments made subsequent
to the Issue Date (the amount expended for such purposes, if other than
in cash, being the fair market value of such property as determined by
the board of directors of the Company in good faith) exceeds the sum of:
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(A) (x) 100% of the aggregate Consolidated EBITDA of the
Company (or, in the event such Consolidated EBITDA shall be a
deficit, minus 100% of such deficit) accrued subsequent to the
Issue Date to the most recent date for which financial information
is available to the Company, taken as one accounting period, less
(y) 1.4 times Consolidated Interest Expense for the same period,
plus
(B) 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the fair
market value of property other than cash as determined by the board
of directors of the Company in good faith, received by the Company
from any Person (other than a Subsidiary of the Company) from the
issuance and sale on or subsequent to the Issue Date of Qualified
Capital Stock of the Company (excluding (i) any net proceeds from
issuances and sales financed directly or indirectly using funds
borrowed from the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, until
and to the extent such borrowing is repaid, but including the
proceeds from the issuance and sale of any securities convertible
into or exchangeable for Qualified Capital Stock to the extent such
securities are so converted or exchanged and including any
additional proceeds received by the Company upon such conversion or
exchange and (ii) any net proceeds received from issuances and
sales that are used to consummate a transaction described in
clauses (2) and (3) of paragraph (B) below), plus
(C) without duplication of any amount included in clause
(iii)(B) above, 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the
fair market value of property other than cash (valued as provided
in clause (iii)(B) above), received by the Company as a capital
contribution on or after the Issue Date, plus
(D) the amount equal to the net reduction in Investments
(other than Permitted Investments) made by the Company or any of
its Subsidiaries in any Person resulting from (i) repurchases or
redemptions of such Investments by such Person, proceeds realized
upon the sale of such Investment to an unaffiliated purchaser and
repayments of loans or advances or other transfers of assets by
such Person to the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or (ii)
the redesignation of Unrestricted Subsidiaries as
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Subsidiaries (valued in each case as provided in the definition of
"Investment") not to exceed, in the case of any Subsidiary, the
amount of Investments previously made by the Company or any
Subsidiary in such Unrestricted Subsidiary, which amount was
included in the calculation of Restricted Payments; provided,
however, that no amount shall be included under this clause (D) to
the extent it is already included in Consolidated EBITDA, plus
(E) the aggregate net cash proceeds received by a Person in
consideration for the issuance of such Person's Capital Stock
(other than Disqualified Capital Stock) that are held by such
Person at the time such Person is merged with and into the Company
in accordance with Section 5.01 subsequent to the Issue Date;
provided, however, that concurrently with or immediately following
such merger the Company uses an amount equal to such net cash
proceeds to redeem or repurchase the Company's Capital Stock, plus
(F) $5,000,000.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, these provisions will not prohibit:
(1) the payment of any dividend or the making of any distribution
within 60 days after the date of its declaration if such dividend or
distribution would have been permitted on the date of declaration;
(2) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement
of any Capital Stock of the Company or any warrants, options or other
rights to acquire shares of any class of such Capital Stock either (x)
solely in exchange for shares of Qualified Capital Stock or other rights
to acquire Qualified Capital Stock or (y) through the application of the
net proceeds of a substantially concurrent sale for cash (other than to a
Subsidiary of the Company) of shares of Qualified Capital Stock or
warrants, options or other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock or
(z) in the case of Disqualified Capital Stock, solely in exchange for, or
through the application of net proceeds of a substantially concurrent
sale for cash (other than to a Subsidiary of the Company) of,
Disqualified Capital Stock that has a redemption date no earlier than,
and requires the payment of current dividends or distributions
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in cash no earlier than, in each case, the Disqualified Capital Stock
being purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired or retired;
(3) the acquisition of Indebtedness of the Company that is
subordinate or junior in right of payment to the Securities either (x)
solely in exchange for shares of Qualified Capital Stock (or warrants,
options or other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock), for shares
of Disqualified Capital Stock that have a redemption date no earlier
than, and require the payment of current dividends or distributions in
cash no earlier than, in each case, the maturity date and interest
payments dates, respectively, of the Indebtedness being acquired, or for
Indebtedness of the Company that is subordinate or junior in right of
payment to the Securities, at least to the extent that the Indebtedness
being acquired is subordinated to the Securities and has a Weighted
Average Life to Maturity no less than that of the Indebtedness being
acquired or (y) through the application of the net proceeds of a
substantially concurrent sale for cash (other than to a Subsidiary of the
Company) of shares of Qualified Capital Stock (or warrants, options or
other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock), shares of Disqualified
Capital Stock that have a redemption date no earlier than, and require
the payment of current dividends or distributions in cash no earlier
than, in each case, the maturity date and interest payments dates,
respectively, of the Indebtedness being refinanced, or Indebtedness of
the Company that is subordinate or junior in right of payment to the
Securities at least to the extent that the Indebtedness being acquired is
subordinated to the Securities and has a Weighted Average Life to
Maturity no less than that of the Indebtedness being refinanced;
(4) payments by the Company to repurchase Capital Stock or other
securities of the Company, Capstar Partners, Capstar Broadcasting or any
corporation that, directly or indirectly, owns all of the Common Stock of
Capstar Broadcasting from employees of the Company or any such other
corporation in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000;
(5) payments to enable the Company or any such other corporation
to redeem or repurchase stock purchase or similar rights in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $500,000;
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(6) payments, not to exceed $100,000 in the aggregate, to enable
the Company or any such other corporation to make cash payments to
holders of its Capital Stock in lieu of the issuance of fractional shares
of its Capital Stock;
(7) payments by the Company to enable Capstar Partners to make
payments pursuant to the Financial Monitoring and Oversight Agreements;
(8) payments made pursuant to any merger, consolidation or sale
of assets effected in accordance with Section 5.01; provided, however,
that no such payment may be made pursuant to this clause (8) unless,
after giving effect to such transaction (and the incurrence of any
Indebtedness in connection therewith and the use of the proceeds
thereof), the Company would be able to incur $1.00 of additional
Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with
Section 4.12 such that after incurring that $1.00 of additional
Indebtedness, the Leverage Ratio would be less than 6.0 to 1; and
(9) the payments of dividends on the Company's Common Stock after
an initial public offering of Common Stock of the Company, Capstar
Partners, Capstar Broadcasting or any corporation that, directly or
indirectly, owns all of the Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting in an
annual amount not to exceed 6.0% of the gross proceeds (before deducting
underwriting discounts and commissions and other fees and expenses of the
offering) received by the Company (through a capital contribution or
otherwise) from shares of Common Stock sold for the account of the
Company or any such other corporation (and not for the account of any
stockholder) in such initial public offering;
provided, however, that in the case of clauses (3), (4), (5), (6), (8) and (9),
no Event of Default shall have occurred or be continuing at the time of such
payment or as a result thereof. In determining the aggregate amount of
Restricted Payments made subsequent to the Issue Date, amounts expended
pursuant to clauses (1), (4), (5), (6), (8) and (9) shall be included in such
calculation.
SECTION 4.04. Corporate Existence.
Except as otherwise permitted by Article Five, the Company shall do or
cause to be done all things reasonably
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necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its corporate or other
existence and the corporate or other existence of each of its Significant
Subsidiaries in accordance with the respective organizational documents of each
such Significant Subsidiary and the material rights (charter and statutory) and
franchises of the Company and each such Significant Subsidiary; provided,
however, that the Company shall not be required to preserve, with respect to
itself, any material right or franchise and, with respect to any of its
Significant Subsidiaries, any such existence, material right or franchise, if
the Board of Directors of the Company or such Significant Subsidiary, as the
case may be, shall determine that the preservation thereof is no longer
reasonably necessary or desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company
or any such Significant Subsidiary.
SECTION 4.05. Payment of Taxes and Other Claims.
The Company shall pay or discharge or cause to be paid or
discharged, before the same shall become delinquent, (i) all material taxes,
assessments and governmental charges (including withholding taxes and any
penalties, interest and additions to taxes) levied or imposed upon it or any of
its Subsidiaries or properties of it or any of its Subsidiaries and (ii) all
material lawful claims for labor, materials, supplies and services that, if
unpaid, might by law become a Lien upon the property of it or any of its
Subsidiaries; provided, however, that there shall not be required to be paid or
discharged any such tax, assessment or charge, the amount, applicability or
validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings
and for which adequate provision has been made or where the failure to effect
such payment or discharge is not adverse in any material respect to the
Holders.
SECTION 4.06. Maintenance of Properties and Insurance.
(a) The Company shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries
to, maintain its material properties in normal condition (subject to ordinary
wear and tear) and make all reasonably necessary repairs, renewals or
replacements thereto as in the judgment of the Company may be reasonably
necessary to the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries;
provided, however, that nothing in this Section 4.06 shall prevent the Company
or any of its Subsidiaries from discontinuing the operation and maintenance of
any of its properties, if such properties are, in the reasonable and good faith
judgment of the Board of Directors of the Company or the Subsidiary, as
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the case may be, no longer reasonably necessary in the conduct of their
respective businesses.
(b) The Company shall provide or cause to be provided, for itself
and each of its Subsidiaries, insurance (including appropriate self-insurance)
against loss or damage of the kinds that, in the reasonable, good faith opinion
of the Company, are reasonably adequate and appropriate for the conduct of the
business of the Company and such Subsidiaries.
SECTION 4.07. Compliance Certificate; Notice of Default.
(a) The Company shall deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days
after the end of the Company's fiscal year, an officers' certificate (signed by
the principal executive officer, principal financial officer or principal
accounting officer) stating that a review of its activities and the activities
of its Subsidiaries during the preceding fiscal year has been made under the
supervision of the signing officers with a view to determining whether it has
kept, observed, performed and fulfilled its obligations under this Indenture
and further stating, as to each such officer signing such certificate, that to
the best of his knowledge the Company during such preceding fiscal year has
kept, observed, performed and fulfilled each and every such obligation and no
Default or Event of Default occurred during such year and at the date of such
certificate there is no Default or Event of Default that has occurred and is
continuing or, if such signers do know of such Default or Event of Default, the
certificate shall describe the Default or Event of Default and its status with
particularity. The Officers' Certificate shall also notify the Trustee should
the Company elect to change the manner in which it fixes its fiscal year end.
(b) The annual financial statements delivered to the Trustee
pursuant to Section 4.09 shall be accompanied by a written report of the
Company's independent accountants that in conducting their audit of the
financial statements which are a part of such annual report or such annual
financial statements nothing has come to their attention that would lead them
to believe that the Company has violated any provisions of Article Four, Five
or Six insofar as they relate to accounting matters or, if any such violation
has occurred, specifying the nature and period of existence thereof, it being
understood that such accountants shall not be liable directly or indirectly to
any Person for any failure to obtain knowledge of any such violation.
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(c) So long as any of the Securities are outstanding (i) if any
Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or (ii) if any
Holder seeks to exercise any remedy hereunder with respect to a claimed Default
under this Indenture or the Securities, the Company shall promptly deliver to
the Trustee by registered or certified mail or by telegram, telex or facsimile
transmission followed by hard copy by registered or certified mail an Officers'
Certificate specifying such event, notice or other action.
SECTION 4.08. Compliance with Laws.
The Company shall comply, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries
to comply, with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, orders and
restrictions of the United States of America, all states and municipalities
thereof, and of any governmental department, commission, board, regulatory
authority, bureau, agency and instrumentality of the foregoing, in respect of
the conduct of their respective businesses and the ownership of their
respective properties, except for such noncompliances as are not in the
aggregate reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the financial
condition or results of operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as
a whole.
SECTION 4.09. Reports.
So long as any of the Securities are outstanding, the Company will
provide to the holders of Securities and file with the Commission copies of the
annual reports and of the information, documents, and other reports that the
Company would have been required to file with the Commission pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act regardless of whether the Company is
then obligated to file such reports.
SECTION 4.10. Waiver of Stay, Extension or Usury Laws.
The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so)
that it will not at any time insist upon, plead, or in any manner whatsoever
claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay or extension law or any
usury law or other law that would prohibit or forgive the Company from paying
all or any portion of the principal of, premium or interest on the Securities
as contemplated herein, wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in
force, or which may affect the obligations or the performance of this
Indenture; and (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) the Company hereby
expressly waives
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all benefit or advantage of any such law, and covenants that it will not
hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the
Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though
no such law had been enacted.
SECTION 4.11. Limitations on Transactions with Affiliates.
Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly or
indirectly, enter into or permit to exist any transaction (including, without
limitation, the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of any property or the
rendering of any service) with or for the benefit of any of its Affiliates
(other than transactions between the Company and a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
the Company or among Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of the Company) (an "Affiliate
Transaction"), other than Affiliate Transactions on terms that are no less
favorable than those that might reasonably have been obtained in a comparable
transaction on an arm's-length basis from a Person that is not an Affiliate;
provided, however, that for a transaction or series of related transactions
involving value of $2,000,000 or more, such determination will be made in good
faith by a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Company and
by a majority of the disinterested members of the board of directors of the
Company, if any; provided, further, that for a transaction or series of related
transactions involving value of $10,000,000 or more, the board of directors of
the Company has received an opinion from a nationally recognized investment
banking firm that such Affiliate Transaction is fair, from a financial point of
view, to the Company or such Subsidiary. The foregoing restrictions will not
apply to (1) reasonable and customary directors' fees, indemnification and
similar arrangements and payments thereunder, (2) any employment,
noncompetition or confidentiality agreement with any officer of the Company,
(3) reasonable and customary investment banking, financial advisory, commercial
banking and similar fees and expenses paid to BT Securities Corporation and its
Affiliates, (4) any Restricted Payment permitted to be made pursuant to the
covenant described under Section 4.03, (5) any issuance of securities, or other
payments, awards or grants in cash, securities or otherwise pursuant to, or the
funding of, employment arrangements, stock options and stock ownership plans
approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, (6) loans or advances to
employees in the ordinary course of business of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries consistent with past practices, (7) payments made in connection
with any acquisitions or dispositions by the Company and its Subsidiaries which
acquisitions
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and dispositions are disclosed in the Offering Memorandum, including fees to
Hicks Muse, and (8) the issuance of Capital Stock of the Company (other than
Disqualified Capital Stock).
SECTION 4.12. Limitation on Incurrence of Additional
Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred
Stock of Subsidiaries.
The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries
to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or
otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with
respect to (collectively, "incur") any Indebtedness (other than Permitted
Indebtedness) and the Company's Subsidiaries will not issue any Preferred Stock
(except Preferred Stock issued to the Company or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
the Company); provided, however, that the Company and its Subsidiaries may
incur Indebtedness and the Company's Subsidiaries may issue shares of Preferred
Stock if, in either case, the Company's Leverage Ratio at the time of
incurrence of such Indebtedness or the issuance of such Preferred Stock, as the
case may be, after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or issuance as of
such date and to the use of proceeds therefrom is less than 7.0 to 1.
SECTION 4.013. Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment
Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries.
Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly or
indirectly, create or otherwise cause to permit to exist or become effective,
by operation of the charter of such Subsidiary or by reason of any agreement,
instrument, judgement, decree, rule, order, statute or governmental regulation,
any encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Subsidiary to (a) pay
dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock; (b) make loans
or advances or pay any Indebtedness or other obligation owed to the Company or
any of its Subsidiaries; or (c) transfer any of its property or assets to the
Company, except for such encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by
reason of: (1) applicable law, (2) this Indenture, (3) customary non-assignment
provisions of any lease governing a leasehold interest of the Company or any
Subsidiary, (4) any instrument governing Acquired Indebtedness or Acquired
Preferred Stock, which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any
Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or
the property or assets of the Person, so acquired, (5) agreements existing on
the Issue Date (including the Credit Facility and the Existing Indenture) as
such
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agreements are from time to time in effect; provided, however, that any
amendments or modifications of such agreements that affect the encumbrances or
restrictions of the types subject to this Section 4.13 shall not result in such
encumbrances or restrictions being less favorable to the Company in any
material respect, as determined in good faith by the board of directors of the
Company, than the provisions as in effect before giving effect to the
respective amendment or modification, (6) any restriction with respect to such
a Subsidiary imposed pursuant to an agreement entered into for the sale or
disposition of all or substantially all the Capital Stock or assets of such
Subsidiary pending the closing of such sale or disposition, (7) an agreement
effecting a refinancing, replacement or substitution of Indebtedness issued,
assumed or incurred pursuant to an agreement referred to in clause (2), (4) or
(5) above; provided, however, that the provisions relating to such encumbrance
or restriction contained in any such refinancing, replacement or substitution
agreement are not less favorable to the Company in any material respect as
determined in good faith by the board of directors of the Company than the
provisions relating to such encumbrance or restriction contained in agreements
referred to in such clause (2), (4) or (5) above, (8) any agreement or charter
provision evidencing Indebtedness or Preferred Stock permitted under this
Indenture; provided, however, that the provisions relating to such encumbrance
or restriction contained in such agreement or charter provision are not less
favorable to the Company in any material respect as determined in good faith by
the board of directors of the Company than the provisions relating to such
encumbrance or restriction contained in this Indenture, or (9) restrictions on
the transfer of assets subject to any Lien imposed by the holder of such Lien.
SECTION 4.14. Change of Control.
(a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each holder will
have the right to require that the Company purchase all or a portion of such
holder's Securities pursuant to the offer described in paragraph (b) below (the
"Change of Control Offer"), at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal
amount thereof, plus, without duplication, all accrued and unpaid interest, if
any, to the Change of Control Payment Date. Prior to the mailing of the notice
referred to below, but in any event within 30 days following the date on which
the Company becomes aware that a Change of Control has occurred, the Company
covenants that if the purchase of the Securities would violate or constitute a
default under any other Indebtedness of
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the Company, then the Company shall, to the extent needed to permit such
purchase of Securities, either (i) repay all such Indebtedness and terminate
all commitments outstanding thereunder or (ii) obtain the requisite consents,
if any, under such Indebtedness required to permit the purchase of the
Securities as provided below. The Company will first comply with the covenant
in the preceding sentence before it will be required to make the Change of
Control Offer or purchase the Securities pursuant to the provisions described
below.
(b) Within 30 days following the date on which the Company
becomes aware that a Change of Control has occurred (the "Change of Control
Date"), the Company shall send, by first-class mail, postage prepaid, a notice
to each holder of Securities, which notice shall govern the terms of the Change
of Control Offer. Such notice shall state, among other things:
(1) that the Change of Control Offer is being made pursuant to
this Section 4.14 and that all Securities validly tendered and not
withdrawn will be accepted for payment;
(2) the purchase price (including the amount of accrued interest,
if any) and the purchase date (which shall be no earlier than 30 days nor
later than 45 days from the date such notice is mailed, other than as may
be required by law) (the "Change of Control Payment Date");
(3) that any Security not tendered will continue to accrue
interest;
(4) that, unless the Company defaults in making payment therefor,
any Security accepted for payment pursuant to the Change of Control Offer
shall cease to accrete or accrue interest, as the case may be, after the
Change of Control Payment Date;
(5) that Holders electing to have a Security purchased pursuant
to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender the Security
to the paying agent and registrar for the Security at the address
specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the business
day prior to the Change of Control Payment Date;
(6) that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their election if
the Paying Agent receives, not later than five Business Days prior to the
Change of Control Payment Date,
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a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the
name of the Holder, the principal amount of the Securities the Holder
delivered for purchase and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing
his election to have such Security purchased;
(7) that Holders whose Securities are purchased only in part will
be issued new Securities in a principal amount equal to the unpurchased
portion of the Securities surrendered; and
(8) the circumstances and relevant facts regarding such Change
of Control.
(c) On or before the Change of Control Payment Date, the Company
shall (i) accept for payment Securities or portions thereof (in integral
multiples of $1,000) validly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer,
(ii) deposit with the Paying Agent U.S. Legal Tender sufficient to pay the
purchase price of all Securities so tendered and (iii) deliver to the Trustee
Securities so accepted together with an Officers' Certificate stating the
Securities or portions thereof being purchased by the Company. The Paying
Agent shall promptly mail to the Holders of Securities so accepted payment in
an amount equal to the purchase price out of the funds deposited with the
Paying Agent in accordance with the preceding sentence. The Trustee shall
promptly authenticate and mail to such Holders new Securities equal in
principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Securities surrendered.
Upon the payment of the purchase price for the Securities accepted for
purchase, the Trustee shall return the Securities purchased to the Company for
cancellation. Any amounts remaining after the purchase of Securities pursuant
to a Change of Control Offer shall be returned within three Business Days by
the Trustee to the Company.
(d) The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1
under the Exchange Act to the extent applicable in connection with the purchase
of the Securities pursuant to a Change of Control Offer.
(e) Paragraphs (a)-(d) of this Section 4.14 notwithstanding, the
Company shall not be required to make a Change of Control Offer if, instead,
the Company elects to effect a Change of Control Redemption in compliance with
the requirements listed on the Securities in Exhibit A and Exhibit B hereof.
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SECTION 4.15. Limitation on Asset Sales.
(a) Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will
consummate an Asset Sale unless (i) the Company or the applicable Subsidiary,
as the case may be, receives consideration at the time of such Asset Sale at
least equal to the fair market value of the assets sold or otherwise disposed
of (as determined in good faith by management of the Company or, if such Asset
Sale involves consideration in excess of $5,000,000, by the board of directors
of the Company, as evidenced by a board resolution), (ii) at least 75% of the
consideration received by the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be,
from such Asset Sale is in cash or Cash Equivalents (other than in the case
where the Company is exchanging all or substantially all the assets of one or
more broadcast businesses operated by the Company (including by way of the
transfer of capital stock) for all or substantially all the assets (including
by way of the transfer of capital stock) constituting one or more broadcast
businesses operated by another Person, in which event the foregoing requirement
with respect to the receipt of cash or Cash Equivalents shall not apply) and is
received at the time of such disposition and (iii) upon the consummation of an
Asset Sale, the Company applies, or causes such Subsidiary to apply, such Net
Cash Proceeds within 180 days of receipt thereof, either (A) to repay any
Senior Indebtedness of the Company or any Indebtedness of a Subsidiary of the
Company (and, to the extent such Senior Indebtedness relates to principal under
a revolving credit or similar facility, to obtain a corresponding reduction in
the commitments thereunder), (B) to reinvest, or to be contractually committed
to reinvest pursuant to a binding agreement, in Productive Assets and, in the
latter case, to have so reinvested within 360 days of the date of receipt of
such Net Cash Proceeds or (C) to purchase Securities tendered to the Company
for purchase at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus
accrued interest thereon, if any, to the date of purchase pursuant to an offer
to purchase made by the Company as set forth below (a "Net Proceeds Offer");
provided, however, that the Company may defer making a Net Proceeds Offer until
the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds from Asset Sales not otherwise applied in
accordance with this Section 4.15 equal or exceed $5,000,000. In addition, to
the extent that any Asset Sale also constitutes an asset sale under the
Existing Indenture, a Net Proceeds Offer is only required to be made out of the
proceeds which remain after the application of the proceeds in accordance with
the terms of the Existing Indenture.
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(b) Subject to the deferral right set forth in the final proviso
of paragraph (a), each notice of a Net Proceeds Offer will be mailed, by first
class mail, to holders of Securities not more than 180 days after the relevant
Asset Sale or, in the event the Company or a Subsidiary has entered into a
binding agreement as provided in subsection (a)(iii)(B) above, within 180 days
following the termination of such agreement but in no event later than 360 days
after the relevant Asset Sale. Such notice will specify, among other things,
the purchase date (which will be no earlier than 30 days nor later than 45 days
from the date such notice is mailed, except as otherwise required by law) and
will otherwise comply with the procedures set forth in this Indenture. Upon
receiving notice of the Net Proceeds Offer, holders of Securities may elect to
tender their Securities in whole or in part in integral multiples of $1,000.
To the extent holders properly tender Securities in an amount exceeding the Net
Proceeds Offer, Securities of tendering holders will be repurchased on a pro
rata basis (based upon the principal amount tendered). To the extent that the
aggregate principal amount of Securities tendered pursuant to any Net Proceeds
Offer is less than the amount of Net Cash Proceeds subject to such Net Proceeds
Offer, the Company may use any remaining portion of such Net Cash Proceeds not
required to fund the repurchase of tendered Securities for any purposes
otherwise permitted by this Indenture. Upon the consummation of any Net
Proceeds Offer, the amount of Net Cash Proceeds subject to any future Net
Proceeds Offer from the Asset Sales giving rise to such Net Cash Proceeds shall
be deemed to be zero.
The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under
the Exchange Act to the extent applicable in connection with the repurchase of
Securities pursuant to a Net Proceeds Offer.
SECTION 4.016. Limitation on Asset Swaps.
The Company will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to, engage
in any Asset Swaps, unless: (i) at the time of entering into such Asset Swap
and immediately after giving effect to such Asset Swap, no Default or Event of
Default shall have occurred or be continuing or would occur as a consequence
thereof, (ii) in the event such Asset Swap involves an aggregate amount in
excess of $2,000,000, the terms of such Asset Swap have been approved by a
majority of the members of the board of directors of the Company and (iii) in
the event such Asset Swap involves an aggregate amount in excess of
$10,000,000, the Company has received a written opinion from an
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independent investment banking firm of nationally recognized standing that such
Asset Swap is fair to the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, from
a financial point of view.
SECTION 4.017. Limitation on Other Senior Subordinated
Indebtedness.
The Company will not, directly or indirectly, incur, contingently
or otherwise, any Indebtedness (other than the Securities) that is both (i)
subordinate in right of payment to any Senior Indebtedness and (ii) senior in
right of payment to the Securities. For purposes of this Section 4.17,
Indebtedness is deemed to be senior in right of payment to the Securities if it
is not explicitly subordinate in right of payment to Senior Indebtedness at
least to the same extent as the Securities are subordinate to Senior
Indebtedness.
SECTION 4.18. Escrow of Proceeds.
(a) On the Issue Date, $191,462,000 of the proceeds of the
offering of the Securities is being deposited into an account (the "Escrow
Account") with the Escrow Agent. The amount deposited in the Escrow Account
shall be invested and released in accordance with the express provisions of the
Escrow Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein or therein to the contrary,
the Escrow Funds shall not be released if a default or event of default exists
or would result from the release of such Escrow Funds under this Indenture, the
Existing Indenture, the Credit Facility or any other Indebtedness of the
Company or its Subsidiaries with an aggregate principal amount outstanding of
$10,000,000 or more. At or prior to each release of Escrow Funds, the Company
shall deliver to the Trustee an Officers Certificate certifying that all
conditions to the release of such funds have been satisfied.
(b) The Company and the Trustee (on its own behalf and on behalf
of the Holders) hereby acknowledge and agree that, until the Escrow Funds are
released by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the Escrow Agreement, the
Escrow Funds shall be the property and assets of the Holders and not the
Company and that the distribution, and rights to possession, of the Escrow
Funds shall in all respects be governed by and subject to the terms and
conditions of the Escrow Agreement and this Indenture. In order to secure the
full and punctual payment and performance of the Company's obligation to offer
to purchase Securities in the event a Special Offer is required to be made in
accordance with Section 4.19, the Company hereby grants
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to the Trustee, for its benefit and for the benefit of the Holders, a first
priority and continuing security interest in and to all of the right, title and
interest (if and to the extent that, notwithstanding the first sentence of this
paragraph (b), any such right, title or interest is determined by a court of
law or otherwise to exist) of the Company in, to and under all cash and Cash
Equivalents from time to time on deposit in the Escrow Account and credited
thereto, whether now owned or existing or hereafter acquired or arising (such
amounts, collectively, the "Escrow Funds").
(c) On the date on which no Escrow Funds remain in the Escrow
Account in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the security
interest granted to the Trustee and the Holders described in paragraph (b)
above shall automatically terminate.
(d) On the Special Offer Purchase Date, the Escrow Agent shall
release the Escrow Funds to the Trustee to be applied in accordance with
Section 4.19 and the security interest in the Escrow Funds granted to the
Trustee and the Holders shall, unless a Special Redemption is required to be
made in accordance with Section 4.20, terminate on and as of such Special Offer
Purchase Date.
(e) On the Special Redemption Date, the Escrow Agent shall
release the Escrow Funds to the Trustee to be applied in accordance with
Section 4.20 and the security interest in the Escrow Account granted to the
Trustee and the Holders shall terminate on and as of the date of redemption.
(f) Any amounts remaining in the Escrow Account on the Special
Offer Purchase Date after application of the Escrow Funds as specified in
Section 4.19 shall, unless a special redemption is required to be made in
accordance with Section 4.19, be paid by the Escrow Agent to the Company.
SECTION 4.019. Special Offer.
(a) If the GulfStar Transaction is not consummated prior to
September 30, 1997 or the Company, at its option, determines in its reasonable
judgment that the GulfStar Transaction cannot be consummated prior to September
30, 1997, or if there are any Escrow Funds remaining in the Escrow Account on
March 31, 1998 (the "Final Special Offer Notice Date"), then, on September 30,
1997, such date of determination or the Final Special Offer Notice Date, as
applicable (as the case may be,
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the "Special Offer Notice Date"), the Company will make an offer to purchase
(the "Special Offer") (i) in the event of a Special Offer on September 30, 1997
or such date of determination, all of the outstanding aggregate principal
amount of the Securities, and (ii) in the event of a Special Offer on the Final
Special Offer Notice Date (A) if the amount of Escrow Funds then remaining in
the Escrow Account is more than $125,000,000, all of the outstanding aggregate
principal amount of Securities, or (B) if the amount of Escrow Funds then
remaining in the Escrow Account is $125,000,000 or less, such aggregate
principal amount of Securities as equals the amount of Escrow Funds then
remaining in the Escrow Account on the Final Special Offer Notice Date (as the
case may be, the "Special Offer Amount") for a purchase price of 100% of the
principal amount of the Securities, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the
date of purchase (the "Special Offer Purchase Date").
(b) On the Special Offer Notice Date, the Company shall mail to
each Holder of Securities at such Holder's registered address a notice stating:
(i) that the GulfStar Transaction has not been consummated prior to September
30, 1997, or cannot be consummated prior to September 30, 1997, or that Escrow
Funds remain in the Escrow Account on the Final Special Offer Notice Date, as
the case may be, and that the Company is offering to purchase the specified
aggregate principal amount of Securities at a purchase price in cash equal to
100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid
interest to the purchase date of the Securities to be purchased pursuant to the
Special Offer (the "Special Offer Purchase Date"), which shall be a Business
Day, specified in such notice, that is not earlier than 30 days nor later than
60 days from the date such notice is mailed, (ii) the amount of accrued and
unpaid interest on the Securities as of the Special Offer Purchase Date, (iii)
that any Security not tendered will continue to accrue interest, (iv) that,
unless the purchase price for the Securities is not paid pursuant to the
Special Offer on the Special Offer Purchase Date, any Securities accepted for
payment pursuant to the Special Offer shall cease to accrue interest on and
after the Special Offer Purchase Date, (v) the procedures to be followed by a
Holder of Securities in order to accept a Special Offer or to withdraw such
acceptance, and (vi) such other information as may be required by this
Indenture and applicable laws and regulations.
(c) On the Special Offer Purchase Date, the Company will (i)
accept for payment the aggregate principal amount of Securities offered to be
purchased in the Special Offer or such
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lesser amount as is tendered pursuant to the Special Offer and (ii) deliver or
cause to be delivered to the Trustee all Securities tendered pursuant to the
Special Offer and accepted for payment. If the Escrow Funds are insufficient
to pay the Special Offer Purchase Price on the Special Offer Purchase Date,
then the Company shall deposit with the Trustee on or prior to the Special
Offer Purchase Date an amount in cash equal to the difference (the "Shortfall
Amount"). The Escrow Funds shall be delivered by the Escrow Agent to the
Trustee and, along with any Shortfall Amount, will be applied by the Trustee to
consummate the Special Offer. If less than all Securities tendered pursuant to
the Special Offer are accepted for payment by the Company for any reason
consistent with this Indenture, selection of the Securities to be purchased by
the Company shall be in compliance with the requirements of the principal
national securities exchange, if any, on which the Securities are listed or, if
the Securities are not so listed, on a pro rata basis, by lot or by such method
as the Trustee shall deem fair and appropriate; provided that Securities
accepted for payment in part shall only be purchased in integral multiples of
$1,000. The Paying Agent shall promptly mail to each Holder of Securities or
portions thereof accepted for payment an amount equal to the purchase price for
such Securities including any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and the
Trustee shall promptly authenticate and mail to such Holder of Securities
accepted for payment in part a new Security equal in principal amount to any
unpurchased portion of the Securities, and any Security not accepted for
payment in whole or in part for any reason consistent with this Indenture shall
be promptly returned to the Holder of such Security. On and after the Special
Offer Purchase Date, interest will cease to accrue on the Securities or
portions thereof accepted for payment, unless the Company defaults in the
payment of the purchase price therefor. The Company will announce the results
of the Special Offer to Holders of the Securities on or as soon as practicable
after the Special Offer Purchase Date.
(d) The Company will comply with the applicable tender offer
rules, including the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act, and all
other applicable securities laws and regulations in connection with any Special
Offer.
SECTION 4.20. Special Redemption.
(a) Except as set forth in Section 4.20(b), if there are Escrow
Funds remaining in the Escrow Account after the
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consummation of the Special Offer, such remaining Escrow Funds shall be
released to the Company.
(b) If the Company shall determine that the release of the
remaining Escrow Funds following the consummation of the Special Offer would
constitute an incurrence of Indebtedness that would result in a default or an
event of default under this Indenture, the Existing Indenture, the Credit
Facility or any other agreement governing Indebtedness of the Company or its
Subsidiaries, then the Company shall redeem such aggregate principal amount of
Securities that is equal to the remaining Escrow Funds on the date of such
redemption (the "Special Redemption") at a redemption price equal to 101% of
the principal amount of such Securities, plus accrued and unpaid interest to
the date of the Special Redemption (the "Special Redemption Price") and direct
the Escrow Agent to release the Escrow Funds to the Trustee to pay the Special
Redemption Price to the Holders of the Securities. The Company shall deposit
with the Trustee on or prior to the date of the Special Redemption the
difference, if any, between the Special Redemption Price and the amount of
Escrow Funds remaining in the Escrow Account on such date.
Notice of Special Redemption will be mailed not less than three
Business Days prior to the date of the Special Redemption.
ARTICLE FIVE
SUCCESSOR CORPORATION
SECTION 5.01. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets.
(a) The Company may not, in a single transaction or through a
series of related transactions, consolidate with or merge with or into, or
sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or
substantially all of its assets to, another Person or adopt a plan of
liquidation, unless:
(1) either (A) the Company is the surviving or continuing Person
or (B) the Person (if other than the Company) formed by such
consolidation or into which the Company is merged or the Person that
acquires by conveyance, transfer or lease the properties and assets of
the Company substantially as an entirety or in the case of a plan of
liquidation, the Person to which assets of the Company
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have been transferred, shall be a corporation, partnership or trust
organized and existing under the laws of the United States or any State
thereof or the District of Columbia;
(2) such surviving Person shall assume all the obligations of the
Company under the Securities and this Indenture pursuant to a
supplemental indenture in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee;
(3) immediately after giving effect to such transaction and the
use of the proceeds therefrom (on a pro forma basis, including giving
effect to any Indebtedness incurred or anticipated to be incurred in
connection with such transaction), the Company (in the case of clause (A)
of the foregoing clause (1)) or such Person (in the case of clause (B) of
the foregoing clause (1)) shall be able to incur $1.00 of additional
Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with
Section 4.12;
(4) immediately after giving effect to such transactions no
Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and
(5) the Company has delivered to the Trustee prior to the
consummation of the proposed transaction an Officers' Certificate and
Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or
transfer complies with this Indenture and that all conditions precedent
in this Indenture relating to such transaction have been satisfied.
(b) For purposes of the foregoing, the transfer (by lease,
assignment, sale or otherwise, in a single transaction or series of related
transactions) of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of one
or more Subsidiaries, the Capital Stock of which constitutes all or
substantially all of the properties and assets of the Company, will be deemed
to be the transfer of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of
the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing clauses (2) and (3), (a) any
Subsidiary of the Company may consolidate with, merge into or transfer all or
part of its properties and assets to the Company and (b) the Company may merge
with a corporate Affiliate thereof incorporated solely for the purpose of
reincorporating the Company in another jurisdiction in the United States to
realize tax or other benefits.
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SECTION 5.02. Successor Corporation Substituted.
Upon any consolidation or merger, or any transfer of assets in
accordance with Section 5.01, the successor Person formed by such consolidation
or into which the Company is merged or to which such transfer is made shall
succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of,
the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor
Person had been named as the Company herein. When a successor corporation
assumes all of the obligations of the Company hereunder and under the
Securities and agrees to be bound hereby and thereby, the predecessor shall be
released from such obligations.
ARTICLE SIX
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
SECTION 6.01. Events of Default.
An "Event of Default" occurs if:
(1) the Company fails to pay interest (including any Additional
Interest) on the Securities when the same becomes due and payable and the
Default continues for a period of 30 days;
(2) the Company fails to pay the principal amount of any
Securities when such principal becomes due and payable, at maturity, upon
redemption or otherwise; or
(3) the Company defaults in the observance or performance of any
other covenant or agreement contained in the Securities or this
Indenture, which Default continues for a period of 30 days after the
Company receives written notice thereof specifying such Default from the
Trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of
outstanding Securities;
(4) there shall be a failure to pay at the final stated maturity
(giving effect to any extensions thereof) the principal amount of any
Indebtedness of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, or the
acceleration of the final stated maturity of any such Indebtedness, if
the aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness, together
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with the aggregate principal amount of any other such Indebtedness in
default for failure to pay principal at the final stated maturity (giving
effect to any extensions thereof) or which has been accelerated,
aggregates $10,000,000 or more at any time, in each case after a 10-day
period during which such default shall not have been cured or such
acceleration rescinded;
(5) one or more judgments in an aggregate amount in excess of
$10,000,000 (which are not covered by insurance as to which the insurer
has not disclaimed coverage) shall have been rendered against the Company
or any of its Significant Subsidiaries and such judgment or judgments
remain undischarged or unstayed for a period of 60 days after such
judgment or judgments become final and non-appealable; and
(6) the Company or any Significant Subsidiary (A) commences a
voluntary case or proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law with respect to
itself, (B) consents to the entry of a judgment, decree or order for
relief against it in an involuntary case or proceeding under any
Bankruptcy Law, (C) consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or
for substantially all of its property, (D) consents to or acquiesces in
the institution of a bankruptcy or an insolvency proceeding against it or
(E) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or
(7) a court of competent jurisdiction enters a judgment, decree
or order for relief in respect of the Company or any Significant
Subsidiary in an involuntary case or proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law,
which shall (A) approve as properly filed a petition seeking
reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition in respect of the
Company or any Significant Subsidiary, (B) appoint a custodian of the
Company or any Significant Subsidiary or for substantially all of its
property or (C) order the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs; and
such judgment, decree or order shall remain unstayed and in effect for a
period of 60 consecutive days.
SECTION 6.02. Acceleration.
If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified in
Section 6.01(6) or (7) with respect to the Company) occurs and is continuing
and has not been waived pursuant to Section 6.04, the Trustee may, and the
Trustee upon
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the request of Holders of 25% in principal amount of the outstanding
Securities shall, or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal
amount of the Securities then outstanding may, declare the principal of
all the Securities, together with accrued and unpaid interest and
premium, if any, to be due and payable by notice in writing to the
Company and the Trustee specifying the respective Event of Default and
that it is a "notice of acceleration" (the "Acceleration Notice"), and
the same (i) shall become immediately due and payable or (ii) if there
are any amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility, shall become due
and payable upon the first to occur of an acceleration under the Credit
Facility or five Business Days after receipt by the Company and the
Representative under the Credit Facility of such Acceleration Notice
(unless all Events of Default specified in such Acceleration Notice have
been cured or waived). If an Event of Default specified in Section
6.01(6) or (7) with respect to the Company occurs and is continuing with
respect to the Company, then such amount shall ipso facto become and be
immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on the
part of the Trustee or any Securityholder. At any time after a
declaration of acceleration with respect to the Securities, the Holders
of a majority in principal amount of the Securities then outstanding (by
notice to the Trustee) may rescind and cancel a declaration of
acceleration and its consequences if (i) the rescission would not
conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction, (ii) all existing Events of Default have been cured or
waived, except non-payment of the principal amount of and any accrued
interest on the Securities that has become due solely by such declaration
of acceleration, (iii) to the extent the payment of such interest is
lawful, interest (at the same rate as specified in the Securities) on
overdue installments of interest and overdue payments of principal, which
has become due otherwise than by such declaration of acceleration, has
been paid, (iv) the Company has paid the Trustee its reasonable
compensation and reimbursed the Trustee for its expenses, disbursements
and advances and (v) in the event of the cure or waiver of a Default or
Event of Default of the type described in Sections 6.01(6) and (7), the
Trustee shall have received an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of
Counsel that such Default or Event of Default has been cured or waived
and the Trustee shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon such
Officers' Certificate and Opinion of Counsel. No such rescission shall
affect any subsequent Default or impair any right consequent thereto.
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SECTION 6.03. Other Remedies.
If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may
pursue any available remedy by proceeding at law or in equity to collect the
payment of principal of, premium or interest, if any, on the Securities or to
enforce the performance of any provision of the Securities or this Indenture.
The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess
any of the Securities or does not produce any of them in the proceeding. A
delay or omission by the Trustee or any Securityholder in exercising any right
or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or
remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. No
remedy is exclusive of any other remedy. All available remedies are cumulative
to the extent permitted by law.
SECTION 6.04. Waiver of Past Defaults.
Subject to Sections 6.07 and 9.02, the Holders of a majority in
principal amount of the outstanding Securities by notice to the Trustee may
waive an existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences, except a
Default in the payment of the principal amount of or interest on any Security
as specified in clauses (1) and (2) of Section 6.01.
SECTION 6.05. Control by Majority.
Subject to Section 2.09, the Holders of a majority in principal
amount of the outstanding Securities may direct the time, method and place of
conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising
any trust or power conferred on it, including, without limitation, any remedies
provided for in Section 6.03. Subject to Section 7.01, however, the Trustee
may, in its discretion, refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with any
law or this Indenture, that the Trustee determines may be unduly prejudicial to
the rights of another Securityholder, or that may involve the Trustee in
personal liability; provided that the Trustee may take any other action deemed
proper by the Trustee, in its discretion, that is not inconsistent with such
direction.
SECTION 6.06. Limitation on Suits.
A Securityholder may not pursue any remedy with respect to this
Indenture or the Securities unless:
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(1) the Holder gives to the Trustee notice of a continuing Event
of Default;
(2) Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the
outstanding Securities make a written request to the Trustee to pursue
the remedy;
(3) such Holders offer to the Trustee indemnity or security
against any loss, liability or expense to be incurred in compliance with
such request which is reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee;
(4) the Trustee does not comply with the request within 45 days
after receipt of the request and the offer of satisfactory indemnity or
security; and
(5) during such 45-day period the Holders of a majority in
principal amount of the outstanding Securities do not give the Trustee a
direction which, in the opinion of the Trustee, is inconsistent with the
request.
A Securityholder may not use this Indenture to prejudice the rights
of another Securityholder or to obtain a preference or priority over such other
Securityholder.
SECTION 6.07. Rights of Holders To Receive Payment.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the right of
any Holder to receive payment of principal of, premium and interest on a
Security, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Security, or
to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such
respective dates, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such
Holder.
SECTION 6.08. Collection Suit by Trustee.
If an Event of Default in payment of principal or interest
specified in clause (1) or (2) of Section 6.01 occurs and is continuing, the
Trustee may recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust
against the Company or any other obligor on the Securities for the whole amount
of principal and accrued interest remaining unpaid, together with interest on
overdue principal and, to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful,
interest on overdue installments of interest at the rate set forth in the
Securities and such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs
and
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expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel.
SECTION 6.09. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.
The Trustee may file such proofs of claim and other papers or
documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the
Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, taxes,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and the
Securityholders allowed in any judicial proceedings relating to the Company or
any other obligor upon the Securities, any of their respective creditors or any
of their respective property, and shall be entitled and empowered to collect
and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such
claims and to distribute the same, and any custodian in any such judicial
proceedings is hereby authorized by each Securityholder to make such payments
to the Trustee and, in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making
of such payments directly to the Securityholders, to pay to the Trustee any
amount due to it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, taxes,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any
other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07. The Company's payment
obligations under this Section 6.09 shall be secured in accordance with the
provisions of Section 7.07. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to
authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf
of any Securityholder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or
composition affecting the Securities or the rights of any Holder thereof, or to
authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Securityholder in
any such proceeding.
SECTION 6.10. Priorities.
If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article Six, it
shall pay out the money in the following order:
First: to the Trustee, its agents and attorneys for amounts due
under Sections 6.09 and 7.07;
Second: if the Holders are forced to proceed against the Company
directly without the Trustee, to Holders for their collection costs;
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Third: to Holders for amounts due and unpaid on the Securities for
principal, premium and interest, ratably, without preference or priority
of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Securities
for principal and interest, respectively; and
Fourth: to the Company or any other obligor on the Securities, as
their interests may appear, or as a court of competent jurisdiction may
direct.
The Trustee, upon prior notice to the Company, may fix a record
date and payment date for any payment to Securityholders pursuant to this
Section 6.10.
SECTION 6.11. Undertaking for Costs.
In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this
Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by
it as Trustee, a court in its discretion may require the filing by any party
litigant in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the
court in its discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to
the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant.
This Section 6.11 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder
pursuant to Section 6.07, or a suit by a Holder or Holders of more than 10% in
principal amount of the outstanding Securities.
ARTICLE SEVEN
TRUSTEE
SECTION 7.01. Duties of Trustee.
(a) If a Default or an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, the Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in
it by this Indenture and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise
thereof as a prudent Person would exercise or use under the circumstances in
the conduct of its own affairs.
(b) Except during the continuance of a Default or an Event of
Default:
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(1) The Trustee need perform only those duties as are specifically
set forth in this Indenture or the TIA and no duties, covenants,
responsibilities or obligations shall be implied in this Indenture that
are adverse to the Trustee.
(2) In the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may
conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness
of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates (including Officers'
Certificates) or opinions (including Opinions of Counsel) furnished to
the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture.
However, as to any certificates or opinions which are required by any
provision of this Indenture to be delivered or provided to the Trustee,
the Trustee shall examine the certificates and opinions to determine
whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained,
the Trustee may not be relieved from liability for its own negligent action,
its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that:
(1) This paragraph does not limit the effect of paragraph (b) of
this Section 7.01.
(2) The Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made
in good faith by a Trust Officer, unless it is proved that the Trustee
was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts.
(3) The Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action it
takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction
received by it pursuant to Section 6.02, 6.04 or 6.05.
(d) No provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to
expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the
performance of any of its duties hereunder or in the exercise of any of its
rights or powers if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that
repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is
not reasonably assured to it.
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(e) Every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates to
the Trustee is subject to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this Section
7.01.
(f) The Trustee shall not be liable for interest on any money or
assets received by it except as the Trustee may agree with the Company. Assets
held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other assets except to
the extent required by law.
(g) In the absence of bad faith, negligence or wilful misconduct
on the part of the Trustee, the Trustee shall not be responsible for the
application of any money by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee.
SECTION 7.02. Rights of Trustee.
Subject to Section 7.01:
(a) The Trustee may rely and shall be fully protected in acting
or refraining from acting upon any document believed by it to be genuine
and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person. The Trustee
need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document.
(b) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may
consult with counsel and may require an Officers' Certificate or an
Opinion of Counsel, which shall conform to Sections 10.04 and 10.05. The
Trustee shall not be liable for and shall be fully protected in respect
of any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such
Officers' Certificate or Opinion of Counsel.
(c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and
shall not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent or
attorney appointed with due care.
(d) The Trustee shall not be liable for any action that it takes
or omits to take in good faith that it reasonably believes to be
authorized or within its rights or powers.
(e) The Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation into
the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate (including any
Officers' Certificate), statement, instrument, opinion (including any
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Opinion of Counsel), notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond,
debenture, or other paper or document, but the Trustee, in its
discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such
facts or matters as it may see fit and, if the Trustee shall determine to
make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled, upon
reasonable notice to the Company, to examine the books, records, and
premises of the Company, personally or by agent or attorney.
(f) The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of
the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request, order
or direction of any of the Holders of the Securities pursuant to the
provisions of this Indenture, unless such Holders shall have offered to
the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses
and liabilities which may be incurred by it in compliance with such
request, order or direction.
(g) The Trustee may consult with counsel, and the advice or
opinion of counsel with respect to legal matters relating to this
Indenture and the Securities shall be full and complete authorization and
protection from liability with respect to any action taken, omitted or
suffered by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with the advice
or opinion of such counsel.
SECTION 7.03. Individual Rights of Trustee.
The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the
owner or pledgee of Securities and may otherwise deal with the Company, any
Subsidiary or Unrestricted Subsidiary, or their respective Affiliates, with the
same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. Any Agent may do the same
with like rights. However, the Trustee must comply with Sections 7.10 and
7.11.
SECTION 7.04. Trustee's Disclaimer.
The Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy
of this Indenture or the Securities, and it shall not be accountable for the
Company's use of the proceeds from the Securities, and it shall not be
responsible for any statement of the Company in this Indenture or the
Securities other than the Trustee's certificate of authentication.
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SECTION 7.05. Notice of Default.
If a Default or an Event of Default occurs and is continuing and if
it is known to the Trustee, the Trustee shall mail to each Securityholder
notice of the uncured Default or Event of Default within 60 days after such
Default or Event of Default occurs. Except in the case of a Default or an
Event of Default in payment of principal of, premium or interest on, any
Security, including an accelerated payment and the failure to make payment on
the Change of Control Payment Date pursuant to a Change of Control Offer or on
the Proceeds Purchase Date pursuant to a Net Proceeds Offer and, except in the
case of a failure to comply with Article Five, the Trustee may withhold the
notice if and so long as its Board of Directors, the executive committee of its
Board of Directors or a committee of its directors and/or Trust Officers in
good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interest of the
Securityholders. The Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of a
Default or Event of Default other than (i) any Event of Default occurring
pursuant to Section 6.01(1), 6.01(2) or 4.01; or (ii) any Default or Event of
Default of which a Trust Officer shall have received written notification or
obtained actual knowledge.
SECTION 7.06. Reports by Trustee to Holders.
Within 60 days after each February 1 of each year beginning with
February 1, 1998, the Trustee shall, to the extent that any of the events
described in TIA Section 313(a) occurred within the previous twelve months,
but not otherwise, mail to each Securityholder a brief report dated as of such
date that complies with TIA Section 313(a). The Trustee also shall comply
with TIA Sections 313(b) and 313(c).
A copy of each report at the time of its mailing to Securityholders
shall be mailed to the Company and filed with the Commission and each stock
exchange, if any, on which the Securities are listed.
The Company shall promptly notify the Trustee if the Securities
become listed on any stock exchange and the Trustee shall comply with TIA
Section 313(d).
SECTION 7.07. Compensation and Indemnity.
The Company shall pay to the Trustee from time to time such
compensation as may be agreed upon by the Company and
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the Trustee. The Trustee's compensation shall not be limited by any law on
compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Company shall reimburse the
Trustee upon request for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, disbursements
and advances incurred or made by it in connection with the performance of its
duties and the discharge of its obligations under this Indenture. Such
expenses shall include the reasonable fees and expenses of the Trustee's agents
and counsel.
The Company shall indemnify the Trustee and its agents, employees,
officers, stockholders and directors for, and hold them harmless against, any
loss, liability or expense incurred by them except for such actions to the
extent caused by any negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on their part,
arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of this
trust including the reasonable costs and expenses of defending themselves
against any claim or liability in connection with the exercise or performance
of any of their rights, powers or duties hereunder. The Trustee shall notify
the Company promptly of any claim asserted against the Trustee or any agent,
employee, officer, stockholder or director of the Trustee, for which it may
seek indemnity. The Company shall defend the claim and the Trustee and its
agents, officers, employees, stockholders and directors shall cooperate in the
defense. The Trustee and its agents, officers, employees, stockholders and
directors may have separate counsel and the Company shall pay the reasonable
fees and expenses of such counsel; provided that the Company will not be
required to pay such fees and expenses if it assumes the Trustee's defense and
there is no conflict of interest between the Company and the Trustee in
connection with such defense as reasonably determined by the Trustee. The
Company need not pay for any settlement made without its written consent. The
Company need not reimburse any expense or indemnify against any loss or
liability to the extent incurred by the Trustee through its negligence, bad
faith or willful misconduct.
To secure the Company's payment obligations in this Section 7.07,
the Trustee shall have a lien prior to the Securities on all assets or money
held or collected by the Trustee, in its capacity as Trustee, except assets or
money held in trust to pay principal of or interest on particular Securities.
When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an Event
of Default specified in Section 6.01(6) or (7) occurs, such expenses and the
compensation for such services shall be paid to the extent allowed under any
Bankruptcy Law.
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SECTION 7.08. Replacement of Trustee.
The Trustee may resign by so notifying the Company in writing at
least 10 days in advance. The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding Securities may remove the Trustee by so notifying the Company and
the Trustee and may appoint a successor Trustee with the Company's consent. A
resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee
shall become effective only with the successor Trustee's acceptance of
appointment as provided in this Section. The Company may remove the Trustee
if:
(1) the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10;
(2) the Trustee is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent or an order for
relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any Bankruptcy Law;
(3) a receiver or other public officer takes charge of the
Trustee or its property; or
(4) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting.
If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the
office of Trustee for any reason, the Company shall notify each Holder of such
event and shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee. Within one year after
the successor Trustee takes office, the Holders of a majority in principal
amount of the Securities may appoint a successor Trustee to replace the
successor Trustee appointed by the Company.
A successor Trustee shall deliver a written acceptance of its
appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company. Promptly after that,
the retiring Trustee shall transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the
successor Trustee, subject to the lien provided in Section 7.07, the
resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective, and the
successor Trustee shall have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee
under this Indenture. A successor Trustee shall mail notice of its succession
to each Securityholder.
If a successor Trustee does not take office within 60 days after
the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company
or the Holders of at least 10% in principal amount of the outstanding
Securities may petition any
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court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.
If the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10, any
Securityholder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal
of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.
Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section
7.08, the Company's obligations under Section 7.07 shall continue for the
benefit of the retiring Trustee.
SECTION 7.09. Successor Trustee by Merger, Etc.
If the Trustee consolidates with, merges or converts into, or
transfers all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another
corporation, the resulting, surviving or transferee corporation without any
further act shall, if such resulting, surviving or transferee corporation is
otherwise eligible hereunder, be the successor Trustee; provided that such
corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article Seven.
SECTION 7.10. Eligibility; Disqualification.
This Indenture shall always have a Trustee who satisfies the
requirement of TIA Sections 310(a)(1) and 310(a)(2). The Trustee (or in the
case of a corporation included in a bank holding company system, the related
bank holding company) shall have a combined capital and surplus of at least
$100,000,000 as set forth in its most recent published annual report of
condition. In addition, if the Trustee is a corporation included in a bank
holding company system, the Trustee, independently of such bank holding
company, shall meet the capital requirements of TIA Section 310(a)(2). The
Trustee shall comply with TIA Section 310(b); provided, however, that there
shall be excluded from the operation of TIA Section 310(b)(1) any indenture or
indentures under which other securities, or certificates of interest or
participation in other securities, of the Company are outstanding, if the
requirements for such exclusion set forth in TIA Section 310(b)(1) are met.
The provisions of TIA Section 310 shall apply to the Company and any other
obligor of the Securities.
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SECTION 7.11. Preferential Collection of
Claims Against the Company.
The Trustee shall comply with TIA Section 311(a), excluding any
creditor relationship listed in TIA Section 311(b). A Trustee who has
resigned or been removed shall be subject to TIA Section 311(a) to the extent
indicated therein. The provisions of TIA Section 311 shall apply to the
Company and any other obligor of the Securities.
ARTICLE EIGHT
DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE; DEFEASANCE
SECTION 8.01. Termination of the Company's Obligations.
This Indenture shall cease to be of further effect and the
obligations of the Company under the Securities and this Indenture shall
terminate (except that the obligations under Sections 7.07, 8.04 and 8.05 shall
survive the effect of this Article Eight) when all outstanding Securities
theretofore authenticated and issued have been delivered to the Trustee for
cancellation and the Company has paid all sums payable by it hereunder.
In addition, at the Company's option, either (a) the Company shall
be deemed to have been Discharged from any and all obligations with respect to
the Securities ("legal defeasance") after the applicable conditions set forth
below have been satisfied or (b) the Company shall cease to be under any
obligation to comply with any term, provision or condition set forth in Article
Four (except that the Company's obligations under Sections 4.01 and 4.02 shall
survive) and Section 5.01 ("covenant defeasance") after the applicable
conditions set forth below have been satisfied:
(1) The Company shall have deposited or caused to be deposited
irrevocably with the Trustee as trust funds in trust, specifically
pledged as security for, and dedicated solely to, the benefit of the
Holders of the Securities U.S. Legal Tender or U.S. Government
Obligations or a combination thereof that, through the payment of
interest thereon and principal amounts in respect thereof in accordance
with their terms, will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally
recognized firm of independent public
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accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the
Trustee, to pay all amounts of principal of and interest on the
Securities on the dates such installments of interest or principal
amounts are due in accordance with the terms of such Securities, as well
as the Trustee's fees and expenses; provided that no deposits made
pursuant to this Section 8.01(1) shall cause the Trustee to have a
conflicting interest as defined in and for purposes of the TIA; and
provided, further, that, as confirmed by an Opinion of Counsel, no such
deposit shall result in the Company, the Trustee or the trust becoming or
being deemed to be an "investment company" under the Investment Company
Act of 1940;
(2) No Event of Default or Default with respect to the Securities
shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such deposit after
giving effect to such deposit;
(3) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of
Counsel, subject to certain qualifications, to the effect that (i) the
Funds will not be subject to any rights of any other holders of
Indebtedness of the Company, and (ii) the Funds so deposited will not be
subject to avoidance under applicable Bankruptcy Law;
(4) The Company shall have paid or duly provided for payment of
all amounts then due to the Trustee pursuant to Section 7.07;
(5) No such deposit will result in a Default under this Indenture
or a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other
instrument or agreement (including, without limitation, the New Credit
Facility) to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or
by which it or its property is bound;
(6) Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in
subparagraphs (1) through (5) above, (a) the Company shall be deemed to
have completed legal defeasance if the Company shall have delivered to
the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel confirming that (i) the Company has
received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue
Service, a ruling, or (ii) since the date of this Indenture there has
been a change in the applicable federal income tax law, in either case to
the effect that, and based thereon such Opinion of Counsel shall confirm
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that, the Holders of the Securities will not recognize income, gain or
loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such legal defeasance
and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the
same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such
legal defeasance had not occurred and (b) the Company shall be deemed to
have completed covenant defeasance if the Company shall have delivered to
the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Trustee
confirming that the Holders of the Securities will not recognize income,
gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such covenant
defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts,
in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if
such covenant defeasance had not occurred; and
(7) An Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the
effect that all conditions precedent to the defeasance have been complied
with.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Opinion of Counsel required by
subparagraph 7 above need not be delivered if all Securities not theretofore
delivered to the Trustee for cancellation (i) have become due and payable, (ii)
will become due and payable on the Maturity Date within one year, or (iii) are
to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to
the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption by the Trustee in the name,
and at the expense, of the Company.
"Discharged" means that the Company shall be deemed to have paid
and discharged the entire indebtedness represented by, and obligations under,
the Securities and to have satisfied all the obligations under this Indenture
relating to the Securities (and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company,
shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same upon compliance by the
Company with the provisions of this Section), except (i) the rights of the
Holders of Securities to receive, from the trust fund described in clause (1)
above, payment of the principal of and the interest on such Securities when
such payments are due, (ii) the Company's obligations with respect to the
Securities under Sections 2.03 through 2.07, 7.07 and 7.08 and (iii) the
rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder.
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"Funds" means the aggregate amount of U.S. Legal Tender and/or U.S.
Government Obligations deposited with the Trustee pursuant to this Article
Eight.
"U.S. Government Obligations" means direct obligations of, and
obligations guaranteed by, the United States of America for the payment of
which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged.
SECTION 8.02. Acknowledgment of Discharge by Trustee.
Subject to Section 8.05, after (i) the conditions of Section 8.01
have been satisfied and (ii) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an
Opinion of Counsel, stating that all conditions precedent referred to in clause
(i) above relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have
been complied with, the Trustee upon written request of the Company shall
acknowledge in writing the discharge of the Company's obligations under this
Indenture except for those surviving obligations specified in this Article
Eight.
SECTION 8.03. Application of Trust Money.
The Trustee shall hold in trust Funds deposited with it pursuant to
Section 8.01. It shall apply the Funds through the Paying Agent and in
accordance with this Indenture to the payment of principal amounts and accrued
and unpaid interest on the Securities.
SECTION 8.04. Repayment to the Company.
The Trustee and the Paying Agent shall promptly pay to the Company
any Funds held by them for the payment of principal amounts or interest that
remains unclaimed for one year; provided, however, that the Trustee or such
Paying Agent may, at the expense of the Company, cause to be published once in
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of New York or mailed to each
Holder, notice that such Funds remain unclaimed and that, after a date
specified therein, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date of such
publication or mailing, any unclaimed balance of such Funds then remaining will
be repaid to the Company. After payment to the Company, Holders entitled to
the Funds must look to the Company for payment as general creditors unless an
applicable abandoned property law designates another Person and all liability
of the Trustee and Paying Agent with respect to such Funds shall cease.
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SECTION 8.05. Reinstatement.
If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any Funds by
reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any
court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting
such application, the Company's obligations under this Indenture and the
Securities shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred
pursuant to Section 8.01 until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is
permitted to apply all such Funds in accordance with Section 8.01; provided,
however, that if the Company has made any payment of interest of any Securities
because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be
subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Securities to receive such
payment from Funds held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.
ARTICLE NINE
AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND WAIVERS
SECTION 9.01. Without Consent of Holders.
The Company, when authorized by a Board Resolution, and the
Trustee, together, may amend or supplement this Indenture, the Escrow Agreement
or the Securities without notice to or consent of any Securityholder:
(1) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency; provided that
such amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the rights of any
Holder in any material respect;
(2) to comply with Article Five;
(3) to provide for uncertificated Securities in addition to or in
place of certificated Securities;
(4) to comply with requirements of the Commission in order to
effect or maintain the qualification of this Indenture under the TIA; or
(5) to make any other change that does not adversely affect in
any material respect the rights of any Securityholders hereunder;
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provided that the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of
Counsel and an Officers' Certificate, each stating that such amendment or
supplement complies with the provisions of this Section 9.01.
SECTION 9.02. With Consent of Holders.
Subject to Section 6.07, the Company, when authorized by a Board
Resolution, and the Trustee, together, with the written consent of the Holder
or Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding
Securities may amend or supplement this Indenture, the Escrow Agreement or the
Securities, without notice to any other Securityholders. Subject to Sections
6.04 and 6.07, the Holder or Holders of a majority in aggregate principal
amount of the outstanding Securities may waive compliance by the Company with
any provision of this Indenture or the Securities without notice to any other
Securityholder. No amendment, supplement or waiver, including a waiver
pursuant to Section 6.04, shall, directly or indirectly, without the consent of
each Holder of each Security affected thereby:
(1) reduce the amount of Securities whose Holders must consent to
an amendment;
(2) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of
interest, including defaulted interest, on any Securities;
(3) reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of any
Securities, or change the date on which any Securities may be subject to
redemption or repurchase, or reduce the redemption or repurchase price
therefor;
(4) make any Securities payable in money other than that stated
in the Securities and this Indenture;
(5) make any change in provisions of this Indenture protecting
the right of each Holder of a Security to receive payment of principal
of, premium and interest on such Security on or after the due date
thereof or to bring suit to enforce such payment or permitting Holders of
a majority in principal amount of Securities to waive Defaults or Events
of Default; or
(6) after the Company's obligation to purchase the Securities
arises under Section 4.14, 4.15 or 4.19, amend,
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modify or change the obligation of the Company to consummate a Change of
Control Offer, a Net Proceeds Offer or a special offer or waive any
default in the performance thereof or modify any of the provisions or
definitions with respect to any such offers.
It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Holders under this
Section 9.02 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment,
supplement or waiver, but it shall be sufficient if such consent approves the
substance thereof.
After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section 9.02
becomes effective (as provided in Section 9.04), the Company shall mail to the
Holders affected thereby a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement
or waiver. Any failure of the Company to mail such notice, or any defect
therein, shall not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any
such supplemental indenture.
SECTION 9.03. Compliance with TIA.
Every amendment, waiver or supplement of this Indenture or the
Securities shall comply with the TIA as then in effect.
SECTION 9.04. Revocation and Effect of Consents.
Until an amendment, waiver or supplement becomes effective, a
consent to it by a Holder is a continuing consent by the Holder and every
subsequent Holder of a Security or portion of a Security that evidences the
same debt as the consenting Holder's Security, even if notation of the consent
is not made on any Security. Subject to the following paragraph, any such
Holder or subsequent Holder may revoke the consent as to his Security or
portion of his Security by notice to the Trustee or the Company received before
the date on which the Trustee receives an Officers' Certificate certifying that
the Holders of the requisite principal amount of Securities have consented (and
not theretofore revoked such consent) to the amendment, supplement or waiver
(at which time such amendment, supplement or waiver shall become effective).
The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date
for the purpose of determining the Holders entitled to consent to any
amendment, supplement or waiver, which record date shall be at least 30 days
prior to the first solicitation of such consent. If a record date is fixed,
then
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notwithstanding the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, those
Persons who were Holders at such record date (or their duly designated
proxies), and only those Persons, shall be entitled to revoke any consent
previously given, whether or not such Persons continue to be Holders after such
record date. No such consent shall be valid or effective for more than 120
days after such record date.
After an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, it
shall bind every Securityholder, unless it makes a change described in any of
clauses (1) through (6) of Section 9.02, in which case, the amendment,
supplement or waiver shall bind only each Holder of a Security who has
consented to it and every subsequent Holder of a Security or portion of a
Security that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder's Security;
provided that any such waiver shall not impair or affect the right of any
Holder to receive payment of principal of and interest on a Security, on or
after the respective due dates expressed in such Security, or to bring suit for
the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates without
the consent of such Holder.
SECTION 9.05. Notation on or Exchange of Securities.
If an amendment, supplement or waiver changes the terms of a
Security, the Trustee may require the Holder of the Security to deliver it to
the Trustee. The Trustee may place an appropriate notation on the Security
about the changed terms and return it to the Holder. Alternatively, if the
Company or the Trustee so determines, the Company in exchange for the Security
shall issue and the Trustee shall authenticate a new Security that reflects the
changed terms.
SECTION 9.06. Trustee To Sign Amendments, Etc.
The Trustee shall execute any amendment, supplement or waiver
authorized pursuant to and adopted in accordance with this Article Nine;
provided that the Trustee may, but shall not be obligated to, execute any such
amendment, supplement or waiver which affects the Trustee's own rights, duties
or immunities under this Indenture. The Trustee shall be entitled to receive,
and shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel and an
Officers' Certificate each stating that the execution of any amendment,
supplement or waiver authorized pursuant to this Article Nine is authorized or
permitted by this Indenture. Such Opinion of Counsel shall not be an expense
of the Trustee.
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ARTICLE TEN
SUBORDINATION OF SECURITIES
SECTION 10.01. Securities Subordinate to Senior Indebtedness.
The Company covenants and agrees, and each Holder of Securities, by
its acceptance thereof, likewise covenants and agrees, that, to the extent and
in the manner hereinafter set forth in this Article 10, the Indebtedness
represented by the Securities and the payment of the principal of, premium, if
any, and interest on the Securities are hereby expressly made subordinate and
subject in right of payment as provided in this Article 10 to the prior payment
in full in cash or Cash Equivalents or, as acceptable to the holders of Senior
Indebtedness, in any other manner, of all Senior Indebtedness.
This Article 10 shall constitute a continuing offer to all Persons
who, in reliance upon such provisions, become holders of or continue to hold
Senior Indebtedness; and such provisions are made for the benefit of the
holders of Senior Indebtedness; and such holders are made obligees hereunder
and they or each of them may enforce such provisions.
SECTION 10.02. Payment Over of Proceeds upon
Dissolution, etc.
In the event of (a) any insolvency or bankruptcy case or
proceeding, or any receivership, liquidation, reorganization or other similar
case or proceeding in connection therewith, relative to the Company or to its
creditors, as such, or to its assets, whether voluntary or involuntary or (b)
any liquidation, dissolution or other winding-up of the Company, whether
voluntary or involuntary and whether or not involving insolvency or bankruptcy,
or (c) any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other marshalling of
assets or liabilities of the Company, then and in any such event:
(1) the holders of Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled to
receive payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents or, as acceptable to
the holders of Senior Indebtedness, in any other manner, of all amounts
due on or in respect of all Senior Indebtedness, or provision shall be
made for such payment, before the Holders of the Securities are entitled
to receive any payment or distribution of any kind or character (other
than a payment or distribution in the form of Permitted Junior
Securities) on
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account of principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Securities;
and
(2) any payment or distribution of assets of the Company of any
kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities (excluding
Permitted Junior Securities), by set-off or otherwise, to which the
Holders or the Trustee would be entitled but for the provisions of this
Article 10 shall be paid by the liquidating trustee or agent or other
Person making such payment or distribution, whether a trustee in
bankruptcy, a receiver of liquidating trustee or otherwise, directly to
the holders of Senior Indebtedness or their representative or
representatives or to the trustee or trustees under any indenture under
which any instruments evidencing any of such Senior Indebtedness may have
been issued, ratably according to the aggregate amounts remaining unpaid
on account of the Senior Indebtedness held or represented by each, to the
extent necessary to make payment in full in cash, Cash Equivalents or, as
acceptable to the holders of Senior Indebtedness, in any other manner, of
all Senior Indebtedness remaining unpaid, after giving effect to any
concurrent payment or distribution to the holders of such Senior
Indebtedness; and
(3) in the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions
of this Section 10.02, the Trustee or the Holder of any Security shall
have received any payment or distribution of assets of the Company of any
kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities, including,
without limitation, by way of set-off or otherwise, in respect of
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Securities before all
Senior Indebtedness is paid in full or payment thereof provided for, then
and in such event such payment or distribution (excluding Permitted
Junior Securities) shall be paid over or delivered forthwith to the
trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, liquidating trustee, custodian,
assignee, agent or other Person making payment or distribution of assets
of the Company for an application to the payment of all Senior
Indebtedness remaining unpaid, to the extent necessary to pay all Senior
Indebtedness in full in cash, Cash Equivalents or, as acceptable to the
holders of Senior Indebtedness, any other manner, after giving effect to
any concurrent payment or distribution to or for the holders of Senior
Indebtedness.
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The consolidation of the Company with, or the merger of the Company
with or into, another Person or the liquidation or dissolution of the Company
following the conveyance, transfer or lease of its properties and assets
substantially as an entirety to another Person upon the terms and conditions
set forth in Article 5 hereof shall not be deemed a dissolution, winding-up,
liquidation, reorganization, assignment for the benefit of creditors or
marshaling of assets and liabilities of the Company for the purposes of this
Article if the Person formed by such consolidation or the surviving entity of
such merger or the Person which acquires by conveyance, transfer or lease such
properties and assets substantially as an entirety, as the case may be, shall,
as a part of such consolidation, merger, conveyance, transfer or lease, comply
with the conditions set forth in Article 5 hereof.
SECTION 10.03. Suspension of Payment When Senior
Indebtedness in Default.
(a) Unless Section 10.02 hereof shall be applicable, after the
occurrence of a Payment Default no payment or distribution of any assets of the
Company of any kind or character (excluding Permitted Junior Securities) shall
be made by or on behalf of the Company, including, without limitation, by way
of set-off or otherwise, for or on account of principal of, premium, if any, or
interest on the Securities or on account of the purchase, redemption,
defeasance or other acquisition of Securities unless and until such Payment
Default shall have been cured or waived in writing or shall have ceased to
exist or the Senior Indebtedness as to which such Payment Default relates shall
have been discharged or paid in full in cash or Cash Equivalents, after which
the Company shall resume making any and all required payments in respect of the
Securities, including any missed payments.
(b) Unless Section 10.02 hereof shall be applicable, upon the
occurrence of a Non-Payment Event of Default on Designated Senior Indebtedness
and upon receipt by the Trustee and the Company from any holder of Designated
Senior Indebtedness (the "Representative") of written notice of such
occurrence, no payment or distribution of any assets of the Company of any kind
or character (excluding Permitted Junior Securities) shall be made by the
Company on account of any principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the
Securities or on account of the purchase, redemption, defeasance or other
acquisition of Securities for a period ("Payment Blockage Period") commencing
on the date of receipt by the Trustee of such notice, unless and until
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the earliest to occur of the following events: (w) more than 179 days shall
have elapsed since the date of receipt of such written notice by the Trustee,
(x) such Non-Payment Event of Default shall have been cured or waived in
writing or shall have ceased to exist, (y) such Designated Senior Indebtedness
shall have been discharged or paid in full in cash or Cash Equivalents or (z)
such Payment Blockage Period shall have been terminated by written notice to
the Company or the Trustee from the Representative initiating such Payment
Blockage Period, or the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of
such issue of Designated Senior Indebtedness, after which, in the case of
clause (w), (x), (y) or (z), the Company shall resume making any and all
required payments in respect of the Securities, including any missed payments.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, no Non-Payment Event of
Default which existed or was continuing on the date of the commencement of any
Payment Blockage Period shall be, or be made, the basis for the commencement of
a second Payment Blockage Period unless such event of default shall have been
cured or waived for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days. In no event
shall a Payment Blockage Period extend beyond 179 days from the date of the
receipt by the Trustee of the notice referred to in this Section 10.03(b) (the
"Initial Blockage Period"). Any number of additional Payment Blockage Periods
may be commenced during the Initial Blockage Period; provided, however, that no
such additional Payment Blockage Period shall extend beyond the Initial
Blockage Period. After the expiration of the Initial Blockage Period, no
Payment Blockage Period may be commenced under this Section 10.03(b) until at
least 180 consecutive days have elapsed from the last day of the Initial
Blockage Period.
(c) In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustee
or the Holder of any Security shall have received any payment prohibited by the
foregoing provisions of this Section 10.03, then and in such event such payment
shall be paid over and delivered forthwith to the Representative initiating the
Payment Blockage Period, in trust for distribution to the holders of Senior
Indebtedness or, if no amounts are then due in respect of Senior Indebtedness,
promptly returned to the Company, or otherwise as a court of competent
jurisdiction shall direct.
SECTION 10.04. Trustee's Relation to Senior
Indebtedness.
With respect to the holders of Senior Indebtedness, the Trustee
undertakes to perform or to observe only the
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covenants and obligations of the Trustee as are specifically set forth in this
Article 10, and no implied covenants or obligations of the Trustee with respect
to the holders of Senior Indebtedness shall be read into this Indenture against
the Trustee. The Trustee shall not be deemed to owe any fiduciary or other
duty to the holders of Senior Indebtedness, and the Trustee shall not be liable
to any holder of Senior Indebtedness if it shall mistakenly pay over or deliver
to Holders, the Company or any other Person moneys or assets to which any
holder of Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled by virtue of this Article 10 or
otherwise.
SECTION 10.05. Subrogation to Rights of Holders
of Senior Indebtedness.
Upon the payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness, the Holders of
the Securities shall be subrogated to the rights of the holders of such Senior
Indebtedness to receive payments and distributions of cash, property and
securities applicable to the Senior Indebtedness until the principal of,
premium, if any and interest on the Securities shall be paid in full. For
purposes of such subrogation, no payments or distributions to the holders of
Senior Indebtedness of any cash, property or securities to which the Holders of
the Securities or the Trustee would be entitled except for the provisions of
this Article 10, and no payments over pursuant to the provisions of this
Article 10 to the holders of Senior Indebtedness by Holders of the Securities
or the Trustee shall, as among the Company, its creditors other than holders of
Senior Indebtedness and the Holders of the Securities, be deemed to be a
payment or distribution by the Company to or on account of the Senior
Indebtedness.
If any payment or distribution to which the Holders would otherwise
have been entitled but for the provisions of this Article 10 shall have been
applied, pursuant to the provisions of this Article 10, to the payment of all
amounts payable under the Senior Indebtedness of the Company, then and in such
case the Holders shall be entitled to receive from the holders of such Senior
Indebtedness at the time outstanding any payments or distributions received by
such holders of such Senior Indebtedness in excess of the amount sufficient to
pay all amounts payable under or in respect of such Senior Indebtedness in full
in cash or Cash Equivalents.
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SECTION 10.06. Provisions Solely to Define Relative Rights.
The provisions of this Article 10 are and are intended solely for
the purpose of defining the relative rights of the Holders of the Securities on
the one hand and the holders of Senior Indebtedness on the other hand. Nothing
contained in this Article or elsewhere in this Indenture or in the Securities
is intended to or shall (a) impair, as among the Company, its creditors other
than holders of Senior Indebtedness and the Holders of the Securities, the
obligation of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay to the
Holders of the Securities the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on
the Securities as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance
with their terms; or (b) affect the relative rights against the Company of the
Holders of the Securities and creditors of the Company other than the holders
of Senior Indebtedness; or (c) prevent the Trustee or the Holder of any
Security from exercising all remedies otherwise permitted by applicable law
upon a Default or an Event of Default under this Indenture, subject to the
rights, if any, under this Article of the holders of Senior Indebtedness (1) in
any case, proceeding, dissolution, liquidation or other winding-up, assignment
for the benefit of creditors or other marshaling of assets and liabilities of
the Company referred to in Section 10.02 hereof, to receive, pursuant to and in
accordance with such Section, cash, property and securities otherwise payable
or deliverable to the Trustee or such Holder, or (2) under the conditions
specified in Section 10.03, to prevent any payment prohibited by such Section
or enforce their rights pursuant to Section 10.03(c) hereof.
The failure to make a payment on account of principal of, premium,
if any, or interest on the Securities by reason of any provision of this
Article 10 shall not be construed as preventing the occurrence of a Default or
an Event of Default hereunder.
SECTION 10.07. Trustee to Effectuate Subordination.
Each Holder of a Security by his acceptance thereof authorizes and
directs the Trustee on his behalf to take such action as may be necessary or
appropriate to effectuate the subordination provided in this Article and
appoints the Trustee his attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes,
including, in the event of any dissolution, winding-up, liquidation or
reorganization of the Company whether in bankruptcy,
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insolvency, receivership proceedings, or otherwise, the timely filing of a
claim for the unpaid balance of the indebtedness of the Company owing to such
Holder in the form required in such proceedings and the causing of such claim
to be approved. If the Trustee does not file such a claim prior to 30 days
before the expiration of the time to file such a claim, the holders of Senior
Indebtedness, or any Representative, may file such a claim on behalf of Holders
of the Securities.
SECTION 10.08. No Waiver of Subordination Provisions.
(a) No right of any present or future holder of any Senior
Indebtedness to enforce subordination as herein provided shall at any time in
any way be prejudiced or impaired by any act or failure to act on the part of
the Company or by any act or failure to act, in good faith, by any such holder,
or by any non-compliance by the Company with the terms, provisions and
covenants of this Indenture, regardless of any knowledge thereof any such
holder may have or be otherwise charged with.
(b) Without limiting the generality of subsection (a) of this
Section 10.08, the holders of Senior Indebtedness may, at any time and from
time to time, without the consent of or notice to the Trustee or the Holders of
the Securities, without incurring responsibility to the Holders of the
Securities and without impairing or releasing the subordination provided in
this Article 10 or the obligations hereunder of the Holders of the Securities
to the holders of Senior Indebtedness, do any one or more of the following:
(1) change the manner, place or terms of payment or extend the time of payment
of, or renew or alter, Senior Indebtedness or any instrument evidencing the
same or any agreement under which Senior Indebtedness is outstanding; (2) sell,
exchange, release or otherwise deal with any property pledged, mortgaged or
otherwise securing Senior Indebtedness; (3) release any Person liable in any
manner for the collection or payment of Senior Indebtedness; and (4) exercise
or refrain from exercising any rights against the Company and any other Person;
provided, however, that in no event shall any such actions limit the right of
the Holders of the Securities to take any action to accelerate the maturity of
the Securities pursuant to Article 6 hereof or to pursue any rights or remedies
hereunder or under applicable laws if the taking of such action does not
otherwise violate the terms of this Indenture.
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SECTION 10.09. Notice to Trustee.
(a) The Company shall give prompt written notice to the Trustee
of any fact known to the Company which would prohibit the making of any payment
to or by the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office in respect of the
Securities. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article 10 or any other
provision of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of
the existence of any facts which would prohibit the making of any payment to or
by the Trustee in respect of the Securities, unless and until the Trustee shall
have received written notice thereof from the Company or a holder of Senior
Indebtedness or from any trustee, fiduciary or agent therefor; and, prior to
the receipt of any such written notice, the Trustee, subject to the provisions
of this Section 10.09, shall be entitled in all respects to assume that no such
facts exist; provided, however, that if the Trustee shall not have received the
notice provided for in this Section 10.09 at least five Business Days prior to
the date upon which by the terms hereof any money may become payable for any
purpose under this Indenture (including, without limitation, the payment of the
principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Security), then, anything
herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding but without limiting the
rights and remedies of the holders of Senior Indebtedness or any trustee,
fiduciary or agent therefor, the Trustee shall have full power and authority to
receive such money and to apply the same to the purpose for which such money
was received and shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary which may
be received by it within five Business Days prior to date of such application;
nor shall the Trustee be charged with knowledge of the curing of any such
default or the elimination of the act or condition preventing any such payment
unless and until the Trustee shall have received an Officers' Certificate to
such effect.
(b) Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 hereof, the Trustee
shall be entitled to rely on the delivery to it of a written notice to the
Trustee and the Company by a Person representing itself to be a holder of
Senior Indebtedness (or a trustee, fiduciary, agent or other representative
therefor) to establish that such notice has been given by a holder of Senior
Indebtedness (or a trustee, fiduciary, agent or other representative therefor);
provided, however, that failure to give such notice to the Company shall not
affect in any way the ability of the Trustee to rely on such notice. In the
event that the Trustee determines in good faith that further evidence is
required with respect to the right of any
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Person as a holder of Senior Indebtedness to participate in any payment or
distribution pursuant to this Article 10, the Trustee may request such Person
to furnish evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee as to the
amount of Senior Indebtedness held by such Person, the extent to which such
Person is entitled to participate in such payment or distribution and any other
facts pertinent to the rights of such Person under this Article 10, and if such
evidence is not furnished, the Trustee may defer any payment to such Person
pending judicial determination as to the right of such Person to receive such
payment.
SECTION 10.10. Reliance on Judicial Order or Certificate of Liquidating Agent.
Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Company referred
to in this Article 10, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of Section 7.01
hereof, and the Holders shall be entitled to rely upon any order or decree
entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in which such insolvency,
bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation, reorganization, dissolution, winding-up
or similar case or proceeding is pending, or a certificate of the trustee in
bankruptcy, receiver, liquidating trustee, custodian, assignee for the benefit
of creditors, agent or other Person making such payment or distribution,
delivered to the Trustee or to the Holders, for the purpose of ascertaining the
Persons entitled to participate in such payment or distribution, the holders of
Senior Indebtedness and other Indebtedness of the Company, the amount thereof
or payable thereon, the amount or amounts paid or distributed thereon and all
other facts pertinent thereto or to this Article 10; provided that the
foregoing shall apply only if such court has been fully apprised of the
provisions of this Article 10.
SECTION 10.11. Rights of Trustee as a Holder of
Senior Indebtedness; Preservation
of Trustee's Rights.
The Trustee in its individual capacity shall be entitled to all the
rights set forth in this Article 10 with respect to any Senior Indebtedness
which may at any time be held by it, to the same extent as any other holder of
Senior Indebtedness, and nothing in this Indenture shall deprive the Trustee of
any of its rights as such holder. Nothing in this Article 10 shall apply to
claims of, or payments to, the Trustee under or pursuant to Section 7.07
hereof.
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SECTION 10.12. Article Applicable to Paying Agents.
In case at any time any Paying Agent other than the Trustee shall
have been appointed by the Company and be then acting hereunder, the term
"Trustee" as used in this Article 10 shall in such case (unless the context
otherwise requires) be construed as extending to and including such Paying
Agent within its meaning as fully for all intents and purposes as if such
Paying Agent were named in this Article 10 in addition to or in place of the
Trustee.
SECTION 10.13. No Suspension of Remedies.
Nothing contained in this Article 10 shall limit the right of the
Trustee or the Holders of Securities to take any action to accelerate the
maturity of the Securities pursuant to Article 6 or to pursue any rights or
remedies hereunder or under applicable law, subject to the rights, if any,
under this Article 10 of the holders, from time to time, of Senior
Indebtedness.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 11.01. TIA Controls.
If any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies, or conflicts
with another provision which is required to be included in this Indenture by
the TIA, the required provision shall control.
SECTION 11.02. Notices.
Any notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder
shall be in writing, and shall be sufficiently given if made by hand delivery,
by telex, by telecopier or registered or certified mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
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if to the Company:
Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
600 Congress Avenue
Suite 1400
Austin, TX 78701
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
with a copy to:
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 3700
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: Michael D. Wortley and
Jeffrey A. Chapman
if to the Trustee:
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A.
2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 2700
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: Corporate Trust Department
The Company and the Trustee by written notice to each other may
designate additional or different addresses for notices. Any notice or
communication to the Company or the Trustee shall be deemed to have been given
or made as of the date so delivered if personally delivered; when answered
back, if telexed; when receipt is acknowledged, if faxed; and five (5) calendar
days after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid
(except that a notice of change of address shall not be deemed to have been
given until actually received by the addressee).
Any notice or communication mailed to a Securityholder shall be
mailed to him by first class mail or other equivalent means at his address as
it appears on the registration books of the Registrar and shall be sufficiently
given to him if so mailed within the time prescribed.
Failure to mail a notice or communication to a Securityholder or
any defect in it shall not affect its sufficiency with respect to other
Securityholders. If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided
above, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it.
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SECTION 11.03. Communications by Holders with Other Holders.
Securityholders may communicate pursuant to TIA Section 312(b)
with other Securityholders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or
the Securities. The Company, the Trustee, the Registrar and any other Person
shall have the protection of TIA Section 312(c).
SECTION 11.04. Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.
Upon any request or application by the Company to the Trustee to
take any action under this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee:
(1) an Officers' Certificate, in form and substance satisfactory
to the Trustee, stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all
conditions precedent to be performed by the Company, if any, provided for
in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied
with; and
(2) an Opinion of Counsel stating that, in the opinion of such
counsel, all such conditions precedent to be performed by the Company, if
any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have
been complied with.
SECTION 11.05. Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.
Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a
condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture, other than the Officers'
Certificate required by Section 4.07, shall include:
(1) a statement that the Person making such certificate or
opinion has read such covenant or condition;
(2) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the
examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions
contained in such certificate or opinion are based;
(3) a statement that, in the opinion of such Person, he has made
such examination or investigation as is reasonably necessary to enable
him to express an informed
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opinion as to whether or not such covenant or condition has been complied
with; and
(4) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of each such
Person, such condition or covenant has been complied with.
SECTION 11.06. Rules by Trustee, Paying Agent, Registrar.
The Trustee may make reasonable rules in accordance with the
Trustee's customary practices for action by or at a meeting of Securityholders.
The Paying Agent or Registrar may make reasonable rules for its functions.
SECTION 11.07. Legal Holidays.
A "Legal Holiday" used with respect to a particular place of
payment is a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in New
York, New York, Dallas, Texas or at such place of payment are not required to
be open. If a payment date is a Legal Holiday at such place, payment may be
made at such place on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday, and
no interest shall accrue for the intervening period.
SECTION 11.08. Governing Law.
THIS INDENTURE AND THE NOTES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS APPLIED TO CONTRACTS MADE
AND PERFORMED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF
CONFLICT OF LAWS.
SECTION 11.09. No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.
This Indenture may not be used to interpret another indenture, loan
or debt agreement of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Any such
indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this Indenture.
SECTION 11.10. No Recourse Against Others.
A past, present or future director, officer, employee, stockholder
or incorporator, as such, of the Company shall not have any liability for any
obligations of the Company under the Securities or this Indenture or for any
claim based on, in respect of or by reason of such obligations or their
creations. Each Securityholder by accepting a Security waives
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and releases all such liability. Such waiver and release are part of the
consideration for the issuance of the Securities.
SECTION 11.11. Successors.
All agreements of the Company in this Indenture and the Securities
shall bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture
shall bind its successors.
SECTION 11.12. Duplicate Originals.
All parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each
signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together shall represent the
same agreement.
SECTION 11.13. Severability.
In case any one or more of the provisions in this Indenture or in
the Securities shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in any respect
for any reason, the validity, legality and enforceability of any such provision
in every other respect and of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired thereby, it being intended that all of the provisions
hereof shall be enforceable to the full extent permitted by law.
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SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture
to be duly executed, and their respective corporate seals to be hereunto
affixed and attested, all as of the date first written above.
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING
PARTNERS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
U.S. TRUST COMPANY OF
TEXAS, N.A., as Trustee
By:
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Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
[FORM OF SERIES A SECURITY]
THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. NEITHER
THIS SECURITY NOR ANY INTEREST OR PARTICIPATION HEREIN MAY BE REOFFERED, SOLD,
ASSIGNED, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, ENCUMBERED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IN THE
ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR UNLESS SUCH TRANSACTION IS EXEMPT FROM, OR NOT
SUBJECT TO, REGISTRATION.
THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF AGREES TO
OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER SUCH SECURITY, PRIOR TO THE DATE (THE "RESALE
RESTRICTION TERMINATION DATE") WHICH IS TWO YEARS AFTER THE LATER OF THE
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE HEREOF AND THE LAST DATE ON WHICH THE ISSUER OR ANY
AFFILIATE OF THE ISSUER WAS THE OWNER OF THIS SECURITY (OR ANY PREDECESSOR OF
SUCH SECURITY), ONLY (A) TO THE ISSUER OR ANY SUBSIDIARY THEREOF, (B) PURSUANT
TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT THAT HAS BEEN DECLARED EFFECTIVE UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT, (C) FOR SO LONG AS THE SECURITIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE
PURSUANT TO RULE 144A, TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A "QUALIFIED
INSTITUTIONAL BUYER" AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT
PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL
BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON
RULE 144A, (D) PURSUANT TO OFFERS AND SALES THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE THE UNITED
STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (E) TO AN
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR WITHIN THE MEANING OF RULE 501(a)(1), (2),
(3) OR (7) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT THAT IS ACQUIRING THE SECURITY FOR ITS OWN
ACCOUNT, OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF SUCH AN INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITED INVESTOR FOR
INVESTMENT PURPOSES AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO OR FOR OFFER OR SALE IN CONNECTION
WITH ANY DISTRIBUTION IN VIOLATION OF THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (F) PURSUANT TO
ANOTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE
SECURITIES ACT, SUBJECT TO THE ISSUER'S AND THE TRANSFER AGENT'S RIGHT PRIOR TO
ANY SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO CLAUSES (D), (E) AND (F) TO
REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATION AND/OR OTHER
INFORMATION SATISFACTORY TO EACH OF THEM, AND IN THE CASE OF THE FOREGOING
CLAUSE (E), A CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER IN THE FORM APPEARING ON THE OTHER SIDE
OF THIS SECURITY IS COMPLETED AND DELIVERED BY THE TRANSFEROR TO THE ISSUER AND
THE TRANSFER AGENT, THIS LEGEND WILL BE REMOVED UPON THE REQUEST OF THE HOLDER
AFTER THE RESALE RESTRICTION TERMINATION DATE.
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CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Note due 2007, Series A
No. $
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., a Delaware corporation
(the "Company"), for value received, promises to pay to CEDE & CO. or
registered assigns, the principal sum of Dollars,
on July 1, 2007.
Interest Payment Dates: January 1 and July 1
Record Dates: December 15 and June 15
Reference is made to the further provisions of this Security
contained herein, which will for all purposes have the same effect as if set
forth at this place.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Security to be
signed manually or by facsimile by its duly authorized officers.
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING
PARTNERS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
By:
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Name:
Title:
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Trustee's Certificate of Authentication
This is one of the 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007,
Series A referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.
Dated:
U.S. TRUST COMPANY OF
TEXAS, N.A., as Trustee
By:
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Authorized Signatory
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(REVERSE OF SECURITY)
9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Note due 2007, Series A
1. Principal and Interest. CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS,
INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), promises to pay the principal of
this Security and any interest on the principal amount of this Security at the
rate per annum shown above subject to the following paragraph. The Company
will pay interest semi-annually in arrears on each January 1 and July 1 (each
an "Interest Payment Date") and at stated maturity, commencing January 1, 1998.
Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day
months.
On the Issue Date, the Company's obligations on the Securities will
consist of (1) the obligation to pay interest on the aggregate principal amount
of the Securities and to pay $8,538,000 aggregate principal amount of the
Securities, plus 1% of the aggregate principal amount of the Securities in the
Event of a Special Redemption or a Change of Control Offer, (2) the obligation
to make a Special Offer in accordance with the Indenture, and (3) the
obligation to instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Escrow Funds to the
Trustee to pay the holders of the Securities and the obligation to pay 1% of
the aggregate principal amount of Securities being redeemed in the event of a
Special Redemption. At the time of the release of the Escrow Funds to the
Company upon the consummation of a Pending Acquisition, an aggregate principal
amount of the Securities equal to the amount of Escrow Funds so released
automatically will convert into an obligation of the Company to pay principal,
premium (if any) and interest with respect thereto. The Company will have no
obligation to make payment on the Securities except as described above until
the Escrow Funds are no longer held in the Escrow Account for the benefit of
the holders of the Securities and the Trustee, and the holders of the
Securities and the Trustee may look only to the Escrow Funds for payment of
additional amounts until such time.
The Company shall pay interest on overdue principal and on overdue
installments of interest from time to time on demand at the rate borne by the
Securities and on overdue installments of interest (without regard to any
applicable grace periods) to the extent lawful.
2. Method of Payment. The Company shall pay interest on the
Securities (except defaulted interest) to the Persons who are the registered
Holders at the close of business on the Record Date immediately preceding the
Interest Payment Date
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even if the Securities are cancelled on registration of transfer or
registration of exchange after such Record Date. Holders must surrender
Securities to a Paying Agent to collect principal payments. The Company shall
pay principal, premium and interest in money of the United States that at the
time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts ("U.S.
Legal Tender"). However, the Company may pay principal, premium and interest
by its check payable in such U.S. Legal Tender. The Company may deliver any
such interest payment to the Paying Agent or to a Holder at the Holder's
registered address.
3. Paying Agent and Registrar. Initially, U.S. Trust Company of
Texas, N.A. (the "Trustee") will act as Paying Agent and Registrar. The
Company may change any Paying Agent, Registrar or co-Registrar without notice
to the Holders. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may, subject to certain
exceptions, act as Registrar or co-Registrar.
4. Indenture. The Company issued the Securities under an
Indenture, dated as of June 17, 1997 (the "Indenture"), between the Company and
the Trustee. This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of Securities of
the Company designated as its 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the
"Securities"), limited (except as otherwise provided in the Indenture) in
aggregate principal amount to $200,000,000, which may be issued under the
Indenture. The terms of the Securities include those stated in the Indenture
and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of
1939 (15 U.S.C. Sections 77aaa-77bbbb) (the "TIA"), as in effect on the date
of the Indenture. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the
Securities are subject to all such terms, and Holders of Securities are
referred to the Indenture and the TIA for a statement of them. The Securities
are general unsecured obligations of the Company. Each Holder, by accepting a
Security, agrees to be bound by all of the terms and provisions of the
Indenture, as the same may be amended from time to time. Capitalized terms
used herein and not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the
Indenture.
5. Redemption. (a) The Securities may be redeemed (subject to
contractual and other restrictions with respect thereto and to the legal
availability of funds therefor) at any time on or after July 1, 2002, in whole
or in part, at the Company's option, at the redemption prices (expressed as
percentages of the principal amount thereof) set forth below, plus accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date if redeemed during the 12-month
period beginning July 1 of each of the years set forth below:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR PERCENTAGE
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<S> <C>
2002 ....................................................... 104.625%
2003 ....................................................... 103.083%
2004 ....................................................... 101.542%
2005 and thereafter ........................................ 100.000%
</TABLE>
(b) In addition, prior to July 1, 2001, the Company may, at its
option, use the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings or
Major Asset Sales to redeem up to 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the
Securities originally issued at a redemption price equal to 109.250% of the
aggregate principal amount thereof at the redemption date of the Securities so
redeemed plus accrued interest, if any, thereon to the date of redemption;
provided, however, that after any such redemption, at least 75% in aggregate
principal amount of Securities originally issued remains outstanding
immediately after giving effect to such redemption. Any such redemption will
be required to occur on or prior to the date that is one year after the receipt
by the Company of the proceeds of a Public Equity Offering or Major Asset Sale.
The Company shall effect such redemption on a pro rata basis.
(c) In addition, prior to July 1, 2002, upon the occurrence of a
Change of Control, the Company will have the option to redeem the Securities in
whole but not in part (a "Change of Control Redemption") at a redemption price
equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Securities plus the Applicable
Premium. In order to effect a Change of Control Redemption, the Company must
send a notice to each holder of Securities, which notice shall govern the terms
of the Change of Control Redemption. Such notice must be mailed to holders of
Securities within 30 days following the date the Change of Control occurred
(the "Change of Control Redemption Date") and state that the Company is
effecting a Change of Control Redemption in lieu of a Change of Control Offer.
"Applicable Premium" means, with respect to a Security at any
Change of Control Redemption Date, the greater of (i) 1.0% of the principal
amount of such Security and (ii) the excess of (A) the present value at such
time of (1) the redemption price of such Security at July 1, 2002 (such
redemption price being described under Section 5(a) hereof) plus (2) all
required interest payments due on such Security through July 1, 2002 computed
using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate plus 100 basis points over (B)
the principal amount of such Security.
"Treasury Rate" means the yield to maturity at the time of
computation of United States Treasury securities with a
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constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve
Statistical Release H.15(519) that has become publicly available at least two
business days prior to the Change of Control Redemption Date (or, if such
Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source or
similar market data)) most nearly equal to the period from the Change of
Control Redemption Date to July 1, 2002; provided, however, that if the period
from the Change of Control Redemption Date to July 1, 2002 is not equal to the
constant maturity of a United States Treasury security for which a weekly
average yield is given, the Treasury Rate shall be obtained by linear
interpolation (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly
average yields of United States Treasury securities for which such yields are
given except that if the period from the Change of Control Redemption Date to
July 1, 2002 is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded
United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year
shall be used.
(d) Under certain circumstances, the Company is required to make
a Special Redemption of Securities. In such case, the Company shall redeem
Securities at a redemption price equal to 101% of the principal amount of such
Securities, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of the Special
Redemption (the "Special Redemption Price") and direct the Escrow Agent to
release the Escrow Funds to the Trustee to pay, together with other amounts
deposited with the Trustee, the Special Redemption Price to the holders of the
Securities being redeemed.
6. Subordination. The Indebtedness evidenced by the Securities
is, to the extent and in the manner provided in the Indenture, subordinated and
subject in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior
Indebtedness as defined in the Indenture, and this Security is issued subject
to such provisions.
7. Notice of Redemption. Notice of redemption will be mailed at
least 30 days but not more than 60 days before the Redemption Date to each
Holder of Securities to be redeemed at such Holder's registered address, except
in the case of a Special Redemption, in respect of which notice of redemption
shall be given at least three Business Days prior to the date of redemption.
Securities in denominations larger than $1,000 may be redeemed in part.
8. Change of Control Offer. In the event of a Change of
Control, upon the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Indenture,
the Company shall be required to offer to repurchase all or a portion of the
then outstanding
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Securities pursuant to a Change of Control Offer at a purchase price equal to
101% of the principal amount thereof, plus, without duplication, all accrued
and unpaid interest, if any, to the Change of Control Payment Date.
9. Limitation on Disposition of Assets. Section 4.15 of the
Indenture provides that after certain Asset Sales (as defined in the
Indenture), and subject to further limitations contained therein, the Company
will make an offer to purchase certain amounts of the Securities in accordance
with the procedures set forth in the Indenture.
10. Denominations; Transfer; Exchange. The Securities are in
registered form, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 and integral
multiples of $1,000. A Holder shall register the transfer of or exchange
Securities in accordance with the Indenture. The Registrar may require a
Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer
documents and to pay certain transfer taxes or similar governmental charges
payable in connection therewith as permitted by the Indenture. The Registrar
need not register the transfer of or exchange any Securities during a period
beginning 15 days before the mailing of a redemption notice for any Securities
or portions thereof selected for redemption.
11. Persons Deemed Owners. The registered Holder of a Security
shall be treated as the owner of it for all purposes.
12. Unclaimed Money. If money for the payment of principal or
interest remains unclaimed for one year, the Trustee and the Paying Agent will
pay the money back to the Company. After that, all liability of the Trustee
and such Paying Agent with respect to such money shall cease.
13. Discharge Prior to Redemption or Maturity. If the Company at
any time deposits with the Trustee U.S. Legal Tender or U.S. Government
Obligations sufficient to pay the principal of, premium and interest on the
Securities to redemption or maturity and complies with the other provisions of
the Indenture relating thereto, the Company will be discharged from certain
provisions of the Indenture and the Securities (including certain covenants,
but excluding its obligation to pay the principal of, premium and interest on
the Securities).
14. Amendment; Supplement; Waiver. Subject to certain
exceptions, the Indenture or the Securities may be amended or supplemented with
the written consent of the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate
principal amount of the Securities then outstanding, and any existing Default
or Event of
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Default or noncompliance with any provision may be waived with the written
consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
Securities then outstanding. Without notice to or consent of any Holder, the
parties thereto may amend or supplement the Indenture or the Securities to,
among other things, cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, provide for
uncertificated Securities in addition to or in place of certificated
Securities, or comply with Article Five of the Indenture or make any other
change that does not adversely affect in any material respect the rights of any
Holder of a Security.
15. Restrictive Covenants. The Indenture imposes certain
limitations on the ability of the Company and its Subsidiaries to, among other
things, incur additional Indebtedness and issue Preferred Stock, engage in
certain Asset Swaps, enter into transactions with Affiliates, create dividend
or other payment restrictions affecting Subsidiaries and merge or consolidate
with any other Person, sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise
dispose of all or substantially all of its assets or adopt a plan of
liquidation. Such limitations are subject to a number of important
qualifications and exceptions. The Company must annually report to the Trustee
on compliance with such limitations.
16. Successors. When a successor assumes, in accordance with the
Indenture, all the obligations of its predecessor under the Securities and the
Indenture, the predecessor will be released from those obligations.
17. Defaults and Remedies. If an Event of Default occurs and is
continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal
amount of Securities then outstanding may declare all the Securities to be due
and payable in the manner, at the time and with the effect provided in the
Indenture. Holders of Securities may not enforce the Indenture or the
Securities except as provided in the Indenture. The Trustee is not obligated
to enforce the Indenture or the Securities unless it has been offered indemnity
or security reasonably satisfactory to it. The Indenture permits, subject to
certain limitations therein provided, Holders of a majority in aggregate
principal amount of the Securities then outstanding to direct the Trustee in
its exercise of any trust or power. The Trustee may withhold from Holders of
Securities notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default (except a
Default in payment of principal or interest) if it determines in good faith
that withholding notice is in their interest.
18. Trustee Dealings with Company. The Trustee under the
Indenture, in its individual or any other capacity,
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may become the owner or pledgee of Securities and may otherwise deal with the
Company, its Subsidiaries, Unrestricted Subsidiaries or their respective
Affiliates as if it were not the Trustee.
19. No Recourse Against Others. No past, present or future
stockholder, director, officer, employee or incorporator, as such, of the
Company shall have any liability for any obligation of the Company under the
Securities or the Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of or by
reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of a Security by
accepting a Security waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and
release are part of the consideration for the issuance of the Securities.
20. Authentication. This Security shall not be valid until the
Trustee or authenticating agent manually signs the certificate of
authentication on this Security.
21. Governing Law. The laws of the State of New York shall
govern this Security and the Indenture, without regard to principles of
conflict of laws.
22. Abbreviations and Defined Terms. Customary abbreviations may
be used in the name of a Holder of a Security or an assignee, such as: TEN COM
(= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint
tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (=
Custodian), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).
23. CUSIP Numbers. Pursuant to a recommendation promulgated by
the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the Company has
caused CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Securities as a convenience to the
Holders of the Securities. No representation is made as to the accuracy of
such numbers as printed on the Securities and reliance may be placed only on
the other identification numbers printed hereon.
24. Registration Rights. Pursuant to the Registration Rights
Agreement, the Company will be obligated upon the occurrence of certain events
to consummate an exchange offer pursuant to which the Holder of this Security
shall have the right to exchange this Series A Security for the Company's 9
1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007, Series B, which have been registered
under the Securities Act, in like principal amount and having terms identical
in all material respects as the Series A Securities. The Holders shall be
entitled to receive certain additional interest payments in the event such
exchange offer is not consummated and upon certain other
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conditions, all pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the
Registration Rights Agreement.
25. Escrow of Proceeds; Special Offer; Special Redemption. On
the Issue Date, the Company will deposit into escrow for the benefit of the
Holders $191,462,000 of the proceeds of the offering of the Securities. The
Escrow Funds will be released on the terms and conditions set forth in the
Escrow Agreement. If the GulfStar Transaction has not been consummated prior
to September 30, 1997 or the Company determines that the GulfStar Transaction
cannot be consummated prior to September 30, 1997 or any Escrow Funds remain in
the Escrow Account on March 31, 1998, the Company will be required to offer to
purchase the Securities. Under certain circumstances, the Company shall make a
Special Redemption of the Securities at a redemption price of 101% of the
principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of
redemption.
The Company will furnish to any Holder of a Security upon written
request and without charge a copy of the Indenture. Requests may be made to:
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., 600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400,
Austin, Texas 78701.
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[FORM OF ASSIGNMENT]
I or we assign to
PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR
OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER
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(please print or type name and address)
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- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
the within Security and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting
and appointing
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attorney to transfer the Security on the books of the Company with full power
of substitution in the premises.
Dated:
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NOTICE: The signature on this
assignment must correspond with
the name as it appears upon the
face of the within Security in
every particular without alteration
or enlargement or any change
whatsoever and be guaranteed by the
endorser's bank or broker.
Signature Guarantee:
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OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE
If you want to elect to have this Security purchased by the Company
pursuant to Section 4.14 or Section 4.15 of the Indenture, check the
appropriate box:
Section 4.14 [ ] Section 4.15 [ ] Section 4.19 [ ]
If you want to elect to have only part of this Security purchased
by the Company pursuant to Section 4.14, Section 4.15 or Section 4.19 of the
Indenture, state the amount: $_____________
Date: Your Signature:
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(Sign exactly as
your name appears
on the other side
of this Security)
Signature Guarantee:
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Participant in a recognized Signature
Guarantee Medallion Program (or other
signature guarantor program reasonably
acceptable to the Trustee)
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EXHIBIT B
[FORM OF SERIES B SECURITY]
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Note due 2007, Series B
No. $
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., a Delaware corporation
(the "Company"), for value received, promises to pay to CEDE & CO. or
registered assigns, the principal sum of Dollars,
on July 1, 2007.
Interest Payment Dates: January 1 and July 1
Record Dates: December 15 and June 15
Reference is made to the further provisions of this Security
contained herein, which will for all purposes have the same effect as if set
forth at this place.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Security to be
signed manually or by facsimile by its duly authorized officers.
CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING
PARTNERS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
By:
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Name:
Title:
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Trustee's Certificate of Authentication
This is one of the 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007,
Series B referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.
Dated:
U.S. TRUST COMPANY OF
TEXAS, N.A., as Trustee
By:
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Authorized Signatory
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(REVERSE OF SECURITY)
9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Note due 2007, Series A
1. Principal and Interest. CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS,
INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), promises to pay the principal of
this Security and any interest on the principal amount of this Security at the
rate per annum shown above subject to the following paragraph. The Company
will pay interest semi-annually in arrears on each January 1 and July 1 (each
an "Interest Payment Date") and at stated maturity, commencing January 1, 1998.
Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day
months.
On the Issue Date, the Company's obligations on the Securities will
consist of (1) the obligation to pay interest on the aggregate principal amount
of the Securities and to pay $8,538,000 aggregate principal amount of the
Securities, plus 1% of the aggregate principal amount of the Securities in the
Event of a Special Redemption or a Change of Control Offer, (2) the obligation
to make a Special Offer in accordance with the Indenture, and (3) the
obligation to instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Escrow Funds to the
Trustee to pay the holders of the Securities and the obligation to pay 1% of
the aggregate principal amount of Securities being redeemed in the event of
Special Redemption. At the time of the release of the Escrow Funds to the
Company upon the consummation of a Pending Acquisition, an aggregate principal
amount of the Securities equal to the amount of Escrow Funds so released
automatically will convert into an obligation of the Company to pay principal,
premium (if any) and interest with respect thereto. The Company will have no
obligation to make payment on the Securities except as described above until
the Escrow Funds are no longer held in the Escrow Account for the benefit of
the holders of the Securities and the Trustee, and the holders of the
Securities and the Trustee may look only to the Escrow Funds for payment of
additional amounts until such time.
The Company shall pay interest on overdue principal and on overdue
installments of interest from time to time on demand at the rate borne by the
Securities and on overdue installments of interest (without regard to any
applicable grace periods) to the extent lawful.
2. Method of Payment. The Company shall pay interest on the
Securities (except defaulted interest) to the Persons who are the registered
Holders at the close of business on the Record Date immediately preceding the
Interest Payment Date
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even if the Securities are cancelled on registration of transfer or
registration of exchange after such Record Date. Holders must surrender
Securities to a Paying Agent to collect principal payments. The Company shall
pay principal, premium and interest in money of the United States that at the
time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts ("U.S.
Legal Tender"). However, the Company may pay principal, premium and interest
by its check payable in such U.S. Legal Tender. The Company may deliver any
such interest payment to the Paying Agent or to a Holder at the Holder's
registered address.
3. Paying Agent and Registrar. Initially, U.S. Trust Company of
Texas, N.A. (the "Trustee") will act as Paying Agent and Registrar. The
Company may change any Paying Agent, Registrar or co-Registrar without notice
to the Holders. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may, subject to certain
exceptions, act as Registrar or co-Registrar.
4. Indenture. The Company issued the Securities under an
Indenture, dated as of June 17, 1997 (the "Indenture"), between the Company and
the Trustee. This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of Securities of
the Company designated as its 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the
"Securities"), limited (except as otherwise provided in the Indenture) in
aggregate principal amount to $200,000,000, which may be issued under the
Indenture. The terms of the Securities include those stated in the Indenture
and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of
1939 (15 U.S.C. Sections 77aaa-77bbbb) (the "TIA"), as in effect on the date
of the Indenture. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the
Securities are subject to all such terms, and Holders of Securities are
referred to the Indenture and the TIA for a statement of them. The Securities
are general unsecured obligations of the Company. Each Holder, by accepting a
Security, agrees to be bound by all of the terms and provisions of the
Indenture, as the same may be amended from time to time. Capitalized terms
used herein and not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the
Indenture.
5. Optional Redemption. (a) The Securities may be redeemed
(subject to contractual and other restrictions with respect thereto and to the
legal availability of funds therefor) at any time on or after July 1, 2002, in
whole or in part, at the Company's option, at the redemption prices (expressed
as percentages of the principal amount thereof) set forth below, plus accrued
and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date if redeemed during the 12-
month period beginning July 1 of each of the years set forth below:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR PERCENTAGE
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<S> <C>
2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 104.625%
2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 103.083%
2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 101.542%
2005 and thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 100.000%
</TABLE>
(b) In addition, prior to July 1, 2001, the Company
may, at its option, use the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity
Offerings or Major Asset Sales to redeem up to 25% of the aggregate principal
amount of the Securities originally issued at a redemption price equal to
109.250% of the aggregate principal amount thereof at the redemption date of
the Securities so redeemed plus accrued interest, if any, thereon to the date
of redemption; provided, however, that after any such redemption, at least 75%
in aggregate principal amount of Securities originally issued remains
outstanding immediately after giving effect to such redemption. Any such
redemption will be required to occur on or prior to the date that is one year
after the receipt by the Company of the proceeds of a Public Equity Offering or
Major Asset Sale. The Company shall effect such redemption on a pro rata
basis.
(c) In addition, prior to July 1, 2002, upon the
occurrence of a Change of Control, the Company will have the option to redeem
the Securities in whole but not in part (a "Change of Control Redemption") at a
redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Securities plus
the Applicable Premium. In order to effect a Change of Control Redemption, the
Company must send a notice to each holder of Securities, which notice shall
govern the terms of the Change of Control Redemption. Such notice must be
mailed to holders of Securities within 30 days following the date the Change of
Control occurred (the "Change of Control Redemption Date") and state that the
Company is effecting a Change of Control Redemption in lieu of a Change of
Control Offer.
"Applicable Premium" means, with respect to a Security at
any Change of Control Redemption Date, the greater of (i) 1.0% of the principal
amount of such Security and (ii) the excess of (A) the present value at such
time of (1) the redemption price of such Security at July 1, 2002 (such
redemption price being described under Section 5(a)) plus (2) all required
interest payments due on such Security through July 1, 2002 computed using a
discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate plus 100 basis points over (B) the
principal amount of such Security.
"Treasury Rate" means the yield to maturity at the time
of computation of United States Treasury securities with a
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constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve
Statistical Release H.15(519) that has become publicly available at least two
business days prior to the Change of Control Redemption Date (or, if such
Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source or
similar market data)) most nearly equal to the period from the Change of
Control Redemption Date to July 1, 2002; provided, however, that if the period
from the Change of Control Redemption Date to July 1, 2002 is not equal to the
constant maturity of a United States Treasury security for which a weekly
average yield is given, the Treasury Rate shall be obtained by linear
interpolation (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly
average yields of United States Treasury securities for which such yields are
given except that if the period from the Change of Control Redemption Date to
July 1, 2002 is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded
United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year
shall be used.
(d) Under certain circumstances, the Company is
required to make a Special Redemption of Securities. In such case, the Company
shall redeem such Securities at a redemption price equal to 101% of the
principal amount of such Securities, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the
date of the Special Redemption (the "Special Redemption Price") and direct the
Escrow Agent to release the Escrow Funds to the Trustee to pay, together with
other amounts deposited with the Trustee, the Special Redemption Price to the
holders of the Securities being redeemed.
6. Subordination. The Indebtedness evidenced by
the Securities is, to the extent and in the manner provided in the Indenture,
subordinated and subject in right of payment to the prior payment in full of
all Senior Indebtedness as defined in the Indenture, and this Security is
issued subject to such provisions.
7. Notice of Redemption. Notice of redemption will
be mailed at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before the Redemption Date
to each Holder of Securities to be redeemed at such Holder's registered
address, except in the case of a Special Redemption, in respect of which notice
of redemption shall be given at least three Business Days prior to the date of
redemption. Securities in denominations larger than $1,000 may be redeemed in
part.
8. Change of Control Offer. In the event of a
Change of Control, upon the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the
Indenture, the Company shall be required to offer to repurchase all or a
portion of the then outstanding
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Securities pursuant to a Change of Control Offer at a purchase price equal to
101% of the principal amount thereof, plus, without duplication, all accrued
and unpaid interest, if any, to the Change of Control Payment Date.
9. Limitation on Disposition of Assets. Section
4.15 of the Indenture provides that after certain Asset Sales (as defined in
the Indenture), and subject to further limitations contained therein, the
Company will make an offer to purchase certain amounts of the Securities in
accordance with the procedures set forth in the Indenture.
10. Denominations; Transfer; Exchange. The
Securities are in registered form, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000
and integral multiples of $1,000. A Holder shall register the transfer of or
exchange Securities in accordance with the Indenture. The Registrar may
require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and
transfer documents and to pay certain transfer taxes or similar governmental
charges payable in connection therewith as permitted by the Indenture. The
Registrar need not register the transfer of or exchange any Securities during a
period beginning 15 days before the mailing of a redemption notice for any
Securities or portions thereof selected for redemption.
11. Persons Deemed Owners. The registered Holder of
a Security shall be treated as the owner of it for all purposes.
12. Unclaimed Money. If money for the payment of
principal or interest remains unclaimed for one year, the Trustee and the
Paying Agent will pay the money back to the Company. After that, all liability
of the Trustee and such Paying Agent with respect to such money shall cease.
13. Discharge Prior to Redemption or Maturity. If
the Company at any time deposits with the Trustee U.S. Legal Tender or U.S.
Government Obligations sufficient to pay the principal of, premium and interest
on the Securities to redemption or maturity and complies with the other
provisions of the Indenture relating thereto, the Company will be discharged
from certain provisions of the Indenture and the Securities (including certain
covenants, but excluding its obligation to pay the principal of, premium and
interest on the Securities).
14. Amendment; Supplement; Waiver. Subject to
certain exceptions, the Indenture or the Securities may be amended or
supplemented with the written consent of the Holders of at least a majority in
aggregate principal amount of the Securities then outstanding, and any existing
Default or Event of
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Default or noncompliance with any provision may be waived with the written
consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
Securities then outstanding. Without notice to or consent of any Holder, the
parties thereto may amend or supplement the Indenture or the Securities to,
among other things, cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, provide for
uncertificated Securities in addition to or in place of certificated
Securities, or comply with Article Five of the Indenture or make any other
change that does not adversely affect in any material respect the rights of any
Holder of a Security.
15. Restrictive Covenants. The Indenture imposes
certain limitations on the ability of the Company and its Subsidiaries to,
among other things, incur additional Indebtedness and issue Preferred Stock,
engage in certain Asset Swaps, enter into transactions with Affiliates, create
dividend or other payment restrictions affecting Subsidiaries and merge or
consolidate with any other Person, sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or
otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets or adopt a plan of
liquidation. Such limitations are subject to a number of important
qualifications and exceptions. The Company must annually report to the Trustee
on compliance with such limitations.
16. Successors. When a successor assumes, in
accordance with the Indenture, all the obligations of its predecessor under the
Securities and the Indenture, the predecessor will be released from those
obligations.
17. Defaults and Remedies. If an Event of Default
occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in
aggregate principal amount of Securities then outstanding may declare all the
Securities to be due and payable in the manner, at the time and with the effect
provided in the Indenture. Holders of Securities may not enforce the Indenture
or the Securities except as provided in the Indenture. The Trustee is not
obligated to enforce the Indenture or the Securities unless it has been offered
indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it. The Indenture permits,
subject to certain limitations therein provided, Holders of a majority in
aggregate principal amount of the Securities then outstanding to direct the
Trustee in its exercise of any trust or power. The Trustee may withhold from
Holders of Securities notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default
(except a Default in payment of principal or interest) if it determines in good
faith that withholding notice is in their interest.
18. Trustee Dealings with Company. The Trustee
under the Indenture, in its individual or any other capacity,
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may become the owner or pledgee of Securities and may otherwise deal with the
Company, its Subsidiaries, Unrestricted Subsidiaries or their respective
Affiliates as if it were not the Trustee.
19. No Recourse Against Others. No past, present or
future stockholder, director, officer, employee or incorporator, as such, of
the Company shall have any liability for any obligation of the Company under
the Securities or the Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of or by
reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of a Security by
accepting a Security waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and
release are part of the consideration for the issuance of the Securities.
20. Authentication. This Security shall not be
valid until the Trustee or authenticating agent manually signs the certificate
of authentication on this Security.
21. Governing Law. The laws of the State of New
York shall govern this Security and the Indenture, without regard to principles
of conflict of laws.
22. Abbreviations and Defined Terms. Customary
abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder of a Security or an assignee,
such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties),
JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in
common), CUST (= Custodian), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).
23. CUSIP Numbers. Pursuant to a recommendation
promulgated by the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the
Company has caused CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Securities as a
convenience to the Holders of the Securities. No representation is made as to
the accuracy of such numbers as printed on the Securities and reliance may be
placed only on the other identification numbers printed hereon.
24. Escrow of Proceeds; Special Offer; Special
Redemption. On the Issue Date, the Company will deposit into escrow for the
benefit of the Holders $191,462,000 of the proceeds of the offering of the
Securities. The Escrow Funds will be released on the terms and conditions set
forth in the Escrow Agreement. If the GulfStar Transaction has not been
consummated prior to September 30, 1997 or the Company determines that the
GulfStar Transaction cannot be consummated prior to September 30, 1997 or any
Escrow Funds remain in the Escrow Account on March 31, 1998, the Company will
be required to offer to purchase the Securities. Under certain circumstances,
the Company shall make a Special Redemption of the Securities
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at a redemption price of 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and
unpaid interest to the date of redemption.
The Company will furnish to any Holder of a Security upon
written request and without charge a copy of the Indenture. Requests may be
made to: CAPSTAR RADIO BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., 600 Congress Avenue, Suite
1400, Austin, Texas 78701.
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[FORM OF ASSIGNMENT]
I or we assign to
PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR
OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER
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(please print or type name and address)
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the within Security and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting
and appointing
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attorney to transfer the Security on the books of the Company with full power
of substitution in the premises.
Dated:
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NOTICE: The signature on this
assignment must correspond with the
name as it appears upon the face of the
within Security in every particular
without alteration or enlargement or
any change whatsoever and be guaranteed
by the endorser's bank or broker.
Signature Guarantee:
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OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE
If you want to elect to have this Security purchased by
the Company pursuant to Section 4.14 or Section 4.15 of the Indenture, check
the appropriate box:
Section 4.14 [ ] Section 4.15 [ ] Section 4.19 [ ]
If you want to elect to have only part of this Security
purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.14, Section 4.15 or Section 4.19
of the Indenture, state the amount: $_____________
Date: Your Signature:
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(Sign exactly as
your name appears
on the other side
of this Security)
Signature Guarantee:
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Participant in a recognized Signature
Guarantee Medallion Program (or other
signature guarantor program reasonably
acceptable to the Trustee)
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EXHIBIT C
FORM OF LEGEND FOR GLOBAL SECURITIES
Any Global Security authenticated and delivered hereunder
shall bear a legend (which would be in addition to any other legends required
in the case of a Restricted Security) in substantially the following form:
THIS SECURITY IS A GLOBAL SECURITY WITHIN THE MEANING OF
THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE
NAME OF A DEPOSITORY OR A NOMINEE OF A DEPOSITORY OR A SUCCESSOR
DEPOSITORY. THIS SECURITY IS NOT EXCHANGEABLE FOR SECURITIES
REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE DEPOSITORY OR
ITS NOMINEE EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE
INDENTURE, AND NO TRANSFER OF THIS SECURITY (OTHER THAN A
TRANSFER OF THIS SECURITY AS A WHOLE BY THE DEPOSITORY TO A
NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY OR BY A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY TO
THE DEPOSITORY OR ANOTHER NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITORY) MAY BE
REGISTERED EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE
INDENTURE.
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK
CORPORATION ("DTC"), TO THE ISSUER OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION
OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS
REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS
REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT
IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY
AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR
OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS
WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS
AN INTEREST HEREIN.
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EXHIBIT D
CERTIFICATE TO BE DELIVERED UPON EXCHANGE
OR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER OF SECURITIES
Re: 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007, Series A and 9 1/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007, Series B (the "Securities"),
of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
This Certificate relates to $_______ principal amount of
Securities held in the form of* ___ a beneficial interest in a Global Security
or* _______ physical securities by ______ (the "Transferor").
The Transferor:*
/ / has requested by written order that the Registrar deliver
in exchange for its beneficial interest in the Global Security held by the
Depositary a physical security or physical securities in definitive, registered
form of authorized denominations and an aggregate number equal to its
beneficial interest in such Global Security (or the portion thereof indicated
above); or
/ / has requested that the Registrar by written order to
exchange or register the transfer of a physical security or physical
securities.
In connection with such request and in respect of each
such Security, the Transferor does hereby certify that the Transferor is
familiar with the Indenture relating to the above captioned Securities and the
restrictions on transfers thereof as provided in Section 2.16 of such
Indenture, and that the transfer of this Security does not require registration
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") because*:
/ / Such Security is being acquired for the Transferor's own
account, without transfer (in satisfaction of Section 2.16(a)(II)(A) or Section
2.16(d)(i)(A) of the Indenture).
/ / Such Security is being transferred to a "qualified
institutional buyer" (as defined in Rule 144A under the Act), in reliance on
Rule 144A.
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/ / Such Security is being transferred to an institutional
"accredited investor" (within the meaning of subparagraphs (a)(1), (2), (3) or
(7) of Rule 501 under the Act.
/ / Such Security is being transferred in reliance on
Regulation S under the Act.
/ / Such Security is being transferred in reliance on
Rule 144 under the Act.
/ / Such Security is being transferred in reliance on and in
compliance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act
other than Rule 144A or Rule 144 under the Act to a person other than an
institutional "accredited investor."
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[INSERT NAME OF TRANSFEROR]
By:
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[Authorized Signatory]
Date:
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*Check applicable box.
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EXHIBIT E
Form of Certificate To Be
Delivered in Connection with
Transfers to Institutional Accredited Investors
Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
c/o U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A.
Dear Sirs:
This certificate is delivered to request a transfer of $ million in
principal amount of 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Notes") of
Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (the "Company"). Upon transfer, the
Notes would be registered in the name of the new beneficial owner as follows:
Name:
Address:
Taxpayer ID Number:
The undersigned represents and warrants to you that:
1. We are an institutional "accredited investor" (as defined
in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"Securities Act")) purchasing Notes for our own account or for the account of
such an institutional "accredited investor" and we are acquiring the Notes not
with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution in
violation of the Securities Act. We have such knowledge and experience in
financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and
risk of our investment in the shares of the Notes and we invest in or purchase
securities similar to the Notes in the normal course of our business. We and
any accounts for which we are acting are each able to bear the economic risk of
our or its investment.
2. We understand that the shares of the Notes have not been
registered under the Securities Act and, unless so registered, may not be sold
except as permitted in the following sentence. We agree on our own behalf and
on behalf of any investor account for which we are purchasing Notes to offer,
sell or otherwise transfer such Notes prior to the date which is two years
after the later of the date of original issue and the last date on which the
Company or any affiliate of the Company was the owner of such Notes (or any
predecessor thereto) (the "Resale Restriction Termination Date") only (a) to
the
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Company, (b) pursuant to a registration statement which has been declared
effective under the Securities Act, (c) in a transaction complying with the
requirements of Rule 144A under the Securities Act, to a person we reasonably
believe is a qualified institutional buyer under Rule 144A (a "QIB") that
purchases for its own account or for the account of a QIB and to whom notice is
given that the transfer is being made in reliance on Rule 144A, (d) pursuant to
offers and sales that occur outside the United States within the meaning of
Regulation S under the Securities Act, (e) to an institutional "accredited
investor" within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) under the
Securities Act, that is purchasing for its own account or for the account of
such an institutional "accredited investor," or (f) pursuant to any other
available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act,
subject in each of the foregoing cases to any requirement of law that the
disposition of our property or the property of such investor account or
accounts be at all times within our or their control and in compliance with any
applicable state securities laws. The foregoing restrictions on resale will
not apply subsequent to the Resale Restriction Termination Date. If any resale
or other transfer of any of the Notes is proposed to be made pursuant to clause
(e) above prior to the Resale Restriction Termination Date, the transferor
shall deliver a letter from the transferee substantially in the form of this
letter to the Company and the U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A. (the
"Trustee"), which shall provide, among other things, that the transferee is an
institutional "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501(a)(1), (2),
(3) or (7) under the Securities Act and that it is acquiring such Notes for
investment purposes and not for distribution in violation of the Securities
Act. Each purchaser acknowledges that the Company and the Trustee reserve the
right prior to any offer, sale or other transfer prior to the Resale
Restriction Termination Date of the Notes pursuant to clause (d), (e) or (f)
above to require the delivery of an opinion of counsel, certificates and/or
other information satisfactory to the Company and the Transfer Agent.
TRANSFEREE:
By:
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EXHIBIT 4.5
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INDENTURE
Dated as of June 17, 1997
Between
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., as Issuer,
and
U.S. TRUST COMPANY OF TEXAS, N.A., as Trustee
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12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009
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CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
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310(a)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
(a)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
(a)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(a)(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(a)(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.08; 7.10
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.08; 7.10; 11.02
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
311(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
312(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.03
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.03
313(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06
(b)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(b)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06; 11.02
(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.06
314(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.07; 4.09; 11.02
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(c)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04
(c)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04
(c)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.05
(f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A
315(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01(b)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05; 11.02
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01(a)
(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.01(c)
(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
316(a)(last sentence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.09
(a)(1)(A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05
(a)(1)(B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.04
(a)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N.A.
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.07
317(a)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.08
(a)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.09
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.04
318(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01
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NOTE: This Cross-Reference Table shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be a
part of the Indenture.
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ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
Section 1.01 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Section 1.02 Incorporation by Reference of TIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 1.03 Rules of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ARTICLE TWO
THE SECURITIES
Section 2.01 Form and Dating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Section 2.02 Execution and Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Section 2.03 Registrar and Paying Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 2.04 Paying Agent To Hold Assets in Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 2.05 Securityholder Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Section 2.06 Transfer and Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 2.07 Replacement Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 2.08 Outstanding Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 2.09 Treasury Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 2.10 Temporary Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 2.11 Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 2.12 Defaulted Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 2.13 CUSIP Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 2.14 Deposit of Moneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ARTICLE THREE
REDEMPTION
Section 3.01 Notices to Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 3.02 Selection of Securities To Be Redeemed . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 3.03 Notice of Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Section 3.04 Effect of Notice of Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 3.05 Deposit of Redemption Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 3.06 Securities Redeemed in Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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ARTICLE FOUR
COVENANTS
Section 4.01 Payment of Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 4.02 Maintenance of Office or Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section 4.03 Limitation on Restricted Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 4.04 Corporate Existence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 4.05 Payment of Taxes and Other Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 4.06 Maintenance of Properties and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . 37
Section 4.07 Compliance Certificate; Notice of Default . . . . . . . . . 37
Section 4.08 Compliance with Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Section 4.09 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Section 4.10 Waiver of Stay, Extension or Usury Laws . . . . . . . . . . 39
Section 4.11 Limitation on Transactions with Affiliates . . . . . . . . . 39
Section 4.12 Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness
and Issuance of Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries . . . . . . 40
Section 4.13 Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment
Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Section 4.14 Change of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Section 4.15 Limitation on Asset Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Section 4.16 Limitation on Asset Swaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ARTICLE FIVE
SUCCESSOR CORPORATION
Section 5.01 Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets . . . . . . . . . . 46
Section 5.02 Successor Corporation Substituted . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
ARTICLE SIX
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
Section 6.01 Events of Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section 6.02 Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 6.03 Other Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Section 6.04 Waiver of Past Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Section 6.05 Control by Majority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Section 6.06 Limitation on Suits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Section 6.07 Rights of Holders To Receive Payment . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Section 6.08 Collection Suit by Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Section 6.09 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 6.10 Priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 6.11 Undertaking for Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ARTICLE SEVEN
TRUSTEE
Section 7.01 Duties of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Section 7.02 Rights of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Section 7.03 Individual Rights of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 7.04 Trustee's Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 7.05 Notice of Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Section 7.06 Reports by Trustee to Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Section 7.07 Compensation and Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Section 7.08 Replacement of Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Section 7.09 Successor Trustee by Merger, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Section 7.10 Eligibility; Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Section 7.11 Preferential Collection of Claims Against the
Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ARTICLE EIGHT
DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE; DEFEASANCE
Section 8.01 Termination of the Company's Obligations . . . . . . . . . . 62
Section 8.02 Acknowledgment of Discharge by Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Section 8.03 Application of Trust Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Section 8.04 Repayment to the Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Section 8.05 Reinstatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
ARTICLE NINE
AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND WAIVERS
Section 9.01 Without Consent of Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Section 9.02 With Consent of Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Section 9.03 Compliance with TIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Section 9.04 Revocation and Effect of Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Section 9.05 Notation on or Exchange of Securities . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Section 9.06 Trustee To Sign Amendments, Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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SUBORDINATION OF SECURITIES
Section 10.01 Securities Subordinate to Senior Debt . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Section 10.02 Payment Over of Proceeds upon Dissolution, etc. . . . . . . 70
Section 10.03 Suspension of Payment When Senior Debt in Default . . . . . 72
Section 10.04 Trustee's Relation to Senior Debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Section 10.05 Subrogation to Rights of Holders of Senior Debt . . . . . . 74
Section 10.06 Provisions Solely to Define Relative Rights . . . . . . . . 75
Section 10.07 Trustee to Effectuate Subordination . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Section 10.08 No Waiver of Subordination Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Section 10.09 Notice to Trustee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Section 10.10 Reliance on Judicial Order or Certificate of
Liquidating Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Section 10.11 Rights of Trustee as a Holder of Senior Debt;
Preservation of Trustee's Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Section 10.12 Article Applicable to Paying Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section 10.13 No Suspension of Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
ARTICLE ELEVEN
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.01 TIA Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section 11.02 Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section 11.03 Communications by Holders with Other Holders . . . . . . . . 80
Section 11.04 Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent . . . . . 81
Section 11.05 Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion . . . . . . . 81
Section 11.06 Rules by Trustee, Paying Agent, Registrar . . . . . . . . . 82
Section 11.07 Legal Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Section 11.08 Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Section 11.09 No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements . . . . . . . 82
Section 11.10 No Recourse Against Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Section 11.11 Successors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Section 11.12 Duplicate Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Section 11.13 Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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Exhibit A - Form of Series A Security
Exhibit B - Form of Series B Security
Exhibit C - Form of Legend for Global Securities
Exhibit D - Transfer Certificate
Exhibit E - Transferee Certificate for Institutional Accredited Investors
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Note: This Table of Contents shall not, for any purpose, be deemed to be part
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INDENTURE, dated as of June 17, 1997, between Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and U.S.
Trust Company of Texas, N.A., a national banking association, as trustee (the
"Trustee").
Each party hereto agrees as follows for the benefit of the other
party and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Company's 12%
Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009 (the "Securities"):
ARTICLE ONE
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
SECTION 1.01. Definitions.
"Acceleration Notice" has the meaning provided in Section 6.02.
"Accreted Value" means, as of any date of determination, the sum
of (i) the initial offering price of each Discount Note and (ii) the portion of
the excess of the principal amount at maturity of each Discount Note over such
initial offering price that shall have been amortized through such date, such
amount to be so amortized on a daily basis and compounded semi-annually on each
February 1 and August 1 at the rate of 12 3/4% per annum from the date of
issuance of the Discount Notes through the date of determination, provided,
that the Accreted Value of the Discount Notes shall be 100% from February 1,
2002 to maturity of the Discount Notes.
"Acquired Indebtedness" means Indebtedness of a Person or any of
its Subsidiaries existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the
Company or at the time it merges or consolidates with the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries or assumed in connection with the acquisition of assets from such
Person and not incurred by such Person in connection with, or in anticipation
or contemplation of, such Person becoming a Subsidiary of the Company or such
acquisition, merger or consolidation.
"Acquired Preferred Stock" means Preferred Stock of any Person at
the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the Company or at the time it
merges or consolidates with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and not
issued by such Person
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in connection with, or in anticipation or contemplation of, such acquisition,
merger or consolidation.
"Affiliate" means a Person who, directly or indirectly, through
one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common
control with, the Company. The term "control" means the possession, directly
or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management
and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities,
by contract or otherwise.
"Affiliate Transaction" has the meaning provided in Section 4.11.
"Agent" means any Registrar, Paying Agent or Co-Registrar.
"Asset Acquisition" means (i) an Investment by the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company in any other Person pursuant to which such Person
shall become a Subsidiary of the Company or shall be consolidated or merged
with the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or (ii) the acquisition by
the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company of assets of any Person comprising
a division or line of business of such Person.
"Asset Sale" means any direct or indirect sale, issuance,
conveyance, transfer, lease (other than operating leases entered into in the
ordinary course of business), assignment or other transfer for value by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries (excluding any Sale and Leaseback
Transaction or any pledge of assets or stock by the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries) to any Person other than the Company or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary
of the Company of (i) any Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company or
(ii) any other property or assets of the Company or any Subsidiary of the
Company other than in the ordinary course of business; provided, however, that
for purposes of Section 4.15, Asset Sales shall not include (a) a transaction
or series of related transactions in which the Company or its Subsidiaries
receive aggregate consideration of less than $1,000,000, (b) transactions
permitted under Section 4.16, or (c) transactions covered by Section 5.01.
"Asset Swap" means the execution of a definitive agreement,
subject only to the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") approval, if
applicable, and other customary closing conditions, that the Company in good
faith believes will be satisfied, for a substantially concurrent purchase and
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sale, or exchange, of Productive Assets between the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries and another Person or group of affiliated Persons; provided that
any amendment to or waiver of any closing condition that individually or in the
aggregate is material to the Asset Swap shall be deemed to be a new Asset Swap.
"Bankruptcy Law" means Title 11, United States Code or any
similar federal, state or foreign law for the relief of debtors.
"Blockage Period" shall have the meaning provided in Section
10.02.
"Board of Directors" means, with respect to any Person, the Board
of Directors (or any other equivalent governing body) of such Person or any
committee of the Board of Directors of such Person duly authorized, with
respect to any particular matter, to exercise the power of the Board of
Directors of such Person.
"Board Resolution" means, with respect to any Person, a duly
adopted resolution of the Board of Directors of such Person.
"Business Day" means a day that is not a Legal Holiday.
"Capital Stock" means (i) with respect to any Person that is a
corporation, any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents
(however designated) of capital stock of such Person and (ii) with respect to
any Person that is not a corporation, any and all partnership or other equity
interests of such Person.
"Capitalized Lease Obligation" means, as to any Person, the
obligation of such Person to pay rent or other amounts under a lease to which
such Person is a party that is required to be classified and accounted for as a
capital lease obligation under GAAP, and for purposes of this definition, the
amount of such obligation at any date shall be the capitalized amount of such
obligation at such date, determined in accordance with GAAP.
"Capstar Broadcasting" means Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a
Delaware corporation.
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"Capstar Radio" means Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation.
"Cash Equivalents" means (i) marketable direct obligations issued
by, or unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States Government or issued by
any agency thereof and backed by the full faith and credit of the United
States, in each case maturing within one year from the date of acquisition
thereof; (ii) marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United
States of America or any political subdivision of any such state or any public
instrumentality thereof maturing within one year from the date of acquisition
thereof and, at the time of acquisition, having one of the two highest ratings
obtainable from either Standard & Poor's Corporation or Moody's Investors
Service, Inc.; (iii) commercial paper maturing no more than one year from the
date of creation thereof and, at the time of acquisition, having a rating of at
least A-1 from Standard & Poor's Corporation or at least P-1 from Moody's
Investors Service, Inc.; (iv) certificates of deposit or bankers' acceptances
maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof issued by any
commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any
state thereof or the District of Columbia or any U.S. branch of a foreign bank
having at the date of acquisition thereof combined capital and surplus of not
less than $200,000,000; (v) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than
seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clause (i) above
entered into with any bank meeting the qualifications specified in clause (iv)
above; and (vi) investments in money market funds that invest substantially all
their assets in securities of the types described in clauses (i) through (v)
above.
"Change of Control" means the occurrence of one or more of the
following events: (i) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one
transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of
the assets of the Company to any Person or group of related Persons for
purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act (a "Group") (whether or not
otherwise in compliance with the provisions of this Indenture), other than to
Hicks Muse, any of its affiliates (excluding Chancellor), officers and
directors or R. Steven Hicks (the "Permitted Holders"); or (ii) a majority of
the board of directors of the Company shall consist of Persons who are not
Continuing Directors; or (iii) the acquisition by any Person or Group (other
than the Permitted Holders) of the power, directly or indirectly, to vote or
direct the voting of securities
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having more than 50% of the ordinary voting power for the election of directors
of the Company.
"Change of Control Date" has the meaning provided in
Section 4.14.
"Change of Control Offer" has the meaning provided in
Section 4.14.
"Change of Control Payment Date" has the meaning provided in
Section 4.14.
"Change of Control Redemption" has the meaning specified in the
form of Security.
"Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Commodity Agreement" means any commodity futures contract,
commodity option or other similar agreement or arrangements entered into by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries designed to protect the Company or any of
its Subsidiaries against fluctuations in the price of commodities actually used
in the ordinary course of business of the Company and its Subsidiaries.
"Company" means the party named as such in this Indenture until a
successor replaces it pursuant to this Indenture and thereafter means such
successor and also includes for the purposes of any provision contained herein
and required by the TIA any other obligor on the Securities.
"Consolidated EBITDA" means, with respect to any Person, for any
period, the sum (without duplication) of (i) Consolidated Net Income and
(ii) to the extent Consolidated Net Income has been reduced thereby, (A) all
income taxes of such Person and its Subsidiaries paid or accrued in accordance
with GAAP for such period (other than income taxes attributable to
extraordinary or nonrecurring gains or losses), (B) Consolidated Interest
Expense and (C) Consolidated Non-Cash Charges, all as determined on a
consolidated basis for such Person and its Subsidiaries in conformity with
GAAP.
"Consolidated Interest Expense" means, with respect to any Person
for any period, without duplication, the sum of (i) the interest expense of
such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period as determined on a
consolidated basis in
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accordance with GAAP, including, without limitation, (a) any amortization of
debt discount, (b) the net cost under Interest Swap Obligations (including any
amortization of discounts), (c) the interest portion of any deferred payment
obligation, (d) all commissions, discounts and other fees and charges owned
with respect to letters of credit, bankers' acceptance financing or similar
facilities, and (e) all accrued interest and (ii) the interest component of
Capitalized Lease Obligations paid or accrued by such Person and its
Subsidiaries during such period as determined on a consolidated basis in
accordance with GAAP.
"Consolidated Net Income" of any Person means, for any period,
the aggregate net income (or loss) of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such
period on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided
that there shall be excluded therefrom, without duplication, (a) gains and
losses from Asset Sales (without regard to the $1,000,000 limitation set forth
in the definition thereof) or abandonments or reserves relating thereto and the
related tax effects, (b) items classified as extraordinary or nonrecurring
gains and losses, and the related tax effects according to GAAP, (c) the net
income (or loss) of any Person acquired in a pooling of interests transactions
accrued prior to the date it becomes a Subsidiary of such first referred to
Person or is merged or consolidated with it or any of its Subsidiaries, (d) the
net income of any Subsidiary to the extent that the declaration of dividends or
similar distributions by that Subsidiary of that income is restricted by
contract, operation of law or otherwise, (e) the net income of any Person,
other than a Subsidiary, except to the extent of the lesser of (x) dividends or
distributions paid to such first referred to Person or its Subsidiary by such
Person and (y) the net income of such Person (but in no event less than zero),
and the net loss of such Person shall be included only to the extent of the
aggregate Investment of the first referred to Person or a consolidated
Subsidiary of such Person and (f) any non-cash expenses attributable to grants
or exercises of employee stock options.
"Consolidated Non-Cash Charges" means, with respect to any Person
for any period, the aggregate depreciation, amortization and other non-cash
expenses of such Person and its Subsidiaries (excluding any such charges
constituting an extraordinary or nonrecurring item) reducing Consolidated Net
Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, determined on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
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"Continuing Director" means, as of the date of determination, any
Person who (i) was a member of the Board of Directors of the Company on the
Issue Date, (ii) was nominated for election or elected to the board of
directors of the Company with the affirmative vote of a majority of the
Continuing Directors who were members of such board of directors at the time of
such nomination or election or (iii) is a representative of a Permitted Holder.
"Credit Facility" means the credit agreement dated February 20,
1997 among the Company, Capstar Radio, Bankers Trust Company, as agent, and the
lenders parties thereto from time to time, as the same may be amended,
supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, and any renewal,
extension, refunding, restructuring, replacement or refinancing thereof
(whether with the original agent and lenders or another agent or agents or
other lenders and whether provided under the original Credit Facility or any
other credit agreement).
"Currency Agreement" means any foreign exchange contract,
currency swap agreement or other similar agreement or arrangement designed to
protect the Company or any of its Subsidiaries against fluctuations in currency
values.
"Default" means an event or condition the occurrence of which is,
or with the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of
Default.
"Default Notice" shall have the meaning provided in Section
10.02.
"Designated Senior Debt" means (i) Indebtedness under or in
respect of the Credit Facility and (ii) any other Indebtedness constituting
Senior Debt that, at the time of determination, has an aggregate principal
amount of at least $10,000,000 and is specifically designated in the instrument
evidencing such Senior Debt as "Designated Senior Debt" by the Company.
"Discharged" has the meaning provided in Section 8.01.
"Discount Notes" means the 12-3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009
of the Company.
"Discount Notes Indenture" means that certain indenture dated as
of February 20, 1997, which governs the terms of the Company's Discount Notes.
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"Disqualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock that, by its
terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for
which it is exchangeable), or upon the happening of any event, matures
(excluding any maturity as the result of an optional redemption by the issuer
thereof) or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or
otherwise, or is redeemable as the sole option of the holder thereof (except,
in each case, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control), in whole or in part,
on or prior to the final maturity date of the Securities.
"Event of Default" has the meaning provided in Section 6.01.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission
thereunder.
Exchange Date" means that date of initial issuance of the
Securities.
"Exchangeable Preferred Stock" means the 12% Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company or shares of
Preferred Stock issued in exchange therefor.
"Existing Indenture" means the indenture governing the Existing
Notes dated as of April 21, 1995 by and among the Capstar Radio, as Issuer, the
Subsidiaries of Capstar Radio named therein, as Guarantors, and IBJ Schroder
Bank & Trust Company, as Trustee, as in effect on the Issue Date.
"Existing Notes" means Capstar Radio's 13-1/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2003.
"Financial Monitoring and Oversight Agreements" means,
collectively, (i) the Monitoring and Oversight Agreement between the Company
and Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners, L.P. ("HM Partners") as in effect on the Issue
Date, and (ii) the Financial Advisory Agreement between the Company and
HM Partners, as in effect on the Issue Date.
"Funds" shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.01.
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"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as in
effect in the United States of America as of the Issue Date.
"Hicks Muse" means Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated, a
Texas corporation.
"Holder" or "Securityholder" means the Person in whose name a
Security is registered on the Registrar's books.
"Indebtedness" means with respect to any Person, without
duplication, any liability of such Person (i) for borrowed money,
(ii) evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments,
(iii) constituting Capitalized Lease Obligations, (iv) incurred or assumed as
the deferred purchase price of property, or pursuant to conditional sale
obligations and title retention agreements (but excluding trade accounts
payable arising in the ordinary course of business), (v) for the reimbursement
of any obligor on any letter of credit, banker's acceptance or similar credit
transaction, (vi) for Indebtedness of others guaranteed by such Person,
(vii) for Interest Swap Obligations, Commodity Agreements and Currency
Agreements and (viii) for Indebtedness of any other Person of the type referred
to in clauses (i) through (vii) which is secured by any Lien on any property or
asset of such first referred to Person, the amount of such Indebtedness being
deemed to be the lesser of the value of such property or asset or the amount of
the Indebtedness so secured. The amount of Indebtedness of any Person at any
date shall be the outstanding principal amount of all unconditional obligations
described above, as such amount would be reflected on a balance sheet prepared
in accordance with GAAP, and the maximum liability of such date of such Person
for any contingent obligations described above.
"Indenture" means this Indenture, as amended or supplemented from
time to time in accordance with the terms hereof.
"Interest Payment Date" means the stated maturity of an
installment of interest on the Securities.
"Interest Swap Obligations" means the obligations of any Person
under any interest rate protection agreement, interest rate future, interest
rate option, interest rate swap, interest rate cap or other interest rate hedge
or arrangement.
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"Investment" means (i) any transfer or delivery of cash, stock or
other property of value in exchange for Indebtedness, stock or other security
or ownership interest in any Person by way of loan, advance, capital
contribution, guarantee or otherwise and (ii) an investment deemed to have been
made by the Company at the time any entity which was a Subsidiary of the
Company ceases to be such a Subsidiary in an amount equal to the value of the
loans and advances made, and any remaining ownership interest in, such entity
immediately following such entity ceasing to be a Subsidiary of the Company.
The amount of any non-cash Investment shall be the fair market value of such
Investment, as determined conclusively in good faith by management of the
Company unless the fair market value of such Investment exceeds $2,000,000, in
which case the fair market value shall be determined conclusively in good faith
by the Board of Directors of the Company at the time such Investment is made.
"Issue Date" means the date of original issuance of the
Securities.
"Legal Holiday" has the meaning provided in Section 10.07.
"Leverage Ratio" shall mean the ratio of (i) the aggregate
outstanding amount of Indebtedness of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of
the date of calculation on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP
(subject to the terms described in the next paragraph) plus the aggregate
liquidation preference of all outstanding Preferred Stock of the Company's
Subsidiaries (except Preferred Stock issued to the Company or a Wholly Owned
Subsidiary of the Company) on such date less the Accreted Value of the Discount
Notes on such date to (ii) the Consolidated EBITDA of the Company for the four
full fiscal quarters (the "Four Quarter Period") ending on or prior to the date
of determination.
For purposes of this definition, (i) the amount of Indebtedness
which is issued at a discount shall be deemed to be the accreted value of such
Indebtedness at the end of the Four Quarter Period, whether or not such amount
is the amount then reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with
GAAP, and (ii) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Indebtedness of
the Company and its Subsidiaries and the aggregate liquidation preference of
all outstanding Preferred Stock of the Company's Subsidiaries for which such
calculation is made shall be determined on a pro forma basis as if the
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Indebtedness and Preferred Stock giving rise to the need to perform such
calculation had been incurred and issued and the proceeds therefrom had been
applied, and all other transactions in respect of which such Indebtedness is
being incurred or Preferred Stock is being issued had occurred, on the last day
of the Four Quarter Period. In addition to the foregoing, for purposes of this
definition, "Consolidated EBITDA" shall be calculated on a pro forma basis
after giving effect to (i) the incurrence of the Indebtedness of such Person
and its Subsidiaries and the issuance of the Preferred Stock of such
Subsidiaries (and the application of the proceeds therefrom) giving rise to the
need to make such calculation and any incurrence (and the application of the
proceeds therefrom) or repayment of other Indebtedness, other than the
incurrence of repayment of Indebtedness pursuant to working capital facilities,
at any time subsequent to the beginning of the Four Quarter Period and on or
prior to the date of determination, as if such incurrence or issuance (and the
application of the proceeds thereof), or the repayment, as the case may be,
occurred on the first day of the Four Quarter Period, (ii) any Asset Sales or
Asset Acquisitions (including, without limitation, any Asset Acquisition giving
rise to the need to make such calculation as a result of such Person or one of
its Subsidiaries (including any Person that becomes a Subsidiary as a result of
such Asset Acquisition) incurring, assuming or otherwise becoming liable for
Indebtedness or such Person's Subsidiaries issuing Preferred Stock) at any time
on or subsequent to the first day of the Four Quarter Period and on or prior to
the date of determination, as if such Asset Sale or Asset Acquisition
(including the incurrence, assumption or liability for any such Indebtedness
and the issuance of such Preferred Stock and also including any Consolidated
EBITDA associated with such Asset Acquisition) occurred on the first day of the
Four Quarter Period and (iii) cost savings resulting from employee
terminations, facilities consolidations and closings, standardization of
employee benefits and compensation practices, consolidation of property,
casualty and other insurance coverage and policies, standardization of sales
representation commissions and other contract rates, and reductions in taxes
other than income taxes (collectively, "Cost Savings Measures"), which cost
savings the Company reasonably believes in good faith would have been achieved
during the Four Quarter Period as a result of such Asset Acquisitions
(regardless of whether such cost savings could then be reflected in pro forma
financial statements under GAAP, Regulation S-X promulgated by the Commission
or any other regulation or policy of the Commission), provided that both
(A) such cost savings and Cost Savings Measures were identified
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and such cost savings were quantified in an officer's certificate delivered to
the Trustee at the time of the consummation of the Asset Acquisition and such
officer's certificate states that such officer believes in good faith that
actions will be commenced or initiated within 90 days of such Asset Acquisition
to effect such Cost Savings Measures and (B) with respect to each Asset
Acquisition completed prior to the 90th day preceding such date of
determination, actions were commenced or initiated by the Company within 90
days of such Asset Acquisition to effect the Cost Savings Measures identified
in such officer's certificate (regardless, however, of whether the
corresponding cost savings have been achieved). Furthermore, in calculating
"Consolidated Interest Expense" for purposes of the calculation of
"Consolidated EBITDA," (i) interest on Indebtedness determined on a fluctuating
basis as of the date of determination (including Indebtedness actually incurred
on the date of the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the
Leverage Ratio) and which will continue to be so determined thereafter shall be
deemed to have accrued at fixed rate per annum equal to the rate of interest on
such Indebtedness as in effect on the date of determination and
(ii) notwithstanding (i) above, interest determined on a fluctuating basis, to
the extent such interest is covered by Interest Swap Obligations, shall be
deemed to accrue at the rate per annum resulting after giving effect to the
operation of such agreements.
"Lien" means any lien, mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, security
interest, charge or encumbrance of any kind (including any conditional sale or
other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof and any
agreement to give any security interest).
"Major Asset Sale" means an Asset Sale or series of related Asset
Sales involving assets with a fair market value in excess of $25,000,000.
"Maturity Date" means July 1, 2009.
"Net Cash Proceeds" means, with respect to any Asset Sale, the
proceeds in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents (including payments in respect
of deferred payment obligations when received in the form of cash or Cash
Equivalents) received by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries from such Asset
Sale net of (i) reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and fees relating to such
Asset Sale (including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment
banking fees and sales commissions, recording fees, title insurance premiums,
appraisers fees and
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costs reasonably incurred in preparation of any asset or property for sale),
(ii) taxes paid or reasonably estimated to be payable (calculated based on the
combined state, federal and foreign statutory tax rates applicable to the
Company or the Subsidiary engaged in such Asset Sale) and (iii) repayment of
Indebtedness secured by assets subject to such Asset Sale; provided that if the
instrument or agreement governing such Asset Sale requires the transferor to
maintain a portion of the purchase price in escrow (whether as a reserve for
adjustment of the purchase price or otherwise) or to indemnify the transferee
for specified liabilities in a maximum specified amount, the portion of the
cash or Cash Equivalents that is actually placed in escrow or segregated and
set aside by the transferor for such indemnification obligation shall not be
deemed to be Net Cash Proceeds until the escrow terminates or the transferor
ceases to segregate and set aside such funds, in whole or in part, and then
only to the extent of the proceeds released from escrow to the transferor or
that are no longer segregated and set aside by the transferor.
"Net Proceeds Offer" has the meaning provided in Section 4.15.
"New Capstar Radio Indenture" means that certain indenture dated
as of June 17, 1997, which governs the terms of Capstar Radio's 9 1/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2007.
"Non-Payment Event of Default" means any event (other than a
Payment Default) the occurrence of which entitles one or more Persons to
accelerate the maturity of any Designated Senior Debt.
"Obligations" means all obligations for principal, premium,
interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other
liabilities payable under the documentation governing, or otherwise relating
to, any Indebtedness.
"Officer" means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the
Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, any Vice President, the
Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, the Controller, or the Secretary of
such Person, or any other officer designated by the Board of Directors serving
in a similar capacity.
"Officers' Certificate" means, with respect to any Person, a
certificate signed by two Officers or by an Officer
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and either an Assistant Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary of such Person and
otherwise complying with the requirements of Sections 11.04 and 11.05, as they
relate to the making of an Officers' Certificate.
"Opinion of Counsel" means a written opinion from legal counsel
who is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee complying with the requirements of
Sections 11.04 and 11.05, as they relate to the giving of an Opinion of
Counsel.
"Paying Agent" has the meaning provided in Section 2.03, except
that, during the continuance of a Default or Event of Default and for the
purposes of Articles Three and Eight and Sections 4.14 and 4.15, the Paying
Agent shall not be the Company or any Affiliate of the Company.
"Payment Default" means any default, whether or not any
requirement for the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both, or any other
condition to such default becoming an event of default has occurred, in the
payment of principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on or any other amount
payable in connection with Designated Senior Debt.
"Permitted Holders" shall have the meaning set forth in the
definition of "Change of Control."
"Permitted Indebtedness" means, without duplication,
(i) Indebtedness outstanding on the Issue Date; (ii) Indebtedness of the
Company or a Subsidiary incurred pursuant to the Credit Facility in an
aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding not to exceed $150 million;
(iii) Indebtedness evidenced by or arising under the Discount Notes and the
Notes Indenture; (iv) Interest Swap Obligations; provided that such Interest
Swap Obligations are entered into to protect the Company from fluctuations in
interest rates of its Indebtedness; (v) additional Indebtedness of the Company
or any of its Subsidiaries not to exceed $20,000,000 in principal amount
outstanding at any time (which amount may, but need not, be incurred under the
Credit Facility); (vi) Refinancing Indebtedness; (vii) Indebtedness owed by the
Company to any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company or by any Subsidiary of
the Company to the Company or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company;
(viii) guarantees by Subsidiaries of any Indebtedness permitted to be incurred
pursuant to this Indenture; (ix) Indebtedness in respect of performance bonds,
bankers' acceptances and surety or appeal bonds provided by the Company or any
of its Subsidiaries to their customers in the ordinary
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course of their business; (x) Indebtedness arising from agreements providing
for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations, or
from guarantees or letters of credit, surety bonds or performance bonds
securing any obligations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to
such agreements, in each case incurred in connection with the disposition of
any business assets or Subsidiaries of the Company (other than guarantees of
Indebtedness or other obligations incurred by any Person acquiring all or any
portion of such business assets or Subsidiaries of the Company for the purpose
of financing such acquisition) in a principal amount not to exceed the gross
proceeds actually received by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in
connection with such disposition; provided, however, that the principal amount
of any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x), when taken together
with all Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x) and then
outstanding, shall not exceed $15,000,000; and (xi) Indebtedness represented by
Capitalized Lease Obligations, mortgage financings or purchase money
obligations, in each case incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part
of the purchase price or cost of construction or improvement of property used
in a related business or incurred to refinance any such purchase price or cost
of construction or improvement, in each case incurred no later than 365 days
after the date of such acquisition or the date of completion of such
construction or improvement; provided, however, that the principal amount of
any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (xi) shall not exceed
$6,000,000 at any time outstanding.
"Permitted Investments" means (i) Investments by the Company or
any Subsidiary of the Company to acquire the stock or assets of any Person (or
Acquired Indebtedness or Acquired Preferred Stock acquired in connection with a
transaction in which such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the Company) engaged
in the broadcast business or businesses reasonably related thereto; provided
that if any such Investment or series of related Investments involves an
Investment by the Company in excess of $5,000,000, the Company is able, at the
time of such investment and immediately after giving effect thereto, to incur
at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness)
in compliance with Section 4.12 hereof, (ii) Investments received by the
Company or its Subsidiaries as consideration for a sale of assets,
(iii) Investments by the Company or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company
in any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company (whether existing on the Issue
Date or created thereafter) or any Person that after such Investments, and as a
result thereof, becomes a Wholly Owned
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Subsidiary of the Company and Investments in the Company by any Wholly Owned
Subsidiary of the Company, (iv) cash and Cash Equivalents, (v) Investments in
securities of trade creditors, wholesalers or customers received pursuant to
any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement, (vi) loans or advances to
employees of the Company or any Subsidiary thereof for purposes of purchasing
the Capital Stock of the Company, Capstar Broadcasting or any corporation that,
directly or indirectly, owns all of the Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting
and other loans and advances to employees made in the ordinary course of
business consistent with past practices of the Company or such Subsidiary, and
(vii) additional Investments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000 at
any time outstanding.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited
liability company, unincorporated organization, trust or joint venture, or a
governmental agency or political subdivision thereof.
"Preferred Stock" of any Person means any Capital Stock of such
Person that has preferential rights to any other Capital Stock of such Person
with respect to dividends or redemptions or upon liquidation.
"principal" of any Indebtedness (including the Securities) means
the principal amount of such Indebtedness plus the premium, if any, on such
Indebtedness.
"pro forma" means, unless otherwise provided herein, with respect
to any calculation made or required to be made pursuant to the terms of this
Indenture, a calculation in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X
promulgated under the Securities Act.
"Proceeds Purchase Date" shall have the meaning provided in
Section 4.15.
"Productive Assets" means assets of a kind used or usable by the
Company and its Subsidiaries in broadcast businesses or businesses reasonably
related thereto, and specifically includes assets acquired through Asset
Acquisitions.
"Public Equity Offering" means an underwritten public offering of
Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) of the Company, Capstar
Broadcasting or any corporation that, directly or indirectly, owns all of the
Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting, pursuant to an effective registration
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statement filed with the Commission in accordance with the Securities Act;
provided, however that, in the case of a Public Equity Offering by Capstar
Broadcasting or any such other corporation, Capstar Broadcasting or such other
corporation contributes to the capital of the Company net cash proceeds in an
amount sufficient to redeem the Securities called for redemption in accordance
with the terms thereof.
"Qualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock that is not
Disqualified Capital Stock.
"Redemption Date" means, with respect to any Securities, the
Maturity Date of such Security or the earlier date on which such Security is to
be redeemed by the Company pursuant to the terms of the Securities.
"Redemption Price" shall have the meaning provided in
Section 3.03.
"Refinancing Indebtedness" means any refinancing by the Company
of Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries incurred in
accordance with Section 4.12 hereof (other than pursuant to clause (iii) or
(iv) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness) that does not (i) result in
an increase in the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness (such principal
amount to include, for purposes of this definition, any premiums, penalties or
accrued interest paid with the proceeds of the Refinancing Indebtedness) of
such Person or (ii) create Indebtedness with (A) a Weighted Average Life to
Maturity that is less than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the
Indebtedness being refinanced or (B) a final maturity earlier than the final
maturity of the Indebtedness being refinanced.
"Registrar" has the meaning provided in Section 2.03.
"Representative" means the indenture trustee or other trustee,
agent or representative in respect of any Senior Debt; provided that if, and
for so long as, any Senior Debt lacks such a representative, then the
Representative for such Senior Debt shall at all times constitute the holders
of a majority in outstanding principal amount of such Senior Debt.
"Restricted Payment" means (i) the declaration or payment of any
dividend or the making of any other distribution (other than dividends or
distributions payable in Qualified Capital Stock or in options, rights or
warrants to acquire
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Qualified Capital Stock) on shares of the Company's Capital Stock, (ii) the
purchase, redemption, retirement or other acquisition for value of any Capital
Stock of the Company, or any warrants, rights or options to acquire shares of
Capital Stock of the Company, other than through the exchange of such Capital
Stock or any warrants, rights or options to acquire shares of any class of such
Capital Stock for Qualified Capital Stock or warrants, rights or options to
acquire Qualified Capital Stock, (iii) the making of any principal payment on,
or the purchase, defeasance, redemption, prepayment, decrease or other
acquisition or retirement for value, prior to any scheduled final maturity,
scheduled repayment or scheduled sinking fund payment, of, any Indebtedness of
the Company or its Subsidiaries that is subordinated or junior in right of
payment to the Securities or (iv) the making of any Investment (other than a
Permitted Investment).
"Securities" means the Company's 12% Subordinated Exchange
Debentures due 2009, as amended or supplemented from time to time in accordance
with the terms hereof, that are issued pursuant to this Indenture.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.
"Secondary Securities" has the meaning specified in the form of
the Security.
"Senior Debt" means the principal of and premium, if any, and
interest on, and any and all other fees, expenses reimbursement obligations and
other amounts due pursuant to the terms of all agreements, documents and
instruments providing for, creating, securing or evidencing or otherwise
entered into in connection with (a) all Indebtedness of the Company owed to
lenders under the Credit Facility, (b) all Indebtedness of the Company under
the Discount Notes, (c) all obligations of the Company with respect to any
Interest Swap Obligations, (d) all obligations of the Company to reimburse any
bank or other person in respect of amounts paid under letters of credit,
acceptances or other similar instruments, (e) all other Indebtedness of the
Company which does not provide that it is to rank pari passu with or
subordinate to the Securities and (f) all deferrals, renewals, extensions and
refundings of, and amendments, modifications and supplements to, any of the
Senior Debt described above. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the
foregoing, Senior Debt will not include (i) Indebtedness of
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the Company to any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) Indebtedness represented by the
Securities, (iii) any Indebtedness which by the express terms of the agreement
or instrument creating, evidencing or governing the same is junior or
subordinate in right of payment to any item of Senior Debt, (iv) any trade
payable arising from the purchase of goods or materials or for services
obtained in the ordinary course of business, and (v) Indebtedness incurred in
violation of this Indenture.
"Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock" means the Company's 12%
Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share.
"Significant Subsidiary" means for any Person each Subsidiary of
such Person which (i) for the most recent fiscal year of such Person accounted
for more than 5% of the consolidated net income of such Person or (ii) as of
the end of such fiscal year, was the owner of more than 5% of the consolidated
assets of such Person.
"Subsidiary," with respect to any Person, means (i) any
corporation of which the outstanding Capital Stock having at least a majority
of the votes entitled to be cast in the election of directors under ordinary
circumstances shall at the time be owned, directly or indirectly, by such
Person or (ii) any other Person of which at least a majority of the voting
interest under ordinary circumstances is at the time, directly or indirectly,
owned by such Person. Except as specifically provided otherwise in this
Indenture, all references to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries or
to financial information prepared on a consolidated basis in accordance with
GAAP shall be deemed to include the Company and its Subsidiaries as to which
financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis in accordance with
GAAP and to financial information prepared on such a consolidated basis.
Notwithstanding anything in this Indenture to the contrary, an Unrestricted
Subsidiary shall not be deemed to be a Subsidiary for purposes of this
Indenture.
"TIA" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. Sections
77aaa-77bbbb), as amended, as in effect on the date on which this Indenture is
qualified under the TIA, except as otherwise provided in Section 9.03.
"Trust Officer" means any officer or assistant officer of the
Trustee assigned by the Trustee to administer its corporate trust matters or,
in the case of a successor trustee,
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an officer assigned to the department, division or group performing the
corporate trust work of such successor.
"Trustee" means the party named as such in this Indenture until a
successor replaces it in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture and
thereafter means such successor.
"Unrestricted Subsidiary" means a Subsidiary of the Company
created after the Issue Date and so designated by a resolution adopted by the
Board of Directors of the Company, provided that (a) neither the Company nor
any of its other Subsidiaries (other than Unrestricted Subsidiaries) (1)
provides any credit support for any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary (including
any undertaking, agreement or instrument evidencing such Indebtedness) or (2)
is directly or indirectly liable for any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary and
(b) at the time of designation of such Subsidiary, such Subsidiary has no
property or assets (other than de minimus assets resulting from the initial
capitalization of each Subsidiary). The board of directors may designate any
Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Subsidiary; provided, however, that immediately
after giving effect to such designation (x) the Company could incur $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with
Section 4.12 hereof (y) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred or
be continuing. Any designation pursuant to this definition by the board of
directors of the Company shall be evidenced to the Trustee by the filing with
the Trustee of a certified copy of the resolution of the Company's Board of
Directors giving effect to such designation and an Officers' Certificate
certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing conditions.
"U.S. Legal Tender" means such coin or currency of the United
States of America as at the time of payment shall be legal tender for the
payment of public and private debts.
"U.S. Government Obligations" has the meaning provided in Section
8.01.
"Weighted Average Life to Maturity" means, when applied to any
Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing (a) the then
outstanding aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness into (b) the total
of the product obtained by multiplying (i) the amount of each then remaining
installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payment of
principal, including payment at final
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maturity, in respect thereof, by (ii) the number of years (calculated to the
nearest one-twelfth) which will elapse between such date and the making of such
payment.
"Wholly Owned Subsidiary" of any Person means any Subsidiary of
such Person of which all the outstanding voting securities (other than
directors' qualifying shares) which normally have the right to vote in the
election of directors are owned by such Person or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary
of such Person.
SECTION 1.02. Incorporation by Reference of TIA.
Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the TIA, such
provision is incorporated by reference in, and made a part of, this Indenture.
The following TIA terms used in this Indenture have the following meanings:
"Commission" means the SEC.
"indenture securities" means the Securities.
"indenture security holder" means a Holder or a Securityholder.
"indenture to be qualified" means this Indenture.
"indenture trustee" or "institutional trustee" means the Trustee.
"obligor" on the indenture securities means the Company or any
other obligor on the Securities.
All other TIA terms used in this Indenture that are defined by
the TIA, defined by TIA reference to another statute or defined by SEC rule and
not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them therein.
SECTION 1.03. Rules of Construction.
Unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) a term has the meaning assigned to it;
(2) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning
assigned to it in accordance with GAAP as in effect on the Issue Date;
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(3) "or" is not exclusive;
(4) words in the singular include the plural, and words in the
plural include the singular; and
(5) "herein," "hereof" and other words of similar import refer
to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section
or other subdivision.
ARTICLE TWO
THE SECURITIES
SECTION 2.01. Form and Dating.
The Securities and the Trustee's certificate of authentication
shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto. The Securities may
have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or
usage. The Company shall approve the form of the Securities and any notation,
legend or endorsement thereon. Each Security shall be dated the date of its
authentication.
The terms and provisions contained in the Securities shall
constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture and, to the
extent applicable, the Company and the Trustee, by their execution and delivery
of this Indenture, expressly agree to such terms and provisions and to be bound
thereby.
SECTION 2.02. Execution and Authentication.
Two Officers, or an Officer and an Assistant Secretary, shall
sign, or one Officer shall sign and one Officer or an Assistant Secretary (each
of whom shall, in each case, have been duly authorized by all requisite
corporate actions) shall attest to, the Securities for the Company by manual or
facsimile signature.
If an Officer or Assistant Secretary whose signature is on a
Security was an Officer or Assistant Secretary at the time of such execution
but no longer holds that office or position at the time the Trustee
authenticates the Security, the Security shall nevertheless be valid.
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A Security shall not be valid until an authorized signatory of
the Trustee manually signs the certificate of authentication on the Security.
The signature shall be conclusive evidence that the Security has been
authenticated under this Indenture.
The Trustee shall authenticate Securities for original issue in
the aggregate principal amount of the liquidation preference of the outstanding
shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock at the Exchange Date upon receipt of a
written order of the Company in the form of an Officers' Certificate. Such
Officers' Certificate shall specify the amount of Securities to be
authenticated and the date on which the Securities are to be authenticated.
The aggregate principal amount equal to the liquidation preference of the
outstanding shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock at the Exchange Date may not
exceed such amount except as provided in Section 2.07 and in Section 1 of the
form of Security. Upon the written order of the Company in the form of an
Officers' Certificate, the Trustee shall authenticate Securities in
substitution of Securities originally issued to reflect any name change of the
Company.
The Trustee may appoint an authenticating agent reasonably
acceptable to the Company to authenticate Securities. Unless otherwise
provided in the appointment, an authenticating agent may authenticate
Securities whenever the Trustee may do so. Each reference in this Indenture to
authentication by the Trustee includes authentication by such agent. An
authenticating agent has the same rights as an Agent to deal with the Company
and Affiliates of the Company.
The Securities shall be issuable in fully registered form only,
without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof;
provided, however, that Securities may be issued in denominations of less than
$1,000 (but not less than $1.00) upon the initial exchange of the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock for the Securities such that each holder of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock shall receive Securities in a principal amount equal to the
full liquidation preference of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock on the Issue
Date (as specified to the Trustee in the Officers' Certificate delivered
pursuant to this Section 2.02; provided, further, however, that Secondary
Securities may be issued in denominations of less than $1,000 (but not less
than $1.00).
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SECTION 2.03. Registrar and Paying Agent.
The Company shall maintain an office or agency (which shall be
located in the Borough of Manhattan in the City of New York, State of New
York), where (a) Securities may be presented or surrendered for registration of
transfer or for exchange ("Registrar"), (b) Securities may be presented or
surrendered for payment ("Paying Agent") and (c) notices and demands to or upon
the Company in respect of the Securities and this Indenture may be served. The
Registrar shall keep a register of the Securities and of their transfer and
exchange. The Company, upon notice to the Trustee, may have one or more co-
Registrars and one or more additional paying agents reasonably acceptable to
the Trustee. The term "Paying Agent" includes any additional paying agent.
The Company may change the Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any
Holder.
The Company shall enter into an appropriate agency agreement with
any Agent not a party to this Indenture, which agreement shall implement the
provisions of this Indenture that relate to such Agent. The Company shall
notify the Trustee, in advance, of the name and address of any such Agent. If
the Company fails to maintain a Registrar or Paying Agent, the Trustee shall
act as such.
The Company initially appoints the Trustee as Registrar and
Paying Agent until such time as the Trustee has resigned or a successor has
been appointed.
SECTION 2.04. Paying Agent To Hold Assets in Trust.
The Company shall require each Paying Agent other than the
Trustee to agree in writing that each Paying Agent shall hold in trust for the
benefit of the Holders or the Trustee all assets held by the Paying Agent for
the payment of principal of, or interest on, the Securities (whether such
assets have been distributed to it by the Company or any other obligor on the
Securities), and shall notify the Trustee of any default by the Company (or any
other obligor on the Securities) in making any such payment. The Company at
any time may require a Paying Agent to distribute all assets held by it to the
Trustee and account for any assets disbursed and the Trustee may at any time
during the continuance of any payment Default, upon written request to a Paying
Agent, require such Paying Agent to distribute all assets held by it to the
Trustee and to account for any assets distributed. Upon distribution to the
Trustee of all assets that shall have been delivered by
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the Company to the Paying Agent and the completion of any accounting required
to be made hereunder, the Paying Agent shall have no further liability for such
assets.
SECTION 2.05. Securityholder Lists.
The Trustee shall preserve in as current a form as is reasonably
practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of
the Holders and shall otherwise comply with TIA Section 312(a). If the Trustee
is not the Registrar, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee five (5)
Business Days before each Interest Payment Date and at such other times as the
Trustee may request in writing a list as of the applicable Record Date and in
such form as the Trustee may reasonably require of the names and addresses of
the Holders, which list may be conclusively relied upon by the Trustee.
SECTION 2.06. Transfer and Exchange.
Subject to Section 2.15, when Securities are presented to the
Registrar or a co-Registrar with a request to register the transfer of such
Securities or to exchange such Securities for an equal principal amount of
Securities of other authorized denominations, the Registrar or co-Registrar
shall register the transfer or make the exchange as requested if its
requirements for such transaction are met; provided, however, that the
Securities surrendered for transfer or exchange shall be duly endorsed or
accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in form satisfactory to the
Company and the Registrar or co-Registrar, duly executed by the Holder thereof
or his attorney duly authorized in writing. To permit registrations of
transfers and exchanges, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall
authenticate Securities at the Registrar's or co-Registrar's written request.
No service charge shall be made for any registration of transfer or exchange,
but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer
tax or similar governmental charge payable in connection therewith. The
Registrar or co-Registrar shall not be required to register the transfer of or
exchange of any Security (i) during a period beginning at the opening of
business 15 days before the mailing of a notice of redemption pursuant to
Section 3.03 of Securities and ending at the close of business on the day of
such mailing and (ii) selected for redemption in whole or in part pursuant to
Article Three, except the unredeemed portion of any Security being redeemed in
part.
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SECTION 2.07. Replacement Securities.
If a mutilated Security is surrendered to the Trustee or if the
Holder of a Security claims that the Security has been lost, destroyed or
wrongfully taken, the Company shall issue and the Trustee shall authenticate a
replacement Security if the Trustee's requirements are met. If required by the
Trustee or the Company, such Holder must provide an indemnity bond or other
indemnity, sufficient in the judgment of the Company and the Trustee, to
protect the Company, the Trustee or any Agent from any loss which any of them
may suffer if a Security is replaced. The Company may charge such Holder for
its reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses in replacing a Security, including
reasonable fees and expenses of counsel. Every replacement Security shall
constitute an additional obligation of the Company.
SECTION 2.08. Outstanding Securities.
Securities outstanding at any time are all the Securities that
have been authenticated by the Trustee except those cancelled by it, those
delivered to it for cancellation and those described in this Section as not
outstanding. Subject to Section 2.09, a Security does not cease to be
outstanding because the Company or any of its Affiliates holds the Security.
If a Security is replaced pursuant to Section 2.07 (other than a
mutilated Security surrendered for replacement), it ceases to be outstanding
unless the Trustee receives proof satisfactory to it that the replaced Security
is held by a bona fide purchaser. A mutilated Security ceases to be
outstanding upon surrender of such Security and replacement thereof pursuant to
Section 2.07.
If the principal amount of any Security is paid in accordance
with the provisions of Section 4.01, such Security shall cease to be
outstanding and interest thereon shall cease to accrue.
If on a Redemption Date or the Maturity Date the Paying Agent
holds U.S. Legal Tender or U.S. Government Obligations sufficient to pay all of
the principal, premium and interest due on the Securities payable on that date
and is not prohibited from paying such money to the Holders thereof pursuant to
the terms of this Indenture, then on and after that date
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such Securities cease to be outstanding and interest on them ceases to accrue.
SECTION 2.09. Treasury Securities.
In determining whether the Holders of the required principal
amount of Securities have concurred in any direction, waiver, consent or
notice, Securities owned by the Company or an Affiliate shall be considered as
though they are not outstanding, except that for the purposes of determining
whether the Trustee shall be protected in relying on any such direction, waiver
or consent, only Securities which the Trustee knows are so owned shall be so
considered. The Company shall notify the Trustee, in writing, when it or any
of its Affiliates repurchases or otherwise acquires Securities, of the
aggregate principal amount of such Securities so repurchased or otherwise
acquired.
SECTION 2.10. Temporary Securities.
Until definitive Securities are ready for delivery, the Company
may prepare and the Trustee shall authenticate temporary Securities upon
receipt of a written order of the Company in the form of an Officers'
Certificate. The Officers' Certificate shall specify the amount of temporary
Securities to be authenticated and the date on which the temporary Securities
are to be authenticated. Temporary Securities shall be substantially in the
form of definitive Securities but may have variations that the Company
considers appropriate for temporary Securities. Without unreasonable delay,
the Company shall prepare and execute, and the Trustee shall authenticate upon
receipt of a written order of the Company pursuant to Section 2.02, definitive
Securities in exchange for temporary Securities.
SECTION 2.11. Cancellation.
The Company at any time may deliver Securities to the Trustee for
cancellation. The Registrar and the Paying Agent shall forward to the Trustee
any Securities surrendered to them for transfer, exchange or payment. The
Trustee, or at the direction of the Trustee, the Registrar or the Paying Agent,
and no one else, shall cancel and, at the written direction of the Company,
shall dispose and deliver evidence of disposal of all Securities surrendered
for transfer, exchange, payment or cancellation. Subject to Section 2.07, the
Company may not issue new Securities to replace Securities that the Company has
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paid or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation. If the Company shall
acquire any of the Securities, such acquisition shall not operate as a
redemption or satisfaction of the Indebtedness represented by such Securities
unless and until the same are surrendered to the Trustee for cancellation
pursuant to this Section 2.11.
SECTION 2.12. Defaulted Interest.
If the Company defaults in a payment of interest on the
Securities, it shall pay the defaulted interest, plus (to the extent lawful)
any interest payable on the defaulted interest to the Persons who are Holders
on a subsequent special record date, which date shall be the fifteenth day next
preceding the date fixed by the Company for the payment of defaulted interest
or the next succeeding Business Day if such date is not a Business Day. At
least 15 days before the subsequent special record date, the Company shall mail
to each Holder, with a copy to the Trustee, a notice that states the subsequent
special record date, the payment date and the amount of defaulted interest, and
interest payable on such defaulted interest, if any, to be paid.
SECTION 2.13. CUSIP Numbers.
The Company in issuing the Securities may use one or more "CUSIP"
numbers, and if so, the Trustee shall use the CUSIP numbers in notices of
redemption or exchange as a convenience to Holders; provided that no
representation is hereby deemed to be made by the Trustee as to the correctness
or accuracy of the CUSIP numbers printed in the notice or on the Securities,
and that reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers
printed on the Securities.
SECTION 2.14. Deposit of Moneys.
Prior to 11:00 a.m. New York City time on each Interest Payment
Date and Maturity Date, the Company shall have deposited with the Paying Agent
in immediately available funds money sufficient to make cash payments, if any,
due on such Interest Payment Date or Maturity Date, as the case may be, in a
timely manner which permits the Paying Agent to remit payment to the Holders on
such Interest Payment Date or Maturity Date, as the case may be.
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ARTICLE THREE
REDEMPTION
SECTION 3.01. Notices to Trustee.
If the Company elects to redeem Securities pursuant to paragraph
5 of the Securities, it shall notify the Trustee and the Paying Agent in
writing of the Redemption Date and the principal amount of the Securities to be
redeemed and whether it wants the Trustee to give notice of redemption to the
Holders (at the Company's expense). Such notice must be given at least 60 days
prior to the Redemption Date (unless a shorter notice shall be satisfactory to
the Trustee), but shall not be given more than 90 days before the Redemption
Date. Any such notice may be cancelled at any time prior to notice of such
redemption being mailed to any Holder and shall thereby be void and of no
effect.
SECTION 3.02. Selection of Securities To Be Redeemed.
If less than all of the Securities are to be redeemed at any
time, the Trustee shall select the Securities to be redeemed in compliance with
the requirements of the principal national securities exchange, if any, on
which the Securities being redeemed are listed, or, in the absence of such
requirements or if the Securities are not listed on a national securities
exchange, on a pro rata basis.
The Trustee shall make the selection from the Securities
outstanding and not previously called for redemption and shall promptly notify
the Company in writing of the Securities selected for redemption and, in the
case of any Security selected for partial redemption, the principal amount
thereof to be redeemed. Securities in denominations of $1,000 or less may be
redeemed only in whole. The Trustee may select for redemption portions (equal
to $1,000 or any integral multiple thereof) of the principal amount of
Securities that have denominations larger than $1,000. Provisions of this
Indenture that apply to Securities called for redemption also apply to portions
of Securities called for redemption.
SECTION 3.03. Notice of Redemption.
At least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a Redemption
Date, the Company shall mail or cause to be mailed a
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notice of redemption by first class mail to each Holder at its registered
address whose Securities are to be redeemed, with a copy to the Trustee. At
the Company's request, the Trustee shall give the notice of redemption in the
Company's name and at the Company's expense. Each notice for redemption shall
identify the Securities to be redeemed and shall state:
(1) the Redemption Date;
(2) the redemption price and the amount of accrued interest,
if any, to be paid (the "Redemption Price");
(3) the paragraph of the Securities pursuant to which the
Securities are being redeemed;
(4) the name and address of the Paying Agent;
(5) that Securities called for redemption must be surrendered
to the Paying Agent to collect the Redemption Price;
(6) that, unless the Company defaults in making the redemption
payment, the interest, if any, on Securities called for redemption shall
cease to accrue on and after the Redemption Date, and the only remaining
right of the Holders of such Securities is to receive payment of the
Redemption Price upon surrender to the Paying Agent of the Securities
redeemed;
(7) if any Security is being redeemed in part, the portion of
the principal amount of such Security to be redeemed and that, after the
Redemption Date, and upon surrender of such Security, a new Security or
Securities in the aggregate principal amount equal to the unredeemed
portion thereof will be issued; and
(8) if less than all the Securities are to be redeemed, the
identification of the particular Securities (or portion thereof) to be
redeemed, as well as the aggregate principal amount of Securities to be
redeemed and the aggregate principal amount of Securities to be
outstanding after such partial redemption.
SECTION 3.04. Effect of Notice of Redemption.
Once notice of redemption is mailed in accordance with
Section 3.03, Securities called for redemption become due
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and payable on the Redemption Date and at the Redemption Price. Upon surrender
to the Trustee or Paying Agent, such Securities called for redemption shall be
paid at the Redemption Price.
SECTION 3.05. Deposit of Redemption Price.
On or before the Redemption Date, the Company shall deposit with
the Paying Agent U.S. Legal Tender sufficient to pay the Redemption Price of
all Securities to be redeemed on that date. The Paying Agent shall promptly
return to the Company any U.S. Legal Tender so deposited that is not required
for that purpose, except with respect to monies owed as obligations to the
Trustee pursuant to Article Seven.
If the Company complies with the preceding paragraph, then,
unless the Company defaults in the payment of such Redemption Price or
interest, as the case may be, on the Securities to be redeemed will cease to
accrue on and after the applicable Redemption Date, whether or not such
Securities are presented for payment.
SECTION 3.06. Securities Redeemed in Part.
Upon surrender of a Security that is to be redeemed in part, the
Trustee shall authenticate for the Holder a new Security or Securities equal in
principal amount to the unredeemed portion of the Security surrendered.
ARTICLE FOUR
COVENANTS
SECTION 4.01. Payment of Securities.
The Company shall pay the principal amount of and interest on the
Securities on the dates and in the manner provided in the Securities. An
installment of principal of or cash interest on the Securities shall be
considered paid on the date it is due if the Trustee or Paying Agent holds on
that date U.S. Legal Tender designated for and sufficient to pay the
installment. Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year
comprised of twelve 30-day months.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Indenture, the Company may, to the extent it is required
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to do so by law, deduct or withhold income or other similar taxes imposed by
the United States of America from principal, premium or interest payments
hereunder.
SECTION 4.02. Maintenance of Office or Agency.
The Company shall maintain the office or agency required under
Section 2.03. The Company shall give prior notice to the Trustee of the
location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any
time the Company shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency or
shall fail to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations,
surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served at the address of the
Trustee set forth in Section 10.02.
SECTION 4.03. Limitation on Restricted Payments.
(a) Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will,
directly or indirectly, make any Restricted Payment if at the time of such
Restricted Payment and immediately after giving effect thereto:
(i) a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and
be continuing at the time of or after giving effect to such Restricted
Payment; or
(ii) the Company is not able to incur $1.00 of additional
Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with
Section 4.12 hereof; or
(iii) the aggregate amount of Restricted Payments made
subsequent to the Issue Date (the amount expended for such purposes, if
other than in cash, being the fair market value of such property as
determined by the board of directors of the Company in good faith)
exceeds the sum of:
(A) (x) 100% of the aggregate Consolidated EBITDA of
the Company (or, in the event such Consolidated EBITDA shall be a
deficit, minus 100% of such deficit) accrued subsequent to the
Issue Date to the most recent date for which financial
information is available to the Company, taken as one accounting
period, less (y) 1.4 times Consolidated Interest Expense for the
same period, plus
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(B) 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the
fair market value of property other than cash as determined by
the board of directors of the Company in good faith, received by
the Company from any Person (other than a Subsidiary of the
Company) from the issuance and sale on or subsequent to the Issue
Date of Qualified Capital Stock of the Company (excluding (i) any
net proceeds from issuances and sales financed directly or
indirectly using funds borrowed from the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company, until and to the extent such borrowing
is repaid, but including the proceeds from the issuance and sale
of any securities convertible into or exchangeable for Qualified
Capital Stock to the extent such securities are so converted or
exchanged and including any additional proceeds received by the
Company upon such conversion or exchange and (ii) any net
proceeds received from issuances and sales that are used to
consummate a transaction described in clauses (2) and (3) of
paragraph (b) below), plus
(C) without duplication of any amount included in
clause (iii)(B) above, 100% of the aggregate net proceeds,
including the fair market value of property other than cash
(valued as provided in clause (iii)(B) above), received by the
Company as a capital contribution on or after the Issue Date,
plus
(D) the amount equal to the net reduction in
Investments (other than Permitted Investments) made by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any Person resulting from
(i) repurchases or redemptions of such Investments by such
Person, proceeds realized upon the sale of such Investment to an
unaffiliated purchaser and repayments of loans or advances or
other transfers of assets by such Person to the Company or any
Subsidiary of the Company or (ii) the redesignation of
Unrestricted Subsidiaries as Subsidiaries (valued in each case as
provided in the definition of "Investment") not to exceed, in the
case of any Subsidiary, the amount of Investments previously made
by the Company or any Subsidiary in such Unrestricted Subsidiary,
which amount was included in the calculation of Restricted
Payments; provided, however, that no amount shall be included
under this clause (D) to the extent it is already included in
Consolidated EBITDA, plus
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(E) the aggregate net cash proceeds received by a
Person in consideration for the issuance of such Person's Capital
Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) that are held by
such Person at the time such Person is merged with and into the
Company in accordance with Section 5.01 subsequent to the Issue
Date; provided, however, that concurrently with or immediately
following such merger the Company uses an amount equal to such
net cash proceeds to redeem or repurchase the Company's Capital
Stock, plus
(F) $5,000,000.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, these provisions will not
prohibit:
(1) the payment of any dividend or the making of any
distribution within 60 days after the date of its declaration if such
dividend or distribution would have been permitted on the date of
declaration;
(2) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or
retirement of any Capital Stock of the Company or any warrants, options
or other rights to acquire shares of any class of such Capital Stock
either (x) solely in exchange for shares of Qualified Capital Stock or
other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock or (y) through the
application of the net proceeds of a substantially concurrent sale for
cash (other than to a Subsidiary of the Company) of shares of Qualified
Capital Stock or warrants, options or other rights to acquire Qualified
Capital Stock or (z) in the case of Disqualified Capital Stock, solely
in exchange for, or through the application of net proceeds of a
substantially concurrent sale for cash (other than to a Subsidiary of
the Company) of, Disqualified Capital Stock that has a redemption date
no earlier than, and requires the payment of current dividends or
distributions in cash no earlier than, in each case, the Disqualified
Capital Stock being purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired or
retired;
(3) the acquisition of Indebtedness of the Company that is
subordinate or junior in right of payment to the Securities either
(x) solely in exchange for shares of Qualified Capital Stock (or
warrants, options or other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock),
for shares of Disqualified Capital Stock that have a redemption date no
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earlier than, and require the payment of current dividends or
distributions in cash no earlier than, in each case, the maturity date
and interest payments dates, respectively, of the Indebtedness being
acquired, or for Indebtedness of the Company that is subordinate or
junior in right of payment to the Securities, at least to the extent
that the Indebtedness being acquired is subordinated to the Securities
and has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity no less than that of the
Indebtedness being acquired or (y) through the application of the net
proceeds of a substantially concurrent sale for cash (other than to a
Subsidiary of the Company) of shares of Qualified Capital Stock (or
warrants, options or other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock),
shares of Disqualified Capital Stock that have a redemption date no
earlier than, and require the payment of current dividends or
distributions in cash no earlier than, in each case, the maturity date
and interest payments dates, respectively, of the Indebtedness being
refinanced, or Indebtedness of the Company that is subordinate or junior
in right of payment to the Securities at least to the extent that the
Indebtedness being acquired is subordinated to the Securities and has a
Weighted Average Life to Maturity no less than that of the Indebtedness
being refinanced;
(4) payments by the Company to repurchase Capital Stock or
other securities of the Company, Capstar Broadcasting or any corporation
that, directly or indirectly, owns all of the Common Stock of Capstar
Broadcasting from employees of the Company or any such other corporation
in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000;
(5) payments to enable the Company or any such other
corporation to redeem or repurchase stock purchase or similar rights in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000;
(6) payments, not to exceed $100,000 in the aggregate, to
enable the Company or any such other corporation to make cash payments
to holders of its Capital Stock in lieu of the issuance of fractional
shares of its Capital Stock;
(7) payments made pursuant to any merger, consolidation or
sale of assets effected in accordance with Section 5.01; provided,
however, that no such payment may be made pursuant to this clause (7)
unless, after giving effect to
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such transaction (and the incurrence of any Indebtedness in connection
therewith and the use of the proceeds thereof), the Company would be
able to incur $1.00 of additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted
Indebtedness) in compliance with Section 4.12 such that after incurring
that $1.00 of additional Indebtedness, the Leverage Ratio would be less
than 6.0 to 1; and
(8) the payments of dividends on the Company's Common Stock
after an initial public offering of Common Stock of the Company, Capstar
Broadcasting or any corporation that, directly or indirectly, owns all
of the Common Stock of Capstar Broadcasting in an annual amount not to
exceed 6.0% of the gross proceeds (before deducting underwriting
discounts and commissions and other fees and expenses of the offering)
received by the Company (through a capital contribution or otherwise)
from shares of Common Stock sold for the account of the Company or any
such other corporation (and not for the account of any stockholder) in
such initial public offering;
provided, further, that in the case of clauses (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8), no
Event of Default shall have occurred or be continuing at the time of such
payment or as a result thereof. In determining the aggregate amount of
Restricted Payments made subsequent to the Issue Date, amounts expended
pursuant to clauses (1), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) shall be included in such
calculation.
SECTION 4.04. Corporate Existence.
Except as otherwise permitted by Article Five, the Company shall
do or cause to be done all things reasonably necessary to preserve and keep in
full force and effect its corporate or other existence and the corporate or
other existence of each of its Significant Subsidiaries in accordance with the
respective organizational documents of each such Significant Subsidiary and the
material rights (charter and statutory) and franchises of the Company and each
such Significant Subsidiary; provided, however, that the Company shall not be
required to preserve, with respect to itself, any material right or franchise
and, with respect to any of its Significant Subsidiaries, any such existence,
material right or franchise, if the Board of Directors of the Company or such
Significant Subsidiary, as the case may be, shall determine that the
preservation thereof is no longer reasonably necessary or desirable in the
conduct
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of the business of the Company or any such Significant Subsidiary.
SECTION 4.05. Payment of Taxes and Other Claims.
The Company shall pay or discharge or cause to be paid or
discharged, before the same shall become delinquent, (i) all material taxes,
assessments and governmental charges (including withholding taxes and any
penalties, interest and additions to taxes) levied or imposed upon it or any of
its Subsidiaries or properties of it or any of its Subsidiaries and (ii) all
material lawful claims for labor, materials, supplies and services that, if
unpaid, might by law become a Lien upon the property of it or any of its
Subsidiaries; provided, however, that there shall not be required to be paid or
discharged any such tax, assessment or charge, the amount, applicability or
validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings
and for which adequate provision has been made or where the failure to effect
such payment or discharge is not adverse in any material respect to the
Holders.
SECTION 4.06. Maintenance of Properties and Insurance.
(a) The Company shall, and shall cause each of its
Subsidiaries to, maintain its material properties in normal condition (subject
to ordinary wear and tear) and make all reasonably necessary repairs, renewals
or replacements thereto as in the judgment of the Company may be reasonably
necessary to the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries;
provided, however, that nothing in this Section 4.06 shall prevent the Company
or any of its Subsidiaries from discontinuing the operation and maintenance of
any of its properties, if such properties are, in the reasonable and good faith
judgment of the Board of Directors of the Company or the Subsidiary, as the
case may be, no longer reasonably necessary in the conduct of their respective
businesses.
(b) The Company shall provide or cause to be provided, for
itself and each of its Subsidiaries, insurance (including appropriate self-
insurance) against loss or damage of the kinds that, in the reasonable, good
faith opinion of the Company, are reasonably adequate and appropriate for the
conduct of the business of the Company and such Subsidiaries.
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SECTION 4.07. Compliance Certificate; Notice of Default.
(a) The Company shall deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days
after the end of the Company's fiscal year, an officers' certificate (signed by
the principal executive officer, principal financial officer or principal
accounting officer) stating that a review of its activities and the activities
of its Subsidiaries during the preceding fiscal year has been made under the
supervision of the signing officers with a view to determining whether it has
kept, observed, performed and fulfilled its obligations under this Indenture
and further stating, as to each such officer signing such certificate, that to
the best of his knowledge the Company during such preceding fiscal year has
kept, observed, performed and fulfilled each and every such obligation and no
Default or Event of Default occurred during such year and at the date of such
certificate there is no Default or Event of Default that has occurred and is
continuing or, if such signers do know of such Default or Event of Default, the
certificate shall describe the Default or Event of Default and its status with
particularity. The Officers' Certificate shall also notify the Trustee should
the Company elect to change the manner in which it fixes its fiscal year end.
(b) The annual financial statements delivered to the Trustee
pursuant to Section 4.09 shall be accompanied by a written report of the
Company's independent accountants that in conducting their audit of the
financial statements which are a part of such annual report or such annual
financial statements nothing has come to their attention that would lead them
to believe that the Company has violated any provisions of Article Four, Five
or Six insofar as they relate to accounting matters or, if any such violation
has occurred, specifying the nature and period of existence thereof, it being
understood that such accountants shall not be liable directly or indirectly to
any Person for any failure to obtain knowledge of any such violation.
(c) So long as any of the Securities are outstanding (i) if
any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or (ii) if any
Holder seeks to exercise any remedy hereunder with respect to a claimed Default
under this Indenture or the Securities, the Company shall promptly deliver to
the Trustee by registered or certified mail or by telegram, telex or facsimile
transmission followed by hard copy by registered or certified mail an Officers'
Certificate specifying such event, notice or other action.
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SECTION 4.08. Compliance with Laws.
The Company shall comply, and shall cause each of its
Subsidiaries to comply, with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations,
orders and restrictions of the United States of America, all states and
municipalities thereof, and of any governmental department, commission, board,
regulatory authority, bureau, agency and instrumentality of the foregoing, in
respect of the conduct of their respective businesses and the ownership of
their respective properties, except for such noncompliances as are not in the
aggregate reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the financial
condition or results of operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as
a whole.
SECTION 4.09. Reports.
So long as any of the Securities are outstanding, the Company
will provide to the holders of Securities and file with the Commission copies
of the annual reports and of the information, documents, and other reports that
the Company would have been required to file with the Commission pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act regardless of whether the Company is
then obligated to file such reports.
SECTION 4.10. Waiver of Stay, Extension or Usury Laws.
The Company covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so)
that it will not at any time insist upon, plead, or in any manner whatsoever
claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any stay or extension law or any
usury law or other law that would prohibit or forgive the Company from paying
all or any portion of the principal of, premium or interest on the Securities
as contemplated herein, wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in
force, or which may affect the obligations or the performance of this
Indenture; and (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) the Company hereby
expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such law, and covenants that
it will not hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted
to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as
though no such law had been enacted.
SECTION 4.11. Limitations on Transactions with Affiliates.
Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly or
indirectly, enter into or permit to exist any
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transaction (including, without limitation, the purchase, sale, lease or
exchange of any property or the rendering of any service) with or for the
benefit of any of its Affiliates (other than transactions between the Company
and a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company or among Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
of the Company) (an "Affiliate Transaction"), other than Affiliate Transactions
on terms that are no less favorable than those that might reasonably have been
obtained in a comparable transaction on an arm's-length basis from a Person
that is not an Affiliate; provided, however, that for a transaction or series
of related transactions involving value of $2,000,000 or more, such
determination will be made in good faith by a majority of the members of the
board of directors of the Company and by a majority of the disinterested
members of the board of directors of the Company, if any; provided, further,
that for a transaction or series of related transactions involving value of
$10,000,000 or more, the board of directors of the Company has received an
opinion from a nationally recognized investment banking firm that such
Affiliate Transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Company
or such Subsidiary. The foregoing restrictions will not apply to
(1) reasonable and customary directors' fees, indemnification and similar
arrangements and payments thereunder, (2) any obligation of the Company under
the Monitoring and Oversight Agreements (provided that each amendment of any of
the foregoing agreements shall be subject to the limitations of this covenant)
or any employment, noncompetition or confidentiality agreement with any officer
of the Company, (3) reasonable and customary investment banking, financial
advisory, commercial banking and similar fees and expenses paid to BT
Securities Corporation and its Affiliates, (4) any Restricted Payment permitted
to be made pursuant to Section 4.03, (5) any issuance of securities, or other
payments, awards or grants in cash, securities or otherwise pursuant to, or the
funding of, employment arrangements, stock options and stock ownership plans
approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, (6) loans or advances to
employees in the ordinary course of business of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries consistent with past practices, (7) payments made in connection
with any acquisitions or dispositions by the Company and its Subsidiaries which
acquisitions and dispositions are disclosed in the Offering Memorandum,
including fees to Hicks Muse, and (8) the issuance of Capital Stock of the
Company (other than Disqualified Capital Stock).
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SECTION 4.12. Limitation on Incurrence of Additional
Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred
Stock of Subsidiaries.
The Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries
to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or
otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with
respect to (collectively, "incur") any Indebtedness (other than Permitted
Indebtedness) and the Company's Subsidiaries will not issue any Preferred Stock
(except Preferred Stock issued to the Company or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
the Company); provided, however, that the Company and its Subsidiaries may
incur Indebtedness and the Company's Subsidiaries may issue shares of Preferred
Stock if, in either case, the Company's Leverage Ratio at the time of
incurrence of such Indebtedness or the issuance of such Preferred Stock, as the
case may be, after giving pro forma effect to such incurrence or issuance as of
such date and to the use of proceeds therefrom is less than 7.0 to 1.
SECTION 4.13. Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment
Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries.
Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will, directly or
indirectly, create or otherwise cause to permit to exist or become effective,
by operation of the charter of such Subsidiary or by reason of any agreement,
instrument, judgement, decree, rule, order, statute or governmental regulation,
any encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Subsidiary to (a) pay
dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock; (b) make loans
or advances or pay any Indebtedness or other obligation owed to the Company or
any of its Subsidiaries; or (c) transfer any of its property or assets to the
Company, except for such encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by
reason of: (1) applicable law, (2) this Indenture, (3) customary
non-assignment provisions of any lease governing a leasehold interest of the
Company or any Subsidiary, (4) any instrument governing Acquired Indebtedness
or Acquired Preferred Stock, which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable
to any Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the
Person, or the property or assets of the Person, so acquired, (5) agreements
existing on the Issue Date (including the Credit Facility, the Existing
Indenture and the New Capstar Radio Indenture) as such agreements are from time
to time in effect; provided, however, that any amendments or modifications of
such agreements that affect the encumbrances or restrictions of the types
subject to this Section 4.13 shall
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not result in such encumbrances or restrictions being less favorable to the
Company in any material respect, as determined in good faith by the board of
directors of the Company, than the provisions as in effect before giving effect
to the respective amendment or modification, (6) any restriction with respect
to such a Subsidiary imposed pursuant to an agreement entered into for the sale
or disposition of all or substantially all the Capital Stock or assets of such
Subsidiary pending the closing of such sale or disposition, (7) an agreement
effecting a refinancing, replacement or substitution of Indebtedness issued,
assumed or incurred pursuant to an agreement referred to in clause (2), (4) or
(5) above; provided, however, that the provisions relating to such encumbrance
or restriction contained in any such refinancing, replacement or substitution
agreement are not less favorable to the Company in any material respect as
determined in good faith by the board of directors of the Company than the
provisions relating to such encumbrance or restriction contained in agreements
referred to in such clause (2), (4) or (5) above, (8) any agreement or charter
provision evidencing Indebtedness or Preferred Stock permitted under this
Indenture; provided, however, that the provisions relating to such encumbrance
or restriction contained in such agreement or charter provision are not less
favorable to the Company in any material respect as determined in good faith by
the board of directors of the Company than the provisions relating to such
encumbrance or restriction contained in this Indenture, or (9) restrictions on
the transfer of assets subject to any Lien imposed by the holder of such Lien.
SECTION 4.14. Change of Control.
(a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each holder
will have the right to require that the Company purchase all or a portion of
such holder's Securities pursuant to the offer described in paragraph (b) below
(the "Change of Control Offer"), at a purchase price equal to 101% of the
principal amount thereof, plus, without duplication, all accrued and unpaid
interest, if any, to the Change of Control Payment Date. Prior to the mailing
of the notice referred to below, but in any event within 30 days following the
date on which the Company becomes aware that a Change of Control has occurred,
the Company covenants to (i) repay in full all Indebtedness under the Credit
Agreement (and terminate all commitments thereunder) and any other agreement
relating to Indebtedness that would prohibit the Change of Control Offer or
offer to repay in full all such Indebtedness (and terminate all such
commitments) and repay the Indebtedness owed to (and terminate the commitments
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of) each lender that has accepted such offer or (ii) obtain the requisite
consents under the Credit Facility and any other agreement governing such other
Indebtedness to permit the repurchase of the Securities as provided below. The
Company will first comply with the covenant in the preceding sentence before it
will be required to purchase the Securities pursuant to the provisions
described below; provided that the Company's failure to comply with the
covenant described in the preceding sentence shall constitute an Event of
Default described in Section 6.01(3) hereof.
(b) Within 30 days following the date on which the Company
becomes aware that a Change of Control has occurred (the "Change of Control
Date"), the Company shall send, by first-class mail, postage prepaid, a notice
to each holder of Securities, with a copy to the Trustee, which notice shall
govern the terms of the Change of Control Offer. Such notice shall state,
among other things:
(1) that the Change of Control Offer is being made pursuant to
this Section 4.14 and that all Securities validly tendered and not
withdrawn will be accepted for payment;
(2) the purchase price (including the amount of accrued
interest, if any) and the purchase date (which shall be no earlier than
30 days nor later than 45 days from the date such notice is mailed,
other than as may be required by law) (the "Change of Control Payment
Date");
(3) that any Security not tendered will continue to accrue
interest;
(4) that, unless the Company defaults in making payment
therefor, any Security accepted for payment pursuant to the Change of
Control Offer shall cease to accrete or accrue interest, as the case may
be, after the Change of Control Payment Date;
(5) that Holders electing to have a Security purchased
pursuant to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender the
Security, properly endorsed, to the paying agent and registrar for the
Securities at the address specified in the notice prior to the close of
business on the business day prior to the Change of Control Payment
Date;
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(6) that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their election
if the Paying Agent receives, not later than five Business Days prior to
the Change of Control Payment Date, a telegram, telex, facsimile
transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the
principal amount of the Securities the Holder delivered for purchase and
a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have such
Security purchased;
(7) that Holders whose Securities are purchased only in part
will be issued new Securities in a principal amount equal to the
unpurchased portion of the Securities surrendered; and
(8) the circumstances and relevant facts regarding such Change
of Control.
(c) On or before the Change of Control Payment Date, the
Company shall (i) accept for payment Securities or portions thereof (in
integral multiples of $1,000) validly tendered pursuant to the Change of
Control Offer, (ii) deposit with the Paying Agent U.S. Legal Tender sufficient
to pay the purchase price of all Securities so tendered and (iii) deliver to
the Trustee Securities so accepted together with an Officers' Certificate
stating the Securities or portions thereof being purchased by the Company. The
Paying Agent shall promptly mail to the Holders of Securities so accepted
payment in an amount equal to the purchase price out of the funds deposited
with the Paying Agent in accordance with the preceding sentence. The Trustee
shall promptly authenticate and mail to such Holders new Securities equal in
principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Securities surrendered.
Upon the payment of the purchase price for the Securities accepted for
purchase, the Trustee shall return the Securities purchased to the Company for
cancellation. Any amounts remaining after the purchase of Securities pursuant
to a Change of Control Offer shall be returned within three Business Days by
the Trustee to the Company.
(d) The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule
14e-1 under the Exchange Act to the extent applicable in connection with the
purchase of the Securities pursuant to a Change of Control Offer.
(e) Paragraphs (a)-(d) of this Section 4.14 notwithstanding,
the Company shall not be required to make a Change of Control Offer if,
instead, the Company elects to effect a
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Change of Control Redemption in compliance with the requirements listed on the
Securities in Exhibit A hereof.
SECTION 4.15. Limitation on Asset Sales.
(a) Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will
consummate an Asset Sale unless (i) the Company or the applicable Subsidiary,
as the case may be, receives consideration at the time of such Asset Sale at
least equal to the fair market value of the assets sold or otherwise disposed
of (as determined in good faith by management of the Company or, if such Asset
Sale involves consideration in excess of $5,000,000, by the board of directors
of the Company, as evidenced by a board resolution), (ii) at least 75% of the
consideration received by the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be,
from such Asset Sale is in cash or Cash Equivalents (other than in the case
where the Company is exchanging all or substantially all the assets of one or
more broadcast businesses operated by the Company (including by way of the
transfer of capital stock) for all or substantially all the assets (including
by way of the transfer of capital stock) constituting one or more broadcast
businesses operated by another Person, in which event the foregoing requirement
with respect to the receipt of cash or Cash Equivalents shall not apply) and is
received at the time of such disposition and (iii) upon the consummation of an
Asset Sale, the Company applies, or causes such Subsidiary to apply, such Net
Cash Proceeds within 180 days of receipt thereof, either (A) to repay any
Senior Debt of the Company or any Indebtedness of a Subsidiary of the Company
(and, to the extent such Senior Debt relates to principal under a revolving
credit or similar facility, to obtain a corresponding reduction in the
commitments thereunder), (B) to reinvest, or to be contractually committed to
reinvest pursuant to a binding agreement, in Productive Assets and, in the
latter case, to have so reinvested within 360 days of the date of receipt of
such Net Cash Proceeds or (C) to purchase Securities tendered to the Company
for purchase at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus
accrued interest thereon, if any, to the date of purchase pursuant to an offer
to purchase made by the Company as set forth below (a "Net Proceeds Offer");
provided, however, that the Company may defer making a Net Proceeds Offer until
the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds from Asset Sales not otherwise applied in
accordance with this Section 4.15 equal or exceed $5,000,000.
(b) Subject to the deferral right set forth in the final
proviso of paragraph (a), each notice of a Net Proceeds
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Offer will be mailed, by first class mail, to holders of Securities not more
than 180 days after the relevant Asset Sale or, in the event the Company or a
Subsidiary has entered into a binding agreement as provided in subsection
(a)(iii)(B) above, within 180 days following the termination of such agreement
but in no event later than 360 days after the relevant Asset Sale. Such notice
will specify, among other things, the purchase date (which will be no earlier
than 30 days nor later than 45 days from the date such notice is mailed, except
as otherwise required by law) and will otherwise comply with the procedures set
forth in this Indenture. Upon receiving notice of the Net Proceeds Offer,
holders of Securities may elect to tender their Securities in whole or in part
in integral multiples of $1,000. To the extent holders properly tender
Securities in an amount exceeding the Net Proceeds Offer, Securities of
tendering holders will be repurchased on a pro rata basis (based upon the
principal amount tendered). To the extent that the aggregate principal amount
of Securities tendered pursuant to any Net Proceeds Offer is less than the
amount of Net Cash Proceeds subject to such Net Proceeds Offer, the Company may
use any remaining portion of such Net Cash Proceeds not required to fund the
repurchase of tendered Securities for any purposes otherwise permitted by this
Indenture. Upon the consummation of any Net Proceeds Offer, the amount of Net
Cash Proceeds subject to any future Net Proceeds Offer from the Asset Sales
giving rise to such Net Cash Proceeds shall be deemed to be zero.
The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under
the Exchange Act to the extent applicable in connection with the repurchase of
Securities pursuant to a Net Proceeds Offer.
SECTION 4.16. Limitation on Asset Swaps.
The Company will not, and will not permit any Subsidiary to,
engage in any Asset Swaps, unless: (i) at the time of entering into such Asset
Swap and immediately after giving effect to such Asset Swap, no Default or
Event of Default shall have occurred or be continuing or would occur as a
consequence thereof, (ii) in the event such Asset Swap involves an aggregate
amount in excess of $2,000,000, the terms of such Asset Swap have been approved
by a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Company and (iii)
in the event such Asset Swap involves an aggregate amount in excess of
$10,000,000, the Company has received a written opinion from an independent
investment banking firm of nationally recognized
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standing that such Asset Swap is fair to the Company or such Subsidiary, as the
case may be, from a financial point of view.
ARTICLE FIVE
SUCCESSOR CORPORATION
SECTION 5.01. Merger, Consolidation and Sale of Assets.
(a) The Company may not, in a single transaction or through a
series of related transactions, consolidate with or merge with or into, or
sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or
substantially all of its assets to, another Person or adopt a plan of
liquidation, unless:
(1) either (A) the Company is the surviving or continuing
Person or (B) the Person (if other than the Company) formed by such
consolidation or into which the Company is merged or the Person that
acquires by conveyance, transfer or lease the properties and assets of
the Company substantially as an entirety or in the case of a plan of
liquidation, the Person to which assets of the Company have been
transferred, shall be a corporation, partnership or trust organized and
existing under the laws of the United States or any State thereof or the
District of Columbia;
(2) such surviving Person shall assume all the obligations of
the Company under the Securities and this Indenture pursuant to a
supplemental indenture in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee;
(3) immediately after giving effect to such transaction and
the use of the proceeds therefrom (on a pro forma basis, including
giving effect to any Indebtedness incurred or anticipated to be incurred
in connection with such transaction), the Company (in the case of clause
(A) of the foregoing clause (1)) or such Person (in the case of clause
(B) of the foregoing clause (1)) shall be able to incur $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in
compliance with Section 4.12;
(4) immediately after giving effect to such transactions no
Default or Event of Default shall have occurred or be continuing; and
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(5) the Company has delivered to the Trustee prior to the
consummation of the proposed transaction an Officers' Certificate and
Opinion of Counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger or
transfer complies with this Indenture and that all conditions precedent
in this Indenture relating to such transaction have been satisfied.
(b) For purposes of the foregoing, the transfer (by lease,
assignment, sale or otherwise, in a single transaction or series of related
transactions) of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of one
or more Subsidiaries, the Capital Stock of which constitutes all or
substantially all of the properties and assets of the Company, will be deemed
to be the transfer of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of
the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing clauses (2) and (3), (a) any
Subsidiary of the Company may consolidate with, merge into or transfer all or
part of its properties and assets to the Company and (b) the Company may merge
with a corporate Affiliate thereof incorporated solely for the purpose of
reincorporating the Company in another jurisdiction in the United States to
realize tax or other benefits.
SECTION 5.02. Successor Corporation Substituted.
Upon any consolidation or merger, or any transfer of assets in
accordance with Section 5.01, the successor Person formed by such consolidation
or into which the Company is merged or to which such transfer is made shall
succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of,
the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor
Person had been named as the Company herein. When a successor corporation
assumes all of the obligations of the Company hereunder and under the
Securities and agrees to be bound hereby and thereby, the predecessor shall be
released from such obligations.
ARTICLE SIX
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
SECTION 6.01. Events of Default.
An "Event of Default" occurs if:
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(1) the Company fails to pay interest on the Securities when
the same becomes due and payable and the Default continues for a period
of 30 days;
(2) the Company fails to pay the principal amount of any
Securities when such principal becomes due and payable, at maturity,
upon redemption or otherwise;
(3) the Company defaults in the observance or performance of
any other covenant or agreement contained in the Securities or this
Indenture, which Default continues for a period of 30 days after the
Company receives written notice thereof specifying such Default from the
Trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of
outstanding Securities;
(4) there shall be a failure to pay at the final stated
maturity (giving effect to any extensions thereof) the principal amount
of any Indebtedness of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, or
the acceleration of the final stated maturity of any such Indebtedness,
if the aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness, together with
the aggregate principal amount of any other such Indebtedness in default
for failure to pay principal at the final stated maturity (giving effect
to any extensions thereof) or which has been accelerated, aggregates
$10,000,000 or more at any time, in each case after a 10-day period
during which such default shall not have been cured or such acceleration
rescinded;
(5) one or more judgments in an aggregate amount in excess of
$10,000,000 (which are not covered by insurance as to which the insurer
has not disclaimed coverage) shall have been rendered against the
Company or any of its Significant Subsidiaries and such judgments or
judgments remain undischarged or unstayed for a period of 60 days after
such judgment or judgments become final and non-appealable;
(6) the Company or any Significant Subsidiary (A) commences a
voluntary case or proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law with respect to
itself, (B) consents to the entry of a judgment, decree or order for
relief against it in an involuntary case or proceeding under any
Bankruptcy Law, (C) consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or
for substantially all of its property, (D) consents to or acquiesces in
the institution of a bankruptcy or an
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insolvency proceeding against it or (E) makes a general assignment for
the benefit of its creditors; or
(7) a court of competent jurisdiction enters a judgment,
decree or order for relief in respect of the Company or any Significant
Subsidiary in an involuntary case or proceeding under any Bankruptcy
Law, which shall (A) approve as properly filed a petition seeking
reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition in respect of the
Company or any Significant Subsidiary, (B) appoint a custodian of the
Company or any Significant Subsidiary or for substantially all of its
property or (C) order the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs; and
such judgment, decree or order shall remain unstayed and in effect for a
period of 60 consecutive days.
SECTION 6.02. Acceleration.
If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified
in Section 6.01(6) or (7) with respect to the Company) occurs and is continuing
and has not been waived pursuant to Section 6.04, the Trustee may, and the
Trustee upon the request of Holders of 25% in principal amount of the
outstanding Securities shall, or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate
principal amount of the Securities then outstanding may, declare the principal
of all the Securities, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and
premium, if any, to be due and payable by notice in writing to the Company and
the Trustee specifying the respective Event of Default and that it is a "notice
of acceleration" (the "Acceleration Notice"), and the same (i) shall become
immediately due and payable or (ii) if there are any amounts outstanding under
the Credit Facility, shall become due and payable upon the first to occur of an
acceleration under the Credit Facility or five Business Days after receipt by
the Company and the agent under the Credit Facility of such Acceleration Notice
(unless all Events of Default specified in such Acceleration Notice have been
cured or waived). If an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(6) or (7)
with respect to the Company occurs and is continuing with respect to the
Company, then such amount shall ipso facto become and be immediately due and
payable without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any
Securityholder. At any time after a declaration of acceleration with respect
to the Securities, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the
Securities then outstanding (by notice to the Trustee) may rescind and cancel a
declaration of acceleration and its consequences if (i) the rescission would
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not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction,
(ii) all existing Events of Default have been cured or waived, except
non-payment of the principal amount of or any accrued interest on the
Securities that has become due solely by such declaration of acceleration,
(iii) to the extent the payment of such interest is lawful, interest (at the
same rate as specified in the Securities) on overdue installments of interest
and overdue payments of principal, which has become due otherwise than by such
declaration of acceleration, has been paid, (iv) the Company has paid the
Trustee its reasonable compensation and reimbursed the Trustee for its
expenses, disbursements and advances and (v) in the event of the cure or waiver
of a Default or Event of Default of the type described in Sections 6.01(6) and
(7), the Trustee shall have received an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of
Counsel that such Default or Event of Default has been cured or waived and the
Trustee shall be entitled to conclusively rely upon such Officers' Certificate
and Opinion of Counsel. No such rescission shall affect any subsequent Default
or impair any right consequent thereto.
SECTION 6.03. Other Remedies.
If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may
pursue any available remedy by proceeding at law or in equity to collect the
payment of principal of, premium or interest, if any, on the Securities or to
enforce the performance of any provision of the Securities or this Indenture.
The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess
any of the Securities or does not produce any of them in the proceeding. A
delay or omission by the Trustee or any Securityholder in exercising any right
or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or
remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. No
remedy is exclusive of any other remedy. All available remedies are cumulative
to the extent permitted by law.
SECTION 6.04. Waiver of Past Defaults.
Subject to Sections 6.07 and 9.02, the Holders of a majority in
principal amount of the outstanding Securities by notice to the Trustee may
waive an existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences, except a
Default in the payment of the principal amount of or interest on any Security
as specified in clauses (1) and (2) of Section 6.01.
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SECTION 6.05. Control by Majority.
Subject to Section 2.09, the Holders of a majority in principal
amount of the outstanding Securities may direct the time, method and place of
conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising
any trust or power conferred on it, including, without limitation, any remedies
provided for in Section 6.03. Subject to Section 7.01, however, the Trustee
may, in its discretion, refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with any
law or this Indenture, that the Trustee determines may be unduly prejudicial to
the rights of another Securityholder, or that may involve the Trustee in
personal liability; provided that the Trustee may take any other action deemed
proper by the Trustee, in its discretion, that is not inconsistent with such
direction.
SECTION 6.06. Limitation on Suits.
A Securityholder may not pursue any remedy with respect to this
Indenture or the Securities unless:
(1) the Holder gives to the Trustee notice of a continuing
Event of Default;
(2) Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the
outstanding Securities make a written request to the Trustee to pursue
the remedy;
(3) such Holders offer to the Trustee indemnity or security
against any loss, liability or expense to be incurred in compliance with
such request which is reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee;
(4) the Trustee does not comply with the request within 45
days after receipt of the request and the offer of satisfactory
indemnity or security; and
(5) during such 45-day period the Holders of a majority in
principal amount of the outstanding Securities do not give the Trustee a
direction which, in the opinion of the Trustee, is inconsistent with the
request.
A Securityholder may not use this Indenture to prejudice the
rights of another Securityholder or to obtain a preference or priority over
such other Securityholder.
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SECTION 6.07. Rights of Holders To Receive Payment.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the right
of any Holder to receive payment of principal of, premium and interest on a
Security, on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Security, or
to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such
respective dates, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such
Holder.
SECTION 6.08. Collection Suit by Trustee.
If an Event of Default in payment of principal or interest
specified in clause (1) or (2) of Section 6.01 occurs and is continuing, the
Trustee may recover judgment in its own name and as trustee of an express trust
against the Company or any other obligor on the Securities for the whole amount
of principal and accrued interest remaining unpaid, together with interest on
overdue principal and, to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful,
interest on overdue installments of interest at the rate set forth in the
Securities and such further amount as shall be sufficient to cover the costs
and expenses of collection, including the reasonable compensation, expenses,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel.
SECTION 6.09. Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.
The Trustee may file such proofs of claim and other papers or
documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the
Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, taxes,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and the
Securityholders allowed in any judicial proceedings relating to the Company or
any other obligor upon the Securities, any of their respective creditors or any
of their respective property, and shall be entitled and empowered to collect
and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such
claims and to distribute the same, and any custodian in any such judicial
proceedings is hereby authorized by each Securityholder to make such payments
to the Trustee and, in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making
of such payments directly to the Securityholders, to pay to the Trustee any
amount due to it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, taxes,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any
other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07. The Company's payment
obligations under this
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Section 6.09 shall be secured in accordance with the provisions of Section
7.07. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to
authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Securityholder any
plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the
Securities or the rights of any Holder thereof, or to authorize the Trustee to
vote in respect of the claim of any Securityholder in any such proceeding.
SECTION 6.10. Priorities.
If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article Six,
it shall pay out the money in the following order:
First: to the Trustee, its agents and attorneys for amounts due
under Sections 6.09 and 7.07;
Second: if the Holders are forced to proceed against the Company
directly without the Trustee, to Holders for their collection costs;
Third: to Holders for amounts due and unpaid on the Securities
for Accreted Value or principal, premium and interest, ratably, without
preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and
payable on the Securities for principal and interest, respectively; and
Fourth: to the Company or any other obligor on the Securities,
as their interests may appear, or as a court of competent jurisdiction
may direct.
The Trustee, upon prior notice to the Company, may fix a record
date and payment date for any payment to Securityholders pursuant to this
Section 6.10.
SECTION 6.11. Undertaking for Costs.
In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this
Indenture or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by
it as Trustee, a court in its discretion may require the filing by any party
litigant in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the
court in its discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to
the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant.
This Section 6.11 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a
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Holder pursuant to Section 6.07, or a suit by a Holder or Holders of more than
10% in principal amount of the outstanding Securities.
ARTICLE SEVEN
TRUSTEE
SECTION 7.01. Duties of Trustee.
(a) If a Default or an Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, the Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in
it by this Indenture and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise
thereof as a prudent Person would exercise or use under the circumstances in
the conduct of its own affairs.
(b) Except during the continuance of a Default or an Event of
Default:
(1) The Trustee need perform only those duties as are
specifically set forth in this Indenture or the TIA and no duties,
covenants, responsibilities or obligations shall be implied in this
Indenture that are adverse to the Trustee.
(2) In the absence of bad faith on its part, the Trustee may
conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness
of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates (including
Officers' Certificates) or opinions (including Opinions of Counsel)
furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this
Indenture. However, as to any certificates or opinions which are
required by any provision of this Indenture to be delivered or provided
to the Trustee, the Trustee shall examine the certificates and opinions
to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this
Indenture.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained,
the Trustee may not be relieved from liability for its own negligent action,
its own negligent failure to act, or its own willful misconduct, except that:
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(1) This paragraph does not limit the effect of paragraph (b) of
this Section 7.01.
(2) The Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment
made in good faith by a Trust Officer, unless it is proved that the
Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts.
(3) The Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action
it takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction
received by it pursuant to Section 6.02, 6.04 or 6.05.
(d) No provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee
to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in
the performance of any of its duties hereunder or in the exercise of any of its
rights or powers if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that
repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity against such risk or liability is
not reasonably assured to it.
(e) Every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates
to the Trustee is subject to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this Section
7.01.
(f) The Trustee shall not be liable for interest on any money
or assets received by it except as the Trustee may agree with the Company.
Assets held in trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other assets
except to the extent required by law.
(g) In the absence of bad faith, negligence or wilful
misconduct on the part of the Trustee, the Trustee shall not be responsible for
the application of any money by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee.
SECTION 7.02. Rights of Trustee.
Subject to Section 7.01:
(a) The Trustee may rely and shall be fully protected in
acting or refraining from acting upon any document believed by it to be
genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person. The
Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document.
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(b) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting, it may
consult with counsel and may require an Officers' Certificate or an
Opinion of Counsel, which shall conform to Sections 10.04 and 10.05.
The Trustee shall not be liable for and shall be fully protected in
respect of any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in
reliance on such Officers' Certificate or Opinion of Counsel.
(c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and
shall not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent
or attorney appointed with due care.
(d) The Trustee shall not be liable for any action that it
takes or omits to take in good faith that it reasonably believes to be
authorized or within its rights or powers.
(e) The Trustee shall not be bound to make any investigation
into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate
(including any Officers' Certificate), statement, instrument, opinion
(including any Opinion of Counsel), notice, request, direction, consent,
order, bond, debenture, or other paper or document, but the Trustee, in
its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such
facts or matters as it may see fit and, if the Trustee shall determine
to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled,
upon reasonable notice to the Company, to examine the books, records,
and premises of the Company, personally or by agent or attorney.
(f) The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any
of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request,
order or direction of any of the Holders of the Securities pursuant to
the provisions of this Indenture, unless such Holders shall have offered
to the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs,
expenses and liabilities which may be incurred by it in compliance with
such request, order or direction.
(g) The Trustee may consult with counsel, and the advice or
opinion of counsel with respect to legal matters relating to this
Indenture and the Securities shall be full and complete authorization
and protection from liability with respect to any action taken, omitted
or
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suffered by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with the advice
or opinion of such counsel.
SECTION 7.03. Individual Rights of Trustee.
The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become
the owner or pledgee of Securities and may otherwise deal with the Company, any
Subsidiary or Unrestricted Subsidiary, or their respective Affiliates, with the
same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. Any Agent may do the same
with like rights. However, the Trustee must comply with Sections 7.10 and
7.11.
SECTION 7.04. Trustee's Disclaimer.
The Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or
adequacy of this Indenture or the Securities, and it shall not be accountable
for the Company's use of the proceeds from the Securities, and it shall not be
responsible for any statement of the Company in this Indenture or the
Securities other than the Trustee's certificate of authentication.
SECTION 7.05. Notice of Default.
If a Default or an Event of Default occurs and is continuing and
if it is known to the Trustee, the Trustee shall mail to each Securityholder
notice of the uncured Default or Event of Default within 60 days after such
Default or Event of Default occurs. Except in the case of a Default or an
Event of Default in payment of principal of, premium or interest on, any
Security, including an accelerated payment and the failure to make payment on
the Change of Control Payment Date pursuant to a Change of Control Offer or on
the Proceeds Purchase Date pursuant to a Net Proceeds Offer and, except in the
case of a failure to comply with Article Five, the Trustee may withhold the
notice if and so long as its Board of Directors, the executive committee of its
Board of Directors or a committee of its directors and/or Trust Officers in
good faith determines that withholding the notice is in the interest of the
Securityholders. The Trustee shall not be deemed to have knowledge of a
Default or Event of Default other than (i) any Event of Default occurring
pursuant to Section 6.01(1), 6.01(2) or 4.01; or (ii) any Default or Event of
Default of which a Trust Officer shall have received written notification or
obtained actual knowledge.
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SECTION 7.06. Reports by Trustee to Holders.
Within 60 days after each February 1 of each year beginning with
February 1, 1998, the Trustee shall, to the extent that any of the events
described in TIA Section 313(a) occurred within the previous twelve months, but
not otherwise, mail to each Securityholder a brief report dated as of such date
that complies with TIA Section 313(a). The Trustee also shall comply with TIA
Sections 313(b) and 313(c).
A copy of each report at the time of its mailing to
Securityholders shall be mailed to the Company and filed with the SEC and each
stock exchange, if any, on which the Securities are listed.
The Company shall promptly notify the Trustee if the Securities
become listed on any stock exchange and the Trustee shall comply with TIA
Section 313(d).
SECTION 7.07. Compensation and Indemnity.
The Company shall pay to the Trustee from time to time such
compensation as may be agreed upon by the Company and the Trustee. The
Trustee's compensation shall not be limited by any law on compensation of a
trustee of an express trust. The Company shall reimburse the Trustee upon
request for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, disbursements and advances
incurred or made by it in connection with the performance of its duties and the
discharge of its obligations under this Indenture. Such expenses shall include
the reasonable fees and expenses of the Trustee's agents and counsel.
The Company shall indemnify the Trustee and its agents,
employees, officers, stockholders and directors for, and hold them harmless
against, any loss, liability or expense incurred by them except for such
actions to the extent caused by any negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct
on their part, arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or
administration of this trust including the reasonable costs and expenses of
defending themselves against any claim or liability in connection with the
exercise or performance of any of their rights, powers or duties hereunder.
The Trustee shall notify the Company promptly of any claim asserted against the
Trustee or any agent, employee, officer, stockholder or director of the Trustee
for which it may seek indemnity. The Company shall defend the claim, and the
Trustee and its agents, officers, employees, stockholders and directors shall
cooperate in the
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defense. The Trustee and its agents, officers, employees, stockholders and
directors may have separate counsel and the Company shall pay the reasonable
fees and expenses of such counsel; provided that the Company will not be
required to pay such fees and expenses if it assumes the Trustee's defense and
there is no conflict of interest between the Company and the Trustee in
connection with such defense as reasonably determined by the Trustee. The
Company need not pay for any settlement made without its written consent. The
Company need not reimburse any expense or indemnify against any loss or
liability to the extent incurred by the Trustee through its negligence, bad
faith or willful misconduct.
To secure the Company's payment obligations in this Section 7.07,
the Trustee shall have a lien prior to the Securities on all assets or money
held or collected by the Trustee, in its capacity as Trustee, except assets or
money held in trust to pay principal of or interest on particular Securities.
When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an
Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(6) or (7) occurs, such expenses and
the compensation for such services shall be paid to the extent allowed under
any Bankruptcy Law.
SECTION 7.08. Replacement of Trustee.
The Trustee may resign by so notifying the Company in writing at
least 10 days in advance. The Holders of a majority in principal amount of the
outstanding Securities may remove the Trustee by so notifying the Company and
the Trustee and may appoint a successor Trustee with the Company's consent. A
resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee
shall become effective only with the successor Trustee's acceptance of
appointment as provided in this Section. The Company may remove the Trustee
if:
(1) the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10;
(2) the Trustee is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent or an order
for relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any Bankruptcy
Law;
(3) a receiver or other public officer takes charge of the
Trustee or its property; or
(4) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting.
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If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in
the office of Trustee for any reason, the Company shall notify each Holder of
such event and shall promptly appoint a successor Trustee. Within one year
after the successor Trustee takes office, the Holders of a majority in
principal amount of the Securities may appoint a successor Trustee to replace
the successor Trustee appointed by the Company.
A successor Trustee shall deliver a written acceptance of its
appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company. Promptly after that,
the retiring Trustee shall transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the
successor Trustee, subject to the lien provided in Section 7.07, the
resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee shall become effective, and the
successor Trustee shall have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee
under this Indenture. A successor Trustee shall mail notice of its succession
to each Securityholder.
If a successor Trustee does not take office within 60 days after
the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company
or the Holders of at least 10% in principal amount of the outstanding
Securities may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment
of a successor Trustee.
If the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10, any
Securityholder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal
of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.
Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this
Section 7.08, the Company's obligations under Section 7.07 shall continue for
the benefit of the retiring Trustee.
SECTION 7.09. Successor Trustee by Merger, Etc.
If the Trustee consolidates with, merges or converts into, or
transfers all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another
corporation, the resulting, surviving or transferee corporation without any
further act shall, if such resulting, surviving or transferee corporation is
otherwise eligible hereunder, be the successor Trustee; provided that such
corporation shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article Seven.
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SECTION 7.10. Eligibility; Disqualification.
This Indenture shall always have a Trustee who satisfies the
requirement of TIA Sections 310(a)(1) and 310(a)(2). The Trustee (or in the
case of a corporation included in a bank holding company system, the related
bank holding company) shall have a combined capital and surplus of at least
$100,000,000 as set forth in its most recent published annual report of
condition. In addition, if the Trustee is a corporation included in a bank
holding company system, the Trustee, independently of such bank holding
company, shall meet the capital requirements of TIA Section 310(a)(2). The
Trustee shall comply with TIA Section 310(b); provided, however, that there
shall be excluded from the operation of TIA Section 310(b)(1) any indenture or
indentures under which other securities, or certificates of interest or
participation in other securities, of the Company are outstanding, if the
requirements for such exclusion set forth in TIA Section 310(b)(1) are met.
The provisions of TIA Section 310 shall apply to the Company and any other
obligor of the Securities.
SECTION 7.11. Preferential Collection of
Claims Against the Company.
The Trustee shall comply with TIA Section 311(a), excluding any
creditor relationship listed in TIA Section 311(b). A Trustee who has resigned
or been removed shall be subject to TIA Section 311(a) to the extent indicated
therein. The provisions of TIA Section 311 shall apply to the Company and any
other obligor of the Securities.
ARTICLE EIGHT
DISCHARGE OF INDENTURE; DEFEASANCE
SECTION 8.01. Termination of the Company's Obligations.
This Indenture shall cease to be of further effect and the
obligations of the Company under the Securities and this Indenture shall
terminate (except that the obligations under Sections 7.07, 8.04 and 8.05 shall
survive the effect of this Article Eight) when all outstanding Securities
theretofore authenticated and issued have been delivered to the Trustee for
cancellation and the Company has paid all sums payable by it hereunder.
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In addition, at the Company's option, either (a) the Company
shall be deemed to have been Discharged from any and all obligations with
respect to the Securities ("legal defeasance") after the applicable conditions
set forth below have been satisfied or (b) the Company shall cease to be under
any obligation to comply with any term, provision or condition set forth in
Article Four (except that the Company's obligations under Sections 4.01 and
4.02 shall survive) and Section 5.01 ("covenant defeasance") after the
applicable conditions set forth below have been satisfied:
(1) The Company shall have deposited or caused to be deposited
irrevocably with the Trustee as trust funds in trust, specifically
pledged as security for, and dedicated solely to, the benefit of the
Holders of the Securities U.S. Legal Tender or U.S. Government
Obligations or a combination thereof that, through the payment of
interest thereon and principal amounts in respect thereof in accordance
with their terms, will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally
recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written
certification thereof delivered to the Trustee, to pay all amounts of
principal of and interest on the Securities on the dates such
installments of interest or principal amounts are due in accordance with
the terms of such Securities, as well as the Trustee's fees and
expenses; provided that no deposits made pursuant to this Section
8.01(1) shall cause the Trustee to have a conflicting interest as
defined in and for purposes of the TIA; and provided, further, that, as
confirmed by an Opinion of Counsel, no such deposit shall result in the
Company, the Trustee or the trust becoming or being deemed to be an
"investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940;
(2) No Event of Default or Default with respect to the
Securities shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such
deposit after giving effect to such deposit;
(3) The Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion
of Counsel, subject to certain qualifications, to the effect that (i)
the Funds will not be subject to any rights of any other holders of
Indebtedness of the Company, and (ii) the Funds so deposited will not be
subject to avoidance under applicable Bankruptcy Law;
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(4) The Company shall have paid or duly provided for payment
of all amounts then due to the Trustee pursuant to Section 7.07;
(5) No such deposit will result in a Default under this
Indenture or a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under,
any other instrument or agreement (including, without limitation, the
New Credit Facility) to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is
a party or by which it or its property is bound;
(6) Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in
paragraphs (1) through (5) above, (a) the Company shall be deemed to
have completed legal defeasance if the Company shall have delivered to
the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel confirming that (i) the Company has
received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue
Service, a ruling, or (ii) since the date of this Indenture there has
been a change in the applicable federal income tax law, in either case
to the effect that, and based thereon such Opinion of Counsel shall
confirm that, the Holders of the Securities will not recognize income,
gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such legal
defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same
amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the
case if such legal defeasance had not occurred and (b) the Company shall
be deemed to have completed covenant defeasance if the Company shall
have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel reasonably
acceptable to the Trustee confirming that the Holders of the Securities
will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes
as a result of such covenant defeasance and will be subject to federal
income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times
as would have been the case if such covenant defeasance had not
occurred; and
(7) An Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the
effect that all conditions precedent to the defeasance have been
complied with.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Opinion of Counsel required by
subparagraph 7 above need not be delivered if all Securities not theretofore
delivered to the Trustee for cancellation (i) have become due and payable, (ii)
will become due and payable on the Maturity Date within one year, or (iii) are
to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements
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satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption by the
Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of the Company.
"Discharged" means that the Company shall be deemed to have paid
and discharged the entire indebtedness represented by, and obligations under,
the Securities and to have satisfied all the obligations under this Indenture
relating to the Securities (and the Trustee, at the expense of the Company,
shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same upon compliance by the
Company with the provisions of this Section), except (i) the rights of the
Holders of Securities to receive, from the trust fund described in clause (1)
above, payment of the principal of and the interest on such Securities when
such payments are due, (ii) the Company's obligations with respect to the
Securities under Sections 2.03 through 2.07, 7.07 and 7.08 and (iii) the
rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder.
"Funds" means the aggregate amount of U.S. Legal Tender and/or
U.S. Government Obligations deposited with the Trustee pursuant to this Article
Eight.
"U.S. Government Obligations" means direct obligations of, and
obligations guaranteed by, the United States of America for the payment of
which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged.
SECTION 8.02. Acknowledgment of Discharge by Trustee.
Subject to Section 8.05, after (i) the conditions of Section
8.01, have been satisfied and (ii) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an
Opinion of Counsel, stating that all conditions precedent referred to in clause
(i) above relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have
been complied with, the Trustee upon written request of the Company shall
acknowledge in writing the discharge of the Company's obligations under this
Indenture except for those surviving obligations specified in this Article
Eight.
SECTION 8.03. Application of Trust Money.
The Trustee shall hold in trust Funds deposited with it pursuant
to Section 8.01. It shall apply the Funds through the Paying Agent and in
accordance with this Indenture to the payment of principal amounts and accrued
and unpaid interest on the Securities.
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SECTION 8.04. Repayment to the Company.
The Trustee and the Paying Agent shall promptly pay to the
Company any Funds held by them for the payment of principal amounts or interest
that remains unclaimed for one year; provided, however, that the Trustee or
such Paying Agent may, at the expense of the Company, cause to be published
once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of New York or mailed to
each Holder, notice that such Funds remain unclaimed and that, after a date
specified therein, which shall not be less than 30 days from the date of such
publication or mailing, any unclaimed balance of such Funds then remaining will
be repaid to the Company. After payment to the Company, Holders entitled to
the Funds must look to the Company for payment as general creditors unless an
applicable abandoned property law designates another Person and all liability
of the Trustee and Paying Agent with respect to such Funds shall cease.
SECTION 8.05. Reinstatement.
If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any Funds by
reason of any legal proceeding or by reason of any order or judgment of any
court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting
such application, the Company's obligations under this Indenture and the
Securities shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred
pursuant to Section 8.01 until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is
permitted to apply all such Funds in accordance with Section 8.01; provided,
however, that if the Company has made any payment of interest of any Securities
because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be
subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Securities to receive such
payment from Funds held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.
ARTICLE NINE
AMENDMENTS, SUPPLEMENTS AND WAIVERS
SECTION 9.01. Without Consent of Holders.
The Company, when authorized by a Board Resolution, and the
Trustee, together, may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Securities
without notice to or consent of any Securityholder:
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(1) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency; provided
that such amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the rights
of any Holder in any material respect;
(2) to comply with Article Five;
(3) to provide for uncertificated Securities in addition to or
in place of certificated Securities;
(4) to comply with requirements of the Commission in order to
effect or maintain the qualification of this Indenture under the TIA; or
(5) to make any other change that does not adversely affect in
any material respect the rights of any Securityholders hereunder;
provided that the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel
and an Officers' Certificate, each stating that such amendment or supplement
complies with the provisions of this Section 9.01.
SECTION 9.02. With Consent of Holders.
Subject to Section 6.07, the Company, when authorized by a Board
Resolution, and the Trustee, together, with the written consent of the Holder
or Holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding
Securities may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Securities, without
notice to any other Securityholders. Subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07, the
Holder or Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
outstanding Securities may waive compliance by the Company with any provision
of this Indenture or the Securities without notice to any other Securityholder.
No amendment, supplement or waiver, including a waiver pursuant to Section
6.04, shall, directly or indirectly, without the consent of each Holder of each
Security affected thereby:
(1) reduce the amount of Securities whose Holders must consent
to an amendment;
(2) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of
interest, including defaulted interest, on any Securities;
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(3) reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of
any Securities, or change the date on which any Securities may be
subject to redemption or repurchase, or reduce the redemption or
repurchase price therefor;
(4) make any Securities payable in money other than that
stated in the Securities and this Indenture;
(5) make any change in provisions of this Indenture protecting
the right of each Holder of a Security to receive payment of principal
of, premium and interest on such Security on or after the due date
thereof or to bring suit to enforce such payment or permitting Holders
of a majority in principal amount of Securities to waive Defaults or
Events of Default; or
(6) after the Company's obligation to purchase the Securities
arises under Section 4.14 or 4.15, amend, modify or change the
obligation of the Company to consummate a Change of Control Offer or a
Net Proceeds Offer or waive any default in the performance thereof or
modify any of the provisions or definitions with respect to any such
offers.
It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Holders under
this Section 9.02 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment,
supplement or waiver, but it shall be sufficient if such consent approves the
substance thereof.
After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section 9.02
becomes effective (as provided in Section 9.04), the Company shall mail to the
Holders affected thereby a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement
or waiver. Any failure of the Company to mail such notice, or any defect
therein, shall not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any
such supplemental indenture.
SECTION 9.03. Compliance with TIA.
Every amendment, waiver or supplement of this Indenture or the
Securities shall comply with the TIA as then in effect.
SECTION 9.04. Revocation and Effect of Consents.
Until an amendment, waiver or supplement becomes effective, a
consent to it by a Holder is a continuing consent
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by the Holder and every subsequent Holder of a Security or portion of a
Security that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder's Security, even
if notation of the consent is not made on any Security. Subject to the
following paragraph, any such Holder or subsequent Holder may revoke the
consent as to his Security or portion of his Security by notice to the Trustee
or the Company received before the date on which the Trustee receives an
Officers' Certificate certifying that the Holders of the requisite principal
amount of Securities have consented (and not theretofore revoked such consent)
to the amendment, supplement or waiver (at which time such amendment,
supplement or waiver shall become effective).
The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date
for the purpose of determining the Holders entitled to consent to any
amendment, supplement or waiver, which record date shall be at least 30 days
prior to the first solicitation of such consent. If a record date is fixed,
then notwithstanding the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph,
those Persons who were Holders at such record date (or their duly designated
proxies), and only those Persons, shall be entitled to revoke any consent
previously given, whether or not such Persons continue to be Holders after such
record date. No such consent shall be valid or effective for more than 120
days after such record date.
After an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, it
shall bind every Securityholder, unless it makes a change described in any of
clauses (1) through (6) of Section 9.02, in which case, the amendment,
supplement or waiver shall bind only each Holder of a Security who has
consented to it and every subsequent Holder of a Security or portion of a
Security that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder's Security;
provided that any such waiver shall not impair or affect the right of any
Holder to receive payment of principal of and interest on a Security, on or
after the respective due dates expressed in such Security, or to bring suit for
the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates without
the consent of such Holder.
SECTION 9.05. Notation on or Exchange of Securities.
If an amendment, supplement or waiver changes the terms of a
Security, the Trustee may require the Holder of the Security to deliver it to
the Trustee. The Trustee may place an appropriate notation on the Security
about the changed terms and return it to the Holder. Alternatively, if the
Company or
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the Trustee so determines, the Company in exchange for the Security shall issue
and the Trustee shall authenticate a new Security that reflects the changed
terms.
SECTION 9.06. Trustee To Sign Amendments, Etc.
The Trustee shall execute any amendment, supplement or waiver
authorized pursuant to and adopted in accordance with this Article Nine;
provided that the Trustee may, but shall not be obligated to, execute any such
amendment, supplement or waiver which affects the Trustee's own rights, duties
or immunities under this Indenture. The Trustee shall be entitled to receive,
and shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel and an
Officers' Certificate each stating that the execution of any amendment,
supplement or waiver authorized pursuant to this Article Nine is authorized or
permitted by this Indenture. Such Opinion of Counsel shall not be an expense
of the Trustee.
ARTICLE TEN
SUBORDINATION OF SECURITIES
SECTION 10.01. Securities Subordinate to Senior Debt.
The Company covenants and agrees, and each Holder of Securities,
by its acceptance thereof, likewise covenants and agrees, that, to the extent
and in the manner hereinafter set forth in this Article 10, the Indebtedness
represented by the Securities and the payment of the principal of, premium, if
any, and interest on the Securities are hereby expressly made subordinate and
junior in right of payment as provided in this Article 10 to the prior payment
in full in cash or Cash Equivalents or, as acceptable to the holders of Senior
Debt, in any other manner, of all Obligations on Senior Debt.
This Article 10 shall constitute a continuing offer to all
Persons who, in reliance upon such provisions, become holders of or continue to
hold Senior Debt; and such provisions are made for the benefit of the holders
of Senior Debt; and such holders are made obligees hereunder and they or each
of them may enforce such provisions.
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SECTION 10.02. Payment Over of Proceeds upon
Dissolution, etc.
In the event of (a) any insolvency or bankruptcy case or
proceeding, or any receivership, liquidation, reorganization or other similar
case or proceeding in connection therewith, relative to the Company or to its
creditors, as such, or to its assets, whether voluntary or involuntary or (b)
any liquidation, dissolution or other winding-up of the Company, whether
voluntary or involuntary and whether or not involving insolvency or bankruptcy,
or (c) any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other marshalling of
assets or liabilities of the Company, then and in any such event:
(1) the holders of Senior Debt shall be entitled to receive
payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents or, as acceptable to the
holders of Senior Debt, in any other manner, of all amounts due on or in
respect of all Senior Debt, or provision shall be made for such payment,
before the Holders of the Securities are entitled to receive any payment
or distribution of any kind or character on account of principal of,
premium, if any, or interest on the Securities; and
(2) any payment or distribution of assets of the Company of
any kind or character, whether in cash, property or securities, by set-
off or otherwise, to which the Holders or the Trustee would be entitled
but for the provisions of this Article 10 shall be paid by the
liquidating trustee or agent or other Person making such payment or
distribution, whether a trustee in bankruptcy, a receiver of liquidating
trustee or otherwise, directly to the holders of Senior Debt or their
representative or representatives or to the trustee or trustees under
any indenture under which any instruments evidencing any of such Senior
Debt may have been issued, ratably according to the aggregate amounts
remaining unpaid on account of the Senior Debt held or represented by
each, to the extent necessary to make payment in full in cash, Cash
Equivalents or, as acceptable to the holders of Senior Debt, in any
other manner, of all Senior Debt remaining unpaid, after giving effect
to any concurrent payment or distribution to the holders of such Senior
Debt; and
(3) in the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing
provisions of this Section 10.02, the Trustee or the Holder of any
Security shall have received any payment or
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distribution of assets of the Company of any kind or character, whether
in cash, property or securities, including, without limitation, by way
of set-off or otherwise, in respect of principal of, premium, if any,
and interest on the Securities before all Senior Debt is paid in full or
payment thereof provided for, then and in such event such payment or
distribution shall be paid over or delivered forthwith to the trustee in
bankruptcy, receiver, liquidating trustee, custodian, assignee, agent or
other Person making payment or distribution of assets of the Company for
an application to the payment of all Senior Debt remaining unpaid, to
the extent necessary to pay all Senior Debt in full in cash, Cash
Equivalents or, as acceptable to the holders of Senior Debt, any other
manner, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution to
or for the holders of Senior Debt.
The consolidation of the Company with, or the merger of the
Company with or into, another Person or the liquidation or dissolution of the
Company following the conveyance, transfer or lease of its properties and
assets substantially as an entirety to another Person upon the terms and
conditions set forth in Article 5 hereof shall not be deemed a dissolution,
winding-up, liquidation, reorganization, assignment for the benefit of
creditors or marshalling of assets and liabilities of the Company for the
purposes of this Article if the Person formed by such consolidation or the
surviving entity of such merger or the Person which acquires by conveyance,
transfer or lease such properties and assets substantially as an entirety, as
the case may be, shall, as a part of such consolidation, merger, conveyance,
transfer or lease, comply with the conditions set forth in such Article 5
hereof.
SECTION 10.03. Suspension of Payment When Senior
Debt in Default.
(a) Unless Section 10.02 hereof shall be applicable, after the
occurrence of a Payment Default no payment of any kind or character (except (i)
in Qualified Capital Stock issued by the Company to pay interest on the
Securities or issued in exchange for the Securities, (ii) in securities
substantially identical to the Securities issued by the Company in payment of
interest accrued thereon or (iii) in securities issued by the Company that are
subordinated to the Senior Debt at least to the same extend as the Securities
and having a Weighted Average Life to Maturity at least equal to the remaining
Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Securities (the issuance of such
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subordinated securities to be consented to by the holders of at least a
majority of the outstanding amount of Senior Debt consisting of each class of
Designated Senior Debt then outstanding, which subordinated securities will be
issued in exchange for outstanding Securities or to pay interest accrued on
outstanding Securities)) will be made by the Company or any other Person on
behalf of the Company with respect to any obligations on the Securities or to
acquire any of the Securities for cash or property or otherwise unless and
until such Payment Default shall have been cured or waived in writing or shall
have ceased to exist or the Senior Debt as to which such Payment Default
relates shall have been discharged or paid in full in cash or Cash Equivalents,
after which the Company shall resume making any and all required payments in
respect of the Securities, including any missed payments.
(b) Unless Section 10.02 hereof shall be applicable, upon the
occurrence of a Non-Payment Event of Default on Designated Senior Debt and upon
receipt by the Trustee and the Company from any holder of Designated Senior
Debt (the "Representative") of written notice of (a "Default Notice") such
occurrence, unless and until all such Non-Payment Events of Default have been
cured or waived or have ceased to exist or the Company and the Trustee receive
notice from the Representative for the respective issue of Designated Senior
Debt terminating the Blockage Period (as defined below), during the 180 days
after the delivery of such Default Notice (the "Blockage Period), neither the
Company nor any other Person on behalf of the Company will make any payment of
any kind or character (except (i) in Qualified Capital Stock issued by the
Company to pay interest on the Securities or issued in exchange for the
Securities, (ii) in securities substantially identical to the Securities issued
by the Company in payment of interest accrued thereon or (iii) in securities
issued by the Company that are subordinated to the Senior Debt at least to the
same extent as the Securities and having a Weighted Average Life to Maturity at
least equal to the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the
Securities (the issuance of such subordinated securities to be consented to by
the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding amount of Senior Debt
consisting of each class of Designated Senior Debt then outstanding, which
subordinated securities will be issued in exchange for outstanding Securities
or to pay interest accrued on outstanding Securities)) with respect to any
Obligations on the Securities or to acquire any of the Securities for cash or
property or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything in this Indenture to the
contrary, only one such Blockage Period may be commenced within
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any 360 consecutive days. No Non-Payment Event of Default that existed or was
continuing on the date of the commencement of any Blockage Period with respect
to the Designated Senior Debt initiating such Blockage Period shall be, or be
made, the basis for commencement of a second Blockage Period by the
Representative of such Designated Senior Debt whether or not within a period of
360 consecutive days, unless such event of default has been cured or waived for
a period of not less than 90 consecutive days (it being acknowledged that any
subsequent action or any breach of any financial covenants for a period
commencing after the date of commencement of such Blockage Period that, in
either case, would give rise to an Event of Default pursuant to any provision
under which an Event of Default previously existed or was continuing shall
constitute a new Event of Default for this purpose).
(c) In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Trustee or the Holder of any Security shall have received any payment
prohibited by the foregoing provisions of this Section 10.03, then and in such
event such payment shall be paid over and delivered forthwith to the
Representative initiating the Blockage Period, in trust for distribution to the
holders of Senior Debt or, if no amounts are then due in respect of Senior
Debt, promptly returned to the Company, or otherwise as a court of competent
jurisdiction shall direct.
SECTION 10.04. Trustee's Relation to Senior
Debt.
With respect to the holders of Senior Debt, the Trustee
undertakes to perform or to observe only the covenants and obligations of the
Trustee as are specifically set forth in this Article 10, and no implied
covenants or obligations of the Trustee with respect to the holders of Senior
Debt shall be read into this Indenture against the Trustee. The Trustee shall
not be deemed to owe any fiduciary or other duty to the holders of Senior Debt,
and the Trustee shall not be liable to any holder of Senior Debt if it shall
mistakenly pay over or deliver to Holders, the Company or any other Person
moneys or assets to which any holder of Senior Debt shall be entitled by virtue
of this Article 10 or otherwise.
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SECTION 10.05. Subrogation to Rights of Holders
of Senior Debt.
Upon the payment in full of all Senior Debt, the Holders of the
Securities shall be subrogated to the rights of the holders of such Senior Debt
to receive payments and distributions of cash, property and securities
applicable to the Senior Debt until the principal of, premium, if any and
interest on the Securities shall be paid in full. For purposes of such
subrogation, no payments or distributions to the holders of Senior Debt of any
cash, property or securities to which the Holders of the Securities or the
Trustee would be entitled except for the provisions of this Article 10, and no
payments over pursuant to the provisions of this Article 10 to the holders of
Senior Debt by Holders of the Securities or the Trustee shall, as among the
Company, its creditors other than holders of Senior Debt and the Holders of the
Securities, be deemed to be a payment or distribution by the Company to or on
account of the Senior Debt.
If any payment or distribution to which the Holders would
otherwise have been entitled but for the provisions of this Article 10 shall
have been applied, pursuant to the provisions of this Article 10, to the
payment of all amounts payable under the Senior Debt of the Company, then and
in such case the Holders shall be entitled to receive from the holders of such
Senior Debt at the time outstanding any payments or distributions received by
such holders of such Senior Debt in excess of the amount sufficient to pay all
amounts payable under or in respect of such Senior Debt in full in cash or Cash
Equivalents.
SECTION 10.06. Provisions Solely to Define Relative
Rights.
The provisions of this Article 10 are and are intended solely for
the purpose of defining the relative rights of the Holders of the Securities on
the one hand and the holders of Senior Debt on the other hand. Nothing
contained in this Article or elsewhere in this Indenture or in the Securities
is intended to or shall (a) impair, as among the Company, its creditors other
than holders of Senior Debt and the Holders of the Securities, the obligation
of the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay to the Holders of
the Securities the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the
Securities as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with
their terms; or (b) affect the relative rights
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against the Company of the Holders of the Securities and creditors of the
Company other than the holders of Senior Debt; or (c) prevent the Trustee or
the Holder of any Security from exercising all rights and remedies otherwise
permitted by applicable law upon a Default or an Event of Default under this
Indenture, subject to the rights, if any, under this Article of the holders of
Senior Debt (1) in any case, proceeding, dissolution, liquidation or other
winding-up, assignment for the benefit of creditors or other marshalling of
assets and liabilities of the Company referred to in Section 10.02 hereof, to
receive, pursuant to and in accordance with such Section, cash, property and
securities otherwise payable or deliverable to the Trustee or such Holder, or
(2) under the conditions specified in Section 10.03, to prevent any payment
prohibited by such Section or enforce their rights pursuant to Section 10.03(c)
hereof.
The failure to make a payment on account of principal of,
premium, if any, or interest on the Securities by reason of any provision of
this Article 10 shall not be construed as preventing the occurrence of a
Default or an Event of Default hereunder.
SECTION 10.07. Trustee to Effectuate Subordination.
Each Holder of a Security by his acceptance thereof authorizes
and directs the Trustee on his behalf to take such action as may be necessary
or appropriate to effectuate the subordination provided in this Article and
appoints the Trustee his attorney-in-fact for any and all such purposes,
including, in the event of any dissolution, winding-up, liquidation or
reorganization of the Company whether in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership
proceedings, or otherwise, the timely filing of a claim for the unpaid balance
of the indebtedness of the Company owing to such Holder in the form required in
such proceedings and the causing of such claim to be approved. If the Trustee
does not file such a claim prior to 30 days before the expiration of the time
to file such a claim, the holders of Senior Debt, or any Representative, may
file such a claim on behalf of Holders of the Securities.
SECTION 10.08. No Waiver of Subordination
Provisions.
(a) No right of any present or future holder of any Senior
Debt to enforce subordination as herein provided shall at any time in any way
be prejudiced or impaired by any act or
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failure to act on the part of the Company or by any act or failure to act, in
good faith, by any such holder, or by any non-compliance by the Company with
the terms, provisions and covenants of this Indenture, regardless of any
knowledge thereof any such holder may have or be otherwise charged with.
(b) Without limiting the generality of subsection (a) of this
Section 10.08, the holders of Senior Debt may, at any time and from time to
time, without the consent of or notice to the Trustee or the Holders of the
Securities, without incurring responsibility to the Holders of the Securities
and without impairing or releasing the subordination provided in this Article
10 or the obligations hereunder of the Holders of the Securities to the holders
of Senior Debt, do any one or more of the following: (1) change the manner,
place or terms of payment or extend the time of payment of, or renew or alter,
Senior Debt or any instrument evidencing the same or any agreement under which
Senior Debt is outstanding; (2) sell, exchange, release or otherwise deal with
any property pledged, mortgaged or otherwise securing Senior Debt; (3) release
any Person liable in any manner for the collection or payment of Senior Debt;
and (4) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against the Company and
any other Person; provided, however, that in no event shall any such actions
limit the right of the Holders of the Securities to take any action to
accelerate the maturity of the Securities pursuant to Article 6 hereof or to
pursue any rights or remedies hereunder or under applicable laws if the taking
of such action does not otherwise violate the terms of this Indenture.
SECTION 10.09. Notice to Trustee.
(a) The Company shall give prompt written notice to the
Trustee of any fact known to the Company which would prohibit the making of any
payment to or by the Trustee at its Corporate Trust Office in respect of the
Securities. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article 10 or any other
provision of this Indenture, the Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of
the existence of any facts which would prohibit the making of any payment to or
by the Trustee in respect of the Securities, unless and until the Trustee shall
have received written notice thereof from the Company or a holder of Senior
Debt or from any trustee, fiduciary or agent therefor; and, prior to the
receipt of any such written notice, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of
this Section 10.09, shall be entitled in all respects to assume that no such
facts exist; provided, however, that if the Trustee shall not have received
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the notice provided for in this Section 10.09 at least five Business Days prior
to the date upon which by the terms hereof any money may become payable for any
purpose under this Indenture (including, without limitation, the payment of the
principal of, premium, if any, or interest on any Security), then, anything
herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding but without limiting the
rights and remedies of the holders of Senior Debt or any trustee, fiduciary or
agent therefor, the Trustee shall have full power and authority to receive such
money and to apply the same to the purpose for which such money was received
and shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary which may be received
by it within five Business Days prior to the date of such application; nor
shall the Trustee be charged with knowledge of the curing of any such default
or the elimination of the act or condition preventing any such payment unless
and until the Trustee shall have received an Officers' Certificate to such
effect.
(b) Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 hereof, the
Trustee shall be entitled to rely on the delivery to it of a written notice to
the Trustee and the Company by a Person representing itself to be a holder of
Senior Debt (or a trustee, fiduciary, agent or other representative therefor)
to establish that such notice has been given by a holder of Senior Debt (or a
trustee, fiduciary, agent or other representative therefor); provided, however,
that failure to give such notice to the Company shall not affect in any way the
ability of the Trustee to rely on such notice. In the event that the Trustee
determines in good faith that further evidence is required with respect to the
right of any Person as a holder of Senior Debt to participate in any payment or
distribution pursuant to this Article 10, the Trustee may request such Person
to furnish evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Trustee as to the
amount of Senior Debt held by such Person, the extent to which such Person is
entitled to participate in such payment or distribution and any other facts
pertinent to the rights of such Person under this Article 10, and if such
evidence is not furnished, the Trustee may defer any payment to such Person
pending judicial determination as to the right of such Person to receive such
payment.
SECTION 10.10. Reliance on Judicial Order or
Certificate of Liquidating Agent.
Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Company
referred to in this Article 10, the Trustee, subject to the provisions of
Section 7.01 hereof, and the Holders shall be
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entitled to rely upon any order or decree entered by any court of competent
jurisdiction in which such insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation,
reorganization, dissolution, winding-up or similar case or proceeding is
pending, or a certificate of the trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, liquidating
trustee, custodian, assignee for the benefit of creditors, agent or other
Person making such payment or distribution, delivered to the Trustee or to the
Holders, for the purpose of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in
such payment or distribution, the holders of Senior Debt and other Indebtedness
of the Company, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts
paid or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this
Article 10; provided that the foregoing shall apply only if such court has been
fully apprised of the provisions of this Article 10.
SECTION 10.11. Rights of Trustee as a Holder
of Senior Debt; Preservation
of Trustee's Rights.
The Trustee in its individual capacity shall be entitled to all
the rights set forth in this Article 10 with respect to any Senior Debt which
may at any time be held by it, to the same extent as any other holder of Senior
Debt, and nothing in this Indenture shall deprive the Trustee of any of its
rights as such holder. Nothing in this Article 10 shall apply to claims of, or
payments to, the Trustee under or pursuant to Section 7.07 hereof.
SECTION 10.12. Article Applicable to Paying Agents.
In case at any time any Paying Agent other than the Trustee shall
have been appointed by the Company and be then acting hereunder, the term
"Trustee" as used in this Article 10 shall in such case (unless the context
otherwise requires) be construed as extending to and including such Paying
Agent within its meaning as fully for all intents and purposes as if such
Paying Agent were named in this Article 10 in addition to or in place of the
Trustee.
SECTION 10.13. No Suspension of Remedies.
Nothing contained in this Article 10 shall limit the right of the
Trustee or the Holders of Securities to take any action to accelerate the
maturity of the Securities pursuant to Article 6 or to pursue any rights or
remedies hereunder or
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under applicable law, subject to the rights, if any, under this Article 10 of
the holders, from time to time, of Senior Debt.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 11.01. TIA Controls.
If any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies, or
conflicts with another provision which is required to be included in this
Indenture by the TIA, the required provision shall control.
SECTION 11.02. Notices.
Any notices or other communications required or permitted
hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be sufficiently given if made by hand
delivery, by telex, by telecopier or registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
if to the Company:
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
600 Congress Avenue
Suite 1400
Austin, TX 78701
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
with a copy to:
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 3700
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: Michael D. Wortley and
Jeffrey A. Chapman
if to the Trustee:
U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A.
2001 Ross Avenue
Suite 2700
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: Corporate Trust Department
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The Company and the Trustee by written notice to each other may
designate additional or different addresses for notices. Any notice or
communication to the Company or the Trustee shall be deemed to have been given
or made as of the date so delivered if personally delivered; when answered
back, if telexed; when receipt is acknowledged, if faxed; and five (5) calendar
days after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid
(except that a notice of change of address shall not be deemed to have been
given until actually received by the addressee).
Any notice or communication mailed to a Securityholder shall be
mailed to him by first class mail or other equivalent means at his address as
it appears on the registration books of the Registrar and shall be sufficiently
given to him if so mailed within the time prescribed.
Failure to mail a notice or communication to a Securityholder or
any defect in it shall not affect its sufficiency with respect to other
Securityholders. If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided
above, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it.
SECTION 11.03. Communications by Holders with Other Holders.
Securityholders may communicate pursuant to TIA Section 312(b)
with other Securityholders with respect to their rights under this Indenture or
the Securities. The Company, the Trustee, the Registrar and any other Person
shall have the protection of TIA Section 312(c).
SECTION 11.04. Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.
Upon any request or application by the Company to the Trustee to
take any action under this Indenture, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee:
(1) an Officers' Certificate, in form and substance
satisfactory to the Trustee, stating that, in the opinion of the
signers, all conditions precedent to be performed by the Company, if
any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have
been complied with; and
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(2) an Opinion of Counsel stating that, in the opinion of such
counsel, all such conditions precedent to be performed by the Company,
if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action
have been complied with.
SECTION 11.05. Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.
Each certificate or opinion with respect to compliance with a
condition or covenant provided for in this Indenture, other than the Officers'
Certificate required by Section 4.07, shall include:
(1) a statement that the Person making such certificate or
opinion has read such covenant or condition;
(2) a brief statement as to the nature and scope of the
examination or investigation upon which the statements or opinions
contained in such certificate or opinion are based;
(3) a statement that, in the opinion of such Person, he has
made such examination or investigation as is reasonably necessary to
enable him to express an informed opinion as to whether or not such
covenant or condition has been complied with; and
(4) a statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of each
such Person, such condition or covenant has been complied with.
SECTION 11.06. Rules by Trustee, Paying Agent, Registrar.
The Trustee may make reasonable rules in accordance with the
Trustee's customary practices for action by or at a meeting of Securityholders.
The Paying Agent or Registrar may make reasonable rules for its functions.
SECTION 11.07. Legal Holidays.
A "Legal Holiday" used with respect to a particular place of
payment is a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in New
York, New York, Dallas, Texas or at such place of payment are not required to
be open. If a payment date is a Legal Holiday at such place, payment may be
made at such place on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal
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Holiday, and no interest shall accrue for the intervening period.
SECTION 11.08. Governing Law.
THIS INDENTURE AND THE NOTES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS APPLIED TO CONTRACTS
MADE AND PERFORMED WITHIN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES
OF CONFLICT OF LAWS.
SECTION 11.09. No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.
This Indenture may not be used to interpret another indenture,
loan or debt agreement of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. Any such
indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this Indenture.
SECTION 11.10. No Recourse Against Others.
A past, present or future director, officer, employee,
stockholder or incorporator, as such, of the Company shall not have any
liability for any obligations of the Company under the Securities or this
Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of or by reason of such
obligations or their creations. Each Securityholder by accepting a Security
waives and releases all such liability. Such waiver and release are part of
the consideration for the issuance of the Securities.
SECTION 11.11. Successors.
All agreements of the Company in this Indenture and the
Securities shall bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this
Indenture shall bind its successors.
SECTION 11.12. Duplicate Originals.
All parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture.
Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together shall represent
the same agreement.
SECTION 11.13. Severability.
In case any one or more of the provisions in this Indenture or in
the Securities shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in any respect
for any reason, the validity, legality and enforceability of any such provision
in every other respect and of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired thereby, it being intended that all of the provisions
hereof shall be enforceable to the full extent permitted by law.
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SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Indenture
to be duly executed, and their respective corporate seals to be hereunto
affixed and attested, all as of the date first written above.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING
PARTNERS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
U.S. TRUST COMPANY OF
TEXAS, N.A., as Trustee
By:
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Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009
No. $
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), for value received, promises to pay to or registered
assigns, the principal sum of Dollars, on July 1,
2009.
Interest Payment Dates: January 1 and July 1
Record Dates: December 15 and June 15
Reference is made to the further provisions of this Security
contained herein, which will for all purposes have the same effect as if set
forth at this place.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Security to be
signed manually or by facsimile by its duly authorized officers.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING
PARTNERS, INC.
By:
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Name:
Title:
By:
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Name:
Title:
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Trustee's Certificate of Authentication
This is one of the 12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009
referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.
Dated:
U.S. TRUST COMPANY OF
TEXAS, N.A., as Trustee
By:
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Authorized Signatory
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(REVERSE OF SECURITY)
12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009
1. Interest. CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), promises to pay interest on the principal amount
of this Security at the rate per annum shown above. The Company will pay
interest semi-annually in arrears on each January 1 and July 1 (each an
"Interest Payment Date") and at stated maturity, commencing . (1) Interest
will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, on each Interest
Payment Date through and including July 1, 2002, the entire amount of the
interest payment on the Securities may be paid, at the option of the Company,
in additional Securities ("Secondary Securities") (valued at 100% of the
principal amount thereof). The Company may, at its option, pay cash in lieu of
issuing any Secondary Security to the extent the principal amount of such
Secondary Security is not an integral multiple of $1,000. The Company shall
notify the Trustee of the Company's election to pay interest in Secondary
Securities not less than 10 days prior to the Record Date for an Interest
Payment Date. On each such Interest Payment Date, the Trustee shall
authenticate Secondary Securities for original issuance to each holder of
Securities on the preceding Record Date, as shown on the Security Register, in
the amount required to pay such interest. For purposes of determining the
principal amount of Secondary Securities to be issued in payment of interest,
the Company shall be entitled to aggregate as to each holder the principal
amount of all Securities and Secondary Securities held of record by such
holder.
The Company shall pay interest on overdue principal and on
overdue installments of interest from time to time on demand at the rate borne
by the Securities and on overdue installments of interest (without regard to
any applicable grace periods) to the extent lawful.
2. Method of Payment. The Company shall pay interest on the
Securities (except defaulted interest) to the Persons who are the registered
Holders at the close of business on the Record Date immediately preceding the
Interest Payment Date
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(1) Insert first Interest Payment Date following the Issue Date.
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even if the Securities are cancelled on registration of transfer or
registration of exchange after such Record Date. Holders must surrender
Securities to a Paying Agent to collect principal payments. The Company shall
pay principal, premium and interest in money of the United States that at the
time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts ("U.S.
Legal Tender"). However, the Company may pay principal, premium and interest
by its check payable in such U.S. Legal Tender. The Company may deliver any
such interest payment to the Paying Agent or to a Holder at the Holder's
registered address.
3. Paying Agent and Registrar. Initially, U.S. Trust Company
of Texas, N.A. (the "Trustee") will act as Paying Agent and Registrar. The
Company may change any Paying Agent, Registrar or co-Registrar without notice
to the Holders. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may, subject to certain
exceptions, act as Registrar or co-Registrar.
4. Indenture. The Company issued the Securities under an
Indenture, dated as of June 17, 1997 (the "Indenture"), between the Company and
the Trustee. This Security is one of a duly authorized issue of Securities of
the Company designated as its 12% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009
(the "Securities"), limited (except as otherwise provided in the Indenture) in
aggregate principal amount equal to the liquidation preference of the
outstanding shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock on the Exchange Date, which
may be issued under the Indenture. The terms of the Securities include those
stated in the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to
the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. Sections 77aaa-77bbbb) (the "TIA"),
as in effect on the date of the Indenture. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary herein, the Securities are subject to all such terms, and Holders of
Securities are referred to the Indenture and the TIA for a statement of them.
The Securities are general unsecured obligations of the Company.
5. Optional Redemption. (a) The Securities may be redeemed
at any time on or after July 1, 2002, in whole or in part, at the Company's
option, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal
amount thereof) set forth below, plus, without duplication, in each case,
accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date if redeemed during
the 12-month period beginning July 1 of each of the years set forth below:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR PERCENTAGE
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<S> <C>
2002 . . . . . . . . . . . 106.000%
2003 . . . . . . . . . . . 104.800%
2004 . . . . . . . . . . . 103.600%
2005 . . . . . . . . . . . 102.400%
2006 . . . . . . . . . . . 101.200%
2007 and thereafter . . . 100.000%
</TABLE>
(b) In addition, prior to July 1, 2001, the Company may, at its
option, use the net cash proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings or
Major Asset Sales to redeem the Securities, in whole or in part, at a
redemption price of 112.0% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the date of redemption; provided, however,
that after any such redemption, the aggregate principal amount of Securities
outstanding must equal at least $75,000,000. Any such redemption will be
required to occur on or prior to the date that is one year after the receipt by
the Company of the proceeds of each Public Equity Offering or Major Asset Sale.
The Company shall effect such redemption on a pro rata basis.
(c) In addition, prior to July 1, 2002, upon the occurrence of
a Change of Control, the Company will have the option to redeem the Securities
in whole but not in part (a "Change of Control Redemption") at a redemption
price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Securities plus the
Applicable Premium together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date of
redemption. In order to effect a Change of Control Redemption, the Company
must send a notice to each holder of Securities, which notice shall govern the
terms of the Change of Control Redemption. Such notice must be mailed to
holders of Securities within 30 days following the date the Change of Control
occurred (the "Change of Control Redemption Date") and state that the Company
is effecting a Change of Control Redemption in lieu of a Change of Control
Offer.
"Applicable Premium" means, with respect to a Security at any
Change of Control Redemption Date, the greater of (i) 1.0% of the principal
amount of such Security and (ii) the excess of (A) the present value at such
time of (1) the redemption price of such Security at July 1, 2002 (such
redemption price being described in Section 5(a) hereof plus (2) all required
interest payments due on such Security through July 1, 2002 computed using a
discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate plus 150 basis points over (B) the
principal amount of such Security.
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"Treasury Rate" means the yield to maturity at the time of
computation of United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as
compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release
H.15(519) that has become publicly available at least two business days prior
to the Change of Control Redemption Date (or, if such Statistical Release is no
longer published, any publicly available source or similar market data)) most
nearly equal to the period from the Change of Control Redemption Date to July
1, 2002; provided, however, that if the period from the Change of Control
Redemption Date to July 1, 2002 is not equal to the constant maturity of a
United States Treasury security for which a weekly average yield is given, the
Treasury Rate shall be obtained by linear interpolation (calculated to the
nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly average yields of United States
Treasury securities for which such yields are given except that if the period
from the Change of Control Redemption Date to July 1, 2002 is less than one
year, the weekly average yield on actually traded United States Treasury
securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year shall be used.
6. Subordination. The Securities are subordinated in right
of payment, in the manner and to the extent set forth in the Indenture, to the
prior payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of all Senior Debt, whether
outstanding on the date of the Indenture or thereafter created, incurred,
assumed or guaranteed. To the extent and in the manner provided in the
Indenture, Senior Debt must be paid before any payment may be made to any
Holder of this Security. Each Holder by his acceptance hereof agrees to be
bound by such provisions and authorizes and expressly directs the Trustee, on
his behalf, to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to
effectuate the subordination provided for in the Indenture and appoints the
Trustee his attorney-in-fact for such purposes.
7. Notice of Redemption. Notice of redemption will be mailed
at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before the Redemption Date to each
Holder of Securities to be redeemed at such Holder's registered address.
Securities in denominations larger than $1,000 may be redeemed in part.
8. Change of Control Offer. In the event of a Change of
Control, upon the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Indenture,
the Company shall be required to offer to repurchase all or a portion of the
then outstanding Securities pursuant to a Change of Control Offer at a purchase
price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus, without duplication,
all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the Change of Control Payment Date.
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9. Limitation on Disposition of Assets. Under certain
circumstances the Company is required to apply the net proceeds from Asset
Sales to offer to repurchase Securities at a price equal to 100% of the
aggregate principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of
repurchase.
10. Denominations; Transfer; Exchange. The Securities are in
registered form, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 and integral
multiples of $1,000. A Holder shall register the transfer of or exchange
Securities in accordance with the Indenture. The Registrar may require a
Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer
documents and to pay certain transfer taxes or similar governmental charges
payable in connection therewith as permitted by the Indenture. The Registrar
need not register the transfer of or exchange any Securities during a period
beginning 15 days before the mailing of a redemption notice for any Securities
or portions thereof selected for redemption.
11. Persons Deemed Owners. The registered Holder of a
Security shall be treated as the owner of it for all purposes.
12. Unclaimed Money. If money for the payment of principal or
interest remains unclaimed for one year, the Trustee and the Paying Agent will
pay the money back to the Company. After that, all liability of the Trustee
and such Paying Agent with respect to such money shall cease.
13. Discharge Prior to Redemption or Maturity. If the Company
at any time deposits with the Trustee U.S. Legal Tender or U.S. Government
Obligations sufficient to pay the principal of, premium and interest on the
Securities to redemption or maturity and complies with the other provisions of
the Indenture relating thereto, the Company will be discharged from certain
provisions of the Indenture and the Securities (including certain covenants,
but excluding its obligation to pay the principal of, premium and interest on
the Securities).
14. Amendment; Supplement; Waiver. Subject to certain
exceptions, the Indenture or the Securities may be amended or supplemented with
the written consent of the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate
principal amount of the Securities then outstanding, and any existing Default
or Event of Default or noncompliance with any provision may be waived with the
written consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of
the Securities then outstanding. Without notice to or consent of any Holder,
the parties thereto may amend or supplement the Indenture or the Securities to,
among other things, cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency,
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provide for uncertificated Securities in addition to or in place of
certificated Securities, or comply with Article Five of the Indenture or make
any other change that does not adversely affect in any material respect the
rights of any Holder of a Security.
15. Restrictive Covenants. The Indenture imposes certain
limitations on the ability of the Company and its Subsidiaries to, among other
things, incur additional Indebtedness and issue Preferred Stock, engage in
certain Asset Swaps, enter into transactions with Affiliates, create dividend
or other payment restrictions affecting Subsidiaries and merge or consolidate
with any other Person, sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise
dispose of all or substantially all of its assets or adopt a plan of
liquidation. Such limitations are subject to a number of important
qualifications and exceptions. The Company must annually report to the Trustee
on compliance with such limitations.
16. Successors. When a successor assumes, in accordance with
the Indenture, all the obligations of its predecessor under the Securities and
the Indenture, the predecessor will be released from those obligations.
17. Defaults and Remedies. If an Event of Default occurs and
is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate
principal amount of Securities then outstanding may declare all the Securities
to be due and payable in the manner, at the time and with the effect provided
in the Indenture. Holders of Securities may not enforce the Indenture or the
Securities except as provided in the Indenture. The Trustee is not obligated
to enforce the Indenture or the Securities unless it has been offered indemnity
or security reasonably satisfactory to it. The Indenture permits, subject to
certain limitations therein provided, Holders of a majority in aggregate
principal amount of the Securities then outstanding to direct the Trustee in
its exercise of any trust or power. The Trustee may withhold from Holders of
Securities notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default (except a
Default in payment of principal or interest) if it determines in good faith
that withholding notice is in their interest.
18. Trustee Dealings with Company. The Trustee under the
Indenture, in its individual or any other capacity, may become the owner or
pledgee of Securities and may otherwise deal with the Company, its
Subsidiaries, Unrestricted Subsidiaries or their respective Affiliates as if it
were not the Trustee.
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19. No Recourse Against Others. No past, present or future
stockholder, director, officer, employee or incorporator, as such, of the
Company shall have any liability for any obligation of the Company under the
Securities or the Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of or by
reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of a Security by
accepting a Security waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and
release are part of the consideration for the issuance of the Securities.
20. Authentication. This Security shall not be valid until
the Trustee or authenticating agent manually signs the certificate of
authentication on this Security.
21. Governing Law. The laws of the State of New York shall
govern this Security and the Indenture, without regard to principles of
conflict of laws.
22. Abbreviations and Defined Terms. Customary abbreviations
may be used in the name of a Holder of a Security or an assignee, such as: TEN
COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (=
joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (=
Custodian), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).
23. CUSIP Numbers. Pursuant to a recommendation promulgated
by the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the Company has
caused CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Securities as a convenience to the
Holders of the Securities. No representation is made as to the accuracy of
such numbers as printed on the Securities and reliance may be placed only on
the other identification numbers printed hereon.
24. Indenture. Each Holder, by accepting a Security, agrees
to be bound by all of the terms and provisions of the Indenture, as the same
may be amended from time to time. Capitalized terms used herein and not
defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Indenture.
The Company will furnish to any Holder of a Security upon written
request and without charge a copy of the Indenture. Requests may be made to:
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC., 600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400, Austin,
Texas 78701.
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[FORM OF ASSIGNMENT]
I or we assign to
PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR
OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER
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(please print or type name and address)
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the within Security and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting
and appointing
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attorney to transfer the Security on the books of the Company with full power
of substitution in the premises.
Dated:
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NOTICE: The signature on this assignment
must correspond with the name as it appears
upon the face of the within Security in
every particular without alteration or
enlargement or any change whatsoever and be
guaranteed by the endorser's bank or
broker.
Signature Guarantee:
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OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE
If you want to elect to have this Security purchased by the
Company pursuant to Section 4.14 or Section 4.15 of the Indenture, check the
appropriate box:
Section 4.14 [ ] Section 4.15 [ ]
If you want to elect to have only part of this Security purchased
by the Company pursuant to Section 4.14 or Section 4.15 of the Indenture, state
the amount: $_____________
Date: ___________________ Your Signature: ____________________________________
(Sign exactly as your name appears
on the other side of this Security)
Signature Guarantee: __________________________________________________________
Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion
Program (or other signature guarantor program reasonably
acceptable to the Trustee)
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EXHIBIT 4.6
CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION OF THE POWERS,
PREFERENCES AND RELATIVE, PARTICIPATING,
OPTIONAL AND OTHER SPECIAL RIGHTS OF 12%
SENIOR EXCHANGEABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND
QUALIFICATIONS, LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS THEREOF
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Pursuant to Section 151 of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
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Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (the "Corporation"), a
corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware, does hereby certify that, pursuant to authority conferred
upon the board of directors of the Corporation (the "Board of Directors") by
its Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the
"Certificate of Incorporation"), and pursuant to the provisions of Section 151
of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, said Board of
Directors, by unanimous written consent dated June 10, 1997, duly approved and
adopted the following resolution (the "Resolution"):
RESOLVED, that, pursuant to the authority vested in the Board
of Directors by its Certificate of Incorporation, the Board of
Directors does hereby create, authorize and provide for the issuance
of 12% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share,
with a stated value of $100.00 per share, consisting initially of
2,500,000 shares, having the designations, preferences, relative,
participating, optional and other special rights and the
qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof that are set
forth in the Certificate of Incorporation and in this Resolution as
follows:
(a) Designation. There is hereby created out of the
authorized and unissued shares of Preferred Stock of the Corporation a class of
Preferred Stock designated as the "12% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock".
The number of shares constituting such class shall be 2,500,000, and are
referred to as the "Exchangeable Preferred Stock." The liquidation preference
of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock shall be $100.00 per share.
(b) Rank. The Exchangeable Preferred Stock shall,
with respect to dividend rights and rights on liquidation, winding-up and
dissolution of the Corporation, rank (i) senior to all classes of common stock
of the Corporation and to each other
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class of Preferred Stock of the Corporation established hereafter by the Board
of Directors, the terms of which expressly provide that it ranks junior to the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock as to dividend rights and rights on liquidation,
winding-up and dissolution of the Corporation (collectively referred to,
together with all classes of common stock of the Corporation, as "Junior
Stock"); (ii) subject to certain conditions, on a parity with each other class
of Preferred Stock of the Corporation established hereafter by the Board of
Directors, the terms of which expressly provide that such class or series will
rank on a parity with the Exchangeable Preferred Stock as to dividend rights
and rights on liquidation, winding-up and dissolution (including, without
limitation, Exchange Preferred Stock and collectively referred to as "Parity
Stock"); and (iii) subject to certain conditions, junior to each class of
Preferred Stock of the Corporation established after the date hereof by the
Board of Directors, the terms of which expressly provide that such class will
rank senior to the Exchangeable Preferred Stock as to dividend rights and
rights on liquidation, winding-up and dissolution of the Corporation
(collectively referred to as "Senior Stock").
(c) Dividends.
(i) Beginning on the Issue Date, the Holders of the
outstanding shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock shall be entitled
to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of
funds legally available therefor, distributions in the form of cash
dividends on each share of Exchangeable Preferred Stock, at a rate per
annum equal to 12.0% of the liquidation preference per share of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, payable semi-annually. In the event
that, after July 1, 2002, cash dividends on the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock are in arrears and unpaid for three or more semi-annual dividend
periods (whether or not consecutive), holders of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock shall be entitled to certain voting rights as provided
in paragraph (f)(iv) below. All dividends shall be cumulative, whether
or not earned or declared, on a daily basis from the Issue Date and
shall be payable semi-annually in arrears on each Dividend Payment
Date, commencing on January 1, 1998, to holders of record on the
December 15 and June 15 immediately preceding the relevant Dividend
Payment Date, provided that if any dividend (including Additional
Dividends, if any) payable on any Dividend Payment Date on or before
July 1, 2002 is not declared or paid in full in cash on such Dividend
Payment Date, the amount payable as dividends on such Dividend Payment
Date that is not paid in cash on such Dividend Payment Date shall be
paid in additional whole shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock
(calculated by
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dividing (x) the amount of the cash dividend payable to each holder of
record of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock on the basis of all shares
held of record by such holder, whether evidenced by one or more
certificates, by (y) $100.00, with amounts in respect of any partial
shares to be paid in cash by the Corporation) on such Dividend Payment
Date and shall be deemed paid in full and shall not accumulate. Each
dividend shall be payable to Holders of record of the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock as they appear on the stock books of the Corporation
on the Dividend Record Date immediately preceding the related Dividend
Payment Date. Dividends shall cease to accumulate in respect of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock on the Exchange Date or on the date of
their earlier redemption unless the Corporation shall have failed to
issue the appropriate aggregate principal amount of Exchange
Debentures in respect of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock on such
Exchange Date or shall have failed to pay the relevant redemption
price on the date fixed for redemption.
(ii) All dividends paid with respect to shares of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock pursuant to paragraph (c)(i) shall be
paid pro rata to the Holders entitled thereto.
(iii) Nothing herein contained shall in any way or under any
circumstances be construed or deemed to require the Board of Directors
to declare, or the Corporation to pay or set apart for payment, any
dividends on shares of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock at any time.
(iv) Dividends on account of arrears for any past Dividend
Period and dividends in connection with any optional redemption
pursuant to paragraph (e)(i) may be declared and paid at any time,
without reference to any regular Dividend Payment Date, to Holders of
record on such date, not more than forty-five (45) days prior to the
payment thereof, as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.
(v) No full dividends may be declared by the Board of
Directors or paid or funds set apart for the payment of dividends by
the Corporation on any Parity Stock for any period unless full
cumulative dividends shall have been or contemporaneously are declared
and paid (or are deemed declared and paid) in full or declared and, if
payable in cash, a sum in cash sufficient for such payment is set
apart for such payment on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock for all
Dividend Periods terminating on or prior to the date of payment of
such full dividends on such Parity Stock. If full dividends are not so
paid, all dividends declared upon shares of the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock and any other
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Parity Stock shall be declared pro rata so that the amount of
dividends declared per share on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock and
such Parity Stock shall in all cases bear to each other the same ratio
that accumulated and unpaid dividends per share on the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock and such Parity Stock bear to each other.
(vi) (A) Holders of shares of the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock shall be entitled to receive the dividends provided for in
paragraph (c)(i) hereof in preference to and in priority over any
dividends upon any of the Junior Stock.
(B) So long as any share of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
is outstanding, the Corporation shall not declare, pay or set apart
for payment any dividend on any of the Junior Stock or make any
payment on account of, or set apart for payment money for a sinking or
other similar fund for, the purchase, redemption or other retirement
of, any of the Junior Stock or any warrants, rights, calls or options
exercisable for or convertible into any of the Junior Stock whether in
cash, obligations or shares of the Corporation or other property
(other than dividends in Junior Stock to the holders of Junior Stock),
and shall not permit any corporation or other entity directly or
indirectly controlled by the Corporation to purchase or redeem any of
the Junior Stock or any such warrants, rights, calls or options unless
full cumulative dividends determined in accordance herewith on the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock have been paid (or are deemed paid) in
full or declared and, if payable in cash, a sum in cash set apart
sufficient for such payment on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock for
all Dividend Periods terminating on or prior to the date of such
dividends or payments on such Junior Stock.
(C) So long as any share of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
is outstanding, the Corporation shall not make any payment on account
of, or set apart for payment money for a sinking or other similar fund
for, the purchase, redemption or other retirement of, any of the
Parity Stock or any warrants, rights, calls or options exercisable for
or convertible into any of the Parity Stock and shall not permit any
corporation or other entity directly or indirectly controlled by the
Corporation to purchase or redeem any of the Parity Stock or any such
warrants, rights, calls or options unless full cumulative dividends
determined in accordance herewith on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
have been paid (or are deemed paid) in full.
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(vii) Dividends payable on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
for any period less than a year shall be computed on the basis of a
360-day year of twelve 30-day months. The amount of Additional
Dividends will be determined consistent with the preceding sentence
and by multiplying the applicable Additional Dividends by a fraction,
the numerator of which is the number of days such rate was applicable
during any Interest Period and the denominator of which is 360.
(viii) (A) If (1) the Corporation fails to file an Exchange
Offer Registration Statement or a Shelf Registration Statement (in the
circumstances described below) on or prior to 90 days after the Issue
Date, (2) the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or the Shelf
Registration Statement, as the case may be, is not declared effective
within 180 days after the Issue Date (or in the case of a Shelf
Registration Statement required to be filed in response to a change in
law or the applicable interpretations of the staff of the Commission,
if later, within 45 days after publication of the change in law or
interpretation), (3) the Exchange Offer is not consummated on or prior
to 225 days after the Issue Date, or (4) the Shelf Registration
Statement is filed and declared effective within 180 days after the
Issue Date (or in the case of a Shelf Registration Statement required
to be filed in response to a change in law or the applicable
interpretations of the staff of the Commission, if later, within 45
days after publication of the change in law or interpretation) but
shall thereafter cease to be effective (at any time that the
Corporation is obligated to maintain the effectiveness thereof)
without being succeeded within 90 days by an additional Exchange Offer
Registration Statement or a Shelf Registration Statement filed and
declared effective, then additional dividends (the "Additional
Dividends") as liquidated damages shall become payable with respect to
the Exchangeable Preferred Stock as set forth in paragraphs (B), (C)
and (D) below, respectively.
(B) If the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, or, if
required to be filed on behalf of any Holder, the Shelf Registration
Statement is not filed within 90 days following the Issue Date,
Additional Dividends shall accumulate on the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock over and above the stated dividend rate at a rate of 0.5% per
annum on the liquidation preference for the first 90 days commencing
on the 91st day after the Issue Date, such Additional Dividends
increasing by an additional 0.5% per annum on the liquidation
preference at the beginning of each subsequent 90-day period.
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(C) If the Exchange Offer Registration Statement, or, if
required to be filed on behalf of any Holder, the Shelf Registration
Statement, is not declared effective within 180 days following the
Issue Date, Additional Dividends shall accumulate on the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock over and above the stated dividend rate at a rate of
0.5% per annum on the liquidation preference for the first 90 days
commencing on the 181st day after the Issue Date, such Additional
Dividends increasing by an additional 0.5% per annum on the
liquidation preference at the beginning of each subsequent 90-day
period.
(D) If (1) the Corporation has not exchanged all of the
shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock validly tendered in accordance
with the terms of the Exchange Offer on or prior to 225 days after the
Issue Date or (2) the Exchange Offer Registration Statement ceases to
be effective at any time prior to the time that the Exchange Offer is
consummated or (3) if applicable, the Shelf Registration Statement has
been declared effective, if required to be filed on behalf of any
Holder, and ceases to be effective at any time prior to the second
anniversary of the Issue Date, unless all of the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock registered thereunder has been sold thereunder or an
additional Exchange Offer Registration Statement or Shelf Registration
Statement has been filed and declared effective within 90 days of the
date on which the Shelf Registration Statement ceases to be effective,
then Additional Dividends shall accumulate on the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock over and above the stated dividend rate at a rate of
0.5% per annum on the liquidation preference for the first 90 days
commencing on (x) the 226th day after the Issue Date with respect to
the Exchangeable Preferred Stock validly tendered and not exchanged by
the Corporation, in the case of (1) above, or (y) the day the Exchange
Offer Registration Statement ceases to be effective or usable for its
intended purpose in the case of (2) above, or (z) the 90th day
following the day such Shelf Registration Statement ceases to be
effective in the case of (3) above, such Additional Dividends
increasing by an additional 0.5% per annum on the liquidation
preference at the beginning of each subsequent 90-day period.
(E) Notwithstanding paragraphs (A)-(D) of this paragraph (c),
the Additional Dividends payable hereunder shall not exceed in the
aggregate 1.0% per annum on the liquidation preference. In addition
(1) upon the filing of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement or
Shelf Registration Statement (in the case of paragraph (B) above), (2)
upon the effectiveness of the Exchange Offer Registration Statement
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or Shelf Registration Statement (in the case of paragraph (C) above),
or (3) upon the exchange of Exchange Preferred Stock for the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock tendered (in the case of paragraph (D)(1)
above), or upon the effectiveness of the Exchange Offer Registration
Statement that had ceased to remain effective (in the case of
paragraph (D)(2) above), or upon the effectiveness of the Shelf
Registration Statement that had ceased to remain effective (in the
case of paragraph (D)(3) above), the dividend rate on the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock shall revert to the dividend rate set forth in
paragraph (c)(i) hereof and Additional Dividends on the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock shall cease to accumulate or be payable.
(d) Liquidation Preference.
(i) In the event of any voluntary or involuntary
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the
Corporation, the Holders of shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock
then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid, out of the assets of
the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, an
amount in cash equal to the liquidation preference for each share
outstanding, plus, without duplication, an amount in cash equal to
accumulated and unpaid dividends thereon to the date fixed for
liquidation, dissolution or winding up (including an amount equal to a
prorated dividend for the period from the last Dividend Payment Date
to the date fixed for liquidation, dissolution or winding up) before
any payment shall be made or any assets distributed to the holders of
any of the Junior Stock, including, without limitation, common stock
of the Corporation. If, upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation,
dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the assets of the
Corporation are not sufficient to pay in full the liquidation payments
payable to the holders of outstanding shares of the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock and all other Parity Stock, then the holders of all
such shares shall share equally and ratably in any such distribution
of assets in proportion to the full liquidation preference to which
each is entitled until such liquidation preferences are paid in full,
and then in proportion to their respective amounts of accumulated but
unpaid dividends. The holders of outstanding shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock and all other Parity Stock shall not be entitled to
any further participation in any distribution of assets of the
Corporation after payment of the full amount of the liquidation
preferences and accumulated and unpaid dividends to which such holders
are entitled.
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(ii) For the purposes of this paragraph (d), neither the
sale, conveyance, exchange or transfer (for cash, shares of stock,
securities or other consideration) of all or substantially all of the
property or assets of the Corporation nor the consolidation or merger
of the Corporation with or into one or more entities shall be deemed
to be a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the affairs of the
Corporation.
(e) Redemption.
(i) Optional Redemption. (A) The Corporation may, at the
option of the Board of Directors, redeem at any time on or after July
1, 2002, subject to contractual and other restrictions with respect
thereto and to the legal availability of funds therefor, in whole or
in part, in the manner provided for in paragraph (e)(iii) hereof, any
or all of the shares of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock, at the
redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the liquidation
preference) set forth below, plus, without duplication, an amount in
cash equal to all accumulated and unpaid dividends per share to the
Redemption Date (including an amount in cash equal to a prorated
dividend for the period from the Dividend Payment Date immediately
prior to the Redemption Date to the Redemption Date) (the "Optional
Redemption Price"), if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning
July 1 of each of the years set forth below:
2002......................................106.000%
2003......................................104.800%
2004......................................103.600%
2005......................................102.400%
2006......................................101.200%
2007 and thereafter.......................100.000%
(B) In addition to the foregoing paragraph (e)(i)(A), prior
to July 1, 2001, the Corporation may, at its option, use the net cash
proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings or Major Asset Sales
to redeem from any source of funds legally available therefor, in the
manner provided for in paragraph (e)(iii) hereof, the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, in part, at a redemption price of 112.0% of the
liquidation preference thereof; provided, however, that after any such
redemption, there is outstanding at least $75.0 million in aggregate
liquidation preference of Exchangeable Preferred Stock. Any such
redemption shall be required to occur on or prior to one year after
the receipt by the Corporation of the proceeds of each Public Equity
Offering or Major Asset Sale.
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(C) In addition to the foregoing paragraphs (e)(i)(A), and
(e)(i)(B), prior to July 1, 2002, upon the occurrence of a Change of
Control, the Corporation will have the option to redeem the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock in whole but not in part (a "Change of
Control Redemption") at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
liquidation preference thereof (the "Change of Control Redemption
Price"), together with accumulated and unpaid dividends to the date of
redemption plus the Applicable Premium. In order to effect a Change of
Control Redemption, the Corporation must send a notice to each Holder,
which notice shall govern the terms of the Change of Control
Redemption, within 30 days following the date the Change of Control
occurred, stating that the Corporation is effecting a Change of
Control Redemption in lieu of a Change of Control Offer.
(ii) Mandatory Redemption. On July 1, 2009, the Corporation
shall redeem (subject to the legal availability of funds therefor) in
the manner provided for in paragraph (e)(iii) hereof, all of the
shares of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock then outstanding at a
redemption price equal to 100% of the liquidation preference per
share, plus, without duplication, an amount in cash equal to all
accumulated and unpaid dividends per share to the Redemption Date
(including an amount equal to a prorated dividend for the period from
the Dividend Payment Date immediately prior to the Redemption Date to
the Redemption Date) (the "Mandatory Redemption Price").
(iii) Procedures for Redemption. (A) At least thirty (30)
days and not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for any
redemption of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock, the Corporation shall
send written notice (the "Redemption Notice") by first class mail,
postage prepaid, to each Holder of record on the record date fixed for
such redemption of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock at such Holder's
address as it appears on the stock books of the Corporation, provided
that no failure to give such notice nor any deficiency therein shall
affect the validity of the procedure for the redemption of any shares
of Exchangeable Preferred Stock to be redeemed except as to the Holder
or Holders to whom the Corporation has failed to give said notice or
except as to the Holder or Holders whose notice was defective. The
Redemption Notice shall state:
(1) whether the redemption is pursuant to paragraph
(e)(i)(A), (e)(i)(B),(e)(i)(D) or (e)(ii);
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(2) the Optional Redemption Price, the Mandatory
Redemption Price, the Change of Control Redemption
Price or the Cash Proceeds Redemption Price, as the
case may be;
(3) whether all or less than all the outstanding
shares of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock are to be redeemed
and the total number of shares of the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock being redeemed;
(4) the date fixed for redemption;
(5) that the Holder is to surrender to the
Corporation, in the manner, at the place or places and at the
price designated, his certificate or certificates
representing the shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock to be
redeemed; and
(6) that dividends on the shares of the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock to be redeemed shall cease to accumulate on
such Redemption Date unless the Corporation defaults in the
payment of the Optional Redemption Price, the Mandatory
Redemption Price, the Change of Control Redemption Price or
the Cash Proceeds Redemption Price, as the case may be.
(B) Each Holder of Exchangeable Preferred Stock called for
redemption shall surrender the certificate or certificates
representing such shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock to the
Corporation, duly endorsed (or otherwise in proper form for transfer,
as determined by the Corporation), in the manner and at the place
designated in the Redemption Notice, and on the Redemption Date the
full Optional Redemption Price, Mandatory Redemption Price, the Change
of Control Redemption Price or Cash Proceeds Redemption Price, as the
case may be, for such shares shall be payable in cash to the Person
whose name appears on such certificate or certificates as the owner
thereof, and each surrendered certificate shall be canceled and
retired. In the event that less than all of the shares represented by
any such certificate are redeemed, a new certificate shall be issued
representing the unredeemed shares.
(C) On and after the Redemption Date, unless the Corporation
defaults in the payment in full of the applicable redemption price,
dividends on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock called for redemption
shall cease to accumulate, and all rights of the Holders of such
shares shall terminate with respect thereto on the Redemption Date,
other than the
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right to receive the Optional Redemption Price, the Mandatory
Redemption Price, the Change of Control Redemption Price or the Cash
Proceeds Redemption Price, as the case may be, without interest;
provided, however, that if a notice of redemption shall have been
given as provided in paragraph (iii)(A) above and the funds necessary
for redemption (including an amount in respect of all dividends that
will accumulate to the Redemption Date) shall have been segregated and
irrevocably set apart by the Corporation, in trust for the equal and
ratable benefit of the Holders of the shares to be redeemed, then, at
the close of business on the day on which such funds are segregated
and set apart, the Holders of the shares to be redeemed shall cease to
be stockholders of the Corporation and shall be entitled only to
receive the Optional Redemption Price, the Mandatory Redemption Price,
the Change of Control Redemption Price or the Cash Redemption Price,
as the case may be, without interest.
(D) In the event of a redemption pursuant to paragraph
(e)(i)(A) or (e)(i)(B) hereof of only a portion of the then
outstanding shares of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock, the
Corporation shall effect such redemption on a pro rata basis according
to the number of shares held by each Holder of the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, except that the Corporation may redeem such shares
held by Holders of fewer than 100 shares (or shares held by Holders
who would hold less than 100 shares as a result of such redemption),
as may be determined by the Corporation.
(f) Voting Rights.
(i) The Holders of Exchangeable Preferred Stock, except as
otherwise required under Delaware law or as set forth in paragraphs
(ii), (iii) and (iv) below, shall not be entitled or permitted to vote
on any matter required or permitted to be voted upon by the
stockholders of the Corporation.
(ii) (A) So long as any shares of the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock are outstanding, the Corporation shall not authorize any class
of Senior Stock without the affirmative vote or consent of Holders of
at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, voting or consenting, as the case may be, as one
class, given in person or by proxy, either in writing or by resolution
adopted at an annual or special meeting.
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(B) So long as any shares of the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock are outstanding, the Corporation shall not authorize any class
of Parity Stock without the affirmative vote or consent of Holders of
at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, voting or consenting, as the case may be, as one
class, given in person or by proxy, either in writing or by resolution
adopted at an annual or special meeting; provided, however, that no
such vote or consent shall be necessary in connection with the
authorization of the Exchange Preferred Stock with an aggregate number
of authorized shares not to exceed the aggregate authorized number of
shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
(C) So long as any shares of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
are outstanding, the Corporation shall not amend this Certificate of
Designation so as to affect the specified rights, preferences,
privileges or voting rights of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock or to
authorize the issuance of any additional shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock without the affirmative vote or consent of Holders of
at least a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, voting or consenting, as the case may
be, as one class, given in person or by proxy, either in writing or by
resolution adopted at an annual or special meeting.
(D) The Exchangeable Preferred Stock and the Exchange
Preferred Stock shall vote on all matters as a single class.
(E) Prior to the exchange of Exchangeable Preferred Stock for
Exchange Debentures, the Corporation shall not amend or modify the
Indenture for the Exchange Debentures in the form as executed on the
Issue Date (the "Indenture") (except as expressly provided therein in
respect of amendments without the consent of Holders of Exchange
Debentures) without the affirmative vote or consent of Holders of at
least a majority of the shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock then
outstanding, voting or consenting, as the case may be, as one class,
given in person or by proxy, either in writing or by resolution
adopted at an annual or special meeting.
(F) Except as set forth in paragraphs (f)(ii)(A), (f)(ii)(B)
and (f)(ii)(C) above, (x) the creation, authorization or issuance of
any shares of any Junior Stock, Parity Stock or Senior Stock,
including the designation of a series thereof within the existing
class of Exchangeable Preferred Stock, or (y) the increase or decrease
in the amount of
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authorized Capital Stock of any class, including any Preferred Stock,
shall not require the consent of Holders of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock and shall not be deemed to affect adversely the rights,
preferences, privileges or voting rights of shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock.
(iii) Without the affirmative vote or consent of Holders of a
majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock and any Parity Stock, voting or consenting, as the
case may be, as one class, given in person or by proxy, either in
writing or by resolution adopted at an annual or special meeting, the
Corporation shall not, in a single transaction or a series of related
transactions, consolidate with or merge into, or sell, assign,
transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially
all of its assets to, another Person or adopt a plan of liquidation
unless: (A) either (1) the Corporation is the surviving or continuing
Person or (2) the Person (if other than the Corporation) formed by
such consolidation or into which the Corporation is merged or the
Person that acquires by conveyance, transfer or lease the properties
and assets of the Corporation substantially as an entirety or in the
case of a plan of liquidation, the Person to which assets of the
Corporation have been transferred, shall be a corporation, partnership
or trust organized and existing under the laws of the United States or
any State thereof or the District of Columbia; (B) the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock shall be converted into or exchanged for and shall
become shares of such successor, transferee or resulting Person,
having in respect of such successor, transferee or resulting Person
the same powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional or
other special rights and the qualifications, limitations or
restrictions thereon, that the Exchangeable Preferred Stock had
immediately prior to such transaction; (C) immediately after giving
effect to such transaction and the use of the proceeds therefrom (on a
pro forma basis, including giving effect to any Indebtedness incurred
or anticipated to be incurred in connection with such transaction),
the Corporation (in the case of clause (1) of the foregoing clause
(A)) or such Person (in the case of clause (2) of the foregoing clause
(A)) shall be able to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness
(other than Permitted Indebtedness) under paragraph (l)(i) hereof; (D)
immediately after giving effect to such transactions, no Voting Rights
Triggering Event shall have occurred or be continuing; and (E) the
Corporation has delivered to the transfer agent for the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock prior to the consummation of the proposed transaction
an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each
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stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer complies with the
terms hereof and that all conditions precedent herein relating to such
transaction have been satisfied.
For purposes of the foregoing, the transfer (by lease,
assignment, sale or otherwise, in a single transaction or a series of
related transactions) of all or substantially all of the properties
and assets of one or more Subsidiaries of the Corporation, the Capital
Stock of which constitutes all or substantially all of the properties
or assets of the Corporation, shall be deemed to be the transfer of
all or substantially all of the properties and assets of the
Corporation. Notwithstanding the foregoing clauses (B) and (C), (1)
any Subsidiary of the Corporation may consolidate with, merge into or
transfer all or part of its properties and assets to the Corporation
and (2) the Corporation may merge with a corporate Affiliate thereof
incorporated solely for the purpose of reincorporating the Corporation
in another jurisdiction in the United States to realize tax or other
benefits.
(iv) (A) If (1) after July 1, 2002, cash dividends on the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock are in arrears and unpaid for three or
more Dividend Periods (whether or not consecutive) (a "Dividend
Default"); (2) the Corporation fails to redeem all of the then
outstanding shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock on July 1, 2009 or
otherwise fails to discharge any redemption obligation with respect to
the Exchangeable Preferred Stock; (3) the Corporation fails to make a
Change of Control Offer (whether pursuant to the terms of paragraph
(h)(v) or otherwise) following a Change of Control if such Change of
Control Offer is required by paragraph (h) hereof or fails to purchase
shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock from Holders who elect to have
such shares purchased pursuant to the Change of Control Offer (unless,
in either case, the Corporation has decided to effect a Change of
Control Redemption in lieu of such Change of Control Offer pursuant to
the terms of paragraph (e)(i)(D)); (4) the Corporation fails to make a
Special Offer in accordance with the terms of paragraph (m) hereof or
fails to comply with the provisions of paragraph (h)(v); (5) the
Corporation breaches or violates any of the provisions set forth in
any of paragraphs (l)(i), (l)(ii) or (l)(iii) hereof and the breach or
violation continues for a period of 30 days or more after the
Corporation receives notice thereof specifying the default from the
Holders of at least 25% of the shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock
then outstanding; or (6) the Corporation fails to pay at the final
stated maturity (giving effect to any extensions
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thereof) the principal amount of any Indebtedness of the Corporation
or any Subsidiary of the Corporation, or the final stated maturity of
any such Indebtedness is accelerated, if the aggregate principal
amount of such Indebtedness, together with the aggregate principal
amount of any other such Indebtedness in default for failure to pay
principal at the final stated maturity (giving effect to any
extensions thereof) or that has been accelerated, aggregates
$10,000,000 or more at any one time, in each case, after a 10-day
period during which such default shall not have been cured or such
acceleration rescinded, then in the case of any of clauses (1)-(6) the
number of directors constituting the Board of Directors shall be
adjusted by the number, if any, necessary to permit the Holders of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, voting separately and as one class
(together with the holders of any Parity Stock having similar voting
rights), to elect the lesser of two directors or 25% of the number of
members constituting the Board of Directors. Each such event described
in clauses (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) is a "Voting Rights
Triggering Event." Holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding
shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock, voting separately and as one
class (together with the holders of any Parity Stock having similar
voting rights), shall have the exclusive right to elect the lesser of
two directors or 25% of the number of members constituting the Board
of Directors at a meeting therefor called upon occurrence of such
Voting Rights Triggering Event, and at every subsequent meeting at
which the terms of office of the directors so elected by the Holders
of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock expire (other than as described in
(f)(iv)(B) below). The voting rights provided herein shall be the
exclusive remedy at law or in equity of the holders of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock for any Voting Rights Triggering Event.
(B) The right of the Holders of Exchangeable Preferred Stock
voting separately and as one class (together with the holders of any
Parity Stock then having similar rights) to elect members of the Board
of Directors as set forth in subparagraph (f)(iv)(A) above shall
continue until such time as (x) in the event such right arises due to
a Dividend Default, all accumulated dividends that are in arrears on
the Exchangeable Preferred Stock are paid in full in cash; and (y) in
all other cases, the failure, breach or default giving rise to such
Voting Rights Triggering Event is remedied or waived by the holders of
at least a majority of the shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock then
outstanding and entitled to vote thereon, at which time (1) the
special right of the Holders of Exchangeable Preferred Stock so to
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vote as a class for the election of directors and (2) the term of
office of the directors elected by the Holders of the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock shall each terminate and the directors elected by the
holders of common stock shall constitute the entire Board of
Directors. At any time after voting power to elect directors shall
have become vested and be continuing in the Holders of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock pursuant to paragraph (f)(iv) hereof, or if vacancies
shall exist in the offices of directors elected by the Holders of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, a proper officer of the Corporation may,
and upon the written request of the Holders of record of at least
twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock then outstanding addressed to the secretary of the Corporation
shall, call a special meeting of the Holders of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock, for the purpose of electing the directors which such Holders
are entitled to elect. If such meeting shall not be called by a proper
officer of the Corporation within twenty (20) days after personal
service of said written request upon the secretary of the Corporation,
or within twenty (20) days after mailing the same within the United
States by certified mail, addressed to the secretary of the
Corporation at its principal executive offices, then the Holders of
record of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the outstanding shares
of Exchangeable Preferred Stock may designate in writing one of their
number to call such meeting at the expense of the Corporation, and
such meeting may be called by the Person so designated upon the notice
required for the annual meetings of stockholders of the Corporation
and shall be held at the place for holding the annual meetings of
stockholders. Any Holder of Exchangeable Preferred Stock so designated
shall have, and the Corporation shall provide, access to the lists of
stockholders to be called pursuant to the provisions hereof.
(C) At any meeting held for the purpose of electing directors
at which the Holders of Exchangeable Preferred Stock (and any Parity
Stock having similar voting rights) shall have the right, voting
together as a separate class, to elect directors as aforesaid, the
presence in person or by proxy of the Holders of at least a majority
of the outstanding shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock (and any
Parity Stock having similar voting rights) shall be required to
constitute a quorum of such Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
(D) Any vacancy occurring in the office of a director elected
by the Holders of Exchangeable Preferred Stock (and any Parity Stock
having similar voting rights) may be filled by the remaining directors
elected by the Holders of
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Exchangeable Preferred Stock and holders of such Parity Stock unless
and until such vacancy shall be filled by the Holders of Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock and holders
of such Parity Stock.
(v) In any case in which the Holders of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote pursuant to this paragraph
(f) or pursuant to Delaware law, each Holder of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock entitled to vote with respect to such matter shall be entitled
to one vote for each share of Exchangeable Preferred Stock held.
(g) Exchange.
(i) Requirements. The outstanding shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock are exchangeable in whole but not in part, at the
option of the Corporation and subject to the terms and conditions of
the Credit Facility and the Notes Indenture at any time on any
Dividend Payment Date for the Corporation's 12.0% Subordinated
Exchange Debentures due 2009 (the "Exchange Debentures") to be
substantially in the form of Exhibit A to the form of Indenture, a
copy of which is on file with the secretary of the Corporation,
provided that any such exchange may only be made if on or prior to the
date of such exchange (i) the Corporation has paid (or is deemed to
have paid) all accumulated dividends on the Exchangeable Preferred
Stock (including the dividends payable on the date of exchange) and
there shall be no contractual impediment to such exchange; (ii) there
shall be funds legally available sufficient therefor; and (iii)
immediately after giving effect to such exchange, no default or event
of default (each as defined in the Indenture) would exist under the
Indenture and no default or event of default would exist under the
Credit Facility. The exchange rate shall be $1.00 principal amount of
Exchange Debentures for each $1.00 of liquidation preference of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, including, to the extent necessary,
Exchange Debentures in principal amounts less than $1,000, provided
that the Corporation shall have the right, at its option, to pay cash
in an amount equal to the principal amount of that portion of any
Exchange Debenture that is not an integral multiple of $1,000 instead
of delivering an Exchange Debenture in a denomination of less than
$1,000.
(ii) Procedure for Exchange. (A) At least thirty (30) days
and not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for
exchange, the Corporation shall send written notice (the "Exchange
Notice") by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to each Holder of
record on the record date fixed
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for such exchange of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock at such Holder's
address as the same appears on the stock books of the Corporation,
provided that no failure to give such notice nor any deficiency
therein shall affect the validity of the procedure for the exchange of
any shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock to be exchanged except as
to the Holder or Holders to whom the Corporation has failed to give
said notice or except as to the Holder or Holders whose notice was
defective. The Exchange Notice shall state:
(1) the date fixed for exchange;
(2) that the Holder is to surrender to the
Corporation, in the manner and at the place or places
designated, his certificate or certificates representing the
shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock to be exchanged;
(3) that dividends on the shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock to be exchanged shall cease to accrue on such
Exchange Date whether or not certificates for shares of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock are surrendered for exchange on
such Exchange Date unless the corporation shall default in
the delivery of Exchange Debentures; and
(4) that interest on the Exchange Debentures shall
accrue from the Exchange Date whether or not certificates for
shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock are surrendered for
exchange on such Exchange Date.
(B) On or before the Exchange Date, each Holder of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock shall surrender the certificate or
certificates representing such shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock,
in the manner and at the place designated in the Exchange Notice. The
Corporation shall cause the Exchange Debentures to be executed on the
Exchange Date and, upon surrender in accordance with the Exchange
Notice of the certificates for any shares of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock so exchanged, duly endorsed (or otherwise in proper form for
transfer, as determined by the Corporation), such shares shall be
exchanged by the Corporation into Exchange Debentures. The Corporation
shall pay interest on the Exchange Debentures at the rate and on the
dates specified therein from the Exchange Date.
(C) If notice has been mailed as aforesaid, and if before the
Exchange Date specified in such notice (1) the Indenture shall have
been duly executed and delivered by the
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Corporation and the trustee thereunder and (2) all Exchange Debentures
necessary for such exchange shall have been duly executed by the
Corporation and delivered to the trustee under the Indenture with
irrevocable instructions to authenticate the Exchange Debentures
necessary for such exchange, then the rights of the Holders of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock so exchanged as stockholders of the
Corporation shall cease (except the right to receive Exchange
Debentures, an amount in cash, to the extent applicable, equal to the
amount of accrued and unpaid dividends to the Exchange Date and, if
the Corporation so elects, cash in lieu of any Exchange Debenture that
is in a principal amount that is not an integral multiple of $1,000),
and the Person or Persons entitled to receive the Exchange Debentures
issuable upon exchange shall be treated for all purposes as the
registered holder or holders of such Exchange Debentures as of the
Exchange Date.
(iii) No Exchange in Certain Cases. Notwithstanding the
foregoing provisions of this paragraph (g), the Corporation shall not
be entitled to exchange the Exchangeable Preferred Stock for Exchange
Debentures if such exchange, or any term or provision of the Indenture
or the Exchange Debentures, or the performance of the Corporation's
obligations under the Indenture or the Exchange Debentures, shall
materially violate or conflict with any applicable law or agreement or
instrument then binding on the Corporation or if, at the time of such
exchange, the Corporation is insolvent or if it would be rendered
insolvent by such exchange.
(h) Change of Control.
(i) In the event of a Change of Control (the date of such
occurrence being the "Change of Control Date"), the Corporation shall
notify the Holders of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock in writing of
such occurrence and shall make an offer to purchase (the "Change of
Control Offer") all then outstanding shares of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock at a purchase price equal to 101% of the liquidation preference
thereof, plus, without duplication, an amount in cash equal to all
accumulated and unpaid dividends per share to the Change of Control
Payment Date (including an amount in cash equal to a prorated dividend
for the period from the Dividend Payment Date immediately prior to the
Change of Control Payment Date to the Change of Control Payment Date).
(ii) Within 30 days following the Change of Control Date,
the Corporation shall send, by first class mail, postage
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prepaid, a notice to each Holder of Exchangeable Preferred Stock
at such Holder's address as it appears on the stock books of the
Corporation, which notice shall govern the terms of the Change of
Control Offer. The notice to the Holders shall contain all
instructions and materials necessary to enable such Holders to tender
Exchangeable Preferred Stock pursuant to the Change of Control Offer.
Such notice shall state:
(A) that a Change of Control has occurred, that the
Change of Control Offer is being made pursuant to this
paragraph (h) and that all Exchangeable Preferred Stock
validly tendered and not withdrawn will be accepted for
payment;
(B) the purchase price (including the amount of
accrued dividends, if any) and the purchase date (which shall
be no earlier than 30 days nor later than 45 days from the
date such notice is mailed, other than as may be required by
law) (the "Change of Control Payment Date");
(C) that any shares of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock not tendered will continue to accrue dividends;
(D) that, unless the Corporation defaults in making
payment therefor, any share of Exchangeable Preferred Stock
accepted for payment pursuant to the Change of Control Offer
shall cease to accrue dividends after the Change of Control
Payment Date;
(E) that Holders electing to have any shares of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock purchased pursuant to a Change
of Control Offer will be required to surrender the
certificate or certificates representing such shares,
properly endorsed for transfer, together with such customary
documents as the Corporation and the transfer agent may
reasonably require, in the manner and at the place specified
in the notice prior to the close of business on the Business
Day prior to the Change of Control Payment Date;
(F) that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their
election if the Corporation receives, not later than five
Business Days prior to the Change of Control Payment Date, a
telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting
forth the name of the Holder, the number of shares of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock the Holder delivered for
purchase and a statement that such
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Holder is withdrawing his election to have such shares
of Exchangeable Preferred Stock purchased;
(G) that Holders whose shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock are purchased only in part will be issued a
new certificate representing the unpurchased shares of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock; and
(H) the circumstances and relevant facts regarding
such Change of Control.
(iii) The Corporation will comply with any securities laws
and regulations, to the extent such laws and regulations are
applicable to the repurchase of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock in
connection with a Change of Control Offer.
(iv) On the Change of Control Payment Date the Corporation
shall (A) accept for payment the shares of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock validly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer, (B)
pay to the Holders of shares so accepted the purchase price therefor
in cash and (C) cancel and retire each surrendered certificate. Unless
the Corporation defaults in the payment for the shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer,
dividends will cease to accrue with respect to the shares of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock tendered and all rights of Holders of
such tendered shares will terminate, except for the right to receive
payment therefor, on the Change of Control Payment Date.
(v) If the purchase of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
would violate or constitute a default under the Credit Facility, the
Notes Indenture or other Indebtedness of the Corporation, then,
notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained above, prior to
complying with the foregoing provisions, but in any event within 30
days following the Change of Control Date, the Corporation shall, to
the extent needed to permit such purchase of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock, either (A) repay in full all such Indebtedness and terminate
all commitments outstanding thereunder or (B) obtain the requisite
consents, if any, under the Credit Facility, the Notes Indenture, or
other Indebtedness required to permit the repurchase of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock required by this paragraph (h). Until the requirements
of the immediately preceding sentence are satisfied, the Corporation
shall not make, and shall not be obligated to make, any Change of
Control Offer.
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(vi) Paragraphs (i)-(v) of this paragraph (h)
notwithstanding, the Corporation shall not be required to make a
Change of Control Offer if, instead, the Corporation elects to effect
a Change of Control Redemption pursuant to the provisions of and in
compliance with paragraph (e)(i)(D) hereof.
(i) Conversion or Exchange. The Holders of shares of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock shall not have any rights hereunder to convert
such shares into or exchange such shares for shares of any other class or
classes or of any other series of any class or classes of Capital Stock of the
Corporation.
(j) Reissuance of Exchangeable Preferred Stock. Shares of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock that have been issued and reacquired in any
manner, including shares purchased or redeemed or exchanged, shall (upon
compliance with any applicable provisions of the laws of Delaware) have the
status of authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock undesignated as to
series and may be redesignated and reissued as part of any series of Preferred
Stock, provided that any issuance or reissuance of such shares as Exchangeable
Preferred Stock must be in compliance with the terms hereof.
(k) Business Day. If any payment, redemption or exchange
shall be required by the terms hereof to be made on a day that is not a
Business Day, such payment, redemption or exchange shall be made on the
immediately succeeding Business Day.
(l) Certain Additional Provisions.
(i) Limitation on Incurrence of Additional Indebtedness and
Issuance of Preferred Stock of Subsidiaries. The Corporation shall
not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or
indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise
become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with
respect to (collectively, "incur") any Indebtedness (other than
Permitted Indebtedness), and the Corporation's Subsidiaries will not
issue any Preferred Stock (except Preferred Stock issued to the
Corporation or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Corporation);
provided, however, that the Corporation and its Subsidiaries may incur
Indebtedness and the Corporation's Subsidiaries may issue shares of
Preferred Stock if, in either case, the Corporation's Leverage Ratio
at the time of incurrence of such Indebtedness or the issuance of such
Preferred Stock, as the case may be, after giving pro forma effect to
such incurrence or issuance as of such date and to the use of proceeds
therefrom is less than 7.0 to 1.
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(ii) Limitation on Restricted Payments. (A) Neither the
Corporation nor any of its Subsidiaries shall, directly or indirectly,
make any Restricted Payment if at the time of such Restricted Payment
and immediately after giving effect thereto:
(1) any Voting Rights Triggering Event shall have
occurred and be continuing at the time of or after
giving effect to such Restricted Payment; or
(2) the Corporation is not able to incur $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness)
in compliance with paragraph (l)(i) hereof; or
(3) the aggregate amount of Restricted Payments made
subsequent to the Issue Date (the amount expended for such
purposes, if other than in cash, being the fair market value
of such property as determined by the Board of Directors in
good faith) exceeds the sum of (I) (x) 100% of the aggregate
Consolidated EBITDA of the Corporation (or, in the event such
Consolidated EBITDA shall be a deficit, minus 100% of such
deficit) accrued subsequent to the Issue Date to the most
recent date for which financial information is available to
the Corporation, taken as one accounting period, less (y) 1.4
times Consolidated Interest Expense for the same period, plus
(II) 100% of the aggregate net proceeds, including the fair
market value of property other than cash as determined by the
Board of Directors in good faith, received by the Corporation
from any Person (other than a Subsidiary of the Corporation)
from the issuance and sale on or subsequent to the Issue Date
of Qualified Capital Stock of the Corporation (excluding (i)
any net proceeds from issuances and sales financed directly
or indirectly using funds borrowed from the Corporation or
any Subsidiary of the Corporation, until and to the extent
such borrowing is repaid, but including the proceeds from the
issuance and sale of any securities convertible into or
exchangeable for Qualified Capital Stock to the extent such
securities are so converted or exchanged and including any
additional proceeds received by the Corporation upon such
conversion or exchange and (ii) any net proceeds received
from issuances and sales that are used to consummate a
transaction described in clause (2) of paragraph (ii)(B)
below), plus (iii) without duplication of any amount included
in clause (3)(II) above, 100% of the aggregate net proceeds,
including the fair market value of property other than cash
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(valued as provided in clause (3)(II) above), received by the
Corporation as a capital contribution on or after the Issue
Date, plus (iv) the amount equal to the net reduction in
Investments (other than Permitted Investments) made by the
Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries in any Person
resulting from (i) repurchases or redemptions of such
Investments by such Person, proceeds realized upon the sale
of such Investment to an unaffiliated purchaser and
repayments of loans or advances or other transfers of assets
by such Person to the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the
Corporation or (ii) the redesignation of Unrestricted
Subsidiaries as Subsidiaries (valued in each case as provided
in the definition of "Investment") not to exceed, in the case
of any Subsidiary, the amount of Investments previously made
by the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation in
such Unrestricted Subsidiary, which amount was included in
the calculation of Restricted Payments; provided, however,
that no amount shall be included under this clause (iv) to
the extent it is already included in Consolidated EBITDA,
plus (v) the aggregate net cash proceeds received by a Person
in consideration for the issuance of such Person's Capital
Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) that are held
by such Person at the time such Person is merged with and
into the Corporation in accordance with paragraph (f)(iii)
subsequent to the Issue Date; provided, however, that
concurrently with or immediately following such merger the
Corporation uses an amount equal to such net cash proceeds to
redeem or repurchase the Corporation's Capital Stock, plus
(vi) $5,000,000.
(B) Notwithstanding the foregoing, these provisions will not
prohibit: (1) the payment of any dividend or the making of any
distribution within 60 days after the date of its declaration if such
dividend or distribution would have been permitted on the date of
declaration; (2) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or
retirement of any Capital Stock of the Corporation or any warrants,
options or other rights to acquire shares of any class of such Capital
Stock either (x) solely in exchange for shares of Qualified Capital
Stock or other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock or (y)
through the application of the net proceeds of a substantially
concurrent sale for cash (other than to a Subsidiary of the
Corporation) of shares of Qualified Capital Stock or warrants, options
or other rights to acquire Qualified Capital Stock or (z) in the case
of Disqualified Capital Stock, solely in exchange for, or through the
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application of the net proceeds of a substantially concurrent sale for
cash (other than to a Subsidiary of the Corporation) of, Disqualified
Capital Stock that has a redemption date no earlier than, and requires
the payment of current dividends or distributions in cash no earlier
than, in each case, the Disqualified Capital Stock being purchased,
redeemed or otherwise acquired or retired; (3) payments by the
Corporation to repurchase Capital Stock or other securities of the
Corporation, Capstar Broadcasting or any corporation that, directly or
indirectly, owns all of the common stock of Capstar Broadcasting from
employees of the Corporation or any such other corporation in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000; (4) payments to enable the
Corporation or any such other corporation to redeem or repurchase
stock purchase or similar rights in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$500,000; (5) payments, not to exceed $100,000 in the aggregate, to
enable the Corporation to make cash payments to holders of its Capital
Stock in lieu of the issuance of fractional shares of its Capital
Stock; (6) payments made pursuant to any merger, consolidation or sale
of assets effected in accordance with paragraph (f)(iii) hereof;
provided, however, that no such payment may be made pursuant to this
clause (6) unless, after giving effect to such transaction (and the
incurrence of any Indebtedness in connection therewith and the use of
the proceeds thereof), the Corporation would be able to incur $1.00 of
additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) in
compliance with paragraph (1)(i) hereof such that after incurring that
$1.00 of additional Indebtedness, the Leverage Ratio would be less
than 6.0 to 1; and (7) the payments of dividends on the Corporation's
common stock after an initial public offering of common stock of the
Corporation, Capstar Broadcasting or any corporation that, directly or
indirectly, owns all of the common stock of Capstar Broadcasting in an
annual amount not to exceed 6.0% of the gross proceeds (before
deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other fees and
expenses of the offering) received by the Corporation (through a
capital contribution or otherwise) from shares of common stock sold
for the account of the Corporation or any such other corporation (and
not for the account of any stockholder) in such initial public
offering; provided, however, that in the case of clauses (3), (4),
(5), (6) and (7), no Voting Rights Triggering Event shall have
occurred or be continuing at the time of such payment or as a result
thereof. In determining the aggregate amount of Restricted Payments
made subsequent to the Issue Date, amounts expended pursuant to
clauses (1), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) shall be included in such
calculation.
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(iii) Reports. So long as any shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Corporation will provide to the
holders of Exchangeable Preferred Stock and file with the Commission
copies of the annual reports and of the information, documents and
other reports that the Corporation would have been required to file
with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange
Act regardless of whether the Corporation is then obligated to file
such reports.
(m) Escrow of Proceeds; Special Offer.
(i) General. On the Issue Date, the Corporation's obligations
on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock shall consist of (1) the obligation to pay
dividends on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock and to pay $5,250,000 of the
liquidation preference of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock, plus one percent of
the liquidation preference of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock in the event of
a Change of Control Offer, as otherwise set forth herein, and (2) the
obligation to make a Special Offer. The Corporation shall have no obligation to
make payment on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock except as described above
until the Escrow Funds are no longer held in the Escrow Account for the benefit
of the Holders, and the Holders of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock may look
only to the Escrow Funds for payment of additional amounts until such time.
(ii) Escrow of Proceeds. (A) On the Issue Date, $94,750,000
of the proceeds of the offering of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock is being
deposited into an account (the "Escrow Account") with the Escrow Agent. The
amount deposited in the Escrow Account shall be invested and released in
accordance with the express provisions of the Escrow Agreement. Notwithstanding
anything herein or therein to the contrary, the Escrow Funds shall not be
released if a default or event of default exists or would result from the
release of such Escrow Funds under the Indenture, the Credit Facility or any
other Indebtedness of the Corporation or its Subsidiaries with an aggregate
principal amount outstanding of $10,000,000 or more. Prior to the release of
Escrow Funds, the Corporation shall deliver to the Escrow Agent an Officers'
Certificate certifying that all conditions to the release of such funds have
been satisfied.
(B) The Corporation and the Escrow Agent (on its own behalf
and on behalf of the Holders) hereby acknowledge and agree that, until the
Escrow Funds are released by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the Escrow
Agreement, the Escrow Funds shall be the property and assets of the Holders and
not the Corporation and that the distribution, and rights to possession, of the
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Escrow Funds shall in all respects be governed by and subject to the terms and
conditions of the Escrow Agreement and this Certificate of Designation. In
order to secure the full and punctual payment and performance of the
Corporation's obligation to offer to purchase Exchangeable Preferred Stock in
the event a Special Offer is required to be made in accordance with paragraph
(iii) of this paragraph (m), the Corporation hereby grants to the Holders a
first priority and continuing security interest in and to all of the right,
title and interest (if and to the extent that, notwithstanding the first
sentence of this paragraph (B), any such right, title or interest is determined
by a court of law or otherwise to exist) of the Corporation in, to and under
all cash and Cash Equivalents from time to time on deposit in the Escrow
Account and credited thereto, whether now owned or existing or hereafter
acquired or arising (such amounts collectively, the "Escrow Funds").
(C) On the date on which no Escrow Funds remain in the Escrow
Account in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the security
interest granted to the Holders described in paragraph (B) above shall
automatically terminate.
(D) On the Special Offer Purchase Date, the Escrow Agent
shall release the Escrow Funds to the Corporation to be applied in accordance
with this paragraph (m) and the security interest in the Escrow Funds granted
to the Holders shall terminate on and as of such Special Offer Purchase Date.
(E) Any amounts remaining in the Escrow Account on the
Special Offer Purchase Date after application of the Escrow Funds as specified
in paragraph (m)(iii) hereof shall be paid by the Escrow Agent to the
Corporation.
(iii) Special Offer. (A) If (i) the Gulfstar Transaction is
not consummated prior to September 30, 1997 or (ii) the Corporation, at its
option, determines in its reasonable judgment that the Gulfstar Transaction
cannot be consummated prior to September 30, 1997, then, on September 30, 1997
or such date of determination (the "Special Offer Notice Date"), the
Corporation will make an offer to purchase (the "Special Offer") all of the
outstanding shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock for a purchase price of 100%
of the liquidation preference thereof, plus, without duplication, accumulated
and unpaid dividends to the date of purchase (the "Special Offer Purchase
Date").
(B) On the Special Offer Notice Date, the Corporation shall
mail to each Holder of shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock at such Holder's
registered address a notice stating: (i) that the Gulfstar Transaction has not
been consummated prior
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to September 30, 1997, or cannot be consummated prior to September 30, 1997, as
the case may be, and that the Corporation is offering to purchase all of the
outstanding shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock at a purchase price in cash
equal to 100% of the liquidation preference thereof, plus, without duplication,
accumulated and unpaid dividends to the Special Offer Purchase Date, which
shall be a Business Day, specified in such notice, that is not earlier than 30
days nor later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed, (ii) the
amount of accumulated and unpaid dividends on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
as of the Special Offer Purchase Date, (iii) that any share not tendered will
continue to accumulate dividends, (iv) that, unless the purchase price for the
shares is not paid pursuant to the Special Offer on the Special Offer Purchase
Date, any shares accepted for payment pursuant to the Special Offer shall cease
to accumulate dividends on and after the Special Offer Purchase Date, (v) the
procedures to be followed by a Holder of Exchangeable Preferred Stock in order
to accept a Special Offer or to withdraw such acceptance, and (vi) such other
information as may be required by this Certificate of Designation and
applicable laws and regulations.
a. On the Special Offer Purchase Date, the Corporation shall
(i) accept for payment all of the shares of Exchangeable Preferred Stock or
such lesser amount as is tendered pursuant to the Special Offer and (ii)
deliver or cause to be delivered to the Transfer Agent for cancellation all
shares tendered pursuant to the Special Offer and accepted for payment. If the
Escrow Funds are insufficient to pay the Special Offer Purchase Price on the
Special Offer Purchase Date, then the Corporation shall deposit with the Escrow
Agent on or prior to the Special Offer Purchase Date an amount in cash equal to
the difference (the "Shortfall Amount"). The Escrow Funds shall, along with any
Shortfall Amount, be applied to consummate the Special Offer. The Escrow Agent
shall promptly deliver to the paying agent to mail to each Holder of
Exchangeable Preferred Stock accepted for payment an amount equal to the
purchase price for such shares including any accumulated and unpaid dividends
thereon. On and after the Special Offer Purchase Date, dividends will cease to
accumulate on the Exchangeable Preferred Stock, unless the purchase price
therefor is not paid. The Corporation shall announce the results of the Special
Offer to Holders of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock on or as soon as
practicable after the Special Offer Purchase Date.
b. The Corporation shall comply with the applicable tender
offer rules, including the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act,
and all other applicable securities laws and regulations in connection with any
Special Offer.
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(n) Definitions. As used in this Certificate of Designation,
the following terms shall have the following meanings (with terms defined in
the singular having comparable meanings when used in the plural and vice
versa), unless the context otherwise requires:
"Accreted Value" means, as of any date of determination, the
sum of (i) the initial offering price of each Note and (ii) the
portion of the excess of the principal amount at maturity of each Note
over such initial offering price that shall have been amortized
through such date, such amount to be so amortized on a daily basis and
compounded semi-annually on each February 1 and August 1 at the rate
of 12 3/4% per annum from the date of issuance of the Notes through
the date of determination; provided, that the Accreted Value of the
Notes shall be 100% from February 1, 2002 to maturity of the Notes.
"Acquired Indebtedness" means Indebtedness of a Person or any
of its Subsidiaries existing at the time such Person becomes a
Subsidiary of the Corporation or at the time it merges or consolidates
with the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries or assumed in
connection with the acquisition of assets from such Person and not
incurred by such Person in connection with, or in anticipation or
contemplation of, such Person becoming a Subsidiary of the Corporation
or such acquisition, merger or consolidation.
"Acquired Preferred Stock" means Preferred Stock of any
Person at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the Corporation
or at the time it merges or consolidates with the Corporation or any
of its Subsidiaries and not issued by such Person in connection with,
or in anticipation or contemplation of, such acquisition, merger or
consolidation.
"Additional Dividends" shall have the meaning ascribed
to it in paragraph (c) hereof.
"Affiliate" means a Person who, directly or indirectly,
through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or
is under common control with, the Corporation. The term "control"
means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct
or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person,
whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or
otherwise.
"Applicable Premium" means, with respect to a share of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock at any Change of Control Redemption Date,
the greater of (i) 1.0% of the liquidation
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preference of such share and (ii) the excess of (A) the present value
at such time of (1) the redemption price of such share at July 1, 2002
(such redemption price being described under paragraph (e)(i)(A)
hereof) plus (2) all required dividend payments due on such share
through July 1, 2002, computed using a discount rate equal to the
Treasury Rate plus 150 basis points over (B) the liquidation
preference of such share.
"Asset Acquisition" means (i) an Investment by the
Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation in any other Person
pursuant to which such Person shall become a Subsidiary of the
Corporation or shall be consolidated or merged with the Corporation or
any Subsidiary of the Corporation or (ii) the acquisition by the
Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation of assets of any
Person comprising a division or line of business of such Person.
"Asset Sale" means any direct or indirect sale, issuance,
conveyance, transfer, lease (other than operating leases entered into
in the ordinary course of business), assignment or other transfer for
value by the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries (excluding any
Sale and Leaseback Transaction or any pledge of assets or stock by the
Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries) to any Person other than the
Corporation or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Corporation of (i) any
Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Corporation or (ii) any other
property or assets of the Corporation or any Subsidiary of the
Corporation other than in the ordinary course of business.
"Asset Swap" means the execution of a definitive agreement,
subject only to FCC approval, if applicable, and other customary
closing conditions, that the Corporation in good faith believes will
be satisfied, for a substantially concurrent purchase and sale, or
exchange, of Productive Assets between the Corporation or any of its
Subsidiaries and another Person or group of affiliated Person;
provided that any amendment to or waiver of any closing condition that
individually or in the aggregate is material to the Asset Swap shall
be deemed to be a new Asset Swap.
"Board of Directors" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in
the first paragraph of this Resolution.
"Business Day" means any day except a Saturday, a Sunday, or
any day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are
required or authorized by law or other governmental action to be
closed.
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"Capital Stock" means (i) with respect to any Person that is
a corporation, any and all shares, interests, participations or other
equivalents (however designated) of capital stock of such Person and
(ii) with respect to any Person that is not a corporation, any and all
partnership or other equity interests of such Person.
"Capitalized Lease Obligation" means, as to any Person, the
obligation of such Person to pay rent or other amounts under a lease
to which such Person is a party that is required to be classified and
accounted for as a capital lease obligation under GAAP, and for
purposes of this definition, the amount of such obligation at any date
shall be the capitalized amount of such obligation at such date,
determined in accordance with GAAP.
"Capstar Broadcasting" means Capstar Broadcasting Corporation,
a Delaware corporation.
"Capstar Radio" means Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners,
Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Corporation.
"Cash Equivalents" means (i) marketable direct obligations
issued by, or unconditionally guaranteed by, the United States
Government or issued by any agency thereof and backed by the full
faith and credit of the United States, in each case maturing within
one year from the date of acquisition thereof; (ii) marketable direct
obligations issued by any state of the United States of America or any
political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality
thereof maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof
and, at the time of acquisition, having one of the two highest ratings
obtainable from either Standard & Poor's Corporation or Moody's
Investors Service, Inc.; (iii) commercial paper maturing no more than
one year from the date of creation thereof and, at the time of
acquisition, having a rating of at least A-1 from Standard & Poor's
Corporation or at least P-1 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc.; (iv)
certificates of deposit or bankers' acceptances maturing within one
year from the date of acquisition thereof issued by any commercial
bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any
state thereof or the District of Columbia or any U.S. branch of a
foreign bank having at the date of acquisition thereof combined
capital and surplus of not less than $200,000,000; (v) repurchase
obligations with a term of not more than seven days for underlying
securities of the types described in clause (i) above entered into
with any bank meeting the qualifications
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specified in clause (iv) above; and (vi) investments in money market
funds which invest substantially all their assets in securities of the
types described in clauses (i) through (v) above.
"Change of Control" means the occurrence of one or more of
the following events: (i) any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer
(in one transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Corporation to any Person or
group of related Persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange
Act (a "Group") (whether or not otherwise in compliance with the
provisions hereof), other than to Hicks Muse, any of its affiliates
(excluding Chancellor Broadcasting Corporation), officers and
directors or R. Steven Hicks (the "Permitted Holders"); or (ii) a
majority of the Board of Directors shall consist of Persons who are
not Continuing Directors; or (iii) the acquisition by any Person or
Group (other than the Permitted Holders) of the power, directly or
indirectly, to vote or direct the voting of securities having more
than 50% of the ordinary voting power for the election of directors of
the Corporation.
"Change of Control Date" shall have the meaning
ascribed to it in paragraph (h) hereof.
"Change of Control Payment Date" shall have the meaning
ascribed to it in paragraph (h) hereof.
"Change of Control Offer" shall have the meaning
ascribed to it in paragraph (h) hereof.
"Change of Control Redemption" shall have the meaning
ascribed to it in paragraph (e)(i)(C) hereof.
"Change of Control Redemption Price" shall have the meaning
ascribed to in paragraph (e)(i)(C) hereof.
"Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Commodity Agreement" means any commodity futures contract,
commodity option or other similar agreement or arrangement entered
into by the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries designed to protect
the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries against fluctuations in the
price of commodities actually used in the ordinary course of business
of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries.
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"Consolidated EBITDA" means, with respect to any Person, for
any period, the sum (without duplication) of (i) Consolidated Net
Income and (ii) to the extent Consolidated Net Income has been reduced
thereby, (a) all income taxes of such Person and its Subsidiaries paid
or accrued in accordance with GAAP for such period (other than income
taxes attributable to extraordinary or nonrecurring gains or losses),
(b) Consolidated Interest Expense and (c) Consolidated Non-Cash
Charges, all as determined on a consolidated basis for such Person and
its Subsidiaries in conformity with GAAP.
"Consolidated Interest Expense" means, with respect to any
Person for any period, without duplication, the sum of (i) the
interest expense of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period
as determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP,
including, without limitation, (a) any amortization of debt discount,
(b) the net cost under Interest Swap Obligations (including any
amortization of discounts), (c) the interest portion of any deferred
payment obligation, (d) all commissions, discounts and other fees and
charges owed with respect to letters of credit, bankers' acceptance
financing or similar facilities and (e) all accrued interest and (ii)
the interest component of Capitalized Lease Obligations paid or
accrued by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period as
determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
"Consolidated Net Income" of any Person means, for any
period, the aggregate net income (or loss) of such Person and its
Subsidiaries for such period on a consolidated basis, determined in
accordance with GAAP; provided that there shall be excluded therefrom,
without duplication, (i) gains and losses from Asset Sales or
abandonments or reserves relating thereto and the related tax effects,
(ii) items classified as extraordinary or nonrecurring gains and
losses, and the related tax effects according to GAAP, (iii) the net
income (or loss) of any Person acquired in a pooling of interests
transaction accrued prior to the date it becomes a Subsidiary of such
first referred to Person or is merged or consolidated with it or any
of its Subsidiaries, (iv) the net income of any Subsidiary to the
extent that the declaration of dividends or similar distributions by
that Subsidiary of that income is restricted by contract, operation of
law or otherwise, (v) the net income of any Person, other than a
Subsidiary, except to the extent of the lesser of (a) dividends or
distributions paid to such first referred to Person or its Subsidiary
by such Person and (b) the net income of such Person (but in no event
less than zero), and
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the net loss of such Person shall be included only to the extent of
the aggregate Investment of the first referred to Person or a
consolidated Subsidiary of such Person and (vi) any non-cash expenses
attributable to grants or exercises of employee stock options.
"Consolidated Non-Cash Charges" means, with respect to any
Person for any period, the aggregate depreciation, amortization and
other non-cash expenses of such Person and its Subsidiaries (excluding
any such charges constituting an extraordinary or nonrecurring item)
reducing Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries
for such period, determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with
GAAP.
"Continuing Director" means, as of the date of determination,
any Person who (i) was a member of the Board of Directors of the
Corporation on the Issue Date, (ii) was nominated for election or
elected to the Board of Directors with the affirmative vote of a
majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such Board of
Directors at the time of such nomination or election or (iii) is a
representative of a Permitted Holder.
"Credit Facility" means the credit agreement dated February
20, 1997 among the Corporation, Capstar Radio, Bankers Trust Company,
as agent, and the lenders parties thereto from time to time, as the
same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to
time, and any renewal, extension, refunding, restructuring,
replacement or refinancing thereof (whether with the original agent
and lenders or another agent or agents or other lenders and whether
provided under the original Credit Facility or any other credit
agreement).
"Currency Agreement" means any foreign exchange contract,
currency swap agreement or other similar agreement or arrangement
designed to protect the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries against
fluctuations in currency values.
"Discount Notes Indenture" means the indenture dated as of
February 20, 1997 between the Corporation and U.S. Trust Company of
Texas, N.A., under which the Corporation's 12 3/4% Senior Discount
Notes due 2009 were issued as in effect on the Issue Date.
"Disqualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock that, by
its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is
convertible or for which it is exchangeable), or
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upon the happening of any event, matures (excluding any maturity as
the result of an optional redemption by the issuer thereof) or is
mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or
otherwise, or is redeemable at the sole option of the holder thereof
(except, in each case, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control), in
whole or in part, on or prior to the mandatory Redemption Date of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
"Dividend Payment Date" means January 1 and July 1 of each
year.
"Dividend Period" means the Initial Dividend Period
and, thereafter, each Semi-Annual Dividend Period.
"Dividend Record Date" means January 1 and July 1 of
each year.
"Escrow Account" shall have the meaning ascribed to it
in paragraph (m)(ii)(A).
"Escrow Agent" shall mean Bankers Trust Company.
"Escrow Agreement" means that certain preferred stock escrow
agreement dated as of June 17, 1997 among Bankers Trust Company, as
escrow agent, and the Corporation.
"Escrow Funds" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in
paragraph (m)(ii)(B).
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Exchange Date" means a date on which shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock are exchanged by the Corporation for Exchange
Debentures.
"Exchange Debentures" shall have the meaning ascribed
to it in paragraph (g) hereof.
"Exchange Notice" shall have the meaning ascribed to it
in paragraph (g) hereof.
"Exchange Offer" means a registered offer to exchange any and
all shares of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock for a like number of
shares (with a liquidation preference equal to that of the surrendered
shares) of another series of the Corporation's exchangeable preferred
stock that has terms
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identical in all material respects to the Exchangeable Preferred Stock
except that (i) the Exchange Preferred Stock shall have been
registered pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act and the certificates therefor shall contain no
restrictive legends thereon and (ii) the certificate of designation
governing such Exchange Preferred Stock does not need to contain
provisions with respect to Additional Dividends, including, without
limitation, those contained in paragraph (c)(viii) hereof.
"Exchange Offer Registration Statement" means the
registration statement filed by the Corporation with the Commission
with respect to an Exchange Offer.
"Exchange Preferred Stock" means the series of the
Corporation's exchangeable preferred stock publicly offered in
exchange for the Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
"Exchangeable Preferred Stock" shall have the meaning
ascribed to it in paragraph (a) hereof.
"Federal Reserve Board" means the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, or any successor thereto.
"Financial Monitoring and Oversight Agreements" means,
collectively, the Monitoring and Oversight Agreement between
the Corporation and Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners, L.P., as in
effect on the Issue Date, and the Financial Advisory Agreement
between the Corporation and Hicks Muse & Co. Partners L.P., as in
effect on the Issue Date.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles as in
effect in the United States of America as of the Issue Date.
"GulfStar Merger" refers to Capstar Broadcasting's
acquisition of GulfStar.
"GulfStar Transaction" means the Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity
Investment, the GulfStar Merger, the contribution by Capstar
Broadcasting of the surviving entity in the GulfStar Merger (throught
the Corporation) to Capstar Radio and the contribution (through the
Corporation) to Capstar Radio of $48.0 million in cash by Capstar
Broadcasting.
"Hicks Muse" means Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst
Incorporated, a Texas corporation.
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"Hicks Muse GulfStar Equity Investment" means the purchase by
an affiliate of Hicks Muse of certain shares of Capital Stock of
Capstar Broadcasting for $75.0 million in cash at or about the time of
the consummation of the GulfStar Merger.
"Holder" means a holder of shares of Exchangeable Preferred
Stock as reflected in the stock books of the Corporation.
"Indebtedness" means with respect to any Person, without
duplication, any liability of such Person (i) for borrowed money, (ii)
evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments,
(iii) constituting Capitalized Lease Obligations, (iv) incurred or
assumed as the deferred purchase price of property, or pursuant to
conditional sale obligations and title retention agreements (but
excluding trade accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of
business), (v) for the reimbursement of any obligor on any letter of
credit, banker's acceptance or similar credit transaction, (vi) for
Indebtedness of others guaranteed by such Person, (vii) for Interest
Swap Obligations, Commodity Agreements and Currency Agreements and
(viii) for Indebtedness of any other Person of the type referred to in
clauses (i) through (vii) which is secured by any Lien on any property
or asset of such first referred to Person, the amount of such
Indebtedness being deemed to be the lesser of the value of such
property or asset or the amount of the Indebtedness so secured. The
amount of Indebtedness of any Person at any date shall be the
outstanding principal amount of all unconditional obligations
described above, as such amount would be reflected on a balance sheet
prepared in accordance with GAAP, and the maximum liability at such
date of such Person for any contingent obligations described above.
"Indenture" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in
paragraph (f)(ii)(E).
"Initial Dividend Period" means the dividend period
commencing on the Issue Date and ending on January 1, 1998.
"Interest Swap Obligations" means the obligations of any
Person under any interest rate protection agreement, interest rate
future, interest rate option, interest rate swap, interest rate cap or
other interest rate hedge or arrangement.
"Investment" means (i) any transfer or delivery of
cash, stock or other property of value in exchange for
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Indebtedness, stock or other security or ownership interest in any
Person by way of loan, advance, capital contribution, guarantee or
otherwise and (ii) an investment deemed to have been made by the
Corporation at the time any entity which was a Subsidiary of the
Corporation ceases to be such a Subsidiary in an amount equal to the
value of the loans and advances made, and any remaining ownership
interest in, such entity immediately following such entity ceasing to
be a Subsidiary of the Corporation. The amount of any non-cash
Investment shall be the fair market value of such Investment, as
determined conclusively in good faith by management of the Corporation
unless the fair market value of such Investment exceeds $2,000,000, in
which case the fair market value shall be determined conclusively in
good faith by the Board of Directors at the time such Investment is
made.
"Issue Date" means the date of original issuance of the
Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
"Junior Stock" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in
paragraph (b) hereof.
"Leverage Ratio" shall mean the ratio of (i) the aggregate
outstanding amount of Indebtedness of the Corporation and its
Subsidiaries as of the date of calculation on a consolidated basis in
accordance with GAAP (subject to the terms described in the next
paragraph) plus the aggregate liquidation preference of all
outstanding Preferred Stock of the Corporation's Subsidiaries (except
Preferred Stock issued to the Corporation or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary
of the Corporation) on such date less the Accreted Value of the Notes
on such date to (ii) the Consolidated EBITDA of the Corporation for
the four full fiscal quarters (the "Four Quarter Period") ending on or
prior to the date of determination.
For purposes of this definition, (i) the amount of
Indebtedness that is issued at a discount shall be deemed to be the
accreted value of such Indebtedness at the end of the Four Quarter
Period, whether or not such amount is the amount then reflected on a
balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, and (ii) the aggregate
outstanding principal amount of Indebtedness of the Corporation and
its Subsidiaries and the aggregate liquidation preference of all
outstanding Preferred Stock of the Corporation's Subsidiaries for
which such calculation is made shall be determined on a pro forma
basis as if the Indebtedness and Preferred Stock giving rise to the
need to perform such calculation had been incurred and issued and the
proceeds therefrom had
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been applied, and all other transactions in respect of which such
Indebtedness is being incurred or Preferred Stock is being issued had
occurred, on the last day of the Four Quarter Period. In addition to
the foregoing, for purposes of this definition, "Consolidated EBITDA"
shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to (i)
the incurrence of the Indebtedness of such Person and its Subsidiaries
and the issuance of the Preferred Stock of such Subsidiaries (and the
application of the proceeds therefrom) giving rise to the need to make
such calculation and any incurrence (and the application of the
proceeds therefrom) or repayment of other Indebtedness, other than the
incurrence or repayment of Indebtedness pursuant to working capital
facilities, at any time subsequent to the beginning of the Four
Quarter period and on or prior to the date of determination, as if
such incurrence or issuance (and the application of the proceeds
thereof), or the repayment, as the case may be, occurred on the first
day of the Four Quarter Period, (ii) any Asset Sales or Asset
Acquisitions (including, without limitation, any Asset Acquisition
giving rise to the need to make such calculation as a result of such
Person or one of its Subsidiaries (including any Person that becomes a
Subsidiary as a result of such Asset Acquisition) incurring, assuming
or otherwise becoming liable for Indebtedness or such Person's
Subsidiaries issuing Preferred Stock) at any time on or subsequent to
the first day of the Four Quarter Period and on or prior to the date
of determination, as if such Asset Sale or Asset Acquisition
(including the incurrence, assumption or liability for any such
Indebtedness and the issuance of such Preferred Stock and also
including any Consolidated EBITDA associated with such Asset
Acquisition) occurred on the first day of the Four Quarter Period and
(iii) cost savings resulting from employee terminations, facilities
consolidations and closings, standardization of employee benefits and
compensation practices, consolidation of property, casualty and other
insurance coverage and policies, standardization of sales
representation commissions and other contract rates, and reductions in
taxes other than income taxes (collectively, "Cost Savings Measures"),
which cost savings the Corporation reasonably believes in good faith
would have been achieved during the Four Quarter Period as a result of
such Asset Acquisitions (regardless of whether such cost savings could
then be reflected in pro forma financial statements under GAAP,
Regulation S-X promulgated by the Commission or any other regulation
or policy of the Commission), provided that both (A) such cost savings
and Cost Savings Measures were identified and such cost savings were
quantified in an Officers' Certificate delivered to the Trustee at the
time of the consummation of
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the Asset Acquisition and such Officers' Certificate delivered to the
Trustee at the time of the consummation of the Asset Acquisition and
such Officers' Certificate states that such officer believes in good
faith that actions will be commenced or initiated within 90 days of
such Asset Acquisition to effect such Cost Savings Measures and (B)
with respect to each Asset Acquisition completed prior to the 90th day
preceding such date of determination, actions were commenced or
initiated by the Corporation within 90 days of such Asset Acquisition
to effect the Cost Savings Measures identified in such officer's
certificate (regardless, however, of whether the corresponding cost
savings have been achieved). Furthermore, in calculating "Consolidated
Interest Expense" for purposes of the calculation of "Consolidated
EBITDA" (i) interest on Indebtedness determined on a fluctuating basis
as of the date of determination (including Indebtedness actually
incurred on the date of the transaction giving rise to the need to
calculate the Leverage Ratio) and which will continue to be so
determined thereafter shall be deemed to have accrued at a fixed rate
per annum equal to the rate of interest on such Indebtedness as in
effect on the date of determination and (ii) notwithstanding (i)
above, interest determined on a fluctuating basis, to the extent such
interest is covered by Interest Swap Obligations, shall be deemed to
accrue at the rate per annum resulting after giving effect to the
operation of such agreements.
"Lien" means any lien, mortgage, deed of trust, pledge,
security interest, charge or encumbrance of any kind (including any
conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the
nature thereof and any agreement to give any security interest).
"Major Asset Sale" means an Asset Sale or series of related
Asset Sales involving assets with a fair market value in excess of
$25,000,000.
"Mandatory Redemption Price" shall have the meaning
ascribed to it in paragraph (e) hereof.
"Notes" means the Corporation's $277,000,000 aggregate
principal amount at maturity 12 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2009.
"Obligations" means all obligations for principal, premium,
interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages
and other liabilities payable under the
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documentation governing, or otherwise relating to, any Indebtedness.
"Officers' Certificate" means a certificate signed by two
officers or by an officer and either an Assistant Treasurer or an
Assistant Secretary of the Corporation which certificate shall include
a statement that, in the opinion of such signers all conditions
precedent to be performed by the Corporation prior to the taking of
any proposed action have been taken. In addition, such certificate
shall include (i) a statement that the signatories have read the
relevant covenant or condition, (ii) a brief statement of the nature
and scope of such examination or investigation upon which the
statements are based, (iii) a statement that, in the opinion of such
signatories, they have made such examination or investigation as is
reasonably necessary to express an informed opinion and (iv) a
statement as to whether or not, in the opinion of the signatories,
such relevant conditions or covenants have been complied with.
"Opinion of Counsel" means an opinion of counsel that, in
such counsel's opinion, all conditions precedent to be performed by
the Corporation prior to the taking of any proposed action have been
taken. Such opinion shall also include the statements called for in
the second sentence under "Officers' Certificate".
"Optional Redemption Price" shall have the meaning ascribed
to it in paragraph (e)(i) hereof.
"Parity Stock" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in
paragraph (b) hereof.
"Permitted Holders" shall have the meaning set forth in
the definition of "Change of Control."
"Permitted Indebtedness" means, without duplication, (i)
Indebtedness outstanding on the Issue Date; (ii) Indebtedness of the
Corporation or a Subsidiary incurred pursuant to the Credit Facility
in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding not to exceed
$150,000,000, (iii) Indebtedness evidenced by or arising under the
Notes and the Notes Indenture; (iv) Interest Swap Obligations;
provided that such Interest Swap Obligations are entered into to
protect the Corporation from fluctuations in interest rates of its
Indebtedness; (v) additional Indebtedness of the Corporation or any of
its Subsidiaries not to exceed $20,000,000 in principal amount
outstanding at any time (which amount may, but need not, be incurred
under
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the Credit Facility); (vi) Refinancing Indebtedness; (vii)
Indebtedness owed by the Corporation to any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
the Corporation or by any Subsidiary of the Corporation to the
Corporation or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Corporation; (viii)
guarantees by Subsidiaries of any Indebtedness permitted to be
incurred pursuant to the Indenture; (ix) Indebtedness in respect of
performance bonds, bankers' acceptances and surety or appeal bonds
provided by the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries to their
customers in the ordinary course of their business; (x) Indebtedness
arising from agreements providing for indemnification, adjustment of
purchase price or similar obligations, or from guarantees or letters
of credit, surety bonds or performance bonds securing any obligations
of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to such
agreements, in each case incurred in connection with the disposition
of any business assets or Subsidiaries of the Corporation (other than
guarantees of Indebtedness or other obligations incurred by any Person
acquiring all or any portion of such business assets or Subsidiaries
of the Corporation for the purpose of financing such acquisition) in a
principal amount not to exceed the gross proceeds actually received by
the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with such
disposition; provided, however, that the principal amount of any
Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x), when taken together
with all Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x) and then
outstanding, shall not exceed $15,000,000; and (xi) Indebtedness
represented by Capitalized Lease Obligations, mortgage financings or
purchase money obligations, in each case incurred for the purpose of
financing all or any part of the purchase price or cost of
construction or improvement of property used in a related business or
incurred to refinance any such purchase price or cost of construction
or improvement, in each case incurred no later than 365 days after the
date of such acquisition or the date of completion of such
construction or improvement; provided, however, that the principal
amount of any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (x) shall
not exceed $6,000,000 at any time outstanding.
"Permitted Investments" means (i) Investments by the
Corporation or any Subsidiary of the Corporation to acquire the stock
or assets of any Person (or Acquired Indebtedness or Acquired
Preferred Stock acquired in connection with a transaction in which
such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the Corporation) engaged in the
broadcast business or businesses reasonably related thereto; provided
that if any such Investment or series of related Investments involves
an
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Investment by the Corporation in excess of $5,000,000, the Corporation
is able, at the time of such investment and immediately after giving
effect thereto, to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness
(other than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with paragraph
(l)(i) hereof, (ii) Investments received by the Corporation or its
Subsidiaries as consideration for a sale of assets, (iii) Investments
by the Corporation or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Corporation
in any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Corporation (whether existing on
the Issue Date or created thereafter) or any Person that after such
Investments, and as a result thereof, becomes a Wholly Owned
Subsidiary of the Corporation and Investments in the Corporation by
any Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Corporation, (iv) cash and Cash
Equivalents, (v) Investments in securities of trade creditors,
wholesalers or customers received pursuant to any plan of
reorganization or similar arrangement, (vi) loans or advances to
employees of the Corporation or any Subsidiary thereof for purposes of
purchasing the Capital Stock of the Corporation, Capstar Broadcasting
or any corporation that, directly or indirectly, owns all of the
common stock of Capstar Broadcasting and other loans and advances to
employees made in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practices of the Corporation or such Subsidiary, and (vii) additional
Investments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000 at any
time outstanding.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation,
limited liability company, unincorporated organization, trust or joint
venture, or a governmental agency or political subdivision thereof.
"Preferred Stock" of any Person means any Capital Stock of
such Person that has preferential rights to any other Capital Stock of
such Person with respect to dividends or redemptions or upon
liquidation.
"Productive Assets" means assets of a kind used or usable by
the Corporation and its Subsidiaries in broadcast businesses or
businesses reasonably related thereto, and specifically includes
assets acquired through Asset Acquisitions.
"pro forma" means, unless otherwise provided herein, with
respect to any calculation made or required to be made pursuant
hereto, a calculation in accordance with Article II of Regulation S-X
under the Securities Act.
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"Public Equity Offering" means an underwritten public
offering of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) of
the Corporation, Capstar Broadcasting or any corporation that,
directly or indirectly, owns all of the common stock of Capstar
Broadcasting, pursuant to an effective registration statement filed
with the Commission in accordance with the Securities Act; provided,
however, that, in the case of a Public Equity Offering by Capstar
Broadcasting or any such other corporation, Capstar Broadcasting or
such corporation contributes to the capital of the Corporation net
cash proceeds in an amount sufficient to redeem the Exchangeable
Preferred Stock called for redemption in accordance with the terms
hereof.
"Qualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock that
is not Disqualified Capital Stock.
"Redemption Date", with respect to any shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, means the date on which such shares of Exchangeable
Preferred Stock are redeemed by the Corporation.
"Redemption Notice" shall have the meaning ascribed to
it in paragraph (e) hereof.
"Refinancing Indebtedness" means any refinancing by the
Corporation of Indebtedness of the Corporation or any of its
Subsidiaries incurred in accordance with paragraph (l)(i) hereof
(other than pursuant to clause (iii) or (iv) of the definition of
Permitted Indebtedness) that does not (i) result in an increase in the
aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness (such principal amount to
include, for purposes of this definition, any premiums, penalties or
accrued interest paid with the proceeds of the Refinancing
Indebtedness) of such Person or (ii) create Indebtedness with (a) a
Weighted Average Life to Maturity that is less than the Weighted
Average Life to Maturity of the Indebtedness being refinanced or (b) a
final maturity earlier than the final maturity of the Indebtedness
being refinanced.
"Registration Rights Agreement" means the Registration
Rights Agreement dated June 17, 1997 among the Corporation,
BT Securities Corporation and Credit Suisse First Boston
Corporation.
"Restricted Payment" means (i) the declaration or payment of
any dividend or the making of any other distribution (other than
dividends or distributions payable in Qualified Capital Stock) on
shares of Junior Stock, (ii) any purchase,
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redemption, retirement or other acquisition for value of any Junior
Stock, or any warrants, rights or options to acquire shares of Junior
Stock, other than through the exchange of such Junior Stock or any
warrants, rights or options to acquire shares of any class of such
Junior Stock for Qualified Capital Stock or warrants, rights or
options to acquire Qualified Capital Stock or (iii) the making of any
Investment (other than a Permitted Investment).
"Sale and Leaseback Transaction" means any direct or indirect
arrangement with any Person or to which any such Person is a party,
providing for the leasing to the Corporation or a Subsidiary of any
property, whether owned by the Corporation or any Subsidiary at the
Issue Date or later acquired, which has been or is to be sold or
transferred by the Corporation or such Subsidiary to such Person or to
any other Person from whom funds have been or are to be advanced by
such Person on the security of such property.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933 and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Semi-Annual Dividend Period" shall mean the semi-annual
period commencing on each January 1 and July 1 and ending on the next
succeeding Dividend Payment Date, respectively.
"Senior Stock" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in
paragraph (b) hereof.
"Shelf Registration Statement" means a registration statement
filed by the Corporation with the Commission for an offering to be
made on a continuous basis pursuant to rule 415 promulgated under the
Securities Act covering all of the Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
"Shortfall Amount" shall have the meaning ascribed to
it in paragraph (m)(iii)(B).
"Significant Subsidiary" means for any Person each Subsidiary
of such Person which (i) for the most recent fiscal year of such
Person accounted for more than 5% of the consolidated net income of
such Person or (ii) as at the end of such fiscal year, was the owner
of more than 5% of the consolidated assets of such Person.
"Special Offer" shall have the meaning ascribed to it
in paragraph (m)(iii)(A).
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"Special Offer Notice Date" shall have the meaning ascribed
to it in paragraph (m)(iii)(A).
"Special Offer Purchase Date" shall have the meaning ascribed
to it in paragraph (m)(iii)(A).
"Subsidiary," with respect to any Person, means (i) any
corporation of which the outstanding Capital Stock having at least a
majority of the votes entitled to be cast in the election of directors
under ordinary circumstances shall at the time be owned, directly or
indirectly, by such Person or (ii) any other Person of which at least
a majority of the voting interest under ordinary circumstances is at
the time, directly or indirectly, owned by such Person.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, all
references to the Corporation and its consolidated Subsidiaries or to
financial information prepared on a consolidated basis in accordance
with GAAP shall be deemed to include the Corporation and its
Subsidiaries as to which financial statements are prepared on a
consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP and to financial
information prepared on such a consolidated basis. Notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall not
be deemed to be a Subsidiary for purposes hereof.
"Transfer Agent" shall mean Harris Trust and Savings
Bank.
"Treasury Rate" means the yield to maturity at the time of
computation of United States Treasury securities with a constant
maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve
Statistical Release H.15(519) that has become publicly available at
least two business days prior to the Change of Control Redemption Date
(or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly
available source or similar market data)) most nearly equal to the
period from the Change of Control Redemption Date to July 1, 2002;
provided, however, that if the period from the Change of Control
Redemption Date to July 1, 2002 is not equal to the constant maturity
of a United States Treasury security for which a weekly average yield
is given, the Treasury Rate shall be obtained by linear interpolation
(calculated to the nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly
average yields of United States Treasury securities for which such
yields are given except that if the period from the Change of Control
Redemption Date to July 1, 2002 is less than one year, the weekly
average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities
adjusted to a constant maturity of one year shall be used.
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"Trustee" means U.S. Trust Corporation of Texas, N.A.,
as trustee under the Discount Notes Indenture.
"Unrestricted Subsidiary" means a Subsidiary of the
Corporation created after the Issue Date and so designated by a
resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, provided that (a)
neither the Corporation nor any of its other Subsidiaries (other than
Unrestricted Subsidiaries) (1) provides any credit support for any
Indebtedness of such Subsidiary (including any undertaking, agreement
or instrument evidencing such Indebtedness) or (2) is directly or
indirectly liable for any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary and (b) at
the time of designation of such Subsidiary, such Subsidiary has no
property or assets (other than de minimis assets resulting from the
initial capitalization of such Subsidiary). The Board of Directors may
designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Subsidiary; provided,
however, that immediately after giving effect to such designation (x)
the Corporation could incur $1.00 of additional Indebtedness (other
than Permitted Indebtedness) in compliance with paragraph (1)(i)
hereof and (y) no Voting Rights Triggering Event shall have occurred
or be continuing. Any designation pursuant to this definition by the
Board of Directors shall be evidenced to the Trustee by the filing
with the Trustee of a certified copy of the resolution of the
Corporation's Board of Directors giving effect to such designation and
an Officers' Certificate certifying that such designation complied
with the foregoing conditions.
"Voting Rights Triggering Event" shall have the meaning
ascribed to it in paragraph (f)(iv) hereof.
"Weighted Average Life to Maturity" means, when applied to
any Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing
(a) the then outstanding aggregate principal amount of such
Indebtedness into (b) the total of the product obtained by multiplying
(i) the amount of each then remaining installment, sinking fund,
serial maturity or other required payment of principal, including
payment at final maturity, in respect thereof, by (ii) the number of
years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) which will elapse
between such date and the making of such payment.
"Wholly Owned Subsidiary" of any Person means any Subsidiary
of such Person of which all the outstanding voting securities (other
than directors' qualifying shares) which normally have the right to
vote in the election of directors are owned by such Person.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
has caused this Certificate to be signed by Kathy Archer, its Vice President,
this 17th day of June, 1997.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By: /s/ KATHY ARCHER
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Name: Kathy Archer
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 5.1
Vinson & Elkins
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P.
3700 TRAMMELL CROW CENTER
2001 ROSS AVENUE
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201-2975
TELEPHONE (214) 220-7700
July 8, 1997
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel for Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), in connection with the registration of
$277 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of 12 3/4% Senior Discount
Notes due 2009 (the "Notes") under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities
Act") on a Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended to the date hereof
(the "Registration Statement").
In reaching the opinion set forth in this letter, we have reviewed
originals or copies of the Registration Statement, an executed counterpart of
the Indenture dated as of February 20, 1997, between the Company and U.S. Trust
Company of Texas, N.A., as trustee (the "Indenture"), and such other
agreements, certificates of public officials, certificates of officers of the
Company, certificates of other persons, records, documents and matters of law
as we deemed relevant.
Based on and subject to the foregoing and subject further to the
assumptions, exceptions and qualifications hereinafter stated, we express the
opinion that, subject to compliance with applicable federal and state
securities laws (as to which we express no opinion), the New Notes (as defined
in the Registration Statement), when executed, authenticated, issued and
delivered in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and when delivered in
exchange for the Old Notes (as defined in the Registration Statement), will
constitute legally binding obligations of the Company.
The opinion expressed above is subject to the following assumptions,
exceptions and qualifications:
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Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
July 8, 1997
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(a) We have assumed that (i) all information contained in all
documents reviewed by us is true and correct, (ii) all signatures on all
documents reviewed by us are genuine, (iii) all documents submitted to us as
originals are true and complete, (iv) all documents submitted to us as copies
are true and complete copies of the originals thereof, (v) each natural person
signing any document reviewed by us had the legal capacity to do so, (vi) each
natural person signing in a representative capacity any document reviewed by us
had authority to sign in such capacity, and (vii) the laws of any jurisdiction
other than Texas that govern any of the documents reviewed by us (other than
the Company's certificate of incorporation and bylaws) do not modify the terms
that appear in any such document.
(b) The opinion expressed in this letter is limited to the laws of
the State of Texas, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, and
the federal laws of the United States of America. You should be aware that we
are not admitted to the practice of law in the State of Delaware.
(c) We note that the Indenture provides that it is governed by the
laws of the State of New York. While we express no opinion with respect to the
laws of the State of New York, we have assumed that the internal laws of the
State of New York are the same as the internal laws of the State of Texas. We
have made no investigation to confirm whether such assumption is correct.
(d) The opinion expressed above is subject to laws relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or transfer, reorganization,
moratorium and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting
creditors' rights and to general equitable principles.
This opinion may be filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.
Consent is also given to the reference to this firm under the caption "Legal
Matters" in the Prospectus included in the Registration Statement as having
passed on certain legal matters in connection with the New Notes. In giving
this consent we do not admit that we come within the category of persons whose
consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder.
This opinion speaks as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any duty to
advise you regarding any changes subsequent to the date hereof in, or to
otherwise communicate with you with respect to, the matters addressed herein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P.
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EXHIBIT 10.6.2
FINANCIAL ADVISORY AGREEMENT
THIS FINANCIAL ADVISORY AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of July 1, 1997, between Capstar Broadcasting Corporation (the
"Company"), a Delaware corporation, and Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners, L.P., a
Texas limited partnership (together with its successors, "HMCo.").
WHEREAS, the Company has requested that HMCo. render financial
advisory, investment banking, and other similar services to the Company with
respect to any FUTURE proposals for a tender offer, acquisition, sale, merger,
exchange offer, recapitalization, restructuring, or other similar transaction
directly or indirectly involving the Company, or any of its respective
subsidiaries, excluding Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. ("Capstar") and
Capstar's direct or indirect subsidiaries, and any other person or entity
(collectively, "Add-on Transactions").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the services rendered and to be
rendered by HMCo. to the Company, and to evidence the obligations of the
Company to HMCo. and the mutual covenants herein contained, the Company and
HMCo. hereby agree as follows:
1. Retention. The Company acknowledges that it has retained
HMCo. as the exclusive financial advisor in connection with any Add-on
Transactions that may be consummated during the term of this Agreement, and
that the Company will not retain any other person or entity to provide such
services in connection with any such Add-on Transaction without the prior
written consent of HMCo. HMCo. agrees that it shall provide such financial
advisory, investment banking, and other similar services in connection with any
such Add-on Transactions as may be requested from time to time by the board of
directors of the Company.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall continue until the
earlier to occur of (i) the tenth anniversary of the date hereof or (ii) the
date on which HMTF and its affiliates cease to own beneficially, directly or
indirectly, any securities of the Company or their successors.
3. Compensation. As compensation for HMCo.'s financial advisory,
investment banking, and other similar services rendered in connection with any
Add-on Transaction pursuant to Section I hereof, the Company shall pay to
HMCo., at the closing of any such Add-on Transaction, a cash fee in the amount
of 1.5% of the Transaction Value of such Add-on Transaction. As used herein,
the term "Transaction Value" means the total value of the Add-on Transaction,
including, without limitation, the aggregate amount of the funds required to
complete the Add-on Transaction (excluding any fees payable pursuant to this
Section 3) including the amount of any indebtedness, preferred stock or similar
items assumed (or remaining outstanding).
4. Reimbursement of Expenses. In addition to the compensation to
be paid pursuant to Section 3 hereof, the Company agrees to reimburse HMCo.,
promptly following demand therefor, together with invoices or reasonably
detailed descriptions thereof, for all reasonable disbursements and out-of-
pocket expenses (including fees and disbursements of counsel) incurred by HMCo.
in connection, the performance by it of the services contemplated by Section 1
hereof.
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5. Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify and hold
harmless each of HMCo., its affiliates, and their respective directors,
officers, controlling persons (within the meaning of Section 15 of the
Securities Act of 1933 or Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934), if any, agents and employees (HMCo., its affiliates, and such other
specified persons being collectively referred to as "Indemnified Persons" and
individually as an "Indemnified Person") from and against any and all claims,
liabilities, losses, damages and expenses incurred by any Indemnified Person
(including those resulting from the negligence of the Indemnified Person and
fees and disbursements of the respective Indemnified Person's counsel) which
(A) are related to or arise out of (i) actions taken or omitted to be taken
(including any untrue statements made or any statements omitted to be made) by
the Company or (ii) actions taken or omitted to be taken by an Indemnified
Person with the Company's consent or in conformity with the Company's
instructions or the Company's actions or omissions or (B) are otherwise related
to or arise out of HMCo.'s engagement, and will reimburse each Indemnified
Person for all costs and expenses, including fees of any Indemnified Person's
counsel, as they are incurred, in connection with investigating, preparing for,
defending, or appealing any action, formal or informal claim, investigation,
inquiry or other proceeding, whether or not in connection with pending or
threatened litigation, caused by or arising out of or in connection with
HMCo.'s acting pursuant to the engagement, whether or not any Indemnified
Person is named as a party thereto and whether or not any liability results
therefrom. The Company will not however, be responsible for any claims,
liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses pursuant to clause (B) of the
preceding sentence that have resulted primarily from HMCo.'s bad faith, gross
negligence or willful misconduct. The Company also agrees that neither HMCo.
nor any other Indemnified Parson shall have any liability to the Company for or
in connection with such engagement except for any such liability for claims,
liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses incurred by the Company that have
resulted primarily from HMCo.'s bad faith, gross negligence or willful
misconduct. The Company further agrees that it will not without the prior
written consent of HMCo., settle or compromise or consent to the entry of any
judgment in any pending or threatened claim, action, suit or proceeding in
respect of which indemnification may be sought hereunder (whether or not any
Indemnified Person is an actual or potential party to such claim, action, suit
or proceeding) unless such settlement, compromise or consent includes an
unconditional release of HMCo. and each other Indemnified Person hereunder from
all liability arising out of such claim, action, suit or proceeding. THE
COMPANY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE FOREGOING INDEMNITY SHALL BE APPLICABLE TO
ANY CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR EXPENSES THAT HAVE RESULTED FROM
OR ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED FROM THE ACTIVE OR PASSIVE OR THE SOLE, JOINT
OR CONCURRENT ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF HMCO. OR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PERSON.
The foregoing right to indemnity shall be in addition to any rights
that HMCo. and/or any other Indemnified Person may have at common law or
otherwise and shall remain in full force and effect following the completion or
any termination of the engagement. The Company hereby consents to personal
jurisdiction and to service and venue in any court in which any claim which is
subject to this agreement is brought against HMCo. or any other Indemnified
Person.
It is understood that, in connection with HMCo.'s engagement,
HMCo. may also be engaged to act for the Company in one or more additional
capacities, and that the terms of this engagement
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or any such additional engagement may be embodied in one or more separate
written agreements. This indemnification shall apply to the engagement
specified in the first paragraph hereof as well as to any such additional
engagement(s) (whether written or oral) and any modification of said engagement
or such additional engagement(s) and shall remain in full force and effect
following the completion or termination of said engagement or such additional
engagements.
The Company further understands that if HMCo. is asked to furnish the
Company a financial opinion letter or act for the Company in any other formal
capacity, such further action may be subject to a separate agreement containing
provisions and terms to be mutually agreed upon.
6. Confidential Information. In connection with the performance
of the services hereunder, HMCo. agrees not to divulge any confidential
information, secret processes or trade secrets disclosed by the Company to it
solely in its capacity as a financial advisor, unless the Company consents to
the divulging thereof or such information, secret processes, or trade secrets
are publicly available or otherwise available to HMCo. without restriction or
breach of any confidentiality agreement or unless required by any governmental
authority or in response to any valid legal process.
7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed,
interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas,
excluding any choice-of-law provisions thereof.
8. Assignment. This Agreement and all provisions contained
herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, neither this
Agreement nor any of the rights, interests, or obligations hereunder shall be
assigned (other than with respect to the rights and obligations of HMCo., which
may be assigned to any one or more of its principals or affiliates) by any of
the parties without the prior written consent of the other parties.
9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument, and the signature of any
party to any counterpart shall be deemed a signature to, and may be appended
to, any other counterpart.
10. Other Understanding. All discussions, understandings, and
agreements theretofore made between any of the parties hereto with respect to
the subject matter hereof are merged in this Agreement, which alone fully and
completely expresses the Agreement of the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed as of the day and year first above written.
HICKS, MUSE & CO. PARTNERS, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: HM PARTNERS INC., its General Partner
By:
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
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EXHIBIT 10.7.2
MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT AGREEMENT
THIS MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into effective as of July 1, 1997, between Capstar Broadcasting
Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company") and Hicks, Muse & Co.
Partners, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (together with its successors,
"HMCo").
1. Retention. The Company hereby acknowledges that it has
retained HMCo, and HMCo acknowledges that, subject to reasonable advance notice
in order to accommodate scheduling, HMCo will provide financial oversight and
monitoring services to the Company as requested by the board of directors of
the Company during the term of this Agreement.
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall continue until the
earlier to occur of (i) the tenth anniversary of the date hereof, or (ii) the
date on which Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P. and its
affiliates cease to own beneficially, directly, or indirectly, any securities
of the Company or its successors.
3. Compensation.
(a) As compensation for HMCo's services under this
Agreement, the Company irrevocably agrees to pay to HMCo an annual fee (the
"Monitoring Fee") of $100,000 (the "Base Fee"), subject to adjustment pursuant
to paragraphs (b) and (c) below and prorated on a daily basis for any partial
calendar year during the term of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
calculation of the Monitoring Fee under the preceding sentence, the Monitoring
Fee shall be reduced by the amount previously paid by Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Capstar"), pursuant to Section 3 of
that certain Monitoring and Oversight Agreement, dated October 16, 1996,
between Capstar and HMCo. The Monitoring Fee shall be payable in equal
quarterly installments on each January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 during
the term of this Agreement (each a "Payment Date"), beginning with the first
Payment Date following the date hereof. All payments shall be made by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to the account described on Exhibit A
hereto (or such other account as HMCo may hereafter designate in writing).
(b) On January 1 of each calendar year during the term of
this Agreement, the Monitoring Fee shall be adjusted to an annual amount equal
to (i) the budgeted consolidated annual net sales of the Company and its
subsidiaries for the then-current fiscal year, multiplied by (ii) 0.2% (the
"Percentage"); provided, however, that in no event shall the annual Monitoring
Fee be less than the Base Fee.
(c) On each occasion that the Company or any of its
subsidiaries shall acquire another entity or business during the term of this
Agreement, the annual Monitoring Fee for the calendar year in which such
acquisition occurs shall be adjusted prospectively (i.e., for periods
subsequent to such acquisition until the next adjustment pursuant to clause (b)
above), as of the closing of such acquisition, to an annual amount equal to (i)
the pro forma combined budgeted consolidated annual net sales of the Company
and its subsidiaries for the entire then-current fiscal year of the Company
(including the sales of the acquired entity or business for such entire fiscal
year,
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on a pro forma basis), multiplied by (ii) the Percentage; provided, however,
that in no event shall the annual Monitoring Fee be less than the Base Fee.
(d) All past due payments in respect of the Monitoring
Fee shall bear interest at the lesser of the highest rate of interest which may
be charged under applicable law or the prime commercial lending rate per annum
of Chemical Bank, N.A. or its successors (which rate is a reference rate and is
not necessarily its lowest or best rate of interest actually charged to any
customer) (the "Prime Rate") as in effect from time to time, plus five percent
(5%), from the due date of such payment to and including the date on which
payment is made to HMCo in full, including such interest accrued thereon.
4. Reimbursement of Expenses. In addition to the compensation to
be paid pursuant to Section 3 hereof, the Company agrees to pay or reimburse
HMCo for all "Reimbursable Expenses", which shall consist of (i) all reasonable
disbursement and out-of-pocket expenses (including without limitation, costs of
travel, postage, deliveries, communications, etc.) incurred by HMCo or its
affiliates for the account of the Company or in connection with the performance
by HMCo of the services contemplated by Section 1 hereof and (ii) the Company's
Pro Rata Share of Allocable Expenditures as defined in Exhibit B hereto.
Promptly (but not more than 10 days) after request by or notice from HMCo, the
Company shall pay HMCo, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the
account described on Exhibit A hereto (or such other account as HMCo may
hereafter designate in writing), the Reimbursable Expenses for which HMCo has
provided the Company invoices or reasonably detailed descriptions. All past
due payments in respect of the Reimbursable Expenses shall bear interest at the
lesser of the highest rate of interest which may be charged under applicable
law or the Prime Rate plus 5% from the Payment Date to and including the date
on which such Reimbursable Expenses plus accrued interest thereon, are fully
paid to HMCo.
5. Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify and hold
harmless each of HMCo, its affiliates, and the respective directors, officers,
controlling persons (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act of
1933 or Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), if any, agents
and employees of HMCo and/or any of its affiliates (HMCo, its affiliates, and
such other specified persons being collectively referred to as "Indemnified
Persons", and individually as an "Indemnified Person") from and against any and
all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses incurred by any
Indemnified Person (including those arising out of an Indemnified Person's
negligence and fees and disbursements of the respective Indemnified Person's
counsel) which (A) are related to or arise out of (i) actions taken or omitted
to be taken (including any untrue statements made or any statements omitted to
be made) by the Company or (ii) actions taken or omitted to be taken by an
Indemnified Person with the Company's consent or in conformity with the
Company's instructions or the Company's actions or omissions or (B) are
otherwise related to or arise out of HMCo's engagement, and will reimburse each
Indemnified Person for all costs and expenses, including fees and disbursements
of any Indemnified Person's counsel, as they are incurred, in connection with
investigating, preparing for, defending, or appealing any action, formal or
informal claim, investigation, inquiry, or other proceeding, whether or not in
connection with pending or threatened litigation, caused by or arising out of
or in connection with HMCo's acting pursuant to the engagement, whether or not
any Indemnified Person is named as a party thereto and whether or not any
liability results therefrom. The Company will not, however, be responsible for
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any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses pursuant to clause (B) of
the preceding sentence that have resulted primarily from HMCo's bad faith,
gross negligence, or willful misconduct. The Company also agrees that neither
HMCo nor any other Indemnified Person shall have any liability to the Company
for or in connection with such engagement except for any such liability for
claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses incurred by the Company that
have resulted primarily from HMCo's bad faith, gross negligence, or willful
misconduct. The Company further agrees that it will not, without the prior
written consent of HMCo, settle or compromise or consent to the entry of any
judgment in any pending or threatened claim, action, suit, or proceeding in
respect of which indemnifications may be sought hereunder (whether or not any
Indemnified Person is an actual or potential party to such claim, action, suit,
or proceeding) unless such settlement, compromise, or consent includes an
unconditional release of HMCo and each other Indemnified Person hereunder from
all liability arising out of such claim, action, suit, or proceeding. THE
COMPANY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE FOREGOING INDEMNITY SHALL BE APPLICABLE TO
ANY CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR EXPENSES THAT HAVE RESULTED FROM
OR ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED FROM THE ACTIVE OR PASSIVE OR THE SOLE, JOINT,
OR CONCURRENT ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF HMCO OR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PERSON.
The foregoing right to indemnity shall be in addition to any rights
that HMCo and/or any other Indemnified Person may have at common law or
otherwise and shall remain in full force and effect following the completion or
any termination of the engagement. The Company hereby consents to personal
jurisdiction and to service and venue in any court in which any claim, which is
subject to this agreement, is brought against HMCo or any other Indemnified
Person.
It is understood that, in connection with HMCo's engagement, HMCo may
also be engaged to act for the Company in one or more additional capacities,
and that the terms of this engagement or any such additional engagement(s) may
be embodied in one or more separate written agreements. This indemnification
shall apply to the engagement specified in the first paragraph hereof as well
as to any such additional engagement(s) (whether written or oral) and any
modification of said engagement or such additional engagement(s) and shall
remain in full force and effect following the completion or termination of said
engagement or such additional engagement(s).
The Company further understands that if HMCo is asked to furnish the
Company a financial opinion letter or act for the Company in any other formal
capacity, such further action may be subject to a separate agreement containing
provisions and terms to be mutually agreed upon.
6. Confidential Information. In connection with the performance
of the services hereunder, HMCo agrees not to divulge any confidential
information, secret processes, or trade secrets disclosed by the Company to it
solely in its capacity as a financial advisor, unless the Company consents to
the divulging thereof or such information, secret processes, or trade secrets
are publicly available or otherwise available to HMCo without restriction or
breach of any confidentiality agreement or unless required by any governmental
authority or in response to any valid legal process.
7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed,
interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas,
excluding any choice-of-law provisions thereof.
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8. Assignment. This Agreement and all provisions contained
herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, neither this
Agreement nor any of the rights, interests, or obligations hereunder shall be
assigned (other than with respect to the rights and obligations of HMCo, which
may be assigned to any one or more of its principals or affiliates) by any of
the parties without the prior written consent of the other parties.
9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument, and the signature of any
party to any counterpart shall be deemed a signature to, and may be appended
to, any other counterpart.
10. Other Understandings. All discussions, understandings, and
agreements theretofore made between any of the parties hereto with respect to
the subject matter hereof are merged in this Agreement, which alone fully and
completely expresses the Agreement of the parties hereto. All calculations of
the Monitoring Fee and Reimbursable Expenses shall be made by HMCo and, in the
absence of mathematical error, shall be final and conclusive.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be duly executed as of the date and year first above written.
HICKS, MUSE & CO. PARTNERS, L.P.
By: HM PARTNERS INC.,
its General Partner
By:
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
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EXHIBIT A
[Wire Transfer Instructions]
Texas Commerce Bank
ABA #: 113000609
Account #: 08805113824
Credit: Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners
Reference: Payment of [Monitoring Fees or Expenses]
by Capstar Broadcasting Corporation
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EXHIBIT B
PRO RATA SHARE OF ALLOCABLE EXPENDITURES AND RELATED DEFINITIONS
Pro Rata Share of Allocable Expenditures shall equal the product
obtained by multiplying (i) the sum of all Allocable Expenditures that have not
previously been paid or reimbursed to HMCo by the Company and other
Participating Acquired Companies, by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which
shall equal the total amount of Invested Capital (as from time to time
outstanding) that any Fund has invested in the Company's securities or
instruments and the denominator of which shall equal the total amount of
Invested Capital (as from time to time outstanding) that any Fund has invested
in the securities or instruments of any and all Participating Acquired
Companies.
The capitalized terms used in the foregoing definitions have the
meanings set forth below:
Allocable Expenditures shall mean all variable, fixed, and other
costs, expenses, expenditures, charges, or obligations (including without
limitation letters of credit, deposits, etc.) that are related to assets
utilized, services provided, or programs administered by HMCo or its affiliates
in connection with the performance by HMCo of financial oversight and
monitoring services on behalf of the Company and other Participating Acquired
Companies, including without limitation corporate airplanes, charitable
contributions, retainers for lobbyists and other professionals, and premiums
and finance charges for director and officer insurance maintained for
representatives of HMCo or its affiliates.
Fund shall mean any one or more of the equity funds now or hereafter
sponsored by Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated or its successors,
including any LP Investment Entity (as defined in the limited partnership
agreement for any such equity fund) formed under or with respect to any such
equity fund.
Invested Capital shall mean the total amount of partner capital that a
Fund from time to time invests in the purchase of securities or instruments of
a Participating Acquired Company, less the total cash distributions that
constitute a return of such partner capital with proceeds from the disposition
of all or any part of such securities or instruments. For each period for
which the Pro Rata Share of Allocable Expenditures is being made, the
applicable Invested Capital shall equal the amount outstanding as of the end of
the respective period.
Participating Acquired Company shall mean any partnership, corporation,
trust, limited liability company, or other entity that is, for the period for
which the Pro Rata Share of Allocable Expenditures is being determined, a party
to a monitoring agreement or similar contract with HMCo or its affiliates and
is, as of the end of such period, designated by HMCo to bear a portion of such
allocable expenditures. HMCo may, in its sole and absolute discretion,
determine not to designate an entity as a Participating Acquired Company with
respect to such period. HMCo may make such determination of non-designation
for no reason or for any reason, including without limitation the respective
entity's bankruptcy or other temporary or permanent inability to pay fees or
expenses to HMCo or its affiliates.
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EXHIBIT 10.8
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered
into effective as of this 1st day of July, 1997, by and between Capstar
Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation (including any successors
thereto, the "Company"), and [See Schedule I attached hereto] ("Indemnitee").
RECITALS:
A. Competent and experienced persons are reluctant to serve or to
continue to serve corporations as directors, officers, or in other capacities
unless they are provided with adequate protection through insurance or
indemnification (or both) against claims and actions against them arising out
of their service to and activities on behalf of those corporations.
B. The current uncertainties relating to the availability of adequate
insurance for directors and officers have increased the difficulty for
corporations to attract and retain competent and experienced persons.
C. The Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") has determined
that the continuation of present trends in litigation will make it more
difficult to attract and retain competent and experienced persons, that this
situation is detrimental to the best interests of the Company's stockholders,
and that the Company should act to assure its directors and officers that there
will be increased certainty of adequate protection in the future.
D. It is reasonable, prudent, and necessary for the Company to obligate
itself contractually to indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest
extent permitted by applicable law in order to induce them to serve or continue
to serve the Company.
E. Indemnitee is willing to serve and continue to serve the Company on
the condition that he be indemnified to the fullest extent permitted by law.
F. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, Indemnitee is
agreeing to serve or to continue to serve as a director or officer of the
Company.
AGREEMENTS:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises,
Indemnitee's agreement to serve or continue to serve as a director or officer
of the Company, and the covenants contained in this Agreement, the Company and
Indemnitee hereby covenant and agree as follows:
(a) Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement:
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(b) Affiliate: shall mean any Person that directly, or
indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or
is under common control with the Person specified.
(c) Change of Control: shall mean the occurrence of any
of the following events:
(i) The acquisition after the date of this
Agreement by any individual, entity, or group (within the meaning of Section
13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act")) (a "Person") of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of
Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 20% or more of either (x) the
then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the "Outstanding
Company Common Stock") or (y) the combined voting power of the then outstanding
voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of
directors (the "Outstanding Company Voting Securities"); provided, however,
that for purposes of this paragraph (i), the following acquisitions shall not
constitute a Change of Control: any acquisition directly from the Company or
any Subsidiary thereof; any acquisition by the Company or any Subsidiary
thereof; any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust)
sponsored or maintained by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company; any
acquisition by any one or more members of the HMC Group; or any acquisition by
any entity or its security holders pursuant to a transaction which complies
with clauses (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (iii) below;
(ii) Individuals who, as of the date of this
Agreement, constitute the Board (the "Incumbent Board") cease for any reason to
constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any
individual becoming a director subsequent to the date of this Agreement (x) who
is a member of the HMC Group or (y) whose election or appointment by the Board
or nomination for election by the Company's stockholders, was approved by a
vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent
Board, shall in either case be considered as though such individual were a
member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such
individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual
or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of
directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by
or on behalf of a Person other than the Board;
(iii) Consummation of a reorganization, merger or
consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company or an acquisition of assets of another corporation (a
"Business Combination"), in each case, other than to or with one or more
members of the HMC Group or unless, following such Business Combination, (A)
all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the
beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and
Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business
Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of,
respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock and the combined
voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote
generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation
resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a
corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or
substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or
more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership,
immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company
Common Stock and Outstanding Corporation Voting Securities, as the case may be,
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(B) no Person (excluding any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the
Company or the corporation resulting from such Business Combination)
beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of, respectively, the
then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such
Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then outstanding
voting securities of such corporation except to the extent that such ownership
of the Company existed prior to the Business Combination and (C) at least a
majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting
from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time
of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board,
providing for such Business Combination; or
(iv) Approval by the stockholders of the Company
of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
(d) Claim: shall mean any threatened, pending, or
completed action, suit, or proceeding (including, without limitation,
securities laws actions, suits, and proceedings and also any cross claim or
counterclaim in any action, suit, or proceeding), whether civil, criminal,
arbitral, administrative, or investigative in nature, or any inquiry or
investigation (including discovery), whether conducted by the Company or any
other Person, that Indemnitee in good faith believes might lead to the
institution of any action, suit, or proceeding.
(e) Expenses: shall mean all costs, expenses (including
attorneys' and expert witnesses' fees), and obligations paid or incurred in
connection with investigating, defending (including affirmative defenses and
counterclaims), being a witness in, or participating in (including on appeal),
or preparing to defend, be a witness in, or participate in, any Claim relating
to any Indemnifiable Event.
(f) HMC Group: shall mean Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst
Incorporated, its Affiliates and their respective employees, officers, and
directors (and members of their respective families and trusts for the primary
benefit of such family members).
(g) Indemnifiable Event: shall mean any actual or
alleged act, omission, statement, misstatement, event, or occurrence related to
the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director, officer, agent, or fiduciary of
the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director,
officer, trustee, agent, or fiduciary of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust, or other enterprise, or by reason
of any actual or alleged thing done or not done by Indemnitee in any such
capacity. For purposes of this Agreement, the Company agrees that Indemnitee's
service on behalf of or with respect to any Subsidiary or employee benefits
plan of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company shall be deemed to be at
the request of the Company.
(h) Indemnifiable Liabilities: shall mean all Expenses
and all other liabilities, damages (including, without limitation, punitive,
exemplary, and the multiplied portion of any damages), judgments, payments,
fines, penalties, amounts paid in settlement, and awards paid or incurred that
arise out of, or in any way relate to, any Indemnifiable Event.
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(i) Potential Change of Control: shall be deemed to have
occurred if the Company enters into an agreement, the consummation of which
would result in the occurrence of a Change of Control, any Person (including
the Company) publicly announces an intention to take or to consider taking
actions that, if consummated, would constitute a Change of Control, or (iii)
the Board adopts a resolution to the effect that, for purposes of this
Agreement, a Potential Change of Control has occurred.
(j) Reviewing Party: shall mean a member or members of
the Board who are not parties to the particular Claim for which Indemnitee is
seeking indemnification or if a Change of Control has occurred or if there is
a Potential Change of Control and Indemnitee so requests, or if the members of
the Board so elect, or if all of the members of the Board are parties to such
Claim, Special Counsel.
(k) Special Counsel: shall mean special, independent
legal counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise
performed material services for the Company or for Indemnitee within the last
three years (other than as Special Counsel under this Agreement or similar
agreements).
(l) Subsidiary: shall mean, with respect to any Person,
any corporation or other entity of which a majority of the voting power of the
voting equity securities or equity interest is owned, directly or indirectly,
by that Person.
1. Indemnification and Expense Advancement.
(a) The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee and hold
Indemnitee harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law, as soon as
practicable but in any event no later than 30 days after written demand is
presented to the Company, from and against any and all Indemnifiable
Liabilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the obligations of the Company
under Section 2(a) shall be subject to the condition that the Reviewing Party
shall not have determined (in a written opinion, in any case in which Special
Counsel is involved) that Indemnitee is not permitted to be indemnified under
applicable law. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall require any
determination under this Section 2(a) to be made by the Reviewing Party prior
to the disposition or conclusion of the Claim against the Indemnitee.
(b) If so requested by Indemnitee, the Company shall
advance to Indemnitee all reasonable Expenses incurred by Indemnitee to the
fullest extent permitted by law (or, if applicable, reimburse Indemnitee for
any and all reasonable Expenses incurred by Indemnitee and previously paid by
Indemnitee) within ten business days after such request (an "Expense Advance")
and delivery by Indemnitee of an undertaking to repay Expense Advances if and
to the extent such undertaking is required by applicable law prior to the
Company's payment of Expense Advances. The Company shall be obligated from time
to time at the request of Indemnitee to make or pay an Expense Advance in
advance of the final disposition or conclusion of any Claim. In connection with
any request for an Expense Advance, if requested by the Company, Indemnitee or
Indemnitee's counsel shall submit an affidavit stating that the Expenses to
which the Expense Advances relate are reasonable. Any dispute as to the
reasonableness of any Expense shall not delay an Expense Advance by the
Company. If, when, and to the extent that the Reviewing Party determines that
Indemnitee
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would not be permitted to be indemnified with respect to a Claim under
applicable law or the amount of the Expense Advance was not reasonable, the
Company shall be entitled to be reimbursed by Indemnitee and Indemnitee hereby
agrees to reimburse the Company without interest (which agreement shall be an
unsecured obligation of Indemnitee) for (x) all related Expense Advances
theretofore made or paid by the Company in the event that it is determined that
indemnification would not be permitted or (y) the excessive portion of any
Expense Advances in the event that it is determined that such Expenses Advances
were unreasonable, in either case, if and to the extent such reimbursement is
required by applicable law; provided, however, that if Indemnitee has commenced
legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to secure a
determination that Indemnitee could be indemnified under applicable law, or
that the Expense Advances were reasonable, any determination made by the
Reviewing Party that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under
applicable law or that the Expense Advances were unreasonable shall not be
binding, and the Company shall be obligated to continue to make Expense
Advances, until a final judicial determination is made with respect thereto (as
to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed), which
determination shall be conclusive and binding. If there has been a Potential
Change of Control or a Change of Control, the Reviewing Party shall be advised
by or shall be Special Counsel, if Indemnitee so requests. If there has been no
determination by the Reviewing Party or if the Reviewing Party determines that
Indemnitee substantively is not permitted to be indemnified in whole or part
under applicable law or that any Expense Advances were unreasonable, Indemnitee
shall have the right to commence litigation in any court in the states of Texas
or Delaware having subject matter jurisdiction thereof and in which venue is
proper seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any such
determination by the Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof, and the Company
hereby consents to service of process and to appear in any such proceeding. Any
determination by the Reviewing Party otherwise shall be conclusive and binding
on the Company and Indemnitee.
(c) Nothing in this Agreement, however, shall require the
Company to indemnify Indemnitee with respect to any Claim initiated by
Indemnitee, other than a Claim solely seeking enforcement of the Company's
indemnification obligations to Indemnitee or a Claim authorized by the Board.
2. Change of Control. The Company agrees that, if there is a
Potential Change in Control or a Change of Control and if Indemnitee requests
in writing that Special Counsel be the Reviewing Party, then Special Counsel
shall be the Reviewing Party. In such a case, the Company agrees not to
request or seek reimbursement from Indemnitee of any indemnification payment or
Expense Advances unless Special Counsel has rendered its written opinion to the
Company and Indemnitee (i) that the Company was not or is not permitted under
applicable law to pay Indemnitee and to allow Indemnitee to retain such
indemnification payment or Expense Advances or (ii) that such Expense Advances
were unreasonable. However, if Indemnitee has commenced legal proceedings in a
court of competent jurisdiction to secure a determination that Indemnitee could
be indemnified under applicable law or that the Expense Advances were
reasonable, any determination made by Special Counsel that Indemnitee would not
be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law or that the Expense
Advances were unreasonable shall not be binding, and Indemnitee shall not be
required to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance, and the Company
shall be obligated to continue to make Expense Advances, until a final judicial
determination is made with respect thereto (as to which all rights of appeal
therefore have been exhausted or lapsed), which
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determination shall be conclusive and binding. The Company agrees to pay the
reasonable fees of Special Counsel and to indemnify Special Counsel against any
and all expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, liabilities, and damages
arising out of or relating to this Agreement or Special Counsel's engagement
pursuant hereto.
3. Establishment of Trust. In the event of a Potential Change of
Control or a Change of Control, the Company shall, upon written request by
Indemnitee, create a trust for the benefit of Indemnitee (the "Trust") and from
time to time upon written request of Indemnitee shall fund the Trust in an
amount equal to all Indemnifiable Liabilities reasonably anticipated at the
time to be incurred in connection with any Claim. The amount to be deposited in
the Trust pursuant to the foregoing funding obligation shall be determined by
the Reviewing Party. The terms of the Trust shall provide that, upon a Change
of Control, the Trust shall not be revoked or the principal thereof invaded,
without the written consent of Indemnitee, the trustee of the Trust shall
advance, within ten business days of a request by Indemnitee, any and all
reasonable Expenses to Indemnitee (and Indemnitee hereby agrees to reimburse
the Trust under the circumstances in which Indemnitee would be required to
reimburse the Company for Expense Advances under this Agreement), any required
determination concerning the reasonableness of the Expenses to be made by the
Reviewing Party, the Trust shall continue to be funded by the Company in
accordance with the funding obligation set forth above, the trustee of the
Trust shall promptly pay to Indemnitee all amounts for which Indemnitee shall
be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement, and all unexpended
funds in the Trust shall revert to the Company upon a final determination by
the Reviewing Party or a court of competent jurisdiction, as the case may be,
that Indemnitee has been fully indemnified under the terms of this Agreement.
The trustee of the Trust shall be chosen by Indemnitee, and shall be an
institution that is not affiliated with Indemnitee. Nothing in this Section 4
shall relieve the Company of any of its obligations under this Agreement.
4. Indemnification for Additional Expenses. The Company shall
indemnify Indemnitee against any and all costs and expenses (including
attorneys' and expert witnesses' fees) and, if requested by Indemnitee, shall
(within two business days of that request) advance those costs and expenses to
Indemnitee, that are incurred by Indemnitee if Indemnitee, whether by formal
proceedings or through demand and negotiation without formal proceedings:
seeks to enforce Indemnitee's rights under this Agreement; seeks to enforce
Indemnitee's rights to expense advancement or indemnification under any other
agreement or provision of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, as
amended (the "Certificate of Incorporation"), or Bylaws (the "Bylaws") now or
hereafter in effect relating to Claims for Indemnifiable Events; or seeks
recovery under any directors' and officers' liability insurance policies
maintained by the Company, in each case regardless of whether Indemnitee
ultimately prevails; provided that a court of competent jurisdiction has not
found Indemnitee's claim for indemnification or expense advancements under the
foregoing clause (a), (b) or (c) to be frivolous, presented for an improper
purpose, without evidentiary support, or otherwise sanctionable under Federal
Rule of Civil Procedure No. 11 or an analogous rule or law, and provided
further, that if a court makes such a finding, Indemnitee shall reimburse the
Company for all amounts previously advanced to Indemnitee pursuant to this
Section 5. Subject to the provisos contained in the preceding sentence, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, the Company waives any and all rights that it
may have to recover its costs and expenses from Indemnitee.
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5. Partial Indemnity. If Indemnitee is entitled under any
provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some, but not
all, of Indemnitee's Indemnifiable Liabilities, the Company shall indemnify
Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled.
6. Contribution.
(a) Contribution Payment. To the extent the
indemnification provided for under any provision of this Agreement is
determined (in the manner hereinabove provided) not to be permitted under
applicable law, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, shall, to the
extent permitted by law, contribute to the amount of any and all Indemnifiable
Liabilities incurred or paid by Indemnitee for which such indemnification is
not permitted. The amount the Company contributes shall be in such proportion
as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of Indemnitee, on the one hand,
and of the Company and any and all other parties (including officers and
directors of the Company other than Indemnitee) who may be at fault
(collectively, including the Company, the "Third Parties"), on the other hand.
(b) Relative Fault. The relative fault of the Third
Parties and the Indemnitee shall be determined by reference to the relative
fault of Indemnitee as determined by the court or other governmental agency or
to the extent such court or other governmental agency does not apportion
relative fault, by the Reviewing Party (which shall include Special Counsel)
after giving effect to, among other things, the relative intent, knowledge,
access to information, and opportunity to prevent or correct the relevant
events, of each party, and other relevant equitable considerations. The
Company and Indemnitee agree that it would not be just and equitable if
contribution were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of
allocation that does take account of the equitable considerations referred to
in this Section 7(b).
7. Burden of Proof. In connection with any determination by the
Reviewing Party or otherwise as to whether Indemnitee is entitled to be
indemnified under any provision of this Agreement or to receive contribution
pursuant to Section 7 of this Agreement, to the extent permitted by law the
burden of proof shall be on the Company to establish that Indemnitee is not so
entitled.
8. No Presumption. For purposes of this Agreement, the
termination of any Claim by judgment, order, settlement (whether with or
without court approval), or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere, or
its equivalent, or an entry of an order of probation prior to judgment shall
not create a presumption (other than any presumption arising as a matter of law
that the parties may not contractually agree to disregard) that Indemnitee did
not meet any particular standard of conduct or have any particular belief or
that a court has determined that indemnification is not permitted by applicable
law.
9. Non-exclusivity. The rights of Indemnitee hereunder shall be
in addition to any other rights Indemnitee may have under the Bylaws or
Certificate of Incorporation or the Delaware General Corporation Law or
otherwise. To the extent that a change in the Delaware General Corporation Law
(whether by statute or judicial decision) permits greater indemnification by
agreement than would be afforded currently under the Bylaws or Certificate of
Incorporation and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that
Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by
that change. Indemnitee's rights under this Agreement shall not
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be diminished by any amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws,
or of any other agreement or instrument to which Indemnitee is not a party, and
shall not diminish any other rights that Indemnitee now or in the future has
against the Company.
10. Liability Insurance. Except as otherwise agreed to by the
Company and Indemnitee in a written agreement, to the extent the Company
maintains an insurance policy or policies providing directors' and officers'
liability insurance, Indemnitee shall be covered by that policy or those
policies, in accordance with its or their terms, to the maximum extent of the
coverage available for any Company director or officer.
11. Period of Limitations. No action, lawsuit, or proceeding may
be brought against Indemnitee or Indemnitee's spouse, heirs, executors, or
personal or legal representatives, nor may any cause of action be asserted in
any such action, lawsuit, or proceeding, by or on behalf of the Company, after
the expiration of two years after the statute of limitations commences with
respect to Indemnitee's act or omission that gave rise to the action, lawsuit,
proceeding, or cause of action; provided, however, that, if any shorter period
of limitations is otherwise applicable to any such action, lawsuit, proceeding,
or cause of action, the shorter period shall govern.
12. Amendments. No supplement, modification, or amendment of this
Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both of the parties
hereto. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless
in a writing signed by the party granting the waiver. No waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of
any other provisions hereof (whether or not similar) nor shall that waiver
constitute a continuing waiver.
13. Other Sources. Indemnitee shall not be required to exercise
any rights that Indemnitee may have against any other Person (for example,
under an insurance policy) before Indemnitee enforces his rights under this
Agreement. However, to the extent the Company actually indemnifies Indemnitee
or advances him Expenses, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of
Indemnitee and shall be entitled to enforce any such rights which Indemnitee
may have against third parties. Indemnitee shall assist the Company in
enforcing those rights if it pays his costs and expenses of doing so. If
Indemnitee is actually indemnified or advanced Expenses by any third party,
then, for so long as Indemnitee is not required to disgorge the amounts so
received, to that extent the Company shall be relieved of its obligation to
indemnify Indemnitee or advance Indemnitee Expenses.
14. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their
respective successors, assigns (including any direct or indirect successor by
merger or consolidation), spouses, heirs, and personal and legal
representatives. This Agreement shall continue in effect regardless of whether
Indemnitee continues to serve as an officer or director of the Company or
another enterprise at the Company's request.
15. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to
be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws effective
during the term hereof, that provision shall be fully severable; this Agreement
shall be construed and enforced as if that illegal, invalid, or unenforceable
provision had never comprised a part hereof; and the remaining provisions shall
remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal,
invalid, or unenforceable
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provision or by its severance from this Agreement. Furthermore, in lieu of that
illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision, there shall be added
automatically as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to
the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be
legal, valid, and enforceable.
16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware
applicable to contracts made and to be performed in that state without giving
effect to the principles of conflicts of laws.
17. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for
reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
18. Notices. Whenever this Agreement requires or permits notice
to be given by one party to the other, such notice must be in writing to be
effective and shall be deemed delivered and received by the party to whom it is
sent upon actual receipt (by any means) of such notice. Receipt of a notice by
the Secretary of the Company shall be deemed receipt of such notice by the
Company.
19. Complete Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete
understanding and agreement among the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, other than any
indemnification rights that Indemnitee may enjoy under the Certificate of
Incorporation, the Bylaws, or the Delaware General Corporation Law.
20. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but in making proof
hereof it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such
counterpart.
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EXECUTED as of the date first written above.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
By: /S/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Executive Vice President and General
Counsel
INDEMNITEE:
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[See Schedule I attached hereto]
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SCHEDULE I
Thomas O. Hicks
Lawrence D. Stuart
Eric C. Neuman
R. Gerald Turner
Paul D. Stone
R. Steven Hicks
Kathy Archer
William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Warren Taylor
Kim Borron
Michelle McDonald
Kevin Mischnick
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EXHIBIT 10.10
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into as of the 1st day of July, 1997 by and between Capstar
Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation (together with its successors
and assigns permitted hereunder, the "Company"), Paul D. Stone (the
"Executive") and, for certain limited purposes set forth in Section 11(l),
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Capstar");
WHEREAS, effective as of June 20, 1997, the holders of common stock of
Capstar effected an exchange (the "Exchange") of all outstanding shares of
common stock of Capstar for shares of common stock of the Company, subsequent
to which Capstar became a majority-owned subsidiary of the Company;
WHEREAS, prior to the date hereof, the Executive has served as Chief
Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Capstar pursuant to the terms
of the Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 (the "Prior
Agreement"), by and between the Executive and Capstar, and the Executive has
acquired special and unique knowledge, abilities and expertise with respect to
the business of Capstar and the Company; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto deem it desirable and in the best interest
of the Company and its stockholders for Capstar and the Executive to terminate
the Prior Agreement effective as of the date of this Agreement and for the
Company to employ the Executive on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. EMPLOYMENT PERIOD. Subject to Section 3, the Company hereby
agrees to employ the Executive, and the Executive hereby agrees to be employed
by the Company, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement,
for the period commencing as of the date of this Agreement and ending on
December 31, 2001 (the "Employment Period"); provided, however, that commencing
on December 31, 2001 and on each anniversary of such date occurring thereafter,
the Employment Period shall automatically be extended for one additional year
unless at least six months prior to the ensuing expiration date (but no more
than 12 months prior to such expiration date), the Company or the Executive
shall have given written notice that it or he, as applicable, does not wish to
extend this Agreement (a "Non-Renewal Notice"). The term "Employment Period",
as utilized in this Agreement, shall refer to the Employment Period as so
automatically extended.
2. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT.
(a) Position and Duties.
(i) During the term of the Executive's
employment, the Executive shall serve as Chief Financial Officer and Executive
Vice President of the Company and, in so doing, shall report to the Board. The
Executive shall have supervision and control over, and responsibility for, such
management and operational functions of the Company currently assigned to such
positions, and shall have such other powers and duties (including holding
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and one or more subsidiaries of the Company) as may from time to time be
prescribed by the Board, so long as such powers and duties are reasonable and
customary for the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of an
enterprise comparable to the Company.
(ii) During the term of the Executive's
employment, and excluding any periods of vacation and sick leave to which the
Executive is entitled, the Executive agrees to devote substantially all of his
business time to the business and affairs of the Company and, to the extent
necessary to discharge the responsibilities assigned to the Executive
hereunder, to use the Executive's reasonable best efforts to perform
faithfully, effectively and efficiently such responsibilities. During the term
of Executive's employment it shall not be a violation of this Agreement for the
Executive to (1) serve on corporate, civic or charitable boards or committees,
(2) deliver lectures or fulfill speaking engagements and (3) manage personal
investments, so long as such activities do not significantly interfere with the
performance of the Executive's responsibilities as an employee of the Company
in accordance with this Agreement.
(b) Compensation.
(i) Base Salary. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall receive an annual base salary
("Annual Base Salary"), which shall be paid in accordance with the customary
payroll practices of the Company, at least equal to $200,000. Commencing on
January 1, 1998, and on each subsequent January 1 as long as the Executive
remains an employee of the Company (each such January 1 being herein referred
to as an "Adjustment Date"), the Annual Base Salary of the Executive shall be
increased by an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the then current Annual
Base Salary or such greater amount as the Board in its discretion may determine
appropriate. The result of such increase to the then current Annual Base
Salary shall constitute the Executive's Annual Base Salary commencing on the
Adjustment Date then at hand and continuing until the next Adjustment Date.
Any increase in Annual Base Salary shall not serve to limit or reduce any other
obligation to the Executive under this Agreement. The term Annual Base Salary
as utilized in this Agreement shall refer to Annual Base Salary as so
increased.
(ii) Bonuses. For each fiscal year of the Company,
the Board shall approve a budget which shall include, among other things, a
target for the revenues and net income of the Company for that year. If the
revenues and net income for a fiscal year of the Company equal or exceed the
targets for such revenues and net income as set forth in the budget, as
evidenced by the audited income statement of the Company for such fiscal year,
then, in addition to the Annual Base Salary, the Executive shall be awarded an
annual performance bonus in such amount, if any, as shall be determined
appropriate by the Board. At the election of the Board, the Bonus shall be
payable on the first day of the first calendar month after such audited income
statement is delivered to the Board or shall be payable in monthly payments, as
nearly equal as practicable, payable on the first day of such first calendar
month and on the first day of each calendar month thereafter occurring during
the remainder of the fiscal year next succeeding the fiscal year with respect
to which the bonus is payable.
(iii) Incentive, Savings and Retirement Plans.
During the term of the Executive's employment, the Executive shall be entitled
to participate in all incentive, savings and retirement plans, practices,
policies and programs applicable generally to other executives of the Company
("Investment Plans").
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(iv) Welfare Benefit Plans. During the term of
the Executive's employment, the Executive and/or the Executive's family, as the
case may be, shall be eligible for participation in and shall receive all
benefits under welfare benefit plans, practices, policies and programs
("Welfare Plans") provided by the Company (including, without limitation,
medical, prescription, dental, disability, salary continuance, employee life,
group life, accidental death and travel accident insurance plans and programs)
to the extent applicable generally to other executives of the Company.
(v) Automobile Allowance. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall be entitled to receive a monthly
automobile allowance equal to $850, which shall be paid monthly in accordance
with the customary practices of the Company.
(vi) Perquisites. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall be entitled to receive (in addition
to the benefits described above) such perquisites and fringe benefits
appertaining to his position in accordance with any practice established by the
Board.
(vii) Expenses. During the term of the Executive's
employment, the Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for
all reasonable employment expenses incurred by the Executive in accordance with
the policies, practices and procedures of the Company.
(viii) Vacation and Holidays. During the term of
the Executive's employment, the Executive shall be entitled to paid vacation
and paid holidays in accordance with the plans, policies, programs and
practices of the Company for its executive officers.
(ix) Stock Options. In addition to any benefits
the Executive may receive pursuant to paragraph 2(b)(iii), as may be determined
appropriate by the Board, the Company may, from time to time, grant Executive
stock options (the "Executive Options") exercisable for shares of capital stock
of the Company and subject to the terms of this Agreement, such Executive
Options shall have such terms and provisions as may be determined appropriate
by the Board. Any such Executive Options will be granted under the Company's
1997 Stock Option Plan or a successor plan of the Company (the "Stock Option
Plan").
(x) Relocation Expenses. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall be repaid, on a monthly basis, the
reasonable expenses incurred by the Executive in (1) commuting from Dallas to
Austin until the earlier of (A) December 31, 1997, or (B) the date on which the
Executive relocates his family to Austin, and (2) relocating his family from
Dallas to Austin.
(xi) Country Club. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Company shall pay (1) the initiation fee (up to
$15,000) for the Executive to join a country club in the Austin, Texas area,
and (2) the Executive's regular monthly dues at such club.
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3. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
(a) Death or Disability. The Executive's employment
shall terminate automatically upon the Executive's death during the Employment
Period. If the Disability of the Executive has occurred during the Employment
Period (pursuant to the definition of Disability set forth below), the Company
may give to the Executive written notice in accordance with Section 11(b) of
its intention to terminate the Executive's employment. In such event, the
Executive's employment with the Company shall terminate effective on the 30th
day after receipt of such notice by the Executive (the "Disability Effective
Date"), provided that, within the 30 days after such receipt, the Executive
shall not have returned to full-time performance of the Executive's duties.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Disability" shall mean the Executive's
inability to perform his duties and obligations hereunder for a period of 180
consecutive days due to mental or physical incapacity as determined by a
physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to the
Executive or the Executive's legal representative (such agreement as to
acceptability not to be withheld unreasonably).
(b) Cause or Board Termination. The Company may
terminate the Executive's employment during the Employment Period for Cause or
without Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" shall mean (i) a breach
by the Executive of the Executive's obligations under Section 2(a) (other than
as a result of physical or mental incapacity) which constitutes a continued
material nonperformance by the Executive of his obligations and duties
thereunder, as reasonably determined by the Board, and which is not remedied
within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such
breach, (ii) commission by the Executive of an act of fraud upon, or willful
misconduct toward, the Company, as reasonably determined by a majority of the
disinterested members of the Board (neither the Executive nor members of his
family being deemed disinterested for this purpose) after a hearing by the
Board following ten days' notice to the Executive of such hearing, (iii) a
material breach by the Executive of Section 6 or Section 9, (iv) the conviction
of the Executive of any felony (or a plea of nolo contendere thereto); or (v)
the failure of the Executive to carry out, or comply with, in any material
respect any directive of the Board consistent with the terms of this Agreement,
which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the
Company specifying such failure. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Board
Determination" shall mean a determination by the Board (which is evidenced by
one or more written resolutions to such effect) (i) to terminate the
Executive's employment during the Employment Period based upon the Board's
dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Executive has performed his
obligations and duties under Section 2(a) and (ii) that Cause does not exist as
a basis for such termination. For purposes of this Agreement, "without Cause"
shall mean a termination by the Company of the Executive's employment during
the Employment Period pursuant to a Board Determination or for any other reason
other than a termination based upon Cause, death or Disability.
(c) Good Reason. The Executive's employment may be
terminated during the Employment Period by the Executive for Good Reason or
without Good Reason; provided, however, that the Executive agrees not to
terminate his employment for Good Reason unless (i) the Executive has given the
Company at least 30 days' prior written notice of his intent to terminate his
employment for Good Reason, which notice shall specify the facts and
circumstances constituting Good Reason, and (ii) the Company has not remedied
such facts and circumstances constituting Good Reason within such 30-day
period. For purposes of this Agreement, "Good Reason" shall mean:
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(i) the assignment to the Executive of any duties
inconsistent in any respect with the Executive's position (including status,
offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or
responsibilities as contemplated by Section 2(a) or any other action by the
Company which results in a material diminution in such position, authority,
duties or responsibilities, excluding for this purpose an isolated,
insubstantial and inadvertent action not taken in bad faith and which is
remedied by the Company promptly after receipt of notice thereof given by the
Executive (without limiting the foregoing, the Company and the Executive agree
that the delegation of the authority, duties or responsibilities of the
Executive to another person or persons, including any committee, shall be
deemed to be an action by the Company which results in a material diminution in
the Executive's position, authority, duties, or responsibilities as
contemplated by Section 2(a)), provided, however, that Good Reason may not be
asserted by the Executive under this clause (i) of Section 3(c) after a
Non-Renewal Notice has been given by either the Company or the Executive;
(ii) any termination or material reduction of a
material benefit under any Investment Plan or Welfare Plan in which the
Executive participates unless (1) there is substituted a comparable benefit
that is economically substantially equivalent to the terminated or reduced
benefit prior to such termination or reduction or (2) benefits under such
Investment Plan or Welfare Plan are terminated or reduced with respect to all
employees previously granted benefits thereunder;
(iii) any failure by the Company to comply with any
of the provisions of Section 2(b), other than an isolated, insubstantial and
inadvertent failure not occurring in bad faith and which is remedied by the
Company promptly after receipt of notice thereof given by the Executive;
(iv) any failure by the Company to comply with and
satisfy Section 8(c), provided that such successor has received at least ten
days prior written notice from the Company or the Executive of the requirements
of Section 8(c);
(v) the relocation or transfer of the Executive's
principal office to a location more than 20 miles from the Company's current
executive offices as such are maintained on the date hereof in the city of
Austin, Texas; or
(vi) without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, any material breach by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or
other affiliates (as defined below) of (1) this Agreement or (2) any other
agreement between the Executive and the Company or any such subsidiary or other
affiliate.
As used in this Agreement, "affiliate" means, with respect to a
person, any other person controlling, controlled by or under common control
with the first person; the term "control," and correlative terms, means the
power, whether by contract, equity ownership or otherwise, to direct the
policies or management of a person; and "person" means an individual,
partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust or unincorporated
organization, or a government or agency or political subdivision thereof.
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(d) Notice of Termination. Any termination by the
Company for Cause or without Cause, or by the Executive for Good Reason or
without Good Reason, shall be communicated by Notice of Termination to the
other party hereto given in accordance with Section 11(b). For purposes of
this Agreement, a "Notice of Termination" means a written notice which (i)
indicates the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon,
(ii) to the extent applicable, sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and
circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive's
employment under the provision so indicated and (iii) if the Date of
Termination (as defined below) is other than the date of receipt of such
notice, specifies the termination date (which date shall not be more than 15
days after the giving of such notice). The failure by the Executive or the
Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance
which contributes to a showing of Good Reason or Cause shall not waive any
right of the Executive or the Company hereunder or preclude the Executive or
the Company from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the
Executive's or the Company's rights hereunder.
(e) Date of Termination. "Date of Termination" means (i)
if the Executive's employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, or by the
Executive for Good Reason or without Good Reason, the date of receipt of the
Notice of Termination or any later date specified therein pursuant to Section
3(d), as the case may be, (ii) if the Executive's employment is terminated by
the Company other than for Cause, the date on which the Company notifies the
Executive of such termination and (iii) if the Executive's employment is
terminated by reason of death or Disability, the date of death of the Executive
or the Disability Effective Date, as the case may be.
4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY UPON TERMINATION.
(a) Good Reason; Other Than for Cause, Death or
Disability. If, during the Employment Period, the Company shall terminate the
Executive's employment other than for either Cause or Disability or the
Executive shall terminate his employment for Good Reason, and the termination
of the Executive's employment in any case is not due to his death or
Disability:
(i) The Company shall pay to the Executive in a
lump sum in cash within ten days after the Date of Termination the aggregate of
the following amounts: (1) the sum of the Executive's Annual Base Salary
through the Date of Termination to the extent not theretofore paid and any
compensation previously deferred by the Executive (together with any accrued
interest or earnings thereon) and any accrued vacation pay ("Accrued
Obligations"); (2) the sum of two times the Executive's then current Annual
Base Salary; and (3) any amount arising from Executive's participation in, or
benefits under, any Investment Plans ("Accrued Investments"), which amounts
shall be payable in accordance with the terms and conditions of such Investment
Plans.
(ii) Except as otherwise provided in Section 4(d),
the Executive (and members of his family) shall be entitled to continue their
participation in the Company's Welfare Plans for a period of 24 months from the
Date of Termination.
(iii) Notwithstanding the terms or conditions of
any Executive Option or other similar stock option, stock appreciation right or
similar agreements between the Company and the Executive, the Executive shall
vest, as of the Date of Termination, in all rights under such agreements (i.e.,
Executive Options that would otherwise vest after the Date of Termination) and
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thereafter shall be permitted to exercise any and all such rights until the
earlier to occur of (x) the expiration of such Executive Option, stock option,
stock appreciation right or similar agreement pursuant to its terms or (y) 5:00
p.m., Dallas, Texas time, on the 90th day after the Date of Termination;
provided, however, the provisions of this clause (iii) of this Section 4(a)
shall not apply to a termination of the Executive's employment during the
Employment Period that is made by the Company pursuant to a Board
Determination.
(b) Death or Disability. If the Executive's employment
is terminated by reason of the Executive's death or Disability during the
Employment Period, the Company shall pay to his legal representatives (i) in a
lump sum in cash within ten days after the Date of Termination the aggregate of
the following amounts: (A) an amount equal to the Executive's then current
Annual Base Salary; and (B) the Accrued Obligations; and (ii) the Accrued
Investments which shall be payable in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the Investment Plans. In addition, except as otherwise provided in Section
4(d), the members of the Executive's family shall be entitled to continue their
participation in the Company's Welfare Plans for a period of 12 months after
the Date of Termination. Further, notwithstanding the terms or conditions of
any Executive Options, stock option, stock appreciation right or similar
agreements between the Company and the Executive, the Executive shall vest, as
of the Date of Termination, in all rights under such agreements (i.e.,
Executive Options, stock options that would otherwise vest after the Date of
Termination) and thereafter his legal representatives shall be permitted to
exercise any and all such rights until the earlier to occur of (x) the
expiration of such Executive Option, stock option, stock appreciation right or
similar agreement pursuant to its terms or (y) the first anniversary of the
Date of Termination. The Company shall have no further payment obligations to
the Executive or his legal representatives under this Agreement.
(c) Cause; Other than for Good Reason. If the
Executive's employment shall be terminated by the Company for Cause or by the
Executive without Good Reason during the Employment Period, the Company shall
have no further payment obligations to the Executive other than for payment of
Accrued Obligations, Accrued Investments (which shall be payable in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Investment Plans), and the continuance of
benefits under the Welfare Plans to the Date of Termination.
(d) If pursuant to the terms and provisions of the
Company's Welfare Plans the Executive (or members of his family) are not
eligible to participate in the Company's Welfare Plans because the Executive is
no longer an employee of the Company, then the Company may fulfill its
obligations under clause (ii) of Section 4(a) or Section 4(b), as applicable,
by either providing to the Executive (or his legal representatives), or
reimbursing the Executive (or his legal representatives) for the costs of,
benefits substantially similar to the benefits provided by the Company to its
senior management under its Welfare Plans as such may from time to time exist
after the Date of Termination.
5. FULL SETTLEMENT, MITIGATION. In no event shall the Executive
be obligated to seek other employment or take any other action by way of
mitigation of the amounts payable to the Executive under any of the provisions
of this Agreement and such amounts shall not be reduced whether or not the
Executive obtains other employment. Neither the Executive nor the Company
shall be liable to the other party for any damages in addition to the amounts
payable under Section
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4 arising out of the termination of the Executive's employment prior to the end
of the Employment Period; provided, however, that the Company shall be entitled
to seek damages for any breach of Sections 6, 7 or 9 or criminal misconduct.
6. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
(a) The Executive acknowledges that the Company and their
affiliates have trade, business and financial secrets and other confidential
and proprietary information (collectively, the "Confidential Information"). As
defined herein, Confidential Information shall not include (i) information that
is generally known to other persons or entities who can obtain economic value
from its disclosure or use and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the
Executive pursuant to a subpoena or court order, or pursuant to a requirement
of a governmental agency or law of the United States of America or a state
thereof or any governmental or political subdivision thereof; provided,
however, that the Executive shall take all reasonable steps to prohibit
disclosure pursuant to subsection (ii) above.
(b) The Executive agrees (i) to hold such Confidential
Information in confidence and (ii) not to release such information to any
person (other than Company employees and other persons to whom the Company has
authorized the Executive to disclose such information and then only to the
extent that such Company employees and other persons authorized by the Company
have a need for such knowledge).
(c) The Executive further agrees not to use any
Confidential Information for the benefit of any person or entity other than the
Company.
7. SURRENDER OF MATERIALS UPON TERMINATION. Upon any termination
of the Executive's employment, the Executive shall immediately return to the
Company all copies, in whatever form, of any and all Confidential Information
and other properties of the Company and their affiliates which are in the
Executive's possession, custody or control.
8. SUCCESSORS.
(a) This Agreement is personal to the Executive and
without the prior written consent of the Company shall not be assignable by the
Executive otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This
Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive's
legal representatives.
(b) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be
binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns.
(c) The Company will require any successor (whether
direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or
substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to assume
expressly and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the
same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such
succession had taken place. As used in this Agreement, "Company" shall mean
the Company as hereinbefore defined and
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any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and
agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, or otherwise.
9. NON-COMPETITION.
(a) The term of Non-Competition (herein so called) shall
be for a term beginning on the date hereof and continuing until (i) if this
Agreement is terminated during the Employment Period by either the Company or
the Executive for any reason, the first anniversary of the Date of Termination
or (ii) if the Employment Period expires by reason of a Non-Renewal Notice, the
last day of the Employment Period.
(b) During the term of Non-Competition, the Executive
will not (other than for the benefit of the Company pursuant to this Agreement)
directly or indirectly, individually or as an officer, director, employee,
shareholder, consultant, contractor, partner, joint venturer, agent, equity
owner or in any capacity whatsoever, (i) engage in any radio broadcasting
business that transmits a primary or city-grade signal within a Metro Survey
Area (as currently defined by The Arbitron Company in its Radio Markets
Reports) in which a station directly operated by the Company transmits a
primary or city-grade signal (1), with respect to the term of Non-Competition
that is during the Executive's employment, during such term of employment, and
(2), with respect to the term of Non-Competition that is after the term of the
Executive's employment, on the Date of Termination (all such areas being
collectively called the "Geographic Area") (a "Competing Business"), (ii) hire,
attempt to hire, or contact or solicit with respect to hiring any employee of
the Company, or (iii) divert or take away any customers or suppliers of the
Company in the Geographic Area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company
agrees that the Executive may own less than five percent of the outstanding
voting securities of any publicly traded company that is a Competing Business
so long as the Executive does not otherwise participate in such competing
business in any way prohibited by the preceding clause. As used in this
Section 9(b) (and in Section 6), "Company" shall include the Company and any of
its subsidiaries.
(c) During the term of Non-Competition, the Executive
will not use the Executive's access to, knowledge of, or application of
Confidential Information to perform any duty for any Competing Business; it
being understood and agreed to that this Section 9(c) shall be in addition to
and not be construed as a limitation upon the covenants in Section 9(b) hereof.
(d) The Executive acknowledges that the geographic
boundaries, scope of prohibited activities, and time duration of the preceding
paragraphs are reasonable in nature and are no broader than are necessary to
maintain the confidentiality and the goodwill of the Company's proprietary
information, plans and services and to protect the other legitimate business
interests of the Company.
10. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT ON OTHER BENEFITS. The existence of this
Agreement shall not prohibit or restrict the Executive's entitlement to full
participation in the executive compensation, employee benefit and other plans
or programs in which executives of the Company are eligible to participate.
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11. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to
principles of conflict of laws. The captions of this Agreement are not part of
the provisions hereof and shall have no force or effect. Whenever the terms
"hereof", "hereby", "herein", or words of similar import are used in this
Agreement they shall be construed as referring to this Agreement in its
entirety rather than to a particular section or provision, unless the context
specifically indicates to the contrary. Any reference to a particular
"Section" or "paragraph" shall be construed as referring to the indicated
section or paragraph of this Agreement unless the context indicates to the
contrary. The use of the term "including" herein shall be construed as meaning
"including without limitation." This Agreement may not be amended or modified
otherwise than by a written agreement executed by the parties hereto or their
respective successors and legal representatives.
(b) All notices and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be given by hand delivery to the other party or by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
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If to the Executive: Paul D. Stone
------------------- Capstar Broadcasting Corporation
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
If to the Company: Capstar Broadcasting Corporation
----------------- c/o Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
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or to such other address as either party shall have furnished to the other in
writing in accordance herewith. Notice and communications shall be effective
when actually received by the addressee.
(c) If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during
the term of this Agreement, such provision shall be fully severable; this
Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision had never comprised a portion of this Agreement; and
the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable
provision or by its severance from this Agreement. Furthermore, in lieu of
such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision there shall be added
automatically as part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such
illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal,
valid and enforceable.
(d) The Company agrees to attempt to obtain and maintain
a director's and officer's liability insurance policy during the term of the
Executive's employment covering the Executive on commercially reasonable terms,
and the amount of coverage shall be reasonable in relation to the Executive's
position and responsibilities hereunder; provided, however, that such
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coverage may be reduced or eliminated to the extent that the Company reduces or
eliminates coverage for its directors and executives generally.
(e) The Company may withhold from any amounts payable
under this Agreement such Federal, state or local taxes as shall be required to
be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
(f) The Executive's or the Company's failure to insist
upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to
assert any right the Executive or the Company may have hereunder, including,
without limitation, the right of the Executive to terminate employment for Good
Reason, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any
other provision or right of this Agreement.
(g) The Executive acknowledges that money damages would
be both incalculable and an insufficient remedy for a breach of Section 6 or 9
by the Executive and that any such breach would cause the Company irreparable
harm. Accordingly, the Company, in addition to any other remedies at law or in
equity it may have, shall be entitled, without the requirement of posting of
bond or other security, to equitable relief, including injunctive relief and
specific performance, in connection with a breach of Section 6 or 9 by the
Executive.
(h) The provisions of this Agreement constitute the
complete understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof.
(i) This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts.
(j) In the event any dispute or controversy arises under
this Agreement and is not resolved by mutual written agreement between the
Executive and the Company within 30 days after notice of the dispute is first
given, then, upon the written request of the Executive or the Company, such
dispute or controversy shall be submitted to arbitration to be conducted in
accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment
may be entered thereon and the results of the arbitration will be binding and
conclusive on the parties hereto. Any arbitrator's award or finding or any
judgment or verdict thereon will be final and unappealable. All parties agree
that venue for arbitration will be in Dallas, Texas, and that any arbitration
commenced in any other venue will be transferred to Dallas, Texas, upon the
written request of any party to this Agreement. All arbitrations will have
three individuals acting as arbitrators: one arbitrator will be selected by
the Executive, one arbitrator will be selected by the Company, and the two
arbitrators so selected will select a third arbitrator. Any arbitrator
selected by a party will not be affiliated, associated or related to the party
selecting that arbitrator in any matter whatsoever. The decision of the
majority of the arbitrators will be binding on all parties. The Company shall
be responsible for paying its own and the Executive's attorneys fees, costs and
other expenses pertaining to any such arbitration and enforcement regardless of
whether an arbitrator's award or finding or any judgment or verdict thereon is
entered against the Executive. The Company shall promptly (and in no event
after ten days following its receipt from the Executive of each written request
therefor) reimburse the Executive for his reasonable attorneys fees, costs and
other expenses pertaining to any such arbitration and the enforcement thereof.
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(k) Sections 6 and 9 of this Agreement shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
(l) Capstar and the Executive acknowledge that the Prior
Agreement is terminated effective as of the date of this Agreement, that no
default exists thereunder on the part of either Capstar or the Executive as to
their respective obligations under the Prior Agreement and that all rights,
duties and obligations under the Prior Agreement of either Capstar or the
Executive are hereby extinguished.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive has hereunto set the Executive's
hand and, pursuant to the authorization from the Board, the Company has caused
this Agreement to be executed in its name on its behalf, all as of the day and
year first above written.
EXECUTIVE
/s/ Paul D. Stone
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Paul D. Stone
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
/s/ R. Steven Hicks
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By: R. Steven Hicks
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
For the limited purposes set forth in Section
11(l):
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
/s/ R. Steven Hicks
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By: R. Steven Hicks
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 10.11
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into as of the 1st day of July, 1997 by and between Capstar
Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation (together with its successors
and assigns permitted hereunder, the "Company"), William S. Banowsky, Jr. (the
"Executive") and, for certain limited purposes set forth in Section 11(l),
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. ("Capstar").
WHEREAS, effective as of June 20, 1997, the holders of common stock of
Capstar effected an exchange (the "Exchange") of all outstanding shares of
common stock of Capstar for shares of common stock of the Company, subsequent
to which Capstar became a majority-owned subsidiary of the Company;
WHEREAS, prior to the date hereof, the Executive has served as General
Counsel and Executive Vice President of Capstar pursuant to the terms of the
Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 (the "Prior Agreement"), by
and between the Executive and Capstar, and the Executive has acquired special
and unique knowledge, abilities and expertise with respect to the business of
Capstar and the Company; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto deem it desirable and in the best interest
of the Company and its stockholders for Capstar and the Executive to terminate
the Prior Agreement effective as of the date of this Agreement and for the
Company to employ the Executive on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. EMPLOYMENT PERIOD. Subject to Section 3, the Company hereby
agrees to employ the Executive, and the Executive hereby agrees to be employed
by the Company, in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement,
for the period commencing as of the date of this Agreement and ending on
December 31, 2001 (the "Employment Period"); provided, however, that commencing
on December 31, 2001 and on each anniversary of such date occurring thereafter,
the Employment Period shall automatically be extended for one additional year
unless at least six months prior to the ensuing expiration date (but no more
than 12 months prior to such expiration date), the Company or the Executive
shall have given written notice that it or he, as applicable, does not wish to
extend this Agreement (a "Non-Renewal Notice"). The term "Employment Period",
as utilized in this Agreement, shall refer to the Employment Period as so
automatically extended.
2. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT.
(a) Position and Duties.
(i) During the term of the Executive's employment,
the Executive shall serve as General Counsel and Executive Vice President of
the Company and, in so doing, shall report to the Board. The Executive shall
have supervision and control over, and responsibility for, such management and
operational functions of the Company currently assigned to such positions, and
shall have such other powers and duties (including holding officer positions
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one or more subsidiaries of the Company) as may from time to time be prescribed
by the Board, so long as such powers and duties are reasonable and customary
for the General Counsel and Executive Vice President of an enterprise
comparable to the Company.
(ii) During the term of the Executive's employment,
and excluding any periods of vacation and sick leave to which the Executive is
entitled, the Executive agrees to devote substantially all of his business time
to the business and affairs of the Company and, to the extent necessary to
discharge the responsibilities assigned to the Executive hereunder, to use the
Executive's reasonable best efforts to perform faithfully, effectively and
efficiently such responsibilities. During the term of Executive's employment
it shall not be a violation of this Agreement for the Executive to (1) serve on
corporate, civic or charitable boards or committees, (2) deliver lectures or
fulfill speaking engagements and (3) manage personal investments, so long as
such activities do not significantly interfere with the performance of the
Executive's responsibilities as an employee of the Company in accordance with
this Agreement.
(b) Compensation.
(i) Base Salary. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall receive an annual base salary
("Annual Base Salary"), which shall be paid in accordance with the customary
payroll practices of the Company, at least equal to $200,000. Commencing on
January 1, 1998, and on each subsequent January 1 as long as the Executive
remains an employee of the Company (each such January 1 being herein referred
to as an "Adjustment Date"), the Annual Base Salary of the Executive shall be
increased by an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the then current Annual
Base Salary or such greater amount as the Board in its discretion may determine
appropriate. The result of such increase to the then current Annual Base
Salary shall constitute the Executive's Annual Base Salary commencing on the
Adjustment Date then at hand and continuing until the next Adjustment Date.
Any increase in Annual Base Salary shall not serve to limit or reduce any other
obligation to the Executive under this Agreement. The term Annual Base Salary
as utilized in this Agreement shall refer to Annual Base Salary as so
increased.
(ii) Bonuses. For each fiscal year of the Company,
the Board shall approve a budget which shall include, among other things, a
target for the revenues and net income of the Company for that year. If the
revenues and net income for a fiscal year of the Company equal or exceed the
targets for such revenues and net income as set forth in the budget, as
evidenced by the audited income statement of the Company for such fiscal year,
then, in addition to the Annual Base Salary, the Executive shall be awarded an
annual performance bonus in such amount, if any, as shall be determined
appropriate by the Board. At the election of the Board, the Bonus shall be
payable on the first day of the first calendar month after such audited income
statement is delivered to the Board or shall be payable in monthly payments, as
nearly equal as practicable, payable on the first day of such first calendar
month and on the first day of each calendar month thereafter occurring during
the remainder of the fiscal year next succeeding the fiscal year with respect
to which the bonus is payable.
(iii) Incentive, Savings and Retirement Plans.
During the term of the Executive's employment, the Executive shall be entitled
to participate in all incentive, savings and retirement plans, practices,
policies and programs applicable generally to other executives of the Company
("Investment Plans").
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(iv) Welfare Benefit Plans. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive and/or the Executive's family, as the
case may be, shall be eligible for participation in and shall receive all
benefits under welfare benefit plans, practices, policies and programs
("Welfare Plans") provided by the Company (including, without limitation,
medical, prescription, dental, disability, salary continuance, employee life,
group life, accidental death and travel accident insurance plans and programs)
to the extent applicable generally to other executives of the Company.
(v) Automobile Allowance. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall be entitled to receive a monthly
automobile allowance equal to $850, which shall be paid monthly in accordance
with the customary practices of the Company.
(vi) Perquisites. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall be entitled to receive (in addition
to the benefits described above) such perquisites and fringe benefits
appertaining to his position in accordance with any practice established by the
Board.
(vii) Expenses. During the term of the Executive's
employment, the Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for
all reasonable employment expenses incurred by the Executive in accordance with
the policies, practices and procedures of the Company.
(viii) Vacation and Holidays. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall be entitled to paid vacation and
paid holidays in accordance with the plans, policies, programs and practices of
the Company for its executive officers.
(ix) Stock Options. In addition to any benefits the
Executive may receive pursuant to paragraph 2(b)(iii), as may be determined
appropriate by the Board, the Company may, from time to time, grant Executive
stock options (the "Executive Options") exercisable for shares of capital stock
of the Company and subject to the terms of this Agreement, such Executive
Options shall have such terms and provisions as may be determined appropriate
by the Board. Any such Executive Options will be granted under the Company's
1997 Stock Option Plan or a successor plan of the Company (the "Stock Option
Plan").
(x) Relocation Expenses. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Executive shall be repaid, on a monthly basis, the
reasonable expenses incurred by the Executive in (1) commuting from Dallas to
Austin until the earlier of (A) December 31, 1997, or (B) the date on which the
Executive relocates his family to Austin, and (2) relocating his family from
Dallas to Austin.
(xi) Country Club. During the term of the
Executive's employment, the Company shall pay (1) the initiation fee (up to
$15,000) for the Executive to join a country club in the Austin, Texas area,
and (2) the Executive's regular monthly dues at such club.
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3. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
(a) Death or Disability. The Executive's employment shall
terminate automatically upon the Executive's death during the Employment
Period. If the Disability of the Executive has occurred during the Employment
Period (pursuant to the definition of Disability set forth below), the Company
may give to the Executive written notice in accordance with Section 11(b) of
its intention to terminate the Executive's employment. In such event, the
Executive's employment with the Company shall terminate effective on the 30th
day after receipt of such notice by the Executive (the "Disability Effective
Date"), provided that, within the 30 days after such receipt, the Executive
shall not have returned to full-time performance of the Executive's duties.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Disability" shall mean the Executive's
inability to perform his duties and obligations hereunder for a period of 180
consecutive days due to mental or physical incapacity as determined by a
physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to the
Executive or the Executive's legal representative (such agreement as to
acceptability not to be withheld unreasonably).
(b) Cause or Board Termination. The Company may terminate
the Executive's employment during the Employment Period for Cause or without
Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" shall mean (i) a breach by the
Executive of the Executive's obligations under Section 2(a) (other than as a
result of physical or mental incapacity) which constitutes a continued material
nonperformance by the Executive of his obligations and duties thereunder, as
reasonably determined by the Board, and which is not remedied within 30 days
after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such breach, (ii)
commission by the Executive of an act of fraud upon, or willful misconduct
toward, the Company, as reasonably determined by a majority of the
disinterested members of the Board (neither the Executive nor members of his
family being deemed disinterested for this purpose) after a hearing by the
Board following ten days' notice to the Executive of such hearing, (iii) a
material breach by the Executive of Section 6 or Section 9, (iv) the conviction
of the Executive of any felony (or a plea of nolo contendere thereto); or (v)
the failure of the Executive to carry out, or comply with, in any material
respect any directive of the Board consistent with the terms of this Agreement,
which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the
Company specifying such failure. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Board
Determination" shall mean a determination by the Board (which is evidenced by
one or more written resolutions to such effect) (i) to terminate the
Executive's employment during the Employment Period based upon the Board's
dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Executive has performed his
obligations and duties under Section 2(a) and (ii) that Cause does not exist as
a basis for such termination. For purposes of this Agreement, "without Cause"
shall mean a termination by the Company of the Executive's employment during
the Employment Period pursuant to a Board Determination or for any other reason
other than a termination based upon Cause, death or Disability.
(c) Good Reason. The Executive's employment may be
terminated during the Employment Period by the Executive for Good Reason or
without Good Reason; provided, however, that the Executive agrees not to
terminate his employment for Good Reason unless (i) the Executive has given the
Company at least 30 days' prior written notice of his intent to terminate his
employment for Good Reason, which notice shall specify the facts and
circumstances constituting Good Reason, and (ii) the Company has not remedied
such facts and circumstances constituting Good Reason within such 30-day
period. For purposes of this Agreement, "Good Reason" shall mean:
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(i) the assignment to the Executive of any duties
inconsistent in any respect with the Executive's position (including status,
offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or
responsibilities as contemplated by Section 2(a) or any other action by the
Company which results in a material diminution in such position, authority,
duties or responsibilities, excluding for this purpose an isolated,
insubstantial and inadvertent action not taken in bad faith and which is
remedied by the Company promptly after receipt of notice thereof given by the
Executive (without limiting the foregoing, the Company and the Executive agree
that the delegation of the authority, duties or responsibilities of the
Executive to another person or persons, including any committee, shall be
deemed to be an action by the Company which results in a material diminution in
the Executive's position, authority, duties, or responsibilities as
contemplated by Section 2(a)), provided, however, that Good Reason may not be
asserted by the Executive under this clause (i) of Section 3(c) after a
Non-Renewal Notice has been given by either the Company or the Executive;
(ii) any termination or material reduction of a
material benefit under any Investment Plan or Welfare Plan in which the
Executive participates unless (1) there is substituted a comparable benefit
that is economically substantially equivalent to the terminated or reduced
benefit prior to such termination or reduction or (2) benefits under such
Investment Plan or Welfare Plan are terminated or reduced with respect to all
employees previously granted benefits thereunder;
(iii) any failure by the Company to comply with any
of the provisions of Section 2(b), other than an isolated, insubstantial and
inadvertent failure not occurring in bad faith and which is remedied by the
Company promptly after receipt of notice thereof given by the Executive;
(iv) any failure by the Company to comply with and
satisfy Section 8(c), provided that such successor has received at least ten
days prior written notice from the Company or the Executive of the requirements
of Section 8(c);
(v) the relocation or transfer of the Executive's
principal office to a location more than 20 miles from the Company's current
executive offices as such are maintained on the date hereof in the city of
Austin, Texas; or
(vi) without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, any material breach by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or
other affiliates (as defined below) of (1) this Agreement or (2) any other
agreement between the Executive and the Company or any such subsidiary or other
affiliate.
As used in this Agreement, "affiliate" means, with respect to a person,
any other person controlling, controlled by or under common control with the
first person; the term "control," and correlative terms, means the power,
whether by contract, equity ownership or otherwise, to direct the policies or
management of a person; and "person" means an individual, partnership,
corporation, limited liability company, trust or unincorporated organization,
or a government or agency or political subdivision thereof.
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(d) Notice of Termination. Any termination by the Company
for Cause or without Cause, or by the Executive for Good Reason or without Good
Reason, shall be communicated by Notice of Termination to the other party
hereto given in accordance with Section 11(b). For purposes of this Agreement,
a "Notice of Termination" means a written notice which (i) indicates the
specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) to the
extent applicable, sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances
claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive's employment under
the provision so indicated and (iii) if the Date of Termination (as defined
below) is other than the date of receipt of such notice, specifies the
termination date (which date shall not be more than 15 days after the giving of
such notice). The failure by the Executive or the Company to set forth in the
Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing
of Good Reason or Cause shall not waive any right of the Executive or the
Company hereunder or preclude the Executive or the Company from asserting such
fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive's or the Company's rights
hereunder.
(e) Date of Termination. "Date of Termination" means (i)
if the Executive's employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, or by the
Executive for Good Reason or without Good Reason, the date of receipt of the
Notice of Termination or any later date specified therein pursuant to Section
3(d), as the case may be, (ii) if the Executive's employment is terminated by
the Company other than for Cause, the date on which the Company notifies the
Executive of such termination and (iii) if the Executive's employment is
terminated by reason of death or Disability, the date of death of the Executive
or the Disability Effective Date, as the case may be.
4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY UPON TERMINATION.
(a) Good Reason; Other Than for Cause, Death or Disability.
If, during the Employment Period, the Company shall terminate the Executive's
employment other than for either Cause or Disability or the Executive shall
terminate his employment for Good Reason, and the termination of the
Executive's employment in any case is not due to his death or Disability:
(i) The Company shall pay to the Executive in a
lump sum in cash within ten days after the Date of Termination the aggregate of
the following amounts: (1) the sum of the Executive's Annual Base Salary
through the Date of Termination to the extent not theretofore paid and any
compensation previously deferred by the Executive (together with any accrued
interest or earnings thereon) and any accrued vacation pay ("Accrued
Obligations"); (2) the sum of two times the Executive's then current Annual
Base Salary; and (3) any amount arising from Executive's participation in, or
benefits under, any Investment Plans ("Accrued Investments"), which amounts
shall be payable in accordance with the terms and conditions of such Investment
Plans.
(ii) Except as otherwise provided in Section 4(d),
the Executive (and members of his family) shall be entitled to continue their
participation in the Company's Welfare Plans for a period of 24 months from the
Date of Termination.
(iii) Notwithstanding the terms or conditions of any
Executive Option or other similar stock option, stock appreciation right or
similar agreements between the Company and the Executive, the Executive shall
vest, as of the Date of Termination, in all rights under such agreements (i.e.,
Executive Options that would otherwise vest after the Date of Termination) and
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thereafter shall be permitted to exercise any and all such rights until the
earlier to occur of (x) the expiration of such Executive Option, stock option,
stock appreciation right or similar agreement pursuant to its terms or (y) 5:00
p.m., Dallas, Texas time, on the 90th day after the Date of Termination;
provided, however, the provisions of this clause (iii) of this Section 4(a)
shall not apply to a termination of the Executive's employment during the
Employment Period that is made by the Company pursuant to a Board
Determination.
(b) Death or Disability. If the Executive's employment is
terminated by reason of the Executive's death or Disability during the
Employment Period, the Company shall pay to his legal representatives (i) in a
lump sum in cash within ten days after the Date of Termination the aggregate of
the following amounts: (A) an amount equal to the Executive's then current
Annual Base Salary; and (B) the Accrued Obligations; and (ii) the Accrued
Investments which shall be payable in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the Investment Plans. In addition, except as otherwise provided in Section
4(d), the members of the Executive's family shall be entitled to continue their
participation in the Company's Welfare Plans for a period of 12 months after
the Date of Termination. Further, notwithstanding the terms or conditions of
any Executive Options, stock option, stock appreciation right or similar
agreements between the Company and the Executive, the Executive shall vest, as
of the Date of Termination, in all rights under such agreements (i.e.,
Executive Options, stock options that would otherwise vest after the Date of
Termination) and thereafter his legal representatives shall be permitted to
exercise any and all such rights until the earlier to occur of (x) the
expiration of such Executive Option, stock option, stock appreciation right or
similar agreement pursuant to its terms or (y) the first anniversary of the
Date of Termination. The Company shall have no further payment obligations to
the Executive or his legal representatives under this Agreement.
(c) Cause; Other than for Good Reason. If the Executive's
employment shall be terminated by the Company for Cause or by the Executive
without Good Reason during the Employment Period, the Company shall have no
further payment obligations to the Executive other than for payment of Accrued
Obligations, Accrued Investments (which shall be payable in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Investment Plans), and the continuance of benefits
under the Welfare Plans to the Date of Termination.
(d) If pursuant to the terms and provisions of the
Company's Welfare Plans the Executive (or members of his family) are not
eligible to participate in the Company's Welfare Plans because the Executive is
no longer an employee of the Company, then the Company may fulfill its
obligations under clause (ii) of Section 4(a) or Section 4(b), as applicable,
by either providing to the Executive (or his legal representatives), or
reimbursing the Executive (or his legal representatives) for the costs of,
benefits substantially similar to the benefits provided by the Company to its
senior management under its Welfare Plans as such may from time to time exist
after the Date of Termination.
5. FULL SETTLEMENT, MITIGATION. In no event shall the Executive
be obligated to seek other employment or take any other action by way of
mitigation of the amounts payable to the Executive under any of the provisions
of this Agreement and such amounts shall not be reduced whether or not the
Executive obtains other employment. Neither the Executive nor the Company
shall be liable to the other party for any damages in addition to the amounts
payable under Section 4 arising out of the termination of the Executive's
employment prior to the end of the Employment Period; provided, however, that
the Company shall be entitled to seek damages for any breach of Sections 6, 7
or 9 or criminal misconduct.
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6. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
(a) The Executive acknowledges that the Company and their
affiliates have trade, business and financial secrets and other confidential
and proprietary information (collectively, the "Confidential Information"). As
defined herein, Confidential Information shall not include (i) information that
is generally known to other persons or entities who can obtain economic value
from its disclosure or use and (ii) information required to be disclosed by the
Executive pursuant to a subpoena or court order, or pursuant to a requirement
of a governmental agency or law of the United States of America or a state
thereof or any governmental or political subdivision thereof; provided,
however, that the Executive shall take all reasonable steps to prohibit
disclosure pursuant to subsection (ii) above.
(b) The Executive agrees (i) to hold such Confidential
Information in confidence and (ii) not to release such information to any
person (other than Company employees and other persons to whom the Company has
authorized the Executive to disclose such information and then only to the
extent that such Company employees and other persons authorized by the Company
have a need for such knowledge).
(c) The Executive further agrees not to use any
Confidential Information for the benefit of any person or entity other than the
Company.
7. SURRENDER OF MATERIALS UPON TERMINATION. Upon any termination
of the Executive's employment, the Executive shall immediately return to the
Company all copies, in whatever form, of any and all Confidential Information
and other properties of the Company and their affiliates which are in the
Executive's possession, custody or control.
8. Successors.
(a) This Agreement is personal to the Executive and without
the prior written consent of the Company shall not be assignable by the
Executive otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This
Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive's
legal representatives.
(b) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be
binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns.
(c) The Company will require any successor (whether direct
or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or
substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company to assume
expressly and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the
same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no such
succession had taken place. As used in this Agreement, "Company" shall mean
the Company as hereinbefore defined and
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any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and
agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, or otherwise.
9. NON-COMPETITION.
(a) The term of Non-Competition (herein so called) shall be
for a term beginning on the date hereof and continuing until (i) if this
Agreement is terminated during the Employment Period by either the Company or
the Executive for any reason, the first anniversary of the Date of Termination
or (ii) if the Employment Period expires by reason of a Non-Renewal Notice, the
last day of the Employment Period.
(b) During the term of Non-Competition, the Executive will
not (other than for the benefit of the Company pursuant to this Agreement)
directly or indirectly, individually or as an officer, director, employee,
shareholder, consultant, contractor, partner, joint venturer, agent, equity
owner or in any capacity whatsoever, (i) engage in any radio broadcasting
business that transmits a primary or city-grade signal within a Metro Survey
Area (as currently defined by The Arbitron Company in its Radio Markets
Reports) in which a station directly operated by the Company transmits a
primary or city-grade signal (1), with respect to the term of Non-Competition
that is during the Executive's employment, during such term of employment, and
(2), with respect to the term of Non-Competition that is after the term of the
Executive's employment, on the Date of Termination (all such areas being
collectively called the "Geographic Area") (a "Competing Business"), (ii) hire,
attempt to hire, or contact or solicit with respect to hiring any employee of
the Company, or (iii) divert or take away any customers or suppliers of the
Company in the Geographic Area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company
agrees that the Executive may own less than five percent of the outstanding
voting securities of any publicly traded company that is a Competing Business
so long as the Executive does not otherwise participate in such competing
business in any way prohibited by the preceding clause. As used in this
Section 9(b) (and in Section 6), "Company" shall include the Company and any of
its subsidiaries.
(c) During the term of Non-Competition, the Executive will
not use the Executive's access to, knowledge of, or application of Confidential
Information to perform any duty for any Competing Business; it being understood
and agreed to that this Section 9(c) shall be in addition to and not be
construed as a limitation upon the covenants in Section 9(b) hereof.
(d) The Executive acknowledges that the geographic
boundaries, scope of prohibited activities, and time duration of the preceding
paragraphs are reasonable in nature and are no broader than are necessary to
maintain the confidentiality and the goodwill of the Company's proprietary
information, plans and services and to protect the other legitimate business
interests of the Company.
10. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT ON OTHER BENEFITS. The existence of this
Agreement shall not prohibit or restrict the Executive's entitlement to full
participation in the executive compensation, employee benefit and other plans
or programs in which executives of the Company are eligible to participate.
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11. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to
principles of conflict of laws. The captions of this Agreement are not part of
the provisions hereof and shall have no force or effect. Whenever the terms
"hereof", "hereby", "herein", or words of similar import are used in this
Agreement they shall be construed as referring to this Agreement in its
entirety rather than to a particular section or provision, unless the context
specifically indicates to the contrary. Any reference to a particular
"Section" or "paragraph" shall be construed as referring to the indicated
section or paragraph of this Agreement unless the context indicates to the
contrary. The use of the term "including" herein shall be construed as meaning
"including without limitation." This Agreement may not be amended or modified
otherwise than by a written agreement executed by the parties hereto or their
respective successors and legal representatives.
(b) All notices and other communications hereunder shall be
in writing and shall be given by hand delivery to the other party or by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
If to the Executive: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Capstar Broadcasting Corporation
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
If to the Company: Capstar Broadcasting Corporation
c/o Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
or to such other address as either party shall have furnished to the other in
writing in accordance herewith. Notice and communications shall be effective
when actually received by the addressee.
(c) If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during
the term of this Agreement, such provision shall be fully severable; this
Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision had never comprised a portion of this Agreement; and
the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable
provision or by its severance from this Agreement. Furthermore, in lieu of
such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision there shall be added
automatically as part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such
illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal,
valid and enforceable.
(d) The Company agrees to attempt to obtain and maintain a
director's and officer's liability insurance policy during the term of the
Executive's employment covering the Executive on commercially reasonable terms,
and the amount of coverage shall be reasonable in relation to the Executive's
position and responsibilities hereunder; provided, however, that such
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coverage may be reduced or eliminated to the extent that the Company reduces
or eliminates coverage for its directors and executives generally.
(e) The Company may withhold from any amounts payable under
this Agreement such Federal, state or local taxes as shall be required to be
withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
(f) The Executive's or the Company's failure to insist upon
strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to assert
any right the Executive or the Company may have hereunder, including, without
limitation, the right of the Executive to terminate employment for Good Reason,
shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other
provision or right of this Agreement.
(g) The Executive acknowledges that money damages would be
both incalculable and an insufficient remedy for a breach of Section 6 or 9 by
the Executive and that any such breach would cause the Company irreparable
harm. Accordingly, the Company, in addition to any other remedies at law or in
equity it may have, shall be entitled, without the requirement of posting of
bond or other security, to equitable relief, including injunctive relief and
specific performance, in connection with a breach of Section 6 or 9 by the
Executive.
(h) The provisions of this Agreement constitute the
complete understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof.
(i) This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts.
(j) In the event any dispute or controversy arises under
this Agreement and is not resolved by mutual written agreement between the
Executive and the Company within 30 days after notice of the dispute is first
given, then, upon the written request of the Executive or the Company, such
dispute or controversy shall be submitted to arbitration to be conducted in
accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment
may be entered thereon and the results of the arbitration will be binding and
conclusive on the parties hereto. Any arbitrator's award or finding or any
judgment or verdict thereon will be final and unappealable. All parties agree
that venue for arbitration will be in Dallas, Texas, and that any arbitration
commenced in any other venue will be transferred to Dallas, Texas, upon the
written request of any party to this Agreement. All arbitrations will have
three individuals acting as arbitrators: one arbitrator will be selected by
the Executive, one arbitrator will be selected by the Company, and the two
arbitrators so selected will select a third arbitrator. Any arbitrator
selected by a party will not be affiliated, associated or related to the party
selecting that arbitrator in any matter whatsoever. The decision of the
majority of the arbitrators will be binding on all parties. The Company shall
be responsible for paying its own and the Executive's attorneys fees, costs and
other expenses pertaining to any such arbitration and enforcement regardless of
whether an arbitrator's award or finding or any judgment or verdict thereon is
entered against the Executive. The Company shall promptly (and in no event
after ten days following its receipt from the Executive of each written request
therefor) reimburse the Executive for his reasonable attorneys fees, costs and
other expenses pertaining to any such arbitration and the enforcement thereof.
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(k) Sections 6 and 9 of this Agreement shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
(l) Capstar and the Executive acknowledge that the Prior
Agreement is terminated effective as of the date of this Agreement, that no
default exists thereunder on the part of either Capstar or the Executive as to
their respective obligations under the Prior Agreement and that all rights,
duties and obligations under the Prior Agreement of either Capstar or the
Executive are hereby extinguished.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive has hereunto set the Executive's hand
and, pursuant to the authorization from the Board, the Company has caused this
Agreement to be executed in its name on its behalf, all as of the day and year
first above written.
EXECUTIVE
/s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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William S. Banowsky, Jr.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
/s/ R. Steven Hicks
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By: R. Steven Hicks
Title: President and
Chief Executive Officer
For the limited purposes set
forth in Section 11(l):
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
/s/ R. Steven Hicks
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By: R. Steven Hicks
Title: President and
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 10.17
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN
1. Purpose.
Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation (herein,
together with its successors, referred to as the "Company"), by means of this
1997 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"), desires to afford certain individuals and
key employees of the Company and any parent corporation or subsidiary
corporation thereof now existing or hereafter formed or acquired (such parent
and subsidiary corporations sometimes referred to herein as "Related Entities")
who are responsible for the continued growth of the Company an opportunity to
acquire a proprietary interest in the Company, and thus to create in such
persons an increased interest in and a greater concern for the welfare of the
Company and any Related Entities. As used in the Plan, the terms "parent
corporation" and "subsidiary corporation" shall mean, respectively, a
corporation within the definition of such terms contained in Sections 424(e)
and 424(f), respectively, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code").
The stock options described in Sections 6 and 7 (the "Options"), and
the shares of Common Stock (as hereinafter defined) acquired pursuant to the
exercise of such Options are a matter of separate inducement and are not in
lieu of any salary or other compensation for services.
2. Administration.
The Plan shall be administered by the Option Committee, or any
successor thereto, of the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board of
Directors"), or by any other committee appointed by the Board of Directors to
administer this Plan (the "Committee"); provided, the entire Board of Directors
may act as the Committee if it chooses to do so. The number of individuals
that shall constitute the Committee shall be determined from time to time by a
majority of all the members of the Board of Directors, and, unless that
majority of the Board of Directors determines otherwise, shall be no less than
two individuals; provided, however, that unless the Plan and the Options
granted thereunder otherwise comply with Rule 16b-3 (or any successor rule)
under the Exchange Act (or any successor law) the Committee shall be composed
of either (a) the entire Board of Directors or (b) persons who are
"Non-Employee Directors under Rule 16b-3. A majority of the Committee shall
constitute a quorum (or if the Committee consists of only two members, then
both members shall constitute a quorum), and subject to the provisions of
Section 5, the acts of a majority of the members present at any meeting at
which a quorum is present, or acts approved in writing by all members of the
Committee, shall be the acts of the Committee.
The members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board
of Directors, which shall have the power, at any time and from time to time, to
remove members from or add members to the Committee. Removal from the
Committee may be with or without cause. Any individual serving as a member of
the Committee shall have the right to resign from membership in the Committee
by written notice to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, and not
the remaining members of the Committee, shall have the power and authority to
fill vacancies on the Committee, however caused. The Board of Directors shall
promptly fill any vacancy that causes the
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number of members of the Committee to be below two or, if the Company has a
class of equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange
Act, any other number that Rule 16b-3 may require from time to time.
3. Shares Available.
Subject to the adjustments provided in Section 10, the maximum
aggregate number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share,
of the Company ("Common Stock") in respect of which Options may be granted for
all purposes under the Plan shall be 9,000,000 shares. If, for any reason, any
shares as to which Options have been granted cease to be subject to purchase
thereunder, including the expiration of such Option, the termination of such
Option prior to exercise, or the forfeiture of such Option, such shares shall
thereafter be available for grants under the Plan. Options granted under the
Plan may be fulfilled in accordance with the terms of the Plan with (i)
authorized and unissued shares of the Common Stock, (ii) issued shares of such
Common Stock held in the Company's treasury, or (iii) issued shares of Common
Stock reacquired by the Company in each situation as the Board of Directors or
the Committee may determine from time to time.
4. Eligibility and Bases of Participation.
Grants of Incentive Options (as hereinafter defined) and Non-Qualified
Options (as hereinafter defined) may be made under the Plan, subject to and in
accordance with Section 6, to Key Employees. As used herein, the term "Key
Employee" shall mean any employee of the Company or any Related Entity,
including officers and directors of the Company or any Related Entity who are
also employees of the Company or any Related Entity, who is regularly employed
on a salaried basis and who is so employed on the date of such grant, whom the
Committee identifies as having a direct and significant effect on the
performance of the Company or any Related Entity.
Grants of Non-Qualified Options may be made, subject to and in
accordance with Section 7, to any Eligible Non-Employee. As used herein, the
term "Eligible Non-Employee" shall mean any person or entity of any nature
whatsoever, specifically including an individual, a firm, a company, a
corporation, a partnership, a trust, or other entity (collectively, a
"Person"), that the Committee designates as eligible for a grant of Options
pursuant to this Plan because such Person performs bona fide consulting,
advisory, or other services for the Company or any Related Entity (other than
services in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a
capital-raising transaction) and the Board of Directors or the Committee
determines that the Person has a direct and significant effect on the financial
development of the Company or any Related Entity.
The adoption of this Plan shall not be deemed to give any Person a
right to be granted any Options.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan to the contrary, with
respect to the grant of any Options to any Key Employee or Eligible
Non-Employee, the Committee shall first determine the number of shares in
respect of which Options are to be granted to such Key Employee or Eligible
Non-Employee and shall then cause to be granted to such Key Employee or
Eligible Non-Employee an Option exercisable for such shares. The exercise
price per share of Common Stock under each
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Option shall be fixed by the Committee at the time of grant of the Option and
shall equal at least 100% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock
on the date of grant.
5. Authority of Committee.
Subject to and not inconsistent with the express provisions of the
Plan, the Code and, if applicable, Rule 16b-3, the Committee shall have plenary
authority to:
a. determine the Key Employees and Eligible Non-Employees to whom
Options shall be granted, the time when such Options shall be
granted, the number of shares covered by the Options, the
purchase price or exercise price under each Option, the
period(s) during which such Options shall be exercisable
(whether in whole or in part, including whether such Options
shall become immediately exercisable upon the consummation of a
"Sale of the Company" or a "Qualifying Public Offering"), the
restrictions to be applicable to Options and all other terms
and provisions thereof (which need not be identical);
b. require, if determined necessary or appropriate by the
Committee in order to comply with Rule 16b-3, as a condition
to the granting of any Option, that the Person receiving such
Option agree not to sell or otherwise dispose of such Option,
any Common Stock acquired pursuant to such Option, or any other
"derivative security" (as defined by Rule 16a-l(c) under the
Exchange Act) for a period of six months following the later of
the date of the grant of such Option or (ii) the date when the
exercise price of such Option is fixed if such exercise price
is not fixed at the date of grant of such Option, or for such
other period as the Committee may determine;
c. provide an arrangement through registered broker-dealers
whereby temporary financing may be made available to an
optionee by the broker-dealer, under the rules and regulations
of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, for the
purpose of assisting the optionee in the exercise of an Option,
such authority to include the payment by the Company of the
commissions of the broker-dealer;
d. provide the establishment of procedures for an optionee (i) to
have withheld from the total number of shares of Common Stock
to be acquired upon the exercise of an Option that number of
shares having a Fair Market Value which, together with such
cash as shall be paid in respect of fractional shares, shall
equal the aggregate exercise price under such Option for the
number of shares then being acquired (including the shares to
be so withheld), and (ii) to exercise a portion of an Option by
delivering that number of shares of Common Stock already owned
by such optionee having an aggregate Fair Market Value which
shall equal the partial Option exercise price and to deliver
the shares thus acquired by such optionee in payment of shares
to be received pursuant to the exercise of additional portions
of such Option, the effect of which shall be that such optionee
can in sequence utilize such newly acquired shares in payment
of the exercise price of the entire Option, together with such
cash as shall be paid in respect of fractional shares;
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e. provide (in accordance with Section 13 or otherwise) the
establishment of a procedure whereby a number of shares of
Common Stock or other securities may be withheld from the
total number of shares of Common Stock or other securities to
be issued upon exercise of an Option to meet the obligation of
withholding for income, social security and other taxes
incurred by an optionee upon such exercise or required to be
withheld by the Company or a Related Entity in connection
with such exercise;
f. prescribe, amend, modify and rescind rules and regulations
relating to the Plan;
g. make all determinations permitted or deemed necessary,
appropriate or advisable for the administration of the Plan,
interpret any Plan or Option provision, perform all other
acts, exercise all other powers, and establish any other
procedures determined by the Committee to be necessary,
appropriate, or advisable in administering the Plan or for the
conduct of the Committee's business. Any act of the Committee,
including interpretations of the provisions of the Plan or any
Option and determinations under the Plan or any Option shall be
final, conclusive and binding on all parties.
The Committee may delegate to one or more of its members, or to one or
more agents, such administrative duties as it may deem advisable, and the
Committee or any Person to whom it has delegated duties as aforesaid may employ
one or more Persons to render advice with respect to any responsibility the
Committee or such Person may have under the Plan. The Committee may employ
attorneys, consultants, accountants, or other Persons and the Committee, the
Company, and its officers and directors shall be entitled to rely upon the
advice, opinions, or valuations of any such Persons. No member or agent of the
Committee shall be personally liable for any action, determination or
interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan and all members and
agents of the Committee shall be fully protected by the Company in respect of
any such action, determination or interpretation.
6. Stock Options for Key Employees.
Subject to the express provisions of this Plan, the Committee shall
have the authority to grant incentive stock options pursuant to Section 422 of
the Code ("Incentive Options"), to grant non-qualified stock options (options
which do not qualify under Section 422 of the Code) ("Non-Qualified Options"),
and to grant both types of Options to Key Employees. No Incentive Option shall
be granted pursuant to this Plan after the earlier of ten years from the date
of adoption of the Plan or ten years from the date of approval of the Plan by
the stockholders of the Company. Notwithstanding anything in this Plan to the
contrary, Incentive Options may be granted only to Key Employees. The terms
and conditions of the Options granted under this Section 6 shall be determined
from time to time by the Committee; provided, however, that the Options granted
under this Section 6 shall be subject to all terms and provisions of the Plan
(other than Section 7), including the following:
a. Option Exercise Price. Subject to Section 4, the Committee
shall establish the Option exercise price at the time any
Option is granted at such amount as the Committee shall
determine; provided, that in the case of an Incentive Option
granted
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to a person who, at the time such Incentive Option is
granted, owns shares of the Company or any Related Entity which
possess more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all
classes of shares of the Company or of any Related Entity, the
option exercise price shall not be less than 110% of the Fair
Market Value per share of Common Stock at the date the Option
is granted. The Option exercise price shall be subject to
adjustment in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of
the Plan.
b. Payment. The price per share of Common Stock with respect to
each Option exercise shall be payable at the time of such
exercise. Such price shall be payable in cash or by any other
means acceptable to the Committee, including delivery of the
Company of shares of Common Stock owned by the optionee or by
the delivery or withholding of shares pursuant to a procedure
created pursuant to Section 5.d. of the Plan. Shares
delivered to or withheld by the Company in payment of the
Option exercise price shall be valued at the Fair Market Value
of the Common Stock on the day preceding the date of the
exercise of the Option.
c. Continuation of Employment. Each Incentive Option shall
require the optionee to remain in the continuous employ of the
Company or any Related Entity from the date of grant of the
Incentive Option until no more than three months prior to the
date of exercise of the Incentive Option.
d. Exercisability of Stock Option. Subject to Section 8, each
Option shall be exercisable in one or more installments as the
Committee may determine at the time of the grant. No Option by
its terms shall be exercisable after the expiration of ten
years from the date of grant of the Option, unless, as to any
Non-Qualified Option, otherwise expressly provided in such
Option; provided, however, that no Incentive Option granted to
a person who, at the time such Option is granted, owns stock of
the Company, or any Related Entity, possessing more than 10% of
the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the
Company, or any Related Entity, shall be exercisable after the
expiration of five years from the date such Option is granted.
e. Death. If any optionee's employment with the Company or a
Related Entity terminates due to the death of such optionee,
the estate of such optionee, or a Person who acquired the right
to exercise such Option by bequest or inheritance or by reason
of the death of the optionee, shall have the right to exercise
such Option in accordance with its terms at any time and from
time to time within 180 days after the date of death unless a
longer period is expressly provided in such Option or a shorter
period is established by the Committee pursuant to Section 8
(but in no event after the expiration date of such Option).
f. Disability. If the employment of any optionee terminates
because of his Disability (as defined in Section 18), such
optionee or his legal representative shall have the right to
exercise the Option in accordance with its terms at any time
and from time to time within 180 days after the date of such
termination unless a longer period is expressly provided in
such Option or a shorter period is established by the Committee
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pursuant to Section 8 (but not after the expiration date of the
Option); provided, however, that in the case of an Incentive
Option, the optionee or his legal representative shall in any
event be required to exercise the Incentive Option within one
year after termination of the optionee's employment due to his
Disability.
g. Termination for Cause. Unless an optionee's Option expressly
provides otherwise, such optionee shall immediately forfeit all
rights under his Option, except as to the shares of stock
already purchased thereunder, if the employment of such
optionee with the Company or a Related Entity is terminated by
the Company or any Related Entity for Good Cause (as defined
below). The determination that there exists Good Cause for
termination shall be made by the Option Committee (unless
otherwise agreed to in writing by the Company and the
optionee).
h. Voluntary Termination; Other Termination of Employment. If the
employment of an optionee with the Company or a Related Entity
terminates for any reason (including if such optionee
voluntarily terminates employment with or without consent of
the Company or any Related Entity) other than those specified
in subsections 6(e), (f) or (g) above, such optionee shall have
the right to exercise his Option in accordance with its terms,
within 30 days after the date of such termination, unless a
longer period is expressly provided in such Option or a shorter
period is established by the Committee pursuant to Section 8
(but not after the expiration date of the Option); provided,
that no Incentive Option shall be exercisable more than three
months after such termination.
i. Maximum Exercise. The aggregate Fair Market Value of stock
(determined at the time of the grant of the Option) with
respect to which Incentive Options are exercisable for the
first time by an optionee during any calendar year under all
plans of the Company and any Related Entity shall not exceed
$100,000.
7. Stock Option Grants to Eligible Non-Employees.
Subject to the express provisions of this Plan, the Committee shall
have the authority to grant Non-Qualified Options to Eligible Non-Employees.
The terms and conditions of the Options granted under this Section 7 shall be
determined from time to time by the Committee; provided, however, that the
Options granted under this Section 7 shall be subject to all terms and
provisions of the Plan (other than Section 6), including the following:
a. Option Exercise Price. Subject to Section 4, the Committee
shall establish the Option exercise price at the time any
Non-Qualified Option is granted at such amount as the
Committee shall determine. The Option exercise price shall be
subject to adjustment in accordance with the provisions of
Section 10 of the Plan.
b. Payment. The price per share of Common Stock with respect to
each Option exercise shall be payable at the time of
such exercise. Such price shall be payable in cash or by any
other means acceptable to the Committee, including delivery to
the Company
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of shares of Common Stock owned by the optionee or by the
delivery or withholding of shares pursuant to a procedure
created pursuant to Section 5.d. of the Plan. Shares
delivered to or withheld by the Company in payment of the
Option exercise price shall be valued at the Fair Market Value
of the Common Stock on the day preceding the date of the
exercise of the Option.
c. Exercisability of Stock Option. Subject to Section 8, each
Option shall be exercisable in one or more installments as
the Committee may determine at the time of the grant. No
Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of ten years
from the date of grant of the Option, unless otherwise
expressly provided in such Option.
d. Death. If the retention by the Company or any Related Entity
of the services of any Eligible Non-Employee terminates
because of his death, the estate of such optionee, or a Person
who acquired the right to exercise such Option by bequest or
inheritance or by reason of the death of the optionee, shall
have the right to exercise such Option in accordance with its
terms, at any time and from time to time within 180 days after
the date of death unless a longer period is expressly provided
in such Option or a shorter period is established by the
Committee pursuant to Section 8 (but in no event after the
expiration date of such Option).
e. Disability. If the retention by the Company or any Related
Entity of the services of any Eligible Non-Employee
terminates because of his Disability, such optionee or his
legal representative shall have the right to exercise the
Option in accordance with its terms at any time and from time
to time within 180 days after the date of the optionee's
termination unless a longer or shorter period is expressly
provided in such Option or established by the Committee
pursuant to Section 8 (but not after the expiration of the
Option).
f. Termination for Cause; Voluntary Termination. If the retention
by the Company or any Related Entity of the services of any
Eligible Non-Employee is terminated (i) for Good Cause, (ii)
as a result of removal of the optionee from office as a
director of the Company or of any Related Entity for cause by
action of the stockholders of the Company or such Related
Entity in accordance with the by-laws of the Company or such
Related Entity, as applicable, and the corporate law of the
Jurisdiction of incorporation of the Company or such Related
Entity, or (iii) as a result of the voluntarily termination by
optionee of optionee's service without the consent of the
Company or any Related Entity, then such optionee shall
immediately forfeit his rights under his Option except as to
the shares of stock already purchased. The determination that
there exists Good Cause for termination shall be made by the
Option Committee (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the
Company and the optionee).
g. Other Termination of Relationship. If the retention by the
Company or any Related Entity of the services of any
Eligible Non-Employee terminates for any reason other than
those specified in subsections 7(d), (e) or (f) above, such
optionee shall have the
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right to exercise his or its Option in accordance with its
terms within 30 days after the date of such termination,
unless a longer period is expressly provided in such Option or
a shorter period is established by the Committee pursuant to
Section 8 (but not after the expiration date of the Option).
h. Ineligibility for Other Grants. Any Eligible Non-Employee who
receives an Option pursuant to this Section 7 shall be
ineligible to receive any Options under any other Section of
the Plan.
8. Change of Control; Sale of the Company.
If (i) a Change of Control or a Sale of the Company shall occur, (ii)
the Company shall enter into an agreement providing for a Change of Control or
a Sale of the Company, or (iii) any member of the HMC Group shall enter into an
agreement providing for a Sale of the Company, then the Committee may declare
any or all Options outstanding under the Plan to be exercisable in full at such
time or times as the Committee shall determine, notwithstanding the express
provisions of such Options. Each Option accelerated by the Committee pursuant
to the preceding sentence shall terminate, notwithstanding any express
provision thereof or any other provision of the Plan, on such date (not later
than the stated exercise date) as the Committee shall determine; provided,
however, that such termination shall not occur prior to the date on which the
Option becomes fully exercisable pursuant to such acceleration.
9. Purchase Option.
a. Except as otherwise expressly provided in any particular
Option, if (i) any optionee's employment (or, in the case of
any Option granted under Section 7, the optionee's
relationship) with the Company or a Related Entity terminates
for any reason at any time or (ii) a Change of Control occurs,
the Company (and/or its designees) shall have the option (the
"Purchase Option") to purchase, and if the option is exercised,
the optionee (or the optionee's executor or the administrator
of the optionee's estate, in the event of the optionee's death,
or the optionee's legal representative in the event of the
optionee's incapacity) (hereinafter, collectively with such
optionee, the "Grantor") shall sell to the Company and/or its
assignee(s), all or any portion (at the Company's option) of
the shares of Common Stock and/or Options held by the Grantor
(such shares of Common Stock and Options collectively being
referred to as the "Purchasable Shares"), subject to the
Company's compliance with the conditions hereinafter set
forth.
b. The Company shall give notice in writing to the Grantor of the
exercise of the Purchase Option within one year from the date
of the termination of the optionee's employment or engagement
or such Change of Control. Such notice shall state the number
of Purchasable Shares to be purchased and the determination of
the Board of Directors of the Fair Market Value per share of
such Purchasable Shares. If no notice is given within the
time limit specified above, the Purchase Option shall terminate.
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c. The purchase price to be paid for the Purchasable Shares
purchased pursuant to the Purchase Option shall be, in the
case of any Common Stock, the Fair Market Value per share as
of the date of the notice of exercise of the Purchase Option
times the number of shares being purchased, and in the case of
any Option, the Fair Market Value per share times the number of
vested shares subject to such Option which are being purchased,
less the applicable per share Option exercise price. The
purchase price shall be paid in cash. The closing of such
purchase shall take place at the Company's principal executive
offices within ten days after the purchase price has been
determined. At such closing, the Grantor shall deliver or
shall cause to be delivered to the purchasers the certificates
or instruments evidencing the Purchasable Shares being
purchased, duly endorsed (or accompanied by duly executed stock
powers) and otherwise in good form for delivery, against
payment of the purchase price by check of the purchasers). In
the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantor
shall have failed to obtain the release of any pledge or other
encumbrance on any Purchasable Shares by or upon the scheduled
closing date (at the option of the purchasers), the closing
shall nevertheless occur on such scheduled closing date, with
the cash purchase price being reduced to the extent of all
unpaid indebtedness for which such Purchasable Shares are then
pledged or encumbered.
d. To assure the enforceability of the Company's rights under this
Section 9, each certificate or instrument representing Common
Stock or an Option held by him or it shall bear a conspicuous
legend in substantially the following form:
THE SHARES (REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE] [ISSUABLE
PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT] ARE SUBJECT TO AN OPTION TO
REPURCHASE PROVIDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANY'S 1997
STOCK OPTION PLAN AND A STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO
PURSUANT THERETO. A COPY OF SUCH OPTION PLAN AND OPTION
AGREEMENT ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE COMPANY AT
ITS PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
The Company's rights under this Section 9 shall terminate upon the
consummation of a Qualifying Public Offering.
10. Adjustment of Shares.
Unless otherwise expressly provided in a particular Option, in the
event that, by reason of any merger, consolidation, combination, liquidation,
reorganization, recapitalization, stock dividend, stock split, split-up,
split-off, spin-off, combination of shares, exchange of shares or other like
change in capital structure of the Company (collectively, a "Reorganization"),
the Common Stock is substituted, combined, or changed into any cash, property,
or other securities, or the shares of Common Stock are changed into a greater
or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, the number and/or kind of shares
and/or interests subject to an Option and the per share price or value thereof
shall be appropriately adjusted by the Committee to give appropriate effect to
such Reorganization, such that the Option shall thereafter be exercisable for
such securities, cash, and/or other property
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as would have been received in respect of the Common Stock subject to the
Option had the Option been exercised in full immediately prior to such event.
Any fractional shares or interests resulting from such adjustment shall be
eliminated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) each such adjustment with
respect to an Incentive Option shall comply with the rules of Section 424(a) of
the Code, and (ii) in no event shall any adjustment be made which would render
any Incentive Option granted hereunder other than an "incentive stock option"
for purposes of Section 422 of the Code.
In the event the Company is not the surviving entity of a
Reorganization and, following such Reorganization, any optionee will hold
Options issued pursuant to this Plan which have not been exercised, canceled,
or terminated in connection therewith, the Company shall cause such Options to
be assumed (or canceled and replacement Options of equivalent value issued) by
the surviving entity or a Related Entity.
11. Assignment or Transfer.
a. Except as otherwise expressly provided in any Nonqualified
Option, no Option granted under the Plan or any rights or
interests therein shall be assignable or transferable by an
optionee except by will or the laws of descent and
distribution, and during the lifetime of an optionee, Options
granted to him or her hereunder shall be exercisable only by
the optionee or, in the event that a legal representative has
been appointed in connection with the Disability of an
optionee, such legal representative.
b. At least ninety (90) days prior to selling, pledging,
hypothecating, transferring or otherwise disposing ("Transfer")
of any interest in Common Stock issued upon exercise of an
Option, the optionee proposing such Transfer shall deliver a
written notice (the "Sale Notice") to the Company. The
Sale Notice will disclose in reasonable detail the identity of
the prospective transferee(s) and the terms and conditions of
the proposed transfer. Such optionee (and such optionee's
transferees) shall not consummate any such Transfer until
ninety (90) days after the Sale Notice has been delivered to
the Company, unless the Company has notified such optionee in
writing that it will not exercise its rights under this Section
11.b. (The date of the first to occur of such events is
referred to herein as the "Authorization Date"). The Company
or its designee may elect to purchase all (but not less than
all) of the shares of Common Stock to be Transferred upon the
same terms and conditions as those set forth in the Sale Notice
("Right of First Refusal") by delivering a written notice of
such election to such optionee within thirty (30) days after
the receipt of the Sale Notice by the Company (the "Election
Notice"). If the Company has not elected to purchase all of
the shares of Common Stock specified in the Sale Notice, such
optionee may Transfer the shares of Common Stock to the
prospective transferee(s) as specified in the Sale Notice, at a
price and on terms no more favorable to the transferee(s)
thereof than specified in the Sale Notice, during the 90-day
period immediately following the Authorization Date and in the
event of any such Transfer of shares the provisions of the Plan
(including, without limitation, the provisions of this Section
11) shall no longer apply to the shares thus transferred. Any
Option Shares not so transferred within such 90-day period must
be reoffered to the
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Company in accordance with the provisions of this Section 11.b.
The Right of First Refusal will not apply with respect
to Transfers of such shares of Common Stock (i) by will or
pursuant to applicable laws of descent and distribution or (ii)
among the optionee's family group; provided that the
restrictions contained in this Section 11.b. will continue to
be applicable to the shares of Common Stock after any such
Transfer and provided further that the transferees of such
shares of Common Stock have agreed in writing to be bound by
the terms and provisions of this Plan and the applicable Option
Agreement as each may be amended from time to time. In
addition, upon any transfer to a member of the optionee's
family group, the optionee shall be required to give notice to
the Company and as a condition to such Transfer to a member of
the optionee's family group, the optionee will maintain all
voting control over all of the shares of Common Stock. The
optionee's, "family group" means the optionee's spouse and
lineal descendants (whether natural or adopted) and any trust
solely for the benefit of the optionee and/or the optionee's
spouse and/or lineal descendants. In addition, with the prior
approval of the Committee, notwithstanding the provisions of
this Section 11.b., an optionee may pledge such shares of
Common Stock creating a security interest therein; provided,
that the pledgee agrees in writing to be bound, and that such
shares of Common Stock remain bound, by the terms and
provisions of this Plan and the applicable Option Agreement, as
each may be amended from time to time. The rights and
obligations pursuant to this Section 11.b. hereof will
terminate upon the consummation of a Qualified Public Offering.
To assure the enforceability of the Company's rights under this
Section 11.b., each certificate or instrument
representing Common Stock or an Option held by him or it shall
bear a conspicuous legend in substantially the following form:
THE SHARES [REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE] [ISSUABLE PURSUANT
TO THIS AGREEMENT] ARE SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
PROVIDED UNDER THE COMPANY'S 1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN AND A STOCK
OPTION AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT THERETO. A COPY OF SUCH
OPTION PLAN AND OPTION AGREEMENT ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN
REQUEST TO THE COMPANY AT ITS PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
12. Compliance with Securities Laws.
The Company shall not in any event be obligated to file any
registration statement under the Securities Act or any applicable state
securities law to permit exercise of any option or to issue any Common Stock in
violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law. Each
optionee (or, in the event of his death or, in the event a legal representative
has been appointed in connection with his Disability, the Person exercising the
Option) shall, as a condition to his right to exercise any Option, deliver to
the Company an agreement or certificate containing such representations,
warranties and covenants as the Company may deem necessary or appropriate to
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ensure that the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to such exercise is
not required to be registered under the Securities Act or any applicable state
securities law.
Certificates for shares of Common Stock, when issued, may have
substantially the following legend, or statements of other applicable
restrictions, endorsed thereon, and may not be immediately transferable:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED,
OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SHARES MAY NOT BE OFFERED
FOR SALE, SOLD, PLEDGED, TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF
UNTIL THE HOLDER HEREOF PROVIDES EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE
ISSUER (WHICH, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE ISSUER, MAY INCLUDE AN
OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER) THAT SUCH OFFER,
SALE, PLEDGE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION WILL NOT VIOLATE
APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS.
This legend shall not be required for shares of Common Stock issued
pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and in
accordance with applicable state securities laws.
13. Withholding Taxes.
By acceptance of the Option, the optionee will be deemed to (i) agree
to reimburse the Company or Related Entity by which the optionee is employed
for any federal, state, or local taxes required by any government to be
withheld or otherwise deducted by such corporation in respect of the optionee's
exercise of all or a portion of the Option; (ii) authorize the Company or any
Related Entity by which the optionee is employed to withhold from any cash
compensation paid to the optionee or in the optionee's behalf, an amount
sufficient to discharge any federal, state, and local taxes imposed on the
Company, or the Related Entity by which the optionee is employed, and which
otherwise has not been reimbursed by the optionee, in respect of the optionee's
exercise of all or a portion of the Option; and (iii) agree that the Company
may, in its discretion, hold the stock certificate to which the optionee is
entitled upon exercise of the Option as security for the payment of the
aforementioned withholding tax liability, until cash sufficient to pay that
liability has been accumulated, and may, in its discretion, effect such
withholding by retaining shares issuable upon the exercise of the Option having
a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise which is equal to the amount to be
withheld.
14. Costs and Expenses.
The costs and expenses of administering the Plan shall be borne by the
Company and shall not be charged against any Option nor to any employee
receiving an Option.
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15. Funding of Plan.
The Plan shall be unfunded. The Company shall not be required to make
any segregation of assets to assure the payment of any Option under the Plan.
16. Other Incentive Plans.
The adoption of the Plan does not preclude the adoption by appropriate
means of any other incentive plan for employees.
17. Effect on Employment.
Nothing contained in the Plan or any agreement related hereto or
referred to herein shall affect, or be construed as affecting, the terms of
employment of any Key Employee except to the extent specifically provided
herein or therein. Nothing contained in the Plan or any agreement related
hereto or referred to herein shall impose, or be construed as imposing, an
obligation on (i) the Company or any Related Entity to continue the employment
of any Key Employee, and (ii) any Key Employee to remain in the employ of the
Company or any Related Entity.
18. Definitions.
In addition to the terms specifically defined elsewhere in the Plan, as
used in the Plan, the following terms shall have the respective meanings
indicated:
a. "Affiliate" shall mean, as to any Person, a Person that
directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries,
controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with,
such Person.
b. "Authorization Date" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 11.b. hereof.
c. "Board of Directors" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2 hereof.
d. "Change of Control" shall mean the first to occur of the
following events: (i) any sale, lease, exchange, or other
transfer (in one transaction or series of related transactions)
of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company
(including, the capital stock or assets of its operating
subsidiaries) to any Person or group of related Persons for
purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act (a "Group"),
other than one or more members of the HMC Group, (ii) a
majority of the Board of Directors of the Company shall
consist of Persons who are not Continuing Directors; or (iii)
the acquisition by any Person or Group (other than one or more
members of the HMC Group), together with their associates and
Affiliates, of the power, directly or indirectly, to vote or
direct the voting of securities having more than 50% of the
ordinary voting power for the election of directors of the
Company.
e. "Code" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.
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f. "Committee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2
hereof.
g. "Common Stock" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3
hereof.
h. "Company" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.
i. "Continuing Director" shall mean, as of the date of
determination, any Person who (i) was a member of the
Board of Directors of the Company on the date of adoption of
this Plan, (ii) was nominated for election or elected to the
Board of Directors of the Company with the affirmative vote of
a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such
Board of Directors at the time of such nomination or election,
or (iii) is a member of the HMC Group.
j. "Designated Date" means the first date on which each of the
following conditions shall have been met: (i) the
Company shall have consummated a Qualifying Public Offering and
(ii) the Company shall have ceased to be an Equity Fund
Company.
k. "Disability" shall mean permanent disability as defined under
the appropriate provisions of the long-term disability plan
maintained for the benefit of employees of the Company or any
Related Entity who are regularly employed on a salaried basis
unless another meaning shall be agreed to in writing by the
Committee and the optionee; provided, however, that in the
case of an Incentive Option "disability" shall have the meaning
specified in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.
l. "Election Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
11.b. hereof.
m. "Eligible Non-Employee" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4 hereof.
n. "Equity Fund Company" means any Person in which one or more
Equity Fund Investment Vehicles own(s), directly or
indirectly, more than 10% of the fully-diluted common stock or
has an unrecovered investment of $1,000,000 or more, and each
Subsidiary thereof.
o. "Equity Fund Investment Vehicle" means HMTF/CH Holdings, L.P.,
Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund II, L.P., Hicks, Muse,
Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P., or any other similar
investment entity formed by Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst
Incorporated.
p. "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
q. "Fair Market Value", shall, as it relates to the Common Stock,
mean the average of the high and low prices of such Common
Stock as reported on the principal national securities
exchange on which the shares of Common Stock are then listed on
the date specified herein, or if there were no sales on such
date, on the next preceding day on which there were sales, or
if such Common Stock is not listed on a national securities
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exchange, the last reported bid price in the over-the-counter
market, or if such shares are not traded in the
over-the-counter market, the per share cash price for which all
of the outstanding Common Stock could be sold to a willing
purchaser in an arms length transaction (without regard to
minority discount, absence of liquidity, or transfer
restrictions imposed by any applicable law or agreement) at the
date of the event giving rise to a need for a determination.
Except as may be otherwise expressly provided in a particular
Option, Fair Market Value shall be determined in good faith by
the Committee.
r. "Good Cause", with respect to any Key Employee, shall mean
(unless another definition is agreed to in writing by
the Company and the optionee) termination by action of the
Board of Directors because of: (A) the optionee's conviction
of, or plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or a crime
involving moral turpitude; (B) the optionee's personal
dishonesty, incompetence, willful misconduct, willful violation
of any law, rule, or regulation (other than minor traffic
violations or similar offenses) or breach of fiduciary duty
which involves personal profit; (C) the optionee's commission
of material mismanagement in the conduct of his duties as
assigned to him by the Board of Directors or the optionee's
supervising officer or officers of the Company or any Related
Entity; (D) the optionee's willful failure to execute or comply
with the policies of the Company or any Related Entity or his
stated duties as established by the Board of Directors or the
optionee's supervising officer or officers of the Company or
any Related Entity, or the optionee's intentional failure to
perform the optionee's stated duties; or (E) substance abuse or
addiction on the part of the optionee. "Good Cause", with
respect to any Eligible Non-Employee, shall mean (unless
another definition is agreed to in writing by the Company and
the optionee) termination by action of the Board of Directors
because of: (A) the optionee's conviction of, or plea of nolo
contendere to, a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
(B) the optionee's personal dishonesty, incompetence, willful
misconduct, willful violation of any law, rule, or regulation
(other than minor traffic violations or similar offenses) or
breach of fiduciary duty which involves personal profit; (C)
the optionee's commission of material mismanagement in
providing services to the Company or any Related Entity; (D)
the optionee's willful failure to comply with the policies of
the Company in providing services to the Company or any Related
Entity, or the optionee's intentional failure to perform the
services for which the optionee has been engaged; (E) substance
abuse or addiction on the part of the optionee; or (F) the
optionee's willfully making any material misrepresentation or
willfully omitting to disclose any material fact to the board
of directors of the Company or any Related Entity with respect
to the business of the Company or any Related Entity.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of each optionee
listed on Schedule A hereto, who as of the effective date of
the Plan, has an employment agreement with the Company or any
Related Entity that contains a definition of "Good Cause" (or
any similar definition), then during the term of such
employment agreement the definition contained in such
employment agreement shall be the applicable definition of
"Good Cause" under the Plan as to such optionee.
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s. "Grantor" has the meaning set forth in Section 9 hereof.
t. "Hicks Muse Company" shall mean any Person in which the HMC
Group beneficially owns more than 25% of the fully-diluted
common stock or has an unrecovered investment of $1,000,000 or
more, and each Subsidiary thereof.
u. "HMC Group" shall mean Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated,
its Affiliates and their respective employees, officers, and
directors (and members of their respective families and
trusts for the primary benefit of such family members).
v. "Incentive Options" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
6 hereof.
w. The term "included" when used herein shall mean "including, but
not limited to".
x. "Key Employee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4
hereof.
y. "Marketable Securities" shall mean securities (i) of a class or
series listed or traded on the New York Stock Exchange,
American Stock Exchange, or NASDAQ National Market and (ii)
which, as a matter of law, shall at the time of
acquisition be (or which at the date of acquisition are legally
committed to become within six months after the date of
acquisition) freely saleable in unlimited quantities by the HMC
Group to the public, either pursuant to an effective
registration statement under the Securities Act as amended
(including a current prospectus which is available for
delivery) or without the necessity of such registration.
z. "Non-Qualified Options" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 6 hereof.
ai. "Options" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.
aii. "Person" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4 hereof,
aiii. "Plan" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.
aiv. "Purchasable Shares" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 9 hereof.
av. "Purchase Option" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9
hereof.
avi. "Qualifying Public Offering" shall mean a firm commitment
underwritten public offering of Common Stock for cash
and the shares of Common Stock registered under the Securities
Act are listed on a national securities exchange or traded on
the NASDAQ National Market; provided, however, that such a
public offering shall not constitute a "Qualifying Public
Offering" unless the aggregate proceeds to the Company (prior
to deducting any underwriters' discounts and commissions) from
such offering and any similar prior public offerings exceed
$10 million.
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avii. "Related Entities" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
1 hereof.
aviii. "Reorganization" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10
hereof.
aix. "Right of First Refusal" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 11.b. hereof.
ax. "Rule 16b-3" shall mean Rule 16b-3 as amended, or other
applicable rules, under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.
axi. "Sale of the Company" shall mean the first to occur of (i) any
sale, lease, exchange, or other transfer (in one transaction
or series of related transactions) of all or substantially all
of the assets of the Company to any Person or group of related
Persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act,
other than one or more members of the HMC Group (a "Clause 1
Event"), (ii) the Company's ceasing to be a Hicks Muse Company
in a transaction or series of related transactions initiated
or agreed to by the HMC Group (other than the distribution by
one or more Equity Fund Investment Vehicles, following a
Qualifying Public Offering, of equity securities of the
Company to the investors in such Equity Fund Investment
Vehicle(s)) (a "Clause 2 Event"), or (iii) the consummation of
a transaction or series of related transactions initiated or
agreed to by the HMC Group pursuant to which the HMC Group
receives, in respect of its shares of Common Stock, cash and/or
which have an aggregate value equal to at least 75%; of the
total value of all Common Stock owned by the HMC Group
immediately prior to such transaction, as determined by the
Board of Directors in good faith (a "Clause 3 Event");
provided, however, that the occurrence of a Clause 1 Event, a
Clause 2 Event or a Clause 3 Event on any date after the
Designated Date shall not constitute a "Sale of the Company".
axii. "Sale Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.b
hereof.
axiii. "Securities Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
axiiii. "Subsidiary" shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other
Person of which such first Person owns or has the power to
vote, directly or indirectly, securities representing a
majority of the votes ordinarily entitled to be cast for the
election of directors or other governing Persons.
axiv. "Transfer" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.b.
hereof.
19. Amendment of Plan.
The Board of Directors shall have the right to amend, modify, suspend
or terminate the Plan at any time; provided, that no amendment shall be made
which shall increase the total number of shares of the Common Stock which may
be issued and sold pursuant to Options granted under the Plan or decrease the
minimum Option exercise price in the case of an Incentive Option, or modify the
provisions of the Plan relating to eligibility with respect to Incentive
Options unless such
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amendment is made by or with the approval of the stockholders. The Board of
Directors shall have the right to amend the Plan and the Options outstanding
thereunder, without the consent or joinder of any optionee or other Person, in
such manner as may be determined necessary or appropriate by the Board of
Directors in order to cause the Plan and the Options outstanding thereunder (i)
to qualify as "incentive stock options" within the meaning of Section 422 of
the Code, (ii) to comply with Rule 16b-3 (or any successor rule) under the
Exchange Act (or any successor law) and the regulations (including any
temporary regulations) promulgated thereunder, or (iii) to comply with Section
162(m) of the Code (or any successor section) and the regulations (including
any temporary regulations) promulgated thereunder. Except as provided above,
no amendment, modification, suspension or termination of the Plan shall alter
or impair any Options previously granted under the Plan, without the consent of
the holder thereof.
20. Effective Date.
The Plan shall become effective on June 19, 1997, the date on which it
was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and the stockholders of
the Company.
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EXHIBIT 10.18.1
THE SHARES ISSUABLE PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO AN
OPTION TO REPURCHASE AND A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL PROVIDED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANY'S 1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN AND THIS AGREEMENT
ENTERED INTO PURSUANT THERETO. A COPY OF SUCH PLAN IS AVAILABLE UPON
WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE COMPANY AT ITS PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN
INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
June 20, 1997
Address
Re: Grant of Stock Option
Dear [SEE SCHEDULE I ATTACHED HERETO]:
The Board of Directors of Capstar Broadcasting Corporation (the
"Company") has adopted the Company's 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") for
certain individuals, directors and key employees of the Company and its Related
Entities. A copy of the Plan is being furnished to you concurrently with the
execution of this Option Agreement and shall be deemed a part of this Option
Agreement as if fully set forth herein. Unless the context otherwise requires,
all terms defined in the Plan shall have the same meaning when used herein.
1. The Grant.
Subject to the conditions set forth below, the Company hereby grants
to you, effective as of [SEE SCHEDULE I ATTACHED HERETO] (the "Grant Date"), as
a matter of separate inducement and not in lieu of any salary or other
compensation for your services, the right and option to purchase (the
"Option"), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein and in
the Plan, an aggregate of [SEE SCHEDULE I ATTACHED HERETO] shares of Common
Stock of the Company (the "Option Shares"), at the Exercise Price (as
hereinafter defined). As used herein, the term "Exercise Price" shall mean a
price equal to [SEE SCHEDULE I ATTACHED HERETO] per share, subject to the
adjustments and limitations set forth herein and in the Plan. The Option
granted hereunder is intended to constitute an Incentive Option within the
meaning of the Plan; however, you should consult with your tax advisor
concerning the proper reporting of any federal or state tax liability that may
arise as a result of the grant or exercise of the Option.
2. Exercise.
(a) For purposes of this Option Agreement, the Option
Shares shall be deemed "Nonvested Shares" unless and until they have become
"Vested Shares." Except as otherwise
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provided in Section 3, the Option Shares shall become "Vested Shares" with
respect to 20% of the Option Shares, on the first anniversary of the Grant
Date, and 1/60th of the Option Shares shall vest on the last day of each
calendar month thereafter, so that all of the Option Shares shall be vested 60
months after the Grant Date, provided that vesting shall cease upon your
ceasing to be an employee of the Company or a Related Entity as expressly
provided in Section 3 hereof.
(b) Subject to the relevant provisions and limitations
contained herein and in the Plan, you may exercise the Option to purchase all
or a portion of the applicable number of Vested Shares at any time prior to the
termination of the Option pursuant to this Option Agreement. In no event shall
you be entitled to exercise the Option for any Nonvested Shares or for a
fraction of a Vested Share.
(c) The unexercised portion of the Option, if any, will
automatically, and without notice, terminate and become null and void upon the
expiration of six (6) years from the Grant Date; provided, however, if on the
Grant Date you own stock of the Company, or any Related Entity, possessing more
than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of
stock of the Company or any Related Entity, such Option shall become null and
void upon the expiration of five (5) years from the Grant Date.
(d) Any exercise by you of the Option shall be in writing
addressed to the Secretary of the Company at its principal place of business (a
copy of the form of exercise to be used will be available upon written request
to the Secretary), and shall be accompanied by a certified or bank check
payable to the order of the Company in the full amount of the Exercise Price of
the shares so purchased, or in such other manner as described in the Plan and
approved by the Committee.
The terms and provisions of the employment agreement, if any, between
you and the Company or any Related Entity (the "Employment Agreement") that
relate to or affect the Option are incorporated herein by reference.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2, in the event of any
conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Section 2
and the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement, the terms and
conditions of the Employment Agreement shall be controlling.
3. Termination of Employment.
Upon the termination of your employment with the Company or any
Related Entity, you may, until the earlier of (x) 30 days from the date of such
termination or (y) the expiration of the Option in accordance with its terms,
exercise the Option with respect to all or any part of the Vested Shares which
you were entitled to purchase immediately prior to such termination and,
thereafter, the Option shall, to the extent not previously exercised,
automatically terminate and become null and void, provided that:
(a) in the case of termination of your employment with
the Company or any Related Entity due to death, your estate (or any Person who
acquired the right to exercise such Option by bequest or inheritance or
otherwise by reason of your death) may, until the earlier of (x) the 181st day
after the date of death or (y) the expiration of the Option in accordance with
its terms,
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exercise the Option with respect to all or any part of the Vested Shares which
you were entitled to purchase immediately prior to the time of your death;
(b) in the case of termination of your employment with
the Company or any Related Entity due to Disability, you or your legal
representative may, until the earlier of (x) the 181st day after the date your
employment was terminated or (y) the expiration of the Option in accordance
with its terms, exercise the Option with respect to all or any part of the
Vested Shares which you were entitled to purchase immediately prior to the time
of such termination;
(c) in the case of termination of your employment with
the Company or any Related Entity (i) for Good Cause (as determined by the
Committee in its sole judgment in accordance with the Plan and this Agreement),
then you shall immediately forfeit your rights under the Option except as to
those Option Shares already purchased.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3, in the
event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this
Section 3 and the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement, the terms
and conditions of the Employment Agreement shall be controlling.
4. Transferability.
Except as provided in Section 7 hereof, the Option and any rights or
interests therein are not assignable or transferable by you except by will or
the laws of descent and distribution, and during your lifetime, the Option
shall be exercisable only by you or, in the event that a legal representative
has been appointed in connection with your Disability, such legal
representative. Any Option Shares received upon exercise of this Option are
subject to the Company's Right of First Refusal (as defined in the Plan).
To assure the enforceability of the Company's rights under this
Section 4 in regard to the Right of First Refusal, each certificate or
instrument representing Common Stock or an Option held by you shall bear a
conspicuous legend in substantially the following form:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF
FIRST REFUSAL PROVIDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANY'S 1997
STOCK OPTION PLAN AND A STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT
THERETO. A COPY OF SUCH OPTION PLAN AND OPTION AGREEMENT ARE
AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE COMPANY AT ITS PRINCIPAL
EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
5. Registration.
The Company shall not in any event be obligated to file any
registration statement under the Securities Act or any applicable state
securities laws to permit exercise of the Option or to issue any Common Stock
in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws.
You (or in the event of your death or, in the event a legal representative has
been appointed in connection with
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your Disability, the Person exercising the Option) shall, as a condition to
your right to exercise the Option, deliver to the Company an agreement or
certificate containing such representations, warranties and covenants as the
Company may deem necessary or appropriate to ensure that the issuance of the
Option Shares pursuant to such exercise is not required to be registered under
the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws.
Certificates for Option Shares, when issued, shall have substantially
the following legend, or statements of other applicable restrictions, endorsed
thereon, and may not be immediately transferable:
THE SHARES OF STOCK REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE
SECURITIES LAWS. THE SHARES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD,
PLEDGED, TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNTIL THE HOLDER HEREOF
PROVIDES EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER (WHICH, IN THE DISCRETION
OF THE ISSUER, MAY INCLUDE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE
ISSUER) THAT SUCH OFFER, SALE, PLEDGE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION
WILL NOT VIOLATE APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS.
The foregoing legend may not be required for Option Shares issued
pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and in
accordance with applicable state securities laws.
6. Withholding Taxes.
By acceptance hereof, you hereby (i) agree to reimburse the Company or
any Related Entity by which you are employed for any federal, state or local
taxes required by any government to be withheld or otherwise deducted by such
corporation in respect of your exercise of all or a portion of the Option, (ii)
authorize the Company or any Related Entity by which you are employed to
withhold from any cash compensation paid to you or on your behalf, an amount
sufficient to discharge any federal, state and local taxes imposed on the
Company, or the Related Entity by which you are employed, and which otherwise
has not been reimbursed by you, in respect of your exercise of all or a portion
of the Option, and (iii) agree that the Company may, in its discretion, hold
the stock certificate to which you are entitled upon exercise of the Option as
security for the payment of the aforementioned withholding tax liability, until
cash sufficient to pay that liability has been accumulated, and may, in its
discretion, effect such withholding by retaining shares issuable upon the
exercise of the Option having a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise which
is equal to the amount to be withheld.
7. Purchase Option.
(a) If (i) your employment with the Company or a Related
Entity terminates for any reason at any time or (ii) a Change of Control
occurs, the Company and/or its designees) shall have the option (the "Purchase
Option") to purchase, and if the option is exercised, you (or your executor or
the administrator of your estate or the Person who acquired the right to
exercise the
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Option by bequest or inheritance in the event of your death, or your legal
representative in the event of your incapacity (hereinafter, collectively with
such optionee, the "Grantor")) shall sell to the Company and/or its
assignee(s), all or any portion (at the Company's option) of the Option Shares
and/or the Option held by the Grantor (such Option Shares and Option
collectively being referred to as the "Purchasable Shares"), subject to the
Company's compliance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
(b) The Company shall give notice in writing to the
Grantor of the exercise of the Purchase Option within one (1) year from the
date of the termination of your employment or engagement or such Change of
Control. Such notice shall state the number of Purchasable Shares to be
purchased and the determination of the Board of Directors of the Fair Market
Value per share of such Purchasable Shares. If no notice is given within the
time limit specified above, the Purchase Option shall terminate.
(c) The purchase price to be paid for the Purchasable
Shares purchased pursuant to the Purchase Option shall be, in the case of any
Option Shares, the Fait Market Value per share times the number of shares being
purchased, and in the case of the Option, the Fair Market Value per share times
the number of Vested Shares subject to such Option which are being purchased,
less the applicable per share Exercise Price. The purchase price shall be paid
in cash. The closing of such purchase shall take place at the Company's
principal executive offices within ten (10) days after the purchase price has
been determined. At such closing, the Grantor shall deliver or shall cause to
be delivered to the purchasers) the certificates or instruments evidencing the
Purchasable Shares being purchased, duly endorsed (or accompanied by duly
executed stock powers) and otherwise in good form for delivery, against payment
of the purchase price by check of the purchasers). In the event that,
notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantor shall have failed to obtain the
release of any pledge or other encumbrance on any Purchasable Shares by or upon
the scheduled closing date, at the option of the purchasers) the closing shall
nevertheless occur on such scheduled closing date, with the cash purchase price
being reduced to the extent of all unpaid indebtedness for which such
Purchasable Shares are then pledged or encumbered.
(d) To assure the enforceability of the Company's rights
under this Section 7, each certificate or instrument representing Option Shares
subject to this Option Agreement shall bear a conspicuous legend in
substantially the following form:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO AN OPTION TO
REPURCHASE PROVIDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANY'S 1997 STOCK
OPTION PLAN AND A STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT
THERETO. A COPY OF SUCH OPTION PLAN AND OPTION AGREEMENT ARE
AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE COMPANY AT ITS PRINCIPAL
EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
(e) The Company's rights under this Section 7 shall
terminate upon the consummation of a Qualifying Public Offering (as defined in
the Plan).
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8. Consent to Approved Sale.
If the Board and the holders of a majority of the Common Stock then
outstanding approve the Sale of the Company to an independent third party (the
"Approved Sale"), you shall consent to and raise no objections against the
Approved Sale, and if the Approved Sale is structured as a sale of capital
stock, you shall agree to sell all of your Option Shares and rights to acquire
Option Shares on the terms and conditions approved by the Board of Directors
and the holders of a majority of the Common Stock then outstanding. You shall
take all necessary and desirable actions in connection with the consummation of
the Approved Sale. For purposes of this Section 8, an "independent third
party" is any person who does not own in excess of 5% of the Common Stock on a
fully-diluted basis, who is not controlling, controlled by or under common
control with any such 5% owner of the Common Stock and who is not the spouse,
ancestor, descendant (by birth or adoption) or descendent of a grandparent of
any such 5% owner of the Common Stock. If the Company or the holders of the
Company's securities enter into any negotiation or transaction for which Rule
506 (or any similar rule then in effect) promulgated pursuant to the Securities
Act may be available with respect to such negotiation or transaction (including
a merger, consolidation or other reorganization), you shall, at the request of
the Company, appoint a purchaser representative (as such term is defined in
Rule 501 promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act) reasonably acceptable to
the Company. If you appoint the purchaser representative designated by the
Company, the Company will pay the fees of such purchaser representative, but if
you decline to appoint the purchaser representative designated by the Company
you shall appoint another purchaser representative (reasonably acceptable to
the Company), and you shall be responsible for the fees of the purchaser
representative so appointed.
9. Adjustments. In the event that, by reason of any merger,
consolidation, combination, liquidation, reorganization, recapitalization,
stock dividend, stock split, split-up, split-off, spin-off, combination of
shares, exchange of shares or other like change in capital structure of the
Company (collectively, a "Reorganization"), the Common Stock is substituted,
combined, or changed into any cash, property, or other securities, or the
shares of Common Stock are changed into a greater or lesser number of shares of
Common Stock, the number and/or kind of shares and/or interests subject to an
Option and the per share price or value thereof shall be appropriately adjusted
by the Committee to give appropriate effect to such Reorganization, such that
the Option shall thereafter be exercisable for such securities, cash, and/or
other property as would have been received in respect of the Option Shares
subject to the Option had the Option been exercised in full immediately prior
to such event. Any fractional shares or interests resulting from such
adjustment shall be eliminated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) each such
adjustment shall comply with the rules of Section 424(a) of the Code, and (ii)
in no event shall any adjustment be made which would render the Option not to
be an "incentive stock option" for purposes of Section 422 of the Code.
10. Miscellaneous.
(a) This Option Agreement is subject to all the terms,
conditions, limitations and restrictions contained in the Plan. In the event
of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms hereof and the terms of the
Plan, the terms of the Plan shall be controlling.
(b) This Option Agreement is not a contract of employment
and the terms of your employment shall not be affected by, or construed to be
affected by, this Option Agreement, except
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to the extent specifically provided herein. Nothing herein shall impose, or be
construed as imposing, any obligation (i) on the part of the Company or any
Related Entity to continue your employment, or (ii) on your part to remain in
the employ of the Company or any Related Entity.
(c) This Option Agreement may be amended as provided in
Section 19 of the Plan.
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Please indicate your acceptance of all the terms and conditions of the
Option and the Plan by signing and returning a copy of this Option Agreement.
Very truly yours,
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING
CORPORATION
By:
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Name:
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Title:
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ACCEPTED:
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Signature of Optionee
[SEE SCHEDULE I ATTACHED HERETO]
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Name of Optionee (Please Print)
Date: June 20, 1997
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SCHEDULE I
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Name Grant Date Option Shares Exercise Price/Share
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
James T. Shea* 11/26/96 300,000 $1.00
Jay Sterin* 10/16/96 294,700 1.00
Charles Di Toro* 10/16/96 205,800 1.00
Judy Jennings* 11/26/96 113,820 1.00
Patia Gaugh* Various 75,000 Various
Sharon Chambers* Various 100,000 Various
Scott Bacherman* 11/26/96 243,600 1.00
Rich Lewis* 11/26/96 205,800 1.00
Marc Berman* 11/26/96 190,960 1.00
R. Steven Hicks 02/20/97 454,545 1.10
William S. Banowsky, Jr. 02/20/97 454,545 1.10
Paul D. Stone 02/20/97 454,545 1.10
Kathy Archer 02/20/97 10,000 1.10
Brian Check* 11/18/96 54,820 1.00
Rich Dickerson* 11/18/96 54,880 1.00
Lisa Dollinger 02/20/97 10,000 1.10
Robin Faller* 11/18/96 31,300 1.00
Dan Dougherty* 11/18/96 31,300 1.00
Sandy Fry 02/20/97 10,000 1.10
Bill Hess* 11/18/96 41,300 1.00
Doug Hillard* 11/18/96 68,600 1.00
Kaci Kearns* 11/18/96 34,250 1.00
Jill LaPierre* 02/03/97 27,400 1.00
Gail Laubach* 11/18/96 41,300 1.00
Greg Martin* 11/18/96 57,450 1.00
Suzanne Martinelli* 11/18/96 68,600 1.00
Kabir Master* 11/18/96 27,400 1.00
Peter Mutino* 11/18/96 27,400 1.00
Lorna Potter* 11/18/96 57,450 1.00
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Grant Date Option Shares Exercise Price/Share
---- ---------- ------------- --------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Faith Ringelheim* 11/18/96 27,400 $1.00
Chris Taylor* 11/18/96 68,600 1.00
Warren Taylor 02/20/97 20,000 1.10
Michael Waite* 11/18/96 34,250 1.00
Dave Widmer* 11/18/96 57,450 1.00
Bill McMartin 02/20/97 50,000 1.10
Larry Anderson 02/20/97 50,000 1.10
Mike Mangan 02/20/97 50,000 1.10
Charlie Hillebrand 02/20/97 40,000 1.10
Mark Bass 02/20/97 30,000 1.10
Glenn Powers 02/20/97 30,000 1.10
Pete Longley 02/20/97 10,000 1.10
Kenn Maas 02/20/97 10,000 1.10
Hilda Bebo 02/20/97 5,000 1.10
John Soller 02/20/97 5,000 1.10
James Pagano* 11/18/96 41,300 1.00
</TABLE>
*Such Option Agreements provide that the option shares shall vest in three
equal, consecutive installments, commencing on the first anniversary of the
grant date.
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EXHIBIT 10.18.2
THE SHARES ISSUABLE PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO AN OPTION TO
REPURCHASE AND A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL PROVIDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE
COMPANY'S 1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN AND THIS AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT
THERETO. A COPY OF SUCH PLAN IS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE COMPANY
AT ITS PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN
NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
FOR KEY EMPLOYEES
February 20, 1997
Re: Grant of Stock Option
Dear [See Schedule I attached hereto]
The Board of Directors Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (the
"Company") has adopted the Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") for
certain individuals, directors and key employees of the Company and its Related
Entities. A copy of the Plan is being furnished to you concurrently with the
execution of this Option Agreement and shall be deemed a part of this Option
Agreement as if fully set forth herein. Unless the context otherwise requires,
all terms defined in the Plan shall have the same meaning when used herein.
1. The Grant.
Subject to the conditions set forth below, the Company hereby grants to
you, effective as of [See Schedule I attached hereto] ("Grant Date"), as a
matter of separate inducement and not in lieu of any salary or other
compensation for your services, the right and option to purchase (the
"Option"), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein and in
the Plan, an aggregate of [See Schedule I attached hereto] shares of Common
Stock of the Company (the "Option Shares"), at the Exercise Price (as
hereinafter defined). As used herein, the term "Exercise Price" shall mean a
price equal to [See Schedule I attached hereto] per share, subject to the
adjustments and limitations set forth herein and in the Plan. The Option
granted hereunder is intended to constitute a Non-Qualified Option within the
meaning of the Plan; however, you should consult with your tax advisor
concerning the proper reporting of any federal or state tax liability that may
arise as a result of the grant or exercise of the Option.
2. Exercise.
(a) For purposes of this Option Agreement, the Option
Shares shall be deemed "Nonvested Shares" unless and until they have become
"Vested Shares." Except as otherwise provided in Section 3, the Option Shares
shall become "Vested Shares" with respect to 20% of the Option Shares, on the
first anniversary of the Grant Date, and 1/60th of the Option Shares shall vest
on the last day of each calendar month thereafter, so that all of the Option
Shares shall be vested 60 months after the Grant Date, provided that
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vesting shall cease upon your ceasing to be an employee of the Company or a
Related Entity as expressly provided in Section 3 hereof.
(b) Subject to the relevant provisions and limitations
contained herein and in the Plan, you may exercise the Option to purchase all
or a portion of the applicable number of Vested Shares at any time prior to
the termination of the Option pursuant to this Option Agreement. In no event
shall you be entitled to exercise the Option for any Nonvested Shares or for a
fraction of a Vested Share.
(c) The unexercised portion of the Option, if any, will
automatically, and without notice, terminate and become null and void upon the
expiration of six (6) years from the Grant Date.
(d) Any exercise by you of the Option shall be in writing
addressed to the Secretary of the Company at its principal place of business
(a copy of the form of exercise to be used will be available upon written
request to the Secretary), and shall be accompanied by a certified or bank
check payable to the order of the Company in the full amount of the Exercise
Price of the shares so purchased, or in such other manner as described in the
Plan and approved by the Committee.
The terms and provisions of the employment agreement, if any, between
you and the Company or any Related Entity (the "Employment Agreement") that
relate to or affect the Option are incorporated herein by reference.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2, in the event of any
conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Section 2
and the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement, the terms and
conditions of the Employment Agreement shall be controlling.
3. Termination of Employment.
Upon the termination of your employment with the Company or any Related
Entity, you may, until the earlier of (x) 30 days from the date of such
termination or (y) the expiration of the Option in accordance with its terms,
exercise the Option with respect to all or any part of the Vested Shares which
you were entitled to purchase immediately prior to such termination and,
thereafter, the Option shall, to the extent not previously exercised,
automatically terminate and become null and void, provided that:
(a) in the case of termination of your employment with the
Company or any Related Entity due to death, your estate
(or any Person who acquired the right to exercise such
Option by bequest or inheritance or otherwise by
reason of your death) may, until the earlier of (x)
the 181st day after the date of death or (y) the
expiration of the Option in accordance with its terms,
exercise the Option with respect to all or any part of
the Vested Shares which you were entitled to purchase
immediately prior to the time of your death;
(b) in the case of termination of your employment with the
Company or any Related Entity due to Disability, you
or your legal representative may, until the earlier of
(x) the 181st day after the date your employment was
terminated or (y) the expiration of the Option in
accordance with its terms, exercise the Option with
respect to all or any part of the Vested Shares which
you were entitled to purchase immediately prior to the
time of such termination;
(c) in the case of termination of your employment with the
Company or any Related Entity for Good Cause (as
determined by the Committee in its sole judgment in
accordance with the Plan and this Agreement), then you
shall immediately forfeit your rights under the Option
except as to those Option Shares already purchased.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3, in the
event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this
Section 3 and the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement, the terms
and conditions of the Employment Agreement shall be controlling.
4. Transferability.
Except as provided in Section 7 hereof, the Option and any rights or
interests therein are not assignable or transferable by you except by will or
the laws of descent and distribution, and during your lifetime, the Option
shall be exercisable only by you or, in the event that a legal representative
has been appointed in connection with your Disability, such legal
representative. Any Option Shares received upon exercise of this Option are
subject to the Company's Right of First Refusal (as defined in the Plan).
To assure the enforceability of the Company's rights under this Section
4 in regard to the Right of First Refusal, each certificate or instrument
representing Common Stock or an Option held by you shall bear a conspicuous
legend in substantially the following form:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF
FIRST REFUSAL PROVIDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANY'S 1996 STOCK OPTION
PLAN AND A STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT THERETO. A COPY OF
SUCH OPTION PLAN AND OPTION AGREEMENT ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE
COMPANY AT ITS PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
5. Registration.
The Company shall not in any event be obligated to file any
registration statement under the Securities Act or any applicable state
securities laws to permit exercise of the option or to issue any Common Stock
in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws.
You (or in the event of your death or, in the event a legal representative has
been appointed in connection with your Disability, the Person exercising the
Option) shall, as a condition to your right to exercise the Option, deliver to
the Company an agreement or certificate containing such representations,
warranties and covenants as the Company may deem necessary or appropriate to
ensure that the issuance of the Option Shares pursuant to such exercise is not
required to be registered under the Securities Act or any applicable state
securities laws.
Certificates for Option Shares, when issued, shall have substantially
the following legend, or statements of other applicable restrictions, endorsed
thereon, and may not be immediately transferable:
THE SHARES OF STOCK REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE
SECURITIES LAWS. THE SHARES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, PLEDGED,
TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNTIL THE HOLDER HEREOF PROVIDES EVIDENCE
SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER (WHICH, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE ISSUER, MAY INCLUDE
AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER) THAT SUCH OFFER, SALE,
PLEDGE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION WILL NOT VIOLATE APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR
STATE LAWS.
The foregoing legend may not be required for Option Shares issued
pursuant to an effective, registration statement under the Securities Act and
in accordance with applicable state securities laws.
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6. Withholding Taxes.
By acceptance hereof, you hereby (i) agree to reimburse the Company or
any Related Entity by which you are employed for any federal, state or local
taxes required by any government to be withheld or otherwise deducted by such
corporation in respect of your exercise of all or a portion of the Option, (ii)
authorize the Company or any Related Entity by which you are employed to
withhold from any cash compensation paid to you or on your behalf, an amount
sufficient to discharge any federal, state and local taxes imposed on the
Company, or the Related Entity by which you are employed, and which otherwise
has not been reimbursed by you, in respect of your exercise of all or a portion
of the Option, and (iii) agree that the Company may, in its discretion, hold
the stock certificate to which you are entitled upon exercise of the Option as
security for the payment of the aforementioned withholding tax liability, until
cash sufficient to pay that liability has been accumulated, and may, in its
discretion, effect such withholding by retaining shares issuable upon the
exercise of the Option having a Fair Market Value on the date of exercise which
is equal to the amount to be withheld.
7. Purchase Option.
(a) If (i) your employment with the Company or a Related
Entity terminates for any reason at any time or (ii) a Change of Control
occurs, the Company and/or its designees) shall have the option (the "Purchase
Option") to purchase, and if the option is exercised, you (or your executor or
the administrator of your estate or the Person who acquired the right to
exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance in the event of your death, or
your legal representative in the event of your incapacity (hereinafter,
collectively with such optionee, the "Grantor")) shall sell to the Company
and/or its assignee(s), all or any portion (at the Company's option) of the
Option Shares and/or the Option held by the Grantor (such Option Shares and
Option collectively being referred to as the "Purchasable Shares"), subject to
the Company's compliance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
(b) The Company shall give notice in writing to the Grantor
of the exercise of the Purchase Option within one (1) year from the date of the
termination of your employment or engagement or such Change of Control. Such
notice shall state the number of Purchasable Shares to be purchased and the
determination of the Board of Directors of the Fair Market Value per share of
such Purchasable Shares. If no notice is given within the time limit specified
above, the Purchase Option shall terminate.
(c) The purchase price to be paid for the Purchasable
Shares purchased pursuant to the Purchase Option shall be, in the case of any
Option Shares, the Fair Market Value per share times the number of shares being
purchased, and in the case of the Option, the Fair Market Value per share times
the number of Vested Shares subject to such Option which are being purchased,
less the applicable per share Exercise Price. The purchase price shall be paid
in cash. The closing of such purchase shall take place at the Company's
principal executive offices within ten (10) days after the purchase price has
been determined. At such closing, the Grantor shall deliver or shall cause to
be delivered to the purchasers) the certificates or instruments evidencing the
Purchasable Shares being purchased, duly endorsed (or accompanied by duly
executed stock powers) and otherwise in good form for delivery, against payment
of the purchase price by check of the purchasers). In the event that,
notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantor shall have failed to obtain the
release of any pledge or other encumbrance on any Purchasable Shares by or upon
the scheduled closing date, at the option of the purchasers) the closing shall
nevertheless occur on such scheduled closing date, with the cash purchase price
being reduced to the extent of all unpaid indebtedness for which such
Purchasable Shares are then pledged or encumbered.
(d) To assure the enforceability of the Company's rights
under this Section 7, each certificate or instrument representing Option Shares
subject to this Option Agreement shall bear a conspicuous legend in
substantially the following form:
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THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO AN
OPTION TO REPURCHASE PROVIDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANY'S
1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN AND A STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO
PURSUANT THERETO. A COPY OF SUCH OPTION PLAN AND OPTION AGREEMENT ARE
AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE COMPANY AT ITS PRINCIPAL
EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
(e) The Company's rights under this Section 7 shall
terminate upon the consummation of a Qualifying Public Offering
8. Consent to Approved Sale.
If the Board and the holders of a majority of the Common Stock then
outstanding approve the Sale of the Company to an independent third party (the
"Approved Sale"), you shall consent to and raise no objections against the
Approved Sale, and if the Approved Sale is structured as a sale of capital
stock, you shall agree to sell all of your Option Shares and rights to acquire
Option Shares on the terms and conditions approved by the Board of Directors
and the holders of a majority of the Common Stock then outstanding. You shall
take all necessary and desirable actions in connection with the consummation of
the Approved Sale. For purposes of this Section 8, an "independent third
party" is any person who does not own in excess of 5% of the Common Stock on a
fully-diluted basis, who is not controlling, controlled by or under common
control with any such 5% owner of the Common Stock and who is not the spouse,
ancestor, descendant (by birth or adoption) or descendent of a grandparent of
any such 5% owner of the Common Stock. If the Company or the holders of the
Company's securities enter into any negotiation or transaction for which Rule
506 (or any similar rule then in effect) promulgated pursuant to the Securities
Act may be available with respect to such negotiation or transaction (including
a merger, consolidation or other reorganization), you shall, at the request of
the Company, appoint a purchaser representative (as such term is defined in
Rule 501 promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act) reasonably acceptable to
the Company. If you appoint the purchaser representative designated by the
Company, the Company will pay the fees of such purchaser representative, but if
you decline to appoint the purchaser representative designated by the Company
you shall appoint another purchaser representative (reasonably acceptable to
the Company), and you shall be responsible for the fees of the purchaser
representative so appointed.
9. Adjustments.
In the event that, by reason of any merger, consolidation, combination,
liquidation, reorganization, recapitalization, stock dividend, stock split,
split-up, split-off, spin-off, combination of shares, exchange of shares or
other like change in capital structure of the Company (collectively, a
"Reorganization"), the Common Stock is substituted, combined, or changed into
any cash, property, or other securities, or the shares of Common Stock are
changed into a greater or lesser number of shares of Common Stock, the number
and/or kind of shares and/or interests subject to an Option and the per share
price or value thereof shall be appropriately adjusted by the Committee to give
appropriate effect to such Reorganization, such that the Option shall
thereafter be exercisable for such securities, cash, and/or other property as
would have been received in respect of the Option Shares subject to the Option
had the Option been exercised in full immediately prior to such event. Any
fractional shares or interests resulting from such adjustment shall be
eliminated.
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10. Miscellaneous.
(a) This Option Agreement is subject to all the terms,
conditions, limitations and restrictions contained in the Plan. In the event
of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms hereof and the terms of the
Plan, the terms of the Plan shall be controlling.
(b) This Option Agreement is not a contract of employment
and the terms of your employment shall not be affected by, or construed to be
affected by, this Option Agreement, except to the extent specifically provided
herein. Nothing herein shall impose, or be construed as imposing, any
obligation (i) on the part of the Company or any Related Entity to continue
your employment, or (ii) on your part to remain in the employ of the Company or
any Related Entity.
(c) This Option Agreement may be amended as provided in
Section 19 of the Plan.
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Please indicate your acceptance of all the terms and conditions of the
Option and the Plan by signing and returning a copy of this Option Agreement.
Very truly yours,
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By:
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Paul D. Stone
Chief Financial Officer and
Executive Vice President
ACCEPTED:
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Signature of Optionee
[See Schedule I attached hereto]
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Name of Optionee (Please Print)
Date: February 20, 1997
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SCHEDULE I
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME GRANT DATE EXERCISE PRICE/SHARE OPTION SHARES
---- ---------- -------------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Frank D. Osborn 02/20/97 $1.10 1,500,000
James T. Shea 11/26/96 1.00 420,880
R. Steven Hicks 02/20/97 1.10 395,455
William S. Banowsky, Jr. 02/20/97 1.10 395,455
Paul D. Stone 02/20/97 1.10 395,455
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 10.19
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
1997 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
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PART I
PURPOSES; DEFINITIONS; RESERVATION OF SHARES;
AND PARTICIPATION IN PLAN
ARTICLE I
PURPOSES
1.1 Purposes of Plan. The purpose of this Capstar Broadcasting
Corporation 1997 Stock Purchase Plan the (the "Plan") is to afford certain Key
Employees (as hereinafter defined) of Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and any parent corporation or subsidiary
corporation thereof now existing or hereafter formed or acquired (such parent
and subsidiary corporations sometimes referred to herein as "Related Entities")
who are expected to contribute materially to the success of the Company and any
Related Entities an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in the
Company, and thus to retain such persons and create in such persons an
increased interest in and a greater concern for the welfare of the Company and
any Related Entities.
ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
2.1 Certain terms used herein shall have the meaning stated below,
subject to the provisions of Section 7.1.
"Board" or "Board of Directors" means the Board of Directors of the
Company.
"Committee" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 hereto.
"Common Stock" means the Class A Common Stock, par value $.0l per
share, of the Company.
"Company" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1 hereto.
"Exercise Price" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 hereto.
"Key Employee" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1 hereto.
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"Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1 hereto.
"Related Entity" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1 hereto.
"Securities Act" means The Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
"Stock Purchase Right" means an award of a right to purchase a share
of Common Stock at the Exercise Price which is granted by the Company to a Key
Employee pursuant to Section 5.1 hereof.
"Stockholders Agreement" means that certain Stockholders Agreement
between the Company and each of the Key Employees in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
"Subsidiary" means, with respect to any person, any other person of
which such first person owns or has the power to vote, directly or indirectly,
securities representing a majority of the votes ordinarily entitled to be cast
for the election of directors or other governing persons.
ARTICLE III
SHARES AVAILABLE
3.1 Shares Available Under Plan. Subject to the adjustments
provided in Section 9.2, the maximum number of shares of Common Stock in
respect of which Stock Purchase Rights may be granted for all purposes under
the Plan shall be 3,000,000 shares. If, for any reason, any shares as to which
Stock Purchase Rights have been granted cease to be subject to purchase
hereunder, including the expiration of such Stock Purchase Right, the
termination of such Stock Purchase Right, or the forfeiture of such Stock
Purchase Right, such shares shall thereafter be available for grants under the
Plan. Stock Purchase Rights granted under the Plan may be fulfilled in
accordance with the terms of the Plan with (i) authorized and unissued shares
of Common Stock, (ii) issued shares of such Common Stock held in the Company's
treasury, or (iii) issued shares of Common Stock reacquired by the Company, in
each situation as the Board of Directors or the Committee may determine from
time to time.
ARTICLE IV
PARTICIPATION IN PLAN
4.1 Eligibility to Receive Stock Purchase Rights. Stock Purchase
Rights under the Plan may be granted only to Key Employees. As used herein,
the term "Key Employee" shall mean any employee of the Company or any Related
Entity, including officers and directors of the Company or any Related Entity
who are also employees of the Company or any Related Entity, who is regularly
employed on a salaried basis and who is so employed on the date of such grant,
whom the Committee identifies as having a direct and significant effect on the
performance of the Company or any Related Entity.
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4.2 Effect on Employment. Nothing contained in the Plan or any
agreement related hereto or referred to herein shall affect, or be construed as
affecting, the terms of employment of any Key Employee except to the extent
specifically provided herein or therein. Nothing contained in the Plan or any
agreement related hereto or referred to herein shall impose, or be construed as
imposing, an obligation on (i) the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to
continue the employment of any Key Employee, and (ii) any Key Employee to
remain in the employ of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
PART II
STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS
ARTICLE V
STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS
5.1 Grant of Stock Purchase Rights.
(a) Award Rights. The Committee shall determine the
number of shares of Common Stock covered by each Stock Purchase Right granted
to each Key Employee and shall then cause to be granted to such Key Employee a
Stock Purchase Right exercisable for such shares.
(b) Term of Rights. Every Stock Purchase Right granted
hereunder shall be valid for a period of no less than 30 days after the date of
grant and may be valid for such longer period as the Committee may determine.
(c) Exercise Price. The purchase price per share of
Common Stock under each Stock Purchase Right shall be $ 1.00 per share, or
such other purchase price as may be determined by the Committee (the "Exercise
Price").
(d) Form of Instrument. Each award of a Stock Purchase
Right shall be made pursuant to an instrument substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B. Such instrument shall specify the number of
shares covered by such Stock Purchase Right, the Exercise Price, the term of
such grant, and the restrictions set forth in Article VI.
5.2 Exercise of Stock Purchase Right. The price per share of
Common Stock with respect to each exercise of a Stock Purchase Right shall be
payable at the time of such exercise. Such price shall be payable by any means
acceptable to the Committee. Stock certificates evidencing any shares of
Common Stock will be issued and delivered to the person entitled thereto upon
payment of the Exercise Price.
5.3 Rights of Key Employee Prior to Exercise. A Key Employee
shall not have any rights as a stockholder with respect to any share of Common
Stock issuable upon exercise of a Stock Purchase Right unless and until such
Key Employee shall have become the holder of record of such share by exercise
of such Stock Purchase Right.
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ARTICLE VI
RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS
6.1 Restrictions. Each Stock Purchase Right granted under the
Plan shall contain the following terms, conditions and restrictions and such
additional terms, conditions and restrictions as may be determined by the
Committee:
(a) No Stock Purchase Right granted under the Plan may be
assigned, transferred, sold, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of by
a Key Employee, and any Stock Purchase Right granted to such Key Employee shall
be exercisable only by such Key Employee.
(b) No shares of Common Stock will be issued upon
exercise of any Stock Purchase Right unless such Key Employee shall, at the
time of such exercise, execute and deliver to the Company the Stockholders
Agreement, subject to the Company's execution and delivery thereof.
(c) Each Stock Purchase Right shall terminate by its
terms and without any further action or obligation of the Company if, prior to
exercise, the Key Employee's employment with the Company or any Subsidiary
shall terminate for any reason.
PART III
ADMINISTRATION, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
OF PLAN; MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE VII
ADMINISTRATION OF PLAN
7.1 The Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the
Committee, or any successor thereto, of the Board of Directors, or by any other
committee appointed by the Board of Directors to administer the Plan (the
"Committee"); provided, the entire Board of Directors may act as the Committee
if it chooses to do so. The number of individuals that shall constitute the
Committee shall be determined from time to time by a majority of all the
members of the Board of Directors, and, unless that majority of the Board of
Directors determines otherwise, shall be no less than two individuals. A
majority of the Committee shall constitute a quorum (or if the Committee
consists of only two members, then both members shall constitute a quorum), and
the acts of a majority of the members present at any meeting at which a quorum
is present, or acts approved in writing by all members of the Committee, shall
be the acts of the Committee.
The members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board,
which shall have the power, at any time and from time to time, to remove
members from or add members to the Committee. Removal from the Committee may
be with or without cause. Any individual serving as a member of the Committee
shall have the right to resign from membership in the Committee by
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written notice to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, and not the
remaining members of the Committee, shall have the power and authority to fill
vacancies on the Committee, however caused.
7.2 Authority of Committee. The Committee shall have full and
final authority to (i) prescribe, amend, modify and rescind rules and
regulations relating to the Plan, (ii) make all determinations permitted or
deemed necessary, appropriate or advisable for the administration of the Plan,
interpret any Plan or Stock Purchase Right provision, perform all other acts,
exercise all other powers, and establish any other procedures determined by the
Committee to be necessary, appropriate, or advisable in administering the Plan
or for the conduct of the Committee's business. Any act of the Committee,
including interpretations of the provisions of the Plan or any Stock Purchase
Right and determinations under the Plan or any Stock Purchase Right shall be
final, conclusive and binding on all parties. The Committee may delegate to
one or more of its members, or to one or more agents, such administrative
duties as it may deem advisable, and the Committee or any person to whom it has
delegated duties as aforesaid may employ one or more persons to render advice
with respect to any responsibility the Committee or such person may have under
the Plan. The Committee may employ attorneys, consultants, accountants, or
other persons and the Committee, the Company, and its officers and directors
shall be entitled to rely upon the advice, opinions, or valuations of any such
persons. No member or agent of the Committee shall be personally liable for
any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to
the Plan and all members and agents of the Committee shall be fully protected
by the Company in respect to the Plan and all members and agents of the
Committee shall be fully protected by the Company in respect of any such
action, determination or interpretation.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENT OF PLAN
8.1 Amendment of Plan. The Board of Directors shall have the
right to amend, modify, suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. Except as
otherwise provided above, no amendment, modification, suspension or termination
of the Plan shall alter or impair any Stock Purchase Rights previously granted
under the Plan, without the consent of the holder thereof.
ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Compliance with Securities Laws. The Company shall not in any
event be obligated to file any registration statement under the Securities Act
or any applicable state securities law to permit exercise of any Stock
Purchase Right or to issue any Common Stock in violation of the Securities Act
or any applicable state securities law. Each grantee shall, if requested by
the Committee and as a condition to his right to exercise any Stock Purchase
Right, deliver to the Company an agreement in substantially the form attached
hereto as Exhibit C, containing such representations, warranties and covenants
as the Company may deem necessary or appropriate to
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ensure that the issuance of shares of Common Stock pursuant to such exercise is
not required to be registered under the Securities Act or any applicable state
securities law.
Certificates for shares of Common Stock, when issued, may have
substantially the following legend, or statements of other applicable
restrictions, endorsed thereon, and may not be immediately transferable:
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR
ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SHARES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR
SALE, SOLD, PLEDGED, TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF
UNTIL THE HOLDER HEREOF PROVIDES EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE
ISSUER (WHICH, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE ISSUER, MAY INCLUDE AN
OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER) THAT SUCH
OFFER, SALE, PLEDGE, TRANSFER OR OTHER DISPOSITION WILL NOT
VIOLATE APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS.
This legend shall not be required for shares of Common Stock issued
pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and in
accordance with applicable state securities laws.
9.2 Adjustment of Shares. Unless otherwise expressly provided in
a particular Stock Purchase Right, in the event that, by reason of any merger,
consolidation, combination, liquidation, reorganization, recapitalization,
stock dividend, stock split, split-up, split-off, spin-off, combination of
shares, exchange of shares or other like change in capital structure of the
Company (collectively, a "Reorganization"), the Common Stock is substituted,
combined, or changed into any cash, property, or other securities, or the
shares of Common Stock are changed into a greater or lesser number of shares of
Common Stock, the number and/or kind of shares and/or interests subject to a
Stock Purchase Right and the per share price or value thereof shall be
appropriately adjusted by the Committee to give appropriate effect to such
Reorganization, such that the Stock Purchase Right shall thereafter be
exercisable for such securities, cash, and/or other property as would have been
received in respect of the Common Stock subject to the Stock Purchase Right had
the Stock Purchase Right been exercised in full immediately prior to such
event. Any fractional shares or interests resulting from such adjustment shall
be eliminated.
In the event the Company is not the surviving entity of a
Reorganization and, following such Reorganization, any grantee will hold a
Stock Purchase Right issued pursuant to the Plan which has not been exercised,
canceled, or terminated in connection therewith, the Company shall cause such
Stock Purchase Right to be assumed (or canceled and a replacement Stock
Purchase Right of equivalent value issued) by the surviving entity.
9.3 Use of Proceeds. The proceeds from the sale of Common Stock
pursuant to Stock Purchase Rights granted under the Plan shall constitute
general funds of the Company and may be used for such corporate purposes as the
Company may determine.
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9.4 Costs and Expenses. The costs and expenses of administering
the Plan shall be borne by the Company and shall not be charged against any
Stock Purchase Right nor to any Key Employee.
9.5 Other Incentive Plans. The adoption of the Plan does not
preclude the adoption by appropriate means of any other incentive plan for
employees.
9.6 Effective Date. The Plan shall become effective on June 19,
1997, the date on which it was approved by the Board of Directors.
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT
[See Exhibit 10.21]
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF NOTICE OF STOCK PURCHASE RIGHT GRANT
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CONFIDENTIAL
Interoffice
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION Memorandum
NOTICE OF STOCK PURCHASE RIGHT GRANT
TO:
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FROM: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Executive Vice President
DATE:
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At the direction of the Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of
Directors of Capstar Broadcasting Corporation (the "Company") which administers
the Capstar Broadcasting Corporation 1997 Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan"), I am
pleased to notify you that the Committee has granted to you, pursuant to the
Plan, a Stock Purchase Right to purchase __________ shares of common stock, par
value $.0l per share (the "Common Stock"), of the Company at the price of $1.00
per share (for a total purchase price of $________) or to exchange _______
shares (the "Exchanged Shares") of common stock of Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, Inc., par value $.0l per share, for __________ shares of Common Stock.
This Stock Purchase Right, granted to you as of ________, 199___, expires if not
exercised by 5:00 p.m., New York City time on ________________ 199_ or such
later time as the Approvals (defined hereinafter) have been obtained or made.
Enclosed please find the 1997 Stock Purchase Plan and two (2) copies
of each of the following:
(i) Exercise Agreement; and
(ii) Stockholders Agreement.
In order to exercise your Stock Purchase Right, you must:
1. Complete and sign two copies of the enclosed Exercise
Agreement.
2. Sign two copies of the enclosed Stockholders Agreement.
3. Deliver prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on,
__________________, 199__ or such later time as the
Approvals have been obtained or made, the signed copies of
the Exercise Agreement and the Stockholders Agreement and
the purchase price payable in cash by a cashier's or bank
certified check, by delivering a stock certificate or
certificates representing Exchanged Shares, or by such
other means acceptable to the Committee, in the full
amount of the purchase price of the shares you wish to
purchase to:
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Capstar Broadcasting Corporation
600 Congress Avenue
Suite 1270
Austin, Texas 78701
Attention: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Your Stock Purchase Right is limited and conditioned as provided in
the Plan including, but not limited to, the following:
A. Your Stock Purchase Right may not be assigned, transferred,
sold, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of, and is
exercisable only by you;
B. You must execute and deliver to the Company copies of the
Exercise Agreement and the Stockholders Agreement for your
shares of the Common Stock to be issued;
C. Your delivery of a certificate or certificates representing
the Exchanged Shares, if applicable;
D. Your Stock Purchase Right may not be exercised until such time
as the Company has obtained the requisite approval or made the
requisite filings under applicable federal and state
securities laws (the "Approvals"); and
E. Your Stock Purchase Right shall terminate without any further
action (including notice) if, prior to exercise, your
employment with the Company or any of its subsidiaries
terminates for any reason.
Review the enclosed materials carefully before determining whether to
exercise your Stock Purchase Right. If you have any questions, please call me
at (512) 404-6840.
Enclosures
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EXHIBIT C
FORM OF EXERCISE AGREEMENT
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Name:
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No. of Acquired Shares:
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Total Amount Due
(Purchase Price or Exchanged Shares):
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EXERCISE AGREEMENT
Capstar Broadcasting Corporation
600 Congress Avenue
Suite 1270
Austin, Texas 78701
Attention: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned understands that Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), is offering for sale to the undersigned
pursuant to the exercise of stock purchase rights granted to the undersigned
under its 1997 Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan"), a copy of which has been
received and reviewed by the undersigned, up to an aggregate of _______ shares
(the "Acquired Shares") of its common stock, $.0l par value per share (the
"Common Stock"), at an exercise price of $1.00 per share of Common Stock, or
at an exchange rate of one share of common stock of Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, Inc., par value $.0l per share (the "Partners Shares"), per share of
Common Stock.
1. Exercise. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Exercise Agreement (the "Agreement"), the undersigned hereby irrevocably
exercises his stock purchase right and agrees to purchase the number of shares
of Common Stock set forth above having an aggregate purchase price (the
"Purchase Price") as set forth above or exchangeable for such number of
Partners Shares (the "Exchanged Shares"), as set forth above.
2. Payment. Either (a) a cashier's or bank certified check made
payable to "Capstar Broadcasting Corporation" accompanies this Agreement in
payment of the Purchase Price, net of any amount due and owing by the Company
to the undersigned, or (b) or a certificate or certificates representing the
Exchanged Shares accompanies this Agreement in consideration for the Acquired
Shares. The undersigned understands that no interest shall accrue on such
payment pending delivery of the stock certificate(s) evidencing the
undersigned's shares purchased pursuant to this Agreement.
3. Delivery of Stock Certificates. The undersigned hereby
irrevocably directs the Company to deliver the stock certificate(s) evidencing
the undersigned's Acquired Shares to the undersigned at the address set forth
below the undersigned's signature hereto.
4. Adoption of Stockholders Agreement. Two signed copies of the
Stockholders Agreement accompany this Agreement. The Company agrees that it
shall execute and deliver one original signed copy of the Stockholders
Agreement to the undersigned.
5. Representations and Warranties of the Undersigned. The
undersigned hereby represents and warrants to the Company as follows:
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(a) The undersigned is acquiring the Acquired Shares for his own
account for investment, and not with a view to distribution, resale,
subdivision, or fractionalization thereof; and the undersigned has no present
plans to enter into any contract, undertaking, agreement, or arrangement for
the distribution, resale, subdivision, or fractionalization of any of the
Acquired Shares. In order to induce the Company to issue and sell the Acquired
Stock, it is agreed that the Company will have no obligation to recognize the
ownership, beneficial or otherwise, of the shares comprising such Acquired
Shares by anyone but the undersigned, unless and until the undersigned sells or
otherwise transfers such Acquired Shares, subject to compliance with the terms
hereof and the Stockholders Agreement.
(b) (i) The undersigned can bear the economic risk of losing
his entire investment; (ii) his overall commitment to investments which are not
readily marketable is not disproportionate to his net worth, and his investment
in the Acquired Shares will not cause such overall commitment to become
excessive; (iii) he has adequate means of providing for his current needs and
personal contingencies and has no need for liquidity in his investment in the
Acquired Shares; (iv) he has such knowledge and experience in financial and
business matters that he is capable of evaluating the risks and merits of this
investment, or has retained advisors who have such knowledge and experience;
and (v) he is familiar with the business and financial condition, properties,
operations and prospects of the Company.
(c) The undersigned and/or his attorney and/or his accountant have
had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company, or
a person or persons acting on its behalf, concerning (i) the terms and
conditions of this investment and (ii) the Company and the business and
prospects of the Company, and answers have been provided to his satisfaction to
all of his questions related thereto.
(d) The undersigned recognizes that an investment in the Company
involves certain risks, and he has taken full cognizance of and understands all
of the risks related to the purchase of the Acquired Shares.
(e) The address set forth below the undersigned's signature is his
true and correct residence or principal place of business, and the undersigned
has no present intention of becoming a resident of any other state or
jurisdiction or moving his principal place of business.
(f) The undersigned understands and agrees, and acknowledges that
(i) it has been disclosed to him, that the Acquired Shares have not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"),
or applicable state securities laws and that the economic risk of the
investment must be borne indefinitely by the undersigned, and the Acquired
Shares cannot be sold, pledged, hypothecated, or otherwise transferred unless
subsequently registered under the Securities Act and such laws, or an exemption
from such registration is available, and there is compliance with the
requirements of the Stockholders Agreement; (ii) such registration under the
Securities Act and such laws is unlikely at any time in the future; (iii) the
Company is not obligated to file a notification under Regulation A of the
Securities Act or a registration statement under the Securities Act or any
state securities laws except as provided in the Stockholders Agreement; (iv)
the benefits of Rule 144 under the Securities Act governing the possible
disposition of the Acquired Shares are not currently available or anticipated
to be available in the future, and the Company has
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not covenanted to take any action necessary to make such Rule 144 available for
a limited resale of the Acquired Shares; and (v) it is not anticipated that
there will be any market for resale of the Acquired Shares.
(g) The undersigned understands and agrees, and acknowledges that
the following restrictions and limitations are applicable to the undersigned's
purchase and resales, pledges, hypothecations, or other transfers of the
Acquired Shares, and, therefore, that the undersigned must bear the economic
risk of investment in the Acquired Shares for an indefinite period of time as
described in Section 5(f):
(i) A legend will be placed on the certificates
representing the Acquired Shares in substantially the following form:
THE SHARES OF STOCK REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT
BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED,
OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SHARES MAY NOT BE OFFERED
FOR SALE, SOLD, PLEDGED, TRANSFERRED, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED
OF UNTIL THE HOLDER HEREOF PROVIDES EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO
THE ISSUER (WHICH, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE ISSUER, MAY
INCLUDE AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE ISSUER) THAT
SUCH OFFER, SALE, PLEDGE, TRANSFER, OR OTHER DISPOSITION WILL
NOT VIOLATE APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
(ii) Stop transfer instructions have been or will be
placed with respect to the Acquired Shares so as to restrict the
resale, pledge, hypothecation, or other transfer thereof in accordance
with the above legend.
(iii) The legend and stop transfer instructions described
in Sections 5(g)(i) and (ii) above will be placed with respect to any
new certificate issued upon presentment by the undersigned of a
certificate for transfer.
(iv) Any applicable blue sky or state securities laws
legends shall also be placed on the certificates representing the
Acquired Shares.
(h) The undersigned understands and agrees that his Acquired
Shares shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders
Agreement.
6. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company
hereby represents and warrants to the undersigned as follows:
(a) The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of
incorporation and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease
and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted.
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(b) The Acquired Shares, when issued, will be duly
authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and will not be issued
in violation of any preemptive or similar rights.
7. Stockholder Consent. The undersigned hereby acknowledges
receipt of the CBC 1997 Stock Option Plan and the CBC 1997 Stock Purchase Plan
(collectively, the "Plans"), attached hereto as Annexes A and B, respectively,
and, effective upon the issuance of the Acquired Shares, hereby consents as a
stockholder to the adoption of the Plans.
8. Indemnification. The undersigned acknowledges and understands
the meaning and legal consequences of the representations and warranties set
forth in Section 5 hereof and that the Company has relied or will rely upon
such representations, warranties, and covenants of the undersigned, and the
undersigned hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its
officers, directors, controlling persons, agents, and employees, from and
against any and all loss, claim, damage, liability, or expense, and any action
in respect thereof, joint or several, to which any such person may become
subject, due to or arising out of a breach of any such representation or
warranty, together with all reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys'
fees) incurred by any such person in connection with any action, suit,
proceeding, demand, assessment, or judgment incident to any of the matters so
indemnified against. All representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement, and the indemnification contained herein, shall survive the sale of
the Common Stock.
9. Plan. This Agreement is subject to all the terms, conditions,
limitations and restrictions contained in the Plan. In the event of any
conflict or inconsistency between the terms hereof and the terms of the Plan,
the terms of the Plan shall be controlling.
10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered
(including by facsimile transmission) in multiple counterparts, and by the
different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed
and delivered (including by facsimile transmission) shall be deemed to be an
original but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Agreement this
_____ day of_________________, 199__.
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Investor Signature
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Investor's Printed Name
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Telephone No.:
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Accepted as of , 199 .
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
By:
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William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Executive Vice President
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ANNEX A
CBC 1997 STOCK OPTION PLAN
[See Exhibit 10.17]
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ANNEX B
CBC 1997 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
(THIS DOCUMENT)
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EXHIBIT 10.20.4
THIRD AMENDMENT
TO
STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT
This THIRD AMENDMENT TO STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT (this "Third
Amendment") amends that certain Stockholders Agreement, as amended, dated as of
October 16, 1996 (the "Stockholders Agreement"), between Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), the securityholders
listed on the signature pages thereto, and Hicks, Muse Tate & Furst
Incorporated, a Texas corporation ("HMTF") and is entered into effective June
20, 1997, by and among the Company, HMTF, certain securityholders listed on the
signature pages hereto, and Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware
corporation ("Capstar Broadcasting"). A copy of the Stockholders Agreement is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the stockholders of the Company have effected an exchange of
all of the outstanding shares of the Company for all of the outstanding shares
of Capstar Broadcasting;
WHEREAS, as a result of such exchange, the Company is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting;
WHEREAS, the parties to the Stockholders Agreement desire to amend the
Stockholders Agreement as provided herein pursuant to Section 10.7.2 of the
Stockholders Agreement;
WHEREAS, among other things, the parties to the Stockholders Agreement
desire to replace the Company with Capstar as a party to the Stockholders
Agreement for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, any capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined
herein, shall have the meaning set forth in the Stockholders Agreement.
AGREEMENTS:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. From and after the date hereof, the Company shall not be a
party to the Stockholders Agreement. All references in the Stockholders
Agreement to the Company shall hereby be deemed, from and after the date
hereof, to refer to Capstar Broadcasting for all purposes.
2. Capstar Broadcasting hereby assumes and agrees to perform and
discharge all of the Company's duties and obligations under the Stockholders
Agreement that are to be performed from and after the date hereof.
3. "Common Stock" Definition. The definition of "Common Stock"
set forth in Section 1.1 of the Stockholders Agreement is hereby amended and
restated to read in its entirety as follows:
"Common Stock" means (a) shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par
value per share, of the Company, (b) shares of Class B Common Stock,
$0.01 par value per
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share, of the Company, (c) shares of Class C Common Stock, $0.01 par
value per share, of the Company, and (d) any capital stock into which
any such shares of common stock thereafter may be changed.
4. "Excluded Registration" Definition. The definition of
"Excluded Registration" in Section 1.1 of the Stockholders Agreement is hereby
amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
"Excluded Registration" means a registration under the Securities Act
of (i) a registration to effect a Qualified IPO if such registration
only includes equity securities to be issued by the Company and does
not include any equity securities for the account of any other
securityholder of the Company, (ii) securities registered on Form S-8
or any similar successor form, (iii) securities registered to effect
the acquisition of or combination with another Person and (iv)
securities registered pursuant to any registration rights agreement to
be entered into with the securityholders of Patterson Broadcasting,
Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Patterson"), upon consummation of the
Company's acquisition of Patterson.
5. Except as herein specifically amended or supplemented, the
Stockholders Agreement shall continue in full force and effect in accordance
with its terms.
6. This Third Amendment may be executed and delivered (including
by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be
considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or
more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the
other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same
counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Third Amendment to be
duly executed, all as of the date first written above.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
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Title: Executive Vice President
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HICKS, MUSE, TATE & FURST INCORPORATED
By: /S/ Eric C. Neuman
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Name: Eric C. Neuman
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Title: Senior Vice President
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, L.P.
By: HM3/Capstar Partners, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: HM3/Capstar, Inc.
its General Partner
By: /S/ Eric C. Neuman
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Name: Eric Neuman
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Title: Senior Vice President
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/S/ R. Steven Hicks R. Steven Hicks
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/S/ Jason Mabry Jason Mabry
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/S/ Kristen Lea Hicks
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Kristen Lea Hicks
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/S/ Shelly Mabry Ellard
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Shelly Mabry Ellard
/S/ Larry Taylor
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Larry Taylor as Custodian for Robert S.
Hicks, Jr. under the Texas Uniform
Gifts to Minors Act
/S/ Larry Taylor
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Larry Taylor as Custodian for Brandon
Vaughan Hicks under the Texas Uniform
Gifts to Minors Act
CAPSTAR BT PARTNERS, L.P.
By: HM3/GP Partners, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: Hicks, Muse GP Partners III,
L.P., its General Partner
By: Hicks, Muse Fund III
Incorporated, its General
Partner
By: /S/ Eric C. Neuman
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Name: Eric C. Neuman
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Title: Senior Vice President
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CAPSTAR BOSTON PARTNERS, L.L.C.
By: HM3/GP Partners, L.P.,
its Manager
By: Hicks, Muse GP Partners III,
L.P., its General Partner
By: Hicks, Muse Fund III
Incorporated, its General
Partner
By: /S/ Eric C. Neuman
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Name: Eric C. Neuman
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Title: Senior Vice President
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
By: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
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Title: Executive Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
(STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT)
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EXHIBIT 10.21.3
SECOND AMENDMENT
TO
STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT (this "Second
Amendment") to the Stockholders Agreement, as amended, dated as of November 26,
1996, (the "Stockholders Agreement") by and among Capstar Broadcasting
Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), the securityholders
listed on the signature pages thereto, and Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst
Incorporated, a Texas corporation ("HMTF"), is entered into effective June 20,
1997, by and among the Company, HMTF, the Holders, the parties identified on
Annex A as being New Holders (herein so called), and Capstar Broadcasting
Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Capstar Broadcasting"). A copy of the
Stockholders Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, Frank D. Osborn, a Holder, desires to make a gift of a total
of 133,000 shares of Class A Common Stock (allocated as set forth on Annex A),
$0.01 par value per share (the "Shares"), of Capstar Broadcasting to the New
Holders;
WHEREAS, the stockholders of the Company have effected an exchange of
all shares of the Company for all shares of Capstar Broadcasting;
WHEREAS, as a result of such exchange, the Company is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting;
WHEREAS, the parties to the Stockholders Agreement desire to amend the
Stockholders Agreement as provided herein pursuant to Section 8.7.2 of the
Stockholders Agreement;
WHEREAS, among other things, the parties to the Stockholders Agreement
desire to replace the Company with Capstar Broadcasting as a party to the
Stockholders Agreement for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, any capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined
herein, shall have the meaning set forth in the Stockholders Agreement.
AGREEMENTS:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. From and after the date hereof, the Company shall not be a party to
the Stockholders Agreement. All references in the Stockholders Agreement to the
Company shall hereby be deemed, from and after the date hereof, to refer to
Capstar Broadcasting for all purposes.
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2. Capstar Broadcasting hereby assumes and agrees to perform and
discharge all of the Company's duties and obligations under the Stockholders
Agreement that are to be performed from and after the date hereof.
3. "Common Stock" Definition. The definition of "Common Stock" set
forth in Section 1.1 of the Stockholders Agreement is hereby amended and
restated to read in its entirety as follows:
"Common Stock" means (a) shares of the Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par
value per share, of the Company, (b) shares of the Class B Common
Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Company, (c) shares of the
Class C Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Company, and
(d) any capital stock into which such shares of common stock
thereafter may be changed.
4. "Excluded Registration" Definition. The definition of "Excluded
Registration" in Section 1.1 of the Stockholders Agreement is hereby amended
and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
"Excluded Registration" means a registration under the Securities Act
of (i) a registration to effect a Qualified IPO if such registration
only includes equity securities to be issued by the Company and does
not include any equity securities for the account of any other
securityholder of the Company, (ii) securities registered on Form S-8
or any similar successor form, (iii) securities registered to effect
the acquisition of or combination with another Person, and (iv)
securities registered pursuant to any registration rights agreement to
be entered into with the securityholders of Patterson Broadcasting,
Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Patterson"), upon consummation of the
Company's acquisition of Patterson.
5. Permitted Transfer Status. Each New Holder hereby agrees to take
and hold the Shares subject to the provisions and upon the conditions specified
in the Stockholders Agreement and shall be added as a "Holder" under the
Stockholders Agreement except for purposes of Section 6.1 of the Stockholders
Agreement.
6. Grantor Status. Each New Holder hereby agrees and is deemed to be a
"Grantor" for all purposes under Section 6.1 of the Stockholders Agreement if,
and at such time as, (i) Frank D. Osborn is no longer a director, officer or
employee of the Capstar Broadcasting or any Subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting,
or (ii) a Change of Control occurs.
7. Voting Rights. Except as otherwise provided in Article 2 of the
Stockholders Agreement, each New Holder hereby agrees that, during the term of
the Stockholders Agreement, such New Holder will cause his or her Shares,
whether such Shares are owned by a New Holder or any subsequent transferee of a
New Holder (including without limitation, a New Holder's estate, executors,
administrators, heirs or devisees), (a) to be represented by each such New
Holder, in
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person or by proxy, at any validly called meeting of the stockholders of
Capstar Broadcasting in order for such Shares to be counted as a part of the
quorum of the stockholders of Capstar Broadcasting, and (b) to be voted in any
manner as Frank D. Osborn so designates so long as Frank D. Osborn owns any
voting securities of Capstar Broadcasting or is serving as an officer of
Capstar Broadcasting.
8. Notices. Any notices or other communications required or permitted
under Section 10.1 of the Stockholders Agreement shall be addressed to each New
Holder at his or her address set forth on the signature pages hereto.
9. Except as herein specifically amended or supplemented, the
Stockholders Agreement continue in full force and effect in accordance with its
terms.
10. This Second Amendment may be executed and delivered (including by
facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be
considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or
more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the
other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same
counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Second
Amendment effective as of the date first written above.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
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Title: Executive Vice President
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
By: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
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Title: Executive Vice President
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HICKS, MUSE, TATE & FURST INCORPORATED
By: /S/ Eric C. Neuman
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Name: Eric C. Neuman
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Title: Senior Vice President
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HOLDERS:
/S/ James T. Shea
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James T. Shea
/S/ Charles DiToro
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Charles DiToro
/S/ Judy Jennings
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Judy Jennings
/S/ Patia Gaugh
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Patia Gaugh
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/S/ Sharon Chambers
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Sharon Chambers
/S/ Jay Sterin
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Jay Sterin
/S/ Rich Lewis
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Rich Lewis
/S/ Marc Berman
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Marc Berman
/S/ Scott Bacherman
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Scott Bacherman
/S/ Frank D. Osborn
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Frank D. Osborn
/S/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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William S. Banowsky, Jr.
/S/ Claude C. Turner
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Claude C. Turner
/S/ David J. Benjamin, III
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David J. Benjamin, III
NEW HOLDERS:
/S/ Josephine N. Osborn
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Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for
Elizabeth A. Osborn under the Uniform
Gifts to Minors Act
Address: 174 Hemlock Hill Road
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New Canaan, CT 06840
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/S/ Josephine N. Osborn
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Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for
Allison W. Osborn under the Uniform
Gifts to Minors Act
Address: 174 Hemlock Hill Road
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New Canaan, CT 06840
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/S/ Josephine N. Osborn
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Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for
Katherine N. Osborn under the Uniform
Gifts to Minors Act
Address: 174 Hemlock Hill Road
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New Canaan, CT 06840
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/S/ Josephine N. Osborn
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Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for
Frank W. Osborn under the Uniform Gifts
to Minors Act
Address: 174 Hemlock Hill Road
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New Canaan, CT 06840
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/S/ Josephine N. Osborn
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Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for
Caroline L. Osborn under the Uniform
Gifts to Minors Act
Address: 174 Hemlock Hill Road
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New Canaan, CT 06840
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HOLDERS:
/S/ Mary K. Quass
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Mary K. Quass
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ANNEX A
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Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for Elizabeth A. Osborn under the Uniform 26,600
Gifts to Minors Act
Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for Allison W. Osborn under the Uniform 26,600
Gifts to Minors Act
Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for Katherine N. Osborn under the Uniform 26,600
Gifts to Minors Act
Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for Frank W. Osborn under the Uniform 26,600
Gifts to Minors Act
Josephine N. Osborn as custodian for Caroline L. Osborn under the Uniform 26,600
Gifts to Minors Act
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EXHIBIT A
Stockholders Agreement
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EXHIBIT 10.25.2
FIRST AMENDMENT
TO
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
This FIRST AMENDMENT TO REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this "First
Amendment") amends that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
February 20, 1997 (the "Registration Rights Agreement"), between Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and Frank
D. Osborn and is entered into effective July 1, 1997, by and among the Company,
Frank D. Osborn, and Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation
("Capstar Broadcasting"). A copy of the Registration Rights Agreement is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the stockholders of the Company have effected an exchange of
all of the outstanding shares of the Company for all of the outstanding shares
of Capstar Broadcasting;
WHEREAS, as a result of such exchange, the Company is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Capstar Broadcasting;
WHEREAS, the parties to the Registration Rights Agreement desire to
amend the Registration Rights Agreement as provided herein pursuant to Section
4.7.2 of the Registration Rights Agreement;
WHEREAS, among other things, the parties to the Registration Rights
Agreement desire to replace the Company with Capstar Broadcasting as a party
to the Registration Rights Agreement for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, any capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined
herein, shall have the meaning set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement.
AGREEMENTS:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. From and after the date hereof, the Company shall not be a
party to the Registration Rights Agreement. All references in the Registration
Rights Agreement to the Company shall hereby be deemed, from and after the date
hereof, to refer to Capstar Broadcasting for all purposes.
2. Capstar Broadcasting hereby assumes and agrees to perform and
discharge all of the Company's duties and obligations under the Registration
Rights Agreement that are to be performed from and after the date hereof.
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3. "Common Stock" Definition. The definition of "Common Stock"
set forth in Section 1.1 of the Registration Rights Agreement is hereby amended
and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
"Common Stock" means (a) shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par
value per share, of the Company, (b) shares of Class B Common Stock,
$0.01 par value per share, of the Company, (c) shares of Class C
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of the Company, and (d) any
capital stock into which any such shares of common stock thereafter
may be changed.
4. Except as herein specifically amended or supplemented, the
Registration Rights Agreement shall continue in full force and effect in
accordance with its terms.
5. This First Amendment may be executed and delivered
(including by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which
shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when
one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered
to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the
same counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this First Amendment to be
duly executed, all as of the date first written above.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By:/s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Executive Vice President
/s/ Frank D. Osborn
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Frank D. Osborn
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
By:/s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Executive Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
(REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT)
[See Exhibit 10.25.1]
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EXHIBIT 10.28
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BY AND AMONG
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.,
QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY
AND
THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS NAMED HEREIN
DATED AS OF
JUNE 5, 1997
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ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. Defined Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF SHARES
2.1. Purchase and Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2. Purchase Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3. Delivery of Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4. Payments at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5. Post-Closing Purchase Price Adjustment; Post-Closing Payment 12
2.6. Earnest Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. Representations and Warranties Regarding the Company. . . . 13
3.2. Representations and Warranties of Selling Stockholders . . . 24
3.3. Representations and Warranties of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . 25
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. Covenants of the Company and the Selling Stockholders . . . 27
4.2. Negative Trade Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3. Environmental Site Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4. Broadcast Transmission Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF THE COMPANYAND THE SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS
5.1. No Solicitation of Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2. Access and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3. Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4. Compliance With Station Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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5.5. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.6. Third Party Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.7. Resignations of Directors and Officers . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.8. Mary K. Quass Employment Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ARTICLE VI COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.2. Employee Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.3. Certain Legal Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.4. Future Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ARTICLE VIIMUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. Application for FCC Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.2. Control of Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.3. Other Governmental Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.4. Brokers or Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.5. Risk of Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.6. Additional Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligation . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.2. Conditions to Obligation of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.3. Conditions to Obligations of the Selling Stockholders . . . 37
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.2. Actions to Occur at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.2. Effect of Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. Indemnification of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.2. Indemnification of Selling Stockholders . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3. Defense of Third-Party Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.4. Direct Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.5. Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.6. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.7. Instructions to Escrow Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.8. No Waiver Relating to Claims for Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Covenants . . . 48
12.2. Further Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.3. Amendment and Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.4. Waiver of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.5. Specific Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.6. Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.7. Expenses and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.8. Parties in Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.9. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.10. Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.11. Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.12. Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.13. Public Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12.14. Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12.15. Director and Officer Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12.16. No Reversionary Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12.17. Relationship of Selling Stockholders . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
12.18. Appointment of Stockholders' Representative . . . . . . . . 53
12.19. Consulting Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A -- Form of Deposit Escrow Agreement
Exhibit B -- Form of Employment Agreement
Exhibit C -- Form of Indemnification Escrow Agreement
Exhibit D -- Form of Release
Exhibit E -- Form of Legal Opinions
Exhibit F -- Form of Legal Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Exhibit G -- Form of Consulting Agreement
SCHEDULES:
Schedule 2.1 -- Shares Owned
Schedule 2.4(a) -- Allocation of Purchase Price
Schedule 3.1(a) -- Qualification to do Business and Good Standing
Schedule 3.1(c) -- List of Stockholders and Ownership
Schedule 3.1(f) -- Unrecorded Liabilities and Conduct of Business
Schedule 3.1(g) -- Licenses and Permits
Schedule 3.1(h) -- Litigation
Schedule 3.1(i) -- Insurance
Schedule 3.1(j) -- Real Estate
Schedule 3.1(k) -- Leased Real Property
Schedule 3.1(l) -- Personal Property
Schedule 3.1(p) -- Certain Agreements
Schedule 3.1(q) -- Employee Benefit Plans
Schedule 3.1(r) -- Patents, Trademarks; Etc.
Schedule 3.1(s) -- Affiliate Relationships
Schedule 3.1(u) -- Trade Deals
Schedule 3.2(a) -- Certain Liens
Schedule 6.2 -- Employee Matters
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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into
as of June 6, 1997, by and among Quass Broadcasting Company, an Iowa
corporation (the "Company"), each of the persons identified on Annex A (the
"Selling Stockholders"), and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Buyer").
R E C I T A L S
A. The Selling Stockholders collectively own all of the issued and
outstanding shares of the common stock, par value $.01 per share ("Common
Stock"), of the Company, which shares constitute all of the authorized,
issued, and outstanding capital stock of the Company.
B. Buyer desires to purchase from the Selling Stockholders, and the
Selling Stockholders desire to sell to Buyer, all of the shares of Common Stock
held by the Selling Stockholders (the "Shares") in consideration of the
Purchase Price (hereinafter defined), upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth herein.
A G R E E M E N T S
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations,
warranties, agreements, and conditions hereinafter set forth, and other good
and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. DEFINED TERMS. The following terms shall have the following
meanings in this Agreement:
"Accounts Receivable" means the rights of the Company to cash payment
for the sale of advertising time by the Stations and other amounts that would
be classified as an account receivable on the asset side of a balance sheet of
the Company prepared in accordance with GAAP.
"Adjustment Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(c).
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any person, any other person
controlling, controlled by or under common control with such person. For
purposes of this definition and this Agreement, the term "control" (and
correlative terms) means the power, whether by contract, equity ownership or
otherwise, to direct the policies or management of a person.
"Applicable Laws" means all laws, statutes, rules, regulations,
ordinances, judgments, orders, decrees, injunctions, and writs of any
Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the Company or the business,
operations or assets of the Company, as they may be in effect on or prior to
the Closing.
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"Applications" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.
"Balance Sheet" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(f).
"Balance Sheet Date" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(f).
"Banking Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"business day" means any other day than (i) a Saturday or Sunday or
(ii) a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York or Dallas, Texas are
authorized or required to be closed.
"Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this
Agreement, and it includes its permitted successors and assigns.
"Buyer Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages, losses,
claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and expenses
(including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in
investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that any of the
Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of (i) any breach or
default by the Company or any Selling Stockholder of any of the representations
or warranties under this Agreement or any agreement or document executed in
connection herewith; (ii) the business or operations of the Company or any of
the Stations prior to the Closing Date, including any and all liabilities
arising under the Licenses or the Contracts, but only to the extent that such
damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs
and expenses relate to events or circumstances occurring prior to the Closing
Date; and (iii) any breach or default by the Selling Stockholders or the
Company of any covenant or agreement under this Agreement or any other
Transaction Document; and (b) any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims,
demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable
legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the foregoing. In determining the
amount of any of the items described in the preceding clauses (a) or (b), such
amount shall be reduced by (A) the net amount the Buyer Indemnified Parties
recover (after deducting all attorney's fees, expenses and other out-of-pocket
costs of recovery) from any insurer or other party liable for such item; and
(B) the amount of any tax benefits actually realized by the Buyer Indemnified
Parties as a result of any such item.
"Buyer Indemnified Parties" means Buyer and each officer, director,
employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate of Buyer.
"Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs" means all Buyer Indemnified Costs
other than (a) damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits,
penalties, costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys'
fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or
proceeding) that any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out
of any breach or default by the Company or any Selling Stockholder of any of
the representations and warranties contained in Section 3.1(o) or Section
3.2(a), and (b) any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands,
assessments, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees
and expenses, incident to the foregoing.
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"Capped Indemnified Costs" means the Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs or
the Selling Stockholders Indemnified Costs, as the case may be.
"CERCLA" has the meaning set forth in the definition of Environmental
Laws contained in this Section 1.1.
"Closing" means the consummation of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article IX.
"Closing Balance Sheet" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a).
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing specified in Article IX.
"Code" shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended. All references to the Code, U.S. Treasury regulations or other
governmental pronouncements shall be deemed to include references to any
applicable successor regulations or amending pronouncement.
"Common Stock" has the meaning set forth in the first recital of this
Agreement.
"Communications Act" means the Communication Act of 1934, as amended,
and all material rules, regulations and written policies of the FCC thereunder.
"Company Negative Trade Balance" means the difference, if negative,
between the value of time owed under barter agreements to which any of the
Stations is a party or by which any of them is bound, and the value of the
goods and services to be received under such agreements, but excluding any such
values to the extent that they are included in Current Assets, Current
Liabilities or Funded Debt.
"Company Reports" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(f).
"Conflict Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Consents" means all governmental consents and approvals, including
the FCC Consents, and all consents and approvals of third parties, in each case
that are necessary in order to transfer the Common Stock, or the control of the
Company and its properties and assets, to Buyer and otherwise to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby.
"Contracts" means all agreements, contracts, or other binding
commitments or arrangements, written or oral (including any amendments and
other modifications thereto), to which the Company is a party or is otherwise
bound.
"Cure Period" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(b).
"Current Assets" means assets of the Company which, in accordance with
GAAP,. are current assets, after deducting adequate reserves in accordance with
GAAP (which, in the case
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of Accounts Receivable, shall include a reserve for doubtful accounts equal to
2% of the aggregate amount of the Accounts Receivable).
"Current Liabilities" means liabilities of the Company which, in
accordance with GAAP, are current liabilities.
"Debt", without duplication, means (a) all indebtedness of the
Company, whether or not represented by bonds, debentures, notes or other
securities, for the repayment of money borrowed, (b) all deferred indebtedness
of the Company for the payment of the purchase price of property or assets
purchased, (c) all obligations of the Company to pay rent or other payment
amounts under a lease of real or personal property which is required to be
classified as a capital lease or a liability on the face of a balance sheet
prepared in accordance with GAAP, (d) any reimbursement obligation of the
Company with respect to letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or similar
facilities issued for the account of the Company, (e) any net payment
obligation of the Company under any interest rate swap agreement, forward rate
agreement, interest rate cap or collar agreement or other financial agreement
or arrangement entered into for the purpose of limiting or managing interest
rate risks, (f) all indebtedness secured by any Lien existing on property owned
by the Company, whether or not indebtedness secured thereby shall have been
assumed, (g) all guaranties, endorsements, assumptions and other contingent
obligations of the Company in respect of, or to purchase or to otherwise
acquire, indebtedness of others, and (h) all other obligations of the Company
which, in accordance with GAAP, would be included in determining total
liabilities as shown on the liabilities side of a balance sheet as of the date
of determination.
"Deposit Escrow Agreement" means the Deposit Escrow Agreement among
the Company, the Selling Stockholders and Media Venture Partners, Ltd., a copy
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
"Deposit Letter of Credit" means that certain original, irrevocable
letter of credit in favor of the Selling Stockholders and the Escrow Agent
issued by Bankers Trust Company or another lender for the sum of $750,000 and
held in accordance with the provisions of the Deposit Escrow Agreement.
"Employee Benefit Plans" means any "employee benefit plan" within the
meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA and any bonus, deferred compensation,
incentive compensation, stock ownership, stock purchase, stock option, phantom
stock, vacation, severance, disability, death benefit, hospitalization or
insurance plan providing benefits to any present or former employee or
contractor of the Company or any member of the ERISA Group maintained by any
such entity or as to which any such entity has any liability or obligation.
"Employee Pension Benefit Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section
3(2) of ERISA.
"Employment Agreement" means the Employment Agreement between Central
Star Communications, Inc. and Mary K. Quass substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit B.
"Environmental Costs or Liabilities" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.1(o)(iv).
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"Environmental Laws" means all Applicable Laws and rules of common law
pertaining to the environment, natural resources, and public or employee health
and safety including the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and
Liability Act (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA"), the Emergency
Planning and Community Right to Know Act and the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the
Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Act of 1984, the Clean Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, and any similar or analogous statutes,
regulations and decisional law of any Governmental Authority, as each of the
foregoing may be amended and in effect on or prior to the Closing.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended.
"ERISA Group" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(q).
"ESA" means Phase I or Phase II environmental site assessments.
"Escrow Agent" means Citibank, N.A. and includes its successors and
assigns.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Existing ESAs" means the Phase I Environmental Assessment of KHAK
Radio Tower Property, U.S. Highway 30 East and Ivanhoe Road, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, dated September 1992, prepared by Green Environmental Services, Inc. of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for 3000 North
Center Point Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dated January 1995, prepared by
Shive-Hattery Engineers and Architects, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa.
"FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.
"FCC Consents" means actions by the FCC granting its initial consent
to the transfer of the control of the FCC Licenses for each of the Stations to
Buyer as contemplated by this Agreement.
"FCC Licenses" means all of the licenses, permits, and other
authorizations issued by the FCC to the Company and applications of the
Company, if any, to the FCC relating to or used in the business or operations
of each of the Stations, including those listed on Schedule 3.1(l) and any
additions thereto between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Final Order" means written action or order issued by the FCC setting
forth the FCC Consents and (a) which has not been reversed, stayed, enjoined,
set aside, annulled, or suspended and (b) with respect to which (i) no requests
have been filed for administrative or judicial review, reconsideration, appeal,
or stay, and the time for filing any such requests and for the FCC to set aside
the action on its own motion has expired or (ii) in the event of review,
reconsideration, or appeal, such review, reconsideration, or appeal has been
denied and the time for further review, reconsideration, or appeal has expired.
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"Financial Statements"has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(f).
"Former Selling Stockholder" has the meaning as set forth in Section
12.18.
"Funded Debt" means (a) all Debt of the Company maturing by its terms
more than one year after, or which is renewable or extendible at the option of
the Company for a period ending one year or more after, the date as of which
Funded Debt is being determined, and shall include Debt of such maturity
created, assumed or guaranteed by the Company either directly or indirectly,
including obligations of such maturity secured by a lien upon property of the
Company, and (b) all interest, unamortized discount, charges, fees, expenses,
penalties, premiums, or other amounts, including prepayment penalties, which
have become due on the foregoing items.
"Funded Debt Payoff Notice" has the meaning set forth in Section
2.3(a).
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States.
"Governmental Entity" means any governmental department, commission,
board, bureau, agency, court or other instrumentality of the United States or
any state, county, parish or municipality, jurisdiction, or other political
subdivision thereof.
"Hazardous Substances" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(n).
"Holdback Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5.
"Indemnification Escrow Agreement" means the Indemnification Escrow
Agreement among Selling Stockholders (or the Stockholders' Representative on
behalf of the Selling Stockholders), Buyer, and Escrow Agent substantially in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.
"Indemnified Costs" means the Buyer Indemnified Costs or the Selling
Stockholders Indemnified Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnified Parties" means the Buyer Indemnified Parties or the
Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties, as the case may be.
"Indemnifying Party" means any person who is obligated to provide
indemnification hereunder.
"Intellectual Property" means all Trademarks, Know-how, copyrights,
copyright registrations and applications for registration, Patents and all
other intellectual property rights whether registered or not, licenses to or
owned by the Company, including the call letters of each of the Stations and
the goodwill related to the foregoing.
"Know-how" means all plans, ideas, concepts and data, research
records, all promotional literature, customer and supplier lists and similar
data and information and all other confidential or proprietary technical and
business information.
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"Knowledge" means, with respect to a specified party hereto, the
actual knowledge of such party.
"Leased Real Property" means all of the Company leasehold interests,
easements, licenses, rights to access and rights-of-way which are used or held
for use in the business and operations of the Company, including those
interests which are identified and described in Schedule 3.1(k), as modified by
any addition or permitted deletion thereto between the date hereof and the
Closing Date.
"Licenses" means the FCC Licenses and all Permits issued by any
Governmental Entity to the Company, including those listed on Schedule 3.1(l),
with any additions thereto between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(m).
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on the
business, operations, properties, condition (financial or otherwise), results
of operations, assets, liabilities, or prospects of the Company, in each case
taken as a whole.
"Minimum Loss" has the meaning as set forth in Section 11.6(a).
"Multiemployer Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section 3(37) or
Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"Outstanding Transaction Costs" means all fees, expenses and other
costs, including any brokerage or finders fees, payable by the Company after
the Closing Date in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, other than any such items that
are included as a liability on the Closing Balance Sheet.
"Owned Real Property" means those parcels of real property owned in
fee and used or held for use by the Company as described in Schedule 3.1(j),
and all buildings, structures, improvements, and fixtures thereon, together
with all rights of way, easements, privileges, and appurtenances pertaining or
belonging thereto, including any right, title, and interest of the Company in
and to any street or other property adjoining any portion of such property.
"Patents" means all patent and patent applications (including all
reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, and
extensions of the foregoing) owned by the Company.
"Pension Plans" has the meaning set forth in Schedule 3.1(q).
"Permits" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(n).
"Permitted Encumbrances" means (a) statutory Liens for current Taxes
not yet due and payable, (b) mechanics', carriers', workers', repairers', and
other similar liens imposed by law arising or incurred in the ordinary course
of business for obligations not yet due, (c) in the case of
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leases of vehicles, rolling stock, and other personal property, encumbrances,
which do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair the operation
of the business at the facility at which such leased equipment or other
personal property is located, (d) other liens, charges or encumbrances
incidental to the operation of the Company or the ownership of the Company's
assets which were not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money or the
advance of credit and which do not materially detract from the value of the
assets encumbered thereby or materially interfere with the use thereof or the
operation of such asset or the Stations, and (e) Liens on leases of real
property arising from the provisions of such leases, including, in relation to
leased real property, any agreements and/or conditions imposed on the issuance
of land use permits, zoning, business licenses, use permits, or other
entitlements of various types issued by any Governmental Entity, necessary or
beneficial to the continued use and occupancy of the Company assets or the
continuation of the operation of any Station.
"Permitted Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(m).
"person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited
liability company, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or other
entity.
"Personal Property" means all of the machinery, equipment (including
the transmitter and studio equipment), computer programs, computer software,
tools, motor vehicles, furniture, furnishings, leasehold improvements, office
equipment, inventories, supplies, plant, spare parts, and other tangible or
intangible personal property which are owned or leased by the Company and which
are used or held for use in its business or operations, including the personal
property which is listed on Schedule 3.1(k) hereto, together with any additions
thereto between the date hereof and the Closing Date less any dispositions made
in accordance with Section 4.1.
"Proportionate Share" means (a) with respect to Mary K. Quass, 65%,
and (b) with respect to the Carlton O. Tronvold Trust and the Carlton O.
Tronvold Charitable Remainder Trust, 35%.
"Purchase Price" means the consideration payable by Buyer to the
Selling Stockholders as provided in Section 2.2 hereof.
"Real Property" means the Leased Real Property and the Owned Real
Property.
"Referee" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(b).
"Release" means the Release of Claims between Buyer and the Selling
Stockholders substantially in the form of Exhibit D.
"Released Claims" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2(b).
"Released Parties" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2(b).
"Schedules" means the Schedules attached hereto.
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"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Selling Stockholders" has the meaning set forth in the first
paragraph of this Agreement.
"Selling Stockholders Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all
damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties,
costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and
expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or
proceeding) that any of the Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties incurs and
that arise out of (i) any breach or default by Buyer of any of the
representations, or warranties under this Agreement or any agreement or
document executed in connection herewith; (ii) the business or operation of the
Company on and after the Closing Date, including any and all liabilities
arising under the Licenses or the Contracts, but only to the extent that such
damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties and
expenses relate to events or circumstances occurring after the Closing Date;
and (iii) any breach or default by Buyer of any covenant or agreement under
this Agreement or any other Transaction Document; (b) the items indemnified
against pursuant to Section 5.3; and (c) any and all actions, suits,
proceedings claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and expenses,
including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the foregoing.
In determining the amount of any of the items described in the preceding
clauses (a) or (b), such amount shall be reduced by (A) the net amount the
Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties recover (after deducting all
attorney's fees, expenses and other out- of-pocket costs of recovery) from any
insurer or other party liable for such item; and (B) the amount of any tax
benefits actually realized by the Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties as a
result of any such item.
"Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties" means each of the Selling
Stockholders and each officer, director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and
Affiliate of the Company.
"Shares" has the meaning set forth in the second recital of this
Agreement.
"Station Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Station Licenses" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(f).
"Station Management" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(b).
"Stockholders' Representative" means Mary K. Quass or her successor in
that capacity appointed pursuant to Section 12.18.
"Successor Selling Stockholders" has the meaning set forth in Section
12.18.
"Taxes" means taxes, charges, fees, imposts, levies, interest,
penalties, additions to tax or other assessments or fees of any kind,
including, but not limited to, income, corporate, capital, excise, property,
sales, use, turnover, value added and franchise taxes, deductions, withholdings
and customs duties, imposed by any Governmental Entity and any payments with
respect thereto required under any tax-sharing agreement.
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"Tax Returns" means any return, report, information return or other
document (including any related or supporting information) filed or required to
be filed with any Governmental Entity in connection with the determination,
assessment, collection or administration of any Taxes or the administration of
any laws, regulations or administrative requirements relating to any Taxes.
"Trade Deals" means the exchanges by a Station of its advertising time
for goods or services, other than in connection with the licensing of programs
and programming material.
"Trademarks" means (a) trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade
dress, labels, logos, and all other names and slogans associated with any
products or embodying the goodwill of the business of any Station, whether or
not registered, and any applications or registrations therefor and (b) any
associated goodwill incident thereto owned by the Company.
"Trading Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Transaction Documents" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(d).
"Voting Debt" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(c).
"Working Capital Deficit" means the amount by which the sum of Current
Liabilities (as shown on the Closing Balance Sheet) exceed Current Assets (as
shown on the Closing Balance Sheet).
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF SHARES
2.1. PURCHASE AND SALE. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of
this Agreement, at the Closing (hereinafter defined), each Selling Stockholder
shall sell to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from such Selling Stockholder,
the Shares set forth opposite such Selling Stockholders' name on Schedule 2.1,
free and clear of all Liens.
2.2. PURCHASE PRICE. (a) Subject to Section 2.2(b), the aggregate purchase
price payable by Buyer to the Selling Stockholders in consideration for the
sale of the Shares (the "Purchase Price") shall be $14,980,000.
(b) The Purchase Price shall be subject to adjustment after the
Closing as set forth in Section 2.5.
2.3. DELIVERY OF NOTICES.
(a) Funded Debt Payoff Notice. No later than the date that is three
business days prior to the date scheduled for the Closing, the Company shall
deliver to Buyer a written notice (the "Funded Debt Payoff Notice") setting
forth (i) the payments necessary to be made in order for the Funded Debt to be
repaid in full and retired as of the Closing Date, (ii) the name of the persons
to whom such payments are to be made, and (iii) wiring instructions for the
recipients of such
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payments. At the Closing, an amount of the Purchase Price equal to the Funded
Debt shall be applied to the payment and retirement in full of the Funded Debt
identified in such notice.
(b) Wiring Instructions. Contemporaneously with the delivery of the
Funded Debt Payoff Notice, the Company or the Selling Stockholders shall
deliver to Buyer a notice setting forth wiring instructions for the Purchase
Price to be paid to the Selling Stockholders on the Closing Date.
2.4. PAYMENTS AT CLOSING. At the Closing, subject to the satisfaction of
the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, Buyer shall:
(a) pay or cause to be paid to the Selling Stockholders cash, via wire
transfer of immediately available funds, in an amount equal to the Purchase
Price, minus the sum of the amount of the Funded Debt and the Holdback Amount,
which amount shall be allocated among the Selling Stockholders as provided on
Schedule 2.4(a);.
(b) wire transfer an amount equal to the amount of the Funded Debt in
accordance with the Funded Debt Notice; and
(c) deposit or cause to be deposited the Holdback Amount with the
Escrow Agent. Buyer is directed by each Selling Stockholder to deposit the
amount of the Holdback Amount set forth opposite such Selling Stockholder's
name in Column A of Schedule 2.4(a) with the Escrow Agent at the Closing and
Buyer shall make such deposit as directed.
2.5. POST-CLOSING PURCHASE PRICE ADJUSTMENT; POST-CLOSING PAYMENT. (a) No
later than 60 days after the Closing Date, the Selling Stockholders shall cause
to be prepared and delivered to Buyer (i) a balance sheet for the Company as of
11:59 p.m. on the date immediately prior to the Closing Date (but giving effect
to the Funded Debt payment pursuant to Section 2.3(a)) (the "Closing Balance
Sheet"),(ii) a calculation of the Working Capital Deficit of the Company as
determined from the Closing Balance Sheet and (iii) calculations of the Company
Negative Trade Balance and Outstanding Transaction Costs as determined, to the
extent practicable, from the Closing Balance Sheet. The Closing Balance Sheet
shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, and shall fairly present the
financial position of the Company as of 11:59 p.m. on the date immediately
prior to the Closing Date, subject to normal recurring year- end adjustments
(but giving effect to the Funded Debt payment pursuant to Section 2.3(a)). The
Closing Balance Sheet and such calculations shall be prepared in consultation
with Buyer and McGladrey & Pullen, L.L.P., accountants for the Selling
Stockholders, (and, if requested by Buyer, McGladrey & Pullen, L.L.P. shall
consult with Coopers & Lybrand, accountants for the Buyer), but need not be
audited unless Buyer requests that the Closing Balance Sheet be audited in a
notice delivered to the Selling Stockholders no later than 30 days after the
Closing Date. If Buyer requests an audit, the Closing Balance Sheet shall be
audited by either McGladrey & Pullen, L.L.P. or Coopers & Lybrand, whichever
firm is specified in Buyer's notice, and the Closing Balance Sheet delivered to
Buyer shall be accompanied by the auditors report thereon. The Company shall
bear the cost of the audit which cost shall not constitute an Outstanding
Transaction Cost hereunder.
(b) If Buyer disputes the accuracy of the Closing Balance Sheet, or
the calculation of the Working Capital Deficit, the Outstanding Transaction
Costs or the Company Negative Trade
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Balance, Buyer shall promptly inform the Selling Stockholders of the disputed
amount of the Closing Balance Sheet or such calculation and the basis for
Buyer's dispute in reasonable detail. If the Selling Stockholders do not agree
to modify the Closing Balance Sheet or the calculation of the Working Capital
Deficit, the Outstanding Transaction Costs or the Company Negative Trade
Balance, as applicable, in accordance with Buyer's position regarding such
disputed amount of the Closing Balance Sheet or the calculation of the Working
Capital Deficit, the Outstanding Transaction Costs or the Company Negative
Trade Balance, as applicable, Buyer and the Selling Stockholders shall submit
such dispute to an independent "big six" accounting firm selected jointly by
Coopers & Lybrand and McGladrey & Pullen, L.L.P. (the "Referee") for
arbitration. The parties shall use all reasonable efforts to achieve a
decision by such Referee as soon as practicable, and in any event no later than
30 days from the date such dispute is submitted. The decision of the Referee
shall be final, conclusive and binding on the parties.
(c) If the Closing Balance Sheet or the calculation of the
Outstanding Transaction Costs and the Company Negative Trade Balance reflects
the existence of a Working Capital Deficit or an amount of Outstanding
Transaction Costs or Company Negative Trade Balance, then the Purchase Price
shall be decreased by the amount of the sum of (i) the Working Capital Deficit,
(ii) the Outstanding Transaction Costs, and (iii) the amount by which the
Company Negative Trade Balance exceeds $25,000 (the "Adjustment Amount"). The
Selling Stockholders shall promptly (and, in any event, within five business
days following the acceptance of, or resolution of any disputes in regard to,
the Closing Balance Sheet or such calculations) refund to Buyer the amount of
the Adjusted Amount via wire transfer of immediately available funds. Each
Selling Stockholder shall pay its Proportionate Share of the Adjustment Amount.
If a Selling Stockholder fails to pay its Proportionate Share of the Adjustment
Amount, then, in addition to whatever other remedies it may have, Buyer shall
be entitled to recover the amount of the unpaid Adjustment Amount from the
Holdback Amount, without regard to the Minimum Loss limitation described in
Section 11.6(a).
(d) If less than 98% of the Accounts Receivable included in the
Closing Balance Sheet are collected on or before the 120th day after the
Closing Date, then Buyer shall deliver to the Selling Stockholders a notice
setting forth the difference between the amount collected and 98% of the
Accounts Receivables included in the Closing Balance Sheet. Each Selling
Stockholder shall pay its Proportionate Share of such difference to Buyer
within five business days of Buyer's notice. If a Selling Stockholder fails to
pay such Proportionate Share, then, in addition to what other remedies it may
have, Buyer shall be entitled to recover the amount of such Proportionate Share
from the Holdback Amount, without regard to any Minimum Loss limitation. Upon
payment of the foregoing amounts Buyer shall assign any such uncollected
Accounts Receivable promptly to the Selling Stockholders or their designee. If
greater than 98% of the Accounts Receivable included in the Closing Balance
Sheet are collected on or before the 120th day after the Closing Date, then
Buyer shall, on or before the 150th day after the Closing Date, remit to each
Selling Stockholder its Proportionate Share of the amount collected in excess
of 98% of the Accounts Receivable included in the Closing Balance Sheet.
2.6. EARNEST MONEY. (a) Concurrently with the execution of this
Agreement, Buyer shall deposit the Deposit Letter of Credit with Media Venture
Partners, Ltd. to be held in escrow in accordance with the Deposit Escrow
Agreement.
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(b) Subject to satisfaction of the conditions to the obligations set
forth in Article VIII, at the Closing, the Selling Stockholders shall instruct
Media Venture Partners, Ltd. to release and return the Deposit Letter of Credit
to Buyer for cancellation.
(c) If this Agreement is terminated as provided in Section 10.1, Buyer
and the Selling Stockholders shall instruct Media Venture Partners, Ltd. to
release the Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer or to the Selling Stockholders,
all as provided in Section 10.2.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE COMPANY. The Company,
and each Selling Stockholder, jointly and severally (but subject to the
provisions of Sections 11.6 and 12.17(b)), represent and warrant to Buyer as
follows (with the understanding that Buyer is relying on such representations
and warranties in entering into and performing this Agreement).
(a) Organization, Good Standing, Etc. The Company is a corporation
duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Iowa, has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease
and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted
and is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in each state listed
on Schedule 3.1(a), which states represent every jurisdiction in which the
nature of its business or the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such
qualification necessary. The Company has delivered to Buyer true and complete
copies of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as in effect at the date of
this Agreement. The Company is not in violation of any provisions of its
Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
(b) Subsidiaries of the Company. The Company does not own, directly
or indirectly, any equity interest in, any other corporation, partnership, or
other person or have the right, pursuant to a contract or otherwise, to acquire
any capital stock, equity interest or other similar investment in any
corporation, partnership, or other person.
(c) Capital Structure. The authorized capital stock of the Company
consists of 80,000 shares of Common Stock, and 20,000 shares of preferred
stock, par value $7.50 per share ("Preferred Stock"), none of which is
designated. There are 17,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding and
3,000 shares of Common Stock are held by the Company in its treasury. No
shares of Preferred Stock are issued and outstanding. No shares of capital
stock of the Company are reserved for issuance for any other purpose. All the
issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company are duly
authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and have not been
issued in violation of any preemptive or similar rights. As of the date
hereof, there are no bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness issued or
outstanding having the right to vote ("Voting Debt") on any matters on which
holders of Common Stock may vote. There are no options, warrants, calls,
rights, commitments, or agreements of any character to which the Company is a
party or by which it is bound obligating the Company to issue, deliver, or
sell, or cause to be, delivered or sold, additional shares of capital stock or
any Voting Debt of the Company, or obligating the
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Company to grant, extend, or enter into any such option, warrant, call, right,
commitment, or agreement. There are no outstanding contractual obligations of
the Company to repurchase, redeem, or otherwise acquire any shares of Common
Stock or other capital stock of the Company. Schedule 3.1(c) identifies as of
the date of this Agreement the record and beneficial owner, if different, of
the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(d) Authority. The Company has all requisite corporate power and
authority to enter into this Agreement, the Deposit Escrow Agreement, and each
other agreement, document, and instrument required to be executed by the
Company in accordance herewith (collectively, the "Transaction Documents") and
to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. The execution
and delivery of the Transaction Documents by the Company and the consummation
by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby have been
duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company. The
Transaction Documents have been, or upon execution and delivery will be, duly
executed and delivered and constitute the valid and binding obligations of the
Company enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms,
subject, as to enforceability, to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent
conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors'
rights and remedies generally and to general principles of equity (regardless
of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(e) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The execution and
delivery of the Transaction Documents by the Company do not and the performance
by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will not,
subject to obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations, and permits and
making the filings described in this Section 3.1(e) or listed on Schedule
3.1(e) or Schedule 3.1(p), (i) violate, conflict with, or result in any breach
of any provision of the Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, (ii)
violate, conflict with, or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a
default (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) under, or permit
the termination of, or result in the acceleration of, or entitle any party to
accelerate (whether as a result of a change of control of the Company or
otherwise) any obligation, or result in the loss of any benefit, or give any
person the right to require any security to be repurchased, or give rise to the
creation of any Lien upon any of the assets of the Company under any of the
terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit agreement, note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license, lease, agreement, or
other instrument or obligation to which the Company is a party or by which it
or any of the assets of the Company may be bound or subjected, or (iii) violate
any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or
regulation, of any Governmental Entity applicable to the Company or by which or
to which any of such assets is bound or subject. No Consent of any
Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to the Company in connection
with the execution and delivery of any Transaction Documents by the Company or
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for
(A) the FCC Consents (as contemplated by Section 7.1 hereof) and (B) applicable
requirements, if any, of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and state
securities or blue sky laws.
(f) Reports; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes or
Events.
(i) The Company has timely filed all forms, reports, statements,
and other documents required to be filed with the FCC. The Company has
filed all forms, reports, statements, and other documents required to be
filed with any and all other Governmental
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Entities. All such forms, reports, statements and other documents required
to be filed with the FCC or any other Governmental Entity are referred to
herein, collectively, as the "Company Reports"). The Company Reports were
prepared in all material respects in accordance with the requirements of
applicable law.
(ii) The Company has delivered to Buyer copies of (A) the
audited balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 1995 and December
31, 1996, together with the audited statements of income and cash flows of
the Company for the periods then ended, and the notes thereto, accompanied
by the reports thereon of McGladrey & Pullen, L.L.P., independent public
accountants, and (B) the unaudited balance sheet of the Company as of April
30, 1997, together with the related unaudited statements of income for the
four-month period then ended (such audited and unaudited financial
statements collectively being referred to as the "Financial Statements").
The Financial Statements, including the notes thereto, were prepared in
accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods
covered thereby (except to the extent disclosed therein or required by
changes in GAAP) and present accurately the information purported to be
presented therein as of such dates and for the periods then ended, provided
that such unaudited financial statements need not reflect recurring year-
end adjustments.
(iii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(f), there is no
liability or obligation of any kind, whether accrued, absolute, fixed,
contingent, or otherwise, of the Company that is not reflected or reserved
against in the balance sheet of the Company as of April 30, 1997 (the
"Balance Sheet"), other than (A) liabilities incurred in the ordinary
course of business in a manner consistent with past practice since April
30, 1997 (the "Balance Sheet Date"), or (B) any such liability or
obligation which would not be required to be presented in financial
statements or the notes thereto prepared in conformity with GAAP applied,
in a manner consistent with past practice, in the preparation of the
Financial Statements.
(iv) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(f), since the Balance
Sheet Date, the Company has conducted its business only in the ordinary
course consistent with past practice and nothing has occurred that would
have been prohibited by Section 4.1(g), 4.1(i), 4.1(k) or 4.1(p) if the
terms of such section had been in effect as of and after the Balance Sheet
Date. Additionally, since the Balance Sheet Date, there has not occurred,
and the Company has not incurred or suffered, any event or circumstance
that materially impairs the physical assets of any of the Stations.
(g) Compliance with Applicable Laws: FCC Matters.
(i) The business of the Company has been conducted in compliance
in all material respects with each Applicable Law. No investigation or
review by any Governmental Entity with respect to the Company is pending
or, to the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders,
threatened. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company
has complied with the Communications Act, all obligations with respect to
equal employment opportunity under Applicable Law, and all material rules
and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration applicable to each
of the towers used or
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held for use by a Station. In addition, the Company has duly and timely
filed, or caused to be so filed, with the FCC and other appropriate
Governmental Entities all reports, statements, documents, registrations,
filings, or submissions with respect to the operation of each Station and
the ownership thereof, including, applications for renewal of authority
required by Applicable Law to be filed. All such FCC filings complied in
all material respects with Applicable Laws when made, and no deficiencies
have been asserted with respect to any such filings. The material required
by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526 to be kept in the public inspection files of
each Station is complete in all material respects.
(ii) Schedule 3.1(g) is a true and complete list of (A) all of
the FCC Licenses, including the expiration dates thereof, as of the date of
this Agreement, other than immaterial auxiliary licenses, and (B) all other
material licenses, permits, or authorizations issued to the Company by any
other Governmental Entities and held by it as of the date of this
Agreement. Such FCC Licenses, licenses, permits, and authorizations, and
all pending applications for modification, extension, or renewal thereof or
for new licenses, permits, permissions, or authorizations, are collectively
referred to herein as the "Station Licenses." Schedule 3.1(g) accurately
lists the legally authorized holder(s) of the Station Licenses. The
Station Licenses constitute all the licenses, permits and authorizations
required for the operation of each of the Stations and the business of the
Company, and each of the Station Licenses is in full force and effect.
Each of the Stations has been operated in all material respects in
accordance with the terms of its Station Licenses and the Company is
otherwise in compliance with, and has conducted its business so as to
comply with, the terms of such Station Licenses. There are no proceedings
pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders,
threatened with respect to the Company's ownership or operation of any
Station which reasonably may be expected to result in the revocation,
material adverse modification, non-renewal, or suspension of any of the
Station Licenses, the denial of any pending applications for any Station
Licenses, the issuance against the Company of any cease and desist order,
or the imposition of any administrative actions, including the proposed
assessment of any fines or penalties, by the FCC or any other Governmental
Entity with respect to any Station Licenses, or which reasonably may be
expected to adversely affect any Station's ability to operate as currently
operated or Buyer's or the Company's ability to obtain control of any
Station Licenses or to operate any Station. To the Knowledge of the
Company and the Selling Stockholders, no other broadcast station or radio
communications facility is causing interference to any Station's
transmissions beyond that which is allowed by FCC rules and regulations and
no Station is causing interference to any other broadcast station or radio
communications facilities' transmissions beyond that which is allowed by
the FCC rules and regulations. To the Knowledge of the Company and the
Selling Stockholders, there is no reason to believe that the FCC will not
renew any of the Station Licenses issued by the FCC in the ordinary course
of business. To the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders,
there are no facts relating to the Selling Stockholders or the Company
under the Communications Act that reasonably may be expected to disqualify
the Selling Stockholders from transferring control of any of the Station
Licenses pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or that would prevent the
consummation by the Company or any of the Selling Stockholders of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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(h) Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(h),
there is no claim, action, suit, inquiry, judicial, or administrative
proceeding, grievance, or arbitration pending or, to the Knowledge of the
Company and the Selling Stockholders, threatened against the Company or any of
the assets of the Company by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity,
nor are there any investigations relating to the Company or any of such assets
pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders,
threatened by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity. Except as set
forth in Schedule 3.1(h), there is no judgment, decree, injunction, order,
determination, award, finding, or letter of deficiency of any Governmental
Entity or arbitrator, or settlement agreement, outstanding against the Company
or any of the assets of the Company. There is no action, suit, inquiry,
judicial, or administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of the
Company and the Selling Stockholders, threatened against the Selling
Stockholders or the Company relating to the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
(i) Insurance. Schedule 3.1(i) sets forth an accurate summary of all
title, fire, general liability, malpractice liability, theft, and other forms
of insurance and all fidelity bonds held by or applicable to the Company.
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), the title insurance and the policies of
general liability, malpractice liability, fire, theft, and other insurance
maintained with respect to the operations, assets, or business of the Company
provide adequate coverage against loss. No event has occurred, including the
failure by the Company to give any notice or information or the delivery of any
inaccurate or erroneous notice or information, which limits or impairs the
rights of the Company under any such insurance policies in such a manner as
could have a Material Adverse Effect. Excluding insurance policies that have
expired and been replaced in the ordinary course of business, no insurance
policy has been canceled within the last two years prior to the date hereof.
(j) Owned Real Property. Schedule 3.1(j) sets forth the address and
use of all the Owned Real Property. The Company has good and marketable, fee
simple, absolute title in and to the Owned Real Property, free and clear of all
liens other than Permitted Liens. The Company has sufficient title to such
easements, rights of way and other rights appurtenant to each of the Owned Real
Properties as are necessary to permit ingress and egress to and from the Owned
Real Property to a public way, and the improvements on the Owned Real Property
have access to such utilities as are necessary to allow the business of the
Company operated thereon to be operated in the ordinary course. There is no
pending condemnation or similar proceeding affecting the Owned Real Property or
any portion thereof, and to the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling
Stockholders, no such action is threatened. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(j), the improvements located on the Owned Real Property are in sufficiently
good condition (except for ordinary wear and tear) to allow the business of the
Company to be operated in the ordinary course and there has been no damage to
such improvements that affects the conduct of such business in any material
respect that has not been repaired or remedied. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(j), there are no lessees or tenants at will in possession of any
portion of any of the Owned Real Property other than the Company, whether as
lessees, tenants at will, trespassers or otherwise. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(j), no zoning, building or other federal, state or municipal law,
ordinance, regulation or restriction is violated in any material respect by the
continued maintenance, operation or use of the Owned Real Property or any tract
or portion thereof or interest therein in its present manner. The current use
of the Owned Real Property and all parts thereof does not violate any
restrictive covenants of record affecting any of the Owned Real Property. All
necessary Licenses by any Governmental Entity with respect to the
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Owned Real Property have been obtained, have been validly issued and are in
full force and effect. The Company's fee simple interest in the Owned Real
Property is insured under valid and subsisting owner's title insurance policies
issued by reputable and financially capable insurers and such policies are not
subject to any exceptions other than standard printed exceptions and Permitted
Liens.
(k) Leased Real Property. Schedule 3.1(k) sets forth the address and
use of all the leasehold interests relating to the Company or its business and
operations as now conducted. Each lease described in Schedule 3.1(k) is a
valid and binding obligation of the Company and is in full force and effect
without amendment other than as described in Schedule 3.1(k). Except as
otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.1(k), the Company is not, and to the
Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders, no other party is, in
default under any lease described in Schedule 3.1(k). Subject to obtaining the
Consents disclosed in Schedule 3.1(k), the Company has the full legal power and
authority to assign its rights under the leases listed in Schedule 3.1(k) to
Buyer. All leasehold interests listed in Schedule 3.1(k) (including the
improvements thereon) are available for immediate use in the conduct of the
business and operations of each of the Stations as currently conducted.
(l) Personal Property. Schedule 3.1(l) contains a description of the
items of Personal Property (having a replacement cost of not less than $10,000
for each item) which comprise all Personal Property used or held for use in
connection with the business and operations of the Company or which permit the
operation of each Station as now conducted. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(l), the Company has good title to, or a valid leasehold or license interest
in, all Personal Property and none of the Personal Property is subject to any
Lien or other encumbrances, except for Permitted Liens. The Company is not,
and to the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders, no other
party is, in default under any of the leases, licenses and other Contracts
relating to the Personal Property. Except as otherwise disclosed in Schedule
3.1(l), the Personal Property (i) is in good operating condition and repair
(ordinary wear and tear excepted), (ii) is available for immediate use in the
business and operation of each of the Stations as currently conducted and (iii)
permits each of the Stations to operate in accordance with the terms of their
respective FCC Licenses, and the rules and regulations of the FCC, and with all
other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
(m) Liens and Encumbrances. All of the assets of the Company,
including leases, are free and clear of all liens, pledges, claims, security
interests, restrictions, mortgages, tenancies, and other possessory interests,
conditional sale or other title retention agreements, assessments, easements,
rights of way, covenants, restrictions, rights of first refusal, defects in
title, encroachments, and other burdens, options or encumbrances of any kind
(collectively, "Liens") except (i) Permitted Encumbrances and (ii) Liens set
forth on Schedule 3.1(l) (the Liens referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) being
"Permitted Liens"). At the Closing, all of the assets of the Company shall be
free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Encumbrances.
(n) Environmental Matters. Except as expressly disclosed in the
Existing ESAs:
(i) The real property and facilities owned, operated, and leased
by the Company and the operations of the Company thereon comply and have at
all times complied in all material respects with all Environmental Laws;
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(ii) No judicial proceedings are pending or, to the Knowledge
of the Company and the Selling Stockholders, threatened against the Company
alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws, and there are no
administrative proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company and
the Selling Stockholders, threatened against the Company, alleging the
violation of any Environmental Laws and no written notice from any
Governmental Entity or any private or public person has been received by
the Company claiming any violation of any Environmental Laws in connection
with any real property or facility owned, operated or leased by the
Company, or requiring any remediation, clean-up, modification, repairs,
work, construction, alterations, or installations on or in connection with
any real property or facility owned, operated or leased by the Company that
are necessary to comply with any Environmental Laws and that have not been
complied with or otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the party giving
notice;
(iii) All permits, registrations, licenses, authorizations, and
the like ("Permits") required to be obtained or filed by the Company under
any Environmental Laws in connection with the Company's operations,
including those activities relating to the generation, use, storage,
treatment, disposal, release, or remediation of Hazardous Substances (as
such term is defined in Section 3.1(n)(iv) hereof), have been duly obtained
or filed, and the Company is and has at all times been in full compliance
in all material respects with the terms and conditions of all such Permits;
(iv) All Hazardous Substances used or generated by the Company
or any of its predecessors on, in, or under any of the owned, operated, or
leased real property or facilities are and have at all times been
generated, stored, used, treated, disposed of, and released by such persons
or on their behalf in such manner as not to result in any material
Environmental Costs or Liabilities. "Hazardous Substances" means (A) any
hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, toxic wastes,
and toxic substances as those or similar terms are defined under any
Environmental Laws; (B) any asbestos or any material which contains any
hydrated mineral silicate, including chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite,
tremolite, anthophylite and/or actinolite, whether friable or non-friable;
(C) PCBs, or PCB-containing materials, or fluids; (D) radon; (E) any other
hazardous, radioactive, toxic or noxious substance, material, pollutant,
contaminant, constituent, or solid, liquid or gaseous waste; (F) any
petroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons, petroleum products, crude oil and any
fractions or derivatives thereof, any oil or gas exploration or production
waste, and any natural gas, synthetic gas and any mixtures thereof; (G) any
substance that, whether by its nature or its use, is subject to regulation
under any Environmental Laws or with respect to which any Environmental
Laws or Governmental Entity requires environmental investigation,
monitoring or remediation; and (H) any underground storage tanks, dikes, or
impoundments as defined under any Environmental Laws. "Environmental Costs
or Liabilities" means any losses, liabilities, obligations, damages, fines,
penalties, judgments, settlements, actions, claims, costs and expenses
(including, without limitation, reasonable fees, disbursements and expenses
of legal counsel, experts, engineers and consultants, and the costs of
investigation or feasibility studies and performance of remedial or removal
actions and cleanup activities) in connection with (1) any Environmental
Laws, (2) order of, or contract of the Company with, any
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Governmental Entity or any private or public persons or (3) any exposure of
any person or property to Hazardous Substances;
(v) There are not now, nor have there been in the past, on, in or
under any property or facilities when owned, leased, or operated by the
Company or when owned, leased, or operated by any of its predecessors, any
Hazardous Substances that are in a condition or location that violates any
Environmental Law or that reasonably could be expected to require
remediation under any Environmental Laws or give rise to a claim for
damages or compensation by any affected person or to any Environmental
Costs or Liabilities; and
(vi) The Company has not received, and to the Knowledge of the
Company and the Selling Stockholder, does not expect to receive, any
notification from any source advising the Company that: (A) it is a
potentially responsible party under CERCLA or any other Environmental Laws;
(B) any real property or facility currently or previously owned, operated,
or leased by it is identified or proposed for listing as a federal National
Priorities List ("NPL") (or state-equivalent) site or a Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System
("CERCLIS") list (or state-equivalent) site; and (C) any facility to which
it has ever transported or otherwise arranged for the disposal of Hazardous
Substances is identified or proposed for listing as an NPL (or state-
equivalent) site or CERCLIS (or state-equivalent) site.
(o) Taxes. The Company has filed, or caused to be filed, all Tax
Returns, and all such Tax Returns which have been filed are accurate and
complete. The Company has paid (or there has been paid on its behalf), or has
set up an adequate reserve for the payment of, all taxes required to be paid,
withheld, or deducted, or for which the Company is liable, in respect of the
periods covered by such Tax Returns, and with respect to each tax, from the end
of the period covered by the most recently filed Tax Return to the date hereof,
and the Balance Sheet reflects an adequate reserve for all taxes payable, or
required to be withheld and remitted, by the Company, or for which the Company
is liable, accrued through the Balance Sheet Date. No deficiencies for any
taxes have been proposed, asserted, or assessed against the Company and are
pending, and no requests for waivers of the time to assess any such taxes are
pending. The federal income Tax Returns of the Company have not been examined
by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company (i) has not filed a consent under
section 341(f) of the Code, (ii) has not made, or is not obligated or may
become obligated to make, any payments that will not be deductible by reason of
section 280G of the Code, or (iii) has not been a member of an affiliated group
of corporations which has filed a consolidated federal income tax return nor
otherwise has any liability for the taxes of any person under Treas. Reg.
Section 1.1502-6, any similar provision of state, local, or foreign law, or by
reason of its status as a transferee, successor, indemnitor or otherwise.
(p) Certain Agreements.
(i) Schedule 3.1(p) hereto lists each (A) employment or consulting
Contract which is not terminable without liability or penalty on 30 days or
less notice, (B) Contract under which any party thereto remains obligated
to provide goods or services having a value, or to make payments
aggregating, in excess of $50,000 per year, and
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(C) other Contract that is material to the Company, the operation of the
Stations or to the Company's business, in any such case to which the
Company is a party or the Company or its assets are bound. Each such
Contract described in Schedule 3.1(p) or required to be so described is a
valid and binding obligation of the Company and is in full force and effect
without amendment. The Company and, to the Knowledge of the Company and
the Selling Stockholders, each other party to such Contracts, has performed
in all material respects the obligations required to be performed by it
under such Contracts and is not (with or without lapse of time or the
giving of notice, or both) in breach or default thereunder. Schedule
3.1(p) identifies, as to each such Contract listed thereon, whether the
consent of the other party thereto is required in order for such Contract
to continue in full force and effect upon the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or whether such Contract can be canceled
by the other party without liability to such other party due to the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. A complete copy of
each written Contract and a description of each oral Contract set forth in
Schedule 3.1(p) has been provided to Buyer prior to the date of this
Agreement.
(ii) The Company is not a party to any oral or written
agreement, plan or arrangement, other than as required by the Consolidated
Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985, with any employee or other station or
broadcast personnel (whether an employee, consultant or an independent
contractor) of the Company (A) the benefits of which are contingent, or the
terms of which are materially altered, upon, or result from, the occurrence
of a transaction involving the Company of the nature of any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (B) providing severance
benefits longer than forty-five days or other benefits after the
termination of employment or other contractual relationship regardless of
the reason for such termination and regardless of whether such termination
is before or after a change of control, (C) under which any person may
receive payments subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or
(D) any of the benefits of which will be increased, or the vesting of
benefits of which will be accelerated, by the occurrence of any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the value of any of the
benefits of which will be calculated on the basis of any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(q) ERISA Compliance; Labor.
(i) Neither the Company nor any member of the controlled group of
corporations as defined in Section 414(b) of the Code (the "ERISA Group"),
nor any officer of the Company or any member of the ERISA Group or any of
the Employee Benefit Plans of the Company or any member of the ERISA Group
which are subject to ERISA, or any trusts created thereunder, or any
trustee or administrator thereof, has engaged in a "prohibited
transaction," as such term is described in Section 4975 of the Code or
Section 406 of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 as amended
("ERISA"), which has subjected or which could subject the Company or any
member of the ERISA Group, any officer of the Company or any of such plans
or any trust to any material tax or penalty on prohibited transactions
imposed under the Code or ERISA. None of the employee pension benefit
plans, as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, currently maintained by the
Company or any member of the ERISA Group or maintained during the last
three years by the Company or any member of the ERISA Group is subject to
Title IV of ERISA. Neither the Company or
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any member of the ERISA Group has contributed or been obligated to
contribute to any "multi-employer plan" as such term is defined in Section
3(37) or Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(q), there are no employee benefit plans as defined in Section 3(3) of
ERISA that are currently maintained by the Company or any member of the
ERISA Group or that have been maintained by the Company or a member of the
ERISA Group during the last three years (the "Employee Benefit Plans").
(ii) True, correct, and complete copies of each of the Employee
Benefit Plans, and related trusts, if applicable, have been furnished to
Buyer, along with the most recent report filed on Form 5500 and summary
plan description with respect to each Employee Benefit Plan required to
file Form 5500. All reports and disclosures relating to the Employee
Benefit Plans required to be filed with or furnished to governmental
agencies or plan participants or beneficiaries have been furnished in
accordance with Applicable Law in a timely manner. Each Employee Benefit
Plan has been maintained in all material respects in compliance with ERISA
and the Code, and each Employee Benefit Plan intended to be qualified under
Section 401 of the Code has received a current favorable determination
letter from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the qualified status,
including the tax qualified status of the Employee Benefit Plan as it
pertains to the Tax Reform Act of 1986. There are no actions, suits, or
claims pending (other than routine claims for benefits) or, to the
Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders, threatened against,
or with respect to any of the Employee Benefit Plans. All contributions
required to be made to the Employee Benefit Plans pursuant to their terms
have been timely made. To the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling
Stockholders, there is no matter pending with respect to any of the
Employee Benefit Plans before the Internal Revenue Service, Department of
Labor or the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Except as required by
Applicable Law, none of the Employee Benefit Plans provides medical
insurance coverage following retirement. Each Employee Benefit Plan which
is an "employee welfare benefit plan," as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA,
may be unilaterally amended or terminated in its entirety without liability
except as to benefits accrued prior to such amendment or termination. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not require the Company or a member
of the ERISA Group to make a larger contribution, or pay greater benefits
under, any Employee Benefit Plan or employment agreement.
(iii) The Company is not a party to any collective bargaining
agreement. The Company has not agreed to recognize any union or other
collective bargaining representative, nor has any union or other collective
bargaining representative been certified as the exclusive bargaining
representative of any of its employees. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(q), the Company (A) is, and has always been since January 1, 1995, in
substantial compliance with all Applicable Laws regarding labor, employment
and employment practices, including, but not limited to, Applicable Laws
relating to terms and conditions of employment, equal employment
opportunity, employee benefits, affirmative action, wages and hours, plant
closing and mass layoff, occupational safety and health, immigration, and
workers' compensation, (B) is not engaged, nor has it since January 1,
1995, engaged, in any unfair labor practices, and has no, and has not had
since January 1, 1995, any, unfair labor practice charges or complaints
before the National Labor Relations
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Board pending or, to the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling
Stockholders threatened against it, (C) has no, and has not had since
January 1, 1995, any grievances, arbitrations, or other proceedings arising
or asserted to arise under any collective bargaining agreement, pending or,
to the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders threatened,
against it and (D) has no, and has not had since January 1, 1995, any,
charges, complaints, or proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, Department of Labor or any other Governmental Entity
responsible for regulating employment practices, pending, or, to the
Company's and the Selling Stockholders' Knowledge, threatened against it.
There is no labor strike, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout pending or, to
the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders, threatened
against or affecting the Company, and the Company has not experienced any
labor strike, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout since January 1, 1995. To
the Knowledge of the Company and the Selling Stockholders, no union
organizational campaign or representation petition is currently pending or
threatened with respect to any of the employees of the Company.
(r) Patents, Trademarks, Etc. Schedule 3.1(r) is a true and complete
list of all of the Intellectual Property. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(r), the Company owns or has the unencumbered right to use pursuant to a
valid, binding, and enforceable license agreement or other contract or
arrangement all such Intellectual Property. To the Knowledge of the Company
and the Selling Stockholders, the Company is not infringing any such
Intellectual Property, and neither the Company nor either of the Selling
Stockholders is aware of any infringement by others of any of the Intellectual
Property owned by the Company.
(s) Affiliate Relationships. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(s),
there are no contracts or other arrangements involving the Company in which any
member, manager, officer, director, or Affiliate of the Company has a financial
interest, including indebtedness to the Company.
(t) No Dispositions. Since the Balance Sheet Date, there has not
occurred any sale, lease, transfer, assignment, abandonment or other
disposition of any of the assets of the Company other than any disposition of
(i) obsolete property, (ii) property in connection with the acquisition of
replacement property of equal value, or (iii) assets having, in the aggregate,
a value of less than $10,000 disposed of in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practices.
(u) Trade Deals. Schedule 3.1(u) contains a list of all of the Trade
Deals in effect as of March 31, 1997 and correctly sets forth the balance, in
dollar value, of either (i) the Company's obligations to the other party under
such Trade Deals (denoted by a minus on Schedule 2.5(b)) or (ii) the amount due
the Company under such Trade Deals (reflected as a positive on Schedule
2.5(b)).
(v) Disclosure. No representation or warranty by the Company or any
Selling Stockholder contained in this Agreement or in any certificate furnished
pursuant to this Agreement contains or will contain any untrue statement of a
material fact, or omits or will omit to state any material fact necessary, in
light of the circumstances under which it was or will be made, in order to make
the statements herein or therein not misleading.
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3.2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLING STOCKHOLDERS. Each Selling
Stockholder, severally as to it or her and not jointly, represents and warrants
to Buyer (with the understanding that Buyer is relying on such representations
and warranties in entering into and performing this Agreement), as follows:
(a) Owners of Shares. As of the date hereof, such Selling Stockholder
is the holder of record and owns beneficially that number of shares of Common
Stock and, as of the Closing Date, will be the holder of record and will own
beneficially that number of shares of Common Stock, set forth opposite her or
its name on Schedule I hereto, free and clear of all Liens, other than those
Liens listed on Schedule 3.2(a) which shall be released on the Closing Date.
At the Closing, such Selling Stockholder will transfer to Buyer good and valid
title to the Shares owned by such Selling Stockholder free and clear of all
Liens.
(b) Authority. Such Selling Stockholder has full legal capacity to
execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
such Selling Stockholder is a party to perform the obligations of such Selling
Stockholder hereunder and thereunder. This Agreement and such Transaction
Documents have been, or upon execution and delivery will be, duly and validly
executed and delivered by such Selling Stockholder and constitute a valid and
binding obligation of such Selling Stockholder, enforceable against such
Selling Stockholder in accordance with their respective terms, subject, as to
enforceability, to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance,
reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors' rights and
remedies generally and to general principles of equity (regardless of whether
enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(c) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The execution and
delivery of the Transaction Documents by such Selling Stockholder do not and
the performance by such Selling Stockholder of the transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby will not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals,
authorizations, and permits and making the filings described in this Section
3.2(c) and assuming the release of the Liens described in Schedule 3.2(a) on
the Closing Date, (i) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation or
breach of, or constitute a default (with or without due notice or lapse of time
or both) under, or permit the termination of, or result in the acceleration of,
or entitle any party to accelerate any obligation, or give rise to the creation
of any Lien upon the Shares, under any of the terms, conditions, or provisions
of any agreement, or other instrument or obligation to which such Selling
Stockholder is a party or by which it may be bound, or (ii) violate any order,
writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or regulation, of any
Governmental Entity applicable to such Selling Stockholder or by which she or
it is bound or subject. No Consent of any Governmental Entity is required by
or with respect to such Selling Stockholder in connection with the execution
and delivery of any Transaction Documents by such Selling Stockholder or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (A)
the FCC Consents (as contemplated by Section 7.1 hereof) and (B) applicable
requirements, if any, of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and state
securities or blue sky laws.
3.3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER. Buyer represents and warrants
to the Selling Stockholders as follows (with the understanding that the Selling
Stockholders are relying on such representations and warranties in entering
into and performing this Agreement):
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(a) Organization Standing and Power. Buyer is a corporation duly
organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State
of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease,
and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted.
(b) Authority. Buyer has all requisite corporate power and authority
to enter into the Transaction Documents to which it will be a party and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and
delivery of such Transaction Documents by Buyer and the consummation by it of
the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by
all necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer. The Transaction Documents
to which Buyer will be a party have been executed and delivered, or upon
execution and delivery will be executed and delivered and, upon execution and
delivery, will constitute the valid and binding obligation of Buyer,
enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms, subject to
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization,
moratorium, and similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally
and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity (regardless
of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(c) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The execution and
delivery of the Transaction Documents to which Buyer will be a party do not and
the performance by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby
will not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations, and
permits and making the filings described in this Section 3.3(c), (i) violate,
conflict with, or result in any breach of any provisions of Buyer's Certificate
of Incorporation and Bylaws, (ii) violate, conflict with, or result in a
violation or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without due notice or
lapse of time or both) under any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of any
loan or credit agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or
any license, lease, agreement, or other instrument or obligation to which Buyer
is a party and the effect of which would be to prohibit or substantially delay
the consummation by the Buyer of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, or (iii) violate any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree,
statute, law, rule or regulation, of any Governmental Entity applicable to
Buyer. No Consent of any Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to
Buyer in connection with the execution and delivery of any Transaction
Documents by Buyer or the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby, except for (A) the FCC Consents (as contemplated by Section
7.1), and (B) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act and the
Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and state securities or
blue sky laws.
(d) Litigation. There is no action, suit, inquiry, judicial or
administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of Buyer, threatened
against it or any of its Affiliates relating to the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement.
(e) FCC Matters. There are no proceedings, complaints, notices of
forfeiture claims, investigations pending or, to the knowledge of the Buyer,
threatened against Buyer or any of its Affiliates or any facts relating to
Buyer or any of its Affiliates under the Communications Act that reasonably may
be expected to disqualify it from obtaining control of the Station Licenses or
that would prevent it from consummating the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Buyer is able to certify on an FCC Form 314 that it is financially
qualified.
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(f) Investment Intent. Buyer is acquiring the Shares for purposes of
investment and not with a view to the distribution thereof.
(g) Disclosure. No representation or warranty made by Buyer contained
in this Agreement or in any certificate furnished by Buyer pursuant to this
Agreement contains or will contain an untrue statement of material fact, or
omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary, in the light of the
circumstances under which it was or will be made, in order to make the
statements herein or therein not misleading.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS. Except as
contemplated by this Agreement or to the extent that Buyer shall otherwise
consent in writing, from the date of this Agreement until the Closing, the
Company and the Selling Stockholders, jointly and severally, covenant and agree
that the Company shall not:
(a) conduct its business in any manner except in the ordinary course
consistent with past practice; or
(b) fail to use its commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact
the Company's present business organization and to keep available the services
of its present officers, station managerial personnel (including the General
Manager, Station Manager, General Sales Manager, Local Sales Manager,
Programming Director, and Business Manager, or persons performing comparable
duties, of each Station (collectively, the "Station Management")) and
over-the-air employees or independent contractors and preserve its
relationships with customers, suppliers and others having business dealings
with it; or
(c) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the assets
of the Company in their current condition, except for ordinary wear and tear
and damage by casualty governed by Section 7.7; or
(d) fail to use all commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the
present format of the Stations and with programming consistent with past
practices; or
(e) merge or consolidate with or into any other legal entity,
dissolve, or liquidate; or
(f) except as required by the terms and provisions of written
contracts between the Company and an employee thereof as in existence on April
1, 1997, adopt or amend any Employee Benefit Plan or collective bargaining
agreement; or
(g) acquire (including, without limitation, by merger, consolidation,
or the acquisition of any equity interest or assets) or sell (whether by
merger, consolidation, or the sale of an equity interest or assets), lease, or
dispose of any assets of the Company except in the ordinary
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course of business and consistent with past practice or, even if in the
ordinary course of business and consistent with past practices (other than
sales of surplus or obsolete equipment), whether in one or more transactions,
in no event involving an asset or assets having an aggregate fair market value
in excess of $25,000; or
(h) mortgage, pledge, or subject to any material Lien, other than
Permitted Encumbrances, any of the assets of the Company; or
(i) except as required by GAAP, applicable law, or circumstances which
did not exist as of the Balance Sheet Date, change any of the material
accounting principles or practices used by it; or
(j) change in any material respect its existing practices and
procedures with respect to the collection of accounts receivable of the
Stations and, except with respect to good faith attempts consistent with past
practice to obtain payment of a past due receivable, or except in accordance
with existing practices, a contested receivable, offer to discount the amount
of any outstanding receivable or extend any other incentive (whether to the
account debtor or any employee or third party responsible for the collection of
receivables) to accelerate the collection thereof; or
(k) pay, discharge, or satisfy any material claims, liabilities, or
obligations (absolute, accrued, asserted or unasserted, contingent or
otherwise), other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice or as provided in Section 2.3(a), or fail to pay or otherwise satisfy
(except if being contested in good faith) any material accounts payable,
claims, liabilities, or obligations on a basis, and within the time, consistent
with past practice; or
(l) change any Station's advertising rates or policies, procedures or
methods in connection with the sale of advertising time in a manner expected to
accelerate the receipt of cash payments or fail to incur annual advertising and
promotional department expenses in cash and trade other than as budgeted for
1997 (as such budget previously has been delivered to Buyer); or
(m) split, combine, divide, distribute, or reclassify any shares of
its capital stock, declare, pay, or set aside for payment any dividend or other
distribution in respect of its capital stock, or directly or indirectly,
redeem, purchase, or otherwise acquire any shares of its capital stock or other
securities; provided, however, that immediately prior to the Closing and after
consultation with Buyer, the Company may pay a cash dividend to the Selling
Stockholders out of the Current Assets resulting from the operation of the
Company in the ordinary course; or
(n) issue, sell, pledge, dispose of, encumber, or deliver (whether
through the issuance or granting of any options, warrants, commitments,
subscriptions, rights to purchase or otherwise) any stock of any class or any
securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of stock
of any class (other than the issuance of certificates in replacement of lost
certificates); or
(o) change or amend its charter documents or bylaws; or
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(p) incur or assume any long-term debt (including obligations in
respect of capital leases and for interest), assume, guarantee, endorse, or
otherwise become liable or responsible (whether directly, contingently, or
otherwise) for the obligations of any other person (other than endorsements of
checks in the ordinary course) or make any loans, advances, or capital
contributions to, or investments in, any person (other than advances to
employees in the ordinary course of business); or
(q) make any settlement of or compromise any tax liability, change any
tax election or tax method of accounting or make any new tax election or adopt
any new tax method of accounting; or
(r) enter into, or enter into negotiations or discussions with any
person other than Buyer with respect to any local marketing agreement, time
brokerage agreement, joint sales agreement, or any other similar agreement; or
(s) agree to or make any commitment, orally or in writing, to take any
actions prohibited by this Agreement.
With respect to a consent requested by the Company under this Section 4.1,
Buyer agrees that a failure to respond to such request within three business
days of receipt thereof shall be deemed a consent to such request.
4.2. NEGATIVE TRADE BALANCE. The Company shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to ensure that the Company Negative Trade Balance of the
Stations, taken as a whole, does not exceed $25,000 in the aggregate at the
Closing Date.
4.3. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS. If Buyer or its lenders or other
financing sources require Phase I or Phase II ESAs, the Company and the Selling
Stockholders covenant and agree that, upon written notice from Buyer to the
Company identifying the locations at which such ESAs are required, the Company
and the Selling Stockholders shall permit a nationally recognized and duly
qualified environmental consultant reasonably acceptable to Buyer and the
Company to prepare an ESA at each identified transmission site owned, operated,
or leased by the Company and at such other identified real properties and
facilities owned, operated, or leased by the Company. The ESAs which are to be
conducted for the benefit of Buyer shall be performed in a manner that at a
minimum satisfies the requirements of ASTM Practice E 1527-94. The cost of any
Phase I or Phase II ESA shall be borne by Buyer.
4.4. BROADCAST TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTION. If before the Closing the
regular broadcast transmission of any of the Stations in the normal and usual
manner is interrupted for a period of two (2) consecutive hours or more,
excluding normal and routine maintenance, Seller shall give prompt written
notice thereof to Buyer.
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ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF THE COMPANY
AND THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
5.1. NO SOLICITATION OF TRANSACTIONS. Neither the Company nor the
Selling Stockholders shall, directly or indirectly, through any officer,
director, stockholder, employee, agent, financial advisor, banker or other
representative, or otherwise, solicit, initiate, or encourage the submission of
any proposal or offer from any person relating to any acquisition or purchase
of all or any material portion of the assets of the Company or any equity
interest in the Company or any merger, consolidation, share exchange, business
combination, or other similar transaction with the Company or participate in
any negotiations regarding, or furnish to any other person any information with
respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist or participate
in, facilitate, or encourage, any effort or attempt by any other person to do
or seek any of the foregoing. The Company shall immediately communicate to
Buyer the material terms of any such proposal (and the identity of the party
making such proposal) which it may receive and, if such proposal is in writing,
the Company shall promptly deliver a copy of such proposal to Buyer. The
Company agrees not to release any third party from, or waive any provision of,
any confidentiality or standstill agreement to which the Company is a party.
The Company immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated all existing
discussions or negotiations with any parties conducted heretofore with respect
to any of the foregoing.
5.2. ACCESS AND INFORMATION. (a) Until the Closing, the Company shall
afford to Buyer and its representatives (including accountants and counsel)
full access, during normal business hours, upon reasonable notice and in such
manner as will not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of the business of
the Company, to all properties, books, records, and Tax Returns of the Company
and all other information with respect to its business, together with the
opportunity to make copies (at Buyer's expense) of such books, records, and
other documents and to discuss the business of the Company with such officers,
directors, station managerial personnel (including the Station Management of
each Station), accountants, consultants, and counsel for the Company as Buyer
deems reasonably necessary or appropriate for the purposes of familiarizing
itself with the Company and the Stations, including the right to visit the
Stations. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Company shall authorize and
instruct its independent public accountants to meet with Buyer and its
representatives, including Buyer's independent public accountants, to discuss
the business and accounts of the Company and to make available (with the
opportunity to make copies at Buyer's expense) to Buyer and its
representatives, including its independent public accountants, all the work
papers of its accountants related to their audit of the consolidated financial
statements and Tax Returns of the Company.
(b) Within 30 days after the end of each calendar month, the Company
shall deliver to Buyer, for each of the Stations, and for the Company as a
whole, monthly operating statements (in a form consistent with the monthly
operating statements previously supplied to Buyer) prepared in the ordinary
course of business for internal purposes. In addition, within 45 days after
the end of each calendar quarter, the Company shall deliver to Buyer, for each
of the Stations, quarterly statements prepared in the ordinary course for
internal purposes containing a detailed listing of all trade and barter
agreements of each Station showing the status of all such agreements
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as of the end of the quarter. The Company shall deliver to Buyer the rating
books and such other ratings information subscribed to by the Company
including, without limitation, Arbitrends, Accuratings or any other written
information reflective of the quantitative or qualitative nature of the
audiences of the Stations for each of the Stations upon receipt of the same by
any officer or director of the Company. The Company shall instruct the Station
Management of each Station to provide such information and reports to Buyer's
corporate officers promptly upon receipt by such Station Management. In
addition, the Company will promptly provide Buyer with copies of each Station's
weekly sales pacing reports.
(c) Without duplication of Section 5.2(b), at such time as the Company
provides the same to its lenders or stockholders, the Company shall provide
Buyer with copies of the financial statements and other information delivered
by the Company to such lenders or stockholders.
5.3. ASSISTANCE. If Buyer requests, the Company will cooperate, and
will cause its accountants to cooperate, in all reasonable respects with any
financing efforts of Buyer or its Affiliates (including providing assistance in
the preparation of one or more registration statements or other offering
documents relating to debt and/or equity financing) and any other filings that
may be made by Buyer or its Affiliates with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, all at the sole expense of Buyer. The Company (a) shall furnish to
its independent accountants (or, if requested by Buyer to Buyer's independent
public accountants), such customary management representation letters as its
accountants may require of the Company as a condition to its execution of any
required accountants' consents necessary in connection with the delivery of any
"comfort" letters requested by financing sources of Buyer or its Affiliates and
(b) shall furnish to Buyer all financial statements (audited and unaudited) and
other information in the possession of the Company or its representatives or
agents as Buyer shall reasonably determine is necessary or appropriate in
connection with such financing. Buyer will indemnify and hold harmless the
Company and its, officers, directors, and controlling persons against any and
all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, demands, charges, suits, penalties,
costs, or expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and
expenses incurred in investigating and preparing any litigation or proceeding)
that may arise out of or with respect to the financing efforts by Buyer or its
Affiliates, including any registration statement, prospectus, offering
documents, and other filings related thereto; provided, however, that subject
to the limitations and provisions of this Agreement, nothing in this Section
5.3 shall prevent Buyer from asserting any claim for breach of representation
or warranty under this Agreement.
5.4. COMPLIANCE WITH STATION LICENSES. The Company and the Selling
Stockholders shall cause the Stations to be operated in accordance with the
Station Licenses and all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and in
compliance with all other applicable laws, regulations, rules, and orders. The
Company and the Selling Stockholders shall use all commercially reasonable
efforts not to cause or permit any of the Station Licenses to expire or be
surrendered, adversely modified, or terminated. The Company shall file or
cause to be filed with the FCC all applications (including license renewals) or
other documents required to be filed in connection with the operation of the
Stations. Should the FCC institute any proceedings for the suspension,
revocation or adverse modification of any of the Station Licenses or any
forfeiture proceedings, the Company and the Selling Stockholders will use all
commercially reasonable efforts to promptly contest such proceedings and to
seek to have such proceedings terminated in a manner that is favorable to the
Stations. The Company will use all commercially reasonable efforts to maintain
the FCC
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construction permits (if any) listed in Schedule 3.1(g) in effect until the
applicable construction projects are timely completed and to diligently
prosecute all pending FCC applications listed in Schedule 3.1(g). If the
Company (or its FCC counsel) receives an administrative or other order or
notification relating to any violation or claimed violation of the rules and
regulations of the FCC, or of any other Governmental Entity, that could affect
the Company's or any Selling Stockholders' ability to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby, the Company shall promptly notify Buyer in
writing and use its commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as may
be necessary to remove any such impediment to the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement.
5.5. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. The Company shall give prompt
written notice to Buyer of (a) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any
event of which it becomes aware that has caused or that would be likely to
cause any representation or warranty of the Company or any Selling Stockholder
contained in this Agreement to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect
at any time from the date hereof to the Closing Date, (b) the failure of the
Company or any Selling Stockholder, or any officer, director, employee, or
agent of the Company, to comply with or satisfy in any material respect any
covenant, condition, or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it
hereunder, (c) the occurrence of a Station Event (as defined in Section 9.1),
and (d) the occurrence of any threat made to the Company by any officer of the
Company or any General Manager, Station Manager, General Sales Manager or
Programming Director of a Station to resign or otherwise terminate their
employment or independent contractor relationship with the Company. No such
notification shall affect the representations or warranties of the parties or
the conditions to their respective obligations hereunder.
5.6. THIRD PARTY CONSENTS. After the date hereof and prior to the
Closing, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain
the written consent from any party to an agreement or instrument identified in
Schedule 3.1(p) or any other Contract which is required to permit the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.7. RESIGNATIONS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. The Company and the
Selling Stockholders shall cause all directors and officers of the Company to
deliver their written resignations to Buyer, which resignations shall be
effective at the Closing (assuming Buyer elects one or more duly qualified
directors to replace such resigning directors at the Closing) and shall be in
form and substance satisfactory to Buyer. Each such resignation shall state
that the Company is not in any way indebted or obligated to the resigning party
for termination pay, loans, advances, or otherwise.
5.8. MARY K. QUASS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Subject to the terms and
conditions hereof, Mary K. Quass hereby agrees, and Buyer agrees that it shall
cause Central Star Communications, Inc., to execute and deliver the Employment
Agreement at or immediately prior to the Closing.
5.9. SURVEY. If requested by Buyer, the Company and Selling
Stockholders shall permit Buyer, at its sole cost and expense, to obtain a
survey of the Owned Real Property which shall be prepared by a registered land
surveyor reasonably selected by Buyer and shall satisfy the ALTA-ACSM Standards
(1992).
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5.10. MONTHLY FINANCIALS. Promptly after the end of each month
occurring during the period commencing on the date of this Agreement and ending
on the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver to Buyer an unaudited balance
sheet of the Company as of the last day of such month and an unaudited income
statement for the month then ended. Such monthly financial statements shall be
prepared in accordance with GAAP.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. If Buyer or any of its
Affiliates receives an administrative or other order or notification relating
to any violation or claimed violation of the rules and regulations of the FCC,
or of any Governmental Entity, that could affect Buyer's ability to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby, or should Buyer or any of its Affiliates
become aware of any fact relating to the qualifications of Buyer that
reasonably could be expected to cause the FCC to withhold its consent to the
assignment of the Station Licenses, Buyer shall promptly notify the Company
thereof and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as
may be necessary to remove any such impediment to the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement; provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required
pursuant to this Section 6.1 to divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof to
divest itself of any media business or interest therein. In addition, Buyer
shall give to the Company prompt written notice of (a) the occurrence, or
failure to occur, of any event of which it becomes aware that has caused or
that would be likely to cause any representation or warranty of Buyer contained
in this Agreement to be untrue or inaccurate at any time from the date hereof
to the Closing Date, and (b) the failure of Buyer, or any officer, director,
employee, or agent thereof, to comply with or satisfy in any material respect
any covenant, condition, or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it
hereunder. No such notification shall affect the representations or warranties
of the parties or the conditions to their respective obligations hereunder.
6.2. EMPLOYEE MATTERS. Subject to the provisions of the employment
contracts listed in Schedule 3.1(p) and Section 5.8 and except as set forth on
Schedule 6.2, nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to give any
employee of the Company the right to be retained in the employ of the Company
on or after the Closing Date, to retain the same salary, job responsibility or
job location, or interfere with the right of the Company to terminate any
employee at any time.
6.3. CERTAIN LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS. Buyer covenants that, after the
date of this Agreement, neither it nor any Affiliate of Buyer will acquire
broadcast stations or other property or interests therein that will prevent the
parties from obtaining the FCC Consents by reason of the "multiple ownership"
or "cross-interest" rules promulgated under the Communications Act or otherwise
make the acquisition of the Shares hereunder illegal or, if such an acquisition
is made that has such an affect, the Selling Stockholders shall have the rights
specified in Article X with respect to a material breach of this Agreement by
Buyer.
6.4. FUTURE ACQUISITIONS. Buyer agrees that if Buyer acquires any
radio stations licensed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Iowa City, Iowa (each, an
"Acquired Station") prior to the Closing or the termination of this Agreement,
then if this Agreement is terminated (other than as a result of a breach
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of or default under this Agreement by the Company or any Selling Stockholder)
Buyer shall offer the Company the opportunity to purchase the Acquired Station
from Buyer at a price equal to the purchase price paid for the Acquired Station
by Buyer on substantially identical terms to those provided in the agreements
documenting Buyer's acquisition of any such Acquired Station, including the
assumption of any indemnification or similar obligations, subject to any
modifications required to address the passage of time or other changed
circumstances. The Company shall deliver written notice of its election to
exercise such right to Buyer within ten business days after the termination of
this Agreement and Buyer and the Company shall negotiate, execute and deliver
any documents necessary to evidence the transactions contemplated by this
Section 6.4 within 20 business days of the receipt of such notice. Buyer
acknowledges that the provisions of this Section 6.4 do not modify, reduce or
mitigate Buyer's obligations under Section 6.3.
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. APPLICATION FOR FCC CONSENTS. By the tenth business day after the
date hereof, the Company and Buyer will, and will cause all necessary persons
or entities to join in one or more applications filed with the FCC requesting
the FCC's written consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses pursuant to
this Agreement (the "Applications"). The parties will take all proper steps
reasonably necessary (a) to diligently prosecute the Applications and (b) to
obtain the FCC Consents. The failure by either party to timely file or
diligently prosecute its portion of any Application shall be a material breach
of this Agreement; provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required pursuant
to this Section 7.1 to divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof to divest
itself of any media business or interest therein.
7.2. CONTROL OF STATIONS. The Closing shall not occur until after the
FCC Consents with respect to the Applications referred to in Section 7.1 are
granted and have become Final Orders, subject to the waiver thereof by Buyer.
Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, Buyer will not
directly or indirectly control, supervise or direct the operation of the
Stations. Further, between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date,
the Company shall, directly or indirectly, supervise and control the operation
of the Stations. Such operation shall be the sole responsibility of the
Company.
7.3. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL CONSENTS. Promptly following the execution of
this Agreement, the parties shall proceed to prepare and file with the
appropriate Governmental Entities (other than the FCC) such requests, reports,
or notifications as may be required in connection with this Agreement and shall
diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and shall cooperate fully with each
other in the prosecution of, such matters. Without limiting the foregoing,
promptly following the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall (a) file
with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department
of Justice the notifications and other information (if any) required to be
filed under the HSR Act with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
and shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause all applicable
waiting periods under the HSR Act to expire or be terminated as of the earliest
possible date and (b) make all necessary filings and, thereafter, make any
other required submissions with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
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under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any other
applicable federal or state securities laws. Nothing in this Section 7.3 shall
require Buyer to divest itself or to cause any Affiliate thereof to divest
itself of any media business or interest therein.
7.4. BROKERS OR FINDERS. The Company and the Selling Stockholders
represent and warrant to Buyer, that no agent, broker, investment banker, or
other or person engaged by the Company or a Selling Stockholder is or will be
entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commission or similar fee
payable by the Selling Stockholders, Buyer or the Company in connection with
any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Except for the
previously disclosed fee payable to Media Venture Partners, which fee shall be
paid in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.7, Buyer represents and
warrants to the Company and the Selling Stockholders that Buyer has not engaged
any agent, broker, investment banker or other person that will be entitled to
any broker's or finder's fee or any other commissions or fee from the Selling
Stockholders, Buyer or the Company in connection with any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
7.5. RISK OF LOSS.
(a) The risk of any loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation of any of the assets of the Company from any cause whatsoever
shall be borne by the Company at all times prior to the Closing. In the event
of any material loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or condemnation,
whether or not covered by insurance, the Company shall promptly notify Buyer of
such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or condemnation. Such notice
shall state the estimated cost of repair, replacement or restoration of such
assets and whether the Company intends to repair, replace or restore the
assets.
(b) In order to complete such repair, replacement or restoration, the
Selling Stockholders shall have the right to postpone the Closing to a date, to
be specified in a notice delivered to Buyer, no later than 60 days after the
date of the occurrence of the loss, damage, impairment, confiscation or
condemnation.
(c) If the Company, at its expense, repairs, replaces, or restores
such assets to their prior condition to the satisfaction of Buyer before the
Closing, the Company shall be entitled to all insurance proceeds and
condemnation awards, if any, by reason of such award or loss.
(d) If the Company does not or cannot repair, restore or replace lost,
damaged, impaired, confiscated or condemned assets having a replacement cost in
excess of $50,000 in the aggregate or informs Buyer that it does not intend to
repair, restore or replace such assets, Buyer may at its option:
(i) subject to the last sentence of Section 10.1, terminate this
Agreement by notice forthwith without any further obligation hereunder; or
(ii) proceed to the Closing without the Company completing the
restoration and replacement of such assets, provided that the Company shall
retain all rights under applicable insurance policies and condemnation
awards, if any; and in such event, the
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Selling Stockholders shall have no further liability with respect to the
condition of the assets directly attributable to the loss, damage,
impairment, confiscation, or condemnation.
(e) If the Company informs Buyer that it does not intend to repair,
restore or replace the lost, damaged, impaired, confiscated or condemned
assets, then Buyer will notify the Company of a decision under the options
described in Section 7.5(d)(i) or (ii) above within 10 business days after the
Company's notice to Buyer of the damage or destruction of assets, the estimate
of the costs to repair or replace and the Company's intention not to repair,
restore or replace. If the Company states that it intends to restore the
damaged assets and if the Company has not restored such damaged assets
immediately prior to the Closing Date (after giving effect to any postponement
pursuant to Section 7.5(b)), then, notwithstanding any prior delivery of a
notice by Buyer to proceed pursuant to this Section 7.5(e), then Buyer shall
have the right to either postpone the Closing or, subject to the last sentence
of Section 10.1, terminate this Agreement by notice forthwith.
7.6. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, each of the parties hereto will use its commercially reasonable
efforts to do, or cause to be taken all action and to do, or cause to be done,
all things necessary, proper, or advisable under applicable laws and
regulations to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. If at any time after the Closing Date, any further action is
reasonably necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement,
the parties to this Agreement and their duly authorized representatives shall
take all such action. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if,
after the Closing Date, Buyer seeks indemnification or recovery from one or
more other parties to a Contract or otherwise seeks to enforce such Contract
and, in order to obtain such indemnification, recovery or enforcement, it is
necessary for a Selling Stockholder to participate in any enforcement
proceeding or otherwise provide assistance to Buyer, then, at the request and
the sole expense of Buyer, each Selling Stockholder shall take such action as
Buyer may reasonably request in connection with Buyer's efforts to obtain such
indemnification, recovery or enforcement.
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. CONDITIONS TO EACH PARTY'S OBLIGATION. The respective obligations
of Buyer, the Company and the Selling Stockholders to effect the transactions
contemplated hereby are subject to the satisfaction (or, in the case of the
condition specified in the last sentence of Section 8.l(a), the waiver by
Buyer) on or prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions:
(a) Consents and Approvals. All authorizations, consents, orders, or
approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or expirations of waiting
periods imposed by, any Governmental Entity necessary for the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been filed,
occurred, or been obtained; provided, however, that no consent or approval of
the Securities and Exchange Commission shall be considered necessary for such
consummation. The FCC Consents shall have become Final Orders and shall be in
form and substance satisfactory to Buyer.
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(b) No Injunctions or Restraints. No temporary restraining order,
preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued by any court of
competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in effect.
(c) No Action. No action shall have been taken, nor any statute,
rule, or regulation shall have been enacted, by any Governmental Entity that
makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal.
8.2. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION OF BUYER. The obligation of Buyer to
effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by Buyer:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties of the Company and the Selling Stockholders set forth in this
Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (provided that any
representation or warranty of the Company or a Selling Stockholder contained
herein that is qualified by a materiality standard shall not be further
qualified hereby) as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date
as though made on and as of the Closing Date, and Buyer shall have received a
certificate to such effect signed on behalf of the Company by the chief
executive officer or by the chief financial officer of the Company and by each
of the Selling Stockholders with respect to the representations and warranties
of such Selling Stockholder.
(b) Performance of Obligations. The Company and the Selling
Stockholders shall have performed in all material respects all obligations
required to be performed by it or them under this Agreement prior to the
Closing Date, and Buyer shall have received a certificate to such effect signed
on behalf of the Company by the chief executive officer or by the chief
financial officer of the Company and by each of the Selling Stockholders.
(c) Consents Under Agreements. Buyer shall have been furnished with
evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the consent or approval of each
person that is a party to a Contract specifically identified in Schedule 3.1(p)
whose consent or approval shall be required in order to permit the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby and such consent or approval shall be
in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer.
(d) Legal Opinions. Buyer shall have received from each of Latham &
Watkins Moyer & Bergman, P.L.C., and Sparks & Beyer, counsel to the Selling
Stockholders and the Company, an opinion dated the Closing Date, in
substantially the form of the opinions of such counsel attached as Exhibits E-
1, E-2 and E-3 hereto.
(e) Mary K. Quass Employment Agreement. Central Star Communications,
Inc. and Mary K. Quass shall have executed and delivered the Employment
Agreement as required by Section 5.8.
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(f) Closing Deliveries. All documents, instruments, certificates or other
items required to be delivered by the Company or the Selling Stockholders
pursuant to Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
8.3. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS. The
obligation of the Selling Stockholders to effect the transactions contemplated
hereby is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions unless
waived, in whole or in part, by the Selling Stockholders (or the Stockholders'
Representative).
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in
all material respects (provided that any representation or warranty of Buyer
contained herein that is qualified by a materiality standard shall not be
further qualified hereby) as of the date of this Agreement and as of the
Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, and the Selling
Stockholders shall have received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf
of Buyer by the chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of
Buyer.
(b) Performance of Obligations of Buyer. Buyer shall have performed
in all material respects the obligations required to be performed by it under
this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and the Selling Stockholders shall
have received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Buyer by the
chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Buyer.
(c) Legal Opinion. The Selling Stockholders shall have received from
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., counsel to the Buyer, an opinion dated the Closing
Date, in substantially the form of the opinion of such counsel attached as
Exhibit F hereto.
(d) Closing Deliveries. All documents and instruments required to be
delivered by Buyer pursuant to Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. CLOSING. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions
set forth in Article VIII, the Closing will take place at the offices of Vinson
& Elkins L.L.P., Dallas, Texas, at 10:00 a.m., local time (or at such other
place and time as Buyer and the Selling Stockholders may agree), on the later
to occur of (a) January 12, 1998, or (b) a date selected by Buyer and the
Selling Stockholders, which date shall be no later than the 10th business day
after the day on which the FCC Consents have been granted by Final Order (the
"Closing Date"). If Buyer and Selling Stockholders fail to select the Closing
Date, the Closing Date shall be such 10th business day. Notwithstanding the
foregoing:
(a) In the case of a Station Event (as defined below), (i) if the
Cessation Date (as defined below) is less than 60 days after the Event Date (as
defined below), Buyer, in its discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a date
not later than the 10th day after the Cessation Date, (ii) if the
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Cessation Date is more than 60, but less than 90, days after the Event Date,
Buyer, in its discretion, shall elect on the first to occur of the 10th
business day after the Cessation Date or the 90th day (or, if not a business
day, the next business day) after the Event Date (the "Election Date") to
either (A) close the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on the later
to occur of the fifth business day after the Election Date or the 90th day (or,
if not a business day, the next business day) after the Event Date or (B)
terminate this Agreement, or (iii) if the Cessation Date has not occurred by
the 90th day after the Event Date, then on the 90th day (or, if not a business
day, the next business day) after the Event Date, Buyer, in its discretion,
shall elect to close the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on the
fifth business day thereafter or terminate this Agreement;
(b) In the case of a Banking Event, Trading Event or Conflict Event,
Buyer, in its discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a date not to exceed
the 30th day after the Event Date;
(c) If a Cure Period has not ended on or before the Closing Date, the
Closing Date shall be extended to the end of the Cure Period;
(d) If the Company intends to repair, replace or restore a lost,
damaged, impaired, confiscated or condemned asset in accordance with the
provisions of Section 7.5, the Closing may be extended by the Selling
Stockholders until the date specified by the Selling Stockholders pursuant to
Section 7.5(b); and
(e) If the Closing does not occur within 80 days after the date of the
Final Order, the parties shall request approval from the FCC to extend the
Closing so that the Closing contemplated hereunder will not violate any FCC
rules or regulations.
For purposes of this Agreement, a "Banking Event" shall mean that a general
moratorium on commercial banking activities in New York, New York shall have
been declared by any federal or state authority; a "Conflict Event" shall mean
the occurrence of any major armed conflict involving a substantial
participation by the armed forces of the United States of America that causes a
disruption of the capital markets of the United States of a magnitude similar
to the disruption that could be caused by a Trading Event or Banking Event; a
"Station Event" shall mean any act of nature, calamity or casualty (including
fires, floods, earthquakes, and storms), or condemnation that has caused one or
more Stations representing an aggregate of at least 3% of the consolidated
gross revenues of the Company for the last full 12 calendar months prior to the
Station Event not to be operating in a manner substantially consistent with the
operations conducted before such act, calamity, casualty, condemnation occurred
or not in material compliance with its or their respective Station License(s);
a "Trading Event" shall mean that trading generally in securities on the New
York Stock Exchange shall have been suspended or materially limited; an "Event
Date" shall mean the date on which a Banking Event, Conflict Event, Station
Event, or a Trading Event occurs; and a "Cessation Date" shall mean the date on
which a Station Event ends. Pro forma adjustments shall be made for purposes
of calculating gross revenues for the 12-month period specified in the
definition of "Station Event" with respect to any radio broadcast station
acquired during such 12-month period, to assume that such station was acquired
at the beginning of such 12-month period and include the gross revenues of such
station for the full 12-month period.
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9.2. ACTIONS TO OCCUR AT CLOSING.
(a) At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to the Selling Stockholders
(or to the Escrow Agent or the creditors of the Funded Debt, as indicated) the
following:
(i) Purchase Price. The Purchase Price (less the Holdback Amount
and the amount of the Funded Debt) by wire transfer of immediately available
funds;
(ii) Funded Debt. The amount of the Funded Debt to the persons
designated in the Funded Debt Payoff Notice;
(iii) Holdback Amount. The Holdback Amount to the Escrow Agent
by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
(iv) Certificates. The certificates referred to in Section
8.3(a) and (b);
(v) Legal Opinion. The opinion of counsel referred to in Section
8.3(c); and
(vi) Indemnification Escrow Agreement. A counterpart of the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement executed by Buyer.
(b) At the Closing, the Company and the Selling Stockholders shall
deliver to Buyer the following:
(i) Share Certificates. Certificates representing the Shares,
duly endorsed in blank or accompanied by stock powers duly endorsed in blank,
and otherwise in proper form for transfer;
(ii) Certificates. The certificates described in Section
8.2(a) and (b);
(iii) Indemnification Escrow Agreement. A counterpart of the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement executed by the Selling Stockholders or the
Stockholders' Representative;
(iv) Legal Opinion. The opinion of counsel referred to in
Section 8.2(d);
(v) Consents; Acknowledgments. The original of each Consent; and
(vi) Resignations. The resignations described in Section 5.7.
(c) At the Closing, the Selling Stockholders and Buyer shall instruct
the Escrow Agent to deliver, and it shall deliver, the Deposit Letter of Credit
to Buyer.
(d) At the Closing, Buyer shall receive from the chief executive
officer or chief financial officer of each Selling Stockholder a non-foreign
affidavit within the meaning of section 1445(b)(2) of the Code.
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(e) At the Closing, Mary K. Quass shall execute, and Buyer shall cause
Central Star Communications, Inc. to execute, the Employment Agreement.
(f) At the Closing, the Liens described in Schedule 3.2(a) shall be
released and if such Liens were perfected by the filing of a financing
statement or other instrument, the Selling Stockholders shall deliver to Buyer
appropriate termination statements or instruments reflecting the release of
such Liens.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Closing:
(a) by mutual consent of Buyer and the Selling Stockholders;
(b) by either the Selling Stockholders or Buyer;
(i) if there shall have been any material breach (provided that
any representation or warranty of a party contained herein that is qualified by
a materiality standard or a Material Adverse Effect qualification shall not be
further qualified hereby) of any representation, warranty, covenant, or
agreement, on the part of Buyer, on the one hand, or the Company and the
Selling Stockholders, on the other hand, set forth in this Agreement, which
breach shall not have been cured within 20 days, or within five days, in the
case of a failure by Buyer to observe its covenant to pay the Purchase Price if
the conditions to such payment are satisfied (the "Cure Period") following
receipt by the breaching party of written notice of such breach;
(ii) if a court of competent jurisdiction or other Governmental
Entity shall have issued an order, decree, or ruling or taken any other action
(which order, decree or ruling the parties hereto shall use their best efforts
to lift), in each case permanently restraining, enjoining, or otherwise
prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such order,
decree, ruling, or other action shall have become final and nonappealable;
(iii) if, for any reason, the FCC denies or dismisses any of the
Applications and the time for reconsideration or court review under the
Communications Act with respect to such denial or dismissal has expired and
there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition for
reconsideration or request for review;
(iv) if, for any reason, any of the Applications is designated
for an evidentiary hearing by the FCC; or
(v) if the Closing shall not have occurred by the latest of May
31, 1998 or the date to which the Closing Date is extended pursuant to Section
7.5(b) or the second sentence of Section 9.1; provided, however, that the right
to terminate this Agreement under this clause (v)
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shall not be available to any party whose breach of this Agreement has been the
cause of, or resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such
date; or
(c) by Buyer:
(i) pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.5;
(ii) with respect to a Station Event, at its option, as
provided in the second sentence of Section 9.1; or
(iii) if the FCC grants any of the Applications with any adverse
conditions not generally imposed on grants of such applications other than
adverse conditions imposed upon such grants relating to Buyer's qualification
to hold the FCC Licenses and the time for reconsideration or court review under
the Communications Act with respect to such adverse conditions has expired and
there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition for
reconsideration or request for review.
The right of any party hereto to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this
Section 10.1 shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of
any investigation made by or on behalf of any party hereto, any person
controlling any such party or any of their respective officers, directors,
employees, accountants, consultants, legal counsel, agents, or other
representatives whether prior to or after the execution of this Agreement. If
the Buyer or the Selling Stockholders intend to terminate the Agreement
pursuant to Section 10.1 (b)(i), then the party having that intention shall
notify the other party or parties, which notice shall specify the particular
breach upon which such party intends to rely to terminate this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, a party that is in
material breach of this Agreement shall not be entitled to terminate this
Agreement except, in the case of a default by the Company or either Selling
Stockholder, with the consent of Buyer, or in the case of a default by Buyer,
with the consent of each Selling Stockholder.
10.2. EFFECT OF TERMINATION.
(a) In the event of a termination of this Agreement by either the
Selling Stockholders or Buyer as provided above, there shall be no liability on
the part of either the Selling Stockholders, the Company or Buyer, except for
liability arising out of a breach of this Agreement. If this Agreement is
terminated by the Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i) or is
terminated pursuant to clause (iii) of Section 10.1(b) and the sole reason for
the denial or dismissal of the Application is the breach by Buyer of the
covenant contained in Section 6.3, the parties agree and acknowledge that the
Selling Stockholders will suffer damages that are not practicable to ascertain.
Accordingly, in such event and if, within 15 business days after termination of
this Agreement by the Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i) or
pursuant to clause (iii) of Section 10.1(b) and the sole reason for the denial
or dismissal of the Application is the breach by Buyer of the covenant
contained in Section 6.3, the Selling Stockholders deliver to Buyer a written
demand for liquidated damages, subject to Buyer's receipt of a counterpart of
the Release executed by the Selling Stockholders, the Selling Stockholders
shall be entitled to the sum of $750,000 as liquidated damages payable by Buyer
within 10 business days after receipt of the Selling Stockholder's written
demand and payable in accordance with the provisions of the Deposit Escrow
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Agreement. As security for payment thereof, Buyer has, concurrently with the
execution of this Agreement, entered into the Deposit Escrow Agreement with the
Selling Stockholders and the Escrow Agent as provided in Section 2.7. The
parties agree that the foregoing liquidated damages are reasonable considering
all the circumstances existing as of the date hereof and constitute the
parties' good faith estimate of the actual damages reasonably expected to
result from the termination of this Agreement by the Selling Stockholders
pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i) or by the Selling Stockholders or Buyer pursuant
to Section 10.1(b)(iii) because of the denial or dismissal of an Application
caused by the breach by Buyer of the covenant contained in Section 6.3. The
Selling Stockholders and the Company agree that, to the fullest extent
permitted by law, Selling Stockholders's right to payment of such liquidated
damages as provided in this Section 10.2 shall be the Selling Stockholders' and
the Company's sole and exclusive remedy if the Closing does not occur with
respect to any damages whatsoever that Selling Stockholders or the Company may
suffer or allege to suffer as a result of any claim or cause of action asserted
by Selling Stockholders relating to or arising from breaches of the
representations, warranties or covenants of Buyer contained in this Agreement
and to be made or performed at or prior to the Closing. If this Agreement is
terminated by Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i) or is
terminated pursuant to clause (iii) of Section 10.1(b) and the sole reason for
the denial or dismissal of the Application is the breach by Buyer of the
covenant contained in Section 6.3, upon Buyer's receipt of a counterpart of the
Release executed by Selling Stockholders and the Company, Buyer and Selling
Stockholders shall instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Deposit Letter of
Credit to Selling Stockholders. If this Agreement is terminated either by
Buyer or Selling Stockholders pursuant to any provision of Section 10.1 other
than a termination by Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(1) or by
the Selling Stockholders or Buyer pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(ii) because of
the denial or dismissal of an Application caused by Buyer's breach of the
covenant contained in Section 6.3, then Buyer and Selling Stockholders shall
instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer.
(b) As a condition of payment, and upon receipt of the liquidated
damages under this Section 10.2, the Selling Stockholders hereby irrevocably
and unconditionally release, acquit, and forever discharge Buyer and its
successors, assigns, officers, directors, employees, agents, stockholders,
subsidiaries, parent companies and other affiliates (corporate or otherwise)
(the "Released Parties") of and from any and all Released Claims, including,
without limitation, all Released Claims arising out of, based upon, resulting
from or relating to the negotiation, execution, performance, breach or
otherwise related to or arising out of the Transaction Documents or any
agreement entered into in connection therewith or related thereto. "Released
Claims" as used herein shall mean any and all charges, complaints, claims,
causes of action, promises, agreements, rights to payment, rights to any
equitable remedy, rights to any equitable subordination, demands, debts,
liabilities, express or implied contracts, obligations of payment or
performance, rights of offset or recoupment, accounts, damages, costs, losses
or expenses (including attorneys' and other professional fees and expenses)
held by any party hereto, whether known or unknown, matured or unmatured,
suspected or unsuspected, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute or contingent,
direct or derivative.
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ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. INDEMNIFICATION OF BUYER. Subject to the provisions of this
Article XI (in particular, to Section 11.6(e) and (f)) and of Section 12.17(b),
each Selling Stockholders and the Company, jointly and severally agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer Indemnified Parties from and against any
and all Buyer Indemnified Costs.
11.2. INDEMNIFICATION OF SELLING STOCKHOLDERS. Subject to the
provisions of this Article XI, Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Selling
Stockholders Indemnified Costs.
11.3. DEFENSE OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. An Indemnified Party shall give
prompt written notice to any entity or person who is obligated to provide
indemnification hereunder (an "Indemnifying Party") of the commencement or
assertion of any action, proceeding, demand, or claim by a third party
(collectively, a "third-party action") in respect of which such Indemnified
Party shall seek indemnification hereunder. Any failure so to notify an
Indemnifying Party shall relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability
that it, he, or she may have to such Indemnified Party under this Article XI to
the extent that the failure to give such notice materially and adversely
prejudices such Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the
right to assume control of the defense of, settle, or otherwise dispose of such
third-party action on such terms as they deem appropriate; provided, however,
that:
(a) The Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its own expense, to
participate in the defense of such third-party action (provided, however, that
the Indemnifying Parties shall pay the attorneys' fees of the Indemnified Party
if (i) the employment of separate counsel shall have been authorized in writing
by any such Indemnifying Party in connection with the defense of such third-
party action, (ii) such third-party action could reasonably be expected to
result in Buyer Indemnified Costs in excess of the remainder of the Holdback
Amount then held by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement (and not subject to pending claims), or (iii)
the Indemnified Party's counsel shall have advised the Indemnified Party in
writing, with a copy delivered to the Indemnifying Party, that there is a
conflict of interest that could make it inappropriate under applicable
standards of professional conduct to have common counsel);
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall obtain the prior written approval of
the Indemnified Party before entering into or making any settlement,
compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of the validity of such third-party
action or any liability in respect thereof if, pursuant to or as a result of
such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment, injunctive or other
equitable relief would be imposed against the Indemnified Party or if, in the
opinion of the Indemnified Party, such settlement, compromise, admission, or
acknowledgment could reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on its
business which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed (it shall
not be deemed unreasonable for Buyer to withhold consent with respect to any
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment if the amount of Buyer
Indemnified Costs resulting therefrom could reasonably be expected to exceed
the remainder of the Holdback
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Amount then held by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement (and not subject to pending claims));
(c) No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of any judgment
or enter into any settlement in respect of any claim for which indemnity is
required hereunder that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the
giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each Indemnified Party of a release
from all liability in respect of such third-party action; and
(d) The Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to control (but shall
be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense of), and the
Indemnified Party shall be entitled to have sole control over, the defense or
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of any third-party action
(i) as to which the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the defense within a
reasonable length of time and such failure could reasonably be expected to
prejudice the defense of the action, or (ii) to the extent the third-party
action seeks an order, injunction, or other equitable relief against the
Indemnified Party which, if successful, would materially adversely affect the
business, operations, assets, or financial condition of the Indemnified Party;
provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall make no settlement,
compromise, admission, or acknowledgment that would give rise to liability on
the part of any Indemnifying Party without the prior written consent of such
Indemnifying Party.
The parties hereto shall extend reasonable cooperation in connection with the
defense of any third-party action pursuant to this Article XI and, in
connection therewith, shall furnish such records, information, and testimony
and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials, and
appeals as may be reasonably requested.
11.4. DIRECT CLAIMS. In any case in which an Indemnified Party seeks
indemnification hereunder which is not subject to Section 11.3 because no
third-party action is involved, the Indemnified Party shall notify the
Indemnifying Party in writing of any Indemnified Costs which such Indemnified
Party claims are subject to indemnification under the terms hereof. Subject to
the limitations set forth in Section 11.6(c), the failure of the Indemnified
Party to exercise promptness in such notification shall amount to a waiver of
such claim to the extent that the resulting delay materially prejudices the
position of the Indemnifying Party with respect to such claim.
11.5. ESCROW. On the Closing Date, Buyer, the Selling Stockholders (or
the Selling Stockholders' Representatives on behalf of the Selling
Stockholders) and the Escrow Agent will enter into the Indemnification Escrow
Agreement in accordance with which Buyer shall, at Closing, deposit an amount
of the Purchase Price equal to $500,000 (the "Holdback Amount") with the Escrow
Agent.
11.6. LIMITATIONS. Subject to Section 11.7 and Section 11.8 hereof, the
following provisions of this Section 11.6 shall be applicable after the
Closing:
(a) Minimum Loss. Except for Capped Indemnified Costs arising out of
a breach of a covenant or an agreement under this Agreement or another
Transaction Document that would have the effect of avoiding, delaying or
deferring an obligation of the Company or the Selling Stockholders which by its
terms was due and payable at or prior to the Closing, no Indemnifying
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Party shall be required to indemnify an Indemnified Party for Capped
Indemnified Costs unless and until the aggregate amount of such Capped
Indemnified Costs for which the Indemnified Party is otherwise entitled to
indemnification pursuant to this Article XI exceeds $50,000 (the "Minimum
Loss"). After the Minimum Loss is exceeded, the Indemnified Party shall be
entitled to be paid the amount of its Capped Indemnified Costs in excess of the
amount of the Minimum Loss, subject to the limitations on recovery and recourse
set forth in this Section 11.6 and in Section 11.7 and subject to the exception
contained in Section 11.8. Subject to such limitations and exceptions, an
Indemnified Party shall be entitled to be paid the entire amount of its Capped
Indemnified Costs for a breach of a covenant or agreement under this Agreement
or another Transaction Document without regard to any Minimum Loss threshold.
For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of Minimum Loss suffered by an
Indemnified Party, each representation and warranty contained in this Agreement
for which indemnification can be or is sought hereunder shall be read
(including for purposes of determining whether a breach of such representation
or warranty has occurred) without regard to materiality (including Material
Adverse Effect) qualifications that may be contained therein. In addition, in
determining whether an Indemnifying Party shall be required to indemnify an
Indemnified Party under this Article XI, once the Minimum Loss requirement set
forth in this clause (a) has been satisfied, each representation and warranty
contained in this Agreement for which indemnification can be or is sought
hereunder shall be read (including for purposes of determining whether a breach
of such representation or warranty has occurred) without regard to materiality
(including Material Adverse Effect) qualifications that may be contained
therein.
(b) Limitation as to Time. No Indemnifying Party shall be liable for
any Capped Indemnified Costs pursuant to this Article XI unless a written claim
for indemnification in accordance with Section 11.3 or 11.4 is given by the
Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party with respect thereto on or before
the 450th day after the Closing Date, except that this time limitation shall
not apply to any claims contemplated by Section 11.8.
(c) Recourse against Escrowed Funds. Subject to Section 11.8 hereof,
a Buyer Indemnified Party shall be entitled to payment only out of the Holdback
Amount pursuant to the terms of this Article XI and the Indemnification Escrow
Agreement for all amounts due to a Buyer Indemnified Party with respect to any
claim by a Buyer Indemnified Party against a Selling Stockholder for Capped
Buyer Indemnified Costs payable under this Article XI. Except as provided in
Section 11.8 and except to the extent that the remedy of specific performance
may be available for the enforcement of a covenant, subsequent to the Closing,
indemnification under this Article XI shall be the exclusive remedy of Buyer
Indemnified Parties with respect to any Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs.
(d) Other Indemnified Costs. The provisions of this Section 11.6
(other than the last sentence of Section 11.6(a) and Sections 11.6(e) and
11.6(f)) shall only be applicable to Capped Indemnified Costs and shall not be
applicable to any other Indemnified Costs. Moreover, such provisions (and the
provisions of Section 11.6(e)) shall only be applicable to the period following
the Closing.
(e) Buyer Indemnified Costs Other than Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs.
A Buyer Indemnified Party shall be entitled to payment out of the Holdback
Amount pursuant to the terms of this Article XI and the Indemnification Escrow
Agreement for all amounts due to a Buyer
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Indemnified Party with respect to any claim by a Buyer Indemnified Party
against a Selling Stockholder for Buyer Indemnified Costs other than Capped
Buyer Indemnified Costs and, if such Buyer Indemnified Costs other than Capped
Buyer Indemnified Costs exceed the amount available for such payment from the
Holdback Amount, then each Selling Stockholder shall be liable for, and shall
pay to Buyer, (i) its Proportionate Share (but only its Proportionate Share) of
such excess with respect to any Buyer Indemnified Costs arising out of a breach
or default by the Company or any Selling Stockholder of the representations or
warranties contained in Section 3.1(o), and (ii) the full amount of any Buyer
Indemnified Costs arising out of a breach or default by such Selling
Stockholder under Section 3.2(a) or Section 3.2(b).
(f) No Contribution. If the Closing occurs, then the Selling
Stockholders, and not the Company, shall be fully liable for any Buyer
Indemnified Costs sustained by any Buyer Indemnified Parties. In that event,
the Selling Stockholders shall not be entitled to contribution or any other
payments from the Company for any Buyer Indemnified Costs that the Selling
Stockholders are obligated to pay.
11.7. INSTRUCTIONS TO ESCROW AGENT. Each Selling Stockholder hereby
covenants and agrees that at any time a Selling Stockholder is or becomes
obligated to indemnify a Buyer Indemnified Party for Buyer Indemnified Costs
under this Article XI, the Selling Stockholders will execute and deliver to
the Escrow Agent written instructions to release to the Buyer Indemnified Party
such portion of the Holdback Amount as is necessary to indemnify the Buyer
Indemnified Party for such Buyer Indemnified Costs.
11.8. NO WAIVER RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR FRAUD. The liability of any party
under this Article XI shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of any other
liability that such party may have at law or equity based on such party's
fraudulent acts or omissions. None of the provisions set forth in this
Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions set forth in Section
11.6(a), 11.6(b), or 11.6(c), shall be deemed a waiver by any party to this
Agreement of any right or remedy which such party may have at law or equity
based on any other party's fraudulent acts or omissions, nor shall any such
provisions limit, or be deemed to limit, (a) the amounts of recovery sought or
awarded in any such claim for fraud, (b) the time period during which a claim
for fraud may be brought, or (c) the recourse which any such party may seek
against another party with respect to a claim for fraud; provided, that with
respect to such rights and remedies at law or equity, the parties further
acknowledge and agree that none of the provisions of this Section 11.8, nor any
reference to this Section 11.8 throughout this Agreement, shall be deemed a
waiver of any defenses which may be available in respect of actions or claims
for fraud, including but not limited to, defenses of statutes of limitations or
limitations of damages.
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS.
Regardless of any investigation at any time made by or on behalf of any party
hereto or of any information any party may have in respect thereof, each of the
representations, warranties and covenants made hereunder
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or pursuant hereto or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby
shall survive the Closing. The representations, warranties and covenants set
forth in this Agreement shall terminate on the 450th day after the Closing Date
except (a) that the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.1(o)
shall terminate on the date of expiration of the applicable statute of
limitations, (b) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.2(a)
shall survive indefinitely, (c) the provisions of this Article XII shall
survive indefinitely, and (d) as provided in the next succeeding sentence.
Following the date of termination of a representation, warranty or covenant, no
claim can be brought with respect to a breach of such representation, warranty
or covenant, but such termination shall not affect any claim for a breach of a
representation, warranty or covenant that was asserted before the date of
termination. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 10.1, the
provisions of Articles I, X, XI and XII and Section 7.7 shall survive such
termination.
12.2. FURTHER ACTIONS. After the Closing Date, each Selling Stockholder
shall execute and deliver such other certificates, agreements, conveyances, and
other documents, and take such other action, as may be reasonably requested by
Buyer in order to transfer and assign to, and vest in, Buyer the Shares
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or to permit Buyer to control the
Company and its assets.
12.3. AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be amended
except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto or by Buyer,
the Company and the Stockholders' Representative.
12.4. WAIVER OF COMPLIANCE. Any failure of Buyer on the one hand, or
the Company or a Selling Stockholder, on the other hand, to comply with any
obligation, covenant, agreement, or condition contained herein may be waived
only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed by the party or parties to
be bound by such waiver, but such waiver or failure to insist upon strict
compliance with such obligation, covenant, agreement or condition shall not
operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any other failure.
12.5. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. The parties recognize that in the event the
Company or a Selling Stockholder should refuse to perform under the provisions
of this Agreement, monetary damages alone will not be adequate. Buyer shall
therefore be entitled, in addition to any other remedies which may be
available, including money damages, to obtain specific performance of the terms
of this Agreement. In the event of any action to enforce this Agreement
specifically, the Company and the Selling Stockholders hereby waive the defense
that there is an adequate remedy at law.
12.6. SEVERABILITY. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is
invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced by any rule of applicable law,
or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall
nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal
substance of the transactions contemplated herein are not affected in any
manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term
or other provision is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced, the
parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to
effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually
acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated herein are
consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.
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12.7. EXPENSES AND OBLIGATIONS. Except as otherwise expressly provided
in this Agreement or as provided by law, if the Closing does not occur, all
costs and expenses incurred by the parties hereto in connection with the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne solely and
entirely by the party which has incurred such expenses. If the Closing does
occur, then, except as so provided, all costs and expenses incurred by the
Company and the Selling Stockholders, on the one hand, and Buyer, on the other,
in connection with such consummation shall be borne solely and entirely by the
Selling Stockholders and Buyer, respectively. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
(a) the fee payable to the Escrow Agent shall be borne as provided in the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement and the Deposit Escrow Agreement, (b) the
brokerage fee payable to Media Venture Partners shall be borne by the Buyer and
the Selling Stockholders shall pay the brokerage fee of any person retained by
the Company or any of the Selling Stockholders, and (c) all sales, documentary
or stamp taxes arising out of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
shall be paid one-half by Buyer and one-half by the Selling Stockholders.
Buyer, on one hand, and the Selling Stockholders, on the other hand, shall each
be responsible for their own fees and expenses in connection with the
arbitration contemplated by Section 2.5(b), and the fees and expenses of the
Referee shall be borne equally by Buyer, on one hand, and the Selling
Stockholders, on the other hand; provided, however, that if the Referee
determines that one party has not proceeded in good faith in resolving such
dispute, the fees and expenses of the prevailing party and of the Referee shall
be borne by the party deemed not to have proceeded in good faith. In the event
of a dispute between the parties in connection with this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby (other than the arbitration contemplated by
Section 2.5(b)), each of the parties hereto hereby agrees that the prevailing
party shall be entitled to reimbursement by the other party of reasonable legal
fees and expenses incurred in connection with any action or proceeding.
12.8. PARTIES IN INTEREST. This Agreement shall be binding upon and,
except as provided below, inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto and
their successors and assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, except as set
forth below, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other person
(other than the Indemnified Parties as provided in Article XI) any rights or
remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
12.9. NOTICES. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be
in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or mailed by
registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the parties at the
following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified
by like notice):
(a) If to Buyer, to
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
Facsimile: (214) 740-7313
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with copies to
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
3700 Trammell Crow Center
2001 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Michael D. Wortley
Facsimile: (214) 220-7716
Capstar Broadcasting Partners
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
Attn: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
Leibowitz & Associates, P.A.
Suite 1450
Suntrust International Center
One Southeast Third Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131-1715
Attn: Matthew L. Leibowitz
Facsimile: (305) 530-4417
(b) If to the Company, to
Quass Broadcasting Company
425 2nd Street S.E., Suite 450
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Attn: Mary K. Quass
Facsimile: (319) 298-2497
with a copy to
Latham & Watkins
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Suite 1300
Washington, D.C. 20002
Attn: Joseph D. Sullivan
Facsimile: (202) 637-2201
(c) If to the Selling Stockholders or the Selling Stockholder's
Representative, to
Mary K. Quass
425 2nd Street S.E., Suite 450
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Facsimile: (319) 298-2497
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with a copy to
Carlton O. Tronvold Trust
Carlton O. Tronvold Charitable Remainder Trust
2131 1st Avenue S.E., Unit 216
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
and
8665 Bay Colony Drive, Unit 604
Naples, Florida 34108
12.10. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed and delivered
(including by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which
shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when
one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered
to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the
same counterpart.
12.11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement (which term shall be deemed to
include the exhibits and schedules hereto and the other certificates, documents
and instruments delivered hereunder) constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements, letters of intent and
understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof. There are no representations or warranties, agreements,
or covenants other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
12.12. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
12.13. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Company and the Selling Stockholders,
on the one hand, and Buyer, on the other, shall consult with each other before
issuing any press release or otherwise making any public statements with
respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and shall not
issue any such press release or make any such public statement prior to such
consultation. Prior to the Closing, neither the Company nor the Selling
Stockholders will issue any other press release or otherwise make any public
statements regarding the Company's business, except as may be required by
applicable law or applicable rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market or any stock
exchange.
12.14. ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights,
interests, or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties
hereto, whether by operation of law or otherwise; provided, however, that (a)
upon notice to the Selling Stockholders and without releasing Buyer from any of
its obligations or liabilities hereunder, Buyer may assign or delegate any or
all of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate thereof,
and (b) nothing in this Agreement shall limit Buyer's ability to make a
collateral assignment of its rights under this Agreement to any institutional
lender that provides funds to Buyer without the consent of the Selling
Stockholders or the Company. The Company and the Selling Stockholders shall
execute an acknowledgment of such assignment(s) and collateral assignments in
such forms as Buyer or its institutional lenders may
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from time to time reasonably request; provided, however, that unless written
notice is given to the Company and the Selling Stockholders that any such
collateral assignment has been foreclosed upon, the Company and the Selling
Stockholders shall be entitled to deal exclusively with Buyer as to any matters
arising under this Agreement or any of the other agreements delivered pursuant
hereto. In the event of such an assignment, the provisions of this Agreement
shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on Buyer's assigns.
12.15. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY. The directors, officers, and
stockholders of Buyer and its Affiliates shall not have any personal liability
or obligation arising under this Agreement (including any claims that the
Company or a Selling Stockholder may assert) other than as an assignee of this
Agreement. The current directors of the Company, other than Mary K. Quass and
Carlton O. Tronvold, shall not have any personal liability or obligation
arising under this Agreement.
12.16. NO REVERSIONARY INTEREST. The parties expressly agree, pursuant to
Section 73.1150 of the FCC's rules, that the Selling Stockholders do not retain
any right to reassignment of any of the FCC Licenses in the future, or to
operate or use the facilities of the Stations for any period beyond the Closing
Date.
12.17. RELATIONSHIP OF SELLING STOCKHOLDERS.
(a) Except as expressly provided herein, the representations,
warranties and covenants of the Selling Stockholders are joint and several.
The default of one Selling Stockholder shall not relieve any other Selling
Stockholder of its obligations hereunder. Each Selling Stockholder agrees that
she or it shall cause the Company to comply with the provisions of the
Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder that are to be complied with or
performed on or before the Closing Date. Buyer shall not have any
responsibility for the distribution of the proceeds of a draw on the Deposit
Letter of Credit or the Purchase Price among the Selling Stockholders, but this
sentence shall not be construed as relieving any Buyer from its obligation to
pay the Purchase Price to the Selling Stockholders at Closing.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 12.17(a), or any other provision of this
Agreement, each Selling Stockholder shall indemnify Buyer for (i) its
Proportionate Share (but only its Proportionate Share) of any Buyer Indemnified
Costs arising out of a breach or default by the Company or any Selling
Stockholder of the representations and warranties contained in Section 3.1(o),
and (ii) the full amount of any Buyer Indemnified Costs arising out of a breach
or default by such Selling Stockholder of the representations of warranties
contained in Sections 3.2(a) or (b)), that are in excess of the Holdback Amount
available to pay such Buyer Indemnified Costs. The obligation of a Selling
Stockholder to pay such Proportionate Amount is several and not joint.
12.18. APPOINTMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' REPRESENTATIVE. By the execution and
delivery of this Agreement, each Selling Stockholder hereby irrevocably
constitutes and appoints Mary K. Quass as the true and lawful agent and
attorney-in-fact (the "Stockholders' Representative") of such Selling
Stockholder with full power of substitution to act in the name, place and stead
of such Selling Stockholder with respect to the following:
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(a) During the period between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, the Stockholders' Representative shall have the following
powers:
(i) the power to execute and deliver all applications and
associated exhibits, forms, affidavits, and other documents
required to be signed by the Selling Stockholders and filed
with any federal, state or local administrative agency from
whom Consents must be obtained; and
(ii) the power to amend this Agreement and the Deposit Escrow
Agreement; provided, however, that no such amendment shall be
binding upon a Selling Stockholder if the effect thereof is to
reduce the Purchase Price or any other sums due and owing to
such Selling Stockholder hereunder by an amount that
cumulatively exceeds $100,000.00, to make or expand any
warranties and representations on behalf of such Selling
Stockholder, to limit the Selling Stockholder's right to
indemnification under Section 11.1 above, or to materially
delay (by the express terms of such amendment) the
contemplated Closing.
(b) After the Closing, the Stockholders' Representative shall have
the following powers:
(i) the power to amend the Indemnification Escrow Agreement (other
than any amendment that would increase the amount of the
Holdback Amount);
(ii) the power to deal exclusively with the Buyer with regard to
all matters involving the indemnification of Selling
Stockholders as set forth in Section 11.2 of this Agreement;
(iii) the power to deal exclusively with the Buyer and the Escrow
Agent, with regard to all matters involving indemnification of
the Buyer as set forth in Section 11.1 of this Agreement;
subject, however, to the limitation on Capped Buyer
Indemnified Costs evidenced by the Holdback Amount;
(iv) the power to negotiate with the Buyer with regard to any
indemnification sought by the Buyer pursuant to the terms of
Section 3.1(o) of this Agreement; and
(v) to the extent that collusive fraud is alleged against all
Selling Stockholders, the power to deal with the Buyer with
regard to any indemnification sought by the Buyer pursuant to
Section 11.8 of this Agreement.
In the event the Buyer seeks indemnification against a Selling Stockholder
for fraud committed solely by such Selling Stockholder pursuant to Section
11.8, or in the event the Buyer seeks indemnification solely against a Selling
Stockholder for breach of the representations and warranties of such Selling
Stockholder under Section 3.2 of this Agreement, the Stockholder's
Representative shall have no authority or power to act on behalf of such
Selling Stockholder, and
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the defense to any claim for indemnification by the Buyer with regard to such
matter shall be the exclusive privilege of the Selling Stockholder from whom
indemnification is sought.
Except as limited by the immediately preceding paragraph, Buyer, the other
Buyer Indemnified Parties, and any other person, may conclusively and
absolutely rely, without inquiry, upon any action of the Stockholders'
Representative as the action of each Selling Stockholder in all matters
referred to herein, and each such Selling Stockholder confirms all that the
Stockholders' Representative shall do or cause to be done by virtue of her
appointment as Stockholders' Representative. All actions by the Stockholders'
Representative are acknowledged by the parties hereto to be taken by it solely
as agent and attorney-in-fact for each Selling Stockholder. By the execution
of this Agreement, Mary K. Quass has accepted her appointment as Stockholders'
Representative and in consideration for Mary K. Quass' agreement to act as the
Stockholders' Representative, each Selling Stockholder hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold Mary K. Quass harmless from and against all damages, losses,
liabilities, charges, penalties, costs and expenses (including court costs and
attorneys' fees and expenses, if any) incurred by her in connection with her
performance as Stockholders' Representative, unless such performance
constituted gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the
Stockholders' Representative. Each Selling Stockholder covenants and agrees
that he or she will not voluntarily revoke the power of attorney conferred in
this Section 12.18. If any Selling Stockholder dies or becomes incapacitated,
disabled or incompetent (such deceased, incapacitated, disabled or incompetent
Selling Stockholder being a "Former Selling Stockholder") and, as a result, the
power of attorney conferred by this Section 12.18 is revoked by operation of
law, it shall not be a breach under this Agreement if the heirs, beneficiaries,
estate, administrator, executor, guardian, conservator or other legal
representative of such Former Selling Stockholder (each a "Successor Selling
Stockholder") confirms the appointment of the Stockholders' Representative as
agent and attorney-in-fact for such Successor Selling Stockholder. If the
power of attorney conferred by this Section 12.18 is revoked by operation of
law and thereafter not reconfirmed by the Successor Selling Stockholder prior
to the Closing, such revocation shall not be deemed a breach of any of the
provisions of this Agreement provided that such Successor Selling Stockholder
executes and delivers such other certificates, documents or instruments
(including, without limitation, any amendments hereto, the Deposit Escrow
Agreement and the Indemnification Escrow Agreement) that would have been
delivered on its behalf by the Stockholders' Representative had such Successor
Selling Stockholder reconfirmed the agency and power of attorney conferred by
this Section 12.18. If at any time Mary K. Quass dies or resigns from his
position as the Stockholders' Representative, the other Selling Stockholders
shall designate a successor to Mary K. Quass as soon as practicable.
12.19. Consulting Agreement. Concurrently with the execution hereof Mary
K. Quass and Buyer are entering into the Consulting Agreement substantially in
the form of Exhibit G hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company, the Selling Stockholders and Buyer have
caused this Agreement to be signed, all as of the date first written above.
QUASS BROADCASTING COMPANY:
By: /S/ Mary Quass
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Name: Mary Quall
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Title: President
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SELLING STOCKHOLDERS:
/S/ Mary K. Quass
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Mary K. Quass
CARLTON O. TRONVOLD TRUST, 9/29/92
/S/ Carlton O. Tronvold, Trustee
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By: Carlton O. Tronvold, Trustee
CARLTON O. TRONVOLD CHARITABLE
REMAINDER TRUST, 1997
/S/ Carlton O. Tronvold, Trustee
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By: Carlton O. Tronvold, Trustee
BUYER:
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
By: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Its: Vice President
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ANNEX A
LIST OF SELLING STOCKHOLDERS AND OWNERSHIP
Mary K. Quass 64.71%
19 Blake Court SE 1,000 Shares
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 Common Stock
Carlton O. Tronvold Trust 22.06%
2131 1st Avenue SE #216 3,750 Shares
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 Common Stock
Carlton O. Tronvold Charitable Remainder Trust 13.24%
2131 1st Avenue SE #216 2,250 Shares
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 Common Stock
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ANNEX B
THE STATIONS
KHAK-FM Cedar Rapids, Iowa
KDAT-FM Cedar Rapids, Iowa
KTOF-AM Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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EXHIBIT 10.29.3
Reference is made to the Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase
Agreement") between Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. ("Ameron") and Capstar
Acquisition Company, Inc. ("Capstar") dated as of April 24, 1997, including
without limitation Section 12.3 of the Purchase Agreement, and to the Agreement
to Assign Construction Permit (the "Permit Agreement") between Sharepoint
Management, Inc. ("Sharepoint") and Capstar dated as of May 5, 1997. Since
Sharepoint is controlled personally by the President of Ameron who will receive
all of the Construction Permit proceeds personally, Ameron and Capstar hereby
agree that the Purchase Price (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) to be paid
under the Purchase Agreement shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis by
the amount of the purchase price to be paid under the Permit Agreement. This
letter is intended to comply with the terms of Section 12.3 of the Purchase
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ameron and Capstar have caused this letter to be
signed as of this 9th day of May, 1997.
AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
By: /s/ Ronald W. Recker
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Name: Ronald W. Recker
Title: Secretary
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Vice President
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EXHIBIT 10.29.4
AMENDMENT TO ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Amendment (this "Amendment") to Asset Purchase Agreement (the
"Purchase Agreement") between Ameron Broadcasting, Inc. ("Ameron") and Capstar
Acquisition Company, Inc. ("Capstar"), dated as of April 24, 1997, as such may
have been previously amended, is entered into this 9th day of May, 1997. Unless
otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Purchase Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Purchase
Agreement, Ameron and Capstar hereby agree that Capstar shall have the right to
extend the Closing until October 15, 1997 (the "Extension Right"), which right
it may exercise at any time on or before the third business day after the FCC
Consents have been given by Final Order by giving written notice to Ameron;
provided, however, that such Extension Right may not be exercised if Capstar is
in default under the Purchase Agreement. If Capstar exercises the Extension
Right, the Purchase Price shall be increased by an additional $65,000.00. This
Amendment is intended to comply with the terms of Section 12.3 of the Purchase
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ameron and Capstar have caused this Amendment to
be signed as of the date first set forth above.
AMERON BROADCASTING, INC.
By: /s/ Ronald W. Recker
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Name: Ronald W. Recker
Title: Secretary
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Vice President
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EXHIBIT 10.30.1
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BY AND AMONG
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.,
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.,
PATTERSON BROADCASTING, INC.
AND
THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS NAMED HEREIN
DATED AS OF
JUNE 12, 1997
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ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. Defined Terms ........................................................ 1
1.2. References and Titles ................................................ 21
ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF SHARES
2.1. Purchase and Sale .................................................... 21
2.2. Purchase Price ....................................................... 21
2.3. Delivery of Funded Debt Payoff Notice ................................ 22
2.4. Delivery of Company Accrued Obligation Payoff Notice ................ 22
2.5. Payments at Closing .................................................. 22
2.6. Cancellation of Series A Preferred Shares and Warrants ............... 23
2.7. Earnest Money ........................................................ 23
2.8. Termination of Certain Agreements .................................... 23
2.9. Cash and Cash Equivalents ............................................ 23
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. Representations and Warranties Regarding the Company ................. 24
3.2. Representations and Warranties of Selling Stockholders ............... 36
3.3. Representations and Warranties of Buyer .............................. 37
3.4. Representations and Warranties of Capstar ............................ 39
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. Covenants of the Company ............................................. 40
4.2. Approved Transactions ................................................ 44
4.3. Environmental Site Assessments ....................................... 44
4.4. Broadcast Transmission Interruptions ................................. 45
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ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF THE COMPANY
AND THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
5.1. No Solicitation of Transactions ..................................... 45
5.2. Access and Information .............................................. 45
5.3. Assistance .......................................................... 46
5.4. Compliance With Station Licenses .................................... 47
5.5. Notification of Certain Matters ..................................... 48
5.6. Third Party Consents ................................................ 48
5.7. Resignations of Directors ........................................... 48
5.8. Employment Agreements ............................................... 48
5.9. Bank Accounts ....................................................... 48
5.10. Real Estate Title Commitment ........................................ 48
5.11. Survey .............................................................. 48
5.12. Issuance of Management Contingent Shares and Berkshire
Contingent Shares ................................................... 49
5.13. Conversion of Letters of Credit ..................................... 49
5.14. Notification of Breach .............................................. 49
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. Notification of Certain Matters ..................................... 49
6.2. Employee Matters .................................................... 50
6.3. Labor Relations ..................................................... 50
6.4. Access to Information ............................................... 50
6.5. Notification of Breach .............................................. 51
6.6. Completion of Required Divestitures ................................. 51
6.7. Acceptance of Pending Renewal Proceedings ........................... 51
6.8. Section 338 Election ................................................ 52
6.9. 401(k) Plan ......................................................... 52
6.10. Capstar ............................................................. 52
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MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. Application for FCC Consents ........................................ 52
7.2. Control of Stations ................................................. 53
7.3. Other Governmental Consents ......................................... 53
7.4. Brokers or Finders .................................................. 54
7.5. Risk of Loss ........................................................ 54
7.6. Additional Agreements ............................................... 55
7.7. Insurance Matters ................................................... 56
7.8. Investigation and Agreement by Buyer and Capstar; No Other
Representations or Warranties ....................................... 57
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligation ............................... 59
8.2. Conditions to Obligation of Buyer ................................... 59
8.3. Conditions to Obligations of the Company and Selling Stockholders ... 60
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. Closing ............................................................. 61
9.2. Actions to Occur at Closing ......................................... 63
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. Termination ......................................................... 65
10.2. Effect of Termination ............................................... 67
10.3. Return of Documentation ............................................. 69
10.4. Sole and Exclusive Remedy ........................................... 70
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INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. Indemnification of Buyer ........................................... 70
11.2. Indemnification of Selling Stockholders ............................ 70
11.3. Defense of Third-Party Claims ...................................... 70
11.4. Direct Claims ...................................................... 72
11.5. Escrow ............................................................. 72
11.6. Limitations ........................................................ 72
11.7. Alternate Remedies ................................................. 73
11.8. Recourse against Escrowed Funds .................................... 73
11.9. Instructions to Escrow Agent ....................................... 75
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Covenants ............. 75
12.2. No Waiver Relating to Claims for Fraud ............................. 75
12.3. Amendment and Modification ......................................... 76
12.4. Waiver of Compliance ............................................... 76
12.5. Specific Performance ............................................... 76
12.6. Severability ....................................................... 76
12.7. Expenses and Obligations ........................................... 76
12.8. Parties in Interest ................................................ 77
12.9. Notices ............................................................ 78
12.10. Counterparts ....................................................... 80
12.11. Entire Agreement ................................................... 80
12.12. Governing Law ...................................................... 80
12.13. Public Announcements ............................................... 80
12.14. Assignment ......................................................... 80
12.15. Director and Officer Liability ..................................... 81
12.16. No Reversionary Interest ........................................... 81
12.17. Appointment of Stockholders' Representative ........................ 81
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EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A -- Form of Deposit Escrow Agreement
Exhibit B -- Form of Employment Agreement
Exhibit C -- Form of Indemnification Escrow Agreement
Exhibit D -- Form of Release
Exhibit E -- Form of Legal Opinion
Exhibit F -- Form of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Legal Opinion
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SCHEDULES:
Schedule I -- Selling Stockholders
Schedule 2.2(a) -- Acquisition Adjustments
Schedule 3.1(a) -- Qualification to do Business and Good Standing
Schedule 3.1(b) -- Subsidiaries
Schedule 3.1(c) -- List of Stockholders and Ownership
Schedule 3.1(e) -- Required Consents
Schedule 3.1(f)(i) -- Balance Sheet
Schedule 3.1(f)(ii) -- Unrecorded Liabilities
Schedule 3.1(f)(iii) -- Conduct of Business
Schedule 3.1(g) -- Licenses and Permits
Schedule 3.1(h) -- Litigation
Schedule 3.1(i) -- Insurance
Schedule 3.1(j) -- Real Estate
Schedule 3.1(k) -- Leased Real Property
Schedule 3.1(l) -- Personal Property
Schedule 3.1(m) -- Liens
Schedule 3.1(o) -- Taxes
Schedule 3.1(p) -- Certain Agreements
Schedule 3.1(q) -- Employee Benefit Plans
Schedule 3.1(r) -- Patents, Trademarks; Etc.
Schedule 3.1(s) -- Affiliate Relationships
Schedule 3.1(u) -- Trade Deals
Schedule 3.2(c) -- Selling Stockholders Conflicts
Schedule 3.3(e) -- Required Divestitures
Schedule 3.4(a) -- Capstar Subsidiaries
Schedule 3.4(c) -- Required Filings
Schedule 4.1(d) -- Station Formatting
Schedule 4.1(k) -- Permitted Accounting Changes
Schedule 4.1(t) -- Approved Agreements
Schedule 4.1(u) -- Affiliate Transactions
Schedule 12.9 -- Notices
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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of June 12, 1997, by and among Patterson Broadcasting, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), each of the persons identified on Schedule I (the
"Selling Stockholders"), Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Buyer"), and Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (solely for the limited purposes acknowledged on the signature page
hereto).
R E C I T A L S
A. Each Selling Stockholder owns as of the date hereof the number of
shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the
"Class A Common Stock"), Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the
"Class B Common Stock" and collectively with the Class A Common Stock, the
"Common Stock"), warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase shares of Class A Common
Stock, or shares of the Company's 12% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock (the
"Series A Preferred Stock") set forth opposite such Selling Stockholder's name
on Schedule I, representing all of the issued and outstanding capital stock as
of the date of this Agreement and, other than the Berkshire Contingent Shares
and the Management Contingent Shares, all other securities convertible into,
exercisable for or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company
(collectively, including the Berkshire Contingent Shares and the Management
Contingent Shares, but excluding the Series A Preferred Shares, the "Shares").
B. Buyer desires to purchase from the Selling Common Stockholders and
the Preferred Stockholder, and the Selling Common Stockholders and the
Preferred Stockholder desire to sell to Buyer, the Shares and the Series A
Preferred Shares, respectively, in consideration of the Purchase Price, upon
the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.
A G R E E M E N T S
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations,
warranties, agreements, and conditions hereinafter set forth, and other good
and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. DEFINED TERMS. The following terms shall have the following
meanings in this Agreement:
"Acquisition Addition" means the aggregate increase to the
Purchase Price for all Purchaser Approved Acquisitions, which (i) for Purchaser
Approved Acquisitions that have closed
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prior to the Closing Date, shall be an amount equal to the purchase price for
such transaction plus all fees and expenses (including reasonable attorneys'
fees and expenses) incurred by the Company in connection with such transaction
and (ii) for all Purchaser Approved Acquisitions that have been terminated or
that have not closed prior to the Closing Date, shall be an amount equal to all
fees and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred
by the Company in connection with such transaction.
"Acquisition Adjustment" means the aggregate deduction from
the Purchase Price for all Approved Acquisitions that have not closed prior to
the Closing Date, which for each Approved Acquisition shall be the amount set
forth on Schedule 2.2(a).
"Acquisition Agreements" means (i) Agreement and Plan of
Merger dated as of May 3, 1995 by and among Patterson Broadcasting, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, Westra Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation, The
Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation, a Delaware corporation, James W. Wesley, Jr.,
James M. Strawn and Roger P. Heffelfinger; (ii) Asset Purchase Agreement dated
as of May 4, 1995, as amended, by and among ASQ Acquisitions Corporation, a
Delaware corporation, NewTex Communications of Fresno, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership, NewTex Communications of Honolulu, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership and Patterson Broadcasting, Inc., a Delaware corporation; (iii)
Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of July 21, 1995, as amended, by and among
Liggett Broadcast, Inc., a Michigan corporation, New Tower, Inc., a Michigan
corporation and Patterson Broadcasting, Inc,, a Delaware corporation; (iv)
Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of August 2, 1995, as amended, by and
among Patterson Reno Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation, A&A
Broadcasting Corporation, a Nevada corporation and Lorraine Arms; (v) Agreement
of Purchase and Sale dated as of August 29, 1995, as amended, by and among
Patterson Savannah Broadcasting Corp , a Delaware corporation, Tri-City
Broadcasting Co., Inc., a Connecticut corporation and Enzo DeDominicis; (vi)
Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of August 31, 1995, as amended, by and
among Patterson Fresno Broadcasting Corp ., a Delaware corporation, CenCal
Broadcasting Corp., a California corporation, Stephen D. Miller and John W.
Brocks; (vii) Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of September 1, 1995, as
amended, by and among Patterson Fresno Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware
corporation, Patterson Fresno Licensee Corp., a Delaware corporation and
Americom II, a California general partnership; (viii) Stock and Warrant
Purchase Agreement dated as of October 1995, as amended, by and among M&F June
Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, Calendar Broadcasting, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, Rufus K. Griscom, Philip J. Giordano, Allied Investment
Corporation II, a Maryland corporation, Allied Capital Financial Corporation, a
Maryland corporation, Allied Financial Corporation II, a Maryland corporation
and Patterson Broadcasting, Inc., a Delaware corporation; (ix) Agreement of
Purchase and Sale dated as of May l, 1996 by and among Patterson Springfield
Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation, Neuhoff Broadcasting Corporation,
an Illinois corporation, Neuhoff Broadcasting-WCVS, Inc., an Illinois
corporation, and Geoffrey H. Neuhoff; (x) Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of
June 3, 1996, as amended, by and among Henry Hawaii Broadcasting Company, a
California corporation, Marina Radio, Inc., a California corporation, Patterson
Honolulu Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation, and Charlton H. Buckley;
(xi) Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of July 3, 1996, as amended, by
and among Patterson Savannah Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation,
Southeastern Broadcasting Company, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability
company, The LBJ Holding Company, a Texas
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corporation, MetroSouth Media, a Florida general partnership, Thomas C. Birch
and Raymond Quinn; (xii) Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of July 15,
1996, as amended, by and among June Broadcasting, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
Gulf Coast Communications Services, Ltd., a Georgia limited partnership, and
Affable, Inc., a Florida corporation; (xiii) Agreement of Purchase and Sale
dated as of January 29, 1997 by and among WMEZ-FM, Inc., a Florida corporation,
Frederic T.C. Brewer and June Broadcasting, Inc., a Delaware corporation; (xiv)
Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of April 24, 1997 by and among
Patterson Fresno Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation, Radio Dinuba
Company, a California corporation, David L. Hofer, as Special Trustee of the
David L. Hofer Family Trust, Jamie L. Davidson, as Trustee of the Charitable
Remainder Unitrust #ONE2LF, Jamie L. Davidson, as Trustee of the Charitable
Remainder Unitrust #TW04LF, Jamie L. Davidson, as Trustee of the charitable
Remainder Unitrust #THREELFGC, Jamie L. Davidson, as Trustee of the Charitable
Remainder Unitrust #FOUR2LFGC, David L. Hofer and Sylvia K. Hofer; and (xv)
Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of May 5, 1997 by and between Patterson
Grand Rapids Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation, and William E, Kuiper,
Jr.
"Acquisition Documents" means the Acquisition Agreements and
all agreements related to Approved Acquisitions and any Purchaser Approved
Acquisition, and, in each case, all agreements, assignments, bills of sale,
certificates, escrow agreements and other documents executed in connection
therewith and all related documents.
"Acquisition Escrow Amount" means the aggregate increase to
the Purchase Price for all Approved Acquisitions and Purchaser Approved
Acquisitions that have not been terminated and have not closed as of the
Closing Date, which for each such Approved Acquisition or Purchaser Approved
Acquisition shall be an amount equal to the amount deposited by the Company or
the Selling Stockholders in escrow as of the Closing Date for the benefit of
the seller pending the completion or termination of such Approved Acquisition
or Purchaser Approved Acquisition.
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any person, any other
person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such person. For
purposes of this definition and this Agreement, the term "control" (and
correlative terms) means the power, whether by contract, equity ownership or
otherwise, to direct the policies or management of a person.
"Applicable Laws" means all laws, statutes, rules,
regulations, ordinances, judgments, orders, decrees, injunctions, and writs of
any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its
subsidiaries or their respective businesses, operations or assets, as they may
be in effect on or prior to the Closing.
"Applications" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.
"Approved Acquisitions" means (a) the acquisition relating to
Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of January 29, 1997 by and among June
Broadcasting, Inc., Frederic T.C. Brewer and WMEZ-FM, Inc., (b) the acquisition
relating to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of April 24, 1997 by
and among Patterson Fresno Broadcasting Corp., Radio Dinuba Company, David L.
Hofer, as Special Trustee of the David L. Hofer Family Trust, Jamie L.
Davidson, as
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Trustee of the Charitable Remainder Unitrust #ONE2LF, Jamie L. Davidson, as
Trustee of the Charitable Remainder Unitrust #TWO4LF, Jamie L. Davidson, as
Trustee of the Charitable Remainder Unitrust #THREE3LFGC, and Jamie L.
Davidson, as Trustee of the Charitable Remainder Unitrust #FOUR2LFGC, David L.
Hofer and Sylvia K. Hofer, as Co-Trustees of the David L. Hofer Family Trust,
Sylvia K. Hofer and David L. Hofer and (c) the acquisition relating to the
Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 5, 1997 by and between William E. Kuiper,
Jr. and Patterson Grand Rapids Broadcasting Corp.
"Balance Sheet" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(f).
"Balance Sheet Date" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(f).
"Banking Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Barter Time" means the value of time owed under barter
agreements to which any of the Stations is a party or by which any of them is
bound.
"Benchmark Acquisition" means the acquisition to be effected
pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership, Benchmark Acquisition, Inc.,
Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund I Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio
Acquisition Fund IV Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund VII
Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund VIII Limited Partnership,
Joseph L. Mathias IV, Bruce R. Spector, Capstar and BCR Holding, Inc., dated as
of December 9, 1996.
"Beneficiary" means the person(s) or entity designated by an
Employee, Former Employee, by operation of law or otherwise, as the party
entitled to compensation, benefits, damages, insurance coverage, payments,
indemnification or any other goods or services as a result of any liability or
claim under any applicable welfare or benefit plan or program.
"Berkshire Contingent Rights" has the meaning set forth in
Section 2(f) of the Berkshire Subscription Agreement.
"Berkshire Contingent Shares" means the shares of Class A
Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the Berkshire Contingent Rights.
"Berkshire Subscription Agreement" means the Subscription
Agreement dated as of February 27, 1996, as amended as of April 10, 1996 and
July 29, 1996, by and among the Company, Berkshire Fund III Investment Corp., a
Massachusetts corporation, Berkshire Fund III, L.P., a Massachusetts limited
partnership, Third Berkshire Associates Limited Partnership, a Massachusetts
limited partnership, and the individual investors listed on Exhibit A thereto.
"Business Day" means any day other than (i) a Saturday or
Sunday or (ii) a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York or Dallas,
Texas are authorized or required to be closed.
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"Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
this Agreement, and it includes its permitted successors and assigns.
"Buyer Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all Capped Buyer
Indemnified Costs, and (b) any and all Unlimited Claims, but Buyer Indemnified
Costs shall exclude any and all punitive damages.
"Buyer Indemnified Parties" means Buyer and each officer,
director, employee, stockholder, and Affiliate of Buyer. After the Closing, the
Company and each of its subsidiaries shall be deemed to be a Buyer Indemnified
Party.
"Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs" means all damages, losses,
claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and expenses,
including reasonable legal fees and expenses (including Recovery Costs and
court costs and reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred in investigating
and preparing for any litigation or proceeding), that any of the Buyer
Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach by the Company or
any Selling Stockholder of any of the representations and warranties, covenants
or agreements of the Company or any Seller Stockholder under this Agreement or
any other Transaction Document executed in connection herewith other than
damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties,
costs, and expenses arising from a breach by the Company of a covenant or
agreement under this Agreement or any Transaction Document after the Closing
Date and other than Unlimited Claims and other than any and all punitive
damages, and in no event shall Capped Buyer Indemnification Costs exceed
$5,000,000 in the aggregate.
"Capstar" means Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, and the indirect parent of Buyer.
"Capstar Radio" means Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners,
Inc., a Delaware corporation.
"Capstar Stock" means the class of voting common stock of
Capstar or any ultimate parent of Capstar entitled to one vote per share.
"Cash on Hand" means all cash and cash equivalents of the
Company or its subsidiaries as of the Closing Date that is not utilized to pay
Funded Debt or otherwise utilized pursuant to Section 2.9, but shall not
include any Acquisition Escrow Amount.
"CERCLA" has the meaning set forth in the definition of
Environmental Laws contained in this Section 1.1.
"Certificate of Designations" means the Certificate of
Designations setting forth the "Resolution of the Board of Directors of
Patterson Broadcasting, Inc. Designating 12% Series A Cumulative Preferred
Stock and Fixing Preferences and Rights Thereof," as adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company on April 3, 1996 and filed with the Secretary of State
of the State of Delaware on April 11, 1996.
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"Closing" means the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article IX.
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing.
"Code" shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended. All references to the Code, U.S. Treasury regulations or
other governmental pronouncements shall be deemed to include references to any
applicable successor regulations or amending pronouncement.
"Common Stock" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
"Communications Act" means the Communication Act of 1934, as
amended, and all material rules, regulations and written policies of the FCC
thereunder.
"Company Accrued Obligations" means the aggregate amount of
all accrued and unpaid Transaction Costs (including legal fees and expenses) at
the Closing Date incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated in
this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.
"Company Accrued Obligation Amount" has the meaning set forth
in Section 2.5(b).
"Company Accrued Obligation Payoff Notice" has the meaning
set forth in Section 2.4.
"Company Reports" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(g)(i).
"Confidentiality Agreement" means that certain
confidentiality agreement dated as of August 22, 1996 by and between the
Company and Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, Incorporated.
"Conflict Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
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"Consents" means all governmental consents and approvals,
including the FCC Consents, and all consents and approvals of third parties, in
each case that are necessary in order to transfer the Shares, or the control of
the Company and its properties and assets, to Buyer and otherwise to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby.
"Contracts" means all agreements, contracts, or other binding
commitments, arrangements or plans, written or oral (including any amendments
and other modifications thereto), to which the Company or any of its
subsidiaries is a party or is otherwise bound.
"Credit Agreement" means, collectively, (a) the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 20, 1996 between the Company and
Chase Manhattan Bank N.A., as administrative agent, and (b) any and all
guaranty, security and other agreements or documents executed and delivered in
connection therewith, as each has been successively extended, renewed or
modified.
"Cure Period" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(b).
"Debt", without duplication, means (a) all indebtedness of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries, whether or not represented by bonds,
debentures, notes or other securities, for the repayment of money borrowed (but
excluding the Warrants and the Series A Preferred Stock), (b) all deferred
indebtedness of the Company for the payment of the purchase price of property
or assets purchased, (c) all obligations of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries to pay rent or other payment amounts under a lease of real or
personal property which is required to be classified as a capital lease or a
liability on the face of a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, (d)
any outstanding reimbursement obligation of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries with respect to letters of credit, bankers' acceptances or similar
facilities issued for the account of the Company or any of its subsidiaries,
(e) any payment obligation of the Company or any of its subsidiaries under any
interest rate swap agreement, forward rate agreement, interest rate cap or
collar agreement or other financial agreement or arrangement entered into for
the purpose of limiting or managing interest rate risks, (f) all indebtedness
for borrowed money secured by any Lien existing on property owned by the
Company or any of its subsidiaries, whether or not indebtedness secured thereby
shall have been assumed, and (g) all guaranties, endorsements, assumptions and
other contingent obligations of the Company or any of its subsidiaries in
respect of, or to purchase or to otherwise acquire, indebtedness for borrowed
money of others.
"Deposit Escrow Agreement" means the Deposit Escrow Agreement
among Buyer, the Selling Stockholders and the Escrow Agent, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
"Deposit Letter of Credit" means that certain original,
irrevocable letter of credit in favor of the Company and the Escrow Agent
issued by Bankers Trust Company or another lender reasonably acceptable to the
Company for the sum of $10,000,000 and held in accordance with the provisions
of the Deposit Escrow Agreement.
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"Divestiture Condition" means any condition imposed or
required by the FCC, DOJ or FTC as a condition to its consent to or approval of
the transfer of control of any of the FCC Licenses or otherwise to the
transactions (or any of them) contemplated hereby or as a condition to its
agreement not to institute litigation or any other proceedings to prevent the
transfer of control of any of the FCC Licenses or otherwise to prevent any of
the transactions contemplated hereby which would require Buyer, Capstar or any
of their subsidiaries or any of their other Affiliates to dispose of any
interest in any media or communications property or interest (including,
without limitation, any of the Stations), terminate any venture or arrangement,
or effectuate any change or restructuring of its ownership (including, without
limitation, the removal or withdrawal of officers or directors or the
conversion or repurchase of equity securities of Buyer, Capstar or any
Affiliate).
"DKM" means The Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation, a Delaware
corporation.
"DLJ" means Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities
Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
"DLJ Amount" means the amount payable by the Company to DLJ
upon the Closing pursuant to that certain letter agreement dated August 21,
1996 between DLJ and the Company.
"DOJ" means the Department of Justice.
"Employee Benefit Plans" means any "employee benefit plan"
within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA providing benefits to any present
or former employee of the Company or any member of the ERISA Group maintained
by any such entity or as to which any such entity has any liability or
obligation and any bonus, deferred compensation, incentive compensation, stock
ownership, stock purchase, stock option, phantom stock, vacation, severance,
disability, death benefit, hospitalization or insurance plan providing benefits
to any present or former employee of the Company or any member of the ERISA
Group maintained by any such entity.
"Employees" means all individuals as to whom an
employer-employee relationship with the Company or any of its subsidiaries
exists as of the Closing Date.
"Employment Agreements" means the Employment Agreement
between Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and James W.
Wesley, Jr. and between Capstar Radio and James M. Strawn substantially in the
forms attached hereto as Exhibit B-1 and Exhibit B-2, respectively.
"Environmental Costs or Liabilities" has the meaning set
forth in Section 3.1(n)(iv).
"Environmental Laws" means all Applicable Laws and rules of
common law pertaining to the environment, natural resources, and public or
employee health and safety including the Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. ss. 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA"), the
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Act of 1984, the Clean Air Act, the
Clean Water Act, the
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Toxic Substances Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Hazardous
Materials Transportation Act, and any similar or analogous statutes,
regulations and decisional law of any Governmental Authority, as each of the
foregoing may be amended and in effect on or prior to the Closing.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended.
"ERISA Group" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(q).
"ESA" means Phase I or Phase II environmental site
assessments.
"Escrow Agent" means Norwest Bank Texas, N.A. and includes
its successors and assigns.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Existing ESAs" means (l) Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated January 17, 1996 with respect to WNNK FM Tower, Tower Road and
Darlington Trail, Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania; (2) Letter dated March 12, 1996
from LAW Engineering and Environmental Services to Patterson Broadcasting, Inc.
regarding Summary of Tank Tightness Test Results with respect to WNNK FM Tower,
Tower Road and Darlington Trail, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; (3) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment dated January 17, 1996 with respect to WNNK AM
Tower, 911 Sycamore Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; (4) Phase I Environmental
Site Assessment dated January 17, 1996 with respect to WNNK studio/offices,
3400 North 6th Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; (5) Limited Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment dated February 14, 1996 with respect to WNNK
studios/offices, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; (6) Corrective Action Plan - Part A
dated November 1, 1995 with respect to WCHY Radio Transmission Tower Facility,
137 Uncle Shed's Road, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia; (7) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment dated May 31, 1995 with respect to WCHY Radio
Transmission Tower Site, Savannah, Georgia; (8) Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated October 25, 1995 with respect to WYKZ-FM studio/offices, 1623
Okatie Highway, Okatie, South Carolina; (9) Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated February 13, 1996 with respect to studio/offices - WXBM-FM,
1687 Quintette Road, Pace, Florida; (10) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
and Limited Asbestos Survey dated August 11, 1995 with respect to New Office
Space, 1066 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, California; (11) Phase I Environmental
Site Assessment dated August 11, 1995 with respect to KTHT tower site, 15010
East Shaw Avenue, Sanger, California; (12) Limited Phase II Subsurface
Assessment dated August 11, 1995 with respect to KTHT tower site, 15010 East
Shaw Avenue, Sanger, California; (13) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
dated August 11, 1995 with respect to KRZR tower site, 12592 South Cedar
Avenue, Fresno County, California; (14) Limited Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated August 11, 1995 with respect to KTHT office building, 2775
East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, California; (15) Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment and Limited Asbestos Survey dated September 12, 1995 with respect to
KBOS/KKTR office building and transmitter tower, 2020 East McKinley Avenue,
Fresno, California; (16) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated October
18, 1995 with respect to KBOS transmitter tower site, Eshom Point,
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Tulare County, California; (17) Limited Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
dated October 18, 1995 with respect to KBOS leased office space, 120 North L
Street, Suite C, Tulare, California; (18) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
and Limited Asbestos Survey dated August, 1995 with respect to Radio Station
WIPI/WODE Studios and office building, 107 Paxinosa Road West, Easton,
Pennsylvania; (19) Limited Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated August,
1995 with respect to leased radio transmitter and antenna, 300 East Rock Road,
Allentown, Pennsylvania; (20) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated July
14, 1995 with respect to KSSK FM and KUCD FM towers and transmitter spaces,
Palehua Road, Palehua, Hawaii; (21) Limited Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated July 14, 1995 with respect to KSSK two-way radio relay space
and antenna, Marco Polo Building, 2332 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii;
(22) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated July 14, 1995 with respect to
KSSK AM/FM and KUCD FM Studio, 1505 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii;
(23) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated July 11, 1996 with respect to
KKLV-FM transmitter, 1188 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaii; (24) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment dated July 11, 1996 with respect to KKLV-FM
Studio, 345 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii; (25) Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated July 11, 1996 with respect to KIKI-FM and KHVH-AM
transmitters, 1111 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii; (26) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment dated August 16, 1996 with respect to WLVH
transmitter, Pine Barren Road, Bloomingdale, Georgia; (27) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment dated August 16, 1996 with respect to WSOK
transmitter, Perry Lane, Savannah, Georgia ; (28) Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated August 16, 1996 with respect to WAEV transmitter, Fort Argyle
Road, Pooler, Georgia; (29) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated August
16, 1996 with respect to WSOK studio/offices, 24 W. Henry Street, Savannah,
Georgia; (30) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated August 11, 1995 with
respect to KRNO-FM standby & KWNZ-FM transmitters, McClellan Peak, County of
Washoe, Nevada; (31) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated August 11,
1995 with respect to KCBN-AM transmitter, Cleanwater Way, Sparks, Nevada; (32)
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated August 11, 1995 with respect to
KRNO-main transmitter, Slide Mountain, County of Washoe, Nevada; (33) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment dated August 11, 1995 with respect to
studio/offices, 2395 Tampa Street, Reno, Nevada; (34) Phase I Environmental
Site Assessment dated July 15, 1996 with respect to WFMB-AM/FM studio, 3055
South 4th Street, Springfield, Illinois; (35) Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated July 15, 1996 with respect to WCVS-AM/FM transmitter, 926
South 1st Street, Divernon, Illinois; (36) Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment dated April 9, 1997 with respect to KJOY transmitter tower, Eshom
Point, Tulare County, California; (37) Report of Soil Excavation and Disposal
dated April 9, 1997 with respect to KJOY transmitter tower site, Eshom Point,
Tulare County, California; (38) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated
April 9, 1997 with respect to KRDU transmitter tower, Yettem, Tulare County,
California; (39) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated April 9, 1997 with
respect to KJOY/KRDU studio building, 597 North Alta Avenue, Dinuba,
California; (40) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Limited Asbestos
Survey dated April 9, 1997 with respect to KJOY/KRDU sales office, leased
Space, 5070 North Sixth Street, Suite 160, Fresno, California; (41) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment and Limited Asbestos Survey dated April 9, 1997
with respect to KJOY sales office, leased space, 107 South Church Street, Suite
F, Visalia, California; (42) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Limited
Asbestos Survey dated January 21, 1997 with respect to WBSR-AM and WMEZ-FM
studio, 1601 North Pace Boulevard, Pensacola, Escambia County, California; (43)
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated July 20, 1995 with respect to
WLHT-FM transmitter,
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Cordes Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan; (44) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
dated July 20, 1995 with respect to WGRD-AM transmitter, Plymouth Avenue, Grand
Rapids, Michigan; (45) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated July 20,
1995 with respect to WGRD-FM transmitter, 92nd Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan;
(46) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated July 20, 1995 with respect to
WLHT-FM studio/offices, 50 Louis Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan; (47) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment dated July 20, 1995 with respect to WGRD-FM
studio/offices, 38 West Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan; (48) Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment dated July 20, 1995 with respect to WBXX-FM
transmitter, 6.5 Mile Road, Battle Creek, Michigan; (49) Phase I Environmental
Site Assessment dated July 20, 1995 with respect to WELL-FM transmitter, 19
Mile Road, Battle Creek, Michigan; (50) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
dated July 20, 1995 with respect to WBCK-AM studio/offices, 390 Golden Avenue,
Battle Creek, Michigan; (51) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated July
20, 1995 with respect to WELL-AM transmitter, Territorial Road, Battle Creek,
Michigan; and (52) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment dated June 6, 1997
with respect to FM transmitter site, Station WQFN, 2853 Three Mile Road, Walker
(Kent County), Michigan.
"Existing Title Policies" means the title insurance policies
listed in Schedule 3.1 (i) hereto and Title Insurance Policy (policy no.
000449195GL) issued by Chicago Title Company to David L. Hofer and Sylvia K.
Hofer, Trustees of the David L. Hofer and Sylvia R. Hofer Family Trust
Agreement dated November 21, 1991 and Radio Dinuba Company with respect to
certain real property located in Tulare County, California.
"Extension Period" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.
"FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.
"FCC Consents" means actions by the FCC (including the Chief,
Mass Media Bureau, acting under delegated authority) granting its consent to
the transfer of the control of the FCC Licenses for each of the Stations to
Buyer as contemplated by this Agreement whether or not such consent has become
a Final Order.
"FCC Licenses" means all of the licenses, permits, and other
authorizations issued by the FCC to the Company or any of its subsidiaries and
used in the business or operations of each of the Stations, including those
listed on Schedule 3.1(g) (other than those relating to the Approved
Acquisitions or Purchaser Approved Acquisitions, which shall be deemed FCC
Licenses only upon consummation of such Approved Acquisitions or Purchaser
Approved Acquisitions) and any additions thereto between the date hereof and
the Closing Date.
"Federal Income Tax Representation" means the representations
and warranties of the Company contained in Section 3.1(o) only with respect to
any federal income Tax Returns or federal income Taxes of the Company and its
subsidiaries.
"Final Order" means written action or order issued by the FCC
setting forth the FCC Consents and (a) which has not been reversed, stayed,
enjoined, set aside, annulled, or suspended and (b) with respect to which (i)
no requests have been filed for administrative or judicial review,
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reconsideration, appeal, or stay, and the time provided in the rules and
regulations of the FCC (or in the case of judicial review the time provided by
statute) for filing any such requests and for the FCC to set aside the action
on its own motion has expired or (ii) in the event of review, reconsideration,
appeal or stay, such review, reconsideration, appeal or stay has been dismissed
or denied and the time provided in the rules and regulations of the FCC for
further review, reconsideration, appeal or stay has expired.
"Financial Statements"has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(f)(ii).
"Former Employees" means all individuals as to whom an
employer-employee relationship with the Company or any of its subsidiaries
existed prior to the Closing Date, but does not exist on the Closing Date, who
remain entitled to benefits under any applicable welfare or benefit plan or
program.
"Former Selling Stockholder" has the meaning as set forth in
Section 12.16.
"FTC" shall mean the Federal Trade Commission.
"Funded Debt" means (a) all Debt of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries (excluding any intercompany Debt) maturing by its terms more than
one year after, or which is renewable or extendible at the option of the
Company or any of its subsidiaries for a period ending one year or more after,
the date as of which Funded Debt is being determined, and shall include Debt of
such maturity created, assumed or guaranteed by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries either directly or indirectly, including obligations of such
maturity secured by a lien upon property of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, (b) all Debt of the Company or any of its subsidiaries
outstanding under the Credit Agreement and all other Debt for borrowed money
(excluding any intercompany Debt) (whether maturing in more or less than one
year), and (c) all interest, unamortized discount, charges, fees, expenses,
penalties, premiums, or other amounts, including prepayment penalties, which
became due on the foregoing items.
"Funded Debt Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section
2.5(c).
"Funded Debt Payoff Notice" has the meaning set forth in
Section 2.3.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States.
"Goods and Services Amount" means the value of goods and
services to be received under barter agreements to which any of the Stations is
a party or by which any of them is bound.
"Governmental Entity" means any governmental department,
commission, board, bureau, agency, court or other instrumentality of the United
States or any state, county, parish or municipality, jurisdiction, or other
political subdivision thereof.
"Group's Health Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section
7.7.
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"Hazardous Substances" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(n).
"Holdback Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5.
"HSR Act" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
Act of 1976, as amended.
"Indemnification Escrow Agreement" means the Indemnification
Escrow Agreement among Buyer, the Selling Stockholders and the Escrow Agent
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.
"Indemnified Costs" means the Buyer Indemnified Costs or the
Selling Stockholders Indemnified Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnified Parties" means the Buyer Indemnified Parties or
the Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties, as the case may be.
"Indemnifying Party" means any person who is obligated to
provide indemnification hereunder.
"Intellectual Property" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(r).
"IPO" means an underwritten initial public offering of
Capstar Stock.
"Knowledge" means, with respect to the Company, the actual
knowledge of any officer or director of the Company or any of its subsidiaries
or the General Manager of any of the Stations, with respect to a Selling
Stockholder, means the actual knowledge of such Selling Stockholder, or any
officer or director thereof if the Selling Stockholder is not an individual,
and with respect to Buyer or Capstar means the actual knowledge of any officer
or director of Buyer or Capstar, as applicable, or any of their respective
subsidiaries.
"Leased Real Property" means all of the Company's or any of
its subsidiaries' leasehold interests, easements, licenses, rights to access
and rights-of-way which are used or held for use in the business and operations
of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, including those interests which are
identified and described in Schedule 3.1(k), as modified by any addition or
permitted deletion thereto between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Licenses" means the FCC Licenses and all Permits issued by
any Governmental Entity to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, including
those listed on Schedule 3.1(l), with any additions thereto between the date
hereof and the Closing Date.
"Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(m).
"Majority-in-Interest of the Selling Stockholders" means
Selling Common Stockholders whose Shares represent more than 50% of the Shares
(based on shares of Common
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Stock actually issued and outstanding at the time of determination and, with
respect to any time following the Closing, as of the Closing Date).
"Management Agreement" means that certain Services and
Management Agreement dated as of June 1, 1995 between the Company and Patterson
Planning and Services Inc.
"Management Contingent Rights" has the meaning set forth in
Section 1(e) of the Merger Agreement.
"Management Contingent Shares" means the shares of Class A
Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the Management Contingent Rights.
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on
the business, operations, properties, financial condition, results of
operations or assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, in each case taken as
a whole.
"Material Contract" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(p)(i).
"Merger Agreement" means the Agreement and Plan of Merger
dated as of May 3, 1995 by and among the Company, Westra Communications, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, DKM, James W. Wesley, Jr., James M. Strawn and Roger P.
Heffelfinger.
"Minimum Loss" has the meaning as set forth in Section
11.6(a).
"Multiemployer Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section
3(37) or Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"Negative Trade Balance" means the amount by which Barter
Time exceeds the sum of (a) the Goods and Services Amount plus (b) $100,000
determined as follows: If the Closing occurs after the 15th of the month, the
Negative Trade Balance shall be determined based on the amounts reflected in
the balance sheet of the Company as of the last day of the month preceding the
month in which the Closing occurs, and if the Closing occurs on or prior to the
15th of the month, the Negative Trade Balance shall be determined based on the
amounts reflected in the balance sheet of the Company as of the last day of the
month which is two months preceding the month in which the Closing occurs.
"Owned Real Property" means those parcels of real property
owned in fee and used or held for use by the Company or any of its subsidiaries
as described in Schedule 3.1(k), and all buildings, structures, improvements,
and fixtures thereon, together with all rights of way, easements, privileges,
and appurtenances pertaining or belonging thereto, including any right, title,
and interest of the Company or any of its subsidiaries in and to any street or
other property adjoining any portion of such property.
"Pension Plans" has the meaning set forth in Schedule 3.1(q).
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"Percentage Interest" means, with respect to each Selling
Common Stockholder, the percentage calculated at the Closing obtained by
dividing the number of Shares owned by such Selling Common Stockholder
immediately prior to Closing by the aggregate Shares outstanding immediately
prior to Closing. The foregoing calculation shall be made at Closing after the
issuance of the Berkshire Contingent Shares and the Management Contingent
Shares issuable at Closing. For purposes of calculating the Percentage Interest
of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, such Percentage Interest shall
be based only on the number of Shares (including Warrants) owned by it
immediately prior to the Closing and shall not include any Series A Preferred
Shares.
"Permits" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(n).
"Permitted Encumbrances" means (a) statutory Liens for
current Taxes not yet due and payable or being contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been established,
(b) mechanics', carriers', workers', repairers', and other similar liens
imposed by law arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business for
obligations which are not overdue for a period of more than 90 days or which
are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, (c) in the case
of leases of vehicles, rolling stock, and other personal property, encumbrances
which do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair the operation
of the business at the facility at which such leased equipment or other
personal property is located, (d) other liens, charges, easements, restrictions
or other encumbrances incidental to the operation of the Company of any of its
subsidiaries or the ownership of the Company's or any of its subsidiaries'
assets which were not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money or the
advance of credit and which do not materially detract from the value of the
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or materially
interfere with the use thereof or the operation of such assets or the Stations,
taken as a whole, (e) Liens on leases of real property arising from the
provisions of such leases, including, without limitation (i) the right of first
option pursuant to Lease dated November 16, 1990 between Regional Broadcasters
of Michigan, Inc. and Radio Towers, Inc., as assigned to Liggett Broadcast,
Inc., as assigned to Patterson Grand Rapids Broadcasting Corp. and (ii) the
right of first refusal pursuant to Sublease dated November 16, 1990 between
Radio Towers, Inc. and the County of Kent, Michigan, as assigned to Patterson
Grand Rapids Broadcasting Corp., including, in relation to leased real
property, any agreements and/or conditions imposed on the issuance of land use
permits, zoning, business licenses, use permits, or other entitlements of
various types issued by any Governmental Entity, necessary or beneficial to the
continued use and occupancy of the Company's or any of its subsidiaries' assets
or the continuation of the operation of any Station, (f) pledges or deposits
made in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers'
compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security legislation, (g)
deposits to secure the performance of bids, contracts (other than for borrowed
money), leases, statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, performance
bonds and other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of
business, (h) Liens disclosed in the Existing Title Policies, or (i) Liens
disclosed on schedules to the Acquisition Agreements.
"Permitted Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(m).
"person" means an individual, corporation, partnership,
limited liability company, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or
other entity.
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"Personal Property" means all of the machinery, equipment
(including the transmitter and studio equipment), computer programs, computer
software, tools, motor vehicles, furniture, furnishings, leasehold
improvements, office equipment, inventories, supplies, plant, spare parts, and
other tangible property which is owned or leased by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries and which is used or held for use in its business or operations,
together with any additions thereto between the date hereof and the Closing
Date less any dispositions made in accordance with Section 4.1.
"Preferred Stock Premium Amount" means an aggregate amount
equal to the product of $750 (as such amount shall be appropriately adjusted by
the Board of Directors of the Company for stock splits, stock dividends and
other similar events) multiplied by the number of shares of Series A Preferred
Stock issued and outstanding as of the Closing Date immediately prior to the
Closing.
"Preferred Stock Value Amount" means an aggregate amount
equal to the product of $10,000 (as such amount shall be appropriately adjusted
by the Board of Directors of the Company for stock splits, stock dividends and
other similar events) multiplied by the number of shares of Series A Preferred
Stock issued and outstanding as of the Closing Date immediately prior to the
Closing, plus any and all accrued and unpaid cumulative dividends on such
shares of Series A Preferred Stock (whether or not declared or earned).
"Preferred Stock Payment" means the sum of the Preferred
Stock Value Amount and the Preferred Stock Premium Amount.
"Preferred Stockholder" means The Northwestern Mutual Life
Insurance Company, in its capacity as the holder of the shares of Series A
Preferred Stock.
"Purchase Price" means the consideration payable by Buyer as
provided in Section 2.2 hereof.
"Purchase Price Increase" means the lesser of (i) $5,000,000
and (ii) an amount determined as of the Closing Date equal to the product of
(a) the number of days elapsed after (and not including) January 30, 1998 to
(and including) the Closing Date multiplied by (b) $55,555.55.
"Purchaser Approval" means the written approval of Buyer given
to the Company approving any Purchaser Approved Acquisition, including the
definitive purchase agreement (including the schedules and exhibits thereto)
relating to such acquisition.
"Purchaser Approved Acquisition" means any acquisition,
proposed acquisition, local marketing agreement, time brokerage agreement or
other transaction entered into by the Company or any of its subsidiaries for
which Purchaser Approval has been obtained. None of the foregoing shall be
deemed a Purchaser Approved Acquisition until Buyer approves the definitive
purchase agreement (including the schedules and exhibits thereto ) relating to
such acquisition.
"Real Property" means the Leased Real Property and the Owned
Real Property.
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"Recovery Costs" means reasonable out-of-pocket costs or
expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) incurred by a Buyer
Indemnified Party in connection with the enforcement of available remedies
under any Acquisition Documents to the extent such costs and expenses are not
costs and expenses to which the Company or any other Buyer Indemnified Party is
entitled to payment under any such Acquisition Documents.
"Release" means the Release of Claims between Buyer, the
Company and the Selling Stockholders or, if applicable, the Stockholders'
Representative in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D.
"Released Claims" has the meaning set forth in Section
10.2(b).
"Released Parties" has the meaning set forth in Section
10.2(b).
"Required Divestitures" means all divestitures, terminations,
arrangements and restructurings identified in Schedule 3.3(e), if any, and all
other divestitures, terminations, arrangements or restructurings, if any,
arising after the date of this Agreement that would have been required to be
listed on Schedule 3.3(e) if known to be in existence as of such date or that
are necessary to satisfy any and all Divestiture Conditions.
"Restated Certificate of Incorporation" means that certain
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company filed with the Secretary
of State of Delaware, as amended to date including without limitation the
Certificate of Designations.
"Retro-Premium Insurance Amounts" means any liability or
other obligation, other than obligations arising under any "employee welfare
benefit plan" within the meaning of Section 3(1) of ERISA, paid by DKM (or any
Affiliate of DKM) (whether by reimbursement to any claims security, any
additional premiums on retrospective adjustment or otherwise) under any
policies of insurance maintained by DKM (or any Affiliate of DKM) for the
benefit of the Company or any of its subsidiaries attributable to events or
occurrences on or prior to the Closing Date.
"Savannah Agreement" means Agreement of Purchase and Sale
dated as of July 3, 1996, as amended, by and among Patterson Savannah
Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation, Southeastern Broadcasting Company,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, The LBJ Holding Company, a Texas
corporation, MetroSouth Media, a Florida general partnership, Thomas C. Birch
and Raymond Quinn.
"Schedules" means the Schedules attached hereto.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Securities Laws Restrictions" means any applicable
restrictions on the transfer of the Shares or Series A Preferred Shares under
the Securities Act or any state securities laws.
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"Securities Purchase Agreement" means that certain Securities
Purchase Agreement dated as of April 11, 1996 by and among the Company and The
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
"Selling Common Stockholders" means all Selling Stockholders
other than the Preferred Stockholder.
"Selling Stockholders" has the meaning set forth in the first
paragraph of this Agreement.
"Selling Common Stockholders Closing Payment" means the
Purchase Price, minus the Preferred Stock Payment, minus the Funded Debt
Amount, minus the DLJ Amount, minus the Company Accrued Obligation Amount, and
minus the Holdback Amount.
"Selling Stockholders Indemnified Costs" means any and all
damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties,
costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses (including
court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in
investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding), that any of the
Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of (a) any
breach by Buyer or Capstar of any of the representations, warranties, covenants
or agreements under this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents, (b) the
items indemnified against pursuant to Sections 5.3(b) and 6.3 and (c) any
breach by the Company of a covenant or agreement to be performed after the
Closing, but Selling Stockholders Indemnified Costs shall exclude any and all
punitive damages.
"Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties" means each of the
Company, any of its subsidiaries and the Selling Stockholders and each officer,
director, employee, stockholder, and Affiliate of the Selling Stockholders
(but, with respect to the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, prior to
the Closing only) .
"Series A Preferred Shares" means the shares of Series A
Preferred Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Closing.
"Series A Preferred Stock" has the meaning set forth in the
recitals.
"Shares" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
"Station Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Station Licenses" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(g)(ii).
"Stations" means all full service radio broadcast stations
and FM translator stations owned by the Company or any of its subsidiaries as
of the date of this Agreement and any full service radio broadcast stations and
FM translator stations acquired by the Company or any of its subsidiaries prior
to the Closing.
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"Stockholders Agreement" means the Amended and Restated
Stockholders Agreement dated as of April 1, 1996 by and among the Company and
the Selling Stockholders.
"Stockholders' Representative" means DKM or its successor in
that capacity appointed pursuant to Section 12.17.
"subsidiary" or "subsidiaries" of any person means any
corporation, partnership, joint venture or other legal entity of which such
person (either alone or through or together with any other subsidiary), owns,
directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the capital stock or other equity
interests the holders of which are generally entitled to vote for the election
of the board of directors or other governing body of such corporation or other
legal entity.
"Successor Selling Stockholders" has the meaning set forth in
Section 12.17.
"Taxes" means taxes, charges, fees, imposts, levies,
interest, penalties, additions to tax or other assessments or fees of any kind,
including, but not limited to, income, corporate, capital, excise, property,
sales, use, turnover, value added and franchise taxes, deductions, withholdings
and customs duties, imposed by any Governmental Entity and any payments with
respect thereto required under any tax-sharing agreement. For the purpose of
this Agreement, the term "taxes" shall include all federal, state, local,
foreign and other income, gross receipts, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise,
profits, license, payroll, severance, occupation, property, sales, excise,
withholding, unemployment compensation, social security and other taxes and
charges of any nature whatsoever (including interest, penalties and additions
to tax relating to any of the specified items).
"Tax Returns" means any return, report, information return or
other document filed or required to be filed with any Governmental Entity in
connection with the determination, assessment, collection or administration of
any Taxes or the administration of any laws, regulations or administrative
requirements relating to any Taxes.
"Tax Sharing Agreement" means that certain Amended and
Restated Tax Sharing Agreement dated as of August 16, 1995 between DKM, the
Company and each of its subsidiaries.
"Termination Date" has the meaning set forth in Section
10.1(b).
"Title Company" means a title insurance company selected by
Buyer.
"Trade Deals" means the exchanges by a Station of its
advertising time for goods or services, other than in connection with the
licensing of programs and programming material.
"Trading Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Transaction Costs" means all fees, expenses and other costs,
including any brokerage or finders fees, incurred by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries prior to the Closing including any expenses on behalf of the
Selling Stockholders in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, but in each case excluding any
and all fees,
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costs and other expenses arising out of or in connection with the IPO or
Buyer's, Capstar's or any of their Affiliates other financing activities or
transactions relating thereto.
"Transaction Documents" means this Agreement, the Deposit
Escrow Agreement, the Indemnification Escrow Agreement and all other documents
to be executed by any of the Company, the Selling Stockholders, the
Stockholders' Representative or Buyer in connection with the consummation of
the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.
"Tri-City Agreement" means the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
dated as of August 29, 1995, as amended, by and among Patterson Savannah
Broadcasting Corp , a Delaware corporation, Tri-City Broadcasting Co., Inc., a
Connecticut corporation and Enzo DeDominicis.
"Unlimited Claims" means all damages, losses, claims,
liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs and expenses, including
reasonable legal fees and expenses (including Recovery Costs and court costs
and reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing
for any litigation or proceeding), that any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties
incurs and that arise out of any breach by the Company of the Federal Income
Tax Representation or the last sentence of Section 3.1(c) or a breach by any
Selling Stockholder of any of its representations and warranties contained in
Section 3.2(a), or a breach by the Company or any Selling Stockholder of any of
its respective representations, warranties and covenants contained in Section
7.4, or its respective covenant contained in Section 12.7, other than breaches
by the Company of such covenants after the Closing.
"Voting Debt" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(c).
"Warrants" has the meaning set forth in the recitals.
"Welfare Benefit Plans" has the meaning set forth in Section
3(1) of ERISA.
1.2. REFERENCES AND TITLES. All references in this Agreement to
Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections, and other subdivisions
refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections,
subsections, and other subdivisions of this Agreement unless expressly provided
otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections,
subsections, or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only
do not constitute any part of such Articles, Sections, subsections or other
subdivisions, and shall be disregarded in construing the language contained
therein. The words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereby," "hereunder," and
"hereof," and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and
not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words "this
Section," "this subsection," and words of similar import, refer only to the
Sections or subsections hereof in which such words occur. The word "including"
(in its various forms) means "including without limitation." Pronouns in
masculine, feminine, or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include
any other gender and words, terms, and titles (including terms defined herein)
in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa,
unless the context otherwise expressly requires. Unless the context otherwise
requires, all defined terms contained herein shall include the singular and
plural and the conjunctive and disjunctive forms of such defined terms.
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ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF SHARES
2.1. PURCHASE AND SALE. Upon the terms and subject to the
conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing (hereinafter defined), (a) each
Selling Common Stockholder shall sell to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from
such Selling Common Stockholder, the Shares owned by such Selling Common
Stockholder on the Closing Date (it being understood that the Warrants shall be
sold directly to Buyer and do not need to be exercised) and (b) the Preferred
Stockholder shall sell to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from the Preferred
Stockholder, the Series A Preferred Shares owned by the Preferred Stockholder
on the Closing Date, in each case, free and clear of all Liens, except for
Securities Laws Restrictions and any Liens created by or through Buyer or any
of its Affiliates.
2.2. PURCHASE PRICE.
(a) If the Closing occurs on or before January 30, 1998, the
aggregate purchase price payable by Buyer in consideration for the sale of the
Shares and the Series A Preferred Shares shall be an amount equal to
$215,000,000 minus the Negative Trade Balance, minus the Acquisition Adjustment
and plus all Cash on Hand, plus the Acquisition Addition, and plus the
Acquisition Escrow Amount, payable to the Selling Common Stockholders, the
Preferred Stockholder and other persons and/or entities as provided in Section
2.5 below (as it may be increased as provided below, the "Purchase Price").
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if the Closing is postponed beyond January
30, 1998 (A) by Buyer as permitted in Section 9.1(b), (B) as a result of the
existence of a Cure Period relating to any breach by Buyer, (C) as a result of
Buyer's exercise of its right to obtain an ESA, title policy or survey pursuant
to Section 4.3, 5.10 or 5.11, respectively, or (D) pursuant to Section 9.1(c)
as a result of a Banking Event, Trading Event or Conflict Event, then the
Purchase Price shall be increased by an amount equal to $5,000,000, and (ii) if
the Closing is postponed beyond January 30, 1998 due to the failure to remove
or satisfy a Divestiture Condition or otherwise because the FCC Consents have
not become Final Orders, other than as a result of a delay caused solely by the
Company or any Selling Stockholder, the Purchase Price shall be increased by an
amount equal to the Purchase Price Increase.
(b) The Selling Common Stockholders Closing Payment and the
distribution of the Holdback Amount shall be allocated and paid pro rata among
the Selling Common Stockholders in accordance with their respective Percentage
Interests.
2.3. DELIVERY OF FUNDED DEBT PAYOFF NOTICE. No later than the date
that is two Business Days prior to the scheduled Closing Date, the Company
shall deliver to Buyer a written notice (the "Funded Debt Payoff Notice")
setting forth (i) the payments necessary to be made in order for the Funded
Debt to be repaid in full and retired as of the Closing Date, (ii) the name of
the persons to whom such payments are to be made, and (iii) wiring instructions
for the recipients of such payments. At the Closing, the Funded Debt Amount
shall be transferred to the Company by Buyer and applied to the payment and
retirement in full of the Funded Debt identified in such notice.
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2.4. DELIVERY OF COMPANY ACCRUED OBLIGATION PAYOFF NOTICE. No
later than the date that is two Business Days prior to the scheduled Closing
Date, the Company shall deliver to Buyer a written notice (the "Company Accrued
Obligation Payoff Notice") setting forth (i) the payments necessary to be made
in order for the Company Accrued Obligations to be paid in full as of the
Closing Date, (ii) the name of the persons to whom such payments are to be
made, and (iii) wiring instructions for the recipients of such payments. At the
Closing, the Company Accrued Obligation Amount shall be transferred to the
Company by Buyer and applied to the payment and retirement in full of the
Company Accrued Obligations identified in such notice.
2.5. PAYMENTS AT CLOSING. At the Closing, subject to the
satisfaction of the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, Buyer shall
cause the Purchase Price to be paid as follows:
(a) pay or cause to be paid to the Selling Common
Stockholders cash, via wire transfer of immediately available funds to an
account designated by each such Selling Common Stockholder, in an amount equal
to the Selling Common Stockholders Closing Payment, which shall be allocated
pro rata among the Selling Common Stockholders in accordance with their
Percentage Interests;
(b) wire transfer an amount equal to the Company Accrued
Obligations in accordance with the Company Accrued Obligation Payoff Notice
(the "Company Accrued Obligation Amount");
(c) wire transfer an amount to repay in full the Funded Debt
in accordance with the Funded Debt Payoff Notice (the "Funded Debt Amount");
(d) wire transfer an amount equal to the DLJ Amount to an
account designated by DLJ;
(e) pay or cause to be paid to the Preferred Stockholder
cash, via wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated
by the Preferred Stockholder, in an amount equal to the Preferred Stock
Payment; and
(f) deposit or cause to be deposited the Holdback Amount with
the Escrow Agent.
2.6. CANCELLATION OF SERIES A PREFERRED SHARES AND WARRANTS. After
the Closing, Buyer shall contribute the Series A Preferred Shares and Warrants
to the Company for cancellation and the Company shall cancel such Series A
Preferred Shares and Warrants.
2.7. EARNEST MONEY. (a) Concurrently with the execution of this
Agreement, Buyer shall deposit the Deposit Letter of Credit with the Escrow
Agent to be held in escrow in accordance with the terms hereof and the Deposit
Escrow Agreement.
(b) Subject to satisfaction of the conditions to the
obligations set forth in Article VIII, at the Closing, Buyer and the
Stockholders' Representative shall instruct the Escrow Agent to
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release and return the Deposit Letter of Credit and/or proceeds thereof
(together with any earnings thereon) to Buyer for cancellation.
(c) If this Agreement is terminated as provided in Section
10.1, Buyer and the Stockholders' Representative shall instruct the Escrow
Agent to release the Deposit Letter of Credit and/or proceeds thereof (together
with any earnings thereon) to Buyer or to the Company, all as provided in
Section 10.2.
2.8. TERMINATION OF CERTAIN AGREEMENTS. The Company and each of
the Selling Stockholders hereby agrees that, subject to the consummation of the
purchase and sale of the Shares and the Series A Preferred Shares pursuant
hereto, the Stockholders Agreement, the Management Agreement and the Tax
Sharing Agreement are each, effective as of the Closing, hereby terminated and
shall be of no further force and effect following the Closing. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in the Stockholders Agreement, the Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Warrants
or any other document or agreement, except as provided in this Agreement and as
provided in Section 2(f) of the Berkshire Subscription Agreement and Section
1(e) of the Merger Agreement, each of the Selling Stockholders and the Company
hereby waives any and all notice or other rights it may have solely in
connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and
the transactions contemplated hereby.
2.9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. Buyer agrees and acknowledges that
any and all cash and cash equivalents of the Company and its subsidiaries at or
immediately prior to the Closing (excluding any Acquisition Escrow Amount)
shall be utilized in the sole discretion of the Company including, without
limitation, to pay any Funded Debt.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE COMPANY. The
Company represents and warrants to Buyer as of the date hereof as follows (with
the understanding that Buyer is relying on such representations and warranties
in entering into and performing this Agreement).
(a) Organization, Good Standing, Etc. Each of the Company and
its subsidiaries is a corporation, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, has all requisite corporate
power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on
its business as now being conducted and is duly qualified and in good standing
to do business in each state listed on Schedule 3.1(a), which states represent
every jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or
leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary, except where the
failure to be so qualified would not have a Material Adverse Effect. The
Company has delivered to Buyer or its representatives true and complete copies
of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company and each
of its subsidiaries, as in effect at the date of this Agreement. Neither the
Company nor any subsidiary is in violation of any provisions of its Certificate
of Incorporation or Bylaws.
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(b) Subsidiaries of the Company. Schedule 3.1(b) sets forth a
true and complete list of all of the Company's subsidiaries, together with the
jurisdiction of incorporation of each such subsidiary and the percentage of
each such subsidiary's outstanding capital stock or other equity interests
owned by the Company or another subsidiary of the Company. Except as disclosed
on Schedule 3.1(b), the Company does not own, directly or indirectly, any
subsidiaries or own, or have the right, pursuant to a contract or otherwise, to
acquire any capital stock, equity interest or other similar investment in any
corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, limited liability
company, trust or other entity.
(c) Capital Structure. The authorized capital stock of the
Company consists of 200,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, 200,000 shares of
Class B Common Stock and 100,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per
share ("Preferred Stock"), of which 25,000 shares are designated as Series A
Preferred Stock. As of the date of this Agreement, there are 70,571.91 shares
of Class A Common Stock and 4,227 shares of Class B Common Stock issued and
outstanding and no shares of Common Stock are held by the Company in its
treasury. As of the date of this Agreement, there are 2,854 shares of Series A
Preferred Stock issued and outstanding and there are 12,177 shares of Class A
Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of the Warrants, 2,840
shares of Class A Common Stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of the
Management Contingent Rights, 1,160 shares of Class A Common Stock reserved for
issuance upon the exercise of the Berkshire Contingent Rights. No other shares
of capital stock of the Company are reserved for issuance for any other purpose
other than shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock,
respectively, reserved for issuance upon the conversion of such shares into
Class B Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, respectively. All the issued and
outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company are duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable and have not been issued in violation of
any preemptive or similar rights. There are no bonds, debentures, notes or
other indebtedness issued or outstanding having the right to vote ("Voting
Debt") on any matters on which holders of Common Stock may vote, except as
permitted under the Certificate of Designations, the Securities Purchase
Agreement and the Stockholders Agreement. Except as provided on Schedule
3.1(c), there are no options, warrants, calls, rights, commitments, or
agreements of any character to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is
a party or by which any of them is bound obligating the Company or any of its
subsidiaries to issue, deliver, or sell, or cause to be, issued, delivered or
sold, additional shares of capital stock or any Voting Debt of the Company or
any of its subsidiaries, or obligating the Company or any of its subsidiaries
to grant, extend, or enter into any such option, warrant, call, right,
commitment, or agreement. Except as provided on Schedule 3.1(c), there are no
outstanding contractual obligations of the Company to repurchase, redeem, or
otherwise acquire any shares of Common Stock or other capital stock of the
Company. Except as provided on Schedule 3.1(c), there are no outstanding
contractual obligations of any of the Company's subsidiaries to purchase,
redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock of such subsidiaries.
Schedule 3.1(c) identifies as of the date of this Agreement the record and
beneficial owner, if different, of the issued and outstanding shares of Common
Stock and Preferred Stock and the capitalization of each subsidiary of the
Company listed on Schedule 3.1(b), including the number of authorized shares of
each class of capital stock and the par value (if any) thereof, the number of
shares of each class of capital stock held in the treasury of the subsidiary,
and the number of issued and outstanding shares of each class of capital stock
and the names of (and number of shares held by) the record owners thereof. All
the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of
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each subsidiary of the Company are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid
and nonassessable and have not been issued in violation of any preemptive or
similar rights. Upon Buyer's acquisition of the Shares and the Series A
Preferred Shares at the Closing pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Buyer will own 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of
the Company and all securities convertible into, exercisable for or
exchangeable into capital stock of the Company, excluding any capital stock or
other securities of the Company that Buyer or any of its Affiliates causes to
be issued at or after the Closing.
(d) Authority. The Company has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into this Agreement and any other Transaction Documents
to which it is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby
or thereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which the Company is a party and the consummation by
the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly
authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. The
Transaction Documents to which the Company is a party have been, or upon
execution and delivery will be, duly executed and delivered and constitute the
valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable against it in
accordance with their respective terms.
(e) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which the
Company is a party do not and the performance by the Company of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will not, subject to obtaining the
consents, approvals, authorizations, and permits and making the filings
described in this Section or as otherwise described on Schedule 3.1(e), (i)
violate, conflict with, or result in any breach of any provision of the
Company's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) violate, conflict with,
or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without
due notice or lapse of time or both) under, or give any party the right to
terminate or accelerate (whether as a result of a change of control of the
Company or otherwise as a result of this Agreement) any obligation, or give any
person the right to require any security to be repurchased, or give rise to the
creation of any Lien upon any of the material assets of the Company or any of
its subsidiaries under, any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan
or credit agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, deed of trust or any
Material Contract to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or
by which the Company or any of its subsidiaries or any of their respective
assets is bound, or (iii) violate any material order, writ, judgment,
injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or regulation, of any Governmental
Entity binding upon the Company or any of its subsidiaries or by which or to
which any of their respective material assets is bound or subject. No Consent
of or registration, declaration, or filing with any Governmental Entity is
required by or with respect to the Company or any of its subsidiaries in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and any other
Transaction Documents by the Company or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (A) the FCC Consents (as
contemplated by Section 7.1 hereof) and notification to the FCC upon
consummation, (B) the filing of a premerger notification report and any other
filings required under the HSR Act and the expiration or termination of any
waiting period in connection therewith, and (C) applicable requirements, if
any, of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and state securities or blue
sky laws.
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(f) Financial Statements; Absence of Certain Changes or
Events.
(i) The Company has delivered to Buyer copies of (A)
the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1996, together
with the audited consolidated statements of income and cash flows of
the Company and its subsidiaries for the periods then ended, and the
notes thereto, accompanied by the reports thereon of Arthur Andersen
LLP, independent public accountants, and (B) the unaudited
consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its subsidiaries as of
March 31, 1997, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 3.1(f)(i)
(the "Balance Sheet"), together with the related unaudited
consolidated statements of income for the three-month period then
ended (such audited and unaudited financial statements collectively
being referred to as the "Financial Statements"). The Financial
Statements, including the notes thereto, were prepared in accordance
with GAAP (except that the Balance Sheet and such unaudited
consolidated statements of income do not contain footnotes and do not
reflect year end adjustments) applied on a consistent basis
throughout the periods covered thereby (except to the extent
disclosed therein or required by changes in GAAP or pursuant to
changes requested by Buyer) and fairly present in all material
respects the consolidated financial position of the Company and its
subsidiaries at the dates thereof and the consolidated results of the
operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for the respective
periods indicated.
(ii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(f)(ii), there
is no material liability of any kind, whether accrued, absolute,
fixed, contingent, or otherwise, of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries that is not reflected or reserved against in the Balance
Sheet (or referred to in the footnotes to the Financial Statements),
other than (A) liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of
business since March 31, 1997 (the "Balance Sheet Date"), or (B) any
such liability which would not be required to be presented in
unaudited interim financial statements (excluding the notes thereto)
prepared in conformity with GAAP applied, in a manner consistent with
past practice, in the preparation of the Balance Sheet.
(iii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(f)(iii), since
the Balance Sheet Date, the Company and each of its subsidiaries has
conducted its respective business only in the ordinary course
consistent with past practice and nothing has occurred that would
have been prohibited by Section 4.1 if the terms of such section had
been in effect as of and after the Balance Sheet Date. Since the
Balance Sheet Date to the date of this Agreement, there has not
occurred, and neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has
incurred or suffered, (a) any event, circumstance, or fact that has
resulted in a Material Adverse Effect, or (b) to the Knowledge of the
Company, any event, circumstance, or fact that materially impairs the
operation of the physical assets which are material to the operation
of any of the Stations.
(g) Compliance with Applicable Laws; FCC Matters.
(i) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(g), the Company
and each of its subsidiaries are in compliance in all material
respects with each Applicable Law (excluding
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Environmental Laws). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(g), the Company and each of its
subsidiaries is in compliance in all material respects with the
Communications Act, all material obligations with respect to equal
employment opportunity under Applicable Law, and all material rules
and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration applicable to
each of the towers used or held for use by a Station. The Company and
each of its subsidiaries has duly and timely filed or caused to be so
filed, all material forms, reports, statements, and other documents
(other than Tax Returns) required under Applicable Law to be filed
with the FCC and any and all other Governmental Entities. All such
material forms, reports, statements and other documents required under
Applicable Law to be filed with the FCC or any other Governmental
Entity (other than Tax Returns) are referred to herein, collectively,
as the "Company Reports." Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(g), all
such Company Reports complied in all material respects with Applicable
Laws when made. The Stations are in compliance in all material
respects with the provisions of 47 C.F.R. ss. 73.3526 relating to
materials to be kept in the public inspection files.
(ii) Schedule 3.1(g) is a true and complete list of
(A) all of the FCC Licenses, including the expiration dates thereof,
as of the date of this Agreement and (B) all other material licenses,
permits, or authorizations issued to the Company or any of its
subsidiaries by any other Governmental Entities and held by them as of
the date of this Agreement. Such FCC Licenses, and other material
licenses, permits, and authorizations, are collectively referred to
herein as the "Station Licenses." Schedule 3.1(g) accurately lists as
of the date of this Agreement the legally authorized holder(s) of the
Station Licenses and all pending applications for modification,
extension, or renewal thereof or for new material licenses, permits,
or authorizations, (such pending applications at the date of grant by
the FCC, to the extent such grant results in the issuance of new FCC
Licenses, shall be deemed to be "Station Licenses" subject to the
consummation of the Approved Acquisition or Purchaser Approved
Acquisition, as the case may be, to which such application relates).
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(g), (i) the Station Licenses
constitute all the material licenses, permits, and authorizations
required for the operation of each of the Stations and the business of
the Company and each of its subsidiaries as of the date of this
Agreement, and (ii) each of the Station Licenses is in full force and
effect. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(g), each of the Stations
has been operated in all material respects in accordance with the
terms of its Station Licenses and the Company and each of its
subsidiaries is otherwise in compliance in all material respects with
the terms of such Station Licenses. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(g), there are no proceedings pending against the Company or any of
its subsidiaries or, to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened with
respect to the Company's or any of its subsidiaries' ownership or
operation of any Station which has resulted in or would result in the
revocation, material adverse modification, non-renewal, or suspension
of any of the Station Licenses, the denial of any pending applications
for any Station Licenses by reason of the actions or qualifications of
the Company and its subsidiaries, the issuance against the Company or
any of its subsidiaries of any cease and desist order, or the
imposition of any administrative actions, including the proposed
assessment of fines and penalties, by the FCC or any other
Governmental Entity with respect to any Station Licenses, or which has
affected or would affect any Station's ability to operate
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as currently operated, or (pursuant to the Approved Acquisitions or
any Purchaser Approved Acquisitions) the Company's or any of its
subsidiaries' ability to obtain control of any additional Station
Licenses or to operate any additional Station. To the Knowledge of the
Company, except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(g), no other broadcast
station or radio communications facility is causing interference to
any Station's transmissions beyond that which is allowed by FCC rules
and regulations and no Station is causing interference to any other
broadcast station or radio communications facilities' transmissions
beyond that which is allowed by the FCC rules and regulations. To the
Knowledge of the Company, except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(g),
there is no reason to believe that the FCC will not renew any of the
Station Licenses issued by the FCC in the ordinary course of business.
To the Knowledge of the Company, except as set forth in Schedule
3.1(g), there are no facts relating to any Selling Stockholder, the
Company or any of the Company's subsidiaries under the Communications
Act that have disqualified or would disqualify the Selling
Stockholders from transferring control of any of the Station Licenses
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or that would prevent the
consummation by the Company or any Selling Stockholder of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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(h) Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(h), there is no material investigation, action, suit, judicial, or
administrative proceeding, grievance, or arbitration pending or, to the
Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company, any of its
subsidiaries or any of the material assets of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity, nor, to the
Knowledge of the Company, is there any material investigation or proceeding
(other than in connection with applications or notices filed by or on behalf of
the Company or its subsidiaries or responses to the FCC regarding listener
complaints) relating to the Company, any of its subsidiaries or any of their
respective material assets threatened by or before any arbitrator or
Governmental Entity. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(h), there is no
judgment, decree, injunction, order, determination or award of any Governmental
Entity or arbitrator, or settlement agreement, outstanding against the Company,
any of its subsidiaries or any of their respective material assets. There is no
action, suit, judicial, or administrative proceeding pending or, to the
Knowledge of the Company threatened against any Selling Stockholder, the
Company or any of the Company's subsidiaries relating to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.
(i) Insurance. Schedule 3.1(i) sets forth as of the date of
this Agreement an accurate list of all title, fire, general liability,
malpractice liability, theft, and other forms of property and casualty
insurance and the deductible for each policy and all fidelity bonds held by or
applicable to the Company and each of its subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the
Company, no event has occurred, including the failure by the Company or any of
its subsidiaries to give any notice or information or the delivery of any
inaccurate or erroneous notice or information, which limits or impairs the
rights of the Company or any of its subsidiaries under any such insurance
policies in such a manner as has had or would have a Material Adverse Effect.
Excluding insurance policies that have expired and been replaced in the
ordinary course of business, no insurance policy of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries has been canceled within the last two years prior to the date
hereof.
(j) Owned Real Property. Except as otherwise set forth on
Schedule 3.1(j), Schedule 3.1(j) contains an accurate description in all
material respects of all the Owned Real Property. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(j), the Company or a subsidiary of the Company has good and
marketable, fee simple title in and to the Owned Real Property, free and clear
of all Liens other than Permitted Liens. The Company or a subsidiary of the
Company has sufficient title to such easements, rights of way and other rights
appurtenant to each of the Owned Real Properties as are necessary to permit
ingress and egress to and from the Owned Real Property to a public way, and the
improvements on the Owned Real Property have access to such sewer, water, gas,
electric, telephone, and other utilities as are necessary to allow the business
of the Company and each of its subsidiaries operated thereon to be operated in
the ordinary course and consistent with past practice. The Company has not
received written notice of any pending condemnation or similar proceeding
affecting the Owned Real Property or any portion thereof, and to the Knowledge
of the Company, no such action is threatened. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(j), the material improvements located on the Owned Real Property are in
sufficiently good condition (except for ordinary wear and tear) to allow the
business of the Company and its subsidiaries to be operated in the ordinary
course as currently being operated. The current use of the Owned Real Property
by the Company and its
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subsidiaries does not violate in any material respect any restrictive covenants
of record affecting any of the Owned Real Property. The Company's owner's title
insurance policies (or copies thereof) have been previously delivered to Buyer
or its representatives.
(k) Leased Real Property. Schedule 3.1(k) contains a list of
all material real property leases to which the Company of any of its
subsidiaries is a party. Each lease described in Schedule 3.1(k) is a valid and
binding obligation of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company and is in full
force and effect without amendment other than as described in Schedule 3.1(k).
Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.1(k), neither the Company nor any
of its subsidiaries, and to the Knowledge of the Company, no other party, is in
default in any material respect under any lease listed in Schedule 3.1(k).
(l) Personal Property. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(l), the Company or a subsidiary has good title to, or a valid leasehold or
license interest in, all material Personal Property and none of the material
Personal Property is subject to any Lien or other encumbrances, except for
Permitted Liens. Except as otherwise disclosed in Schedule 3.1(l), the Personal
Property is in good operating condition and repair (ordinary wear and tear
excepted).
(m) Liens and Encumbrances. Except as set forth in the
Stockholders Agreement, at the date of this Agreement, all of the material
assets of the Company and each of its subsidiaries are free and clear of all
liens, pledges, voting agreements, voting trusts, proxy agreements, security
interests, restrictions, mortgages, tenancies, and other possessory interests,
conditional sale or other title retention agreements, assessments, easements,
rights of way, covenants, restrictions, rights of first refusal, defects in
title, encroachments, and other burdens, options or encumbrances of any kind
(collectively, "Liens") except (i) Permitted Encumbrances and (ii) Liens set
forth on Schedule 3.1(m) (the Liens referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) being
"Permitted Liens"). At the Closing and upon payment of the Purchase Price as
provided in Section 2.2, all of the assets of the Company and each of its
subsidiaries, including without limitation any leasehold interests and the
Owned Real Property, shall be free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted
Encumbrances.
(n) Environmental Matters. Except as expressly disclosed in
the Existing ESAs with enough specificity that a reasonable person reading such
description would understand that the matter described was contrary to the
following representations and warranties and except as set forth on the
Existing ESAs or disclosed in Schedule 3.08 of the Savannah Agreement and
Schedule III(J)(iv) of the Tri-City Agreement.
(i) The real property and facilities owned, operated,
and leased by the Company or any of its subsidiaries and the
operations of the Company or any of its subsidiaries thereon comply
in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws;
(ii) No judicial proceedings are pending or, to the
Knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or any of
its subsidiaries alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws,
and there are no administrative proceedings pending or, to the
Knowledge of the Company threatened against the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws and no
written notice from any
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Governmental Entity or any private or public person has been received
by the Company or any of its subsidiaries claiming any violation of
any Environmental Laws in connection with any real property or
facility owned, operated or leased by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, or requiring any remediation, clean-up, modification,
repairs, work, construction, alterations, or installations on or in
connection with any real property or facility owned, operated or
leased by the Company or any of its subsidiaries that are necessary
to comply with any Environmental Laws and that have not been complied
with or otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the party giving
such notice;
(iii) All material permits, registrations, licenses
and authorizations ("Permits") required to be obtained or filed by
the Company or any of its subsidiaries under any Environmental Laws
in connection with the Company's or any of its subsidiaries'
operations, including those activities relating to the generation,
use, storage, treatment, disposal, release, or remediation of
Hazardous Substances (as such term is defined in Section 3.1(n)(iv)
hereof), have been duly obtained or filed, and the Company and each
of its subsidiaries is in compliance in all material respects with
the terms and conditions of all such Permits;
(iv) All Hazardous Substances used or generated by
the Company or any of its subsidiaries or any of their predecessors
on, in, or under any of the Company's or any of its subsidiaries
owned, operated, or leased real property or facilities are and have
at all times been generated, stored, used, treated, disposed of, and
released by such persons or on their behalf in such manner as not to
result in any material Environmental Costs or Liabilities. "Hazardous
Substances" means (A) any hazardous materials, hazardous wastes,
hazardous substances, toxic wastes, and toxic substances as those or
similar terms are defined under any Environmental Laws; (B) any
asbestos or any material which contains any hydrated mineral
silicate, including chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite,
anthophylite and/or actinolite, whether friable or non-friable; (C)
PCBs, or PCB-containing materials, or fluids; (D) radon; (E) any
other hazardous, radioactive, toxic or noxious substance, material,
pollutant, contaminant, constituent, or solid, liquid or gaseous
waste regulated under any Environmental Law; (F) any petroleum,
petroleum hydrocarbons, petroleum products, crude oil and any
fractions or derivatives thereof, any oil or gas exploration or
production waste, and any natural gas, synthetic gas and any mixtures
thereof; and (G) any substance that, whether by its nature or its
use, is subject to regulation under any Environmental Laws or with
respect to which any Environmental Laws or Governmental Entity
requires environmental investigation, monitoring or remediation.
"Environmental Costs or Liabilities" means any material losses,
liabilities, obligations, damages, fines, penalties, judgments,
settlements, actions, claims, costs and expenses (including, without
limitation, reasonable fees, disbursements and expenses of legal
counsel, experts, engineers and consultants, and the costs of
investigation or feasibility studies and performance of remedial or
removal actions and cleanup activities) in connection with (1) any
violation of any Environmental Laws, (2) order of, or contract of the
Company or any of its subsidiaries with, any Governmental Entity or
any private or public persons arising out of or resulting from the
treatment, storage, disposal or release by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries or any of
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their predecessors of any Hazardous Substances or (3) a claim by any
private or public person arising out of any exposure of any person or
property to Hazardous Substances;
(v) There are not now, nor have there been in the
past, on, in or under any property or facilities when owned, leased,
or operated by the Company or any of its subsidiaries or when owned,
leased, or operated by any of their predecessors, any Hazardous
Substances that are in a condition or location that violates any
Environmental Law or that has required or would require remediation
under any Environmental Laws or give rise to a claim for damages or
compensation by any affected person or to any Environmental Costs or
Liabilities and that have not been cured, complied with, remediated,
or resolved to the satisfaction of such affected person or paid or
resolved in all material respects; and
(vi) Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries
has received any written notification from any source advising the
Company or any of its subsidiaries that: (A) it is a potentially
responsible party under CERCLA or any other Environmental Laws; (B)
any real property or facility currently or previously owned,
operated, or leased by it is identified or proposed for listing as a
federal National Priorities List ("NPL") (or state- equivalent) site
or a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Information System ("CERCLIS") list (or state-equivalent) site; and
(C) any facility to which it has ever transported or otherwise
arranged for the disposal of Hazardous Substances is identified or
proposed for listing as an NPL (or state-equivalent) site or CERCLIS
(or state- equivalent) site.
(o) Taxes. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(o), each of
the Company and its subsidiaries has timely filed, or caused to be filed, all
Tax Returns required to be filed with all Governmental Entities through the
date hereof, except for any such Governmental Entity, the failure to file with
which has not had, or would have, a Material Adverse Effect, and all such Tax
Returns which have been filed are accurate and complete in all material
respects. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(o), no extension of time within
which to file any Tax Return which has not been filed has been requested or
granted. Each of the Company and its subsidiaries has paid (or there has been
paid on its behalf), or has set up an adequate reserve for the payment of, or
accrued in its financial statements or books and records, all material Taxes
required to be paid, withheld, or deducted, or for which the Company or any of
its subsidiaries is liable, in respect of the periods covered by such Tax
Returns. With respect to each Tax payable, from the end of the period covered
by the most recently filed Tax Return to the Balance Sheet Date, the Balance
Sheet reflects an adequate accrual or reserve in all material respects for all
Taxes payable, or required to be withheld and remitted, by the Company or any
of its subsidiaries, or for which the Company or any of its subsidiaries are
liable, accrued through the Balance Sheet Date. The Company has not received
written notice of any deficiencies for any Taxes, asserted or assessed against
the Company or any of its subsidiaries and no written requests for waivers of
the time to assess any such Taxes are pending. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(o), the federal income Tax Returns of the Company and its subsidiaries have
not been examined by the Internal Revenue Service. Neither the Company nor any
of its subsidiaries (i) has filed a consent under section 341(f) of the Code,
(ii) has made, or is obligated or may become obligated to make, any payments
that will not be deductible by reason of section 280G of the Code, (iii) has
been a member of an affiliated group of corporations which has filed a
consolidated federal
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income Tax Return (other than the group of which the Company is the common
parent and except as provided in the next sentence) or otherwise has any
liability for the Taxes of any person (other than the Company and its
subsidiaries and except as provided in the next sentence) under Treas. Reg. ss.
1.1502-6, any similar provision of state, local, or foreign law, or by reason
of its status as a transferee, successor, indemnitor or otherwise, (iv) is a
party or bound by (nor will become a party to or bound by) any tax indemnity,
tax sharing or tax allocation agreement which will survive the Closing, except
as described in Schedule 3.1(o), or (v) has agreed to make, nor is required to
make, any adjustment under Section 48 of the Code by reason of a change in
accounting method or otherwise. During the period from May 31, 1995 through
February 27, 1996, the Company was a member of an affiliated group of
corporations which filed a consolidated federal income tax return and whose
common parent was DKM. During the period from February 28, 1996 through the
Closing Date, the Company has been the common parent of an affiliated group of
corporations which filed consolidated federal income tax returns.
(p) Certain Agreements.
(i) Schedule 3.1(p) hereto lists (excluding advertising
contracts or commitments for the sale of advertising time for cash or
trade entered into in the ordinary course of business and Contracts
referred to in Sections 3.1(i) and 3.1(q)) each (A) employment
Contract with employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries
(other than any noncompetition agreements) which is not terminable
without liability or penalty on 30 days or less notice, (B) Contract
under which any party thereto remains obligated to provide goods or
services having a value, or to make payments aggregating, in excess
of $50,000 per year, and (C) other Contract that is material to the
Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole (such Contracts listed
or required to be listed on Schedule 3.1(p), 3.1(i) and 3.1(q), the
"Material Contracts"). Each Material Contract is a valid and binding
obligation of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company and is in
full force and effect. Neither the Company nor any of its
subsidiaries and, to the Knowledge of the Company, no other party to
any Material Contract is (with or without lapse of time or the giving
of notice, or both) in material breach thereunder. Schedule 3.1(p)
identifies, as to each Material Contract listed thereon, whether the
consent of the other party thereto is required in order for such
Material Contract to continue in full force and effect upon the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or whether such
Material Contract can be canceled by the other party without
liability to such other party due solely to the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(p), a complete copy of each written Material Contract and a
description of each oral Material Contract set forth in Schedule
3.1(p) has been provided to Buyer or its representatives prior to the
date of this Agreement.
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(ii) Except with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan or
as otherwise set forth on Schedule 3.1(p), none of the Company or any
of its subsidiaries is a party to any oral or written Contract with
any employee or other station or broadcast personnel (whether an
employee, consultant or an independent contractor) of the Company or
any of its subsidiaries (A) the benefits of which are contingent, or
the terms of which are materially altered, upon, or result from, the
occurrence of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (B)
except as may be required under Applicable Law, providing severance
benefits longer than 45 days after the termination of employment or
other contractual relationship regardless of the reason for such
termination and regardless of whether such termination is before or
after a change of control, (C) under which any person may receive
payments subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or
(D) any of the benefits of which will be increased, or the vesting of
benefits of which will be accelerated, by the occurrence of any of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the value of any
of the benefits of which will be calculated on the basis of any of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(q) ERISA Compliance; Labor.
(i) The present value of all accrued benefits (vested
and unvested) under all the "employee pension benefit plans" as such
term is defined in Section 3(2) of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), which the Company or any
other trades or businesses under common control within the meaning of
Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA with the Company (collectively, the
"ERISA Group") maintains, or to which the Company or any member of
the ERISA Group is or has been obligated to contribute (the "Pension
Plans"), did not, as of the respective last annual valuation dates
for such Pension Plans, exceed the value of the assets of such
Pension Plan allocable to such benefits. Neither the Company nor any
member of the ERISA Group maintains, sponsors or contributes to, and
neither the Company nor any member of the ERISA Group has maintained,
sponsored or contributed to within the last three years, a "defined
benefit plan" as such term is defined in Section 3(35) of ERISA. No
"prohibited transaction," as such term is described in Section 4975
of the Code has occurred with respect to any of the Employee Benefit
Plans, which would subject the Company or any member of the ERISA
Group, any officer of the Company or any of such plans or any trust
to any tax or penalty on prohibited transactions imposed by such
Section 4975. Neither the Company or any member of the ERISA Group
has contributed or been obligated to contribute to any
"multi-employer plan" as such term is defined in Section 3(37) or
Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(q),
there are no Employee Benefit Plans. With respect to the Employee
Benefit Plans, no event has occurred and, to the Knowledge of the
Company, there exists no condition which would subject the Company or
any member of the ERISA Group to any liability under the terms of
such Employee Benefit Plans or Applicable Laws, other than any
payment of benefits or premiums in the normal course, or any
condition that has not had or would not have a Material Adverse
Effect.
(ii) True, correct, and complete copies of each of the
Employee Benefit Plans, and related trusts and favorable
determination letters, if applicable, have been
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furnished to Buyer or its representatives, along with the most recent
report filed on Form 5500 and summary plan description with respect to
each Employee Benefit Plan required to file Form 5500. All material
reports and disclosures relating to the Employee Benefit Plans
required to be filed with or furnished to governmental agencies or
plan participants or beneficiaries have been furnished in accordance
with Applicable Law in a timely manner. Each Employee Benefit Plan has
been maintained in all material respects in compliance with Applicable
Laws, and each Employee Benefit Plan intended to be qualified under
Section 401 of the Code satisfies the requirements of such Section in
all material respects and has not been operated in a manner which
would adversely affect such qualified status. There are no actions,
suits, or claims pending (other than routine claims for benefits) or,
to the Knowledge of the Company, threatened against, or with respect
to any of the Employee Benefit Plans. All contributions required to be
made to the Employee Benefit Plans pursuant to their terms have been
timely made. To the Knowledge of the Company, there is no matter
pending with respect to any of the Employee Benefit Plans before the
Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor or the Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation. Except as required by Applicable Law, none of
the Employee Benefit Plans provides medical insurance coverage
following retirement. Each Employee Benefit Plan which is an "employee
welfare benefit plan," as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA, may be
unilaterally amended or terminated in its entirety without liability
except as to benefits accrued prior to such amendment or termination.
The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) require the Company
or any of its subsidiaries to make a larger contribution or pay
greater benefits under, any Employee Benefit Plan or employment
agreement or (ii) create or give rise to any additional vested rights
or service credits under any Employee Benefit Plan.
(iii) Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is
a party to any collective bargaining agreement. Neither the Company
nor any of its subsidiaries has agreed to recognize any union or
other collective bargaining representative, nor has any union or
other collective bargaining representative been certified as the
exclusive bargaining representative of any of its employees. Except
as set forth on Schedule 3.1(q), each of the Company and its
subsidiaries (A) is not engaged, nor has it since April 1, 1997,
engaged, in any unfair labor practices, and has no, and has not had
since April 1, 1997, any, unfair labor practice charges or complaints
before the National Labor Relations Board pending or, to the
Knowledge of the Company, threatened against it, and (B) has no, and
has not had since April 1, 1997 written notice of any, charges,
complaints, or proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, Department of Labor or any other Governmental Entity
responsible for regulating employment practices, pending, or, to the
Knowledge of the Company, threatened against it. There is no labor
strike, work stoppage or lockout pending or, to the Knowledge of the
Company, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, and neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has
experienced any labor strike, work stoppage or lockout since April 1,
1997. To the Knowledge of the Company, no union organizational
campaign or representation petition is currently pending with respect
to any of the employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
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(r) Patents, Trademarks, Etc. Other than the call letters
relating to each of the radio stations of the Company and its subsidiaries and
certain other intellectual property rights set forth on Schedule 3.1(r) hereto,
there are no patents, copyrights, trademarks, tradenames and service marks or
pending applications therefor material to the Company and its subsidiaries,
taken as a whole (collectively, the "Intellectual Property"), owned in whole or
in part by the Company or any of its subsidiaries and used in the business of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries. To the Knowledge of the Company,
neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is infringing any such
Intellectual Property, and the Company is not aware of any infringement by
others of such Intellectual Property owned by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries.
(s) Affiliate Relationships. Except with respect to health
and other insurance arrangements referred to in Schedules 3.1(i) and 3.1(q) and
other arrangements set forth in Section 7.7 hereof, and except as set forth in
Schedule 3.1(s) and except for advances to officers or directors of the Company
of business expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business, there are no
Material Contracts to which any officer, director or stockholder of the Company
is a party and no officer, director or stockholder of the Company is indebted
for borrowed money to the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
(t) No Dispositions. Since the Balance Sheet Date to the date
of this Agreement, there has not occurred any sale, lease, transfer,
assignment, abandonment or other disposition of any of the assets of the
Company or any of its subsidiaries other than any disposition of (i) obsolete
property, (ii) property in connection with the acquisition of replacement
property of equal value, or (iii) assets having, in the aggregate, a value of
less than $50,000 disposed of in the ordinary course of business and consistent
with past practices.
(u) Trade Deals. Schedule 3.1(u) correctly sets forth as of
March 31, 1997 in all material respects the balance, in dollar value, of both
(i) the Company's and its subsidiaries' aggregate obligations to the other
parties under each Trade Deal in effect as of March 31, 1997 (as indicated on
Schedule 3.1(u)) and (ii) the aggregate amount due the Company and its
subsidiaries under such Trade Deals as of March 31, 1997 (as indicated on
Schedule 3.1(u)).
3.2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLING STOCKHOLDERS. Each
Selling Stockholder, severally as to it and not jointly, represents and
warrants to Buyer as of the date hereof as follows (with the understanding that
Buyer is relying on such representations and warranties in entering into and
performing this Agreement):
(a) Owners of Shares. As of the date of this Agreement, such
Selling Stockholder is the holder of record and owns beneficially that number
of shares of Common Stock, Warrants, Management Contingent Rights, Berkshire
Contingent Rights or Series A Preferred Stock and, as of the Closing Date, will
be the holder of record and will own beneficially that number of shares of
Common Stock, Warrants, Management Contingent Shares, Berkshire Contingent
Shares or Series A Preferred Stock, as provided on and subject to adjustment
pursuant to Schedule I hereto, free and clear of all Liens other than
Securities Laws Restrictions. At the Closing, Buyer will receive good and valid
title to the Shares and/or Series A Preferred Shares owned by such Selling
Stockholder free
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and clear of all Liens except for the Securities Laws Restrictions and any
Liens created by or through Buyer or any Affiliate thereof.
(b) Authority. Such Selling Stockholder has full legal
capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which such Selling Stockholder is a party and to perform the
obligations of such Selling Stockholder hereunder and thereunder. This
Agreement and such Transaction Documents have been, or upon execution and
delivery will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by such Selling
Stockholder and constitute a valid and binding obligation of such Selling
Stockholder.
(c) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it
is a party by such Selling Stockholder do not, and the performance by such
Selling Stockholder of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will
not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations, and permits
and making the filings described in this Section or otherwise described on
Schedule 3.2(c), (i) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation or breach
of any provisions of the Selling Stockholder's Articles or Certificate of
Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation
or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without due notice or lapse of
time or both) under, or give any party the right to terminate or accelerate any
obligation, or give rise to the creation of any Lien upon the Shares other than
Securities Laws Restrictions or Liens created by or through Buyer or its
Affiliates, under, any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of any agreement
or other instrument or obligation to which such Selling Stockholder is a party
or by which it may be bound, or (iii) violate any order, writ, judgment,
injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or regulation of any Governmental
Entity binding upon the such Selling Stockholder. No Consent of or
registration, declaration, or filing with any Governmental Entity is required
by or with respect to such Selling Stockholder in connection with the execution
and delivery of any Transaction Documents by such Selling Stockholder or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (A)
the FCC Consents (as contemplated by Section 7.1 hereof) and notification to
the FCC upon consummation, (B) the filing of a premerger notification report
and all other filings required under the HSR Act and the expiration or
termination of any waiting period in connection therewith, and (C) applicable
requirements, if any, of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and state
securities or blue sky laws.
3.3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER. Buyer represents and
warrants to each Selling Stockholder and the Company as of the date hereof as
follows (with the understanding that the Selling Stockholders and the Company
are relying on such representations and warranties in entering into and
performing this Agreement):
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(a) Organization Standing and Power. Buyer is a corporation
duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own,
lease, and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being
conducted.
(b) Authority. Buyer has all requisite corporate power and
authority to enter into this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which it is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents by Buyer and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the
part of Buyer. This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
Buyer is a party have been, or upon execution and delivery will be, duly
executed and delivered and constitute the valid and binding obligations of
Buyer.
(c) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
Buyer is a party do not, and the performance by Buyer of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby will not, subject to obtaining the consents,
approvals, authorizations, and permits and making the filings described in this
Section or otherwise described on Schedule 3.3(c), (i) violate, conflict with,
or result in any breach of any provisions of Buyer's Certificate of
Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation
or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without due notice or lapse of
time or both) under, any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or
credit agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any
license, lease, agreement, or other instrument or obligation to which Buyer is
a party or by which it or any of its assets is bound, or (iii) violate any
order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation, of
or registration, declaration, or filing with any Governmental Entity applicable
to Buyer or by which it or any of its assets is bound. No Consent of any
Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to Buyer in connection with
the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any Transaction Documents by
Buyer or the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby, except for (A) the FCC Consents (as contemplated by Section 7.1) and
notification to the FCC upon consummation, (B) the filing of a premerger
notification report and any other filing required under the HSR Act and the
expiration or termination of any waiting period in connection therewith, and
(C) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act
and the rules and regulations thereunder and state securities or blue sky laws.
(d) Litigation. As of the date hereof, there is no action,
suit, judicial or administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of
Buyer, threatened against it relating to the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or any other Transaction Documents or which, if adversely determined,
would adversely affect its ability to consummate the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement or to perform its covenants and agreements under this
Agreement.
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(e) FCC Matters. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.3(e),
there are no facts relating to Buyer (or an Affiliate thereof) under the
Communications Act that would disqualify it (or any Affiliate or assignee) from
obtaining control of the Station Licenses or that would prevent it (or any
Affiliate or assignee) from consummating the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or materially delay the grant of the FCC Consents. Except as may be
set forth in Schedule 3.3(e), it is not necessary for Buyer, Capstar or any
subsidiary or other Affiliate of Buyer or Capstar to seek or obtain any waiver
from the FCC, dispose of any interest in any media or communications property
or interest (including, without limitation, any of the Stations), terminate any
venture or arrangement, or effectuate any change or restructuring of its
ownership (including, without limitation, the removal or withdrawal of officers
or directors or the conversion or repurchase of equity securities in Buyer or
Capstar or any Affiliate) to obtain, or to avoid any delay in obtaining, the
FCC Consents. Buyer is able to certify on an FCC Form 315 that it is
financially qualified.
(f) Investment Intent. The Shares and Series A Preferred
Shares to be acquired by Buyer are being acquired for its own account, for
investment and with no intention of distributing or reselling such Shares or
Series A Preferred Shares or any part thereof or interest therein in any
transaction which would be a violation of the securities laws of the United
States of America or any state or any foreign country or jurisdiction. Buyer
has not been formed for the purpose of acquiring the Shares or Series A
Preferred Shares and Buyer is a sophisticated investor and has such Knowledge,
sophistication and experience in business and financial matters so as to be
capable of evaluating the merits and the risks of acquiring the Shares and
Series A Preferred Shares and is able to bear the risks of such investment.
Buyer acknowledges that (i) the Shares and Series A Preferred Shares are
"restricted securities" (as defined under the rules and regulations promulgated
under the Securities Act), (ii) the Shares and Series A Preferred Shares have
not been issued or sold pursuant to any registration or similar filing,
listing, prospectus or document, or pursuant to any delivery requirements under
the laws of any Governmental Entity or the rules, regulations or guidelines of
any stock exchange or quotation system and (iii) it has had access to all
information which it considers necessary or advisable to enable it to make a
decision concerning the purchase of the Shares and Series A Preferred Shares.
At the (i) time Buyer was offered the Shares and the Series A Preferred Shares,
it was, (ii) date hereof, Buyer is, and (iii) Closing Date, Buyer will be, an
"accredited investor" as defined in Rule 501 under the Securities Act.
3.4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CAPSTAR. Capstar represents
and warrants to each Selling Stockholder and the Company as of the date hereof
as follows (with the understanding that the Selling Stockholders and the
Company are relying on such representations and warranties in entering into and
performing this Agreement):
(a) Organization Standing and Power. Capstar is a corporation
duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority to own,
lease, and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being
conducted. Capstar directly or indirectly holds all of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Buyer and each other entity set forth on Schedule
3.4(a).
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(b) Authority. Capstar has all requisite corporate power and
authority to enter into this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to
which it is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents by Capstar and the consummation by it of the transactions
contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary
action on the part of Capstar. This Agreement and the other Transaction
Documents to which Capstar is a party have been, or upon execution and delivery
will be, duly executed and delivered and constitute the valid and binding
obligations of Capstar.
(c) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which
Capstar is a party do not, and the performance by Capstar of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby will not, subject to obtaining the consents,
approvals, authorizations, and permits and making the filings set forth on
Schedule 3.4(c) or as described in this Section, (i) violate, conflict with, or
result in any breach of any provisions of Capstar's Certificate of
Incorporation or Bylaws, (ii) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation
or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without due notice or lapse of
time or both) under, any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or
credit agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any
license, lease, agreement, or other instrument or obligation to which Capstar
is a party or by which it or any of its assets is bound, or (iii) violate any
order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation, of
or registration, declaration, or filing with any Governmental Entity applicable
to Capstar or by which it or any of its assets is bound. No Consent of any
Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to Capstar in connection
with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any Transaction Documents
by Capstar or the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby, except for (A) the FCC Consents (as contemplated by Section 7.1) and
notification to the FCC upon consummation, (B) the filing of a premerger
notification report and any other filing required under the HSR Act and the
expiration or termination of any waiting period in connection therewith, and
(C) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act
and the rules and regulations thereunder and state securities or blue sky laws.
(d) Litigation. As of the date hereof, there is no action,
suit, judicial or administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of
Capstar, threatened against it relating to the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents or which, if adversely
determined, would adversely affect its ability to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or to perform its covenants and agreements under
this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY. Subject to Section 4.2 below,
except as contemplated by or otherwise permitted under this Agreement
(including, without limitation, Section 2.9 hereof) or to the extent that Buyer
shall otherwise consent in writing, from the date of this Agreement until the
Closing, the Company covenants and agrees with Buyer (it being understood and
agreed that each
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of the covenants and agreements contained in this Section 4.1 shall apply to
the Company and its subsidiaries and their respective assets with respect to
any additional radio broadcast stations and other assets acquired pursuant to
any Approved Acquisition or Purchaser Approved Acquisition after the date
hereof and prior to the Closing Date only to the extent of events, acts or
omissions occurring or conditions coming into existence after the date such
Approved Acquisition or Purchaser Approved Acquisition is consummated) that the
Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its subsidiaries to:
(a) conduct its business in any manner except in the ordinary
course consistent with past practice of the Company; or
(b) fail to act in the ordinary course of business consistent
with past practices of the Company to (i) preserve substantially intact the
Company's and each of its subsidiaries' present business organization, (ii)
keep available the services of their present General Manager and any employee
with an employment contract with the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and
(iii) preserve its present relationships with customers, suppliers and others
having business dealings with them; or
(c) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain
the material assets of the Company and each of its subsidiaries in their
current physical condition, except for ordinary wear and tear and damage by
casualty, confiscation or condemnation governed by Section 7.5(c) (any
compliance with this Section 4.1(c) shall not be deemed to be a breach of
Section 4.1(i)); or
(d) except as listed on Schedule 4.1(d), fail to use all
commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the present format of the Stations
consistent with past practices of the Company; or
(e) except for amendments, terminations or non-renewals in
the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practices of the
Company, materially amend, terminate, or fail to use its commercially
reasonable efforts to renew any Material Contract, or enter into any Contracts
under which any party thereto becomes obligated to provide goods or services
having a value of, or to make payments aggregating, $50,000 or more per year
(other than advertising contracts or commitments including Trade Deals); or
(f) merge or consolidate with or into any other legal entity,
dissolve, or liquidate except in connection with any Approved Acquisition; or
(g) except as required by the terms and provisions of written
contracts between the Company or any of its subsidiaries and an employee
thereof as in existence on the date of this Agreement, (i) adopt or amend any
Employee Benefit Plan (except for amendments to Welfare Benefit Plans sponsored
or maintained by DKM or any of its Affiliates as of the date of this Agreement
provided that such amendments apply uniformly to the Company and all
participating entities in the Welfare Benefit Plan and such amendments do not
result in a termination cost to Buyer in excess of any termination cost which
would be incurred by Buyer if such amendment had not been implemented) or (ii)
increase in any manner the aggregate compensation or fringe benefits (including
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without limitation commissions) of any General Manager, officer, director, or
employee or other station and broadcast personnel of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries (whether employees or independent contractors) if the aggregate of
all such increases would be in excess of an amount equal to 5% of the Company's
1997 budget, excluding any increases required to be made pursuant to
contractual obligations of the Company existing as of the date of this
Agreement and excluding the Management Contingent Shares; or
(h) terminate any General Manager of any of the Stations
without prior consultation with Buyer regarding the basis for such termination;
or
(i) except for capital expenditures in the aggregate of $1.5
million per calendar year, acquire (including, without limitation, by merger,
consolidation, or the acquisition of any equity interest or assets) except in
connection with any Approved Acquisition or sell (whether by merger,
consolidation, or the sale of an equity interest or assets), lease, or dispose
of any assets except in the ordinary course of business (which for purposes of
this Section 4.1(i) shall exclude the acquisition of radio broadcast stations)
and consistent with past practices of the Company or, with respect to sales or
dispositions, even if in the ordinary course of business and consistent with
past practices (other than sales or other disposals of surplus or obsolete
equipment or other assets which sales and disposals may be made at any time),
whether in one or more transactions, in no event involving an asset having a
fair market value in excess of $50,000 unless such asset is replaced with an
asset or assets of substantially equal value; or
(j) mortgage, pledge, or subject to any material Lien, other
than Permitted Liens, any assets; or
(k) except as set forth on Schedule 4.1(k) or as required by
GAAP, by Applicable Law or by accounting rules or Regulations S-X as
promulgated under the Securities Act, change any of the material accounting
principles or practices used by the Company; or
(l) change in any material respect its existing practices and
procedures with respect to the collection of accounts receivable of the
Stations and, except with respect to good faith attempts consistent with past
practice to obtain payment of a past due receivable or a contested receivable,
offer to discount the amount of any outstanding receivable or extend any other
incentive (whether to the account debtor or any employee or third party
responsible for the collection of receivables) to accelerate the collection
thereof other than in the ordinary course of business; or
(m) pay, discharge, or satisfy any material claims,
liabilities, or obligations (absolute, accrued, asserted or unasserted,
contingent or otherwise), other than in the ordinary course of business
consistent with past practice or as provided in Sections 2.3(a) or 2.8, or fail
to pay or otherwise satisfy (except if being contested in good faith) any
material accounts payable, liabilities, or obligations when due and payable
other than on a basis, and within the time, consistent with past practice; or
(n) change any Station's advertising rates or policies,
procedures or methods in connection with the sale of advertising time in a
manner expected to accelerate the receipt of cash
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payments or fail to expend at least 95% of the aggregate 1997 budgeted annual
advertising and promotional department expenses; provided that if the Company
fails to meet its revenue budget for 1997, the Company may decrease its
budgeted advertising and promotional department expenses so long as the Company
expends at least 75% of its aggregate 1997 budgeted annual advertising and
promotional department expenses; or
(o) except for dividends declared and/or paid on the Series A
Preferred Stock, split, combine, divide, distribute, or reclassify any shares
of its capital stock, declare, pay, or set aside for payment any dividend or
other distribution in respect of its capital stock, or directly or indirectly,
redeem, purchase, or otherwise acquire any shares of its capital stock or other
securities; provided, however, that immediately prior to the Closing, the
Company may pay a cash dividend to the Selling Stockholders; or
(p) except for the issuance of shares of capital stock of the
Company in connection with the Management Contingent Rights, the Berkshire
Contingent Rights, the conversion of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common
Stock into Class B Common Stock and Class A Common Stock, respectively, and the
payment of dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock (including in additional
shares of Series A Preferred Stock), issue, sell, pledge, dispose of, encumber,
or deliver (whether through the issuance or granting of any options, warrants,
commitments, subscriptions, rights to purchase or otherwise) any stock of any
class or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for
shares of stock of any class (except for pledges of capital stock or securities
under the Credit Agreement and other than the issuance of certificates in
replacement of lost certificates); or
(q) change or amend its charter documents or bylaws; or
(r) except under the Credit Agreement and except for current
liabilities within the meaning of GAAP incurred in the ordinary course of
business, incur or assume any Debt (including obligations in respect of capital
leases and for interest), assume, guarantee, endorse, or otherwise become
liable or responsible (whether directly, contingently, or otherwise) for the
obligations of any other person (other than endorsements of checks in the
ordinary course and other than under Acquisition Agreements or in connection
with Approved Acquisitions or Purchaser Approved Acquisitions) or make any
loans, advances, or capital contributions to, or investments in, any person
(other than among the Company and its subsidiaries and among such subsidiaries,
other than advances to officers, directors and employees in the ordinary course
of business); or
(s) make any settlement of or compromise any tax liability,
change in any material respect any tax election or tax method of accounting or
make any new tax election or adopt any new tax method of accounting; or
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(t) enter into any agreement with any person other than Buyer
with respect to, any local marketing agreement, time brokerage agreement, joint
sales agreement, or any other similar agreement other than in connection with
the Approved Acquisitions or Purchaser Approved Acquisitions or as set forth on
Schedule 4.1(t); or
(u) engage in any transactions with any of its Affiliates
(other than among the Company and its subsidiaries and among such subsidiaries)
other than (i) transactions approved by Buyer in writing, (ii) transactions on
terms no more favorable in the aggregate to the Company or any of its
subsidiaries or their Affiliates than would have been obtainable in
arm's-length dealing, (iii) transaction with officers and directors of the
Company or any of its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practices of the Company, or (iv) transactions disclosed
on Schedule 4.1(u); or
(v) agree to or make any commitment, orally or in writing, to
take any actions prohibited by this Section 4.1.
4.2. APPROVED TRANSACTIONS. Notwithstanding anything in Section
4.1 above or any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in
this Agreement shall prohibit or be deemed to prohibit or restrict the Company
or any of its subsidiaries from (a) entering into or consummating any Approved
Acquisition or Purchaser Approved Acquisition, (b) performing any obligation
under any Acquisition Agreement or agreement related to an Approved Acquisition
or a Purchaser Approved Acquisition, or (c) entering into discussions or
negotiating with respect to any Approved Acquisition, Purchaser Approved
Acquisition or other acquisition or other transaction (whether through a stock,
merger, asset transaction or otherwise). Neither the Company nor any subsidiary
shall amend or waive any provisions of any Acquisition Agreement or agreement
with respect to a Purchaser Approved Acquisition or Approved Acquisition,
except for any amendment or waivers that the Company in its sole discretion may
deem advisable in connection with the consummation of an Approved Acquisition
or Purchaser Approved Acquisition that are not adverse in any material respect
to the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole.
4.3. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS. If Buyer's lenders or other
financing sources require Phase I or Phase II ESAs, the Company covenants and
agrees that, upon written notice from Buyer to the Company identifying the
locations at which such ESAs are required, the Company shall, at the sole cost
and expense of Buyer, permit Buyer's environmental consultants to perform an
ESA at each identified transmission site owned, operated, or leased by the
Company or any of its subsidiaries and at such other identified real properties
and facilities owned, operated, or leased by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries. The Company shall provide access to such consultants in a manner
consistent with Section 5.2 subject to the terms and conditions of any leases
and in each case at such times and locations as is approved in advance by the
Company. Buyer shall promptly notify the Company of the request for an ESA by
Buyer's lenders or other financing sources and shall use its commercially
reasonable efforts to promptly obtain such ESA in a manner that will not delay
the Closing. The cost of any Phase I or Phase II ESA shall be borne by Buyer.
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4.4. BROADCAST TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTIONS. If before the Closing
the regular broadcast transmission of any of the Stations in the normal or
usual manner is interrupted for a period of 24 consecutive hours or more,
excluding normal and routine maintenance, the Company shall give prompt written
notice thereof to Buyer.
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF THE COMPANY
AND THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
5.1. NO SOLICITATION OF TRANSACTIONS. Neither the Company nor any
Selling Stockholder shall, nor shall they permit their respective subsidiaries
or Affiliates to, directly or indirectly, through any officer, director,
stockholder, employee, agent, financial advisor, banker or other
representative, or otherwise, solicit, initiate, or encourage the submission of
any proposal or offer from any person relating to any acquisition or purchase
of all or any material portion of the assets of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries or any equity interest in the Company or any of its subsidiaries
or any merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, or other
similar transaction with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or participate
in any negotiations regarding, or furnish to any other person any information
with respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist or
participate in, facilitate, or encourage, any effort or attempt by any other
person to do or seek any of the foregoing. The Company and each Selling
Stockholder immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated all existing
discussions or negotiations with any parties conducted heretofore with respect
to any of the foregoing.
5.2. ACCESS AND INFORMATION. (a) Until the Closing, subject only
to applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and provided that Buyer shall
agree to be bound by any confidentiality provisions of the Material Contracts,
the Company shall, at the sole cost and expense of Buyer, afford to Buyer and
its representatives (including accountants and counsel) reasonable access, in
each case, during normal business hours, upon reasonable prior notice and in
such manner as will not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of the business
of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, to all properties, books, records,
and Tax Returns of the Company and each of its subsidiaries and all other
information with respect to their respective businesses, together with the
opportunity, at the sole cost and expense of Buyer, to make copies of such
books, records, and other documents and to discuss the business of the Company
and each of its subsidiaries with such officers, directors, and counsel for the
Company as Buyer deems reasonably necessary for the purposes of familiarizing
itself with the Company, each of its subsidiaries and the Stations, including
the right to visit the Stations; provided that such Station visits shall be
scheduled at least five (5) Business Days in advance and shall be conducted in
a manner intended to minimize the disruption to the operations of such Station;
provided, further, that Buyer shall not contact any Station personnel regarding
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the express prior
consent of the Company. All information provided pursuant to this Agreement
shall remain subject in all respects to the Confidentiality Agreement until
such time as the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been
consummated at the Closing. In furtherance of and subject to the foregoing, at
the sole cost and expense of Buyer, the Company shall authorize and request its
independent public accountants to
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meet with Buyer and its representatives, including Buyer's independent public
accountants, to discuss the business and accounts of the Company and its
subsidiaries and request its independent public accountants to make available
(with the opportunity to make copies at the sole cost and expense of Buyer) to
Buyer and its representatives, including its independent public accountants,
all the work papers of its accountants related to their audit of the
consolidated financial statements and Tax Returns of the Company and its
subsidiaries.
(b) Within 30 days after the end of each calendar month, the
Company shall deliver to Buyer for the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a
whole, monthly operating statements (in a form consistent with the monthly
operating statements previously supplied to Buyer) prepared in the ordinary
course of business for internal purposes. In addition, within 45 days after the
end of each calendar quarter, the Company shall deliver to Buyer quarterly
statements prepared in the ordinary course for internal purposes containing a
listing of all trade and barter agreements of the Stations showing the status
of all such agreements as of the end of the quarter. The Company or a
subsidiary of the Company shall deliver to Buyer the rating books for the
Stations promptly following receipt of the same by any officer or director of
the Company. In addition, promptly following the distribution to the Company by
the Stations, the Company will provide Buyer with copies of the Stations'
weekly sales pacing reports.
5.3. ASSISTANCE.
(a) If Buyer requests, the Company will cooperate, and the
Company will cause each of its subsidiaries and will request its accountants,
at the sole cost and expense of Buyer, to cooperate, in all reasonable respects
in connection with any financing efforts of Buyer or its Affiliates (including
providing reasonable assistance in the preparation of one or more registration
statements or other offering documents relating to debt and/or equity
financing) and any other filings that may be made by Buyer or its Affiliates
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all at the sole expense of Buyer
and during normal business hours, upon reasonable prior notice and in such
manner as will not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of the Company's or
any of its subsidiaries' businesses. Subject to the foregoing (including at the
sole cost of Buyer), the Company shall, and shall cause each of its
subsidiaries to, (i) furnish to its independent accountants (or, if requested
by Buyer to Buyer's independent public accountants), such customary management
representation letters as its accountants may reasonably require of the Company
as a condition to its execution of any required accountants' consents necessary
in connection with the delivery of any "comfort" letters requested by financing
sources of Buyer or its Affiliates and (ii) furnish to Buyer all financial
statements (audited and unaudited) and other information in the possession of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries or their representatives or agents as
Buyer shall reasonably determine is required in connection with such financing.
(b) Buyer and Capstar shall, jointly and severally, indemnify
and hold harmless the Company and each Selling Stockholder and their respective
officers, directors, and controlling persons against any and all claims,
losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable
attorneys' fees and expenses and any other Selling Stockholders Indemnified
Costs) that may arise out of or with respect to (i) the IPO or any other
financing efforts by Buyer, Capstar or their respective Affiliates, including
without limitation arising out of or relating to any registration
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statement, prospectus, offering documents, and other filings related thereto or
any and all assistance and cooperation by the Company, and its subsidiaries,
accountants and other representatives, including without limitation, arising
out of or relating to the conduct of any person or entity in connection with
any (1) ESAs conducted or obtained by Buyer or its consultants as contemplated
by Section 4.3, (2) title policies obtained by Buyer as contemplated by Section
5.10 or (3) surveys obtained by Buyer as contemplated by Section 5.11; provided
that Buyer shall have no indemnity obligations with respect to any costs or
liabilities of the Company discovered as a result of the investigations
permitted in Section 4.3, 5.10 or 5.11 and to the extent that such costs or
liabilities were not caused by Buyer or its representatives, and (ii) all
obligations and liabilities of Buyer with respect to liquidated damages payable
by Buyer to the Company under Section 10.2(a) and all other fees, costs and
expenses payable by Buyer under the Deposit Escrow Agreement and the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement; provided, however, that subject to the
limitations and provisions of this Agreement, nothing in this Section 5.3(b)
shall prevent Buyer from asserting any right it may have for breach of
representation or warranty under, and subject to the limitations and other
conditions set forth in this Agreement.
5.4. COMPLIANCE WITH STATION LICENSES. After the date hereof and
prior to the Closing: the Company shall cause the Stations to be operated in
all material respects in accordance with the Station Licenses and all
applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and in compliance in all material
respects with all other applicable laws, regulations, rules, and orders; the
Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts not to cause or permit
any of the Station Licenses to expire without the timely filing of an
application for renewal or be surrendered, other than private radio
authorizations and auxiliary broadcast authorizations that the Stations may
cease to use in their businesses and operations, or materially adversely
modified, or terminated; the Company shall file or cause to be filed with the
FCC all material applications (including license renewals) or other documents
required to be filed in connection with the operation of the Stations; should
the FCC institute any proceedings for the suspension, revocation or adverse
modification of any of the FCC Licenses (other than arising as a result of any
action by Buyer or its Affiliates) or any forfeiture proceedings, the Company
will use its commercially reasonable efforts to promptly contest such
proceedings and to seek to have such proceedings terminated in a manner that is
favorable to the Stations; the Company will use its commercially reasonable
efforts to maintain the FCC construction permits (if any) listed in Schedule
3.1(g) in effect until the applicable construction projects are timely
completed and to diligently prosecute all pending FCC applications listed in
Schedule 3.1(g); and if the Company receives an administrative or other order
or notification from the FCC relating to any violation or claimed violation by
the Company or its subsidiaries of the rules and regulations of the FCC, or of
any other Governmental Entity, that could materially affect the Company's or
any Selling Stockholder's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby, or should the Company obtain Knowledge of any fact relating to the
qualifications of the Company or a Selling Stockholder that reasonably could be
expected to cause the FCC to withhold its consent to the assignment of the FCC
Licenses, the Company shall promptly notify Buyer in writing and, other than
with respect to a Divestiture Condition or in connection with any action or
omission by Buyers or any of its Affiliates, use its commercially reasonable
efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to remove any such impediment to
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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5.5. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. The Company shall give
prompt written notice to Buyer of (a) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of
any event of which it has Knowledge that has caused any representation or
warranty of the Company or any Selling Stockholder contained in this Agreement
to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect as of the date of this
Agreement, (b) the failure of the Company, to comply with or satisfy in any
material respect any covenant to be complied with by it hereunder, and (c) the
occurrence of a Station Event (as defined in Section 9.1). No such notification
shall affect the representations or warranties of the parties or the conditions
to their respective obligations hereunder.
5.6. THIRD PARTY CONSENTS. After the date hereof and prior to the
Closing, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, but
excluding making any payments, to obtain the written consent from any party to
a Material Contract which is required to permit the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or which is required to prevent a breach of
such Material Contract or the creation of the right to terminate such Material
Contract.
5.7. RESIGNATIONS OF DIRECTORS. The Company shall cause all
directors of the Company to deliver their written resignations to Buyer, which
resignations shall be effective at or before the Closing.
5.8. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS. Subject to the terms and conditions
hereof, Buyer shall cause Capstar Broadcasting Corporation to enter into an
Employment Agreement with James W. Wesley, Jr. substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B-1 and shall cause Capstar Radio to enter into an
Employment Agreement with James M. Strawn substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit B-2.
5.9. BANK ACCOUNTS. The Company shall take all actions necessary
to remove the existing signatories to all bank accounts of the Company and each
of its subsidiaries as of the Closing Date and to replace such signatories
effective as of the Closing Date with individuals to be designated at least 10
days prior to the Closing Date by Buyer.
5.10. REAL ESTATE TITLE COMMITMENT. If Buyer's lenders or other
financing sources require, upon written notice from Buyer to the Company, Buyer
may, at Buyer's sole cost and expense, obtain a preliminary report on title to
the Owned Real Property covering a date subsequent to the date of this
Agreement, issued by the Title Company. Buyer shall cause each owner's title
insurance policy insuring the interest of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries in the Owned Real Property to be issued promptly and in a manner
that will not delay the Closing Date.
5.11. SURVEY. If Buyer's lenders or other financing sources
require, upon written notice from Buyer to the Company, Buyer may, at Buyer's
sole cost and expense, obtain a survey of the Owned Real Property as of a date
subsequent to the date hereof. Buyer shall cause such survey to be prepared
promptly and in a manner that will not delay the Closing.
5.12. ISSUANCE OF MANAGEMENT CONTINGENT SHARES AND BERKSHIRE
CONTINGENT SHARES. Prior to or at the Closing, the Company shall cause the
Management Contingent Shares, if any, and
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Berkshire Contingent Shares, if any, to be issued in accordance with the terms
of the Merger Agreement and Berkshire Subscription Agreement, respectively.
5.13. CONVERSION OF LETTERS OF CREDIT. Prior to the Closing Date,
the Company shall, at its sole cost and expense, cause all letters of credit
held in escrow for the benefit of the seller in connection with any Approved
Acquisition or Purchaser Approved Acquisition to be replaced with an equal
amount in cash and shall cause such letters of credit to be terminated.
5.14. NOTIFICATION OF BREACH. If the Company obtains Knowledge of a
breach by Buyer or Capstar of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement
of Buyer or Capstar contained in this Agreement or any other Transaction
Document, the Company shall promptly notify Buyer of such breach; provided that
such notification shall not result in the waiver by the Company or any Selling
Stockholder of any of the Company's or any Selling Stockholder's rights or
remedies under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. If Buyer, Capstar or any
other Affiliate of Capstar receives an administrative or other order or
notification relating to any violation or claimed violation of the rules and
regulations of the FCC, or of any Governmental Entity (including without
limitation seeking or relating to a Divestiture Condition), that could affect
Buyer's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, or should
Buyer, Capstar or any other Affiliate of Capstar become aware of any fact
relating to the qualifications of Buyer, Capstar or any of their Affiliates
that reasonably could be expected to cause the FCC to withhold its consent to
the assignment of the Station Licenses, Buyer shall promptly notify the Company
thereof and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as
are necessary to remove any such impediment to the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement, including without limitation steps to satisfy or remove all
Divestiture Conditions, including to divest itself or cause any Affiliate
thereof to divest itself of any media business or interest therein, including
without limitation one or more of the Stations. In addition, Buyer shall give
to the Company prompt written notice of (a) the occurrence, or failure to
occur, of any event of which it has Knowledge that has caused or that would be
likely to cause any representation or warranty of Buyer contained in this
Agreement to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect as of the date of
this Agreement, and (b) the failure of Buyer or Capstar to comply with or
satisfy in any material respect any covenant to be complied with by it
hereunder. No such notification shall affect the representations or warranties
of the parties or the conditions to their respective obligations hereunder.
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6.2. EMPLOYEE MATTERS. Subject to the provisions of the employment
contracts listed in Schedule 3.1(p), nothing contained in this Agreement shall
be deemed to give any employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries the
right to be retained in the employ of the Company or any of its subsidiaries
after the Closing Date, to retain the same salary, job responsibility or job
location, or interfere with the right of the Company to terminate any employee
of the Company or any of its subsidiaries at any time. After the Closing Date
and subject to Applicable Law and the terms of any Employee Benefit Plan, Buyer
may amend, modify, or terminate any Employee Benefit Plan in existence prior to
the Closing. Except as specifically provided herein (including in Section 7.7
hereof) and without limiting the obligations and liabilities of the Company or
any of its subsidiaries arising by operation of law or under the terms of this
Agreement, after the Closing, the Company and each of its subsidiaries is and
shall remain liable for and the Company and each of its subsidiaries and Buyer
shall be responsible for and shall promptly discharge all liabilities, duties
and claims (by or to an Employee, Former Employee, Beneficiary, Governmental
Entity or otherwise) arising out of or relating to the employment relationship
between the Company or any of its subsidiaries and an Employee or Former
Employee, whether made to or imposed upon the Company or any of its
subsidiaries, or any Selling Stockholder (or any Affiliate thereof) or Buyer,
including, without limitation, liabilities, duties and claims: (i) for deferred
compensation, incentive compensation, retirement benefits, health and life
benefits, severance arrangements and benefits, disability benefits and other
fringe benefits under any employee benefit plan, fund, program, arrangement,
policy or practice; (ii) relating to continuation health coverage pursuant to
ss.4980B of the Code and Title I, Subtitle B, Part 6 of ERISA; (iii) for
unemployment and workers' compensation or similar benefits; and (iv) to file
any and all annual reports, filings or notices that may be required to be filed
with Governmental Entities or provided to participants and beneficiaries after
the Closing. In addition, with respect to any welfare benefit plans (as defined
in Section 3(1) of ERISA) maintained or established by Buyer, the Company or
any of its subsidiaries or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing for the
benefit of Employees and Beneficiaries on and after the Closing Date, Buyer
shall cause there to be waived any pre-existing condition limitations.
6.3. LABOR RELATIONS. Buyer, the Company and each of its
subsidiaries hereby agrees to indemnify each of the Selling Stockholders
Indemnified Parties, and to hold each Selling Stockholders Indemnified Party
harmless, from and against all Selling Stockholders Indemnified Costs, which
are sustained or incurred by any Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties by
reason of or in connection with any claim, proceeding or suit brought against
any Selling Stockholders Indemnified Parties under the Worker Adjustment
Retraining and Notification Act, or any local, state, federal or foreign law,
which relates to actions taken by Buyer (any of its subsidiaries or Affiliates)
or the Company or any of its subsidiaries at any time after the Closing with
regard to any site of employment or one or more facilities or operating units
within any site of employment of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
6.4. ACCESS TO INFORMATION. From and after the Closing Date, Buyer
shall (and shall cause the Company and each of its subsidiaries and other
Affiliates to), during normal business hours and upon reasonable notice, make
available and provide each of the Selling Stockholders and their respective
representatives (including, without limitation, counsel and independent
auditors) with access to the facilities and properties of the Company and each
of its subsidiaries and to all
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information, files, documents and records (written and computer) relating to
the Company or its subsidiaries or any of their businesses or operations for
any and all periods prior to or including the Closing Date which such Selling
Stockholder (or any Affiliate of such Selling Stockholder) requires with
respect to any reasonable business purpose or in connection with any claim,
dispute, action, cause of action, investigation or proceeding of any kind by or
against any person including any Buyer Indemnified Party or any Selling
Stockholders Indemnified Party, and shall (and shall cause the Company and each
of its subsidiaries to) cooperate fully with such Selling Stockholder and its
representatives (including, without limitation, its counsel and independent
auditors) in connection with the foregoing, at such Selling Stockholder's sole
cost and expense, including, without limitation, by making tax, accounting and
financial personnel and other appropriate employees and officers of the Company
and each of its subsidiaries available to each of the Selling Stockholders and
their respective representatives (including, without limitation, counsel and
independent auditors), with regard to any reasonable business purpose
(including as aforesaid). Without limiting the generality of this Section 6.4,
following the Closing, the Selling Stockholders and their representatives shall
be given the opportunity to review, comment upon and suggest changes or
corrections to any Tax Returns, reports and declarations which include the
Company or any of its subsidiaries prepared by Buyer, Capstar or any Affiliate
thereof, including without limitation the Company and its subsidiaries (and the
work papers used in the preparation thereof) which relate to or include any
period or portion thereof ending on or before the Closing Date (or periods
beginning prior to the Closing Date and ending subsequent thereto, if any), in
each case prior to the filing thereof (but in no event less than 30 days prior
to such filing).
6.5. NOTIFICATION OF BREACH. If Buyer, Capstar or any of their
Affiliates obtains Knowledge of a breach by the Company of any Selling
Stockholder of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of the Company
or any Selling Stockholder contained in this Agreement or any other Transaction
Document, Buyer shall promptly notify the Company of such breach; provided that
such notification shall not result in the waiver by Buyer of any of Buyer's
rights or remedies under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document.
6.6. COMPLETION OF REQUIRED DIVESTITURES. Buyer covenants and
agrees to keep the Company and the Selling Stockholders fully informed as to
all matters concerning all Required Divestitures and shall promptly notify the
Company and the Selling Stockholders in writing of any and all significant
developments relating thereto.
6.7. ACCEPTANCE OF PENDING RENEWAL PROCEEDINGS. Buyer acknowledges
and agrees that certain of the Stations may file applications for renewal of
license during the time that an application for the FCC Consents is pending
before the FCC. To the extent any such application for renewal may be filed,
Buyer agrees to amend the transferee's portion of any application for the FCC
Consents and, as may be required to amend any license renewal applications for
any of the Stations, to confirm Buyer's intention to consummate this Agreement
during the pendency of such license renewal application and to agree to assume
the consequences associated with succeeding to the place of the Selling
Stockholders and the Company in such license renewal applications. The making
of this statement shall not be deemed to limit or waive any other rights that
Buyer may otherwise have under this Agreement.
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6.8. SECTION 338 ELECTION. Buyer shall not, and shall cause each
of its Affiliates not to, make an election under Section 338(g) of the Code
with respect to Buyer's purchase of the Shares.
6.9. 401(K) PLAN. After the Closing Date, Buyer shall either (a)
cause the Company to continue to provide benefits to the Employees pursuant to
the Patterson Broadcasting 401(k) Savings Plan (the "401(k) Plan"), or (b) in
accordance with Applicable Law, adopt or cause the Company to adopt or
participate in a cash or deferred arrangement (i) which meets the requirements
of Section 401(k) of the Code and (ii) which accepts a transfer, through merger
or otherwise, of Employees' account balances from the 401(k) Plan as soon as
administratively feasible after such adoption or participation.
6.10. CAPSTAR. If an IPO has not been consummated prior to the
Closing Date and Capstar is not the ultimate parent of Buyer, the entities to
be acquired in the Benchmark Acquisition, and the entities set forth on
Schedule 3.4(a) on the Closing Date (other than those entities which have been
disposed of by Capstar in the ordinary course of business), Buyer shall cause
the ultimate parent entity of Capstar, Buyer, the entities to be acquired in
the Benchmark Acquisition, and the entities set forth on Schedule 3.4(a) to
agree in a written agreement (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
the Company and the Stockholders' Representative) to be bound by the terms and
conditions of this Agreement applicable to Capstar (including without
limitation Capstar's indemnification obligations) and shall, in such agreement,
make the representations and warranties as to itself that Capstar made with
respect to itself in Section 3.4. If an IPO has been consummated prior to the
Closing Date, Buyer shall cause the issuer of the Capstar Stock to agree in a
written agreement (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company
and the Stockholders' Representative) to be bound by the terms and conditions
of this Agreement applicable to Capstar (including without limitation Capstar's
indemnification obligations) and shall, in such agreement, make the
representations and warranties as to itself that Capstar made with respect to
itself in Section 3.4.
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. APPLICATION FOR FCC CONSENTS. Prior to the date hereof, the
Company and Buyer have requested the FCC's written consent to the transfer of
control of the licensees to each of the FCC Licenses pursuant to this Agreement
and have caused all necessary persons to join in one or more such applications
filed with the FCC (the "Applications"). The Company and Buyer will use their
commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary (a) to
diligently prosecute the Applications and to prepare and file any further
Applications or amendments as may be necessary to obtain the consent for the
transfer of control to Buyer of other FCC Licenses and authorizations to be
acquired pursuant to the Purchaser Approved Acquisitions and (b) to obtain the
FCC Consents, including actions by Buyer, at its sole cost and expense (except
as provided in Section 7.3), to satisfy or cause to be removed all Divestiture
Conditions, if any, including to divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof
to divest itself of any media business or interest therein, including without
limitation one or more Stations. The failure by the Company or Buyer to use
commercially
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reasonable efforts to timely file or diligently prosecute its portion of any
Application or, in the case of Buyer, the failure to use commercially
reasonable efforts to make any Required Divestiture or otherwise satisfy or
cause to be removed all Divestiture Conditions on or before the Termination
Date, shall be a material breach of this Agreement. The Company and each
Selling Stockholder agree that any delay in prosecuting the Applications or
obtaining the FCC Consents resulting from Buyer's good faith negotiations with
the FCC, DOJ or FTC with respect to the imposition of a Divestiture Condition
shall not constitute a failure by Buyer to use commercially reasonable efforts
to diligently prosecute the Applications or obtain the FCC Consents; provided
that if the FCC Consents have not been obtained or become Final Orders prior to
the Termination Date, other than as a result of a delay caused solely by the
Company or any Selling Stockholder, the Selling Stockholders shall be entitled
to liquidated damages as provided in Section 10.2. If the Applications are
required by the FCC to be resubmitted after the execution of this Agreement due
to the failure to provide an executed copy of this Agreement in the initial
filing, the Company shall promptly reimburse Buyer for the filing fee incurred
in connection with the resubmission of the Applications. In addition, if the
Applications are required by the FCC to be resubmitted pursuant to the
preceding sentence or if the FCC has notified Buyer or the Company in writing
that the review of the Applications will be delayed until after the receipt of
an executed copy of this Agreement, the Termination Date shall be extended by
the number of days equal to (a) the number of days from April 18, 1997 to the
date of such resubmitted filing or (b) the number of days from the date of such
notice from the FCC to the date of the filing of an executed copy of this
Agreement, as the case may be (such number of days, the "Extension Period").
7.2. CONTROL OF STATIONS. Between the date of this Agreement and
the Closing Date, Buyer will not directly or indirectly control, supervise or
direct the operation of the Stations. Further, between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date, the Company shall, directly or indirectly,
supervise and control the operation of the Stations. Such operation shall be
the sole responsibility of the Company.
7.3. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL CONSENTS. Prior to the execution of this
Agreement, the parties filed with the FTC and the DOJ the notifications and
other information (if any) required to be filed under the HSR Act with respect
to the transactions contemplated hereby. In addition to the obligations of the
Company and Buyer with respect to the Applications, promptly following the
execution of this Agreement, the Company and Buyer shall promptly proceed to
prepare and file with the appropriate Governmental Entities such additional
requests, reports, or notifications as may be required in connection with this
Agreement and shall diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and shall cooperate
fully with each other in the prosecution of, such matters (and, in the case of
any Divestiture Condition, at the sole cost and expense of Buyer, except as
otherwise provided in this Section 7.3). Without limiting the foregoing,
promptly following the execution of this Agreement, the Company and Buyer shall
use their commercially reasonable efforts to (a) cause all applicable waiting
periods under the HSR Act to expire or be terminated as of the earliest
possible date, including without limitation reasonable cooperation by the
Company and Buyer in connection with Buyer's obligations hereunder to satisfy
or cause to be removed all Divestiture Conditions, if any (provided that Buyer
shall pay all costs of the Company in excess of $20,000 incurred in connection
with this Section 7.3), including to divest Buyer, Capstar or any Affiliate of
any media business or interest therein, which may include one or more of the
Stations, in connection with Sections 6.1, 7.1
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or this Section 7.3, (b) make all necessary filings and, (c) thereafter, at the
sole cost and expense of Buyer except as otherwise provided in this Section
7.3, make any other required submissions with respect to the transactions
contemplated hereby under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder and any other applicable federal or state securities laws. The
failure by the Company or Buyer to use commercially reasonable efforts to
timely file or diligently prosecute its portion of any Application or, in the
case of Buyer, the failure to use commercially reasonable efforts to make any
Required Divestiture or otherwise satisfy or cause to be removed all
Divestiture Conditions on or before the Termination Date, shall be a material
breach of this Agreement. The Company and each Selling Stockholder agree that
any delay in prosecuting the Applications or obtaining the FCC Consents
resulting from Buyer's good faith negotiations with the FCC, DOJ or FTC with
respect to the imposition of a Divestiture Condition shall not constitute a
failure by Buyer to use commercially reasonable efforts to diligently prosecute
the Applications or obtain the FCC Consents; provided that if the FCC Consents
have not been obtained or become Final Orders prior to the Termination Date,
other than as a result of a delay caused solely by the Company or any Selling
Stockholder, the Selling Stockholders shall be entitled to liquidated damages
as provided in Section 10.2.
7.4. BROKERS OR FINDERS. Except for the DLJ Amount, which fee
shall be paid in accordance with Section 2.5(d), the Company and each Selling
Stockholder represents and warrants, severally as to each such person and not
jointly, to Buyer that no agent, broker, investment banker, or other person
engaged by the Company or such Selling Stockholder, respectively, is or will be
entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commission or similar fee
payable by Buyer or the Company in connection with any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. Except for the previously disclosed fee payable
to Media Venture Partners, which fee shall be paid in accordance with the
provisions of Section 12.7, Buyer represents and warrants to the Company and
each Selling Stockholder that neither Buyer, Capstar, nor any Affiliate of
Buyer has engaged any broker, investment banker or other person that will be
entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commission or similar fee
from the Company or any Selling Stockholder in connection with any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
7.5. RISK OF LOSS.
(a) The risk of any material casualty, damage, confiscation,
or condemnation of any of the material assets of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries from any cause whatsoever shall be borne by the Company at all
times prior to the Closing. In the event of any such material casualty, damage,
confiscation, or condemnation, whether or not covered by insurance, the Company
shall promptly notify Buyer of such material casualty, damage, confiscation, or
condemnation.
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(b) If the Company, at its expense, repairs, replaces, or
restores such assets in all material respects to their prior condition before
the Closing, the Company shall be entitled to all insurance proceeds and
condemnation awards, if any, by reason of such award or loss; provided,
however, if such proceeds or awards are realized after the Closing, each of
Buyer, Capstar and the Company shall cause such proceeds and awards to be
distributed promptly after receipt to the Selling Stockholders in accordance
with their respective Percentage Interests..
(c) If the Company notifies Buyer in writing that it cannot
repair, restore or replace such, damaged, confiscated or condemned assets
having a replacement cost in excess of $2.5 million in the aggregate or informs
Buyer in writing that it does not intend to repair, restore or replace such
assets (either notice, the "Casualty Notice"), Buyer may at its option:
(i) terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section
10.1(c)(i) by notice forthwith and in such event, notwithstanding any
other provision herein to the contrary (including any representation
or warranty), neither the Company nor any of the Selling Stockholders
shall have any liability with respect to the condition of the assets
attributable to such damage, casualty, confiscation, or condemnation;
or
(ii) proceed to the Closing without the Company
completing the restoration and replacement of such assets, provided
that the Company shall retain all rights under applicable insurance
policies and condemnation awards, if any, and in such event,
notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary (including
any representation or warranty), the Selling Stockholders shall have
no liability with respect to the condition of the assets attributable
to such damage, confiscation, or condemnation.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the failure by the
Company to repair, restore or replace damaged, confiscated or condemned assets
having a repair or replacement cost of more than $2.5 million shall not be a
breach of this Agreement.
(d) Buyer will notify the Company of a decision under the
options described in Section 7.5(c)(i) or (ii) above, if applicable, within ten
Business Days after the Company's Casualty Notice to Buyer.
7.6. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, each of the Company and Buyer will use its commercially
reasonable efforts to do, or cause to be taken all action and to do, or cause
to be done, all things necessary, proper, or advisable under applicable laws
and regulations to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement. If at any time after the Closing Date, any further action is
necessary to comply with this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement shall
take all such action as is commercially reasonable and as is required by such
party hereby. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if, after the
Closing Date, Buyer seeks indemnification or recovery from one or more other
parties to a Contract or otherwise seeks to enforce such Contract and, in order
to obtain such indemnification, recovery or enforcement, it is necessary for a
Selling Stockholder to participate in any enforcement proceeding or otherwise
provide assistance to Buyer, then, at the request, upon reasonable prior
notice, during
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normal business hours and without unreasonable interruption of such Person's
business activities, and at the sole expense of Buyer, each Selling Stockholder
shall take such action as Buyer may reasonably request in connection with
Buyer's efforts to obtain such indemnification, recovery or enforcement.
7.7. INSURANCE MATTERS.
(a) Buyer and the Company acknowledge and agree that,
effective as of the Closing Date, coverage for all Employees, Former Employees
and their Beneficiaries under all health and medical insurance plans or
programs as applied to the Company and each of its subsidiaries including the
$50,000 per covered participant stop loss health insurance coverage as applied
to the Company and its subsidiaries in accordance with DKM's and the Company's
prior practice (other than Patterson Honolulu Broadcasting Corp.) (the "Group's
Health Plan") shall terminate and be of no further force or effect.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any expense incurred by an Employee,
Former Employee or Beneficiary prior to the Closing Date that would have been
covered under the Group's Health Plan shall continue to be the responsibility
of DKM. From and after the Closing Date, Buyer shall cause the Company and each
of its subsidiaries to pay (and the Company and each subsidiary hereby agree to
pay) to DKM any premium or other charges due in respect of coverage of
Employees, Former Employees or Beneficiaries under the Group's Health Plan
through the Closing Date within 30 days after receipt of an invoice or
statement relating to the same. The amount of such premiums and charges shall
be calculated in accordance with DKM's and the Company's and each of its
subsidiaries' prior practices regarding such premiums and charges. DKM shall
promptly refund to the Company any excess premiums and charges paid by the
Company through the Closing Date in accordance with DKM's prior practices
regarding excess premiums and charges. Buyer agrees to notify all Employees,
Former Employees and their Beneficiaries of the manner in which pre-Closing
Date expenses under the Group's Health Plan are to be submitted for
reimbursement and to request that all such expenses be submitted within 60 days
after the Closing Date. Buyer and the Company acknowledge and agree that,
effective as of the Closing Date, coverage for all Employees, Former Employees
and their Beneficiaries under all life insurance, disability, AD&D or any other
welfare or benefit plans or programs sponsored or maintained by DKM as applied
to the Company and each of its subsidiaries shall terminate and be of no
further force or effect with respect to periods after the Closing Date. Buyer
and the Company acknowledge and agree that, effective as of the Closing Date,
coverage for all Employees, Former Employees and their beneficiaries under the
Stop Loss Contract between Trustmark Insurance Company ("Trustmark") and DKM
(the "Stop Loss Contract") shall terminate and be of no further force or
effect. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, DKM shall cause all claims for
expenses incurred by an Employee, Former Employee or beneficiary prior to the
Closing Date that otherwise would have been allowed to be submitted under the
Stop Loss Contract to be submitted to Trustmark in accordance with prior
practices. Buyer shall cause the Company and each of its subsidiaries to pay
(and the Company and each subsidiary hereby agrees to pay) to DKM the premiums
for such coverage calculated in accordance with the prior practices regarding
such premiums within 30 days after receipt of an invoice or statement relating
to the same.
(b) From and after the Closing Date, (i) the Company and each
of its subsidiaries shall cease to be covered with respect to any event or
occurrence after the Closing Date under all
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insurance policies covering the Company or any of its subsidiaries (other than
insurance policies described in the first sentence of subsection (a) above and
other than the Stop Loss Contract, each of which shall be subject to the
provisions of such subsection) and (ii) with respect to any event or occurrence
on or prior to the Closing Date, the Company and each of its subsidiaries
shall, subject to the terms and conditions of such policies, continue to be
entitled to the benefits thereof.
(c) Buyer shall cause the Company and each of its
subsidiaries to pay to DKM from time to time any and all Retro-Premium
Insurance Amounts within 30 days after receipt by Buyer of an invoice from DKM
that DKM has paid Retro-Premium Insurance Amounts. Buyer shall cause the
Company and each of its subsidiaries to promptly notify DKM of any claims which
would be subject to any insurance coverage maintained by DKM or any of its
Affiliates (other than the Company or its subsidiaries) for the benefit of the
Company or any of its subsidiaries and based on events or occurrences on or
prior to the Closing Date, and shall cause the Company and each of its
subsidiaries to keep DKM advised of the status of (and any developments
regarding) any such claims, to promptly notify DKM of any new claims following
the Closing Date which would be subject to any insurance coverage maintained by
DKM or any of its Affiliates (other than any the Company or its subsidiaries)
for the benefit of the Company or its subsidiaries and based on events or
occurrences on or prior to the Closing Date, and to cooperate with DKM (and its
Affiliates) and any insurance carrier in connection with the investigation and
defense of any such claims, all in accordance and consistent with standard
practices and procedures established from time to time by DKM or any such
insurance carrier.
(d) No covenant or agreement by any party hereto to indemnify
any other party hereto shall release, or be deemed to release, any insurer or
indemnitor of any Indemnified Costs which might be the basis for any claim
under Article XI of this Agreement.
7.8. INVESTIGATION AND AGREEMENT BY BUYER AND CAPSTAR; NO OTHER
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES. (a) Buyer acknowledges and agrees that it has
made its own inquiry and investigation into, and, based thereon, has formed an
independent judgment concerning, the Company and its subsidiaries and their
businesses and operations, and Buyer has been furnished with or given full
access to such information about the Company and its subsidiaries and their
businesses and operations as it has requested. In connection with Buyer's
investigation of the Company and its subsidiaries and their businesses and
operations, Buyer and its representatives have received from the Company or its
representatives certain projections and other forecasts for the Company and its
subsidiaries and certain estimates, plan and budget information. Buyer
acknowledges and agrees that there are uncertainties inherent in attempting to
make such projections, forecasts, estimates, plans and budgets; that Buyer is
familiar with such uncertainties; that Buyer is taking full responsibility for
making its own evaluation of the adequacy and accuracy of all estimates,
projections, forecasts, plans and budgets so furnished to it or its
representatives; and that Buyer will not (and will cause Capstar and any of its
subsidiaries or other Affiliates or any other person on its behalf not to)
assert any claim or cause of action against the Company or its subsidiaries or
against the Selling Stockholders (or any of them) or any of their direct or
indirect partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, stockholders,
Affiliates, consultants, counsel, accountants, investment bankers or
representatives with respect thereto, or hold the Company or its subsidiaries
or the Selling
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Stockholders (or any of them) or any such other Person liable with respect
thereto, except in each case as otherwise set forth in Section 12.2.
(b) Buyer agrees that except for the representations and
warranties made by the Selling Stockholders, severally and not jointly, that
are expressly set forth in Section 3.2 of this Agreement and except for the
representations and warranties made by the Company that are expressly set forth
in Section 3.1 of this Agreement, neither the Company, nor any of the Selling
Stockholders nor any of their respective Affiliates has made and shall not be
construed as having made to Buyer or to any representative or Affiliate thereof
any representation or warranty of any kind. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, and notwithstanding any otherwise express representations and
warranties made by the Company in Section 3.1 hereof and by the Selling
Stockholder in Section 3.2 hereof, Buyer agrees that neither the Company, nor
any of the Selling Stockholders nor any of their respective Affiliates makes or
has made any representation or warranty to Buyer or to any representative or
Affiliate thereof with respect to:
(i) any projections, forecasts, estimates, plans or budgets
heretofore or hereafter delivered to or made available to
Buyer or its counsel, accountants, advisors, lenders,
representatives or Affiliates of future revenues, expenses
or expenditures, future results of operations (or any
component thereof), future cash flows (or any component
thereof) or future financial condition (or any component
thereof) of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or the
future business, operations or affairs of the Company or
any of its subsidiaries: and
(ii) any other information, statement or documents heretofore or
hereafter delivered to or made available to Buyer or its
counsel, accountants, advisors, lenders, representatives of
Affiliates with respect to the Company or any of its
subsidiaries or the business, operations or affairs of the
Company or any of its subsidiaries, except to the extent
and as expressly covered by (x) a representation and
warranty made by the Company and contained in Section 3.1
of this Agreement or (y) a representation and warranty made
severally, and not jointly, by the Selling Stockholders and
contained in Section 3.2 of this Agreement.
(c) The Company and each Selling Stockholder acknowledges and
agrees that except for the representations and warranties made by Buyer or
Capstar as expressly set forth in this Agreement or any other Transaction
Document, neither Buyer nor any of its Affiliates has made and shall not be
construed as having made to the Company or any Selling Stockholder or to any
Affiliate thereof any representation or warranty of any kind.
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ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. CONDITIONS TO EACH PARTY'S OBLIGATION. The respective
obligations of Buyer, the Company and each Selling Stockholder to effect the
transactions contemplated hereby are subject to the satisfaction (or, in the
case of the condition specified in the last sentence of Section 8.l(a), the
waiver by Buyer) on or prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions:
(a) Consents and Approvals. All authorizations, consents,
orders, or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or expirations of
waiting periods imposed by, any Governmental Entity necessary for the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been
filed, occurred, or been obtained. The FCC Consents shall have become Final
Orders and shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer and shall not
impose any material adverse conditions on Buyer, the Company, or the Selling
Stockholders; provided, however, that, notwithstanding the foregoing or any
other provision herein, any Divestiture Condition shall not constitute a
materially adverse condition with respect to Buyer (or any subsidiary or other
Affiliate of Buyer) and shall not excuse Buyer from its obligation to
consummate the Closing, and the failure of the Closing to occur by reason of
the imposition of such a Divestiture Condition or the failure of Buyer to
discharge and satisfy or remove such a Divestiture Condition shall be deemed a
material breach by Buyer; and, provided further, that neither consummation of,
nor the obtaining of the approval of the FCC for or with respect to, the
consummation of the Approved Acquisitions or the Purchaser Approved
Acquisitions by the Company shall be a condition to the obligations of Buyer
hereunder.
(b) No Injunctions or Restraints. No temporary restraining
order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued by any court
of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in effect;
provided, however, that if the foregoing impediment could have been removed or
otherwise avoided by the satisfaction or removal of a Divestiture Condition,
Buyer shall be deemed in material breach of this Agreement if Buyer did not
utilize commercially reasonable efforts to satisfy or remove such Divestiture
Condition.
(c) No Action. No action shall have been taken nor any
statute, rule, or regulation shall have been enacted by any Governmental Entity
that makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal;
provided, however, that if the foregoing impediment could have been removed or
otherwise avoided by the satisfaction or removal of a Divestiture Condition,
Buyer shall be deemed in material breach of this Agreement if Buyer did not
utilize commercially reasonable efforts to satisfy or remove such Divestiture
Condition.
8.2. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION OF BUYER. The obligation of Buyer
to effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the satisfaction
of the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by Buyer:
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(a) Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The
representations and warranties of the Company and each Selling Stockholder set
forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the date of this
Agreement and as of the Closing Date as though made (and they shall be deemed
to have been made if the Closing shall have occurred) on and as of the Closing
Date (unless otherwise limited to the date of this Agreement) and the Company
and each Selling Stockholder shall have performed all obligations required to
be performed by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date, except
(i) as a result of changes resulting from the actions or omissions by the
Company that were not prohibited by the terms of this Agreement and (ii) to the
extent that any inaccuracies in such representations or warranties or any
breaches of such performance that have not been waived have not and could not
reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Buyer shall have
received a certificate to the foregoing effect signed on behalf of the Company
by the chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of the Company
and by each of the Selling Stockholders (but only as to themselves) or the
Stockholders' Representative and, with respect to the Company's certificate,
stating that the Shares and the Series A Preferred Shares as of the Closing
Date represent 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company
and setting forth the Percentage Interests. For the purposes of this Section
8.2(a), the representations, warranties and covenants of the Company and the
Selling Stockholders shall be deemed to be true and correct unless the
aggregate effect of all breaches thereof has had or could reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Consents Under Agreements. Buyer shall have been
furnished with evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the consent or
approval of each person that is a party to the Material Contracts as indicated
with an asterisk, if any, and identified in Schedule 3.1(p) and whose consent
or approval shall be required in order to permit the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or to prevent a breach of such Contract or the
creation of a right to terminate such Contract, and such consent or approval
shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer.
(c) Legal Opinions. Buyer shall have received from Haythe &
Curley, corporate counsel to the Company, Dow, Lohnes & Albertson, FCC counsel
to the Company, and from the general counsel of DKM, an opinion dated the
Closing Date, in substantially the forms attached as Exhibits E-1, E-2 and E-3
hereto, respectively.
(d) Closing Deliveries. All documents, instruments,
certificates or other items required to be delivered by the Company and the
Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
8.3. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS. The obligation of the Company and the Selling Stockholders to
effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by the Selling
Stockholders (or the Stockholders' Representative) and the Company.
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations and
warranties of Buyer and Capstar set forth in this Agreement shall be true and
correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the
Closing Date as though made (and they shall be deemed to have been made if the
Closing shall have occurred) on and as of the Closing Date (unless otherwise
limited to
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the date of this Agreement) and Buyer and Capstar shall have performed in all
material respects the obligations required to be performed by them under this
Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date. The Selling Stockholders shall have
received a certificate to the foregoing effect signed on behalf of Buyer and
Capstar by the chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of
Buyer and Capstar.
(b) Closing Deliveries. All documents, instruments,
certificates or other items required to be delivered by Buyer pursuant to
Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
(c) Legal Opinion. The Selling Stockholders shall have
received from Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., counsel to Buyer, an opinion dated the
Closing Date, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit F hereto.
(d) Capstar. If an IPO has been consummated prior to the
Closing, the Company and the Stockholders' Representative shall have received a
written agreement (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company
and the Stockholders' Representative) that the issuer of the Capstar Stock
agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to
Capstar (including without limitation Capstar's indemnification obligations)
and such issuer shall, in such agreement, make the representations and
warranties as to itself that Capstar made as to itself in Section 3.4. If an
IPO has not been consummated prior to the Closing, the Stockholders'
Representative shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to the
Stockholders' Representative and the Company that Capstar is the ultimate
parent of Buyer, the entities to be acquired in the Benchmark Acquisition, and
the entities set forth on Schedule 3.4(a) on the Closing Date (other than those
entities which have been disposed of by Capstar in the ordinary course of
business); provided, however, that if Capstar is not the ultimate parent of
Buyer, the entities to be acquired in the Benchmark Acquisition, and the
entities set forth on Schedule 3.4(a) on the Closing Date (other than those
entities which have been disposed of by Capstar in the ordinary course of
business), the Stockholders' Representative shall have received from the
ultimate parent entity of Capstar, Buyer, the entities to be acquired in the
Benchmark Acquisition, and the entities set forth on Schedule 3.4(a) a written
agreement (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company and the
Stockholders' Representative) that it agrees to be bound by the terms and
conditions of this Agreement applicable to Capstar (including without
limitation Capstar's indemnification obligations) and such ultimate parent
entity shall, in such agreement, make the representations and warranties as to
itself that Capstar made as to itself in Section 3.4.
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. CLOSING. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the
conditions set forth in Article VIII, the Closing will take place at the
offices of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., Dallas, Texas, at 10:00 a.m., local time (or
at such other place and time as Buyer and the Stockholders' Representative may
agree), on a date selected by Buyer and the Stockholders' Representative, which
date, unless otherwise provided below, shall be no later than the 10th Business
Day after the day on which the
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FCC Consents become Final Orders (the "Closing Date"). If Buyer and the
Stockholders' Representative fail to select the Closing Date, the Closing Date
shall be such 10th Business Day. Notwithstanding the foregoing , but subject to
the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article VIII:
(a) If Buyer has not consummated an IPO at the time the FCC
Consents have become Final Orders, Buyer may, at its option, by written notice
to the Company, elect to postpone the Closing to a date which is the tenth
Business Day after the consummation of the IPO; provided that the Closing may
not be postponed under this Section 9.1(a) beyond January 30, 1998;
(b) If Buyer has not consummated an IPO on or prior to
January 16, 1998, Buyer may, at its option, by written notice to the Company,
elect to postpone the Closing to the date that is the earlier of (i) the 10th
Business Day after consummation of an IPO and (ii) May 1, 1998; provided that
if Buyer reasonably believes that an IPO will be consummated on or prior to
January 30, 1998 and gives written notice to the Company by January 16, 1998
that the Closing will take place on January 30, 1998, the failure to consummate
an IPO on or prior to January 30, 1998 will not prevent Buyer from giving
another notice on or prior to January 30, 1998 electing to extend the Closing
beyond January 30, 1998;
(c) In the case of a Station Event (as defined below), (i) if
the Cessation Date (as defined below) is less than 60 days after the Event Date
(as defined below), Buyer, in its discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a
date not later than the 10th day after the Cessation Date, (ii) if the
Cessation Date is more than 60, but less than 90, days after the Event Date,
Buyer, in its discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a date not later than
the first to occur of the 10th Business Day after the Cessation Date or the
90th day (or, if not a Business Day, the next Business Day) after the Event
Date, or (iii) if the Cessation Date has not occurred by the 90th day after the
Event Date, then on the 90th day (or, if not a Business Day, the next Business
Day) after the Event Date, Buyer, in its discretion, shall elect to close the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement on the fifth Business Day
thereafter or terminate this Agreement;
(d) In the case of a Banking Event, Trading Event or Conflict
Event, Buyer, in its discretion and upon written notice to the Company, may
extend the Closing Date by 10-Business Day increments to a date not to exceed
the earlier of the 45th day after the Event Date or the date on which Buyer
reestablishes its financing that was materially disrupted by the occurrence of
such Banking Event, Trading Event or Conflict Event; provided that Buyer may
extend the Closing Date pursuant to this Section 9.1(d) only one time, except
that after the initial extension request under this Section 9.1(d), Buyer may
request additional 10-Business Day extensions to extend the Closing Date up to
the 45th day after the Event Date, if necessary.
(e) If a Cure Period has not ended on or before the scheduled
Closing Date, the Closing Date shall be extended to the end of the Cure Period;
(f) If the Closing does not occur within 20 days prior to the
latest date upon which the FCC Consents lapse, the parties shall request
approval from the FCC to extend the
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effective period of the FCC Consents so that the Closing contemplated hereunder
will not violate any FCC rules or regulations; and
(g) If the Company is repairing, replacing or restoring
assets as a result of a casualty, damage, confiscation or condemnation pursuant
to Section 7.5, the Company may postpone the Closing to a date which is the
10th Business Day after such assets are repaired, replaced or restored.
For purposes of this Agreement, a "Banking Event" shall mean that a
general moratorium on commercial banking activities in New York, New York,
which materially disrupts Buyer's financing of the transactions contemplated in
this Agreement, shall have been declared by any federal or state authority; a
"Conflict Event" shall mean the occurrence of any major armed conflict
involving a substantial participation by the armed forces of the United States
of America which materially disrupts Buyer's financing of the transactions
contemplated in this Agreement; a "Station Event" shall mean any act of nature
(including fires, floods, earthquakes, and storms), calamity, casualty or
condemnation or the act or omission to act of any state or federal regulatory
agency having jurisdiction over the Stations, that has caused one or more
Stations representing an aggregate of at least 5% of the consolidated gross
revenues of the Company for the last full 12 calendar months prior to the
Station Event not to be providing a signal to its authorized service area
substantially similar to the signal provided before such act, omission,
calamity, casualty, condemnation or agency action occurred; provided that the
signal of any of the Stations shall be deemed to be substantially similar if,
following such act, omission, calamity, casualty, condemnation or agency
action, its principal community contour under regular or temporary
authorization includes a population equal to or greater than seventy percent
(70%) of the population in the principal community contour of such Station as
operating immediately prior to such act, omission, calamity, casualty,
condemnation or agency action (and, with respect to WEEX-AM, as operating under
the special temporary authority referred to in Schedule 3.1(g)); a "Trading
Event" shall mean that trading generally in securities on the New York Stock
Exchange shall have been suspended and such suspension materially disrupts
Buyer's financing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; an "Event
Date" shall mean the date on which a Banking Event, Conflict Event, Station
Event, or a Trading Event occurs; and a "Cessation Date" shall mean the date on
which a Station Event ends. Pro forma adjustments shall be made for purposes of
calculating gross revenues for the 12-month period specified in the definition
of "Station Event" with respect to any radio broadcast station acquired during
such 12-month period, to assume that such station was acquired at the beginning
of such 12-month period and include the gross revenues of such station for the
full 12-month period.
9.2. ACTIONS TO OCCUR AT CLOSING.
(a) At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to the Selling
Stockholders (or to the Preferred Stockholder, Escrow Agent, the creditors of
the Funded Debt, the creditors of the Company Accrued Obligations or DLJ, as
indicated) the following:
(i) Purchase Price. The Selling Common Stockholders
Closing Payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
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(ii) Funded Debt. The Funded Debt Amount by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to the persons designated in the Funded
Debt Payoff Notice;
(iii) Company Accrued Obligation Amount. The Company
Accrued Obligation Amount by wire transfer of immediately available funds to
the persons designated in the Company Accrued Obligation Payoff Notice;
(iv) Holdback Amount. The Holdback Amount to the Escrow
Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
(v) DLJ Amount. The DLJ Amount to DLJ by wire transfer
of immediately available funds;
(vi) Preferred Stock Payment. The Preferred Stock
Payment to the Preferred Stockholder by wire transfer of immediately available
funds;
(vii) Certificates. The certificates referred to in
Section 8.3(a) or another certificate or certificates with exceptions to the
matters contemplated in Section 8.2(a);
(viii) Opinion. The opinion of counsel referred to in
Section 8.3(d).
(b) At the Closing, the Company and the Selling Stockholders
shall deliver to Buyer the following:
(i) Share Certificates. Certificates representing the
Shares and the Series A Preferred Shares, duly endorsed in blank or accompanied
by stock powers duly endorsed in blank, and otherwise in proper form for
transfer;
(ii) Certificates. The certificates described in
Section 8.2(a) or another certificate or certificates with exceptions to the
matters contemplated in Section 8.2(a);
(iii) Legal Opinions. The opinions of counsel referred
to in Section 8.2(c);
(iv) Consents; Acknowledgments. The original of each
Consent, if any, pursuant to Section 8.2(b);
(v) Resignations. The resignations described in
Section 5.7;
(vi) Release of Liens. Evidence of the release of all
Permitted Liens except Permitted Encumbrances;
(vii) Bank Accounts. Evidence of the replacement of
the Company's and each of its subsidiaries' bank account signatories with
Buyer's designees;
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(c) At the Closing, the Stockholders' Representative and
Buyer shall instruct the Escrow Agent to deliver, and it shall deliver, the
Deposit Letter of Credit and/or proceeds thereof (and any earnings thereon) to
Buyer.
(d) At the Closing, Buyer shall receive from each Selling
Stockholder a non-foreign affidavit within the meaning of section 1445(b)(2) of
the Code.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Closing:
(a) by mutual consent of Buyer and the Majority-in-Interest
of the Selling Stockholders;
(b) by either Buyer or the Majority-in-Interest of the
Selling Stockholders:
(i) if the terminating party is not then in material
breach of this Agreement and if there shall have been any breach (which has not
been waived) of one or more representations or warranties (on the date when any
such representation or warranty was made), covenants or agreements set forth in
this Agreement by a party, which breach or breaches, (A) in the case of one or
more breaches by the Company or any Selling Stockholder (1) when aggregated
with any other such breaches has had or could reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect, (2) results in the failure of the FCC Consents to have
been obtained or become Final Orders prior to the Termination Date and such
failure is solely the result of a breach by the Company or any Selling
Stockholder of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements
contained in this Agreement, or (3) is a breach of a covenant by the Company or
any Selling Stockholders committed with the intent to delay the Closing beyond
the Termination Date and which has caused the Closing not to occur by the
Termination Date, or (B) in the case of one or more breaches by Buyer or
Capstar, constitutes a material breach of this Agreement, which breach, in the
case of clause (A) or (B) shall not have been cured within 30 days following
receipt by the breaching party of written notice of such breach or such longer
period in the event that such breach cannot reasonably be expected to be cured
within such 30-day period and such nonterminating party is diligently pursuing
such cure, but in no event later than the Termination Date (the "Cure Period");
provided, however, that (x) there shall be no Cure Period for Buyer's failure
to obtain all funds on or prior to the Closing Date necessary to pay all funds
required under Section 9.2(a)(i) to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof (which failure shall
constitute a material breach hereunder) and (y) in no event may the Cure Period
be extended beyond the Termination Date without the written consent of the
Majority-in-Interest of the Selling Stockholders in the event the breach being
cured by Buyer relates to one or more Divestiture Conditions; and provided
further that if the Closing shall not have occurred prior to the Termination
Date due to (A) Buyer's failure to satisfy or remove a Divestiture Condition,
(B) the failure of the FCC Consents to have been obtained or become Final
Orders prior to the Termination Date, which failure is solely the result of a
breach by Buyer or Capstar of any of its representations, warranties, covenants
or agreements contained in
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this Agreement or (C) a breach of a covenant by Buyer or Capstar committed with
the intent to delay the Closing beyond the Termination Date and which has
caused the Closing not to occur by the Termination Date, such failure or breach
shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement by Buyer and Capstar;
(ii) if a court of competent jurisdiction or other
Governmental Entity shall have issued an order, decree, or ruling or taken any
other action (which order, decree, or ruling Buyer and the Company shall use
their best efforts to lift and, in the case any such order, decree, ruling or
injunction relates to a Divestiture Condition, at the sole cost and expense of
Buyer), in each case permanently restraining, enjoining, or otherwise
prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such order,
decree, ruling, or other action shall have become final and nonappealable;
(iii) if, for any reason, the FCC denies or dismisses any
of the Applications and the time for reconsideration or court review under the
Communications Act with respect to such denial or dismissal has expired and
there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition for
reconsideration or request for review;
(iv) if, for any reason, any of the Applications is
designated for an evidentiary hearing by the FCC (except that if such
designation occurs because of facts constituting a material breach, only the
party not in breach may terminate); or
(v) if the Closing shall not have occurred on or before
April 18, 1998 (as extended by the Extension Period or pursuant to Sections
9.1(b), (c), (d), (e) or (g)) (the "Termination Date"); provided, however, that
the right to terminate this Agreement under (x) this clause (v) shall not be
available to any party whose breach of this Agreement has been the cause of, or
resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date or (y)
any of clauses (i) through (v) of this Section 10.1(b) or under Section
10.1(c)(iii) below shall not be available to Buyer in the event that Buyer's
failure to satisfy or remove all Divestiture Conditions, if any, has been the
cause of, or resulted in, the matter giving rise to the termination right set
forth in the applicable clause or Section 10.1(c)(iii), as the case may be; or
(c) by Buyer:
(i) pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.5(c);
(ii) with respect to a Station Event, at its option, as
provided in Section 9.1(c)(iii); or
(iii) if the FCC grants any of the Applications with any
material adverse conditions (other than any Divestiture Condition) and the time
for reconsideration or court review under the Communications Act with respect
to such adverse condition has expired and there is not pending with respect
thereto a timely filed petition for reconsideration or request for review,
except for any Divestiture Condition.
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The right of any party hereto to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
this Section 10.1 shall remain operative and in full force and effect
regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of any party hereto, any
person controlling any such party or any of their respective officers,
directors, employees, accountants, consultants, legal counsel, agents, or other
representatives whether prior to or after the execution of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, a party that is in
material breach of this Agreement shall not be entitled to terminate this
Agreement except, in the case of a default by the Company or any Selling
Stockholder, with the consent of Buyer, or in the case of a default by Buyer,
with the consent of each Selling Stockholder.
10.2. EFFECT OF TERMINATION.
(a) In the event of a termination of this Agreement by either
the Majority-in-Interest of the Selling Stockholders or Buyer as provided
above, there shall be no liability on the part of any of the Selling
Stockholders, the Company or Buyer, except as provided in Section 10.2(c) below
and except as provided in this Section 10.2(a) in the event of a breach by
Buyer. If this Agreement is terminated by the Majority-in-Interest of the
Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i), the parties agree and
acknowledge that the Selling Stockholders will suffer damages that are not
practicable to ascertain. Accordingly, in such event and if within 30 Business
Days after termination of this Agreement by the Majority-in-Interest of the
Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i), the Company delivers to
Buyer a written demand for liquidated damages, subject to Buyer's receipt of a
counterpart of the Release executed by the Selling Stockholders (or the
Stockholders' Representative) and the Company, the Company shall be entitled to
and Buyer shall cause to be paid to the Company the sum of $10,000,000 in cash
as liquidated damages payable by Buyer within three Business Days after receipt
of the Company's written demand. As security for payment thereof, Buyer has,
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, entered into the Deposit
Escrow Agreement with the Selling Common Stockholders, the Company and the
Escrow Agent as provided in Section 2.7. Capstar hereby agrees to be jointly
and severally liable with Buyer for all obligations of Buyer with respect to
liquidated damages payable by Buyer to the Company under this Section 10.2(a)
and all other fees and expenses payable by Buyer under Section 12.7(f), the
Deposit Escrow Agreement and the Indemnification Escrow Agreement. The parties
agree that the foregoing liquidated damages are reasonable considering all the
circumstances existing as of the date hereof and constitute the parties' good
faith estimate of the actual damages reasonably expected to result from the
termination of this Agreement by the Majority-in-Interest of the Selling
Stockholders pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i). The Selling Stockholders and the
Company agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company's
receipt in full of such $10,000,000 in cash as liquidated damages as provided
in this Section 10.2 and any and all interest, fees and expenses pursuant to
Section 12.7(f) shall be the Company's and the Selling Stockholders' sole and
exclusive remedy if the Closing does not occur with respect to any damages
whatsoever that the Company or the Selling Stockholders may suffer or allege to
suffer as a result of any claim or cause of action asserted by the Company or
the Selling Stockholders relating to or arising from breaches of the
representations, warranties or covenants of Buyer contained in this Agreement
and to be made or performed at or prior to the Closing other than as provided
in Section 10.2(c). If this Agreement is terminated by the Majority-in-Interest
of the Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i), upon Buyer's
receipt of a counterpart of the Release executed by the Selling Stockholders
(or the Stockholders' Representative) and the Company, Buyer shall (i) pay
$10,000,000 in cash to the
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Company or (ii) Buyer and the Stockholders' Representative shall immediately
instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Deposit Letter of Credit and/or any
proceeds thereof relating thereto (including all earnings thereon) to the
Company, in which case Buyer shall remain obligated to cause $10,000,000 in
cash to be paid to the Company under the Letter of Credit or otherwise within 3
Business Days after Buyer's receipt of a counterpart of the Release. If this
Agreement is terminated either by Buyer or the Selling Stockholders pursuant to
any provision of Section 10.1 other than a termination by the
Majority-in-Interest of the Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section
10.1(b)(i), then Buyer and the Stockholders' Representative shall instruct the
Escrow Agent to release the Deposit Letter of Credit (including any earnings
thereon) to Buyer. If the Company delivers to the Escrow Agent a counterpart of
the Release in accordance with Section 2(b)(ii) of the Deposit Escrow
Agreement, Buyer shall be deemed to have received a counterpart of the Release
for purposes of this Section 10.2(a).
(b) As a condition of payment, and upon receipt of the
$10,000,000 in cash (and all other amounts required pursuant to Section 10.2(a)
and the Deposit Escrow Agreement) as liquidated damages under this Section 10.2
and all other amounts required pursuant to Section 12.7(f), the Company and the
Selling Stockholders hereby irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit,
and forever discharge Buyer and its successors, assigns, officers, directors,
employees, agents, stockholders, subsidiaries, parent companies and other
affiliates (corporate or otherwise) (the "Released Parties") of and from any
and all Released Claims arising on or before the receipt by the Company of such
$10,000,000 in cash and arising out of, based upon, resulting from or relating
to the negotiation, execution, performance, breach or otherwise related to or
arising out of the Transaction Documents or any agreement entered into in
connection therewith or related thereto except for Sections 5.3(b), 7.4, 12.7
and this Section 10.2. "Released Claims" as used herein shall mean any and all
charges, complaints, claims, causes of action, promises, agreements, rights to
payment, rights to any equitable remedy, rights to any equitable subordination,
demands, debts, liabilities, express or implied contracts, obligations of
payment or performance, rights of offset or recoupment, accounts, damages,
costs, losses or expenses (including attorneys' and other professional fees and
expenses) held by any party hereto, whether known or unknown, matured or
unmatured, suspected or unsuspected, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute or
contingent, direct or derivative. The Release to be delivered pursuant to
Section 10.2(a) shall be in addition to the provisions of this Section 10.2(b).
(c) Termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1
shall terminate all obligations of the parties to each other hereunder, except
for the obligations and agreements under Article I and Sections 5.3(b), 7.4,
10.2, 12.2, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.13, 12.17, 12.18, 12.19,
and 12.20 and except, in the event of a termination of this Agreement by Buyer
pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i), for any liability arising out of the breach by
the Company and/or any Selling Stockholder of its respective representations,
warranties, covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any other Transaction
Document; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the Company and
the Selling Stockholders, collectively, in connection with all such breaches by
the Company and/or the Selling Stockholders (or any of them) if this Agreement
is terminated by Buyer shall be limited to $10,000,000 in the aggregate (other
than (i) with respect to any such breach constituting a fraudulent act or
omission by the Company and/or any Selling Stockholder in which event such
limit on liability with respect to such breach shall not apply to the Company
or such
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Selling Stockholder, as the case may be, or (ii) with respect to the Company or
a Selling Stockholder, a breach (a "Refusal Breach") by the Company or such
Selling Stockholder consisting of its refusal to deliver the certificate
required in Section 8.2(a) and, with respect to a Selling Stockholder, a
refusal to sell its Shares or Series A Preferred Shares, as applicable, in
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, notwithstanding
that the Company's or such Selling Stockholder's conditions to close the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement contained in Article VIII hereof
have been satisfied or that Buyer stands ready, willing and able to satisfy
such conditions but for such breach, in which event such limit on liability
with respect to such breach shall not apply to the Company or such Selling
Stockholder); provided, further, however, that if the Closing does not occur
(1) in no event shall the Selling Stockholders (or any of them) be obligated or
liable for any costs, expenses, liabilities, damages or other Buyer Indemnified
Costs of any kind whatsoever as a result of any claim or cause of action
asserted by Buyer, Capstar or any Affiliate thereof relating to or arising from
one or more breaches of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of
the Company or the Selling Stockholders contained in this Agreement or any
other Transaction Document other than and only to the extent of a breach by
such Selling Stockholder of its several representations, warranties, covenants
or agreements set forth in this Agreement or a Refusal Breach by such Selling
Stockholder and (2) in no event shall the Company be obligated or liable for
any costs, expenses, liabilities, damages or other Buyer Indemnified Costs of
any kind whatsoever as a result of any claim or cause of action asserted by
Buyer, Capstar or any Affiliate thereof relating to or arising from one or more
breaches of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of the Selling
Stockholders (or any of them) contained in this Agreement or any other
Transaction Document. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision
herein to the contrary, neither the Company nor any Selling Stockholder shall
have any obligation or liability if this Agreement is terminated by Buyer
relating to or arising out of any breach of any representation, warranty,
covenant or agreement of the Company or any Selling Stockholder contained in
this Agreement which is discovered by Buyer after the date of this Agreement as
a result of the investigations performed by or on behalf of Buyer or its
representatives after the date hereof pursuant to Section 4.3.
10.3. RETURN OF DOCUMENTATION. Following a termination in
accordance with Section 10.1, Buyer shall return all agreements, documents,
contracts, instruments, books, records, materials and all other information of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries or Affiliates or any Selling Stockholder
provided by any of them, or by any representative of any of them to Buyer,
Capstar or any of their subsidiaries or other Affiliates or any representatives
of Buyer, Capstar or any of their subsidiaries or other Affiliates in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and the
Company and the Selling Stockholders shall return all agreements, documents,
contracts, instruments, books, records, materials and all other information of
Buyer or Capstar provided by Buyer, Capstar or any representative thereof to
the Company or any of the Selling Stockholders in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
10.4. SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Following termination of this
Agreement or, if the Closing does not otherwise occur, each party hereto
acknowledges and agrees that such party's sole and exclusive remedy with
respect to any and all claims for any breach or liability under this Agreement
or otherwise relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby shall be solely in accordance with, and
limited by the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.1 and
the effect of any such termination pursuant to Section 10.2
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hereof; provided that nothing in this Section 10.4 shall prevent Buyer from
electing to not terminate this Agreement and to seek specific performance under
Section 12.5.
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. INDEMNIFICATION OF BUYER. Subject to the overall
limitations, minimum amounts, time and other limitations set forth in Sections
11.6, 11.7 and 11.8, and subject to the provisions of Section 12.2 below, from
and after the Closing Date:
(a) Each Selling Common Stockholder, jointly and severally,
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer Indemnified Parties from and
against any and all Buyer Indemnified Costs which any of the Buyer Indemnified
Parties may sustain, or to which any of Buyer Indemnified Parties may be
subjected, relating to or arising out of any breach by the Company of a
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of the Company in this
Agreement or any other Transaction Document.
(b) Each Selling Stockholder severally (and not jointly)
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each of the Buyer Indemnified Parties
from and against any and all Buyer Indemnified Costs which any of the Buyer
Indemnified Parties may sustain, or to which any of the Buyer Indemnified
Parties may be subjected, arising out of any breach by such Selling Stockholder
of any of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements of such
Selling Stockholder in this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents.
11.2. INDEMNIFICATION OF SELLING STOCKHOLDERS. Buyer agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless each of the Selling Stockholder Indemnified Parties
from and against any and all Selling Stockholder Indemnified Costs.
11.3. DEFENSE OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. An Indemnified Party shall
give prompt written notice to any entity or person who is obligated to provide
indemnification under Section 11.1, 11.2, 5.3(b), 6.3 or 12.21 hereof (an
"Indemnifying Party") of the commencement or assertion of any action,
proceeding, demand, or claim by a third party including without limitation any
taxing authority (collectively, a "third-party action") in respect of which
such Indemnified Party shall seek indemnification hereunder, which notice shall
specify in reasonable detail the nature of the action, proceeding, demand or
claim. Any failure so to notify an Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such
Indemnifying Party from any liability that it, he, or she may have to such
Indemnified Party under this Article XI unless the failure to give such notice
materially and adversely prejudices such Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying
Party shall have the right to assume control of the defense of, settle, or
otherwise dispose of such third-party action or to prove the availability of
remedies under Section 11.7 on such terms as it deems appropriate; provided,
however, that:
(a) The Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its own
expense, to participate in the defense of such third-party action (provided,
however, that the Indemnifying Parties shall pay
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the attorneys' fees of the Indemnified Party if (i) the employment of separate
counsel shall have been authorized in writing by all Indemnifying Parties in
connection with the defense of such third-party action, (ii) the Indemnifying
Parties shall not have employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party to have charge of such third-party action, or (iii) the
Indemnified Party's counsel shall have advised the Indemnified Party in
writing, with a copy delivered to the Indemnifying Party, that there is a
material conflict of interest that could violate applicable standards of
professional conduct to have common counsel);
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall obtain the prior written
approval of the Indemnified Party before entering into or making any
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of the validity of such
third-party action or any liability in respect thereof if, pursuant to or as a
result of such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment, injunctive
or other equitable relief would be imposed against the Indemnified Party or if,
in the reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Party, such settlement,
compromise, admission, or acknowledgment could have a material adverse effect
on its business;
(c) No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of any
judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional
term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each Indemnified Party
of a release from all liability in respect of such third-party action; and
(d) The Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to control
(but shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense of),
and the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to have sole control over, the
defense or settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of any
third-party action (i) as to which the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the
defense within a reasonable length of time; provided that such reasonable
length of time (in the case of the Selling Common Stockholders) shall not be
deemed to have begun until Buyer shall have complied with its obligations under
Section 11.7 or (ii) to the extent the third-party action seeks an order,
injunction, or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party which, if
successful, would materially adversely affect the business, operations, assets,
or financial condition of the Indemnified Party; provided, however, that the
Indemnified Party shall make no settlement, compromise, admission, or
acknowledgment that would give rise to liability on the part of any
Indemnifying Party without the prior written consent of such Indemnifying
Party.
(e) If the Indemnifying Party is a Selling Common Stockholder
(other than with respect to a breach by an individual Selling Common
Stockholder only), the Stockholders' Representative shall have the exclusive
right, power and authority under Section 12.17 to take any and all actions of
the Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Agreement.
The parties hereto shall extend reasonable cooperation in connection with the
defense of any third-party action pursuant to this Article XI and, in
connection therewith, shall furnish such records, information, and testimony
and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials, and
appeals as may be reasonably requested.
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11.4. DIRECT CLAIMS. In any case in which an Indemnified Party
seeks indemnification hereunder which is not subject to Section 11.3 because no
third-party action is involved, the Indemnified Party shall notify the
Indemnifying Party in writing of any Indemnified Costs which such Indemnified
Party claims are subject to indemnification under the terms hereof and describe
in reasonable detail the nature of such claims. Subject to the limitations set
forth in Sections 11.6(b) and 12.1, the failure of the Indemnified Party to
exercise promptness in such notification shall not amount to a waiver of such
claim unless the resulting delay materially prejudices the position of the
Indemnifying Party with respect to such claim.
11.5. ESCROW. On the Closing Date, Buyer, the Stockholders'
Representative and the Escrow Agent will enter into the Indemnification Escrow
Agreement in accordance with which Buyer shall, at Closing, deposit an amount
of the Purchase Price equal to $5,000,000 (the "Holdback Amount") with the
Escrow Agent.
11.6. LIMITATIONS. Subject to Sections 11.7, 11.8, and 12.2
hereof, the following provisions of this Section 11.6 shall apply to
indemnification claims under this Article XI:
(a) Minimum Loss. No Selling Stockholder Indemnifying Party
shall be required to indemnify a Buyer Indemnified Party for Capped Buyer
Indemnified Costs unless and until the aggregate amount of such Capped Buyer
Indemnified Costs for which the Buyer Indemnified Party is otherwise entitled
to indemnification pursuant to this Article XI exceeds $850,000 (the "Minimum
Loss"). After the Minimum Loss is exceeded, the Buyer Indemnified Party shall
be entitled to be paid the entire amount of its Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs
in excess of the amount of the Minimum Loss, subject to the limitations on
recovery and recourse set forth in this Section 11.6 and in Sections 11.7 and
11.8 and subject to the provisions of Section 12.2. For purposes of this
Section 11.6(a), breaches of the Federal Income Tax Representation shall be
included in establishing the Minimum Loss. A Selling Stockholder Indemnified
Party shall be entitled to be paid the entire amount of its Selling Stockholder
Indemnified Costs without regard to any Minimum Loss threshold.
(b) Limitation as to Time. No Indemnifying Party shall be
liable for any Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs pursuant to this Article XI
unless a written claim for indemnification in accordance with Section 11.3 or
11.4 is given by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party with respect
thereto on or before the date which is 18 months after the Closing Date, except
that this time limitation shall not apply to any claims pursuant to Section
12.2.
(c) Other Indemnified Costs. Except as otherwise provided in
Section 11.6(a) with respect to the Federal Income Tax Representation, the
provisions of clauses (a) and (b) of this Section 11.6 shall be applicable to
Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs only and shall not be applicable to any
Unlimited Claims.
(d) No Contribution. The Selling Stockholders, and not the
Company (which will be released as of the Closing of its obligations under
Section 11.1), shall be liable for any Buyer Indemnified Costs sustained by any
Buyer Indemnified Parties subject to the terms, limitations and conditions of
this Article XI. In that event, the Selling Stockholders shall not be entitled
to
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contribution or any other payments from the Company for any Buyer Indemnified
Costs that the Selling Stockholders are obligated to pay.
(e) Sole and Exclusive Remedy. Each party hereto acknowledges
and agrees that, notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary,
such party's sole and exclusive remedy with respect to Buyer Indemnified Costs
and Selling Stockholders Indemnified Costs and any and all other claims
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated hereunder or hereby and any other Transaction Document shall be in
accordance with, and limited by, the provisions set forth in this Article XI.
11.7. ALTERNATE REMEDIES. After the Closing, a Buyer Indemnified
Party seeking indemnification for any Buyer Indemnified Costs arising under
this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents shall be required to enforce
available remedies under the Company's Acquisition Documents (including any
escrows) prior to seeking or receiving indemnification under this Agreement.
Buyer shall notify and keep the Selling Stockholders informed as to all
material developments with respect to availability of and Buyer's actions to
enforce any and all available remedies under the Acquisition Documents. At the
time a claim is made by a Buyer Indemnified Party against a third party under
any Acquisition Documents, the Buyer Indemnified Party may also make a claim
under this Agreement as provided in Section 11.3; provided that the Buyer
Indemnified Party shall not be entitled to receive indemnification under this
Agreement until all remedies, if any, under the Acquisition Documents have been
exhausted. After all remedies, if any, under any Acquisition Documents have
been exhausted, the Buyer Indemnified Party shall be entitled to payment of any
remaining indemnification claim pursuant to the terms of this Article XI and
the Indemnification Escrow Agreement with respect to any claim by a Buyer
Indemnified Party against a Selling Stockholder for Buyer Indemnified Costs
payable under this Article XI.
11.8. RECOURSE AGAINST ESCROWED FUNDS.
(a) Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs. With respect to any claim
by a Buyer Indemnified Party against any Selling Common Stockholder for Capped
Buyer Indemnified Costs payable under Section 11.1, the Buyer Indemnified Party
shall seek and be entitled to payment only out of the Holdback Amount (and not
from any Selling Stockholder) for all amounts due to the Buyer Indemnified
Party from such Selling Common Stockholder with respect to such claim in an
amount not to exceed the Maximum Escrow Amount (as defined below) of such
Selling Common Stockholder. In no event shall the Buyer Indemnified Party be
entitled to be paid out of the Holdback Amount in respect of claims against a
Selling Common Stockholder for Capped Buyer Indemnification Costs in an amount
in excess of such Selling Common Stockholder's Maximum Escrow Amount. In no
event shall any Buyer Indemnified Party be entitled to any payment in respect
of Capped Buyer Indemnification Costs other than from the Holdback Amount. In
the event of any claim by a Buyer Indemnified Party against one or more Selling
Stockholders for Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs payable under Section 11.1,
each Selling Stockholder's Maximum Escrow Amount shall be reduced (but not
below zero) by such Selling Stockholder's pro rata portion, determined in
accordance with such Selling Stockholder's Percentage Interest, of the amount
paid out of the Holdback Amount in respect of such claim (or, if applicable,
such Selling Stockholder's Maximum Escrow Amount shall be reduced (but not
below zero), and, to the extent that the portion
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of such claim for which such Selling Stockholder would otherwise be liable
exceeds such Selling Stockholder's Maximum Escrow Amount as of the time of
payment of such claim out of the Holdback Amount, then, notwithstanding any
other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the Buyer Indemnified Party
shall not be entitled to seek or receive payment from such Selling Stockholder
(or any other Selling Stockholder) directly or otherwise for such excess;
provided, with respect to indemnification claims payable to Buyer pursuant to
Section 11.1(a), that the Buyer Indemnified Party shall then be entitled to
seek the remaining amount of such claim only out of the Holdback Amount from
such other Selling Stockholders whose respective Maximum Escrow Amounts exceed
zero, pro rata based upon the Maximum Escrow Amounts of such Selling
Stockholders as of the time of payment of such claim, until such claim has been
paid in full or each Selling Stockholder's Maximum Escrow Amount has been
reduced to zero. The parties hereto intend and agree that, notwithstanding
anything to the contrary stated this Article XI or otherwise, the Buyer
Indemnified Parties' sole recourse against the Selling Stockholders for
indemnification for Capped Buyer Indemnified Costs shall be limited to the
Holdback Amount and governed by, and subject to the terms and provisions of,
the Indemnification Escrow Agreement, and that the maximum aggregate liability
for the Selling Stockholders under this Article XI (other than in respect of
Unlimited Claims) shall in no event exceed the Holdback Amount.
(b) Other Buyer Indemnified Costs. With respect to any claim
by a Buyer Indemnified Party against any Seller Stockholder for Unlimited
Claims, the Buyer Indemnified Party shall, subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, first seek payment out of the Holdback Amount; provided,
that if such Selling Stockholder's Maximum Escrow Amount has been reduced to
zero, the Buyer Indemnified Party shall be entitled to seek payment from such
Selling Stockholder directly for all amounts remaining due or thereafter
becoming due to the Buyer Indemnified Party from such Selling Stockholder for
Unlimited Claims. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision
(including without limitation Section 11.1), the liability of a Selling
Stockholder arising from a breach by the Company or such Selling Stockholder of
any and all Unlimited Claims (except for such Selling Stockholder's several
representations and warranties in Section 3.2(a)) shall be limited (i) to such
Selling Stockholder's pro rata portion of each such Unlimited Claim (based upon
its respective Percentage Interest) and (ii) in the aggregate with respect to
all Unlimited Claims an amount equal to such Selling Stockholder's Percentage
Interest multiplied by the Purchase Price.
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(c) For purposes of this Section 11.8, a Selling
Stockholder's "Maximum Escrow Amount" shall mean, at any time, an amount equal
to such Selling Stockholder's Percentage Interest of the Holdback Amount (as
reduced from time to time), less all amounts previously deducted from such
Selling Stockholder's Maximum Escrow Amount.
11.9. INSTRUCTIONS TO ESCROW AGENT. Each Selling Stockholder hereby
covenants and agrees that at any time such Selling Stockholder is obligated to
indemnify a Buyer Indemnified Party for Buyer Indemnified Costs under this
Article XI and such Buyer Indemnified Costs are to be paid out of the Holdback
Amount, such Selling Stockholder or the Stockholder's Representative will
execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to release to the
Buyer Indemnified Party such portion of the Holdback Amount as is necessary to
indemnify the Buyer Indemnified Party for such Buyer Indemnified Costs. Buyer
hereby covenants and agrees that at any such time as any Buyer Indemnified
Party is no longer entitled to receive the Holdback Amount, Buyer shall execute
and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to release to the Selling
Stockholders the balance, if any, of the Holdback Amount.
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS.
Regardless of any investigation at any time made by or on behalf of any party
hereto or of any information any party may have in respect thereof, each of the
representations and warranties made in this Agreement or any other Transaction
Document shall survive the Closing except as provided below. The
representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement or any other
Transaction Document shall terminate on the date that is 18 months after the
Closing Date except (a) that the Federal Income Tax Representation shall
terminate on the date of expiration of the applicable statute of limitations,
(b) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.2(a) and the last
sentence of Section 3.1(c) shall survive indefinitely, and (c) as provided in
the next succeeding sentence. Following the date of termination of a
representation or warranty, no claim can be brought with respect to a breach of
such representation or warranty, but no such termination shall affect any claim
for a breach of a representation or warranty that was asserted in writing
pursuant to Section 11.3 or 11.4 hereof before the date of termination. To the
extent that such are performable after the Closing, each of the covenants and
agreements contained in this Agreement and each other Transaction Document
shall survive the Closing indefinitely, and a party shall remain liable, to the
extent set forth in Article XI, for breaches of covenants prior to the Closing.
12.2. NO WAIVER RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR FRAUD. The liability of any
party under this Article XI shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, any
other liability that such party may have at law or equity based on such party's
fraudulent acts or omissions. None of the provisions set forth in this
Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions set forth in Sections
11.6, 11.7 or 11.8, shall be deemed a waiver by any party to this Agreement of
any right or remedy which such party may have at law or equity based on any
other party's fraudulent acts or omissions, nor shall any such
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provisions limit, or be deemed to limit, (a) the amounts of recovery sought or
awarded in any such claim for fraud, (b) the time period during which a claim
for fraud may be brought, or (c) the recourse which any such party may seek
against another party with respect to a claim for fraud; provided, that with
respect to such rights and remedies at law or equity, the parties further
acknowledge and agree that none of the provisions of this Section 12.2, nor any
reference to this Section 12.2 throughout this Agreement, shall be deemed a
waiver of any defenses which may be available in respect of actions or claims
for fraud, including but not limited to, defenses of statutes of limitations or
limitations of damages.
12.3. AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be
amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto or by
Buyer, the Company and the Stockholders' Representative (except as set forth in
Section 12.17).
12.4. WAIVER OF COMPLIANCE. Any failure of Buyer on the one hand,
or the Company or a Selling Stockholder, on the other hand, to comply with any
obligation, covenant, agreement, or condition contained herein may be waived
only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed by the party or parties to
be bound by such waiver, but such waiver or failure to insist upon strict
compliance with such obligation, covenant, agreement, or condition shall not
operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any other failure.
12.5. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. The parties recognize that in the event
the Company or a Selling Stockholder should refuse to perform under the
provisions of this Agreement, monetary damages alone will not be adequate.
Buyer shall therefore be entitled, in addition to any other remedies which may
be available, including money damages, to obtain specific performance of the
terms of this Agreement. In the event of any action to enforce this Agreement
specifically, the Company and the Selling Stockholders hereby waive the defense
that there is an adequate remedy at law.
12.6. SEVERABILITY. If any term or other provision of this
Agreement is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced by any rule of
applicable law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this
Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. The parties
further agree that any such court or arbitration panel of competent
jurisdiction is expressly authorized to modify any such unenforceable provision
of this Agreement in lieu of severing such unenforceable provision from this
Agreement in its entirety, whether by rewriting the offending provision,
deleting any or all of the offending provision, adding additional language to
this Agreement, or by making such other modifications as it deems warranted to
carry out the intent and agreement of the parties as embodied herein to the
maximum extent permitted by law. The parties expressly agree that this
Agreement as so modified by a court or arbitration panel of competent
jurisdiction shall be binding upon and enforceable against each of them.
12.7. EXPENSES AND OBLIGATIONS. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement (including without limitation Sections 5.2, 5.3,
6.2, 6.3, 7.1 and 7.3) or any other Transaction Document, if the Closing does
not occur, all costs and expenses incurred by the parties hereto in connection
with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne
solely and entirely by the party which has incurred such expenses. If the
Closing does occur, then,
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except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement (including without
limitation Sections 5.2, 5.3, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1 and 7.3) or any other Transaction
Document, all Transaction Costs and all costs and expenses incurred by the
Selling Stockholders, on the one hand, and Buyer, on the other, in connection
with such consummation shall be borne solely and entirely by the Selling
Stockholders and Buyer, respectively. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the
fees payable to the Escrow Agent shall be borne as provided in the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement and the Deposit Escrow Agreement, (b) subject
to Section 7.1, the filing fees incurred with the Applications shall be borne
by Buyer, (c) the brokerage fee payable to any person retained by Buyer or any
of its subsidiaries or other Affiliates, including Media Venture Partners,
shall be borne by Buyer, and the Selling Stockholders shall pay the brokerage
fee of any person retained by the Company or any of the Selling Stockholders,
including without limitation DLJ, (d) all sales, documentary or stamp taxes
arising out of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be paid
one-half by Buyer and one-half by the Selling Stockholders, (e) all fees, costs
and other expenses of any kind incurred by or on behalf of the Company or any
of its subsidiaries in connection with, or relating to, the IPO or any other
financing activity of Buyer, Capstar or any Affiliate thereof (including
without limitation all accounting and legal fees and expenses) shall be the
responsibility of and paid by Buyer and Capstar and (f) in the event of a
dispute regarding the entitlement of the Company to liquidated damages under
Section 10.2(a), the Company, on the one hand, or Buyer and Capstar, jointly
and severally, on the other hand, shall pay to the prevailing party any and all
reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred by such party in connection with
such dispute and an amount in cash equal to interest accruing on the
$10,000,000 liquidated damages from and after the date which is three Business
Days after the delivery of a fully executed copy of the Release to Buyer (if
the Company is the prevailing party) or the delivery of a Final Order to the
Escrow Agent (if Buyer is the prevailing party) and until such $10,000,000 is
paid to Buyer or the Company, as applicable, at the per annum rate equal to the
prime rate of NationsBank, N.A. (or its successors), as in effect from time to
time on the basis of a 360-day year and the actual number of days elapsed.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each Selling Stockholder shall
be liable only for its or his or her pro rata share, based on its or his or her
Percentage Interest on the Closing Date, of all costs and expenses of the
Company (including but not limited to Transaction Costs) for which the Selling
Stockholders are obligated to pay under this Section 12.7 (collectively,
"Seller Company Costs") and if and to the extent that at any time prior to or
subsequent to the Closing any Selling Stockholder incurs any Seller Company
Costs which, when added to all Seller Company Costs theretofore incurred by
such Selling Stockholder, are in excess of such Selling Stockholder's pro rata
share, based on its or his or her Percentage Interest on the Closing Date, of
the aggregate amount of all Seller Company Costs outstanding at such time, each
of the other Selling Stockholders hereby agrees to pay to such Selling
Stockholder its or his or her pro rata share, based upon its or his or her
Percentage Interest on the Closing Date, of such Seller Company Costs within 10
days after receiving evidence of such Selling Stockholder's payment of such
costs and expenses.
12.8. PARTIES IN INTEREST. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and, except as provided below, inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto
and their successors and assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, except as set
forth below, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other person
(other than the Indemnified Parties as provided in Article XI) any rights or
remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
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12.9. NOTICES. All notices and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or mailed by
registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the parties at the
following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified
by like notice):
(a) If to Buyer, to:
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 400
Austin, Texas 78701
Attention: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
with copies to:
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
3700 Trammell Crow Center
2001 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attention: Michael D. Wortley
Facsimile: (214) 220-7716
Capstar Broadcasting Partners
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
Attention: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
Liebowitz & Associates, P.A.
Suite 1450
Suntrust International Center
One Southeast Third Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131-1715
Attention: Matthew L. Liebowitz
Facsimile: (305) 530-9417
(b) If to the Company, to:
400 Perimeter Center Terrace, N.E., Suite 410
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Attention: President
Facsimile: (770) 391-0260
with copies to:
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The Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation
565 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Attention: Secretary and General Counsel
Facsimile: (212) 599-5105
and
Haythe & Curley
237 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Attention: Joseph J. Romagnoli, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 682-0200
(c) If to the Stockholders' Representative, to:
The Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation
565 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Attention: Secretary and General Counsel
Facsimile: (212) 599-5105
and
Haythe & Curley
237 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Attention: Joseph J. Romagnoli, Esq.
Facsimile: (212) 682-0200
(d) If to a Selling Stockholder, to such Selling
Stockholder at the address set forth for such
Selling Stockholder on Schedule 12.9 to this
Agreement.
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Any of the above addresses may be changed at any time by notice given
as provided above; provided, however, that any such notice of change of address
shall be effective only upon receipt. All notices, requests or instructions
given in accordance herewith shall be deemed received on the date of delivery,
if hand delivered, on the date of receipt, if telecopied, three Business Days
after the date of mailing, if mailed by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, and one Business Day after the date of sending, if sent by
Federal Express or other recognized overnight courier.
12.10. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed and delivered
(including by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which
shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when
one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered
to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the
same counterpart.
12.11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement (which term shall be deemed
to include the exhibits and schedules hereto and the other certificates,
documents and instruments delivered hereunder) and the Confidentiality
Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties hereto and supersede
all prior agreements, letters of intent and understandings, both written and
oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. There are no
representations or warranties, agreements, or covenants other than those
expressly set forth in this Agreement.
12.12. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICTS OF LAW PROVISIONS.
12.13. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. No party hereto shall issue any press
release or make any public statement with respect to this Agreement or the
transactions contemplated hereby without the prior consent of Buyer and the
Company, except that any party may make any disclosure required by applicable
law (including federal securities laws and the Communications Act) if it
determines in good faith that it is required to do so and, with respect to the
first such disclosure, provides Buyer and the Company with prior notice and a
reasonable opportunity to review the disclosure. In addition, except as
provided in this Section 12.13, Buyer and Capstar shall comply with the
Confidentiality Agreement and shall not contact (orally or in writing) any
employees, advertisers or service providers at any of the radio stations of the
Company and each of its subsidiaries with respect to the transactions
contemplated in this Agreement without the prior express consent of an officer
of the Company. The terms of this Section 12.13 shall terminate upon the
Closing.
12.14. ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights,
interests, or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties
hereto, whether by operation of law or otherwise; provided, however, that upon
notice to the Selling Stockholders and without releasing Buyer from any of its
obligations or liabilities hereunder, (a) Buyer may assign or delegate any or
all of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate thereof
which is a direct or indirect subsidiary of Capstar so long as such assignee,
as a condition to such assignment, agrees in writing (in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to the Company and the Stockholders' Representative),
to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to Buyer
and shall, in such writing,
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make the representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in Section 3.3, and
provided that such assignment will not delay or cause any delay in obtaining
the FCC Consents, or require the obtaining of a waiver from the FCC or the
disposition of any interest in any media or communications property or interest
(including, without limitation, any of the Stations) and (b) nothing in this
Agreement shall limit Buyer's ability to make a collateral assignment of its
rights under this Agreement to any institutional lender that provides funds to
Buyer without the consent of the Selling Stockholders or the Company. The
Company and the Selling Stockholders (or the Stockholders' Representative)
shall execute an acknowledgment of such collateral assignments in such forms as
Buyer's lenders may from time to time reasonably request; provided, however,
that unless written notice is given to the Company and the Selling Stockholders
that any such collateral assignment has been foreclosed upon, the Company and
the Selling Stockholders shall be entitled to deal exclusively with Buyer as to
any matters arising under this Agreement or any of the other agreements
delivered pursuant hereto. In the event of such an assignment, the provisions
of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on Buyer's
assigns. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section 12.14 shall be
null and void.
12.15. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY. The directors, officers, and
stockholders of Buyer and its Affiliates shall not have any personal liability
or obligation arising under this Agreement (including any claims that the
Company or a Selling Stockholder may assert) other than as an assignee of this
Agreement or as otherwise provided herein. The directors and officers of the
Company and the Selling Stockholders and their respective Affiliates shall not
have any personal liability or obligation arising under this Agreement
(including any claims that Buyer may assert). Except as otherwise provided in
this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, no stockholder of the Company
shall have any personal liability or obligation arising under this Agreement
(including any claims that Buyer may assert).
12.16. NO REVERSIONARY INTEREST. The parties expressly agree,
pursuant to Section 73.1150 of the FCC's rules, that the Selling Stockholders
do not retain any right to reassignment of any of the FCC Licenses in the
future, or to operate or use the facilities of the Stations for any period
beyond the Closing Date.
12.17. APPOINTMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' REPRESENTATIVE. By the execution
and delivery of this Agreement, each Selling Stockholder hereby irrevocably
constitutes and appoints DKM as the true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact
(the "Stockholders' Representative") of such Selling Stockholder with full
authority and power of substitution to act in the name, place and stead of such
Selling Stockholder with respect to the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereunder and under any other Transaction Documents, including
without limitation the power and authority to (a) execute any amendment to this
Agreement, or a waiver of any provision of this Agreement (including without
limitation the waiver of any breach by Buyer under this Agreement or the waiver
of any condition precedent to the Closing under Sections 8.1 or 8.3 hereof
other than any waiver of clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) or (vi) of Section
9.1(a)), as the Stockholders' Representative shall deem necessary or
appropriate in its, his or her sole discretion; provided, however, that (x)
without the written consent of all of the Selling Stockholders, the
Stockholders' Representative shall not have the authority to execute any
amendment which would amend Section 2.2 or the definition of the Preferred
Stock Premium Amount (other than an amendment which would increase the Selling
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Common Stockholders Closing Payment or otherwise which would increase the
Purchase Price), Section 3.2 or Article XI hereof (excluding Sections 11.3 or
11.4 and excluding any amendment to such Article which would increase the
rights or remedies of the Selling Stockholders), (y) without the written
consent of the Preferred Stockholder, the Stockholders' Representative shall
not have the authority to execute any amendment which would amend Section
2.5(e) or the definitions of Preferred Stock Premium Amount, Preferred Stock
Value Amount or Preferred Stock Payment or which would otherwise affect only
the Preferred Stockholder and not the other Selling Stockholders and (z) the
Stockholders' Representative shall not have the authority to execute any
amendment which would adversely affect any Selling Common Stockholder(s) but
not the other Selling Common Stockholders without the written consent of such
adversely affected Selling Common Stockholder(s), (b) execute and deliver the
Release (including any Release delivered pursuant to Section 10.2(b)), the
Deposit Escrow Agreement, the Indemnification Escrow Agreement, the Certificate
to be delivered by the Selling Stockholders pursuant to Section 8.2(a) and any
amendment to or waiver of any of such instruments and any and all other
Transaction Documents in connection herewith, (c) execute and deliver the
written instructions described in Section 11.9 on behalf of such Selling
Stockholder and to deliver any instructions under the Deposit Escrow Agreement
or the Indemnification Escrow Agreement or as otherwise permitted or
contemplated hereunder or under any other Transaction Document, (d) receive or
deliver any and all notices required to be delivered to or sent by the Selling
Stockholders pursuant to this Agreement or any other Transaction Documents, (e)
perform the obligations and rights of such Selling Stockholder under the
Deposit Escrow Agreement and the Indemnification Escrow Agreement and any and
all other Transaction Documents, (f) receive, hold and deliver to Buyer the
certificates for the Shares and the Series A Preferred Shares and any other
documents (including stock powers or other instruments of transfer) relating
thereto, (g) execute, acknowledge, deliver, record and file all ancillary
agreements, certificates and documents which the Stockholders' Representative
deems necessary or appropriate in its, his or her sole discretion in connection
with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the terms and
provisions of this Agreement, (h) terminate this Agreement in accordance with
Section 10.1, at the request of a Majority-in-Interest of the Selling
Stockholders, (i) perform the obligations and exercise the rights hereunder and
under the Deposit Escrow Agreement or the Indemnification Escrow Agreement,
including, without limitation, the settlement of any claims and disputes with
Buyer arising hereunder or thereunder, and (k) take any other action permitted
or contemplated to be taken by the Stockholders' Representative hereunder or
under any other Transaction Documents.
The parties hereto understand and agree that the Stockholders'
Representative may, but shall be under no duty or obligation to, take or
refrain from taking any or all of the above actions or any other action, and
any taking or refraining from taking any or all of the above actions or any
other action shall not create any duty or obligation to take or to refrain from
taking any later or successive action.
Buyer, the other Buyer Indemnified Parties, and any other person, may
conclusively and absolutely rely, without inquiry, upon any action of the
Stockholders' Representative as the action of each Selling Stockholder in all
matters referred to herein, and each Selling Stockholder confirms all that the
Stockholders' Representative shall do or cause to be done by virtue of his or
her or its appointment as Stockholders' Representative. All actions by the
Stockholders' Representative are
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acknowledged by the parties hereto to be taken by it solely as agent and
attorney-in-fact for each Selling Stockholder. By the execution of this
Agreement, DKM has accepted its appointment as the initial Stockholders'
Representative and in consideration for DKM's (or any successor's) agreement to
act as the Stockholders' Representative, each Selling Stockholder hereby
consents and agrees to all actions or inactions taken or omitted to be taken in
good faith by the Stockholders' Representative under this Agreement, the
Deposit Escrow Agreement, the Indemnification Escrow Agreement or any other
Transaction Documents and hereby agrees to indemnify and hold DKM and each of
DKM's stockholders, Affiliates, directors, officers, employees and
representatives (collectively, the "Representatives") and any and all successor
Stockholders' Representative and their respective Representatives harmless from
and against all damages, losses, liabilities, charges, penalties, costs and
expenses (including court costs and attorneys' fees and expenses, if any)
incurred in any claim, action, dispute or proceeding between any such person
and the Selling Stockholders (or any of them) or between any such person and
any third party (including, without limitation, Buyer or the Company or any
Affiliate thereof) or otherwise incurred or suffered as a result of or arising
out of such actions or inactions by the Stockholders' Representative or
otherwise relating to DKM's (or any successor's) appointment as the
Stockholders' Representative. Each Selling Stockholder covenants and agrees
that it will not voluntarily revoke the power of attorney conferred in this
Section 12.17. If any Selling Stockholder dies or becomes incapacitated,
disabled or incompetent (such deceased, incapacitated, disabled or incompetent
Selling Stockholder being a "Former Selling Stockholder") and, as a result, the
power of attorney conferred by this Section 12.17 is revoked by operation of
law, it shall not be a breach by such Former Selling Stockholder under this
Agreement if the heirs, beneficiaries, estate, administrator, executor,
guardian, conservator or other legal representative of such Former Selling
Stockholder (each a "Successor Selling Stockholder") confirms the appointment
of the Stockholders' Representative as agent and attorney-in-fact for such
Successor Selling Stockholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, if the
power of attorney conferred by this Section 12.17 is revoked by operation of
law and thereafter not reconfirmed by the Successor Selling Stockholder prior
to the Closing, such revocation shall not be deemed a breach by the Successor
Selling Stockholder of any of the provisions of this Agreement provided that
the Shares or Series A Preferred Shares held by such Successor Selling
Stockholder are delivered for transfer to Buyer at the Closing duly endorsed
for transfer or accompanied by stock powers duly endorsed for transfer and
further provided that such Successor Selling Stockholder executes and delivers
such other certificates, documents or instruments (including, without
limitation, any amendments hereto, the Deposit Escrow Agreement and the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement) that would have been delivered on its behalf
by the Stockholders' Representative had such Successor Selling Stockholder
reconfirmed the agency and power of attorney conferred by this Section 12.17.
The Stockholders' Representative may resign as the Stockholders' Representative
for any reason and at any time by written notice to Buyer and each Selling
Stockholder. If at any time DKM (or any successor Stockholders' Representative)
resigns from its position as the Stockholders' Representative, the
Majority-in-Interest of the Selling Stockholders shall designate a successor as
soon as practicable and shall notify Buyer in writing of such designation. Upon
written notice delivered to Buyer, the Selling Stockholders may change the
identity of the Stockholders' Representative by written consent signed by the
Majority-in-Interest of the Selling Stockholders (including as a result of the
resignation by the Stockholders' Representative).
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Each of the Selling Stockholders hereby consents and agrees to all
actions or inactions taken or omitted to be taken in good faith by the
Majority-in-Interest of the Selling Stockholders under this Agreement, the
Deposit Escrow Agreement, the Indemnification Escrow Agreement or any other
Transaction Document and hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Majority-in-Interest of the Selling Stockholders and each of its
Representatives from and against all damages, losses, liabilities, charges,
penalties, costs and expenses (including court costs and attorneys' fees and
expenses) incurred in any claim, action, dispute or proceeding between any such
person or persons and the Selling Stockholders (or any of them) or between any
such person or persons and any third party (including, without limitation,
Capstar, Buyer or the Company) or otherwise incurred or suffered as a result of
or arising out of such actions or inactions.
12.18. HEADINGS. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience
of reference only and are not part of the substance of this Agreement.
12.19. SCHEDULES. All Schedules and all Exhibits to this Agreement
are integral parts of this Agreement. Any item disclosed hereunder (including
in the Schedules hereto) shall be deemed disclosed for all purposes hereof
irrespective of the specific representation or warranty to which it is
explicitly referenced. Without limitation the generality of the foregoing, the
fact that any disclosure on any of the Schedules is not required to be
disclosed in order to render the applicable representation or warranty to which
it relates true, or that the absence of such disclosure on the Schedules would
not constitute a breach of such representation or warranty, shall not be deemed
or construed to expand the scope of any representation or warranty hereunder or
to establish a standard of disclosure in respect of any representation or
warranty. To the extent any Schedule to this Agreement is required to be
amended to be consistent with any Schedules prepared in connection with an
Acquisition Document or other documents in connection with a Purchaser Approved
Acquisition, the Company shall amend the Schedules to this Agreement to reflect
such transactions.
12.20. WAIVER OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAIM. It is expressly agreed
that in the event of any controversy, suit, petition, arbitration, or other
legal action which arises or is commenced in connection with this Agreement,
its schedules or exhibits, including without limitation, the Deposit Escrow
Agreement and the Indemnification Escrow Agreement, each of the Selling
Stockholders, Buyer and the Company shall be free to retain counsel of their
choice to represent them in connection with any such controversy, suit,
petition, arbitration, or other legal action, irrespective of whether or not
selected counsel participated in, or represented a party to, this transaction,
or whether or not selected counsel either represents the Company or represented
the Company in any capacity whatsoever. Each of the Selling Stockholders, Buyer
and the Company expressly waives any claim of conflict of interest and agree
that they will not take any steps to attempt to disqualify counsel selected and
retained by the other for any reason whatsoever. This Section shall survive the
Closing.
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12.21. SPECIAL DKM INDEMNITY. DKM agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless each of the Buyer Indemnified Parties from and against any and all
Taxes of DKM or any of its subsidiaries (other than the Company and/or any of
its subsidiaries) asserted against the Company and/or its subsidiaries under
Treas. Reg. ss.1.1502-6, or any similar provision of state, local or foreign
law, with respect to the period from May 31, 1995 through February 27, 1996 for
which the Company and its subsidiaries were members of an affiliated group of
corporations whose common parent was DKM.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company, the Selling Stockholders and Buyer
have caused this Agreement to be signed, all as of the date first written
above.
Address: PATTERSON BROADCASTING, INC.:
By: /s/ James W. Wesley, Jr.
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Name: James W. Wesley, Jr.
Title: President
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS:
THE DYSON-KISSNER-MORAN CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert R. Dyson
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Name: Robert R. Dyson
Title: Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
D.J. PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: /s/ James W. Wesley, Jr.
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Name: James W. Wesley, Jr.
Title: Sole General Partner
BLT ET. AL., LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: /s/ James M. Strawn
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Name: James M. Strawn
Title: Sole General Partner
/s/ Roger Heffelfinger
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Roger Heffelfinger
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/s/ James W. Wesley, Jr.
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James W. Wesley, Jr.
/s/ James M. Strawn
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James M. Strawn
/s/ Clifford M. Kirtland, Jr.
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Clifford M. Kirtland, Jr.
CHASE MANHATTAN INVESTMENT
HOLDINGS, L.P.
By: /s/ Arnold L. Chavkin
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Name: Arnold Chavkin
Title: General Partner
NORO-MOSELEY PARTNERS III, L.P.
By: Moseley & Company III, LLC,
General Partner
By: /s/ Charles D. Moseley, Jr.
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Name: Charles D. Moseley, Jr.
Title: Member
BERKSHIRE FUND III INVESTMENT CORP.
By: /s/ Kevin T. Callaghan
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Name: Kevin T. Callaghan
Title: Vice President
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BERKSHIRE FUND III, L.P.
By: THIRD BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATES
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SOLE
GENERAL PARTNER
By: /s/ Kevin T. Callaghan
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Name: Kevin T. Callaghan
Title: General Partner
/s/ Bradley M. Bloom
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Bradley M. Bloom
/s/ J. Christopher Clifford
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J. Christopher Clifford
/s/ Russell L. Epker
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Russell L. Epker
/s/ Carl Ferenbach
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Carl Ferenbach
/s/ Richard K. Lubin
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Richard K. Lubin
/s/ Jane Brock-Wilson
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Jane Brock-Wilson
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/s/ Kevin T. Callaghan
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Kevin T. Callaghan
/s/ Garth H. Greimann
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Garth H. Greimann
/s/ Ross M. Jones
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Ross M. Jones
/s/ Ian K. Loring
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Ian K. Loring
/s/ Robert J. Small
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Robert J. Small
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /s/ A. Kipp Koester
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Name: A. Kipp Koester
Title: Vice President
BUYER:
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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Name: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Its: Vice President
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The undersigned hereby accepts its appointment as Stockholders'
Representative pursuant to Section 12.17.
THE DYSON-KISSNER-MORAN CORPORATION
By: /s/ Robert R. Dyson
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Name: Robert R. Dyson
Its: Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
The undersigned hereby executes this Agreement for the purpose of
acknowledging and agrees to be bound by its obligations, representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements under Sections 3.4, 5.3(b), 10.2(a),
10.2(c), 10.4 and Articles I and XII and for no other purpose.
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
By: /s/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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Name: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Its: Executive Vice President
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EXHIBIT 10.31.1
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
KNIGHT RADIO, INC.
AND
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
DATED AS OF
JUNE 18, 1997
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ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
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1.1. Defined Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2. References and Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ARTICLE II
SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
2.1. Agreement to Sell and Buy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2. Excluded Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3. Purchase Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4. Adjustments and Prorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5. Assumption of Liabilities and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.6. Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.7. Earnest Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. Representations and Warranties Regarding Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2. Representations and Warranties of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. Covenants of Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2. Environmental Site Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3. Broadcast Transmission Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF SELLER
5.1. No Solicitation of Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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5.2. Access and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.3. Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4. Compliance With Station Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.5. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6. Third Party Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.2. Employee Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.3. Certain Legal Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.4. Seller's Access to Real Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. Application for FCC Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.2. Control of Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.3. Other Governmental Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.4. Brokers or Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.5. Bulk Sales Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.6. Risk of Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.7. Additional Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.8. Balance Sheet Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.2. Conditions to Obligation of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.3. Conditions to Obligations of the Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.2. Actions to Occur at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
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10.1. Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.2. Effect of Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. Indemnification of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.2. Indemnification of Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3. Defense of Third-Party Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.4. Direct Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.5. Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.6. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.7. Instructions to Escrow Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Covenants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.2. Further Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.3. Amendment and Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.4. Waiver of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.5. Specific Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.6. Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.7. Expenses and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.8. Parties in Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.9. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.10. Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.11. Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.12. Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.13. Public Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.14. Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.15. Director and Officer Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.16. No Reversionary Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.17. No Waiver Relating to Claims for Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Annexes:
Annex A -- The Stations
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EXHIBITS:
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Exhibit A -- Deposit Escrow Agreement
Exhibit B -- Form of Non-Competition Agreements
Exhibit C -- Form of Bill of Sale and Assignment
Exhibit D -- Form of Assumption Agreement
Exhibit E -- Form of Indemnification Escrow Agreement
Exhibit F -- Form of Opinions of Seller's Counsel
Exhibit G -- Form of Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Exhibit H -- Form of Release of Claims
Exhibit I -- Form of Studio/Tower Lease
SCHEDULES:
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Schedule 2.1(k) -- Choses in Action
Schedule 2.2(a) -- Excluded Real Property
Schedule 2.2(j) -- Excluded Personal Property
Schedule 2.4 -- Manchester Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt
Schedule 2.5(b) -- Trade Deals
Schedule 2.6 -- Allocation of Purchase Price
Schedule 3.1(a) -- Qualification to do Business and Good Standing
Schedule 3.1(e) -- Unrecorded Liabilities and Conduct of Business
Schedule 3.1(f) -- Licenses and Permits
Schedule 3.1(g) -- Litigation
Schedule 3.1(h) -- Insurance
Schedule 3.1(i) -- Owned Real Estate
Schedule 3.1(j) -- Leased Real Property
Schedule 3.1(k) -- Personal Property
Schedule 3.1(l) -- Liens and Encumbrances
Schedule 3.1(m) -- Environmental Matters
Schedule 3.1(o) -- Certain Agreements
Schedule 3.1(p) -- Employee Benefit Plans; Labor
Schedule 3.1(q) -- Patents, Trademarks; Etc.
Schedule 3.1(r) -- Contracts with Affiliates
Schedule 4.1(h) -- Sale, Lease or Disposition of Assets
Schedule 8.2(c) -- Required Consents
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of June 18, 1997, between Knight Radio, Inc., a New Hampshire
corporation ("Seller"), and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Buyer").
R E C I T A L S
A. Seller is the licensee of and owns and operates each of the
radio stations listed on Annex A hereto (each referred to individually as a
"Station" and collectively, the "Stations") pursuant to licenses issued by the
Federal Communications Commission ("FCC").
B. Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to buy substantially
all the assets used or held for use in the operation of each of the Stations,
both tangible and intangible, excluding the Excluded Assets (as hereinafter
defined), and by so doing to acquire the radio broadcast business presently
conducted by each of the Stations, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth.
A G R E E M E N T S
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations,
warranties, agreements, and conditions hereinafter set forth, and other good
and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. DEFINED TERMS. The following terms shall have the following
meanings in this Agreement:
"Accounts Receivable" means the rights of Seller to cash
payment for the sale of advertising time by the Stations and other amounts
(other than entries reflecting barter transactions) that would be classified as
an account receivable on the asset side of a balance sheet of the Company
prepared in accordance with GAAP prior to 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the
Closing Date.
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any person, any other
person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such person.
For purposes of this definition and this Agreement, the term "control" (and
correlative terms) means the power, whether by contract, equity ownership or
otherwise, to direct the policies or management of a person.
"Applicable Laws" means all laws, statutes, rules,
regulations, ordinances, judgments, orders, decrees, injunctions, and writs of
any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the Assets or the business or
operations of each of the Stations, as may be in effect on or prior to the
Closing.
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"Applications" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.
"Assets" means all the tangible and intangible assets owned,
leased, or licensed by Seller that are used or held for use in connection with
the business or operations of any of the Stations, whether or not reflected on
the Financial Statements or Balance Sheet of Seller, but specifically excluding
therefrom the Excluded Assets.
"Assumed Contracts" means (a) those Contracts set forth on
Schedule 3.1(o) identified as being assumed by Buyer and all other contracts of
Seller entered into in the ordinary course of business prior to the date of
this Agreement that relate to the Assets or the business or operation of the
Assets or any part thereof, (b) all other non- trade advertising Contracts for
cash entered into by Seller for any of the Stations prior to the date of this
Agreement and which are terminable on not more than 30 days notice, (c) all
Contracts entered into by Seller on or after the date of this Agreement and
before the Closing in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 4.1,
and (d) Trade Deals described in Section 2.5(b).
"Assumption Agreement" means the Assumption Agreement between
Buyer and Seller substantially in the form of Exhibit D.
"Balance Sheet" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(e).
"Balance Sheet Date" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
"Banking Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Bill of Sale and Assignment" means the Bill of Sale and
Assignment between Buyer and Seller substantially in the form of Exhibit C.
"Brokerage Fee" has the meaning set forth in Section 12.7.
"Business Day" means any other day than (i) a Saturday or
Sunday or (ii) a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, Dallas,
Texas or Boston, Massachusetts are authorized or required to be closed.
"Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
this Agreement, and it includes its permitted successors and assigns.
"Buyer Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages,
losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and
expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that
any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach or
default by Seller of any of the representations or warranties under this
Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith
(collectively, "Buyer Indemnified Representation Costs"); (b) any
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and all losses, liabilities, or damages incurred by any of the Buyer
Indemnified Parties resulting from Seller's operation or control of any of the
Stations prior to the Closing Date, including any and all liabilities arising
under the FCC Licenses (including any stipulations or other obligations imposed
on Buyer in connection with the renewal of the Licenses in 1998) or the Assumed
Contracts which relate to events occurring prior to the Closing Date; (c) any
and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits,
penalties, costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys'
fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or
proceeding) that any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out
of any breach or default by Seller of any covenant or agreement under this
Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith; (d) any
and all obligations or liabilities of Seller under any contract or agreement
not expressly assumed by Buyer pursuant to the terms hereof; (e) the items
indemnified against pursuant to Section 7.5; and (f) any and all actions,
suits, proceedings, claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and
expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the
foregoing; provided, however, that insofar as the items in this clause (f)
relate to the items in clause (a) above, such items shall constitute Buyer
Indemnified Representation Costs; and provided further that Buyer Indemnified
Costs shall consist solely of damages actually suffered or sustained and shall
not include speculative damages in the nature of lost profits or diminution in
value.
"Buyer Indemnified Parties" means Buyer and each officer,
director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate of Buyer.
"CERCLA" has the meaning set forth in the definition of
Environmental Laws contained in this Section 1.1.
"Choses in Action" means a right to receive or recover
property, debt, or damages on a cause of action, whether pending or not and
whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise. The term shall include rights
to indemnification, damages for breach of warranty or any other event or
circumstance, judgments, settlements, and proceeds from judgments or
settlements.
"Closing" means the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article IX.
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing specified in
Article IX.
"Code" shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended. All references to the Code, U.S. Treasury regulations or
other governmental pronouncements shall be deemed to include references to any
applicable successor regulations or amending pronouncement.
"Communications Act" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(f).
"Company Reports" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(e).
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"Concurrent Transactions" means the transactions contemplated
by (a) that certain Asset Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and
between Buyer and Knight Communications Corp., a Massachusetts corporation, and
(b) that certain Asset Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and among
Buyer and Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc., a New Hampshire
corporation.
"Conflict Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Consents" means all governmental consents and approvals,
including the FCC Consents, and all consents and approvals of third parties, in
each case that are necessary in order to transfer the Assets to Buyer and
otherwise to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
"Contracts" means all agreements, contracts, or other binding
commitments or arrangements, written or oral (including any amendments and
other modifications thereto), to which Seller is a party or is otherwise bound
and which affect or relate to the Assets or the business or operations of each
of the Stations.
"Deposit Escrow Agreement" means the Deposit Escrow Agreement
among Seller, Knight Communications Corp. and Knight Broadcasting of New
Hampshire, Inc., Buyer and Escrow Agent, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
"Deposit Letter of Credit" means that certain original,
irrevocable letter of credit in favor of Seller, Knight Communications Corp.
and Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc. and the Escrow Agent issued by
Bankers Trust Company or another lender reasonably acceptable to Seller for the
sum of $3,000,000 and held in accordance with the provisions of the Deposit
Escrow Agreement.
"Employee Benefit Plans" means any "employee benefit plan"
within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA and any bonus, deferred
compensation, incentive compensation, stock ownership, stock purchase, stock
option, phantom stock, vacation, severance, disability, death benefit,
hospitalization or insurance plan providing benefits to any present or former
employee or contractor of Seller or any member of the ERISA Group maintained by
any such entity or as to which any such entity has any liability or obligation.
"Employee Pension Benefit Plan" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3(2) of ERISA.
"Environmental Costs or Liabilities" has the meaning set forth
in Section 3.1(m)(iv).
"Environmental Laws" means all Applicable Laws and rules of
common law pertaining to the environment, natural resources, and public or
employee health and safety including the Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA"),
the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act and the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, the
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Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Act of 1984, the Clean Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, and any similar or analogous statutes,
regulations and decisional law of any Governmental Authority, as each of the
foregoing may be amended and in effect on or prior to the Closing.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended.
"ERISA Group" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(p).
"ESA" means Phase I or Phase II environmental site
assessments.
"Escrow Agent" means U.S. Trust Company and includes its
successors and assigns.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
"Excluded Real Property" means the Owned Real Property set
forth on Schedule 2.2(a).
"FCC" has the meaning set forth in the first recital hereto.
"FCC Consents" means actions by the FCC granting its initial
consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses for each of the Stations to Buyer
as contemplated by this Agreement.
"FCC Licenses" means all of the licenses, permits, and other
authorizations issued by the FCC to Seller and applications of Seller, if any,
to the FCC relating to or used in the business or operations of each of the
Stations, including those listed on Schedule 3.1(f) and any additions thereto
between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Final Order" means written action or order issued by the FCC
setting forth the FCC Consents and (a) which has not been reversed, stayed,
enjoined, set aside, annulled, or suspended and (b) with respect to which (i)
no requests have been filed for administrative or judicial review,
reconsideration, appeal, or stay, and the time for filing any such requests and
for the FCC to set aside the action on its own motion has expired or (ii) in
the event of review, reconsideration, or appeal, such review, reconsideration,
or appeal has been denied and the time for further review, reconsideration, or
appeal has expired.
"Financial Statements" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
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"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States.
"Governmental Entity" means any governmental department,
commission, board, bureau, agency, court or other instrumentality of the United
States or any state, county, parish or municipality, jurisdiction, or other
political subdivision thereof.
"Hazardous Substances" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(m).
"Holdback Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5.
"HSR Act" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(d).
"Indemnification Escrow Agreement" means the Indemnification
Escrow Agreement among Seller, Knight Communications Corp., Knight Broadcasting
of New Hampshire, Inc., Buyer, and Escrow Agent substantially in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit E.
"Indemnified Costs" means the Buyer Indemnified Costs or the
Seller Indemnified Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnified Parties" means the Buyer Indemnified Parties or
the Seller Indemnified Parties, as the case may be.
"Indemnification Representation Costs" means the Buyer
Indemnified Representation Costs or the Seller Indemnified Representation
Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnifying Party" means any person who is or may be
obligated to provide indemnification hereunder.
"Intellectual Property" means all Trademarks, Know-how,
copyrights, copyright registrations and applications for registration, Patents
and all other intellectual property rights whether registered or not, licenses
to or owned by Seller relating to the business or operations of any Station,
including the call letters of each of the Stations and the goodwill related to
the foregoing.
"Know-how" means all plans, ideas, concepts and data, research
records, all promotional literature, customer and supplier lists and similar
data and information and all other confidential or proprietary technical and
business information.
"Knowledge" means, with respect to Seller, the actual
knowledge of Norman Knight, N. Scott Knight, Robert A. Knight, or Randolf H.
Knight, and with respect to Buyer, the actual knowledge of Steven R. Hicks,
William S. Banowsky, Jr., or Paul Stone.
"Leased Real Property" means all of the Seller's leasehold
interests, easements, licenses, rights to access and rights-of-way which are
used or held for use in the business and
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operations of any Station, including those interests which are identified and
described in Schedule 3.1(j), as modified by any addition or permitted deletion
thereto between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Licenses" means the FCC Licenses and all Permits issued by
any Governmental Entity to Seller relating to or used or held for use in the
business and operations of any Station, including those listed on Schedule
3.1(f), with any additions thereto between the date hereof and the Closing
Date.
"Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(l).
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on
the business, operations, properties (taken as a whole), condition, results of
operations, assets (taken as a whole), or liabilities of the Stations.
"Multiemployer Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section
3(37) or Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"Non-Competition Agreement" means the Non-Competition
Agreement between Buyer and Seller substantially in the form of Exhibit B.
"Owned Real Property" means those parcels of real property
owned in fee and used or held for use by Seller as described in Schedule
3.1(i), and all buildings, structures, improvements, and fixtures thereon,
together with all rights of way, easements, privileges, and appurtenances
pertaining or belonging thereto, including any right, title, and interest of
Seller in and to any street or other property adjoining any portion of such
property.
"Patents" means all patent and patent applications (including
all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, and
extensions of the foregoing) owned by Seller.
"Pension Plans" has the meaning set forth in Schedule 3.1(p).
"Permits" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(m).
"Permitted Encumbrances" means (a) statutory Liens for current
Taxes not yet due and payable, (b) mechanics', carriers', workers', repairers',
and other similar liens imposed by law arising or incurred in the ordinary
course of business for obligations not yet due, (c) in the case of leases of
vehicles, rolling stock, and other personal property, encumbrances, which do
not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair the operation of the
business at the facility at which such leased equipment or other personal
property is located, (d) other liens, charges or encumbrances incidental to the
operation of the Stations or the ownership of the Assets which were not
incurred in connection with the borrowing of money or the advance of credit and
which, in the aggregate, do not materially detract from the value of the Assets
or materially interfere with the use
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thereof or the operation of the Stations, and (e) Liens on leases of real
property arising from the provisions of such leases or the actions of the
lessor thereunder, including, in relation to leased real property, any
agreements and/or conditions imposed on the issuance of land use permits,
zoning, business licenses, use permits, or other entitlements of various types
issued by any Governmental Entity, necessary or beneficial to the continued use
and occupancy of the Assets or the continuation of the operation of any
Station.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership,
limited liability company, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or
other entity.
"Personal Property" means all of the machinery, equipment
(including the transmitter and studio equipment), computer programs, computer
software, tools, motor vehicles, furniture, furnishings, leasehold
improvements, office equipment, inventories, supplies, plant, spare parts, and
other tangible or intangible personal property which are owned or leased by
Seller for any Station and which are used or held for use in the business or
operations of any Station, including the personal property which is listed on
Schedule 3.1(k) hereto, together with any additions thereto between the date
hereof and the Closing Date less any dispositions made in accordance with
Section 4.1. The term Personal Property shall not include any of the Excluded
Assets.
"Purchase Price" means the consideration payable by Buyer to
Seller as provided in Section 2.3 hereof.
"Real Property" means the Leased Real Property and the Owned
Real Property.
"Release" means the Release of Claims between Buyer and Seller
substantially in the form of Exhibit H.
"Released Claims" has the meaning set forth in Section
10.2(b).
"Released Parties" has the meaning set forth in Section
10.2(b).
"Schedules" means the Schedules attached hereto.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Seller" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
this Agreement.
"Seller Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages,
losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and
expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that
any of the Seller Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach
or default by Buyer of any of the representations, or warranties under this
Agreement or any agreement or document
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executed in connection herewith (collectively, "Seller Indemnified
Representation Costs"); (b) any and all losses, liabilities, or damages
incurred by any of the Seller Indemnified Parties resulting from Buyer's
operation or control of any of the Stations on and after the Closing Date,
including any and all liabilities arising under the Licenses or the Assumed
Contracts which relate to events occurring after the Closing Date; (c) any and
all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties,
costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and
expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or
proceeding) that any of the Seller Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise
out of any breach or default by Buyer of any covenant or agreement under this
Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith; (d) the
items indemnified against pursuant to Section 5.3; and (e) any and all actions,
suits, proceedings claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and
expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the
foregoing; provided, however, that insofar as the items in this clause (e)
relate to the items in clause (a) above, such items shall constitute Seller
Indemnified Representation Costs; and provided further that Seller Indemnified
Costs shall consist solely of damages actually suffered or sustained and shall
not include speculative damages in the nature of lost profits or diminution in
value.
"Seller Indemnified Parties" means Seller and each officer,
director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate of Seller.
"Seller Negative Trade Balance" has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2.
"Station Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Station Licenses" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(f).
"Station Management" has the meaning set forth in Section
4.1(b).
"Studio/Tower Lease" means the real property lease
substantially in the form of Exhibit I to be entered into between Buyer and
Seller.
"Taxes" means taxes, charges, fees, imposts, levies, interest,
penalties, additions to tax or other assessments or fees of any kind,
including, but not limited to, income, corporate, capital, excise, property,
sales, use, turnover, value added and franchise taxes, deductions, withholdings
and customs duties, imposed by any Governmental Entity and any payments with
respect thereto required under any tax-sharing agreement.
"Tax Returns" means any return, report, information return or
other document (including any related or supporting information) filed or
required to be filed with any Governmental Entity in connection with the
determination, assessment, collection or administration of any Taxes or the
administration of any laws, regulations or administrative requirements relating
to any Taxes.
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"Title Commitment" means the commitment to issue an owner's
title policy as provided in Section 8.2(e).
"Title Company" means Republic Title Company or such other
title insurance company reasonably acceptable to Buyer and Seller.
"Trade Deals" means the exchanges by a Station of its
advertising time for goods or services, other than in connection with the
licensing of programs and programming material.
"Trademarks" means (a) trademarks, service marks, trade names,
trade dress, labels, logos, and all other names and slogans associated with any
products or embodying the goodwill of the business of any Station, whether or
not registered, and any applications or registrations therefor and (b) any
associated goodwill incident thereto owned by Seller.
"Trading Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Transaction Documents" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(c).
"Warranty Deed" means a special warranty deed in form and
substance reasonably acceptable to the Buyer and the Title Company pursuant to
which Seller conveys to Buyer the Owned Real Property (other than the Excluded
Real Property) at the Closing.
1.2. REFERENCES AND TITLES. All references in this Agreement to
Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections, and other subdivisions
refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections,
subsections, and other subdivisions of this Agreement unless expressly provided
otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections,
subsections, or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only,
do not constitute any part of such Articles, Sections, subsections or other
subdivisions, and shall be disregarded in construing the language contained
therein. The words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereby," "hereunder," " and
"hereof," and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and
not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words "this
Section," "this subsection," and words of similar import, refer only to the
Sections or subsections hereof in which such words occur. The word "or" is not
exclusive, and the word "including" (in its various forms) means "including
without limitation." Pronouns in masculine, feminine, or neuter genders shall
be construed to state and include any other gender and words, terms, and titles
(including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to
include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise expressly
requires. Unless the context otherwise requires, all defined terms contained
herein shall include the singular and plural and the conjunctive and
disjunctive forms of such defined terms.
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ARTICLE II
SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
2.1. AGREEMENT TO SELL AND BUY. Subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement and except for the Excluded Assets,
Seller shall sell, assign, transfer and deliver to Buyer on the Closing Date,
and Buyer shall purchase on the Closing Date, all of the Assets, free and clear
of any Liens or liabilities (except for Permitted Encumbrances and liabilities
assumed by Buyer in accordance with Section 2.5). The Assets to be assigned,
transferred and delivered by Seller hereunder shall include the following:
(a) All Personal Property;
(b) All Leased Real Property;
(c) The Owned Real Property (other than the Excluded Real
Property);
(d) All Licenses and Permits;
(e) All Assumed Contracts;
(f) All Intellectual Property;
(g) All Accounts Receivable;
(h) Each of the Station's technical information and data,
machinery and equipment warranties (to the extent such warranties are
assignable), if any, maps, plans, diagrams, blueprints and schematics
relating to such Station, if any, including filings with the FCC which
relate to such Station, and goodwill relating to the foregoing;
(i) All books and records relating to the business and
operation of any of the Stations (excluding those described in, or
relating to the assets described in, Section 2.2), including (i)
executed copies of the Assumed Contracts, or if no executed agreement
exists, summaries of each Assumed Contract transferred pursuant to
clause (e) above and (ii) all records required by the FCC to be kept
by each Station, subject to the right of Seller to request and receive
copies thereof and have such books and records made reasonably
available to Seller for tax and other legitimate organization purposes
for a period of six years after the Closing;
(j) To the extent assignable, all computer programs and
software, and all rights and interests of Seller in and to computer
programs and software used in connection with the business or
operations of any Station;
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(k) Except for claims relating to Taxes and all Choses in
Action described in Schedule 2.1(k), all Choses in Action of Seller;
and
(l) All intangible assets of Seller relating to any
Station or the business or operation of any Station not specifically
described above, including goodwill, and all other assets, other than
the Excluded Assets, used or held for use in connection with any
Station or the business of the Seller.
2.2. EXCLUDED ASSETS. The Excluded Assets shall consist of the
following:
(a) The Excluded Real Property described in Schedule
2.2(a);
(b) In each case determined as of 11:59 p.m. on the day
prior to the Closing Date, Seller's cash on hand as of the Closing
Date and all other cash in any of Seller's bank or savings accounts;
notes receivable, letters of credit or other similar items of Seller;
any stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and similar investments of
Seller; and any other cash equivalents of Seller;
(c) Seller's books and records relating solely to
internal corporate, financial and tax matters and any other books and
records not related to any Station or the business or operations of
any Station;
(d) Any claims, rights and interest of Seller in and to
any (i) refunds of Taxes or fees of any nature whatsoever or (ii)
deposits or utility deposits, which, in each case, relate solely to
the period prior to the Closing Date;
(e) All insurance contracts, including the cash surrender
value thereof, and all insurance proceeds or claims made by Seller
relating to property or equipment repaired, replaced or restored by
Seller prior to the Closing Date;
(f) All Employee Benefit Plans and all assets or funds
held in trust, or otherwise, associated with or used in connection
with the Employee Benefit Plans;
(g) All Choses in Action, if any, of Seller excluded from
Section 2.1(k);
(h) All tangible and intangible personal property
disposed of or consumed in the ordinary course of business between the
date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, or as otherwise permitted
under the terms hereof;
(i) Any collective bargaining agreement, any other
Contract not included in the Assumed Contracts, and all Contracts that
have terminated or expired prior to the Closing Date in the ordinary
course of business and as permitted hereunder; and
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(j) The personal effects and other personal property
identified on Schedule 2.2(j).
2.3. PURCHASE PRICE. Subject to the adjustments set forth in
Section 2.4 and 2.5(b), the Purchase Price for the Assets is Ten Million
Dollars ($10,000,000).
2.4. ADJUSTMENTS AND PRORATIONS.
(a) All revenues arising from the operation of the
Stations earned or accrued up until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing
Date, and all expenses, costs and liabilities, arising therefrom incurred,
accrued or payable up until such time, including expenses arising under the
Assumed Contracts, tower rentals, business and license fees, utility charges,
real and personal property Taxes levied against the Assets, property and
equipment rentals, applicable copyright or other fees, sales and service
charges, other Taxes, wages, salaries, vacation, sick and employee compensation
pay shall be prorated between Buyer and Seller in accordance with the principle
that (i) Seller shall receive all revenues, refunds and deposits of Seller held
by third parties, and shall be responsible for all expenses, costs and
liabilities incurred, payable or allocable to the conduct of the business and
operations of each Station for the period ending at 11:59 p.m. on the day prior
to the Closing Date and (ii) Buyer shall receive all revenues earned or accrued
and shall be responsible for all expenses, costs and liabilities incurred,
payable or allocable to the conduct of the business and operations of each
Station for the period commencing on and continuing after the Closing Date. An
adjustment of the Purchase Price and proration shall be made in favor of Buyer
to the extent that Buyer assumes any liability under any Assumed Contract to
refund (or to credit against payments otherwise due) any security deposit or
similar prepayment paid to Seller by any lessee or other third party which is
not otherwise credited to Buyer. Subject to Buyer's receipt of appropriate
estoppel certificates, an adjustment of the Purchase Price and proration shall
be made in favor of Seller to the extent that Seller has made (A) any security
deposit under any Assumed Contract whether or not there is a proration under
such Assumed Contract or (B) other prepayment under any Assumed Contracts for
which there is a proration. The Purchase Price shall be increased by an amount
equal to eighty percent of the face amount of Seller's Accounts Receivables.
Seller shall be liable for all of the costs of employee compensation relating
to each of the Stations properly attributable to or accruable on account of
service with the Seller through 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing
Date, including (1) all Taxes and related contributions, vacations and sick pay
and (2) all group medical, dental or death benefits for expenses incurred,
related to or arising from, events occurring on or prior to 11:59 p.m. on the
date prior to the Closing Date, or death or disability occurring on or prior to
11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing Date, whether reported by the
Closing Date or thereafter; Buyer will be liable for all of the costs of
employee compensation relating to each of the Stations, properly attributable
or accruable thereafter on account of service with Buyer. Trade Deals shall
not be adjusted or prorated.
Seller has entered into a Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt with
respect to certain real property located in Manchester, New Hampshire (the
"Manchester Tract"), a copy of which is set forth in Schedule 2.4. Subject to
Buyer's reasonable due diligence inspection which shall be completed by July 1,
1997, if Seller purchases the Manchester Tract prior to Closing, the Purchase
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Price shall be increased by an amount equal to the sum of (i) $85,900 plus (ii)
Seller's reasonable closing costs as set forth on the closing statement
delivered in connection with Seller's purchase of the Manchester Tract. If
Buyer reasonably rejects the Manchester Tract, it shall be deemed to be
Excluded Real Property and no adjustment shall be made to the Purchase Price in
respect thereof.
(b) Adjustments or prorations pursuant to this Section
2.4 will, insofar as feasible be determined and paid on the Closing Date based
upon Seller's good faith calculation delivered to Buyer five days prior to the
Closing Date, with final settlement and payment by the appropriate party
occurring no later than 60 days after the Closing Date. Within 60 days after
the Closing Date, Buyer shall submit to Seller its good faith determination of
the adjustments or prorations required by this Section 2.4. Except as
expressly provided in Section 2.4(a), Buyer's determination of the amount of
adjustment under this Section 2.4 shall be made in accordance with GAAP,
consistently applied. If Seller disagrees with the determination made by Buyer
of the adjustment, Seller shall give prompt written notice thereof, but in no
event later than 20 days after notice of Buyer's determination, specifying in
reasonable detail the nature and extent of the disagreement, and Buyer and
Seller shall have a period of 30 days in which to resolve the disagreement. If
the parties are unable to resolve the disagreement within the 30-day period,
the matter shall be submitted to an independent certified public accounting
firm selected by Buyer and Seller, which accounting firm shall be directed to
submit a final resolution within 30 days. The accounting firm's determination
shall be binding on Buyer and Seller. Each party shall bear the fees and
expenses of its own representatives, including its independent accountants, if
any, and shall share equally the fees and expenses of any such accounting firm,
if engaged, to resolve any disagreement between the parties. Within five
business days following a final determination hereunder, the party obligated to
make payment will make the payments determined to be due and owing in
accordance with this Section 2.4.
2.5. ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS. (a) As of the
Closing Date, Buyer shall assume and undertake to pay, discharge and perform
all the obligations and liabilities of Seller relating to each Station under
the Licenses and the Assumed Contracts assumed by Buyer relating to the time
period beginning on or arising out of events occurring on or after the Closing
Date, including those incurred prior to the Closing Date and performable in
accordance with their terms after the Closing Date. All other obligations and
liabilities of Seller, including (i) obligations or liabilities under any
contract not included in the Assumed Contracts, (ii) obligations or liabilities
under any Assumed Contract for which a Consent, if required, has not been
obtained as of the Closing, (iii) any obligations and liabilities arising under
the Assumed Contracts that relate to the time period prior to the Closing Date
or arise out of events occurring prior to the Closing Date and (iv) any
forfeiture, claim or pending litigation or proceeding relating to the business
or operations of any Station prior to the Closing Date (other than those to be
performed in accordance with their terms after the Closing Date), shall remain
and be the obligation and liability solely of Seller. Other than as specified
in the first sentence of this Section 2.5, Buyer, directly or indirectly, shall
assume no liabilities or obligations of Seller and shall not be liable
therefor.
(b) Schedule 2.5(b) contains a list of all of the Trade
Deals in effect as of March 31, 1997 and correctly sets forth the balance, in
dollar value, of either (i) Seller's obligations
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to the other party under such Trade Deals (denoted by a minus on Schedule
2.5(b)) or (ii) the amount due Seller under such Trade Deals (reflected as a
positive on Schedule 2.5(b)). On the Closing Date, Buyer shall assume Seller's
obligations under (i) the Trade Deals listed on Schedule 2.5(b) to the extent
that the goods or services to be provided by the advertisers pursuant to such
Trade Deals are solely used or useful in connection with the business or
operations of any Station and (ii) all Trade Deals entered into by Seller
between the date hereof and the Closing Date. The Trade Deals assumed by Buyer
pursuant to the terms of this Section 2.5(b) shall be considered Assumed
Contracts.
2.6. ALLOCATION. The parties hereto acknowledge that the
transactions contemplated hereby must be reported in accordance with Section
1060 of the Code. Accordingly, the parties shall report such transactions for
all purposes in accordance with the Purchase Price allocation set forth on
Schedule 2.6 hereto.
2.7. EARNEST MONEY. (a) Concurrently with the execution of this
Agreement, Buyer shall deposit the Deposit Letter of Credit with the Escrow
Agent to be held in escrow in accordance with the Deposit Escrow Agreement.
(b) Subject to satisfaction of the conditions to the
obligations set forth in Article VIII, at the Closing, Seller shall instruct
the Escrow Agent to release and return the Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer
for cancellation.
(c) If this Agreement is terminated as provided in
Section 10.1, Buyer and Seller shall instruct the Escrow Agent to release the
Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer or to Seller, all as provided in Section
10.2.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING SELLER. Seller
represents and warrants to Buyer as follows (with the understanding that Buyer
is relying on such representations and warranties in entering into and
performing this Agreement).
(a) Organization, Good Standing, Etc. Seller is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, has all requisite corporate power
and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being conducted and is duly qualified and in good standing to
do business in each state listed on Schedule 3.1(a), which states represent
every jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or
leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary. Seller has
delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of its Articles of Organization and
Bylaws, as in effect at the date of this Agreement. Seller is not in violation
of any provisions of its Articles of Organization or Bylaws.
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(b) Subsidiaries of Seller. Seller does not own,
directly or indirectly, any equity interest in, any other corporation,
partnership, or other person or have the right, pursuant to a contract or
otherwise, to acquire any capital stock, equity interest or other similar
investment in any corporation, partnership, or other person.
(c) Authority. Seller has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into this Agreement, the Deposit Escrow Agreement, the
Bill of Sale and Assignment, the Assumption Agreement, the Indemnification
Escrow Agreement, the Non-Competition Agreement and each other agreement,
document, and instrument required to be executed by Seller in accordance
herewith (collectively, the "Transaction Documents") and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. The execution and delivery of the
Transaction Documents by Seller and the consummation by Seller of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of Seller, including, without
limitation, the requisite approval of the holders of the outstanding capital
stock of Seller entitled to vote thereon. The Transaction Documents have been,
or upon execution and delivery will be, duly executed and delivered and
constitute the valid and binding obligations of Seller enforceable against it
in accordance with their terms, subject as to enforceability to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and
similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally and to general
principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a
proceeding at law or in equity).
(d) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents by Seller do not and the
performance by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will
not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations, and permits
and making the filings described in this Section 3.1(d), (i) violate, conflict
with, or result in any breach of any provision of Seller's Articles of
Organization and Bylaws, (ii) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation
or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without due notice or lapse of
time or both) under, or permit the termination of, or result in the
acceleration of, or entitle any party to accelerate (whether as a result of a
change of control of Seller or otherwise) any material obligation, or result in
the loss of any material benefit, or give any person the right to require any
security to be repurchased, or give rise to the creation of any material lien,
charge, security interest, or encumbrance upon any of the Assets under any of
the terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit agreement, note,
bond, mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license, lease, agreement,
or other instrument or obligation to which Seller is a party or by which it or
any of the Assets may be bound or subjected, or (iii) violate any order, writ,
judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or regulation, of any
Governmental Entity applicable to Seller or by which or to which any material
Assets are bound or subject. No Consent of any Governmental Entity is required
by or with respect to the Seller in connection with the execution and delivery
of any Transaction Documents by Seller or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (A) the filing of a premerger
notification report under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended (the "HSR Act") and (B) the FCC Consents (as contemplated by
Section 7.1 hereof).
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(e) Reports; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain
Changes or Events.
(i) Seller has filed all forms, reports,
statements, and other documents required to be filed with the FCC.
Seller has filed all forms, reports, statements, and other documents
required to be filed with any and all other Governmental Entities.
All such forms, reports, statements and other documents required to be
filed with the FCC or any other Governmental Entity are referred to
herein, collectively, as the "Company Reports". The Company Reports
were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the
requirements of applicable law.
(ii) Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of (A)
the reviewed balance sheets of Seller as of December 31, 1995 and
December 31, 1996, together with the reviewed statements of income and
cash flows of Seller for the periods then ended, and the notes
thereto, accompanied by the reports thereon of Arthur Andersen LLP,
independent public accountants (the "Reviewed Financial Statements"),
and (B) the internally prepared balance sheet of Seller as of March
31, 1997, together with the related unaudited statements of income for
the period then ended. The Reviewed Financial Statements, including
the notes thereto, were prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a
consistent basis throughout the periods covered thereby (except to the
extent disclosed therein or required by changes in GAAP) and present
accurately the information purported to be presented therein as of
such dates and for the periods then ended.
(iii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(e), there
is no material liability or obligation of any kind, whether accrued,
absolute, fixed, contingent, or otherwise, of Seller that is not
reflected or reserved against in the balance sheet for the period
ended March 31, 1997 (the "Balance Sheet"), other than (A) liabilities
incurred in the ordinary course of business in a manner consistent
with past practice since March 31, 1997 (the "Balance Sheet Date"), or
(B) any such liability or obligation which would not be required to be
presented in financial statements or the notes thereto prepared in
conformity with GAAP applied, in a manner consistent with past
practice, in the preparation of the Financial Statements.
(iv) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(e), since
the Balance Sheet Date, Seller has conducted its business only in the
ordinary course consistent with past practice and nothing has occurred
that would have been prohibited by Section 4.1 if the terms of such
section had been in effect as of and after the Balance Sheet Date.
Since the Balance Sheet Date, there has not occurred, and Seller has
not incurred or suffered, any event, circumstance, or fact that could
result in a Material Adverse Effect. Additionally, since the Balance
Sheet Date, there has not occurred, and Seller has not incurred or
suffered, any event, circumstance, or fact that materially impairs the
physical assets of any of the Stations.
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(f) Compliance with Applicable Laws: FCC Matters.
(i) The business of Seller has been conducted in
compliance in all material respects with each Applicable Law. No
investigation or review by any Governmental Entity with respect to
Seller is pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller has complied with the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and all material rules,
regulations and written policies of the FCC thereunder (collectively,
the "Communications Act"), all obligations with respect to equal
employment opportunity under Applicable Law, and all material rules
and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration applicable to
each of the towers used or held for use by a Station. In addition,
Seller has duly filed, or caused to be so filed, with the FCC and
other appropriate Governmental Entities all reports, statements,
documents, registrations, filings, or submissions with respect to the
operation of each Station and the ownership thereof, including,
applications for renewal of authority required by Applicable Law to be
filed. All such FCC filings complied in all material respects with
Applicable Laws when made, and no deficiencies have been asserted with
respect to any such filings. The material required by 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.3526 to be kept in the public inspection files of each
Station is in such files and was placed in such files at the
appropriate times.
(ii) Schedule 3.1(f) is a true and complete list
of (A) all of the FCC Licenses, including the expiration dates
thereof, as of the date of this Agreement and (B) all other material
licenses, permits, or authorizations issued to Seller by any other
Governmental Entities and held by it as of the date of this Agreement.
Such FCC Licenses, licenses, permits, and authorizations, and all
pending applications for modification, extension, or renewal thereof
or for new licenses, permits, permissions, or authorizations, are
collectively referred to herein as the "Station Licenses." Schedule
3.1(f) accurately lists the legally authorized holder(s) of the
Station Licenses. The Station Licenses constitute all the licenses,
permits and authorizations required for the operation of each of the
Stations and the business of Seller, and each of the Station Licenses
is in full force and effect. Each of the Stations has been operated
in all material respects in accordance with the terms of its Station
Licenses and the Seller is otherwise in compliance with, and has
conducted its business so as to comply with, the terms of such Station
Licenses. There are no proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of
Seller, threatened with respect to Seller's ownership or operation of
any Station which reasonably may be expected to result in the
revocation, material adverse modification, non- renewal, or suspension
of any of the Station Licenses, the denial of any pending applications
for any Station Licenses, the issuance against Seller of any cease and
desist order, or the imposition of any administrative actions by the
FCC, including the proposed assessment of fines or penalties, or any
other Governmental Entity with respect to any Station Licenses, or
which reasonably may be expected to adversely affect any Station's
ability to operate as currently operated or Buyer's ability to obtain
control of any Station Licenses or to operate any Station. To the
Knowledge of Seller, no other broadcast station or radio
communications facility is causing interference to any Station's
transmissions beyond that which is allowed by FCC rules and
regulations and no Station is causing
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interference to any other broadcast station or radio communications
facilities' transmissions beyond that which is allowed by the FCC
rules and regulations. To the Knowledge of Seller, there is no reason
to believe that the FCC will not renew any of the Station Licenses
issued by the FCC in the ordinary course of business. To the
Knowledge of Seller, there are no facts relating to Seller under the
Communications Act that reasonably may be expected to disqualify
Seller from transferring control of any of the Station Licenses
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or that would prevent the
consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
(g) Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(g), there is no claim, action, suit, inquiry, judicial, or
administrative proceeding, grievance, or arbitration pending or, to the
Knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller or any of the Assets by or
before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity, nor are there any investigations
relating to Seller or any of the Assets pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller,
threatened by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity. Except as set
forth in Schedule 3.1(g), there is no judgment, decree, injunction, order,
determination, award, finding, or letter of deficiency of any Governmental
Entity or arbitrator outstanding against Seller or any of the Assets. There is
no action, suit, inquiry, judicial, or administrative proceeding pending or, to
the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller relating to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(h) Insurance. Since January 1, 1994, Seller has been
insured against such risks as companies engaged in a similar business would, in
accordance with good business practice, customarily be insured. Schedule
3.1(h) lists all fire, general liability, malpractice liability, theft, and
other forms of insurance and all fidelity bonds held by or applicable to
Seller. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(h), the policies of general
liability, malpractice liability, fire, theft, and other insurance maintained
with respect to the operations, assets, or business of Seller provide adequate
coverage against loss. To the Knowledge of Seller, no event has occurred,
including the failure by Seller to give any notice or information or the
delivery of any inaccurate or erroneous notice or information, which limits or
impairs the rights of Seller under any such insurance policies in such a manner
as could have a Material Adverse Effect. Excluding insurance policies that
have expired and been replaced in the ordinary course of business, no insurance
policy has been canceled within the last two years prior to the date hereof.
(i) Owned Real Property. Schedule 3.1(i) contains an
accurate description of all the Owned Real Property. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(j) and subject to any Permitted Encumbrances, Seller has good and
marketable, fee simple, absolute title in and to the Owned Real Property.
Seller has sufficient title to such easements, rights of way and other rights
appurtenant to each of the Owned Real Properties as are necessary to permit
ingress and egress to and from the Owned Real Property to a public way, and the
improvements on the Owned Real Property have access to such sewer, water, gas,
electric, telephone and other utilities as are necessary to allow the business
of the Seller operated thereon to be operated in the ordinary course. There is
no pending condemnation or similar proceeding affecting the Owned Real Property
or any portion thereof, and to the Knowledge of Seller, no such action is
threatened. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), the
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improvements located on the Owned Real Property are in sufficiently good
condition (except for ordinary wear and tear) to allow the business of the
Seller to be operated in the ordinary course and there has been no damage to
such improvements that affects the conduct of such business in any material
respect that has not been repaired or remedied. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(i), there are no lessees or tenants at will in possession of any
portion of any of the Owned Real Property other than Seller, whether as
lessees, tenants at will, trespassers or otherwise. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(i), no zoning, building or other federal, state or municipal law,
ordinance, regulation or restriction is violated in any material respect by the
continued maintenance, operation or use of the Owned Real Property or any tract
or portion thereof or interest therein in its present manner. The current use
of the Owned Real Property and all parts thereof does not violate any
restrictive covenants of record affecting any of the Owned Real Property. All
necessary Licenses by any Governmental Entity with respect to the Owned Real
Property have been obtained, have been validly issued and are in full force and
effect.
(j) Leased Real Property. Schedule 3.1(j) contains an
accurate description of all the leasehold interests relating to the business
and operations of each of the Stations as now conducted. Each lease described
in Schedule 3.1(j) is a valid and binding obligation of Seller and is in full
force and effect without amendment other than as described in Schedule 3.1(j).
Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.1(j), Seller is not, and to the
Knowledge of the Seller, no other party is, in default under any lease
described in Schedule 3.1(j). Subject to obtaining the Consents disclosed in
Schedule 3.1(j), Seller has the full legal power and authority to assign its
rights under the leases listed in Schedule 3.1(j) to Buyer. All leasehold
interests listed in Schedule 3.1(j) (including the improvements thereon) are
available for immediate use in the conduct of the business and operations of
each of the Stations as currently conducted.
(k) Personal Property. Schedule 3.1(k) contains a
description of the items of Personal Property (having a replacement cost of not
less than $25,000 for each item) which comprise all Personal Property used or
held for use in connection with the business and operations of each Station or
which permit the operation of each Station as now conducted. Except as set
forth on Schedule 3.1(k), Seller has good title to, or a valid leasehold or
license interest in, all Personal Property and none of the Personal Property is
subject to any Lien or other encumbrances, except for Permitted Encumbrances.
Seller is not, and to the Knowledge of the Seller, no other party is, in
default under any of the leases, licenses and other Contracts relating to the
Personal Property. Except as otherwise disclosed in Schedule 3.1(k), the
Personal Property (i) is in good operating condition and repair (ordinary wear
and tear excepted), (ii) is available for immediate use in the business and
operation of each of the Stations as currently conducted and (iii) permits each
of the Stations to operate in accordance with the terms of their respective FCC
Licenses, and the rules and regulations of the FCC, and with all other
applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
(l) Liens and Encumbrances. All of the Assets, including
leases, are free and clear of all liens, pledges, claims, security interests,
restrictions, mortgages, tenancies, and other possessory interests, conditional
sale or other title retention agreements, assessments, easements,
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rights of way, covenants, restrictions, rights of first refusal, defects in
title, encroachments, and other burdens, options or encumbrances of any kind
(collectively, "Liens") except (i) Permitted Encumbrances and (ii) Liens set
forth on Schedule 3.1(l) (the Liens referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) being
"Permitted Liens"). At the Closing, all of the Assets shall be free and clear
of all Liens other than Permitted Encumbrances.
(m) Environmental Matters. Except as described on
Schedule 3.1(m),
(i) The real property and facilities owned,
operated, and leased by Seller and the operations of Seller thereon
comply and have at all times complied in all material respects with
all Applicable Laws and rules of common law pertaining to the
environment, natural resources, and public or employee health and
safety, including all Environmental Laws;
(ii) No judicial proceedings are pending or, to
the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller alleging the
violation of any Environmental Laws, and there are no administrative
proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against
Seller, alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws and no notice
from any Governmental Entity or any private or public person has been
received by Seller claiming any violation of any Environmental Laws in
connection with any real property or facility owned, operated or
leased by Seller, or requiring any remediation, clean-up,
modification, repairs, work, construction, alterations, or
installations on or in connection with any real property or facility
owned, operated or leased by Seller that are necessary to comply with
any Environmental Laws and that have not been complied with or
otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the party giving notice;
(iii) All permits, registrations, licenses,
authorizations, and the like ("Permits") required to be obtained or
filed by Seller under any Environmental Laws in connection with
Seller's operations, including those activities relating to the
generation, use, storage, treatment, disposal, release, or remediation
of Hazardous Substances (as such term is defined in Section 3.1(m)(iv)
hereof), have been duly obtained or filed, and Seller is and has at
all times been in full compliance in all material respects with the
terms and conditions of all such Permits;
(iv) All Hazardous Substances used or generated by
Seller or any of its predecessors on, in, or under any of the owned,
operated, or leased real property or facilities are and have at all
times been generated, stored, used, treated, disposed of, and released
by such persons or on their behalf in such manner as not to result in
any material Environmental Costs or Liabilities. "Hazardous
Substances" means (A) any hazardous materials, hazardous wastes,
hazardous substances, toxic wastes, and toxic substances as those or
similar terms are defined under any Environmental Laws; (B) any
asbestos or any material which contains any hydrated mineral silicate,
including chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophylite
and/or actinolite, whether friable or non-friable; (C) PCBs, or
PCB-containing
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materials, or fluids; (D) radon; (E) any other hazardous, radioactive,
toxic or noxious substance, material, pollutant, contaminant,
constituent, or solid, liquid or gaseous waste; (F) any petroleum,
petroleum hydrocarbons, petroleum products, crude oil and any
fractions or derivatives thereof, any oil or gas exploration or
production waste, and any natural gas, synthetic gas and any mixtures
thereof; (G) any substance that, whether by its nature or its use, is
subject to regulation under any Environmental Laws or with respect to
which any Environmental Laws or Governmental Entity requires
environmental investigation, monitoring or remediation; and (H) any
underground storage tanks, dikes, or impoundments as defined under any
Environmental Laws. "Environmental Costs or Liabilities" means any
losses, liabilities, obligations, damages, fines, penalties,
judgments, settlements, actions, claims, costs and expenses
(including, without limitation, reasonable fees, disbursements and
expenses of legal counsel, experts, engineers and consultants, and the
costs of investigation or feasibility studies and performance of
remedial or removal actions and cleanup activities) in connection with
(1) any Environmental Laws, (2) order of, or contract of Seller with,
any Governmental Entity or any private or public persons or (3) any
exposure of any person or property to Hazardous Substances;
(v) There are not now, nor have there been in the
past, on, in or under any property or facilities when owned, leased,
or operated by Seller or, to the knowledge of the Seller, when owned,
leased, or operated by any of its predecessors, any Hazardous
Substances that are in a condition or location that violates any
Environmental Law or that reasonably could be expected to require
remediation under any Environmental Laws or give rise to a claim for
damages or compensation by any affected person or to any Environmental
Costs or Liabilities; and
(vi) Seller has not received, and to the Knowledge
of Seller, does not expect to receive, any notification from any
source advising Seller that: (A) it is a potentially responsible
party under CERCLA or any other Environmental Laws; (B) any real
property or facility currently or previously owned, operated, or
leased by it is identified or proposed for listing as a federal
National Priorities List ("NPL") (or state-equivalent) site or a
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Information System ("CERCLIS") list (or state-equivalent) site; and
(C) any facility to which it has ever transported or otherwise
arranged for the disposal of Hazardous Substances is identified or
proposed for listing as an NPL (or state-equivalent) site or CERCLIS
(or state-equivalent) site.
(n) Taxes. Seller has filed or caused to be filed all
Tax Returns affecting the Stations or the Assets which are required to be filed
by Seller, all such Tax Returns which have been filed are materially accurate
and complete, and Seller has timely paid all Taxes shown on such returns or on
any Tax assessment received by Seller to the extent that such Taxes have become
due or is contesting such Taxes or assessments. There are no Liens for Taxes
upon the Stations or the Assets except for the Permitted Encumbrances. Seller
has not received notice of any Tax deficiency or delinquency. No Internal
Revenue Service audit of Seller is pending or, to the Knowledge of
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Seller, threatened, and the results of any completed audits are properly
reflected in the Financial Statements. Substantially all monies required to be
withheld by Seller from employees or collected from customers for Taxes and the
portion of any Taxes to be paid by Seller to governmental agencies or set aside
in accounts for such purposes have been so paid or set aside, or such monies
have been reserved against and entered upon the books and are reflected in the
Balance Sheet. There are no legal, administrative, or tax proceedings pursuant
to which Seller is or could be made liable for any taxes, penalties, interest,
or other charges, the liability for which could extend to Buyer as transferee
of the business of the Stations.
(o) Certain Agreements.
(i) Schedule 3.1(o) hereto lists each (A)
employment or consulting Contract which is not terminable without
liability or penalty on 30 days or less notice, (B) Contract under
which any party thereto remains obligated to provide goods or services
having a value, or to make payments aggregating, in excess of $50,000
per year, and (C) other Contract that is material to the operation of
the Stations or to the Seller's business, in any such case to which
Seller is a party or Seller or the Assets is bound. Each such
Contract described in Schedule 3.1(o) or required to be so described
is a valid and binding obligation of Seller and is in full force and
effect without amendment. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(o),
Seller and, to the Knowledge of Seller, each other party to such
Contracts, has performed in all material respects the obligations
required to be performed by it under such Contracts and is not (with
or without lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both) in breach
or default thereunder. Schedule 3.1(o) identifies, as to each such
Contract listed thereon, whether the consent of the other party
thereto is required, and the extent of any payments required, in order
for such Contract to continue in full force and effect upon the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or whether such
Contract can be canceled by the other party without liability to such
other party due to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby. A complete copy of each written Contract and a description of
each oral Contract set forth in Schedule 3.1(o) has been provided to
Buyer prior to the date of this Agreement.
(ii) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(o),
Seller is not a party to any oral or written agreement, plan or
arrangement with any employee or other station or broadcast personnel
(whether an employee, consultant or an independent contractor) of
Seller (A) the benefits of which are contingent, or the terms of which
are materially altered, upon, or result from, the occurrence of a
transaction involving Seller of the nature of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, (B) providing severance benefits
longer than forty-five days or other benefits after the termination of
employment or other contractual relationship regardless of the reason
for such termination and regardless of whether such termination is
before or after a change of control, (C) under which any person may
receive payments subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the
Code or (D) any of the benefits of which will be increased, or the
vesting of benefits of which will be accelerated, by the occurrence of
any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the value of
any of the benefits
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of which will be calculated on the basis of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(p) ERISA Compliance; Labor.
(i) The present value of all accrued benefits
(vested and unvested) under all the Employee Pension Benefit Plans,
which Seller or any other trades or businesses under common control
within the meaning of Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA with Seller
(collectively, the "ERISA Group") maintains, or to which Seller or any
member of the ERISA Group is or has been obligated to contribute (the
"Pension Plans"), did not, as of the respective last annual valuation
dates for such Pension Plans, exceed the value of the assets of such
Pension Plan allocable to such benefits. None of such Pension Plans
subject to Title IV of ERISA or any of their related trusts has been
terminated or partially terminated. Neither Seller or any member of
the ERISA Group has contributed or been obligated to contribute to any
Multiemployer Plan. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(p), neither
Seller nor any member of the ERISA Group has any Employee Benefit
Plans.
(ii) True, correct, and complete copies of each of
the Employee Benefit Plans, and related trusts, if applicable, have
been furnished to Buyer, along with the most recent report filed on
Form 5500 and summary plan description with respect to each Employee
Benefit Plan required to file Form 5500.
(iii) Seller is not a party to any collective
bargaining agreement. Seller has not agreed to recognize any union or
other collective bargaining representative, nor has any union or other
collective bargaining representative been certified as the exclusive
bargaining representative of any of its employees. Seller (A) is, and
has always been since January 1, 1995, in substantial compliance with
all applicable laws regarding labor, employment and employment
practices, terms and conditions of employment, equal employment
opportunity, employee benefits, affirmative action, wages and hours,
plant closing and mass layoff, occupational safety and health,
immigration, and workers' compensation, (B) is not engaged, nor has it
since January 1, 1995, engaged, in any unfair labor practices, and has
no, and has not had since January 1, 1995, any, unfair labor practice
charges or complaints before the National Labor Relations Board
pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller threatened against it, (C) has
no, and has not had since January 1, 1995, any, grievances,
arbitrations, or other proceedings arising or asserted to arise under
any collective bargaining agreement, pending or, to the Knowledge of
Seller threatened, against it and (D) has no, and has not had since
January 1, 1995, any, charges, complaints, or proceedings before the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor or any
other Governmental Entity responsible for regulating employment
practices, pending, or, to Seller's Knowledge, threatened against it.
There is no labor strike, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout pending
or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against or affecting
Seller, and Seller has not experienced any labor strike, slowdown,
work stoppage or lockout since January 1, 1995. To
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the Knowledge of Seller no union organizational campaign or
representation petition is currently pending with respect to any of
the employees of Seller.
(q) Patents, Trademarks, Etc. Schedule 3.1(q) is a true
and complete list of all of the Intellectual Property. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(q), Seller owns or has the unencumbered right to use pursuant to a
valid, binding, and enforceable license agreement or other contract or
arrangement all such Intellectual Property. To the Knowledge of Seller, Seller
is not infringing any such Intellectual Property, and Seller is not aware of
any infringement by others of any of the Intellectual Property owned by Seller.
(r) Affiliate Relationships. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(r), there are no contracts or other arrangements involving Seller
in which any member, manager, officer, director, or Affiliate of Seller has a
financial interest, including indebtedness to Seller.
(s) Assets. The Assets and the Excluded Assets include
substantially all assets used or held for use in connection with the business
and operations of the Stations as currently conducted.
(t) No Dispositions. Since the Balance Sheet Date, there
has not occurred any sale, lease, transfer, assignment, abandonment or other
disposition of any of the assets of any Station other than any disposition of
(i) obsolete property,(ii) property in connection with the acquisition of
replacement property of equal value, or (iii) assets having, in the aggregate,
a value of less than $50,000 disposed of in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practices.
(u) No Knowledge of Buyer's Breach. Seller has no
Knowledge of any breach of representation or warranty by Buyer or of any other
condition or circumstance that would excuse Seller from its timely performance
of its obligations hereunder. Seller shall notify Buyer as promptly as
practicable if any such information comes to its attention prior to the Closing
Date.
3.2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER. Buyer represents and
warrants to Seller as follows (with the understanding that Seller is relying on
such representations and warranties in entering into and performing this
Agreement):
(a) Organization Standing and Power. Buyer is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and
authority to own, lease, and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being conducted.
(b) Authority. Buyer has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into the Transaction Documents to which it will be a
party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The
execution and delivery of such Transaction Documents by Buyer and the
consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have
been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer.
The Transaction Documents
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to which Buyer will be a party have been, or upon execution and delivery will
be, duly executed and delivered and constitute the valid and binding
obligations of Buyer, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms,
subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance,
reorganization, moratorium, and similar laws affecting creditors' rights and
remedies generally and to general principles of equity (regardless of whether
enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(c) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents to which Buyer will be a
party do not and the performance by Buyer of the transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby will not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals,
authorizations, and permits and making the filings described in this Section
3.2(c), (A) violate, conflict with, or result in any breach of any provisions
of Buyer's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, (B) violate, conflict with, or
result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without
due notice or lapse of time or both) under, or permit the termination of, or
result in the acceleration of, or entitle any party to accelerate (whether as a
result of a change of control of Buyer or otherwise) any obligation, or result
in the loss of any benefit, or give any person the right to require any
security to be repurchased, or give rise to the creation of any lien, charge,
security interest, or encumbrance upon any of the Assets under any of the
terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit agreement, note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license, lease, agreement, or
other instrument or obligation to which Buyer is a party or by which it or any
of the Assets may be bound or subjected, or (C) violate any order, writ,
judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation, of any
Governmental Entity applicable to Buyer or by which or to which any of the
Assets is bound or subject. No Consent of any Governmental Entity is required
by or with respect to Buyer in connection with the execution and delivery of
any Transaction Documents by Buyer or the consummation by it of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (A) the filing of a
premerger notification report under the HSR Act and (B) the FCC Consents (as
contemplated by Section 7.1)
(d) Litigation. As of the date hereof, there is no
action, suit, inquiry, judicial or administrative proceeding pending or, to the
Knowledge of Buyer, threatened against it relating to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) FCC Matters. There are no facts relating to Buyer
under the Communications Act or otherwise that reasonably may be expected to
disqualify it from qualifying as an assignee of the Station Licenses or that
would prevent it from consummating the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Buyer hereby represents and warrants that it is able to certify on
an FCC Form 314 that it is financially qualified.
(f) No Knowledge of Seller's Breach. Buyer has no
Knowledge of any breach of representation or warranty by Seller or of any other
condition or circumstance that would excuse Buyer from its timely performance
of its obligations hereunder. Buyer shall notify Seller as promptly as
practicable if any such information comes to its attention prior to the Closing
Date.
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(g) No Assurance. Buyer is relying solely on the express
representations, warranties and covenants of Seller contained in this Agreement
and Transaction Documents, and upon no other representations or statements of
Seller or any of its Affiliates or their respective directors, officers,
employees, agents or representatives, and acknowledges and agrees that nothing
in this Agreement or the Transaction Documents shall be deemed to create any
additional implied duty, disclosure obligation or responsibility on the part of
Seller or its Affiliates.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. COVENANTS OF SELLER. Except as contemplated by this Agreement
or to the extent that Buyer shall otherwise consent in writing, from the date
of this Agreement until the Closing, Seller covenants and agrees that Seller
shall not:
(a) conduct its business in any manner except in the
ordinary course consistent with past practice, including, without limitation,
with respect to Trade Deals and other barter arrangements; or
(b) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to
preserve intact Seller's business organization substantially as in effect as of
this date and to preserve its relationships with customers, suppliers and
others having business dealings with it substantially as in effect as of this
date; or
(c) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain the Assets in their current condition except for ordinary wear and
tear and damage by casualty governed by Section 7.6; or
(d) fail to use all commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain the present programming of the Stations consistent with past
practices; or
(e) except for amendments, terminations (without payment
of penalty or damages), renewals, or failures to renew (without payment of
penalty or damages) of employment agreements with over-the-air personnel in the
ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice (subject to prior
consultation with Buyer reasonably in advance thereof), materially amend or
terminate (i.e., a contract or agreement of the type required to be described
in Schedule 3.1(o)), or default in any material respect (or take or omit to
take any action that, with or without the giving notice or passage of time,
would constitute a material default) under any material Contract; or
(f) merge or consolidate with or into any other legal
entity, dissolve, or liquidate; or
(g) except as required by the terms and provisions of
written contracts between Seller and an employee thereof as in existence on
March 31, 1997 or in connection with any
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reasonable amendments required by the provider or underwriter of any Employee
Benefit Plan in connection with the annual renewal of such Employee Benefit
Plans, adopt or amend any Employee Benefit Plan or collective bargaining
agreement; or
(h) except as set forth in Schedule 4.1(h), sell (whether
by merger, consolidation, or the sale of an equity interest or assets), lease,
or dispose of any Assets except in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practice or, even if in the ordinary course of business
and consistent with past practices (other than sales of surplus or obsolete
equipment), whether in one or more transactions, in no event involving an Asset
or Assets having an aggregate fair market value in excess of $50,000; or
(i) mortgage, pledge, or subject to any material Lien
which will not be removed or released at or prior to Closing, other than
Permitted Encumbrances, any of the Assets; or
(j) except as required by GAAP, applicable law, or
circumstances which did not exist as of the Balance Sheet Date, change any of
the material accounting principles or practices used by it; or
(k) change in any material respect its existing practices
and procedures with respect to the collection of accounts receivable of the
Stations and, except with respect to good faith attempts consistent with past
practice to obtain payment of a past due receivable, or except in accordance
with existing practices, a contested receivable, offer to discount the amount
of any outstanding receivable or extend any other incentive (whether to the
account debtor or any employee or third party responsible for the collection of
receivables) to accelerate the collection thereof; or
(l) change any Station's advertising rates or policies,
procedures or methods in connection with the sale of advertising time in a
manner expected to accelerate the receipt of cash payments or fail to incur
annual advertising and promotional department expenses in cash and trade other
than as budgeted for 1997 (as such budget previously has been delivered to
Buyer); or
(m) enter into, or enter into negotiations or discussions
with any person other than Buyer with respect to any local marketing agreement
or any other similar agreement; or
(n) agree to or make any commitment, orally or in
writing, to take any actions prohibited by this Agreement.
4.2. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS. If Buyer or its lenders or
other financing sources require Phase I or Phase II ESAs, Seller covenants and
agrees that, upon written notice from Buyer to Seller identifying the locations
at which such ESAs are required, Seller shall cooperate and permit Buyer to
cause to be performed by a nationally recognized and duly qualified
environmental consultant selected by Buyer, with the consent of Seller (which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), an ESA at each identified
transmission site owned, operated, or leased by Seller and at such other
identified real properties and facilities owned, operated, or leased by Seller.
The ESAs
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which are to be conducted for the benefit of Buyer shall be performed in a
manner that at a minimum satisfies the requirements of ASTM Practice E 1527-94.
The cost of any ESAs shall be borne by Buyer. Any site visits made by Buyer's
consultants shall be performed in collaboration with Seller's designees in
accordance with a schedule mutually agreed upon in advance. Buyer and/or its
contractors will be accompanied by the Seller's representatives at all times,
and no notification or discussions of environmental matters shall be initiated
with governmental agencies or third parties without the prior notice to and
agreement by Seller. If Buyer, based upon the conclusions in any Phase I
report, desires to perform intrusive testing, Buyer shall present such request
and the supporting written justification to Seller and both parties shall use
reasonable best efforts to mutually agree upon the scope and nature of any
such intrusive investigation. Any intrusive investigation shall be under the
supervision of Seller and all results of any intrusive investigation shall be
immediately shared with Seller.
4.3. BROADCAST TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTION. Seller shall give prompt
written notice to Buyer if before the Closing the regular broadcast
transmission of any of the Stations in the normal and usual manner is
interrupted for a period of two consecutive hours or more, excluding
interruptions for normal and routine maintenance.
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF SELLER
5.1. NO SOLICITATION OF TRANSACTIONS. Seller shall not, directly
or indirectly, through any officer, director, stockholder, employee, agent,
financial advisor, banker or other representative, or otherwise, solicit,
initiate, or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any person
relating to any acquisition or purchase of all or any material portion of the
Assets or any equity interest in Seller or any merger, consolidation, share
exchange, business combination, or other similar transaction with Seller or
participate in any negotiations regarding, or furnish to any other person any
information with respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist
or participate in, facilitate, or encourage, any effort or attempt by any other
person to do or seek any of the foregoing. Seller shall immediately
communicate to Buyer the material terms of any such proposal (and the identity
of the party making such proposal) which it may receive and, if such proposal
is in writing, the Seller shall promptly deliver a copy of such proposal to
Buyer. Seller agrees not to release any third party from, or waive any
provision of, any confidentiality or standstill agreement to which Seller is a
party. Seller immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated all existing
discussions or negotiations with any parties conducted heretofore with respect
to any of the foregoing.
5.2. ACCESS AND INFORMATION. (a) Until the Closing, subject only
to applicable rules and regulations of the FCC, Seller shall afford to Steven
R. Hicks, William S. Banowsky, Jr., Paul Stone, Buyer's chief engineer, and
other employees and representatives of Buyer upon Buyer's reasonable
request(including accountants and counsel) full access, during normal business
hours, upon reasonable notice and in such manner as will not unreasonably
interfere with the conduct of the
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business of Seller, to all properties, books, records, and Tax Returns of
Seller and all other information reasonably requested with respect to its
business, together with the opportunity to make copies of such books, records,
and other documents and to discuss the business of Seller with such officers,
directors, station managerial personnel (including the Station Management of
each Station), accountants, consultants, and counsel for Seller as Buyer deems
reasonably necessary or appropriate for the purposes of familiarizing itself
with Seller and the Stations, including the right to visit the Stations. In
furtherance of the foregoing, Seller shall authorize and instruct its
independent public accountants to meet with Buyer and its representatives,
including Buyer's independent public accountants in Boston, Massachusetts, to
discuss the business and accounts of Seller and to make available (with the
opportunity to make copies) to Buyer and its representatives, including its
independent public accountants, all the work papers of its accountants related
to their audit of the consolidated financial statements and Tax Returns of
Seller.
(b) Within 30 days after the end of each calendar month,
Seller shall deliver to Buyer, for each of the Stations, and for Seller as a
whole, monthly operating statements (in a form consistent with the monthly
operating statements previously supplied to Buyer) prepared in the ordinary
course of business for internal purposes. In addition, within 45 days after
the end of each calendar quarter, Seller shall deliver to Buyer, for each of
the Stations, quarterly statements prepared in the ordinary course for internal
purposes. Seller shall deliver to Buyer the rating books and such other
ratings information subscribed to by Seller including, without limitation,
Arbitrends, Accuratings or any other written information reflective of the
quantitative or qualitative nature of the audiences of the Stations for each of
the Stations within ten days of receipt of the same by any officer or director
of Seller. Seller shall instruct the Station Management of each Station to
provide such information and reports to Buyer's corporate officers promptly
upon receipt by such Station Management. In addition, as soon as the same are
distributed to Seller's officers or directors by each Station, Seller will
provide Buyer with copies of each Station's monthly sales pacing reports.
(c) Without duplication of Section 5.2(b), at such time
as Seller provides the same to its lenders, Seller shall provide Buyer with
copies of the financial statements and other information delivered by Seller to
such lenders.
5.3. ASSISTANCE. If Buyer requests, Seller will cooperate, and
will cause its accountants to cooperate, in all reasonable respects with any
financing efforts of Buyer or its Affiliates (including providing assistance in
the preparation of one or more registration statements or other offering
documents relating to debt and/or equity financing) and any other filings that
may be made by Buyer or its Affiliates with the SEC, all at the sole expense of
Buyer. Seller (a) shall furnish to its independent accountants (or, if
requested by Buyer to Buyer's independent public accountants), such customary
management representation letters as its accountants may require of Seller as a
condition to its execution of any required accountants' consents necessary in
connection with the delivery of any "comfort" letters requested by financing
sources of Buyer or its Affiliates and (b) shall furnish to Buyer all financial
statements (audited and unaudited) and other information in the possession of
Seller or its representatives or agents as Buyer shall reasonably determine is
necessary or appropriate in connection with such financing. Buyer will
indemnify and hold harmless Seller and its, officers,
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directors, and controlling persons against any and all claims, losses,
liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees
and expenses) that may arise out of or with respect to the financing efforts by
Buyer or its Affiliates, including any registration statement, prospectus,
offering documents, and other filings related thereto; provided, however, that
subject to the limitations and provisions of this Agreement, nothing herein
shall prevent Buyer from asserting any claim for breach of representation or
warranty under this Agreement.
5.4. COMPLIANCE WITH STATION LICENSES. Seller shall cause the
Stations to be operated in material accordance with the Station Licenses and
all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and in material compliance with
all other applicable laws, regulations, rules, and orders. Seller shall use
all commercially reasonable efforts not to cause or permit any of the Station
Licenses to expire or be surrendered, adversely modified, or terminated.
Seller shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC all applications (including
license renewals) or other documents required to be filed in connection with
the operation of the Stations. In addition, if requested by Buyer and at
Buyer's sole expense, Seller shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC
modification applications that may be useful in connection with the operation
of the Stations. Should the FCC institute any proceedings for the suspension,
revocation or adverse modification of any of the Station Licenses or any
forfeiture proceedings, Seller will use all commercially reasonable efforts to
promptly contest such proceedings and to seek to have such proceedings
terminated in a manner that is favorable to the Stations. Seller will use all
commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the FCC construction permits (if
any) listed in Schedule 3.1(f) in effect until the applicable construction
projects are timely completed and to diligently prosecute all pending FCC
applications listed in Schedule 3.1(f). If Seller (or its FCC counsel)
receives an administrative or other order or notification relating to any
violation or claimed violation of the rules and regulations of the FCC, or of
any other Governmental Entity, or should Seller (or its FCC counsel) become
aware of any fact relating to the qualifications of Buyer that reasonably could
be expected to cause the FCC to withhold its consent to the assignment of the
Station Licenses, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing and use its
commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to
remove any such impediment to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.5. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. Seller shall give prompt
written notice to Buyer of (a) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any
event of which it becomes aware that has caused or that would be likely to
cause any representation or warranty of Seller contained in this Agreement to
be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect at any time from the date
hereof to the Closing Date, (b) the failure of Seller, or any officer,
director, employee, or agent of Seller, to comply with or satisfy in any
material respect any covenant, condition, or agreement to be complied with or
satisfied by it hereunder, (c) the occurrence of a Station Event (as defined in
Section 9.1), and (d) the occurrence of any threat made to Seller by any of
Seller or any General Manager, Station Manager, General Sales Manager or
Programming Director of a Station to resign or otherwise terminate their
employment or independent contractor relationship with Seller. No such
notification shall affect the representations or warranties of the parties or
the conditions to their respective obligations hereunder.
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5.6. THIRD PARTY CONSENTS. After the date hereof and prior to the
Closing, Seller shall use all commercially reasonable efforts, including making
any required payments, to obtain the written consent from any party to an
agreement or instrument identified in Schedule 3.1(o) or any other Assumed
Contract which is required to permit the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. If Buyer (or its FCC
counsel) receives an administrative or other order or notification relating to
any violation or claimed violation of the rules and regulations of the FCC, or
of any Governmental Entity, that could affect Buyer's ability to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby, or should Buyer (or its FCC counsel) become
aware of any fact relating to the qualifications of Buyer that reasonably could
be expected to cause the FCC to withhold its consent to the assignment of the
Station Licenses, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller thereof and shall use its
commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to
remove any such impediment to the assignment of the FCC Licenses or the
completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided,
however, that Buyer shall not be required pursuant to this Section 6.1 to
divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof to divest itself of any media
business or interest therein. In addition, Buyer shall give to Seller prompt
written notice of (a) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any event of
which it becomes aware that has caused or that would be likely to cause any
representation or warranty of Buyer contained in this Agreement to be untrue or
inaccurate at any time from the date hereof to the Closing Date, and (b) the
failure of Buyer, or any officer, director, employee, or agent thereof, to
comply with or satisfy in any material respect any covenant, condition, or
agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it hereunder. No such
notification shall affect the representations or warranties of the parties or
the conditions to their respective obligations hereunder.
6.2. EMPLOYEE MATTERS. Buyer will use its reasonable efforts to
determine at least ten days prior to the Closing Date those employees of Seller
whom it desires to extend offers of employment. Any offers so extended by
Buyer shall be on such terms and conditions that Buyer shall determine in its
sole discretion. Buyer will give Seller prompt notice of the names of any
employee of Seller who Buyer has determined not to extend an offer of
employment. Seller waives any claims against Buyer and any of Seller's
employees who are extended an offer of employment by Buyer arising from such
employment by Buyer including any claims arising under any employment agreement
or non-competition agreement between such person and Seller.
6.3. CERTAIN LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS. Buyer covenants that it has not
taken and, after the date of this Agreement, it shall not take any action that
could reasonably be expected to prevent the parties from obtaining the FCC
Consents or the consents of any other Governmental Entity necessary to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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6.4. SELLER'S ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY. Seller shall have the right
following the Closing Date to have reasonable access, upon five days prior
written notice, to the Real Property for the purpose of complying with any
obligations under Environmental Laws.
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. APPLICATION FOR FCC CONSENTS. By the tenth business day after
the date hereof, Seller and Buyer will, and will cause all necessary persons or
entities to join in one or more applications filed with the FCC requesting the
FCC's written consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses pursuant to this
Agreement (the "Applications"). The parties will take all proper steps
reasonably necessary (a) to diligently prosecute the Applications and (b) to
obtain the FCC Consents. The failure by either party to timely file or
diligently prosecute its portion of any Application shall be a material breach
of this Agreement; provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required pursuant
to this Section 7.1 to divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof to divest
itself of any media business or interest therein. The failure by either party
to timely file or diligently prosecute its portion of any Application shall be
a material breach of this Agreement.
7.2. CONTROL OF STATIONS. This Agreement shall not be consummated
until after the FCC Consents with respect to the Applications referred to in
Section 7.1 are granted and have become Final Orders, unless such requirement
is waived pursuant to Section 8.1. Between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, Buyer will not directly or indirectly control, supervise or
direct the operation of the Stations. Further, between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date, Seller shall, directly or indirectly, supervise
and control the operation of the Stations. Such operation shall be the sole
responsibility of Seller.
7.3. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL CONSENTS. Promptly following the execution
of this Agreement, the parties shall proceed to prepare and file with the
appropriate Governmental Entities (other than the FCC) such requests, reports,
or notifications as may be required in connection with this Agreement and shall
diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and shall cooperate fully with each
other in the prosecution of, such matters. Without limiting the foregoing,
promptly following the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall (a) file
with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department
of Justice the notifications and other information (if any) required to be
filed under the HSR Act with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
and shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause all applicable
waiting periods under the HSR Act to expire or be terminated as of the earliest
possible date and (b) make all necessary filings and, thereafter, make any
other required submissions with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any other
applicable federal or state securities laws. Nothing in this Section 7.3 shall
require Buyer to divest itself or to cause any Affiliate thereof to divest
itself of any media business or interest therein.
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7.4. BROKERS OR FINDERS. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer,
that no agent, broker, investment banker, or other or person engaged by Seller
is or will be entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commission
or similar fee payable by Buyer or Seller in connection with any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Except for the fee payable to
Media Venture Partners, which fee shall be paid in accordance with the
provisions of Section 12.7, Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that Buyer
has not engaged any broker, investment banker or other person that will be
entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commissions or fee from
Seller in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
7.5. BULK SALES LAW. Buyer agrees to waive compliance by Seller
with the requirements of any bulk sales or fraudulent conveyance statute, and
Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless against any claim made
against Buyer by any creditor of Seller as a result of a failure to comply with
any such statute.
7.6. RISK OF LOSS.
(a) The risk of any loss, damage, impairment,
confiscation, or condemnation of any of the Assets from any cause whatsoever
shall be borne by Seller at all times prior to the Closing. In the event of any
such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or condemnation, whether or not
covered by insurance, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of such loss, damage,
impairment, confiscation, or condemnation.
(b) If Seller, at its expense, repairs, replaces, or
restores such Assets to their prior condition to the reasonable satisfaction of
Buyer before the Closing, Seller shall be entitled to all insurance proceeds
and condemnation awards, if any, by reason of such award or loss.
(c) If Seller does not or cannot restore or replace lost,
damaged, impaired, confiscated or condemned Assets having a replacement cost in
excess of $50,000 in the aggregate or informs Buyer that it does not intend to
restore or replace such Assets, Buyer may at its option:
(i) terminate this Agreement by notice forthwith
without any further obligation hereunder; or
(ii) proceed to the Closing of this Agreement
without Seller completing the restoration and replacement of such
Assets, provided that Seller shall assign all rights under applicable
insurance policies and condemnation awards, if any, to Buyer; and in
such event, Seller shall have no further liability with respect to the
condition of the Assets directly attributable to the loss, damage,
impairment, confiscation, or condemnation.
(d) Buyer will notify Seller of a decision under the
options described in Section 7.6(c)(i) or (ii) above within ten business days
after Seller's notice to Buyer of the damage or destruction of Assets and the
estimate of the costs to repair or replace; provided, however, that if Seller
states that it intends to restore the damaged Assets and if Seller has not
restored such damaged
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Assets immediately prior to the Closing Date, notwithstanding Buyer's prior
delivery of a notice to proceed pursuant to this Section 7.6(d), Buyer shall
have the right to either postpone the Closing or terminate this Agreement by
notice forthwith.
7.7. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, each of the parties hereto will use its commercially reasonable
efforts to do, or cause to be taken all action and to do, or cause to be done,
all things necessary, proper, or advisable under applicable laws and
regulations to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. If at any time after the Closing Date, any further action is
necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement, the parties
to this Agreement and their duly authorized representatives shall take all such
action. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if, after the
Closing Date, Buyer seeks indemnification or recovery from one or more other
parties to an Assumed Contract or otherwise seeks to enforce such Assumed
Contract and, in order to obtain such indemnification, recovery or enforcement,
counsel to Buyer and Seller reasonably determine that it is necessary for
Seller to initiate a suit, participate in any enforcement proceeding or
otherwise provide assistance to Buyer, then, at the request and the sole
expense of Buyer, Seller shall take such action as Buyer may reasonably request
in connection with Buyer's efforts to obtain such indemnification, recovery or
enforcement.
7.8. BALANCE SHEET UPDATE. Upon the execution of this Agreement,
Seller agrees that it will promptly prepare and provide to Buyer revisions to
the Balance Sheet for the period from the Balance Sheet Date through May 31,
1997. Failure of Buyer to raise any objection thereto prior to 5:00 p.m.,
Boston time on the tenth business day after receipt thereof shall constitute
Buyer's agreement that, from the period commencing on the Balance Sheet Date
and ending upon the date of execution of this Agreement, there has not
occurred, and Seller has not incurred or suffered, any event, circumstance or
fact that could result in a Material Adverse Effect.
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. CONDITIONS TO EACH PARTY'S OBLIGATION. The respective
obligations of Buyer and Seller to effect the transactions contemplated hereby
are subject to the satisfaction (or, in the case of the condition specified in
the last sentence of Section 8.l(a), the waiver by Buyer and Seller) on or
prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions:
(a) Consents and Approvals. All authorizations,
consents, orders, or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or
expirations of waiting periods imposed by, any Governmental Entity necessary
for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
have been filed, occurred, or been obtained, other than any such
authorizations, consents, orders, approvals, authorizations, declarations or
filings that are ministerial in nature and which the failure to obtain would
not effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
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(b) No Injunctions or Restraints. No temporary
restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued
by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition
preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in
effect.
(c) No Action. No action shall have been taken nor any
statute, rule, or regulation shall have been enacted by any Governmental Entity
that makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal.
(d) Concurrent Transactions. The closing of the
Concurrent Transactions shall occur concurrently with the Closing.
8.2. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION OF BUYER. The obligation of Buyer to
effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by Buyer:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct
in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing
Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date (other than the
representations and warranties set forth in the second and third sentences of
Section 3.1(e)(iv)), and Buyer shall have received a certificate to such effect
signed on behalf of Seller by the chief executive officer or by the chief
financial officer of Seller. For the purposes of this Section 8.2(a), the
representations and warranties of Seller shall be deemed to be true and correct
in all material respects unless the aggregate effect of any breaches thereof
could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Performance of Obligations. Seller shall have
performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by
it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and Buyer shall have
received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Seller by the chief
executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Seller.
(c) Consents Under Agreements. Buyer shall have been
furnished with evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the consent or
approval of each person that is a party to a Contract specifically identified
in Schedule 8.2(c) whose consent or approval shall be required as a condition
to Buyer's obligation to effect the transactions contemplated hereby and such
consent or approval shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer.
(d) Legal Opinions. Buyer shall have received from Hale
and Dorr LLP, counsel to Seller, and Pepper & Corazzini L.L.P., FCC counsel to
Seller, opinions dated the Closing Date, in substantially the forms attached as
Exhibit F hereto, which opinion, if requested by Buyer, shall expressly provide
that they may be relied upon by Buyer's lenders, underwriters, or other sources
of financing with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby.
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(e) Real Estate Title Commitment. Within 45 days after
the date of this Agreement, Buyer, at its sole cost and expense, shall have
obtained a preliminary report on title to the Owned Real Property (other than
the Excluded Real Property) covering a date subsequent to the date of this
Agreement, issued by the Title Company, which preliminary report shall contain
a commitment (the "Title Commitment") of the Title Company to issue an owner's
title insurance policy at Buyer's cost as Buyer may reasonably require (the
"Title Policy") insuring the fee simple absolute interest of Buyer in such
Owned Real Property on and after the Closing Date. The Title Commitment shall
be subject only to the standard printed exceptions and: (i) liens of current
state and local property taxes which are not delinquent or subject to penalty;
(ii) unviolated zoning regulations and restrictive covenants and easements of
record which do not detract from the value of such Owned Real Property and do
not materially and adversely affect, impair or interfere with the use of any
property affected thereby as heretofore used by Seller or the Stations; (iii)
public utility easements of record, in customary form, to serve such Owned Real
Property; and (iv) Permitted Encumbrances. The Title Policy shall be issued on
the Closing Date.
(f) Survey. If requested by Buyer, Seller, at Buyer's
sole cost and expense, shall have obtained a survey of the Owned Real Property
(other than the Excluded Real Property) as of a date subsequent to the date
hereof which shall: (i) be prepared by a registered land surveyor acceptable
to Buyer; (ii) be certified to the Title Company and to Buyer; and (iii) show
with respect to such Owned Real Property: (A) the legal description of such
Owned Real Property (which shall be the same as the Title Policy pertaining
thereto); (B) all buildings, structures and improvements thereon and all
restrictions of record and other restrictions that have been established by an
applicable zoning or building code or ordinance and all easements or rights of
way across or serving such Owned Real Property (including any off-site
easements affecting or appurtenant thereto); (C) no encroachments upon such
Owned Real Property or adjoining parcels by buildings, structures or
improvements and no other survey defects; (D) access to such parcel from a
public street; and (E) a flood certification reasonably satisfactory to Buyer
to the effect that no portion of such Owned Real Property is located within a
flood hazard area.
(g) Closing Deliveries. All documents, instruments,
certificates or other items required to be delivered by Seller pursuant to
Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
8.3. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE SELLER. The obligation of
Seller to effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by
Seller.
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct
in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing
Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, and Seller shall have
received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Buyer by the chief
executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Buyer.
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(b) Performance of Obligations of Buyer. Buyer shall
have performed in all material respects the obligations required to be
performed by it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and Seller
shall have received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Buyer by
the chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Buyer.
(c) Legal Opinion. Seller shall have received from
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., counsel to Buyer, an opinion dated the Closing Date, in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit G hereto.
(d) Closing, Deliveries. All documents and instruments
required to be delivered by Buyer pursuant to Section 9.2 shall have been
delivered.
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. CLOSING. (a) Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the
conditions set forth in Article VIII, or at such other place and time as Buyer
and Seller may agree, the Closing will take place at the offices of Hale and
Dorr LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, at 10:00 a.m., local time, on the later to
occur of (i) the fifth business day after Seller delivers to Buyer its
internally produced unaudited balance sheet as of December 31, 1997 and related
statement of income for the 12-month period then ended, and (ii) a date
selected by Buyer on five business days notice to Seller, which date shall be
on the 10th business day after the day on which the FCC Consents have been
granted by Final Order (the "Closing Date"). Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(b) In the case of a Trading Event, a Banking Event or a
Station Event (in each case as defined below), (i) if the Cessation Date (as
defined below) is less than 60 days after the Event Date (as defined below),
Buyer, in its discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a date not later than
the 30th day after the Cessation Date, (ii) if the Cessation Date is more than
60, but less than 90, days after the Event Date, Buyer, in its discretion, may
extend the Closing Date to the first to occur of the 10th business day after
the Cessation Date or the 90th day (or, if not a business day, the next
business day) after the Event Date. In the event of a Station Event, if the
Cessation Date has not occurred by the 120th day after the Event Date, then on
the 120th day (or, if not a business day, the next business day) after the
Event Date Buyer, in its discretion, shall elect to close the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement on the fifth business day thereafter or
terminate this Agreement;
(c) In the case of a Conflict Event, Buyer, in its
discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a date not to exceed the 90th day
after the Event Date;
(d) If all of the conditions to the obligations of Buyer
and Seller to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been
satisfied or waived prior to the Closing Date other than the conditions
specified in Section 8.2(a), with respect to Buyer, or Section 8.3(a), with
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respect to Seller, and the breaching party is diligently attempting to cure any
such breach as provided in Section 10.1, then the Closing Date shall be
postponed for up to an additional 20 days; and
(e) If the Closing does not occur within 80 days after
the date of the Final Order, the parties shall request approval from the FCC to
extend the Closing so that the Closing contemplated hereunder will not violate
any FCC rules or regulations.
For purposes of this Agreement, a "Trading Event" shall mean that
trading generally in securities on the New York Stock Exchange shall have been
suspended or materially limited; a "Banking Event" shall mean that a general
moratorium on commercial banking activities in New York, New York shall have
been declared by any federal or state authority; a "Conflict Event" shall mean
the occurrence of any major armed conflict involving a substantial
participation by the armed forces of the United States of America; a "Station
Event" shall mean any act of nature (including fires, floods, earthquakes, and
storms), calamity, casualty or condemnation or the act or omission to act of
any state or federal regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the Stations
that has caused one or more Stations not to be operating in a manner
substantially consistent with the operations conducted before such act,
omission, calamity, casualty, condemnation or agency action occurred or not in
compliance with its or their respective Station License(s); an "Event Date"
shall mean the date on which a Trading Event, Banking Event, Conflict Event, or
a Station Event occurs; and a "Cessation Date" shall mean the date on which a
Trading Event, Banking Event, Conflict Event, or a Station Event ends. Pro
forma adjustments shall be made for purposes of calculating gross revenues for
the 12-month period specified in the definition of "Station Event" with respect
to any radio broadcast station acquired during such 12-month period, to assume
that such station was acquired at the beginning of such 12-month period and
include the gross revenues of such station for the full 12-month period.
9.2. ACTIONS TO OCCUR AT CLOSING.
(a) At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller (or to
the Escrow Agent, as indicated) the following:
(i) Purchase Price. The Purchase Price (less the
Holdback Amount) by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
(ii) Holdback Amount. The Holdback Amount to the
Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
(iii) Certificates. The certificates referred to
in Section 8.3(a) and (b);
(iv) Assumption Agreement. A counterpart of the
Assumption Agreement executed by Buyer;
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(v) Indemnification Escrow Agreement. A
counterpart of the Indemnification Escrow Agreement executed by Buyer;
(vi) Non-Competition Agreement. A counterpart of
the Non-Competition Agreement executed by Buyer;
(vii) Legal Opinion. The opinion of counsel
referred to in Section 8.3(c); and
(viii) Studio/Tower Lease. A counterpart of the
Studio/Tower Lease executed by Buyer.
(b) At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer the
following:
(i) Certificates. The certificates described in
Section 8.2(a) and (b);
(ii) Assumption Agreement. A counterpart of the
Assumption Agreement executed by Seller;
(iii) Indemnification Escrow Agreement. A
counterpart of the Indemnification Escrow Agreement executed by
Seller;
(iv) Non-Competition Agreement. A counterpart of
the Non-Competition Agreement between Buyer and Seller executed by
Seller;
(v) Legal Opinions. The opinions of counsel
referred to in Section 8.2(d);
(vi) Transfer Documents. The duly executed Bill
of Sale and Assignment, together with any other assignments and other
transfer documents as requested by Buyer;
(vii) Consents; Acknowledgments. The original of
each Consent;
(viii) Estoppel Certificates. Estoppel certificates
from the lessor(s) of the Leased Real Property in a form and substance
satisfactory to Buyer and its lenders or other financing sources;
(ix) Licenses, Contracts, Business Records, Etc.
To the extent they are in the possession of Seller, copies of all
Licenses, Assumed Contracts, blueprints, schematics, working drawings,
plans, projections, statistics, engineering records and all files and
records used by Seller in connection with a Station's business and
operations, which copies shall be available at the Closing or at a
Station's principal business offices;
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(x) Warranty Deed. A Warranty Deed executed by
Seller conveying fee simple title to the Owned Real Property to Buyer,
subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances, in proper statutory form
for recording together with documentary stamps affixed thereto;
(xi) No-Lien Affidavit. A standard No-Lien
Affidavit executed by Seller, which shall be in the recordable form
and otherwise satisfactory to the Title Company in order to delete the
standard printed exceptions relating to mechanics' liens and
parties-in-possession;
(xii) GAP Affidavit. An affidavit, if requested by
the Title Company, as may be necessary to insure the gap between the
effective date of the Title Commitment to and through the date of the
recordation of the deed to the Owned Real Property;
(xiii) Title Requirements. Such other documents as
shall be reasonably required by the Title Company as called for or
required under the terms of any title policy obtained or issued to
Buyer; and
(xiv) Studio/Tower Leases. An executed counterpart
of the lease referred to at Sections 9.2(a)(viii).
(c) At the Closing, Seller and Buyer shall instruct the
Escrow Agent to deliver, and it shall deliver, the Deposit Letter of Credit to
Buyer.
(d) At the Closing, Buyer shall receive from the chief
executive officer or chief financial officer of Seller a non-foreign affidavit
within the meaning of section 1445(b)(2) of the Code.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Closing:
(a) by mutual consent of Buyer and Seller;
(b) by either Seller or Buyer;
(i) if a court of competent jurisdiction or other
Governmental Entity shall have issued an order, decree, or ruling or
taken any other action (which order, decree or ruling the parties
hereto shall use their best efforts to lift), in each case permanently
restraining, enjoining, or otherwise prohibiting the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, and such order, decree, ruling, or
other action shall have become final and nonappealable;
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(ii) if, for any reason, the FCC denies or
dismisses any of the Applications and the time for reconsideration or
court review under the Communications Act with respect to such denial
or dismissal has expired and there is not pending with respect thereto
a timely filed petition for reconsideration or request for review;
(iii) if, for any reason, any of the Applications
is designated for an evidentiary hearing by the FCC; or
(iv) if the Closing shall not have occurred by the
later of the first anniversary of the date on which the Form 314
applications for the FCC Consents are filed, or the date to which the
Closing Date is extended pursuant to the second sentence of Section
9.1; provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement
under this clause (iv) shall not be available to any party whose
breach of this Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in, the
failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date; or
(c) by Buyer:
(i) if there shall have been any breaches of the
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements of Seller set
forth in this Agreement (other, subject to the provisions of Section
7.8, than the representations and warranties set forth in the second
and third sentences of Section 3.1(e)(iv)) the aggregate effect of
which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect
or to materially and adversely affect the ability of the parties to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, which breaches Seller
cannot reasonably be expected to cure or which Seller is not
diligently attempting to cure following receipt by Seller of written
notice of such breach;
(ii) pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.7;
(iii) with respect to a Station Event, at its
option, as provided in the last sentence of Section 9.1(b); or
(iv) if the FCC grants any of the Applications
with any adverse conditions not generally imposed on grants of such
applications and the time for reconsideration or court review under
the Communications Act with respect to such adverse conditions has
expired and there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed
petition for reconsideration or request for review; or
(d) by Seller:
(i) if there shall have been any material breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Buyer set
forth in this Agreement, which breach Buyer cannot reasonably be
expected to cure or which Buyer is not diligently attempting to cure
following receipt by Buyer of written notice of such breach; or
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(ii) if the FCC grants any of the Applications
with any adverse conditions affecting Seller that are not generally
imposed on grants of such applications and the time for
reconsideration or court review under the Communications Act with
respect to such adverse conditions has expired and there is not
pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition for
reconsideration or request for review.
The right of any party hereto to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
this Section 10.1 shall remain operative and in full force and effect
regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of any party hereto, any
person controlling any such party or any of their respective officers,
directors, employees, accountants, consultants, legal counsel, agents, or other
representatives whether prior to or after the execution of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, no party that is in
material breach of this Agreement shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement
except with the consent of the other party.
10.2. EFFECT OF TERMINATION.
(a) In the event of a termination of this Agreement by
either Seller or Buyer as provided above, there shall be no liability on the
part of either Buyer or Seller, except for liability arising out of a breach of
this Agreement. Articles I, XI, and XII, Section 7.6, and this Article X shall
survive the termination of this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by
Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), the parties agree and acknowledge that
Seller will suffer damages that are not practicable to ascertain. Accordingly,
in such event and if within 10 business days after termination of this
Agreement by Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), Seller delivers to Buyer a
written demand for liquidated damages, subject to Buyer's receipt of a
counterpart of the Release executed by Seller, Seller shall be entitled to the
sum of $550,000 as liquidated damages payable by Buyer within 10 business days
after receipt of Seller's written demand and payable in accordance with the
provisions of the Deposit Escrow Agreement. As security for payment thereof,
Buyer has, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, entered into the
Deposit Escrow Agreement with Seller and the Escrow Agent as provided in
Section 2.7. The parties agree that the foregoing liquidated damages are
reasonable considering all the circumstances existing as of the date hereof and
constitute the parties' good faith estimate of the actual damages reasonably
expected to result from the termination of this Agreement by Seller pursuant to
Section 10.1(d). Seller agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
Seller's right to payment of such liquidated damages as provided in this
Section 10.2 shall be its sole and exclusive remedy if the Closing does not
occur with respect to any damages whatsoever that Seller may suffer or allege
to suffer as a result of any claim or cause of action asserted by Seller
relating to or arising from breaches of the representations, warranties or
covenants of Buyer contained in this Agreement and to be made or performed at
or prior to the Closing. If this Agreement is terminated by Seller pursuant to
Section 10.1(d), upon Buyer's receipt of a counterpart of the Release executed
by Seller, Buyer and Seller shall instruct the Escrow Agent to release the
Deposit Letter of Credit to Seller. If this Agreement is terminated either by
Buyer or Seller pursuant to any provision of Section 10.1 other than a
termination by Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), then, Buyer and Seller shall
instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer.
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(b) As a condition of payment, and upon receipt of the
liquidated damages under this Section 10.2, Seller hereby irrevocably and
unconditionally releases, acquits, and forever discharges Buyer and its
successors, assigns, officers, directors, employees, agents, stockholders,
subsidiaries, parent companies and other affiliates (corporate or otherwise)
(the "Released Parties") of and from any and all Released Claims, including,
without limitation, all Released Claims arising out of, based upon, resulting
from or relating to the negotiation, execution, performance, breach or
otherwise related to or arising out of the Transaction Documents or any
agreement entered into in connection therewith or related thereto. "Released
Claims" as used herein shall mean any and all charges, complaints, claims,
causes of action, promises, agreements, rights to payment, rights to any
equitable remedy, rights to any equitable subordination, demands, debts,
liabilities, express or implied contracts, obligations of payment or
performance, rights of offset or recoupment, accounts, damages, costs, losses
or expenses (including attorneys' and other professional fees and expenses)
held by any party hereto, whether known or unknown, matured or unmatured,
suspected or unsuspected, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute or contingent,
direct or derivative.
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. INDEMNIFICATION OF BUYER. Subject to the provisions of this
Article XI, Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer Indemnified
Parties from and against any and all Buyer Indemnified Costs.
11.2. INDEMNIFICATION OF SELLER. Subject to the provisions of this
Article XI, Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Seller Indemnified
Parties from and against any and all Seller Indemnified Costs.
11.3. DEFENSE OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. An Indemnified Party shall
give prompt written notice to Indemnifying Party of the commencement or
assertion of any action, proceeding, demand, or claim by a third party
(collectively, a "third-party action") in respect of which such Indemnified
Party shall seek indemnification hereunder and the alleged basis therefor. Any
failure so to notify an Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying
Party from any liability that it may have to such Indemnified Party under this
Article XI unless the failure to give such notice materially and adversely
prejudices such Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the
right to assume control of the defense of, settle, or otherwise dispose of such
third-party action on such terms as they deem appropriate; provided, however,
that:
(a) The Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its own
expense, to participate in the defense of such third-party action (provided,
however, that the Indemnifying Parties shall pay the attorneys' fees of one
counsel to the Indemnified Party if (i) the employment of separate counsel
shall have been authorized in writing by any such Indemnifying Party in
connection with the defense of such third-party action, (ii) the Indemnifying
Parties shall not have employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party to have charge of such third-party action, (iii) counsel to
the
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Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be defenses
available to the Indemnified Party that are different from or additional to
those available to the Indemnifying Party, or (iv) counsel to the Indemnified
Party and the Indemnifying Party shall have advised their respective clients in
writing, with a copy delivered to the other party, that there is a conflict of
interest that could make it inappropriate under applicable standards of
professional conduct to have common counsel);
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall obtain the prior written
approval of the Indemnified Party before entering into or making any
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of the validity of such
third-party action or any liability in respect thereof if, pursuant to or as a
result of such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment, injunctive
or other equitable relief would be imposed against the Indemnified Party or if,
in the opinion of the Indemnified Party, such settlement, compromise,
admission, or acknowledgment could have an adverse effect on its business;
which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed (it shall not be
deemed unreasonable for Buyer to withhold consent to any settlement,
compromise, admission or acknowledgment if the amount of Buyer Indemnified
Costs resulting therefrom could reasonably be expected to exceed the remainder
of the Holdback Amount then held by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of
the Indemnification Escrow Agreement (and not otherwise subject to pending
claims);
(c) No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of
any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an
unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each
Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect of such
third-party action; and
(d) The Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to
control (but shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense
of), and the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to have sole control over, the
defense or settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of any
third-party action (i) as to which the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the
defense within a reasonable length of time or (ii) to the extent the
third-party action seeks an order, injunction, or other equitable relief
against the Indemnified Party which, if successful, would materially adversely
affect the business, operations, assets, or financial condition of the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall make no
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment that would give rise to
liability on the part of any Indemnifying Party without the prior written
consent of such Indemnifying Party.
The parties hereto shall extend reasonable cooperation in connection with the
defense of any third-party action pursuant to this Article XI and, in
connection therewith, shall furnish such records, information, and testimony
and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials, and
appeals as may be reasonably requested.
11.4. DIRECT CLAIMS. In any case in which an Indemnified Party
seeks indemnification hereunder which is not subject to Section 11.3 because no
third-party action is involved, the
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Indemnified Party shall notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any
Indemnified Costs which such Indemnified Party claims are subject to
indemnification under the terms hereof. Subject to the limitations set forth
in Section 11.6(c), the failure of the Indemnified Party to exercise promptness
in such notification shall not amount to a waiver of such claim unless the
resulting delay materially prejudices the position of the Indemnifying Party
with respect to such claim.
11.5. ESCROW. On the Closing Date, Buyer and Seller will enter into
the Indemnification Escrow Agreement in accordance with which Buyer shall, at
Closing, deposit an amount of the Purchase Price equal to $180,000 (the
"Holdback Amount") with the Escrow Agent.
11.6. LIMITATIONS. Subject to Section 11.7 and Section 12.17
hereof, the following provisions of this Section 11.6 shall be applicable after
the time of the Closing:
(a) Minimum Loss. No Indemnifying Party shall be
required to indemnify an Indemnified Party for Indemnified Representation Costs
unless and until the aggregate amount of such Indemnified Representation Costs
for which the Indemnified Party is otherwise entitled to indemnification
pursuant to this Article XI exceeds $30,000 (the "Minimum Loss"). After the
Minimum Loss is exceeded, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to be paid
the entire amount of its Indemnified Representation Costs in excess of (but not
including) the Minimum Loss, subject to the limitations on recovery and
recourse set forth in this Section 11.6 and in Section 11.7 below and subject
to the exception contained in Section 12.17. For purposes of determining the
aggregate amount of Minimum Loss suffered by an Indemnified Party, each
representation and warranty contained in this Agreement for which
indemnification can be or is sought hereunder shall be read (including for
purposes of determining whether a breach of such representation or warranty has
occurred) without regard to materiality (including Material Adverse Effect)
qualifications that may be contained therein. In addition, in determining
whether an Indemnifying Party shall be required to indemnify an Indemnified
Party under this Article XI, once the Minimum Loss requirement set forth in
this clause (a) has been satisfied, each representation and warranty contained
in this Agreement for which indemnification can be or is sought hereunder shall
be read (including for purposes of determining whether a breach of such
representation or warranty has occurred) without regard to materiality
(including Material Adverse Effect) qualifications that may be contained
therein.
(b) Limitation as to Time. No Indemnifying Party shall
be liable for any Indemnified Representation Costs pursuant to this Article XI
unless a written claim for indemnification in accordance with Section 11.3 or
11.4 is given by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party with respect
thereto on or before the second anniversary of the Closing Date, except that
this time limitation shall not apply to any claims contemplated by Section
12.17.
(c) Recourse against Escrowed Funds. Subject to Section
12.17 hereof, a Buyer Indemnified Party shall be entitled to payment only out
of the Holdback Amount pursuant to the terms of this Article XI and the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement for all amounts due to a Buyer
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Indemnified Party with respect to any claim by a Buyer Indemnified Party
against Seller for Buyer Indemnified Representation Costs payable under this
Article XI.
(d) Other Indemnified Costs. The provisions of this
Section 11.6 shall only be applicable to Indemnified Representation Costs and
shall not be applicable to any other Indemnified Costs.
11.7. INSTRUCTIONS TO ESCROW AGENT. Seller hereby covenants and
agrees that at any time Seller is or becomes obligated to indemnify a Buyer
Indemnified Party for Buyer Indemnified Costs under this Article XI, Seller
will execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to release to
the Buyer Indemnified Party such portion of the Holdback Amount as is necessary
to indemnify the Buyer Indemnified Party for such Buyer Indemnified Costs.
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS.
Regardless of any investigation at any time made by or on behalf of any party
hereto or of any information any party may have in respect thereof, each of the
representations and warranties made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the Closing.
Except as otherwise provided in the next two sentences, the representations and
warranties set forth in this Agreement shall terminate on the second
anniversary of the Closing Date. Following the date of termination of a
representation or warranty, no claim can be brought with respect to a breach of
such representation or warranty, but such termination shall not affect any
claim for a breach of a representation or warranty that was asserted before the
date of termination. To the extent that such are performable after the
Closing, each of the covenants and agreements contained in each of the
Transaction documents shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
12.2. FURTHER ACTIONS. After the Closing Date, Seller shall execute
and deliver such other certificates, agreements, conveyances, and other
documents, and take such other action, as may be reasonably requested by Buyer
in order to transfer and assign to, and vest in, Buyer the Assets pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement.
12.3. AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be amended
except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
12.4. WAIVER OF COMPLIANCE. Any failure of Buyer on the one hand,
or Seller, on the other hand, to comply with any obligation, covenant,
agreement, or condition contained herein may be waived only if set forth in an
instrument in writing signed by the party or parties to be bound thereby, but
such waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance with such obligation,
covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel
with respect to, any other failure.
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12.5. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. The parties recognize that in the event
Seller should refuse to perform under the provisions of this Agreement,
monetary damages alone will not be adequate. Buyer shall therefore be entitled,
in addition to any other remedies which may be available, including money
damages, to obtain specific performance of the terms of this Agreement. In the
event of any action to enforce this Agreement specifically, Seller hereby
waives the defense that there is an adequate remedy at law.
12.6. SEVERABILITY. If any term or other provision of this
Agreement is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced by any rule of
applicable law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this
Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the
economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated herein are not
affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such
determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal, or
incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith
to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as
closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the
transactions contemplated herein are consummated as originally contemplated to
the fullest extent possible.
12.7. EXPENSES AND OBLIGATIONS. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement or as provided by law, all costs and expenses
incurred by the parties hereto in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne solely and entirely by the
party which has incurred such expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the
fee payable to the Escrow Agent shall be borne as provided in the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement and the Deposit Escrow Agreement, (b) the
brokerage fees payable to Media Venture Partners shall be borne by Buyer, (c)
responsibility for sales taxes arising out of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement shall be shared equally by Seller and Buyer and (d) any filing
fees payable in connection with the transfer of the FCC Licenses shall be borne
by Seller. In the event of a dispute between the parties in connection with
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, each of the parties
hereto hereby agrees that the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reimbursement by the other party of reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred
in connection with any action or proceeding.
12.8. PARTIES IN INTEREST. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and, except as provided below, inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto
and their successors and assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, except as set
forth below, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other person
(other than the Indemnified Parties as provided in Article XI) any rights or
remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
12.9. NOTICES. All notices and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or mailed by
registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the parties at the
following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified
by like notice):
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(a) If to Buyer, to
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
Facsimile: (214) 740-7313
with copies to
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
3700 Trammell Crow Center
2001 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Michael D. Wortley
Facsimile: (214) 220-7716
Capstar Broadcasting Partners
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
Attn: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
(b) If to Seller, to
Knight Radio, Inc.
63 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
Attention: Norman Knight
Facsimile: (617) 267-5160
with a copy to
Hale and Dorr LLP
60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Attention: Thomas E. Neely
Facsimile: (617) 526-5000
12.10. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed and delivered
(including by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which
shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when
one or more counterparts have been signed by each
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of the parties and delivered to the other parties, it being understood that all
parties need not sign the same counterpart.
12.11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement (which term shall be deemed
to include the exhibits and schedules hereto and the other certificates,
documents and instruments delivered hereunder) constitutes the entire agreement
of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements, letters of intent
and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof. There are no representations or warranties,
agreements, or covenants other than those expressly set forth in this
Agreement.
12.12. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
12.13. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Seller and Buyer shall consult with
each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public
statements with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated
hereby and shall not issue any such press release or make any such public
statement prior to such consultation. Prior to the Closing, Seller will not
issue any other press release or otherwise make any public statements regarding
its business, except as may be required by applicable law.
12.14. ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights,
interests, or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties
hereto, whether by operation of law or otherwise; provided, however, that (a)
upon notice to Seller and without releasing Buyer from any of its obligations
or liabilities hereunder, Buyer may assign or delegate any or all of its rights
or obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate thereof, and (b) nothing
in this Agreement shall limit Buyer's ability to make a collateral assignment
of its rights under this Agreement to any institutional lender that provides
funds to Buyer without the consent of Seller. Seller shall execute an
acknowledgment of such assignment(s) and collateral assignments in such forms
as Buyer or its institutional lenders may from time to time reasonably
request; provided, however, that unless written notice is given to Seller that
any such collateral assignment has been foreclosed upon, Seller shall be
entitled to deal exclusively with Buyer as to any matters arising under this
Agreement or any of the other agreements delivered pursuant hereto. In the
event of such an assignment, the provisions of this Agreement shall inure to
the benefit of and be binding on Buyer's assigns.
12.15. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY. Neither the directors,
officers or stockholders of Buyer or Seller nor their respective Affiliates
shall have any personal liability or obligation arising under this Agreement
(including any claims that any party may assert).
12.16. NO REVERSIONARY INTEREST. The parties expressly agree,
pursuant to Section 73.1150 of the FCC's rules, that Seller does not retain any
right to reassignment of any of the FCC Licenses in the future, or to operate
or use the facilities of the Stations for any period beyond the Closing Date.
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12.17. NO WAIVER RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR FRAUD. The liability of any
party under Article XI shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of any other
liability that such party may have at law or equity based on such party's
fraudulent acts or omissions. None of the provisions set forth in this
Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions set forth in Section
11.6(a) (relating to Minimum Loss), 11.6(b) (relating to limitations on the
period of time during which a claim for indemnification may be brought), or
11.6(c) (relating to recourse against escrowed funds), shall be deemed a waiver
by any party to this Agreement of any right or remedy which such party may have
at law or equity based on any other party's fraudulent acts or omissions, nor
shall any such provisions limit, or be deemed to limit, (i) the amounts of
recovery sought or awarded in any such claim for fraud, (ii) the time period
during which a claim for fraud may be brought, or (iii) the recourse which any
such party may seek against another party with respect to a claim for fraud;
provided, that with respect to such rights and remedies at law or equity, the
parties further acknowledge and agree that none of the provisions of this
Section 12.17, nor any reference to this Section 12.17 throughout this
Agreement, shall be deemed a waiver of any defenses which may be available in
respect of actions or claims for fraud, including but not limited to, defenses
of statutes of limitations or limitations of damages.
12.18. USE OF NAME. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the
contrary, the Seller and its stockholders shall not be prohibited from using
the name "Knight Quality Stations" in the Caribbean Basin.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have caused this Agreement to be
signed, all as of the date first written above.
SELLER:
KNIGHT RADIO, INC.
By: /S/ Norman Knight
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Name: Norman Knight
Title: Chief Executive Officer
BUYER:
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
By: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
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Its: Vice President
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ANNEX A
THE STATIONS
WGIR-AM Manchester, New Hampshire
WGIR-FM Manchester, New Hampshire
WEZF-FM Burlington, Vermont
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EXHIBIT 10.31.2
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC.
AND
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
DATED AS OF
JUNE 18, 1997
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ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. Defined Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2. References and Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ARTICLE II
SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
2.1. Agreement to Sell and Buy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2. Excluded Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3. Purchase Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4. Adjustments and Prorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5. Assumption of Liabilities and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.6. Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7. Earnest Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. Representations and Warranties Regarding Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2. Representations and Warranties of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. Covenants of Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2. Environmental Site Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3. Broadcast Transmission Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF SELLER
5.1. No Solicitation of Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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5.2. Access and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.3. Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4. Compliance With Station Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.5. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6. Third Party Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.2 Employee Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.3. Certain Legal Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.4. Seller's Access to Real Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. Application for FCC Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.2. Control of Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.3. Other Governmental Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.4. Brokers or Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.5. Bulk Sales Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.6. Risk of Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.7. Additional Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.8. Balance Sheet Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.2. Conditions to Obligation of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.3. Conditions to Obligations of the Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.2. Actions to Occur at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.2. Effect of Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. Indemnification of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.2. Indemnification of Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3. Defense of Third-Party Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.4. Direct Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.5. Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.6. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.7. Instructions to Escrow Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Covenants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.2. Further Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.3. Amendment and Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.4. Waiver of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.5. Specific Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.6. Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
12.7. Expenses and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.8. Parties in Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.9. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.10. Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.11. Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.12. Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.13. Public Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.14. Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.15. Director and Officer Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.16. No Reversionary Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.17. No Waiver Relating to Claims for Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Annexes:
Annex A -- The Stations
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EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A -- Deposit Escrow Agreement
Exhibit B -- Form of Non-Competition Agreement
Exhibit C -- Form of Bill of Sale and Assignment
Exhibit D -- Form of Assumption Agreement
Exhibit E -- Form of Indemnification Escrow Agreement
Exhibit F -- Form of Opinions of Seller's Counsel
Exhibit G -- Form of Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Exhibit H -- Form of Release of Claims
SCHEDULES:
Schedule 2.1(k) -- Choses in Action
Schedule 2.2(a) -- Excluded Real Property
Schedule 2.2(j) -- Excluded Personal Property
Schedule 2.5(b) -- Trade Deals
Schedule 2.6 -- Allocation of Purchase Price
Schedule 3.1(a) -- Qualification to do Business and Good Standing
Schedule 3.1(e) -- Unrecorded Liabilities and Conduct of Business
Schedule 3.1(f) -- Licenses and Permits
Schedule 3.1(g) -- Litigation
Schedule 3.1(h) -- Insurance
Schedule 3.1(i) -- Owned Real Estate
Schedule 3.1(j) -- Leased Real Property
Schedule 3.1(k) -- Personal Property
Schedule 3.1(l) -- Liens and Encumbrances
Schedule 3.1(m) -- Environmental Matters
Schedule 3.1(o) -- Certain Agreements
Schedule 3.1(p) -- Employee Benefit Plans; Labor
Schedule 3.1(q) -- Patents, Trademarks; Etc.
Schedule 3.1(r) -- Contracts with Affiliates
Schedule 4.1(h) -- Sale, Lease or Disposition of Assets
Schedule 8.2(c) -- Required Consents
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of June 18, 1997, between Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc., a
New Hampshire corporation ("Seller"), and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("Buyer").
R E C I T A L S
A. Seller is the licensee of and owns and operates each of the
radio stations listed on Annex A hereto (each referred to individually as a
"Station" and collectively, the "Stations") pursuant to licenses issued by the
Federal Communications Commission ("FCC").
B. Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to buy substantially
all the assets used or held for use in the operation of each of the Stations,
both tangible and intangible, excluding the Excluded Assets (as hereinafter
defined), and by so doing to acquire the radio broadcast business presently
conducted by each of the Stations, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth.
A G R E E M E N T S
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations,
warranties, agreements, and conditions hereinafter set forth, and other good
and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. DEFINED TERMS. The following terms shall have the following
meanings in this Agreement:
"Accounts Receivable" means the rights of Seller to cash
payment for the sale of advertising time by the Stations and other amounts
(other than entries reflecting barter transactions) that would be classified as
an account receivable on the asset side of a balance sheet of the Company
prepared in accordance with GAAP prior to 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the
Closing Date.
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any person, any other
person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such person.
For purposes of this definition and this Agreement, the term "control" (and
correlative terms) means the power, whether by contract, equity ownership or
otherwise, to direct the policies or management of a person.
"Applicable Laws" means all laws, statutes, rules,
regulations, ordinances, judgments, orders, decrees, injunctions, and writs of
any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the Assets or the business or
operations of each of the Stations, as may be in effect on or prior to the
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"Applications" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.
"Assets" means all the tangible and intangible assets owned,
leased, or licensed by Seller that are used or held for use in connection with
the business or operations of any of the Stations, whether or not reflected on
the Financial Statements or Balance Sheet of Seller, but specifically excluding
therefrom the Excluded Assets.
"Assumed Contracts" means (a) those Contracts set forth on
Schedule 3.1(o) identified as being assumed by Buyer and all other contracts of
Seller entered into in the ordinary course of business prior to the date of
this Agreement that relate to the Assets or the business or operation of the
Assets or any part thereof, (b) all other non- trade advertising Contracts for
cash entered into by Seller for any of the Stations prior to the date of this
Agreement and which are terminable on not more than 30 days notice, (c) all
Contracts entered into by Seller on or after the date of this Agreement and
before the Closing in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 4.1,
and (d) Trade Deals described in Section 2.5(b).
"Assumption Agreement" means the Assumption Agreement between
Buyer and Seller substantially in the form of Exhibit D.
"Balance Sheet" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(e).
"Balance Sheet Date" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
"Banking Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Bill of Sale and Assignment" means the Bill of Sale and
Assignment between Buyer and Seller substantially in the form of Exhibit C.
"Brokerage Fee" has the meaning set forth in Section 12.7.
"Business Day" means any other day than (i) a Saturday or
Sunday or (ii) a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, Dallas,
Texas or Boston, Massachusetts are authorized or required to be closed.
"Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
this Agreement, and it includes its permitted successors and assigns.
"Buyer Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages,
losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and
expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that
any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach or
default by Seller of any of the representations or warranties under this
Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith
(collectively, "Buyer Indemnified Representation Costs"); (b) any
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and all losses, liabilities, or damages incurred by any of the Buyer
Indemnified Parties resulting from Seller's operation or control of any of the
Stations prior to the Closing Date, including any and all liabilities arising
under the FCC Licenses (including any stipulations or other obligations imposed
on Buyer in connection with the renewal of the Licenses in 1998) or the Assumed
Contracts which relate to events occurring prior to the Closing Date; (c) any
and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits,
penalties, costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys'
fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or
proceeding) that any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out
of any breach or default by Seller of any covenant or agreement under this
Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith; (d) any
and all obligations or liabilities of Seller under any contract or agreement
not expressly assumed by Buyer pursuant to the terms hereof; (e) the items
indemnified against pursuant to Section 7.5; and (f) any and all actions,
suits, proceedings, claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and
expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the
foregoing; provided, however, that insofar as the items in this clause (f)
relate to the items in clause (a) above, such items shall constitute Buyer
Indemnified Representation Costs; and provided further that Buyer Indemnified
Costs shall consist solely of damages actually suffered or sustained and shall
not include speculative damages in the nature of lost profits or diminution in
value.
"Buyer Indemnified Parties" means Buyer and each officer,
director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate of Buyer.
"CERCLA" has the meaning set forth in the definition of
Environmental Laws contained in this Section 1.1.
"Choses in Action" means a right to receive or recover
property, debt, or damages on a cause of action, whether pending or not and
whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise. The term shall include rights
to indemnification, damages for breach of warranty or any other event or
circumstance, judgments, settlements, and proceeds from judgments or
settlements.
"Closing" means the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article IX.
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing specified in
Article IX.
"Code" shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended. All references to the Code, U.S. Treasury regulations or
other governmental pronouncements shall be deemed to include references to any
applicable successor regulations or amending pronouncement.
"Communications Act" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(f).
"Company Reports" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(e).
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"Concurrent Transactions" means the transactions contemplated
by (a) that certain Asset Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and
between Buyer and Knight Radio, Inc., a New Hampshire corporation, and (b) that
certain Asset Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and among Buyer and
Knight Communications Corp., a Massachusetts corporation.
"Conflict Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Consents" means all governmental consents and approvals,
including the FCC Consents, and all consents and approvals of third parties, in
each case that are necessary in order to transfer the Assets to Buyer and
otherwise to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
"Contracts" means all agreements, contracts, or other binding
commitments or arrangements, written or oral (including any amendments and
other modifications thereto), to which Seller is a party or is otherwise bound
and which affect or relate to the Assets or the business or operations of each
of the Stations.
"Deposit Escrow Agreement" means the Deposit Escrow Agreement
among Seller, Knight Radio, Inc. and Knight Communications Corp., Buyer and
Escrow Agent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
"Deposit Letter of Credit" means that certain original,
irrevocable letter of credit in favor of Seller, Knight Radio, Inc. and Knight
Communications Corp. and the Escrow Agent issued by Bankers Trust Company or
another lender reasonably acceptable to Seller for the sum of $3,000,000 and
held in accordance with the provisions of the Deposit Escrow Agreement.
"Employee Benefit Plans" means any "employee benefit plan"
within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA and any bonus, deferred
compensation, incentive compensation, stock ownership, stock purchase, stock
option, phantom stock, vacation, severance, disability, death benefit,
hospitalization or insurance plan providing benefits to any present or former
employee or contractor of Seller or any member of the ERISA Group maintained by
any such entity or as to which any such entity has any liability or obligation.
"Employee Pension Benefit Plan" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3(2) of ERISA.
"Environmental Costs or Liabilities" has the meaning set forth
in Section 3.1(m)(iv).
"Environmental Laws" means all Applicable Laws and rules of
common law pertaining to the environment, natural resources, and public or
employee health and safety including the Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA"),
the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act and the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Act of 1984, the Clean
Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Safe
Drinking Water Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act
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of 1970, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Hazardous Materials Transportation
Act, and any similar or analogous statutes, regulations and decisional law of
any Governmental Authority, as each of the foregoing may be amended and in
effect on or prior to the Closing.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended.
"ERISA Group" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(p).
"ESA" means Phase I or Phase II environmental site
assessments.
"Escrow Agent" means U.S. Trust Company and includes its
successors and assigns.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
"FCC" has the meaning set forth in the first recital hereto.
"FCC Consents" means actions by the FCC granting its initial
consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses for each of the Stations to Buyer
as contemplated by this Agreement.
"FCC Licenses" means all of the licenses, permits, and other
authorizations issued by the FCC to Seller and applications of Seller, if any,
to the FCC relating to or used in the business or operations of each of the
Stations, including those listed on Schedule 3.1(f) and any additions thereto
between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Final Order" means written action or order issued by the FCC
setting forth the FCC Consents and (a) which has not been reversed, stayed,
enjoined, set aside, annulled, or suspended and (b) with respect to which (i)
no requests have been filed for administrative or judicial review,
reconsideration, appeal, or stay, and the time for filing any such requests and
for the FCC to set aside the action on its own motion has expired or (ii) in
the event of review, reconsideration, or appeal, such review, reconsideration,
or appeal has been denied and the time for further review, reconsideration, or
appeal has expired.
"Financial Statements" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States.
"Governmental Entity" means any governmental department,
commission, board, bureau, agency, court or other instrumentality of the United
States or any state, county, parish or municipality, jurisdiction, or other
political subdivision thereof.
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"Hazardous Substances" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(m).
"Holdback Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5.
"HSR Act" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(d).
"Indemnification Escrow Agreement" means the Indemnification
Escrow Agreement among Seller, Knight Radio, Inc., Knight Communications Corp.,
Buyer, and Escrow Agent substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E.
"Indemnified Costs" means the Buyer Indemnified Costs or the
Seller Indemnified Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnified Parties" means the Buyer Indemnified Parties or
the Seller Indemnified Parties, as the case may be.
"Indemnification Representation Costs" means the Buyer
Indemnified Representation Costs or the Seller Indemnified Representation
Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnifying Party" means any person who is or may be
obligated to provide indemnification hereunder.
"Intellectual Property" means all Trademarks, Know-how,
copyrights, copyright registrations and applications for registration, Patents
and all other intellectual property rights whether registered or not, licenses
to or owned by Seller relating to the business or operations of any Station,
including the call letters of each of the Stations and the goodwill related to
the foregoing.
"Know-how" means all plans, ideas, concepts and data, research
records, all promotional literature, customer and supplier lists and similar
data and information and all other confidential or proprietary technical and
business information.
"Knowledge" means, with respect to Seller, the actual
knowledge of Norman Knight, N. Scott Knight, Robert A. Knight, or Randolf H.
Knight, and with respect to Buyer, the actual knowledge of Steven R. Hicks,
William S. Banowsky, Jr., or Paul Stone.
"Leased Real Property" means all of the Seller's leasehold
interests, easements, licenses, rights to access and rights-of-way which are
used or held for use in the business and operations of any Station, including
those interests which are identified and described in Schedule 3.1(j), as
modified by any addition or permitted deletion thereto between the date hereof
and the Closing Date.
"Licenses" means the FCC Licenses and all Permits issued by
any Governmental Entity to Seller relating to or used or held for use in the
business and operations of any Station,
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including those listed on Schedule 3.1(f), with any additions thereto between
the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(l).
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on
the business, operations, properties (taken as a whole), condition, results of
operations, assets (taken as a whole), or liabilities of the Stations.
"Multiemployer Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section
3(37) or Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"Non-Competition Agreement" means the Non-Competition
Agreement between Buyer and Seller, substantially in the form of Exhibit B.
"Owned Real Property" means those parcels of real property
owned in fee and used or held for use by Seller as described in Schedule
3.1(i), and all buildings, structures, improvements, and fixtures thereon,
together with all rights of way, easements, privileges, and appurtenances
pertaining or belonging thereto, including any right, title, and interest of
Seller in and to any street or other property adjoining any portion of such
property.
"Patents" means all patent and patent applications (including
all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, and
extensions of the foregoing) owned by Seller.
"Pension Plans" has the meaning set forth in Schedule 3.1(p).
"Permits" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(m).
"Permitted Encumbrances" means (a) statutory Liens for current
Taxes not yet due and payable, (b) mechanics', carriers', workers', repairers',
and other similar liens imposed by law arising or incurred in the ordinary
course of business for obligations not yet due, (c) in the case of leases of
vehicles, rolling stock, and other personal property, encumbrances, which do
not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair the operation of the
business at the facility at which such leased equipment or other personal
property is located, (d) other liens, charges or encumbrances incidental to the
operation of the Stations or the ownership of the Assets which were not
incurred in connection with the borrowing of money or the advance of credit and
which, in the aggregate, do not materially detract from the value of the Assets
or materially interfere with the use thereof or the operation of the Stations,
and (e) Liens on leases of real property arising from the provisions of such
leases or the actions of the lessor thereunder, including, in relation to
leased real property, any agreements and/or conditions imposed on the issuance
of land use permits, zoning, business licenses, use permits, or other
entitlements of various types issued by any Governmental Entity, necessary or
beneficial to the continued use and occupancy of the Assets or the continuation
of the operation of any Station.
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"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership,
limited liability company, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or
other entity.
"Personal Property" means all of the machinery, equipment
(including the transmitter and studio equipment), computer programs, computer
software, tools, motor vehicles, furniture, furnishings, leasehold
improvements, office equipment, inventories, supplies, plant, spare parts, and
other tangible or intangible personal property which are owned or leased by
Seller for any Station and which are used or held for use in the business or
operations of any Station, including the personal property which is listed on
Schedule 3.1(k) hereto, together with any additions thereto between the date
hereof and the Closing Date less any dispositions made in accordance with
Section 4.1. The term Personal Property shall not include any of the Excluded
Assets.
"Purchase Price" means the consideration payable by Buyer to
Seller as provided in Section 2.3 hereof.
"Real Property" means the Leased Real Property and the Owned
Real Property.
"Release" means the Release of Claims between Buyer and Seller
substantially in the form of Exhibit H.
"Released Claims" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2(b).
"Released Parties" has the meaning set forth in Section
10.2(b).
"Schedules" means the Schedules attached hereto.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Seller" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
this Agreement.
"Seller Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages,
losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and
expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that
any of the Seller Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach
or default by Buyer of any of the representations, or warranties under this
Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith
(collectively, "Seller Indemnified Representation Costs"); (b) any and all
losses, liabilities, or damages incurred by any of the Seller Indemnified
Parties resulting from Buyer's operation or control of any of the Stations on
and after the Closing Date, including any and all liabilities arising under the
Licenses or the Assumed Contracts which relate to events occurring after the
Closing Date; (c) any and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands,
charges, suits, penalties, costs, and expenses (including court costs and
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing
for any litigation or proceeding) that any of the Seller
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Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach or default by Buyer
of any covenant or agreement under this Agreement or any agreement or document
executed in connection herewith; (d) the items indemnified against pursuant to
Section 5.3; and (e) any and all actions, suits, proceedings claims, demands,
assessments, judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees
and expenses, incident to any of the foregoing; provided, however, that insofar
as the items in this clause (e) relate to the items in clause (a) above, such
items shall constitute Seller Indemnified Representation Costs; and provided
further that Seller Indemnified Costs shall consist solely of damages actually
suffered or sustained and shall not include speculative damages in the nature
of lost profits or diminution in value.
"Seller Indemnified Parties" means Seller and each officer,
director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate of Seller.
"Seller Negative Trade Balance" has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2.
"Station Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Station Licenses" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(f).
"Station Management" has the meaning set forth in Section
4.1(b).
"Taxes" means taxes, charges, fees, imposts, levies, interest,
penalties, additions to tax or other assessments or fees of any kind,
including, but not limited to, income, corporate, capital, excise, property,
sales, use, turnover, value added and franchise taxes, deductions, withholdings
and customs duties, imposed by any Governmental Entity and any payments with
respect thereto required under any tax-sharing agreement.
"Tax Returns" means any return, report, information return or
other document (including any related or supporting information) filed or
required to be filed with any Governmental Entity in connection with the
determination, assessment, collection or administration of any Taxes or the
administration of any laws, regulations or administrative requirements relating
to any Taxes.
"Title Commitment" means the commitment to issue an owner's
title policy as provided in Section 8.2(e).
"Title Company" means Republic Title Company or such other
title insurance company reasonably acceptable to Buyer and Seller.
"Trade Deals" means the exchanges by a Station of its
advertising time for goods or services, other than in connection with the
licensing of programs and programming material.
"Trademarks" means (a) trademarks, service marks, trade names,
trade dress, labels, logos, and all other names and slogans associated with any
products or embodying the goodwill of
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the business of any Station, whether or not registered, and any applications or
registrations therefor and (b) any associated goodwill incident thereto owned
by Seller.
"Trading Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Transaction Documents" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(c).
"Warranty Deed" means a special warranty deed in form and
substance reasonably acceptable to the Buyer and the Title Company pursuant to
which Seller conveys to Buyer the Owned Real Property at the Closing.
1.2. REFERENCES AND TITLES. All references in this Agreement to
Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections, and other subdivisions
refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections,
subsections, and other subdivisions of this Agreement unless expressly provided
otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections,
subsections, or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only,
do not constitute any part of such Articles, Sections, subsections or other
subdivisions, and shall be disregarded in construing the language contained
therein. The words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereby," "hereunder," " and
"hereof," and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and
not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words "this
Section," "this subsection," and words of similar import, refer only to the
Sections or subsections hereof in which such words occur. The word "or" is not
exclusive, and the word "including" (in its various forms) means "including
without limitation." Pronouns in masculine, feminine, or neuter genders shall
be construed to state and include any other gender and words, terms, and titles
(including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to
include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise expressly
requires. Unless the context otherwise requires, all defined terms contained
herein shall include the singular and plural and the conjunctive and
disjunctive forms of such defined terms.
ARTICLE II
SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
2.1. AGREEMENT TO SELL AND BUY. Subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement and except for the Excluded Assets,
Seller shall sell, assign, transfer and deliver to Buyer on the Closing Date,
and Buyer shall purchase on the Closing Date, all of the Assets, free and clear
of any Liens or liabilities (except for Permitted Encumbrances and liabilities
assumed by Buyer in accordance with Section 2.5). The Assets to be assigned,
transferred and delivered by Seller hereunder shall include the following:
(a) All Personal Property;
(b) All Leased Real Property;
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(c) The Owned Real Property;
(d) All Licenses and Permits;
(e) All Assumed Contracts;
(f) All Intellectual Property;
(g) All Accounts Receivable;
(h) Each of the Station's technical information and data,
machinery and equipment warranties (to the extent such warranties are
assignable), if any, maps, plans, diagrams, blueprints and schematics
relating to such Station, if any, including filings with the FCC which
relate to such Station, and goodwill relating to the foregoing;
(i) All books and records relating to the business and
operation of any of the Stations (excluding those described in, or
relating to the assets described in, Section 2.2), including (i)
executed copies of the Assumed Contracts, or if no executed agreement
exists, summaries of each Assumed Contract transferred pursuant to
clause (e) above and (ii) all records required by the FCC to be kept
by each Station, subject to the right of Seller to request and receive
copies thereof and have such books and records made reasonably
available to Seller for tax and other legitimate organization purposes
for a period of six years after the Closing;
(j) To the extent assignable, all computer programs and
software, and all rights and interests of Seller in and to computer
programs and software used in connection with the business or
operations of any Station;
(k) Except for claims relating to Taxes and all Choses in
Action described in Schedule 2.1(k), all Choses in Action of Seller;
and
(l) All intangible assets of Seller relating to any
Station or the business or operation of any Station not specifically
described above, including goodwill, and all other assets, other than
the Excluded Assets, used or held for use in connection with any
Station or the business of the Seller.
2.2. EXCLUDED ASSETS. The Excluded Assets shall consist of the
following:
(a) The Real Property described in Schedule 2.2(a);
(b) In each case determined as of 11:59 p.m. on the day
prior to the Closing Date, Seller's cash on hand as of the Closing
Date and all other cash in any of Seller's bank or savings accounts;
notes receivable, letters of credit or other similar items of Seller;
any
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stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and similar investments of
Seller; and any other cash equivalents of Seller;
(c) Seller's books and records relating solely to
internal corporate, financial and tax matters and any other books and
records not related to any Station or the business or operations of
any Station;
(d) Any claims, rights and interest of Seller in and to
any (i) refunds of Taxes or fees of any nature whatsoever or (ii)
deposits or utility deposits, which, in each case, relate solely to
the period prior to the Closing Date;
(e) All insurance contracts, including the cash surrender
value thereof, and all insurance proceeds or claims made by Seller
relating to property or equipment repaired, replaced or restored by
Seller prior to the Closing Date;
(f) All Employee Benefit Plans and all assets or funds
held in trust, or otherwise, associated with or used in connection
with the Employee Benefit Plans;
(g) All Choses in Action, if any, of Seller excluded from
Section 2.1(k);
(h) All tangible and intangible personal property
disposed of or consumed in the ordinary course of business between the
date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, or as otherwise permitted
under the terms hereof;
(i) Any collective bargaining agreement, any other
Contract not included in the Assumed Contracts, and all Contracts that
have terminated or expired prior to the Closing Date in the ordinary
course of business and as permitted hereunder; and
(j) The personal effects and other personal property
identified on Schedule 2.2(j).
2.3. PURCHASE PRICE. Subject to the adjustments set forth in
Section 2.4 and 2.5(b), the Purchase Price for the Assets is Ten Million
($10,000,000).
2.4. ADJUSTMENTS AND PRORATIONS.
(a) All revenues arising from the operation of the
Stations earned or accrued up until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing
Date, and all expenses, costs and liabilities, arising therefrom incurred,
accrued or payable up until such time, including expenses arising under the
Assumed Contracts, tower rentals, business and license fees, utility charges,
real and personal property Taxes levied against the Assets, property and
equipment rentals, applicable copyright or other fees, sales and service
charges, other Taxes, wages, salaries, vacation, sick and employee compensation
pay shall be prorated between Buyer and Seller in accordance with the principle
that (i) Seller shall receive all revenues, refunds and deposits of Seller held
by third parties, and shall be
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responsible for all expenses, costs and liabilities incurred, payable or
allocable to the conduct of the business and operations of each Station for the
period ending at 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing Date and (ii) Buyer
shall receive all revenues earned or accrued and shall be responsible for all
expenses, costs and liabilities incurred, payable or allocable to the conduct of
the business and operations of each Station for the period commencing on and
continuing after the Closing Date. An adjustment of the Purchase Price and
proration shall be made in favor of Buyer to the extent that Buyer assumes any
liability under any Assumed Contract to refund (or to credit against payments
otherwise due) any security deposit or similar prepayment paid to Seller by any
lessee or other third party which is not otherwise credited to Buyer. Subject
to Buyer's receipt of appropriate estoppel certificates, an adjustment of the
Purchase Price and proration shall be made in favor of Seller to the extent that
Seller has made (A) any security deposit under any Assumed Contract whether or
not there is a proration under such Assumed Contract or (B) other prepayment
under any Assumed Contracts for which there is a proration. The Purchase Price
shall be increased by an amount equal to eighty percent of the face amount of
Seller's Accounts Receivables. Seller shall be liable for all of the costs of
employee compensation relating to each of the Stations properly attributable to
or accruable on account of service with the Seller through 11:59 p.m. on the
date prior to the Closing Date, including (1) all Taxes and related
contributions, vacations and sick pay and (2) all group medical, dental or death
benefits for expenses incurred, related to or arising from, events occurring on
or prior to 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing Date, or death or
disability occurring on or prior to 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing
Date, whether reported by the Closing Date or thereafter; Buyer will be liable
for all of the costs of employee compensation relating to each of the Stations,
properly attributable or accruable thereafter on account of service with Buyer.
Trade Deals shall not be adjusted or prorated.
(b) Adjustments or prorations pursuant to this Section
2.4 will, insofar as feasible be determined and paid on the Closing Date based
upon Seller's good faith calculation delivered to Buyer five days prior to the
Closing Date, with final settlement and payment by the appropriate party
occurring no later than 60 days after the Closing Date. Within 60 days after
the Closing Date, Buyer shall submit to Seller its good faith determination of
the adjustments or prorations required by this Section 2.4. Except as
expressly provided in Section 2.4(a), Buyer's determination of the amount of
adjustment under this Section 2.4 shall be made in accordance with GAAP,
consistently applied. If Seller disagrees with the determination made by Buyer
of the adjustment, Seller shall give prompt written notice thereof, but in no
event later than 20 days after notice of Buyer's determination, specifying in
reasonable detail the nature and extent of the disagreement, and Buyer and
Seller shall have a period of 30 days in which to resolve the disagreement. If
the parties are unable to resolve the disagreement within the 30-day period,
the matter shall be submitted to an independent certified public accounting
firm selected by Buyer and Seller, which accounting firm shall be directed to
submit a final resolution within 30 days. The accounting firm's determination
shall be binding on Buyer and Seller. Each party shall bear the fees and
expenses of its own representatives, including its independent accountants, if
any, and shall share equally the fees and expenses of any such accounting firm,
if engaged, to resolve any disagreement between the parties. Within five
business days following a final determination hereunder, the party obligated to
make payment will make the payments determined to be due and owing in
accordance with this Section 2.4.
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2.5. ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS. (a) As of the
Closing Date, Buyer shall assume and undertake to pay, discharge and perform
all the obligations and liabilities of Seller relating to each Station under
the Licenses and the Assumed Contracts assumed by Buyer relating to the time
period beginning on or arising out of events occurring on or after the Closing
Date, including those incurred prior to the Closing Date and performable in
accordance with their terms after the Closing Date. All other obligations and
liabilities of Seller, including (i) obligations or liabilities under any
contract not included in the Assumed Contracts, (ii) obligations or liabilities
under any Assumed Contract for which a Consent, if required, has not been
obtained as of the Closing, (iii) any obligations and liabilities arising under
the Assumed Contracts that relate to the time period prior to the Closing Date
or arise out of events occurring prior to the Closing Date and (iv) any
forfeiture, claim or pending litigation or proceeding relating to the business
or operations of any Station prior to the Closing Date (other than those to be
performed in accordance with their terms after the Closing Date), shall remain
and be the obligation and liability solely of Seller. Other than as specified
in the first sentence of this Section 2.5, Buyer, directly or indirectly, shall
assume no liabilities or obligations of Seller and shall not be liable
therefor.
(b) Schedule 2.5(b) contains a list of all of the Trade
Deals in effect as of March 31, 1997 and correctly sets forth the balance, in
dollar value, of either (i) Seller's obligations to the other party under such
Trade Deals (denoted by a minus on Schedule 2.5(b)) or (ii) the amount due
Seller under such Trade Deals (reflected as a positive on Schedule 2.5(b)). On
the Closing Date, Buyer shall assume Seller's obligations under (i) the Trade
Deals listed on Schedule 2.5(b) to the extent that the goods or services to be
provided by the advertisers pursuant to such Trade Deals are solely used or
useful in connection with the business or operations of any Station and (ii)
all Trade Deals entered into by Seller between the date hereof and the Closing
Date. The Trade Deals assumed by Buyer pursuant to the terms of this Section
2.5(b) shall be considered Assumed Contracts.
2.6. ALLOCATION. The parties hereto acknowledge that the
transactions contemplated hereby must be reported in accordance with Section
1060 of the Code. Accordingly, the parties shall report such transactions for
all purposes in accordance with the Purchase Price allocation set forth on
Schedule 2.6 hereto.
2.7. EARNEST MONEY. (a) Concurrently with the execution of this
Agreement, Buyer shall deposit the Deposit Letter of Credit with the Escrow
Agent to be held in escrow in accordance with the Deposit Escrow Agreement.
(b) Subject to satisfaction of the conditions to the
obligations set forth in Article VIII, at the Closing, Seller shall instruct
the Escrow Agent to release and return the Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer
for cancellation.
(c) If this Agreement is terminated as provided in
Section 10.1, Buyer and Seller shall instruct the Escrow Agent to release the
Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer or to Seller, all as provided in Section
10.2.
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ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING SELLER. Seller
represents and warrants to Buyer as follows (with the understanding that Buyer
is relying on such representations and warranties in entering into and
performing this Agreement).
(a) Organization, Good Standing, Etc. Seller is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, has all requisite corporate power
and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being conducted and is duly qualified and in good standing to
do business in each state listed on Schedule 3.1(a), which states represent
every jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or
leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary. Seller has
delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of its Articles of Organization and
Bylaws, as in effect at the date of this Agreement. Seller is not in violation
of any provisions of its Articles of Organization or Bylaws.
(b) Subsidiaries of Seller. Seller does not own,
directly or indirectly, any equity interest in, any other corporation,
partnership, or other person or have the right, pursuant to a contract or
otherwise, to acquire any capital stock, equity interest or other similar
investment in any corporation, partnership, or other person.
(c) Authority. Seller has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into this Agreement, the Deposit Escrow Agreement, the
Bill of Sale and Assignment, the Assumption Agreement, the Indemnification
Escrow Agreement, the Non-Competition Agreement and each other agreement,
document, and instrument required to be executed by Seller in accordance
herewith (collectively, the "Transaction Documents") and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. The execution and delivery of the
Transaction Documents by Seller and the consummation by Seller of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on the part of Seller, including, without
limitation, the requisite approval of the holders of the outstanding capital
stock of Seller entitled to vote thereon. The Transaction Documents have been,
or upon execution and delivery will be, duly executed and delivered and
constitute the valid and binding obligations of Seller enforceable against it
in accordance with their terms, subject as to enforceability to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and
similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally and to general
principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a
proceeding at law or in equity).
(d) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents by Seller do not and the
performance by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will
not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations, and permits
and making the filings described in this Section 3.1(d), (i) violate, conflict
with, or result
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in any breach of any provision of Seller's Articles of Organization and Bylaws,
(ii) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation or breach of, or
constitute a default (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both)
under, or permit the termination of, or result in the acceleration of, or
entitle any party to accelerate (whether as a result of a change of control of
Seller or otherwise) any material obligation, or result in the loss of any
material benefit, or give any person the right to require any security to be
repurchased, or give rise to the creation of any material lien, charge,
security interest, or encumbrance upon any of the Assets under any of the
terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit agreement, note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license, lease, agreement, or
other instrument or obligation to which Seller is a party or by which it or any
of the Assets may be bound or subjected, or (iii) violate any order, writ,
judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or regulation, of any
Governmental Entity applicable to Seller or by which or to which any material
Assets are bound or subject. No Consent of any Governmental Entity is required
by or with respect to the Seller in connection with the execution and delivery
of any Transaction Documents by Seller or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (A) the filing of a premerger
notification report under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended (the "HSR Act") and (B) the FCC Consents (as contemplated by
Section 7.1 hereof).
(e) Reports; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain
Changes or Events.
(i) Seller has filed all forms, reports,
statements, and other documents required to be filed with the FCC.
Seller has filed all forms, reports, statements, and other documents
required to be filed with any and all other Governmental Entities.
All such forms, reports, statements and other documents required to be
filed with the FCC or any other Governmental Entity are referred to
herein, collectively, as the "Company Reports". The Company Reports
were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the
requirements of applicable law.
(ii) Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of (A)
the reviewed balance sheets of Seller as of December 31, 1995 and
December 31, 1996, together with the reviewed statements of income and
cash flows of Seller for the periods then ended, and the notes
thereto, accompanied by the reports thereon of Arthur Andersen LLP,
independent public accountants (the "Reviewed Financial Statements"),
and (B) the internally prepared balance sheet of Seller as of March
31, 1997, together with the related unaudited statements of income for
the period then ended. The Reviewed Financial Statements, including
the notes thereto, were prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a
consistent basis throughout the periods covered thereby (except to the
extent disclosed therein or required by changes in GAAP) and present
accurately the information purported to be presented therein as of
such dates and for the periods then ended.
(iii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(e), there
is no material liability or obligation of any kind, whether accrued,
absolute, fixed, contingent, or otherwise, of Seller that is not
reflected or reserved against in the balance sheet for the period
ended
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March 31, 1997 (the "Balance Sheet"), other than (A) liabilities
incurred in the ordinary course of business in a manner consistent
with past practice since March 31, 1997 (the "Balance Sheet Date"), or
(B) any such liability or obligation which would not be required to be
presented in financial statements or the notes thereto prepared in
conformity with GAAP applied, in a manner consistent with past
practice, in the preparation of the Financial Statements.
(iv) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(e), since
the Balance Sheet Date, Seller has conducted its business only in the
ordinary course consistent with past practice and nothing has occurred
that would have been prohibited by Section 4.1 if the terms of such
section had been in effect as of and after the Balance Sheet Date.
Since the Balance Sheet Date, there has not occurred, and Seller has
not incurred or suffered, any event, circumstance, or fact that could
result in a Material Adverse Effect. Additionally, since the Balance
Sheet Date, there has not occurred, and Seller has not incurred or
suffered, any event, circumstance, or fact that materially impairs the
physical assets of any of the Stations.
(f) Compliance with Applicable Laws: FCC Matters.
(i) The business of Seller has been conducted in
compliance in all material respects with each Applicable Law. No
investigation or review by any Governmental Entity with respect to
Seller is pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller has complied with the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and all material rules,
regulations and written policies of the FCC thereunder (collectively,
the "Communications Act"), all obligations with respect to equal
employment opportunity under Applicable Law, and all material rules
and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration applicable to
each of the towers used or held for use by a Station. In addition,
Seller has duly filed, or caused to be so filed, with the FCC and
other appropriate Governmental Entities all reports, statements,
documents, registrations, filings, or submissions with respect to the
operation of each Station and the ownership thereof, including,
applications for renewal of authority required by Applicable Law to be
filed. All such FCC filings complied in all material respects with
Applicable Laws when made, and no deficiencies have been asserted with
respect to any such filings. The material required by 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.3526 to be kept in the public inspection files of each
Station is in such files and was placed in such files at the
appropriate times.
(ii) Schedule 3.1(f) is a true and complete list
of (A) all of the FCC Licenses, including the expiration dates
thereof, as of the date of this Agreement and (B) all other material
licenses, permits, or authorizations issued to Seller by any other
Governmental Entities and held by it as of the date of this Agreement.
Such FCC Licenses, licenses, permits, and authorizations, and all
pending applications for modification, extension, or renewal thereof
or for new licenses, permits, permissions, or authorizations, are
collectively referred to herein as the "Station Licenses." Schedule
3.1(f) accurately lists the legally authorized holder(s) of the
Station Licenses. The Station Licenses constitute all the licenses,
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permits and authorizations required for the operation of each of the
Stations and the business of Seller, and each of the Station Licenses
is in full force and effect. Each of the Stations has been operated
in all material respects in accordance with the terms of its Station
Licenses and the Seller is otherwise in compliance with, and has
conducted its business so as to comply with, the terms of such Station
Licenses. There are no proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of
Seller, threatened with respect to Seller's ownership or operation of
any Station which reasonably may be expected to result in the
revocation, material adverse modification, non-renewal, or suspension
of any of the Station Licenses, the denial of any pending applications
for any Station Licenses, the issuance against Seller of any cease and
desist order, or the imposition of any administrative actions by the
FCC, including the proposed assessment of fines or penalties, or any
other Governmental Entity with respect to any Station Licenses, or
which reasonably may be expected to adversely affect any Station's
ability to operate as currently operated or Buyer's ability to obtain
control of any Station Licenses or to operate any Station. To the
Knowledge of Seller, no other broadcast station or radio
communications facility is causing interference to any Station's
transmissions beyond that which is allowed by FCC rules and
regulations and no Station is causing interference to any other
broadcast station or radio communications facilities' transmissions
beyond that which is allowed by the FCC rules and regulations. To the
Knowledge of Seller, there is no reason to believe that the FCC will
not renew any of the Station Licenses issued by the FCC in the
ordinary course of business. To the Knowledge of Seller, there are no
facts relating to Seller under the Communications Act that reasonably
may be expected to disqualify Seller from transferring control of any
of the Station Licenses pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or
that would prevent the consummation by Seller of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(g) Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(g), there is no claim, action, suit, inquiry, judicial, or
administrative proceeding, grievance, or arbitration pending or, to the
Knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller or any of the Assets by or
before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity, nor are there any investigations
relating to Seller or any of the Assets pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller,
threatened by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity. Except as set
forth in Schedule 3.1(g), there is no judgment, decree, injunction, order,
determination, award, finding, or letter of deficiency of any Governmental
Entity or arbitrator outstanding against Seller or any of the Assets. There is
no action, suit, inquiry, judicial, or administrative proceeding pending or, to
the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller relating to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(h) Insurance. Since January 1, 1994, Seller has been
insured against such risks as companies engaged in a similar business would, in
accordance with good business practice, customarily be insured. Schedule
3.1(h) lists all fire, general liability, malpractice liability, theft, and
other forms of insurance and all fidelity bonds held by or applicable to
Seller. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(h), the policies of general
liability, malpractice liability, fire, theft, and other insurance maintained
with respect to the operations, assets, or business of Seller provide adequate
coverage against loss. To the Knowledge of Seller, no event has occurred,
including the failure by
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Seller to give any notice or information or the delivery of any inaccurate or
erroneous notice or information, which limits or impairs the rights of Seller
under any such insurance policies in such a manner as could have a Material
Adverse Effect. Excluding insurance policies that have expired and been
replaced in the ordinary course of business, no insurance policy has been
canceled within the last two years prior to the date hereof.
(i) Owned Real Property. Schedule 3.1(i) contains an
accurate description of all the Owned Real Property. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(j) and subject to any Permitted Encumbrances, Seller has good and
marketable, fee simple, absolute title in and to the Owned Real Property.
Seller has sufficient title to such easements, rights of way and other rights
appurtenant to each of the Owned Real Properties as are necessary to permit
ingress and egress to and from the Owned Real Property to a public way, and the
improvements on the Owned Real Property have access to such sewer, water, gas,
electric, telephone and other utilities as are necessary to allow the business
of the Seller operated thereon to be operated in the ordinary course. There is
no pending condemnation or similar proceeding affecting the Owned Real Property
or any portion thereof, and to the Knowledge of Seller, no such action is
threatened. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), the improvements located
on the Owned Real Property are in sufficiently good condition (except for
ordinary wear and tear) to allow the business of the Seller to be operated in
the ordinary course and there has been no damage to such improvements that
affects the conduct of such business in any material respect that has not been
repaired or remedied. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), there are no
lessees or tenants at will in possession of any portion of any of the Owned
Real Property other than Seller, whether as lessees, tenants at will,
trespassers or otherwise. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), no zoning,
building or other federal, state or municipal law, ordinance, regulation or
restriction is violated in any material respect by the continued maintenance,
operation or use of the Owned Real Property or any tract or portion thereof or
interest therein in its present manner. The current use of the Owned Real
Property and all parts thereof does not violate any restrictive covenants of
record affecting any of the Owned Real Property. All necessary Licenses by any
Governmental Entity with respect to the Owned Real Property have been obtained,
have been validly issued and are in full force and effect.
(j) Leased Real Property. Schedule 3.1(j) contains an
accurate description of all the leasehold interests relating to the business
and operations of each of the Stations as now conducted. Each lease described
in Schedule 3.1(j) is a valid and binding obligation of Seller and is in full
force and effect without amendment other than as described in Schedule 3.1(j).
Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.1(j), Seller is not, and to the
Knowledge of the Seller, no other party is, in default under any lease
described in Schedule 3.1(j). Subject to obtaining the Consents disclosed in
Schedule 3.1(j), Seller has the full legal power and authority to assign its
rights under the leases listed in Schedule 3.1(j) to Buyer. All leasehold
interests listed in Schedule 3.1(j) (including the improvements thereon) are
available for immediate use in the conduct of the business and operations of
each of the Stations as currently conducted.
(k) Personal Property. Schedule 3.1(k) contains a
description of the items of Personal Property (having a replacement cost of not
less than $25,000 for each item) which comprise
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all Personal Property used or held for use in connection with the business and
operations of each Station or which permit the operation of each Station as now
conducted. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(k), Seller has good title to,
or a valid leasehold or license interest in, all Personal Property and none of
the Personal Property is subject to any Lien or other encumbrances, except for
Permitted Encumbrances. Seller is not, and to the Knowledge of the Seller, no
other party is, in default under any of the leases, licenses and other
Contracts relating to the Personal Property. Except as otherwise disclosed in
Schedule 3.1(k), the Personal Property (i) is in good operating condition and
repair (ordinary wear and tear excepted), (ii) is available for immediate use
in the business and operation of each of the Stations as currently conducted
and (iii) permits each of the Stations to operate in accordance with the terms
of their respective FCC Licenses, and the rules and regulations of the FCC, and
with all other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules
and regulations.
(l) Liens and Encumbrances. All of the Assets, including
leases, are free and clear of all liens, pledges, claims, security interests,
restrictions, mortgages, tenancies, and other possessory interests, conditional
sale or other title retention agreements, assessments, easements, rights of
way, covenants, restrictions, rights of first refusal, defects in title,
encroachments, and other burdens, options or encumbrances of any kind
(collectively, "Liens") except (i) Permitted Encumbrances and (ii) Liens set
forth on Schedule 3.1(l) (the Liens referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) being
"Permitted Liens"). At the Closing, all of the Assets shall be free and clear
of all Liens other than Permitted Encumbrances.
(m) Environmental Matters. Except as described on
Schedule 3.1(m),
(i) The real property and facilities owned,
operated, and leased by Seller and the operations of Seller thereon
comply and have at all times complied in all material respects with
all Applicable Laws and rules of common law pertaining to the
environment, natural resources, and public or employee health and
safety, including all Environmental Laws;
(ii) No judicial proceedings are pending or, to
the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller alleging the
violation of any Environmental Laws, and there are no administrative
proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against
Seller, alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws and no notice
from any Governmental Entity or any private or public person has been
received by Seller claiming any violation of any Environmental Laws in
connection with any real property or facility owned, operated or
leased by Seller, or requiring any remediation, clean-up,
modification, repairs, work, construction, alterations, or
installations on or in connection with any real property or facility
owned, operated or leased by Seller that are necessary to comply with
any Environmental Laws and that have not been complied with or
otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the party giving notice;
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(iii) All permits, registrations, licenses,
authorizations, and the like ("Permits") required to be obtained or
filed by Seller under any Environmental Laws in connection with
Seller's operations, including those activities relating to the
generation, use, storage, treatment, disposal, release, or remediation
of Hazardous Substances (as such term is defined in Section 3.1(m)(iv)
hereof), have been duly obtained or filed, and Seller is and has at all
times been in full compliance in all material respects with the terms
and conditions of all such Permits;
(iv) All Hazardous Substances used or generated by
Seller or any of its predecessors on, in, or under any of the owned,
operated, or leased real property or facilities are and have at all
times been generated, stored, used, treated, disposed of, and released
by such persons or on their behalf in such manner as not to result in
any material Environmental Costs or Liabilities. "Hazardous
Substances" means (A) any hazardous materials, hazardous wastes,
hazardous substances, toxic wastes, and toxic substances as those or
similar terms are defined under any Environmental Laws; (B) any
asbestos or any material which contains any hydrated mineral silicate,
including chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophylite
and/or actinolite, whether friable or non-friable; (C) PCBs, or
PCB-containing materials, or fluids; (D) radon; (E) any other
hazardous, radioactive, toxic or noxious substance, material,
pollutant, contaminant, constituent, or solid, liquid or gaseous
waste; (F) any petroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons, petroleum products,
crude oil and any fractions or derivatives thereof, any oil or gas
exploration or production waste, and any natural gas, synthetic gas
and any mixtures thereof; (G) any substance that, whether by its
nature or its use, is subject to regulation under any Environmental
Laws or with respect to which any Environmental Laws or Governmental
Entity requires environmental investigation, monitoring or
remediation; and (H) any underground storage tanks, dikes, or
impoundments as defined under any Environmental Laws. "Environmental
Costs or Liabilities" means any losses, liabilities, obligations,
damages, fines, penalties, judgments, settlements, actions, claims,
costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable fees,
disbursements and expenses of legal counsel, experts, engineers and
consultants, and the costs of investigation or feasibility studies and
performance of remedial or removal actions and cleanup activities) in
connection with (1) any Environmental Laws, (2) order of, or contract
of Seller with, any Governmental Entity or any private or public
persons or (3) any exposure of any person or property to Hazardous
Substances;
(v) There are not now, nor have there been in the
past, on, in or under any property or facilities when owned, leased,
or operated by Seller or, to the knowledge of the Seller, when owned,
leased, or operated by any of its predecessors, any Hazardous
Substances that are in a condition or location that violates any
Environmental Law or that reasonably could be expected to require
remediation under any Environmental Laws or give rise to a claim for
damages or compensation by any affected person or to any Environmental
Costs or Liabilities; and
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(vi) Seller has not received, and to the
Knowledge of Seller, does not expect to receive, any notification from
any source advising Seller that: (A) it is a potentially responsible
party under CERCLA or any other Environmental Laws; (B) any real
property or facility currently or previously owned, operated, or leased
by it is identified or proposed for listing as a federal National
Priorities List ("NPL") (or state-equivalent) site or a Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System
("CERCLIS") list (or state-equivalent) site; and (C) any facility to
which it has ever transported or otherwise arranged for the disposal of
Hazardous Substances is identified or proposed for listing as an NPL
(or state-equivalent) site or CERCLIS (or state-equivalent) site.
(n) Taxes. Seller has filed or caused to be filed all
Tax Returns affecting the Stations or the Assets which are required to be filed
by Seller, all such Tax Returns which have been filed are materially accurate
and complete, and Seller has timely paid all Taxes shown on such returns or on
any Tax assessment received by Seller to the extent that such Taxes have become
due or is contesting such Taxes or assessments. There are no Liens for Taxes
upon the Stations or the Assets except for the Permitted Encumbrances. Seller
has not received notice of any Tax deficiency or delinquency. No Internal
Revenue Service audit of Seller is pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller,
threatened, and the results of any completed audits are properly reflected in
the Financial Statements. Substantially all monies required to be withheld by
Seller from employees or collected from customers for Taxes and the portion of
any Taxes to be paid by Seller to governmental agencies or set aside in
accounts for such purposes have been so paid or set aside, or such monies have
been reserved against and entered upon the books and are reflected in the
Balance Sheet. There are no legal, administrative, or tax proceedings pursuant
to which Seller is or could be made liable for any taxes, penalties, interest,
or other charges, the liability for which could extend to Buyer as transferee
of the business of the Stations.
(o) Certain Agreements.
(i) Schedule 3.1(o) hereto lists each (A)
employment or consulting Contract which is not terminable without
liability or penalty on 30 days or less notice, (B) Contract under
which any party thereto remains obligated to provide goods or services
having a value, or to make payments aggregating, in excess of $50,000
per year, and (C) other Contract that is material to the operation of
the Stations or to the Seller's business, in any such case to which
Seller is a party or Seller or the Assets is bound. Each such
Contract described in Schedule 3.1(o) or required to be so described
is a valid and binding obligation of Seller and is in full force and
effect without amendment. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(o),
Seller and, to the Knowledge of Seller, each other party to such
Contracts, has performed in all material respects the obligations
required to be performed by it under such Contracts and is not (with
or without lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both) in breach
or default thereunder. Schedule 3.1(o) identifies, as to each such
Contract listed thereon, whether the consent of the other party
thereto is required, and the extent of any payments required, in order
for such Contract to continue in full force and effect upon
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the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or whether
such Contract can be canceled by the other party without liability to
such other party due to the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby. A complete copy of each written Contract and a
description of each oral Contract set forth in Schedule 3.1(o) has
been provided to Buyer prior to the date of this Agreement.
(ii) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(o),
Seller is not a party to any oral or written agreement, plan or
arrangement with any employee or other station or broadcast personnel
(whether an employee, consultant or an independent contractor) of
Seller (A) the benefits of which are contingent, or the terms of which
are materially altered, upon, or result from, the occurrence of a
transaction involving Seller of the nature of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, (B) providing severance benefits
longer than forty-five days or other benefits after the termination of
employment or other contractual relationship regardless of the reason
for such termination and regardless of whether such termination is
before or after a change of control, (C) under which any person may
receive payments subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the
Code or (D) any of the benefits of which will be increased, or the
vesting of benefits of which will be accelerated, by the occurrence of
any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the value of
any of the benefits of which will be calculated on the basis of any of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(p) ERISA Compliance; Labor.
(i) The present value of all accrued benefits
(vested and unvested) under all the Employee Pension Benefit Plans,
which Seller or any other trades or businesses under common control
within the meaning of Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA with Seller
(collectively, the "ERISA Group") maintains, or to which Seller or any
member of the ERISA Group is or has been obligated to contribute (the
"Pension Plans"), did not, as of the respective last annual valuation
dates for such Pension Plans, exceed the value of the assets of such
Pension Plan allocable to such benefits. None of such Pension Plans
subject to Title IV of ERISA or any of their related trusts has been
terminated or partially terminated. Neither Seller or any member of
the ERISA Group has contributed or been obligated to contribute to any
Multiemployer Plan. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(p), neither
Seller nor any member of the ERISA Group has any Employee Benefit
Plans.
(ii) True, correct, and complete copies of each of
the Employee Benefit Plans, and related trusts, if applicable, have
been furnished to Buyer, along with the most recent report filed on
Form 5500 and summary plan description with respect to each Employee
Benefit Plan required to file Form 5500.
(iii) Seller is not a party to any collective
bargaining agreement. Seller has not agreed to recognize any union or
other collective bargaining representative, nor has any union or other
collective bargaining representative been certified as the exclusive
bargaining
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representative of any of its employees. Seller (A) is, and has always
been since January 1, 1995, in substantial compliance with all
applicable laws regarding labor, employment and employment practices,
terms and conditions of employment, equal employment opportunity,
employee benefits, affirmative action, wages and hours, plant closing
and mass layoff, occupational safety and health, immigration, and
workers' compensation, (B) is not engaged, nor has it since January 1,
1995, engaged, in any unfair labor practices, and has no, and has not
had since January 1, 1995, any, unfair labor practice charges or
complaints before the National Labor Relations Board pending or, to
the Knowledge of Seller threatened against it, (C) has no, and has not
had since January 1, 1995, any, grievances, arbitrations, or other
proceedings arising or asserted to arise under any collective
bargaining agreement, pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller
threatened, against it and (D) has no, and has not had since January
1, 1995, any, charges, complaints, or proceedings before the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor or any other
Governmental Entity responsible for regulating employment practices,
pending, or, to Seller's Knowledge, threatened against it. There is no
labor strike, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout pending or, to the
Knowledge of Seller, threatened against or affecting Seller, and
Seller has not experienced any labor strike, slowdown, work stoppage
or lockout since January 1, 1995. To the Knowledge of Seller no union
organizational campaign or representation petition is currently
pending with respect to any of the employees of Seller.
(q) Patents, Trademarks, Etc. Schedule 3.1(q) is a true
and complete list of all of the Intellectual Property. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(q), Seller owns or has the unencumbered right to use pursuant to a
valid, binding, and enforceable license agreement or other contract or
arrangement all such Intellectual Property. To the Knowledge of Seller, Seller
is not infringing any such Intellectual Property, and Seller is not aware of
any infringement by others of any of the Intellectual Property owned by Seller.
(r) Affiliate Relationships. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(r), there are no contracts or other arrangements involving Seller
in which any member, manager, officer, director, or Affiliate of Seller has a
financial interest, including indebtedness to Seller.
(s) Assets. The Assets and the Excluded Assets include
substantially all assets used or held for use in connection with the business
and operations of the Stations as currently conducted.
(t) No Dispositions. Since the Balance Sheet Date, there
has not occurred any sale, lease, transfer, assignment, abandonment or other
disposition of any of the assets of any Station other than any disposition of
(i) obsolete property,(ii) property in connection with the acquisition of
replacement property of equal value, or (iii) assets having, in the aggregate,
a value of less than $50,000 disposed of in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practices.
(u) No Knowledge of Buyer's Breach. Seller has no
Knowledge of any breach of representation or warranty by Buyer or of any other
condition or circumstance that would excuse
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Seller from its timely performance of its obligations hereunder. Seller shall
notify Buyer as promptly as practicable if any such information comes to its
attention prior to the Closing Date.
3.2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER. Buyer represents and
warrants to Seller as follows (with the understanding that Seller is relying on
such representations and warranties in entering into and performing this
Agreement):
(a) Organization Standing and Power. Buyer is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and
authority to own, lease, and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being conducted.
(b) Authority. Buyer has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into the Transaction Documents to which it will be a
party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The
execution and delivery of such Transaction Documents by Buyer and the
consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have
been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer.
The Transaction Documents to which Buyer will be a party have been, or upon
execution and delivery will be, duly executed and delivered and constitute the
valid and binding obligations of Buyer, enforceable against it in accordance
with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent
conveyance, reorganization, moratorium, and similar laws affecting creditors'
rights and remedies generally and to general principles of equity (regardless
of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(c) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents to which Buyer will be a
party do not and the performance by Buyer of the transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby will not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals,
authorizations, and permits and making the filings described in this Section
3.2(c), (A) violate, conflict with, or result in any breach of any provisions
of Buyer's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, (B) violate, conflict with, or
result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without
due notice or lapse of time or both) under, or permit the termination of, or
result in the acceleration of, or entitle any party to accelerate (whether as a
result of a change of control of Buyer or otherwise) any obligation, or result
in the loss of any benefit, or give any person the right to require any
security to be repurchased, or give rise to the creation of any lien, charge,
security interest, or encumbrance upon any of the Assets under any of the
terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit agreement, note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license, lease, agreement, or
other instrument or obligation to which Buyer is a party or by which it or any
of the Assets may be bound or subjected, or (C) violate any order, writ,
judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation, of any
Governmental Entity applicable to Buyer or by which or to which any of the
Assets is bound or subject. No Consent of any Governmental Entity is required
by or with respect to Buyer in connection with the execution and delivery of
any Transaction Documents by Buyer or the consummation by it of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby,
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except for (A) the filing of a premerger notification report under the HSR Act
and (B) the FCC Consents (as contemplated by Section 7.1)
(d) Litigation. As of the date hereof, there is no
action, suit, inquiry, judicial or administrative proceeding pending or, to the
Knowledge of Buyer, threatened against it relating to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) FCC Matters. There are no facts relating to Buyer
under the Communications Act or otherwise that reasonably may be expected to
disqualify it from qualifying as an assignee of the Station Licenses or that
would prevent it from consummating the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Buyer hereby represents and warrants that it is able to certify on
an FCC Form 314 that it is financially qualified.
(f) No Knowledge of Seller's Breach. Buyer has no
Knowledge of any breach of representation or warranty by Seller or of any other
condition or circumstance that would excuse Buyer from its timely performance
of its obligations hereunder. Buyer shall notify Seller as promptly as
practicable if any such information comes to its attention prior to the Closing
Date.
(g) No Assurance. Buyer is relying solely on the express
representations, warranties and covenants of Seller contained in this Agreement
and Transaction Documents, and upon no other representations or statements of
Seller or any of its Affiliates or their respective directors, officers,
employees, agents or representatives, and acknowledges and agrees that nothing
in this Agreement or the Transaction Documents shall be deemed to create any
additional implied duty, disclosure obligation or responsibility on the part of
Seller or its Affiliates.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. COVENANTS OF SELLER. Except as contemplated by this Agreement
or to the extent that Buyer shall otherwise consent in writing, from the date
of this Agreement until the Closing, Seller covenants and agrees that Seller
shall not:
(a) conduct its business in any manner except in the
ordinary course consistent with past practice, including, without limitation,
with respect to Trade Deals and other barter arrangements; or
(b) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to
preserve intact Seller's business organization substantially as in effect as of
this date and to preserve its relationships with customers, suppliers and
others having business dealings with it substantially as in effect as of this
date; or
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(c) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain the Assets in their current condition except for ordinary wear and
tear and damage by casualty governed by Section 7.6; or
(d) fail to use all commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain the present programming of the Stations consistent with past
practices; or
(e) except for amendments, terminations (without payment
of penalty or damages), renewals, or failures to renew (without payment of
penalty or damages) of employment agreements with over-the-air personnel in the
ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice (subject to prior
consultation with Buyer reasonably in advance thereof), materially amend or
terminate (i.e., a contract or agreement of the type required to be described
in Schedule 3.1(o)), or default in any material respect (or take or omit to
take any action that, with or without the giving notice or passage of time,
would constitute a material default) under any material Contract; or
(f) merge or consolidate with or into any other legal
entity, dissolve, or liquidate; or
(g) except as required by the terms and provisions of
written contracts between Seller and an employee thereof as in existence on
March 31, 1997 or in connection with any reasonable amendments required by the
provider or underwriter of any Employee Benefit Plan in connection with the
annual renewal of such Employee Benefit Plans, adopt or amend any Employee
Benefit Plan or collective bargaining agreement; or
(h) except as set forth in Schedule 4.1(h), sell (whether
by merger, consolidation, or the sale of an equity interest or assets), lease,
or dispose of any Assets except in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practice or, even if in the ordinary course of business
and consistent with past practices (other than sales of surplus or obsolete
equipment), whether in one or more transactions, in no event involving an Asset
or Assets having an aggregate fair market value in excess of $50,000; or
(i) mortgage, pledge, or subject to any material Lien
which will not be removed or released at or prior to Closing, other than
Permitted Encumbrances, any of the Assets; or
(j) except as required by GAAP, applicable law, or
circumstances which did not exist as of the Balance Sheet Date, change any of
the material accounting principles or practices used by it; or
(k) change in any material respect its existing practices
and procedures with respect to the collection of accounts receivable of the
Stations and, except with respect to good faith attempts consistent with past
practice to obtain payment of a past due receivable, or except in accordance
with existing practices, a contested receivable, offer to discount the amount
of any
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outstanding receivable or extend any other incentive (whether to the account
debtor or any employee or third party responsible for the collection of
receivables) to accelerate the collection thereof; or
(l) change any Station's advertising rates or policies,
procedures or methods in connection with the sale of advertising time in a
manner expected to accelerate the receipt of cash payments or fail to incur
annual advertising and promotional department expenses in cash and trade other
than as budgeted for 1997 (as such budget previously has been delivered to
Buyer); or
(m) enter into, or enter into negotiations or discussions
with any person other than Buyer with respect to any local marketing agreement
or any other similar agreement; or
(n) agree to or make any commitment, orally or in
writing, to take any actions prohibited by this Agreement.
4.2. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS. If Buyer or its lenders or
other financing sources require Phase I or Phase II ESAs, Seller covenants and
agrees that, upon written notice from Buyer to Seller identifying the locations
at which such ESAs are required, Seller shall cooperate and permit Buyer to
cause to be performed by a nationally recognized and duly qualified
environmental consultant selected by Buyer, with the consent of Seller (which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), an ESA at each identified
transmission site owned, operated, or leased by Seller and at such other
identified real properties and facilities owned, operated, or leased by Seller.
The ESAs which are to be conducted for the benefit of Buyer shall be performed
in a manner that at a minimum satisfies the requirements of ASTM Practice E
1527-94. The cost of any ESAs shall be borne by Buyer. Any site visits made
by Buyer's consultants shall be performed in collaboration with Seller's
designees in accordance with a schedule mutually agreed upon in advance. Buyer
and/or its contractors will be accompanied by the Seller's representatives at
all times, and no notification or discussions of environmental matters shall be
initiated with governmental agencies or third parties without the prior notice
to and agreement by Seller. If Buyer, based upon the conclusions in any Phase
I report, desires to perform intrusive testing, Buyer shall present such
request and the supporting written justification to Seller and both parties
shall use reasonable best efforts to mutually agree upon the scope and nature
of any such intrusive investigation. Any intrusive investigation shall be
under the supervision of Seller and all results of any intrusive investigation
shall be immediately shared with Seller.
4.3. BROADCAST TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTION. Seller shall give prompt
written notice to Buyer if before the Closing the regular broadcast
transmission of any of the Stations in the normal and usual manner is
interrupted for a period of two consecutive hours or more, excluding
interruptions for normal and routine maintenance.
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ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF SELLER
5.1. NO SOLICITATION OF TRANSACTIONS. Seller shall not, directly
or indirectly, through any officer, director, stockholder, employee, agent,
financial advisor, banker or other representative, or otherwise, solicit,
initiate, or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any person
relating to any acquisition or purchase of all or any material portion of the
Assets or any equity interest in Seller or any merger, consolidation, share
exchange, business combination, or other similar transaction with Seller or
participate in any negotiations regarding, or furnish to any other person any
information with respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist
or participate in, facilitate, or encourage, any effort or attempt by any other
person to do or seek any of the foregoing. Seller shall immediately
communicate to Buyer the material terms of any such proposal (and the identity
of the party making such proposal) which it may receive and, if such proposal
is in writing, the Seller shall promptly deliver a copy of such proposal to
Buyer. Seller agrees not to release any third party from, or waive any
provision of, any confidentiality or standstill agreement to which Seller is a
party. Seller immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated all existing
discussions or negotiations with any parties conducted heretofore with respect
to any of the foregoing.
5.2. ACCESS AND INFORMATION. (a) Until the Closing, subject only
to applicable rules and regulations of the FCC, Seller shall afford to Steven
R. Hicks, William S. Banowsky, Jr., Paul Stone, Buyer's chief engineer, and
other employees and representatives of Buyer upon Buyer's reasonable
request(including accountants and counsel) full access, during normal business
hours, upon reasonable notice and in such manner as will not unreasonably
interfere with the conduct of the business of Seller, to all properties, books,
records, and Tax Returns of Seller and all other information reasonably
requested with respect to its business, together with the opportunity to make
copies of such books, records, and other documents and to discuss the business
of Seller with such officers, directors, station managerial personnel
(including the Station Management of each Station), accountants, consultants,
and counsel for Seller as Buyer deems reasonably necessary or appropriate for
the purposes of familiarizing itself with Seller and the Stations, including
the right to visit the Stations. In furtherance of the foregoing, Seller shall
authorize and instruct its independent public accountants to meet with Buyer
and its representatives, including Buyer's independent public accountants in
Boston, Massachusetts, to discuss the business and accounts of Seller and to
make available (with the opportunity to make copies) to Buyer and its
representatives, including its independent public accountants, all the work
papers of its accountants related to their audit of the consolidated financial
statements and Tax Returns of Seller.
(b) Within 30 days after the end of each calendar month,
Seller shall deliver to Buyer, for each of the Stations, and for Seller as a
whole, monthly operating statements (in a form consistent with the monthly
operating statements previously supplied to Buyer) prepared in the ordinary
course of business for internal purposes. In addition, within 45 days after
the end of each calendar quarter, Seller shall deliver to Buyer, for each of
the Stations, quarterly statements prepared
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in the ordinary course for internal purposes. Seller shall deliver to Buyer
the rating books and such other ratings information subscribed to by Seller
including, without limitation, Arbitrends, Accuratings or any other written
information reflective of the quantitative or qualitative nature of the
audiences of the Stations for each of the Stations within ten days of receipt
of the same by any officer or director of Seller. Seller shall instruct the
Station Management of each Station to provide such information and reports to
Buyer's corporate officers promptly upon receipt by such Station Management.
In addition, as soon as the same are distributed to Seller's officers or
directors by each Station, Seller will provide Buyer with copies of each
Station's monthly sales pacing reports.
(c) Without duplication of Section 5.2(b), at such time
as Seller provides the same to its lenders, Seller shall provide Buyer with
copies of the financial statements and other information delivered by Seller to
such lenders.
5.3. ASSISTANCE. If Buyer requests, Seller will cooperate, and
will cause its accountants to cooperate, in all reasonable respects with any
financing efforts of Buyer or its Affiliates (including providing assistance in
the preparation of one or more registration statements or other offering
documents relating to debt and/or equity financing) and any other filings that
may be made by Buyer or its Affiliates with the SEC, all at the sole expense of
Buyer. Seller (a) shall furnish to its independent accountants (or, if
requested by Buyer to Buyer's independent public accountants), such customary
management representation letters as its accountants may require of Seller as a
condition to its execution of any required accountants' consents necessary in
connection with the delivery of any "comfort" letters requested by financing
sources of Buyer or its Affiliates and (b) shall furnish to Buyer all financial
statements (audited and unaudited) and other information in the possession of
Seller or its representatives or agents as Buyer shall reasonably determine is
necessary or appropriate in connection with such financing. Buyer will
indemnify and hold harmless Seller and its, officers, directors, and
controlling persons against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages,
costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) that may
arise out of or with respect to the financing efforts by Buyer or its
Affiliates, including any registration statement, prospectus, offering
documents, and other filings related thereto; provided, however, that subject
to the limitations and provisions of this Agreement, nothing herein shall
prevent Buyer from asserting any claim for breach of representation or warranty
under this Agreement.
5.4. COMPLIANCE WITH STATION LICENSES. Seller shall cause the
Stations to be operated in material accordance with the Station Licenses and
all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and in material compliance with
all other applicable laws, regulations, rules, and orders. Seller shall use
all commercially reasonable efforts not to cause or permit any of the Station
Licenses to expire or be surrendered, adversely modified, or terminated.
Seller shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC all applications (including
license renewals) or other documents required to be filed in connection with
the operation of the Stations. In addition, if requested by Buyer and at
Buyer's sole expense, Seller shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC
modification applications that may be useful in connection with the operation
of the Stations. Should the FCC institute any proceedings for the suspension,
revocation or adverse modification of any of the Station Licenses or any
forfeiture proceedings, Seller will use all commercially reasonable efforts to
promptly contest such
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proceedings and to seek to have such proceedings terminated in a manner that is
favorable to the Stations. Seller will use all commercially reasonable efforts
to maintain the FCC construction permits (if any) listed in Schedule 3.1(f) in
effect until the applicable construction projects are timely completed and to
diligently prosecute all pending FCC applications listed in Schedule 3.1(f).
If Seller (or its FCC counsel) receives an administrative or other order or
notification relating to any violation or claimed violation of the rules and
regulations of the FCC, or of any other Governmental Entity, or should Seller
(or its FCC counsel) become aware of any fact relating to the qualifications of
Buyer that reasonably could be expected to cause the FCC to withhold its
consent to the assignment of the Station Licenses, Seller shall promptly notify
Buyer in writing and use its commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps
as may be necessary to remove any such impediment to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
5.5. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. Seller shall give prompt
written notice to Buyer of (a) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any
event of which it becomes aware that has caused or that would be likely to
cause any representation or warranty of Seller contained in this Agreement to
be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect at any time from the date
hereof to the Closing Date, (b) the failure of Seller, or any officer,
director, employee, or agent of Seller, to comply with or satisfy in any
material respect any covenant, condition, or agreement to be complied with or
satisfied by it hereunder, (c) the occurrence of a Station Event (as defined in
Section 9.1), and (d) the occurrence of any threat made to Seller by any of
Seller or any General Manager, Station Manager, General Sales Manager or
Programming Director of a Station to resign or otherwise terminate their
employment or independent contractor relationship with Seller. No such
notification shall affect the representations or warranties of the parties or
the conditions to their respective obligations hereunder.
5.6. THIRD PARTY CONSENTS. After the date hereof and prior to the
Closing, Seller shall use all commercially reasonable efforts, including making
any required payments, to obtain the written consent from any party to an
agreement or instrument identified in Schedule 3.1(o) or any other Assumed
Contract which is required to permit the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. If Buyer (or its FCC
counsel) receives an administrative or other order or notification relating to
any violation or claimed violation of the rules and regulations of the FCC, or
of any Governmental Entity, that could affect Buyer's ability to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby, or should Buyer (or its FCC counsel) become
aware of any fact relating to the qualifications of Buyer that reasonably could
be expected to cause the FCC to withhold its consent to the assignment of the
Station Licenses, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller thereof and shall use its
commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to
remove any such impediment to the assignment of the FCC Licenses or the
completion
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of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however, that
Buyer shall not be required pursuant to this Section 6.1 to divest itself or
cause any Affiliate thereof to divest itself of any media business or interest
therein. In addition, Buyer shall give to Seller prompt written notice of (a)
the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any event of which it becomes aware
that has caused or that would be likely to cause any representation or warranty
of Buyer contained in this Agreement to be untrue or inaccurate at any time
from the date hereof to the Closing Date, and (b) the failure of Buyer, or any
officer, director, employee, or agent thereof, to comply with or satisfy in any
material respect any covenant, condition, or agreement to be complied with or
satisfied by it hereunder. No such notification shall affect the
representations or warranties of the parties or the conditions to their
respective obligations hereunder.
6.2. EMPLOYEE MATTERS. Buyer will use its reasonable efforts to
determine at least ten days prior to the Closing Date those employees of Seller
whom it desires to extend offers of employment. Any offers so extended by
Buyer shall be on such terms and conditions that Buyer shall determine in its
sole discretion. Buyer will give Seller prompt notice of the names of any
employee of Seller who Buyer has determined not to extend an offer of
employment. Seller waives any claims against Buyer and any of Seller's
employees who are extended an offer of employment by Buyer arising from such
employment by Buyer including any claims arising under any employment agreement
or non-competition agreement between such person and Seller.
6.3. CERTAIN LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS. Buyer covenants that it has not
taken and, after the date of this Agreement, it shall not take any action that
could reasonably be expected to prevent the parties from obtaining the FCC
Consents or the consents of any other Governmental Entity necessary to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
6.4. SELLER'S ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY. Seller shall have the right
following the Closing Date to have reasonable access, upon five days prior
written notice, to the Real Property for the purpose of complying with any
obligations under Environmental Laws.
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. APPLICATION FOR FCC CONSENTS. By the tenth business day after
the date hereof, Seller and Buyer will, and will cause all necessary persons or
entities to join in one or more applications filed with the FCC requesting the
FCC's written consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses pursuant to this
Agreement (the "Applications"). The parties will take all proper steps
reasonably necessary (a) to diligently prosecute the Applications and (b) to
obtain the FCC Consents. The failure by either party to timely file or
diligently prosecute its portion of any Application shall be a material breach
of this Agreement; provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required pursuant
to this Section 7.1 to divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof to divest
itself of any media business
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or interest therein. The failure by either party to timely file or diligently
prosecute its portion of any Application shall be a material breach of this
Agreement.
7.2. CONTROL OF STATIONS. This Agreement shall not be consummated
until after the FCC Consents with respect to the Applications referred to in
Section 7.1 are granted and have become Final Orders, unless such requirement
is waived pursuant to Section 8.1. Between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, Buyer will not directly or indirectly control, supervise or
direct the operation of the Stations. Further, between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date, Seller shall, directly or indirectly, supervise
and control the operation of the Stations. Such operation shall be the sole
responsibility of Seller.
7.3. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL CONSENTS. Promptly following the execution
of this Agreement, the parties shall proceed to prepare and file with the
appropriate Governmental Entities (other than the FCC) such requests, reports,
or notifications as may be required in connection with this Agreement and shall
diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and shall cooperate fully with each
other in the prosecution of, such matters. Without limiting the foregoing,
promptly following the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall (a) file
with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department
of Justice the notifications and other information (if any) required to be
filed under the HSR Act with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
and shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause all applicable
waiting periods under the HSR Act to expire or be terminated as of the earliest
possible date and (b) make all necessary filings and, thereafter, make any
other required submissions with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any other
applicable federal or state securities laws. Nothing in this Section 7.3 shall
require Buyer to divest itself or to cause any Affiliate thereof to divest
itself of any media business or interest therein.
7.4. BROKERS OR FINDERS. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer,
that no agent, broker, investment banker, or other or person engaged by Seller
is or will be entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commission
or similar fee payable by Buyer or Seller in connection with any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Except for the fee payable to
Media Venture Partners, which fee shall be paid in accordance with the
provisions of Section 12.7, Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that Buyer
has not engaged any broker, investment banker or other person that will be
entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commissions or fee from
Seller in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
7.5. BULK SALES LAW. Buyer agrees to waive compliance by Seller
with the requirements of any bulk sales or fraudulent conveyance statute, and
Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless against any claim made
against Buyer by any creditor of Seller as a result of a failure to comply with
any such statute.
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7.6. RISK OF LOSS.
(a) The risk of any loss, damage, impairment,
confiscation, or condemnation of any of the Assets from any cause whatsoever
shall be borne by Seller at all times prior to the Closing. In the event of any
such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or condemnation, whether or not
covered by insurance, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of such loss, damage,
impairment, confiscation, or condemnation.
(b) If Seller, at its expense, repairs, replaces, or
restores such Assets to their prior condition to the reasonable satisfaction of
Buyer before the Closing, Seller shall be entitled to all insurance proceeds
and condemnation awards, if any, by reason of such award or loss.
(c) If Seller does not or cannot restore or replace lost,
damaged, impaired, confiscated or condemned Assets having a replacement cost in
excess of $50,000 in the aggregate or informs Buyer that it does not intend to
restore or replace such Assets, Buyer may at its option:
(i) terminate this Agreement by notice forthwith
without any further obligation hereunder; or
(ii) proceed to the Closing of this Agreement
without Seller completing the restoration and replacement of such
Assets, provided that Seller shall assign all rights under applicable
insurance policies and condemnation awards, if any, to Buyer; and in
such event, Seller shall have no further liability with respect to the
condition of the Assets directly attributable to the loss, damage,
impairment, confiscation, or condemnation.
(d) Buyer will notify Seller of a decision under the
options described in Section 7.6(c)(i) or (ii) above within ten business days
after Seller's notice to Buyer of the damage or destruction of Assets and the
estimate of the costs to repair or replace; provided, however, that if Seller
states that it intends to restore the damaged Assets and if Seller has not
restored such damaged Assets immediately prior to the Closing Date,
notwithstanding Buyer's prior delivery of a notice to proceed pursuant to this
Section 7.6(d), Buyer shall have the right to either postpone the Closing or
terminate this Agreement by notice forthwith.
7.7. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, each of the parties hereto will use its commercially reasonable
efforts to do, or cause to be taken all action and to do, or cause to be done,
all things necessary, proper, or advisable under applicable laws and
regulations to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. If at any time after the Closing Date, any further action is
necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement, the parties
to this Agreement and their duly authorized representatives shall take all such
action. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if, after the
Closing Date, Buyer seeks indemnification or recovery from one or more other
parties to an Assumed Contract or otherwise seeks to enforce such Assumed
Contract and, in order to obtain such indemnification, recovery or enforcement,
counsel to Buyer and Seller reasonably determine that it is necessary for
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Seller to initiate a suit, participate in any enforcement proceeding or
otherwise provide assistance to Buyer, then, at the request and the sole
expense of Buyer, Seller shall take such action as Buyer may reasonably request
in connection with Buyer's efforts to obtain such indemnification, recovery or
enforcement.
7.8. BALANCE SHEET UPDATE. Upon the execution of this Agreement,
Seller agrees that it will promptly prepare and provide to Buyer revisions to
the Balance Sheet for the period from the Balance Sheet Date through May 31,
1997. Failure of Buyer to raise any objection thereto prior to 5:00 p.m.,
Boston time on the tenth business day after receipt thereof shall constitute
Buyer's agreement that, from the period commencing on the Balance Sheet Date
and ending upon the date of execution of this Agreement, there has not
occurred, and Seller has not incurred or suffered, any event, circumstance or
fact that could result in a Material Adverse Effect.
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. CONDITIONS TO EACH PARTY'S OBLIGATION. The respective
obligations of Buyer and Seller to effect the transactions contemplated hereby
are subject to the satisfaction (or, in the case of the condition specified in
the last sentence of Section 8.l(a), the waiver by Buyer and Seller) on or
prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions:
(a) Consents and Approvals. All authorizations,
consents, orders, or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or
expirations of waiting periods imposed by, any Governmental Entity necessary
for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
have been filed, occurred, or been obtained, other than any such
authorizations, consents, orders, approvals, authorizations, declarations or
filings that are ministerial in nature and which the failure to obtain would
not effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(b) No Injunctions or Restraints. No temporary
restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued
by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition
preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in
effect.
(c) No Action. No action shall have been taken nor any
statute, rule, or regulation shall have been enacted by any Governmental Entity
that makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal.
(d) Concurrent Transactions. The closing of the
Concurrent Transactions shall occur concurrently with the Closing.
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8.2. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION OF BUYER. The obligation of Buyer to
effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by Buyer:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct
in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing
Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date (other than the
representations and warranties set forth in the second and third sentences of
Section 3.1(e)(iv)), and Buyer shall have received a certificate to such effect
signed on behalf of Seller by the chief executive officer or by the chief
financial officer of Seller. For the purposes of this Section 8.2(a), the
representations and warranties of Seller shall be deemed to be true and correct
in all material respects unless the aggregate effect of any breaches thereof
could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Performance of Obligations. Seller shall have
performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by
it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and Buyer shall have
received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Seller by the chief
executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Seller.
(c) Consents Under Agreements. Buyer shall have been
furnished with evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the consent or
approval of each person that is a party to a Contract specifically identified
in Schedule 8.2(c) whose consent or approval shall be required as a condition
to Buyer's obligation to effect the transactions contemplated hereby and such
consent or approval shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer.
(d) Legal Opinions. Buyer shall have received from Hale
and Dorr LLP, counsel to Seller, and Pepper & Corazzini L.L.P., FCC counsel to
Seller, opinions dated the Closing Date, in substantially the forms attached as
Exhibit F hereto, which opinion, if requested by Buyer, shall expressly provide
that they may be relied upon by Buyer's lenders, underwriters, or other sources
of financing with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) Real Estate Title Commitment. Within 45 days after
the date of this Agreement, Buyer, at its sole cost and expense, shall have
obtained a preliminary report on title to the Owned Real Property covering a
date subsequent to the date of this Agreement, issued by the Title Company,
which preliminary report shall contain a commitment (the "Title Commitment") of
the Title Company to issue an owner's title insurance policy at Buyer's cost as
Buyer may reasonably require (the "Title Policy") insuring the fee simple
absolute interest of Buyer in such Owned Real Property on and after the Closing
Date. The Title Commitment shall be subject only to the standard printed
exceptions and: (i) liens of current state and local property taxes which are
not delinquent or subject to penalty; (ii) unviolated zoning regulations and
restrictive covenants and easements of record which do not detract from the
value of such Owned Real Property and do not materially and adversely affect,
impair or interfere with the use of any property affected thereby as heretofore
used by Seller or the Stations; (iii) public utility easements of record, in
customary form, to serve such
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Owned Real Property; and (iv) Permitted Encumbrances. The Title Policy shall
be issued on the Closing Date.
(f) Survey. If requested by Buyer, Seller, at Buyer's
sole cost and expense, shall have obtained a survey of the Owned Real Property
as of a date subsequent to the date hereof which shall: (i) be prepared by a
registered land surveyor acceptable to Buyer; (ii) be certified to the Title
Company and to Buyer; and (iii) show with respect to such Owned Real Property:
(A) the legal description of such Owned Real Property (which shall be the same
as the Title Policy pertaining thereto); (B) all buildings, structures and
improvements thereon and all restrictions of record and other restrictions that
have been established by an applicable zoning or building code or ordinance and
all easements or rights of way across or serving such Owned Real Property
(including any off-site easements affecting or appurtenant thereto); (C) no
encroachments upon such Owned Real Property or adjoining parcels by buildings,
structures or improvements and no other survey defects; (D) access to such
parcel from a public street; and (E) a flood certification reasonably
satisfactory to Buyer to the effect that no portion of such Owned Real Property
is located within a flood hazard area.
(g) Closing Deliveries. All documents, instruments,
certificates or other items required to be delivered by Seller pursuant to
Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
8.3. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE SELLER. The obligation of
Seller to effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by
Seller.
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct
in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing
Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, and Seller shall have
received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Buyer by the chief
executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Buyer.
(b) Performance of Obligations of Buyer. Buyer shall
have performed in all material respects the obligations required to be
performed by it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and Seller
shall have received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Buyer by
the chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Buyer.
(c) Legal Opinion. Seller shall have received from
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., counsel to Buyer, an opinion dated the Closing Date, in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit G hereto.
(d) Closing, Deliveries. All documents and instruments
required to be delivered by Buyer pursuant to Section 9.2 shall have been
delivered.
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ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. CLOSING. (a) Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the
conditions set forth in Article VIII, or at such other place and time as Buyer
and Seller may agree, the Closing will take place at the offices of Hale and
Dorr LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, at 10:00 a.m., local time, on the later to
occur of (i) the fifth business day after Seller delivers to Buyer its
internally produced unaudited balance sheet as of December 31, 1997 and related
statement of income for the 12-month period then ended, and (ii) a date
selected by Buyer on five business days notice to Seller, which date shall be
on the 10th business day after the day on which the FCC Consents have been
granted by Final Order (the "Closing Date"). Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(b) In the case of a Trading Event, a Banking Event or a
Station Event (in each case as defined below), (i) if the Cessation Date (as
defined below) is less than 60 days after the Event Date (as defined below),
Buyer, in its discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a date not later than
the 30th day after the Cessation Date, (ii) if the Cessation Date is more than
60, but less than 90, days after the Event Date, Buyer, in its discretion, may
extend the Closing Date to the first to occur of the 10th business day after
the Cessation Date or the 90th day (or, if not a business day, the next
business day) after the Event Date. In the event of a Station Event, if the
Cessation Date has not occurred by the 120th day after the Event Date, then on
the 120th day (or, if not a business day, the next business day) after the
Event Date Buyer, in its discretion, shall elect to close the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement on the fifth business day thereafter or
terminate this Agreement;
(c) In the case of a Conflict Event, Buyer, in its
discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a date not to exceed the 90th day
after the Event Date;
(d) If all of the conditions to the obligations of Buyer
and Seller to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been
satisfied or waived prior to the Closing Date other than the conditions
specified in Section 8.2(a), with respect to Buyer, or Section 8.3(a), with
respect to Seller, and the breaching party is diligently attempting to cure any
such breach as provided in Section 10.1, then the Closing Date shall be
postponed for up to an additional 20 days; and
(e) If the Closing does not occur within 80 days after
the date of the Final Order, the parties shall request approval from the FCC to
extend the Closing so that the Closing contemplated hereunder will not violate
any FCC rules or regulations.
For purposes of this Agreement, a "Trading Event" shall mean that
trading generally in securities on the New York Stock Exchange shall have been
suspended or materially limited; a "Banking Event" shall mean that a general
moratorium on commercial banking activities in New York, New York shall have
been declared by any federal or state authority; a "Conflict Event" shall mean
the occurrence of any major armed conflict involving a substantial
participation by the armed
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forces of the United States of America; a "Station Event" shall mean any act of
nature (including fires, floods, earthquakes, and storms), calamity, casualty
or condemnation or the act or omission to act of any state or federal
regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the Stations that has caused one or
more Stations not to be operating in a manner substantially consistent with the
operations conducted before such act, omission, calamity, casualty,
condemnation or agency action occurred or not in compliance with its or their
respective Station License(s); an "Event Date" shall mean the date on which a
Trading Event, Banking Event, Conflict Event, or a Station Event occurs; and a
"Cessation Date" shall mean the date on which a Trading Event, Banking Event,
Conflict Event, or a Station Event ends. Pro forma adjustments shall be made
for purposes of calculating gross revenues for the 12-month period specified in
the definition of "Station Event" with respect to any radio broadcast station
acquired during such 12-month period, to assume that such station was acquired
at the beginning of such 12-month period and include the gross revenues of such
station for the full 12-month period.
9.2. ACTIONS TO OCCUR AT CLOSING.
(a) At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller (or to
the Escrow Agent, as indicated) the following:
(i) Purchase Price. The Purchase Price (less the
Holdback Amount) by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
(ii) Holdback Amount. The Holdback Amount to the
Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
(iii) Certificates. The certificates referred to
in Section 8.3(a) and (b);
(iv) Assumption Agreement. A counterpart of the
Assumption Agreement executed by Buyer;
(v) Indemnification Escrow Agreement. A
counterpart of the Indemnification Escrow Agreement executed by Buyer;
(vi) Non-Competition Agreement. A counterpart of
the Non-Competition Agreement executed by Buyer; and
(vii) Legal Opinion. The opinion of counsel
referred to in Section 8.3(c).
(b) At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer the
following:
(i) Certificates. The certificates described in
Section 8.2(a) and (b);
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(ii) Assumption Agreement. A counterpart of the
Assumption Agreement executed by Seller;
(iii) Indemnification Escrow Agreement. A
counterpart of the Indemnification Escrow Agreement executed by Seller;
(iv) Non-Competition Agreement. A counterpart of
the Non-Competition Agreement executed by Seller;
(v) Legal Opinions. The opinions of counsel
referred to in Section 8.2(d);
(vi) Transfer Documents. The duly executed Bill
of Sale and Assignment, together with any other assignments and other transfer
documents as requested by Buyer;
(vii) Consents; Acknowledgments. The original of
each Consent;
(viii) Estoppel Certificates. Estoppel certificates
from the lessor(s) of the Leased Real Property in a form and substance
satisfactory to Buyer and its lenders or other financing sources;
(ix) Licenses, Contracts, Business Records, Etc.
To the extent they are in the possession of Seller, copies of all Licenses,
Assumed Contracts, blueprints, schematics, working drawings, plans,
projections, statistics, engineering records and all files and records used by
Seller in connection with a Station's business and operations, which copies
shall be available at the Closing or at a Station's principal business offices;
(x) Warranty Deed. A Warranty Deed executed by
Seller conveying fee simple title to the Owned Real Property to Buyer, subject
only to the Permitted Encumbrances, in proper statutory form for recording
together with documentary stamps affixed thereto;
(xi) No-Lien Affidavit. A standard No-Lien
Affidavit executed by Seller, which shall be in the recordable form and
otherwise satisfactory to the Title Company in order to delete the standard
printed exceptions relating to mechanics' liens and parties-in-possession;
(xii) GAP Affidavit. An affidavit, if requested by
the Title Company, as may be necessary to insure the gap between the effective
date of the Title Commitment to and through the date of the recordation of the
deed to the Owned Real Property; and
(xiii) Title Requirements. Such other documents as
shall be reasonably required by the Title Company as called for or required
under the terms of any title policy obtained or issued to Buyer.
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(c) At the Closing, Seller and Buyer shall instruct the
Escrow Agent to deliver, and it shall deliver, the Deposit Letter of Credit to
Buyer.
(d) At the Closing, Buyer shall receive from the chief
executive officer or chief financial officer of Seller a non-foreign affidavit
within the meaning of section 1445(b)(2) of the Code.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Closing:
(a) by mutual consent of Buyer and Seller;
(b) by either Seller or Buyer;
(i) if a court of competent jurisdiction or other
Governmental Entity shall have issued an order, decree, or ruling or taken any
other action (which order, decree or ruling the parties hereto shall use their
best efforts to lift), in each case permanently restraining, enjoining, or
otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such
order, decree, ruling, or other action shall have become final and
nonappealable;
(ii) if, for any reason, the FCC denies or
dismisses any of the Applications and the time for reconsideration or court
review under the Communications Act with respect to such denial or dismissal
has expired and there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed
petition for reconsideration or request for review;
(iii) if, for any reason, any of the Applications
is designated for an evidentiary hearing by the FCC; or
(iv) if the Closing shall not have occurred by the
later of the first anniversary of the date on which the Form 314 applications
for the FCC Consents are filed, or the date to which the Closing Date is
extended pursuant to the second sentence of Section 9.1; provided, however,
that the right to terminate this Agreement under this clause (iv) shall not be
available to any party whose breach of this Agreement has been the cause of, or
resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date; or
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(c) by Buyer:
(i) if there shall have been any breaches of the
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements of Seller set forth in
this Agreement (other, subject to the provisions of Section 7.8, than the
representations and warranties set forth in the second and third sentences of
Section 3.1(e)(iv)) the aggregate effect of which could reasonably be expected
to have a Material Adverse Effect or to materially and adversely effect the
ability of the parties to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby,
which breaches Seller cannot reasonably be expected to cure or which Seller is
not diligently attempting to cure following receipt by Seller of written notice
of such breach;
(ii) pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.7;
(iii) with respect to a Station Event, at its
option, as provided in the last sentence of Section 9.1(b); or
(iv) if the FCC grants any of the Applications
with any adverse conditions not generally imposed on grants of such
applications and the time for reconsideration or court review under the
Communications Act with respect to such adverse conditions has expired and
there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition for
reconsideration or request for review; or
(d) by Seller:
(i) if there shall have been any material breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Buyer set forth in
this Agreement, which breach Buyer cannot reasonably be expected to cure or
which Buyer is not diligently attempting to cure following receipt by Buyer of
written notice of such breach; or
(ii) if the FCC grants any of the Applications
with any adverse conditions affecting Seller that are not generally imposed on
grants of such applications and the time for reconsideration or court review
under the Communications Act with respect to such adverse conditions has
expired and there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition
for reconsideration or request for review.
The right of any party hereto to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
this Section 10.1 shall remain operative and in full force and effect
regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of any party hereto, any
person controlling any such party or any of their respective officers,
directors, employees, accountants, consultants, legal counsel, agents, or other
representatives whether prior to or after the execution of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, no party that is in
material breach of this Agreement shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement
except with the consent of the other party.
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10.2. EFFECT OF TERMINATION.
(a) In the event of a termination of this Agreement by
either Seller or Buyer as provided above, there shall be no liability on the
part of either Buyer or Seller, except for liability arising out of a breach of
this Agreement. Articles I, XI, and XII, Section 7.6, and this Article X shall
survive the termination of this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by
Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), the parties agree and acknowledge that
Seller will suffer damages that are not practicable to ascertain. Accordingly,
in such event and if within 10 business days after termination of this
Agreement by Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), Seller delivers to Buyer a
written demand for liquidated damages, subject to Buyer's receipt of a
counterpart of the Release executed by Seller, Seller shall be entitled to the
sum of $550,000 as liquidated damages payable by Buyer within 10 business days
after receipt of Seller's written demand and payable in accordance with the
provisions of the Deposit Escrow Agreement. As security for payment thereof,
Buyer has, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, entered into the
Deposit Escrow Agreement with Seller and the Escrow Agent as provided in
Section 2.7. The parties agree that the foregoing liquidated damages are
reasonable considering all the circumstances existing as of the date hereof and
constitute the parties' good faith estimate of the actual damages reasonably
expected to result from the termination of this Agreement by Seller pursuant to
Section 10.1(d). Seller agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
Seller's right to payment of such liquidated damages as provided in this
Section 10.2 shall be its sole and exclusive remedy if the Closing does not
occur with respect to any damages whatsoever that Seller may suffer or allege
to suffer as a result of any claim or cause of action asserted by Seller
relating to or arising from breaches of the representations, warranties or
covenants of Buyer contained in this Agreement and to be made or performed at
or prior to the Closing. If this Agreement is terminated by Seller pursuant to
Section 10.1(d), upon Buyer's receipt of a counterpart of the Release executed
by Seller, Buyer and Seller shall instruct the Escrow Agent to release the
Deposit Letter of Credit to Seller. If this Agreement is terminated either by
Buyer or Seller pursuant to any provision of Section 10.1 other than a
termination by Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), then, Buyer and Seller shall
instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer.
(b) As a condition of payment, and upon receipt of the
liquidated damages under this Section 10.2, Seller hereby irrevocably and
unconditionally releases, acquits, and forever discharges Buyer and its
successors, assigns, officers, directors, employees, agents, stockholders,
subsidiaries, parent companies and other affiliates (corporate or otherwise)
(the "Released Parties") of and from any and all Released Claims, including,
without limitation, all Released Claims arising out of, based upon, resulting
from or relating to the negotiation, execution, performance, breach or
otherwise related to or arising out of the Transaction Documents or any
agreement entered into in connection therewith or related thereto. "Released
Claims" as used herein shall mean any and all charges, complaints, claims,
causes of action, promises, agreements, rights to payment, rights to any
equitable remedy, rights to any equitable subordination, demands, debts,
liabilities, express or implied contracts, obligations of payment or
performance, rights of offset or recoupment, accounts, damages, costs, losses
or expenses (including attorneys' and other professional fees and expenses)
held by any party hereto, whether known or unknown, matured or unmatured,
suspected or unsuspected, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute or contingent,
direct or derivative.
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ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. INDEMNIFICATION OF BUYER. Subject to the provisions of this
Article XI, Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer Indemnified
Parties from and against any and all Buyer Indemnified Costs.
11.2. INDEMNIFICATION OF SELLER. Subject to the provisions of this
Article XI, Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Seller Indemnified
Parties from and against any and all Seller Indemnified Costs.
11.3. DEFENSE OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. An Indemnified Party shall
give prompt written notice to Indemnifying Party of the commencement or
assertion of any action, proceeding, demand, or claim by a third party
(collectively, a "third-party action") in respect of which such Indemnified
Party shall seek indemnification hereunder and the alleged basis therefor. Any
failure so to notify an Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying
Party from any liability that it may have to such Indemnified Party under this
Article XI unless the failure to give such notice materially and adversely
prejudices such Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the
right to assume control of the defense of, settle, or otherwise dispose of such
third-party action on such terms as they deem appropriate; provided, however,
that:
(a) The Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its own
expense, to participate in the defense of such third-party action (provided,
however, that the Indemnifying Parties shall pay the attorneys' fees of one
counsel to the Indemnified Party if (i) the employment of separate counsel
shall have been authorized in writing by any such Indemnifying Party in
connection with the defense of such third-party action, (ii) the Indemnifying
Parties shall not have employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party to have charge of such third-party action, (iii) counsel to
the Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be
defenses available to the Indemnified Party that are different from or
additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party, or (iv) counsel to the
Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party shall have advised their
respective clients in writing, with a copy delivered to the other party, that
there is a conflict of interest that could make it inappropriate under
applicable standards of professional conduct to have common counsel);
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall obtain the prior written
approval of the Indemnified Party before entering into or making any
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of the validity of such
third-party action or any liability in respect thereof if, pursuant to or as a
result of such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment, injunctive
or other equitable relief would be imposed against the Indemnified Party or if,
in the opinion of the Indemnified Party, such settlement, compromise,
admission, or acknowledgment could have an adverse effect on its business;
which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed (it shall not be
deemed unreasonable for Buyer to withhold consent to any settlement,
compromise,
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admission or acknowledgment if the amount of Buyer Indemnified Costs resulting
therefrom could reasonably be expected to exceed the remainder of the Holdback
Amount then held by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement (and not otherwise subject to pending claims);
(c) No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of
any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an
unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each
Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect of such
third-party action; and
(d) The Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to
control (but shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense
of), and the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to have sole control over, the
defense or settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of any
third-party action (i) as to which the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the
defense within a reasonable length of time or (ii) to the extent the
third-party action seeks an order, injunction, or other equitable relief
against the Indemnified Party which, if successful, would materially adversely
affect the business, operations, assets, or financial condition of the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall make no
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment that would give rise to
liability on the part of any Indemnifying Party without the prior written
consent of such Indemnifying Party.
The parties hereto shall extend reasonable cooperation in connection with the
defense of any third-party action pursuant to this Article XI and, in
connection therewith, shall furnish such records, information, and testimony
and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials, and
appeals as may be reasonably requested.
11.4. DIRECT CLAIMS. In any case in which an Indemnified Party
seeks indemnification hereunder which is not subject to Section 11.3 because no
third-party action is involved, the Indemnified Party shall notify the
Indemnifying Party in writing of any Indemnified Costs which such Indemnified
Party claims are subject to indemnification under the terms hereof. Subject to
the limitations set forth in Section 11.6(c), the failure of the Indemnified
Party to exercise promptness in such notification shall not amount to a waiver
of such claim unless the resulting delay materially prejudices the position of
the Indemnifying Party with respect to such claim.
11.5. ESCROW. On the Closing Date, Buyer and Seller will enter into
the Indemnification Escrow Agreement in accordance with which Buyer shall, at
Closing, deposit an amount of the Purchase Price equal to $180,000 (the
"Holdback Amount") with the Escrow Agent.
11.6. LIMITATIONS. Subject to Section 11.7 and Section 12.17
hereof, the following provisions of this Section 11.6 shall be applicable after
the time of the Closing:
(a) Minimum Loss. No Indemnifying Party shall be
required to indemnify an Indemnified Party for Indemnified Representation Costs
unless and until the aggregate amount of
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such Indemnified Representation Costs for which the Indemnified Party is
otherwise entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Article XI exceeds
$30,000 (the "Minimum Loss"). After the Minimum Loss is exceeded, the
Indemnified Party shall be entitled to be paid the entire amount of its
Indemnified Representation Costs in excess of (but not including) the Minimum
Loss, subject to the limitations on recovery and recourse set forth in this
Section 11.6 and in Section 11.7 below and subject to the exception contained
in Section 12.17. For purposes of determining the aggregate amount of Minimum
Loss suffered by an Indemnified Party, each representation and warranty
contained in this Agreement for which indemnification can be or is sought
hereunder shall be read (including for purposes of determining whether a breach
of such representation or warranty has occurred) without regard to materiality
(including Material Adverse Effect) qualifications that may be contained
therein. In addition, in determining whether an Indemnifying Party shall be
required to indemnify an Indemnified Party under this Article XI, once the
Minimum Loss requirement set forth in this clause (a) has been satisfied, each
representation and warranty contained in this Agreement for which
indemnification can be or is sought hereunder shall be read (including for
purposes of determining whether a breach of such representation or warranty has
occurred) without regard to materiality (including Material Adverse Effect)
qualifications that may be contained therein.
(b) Limitation as to Time. No Indemnifying Party shall
be liable for any Indemnified Representation Costs pursuant to this Article XI
unless a written claim for indemnification in accordance with Section 11.3 or
11.4 is given by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party with respect
thereto on or before the second anniversary of the Closing Date, except that
this time limitation shall not apply to any claims contemplated by Section
12.17.
(c) Recourse against Escrowed Funds. Subject to Section
12.17 hereof, a Buyer Indemnified Party shall be entitled to payment only out
of the Holdback Amount pursuant to the terms of this Article XI and the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement for all amounts due to a Buyer Indemnified
Party with respect to any claim by a Buyer Indemnified Party against Seller for
Buyer Indemnified Representation Costs payable under this Article XI.
(d) Other Indemnified Costs. The provisions of this
Section 11.6 shall only be applicable to Indemnified Representation Costs and
shall not be applicable to any other Indemnified Costs.
11.7. INSTRUCTIONS TO ESCROW AGENT. Seller hereby covenants and
agrees that at any time Seller is or becomes obligated to indemnify a Buyer
Indemnified Party for Buyer Indemnified Costs under this Article XI, Seller
will execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to release to
the Buyer Indemnified Party such portion of the Holdback Amount as is necessary
to indemnify the Buyer Indemnified Party for such Buyer Indemnified Costs.
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ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS.
Regardless of any investigation at any time made by or on behalf of any party
hereto or of any information any party may have in respect thereof, each of the
representations and warranties made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the Closing.
Except as otherwise provided in the next two sentences, the representations and
warranties set forth in this Agreement shall terminate on the second
anniversary of the Closing Date. Following the date of termination of a
representation or warranty, no claim can be brought with respect to a breach of
such representation or warranty, but such termination shall not affect any
claim for a breach of a representation or warranty that was asserted before the
date of termination. To the extent that such are performable after the
Closing, each of the covenants and agreements contained in each of the
Transaction documents shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
12.2. FURTHER ACTIONS. After the Closing Date, Seller shall execute
and deliver such other certificates, agreements, conveyances, and other
documents, and take such other action, as may be reasonably requested by Buyer
in order to transfer and assign to, and vest in, Buyer the Assets pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement.
12.3. AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be amended
except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
12.4. WAIVER OF COMPLIANCE. Any failure of Buyer on the one hand,
or Seller, on the other hand, to comply with any obligation, covenant,
agreement, or condition contained herein may be waived only if set forth in an
instrument in writing signed by the party or parties to be bound thereby, but
such waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance with such obligation,
covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel
with respect to, any other failure.
12.5. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. The parties recognize that in the event
Seller should refuse to perform under the provisions of this Agreement,
monetary damages alone will not be adequate. Buyer shall therefore be entitled,
in addition to any other remedies which may be available, including money
damages, to obtain specific performance of the terms of this Agreement. In the
event of any action to enforce this Agreement specifically, Seller hereby
waives the defense that there is an adequate remedy at law.
12.6. SEVERABILITY. If any term or other provision of this
Agreement is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced by any rule of
applicable law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this
Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the
economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated herein are not
affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such
determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal, or
incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith
to modify this
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Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as
possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions
contemplated herein are consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest
extent possible.
12.7. EXPENSES AND OBLIGATIONS. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement or as provided by law, all costs and expenses
incurred by the parties hereto in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne solely and entirely by the
party which has incurred such expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the
fee payable to the Escrow Agent shall be borne as provided in the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement and the Deposit Escrow Agreement, (b) the
brokerage fees payable to Media Venture Partners shall be borne by Buyer, (c)
responsibility for sales taxes arising out of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement shall be shared equally by Seller and Buyer and (d) any filing
fees payable in connection with the transfer of the FCC Licenses shall be borne
by Seller. In the event of a dispute between the parties in connection with
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, each of the parties
hereto hereby agrees that the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reimbursement by the other party of reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred
in connection with any action or proceeding.
12.8. PARTIES IN INTEREST. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and, except as provided below, inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto
and their successors and assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, except as set
forth below, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other person
(other than the Indemnified Parties as provided in Article XI) any rights or
remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
12.9. NOTICES. All notices and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or mailed by
registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the parties at the
following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified
by like notice):
(a) If to Buyer, to
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
Facsimile: (214) 740-7313
with copies to
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Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
3700 Trammell Crow Center
2001 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Michael D. Wortley
Facsimile: (214) 220-7716
Capstar Broadcasting Partners
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
Attn: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
(b) If to Seller, to
Knight Broadcasting Corporation of New Hampshire, Inc.
63 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
Attention: Norman Knight
Facsimile: (617) 267-5160
with a copy to
Hale and Dorr LLP
60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Attention: Thomas E. Neely
Facsimile: (617) 526-5000
12.10. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed and delivered
(including by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which
shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when
one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered
to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the
same counterpart.
12.11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement (which term shall be deemed
to include the exhibits and schedules hereto and the other certificates,
documents and instruments delivered hereunder) constitutes the entire agreement
of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements, letters of intent
and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof. There are no representations or warranties,
agreements, or covenants other than those expressly set forth in this
Agreement.
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12.12. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
12.13. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Seller and Buyer shall consult with
each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public
statements with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated
hereby and shall not issue any such press release or make any such public
statement prior to such consultation. Prior to the Closing, Seller will not
issue any other press release or otherwise make any public statements regarding
its business, except as may be required by applicable law.
12.14. ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights,
interests, or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties
hereto, whether by operation of law or otherwise; provided, however, that (a)
upon notice to Seller and without releasing Buyer from any of its obligations
or liabilities hereunder, Buyer may assign or delegate any or all of its rights
or obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate thereof, and (b) nothing
in this Agreement shall limit Buyer's ability to make a collateral assignment
of its rights under this Agreement to any institutional lender that provides
funds to Buyer without the consent of Seller. Seller shall execute an
acknowledgment of such assignment(s) and collateral assignments in such forms
as Buyer or its institutional lenders may from time to time reasonably
request; provided, however, that unless written notice is given to Seller that
any such collateral assignment has been foreclosed upon, Seller shall be
entitled to deal exclusively with Buyer as to any matters arising under this
Agreement or any of the other agreements delivered pursuant hereto. In the
event of such an assignment, the provisions of this Agreement shall inure to
the benefit of and be binding on Buyer's assigns.
12.15. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY. Neither the directors,
officers or stockholders of Buyer or Seller nor their respective Affiliates
shall have any personal liability or obligation arising under this Agreement
(including any claims that any party may assert).
12.16. NO REVERSIONARY INTEREST. The parties expressly agree,
pursuant to Section 73.1150 of the FCC's rules, that Seller does not retain any
right to reassignment of any of the FCC Licenses in the future, or to operate
or use the facilities of the Stations for any period beyond the Closing Date.
12.17. NO WAIVER RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR FRAUD. The liability of any
party under Article XI shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of any other
liability that such party may have at law or equity based on such party's
fraudulent acts or omissions. None of the provisions set forth in this
Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions set forth in Section
11.6(a) (relating to Minimum Loss), 11.6(b) (relating to limitations on the
period of time during which a claim for indemnification may be brought), or
11.6(c) (relating to recourse against escrowed funds), shall be deemed a waiver
by any party to this Agreement of any right or remedy which such party may have
at law or equity based on any other party's fraudulent acts or omissions, nor
shall any such provisions limit, or be deemed to limit, (i) the amounts of
recovery sought or awarded in any such claim for fraud, (ii) the time period
during which a claim for fraud may be brought, or (iii) the recourse which
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any such party may seek against another party with respect to a claim for
fraud; provided, that with respect to such rights and remedies at law or
equity, the parties further acknowledge and agree that none of the provisions
of this Section 12.17, nor any reference to this Section 12.17 throughout this
Agreement, shall be deemed a waiver of any defenses which may be available in
respect of actions or claims for fraud, including but not limited to, defenses
of statutes of limitations or limitations of damages.
12.18. Use of Name. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the
contrary, the Seller and its stockholders shall not be prohibited from using
the name "Knight Quality Stations" in the Caribbean Basin.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have caused this Agreement to be
signed, all as of the date first written above.
SELLER:
KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC.
By: /S/ Norman Knight
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Name: Norman Knight
Title: Chief Executive Officer
BUYER:
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
By: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
Its: Vice President
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ANNEX A
THE STATIONS
WHEB-FM Portsmouth, New Hampshire
WTMN-AM Portsmouth, New Hampshire
WXHT-FM York Center, Maine
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EXHIBIT 10.31.3
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
KNIGHT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
AND
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
DATED AS OF
JUNE 18, 1997
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ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. Defined Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2. References and Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ARTICLE II
SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
2.1. Agreement to Sell and Buy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2. Excluded Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3. Purchase Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4. Adjustments and Prorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5. Assumption of Liabilities and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.6. Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.7. Earnest Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. Representations and Warranties Regarding Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2. Representations and Warranties of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. Covenants of Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2. Environmental Site Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3. Broadcast Transmission Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF SELLER
5.1. No Solicitation of Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.2. Access and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.3. Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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5.4. Compliance With Station Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.5. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6. Third Party Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.7. Consulting and Employment Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.8. Noncompetition Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.2. Employee Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.3. Certain Legal Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.4. Seller's Access to Real Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. Application for FCC Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.2. Control of Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.3. Other Governmental Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.4. Brokers or Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.5. Bulk Sales Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.6. Risk of Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.7. Additional Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.8. Balance Sheet Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.2. Conditions to Obligation of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.3. Conditions to Obligations of the Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.2. Actions to Occur at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
10.2. Effect of Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. Indemnification of Buyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.2. Indemnification of Seller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.3. Defense of Third-Party Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.4. Direct Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.5. Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.6. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.7. Instructions to Escrow Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Covenants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.2. Further Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.3. Amendment and Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.4. Waiver of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.5. Specific Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.6. Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.7. Expenses and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.8. Parties in Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.9. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.10. Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.11. Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.12. Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.13. Public Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.14. Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.15. Director and Officer Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.16. No Reversionary Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.17. No Waiver Relating to Claims for Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Annexes:
Annex A --- The Stations
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EXHIBITS:
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Exhibit A -- Deposit Escrow Agreement
Exhibit B -- Form of Non-Competition Agreements
Exhibit C -- Form of Bill of Sale and Assignment
Exhibit D -- Form of Assumption Agreement
Exhibit E -- Form of Indemnification Escrow Agreement
Exhibit F -- Form of Opinions of Seller's Counsel
Exhibit G -- Form of Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Exhibit H -- Form of Release of Claims
Exhibit I -- Form of Consulting Agreements
Exhibit J -- Form of Studio/Tower Lease
SCHEDULES:
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Schedule 2.1(k) -- Choses in Action
Schedule 2.2(a) -- Excluded Real Property
Schedule 2.2(j) -- Excluded Personal Property
Schedule 2.5(b) -- Trade Deals
Schedule 2.6 -- Allocation of Purchase Price
Schedule 3.1(a) -- Qualification to do Business and Good Standing
Schedule 3.1(e) -- Unrecorded Liabilities and Conduct of Business
Schedule 3.1(f) -- Licenses and Permits
Schedule 3.1(g) -- Litigation
Schedule 3.1(h) -- Insurance
Schedule 3.1(i) -- Owned Real Estate
Schedule 3.1(j) -- Leased Real Property
Schedule 3.1(k) -- Personal Property
Schedule 3.1(l) -- Liens and Encumbrances
Schedule 3.1(m) -- Environmental Matters
Schedule 3.1(o) -- Certain Agreements
Schedule 3.1(p) -- Employee Benefit Plans; Labor
Schedule 3.1(q) -- Patents, Trademarks; Etc.
Schedule 3.1(r) -- Contracts with Affiliates
Schedule 4.1(h) -- Sale, Lease or Disposition of Assets
Schedule 8.2(c) -- Required Consents
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered
into as of June 18, 1997, between Knight Communications Corp., a Massachusetts
corporation ("Seller"), and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Buyer").
R E C I T A L S
A. Seller is the licensee of and owns and operates each of the
radio stations listed on Annex A hereto (each referred to individually as a
"Station" and collectively, the "Stations") pursuant to licenses issued by the
Federal Communications Commission ("FCC").
B. Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to buy substantially
all the assets used or held for use in the operation of each of the Stations,
both tangible and intangible, excluding the Excluded Assets (as hereinafter
defined), and by so doing to acquire the radio broadcast business presently
conducted by each of the Stations, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth.
A G R E E M E N T S
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations,
warranties, agreements, and conditions hereinafter set forth, and other good
and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. DEFINED TERMS. The following terms shall have the following
meanings in this Agreement:
"Accounts Receivable" means the rights of Seller to cash
payment for the sale of advertising time by the Stations and other amounts
(other than entries reflecting barter transactions) that would be classified as
an account receivable on the asset side of a balance sheet of the Company
prepared in accordance with GAAP prior to 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the
Closing Date.
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any person, any other
person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such person.
For purposes of this definition and this Agreement, the term "control" (and
correlative terms) means the power, whether by contract, equity ownership or
otherwise, to direct the policies or management of a person.
"Applicable Laws" means all laws, statutes, rules,
regulations, ordinances, judgments, orders, decrees, injunctions, and writs of
any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the Assets or the business or
operations of each of the Stations, as may be in effect on or prior to the
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"Applications" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.
"Assets" means all the tangible and intangible assets owned,
leased, or licensed by Seller that are used or held for use in connection with
the business or operations of any of the Stations, whether or not reflected on
the Financial Statements or Balance Sheet of Seller, but specifically excluding
therefrom the Excluded Assets.
"Assumed Contracts" means (a) those Contracts set forth on
Schedule 3.1(o) identified as being assumed by Buyer and all other contracts of
Seller entered into in the ordinary course of business prior to the date of
this Agreement that relate to the Assets or the business or operation of the
Assets or any part thereof, (b) all other non- trade advertising Contracts for
cash entered into by Seller for any of the Stations prior to the date of this
Agreement and which are terminable on not more than 30 days notice, (c) all
Contracts entered into by Seller on or after the date of this Agreement and
before the Closing in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 4.1,
and (d) Trade Deals described in Section 2.5(b).
"Assumption Agreement" means the Assumption Agreement between
Buyer and Seller substantially in the form of Exhibit D.
"Balance Sheet" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(e).
"Balance Sheet Date" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
"Banking Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Bill of Sale and Assignment" means the Bill of Sale and
Assignment between Buyer and Seller substantially in the form of Exhibit C.
"Brokerage Fee" has the meaning set forth in Section 12.7.
"Business Day" means any other day than (i) a Saturday or
Sunday or (ii) a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, Dallas,
Texas or Boston, Massachusetts are authorized or required to be closed.
"Buyer" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
this Agreement, and it includes its permitted successors and assigns.
"Buyer Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages,
losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and
expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that
any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach or
default by Seller of any of the representations or warranties under this
Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith
(collectively, "Buyer Indemnified Representation Costs"); (b)any
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and all losses, liabilities, or damages incurred by any of the Buyer
Indemnified Parties resulting from Seller's operation or control of any of the
Stations prior to the Closing Date, including any and all liabilities arising
under the FCC Licenses (including any stipulations or other obligations imposed
on Buyer in connection with the renewal of the Licenses in 1998) or the Assumed
Contracts which relate to events occurring prior to the Closing Date; (c) any
and all damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits,
penalties, costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys'
fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or
proceeding) that any of the Buyer Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out
of any breach or default by Seller of any covenant or agreement under this
Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith; (d) any
and all obligations or liabilities of Seller under any contract or agreement
not expressly assumed by Buyer pursuant to the terms hereof; (e) the items
indemnified against pursuant to Section 7.5; and (f) any and all actions,
suits, proceedings, claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and
expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the
foregoing; provided, however, that insofar as the items in this clause (f)
relate to the items in clause (a) above, such items shall constitute Buyer
Indemnified Representation Costs; and provided further that Buyer Indemnified
Costs shall consist solely of damages actually suffered or sustained and shall
not include speculative damages in the nature of lost profits or diminution in
value.
"Buyer Indemnified Parties" means Buyer and each officer,
director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate of Buyer.
"CERCLA" has the meaning set forth in the definition of
Environmental Laws contained in this Section 1.1.
"Choses in Action" means a right to receive or recover
property, debt, or damages on a cause of action, whether pending or not and
whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise. The term shall include rights
to indemnification, damages for breach of warranty or any other event or
circumstance, judgments, settlements, and proceeds from judgments or
settlements.
"Closing" means the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article IX.
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing specified in
Article IX.
"Code" shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended. All references to the Code, U.S. Treasury regulations or
other governmental pronouncements shall be deemed to include references to any
applicable successor regulations or amending pronouncement.
"Communications Act" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(f).
"Company Reports" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(e).
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"Concurrent Transactions" means the transactions contemplated
by (a) that certain Asset Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and
between Buyer and Knight Radio, Inc., a New Hampshire corporation, and (b) that
certain Asset Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and among Buyer and
Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc., a New Hampshire corporation.
"Conflict Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Consents" means all governmental consents and approvals,
including the FCC Consents, and all consents and approvals of third parties, in
each case that are necessary in order to transfer the Assets to Buyer and
otherwise to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
"Consulting Agreements" means the Consulting Agreements to be
entered into between Buyer and each of Norman Knight, Randolf H. Knight, N.
Scott Knight, Robert A. Knight, substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibits I-1 through I-4.
"Contracts" means all agreements, contracts, or other binding
commitments or arrangements, written or oral (including any amendments and
other modifications thereto), to which Seller is a party or is otherwise bound
and which affect or relate to the Assets or the business or operations of each
of the Stations.
"Deposit Escrow Agreement" means the Deposit Escrow Agreement
among Seller, Knight Radio, Inc. and Knight Broadcasting of New Hampshire,
Inc., Buyer and Escrow Agent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
"Deposit Letter of Credit" means that certain original,
irrevocable letter of credit in favor of Seller, Knight Radio, Inc. and Knight
Broadcasting of New Hampshire, Inc. and the Escrow Agent issued by Bankers
Trust Company or another lender reasonably acceptable to Seller for the sum of
$3,000,000 and held in accordance with the provisions of the Deposit Escrow
Agreement.
"Employee Benefit Plans" means any "employee benefit plan"
within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA and any bonus, deferred
compensation, incentive compensation, stock ownership, stock purchase, stock
option, phantom stock, vacation, severance, disability, death benefit,
hospitalization or insurance plan providing benefits to any present or former
employee or contractor of Seller or any member of the ERISA Group maintained by
any such entity or as to which any such entity has any liability or obligation.
"Employee Pension Benefit Plan" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3(2) of ERISA.
"Environmental Costs or Liabilities" has the meaning set forth
in Section 3.1(m)(iv).
"Environmental Laws" means all Applicable Laws and rules of
common law pertaining to the environment, natural resources, and public or
employee health and safety including
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the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (42
U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA"), the Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986,
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Hazardous and Solid Waste
Amendments Act of 1984, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Toxic
Substances Control Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, and any similar or analogous statutes, regulations and
decisional law of any Governmental Authority, as each of the foregoing may be
amended and in effect on or prior to the Closing.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended.
"ERISA Group" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(p).
"ESA" means Phase I or Phase II environmental site
assessments.
"Escrow Agent" means U.S. Trust Company and includes its
successors and assigns.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
"Excluded Real Property" means the Owned Real Property set
forth on Schedule 2.2(a).
"FCC" has the meaning set forth in the first recital hereto.
"FCC Consents" means actions by the FCC granting its initial
consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses for each of the Stations to Buyer
as contemplated by this Agreement.
"FCC Licenses" means all of the licenses, permits, and other
authorizations issued by the FCC to Seller and applications of Seller, if any,
to the FCC relating to or used in the business or operations of each of the
Stations, including those listed on Schedule 3.1(f) and any additions thereto
between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Final Order" means written action or order issued by the FCC
setting forth the FCC Consents and (a) which has not been reversed, stayed,
enjoined, set aside, annulled, or suspended and (b) with respect to which (i)
no requests have been filed for administrative or judicial review,
reconsideration, appeal, or stay, and the time for filing any such requests and
for the FCC to set aside the action on its own motion has expired or (ii) in
the event of review, reconsideration, or appeal, such review, reconsideration,
or appeal has been denied and the time for further review, reconsideration, or
appeal has expired.
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"Financial Statements"has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States.
"Governmental Entity" means any governmental department,
commission, board, bureau, agency, court or other instrumentality of the United
States or any state, county, parish or municipality, jurisdiction, or other
political subdivision thereof.
"Hazardous Substances" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(m).
"Holdback Amount" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5.
"HSR Act" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(d).
"Indemnification Escrow Agreement" means the Indemnification
Escrow Agreement among Seller, Knight Radio, Inc., Knight Broadcasting of New
Hampshire, Inc., Buyer, and Escrow Agent substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit E.
"Indemnified Costs" means the Buyer Indemnified Costs or the
Seller Indemnified Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnified Parties" means the Buyer Indemnified Parties or
the Seller Indemnified Parties, as the case may be.
"Indemnification Representation Costs" means the Buyer
Indemnified Representation Costs or the Seller Indemnified Representation
Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnifying Party" means any person who is or may be
obligated to provide indemnification hereunder.
"Intellectual Property" means all Trademarks, Know-how,
copyrights, copyright registrations and applications for registration, Patents
and all other intellectual property rights whether registered or not, licenses
to or owned by Seller relating to the business or operations of any Station,
including the call letters of each of the Stations and the goodwill related to
the foregoing.
"Know-how" means all plans, ideas, concepts and data, research
records, all promotional literature, customer and supplier lists and similar
data and information and all other confidential or proprietary technical and
business information.
"Knowledge" means, with respect to Seller, the actual
knowledge of Norman Knight, N. Scott Knight, Robert A. Knight, or Randolf H.
Knight, and with respect to Buyer, the actual knowledge of Steven R. Hicks,
William S. Banowsky, Jr., or Paul Stone.
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"Leased Real Property" means all of the Seller's leasehold
interests, easements, licenses, rights to access and rights-of-way which are
used or held for use in the business and operations of any Station, including
those interests which are identified and described in Schedule 3.1(j), as
modified by any addition or permitted deletion thereto between the date hereof
and the Closing Date.
"Licenses" means the FCC Licenses and all Permits issued by
any Governmental Entity to Seller relating to or used or held for use in the
business and operations of any Station, including those listed on Schedule
3.1(f), with any additions thereto between the date hereof and the Closing
Date.
"Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(l).
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on
the business, operations, properties (taken as a whole), condition, results of
operations, assets (taken as a whole), or liabilities of the Stations.
"Multiemployer Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section
3(37) or Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"Non-Competition Agreement" means the Non-Competition
Agreements between Buyer and Seller, and Buyer and each of Norman Knight,
Randolf H. Knight, N. Scott Knight and Robert A. Knight, substantially in the
form of Exhibits B-1 and B-2, respectively.
"Owned Real Property" means those parcels of real property
owned in fee and used or held for use by Seller as described in Schedule
3.1(i), and all buildings, structures, improvements, and fixtures thereon,
together with all rights of way, easements, privileges, and appurtenances
pertaining or belonging thereto, including any right, title, and interest of
Seller in and to any street or other property adjoining any portion of such
property.
"Patents" means all patent and patent applications (including
all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, and
extensions of the foregoing) owned by Seller.
"Pension Plans" has the meaning set forth in Schedule 3.1(p).
"Permits" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(m).
"Permitted Encumbrances" means (a) statutory Liens for current
Taxes not yet due and payable, (b) mechanics', carriers', workers', repairers',
and other similar liens imposed by law arising or incurred in the ordinary
course of business for obligations not yet due, (c) in the case of leases of
vehicles, rolling stock, and other personal property, encumbrances, which do
not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair the operation of the
business at the facility at which such leased equipment or other personal
property is located, (d) other liens, charges or
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encumbrances incidental to the operation of the Stations or the ownership of
the Assets which were not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money or
the advance of credit and which, in the aggregate, do not materially detract
from the value of the Assets or materially interfere with the use thereof or
the operation of the Stations, and (e) Liens on leases of real property arising
from the provisions of such leases or the actions of the lessor thereunder,
including, in relation to leased real property, any agreements and/or
conditions imposed on the issuance of land use permits, zoning, business
licenses, use permits, or other entitlements of various types issued by any
Governmental Entity, necessary or beneficial to the continued use and occupancy
of the Assets or the continuation of the operation of any Station.
"Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership,
limited liability company, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or
other entity.
"Personal Property" means all of the machinery, equipment
(including the transmitter and studio equipment), computer programs, computer
software, tools, motor vehicles, furniture, furnishings, leasehold
improvements, office equipment, inventories, supplies, plant, spare parts, and
other tangible or intangible personal property which are owned or leased by
Seller for any Station and which are used or held for use in the business or
operations of any Station, including the personal property which is listed on
Schedule 3.1(k) hereto, together with any additions thereto between the date
hereof and the Closing Date less any dispositions made in accordance with
Section 4.1. The term Personal Property shall not include any of the Excluded
Assets.
"Purchase Price" means the consideration payable by Buyer to
Seller as provided in Section 2.3 hereof.
"Real Property" means the Leased Real Property and the Owned
Real Property.
"Release" means the Release of Claims between Buyer and Seller
substantially in the form of Exhibit H.
"Released Claims" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2(b).
"Released Parties" has the meaning set forth in Section
10.2(b).
"Schedules" means the Schedules attached hereto.
"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Seller" has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of
this Agreement.
"Seller Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages,
losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and
expenses (including court costs and reasonable
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attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any
litigation or proceeding) that any of the Seller Indemnified Parties incurs and
that arise out of any breach or default by Buyer of any of the representations,
or warranties under this Agreement or any agreement or document executed in
connection herewith (collectively, "Seller Indemnified Representation Costs");
(b) any and all losses, liabilities, or damages incurred by any of the Seller
Indemnified Parties resulting from Buyer's operation or control of any of the
Stations on and after the Closing Date, including any and all liabilities
arising under the Licenses or the Assumed Contracts which relate to events
occurring after the Closing Date; (c) any and all damages, losses, claims,
liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and expenses (including
court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in
investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that any of the
Seller Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach or default
by Buyer of any covenant or agreement under this Agreement or any agreement or
document executed in connection herewith; (d) the items indemnified against
pursuant to Section 5.3; and (e) any and all actions, suits, proceedings
claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and expenses, including
reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the foregoing; provided,
however, that insofar as the items in this clause (e) relate to the items in
clause (a) above, such items shall constitute Seller Indemnified Representation
Costs; and provided further that Seller Indemnified Costs shall consist solely
of damages actually suffered or sustained and shall not include speculative
damages in the nature of lost profits or diminution in value.
"Seller Indemnified Parties" means Seller and each officer,
director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate of Seller.
"Seller Negative Trade Balance" has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2.
"Station Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Station Licenses" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(f).
"Station Management" has the meaning set forth in Section
4.1(b).
"Studio/Tower Lease" means the real property lease
substantially in the form of Exhibit J to be entered into between Buyer and
Seller.
"Taxes" means taxes, charges, fees, imposts, levies, interest,
penalties, additions to tax or other assessments or fees of any kind,
including, but not limited to, income, corporate, capital, excise, property,
sales, use, turnover, value added and franchise taxes, deductions, withholdings
and customs duties, imposed by any Governmental Entity and any payments with
respect thereto required under any tax-sharing agreement.
"Tax Returns" means any return, report, information return or
other document (including any related or supporting information) filed or
required to be filed with any Governmental
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Entity in connection with the determination, assessment, collection or
administration of any Taxes or the administration of any laws, regulations or
administrative requirements relating to any Taxes.
"Title Commitment" means the commitment to issue an owner's
title policy as provided in Section 8.2(e).
"Title Company" means Republic Title Company or such other
title insurance company reasonably acceptable to Buyer and Seller.
"Trade Deals" means the exchanges by a Station of its
advertising time for goods or services, other than in connection with the
licensing of programs and programming material.
"Trademarks" means (a) trademarks, service marks, trade names,
trade dress, labels, logos, and all other names and slogans associated with any
products or embodying the goodwill of the business of any Station, whether or
not registered, and any applications or registrations therefor and (b) any
associated goodwill incident thereto owned by Seller.
"Trading Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"Transaction Documents" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(c).
"Warranty Deed" means a special warranty deed in form and
substance reasonably acceptable to the Buyer and the Title Company pursuant to
which Seller conveys to Buyer the Owned Real Property (other than the Excluded
Real Property) at the Closing.
1.2. REFERENCES AND TITLES. All references in this Agreement to
Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections, and other subdivisions
refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections,
subsections, and other subdivisions of this Agreement unless expressly provided
otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections,
subsections, or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only,
do not constitute any part of such Articles, Sections, subsections or other
subdivisions, and shall be disregarded in construing the language contained
therein. The words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereby," "hereunder," " and
"hereof," and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and
not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words "this
Section," "this subsection," and words of similar import, refer only to the
Sections or subsections hereof in which such words occur. The word "or" is not
exclusive, and the word "including" (in its various forms) means "including
without limitation." Pronouns in masculine, feminine, or neuter genders shall
be construed to state and include any other gender and words, terms, and titles
(including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to
include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise expressly
requires. Unless the context otherwise requires, all defined terms contained
herein shall include the singular and plural and the conjunctive and
disjunctive forms of such defined terms.
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ARTICLE II
SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
2.1. AGREEMENT TO SELL AND BUY. Subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement and except for the Excluded Assets,
Seller shall sell, assign, transfer and deliver to Buyer on the Closing Date,
and Buyer shall purchase on the Closing Date, all of the Assets, free and clear
of any Liens or liabilities (except for Permitted Encumbrances and liabilities
assumed by Buyer in accordance with Section 2.5). The Assets to be assigned,
transferred and delivered by Seller hereunder shall include the following:
(a) All Personal Property;
(b) All Leased Real Property;
(c) The Owned Real Property (other than the Excluded Real
Property);
(d) All Licenses and Permits;
(e) All Assumed Contracts;
(f) All Intellectual Property;
(g) All Accounts Receivable;
(h) Each of the Station's technical information and data,
machinery and equipment warranties (to the extent such warranties are
assignable), if any, maps, plans, diagrams, blueprints and schematics
relating to such Station, if any, including filings with the FCC which
relate to such Station, and goodwill relating to the foregoing;
(i) All books and records relating to the business and
operation of any of the Stations (excluding those described in, or
relating to the assets described in, Section 2.2), including (i)
executed copies of the Assumed Contracts, or if no executed agreement
exists, summaries of each Assumed Contract transferred pursuant to
clause (e) above and (ii) all records required by the FCC to be kept
by each Station, subject to the right of Seller to request and receive
copies thereof and have such books and records made reasonably
available to Seller for tax and other legitimate organization purposes
for a period of six years after the Closing;
(j) To the extent assignable, all computer programs and
software, and all rights and interests of Seller in and to computer
programs and software used in connection with the business or
operations of any Station;
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(k) Except for claims relating to Taxes and all Choses in
Action described in Schedule 2.1(k), all Choses in Action of Seller;
and
(l) All intangible assets of Seller relating to any
Station or the business or operation of any Station not specifically
described above, including goodwill, and all other assets, other than
the Excluded Assets, used or held for use in connection with any
Station or the business of the Seller.
2.2. EXCLUDED ASSETS. The Excluded Assets shall consist of the
following:
(a) The Excluded Real Property described in Schedule
2.2(a);
(b) In each case determined as of 11:59 p.m. on the day
prior to the Closing Date, Seller's cash on hand as of the Closing
Date and all other cash in any of Seller's bank or savings accounts;
notes receivable, letters of credit or other similar items of Seller;
any stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and similar investments of
Seller; and any other cash equivalents of Seller;
(c) Seller's books and records relating solely to
internal corporate, financial and tax matters and any other books and
records not related to any Station or the business or operations of
any Station;
(d) Any claims, rights and interest of Seller in and to
any (i) refunds of Taxes or fees of any nature whatsoever or (ii)
deposits or utility deposits, which, in each case, relate solely to
the period prior to the Closing Date;
(e) All insurance contracts, including the cash surrender
value thereof, and all insurance proceeds or claims made by Seller
relating to property or equipment repaired, replaced or restored by
Seller prior to the Closing Date;
(f) All Employee Benefit Plans and all assets or funds
held in trust, or otherwise, associated with or used in connection
with the Employee Benefit Plans;
(g) All Choses in Action, if any, of Seller excluded from
Section 2.1(k);
(h) All tangible and intangible personal property
disposed of or consumed in the ordinary course of business between the
date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, or as otherwise permitted
under the terms hereof;
(i) Any collective bargaining agreement, any other
Contract not included in the Assumed Contracts, and all Contracts that
have terminated or expired prior to the Closing Date in the ordinary
course of business and as permitted hereunder; and
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(j) The personal effects and other personal property
identified on Schedule 2.2(j).
2.3. PURCHASE PRICE. Subject to the adjustments set forth in
Section 2.4 and 2.5(b), the Purchase Price for the Assets is Thirty-Five
Million Dollars ($35,000,000).
2.4. ADJUSTMENTS AND PRORATIONS.
(a) All revenues arising from the operation of the
Stations earned or accrued up until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing
Date, and all expenses, costs and liabilities, arising therefrom incurred,
accrued or payable up until such time, including expenses arising under the
Assumed Contracts, tower rentals, business and license fees, utility charges,
real and personal property Taxes levied against the Assets, property and
equipment rentals, applicable copyright or other fees, sales and service
charges, other Taxes, wages, salaries, vacation, sick and employee compensation
pay shall be prorated between Buyer and Seller in accordance with the principle
that (i) Seller shall receive all revenues, refunds and deposits of Seller held
by third parties, and shall be responsible for all expenses, costs and
liabilities incurred, payable or allocable to the conduct of the business and
operations of each Station for the period ending at 11:59 p.m. on the day prior
to the Closing Date and (ii) Buyer shall receive all revenues earned or accrued
and shall be responsible for all expenses, costs and liabilities incurred,
payable or allocable to the conduct of the business and operations of each
Station for the period commencing on and continuing after the Closing Date. An
adjustment of the Purchase Price and proration shall be made in favor of Buyer
to the extent that Buyer assumes any liability under any Assumed Contract to
refund (or to credit against payments otherwise due) any security deposit or
similar prepayment paid to Seller by any lessee or other third party which is
not otherwise credited to Buyer. Subject to Buyer's receipt of appropriate
estoppel certificates, an adjustment of the Purchase Price and proration shall
be made in favor of Seller to the extent that Seller has made (A) any security
deposit under any Assumed Contract whether or not there is a proration under
such Assumed Contract or (B) other prepayment under any Assumed Contracts for
which there is a proration. The Purchase Price shall be increased by an amount
equal to eighty percent of the face amount of Seller's Accounts Receivables.
Seller shall be liable for all of the costs of employee compensation relating
to each of the Stations properly attributable to or accruable on account of
service with the Seller through 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing
Date, including (1) all Taxes and related contributions, vacations and sick pay
and (2) all group medical, dental or death benefits for expenses incurred,
related to or arising from, events occurring on or prior to 11:59 p.m. on the
date prior to the Closing Date, or death or disability occurring on or prior to
11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing Date, whether reported by the
Closing Date or thereafter; Buyer will be liable for all of the costs of
employee compensation relating to each of the Stations, properly attributable
or accruable thereafter on account of service with Buyer. Trade Deals shall
not be adjusted or prorated.
(b) Adjustments or prorations pursuant to this Section
2.4 will, insofar as feasible be determined and paid on the Closing Date based
upon Seller's good faith calculation delivered to Buyer five days prior to the
Closing Date, with final settlement and payment by the appropriate party
occurring no later than 60 days after the Closing Date. Within 60 days after
the Closing Date, Buyer
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shall submit to Seller its good faith determination of the adjustments or
prorations required by this Section 2.4. Except as expressly provided in
Section 2.4(a), Buyer's determination of the amount of adjustment under this
Section 2.4 shall be made in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied. If
Seller disagrees with the determination made by Buyer of the adjustment, Seller
shall give prompt written notice thereof, but in no event later than 20 days
after notice of Buyer's determination, specifying in reasonable detail the
nature and extent of the disagreement, and Buyer and Seller shall have a period
of 30 days in which to resolve the disagreement. If the parties are unable to
resolve the disagreement within the 30-day period, the matter shall be
submitted to an independent certified public accounting firm selected by Buyer
and Seller, which accounting firm shall be directed to submit a final
resolution within 30 days. The accounting firm's determination shall be
binding on Buyer and Seller. Each party shall bear the fees and expenses of
its own representatives, including its independent accountants, if any, and
shall share equally the fees and expenses of any such accounting firm, if
engaged, to resolve any disagreement between the parties. Within five business
days following a final determination hereunder, the party obligated to make
payment will make the payments determined to be due and owing in accordance
with this Section 2.4.
2.5. ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS. (a) As of the
Closing Date, Buyer shall assume and undertake to pay, discharge and perform
all the obligations and liabilities of Seller relating to each Station under
the Licenses and the Assumed Contracts assumed by Buyer relating to the time
period beginning on or arising out of events occurring on or after the Closing
Date, including those incurred prior to the Closing Date and performable in
accordance with their terms after the Closing Date. All other obligations and
liabilities of Seller, including (i) obligations or liabilities under any
contract not included in the Assumed Contracts, (ii) obligations or liabilities
under any Assumed Contract for which a Consent, if required, has not been
obtained as of the Closing, (iii) any obligations and liabilities arising under
the Assumed Contracts that relate to the time period prior to the Closing Date
or arise out of events occurring prior to the Closing Date and (iv) any
forfeiture, claim or pending litigation or proceeding relating to the business
or operations of any Station prior to the Closing Date (other than those to be
performed in accordance with their terms after the Closing Date), shall remain
and be the obligation and liability solely of Seller. Other than as specified
in the first sentence of this Section 2.5, Buyer, directly or indirectly, shall
assume no liabilities or obligations of Seller and shall not be liable
therefor.
(b) Schedule 2.5(b) contains a list of all of the Trade
Deals in effect as of March 31, 1997 and correctly sets forth the balance, in
dollar value, of either (i) Seller's obligations to the other party under such
Trade Deals (denoted by a minus on Schedule 2.5(b)) or (ii) the amount due
Seller under such Trade Deals (reflected as a positive on Schedule 2.5(b)). On
the Closing Date, Buyer shall assume Seller's obligations under (i) the Trade
Deals listed on Schedule 2.5(b) to the extent that the goods or services to be
provided by the advertisers pursuant to such Trade Deals are solely used or
useful in connection with the business or operations of any Station and (ii)
all Trade Deals entered into by Seller between the date hereof and the Closing
Date. The Trade Deals assumed by Buyer pursuant to the terms of this Section
2.5(b) shall be considered Assumed Contracts.
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2.6. ALLOCATION. The parties hereto acknowledge that the
transactions contemplated hereby must be reported in accordance with Section
1060 of the Code. Accordingly, the parties shall report such transactions for
all purposes in accordance with the Purchase Price allocation set forth on
Schedule 2.6 hereto.
2.7. EARNEST MONEY. (a) Concurrently with the execution of this
Agreement, Buyer shall deposit the Deposit Letter of Credit with the Escrow
Agent to be held in escrow in accordance with the Deposit Escrow Agreement.
(b) Subject to satisfaction of the conditions to the
obligations set forth in Article VIII, at the Closing, Seller shall instruct
the Escrow Agent to release and return the Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer
for cancellation.
(c) If this Agreement is terminated as provided in
Section 10.1, Buyer and Seller shall instruct the Escrow Agent to release the
Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer or to Seller, all as provided in Section
10.2.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING SELLER. Seller
represents and warrants to Buyer as follows (with the understanding that Buyer
is relying on such representations and warranties in entering into and
performing this Agreement).
(a) Organization, Good Standing, Etc. Seller is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, has all requisite corporate power
and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being conducted and is duly qualified and in good standing to
do business in each state listed on Schedule 3.1(a), which states represent
every jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership or
leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary. Seller has
delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of its Articles of Organization and
Bylaws, as in effect at the date of this Agreement. Seller is not in violation
of any provisions of its Articles of Organization or Bylaws.
(b) Subsidiaries of Seller. Seller does not own,
directly or indirectly, any equity interest in, any other corporation,
partnership, or other person or have the right, pursuant to a contract or
otherwise, to acquire any capital stock, equity interest or other similar
investment in any corporation, partnership, or other person.
(c) Authority. Seller has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into this Agreement, the Deposit Escrow Agreement, the
Bill of Sale and Assignment, the Assumption Agreement, the Indemnification
Escrow Agreement, the Non-Competition Agreement and each other
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agreement, document, and instrument required to be executed by Seller in
accordance herewith (collectively, the "Transaction Documents") and to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. The execution and
delivery of the Transaction Documents by Seller and the consummation by Seller
of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly authorized by
all necessary corporate action on the part of Seller, including, without
limitation, the requisite approval of the holders of the outstanding capital
stock of Seller entitled to vote thereon. The Transaction Documents have been,
or upon execution and delivery will be, duly executed and delivered and
constitute the valid and binding obligations of Seller enforceable against it
in accordance with their terms, subject as to enforceability to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and
similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally and to general
principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a
proceeding at law or in equity).
(d) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents by Seller do not and the
performance by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby will
not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations, and permits
and making the filings described in this Section 3.1(d), (i) violate, conflict
with, or result in any breach of any provision of Seller's Articles of
Organization and Bylaws, (ii) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation
or breach of, or constitute a default (with or without due notice or lapse of
time or both) under, or permit the termination of, or result in the
acceleration of, or entitle any party to accelerate (whether as a result of a
change of control of Seller or otherwise) any material obligation, or result in
the loss of any material benefit, or give any person the right to require any
security to be repurchased, or give rise to the creation of any material lien,
charge, security interest, or encumbrance upon any of the Assets under any of
the terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit agreement, note,
bond, mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license, lease, agreement,
or other instrument or obligation to which Seller is a party or by which it or
any of the Assets may be bound or subjected, or (iii) violate any order, writ,
judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or regulation, of any
Governmental Entity applicable to Seller or by which or to which any material
Assets are bound or subject. No Consent of any Governmental Entity is required
by or with respect to the Seller in connection with the execution and delivery
of any Transaction Documents by Seller or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (A) the filing of a premerger
notification report under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended (the "HSR Act") and (B) the FCC Consents (as contemplated by
Section 7.1 hereof).
(e) Reports; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain
Changes or Events.
(i) Seller has filed all forms, reports,
statements, and other documents required to be filed with the FCC.
Seller has filed all forms, reports, statements, and other documents
required to be filed with any and all other Governmental Entities.
All such forms, reports, statements and other documents required to be
filed with the FCC or any other Governmental Entity are referred to
herein, collectively, as the "Company Reports". The
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Company Reports were prepared in all material respects in accordance
with the requirements of applicable law.
(ii) Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of (A)
the reviewed balance sheets of Seller as of December 31, 1995 and
December 31, 1996, together with the reviewed statements of income and
cash flows of Seller for the periods then ended, and the notes
thereto, accompanied by the reports thereon of Arthur Andersen LLP,
independent public accountants (the "Reviewed Financial Statements"),
and (B) the internally prepared balance sheet of Seller as of March
31, 1997, together with the related unaudited statements of income for
the period then ended. The Reviewed Financial Statements, including
the notes thereto, were prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a
consistent basis throughout the periods covered thereby (except to the
extent disclosed therein or required by changes in GAAP) and present
accurately the information purported to be presented therein as of
such dates and for the periods then ended.
(iii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(e), there
is no material liability or obligation of any kind, whether accrued,
absolute, fixed, contingent, or otherwise, of Seller that is not
reflected or reserved against in the balance sheet for the period
ended March 31, 1997 (the "Balance Sheet"), other than (A) liabilities
incurred in the ordinary course of business in a manner consistent
with past practice since March 31, 1997 (the "Balance Sheet Date"), or
(B) any such liability or obligation which would not be required to be
presented in financial statements or the notes thereto prepared in
conformity with GAAP applied, in a manner consistent with past
practice, in the preparation of the Financial Statements.
(iv) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(e), since
the Balance Sheet Date, Seller has conducted its business only in the
ordinary course consistent with past practice and nothing has occurred
that would have been prohibited by Section 4.1 if the terms of such
section had been in effect as of and after the Balance Sheet Date.
Since the Balance Sheet Date, there has not occurred, and Seller has
not incurred or suffered, any event, circumstance, or fact that could
result in a Material Adverse Effect. Additionally, since the Balance
Sheet Date, there has not occurred, and Seller has not incurred or
suffered, any event, circumstance, or fact that materially impairs the
physical assets of any of the Stations.
(f) Compliance with Applicable Laws: FCC Matters.
(i) The business of Seller has been conducted in
compliance in all material respects with each Applicable Law. No
investigation or review by any Governmental Entity with respect to
Seller is pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller has complied with the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and all material rules,
regulations and written policies of the FCC thereunder (collectively,
the "Communications Act"), all obligations with respect to equal
employment opportunity under Applicable Law, and all material rules
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and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration applicable to
each of the towers used or held for use by a Station. In addition,
Seller has duly filed, or caused to be so filed, with the FCC and
other appropriate Governmental Entities all reports, statements,
documents, registrations, filings, or submissions with respect to the
operation of each Station and the ownership thereof, including,
applications for renewal of authority required by Applicable Law to be
filed. All such FCC filings complied in all material respects with
Applicable Laws when made, and no deficiencies have been asserted with
respect to any such filings. The material required by 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.3526 to be kept in the public inspection files of each
Station is in such files and was placed in such files at the
appropriate times.
(ii) Schedule 3.1(f) is a true and complete list
of (A) all of the FCC Licenses, including the expiration dates
thereof, as of the date of this Agreement and (B) all other material
licenses, permits, or authorizations issued to Seller by any other
Governmental Entities and held by it as of the date of this Agreement.
Such FCC Licenses, licenses, permits, and authorizations, and all
pending applications for modification, extension, or renewal thereof
or for new licenses, permits, permissions, or authorizations, are
collectively referred to herein as the "Station Licenses." Schedule
3.1(f) accurately lists the legally authorized holder(s) of the
Station Licenses. The Station Licenses constitute all the licenses,
permits and authorizations required for the operation of each of the
Stations and the business of Seller, and each of the Station Licenses
is in full force and effect. Each of the Stations has been operated
in all material respects in accordance with the terms of its Station
Licenses and the Seller is otherwise in compliance with, and has
conducted its business so as to comply with, the terms of such Station
Licenses. There are no proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of
Seller, threatened with respect to Seller's ownership or operation of
any Station which reasonably may be expected to result in the
revocation, material adverse modification, non- renewal, or suspension
of any of the Station Licenses, the denial of any pending applications
for any Station Licenses, the issuance against Seller of any cease and
desist order, or the imposition of any administrative actions by the
FCC, including the proposed assessment of fines or penalties, or any
other Governmental Entity with respect to any Station Licenses, or
which reasonably may be expected to adversely affect any Station's
ability to operate as currently operated or Buyer's ability to obtain
control of any Station Licenses or to operate any Station. To the
Knowledge of Seller, no other broadcast station or radio
communications facility is causing interference to any Station's
transmissions beyond that which is allowed by FCC rules and
regulations and no Station is causing interference to any other
broadcast station or radio communications facilities' transmissions
beyond that which is allowed by the FCC rules and regulations. To the
Knowledge of Seller, there is no reason to believe that the FCC will
not renew any of the Station Licenses issued by the FCC in the
ordinary course of business. To the Knowledge of Seller, there are no
facts relating to Seller under the Communications Act that reasonably
may be expected to disqualify Seller from transferring control of any
of the Station Licenses pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or
that would prevent the consummation by Seller of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
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(g) Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(g),
there is no claim, action, suit, inquiry, judicial, or administrative
proceeding, grievance, or arbitration pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller,
threatened against Seller or any of the Assets by or before any arbitrator or
Governmental Entity, nor are there any investigations relating to Seller or any
of the Assets pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened by or before
any arbitrator or Governmental Entity. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(g),
there is no judgment, decree, injunction, order, determination, award, finding,
or letter of deficiency of any Governmental Entity or arbitrator outstanding
against Seller or any of the Assets. There is no action, suit, inquiry,
judicial, or administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller,
threatened against Seller relating to the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
(h) Insurance. Since January 1, 1994, Seller has been insured
against such risks as companies engaged in a similar business would, in
accordance with good business practice, customarily be insured. Schedule 3.1(h)
lists all fire, general liability, malpractice liability, theft, and other forms
of insurance and all fidelity bonds held by or applicable to Seller. Except as
set forth on Schedule 3.1(h), the policies of general liability, malpractice
liability, fire, theft, and other insurance maintained with respect to the
operations, assets, or business of Seller provide adequate coverage against
loss. To the Knowledge of Seller, no event has occurred, including the failure
by Seller to give any notice or information or the delivery of any inaccurate or
erroneous notice or information, which limits or impairs the rights of Seller
under any such insurance policies in such a manner as could have a Material
Adverse Effect. Excluding insurance policies that have expired and been
replaced in the ordinary course of business, no insurance policy has been
canceled within the last two years prior to the date hereof.
(i) Owned Real Property. Schedule 3.1(i) contains an accurate
description of all the Owned Real Property. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.1(j) and subject to any Permitted Encumbrances, Seller has good and
marketable, fee simple, absolute title in and to the Owned Real Property. Seller
has sufficient title to such easements, rights of way and other rights
appurtenant to each of the Owned Real Properties as are necessary to permit
ingress and egress to and from the Owned Real Property to a public way, and the
improvements on the Owned Real Property have access to such sewer, water, gas,
electric, telephone and other utilities as are necessary to allow the business
of the Seller operated thereon to be operated in the ordinary course. There is
no pending condemnation or similar proceeding affecting the Owned Real Property
or any portion thereof, and to the Knowledge of Seller, no such action is
threatened. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), the improvements located on
the Owned Real Property are in sufficiently good condition (except for ordinary
wear and tear) to allow the business of the Seller to be operated in the
ordinary course and there has been no damage to such improvements that affects
the conduct of such business in any material respect that has not been repaired
or remedied. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), there are no lessees or
tenants at will in possession of any portion of any of the Owned Real Property
other than Seller, whether as lessees, tenants at will, trespassers or
otherwise. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), no zoning, building or other
federal, state or municipal law, ordinance, regulation or restriction is
violated in any material respect by the continued maintenance, operation or use
of the Owned Real Property or any tract or portion thereof or interest therein
in its present manner. The
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current use of the Owned Real Property and all parts thereof does not violate
any restrictive covenants of record affecting any of the Owned Real Property.
All necessary Licenses by any Governmental Entity with respect to the Owned
Real Property have been obtained, have been validly issued and are in full
force and effect.
(j) Leased Real Property. Schedule 3.1(j) contains an
accurate description of all the leasehold interests relating to the business
and operations of each of the Stations as now conducted. Each lease described
in Schedule 3.1(j) is a valid and binding obligation of Seller and is in full
force and effect without amendment other than as described in Schedule 3.1(j).
Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.1(j), Seller is not, and to the
Knowledge of the Seller, no other party is, in default under any lease
described in Schedule 3.1(j). Subject to obtaining the Consents disclosed in
Schedule 3.1(j), Seller has the full legal power and authority to assign its
rights under the leases listed in Schedule 3.1(j) to Buyer. All leasehold
interests listed in Schedule 3.1(j) (including the improvements thereon) are
available for immediate use in the conduct of the business and operations of
each of the Stations as currently conducted.
(k) Personal Property. Schedule 3.1(k) contains a
description of the items of Personal Property (having a replacement cost of not
less than $25,000 for each item) which comprise all Personal Property used or
held for use in connection with the business and operations of each Station or
which permit the operation of each Station as now conducted. Except as set
forth on Schedule 3.1(k), Seller has good title to, or a valid leasehold or
license interest in, all Personal Property and none of the Personal Property is
subject to any Lien or other encumbrances, except for Permitted Encumbrances.
Seller is not, and to the Knowledge of the Seller, no other party is, in
default under any of the leases, licenses and other Contracts relating to the
Personal Property. Except as otherwise disclosed in Schedule 3.1(k), the
Personal Property (i) is in good operating condition and repair (ordinary wear
and tear excepted), (ii) is available for immediate use in the business and
operation of each of the Stations as currently conducted and (iii) permits each
of the Stations to operate in accordance with the terms of their respective FCC
Licenses, and the rules and regulations of the FCC, and with all other
applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
(l) Liens and Encumbrances. All of the Assets, including
leases, are free and clear of all liens, pledges, claims, security interests,
restrictions, mortgages, tenancies, and other possessory interests, conditional
sale or other title retention agreements, assessments, easements, rights of
way, covenants, restrictions, rights of first refusal, defects in title,
encroachments, and other burdens, options or encumbrances of any kind
(collectively, "Liens") except (i) Permitted Encumbrances and (ii) Liens set
forth on Schedule 3.1(l) (the Liens referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) being
"Permitted Liens"). At the Closing, all of the Assets shall be free and clear
of all Liens other than Permitted Encumbrances.
(m) Environmental Matters. Except as described on
Schedule 3.1(m),
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(i) The real property and facilities owned,
operated, and leased by Seller and the operations of Seller thereon
comply and have at all times complied in all material respects with
all Applicable Laws and rules of common law pertaining to the
environment, natural resources, and public or employee health and
safety, including all Environmental Laws;
(ii) No judicial proceedings are pending or, to
the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller alleging the
violation of any Environmental Laws, and there are no administrative
proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against
Seller, alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws and no notice
from any Governmental Entity or any private or public person has been
received by Seller claiming any violation of any Environmental Laws in
connection with any real property or facility owned, operated or
leased by Seller, or requiring any remediation, clean-up,
modification, repairs, work, construction, alterations, or
installations on or in connection with any real property or facility
owned, operated or leased by Seller that are necessary to comply with
any Environmental Laws and that have not been complied with or
otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the party giving notice;
(iii) All permits, registrations, licenses,
authorizations, and the like ("Permits") required to be obtained or
filed by Seller under any Environmental Laws in connection with
Seller's operations, including those activities relating to the
generation, use, storage, treatment, disposal, release, or remediation
of Hazardous Substances (as such term is defined in Section 3.1(m)(iv)
hereof), have been duly obtained or filed, and Seller is and has at
all times been in full compliance in all material respects with the
terms and conditions of all such Permits;
(iv) All Hazardous Substances used or generated by
Seller or any of its predecessors on, in, or under any of the owned,
operated, or leased real property or facilities are and have at all
times been generated, stored, used, treated, disposed of, and released
by such persons or on their behalf in such manner as not to result in
any material Environmental Costs or Liabilities. "Hazardous
Substances" means (A) any hazardous materials, hazardous wastes,
hazardous substances, toxic wastes, and toxic substances as those or
similar terms are defined under any Environmental Laws; (B) any
asbestos or any material which contains any hydrated mineral silicate,
including chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophylite
and/or actinolite, whether friable or non-friable; (C) PCBs, or
PCB-containing materials, or fluids; (D) radon; (E) any other
hazardous, radioactive, toxic or noxious substance, material,
pollutant, contaminant, constituent, or solid, liquid or gaseous
waste; (F) any petroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons, petroleum products,
crude oil and any fractions or derivatives thereof, any oil or gas
exploration or production waste, and any natural gas, synthetic gas
and any mixtures thereof; (G) any substance that, whether by its
nature or its use, is subject to regulation under any Environmental
Laws or with respect to which any Environmental Laws or Governmental
Entity requires environmental investigation, monitoring or
remediation; and (H) any underground storage tanks, dikes, or
impoundments
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as defined under any Environmental Laws. "Environmental Costs or
Liabilities" means any losses, liabilities, obligations, damages,
fines, penalties, judgments, settlements, actions, claims, costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable fees,
disbursements and expenses of legal counsel, experts, engineers and
consultants, and the costs of investigation or feasibility studies and
performance of remedial or removal actions and cleanup activities) in
connection with (1) any Environmental Laws, (2) order of, or contract
of Seller with, any Governmental Entity or any private or public
persons or (3) any exposure of any person or property to Hazardous
Substances;
(v) There are not now, nor have there been in the
past, on, in or under any property or facilities when owned, leased,
or operated by Seller or, to the knowledge of the Seller, when owned,
leased, or operated by any of its predecessors, any Hazardous
Substances that are in a condition or location that violates any
Environmental Law or that reasonably could be expected to require
remediation under any Environmental Laws or give rise to a claim for
damages or compensation by any affected person or to any Environmental
Costs or Liabilities; and
(vi) Seller has not received, and to the Knowledge
of Seller, does not expect to receive, any notification from any
source advising Seller that: (A) it is a potentially responsible
party under CERCLA or any other Environmental Laws; (B) any real
property or facility currently or previously owned, operated, or
leased by it is identified or proposed for listing as a federal
National Priorities List ("NPL") (or state- equivalent) site or a
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Information System ("CERCLIS") list (or state-equivalent) site; and
(C) any facility to which it has ever transported or otherwise
arranged for the disposal of Hazardous Substances is identified or
proposed for listing as an NPL (or state- equivalent) site or CERCLIS
(or state-equivalent) site.
(n) Taxes. Seller has filed or caused to be filed all
Tax Returns affecting the Stations or the Assets which are required to be filed
by Seller, all such Tax Returns which have been filed are materially accurate
and complete, and Seller has timely paid all Taxes shown on such returns or on
any Tax assessment received by Seller to the extent that such Taxes have become
due or is contesting such Taxes or assessments. There are no Liens for Taxes
upon the Stations or the Assets except for the Permitted Encumbrances. Seller
has not received notice of any Tax deficiency or delinquency. No Internal
Revenue Service audit of Seller is pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller,
threatened, and the results of any completed audits are properly reflected in
the Financial Statements. Substantially all monies required to be withheld by
Seller from employees or collected from customers for Taxes and the portion of
any Taxes to be paid by Seller to governmental agencies or set aside in
accounts for such purposes have been so paid or set aside, or such monies have
been reserved against and entered upon the books and are reflected in the
Balance Sheet. There are no legal, administrative, or tax proceedings pursuant
to which Seller is or could be made liable for any taxes, penalties, interest,
or other charges, the liability for which could extend to Buyer as transferee
of the business of the Stations.
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(o) Certain Agreements.
(i) Schedule 3.1(o) hereto lists each (A)
employment or consulting Contract which is not terminable without
liability or penalty on 30 days or less notice, (B) Contract under
which any party thereto remains obligated to provide goods or services
having a value, or to make payments aggregating, in excess of $50,000
per year, and (C) other Contract that is material to the operation of
the Stations or to the Seller's business, in any such case to which
Seller is a party or Seller or the Assets is bound. Each such
Contract described in Schedule 3.1(o) or required to be so described
is a valid and binding obligation of Seller and is in full force and
effect without amendment. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(o),
Seller and, to the Knowledge of Seller, each other party to such
Contracts, has performed in all material respects the obligations
required to be performed by it under such Contracts and is not (with
or without lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both) in breach
or default thereunder. Schedule 3.1(o) identifies, as to each such
Contract listed thereon, whether the consent of the other party
thereto is required, and the extent of any payments required, in order
for such Contract to continue in full force and effect upon the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or whether such
Contract can be canceled by the other party without liability to such
other party due to the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby. A complete copy of each written Contract and a description of
each oral Contract set forth in Schedule 3.1(o) has been provided to
Buyer prior to the date of this Agreement.
(ii) Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(o),
Seller is not a party to any oral or written agreement, plan or
arrangement with any employee or other station or broadcast personnel
(whether an employee, consultant or an independent contractor) of
Seller (A) the benefits of which are contingent, or the terms of which
are materially altered, upon, or result from, the occurrence of a
transaction involving Seller of the nature of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, (B) providing severance benefits
longer than forty-five days or other benefits after the termination of
employment or other contractual relationship regardless of the reason
for such termination and regardless of whether such termination is
before or after a change of control, (C) under which any person may
receive payments subject to the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the
Code or (D) any of the benefits of which will be increased, or the
vesting of benefits of which will be accelerated, by the occurrence of
any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the value of
any of the benefits of which will be calculated on the basis of any of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(p) ERISA Compliance; Labor.
(i) The present value of all accrued benefits
(vested and unvested) under all the Employee Pension Benefit Plans,
which Seller or any other trades or businesses under common control
within the meaning of Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA with Seller
(collectively, the "ERISA Group") maintains, or to which Seller or any
member of the
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ERISA Group is or has been obligated to contribute (the "Pension
Plans"), did not, as of the respective last annual valuation dates for
such Pension Plans, exceed the value of the assets of such Pension
Plan allocable to such benefits. None of such Pension Plans subject
to Title IV of ERISA or any of their related trusts has been
terminated or partially terminated. Neither Seller or any member of
the ERISA Group has contributed or been obligated to contribute to any
Multiemployer Plan. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(p), neither
Seller nor any member of the ERISA Group has any Employee Benefit
Plans.
(ii) True, correct, and complete copies of each of
the Employee Benefit Plans, and related trusts, if applicable, have
been furnished to Buyer, along with the most recent report filed on
Form 5500 and summary plan description with respect to each Employee
Benefit Plan required to file Form 5500.
(iii) Seller is not a party to any collective
bargaining agreement. Seller has not agreed to recognize any union or
other collective bargaining representative, nor has any union or other
collective bargaining representative been certified as the exclusive
bargaining representative of any of its employees. Seller (A) is, and
has always been since January 1, 1995, in substantial compliance with
all applicable laws regarding labor, employment and employment
practices, terms and conditions of employment, equal employment
opportunity, employee benefits, affirmative action, wages and hours,
plant closing and mass layoff, occupational safety and health,
immigration, and workers' compensation, (B) is not engaged, nor has it
since January 1, 1995, engaged, in any unfair labor practices, and has
no, and has not had since January 1, 1995, any, unfair labor practice
charges or complaints before the National Labor Relations Board
pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller threatened against it, (C) has
no, and has not had since January 1, 1995, any, grievances,
arbitrations, or other proceedings arising or asserted to arise under
any collective bargaining agreement, pending or, to the Knowledge of
Seller threatened, against it and (D) has no, and has not had since
January 1, 1995, any, charges, complaints, or proceedings before the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor or any
other Governmental Entity responsible for regulating employment
practices, pending, or, to Seller's Knowledge, threatened against it.
There is no labor strike, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout pending
or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against or affecting
Seller, and Seller has not experienced any labor strike, slowdown,
work stoppage or lockout since January 1, 1995. To the Knowledge of
Seller no union organizational campaign or representation petition is
currently pending with respect to any of the employees of Seller.
(q) Patents, Trademarks, Etc. Schedule 3.1(q) is a true
and complete list of all of the Intellectual Property. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(q), Seller owns or has the unencumbered right to use pursuant to a
valid, binding, and enforceable license agreement or other contract or
arrangement all such Intellectual Property. To the Knowledge of Seller, Seller
is not infringing any such Intellectual Property, and Seller is not aware of
any infringement by others of any of the Intellectual Property owned by Seller.
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(r) Affiliate Relationships. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(r), there are no contracts or other arrangements involving Seller
in which any member, manager, officer, director, or Affiliate of Seller has a
financial interest, including indebtedness to Seller.
(s) Assets. The Assets and the Excluded Assets include
substantially all assets used or held for use in connection with the business
and operations of the Stations as currently conducted.
(t) No Dispositions. Since the Balance Sheet Date, there
has not occurred any sale, lease, transfer, assignment, abandonment or other
disposition of any of the assets of any Station other than any disposition of
(i) obsolete property,(ii) property in connection with the acquisition of
replacement property of equal value, or (iii) assets having, in the aggregate,
a value of less than $50,000 disposed of in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practices.
(u) No Knowledge of Buyer's Breach. Seller has no
Knowledge of any breach of representation or warranty by Buyer or of any other
condition or circumstance that would excuse Seller from its timely performance
of its obligations hereunder. Seller shall notify Buyer as promptly as
practicable if any such information comes to its attention prior to the Closing
Date.
3.2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER. Buyer represents and
warrants to Seller as follows (with the understanding that Seller is relying on
such representations and warranties in entering into and performing this
Agreement):
(a) Organization Standing and Power. Buyer is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and
authority to own, lease, and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now being conducted.
(b) Authority. Buyer has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into the Transaction Documents to which it will be a
party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The
execution and delivery of such Transaction Documents by Buyer and the
consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have
been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer.
The Transaction Documents to which Buyer will be a party have been, or upon
execution and delivery will be, duly executed and delivered and constitute the
valid and binding obligations of Buyer, enforceable against it in accordance
with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent
conveyance, reorganization, moratorium, and similar laws affecting creditors'
rights and remedies generally and to general principles of equity (regardless
of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(c) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents to which Buyer will be a
party do not and the performance by Buyer of the transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby will not, subject to obtaining the consents,
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approvals, authorizations, and permits and making the filings described in this
Section 3.2(c), (A) violate, conflict with, or result in any breach of any
provisions of Buyer's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, (B) violate,
conflict with, or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default
(with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) under, or permit the
termination of, or result in the acceleration of, or entitle any party to
accelerate (whether as a result of a change of control of Buyer or otherwise)
any obligation, or result in the loss of any benefit, or give any person the
right to require any security to be repurchased, or give rise to the creation
of any lien, charge, security interest, or encumbrance upon any of the Assets
under any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit
agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license,
lease, agreement, or other instrument or obligation to which Buyer is a party
or by which it or any of the Assets may be bound or subjected, or (C) violate
any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule or
regulation, of any Governmental Entity applicable to Buyer or by which or to
which any of the Assets is bound or subject. No Consent of any Governmental
Entity is required by or with respect to Buyer in connection with the execution
and delivery of any Transaction Documents by Buyer or the consummation by it of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (A) the filing of a
premerger notification report under the HSR Act and (B) the FCC Consents (as
contemplated by Section 7.1)
(d) Litigation. As of the date hereof, there is no
action, suit, inquiry, judicial or administrative proceeding pending or, to the
Knowledge of Buyer, threatened against it relating to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(e) FCC Matters. There are no facts relating to Buyer
under the Communications Act or otherwise that reasonably may be expected to
disqualify it from qualifying as an assignee of the Station Licenses or that
would prevent it from consummating the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. Buyer hereby represents and warrants that it is able to certify on
an FCC Form 314 that it is financially qualified.
(f) No Knowledge of Seller's Breach. Buyer has no
Knowledge of any breach of representation or warranty by Seller or of any other
condition or circumstance that would excuse Buyer from its timely performance
of its obligations hereunder. Buyer shall notify Seller as promptly as
practicable if any such information comes to its attention prior to the Closing
Date.
(g) No Assurance. Buyer is relying solely on the express
representations, warranties and covenants of Seller contained in this Agreement
and Transaction Documents, and upon no other representations or statements of
Seller or any of its Affiliates or their respective directors, officers,
employees, agents or representatives, and acknowledges and agrees that nothing
in this Agreement or the Transaction Documents shall be deemed to create any
additional implied duty, disclosure obligation or responsibility on the part of
Seller or its Affiliates.
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ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. COVENANTS OF SELLER. Except as contemplated by this Agreement
or to the extent that Buyer shall otherwise consent in writing, from the date
of this Agreement until the Closing, Seller covenants and agrees that Seller
shall not:
(a) conduct its business in any manner except in the
ordinary course consistent with past practice, including, without limitation,
with respect to Trade Deals and other barter arrangements; or
(b) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to
preserve intact Seller's business organization substantially as in effect as of
this date and to preserve its relationships with customers, suppliers and
others having business dealings with it substantially as in effect as of this
date; or
(c) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain the Assets in their current condition except for ordinary wear and
tear and damage by casualty governed by Section 7.6; or
(d) fail to use all commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain the present programming of the Stations consistent with past
practices; or
(e) except for amendments, terminations (without payment
of penalty or damages), renewals, or failures to renew (without payment of
penalty or damages) of employment agreements with over-the-air personnel in the
ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice (subject to prior
consultation with Buyer reasonably in advance thereof), materially amend or
terminate (i.e., a contract or agreement of the type required to be described
in Schedule 3.1(o)), or default in any material respect (or take or omit to
take any action that, with or without the giving notice or passage of time,
would constitute a material default) under any material Contract; or
(f) merge or consolidate with or into any other legal
entity, dissolve, or liquidate; or
(g) except as required by the terms and provisions of
written contracts between Seller and an employee thereof as in existence on
March 31, 1997 or in connection with any reasonable amendments required by the
provider or underwriter of any Employee Benefit Plan in connection with the
annual renewal of such Employee Benefit Plans, adopt or amend any Employee
Benefit Plan or collective bargaining agreement; or
(h) except as set forth in Schedule 4.1(h), sell (whether
by merger, consolidation, or the sale of an equity interest or assets), lease,
or dispose of any Assets except in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practice or, even if in the ordinary course of business
and
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consistent with past practices (other than sales of surplus or obsolete
equipment), whether in one or more transactions, in no event involving an Asset
or Assets having an aggregate fair market value in excess of $50,000; or
(i) mortgage, pledge, or subject to any material Lien
which will not be removed or released at or prior to Closing, other than
Permitted Encumbrances, any of the Assets; or
(j) except as required by GAAP, applicable law, or
circumstances which did not exist as of the Balance Sheet Date, change any of
the material accounting principles or practices used by it; or
(k) change in any material respect its existing practices
and procedures with respect to the collection of accounts receivable of the
Stations and, except with respect to good faith attempts consistent with past
practice to obtain payment of a past due receivable, or except in accordance
with existing practices, a contested receivable, offer to discount the amount
of any outstanding receivable or extend any other incentive (whether to the
account debtor or any employee or third party responsible for the collection of
receivables) to accelerate the collection thereof; or
(l) change any Station's advertising rates or policies,
procedures or methods in connection with the sale of advertising time in a
manner expected to accelerate the receipt of cash payments or fail to incur
annual advertising and promotional department expenses in cash and trade other
than as budgeted for 1997 (as such budget previously has been delivered to
Buyer); or
(m) enter into, or enter into negotiations or discussions
with any person other than Buyer with respect to any local marketing agreement
or any other similar agreement; or
(n) agree to or make any commitment, orally or in
writing, to take any actions prohibited by this Agreement.
4.2. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS. If Buyer or its lenders or
other financing sources require Phase I or Phase II ESAs, Seller covenants and
agrees that, upon written notice from Buyer to Seller identifying the locations
at which such ESAs are required, Seller shall cooperate and permit Buyer to
cause to be performed by a nationally recognized and duly qualified
environmental consultant selected by Buyer, with the consent of Seller (which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), an ESA at each identified
transmission site owned, operated, or leased by Seller and at such other
identified real properties and facilities owned, operated, or leased by Seller.
The ESAs which are to be conducted for the benefit of Buyer shall be performed
in a manner that at a minimum satisfies the requirements of ASTM Practice E
1527-94. The cost of any ESAs shall be borne by Buyer. Any site visits made
by Buyer's consultants shall be performed in collaboration with Seller's
designees in accordance with a schedule mutually agreed upon in advance. Buyer
and/or its contractors will be accompanied by the Seller's representatives at
all times, and no notification or discussions of environmental matters shall be
initiated with governmental agencies or third parties without the prior notice
to and agreement by Seller. If Buyer, based upon the conclusions in any
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Phase I report, desires to perform intrusive testing, Buyer shall present such
request and the supporting written justification to Seller and both parties
shall use reasonable best efforts to mutually agree upon the scope and nature
of any such intrusive investigation. Any intrusive investigation shall be
under the supervision of Seller and all results of any intrusive investigation
shall be immediately shared with Seller.
4.3. BROADCAST TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTION. Seller shall give prompt
written notice to Buyer if before the Closing the regular broadcast
transmission of any of the Stations in the normal and usual manner is
interrupted for a period of two consecutive hours or more, excluding
interruptions for normal and routine maintenance.
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS OF SELLER
5.1. NO SOLICITATION OF TRANSACTIONS. Seller shall not, directly
or indirectly, through any officer, director, stockholder, employee, agent,
financial advisor, banker or other representative, or otherwise, solicit,
initiate, or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any person
relating to any acquisition or purchase of all or any material portion of the
Assets or any equity interest in Seller or any merger, consolidation, share
exchange, business combination, or other similar transaction with Seller or
participate in any negotiations regarding, or furnish to any other person any
information with respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way with, or assist
or participate in, facilitate, or encourage, any effort or attempt by any other
person to do or seek any of the foregoing. Seller shall immediately
communicate to Buyer the material terms of any such proposal (and the identity
of the party making such proposal) which it may receive and, if such proposal
is in writing, the Seller shall promptly deliver a copy of such proposal to
Buyer. Seller agrees not to release any third party from, or waive any
provision of, any confidentiality or standstill agreement to which Seller is a
party. Seller immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated all existing
discussions or negotiations with any parties conducted heretofore with respect
to any of the foregoing.
5.2. ACCESS AND INFORMATION. (a) Until the Closing, subject only
to applicable rules and regulations of the FCC, Seller shall afford to Steven
R. Hicks, William S. Banowsky, Jr., Paul Stone, Buyer's chief engineer, and
other employees and representatives of Buyer upon Buyer's reasonable
request(including accountants and counsel) full access, during normal business
hours, upon reasonable notice and in such manner as will not unreasonably
interfere with the conduct of the business of Seller, to all properties, books,
records, and Tax Returns of Seller and all other information reasonably
requested with respect to its business, together with the opportunity to make
copies of such books, records, and other documents and to discuss the business
of Seller with such officers, directors, station managerial personnel
(including the Station Management of each Station), accountants, consultants,
and counsel for Seller as Buyer deems reasonably necessary or appropriate for
the purposes of familiarizing itself with Seller and the Stations, including
the right to visit the Stations. In furtherance of the foregoing, Seller shall
authorize and instruct its independent public accountants to meet with Buyer
and its representatives, including Buyer's independent public
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accountants in Boston, Massachusetts, to discuss the business and accounts of
Seller and to make available (with the opportunity to make copies) to Buyer and
its representatives, including its independent public accountants, all the work
papers of its accountants related to their audit of the consolidated financial
statements and Tax Returns of Seller.
(b) Within 30 days after the end of each calendar month,
Seller shall deliver to Buyer, for each of the Stations, and for Seller as a
whole, monthly operating statements (in a form consistent with the monthly
operating statements previously supplied to Buyer) prepared in the ordinary
course of business for internal purposes. In addition, within 45 days after
the end of each calendar quarter, Seller shall deliver to Buyer, for each of
the Stations, quarterly statements prepared in the ordinary course for internal
purposes. Seller shall deliver to Buyer the rating books and such other
ratings information subscribed to by Seller including, without limitation,
Arbitrends, Accuratings or any other written information reflective of the
quantitative or qualitative nature of the audiences of the Stations for each of
the Stations within ten days of receipt of the same by any officer or director
of Seller. Seller shall instruct the Station Management of each Station to
provide such information and reports to Buyer's corporate officers promptly
upon receipt by such Station Management. In addition, as soon as the same are
distributed to Seller's officers or directors by each Station, Seller will
provide Buyer with copies of each Station's monthly sales pacing reports.
(c) Without duplication of Section 5.2(b), at such time
as Seller provides the same to its lenders, Seller shall provide Buyer with
copies of the financial statements and other information delivered by Seller to
such lenders.
5.3. ASSISTANCE. If Buyer requests, Seller will cooperate, and
will cause its accountants to cooperate, in all reasonable respects with any
financing efforts of Buyer or its Affiliates (including providing assistance in
the preparation of one or more registration statements or other offering
documents relating to debt and/or equity financing) and any other filings that
may be made by Buyer or its Affiliates with the SEC, all at the sole expense of
Buyer. Seller (a) shall furnish to its independent accountants (or, if
requested by Buyer to Buyer's independent public accountants), such customary
management representation letters as its accountants may require of Seller as a
condition to its execution of any required accountants' consents necessary in
connection with the delivery of any "comfort" letters requested by financing
sources of Buyer or its Affiliates and (b) shall furnish to Buyer all financial
statements (audited and unaudited) and other information in the possession of
Seller or its representatives or agents as Buyer shall reasonably determine is
necessary or appropriate in connection with such financing. Buyer will
indemnify and hold harmless Seller and its, officers, directors, and
controlling persons against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages,
costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) that may
arise out of or with respect to the financing efforts by Buyer or its
Affiliates, including any registration statement, prospectus, offering
documents, and other filings related thereto; provided, however, that subject
to the limitations and provisions of this Agreement, nothing herein shall
prevent Buyer from asserting any claim for breach of representation or warranty
under this Agreement.
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5.4. COMPLIANCE WITH STATION LICENSES. Seller shall cause the
Stations to be operated in material accordance with the Station Licenses and
all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and in material compliance with
all other applicable laws, regulations, rules, and orders. Seller shall use
all commercially reasonable efforts not to cause or permit any of the Station
Licenses to expire or be surrendered, adversely modified, or terminated.
Seller shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC all applications (including
license renewals) or other documents required to be filed in connection with
the operation of the Stations. In addition, if requested by Buyer and at
Buyer's sole expense, Seller shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC
modification applications that may be useful in connection with the operation
of the Stations. Should the FCC institute any proceedings for the suspension,
revocation or adverse modification of any of the Station Licenses or any
forfeiture proceedings, Seller will use all commercially reasonable efforts to
promptly contest such proceedings and to seek to have such proceedings
terminated in a manner that is favorable to the Stations. Seller will use all
commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the FCC construction permits (if
any) listed in Schedule 3.1(f) in effect until the applicable construction
projects are timely completed and to diligently prosecute all pending FCC
applications listed in Schedule 3.1(f). If Seller (or its FCC counsel)
receives an administrative or other order or notification relating to any
violation or claimed violation of the rules and regulations of the FCC, or of
any other Governmental Entity, or should Seller (or its FCC counsel) become
aware of any fact relating to the qualifications of Buyer that reasonably could
be expected to cause the FCC to withhold its consent to the assignment of the
Station Licenses, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing and use its
commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to
remove any such impediment to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.5. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. Seller shall give prompt
written notice to Buyer of (a) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any
event of which it becomes aware that has caused or that would be likely to
cause any representation or warranty of Seller contained in this Agreement to
be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect at any time from the date
hereof to the Closing Date, (b) the failure of Seller, or any officer,
director, employee, or agent of Seller, to comply with or satisfy in any
material respect any covenant, condition, or agreement to be complied with or
satisfied by it hereunder, (c) the occurrence of a Station Event (as defined in
Section 9.1), and (d) the occurrence of any threat made to Seller by any of
Seller or any General Manager, Station Manager, General Sales Manager or
Programming Director of a Station to resign or otherwise terminate their
employment or independent contractor relationship with Seller. No such
notification shall affect the representations or warranties of the parties or
the conditions to their respective obligations hereunder.
5.6. THIRD PARTY CONSENTS. After the date hereof and prior to the
Closing, Seller shall use all commercially reasonable efforts, including making
any required payments, to obtain the written consent from any party to an
agreement or instrument identified in Schedule 3.1(o) or any other Assumed
Contract which is required to permit the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby.
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5.7. CONSULTING AND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS. At the Closing, Buyer
shall, and Seller shall cause each of Norman Knight, Randolf H. Knight, N.
Scott Knight and Robert A. Knight to, execute and deliver their respective
Consulting Agreements.
5.8. NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS. At Closing, Buyer shall, and
Seller shall cause each of Norman Knight, Randolf H. Knight, N. Scott Knight
and Robert A. Knight to, execute and deliver their respective Noncompetition
Agreements.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF BUYER
6.1. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS. If Buyer (or its FCC
counsel) receives an administrative or other order or notification relating to
any violation or claimed violation of the rules and regulations of the FCC, or
of any Governmental Entity, that could affect Buyer's ability to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby, or should Buyer (or its FCC counsel) become
aware of any fact relating to the qualifications of Buyer that reasonably could
be expected to cause the FCC to withhold its consent to the assignment of the
Station Licenses, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller thereof and shall use its
commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to
remove any such impediment to the assignment of the FCC Licenses or the
completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided,
however, that Buyer shall not be required pursuant to this Section 6.1 to
divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof to divest itself of any media
business or interest therein. In addition, Buyer shall give to Seller prompt
written notice of (a) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any event of
which it becomes aware that has caused or that would be likely to cause any
representation or warranty of Buyer contained in this Agreement to be untrue or
inaccurate at any time from the date hereof to the Closing Date, and (b) the
failure of Buyer, or any officer, director, employee, or agent thereof, to
comply with or satisfy in any material respect any covenant, condition, or
agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it hereunder. No such
notification shall affect the representations or warranties of the parties or
the conditions to their respective obligations hereunder.
6.2. EMPLOYEE MATTERS. Buyer will use its reasonable efforts to
determine at least ten days prior to the Closing Date those employees of Seller
whom it desires to extend offers of employment. Any offers so extended by
Buyer shall be on such terms and conditions that Buyer shall determine in its
sole discretion. Buyer will give Seller prompt notice of the names of any
employee of Seller who Buyer has determined not to extend an offer of
employment. Seller waives any claims against Buyer and any of Seller's
employees who are extended an offer of employment by Buyer arising from such
employment by Buyer including any claims arising under any employment agreement
or non-competition agreement between such person and Seller.
6.3. CERTAIN LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS. Buyer covenants that it has not
taken and, after the date of this Agreement, it shall not take any action that
could reasonably be expected to prevent the
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parties from obtaining the FCC Consents or the consents of any other
Governmental Entity necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.
6.4. SELLER'S ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY. Seller shall have the right
following the Closing Date to have reasonable access, upon five days prior
written notice, to the Real Property for the purpose of complying with any
obligations under Environmental Laws.
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. APPLICATION FOR FCC CONSENTS. By the tenth business day after
the date hereof, Seller and Buyer will, and will cause all necessary persons or
entities to join in one or more applications filed with the FCC requesting the
FCC's written consent to the assignment of the FCC Licenses pursuant to this
Agreement (the "Applications"). The parties will take all proper steps
reasonably necessary (a) to diligently prosecute the Applications and (b) to
obtain the FCC Consents. The failure by either party to timely file or
diligently prosecute its portion of any Application shall be a material breach
of this Agreement; provided, however, that Buyer shall not be required pursuant
to this Section 7.1 to divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof to divest
itself of any media business or interest therein. The failure by either party
to timely file or diligently prosecute its portion of any Application shall be
a material breach of this Agreement.
7.2. CONTROL OF STATIONS. This Agreement shall not be consummated
until after the FCC Consents with respect to the Applications referred to in
Section 7.1 are granted and have become Final Orders, unless such requirement
is waived pursuant to Section 8.1. Between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, Buyer will not directly or indirectly control, supervise or
direct the operation of the Stations. Further, between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date, Seller shall, directly or indirectly, supervise
and control the operation of the Stations. Such operation shall be the sole
responsibility of Seller.
7.3. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL CONSENTS. Promptly following the execution
of this Agreement, the parties shall proceed to prepare and file with the
appropriate Governmental Entities (other than the FCC) such requests, reports,
or notifications as may be required in connection with this Agreement and shall
diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and shall cooperate fully with each
other in the prosecution of, such matters. Without limiting the foregoing,
promptly following the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall (a) file
with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department
of Justice the notifications and other information (if any) required to be
filed under the HSR Act with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
and shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause all applicable
waiting periods under the HSR Act to expire or be terminated as of the earliest
possible date and (b) make all necessary filings and, thereafter, make any
other required submissions with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any other
applicable federal
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or state securities laws. Nothing in this Section 7.3 shall require Buyer to
divest itself or to cause any Affiliate thereof to divest itself of any media
business or interest therein.
7.4. BROKERS OR FINDERS. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer,
that no agent, broker, investment banker, or other or person engaged by Seller
is or will be entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commission
or similar fee payable by Buyer or Seller in connection with any of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Except for the fee payable to
Media Venture Partners, which fee shall be paid in accordance with the
provisions of Section 12.7, Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that Buyer
has not engaged any broker, investment banker or other person that will be
entitled to any broker's or finder's fee or any other commissions or fee from
Seller in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
7.5. BULK SALES LAW. Buyer agrees to waive compliance by Seller
with the requirements of any bulk sales or fraudulent conveyance statute, and
Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless against any claim made
against Buyer by any creditor of Seller as a result of a failure to comply with
any such statute.
7.6. RISK OF LOSS.
(a) The risk of any loss, damage, impairment,
confiscation, or condemnation of any of the Assets from any cause whatsoever
shall be borne by Seller at all times prior to the Closing. In the event of any
such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or condemnation, whether or not
covered by insurance, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of such loss, damage,
impairment, confiscation, or condemnation.
(b) If Seller, at its expense, repairs, replaces, or
restores such Assets to their prior condition to the reasonable satisfaction of
Buyer before the Closing, Seller shall be entitled to all insurance proceeds
and condemnation awards, if any, by reason of such award or loss.
(c) If Seller does not or cannot restore or replace lost,
damaged, impaired, confiscated or condemned Assets having a replacement cost in
excess of $50,000 in the aggregate or informs Buyer that it does not intend to
restore or replace such Assets, Buyer may at its option:
(i) terminate this Agreement by notice forthwith
without any further obligation hereunder; or
(ii) proceed to the Closing of this Agreement
without Seller completing the restoration and replacement of such
Assets, provided that Seller shall assign all rights under applicable
insurance policies and condemnation awards, if any, to Buyer; and in
such event, Seller shall have no further liability with respect to the
condition of the Assets directly attributable to the loss, damage,
impairment, confiscation, or condemnation.
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(d) Buyer will notify Seller of a decision under the
options described in Section 7.6(c)(i) or (ii) above within ten business days
after Seller's notice to Buyer of the damage or destruction of Assets and the
estimate of the costs to repair or replace; provided, however, that if Seller
states that it intends to restore the damaged Assets and if Seller has not
restored such damaged Assets immediately prior to the Closing Date,
notwithstanding Buyer's prior delivery of a notice to proceed pursuant to this
Section 7.6(d), Buyer shall have the right to either postpone the Closing or
terminate this Agreement by notice forthwith.
7.7. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS. (a) Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, each of the parties hereto will use its
commercially reasonable efforts to do, or cause to be taken all action and to
do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper, or advisable under
applicable laws and regulations to consummate and make effective the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. If at any time after the Closing
Date, any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of
this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement and their duly authorized
representatives shall take all such action. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, if, after the Closing Date, Buyer seeks indemnification or
recovery from one or more other parties to an Assumed Contract or otherwise
seeks to enforce such Assumed Contract and, in order to obtain such
indemnification, recovery or enforcement, counsel to Buyer and Seller
reasonably determine that it is necessary for Seller to initiate a suit,
participate in any enforcement proceeding or otherwise provide assistance to
Buyer, then, at the request and the sole expense of Buyer, Seller shall take
such action as Buyer may reasonably request in connection with Buyer's efforts
to obtain such indemnification, recovery or enforcement.
(b) Buyer agrees to make available to Seller the services
of the members of Buyer's accounting staff responsible for the Assets upon
reasonable notice during normal business hours for a period of six months
following the Closing for the purposes of providing assistance to Seller in
connection with its 1997 financial statements and tax returns and personal
financial matters of the Knight family in accordance with past practice.
(c) Buyer agrees to make available to Seller the services
of its engineering personnel as reasonably requested by Seller on an as
available basis at an hourly rate equal to the product of (i) (A) such
personnel's then-effective annual base salary multiplied by (B) 1.2, divided by
(ii) 2,000, plus reimbursement of any out of pocket expenses.
7.8. BALANCE SHEET UPDATE. Upon the execution of this Agreement,
Seller agrees that it will promptly prepare and provide to Buyer revisions to
the Balance Sheet for the period from the Balance Sheet Date through May 31,
1997. Failure of Buyer to raise any objection thereto prior to 5:00 p.m.,
Boston time on the tenth business day after receipt thereof shall constitute
Buyer's agreement that, from the period commencing on the Balance Sheet Date
and ending upon the date of execution of this Agreement, there has not
occurred, and Seller has not incurred or suffered, any event, circumstance or
fact that could result in a Material Adverse Effect.
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ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. CONDITIONS TO EACH PARTY'S OBLIGATION. The respective
obligations of Buyer and Seller to effect the transactions contemplated hereby
are subject to the satisfaction (or, in the case of the condition specified in
the last sentence of Section 8.l(a), the waiver by Buyer and Seller) on or
prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions:
(a) Consents and Approvals. All authorizations,
consents, orders, or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or
expirations of waiting periods imposed by, any Governmental Entity necessary
for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
have been filed, occurred, or been obtained, other than any such
authorizations, consents, orders, approvals, authorizations, declarations or
filings that are ministerial in nature and which the failure to obtain would
not effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(b) No Injunctions or Restraints. No temporary
restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued
by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition
preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in
effect.
(c) No Action. No action shall have been taken nor any
statute, rule, or regulation shall have been enacted by any Governmental Entity
that makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal.
(d) Concurrent Transactions. The closing of the
Concurrent Transactions shall occur concurrently with the Closing.
8.2. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION OF BUYER. The obligation of Buyer to
effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the satisfaction of
the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by Buyer:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct
in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing
Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date (other than the
representations and warranties set forth in the second and third sentences of
Section 3.1(e)(iv)), and Buyer shall have received a certificate to such effect
signed on behalf of Seller by the chief executive officer or by the chief
financial officer of Seller. For the purposes of this Section 8.2(a), the
representations and warranties of Seller shall be deemed to be true and correct
in all material respects unless the aggregate effect of any breaches thereof
could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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(b) Performance of Obligations. Seller shall have
performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by
it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and Buyer shall have
received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Seller by the chief
executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Seller.
(c) Consents Under Agreements. Buyer shall have been
furnished with evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the consent or
approval of each person that is a party to a Contract specifically identified
in Schedule 8.2(c) whose consent or approval shall be required as a condition
to Buyer's obligation to effect the transactions contemplated hereby and such
consent or approval shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer.
(d) Legal Opinions. Buyer shall have received from Hale
and Dorr LLP, counsel to Seller, and Pepper & Corazzini L.L.P., FCC counsel to
Seller, opinions dated the Closing Date, in substantially the forms attached as
Exhibit F hereto, which opinion, if requested by Buyer, shall expressly provide
that they may be relied upon by Buyer's lenders, underwriters, or other sources
of financing with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) Real Estate Title Commitment. Within 45 days after
the date of this Agreement, Buyer, at its sole cost and expense, shall have
obtained a preliminary report on title to the Owned Real Property (other than
the Excluded Real Property) covering a date subsequent to the date of this
Agreement, issued by the Title Company, which preliminary report shall contain
a commitment (the "Title Commitment") of the Title Company to issue an owner's
title insurance policy at Buyer's cost as Buyer may reasonably require (the
"Title Policy") insuring the fee simple absolute interest of Buyer in such
Owned Real Property on and after the Closing Date. The Title Commitment shall
be subject only to the standard printed exceptions and: (i) liens of current
state and local property taxes which are not delinquent or subject to penalty;
(ii) unviolated zoning regulations and restrictive covenants and easements of
record which do not detract from the value of such Owned Real Property and do
not materially and adversely affect, impair or interfere with the use of any
property affected thereby as heretofore used by Seller or the Stations; (iii)
public utility easements of record, in customary form, to serve such Owned Real
Property; and (iv) Permitted Encumbrances. The Title Policy shall be issued on
the Closing Date.
(f) Survey. If requested by Buyer, Seller, at Buyer's
sole cost and expense, shall have obtained a survey of the Owned Real Property
(other than the Excluded Real Property) as of a date subsequent to the date
hereof which shall: (i) be prepared by a registered land surveyor acceptable
to Buyer; (ii) be certified to the Title Company and to Buyer; and (iii) show
with respect to such Owned Real Property: (A) the legal description of such
Owned Real Property (which shall be the same as the Title Policy pertaining
thereto); (B) all buildings, structures and improvements thereon and all
restrictions of record and other restrictions that have been established by an
applicable zoning or building code or ordinance and all easements or rights of
way across or serving such Owned Real Property (including any off-site
easements affecting or appurtenant thereto); (C) no encroachments upon such
Owned Real Property or adjoining parcels by buildings, structures or
improvements and no other survey defects; (D) access to such parcel from a
public street; and
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(E) a flood certification reasonably satisfactory to Buyer to the effect that
no portion of such Owned Real Property is located within a flood hazard area.
(g) Closing Deliveries. All documents, instruments,
certificates or other items required to be delivered by Seller pursuant to
Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
8.3. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF THE SELLER. The obligation of
Seller to effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by
Seller.
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct
in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing
Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, and Seller shall have
received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Buyer by the chief
executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Buyer.
(b) Performance of Obligations of Buyer. Buyer shall
have performed in all material respects the obligations required to be
performed by it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and Seller
shall have received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Buyer by
the chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Buyer.
(c) Legal Opinion. Seller shall have received from
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., counsel to Buyer, an opinion dated the Closing Date, in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit G hereto.
(d) Closing, Deliveries. All documents and instruments
required to be delivered by Buyer pursuant to Section 9.2 shall have been
delivered.
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. CLOSING. (a) Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the
conditions set forth in Article VIII, or at such other place and time as Buyer
and Seller may agree, the Closing will take place at the offices of Hale and
Dorr LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, at 10:00 a.m., local time, on the later to
occur of (i) the fifth business day after Seller delivers to Buyer its
internally produced unaudited balance sheet as of December 31, 1997 and related
statement of income for the 12 month period then ended, and (ii) a date
selected by Buyer on five business days notice to Seller, which date shall be
on the 10th business day after the day on which the FCC Consents have been
granted by Final Order (the "Closing Date"). Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(b) In the case of a Trading Event, a Banking Event or a
Station Event (in each case as defined below), (i) if the Cessation Date (as
defined below) is less than 60 days after the
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Event Date (as defined below), Buyer, in its discretion, may extend the Closing
Date to a date not later than the 30th day after the Cessation Date, (ii) if
the Cessation Date is more than 60, but less than 90, days after the Event
Date, Buyer, in its discretion, may extend the Closing Date to the first to
occur of the 10th business day after the Cessation Date or the 90th day (or, if
not a business day, the next business day) after the Event Date. In the event
of a Station Event, if the Cessation Date has not occurred by the 120th day
after the Event Date, then on the 120th day (or, if not a business day, the
next business day) after the Event Date Buyer, in its discretion, shall elect
to close the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on the fifth business
day thereafter or terminate this Agreement;
(c) In the case of a Conflict Event, Buyer, in its
discretion, may extend the Closing Date to a date not to exceed the 90th day
after the Event Date;
(d) If all of the conditions to the obligations of Buyer
and Seller to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been
satisfied or waived prior to the Closing Date other than the conditions
specified in Section 8.2(a), with respect to Buyer, or Section 8.3(a), with
respect to Seller, and the breaching party is diligently attempting to cure any
such breach as provided in Section 10.1, then the Closing Date shall be
postponed for up to an additional 20 days; and
(e) If the Closing does not occur within 80 days after
the date of the Final Order, the parties shall request approval from the FCC to
extend the Closing so that the Closing contemplated hereunder will not violate
any FCC rules or regulations.
For purposes of this Agreement, a "Trading Event" shall mean that
trading generally in securities on the New York Stock Exchange shall have been
suspended or materially limited; a "Banking Event" shall mean that a general
moratorium on commercial banking activities in New York, New York shall have
been declared by any federal or state authority; a "Conflict Event" shall mean
the occurrence of any major armed conflict involving a substantial
participation by the armed forces of the United States of America; a "Station
Event" shall mean any act of nature (including fires, floods, earthquakes, and
storms), calamity, casualty or condemnation or the act or omission to act of
any state or federal regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the Stations
that has caused one or more Stations not to be operating in a manner
substantially consistent with the operations conducted before such act,
omission, calamity, casualty, condemnation or agency action occurred or not in
compliance with its or their respective Station License(s); an "Event Date"
shall mean the date on which a Trading Event, Banking Event, Conflict Event, or
a Station Event occurs; and a "Cessation Date" shall mean the date on which a
Trading Event, Banking Event, Conflict Event, or a Station Event ends. Pro
forma adjustments shall be made for purposes of calculating gross revenues for
the 12-month period specified in the definition of "Station Event" with respect
to any radio broadcast station acquired during such 12-month period, to assume
that such station was acquired at the beginning of such 12-month period and
include the gross revenues of such station for the full 12-month period.
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9.2. ACTIONS TO OCCUR AT CLOSING.
(a) At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller (or to
the Escrow Agent, as indicated) the following:
(i) Purchase Price. The Purchase Price (less the
Holdback Amount) by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
(ii) Holdback Amount. The Holdback Amount to the
Escrow Agent by wire transfer of immediately available funds;
(iii) Certificates. The certificates referred to in
Section 8.3(a) and (b);
(iv) Assumption Agreement. A counterpart of the
Assumption Agreement executed by Buyer;
(v) Indemnification Escrow Agreement. A
counterpart of the Indemnification Escrow Agreement executed by Buyer;
(vi) Non-Competition Agreement. A counterpart of
each of the Non-Competition Agreements executed by Buyer and the payment of any
consideration required thereby;
(vii) Legal Opinion. The opinion of counsel
referred to in Section 8.3(c);
(viii) Knight House Lease. A counterpart of a lease
having a six (6) month term for the third and fourth floors of Knight House,
together with Buyer's right to use in reasonable conjunction with Seller, the
common areas on the first floor, the basement, the roof and the second floor
conference room at Knight House, at a rental rate of $1,000 per month plus all
operating expenses on a fully net basis; said lease may be terminated by Buyer
at any time upon 90 days prior written notice;
(ix) Vendome Lease. A counterpart of a lease
having a six (6) month term for condominium units number 204 and 205 in The
Vendome for sales, promotional and administrative use with bookings to be made
through Seller on a first-come, first-serve basis; said lease may be terminated
Buyer at any time upon 90 days prior written notice; and said lease shall
provide that no additional consideration shall be payable by Buyer in excess of
that payable pursuant to the Knight House lease described above;
(x) Studio/Tower Lease. A counterpart of the
Studio/Tower Lease executed by Buyer.
(b) At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer the
following:
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(i) Certificates. The certificates described in
Section 8.2(a) and (b);
(ii) Assumption Agreement. A counterpart of the
Assumption Agreement executed by Seller;
(iii) Indemnification Escrow Agreement. A
counterpart of the Indemnification Escrow Agreement executed by Seller;
(iv) Non-Competition Agreements. A counterpart of
the Non-Competition Agreement between Buyer and Seller executed by Seller;
(v) Legal Opinions. The opinions of counsel
referred to in Section 8.2(d);
(vi) Transfer Documents. The duly executed Bill
of Sale and Assignment, together with any other assignments and other transfer
documents as requested by Buyer;
(vii) Consents; Acknowledgments. The original of
each Consent;
(viii) Estoppel Certificates. Estoppel certificates
from the lessor(s) of the Leased Real Property in a form and substance
satisfactory to Buyer and its lenders or other financing sources;
(ix) Licenses, Contracts, Business Records, Etc.
To the extent they are in the possession of Seller, copies of all Licenses,
Assumed Contracts, blueprints, schematics, working drawings, plans,
projections, statistics, engineering records and all files and records used by
Seller in connection with a Station's business and operations, which copies
shall be available at the Closing or at a Station's principal business offices;
(x) Warranty Deed. A Warranty Deed executed by
Seller conveying fee simple title to the Owned Real Property to Buyer, subject
only to the Permitted Encumbrances, in proper statutory form for recording
together with documentary stamps affixed thereto;
(xi) No-Lien Affidavit. A standard No-Lien
Affidavit executed by Seller, which shall be in the recordable form and
otherwise satisfactory to the Title Company in order to delete the standard
printed exceptions relating to mechanics' liens and parties-in-possession;
(xii) GAP Affidavit. An affidavit, if requested by
the Title Company, as may be necessary to insure the gap between the effective
date of the Title Commitment to and through the date of the recordation of the
deed to the Owned Real Property;
(xiii) Title Requirements. Such other documents as
shall be reasonably required by the Title Company as called for or required
under the terms of any title policy obtained or issued to Buyer; and
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(xiv) Leases. Executed counterparts of the leases
referred to at Sections 9.2(a)(viii), (ix) and (x).
(c) At the Closing, Seller and Buyer shall instruct the
Escrow Agent to deliver, and it shall deliver, the Deposit Letter of Credit to
Buyer.
(d) At the Closing, Buyer shall receive from the chief
executive officer or chief financial officer of Seller a non-foreign affidavit
within the meaning of section 1445(b)(2) of the Code.
(e) At the Closing, each of Norman Knight, Randolf H.
Knight, N. Scott Knight and Robert A. Knight shall deliver a fully-executed
counterpart of their respective Noncompetition and Consulting Agreements.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Closing:
(a) by mutual consent of Buyer and Seller;
(b) by either Seller or Buyer;
(i) if a court of competent jurisdiction or other
Governmental Entity shall have issued an order, decree, or ruling or taken any
other action (which order, decree or ruling the parties hereto shall use their
best efforts to lift), in each case permanently restraining, enjoining, or
otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such
order, decree, ruling, or other action shall have become final and
nonappealable;
(ii) if, for any reason, the FCC denies or
dismisses any of the Applications and the time for reconsideration or court
review under the Communications Act with respect to such denial or dismissal
has expired and there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed
petition for reconsideration or request for review;
(iii) if, for any reason, any of the Applications
is designated for an evidentiary hearing by the FCC; or
(iv) if the Closing shall not have occurred by the
later of the first anniversary of the date on which the Form 314 applications
for the FCC Consents are filed, or the date to which the Closing Date is
extended pursuant to the second sentence of Section 9.1; provided, however,
that the right to terminate this Agreement under this clause (iv) shall not be
available to
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any party whose breach of this Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted in,
the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date; or
(c) by Buyer:
(i) if there shall have been any breaches of the
representations, warranties, covenants or agreements of Seller set forth in
this Agreement (other, subject to the provisions of Section 7.8, than the
representations and warranties set forth in the second and third sentences of
Section 3.1(e)(iv)) the aggregate effect of which could reasonably be expected
to have a Material Adverse Effect or to materially and adversely affect the
ability of the parties to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby,
which breaches Seller cannot reasonably be expected to cure or which Seller is
not diligently attempting to cure following receipt by Seller of written notice
of such breach;
(ii) pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.7;
(iii) with respect to a Station Event, at its
option, as provided in the last sentence of Section 9.1(b); or
(iv) if the FCC grants any of the Applications
with any adverse conditions not generally imposed on grants of such
applications and the time for reconsideration or court review under the
Communications Act with respect to such adverse conditions has expired and
there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition for
reconsideration or request for review; or
(d) by Seller:
(i) if there shall have been any material breach
of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Buyer set forth in
this Agreement, which breach Buyer cannot reasonably be expected to cure or
which Buyer is not diligently attempting to cure following receipt by Buyer of
written notice of such breach; or
(ii) if the FCC grants any of the Applications
with any adverse conditions affecting Seller that are not generally imposed on
grants of such applications and the time for reconsideration or court review
under the Communications Act with respect to such adverse conditions has
expired and there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition
for reconsideration or request for review.
The right of any party hereto to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
this Section 10.1 shall remain operative and in full force and effect
regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of any party hereto, any
person controlling any such party or any of their respective officers,
directors, employees, accountants, consultants, legal counsel, agents, or other
representatives whether prior to or after the execution of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing
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to the contrary, no party that is in material breach of this Agreement shall be
entitled to terminate this Agreement except with the consent of the other
party.
10.2. EFFECT OF TERMINATION.
(a) In the event of a termination of this Agreement by
either Seller or Buyer as provided above, there shall be no liability on the
part of either Buyer or Seller, except for liability arising out of a breach of
this Agreement. Articles I, XI, and XII, Section 7.6, and this Article X shall
survive the termination of this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated by
Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), the parties agree and acknowledge that
Seller will suffer damages that are not practicable to ascertain. Accordingly,
in such event and if within 10 business days after termination of this
Agreement by Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), Seller delivers to Buyer a
written demand for liquidated damages, subject to Buyer's receipt of a
counterpart of the Release executed by Seller, Seller shall be entitled to the
sum of $1,900,000 as liquidated damages payable by Buyer within 10 business
days after receipt of Seller's written demand and payable in accordance with
the provisions of the Deposit Escrow Agreement. As security for payment
thereof, Buyer has, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, entered
into the Deposit Escrow Agreement with Seller and the Escrow Agent as provided
in Section 2.7. The parties agree that the foregoing liquidated damages are
reasonable considering all the circumstances existing as of the date hereof and
constitute the parties' good faith estimate of the actual damages reasonably
expected to result from the termination of this Agreement by Seller pursuant to
Section 10.1(d). Seller agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
Seller's right to payment of such liquidated damages as provided in this
Section 10.2 shall be its sole and exclusive remedy if the Closing does not
occur with respect to any damages whatsoever that Seller may suffer or allege
to suffer as a result of any claim or cause of action asserted by Seller
relating to or arising from breaches of the representations, warranties or
covenants of Buyer contained in this Agreement and to be made or performed at
or prior to the Closing. If this Agreement is terminated by Seller pursuant to
Section 10.1(d), upon Buyer's receipt of a counterpart of the Release executed
by Seller, Buyer and Seller shall instruct the Escrow Agent to release the
Deposit Letter of Credit to Seller. If this Agreement is terminated either by
Buyer or Seller pursuant to any provision of Section 10.1 other than a
termination by Seller pursuant to Section 10.1(d), then, Buyer and Seller shall
instruct the Escrow Agent to release the Deposit Letter of Credit to Buyer.
(b) As a condition of payment, and upon receipt of the
liquidated damages under this Section 10.2, Seller hereby irrevocably and
unconditionally releases, acquits, and forever discharges Buyer and its
successors, assigns, officers, directors, employees, agents, stockholders,
subsidiaries, parent companies and other affiliates (corporate or otherwise)
(the "Released Parties") of and from any and all Released Claims, including,
without limitation, all Released Claims arising out of, based upon, resulting
from or relating to the negotiation, execution, performance, breach or
otherwise related to or arising out of the Transaction Documents or any
agreement entered into in connection therewith or related thereto. "Released
Claims" as used herein shall mean any and all charges, complaints, claims,
causes of action, promises, agreements, rights to payment, rights to any
equitable remedy, rights to any equitable subordination, demands, debts,
liabilities, express or implied contracts, obligations of payment or
performance, rights of offset or recoupment, accounts,
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damages, costs, losses or expenses (including attorneys' and other professional
fees and expenses) held by any party hereto, whether known or unknown, matured
or unmatured, suspected or unsuspected, liquidated or unliquidated, absolute or
contingent, direct or derivative.
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. INDEMNIFICATION OF BUYER. Subject to the provisions of this
Article XI, Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer Indemnified
Parties from and against any and all Buyer Indemnified Costs.
11.2. INDEMNIFICATION OF SELLER. Subject to the provisions of this
Article XI, Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Seller Indemnified
Parties from and against any and all Seller Indemnified Costs.
11.3. DEFENSE OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. An Indemnified Party shall
give prompt written notice to Indemnifying Party of the commencement or
assertion of any action, proceeding, demand, or claim by a third party
(collectively, a "third-party action") in respect of which such Indemnified
Party shall seek indemnification hereunder and the alleged basis therefor. Any
failure so to notify an Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying
Party from any liability that it may have to such Indemnified Party under this
Article XI unless the failure to give such notice materially and adversely
prejudices such Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the
right to assume control of the defense of, settle, or otherwise dispose of such
third-party action on such terms as they deem appropriate; provided, however,
that:
(a) The Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its own
expense, to participate in the defense of such third-party action (provided,
however, that the Indemnifying Parties shall pay the attorneys' fees of one
counsel to the Indemnified Party if (i) the employment of separate counsel
shall have been authorized in writing by any such Indemnifying Party in
connection with the defense of such third-party action, (ii) the Indemnifying
Parties shall not have employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the
Indemnified Party to have charge of such third-party action, (iii) counsel to
the Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be
defenses available to the Indemnified Party that are different from or
additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party, or (iv) counsel to the
Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party shall have advised their
respective clients in writing, with a copy delivered to the other party, that
there is a conflict of interest that could make it inappropriate under
applicable standards of professional conduct to have common counsel);
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall obtain the prior written
approval of the Indemnified Party before entering into or making any
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of the validity of such
third-party action or any liability in respect thereof if, pursuant to or as a
result of such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment, injunctive
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or other equitable relief would be imposed against the Indemnified Party or if,
in the opinion of the Indemnified Party, such settlement, compromise,
admission, or acknowledgment could have an adverse effect on its business;
which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed (it shall not be
deemed unreasonable for Buyer to withhold consent to any settlement,
compromise, admission or acknowledgment if the amount of Buyer Indemnified
Costs resulting therefrom could reasonably be expected to exceed the remainder
of the Holdback Amount then held by the Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of
the Indemnification Escrow Agreement (and not otherwise subject to pending
claims);
(c) No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of
any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an
unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each
Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect of such
third-party action; and
(d) The Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to
control (but shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense
of), and the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to have sole control over, the
defense or settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of any
third-party action (i) as to which the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the
defense within a reasonable length of time or (ii) to the extent the
third-party action seeks an order, injunction, or other equitable relief
against the Indemnified Party which, if successful, would materially adversely
affect the business, operations, assets, or financial condition of the
Indemnified Party; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall make no
settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment that would give rise to
liability on the part of any Indemnifying Party without the prior written
consent of such Indemnifying Party.
The parties hereto shall extend reasonable cooperation in connection with the
defense of any third-party action pursuant to this Article XI and, in
connection therewith, shall furnish such records, information, and testimony
and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials, and
appeals as may be reasonably requested.
11.4. DIRECT CLAIMS. In any case in which an Indemnified Party
seeks indemnification hereunder which is not subject to Section 11.3 because no
third-party action is involved, the Indemnified Party shall notify the
Indemnifying Party in writing of any Indemnified Costs which such Indemnified
Party claims are subject to indemnification under the terms hereof. Subject to
the limitations set forth in Section 11.6(c), the failure of the Indemnified
Party to exercise promptness in such notification shall not amount to a waiver
of such claim unless the resulting delay materially prejudices the position of
the Indemnifying Party with respect to such claim.
11.5. ESCROW. On the Closing Date, Buyer and Seller will enter into
the Indemnification Escrow Agreement in accordance with which Buyer shall, at
Closing, deposit an amount of the Purchase Price equal to $640,000 (the
"Holdback Amount") with the Escrow Agent.
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11.6. LIMITATIONS. Subject to Section 11.7 and Section 12.17
hereof, the following provisions of this Section 11.6 shall be applicable after
the time of the Closing:
(a) Minimum Loss. No Indemnifying Party shall be
required to indemnify an Indemnified Party for Indemnified Representation Costs
unless and until the aggregate amount of such Indemnified Representation Costs
for which the Indemnified Party is otherwise entitled to indemnification
pursuant to this Article XI exceeds $30,000 (the "Minimum Loss"). After the
Minimum Loss is exceeded, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to be paid
the entire amount of its Indemnified Representation Costs in excess of (but not
including) the Minimum Loss, subject to the limitations on recovery and
recourse set forth in this Section 11.6 and in Section 11.7 below and subject
to the exception contained in Section 12.17. For purposes of determining the
aggregate amount of Minimum Loss suffered by an Indemnified Party, each
representation and warranty contained in this Agreement for which
indemnification can be or is sought hereunder shall be read (including for
purposes of determining whether a breach of such representation or warranty has
occurred) without regard to materiality (including Material Adverse Effect)
qualifications that may be contained therein. In addition, in determining
whether an Indemnifying Party shall be required to indemnify an Indemnified
Party under this Article XI, once the Minimum Loss requirement set forth in
this clause (a) has been satisfied, each representation and warranty contained
in this Agreement for which indemnification can be or is sought hereunder shall
be read (including for purposes of determining whether a breach of such
representation or warranty has occurred) without regard to materiality
(including Material Adverse Effect) qualifications that may be contained
therein.
(b) Limitation as to Time. No Indemnifying Party shall
be liable for any Indemnified Representation Costs pursuant to this Article XI
unless a written claim for indemnification in accordance with Section 11.3 or
11.4 is given by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party with respect
thereto on or before the second anniversary of the Closing Date, except that
this time limitation shall not apply to any claims contemplated by Section
12.17.
(c) Recourse against Escrowed Funds. Subject to Section
12.17 hereof, a Buyer Indemnified Party shall be entitled to payment only out
of the Holdback Amount pursuant to the terms of this Article XI and the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement for all amounts due to a Buyer Indemnified
Party with respect to any claim by a Buyer Indemnified Party against Seller for
Buyer Indemnified Representation Costs payable under this Article XI.
(d) Other Indemnified Costs. The provisions of this
Section 11.6 shall only be applicable to Indemnified Representation Costs and
shall not be applicable to any other Indemnified Costs.
11.7. INSTRUCTIONS TO ESCROW AGENT. Seller hereby covenants and
agrees that at any time Seller is or becomes obligated to indemnify a Buyer
Indemnified Party for Buyer Indemnified Costs under this Article XI, Seller
will execute and deliver to the Escrow Agent written instructions to
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release to the Buyer Indemnified Party such portion of the Holdback Amount as
is necessary to indemnify the Buyer Indemnified Party for such Buyer
Indemnified Costs.
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS.
Regardless of any investigation at any time made by or on behalf of any party
hereto or of any information any party may have in respect thereof, each of the
representations and warranties made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the Closing.
Except as otherwise provided in the next two sentences, the representations and
warranties set forth in this Agreement shall terminate on the second
anniversary of the Closing Date. Following the date of termination of a
representation or warranty, no claim can be brought with respect to a breach of
such representation or warranty, but such termination shall not affect any
claim for a breach of a representation or warranty that was asserted before the
date of termination. To the extent that such are performable after the
Closing, each of the covenants and agreements contained in each of the
Transaction documents shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
12.2. FURTHER ACTIONS. After the Closing Date, Seller shall execute
and deliver such other certificates, agreements, conveyances, and other
documents, and take such other action, as may be reasonably requested by Buyer
in order to transfer and assign to, and vest in, Buyer the Assets pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement.
12.3. AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be amended
except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
12.4. WAIVER OF COMPLIANCE. Any failure of Buyer on the one hand,
or Seller, on the other hand, to comply with any obligation, covenant,
agreement, or condition contained herein may be waived only if set forth in an
instrument in writing signed by the party or parties to be bound thereby, but
such waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance with such obligation,
covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel
with respect to, any other failure.
12.5. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. The parties recognize that in the event
Seller should refuse to perform under the provisions of this Agreement,
monetary damages alone will not be adequate. Buyer shall therefore be entitled,
in addition to any other remedies which may be available, including money
damages, to obtain specific performance of the terms of this Agreement. In the
event of any action to enforce this Agreement specifically, Seller hereby
waives the defense that there is an adequate remedy at law.
12.6. SEVERABILITY. If any term or other provision of this
Agreement is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced by any rule of
applicable law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this
Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the
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economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated herein are not
affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such
determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal, or
incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith
to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as
closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the
transactions contemplated herein are consummated as originally contemplated to
the fullest extent possible.
12.7. EXPENSES AND OBLIGATIONS. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement or as provided by law, all costs and expenses
incurred by the parties hereto in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne solely and entirely by the
party which has incurred such expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) the
fee payable to the Escrow Agent shall be borne as provided in the
Indemnification Escrow Agreement and the Deposit Escrow Agreement, (b) the
brokerage fees payable to Media Venture Partners shall be borne by Buyer, (c)
responsibility for sales taxes arising out of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement shall be shared equally by Seller and Buyer and (d) any filing
fees payable in connection with the transfer of the FCC Licenses shall be borne
by Seller. In the event of a dispute between the parties in connection with
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, each of the parties
hereto hereby agrees that the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reimbursement by the other party of reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred
in connection with any action or proceeding.
12.8. PARTIES IN INTEREST. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and, except as provided below, inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto
and their successors and assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, except as set
forth below, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other person
(other than the Indemnified Parties as provided in Article XI) any rights or
remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
12.9. NOTICES. All notices and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or mailed by
registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the parties at the
following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified
by like notice):
(a) If to Buyer, to
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
Facsimile: (214) 740-7313
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with copies to
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
3700 Trammell Crow Center
2001 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Michael D. Wortley
Facsimile: (214) 220-7716
Capstar Broadcasting Partners
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
Attn: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
(b) If to Seller, to
Knight Communications Corp.
63 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
Attention: Norman Knight
Facsimile: (617) 267-5160
with a copy to
Hale and Dorr LLP
60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Attention: Thomas E. Neely
Facsimile: (617) 526-5000
12.10. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed and delivered
(including by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which
shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when
one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered
to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the
same counterpart.
12.11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement (which term shall be deemed
to include the exhibits and schedules hereto and the other certificates,
documents and instruments delivered hereunder) constitutes the entire agreement
of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements, letters of intent
and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof. There are no representations or warranties,
agreements, or covenants other than those expressly set forth in this
Agreement.
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12.12. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
12.13. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Seller and Buyer shall consult with
each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public
statements with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated
hereby and shall not issue any such press release or make any such public
statement prior to such consultation. Prior to the Closing, Seller will not
issue any other press release or otherwise make any public statements regarding
its business, except as may be required by applicable law.
12.14. ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights,
interests, or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties
hereto, whether by operation of law or otherwise; provided, however, that (a)
upon notice to Seller and without releasing Buyer from any of its obligations
or liabilities hereunder, Buyer may assign or delegate any or all of its rights
or obligations under this Agreement to any Affiliate thereof, and (b) nothing
in this Agreement shall limit Buyer's ability to make a collateral assignment
of its rights under this Agreement to any institutional lender that provides
funds to Buyer without the consent of Seller. Seller shall execute an
acknowledgment of such assignment(s) and collateral assignments in such forms
as Buyer or its institutional lenders may from time to time reasonably
request; provided, however, that unless written notice is given to Seller that
any such collateral assignment has been foreclosed upon, Seller shall be
entitled to deal exclusively with Buyer as to any matters arising under this
Agreement or any of the other agreements delivered pursuant hereto. In the
event of such an assignment, the provisions of this Agreement shall inure to
the benefit of and be binding on Buyer's assigns.
12.15. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY. Neither the directors,
officers or stockholders of Buyer or Seller nor their respective Affiliates
shall have any personal liability or obligation arising under this Agreement
(including any claims that any party may assert).
12.16. NO REVERSIONARY INTEREST. The parties expressly agree,
pursuant to Section 73.1150 of the FCC's rules, that Seller does not retain any
right to reassignment of any of the FCC Licenses in the future, or to operate
or use the facilities of the Stations for any period beyond the Closing Date.
12.17. NO WAIVER RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR FRAUD. The liability of any
party under Article XI shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of any other
liability that such party may have at law or equity based on such party's
fraudulent acts or omissions. None of the provisions set forth in this
Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions set forth in Section
11.6(a) (relating to Minimum Loss), 11.6(b) (relating to limitations on the
period of time during which a claim for indemnification may be brought), or
11.6(c) (relating to recourse against escrowed funds), shall be deemed a waiver
by any party to this Agreement of any right or remedy which such party may have
at law or equity based on any other party's fraudulent acts or omissions, nor
shall any such provisions limit, or be deemed to limit, (i) the amounts of
recovery sought or awarded in any such claim for fraud, (ii) the time period
during which a claim for fraud may be brought, or (iii) the recourse which
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any such party may seek against another party with respect to a claim for
fraud; provided, that with respect to such rights and remedies at law or
equity, the parties further acknowledge and agree that none of the provisions
of this Section 12.17, nor any reference to this Section 12.17 throughout this
Agreement, shall be deemed a waiver of any defenses which may be available in
respect of actions or claims for fraud, including but not limited to, defenses
of statutes of limitations or limitations of damages.
12.18. USE OF NAME. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the
contrary, the Seller and its stockholders shall not be prohibited from using
the name "Knight Quality Stations" in the Caribbean Basin.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have caused this Agreement to be
signed, all as of the date first written above.
SELLER:
KNIGHT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
By: /S/ Norman Knight
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Name: Norman Knight
Title: Chief Executive Officer
BUYER:
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
By: /S/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
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Its: Vice President
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ANNEX A
THE STATIONS
WSRS-FM Worcester, MA
WTAG-AM Worcester, MA
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EXHIBIT 10.32
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
SFX BROADCASTING, INC.
SFX BROADCASTING OF KANSAS, INC.,
SFXKS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
SFX BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, INC., AND
SOUTHERN STARR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(COLLECTIVELY, THE "SFX PARTIES")
AND
CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
DATED AS OF
MAY 23, 1997
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ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. Defined Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2. References and Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.3. Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ARTICLE II
EXCHANGE AND OTHER ACTIONS
2.1. Agreement to Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2. SFX Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3. SFX Excluded Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.4. Capstar Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5. Capstar Excluded Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.6. [Reserved] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7. Adjustments and Prorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.8. Assumption of Liabilities and Obligations . . . . . . . . . 20
2.9. Amendment to Hicks Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. Representations and Warranties Regarding the SFX Parties. . 22
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3.2. Representations and Warranties Regarding Capstar . . . . . . 32
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. Conduct of Business by the SFX Parties and Capstar . . . . . 42
4.2. Negative Trade Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.3. Environmental Site Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.4. Broadcast Transmission Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ARTICLE V
COVENANTS OF THE SFX PARTIES
5.1. No Solicitation of Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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5.2. Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.3. Compliance With Station Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.4. Third Party Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.5. Employee Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF CAPSTAR
6.1. No Solicitation of Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.2. Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3. Compliance With Station Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4. Third Party Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.5. Employee Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.6. Benchmark Acquisition Indemnification . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. Access and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.2. Notification of Certain Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3. Application for FCC Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.4. Control of Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.5. Other Governmental Consents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.6. Brokers or Finders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.7. Bulk Sales Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.8. Risk of Loss - SFX Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.9. Risk of Loss - Capstar Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.10. Additional Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.11. Accounts Receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. Conditions to Each Party's Obligation . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2. Conditions to Obligation of Capstar . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.3. Conditions to Obligation of the SFX Parties . . . . . . . . 58
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.2. Actions to Occur at Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10.2. Effect of Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. Indemnification of Capstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.2. Indemnification of the SFX Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.3. Defense of Third-Party Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.4. Direct Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
11.5. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. Survival of Representations, Warranties, and Covenants . . . 69
12.2. Further Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.3. Amendment and Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.4. Waiver of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.5. Specific Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.6. Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.7. Expenses and Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.8. Parties in Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
12.9. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12.10. Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12.11. Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12.12. Governing Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12.13. Public Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12.14. Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
12.15. Director and Officer Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12.16. No Reversionary Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
12.17. No Waiver Relating to Claims for Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Annexes:
Annex A -- The SFX Stations
Annex B -- The Capstar Stations
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A -- Form of SFX Bill of Sale and Assignment
Exhibit B -- Form of Capstar Bill of Sale and Assignment
Exhibit C -- Form of SFX Assumption Agreement
Exhibit D -- Form of Capstar Assumption Agreement
Exhibit E -- Form of Opinion of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Exhibit F -- Form of Opinion of Leibowitz & Associates, P.A.
Exhibit G -- Form of Opinion of SFX Broadcasting, Inc.
Exhibit H -- Form of Opinion of Fisher, Wayland, Cooper, Leader &
Zaragoza L.L.P.
Exhibit I -- Form of Release of Claims
SFX SCHEDULES:
Schedule 2.2(j) -- SFX Choses in Action
Schedule 2.3(a) -- Excluded SFX Real Property
Schedule 2.3(i) -- Excluded SFX Personal Property
Schedule 2.8(c) -- SFX Trade Deals
Schedule 3.1(a) -- Qualification to do Business and Good Standing
Schedule 3.1(e) -- SFX Unrecorded Liabilities and Conduct of Business
Schedule 3.1(f) -- SFX Licenses and Permits
Schedule 3.1(g) -- SFX Litigation
Schedule 3.1(h) -- SFX Insurance
Schedule 3.1(i) -- SFX Owned Real Estate
Schedule 3.1(j) -- SFX Leased Real Property
Schedule 3.1(k) -- SFX Personal Property
Schedule 3.1(l) -- SFX Liens and Encumbrances
Schedule 3.1(o) -- Certain SFX Agreements
Schedule 3.1(p) -- SFX Employee Benefit Plans; Labor
Schedule 3.1(q) -- SFX Patents, Trademarks, Etc.
Schedule 8.3(e) -- SFX Real Estate Title Commitment
CAPSTAR SCHEDULES:
Schedule 2.4(j) -- Capstar Choses in Action
Schedule 2.5(a) -- Excluded Capstar Real Property
Schedule 2.5(i) -- Excluded Capstar Personal Property
Schedule 2.8(d) -- Capstar Trade Deals
Schedule 3.2(a) -- Qualification to do Business and Good Standing
Schedule 3.2(e) -- Capstar Unrecorded Liabilities and Conduct of
Business
Schedule 3.2(f) -- Capstar Licenses, Capstar Permits and Investigations
Schedule 3.2(g) -- Capstar Litigation
Schedule 3.2(h) -- Capstar Insurance
Schedule 3.2(i) -- Capstar Owned Real Estate
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Schedule 3.2(j) -- Capstar Leased Real Property
Schedule 3.2(k) -- Capstar Personal Property
Schedule 3.2(l) -- Capstar Liens and Encumbrances
Schedule 3.2(o) -- Certain Capstar Agreements
Schedule 3.2(p) -- Capstar Employee Benefit Plans; Labor
Schedule 3.2(q) -- Capstar Patents, Trademarks, Etc.
Schedule 8.2(e) -- Capstar Real Estate Title Commitment
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EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as
of May 23, 1997, between SFX Broadcasting, Inc., a Delaware corporation, SFX
Broadcasting of Kansas, Inc., a Delaware corporation, SFXKS Limited
Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, SFX Broadcasting of Florida, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation, Southern Starr Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited
partnership (each referred to individually as a "SFX Party" and collectively,
the "SFX Parties"), and Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Capstar").
R E C I T A L S
A. The SFX Parties are the licensees of and own and operate the
radio stations as listed on Annex A hereto (each referred to individually as a
"SFX Station" and collectively, the "SFX Stations") pursuant to licenses issued
by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC").
B. Upon completion of the Benchmark Acquisition (as hereinafter
defined), Capstar will be the licensee, owner and operator of each of the radio
stations listed on Annex B hereto (each referred to individually as a "Capstar
Station" and collectively, the "Capstar Stations") pursuant to licenses issued
by the FCC.
C. Each SFX Party desires to exchange substantially all the
assets used or held by it for use in the operation of its SFX Stations, both
tangible and intangible, excluding the SFX Excluded Assets (as hereinafter
defined), for substantially all the assets used or held for use in the
operation of each of the Capstar Stations, both tangible and intangible,
excluding the Capstar Excluded Assets (as hereinafter defined), and by so doing
to acquire the radio broadcast business presently conducted by the Capstar
Stations, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
D. Capstar desires to exchange substantially all the assets to be
used or held for use in the operation of each of the Capstar Stations, both
tangible and intangible, excluding the Capstar Excluded Assets, for
substantially all the assets used or held for use in the operation of each of
the SFX Stations, both tangible and intangible, excluding the SFX Excluded
Assets, and by so doing to acquire the radio broadcast business presently
conducted by the SFX Stations, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
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A G R E E M E N T S
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations,
warranties, agreements, and conditions hereinafter set forth, and other good
and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINED TERMS
1.1. DEFINED TERMS. The following terms shall have the following
meanings in this Agreement:
"Affiliate" means, with respect to any person, any other
person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such person.
For purposes of this definition and this Agreement, the term "control" (and
correlative terms) means the power, whether by contract, equity ownership or
otherwise, to direct the policies or management of a person.
"Applicable Laws" means all laws, statutes, rules,
regulations, ordinances, judgments, orders, decrees, injunctions, and writs of
any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the SFX Assets or Capstar
Assets, as applicable, or the business or operations of each of the SFX
Stations or the Capstar Stations, as applicable, as may be in effect on or
prior to the Closing .
"Benchmark" means Benchmark Communications Radio Limited
Partnership and its Affiliates.
"Benchmark Agreement" means that certain Agreement and Plan of
Merger, as amended, dated December 9, 1996, by and among Benchmark
Communications Limited Partnership, Benchmark Acquisition, Inc., Benchmark
Radio Acquisition Fund I Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund
IV Limited Partnership, Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund VII Limited
Partnership, Benchmark Radio Acquisition Fund VIII Limited Partnership, Joseph
L. Mathias IV, Bruce R. Spector, Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc., and BCR
Holding, Inc.
"Benchmark Acquisition" means the transactions contemplated by
the Benchmark Agreement.
"business day" means any other day than (i) a Saturday or
Sunday or (ii) a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York or Dallas,
Texas are authorized or required to be closed.
"Capstar" means Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc. and its
permitted successors and assigns. After an assignment pursuant to Section
12.14, Capstar shall mean the Affiliate to which this Agreement has been
assigned and Capstar shall no longer mean Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.
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"Capstar Accounts Receivable" means the rights of Capstar to
cash payment for the sale of advertising time by the Capstar Stations prior to
11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing Date.
"Capstar Applications" has the meaning set forth in Section
7.3
"Capstar Assets" means all the tangible and intangible assets
owned, leased, or licensed by Capstar that are used or held for use in
connection with the business or operations of any of the Capstar Stations, but
specifically excluding therefrom the Capstar Excluded Assets.
"Capstar Assumed Contracts" means (a) those Capstar Contracts
set forth on Schedule 3.1(o) identified as being assumed by the SFX Parties and
all other contracts of Capstar entered into by Benchmark or Capstar in the
ordinary course of business that relate to the Capstar Assets or the business
or operation of the Capstar Assets or any part thereof, (b) all other non-
trade advertising Capstar Contracts for cash entered into by Benchmark or
Capstar for any of the Capstar Stations and which are terminable on not more
than 30 days notice, (c) all Capstar Contracts entered into by Benchmark or
Capstar on or after the date of this Agreement and before the Closing in
accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 4.1, and (d) Capstar Trade
Deals described in Section 2.8.
"Capstar Assumption Agreement" means the Capstar Assumption
Agreement between Capstar and each SFX Party substantially in the form of
Exhibit D.
"Capstar Bill of Sale and Assignment" means the Capstar Bill
of Sale and Assignment between Capstar and each SFX Party substantially in the
form of Exhibit B.
"Capstar Company Reports" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.2(e).
"Capstar Contracts" means any agreement, contract, or other
binding commitment or arrangement, written or oral (including any amendments
and other modifications thereto), to which Capstar is a party or is otherwise
bound and which affect or relate to the Capstar Assets or the business or
operations of each of the Capstar Stations.
"Capstar Date" means the date of the closing of the Benchmark
Acquisition.
"Capstar Employee Benefit Plan" means an "employee benefit
plan" of Capstar within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA and any bonus,
deferred compensation, incentive compensation, stock ownership, stock purchase,
stock option, phantom stock, vacation, severance, disability, death benefit,
hospitalization or insurance plan providing benefits to any present or former
employee or contractor of Capstar or any member of the Capstar ERISA Group
maintained by any such entity or as to which any such entity has any liability
or obligation.
"Capstar ERISA Group" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.2(p).
"Capstar Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section
2.5.
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"Capstar FCC Consents" means actions by the FCC granting its
initial consent to the assignment of the Capstar FCC Licenses for each of the
Capstar Stations to the SFX Parties as contemplated by this Agreement.
"Capstar FCC Licenses" means all of the licenses, permits, and
other authorizations issued by the FCC to Capstar and applications of Capstar,
if any, to the FCC relating to or used in the business or operations of each of
the Capstar Stations, including those listed on Schedule 3.2(f), and any
additions thereto between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Capstar Final Order" means written action or order issued by
the FCC setting forth the Capstar FCC Consents (without the inclusion of any
adverse conditions affecting the SFX Parties' operation or ownership of any
Capstar Station) and (a) which has not been reversed, stayed, enjoined, set
aside, annulled, or suspended and (b) with respect to which (i) no requests
have been filed for administrative or judicial review, reconsideration, appeal,
or stay, and the time for filing any such requests and for the FCC to set aside
the action on its own motion has expired or (ii) in the event of review,
reconsideration, or appeal, such review, reconsideration, or appeal has been
denied and the time for further review, reconsideration, or appeal has expired.
"Capstar Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages,
losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and
expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses
incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that
any of the Capstar Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach
or default by any SFX Party of any of the representations or warranties under
this Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection herewith;
(b) any and all losses, liabilities, or damages incurred by any of the Capstar
Indemnified Parties resulting from any SFX Party's operation or control of any
of the SFX Stations prior to the Closing Date, including any and all
liabilities arising under the SFX Licenses or the SFX Assumed Contracts which
relate to events occurring prior to the Closing Date (the items in clauses (a)
and (b) being "Capstar Indemnified Representation Costs"); (c) any and all
damages, losses, claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties,
costs, and expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and
expenses incurred in investigating and preparing for any litigation or
proceeding) that any of the Capstar Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise
out of any breach or default by any SFX Party of any covenant or agreement
under this Agreement or any agreement or document executed in connection
herewith; (d) any and all obligations or liabilities of any SFX Party under any
contract or agreement not expressly assumed by Capstar pursuant to the terms
hereof; (e) the items indemnified against pursuant to Sections 6.2 and 7.7(a);
and (f) any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, assessments,
judgments, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses,
incident to any of the foregoing; provided, however, that insofar as the items
in this clause (f) relate to the items in clause (a) or (b) above, such items
shall constitute Capstar Indemnified Representation Costs.
"Capstar Indemnified Parties" means Capstar and each officer,
director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate of Capstar.
"Capstar Intellectual Property" means all Trademarks, Know-
how, copyrights, copyright registrations and applications for registration,
Patents and all other intellectual property
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rights whether registered or not, licensed to or owned by Capstar relating to
the business or operations of any Capstar Station, including the call letters
of each of the Capstar Stations, and the goodwill related to the foregoing.
"Capstar Leased Real Property" means all of the Capstar's
leasehold interests, easements, licenses, rights to access and rights-of-way
which are used or held for use in the business and operations of any Capstar
Station, including those interests which are identified and described in
Schedule 3.2(j), as modified by any addition or permitted deletion thereto
between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Capstar Licenses" means the Capstar FCC Licenses and all
Capstar Permits issued by any Governmental Entity to Capstar relating to or
used or held for use in the business and operations of any Capstar Station,
including those listed on Schedule 3.2(f), with any additions thereto between
the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"Capstar Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2(l).
"Capstar Negative Trade Balance" has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2.
"Capstar Owned Real Property" means those parcels of real
property owned in fee and used or held for use by Capstar as described in
Schedule 3.2(i), and all buildings, structures, improvements, and fixtures
thereon, together with all rights of way, easements, privileges, and
appurtenances pertaining or belonging thereto, including any right, title, and
interest of Capstar in and to any street or other property adjoining any
portion of such property.
"Capstar Pension Plans" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.2(p).
"Capstar Permits" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.2(m)(iii).
"Capstar Permitted Encumbrances" means (a) statutory Capstar
Liens for current Taxes not yet due and payable, (b) mechanics', carriers',
workers', repairers', and other similar liens imposed by law arising or
incurred in the ordinary course of business for obligations not yet due, (c) in
the case of leases of vehicles, rolling stock, and other personal property,
encumbrances, which do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair
the operation of the business at the facility at which such leased equipment or
other personal property is located, (d) other liens, charges or encumbrances
incidental to the operation of the Capstar Stations or the ownership of the
Capstar Assets which were not incurred in connection with the borrowing of
money or the advance of credit and which, in the aggregate, do not materially
detract from the value of the Capstar Assets or materially interfere with the
use thereof or the operation of the Capstar Stations, and (e) Capstar Liens on
leases of real property arising from the provisions of such leases, including,
in relation to leased real property, any agreements and/or conditions imposed
on the issuance of land use permits, zoning, business licenses, use permits, or
other entitlements of various types issued by any Governmental Entity,
necessary or beneficial to the continued use and occupancy of the Capstar
Assets or the continuation of the operation of any Capstar Station.
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"Capstar Personal Property" means all of the machinery,
equipment (including the transmitter and studio equipment), computer programs,
computer software, tools, motor vehicles, furniture, furnishings, leasehold
improvements, office equipment, inventories, supplies, plant, spare parts, and
other tangible or intangible personal property which are owned or leased by
Capstar for any Capstar Station and which are used or held for use in the
business or operations of any Capstar Station, including the personal property
which is listed on Schedule 3.2(k) hereto, together with any additions thereto
between the date hereof and the Closing Date less any dispositions made in
accordance with Section 4.1. The term Capstar Personal Property shall not
include any of the Capstar Excluded Assets.
"Capstar Real Property" means the Capstar Leased Real Property
and the Capstar Owned Real Property.
"Capstar Station Event" has the meaning set forth in Section
9.1.
"Capstar Station Licenses" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.2(f).
"Capstar Title Commitment" means the commitment to issue an
owner's title policy as provided in Section 8.3(e).
"Capstar Trade Deals" means the exchanges by a Capstar Station
of its advertising time for goods or services, other than in connection with
the licensing of programs and programming material.
"Capstar Transaction Documents" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.2(c).
"Capstar Warranty Deed" means a South Carolina general
warranty deed in form and substance reasonably acceptable to each SFX Party and
the Title Company pursuant to which Capstar conveys to the SFX Parties the
Capstar Owned Real Property at the Closing.
"CERCLA" has the meaning set forth in the definition of
Environmental Laws contained in this Section 1.1.
"Choses in Action" means a right to receive or recover
property, debt, or damages on a cause of action, whether pending or not and
whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise. The term shall include rights
to indemnification, damages for breach of warranty or any other event or
circumstance, judgments, settlements, and proceeds from judgments or
settlements.
"Closing" means the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Article IX.
"Closing Date" means the date of the Closing specified in
Article IX.
"Code" shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended. All references to the Code, U.S. Treasury regulations or
other governmental pronouncements shall
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be deemed to include references to any applicable successor regulations or
amending pronouncement.
"Communications Act" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(f).
"Consents" means all governmental consents and approvals,
including the Capstar FCC Consents and the SFX FCC Consents, as appropriate,
and all consents and approvals of third parties, in each case that are
necessary in to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
"Employee Pension Benefit Plan" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3(2) of ERISA.
"Environmental Costs or Liabilities" has the meaning set forth
in Section 3.1(m)(iv).
"Environmental Laws" means all Applicable Laws and rules of
common law pertaining to the environment, natural resources, and public or
employee health and safety including the Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq.) ("CERCLA"),
the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act and the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act, the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Act of 1984, the Clean
Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Safe
Drinking Water Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990, the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, and any
similar or analogous statutes, regulations and decisional law of any
Governmental Authority, as each of the foregoing may be amended and in effect
on or prior to the Closing.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974, as amended.
"ESA" means Phase I or Phase II environmental site
assessments.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and
the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"Existing Capstar ESAs" means environmental site assessments
with respect to the Capstar Real Property.
"Existing SFX ESAs" means environmental site assessments with
respect to the SFX Real Property.
"FCC" has the meaning set forth in the first recital hereto.
"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States.
"Governmental Entity" means any governmental department,
commission, board, bureau, agency, court or other instrumentality of the United
States or any state, county, parish or municipality, jurisdiction, or other
political subdivision thereof.
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"Hazardous Substances" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(m)(iv).
"Hicks Agreement" means that certain Amended and Restated
Agreement, dated June 19, 1996, between SFX Broadcasting, Inc. and R. Steven
Hicks.
"HSR Act" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(d).
"Indemnification Representation Costs" means the Capstar
Indemnified Representation Costs or the SFX Indemnified Representation Costs,
as the case may be.
"Indemnified Costs" means the Capstar Indemnified Costs or the
SFX Indemnified Costs, as the case may be.
"Indemnified Parties" means the Capstar Indemnified Parties or
the SFX Indemnified Parties, as the case may be.
"Indemnifying Party" means any person who is obligated to
provide indemnification hereunder.
"Know-how" means all plans, ideas, concepts and data, research
records, all promotional literature, customer and supplier lists and similar
data and information and all other confidential or proprietary technical and
business information.
"Knowledge" means, with respect to a specified party hereto,
the actual knowledge of such party and all Station Management, station
engineers, consulting engineers, corporate counsel, and FCC counsel, together
with such additional knowledge as would be acquired by a reasonable person upon
conducting reasonable and diligent inquiry concerning the subject matter in
question.
"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on
the business, operations, properties (taken as a whole), condition (financial
or otherwise), results of operations, assets (taken as a whole), liabilities,
or prospects of the Capstar Stations or the SFX Stations, as applicable.
"Multiemployer Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section
3(37) or Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.
"Patents" means all patent and patent applications (including
all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, and
extensions of the foregoing).
"person" means an individual, corporation, partnership,
limited liability company, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or
other entity.
"Release" means a Release of Claims between Capstar and each
SFX Party substantially in the form of Exhibit I.
"Schedules" means the Schedules attached hereto.
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"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933 and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
"SFX Accounts Receivable" means the rights of an SFX Party to
cash payment for the sale of advertising time by the SFX Stations prior to
11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing Date.
"SFX Applications" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3
"SFX Assets" means all the tangible and intangible assets
owned, leased, or licensed by each SFX Party that are used or held for use in
connection with the business or operations of any of the SFX Stations, whether
or not reflected on the SFX Financial Statements or SFX Balance Sheets, but
specifically excluding therefrom the SFX Excluded Assets.
"SFX Assumed Contracts" means (a) those SFX Contracts set
forth on Schedule 3.1(o) identified as being assumed by Capstar and all other
contracts of a SFX Party entered into in the ordinary course of business prior
to the date of this Agreement that relate to the SFX Assets or the business or
operation of the SFX Assets or any part thereof, (b) all other non-trade
advertising SFX Contracts for cash entered into by a SFX Party for any of the
SFX Stations prior to the date of this Agreement and which are terminable on
not more than 30 days notice, (c) all SFX Contracts entered into by a SFX Party
on or after the date of this Agreement and before the Closing in accordance
with the applicable provisions of Section 4.1, and (d) SFX Trade Deals
described in Section 2.8.
"SFX Assumption Agreement" means the SFX Assumption Agreement
between Capstar and each SFX Party substantially in the form of Exhibit C.
"SFX Balance Sheets" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
"SFX Balance Sheet Date" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
"SFX Bill of Sale and Assignment" means the SFX Bill of Sale
and Assignment between Capstar and each SFX Party substantially in the form of
Exhibit A.
"SFX Company Reports" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(e).
"SFX Contracts" means all agreements, contracts, or other
binding commitments or arrangements, written or oral (including any amendments
and other modifications thereto), to which any SFX Party is a party or is
otherwise bound and which affect or relate to the SFX Assets or the business or
operations of each of the SFX Stations.
"SFX Employee Benefit Plans" means any "employee benefit plan"
of each SFX Party within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA and any bonus,
deferred compensation, incentive compensation, stock ownership, stock purchase,
stock option, phantom stock, vacation, severance, disability, death benefit,
hospitalization or insurance plan providing benefits to any present or former
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employee or contractor of any SFX Party or any member of the SFX ERISA Group
maintained by any such entity or as to which any such entity has any liability
or obligation.
"SFX ERISA Group" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(p).
"SFX Excluded Assets" has the meaning set forth in Section
2.3.
"SFX FCC Consents" means actions by the FCC granting its
initial consent to the assignment of the SFX FCC Licenses for each of the SFX
Stations to Capstar as contemplated by this Agreement.
"SFX FCC Licenses" means all of the licenses, permits, and
other authorizations issued by the FCC to each SFX Party and applications of
each SFX Party, if any, to the FCC relating to or used in the business or
operations of each of the SFX Stations, including those listed on Schedule
3.1(f), and any additions thereto between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"SFX Final Order" means written action or order issued by the
FCC setting forth the SFX FCC Consents (without the inclusion of any adverse
conditions affecting Capstar's operation or ownership of any SFX Party's SFX
Station) and (a) which has not been reversed, stayed, enjoined, set aside,
annulled, or suspended and (b) with respect to which (i) no requests have been
filed for administrative or judicial review, reconsideration, appeal, or stay,
and the time for filing any such requests and for the FCC to set aside the
action on its own motion has expired or (ii) in the event of review,
reconsideration, or appeal, such review, reconsideration, or appeal has been
denied and the time for further review, reconsideration, or appeal has expired.
"SFX Financial Statements" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.1(e).
"SFX Indemnified Costs" means (a) any and all damages, losses,
claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and expenses
(including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in
investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that any of the
SFX Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach or default by
Capstar of any of the representations, or warranties under this Agreement or
any agreement or document executed in connection herewith; (b) any and all
losses, liabilities, or damages incurred by any of the SFX Indemnified Parties
resulting from Capstar's operation or control of any of the Capstar Stations
prior to the Closing Date, including any and all liabilities arising under the
Capstar Licenses or the Capstar Assumed Contracts which relate to events
occurring prior to the Closing Date (the items in clause (a) and (b) being
"SFX Indemnified Representation Costs"); (c) any and all damages, losses,
claims, liabilities, demands, charges, suits, penalties, costs, and expenses
(including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in
investigating and preparing for any litigation or proceeding) that any of the
SFX Indemnified Parties incurs and that arise out of any breach or default by
Capstar of any covenant or agreement under this Agreement or any agreement or
document executed in connection herewith; (d) any and all obligations or
liabilities of Capstar under any contract or agreement not expressly assumed by
any SFX Party pursuant to the terms hereof ; (e) the items indemnified against
pursuant to Sections 5.2 and 7.7(b); and (f) any and all actions, suits,
proceedings claims, demands, assessments, judgments, costs, and expenses,
including
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reasonable legal fees and expenses, incident to any of the foregoing; provided,
however, that insofar as the items in this clause (f) relate to the items in
clause (a) or (b) above, such items shall constitute SFX Indemnified
Representation Costs.
"SFX Indemnified Parties" means each SFX Party and each
officer, director, employee, consultant, stockholder, and Affiliate thereof.
"SFX Intellectual Property" means all Trademarks, Know-how,
copyrights, copyright registrations and applications for registration, Patents
and all other intellectual property rights whether registered or not, licensed
to or owned by any SFX Party relating to the business or operations of any SFX
Station, including the call letters of each of the SFX Stations and the
goodwill related to the foregoing.
"SFX Leased Real Property" means all of each SFX Party's
leasehold interests, easements, licenses, rights to access and rights-of-way
which are used or held for use in the business and operations of any SFX
Station, including those interests which are identified and described in
Schedule 3.1(j), as modified by any addition or permitted deletion thereto
between the date hereof and the Closing Date.
"SFX Licenses" means the SFX FCC Licenses and all SFX Permits
issued by any Governmental Entity to each SFX Party relating to or used or held
for use in the business and operations of any SFX Station, including those
listed on Schedule 3.1(f), with any additions thereto between the date hereof
and the Closing Date.
"SFX Liens" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(l).
"SFX Negative Trade Balance" has the meaning set forth in
Section 4.2.
"SFX Owned Real Property" means those parcels of real property
owned in fee and used or held for use by each SFX Party as described in
Schedule 3.1(i), and all buildings, structures, improvements, and fixtures
thereon, together with all rights of way, easements, privileges, and
appurtenances pertaining or belonging thereto, including any right, title, and
interest of such SFX Party in and to any street or other property adjoining any
portion of such property.
"SFX Parties" and "SFX Party" have the meaning set forth in
the first paragraph of this Agreement, and it includes their permitted
successors and assigns. After an assignment pursuant to Section 12.14, SFX
Parties and SFX Party shall mean the Affiliate to which this Agreement has been
assigned and SFX Parties and SFX Party shall no longer have the meaning as set
forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
"SFX Pension Plans" has the meaning set forth in Schedule
3.1(p).
"SFX Permits" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(m)(iii).
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"SFX Permitted Encumbrances" means (a) statutory SFX Liens for
current Taxes not yet due and payable, (b) mechanics', carriers', workers',
repairers', and other similar liens imposed by law arising or incurred in the
ordinary course of business for obligations not yet due, (c) in the case of
leases of vehicles, rolling stock, and other personal property, encumbrances,
which do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially impair the operation
of the business at the facility at which such leased equipment or other
personal property is located, (d) other liens, charges or encumbrances
incidental to the operation of any SFX Station or the ownership of the SFX
Assets which were not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money or the
advance of credit and which, in the aggregate, do not materially detract from
the value of the SFX Assets or materially interfere with the use thereof or the
operation of any SFX Station, and (e) SFX Liens on leases of real property
arising from the provisions of such leases, including, in relation to leased
real property, any agreements and/or conditions imposed on the issuance of land
use permits, zoning, business licenses, use permits, or other entitlements of
various types issued by any Governmental Entity, necessary or beneficial to the
continued use and occupancy of the SFX Assets or the continuation of the
operation of any SFX Station.
"SFX Personal Property" means all of the machinery, equipment
(including the transmitter and studio equipment), computer programs, computer
software, tools, motor vehicles, furniture, furnishings, leasehold
improvements, office equipment, inventories, supplies, plant, spare parts, and
other tangible or intangible personal property which are owned or leased by
each SFX Party for any SFX Station and which are used or held for use in the
business or operations of any SFX Station, including the personal property
which is listed on Schedule 3.1(k) hereto, together with any additions thereto
between the date hereof and the Closing Date less any dispositions made in
accordance with Section 4.1. The term SFX Personal Property shall not include
any of the SFX Excluded Assets.
"SFX Real Property" means the SFX Leased Real Property and the
SFX Owned Real Property.
"SFX Station Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"SFX Station Licenses" has the meaning set forth in Section
3.1(f).
"SFX Title Commitment" means the commitment to issue an
owner's title policy as provided in Section 8.2(e).
"SFX Trade Deals" means the exchanges by a SFX Station of its
advertising time for goods or services, other than in connection with the
licensing of programs and programming material.
"SFX Transaction Documents" has the meaning set forth in
Section 3.1(c).
"SFX Warranty Deed" means a Kansas or Florida general warranty
deed in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Capstar and the Title
Company pursuant to which each SFX Party conveys to Capstar the SFX Owned Real
Property at the Closing.
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"Station Management" has the meaning set forth in Section
4.1(b).
"Tax Returns" means any return, report, information return or
other document (including any related or supporting information) filed or
required to be filed with any Governmental Entity in connection with the
determination, assessment, collection or administration of any Taxes or the
administration of any laws, regulations or administrative requirements relating
to any Taxes.
"Taxes" means taxes, charges, fees, imposts, levies, interest,
penalties, additions to tax or other assessments or fees of any kind,
including, but not limited to, income, corporate, capital, excise, property,
sales, use, turnover, value added and franchise taxes, deductions, withholdings
and customs duties, imposed by any Governmental Entity and any payments with
respect thereto required under any tax-sharing agreement.
"Title Company" means Republic Title of Texas, Inc., 300
Crescent Court, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75201.
"Trademarks" means (a) trademarks, service marks, trade names,
trade dress, labels, logos, and all other names and slogans associated with any
products or embodying the goodwill of the business of any Capstar Station or
SFX Station, as applicable, whether or not registered, and any applications or
registrations therefor and (b) any associated goodwill incident thereto.
1.2. REFERENCES AND TITLES. All references in this Agreement to
Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections, and other subdivisions
refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections,
subsections, and other subdivisions of this Agreement unless expressly provided
otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections,
subsections, or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only,
do not constitute any part of such Articles, Sections, subsections or other
subdivisions, and shall be disregarded in construing the language contained
therein. The words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereby," "hereunder," " and
"hereof," and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and
not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words "this
Section," "this subsection," and words of similar import, refer only to the
Sections or subsections hereof in which such words occur. The word "or" is not
exclusive, and the word "including" (in its various forms) means "including
without limitation." Pronouns in masculine, feminine, or neuter genders shall
be construed to state and include any other gender and words, terms, and titles
(including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to
include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise expressly
requires. Unless the context otherwise requires, all defined terms contained
herein shall include the singular and plural and the conjunctive and
disjunctive forms of such defined terms.
1.3. SCHEDULES.
(a) Any Schedule provided by Capstar under this Agreement
shall be delivered on or before 30 days after the Capstar Date. The
information provided in such Schedules shall be as of the Capstar
Date. In addition, Capstar shall deliver the Existing Capstar ESAs on
or before 30 days after the Capstar Date.
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(b) Any schedule provided by the SFX Parties under this
Agreement shall be delivered on or before 30 days after the date of
this Agreement. The information provided in such schedules shall be
as of the date of this Agreement. In addition, the SFX Parties shall
deliver the existing SFX ESAs on or before 30 days after the date of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE II
EXCHANGE AND OTHER ACTIONS
2.1. AGREEMENT TO EXCHANGE. Subject to the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement and except for the SFX Excluded Assets, each of the
SFX Parties hereby agrees that it shall assign, transfer and deliver to Capstar
on the Closing Date, all of the SFX Assets owned or otherwise held by such SFX
Party, free and clear of any SFX Liens or liabilities (except for the SFX
Permitted Encumbrances and liabilities assumed by Capstar in accordance with
Section 2.8) and except for the Capstar Excluded Assets, Capstar hereby agrees
that it shall assign, transfer and deliver to the SFX Parties on the Closing
Date, all of the Capstar Assets, free and clear of any Capstar Liens or
liabilities (except for the Capstar Permitted Encumbrances and liabilities
assumed by the SFX Parties in accordance with Section 2.8)
2.2. SFX ASSETS. The SFX Assets to be assigned, transferred and
delivered by the SFX Parties hereunder shall include the following:
(a) All SFX Personal Property;
(b) All SFX Leased Real Property;
(c) All SFX Owned Real Property;
(d) All SFX Licenses and SFX Permits;
(e) All SFX Assumed Contracts;
(f) All SFX Intellectual Property;
(g) Each of the SFX Station's technical information and
data, machinery and equipment warranties (to the extent such
warranties are assignable), if any, maps, plans, diagrams, blueprints
and schematics relating to such SFX Station, if any, including filings
with the FCC which relate to such SFX Station, and goodwill relating
to the foregoing;
(h) All books and records relating to the business and
operation of any SFX Station (excluding those described in, or
relating to the assets described in, Section 2.3), including (i)
executed copies of the SFX Assumed Contracts, or if no executed
agreement exists, summaries of each SFX Assumed Contract transferred
pursuant to clause (e) above and (ii) all records required by the FCC
to be kept by each SFX Station, subject to the right of each SFX Party
to copy and have such books and records made reasonably available to
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such SFX Party for tax and other legitimate organization purposes for
a period of six years after the Closing Date;
(i) To the extent assignable, all computer programs and
software, and all rights and interests of each SFX Party in and to
computer programs and software used in connection with the business or
operations of any SFX Station;
(j) Except for claims relating to Taxes and all of each
SFX Party's Choses in Action described in Schedule 2.2(j), all of each
SFX Party's Choses in Action; and
(k) All intangible assets of each SFX Party relating to
any SFX Station or the business or operation of any SFX Station not
specifically described above, including goodwill, and all other
assets, other than the SFX Excluded Assets, used or held for use in
connection with any SFX Station or the business of such SFX Party.
2.3. SFX EXCLUDED ASSETS. The SFX Excluded Assets shall consist of
the following:
(a) The SFX Real Property described in Schedule 2.3(a);
(b) Each SFX Party's books and records relating solely to
internal corporate matters and any other books and records not related
to any SFX Station or the business or operations of any SFX Station;
(c) Any claims, rights and interest of each SFX Party in
and to any (i) refunds of Taxes or fees of any nature whatsoever or
(ii) deposits or utility deposits, which, in each case, relate solely
to the period prior to the Closing Date;
(d) All insurance contracts, including the cash surrender
value thereof, and all insurance proceeds or claims made by each SFX
Party relating to property or equipment repaired, replaced or restored
by such SFX Party prior to the Closing Date;
(e) All of the SFX Employee Benefit Plans and all assets
or funds held in trust, or otherwise, associated with or used in
connection with the SFX Employee Benefit Plans;
(f) All of each SFX Party's Choses in Action, if any,
excluded from Section 2.2(j);
(g) All tangible and intangible personal property
disposed of or consumed in the ordinary course of business between the
date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, or as otherwise permitted
under the terms hereof;
(h) Any collective bargaining agreement, any other SFX
Contract not included in the SFX Assumed Contracts, and all SFX
Contracts that have terminated or expired prior to the Closing Date in
the ordinary course of business and as permitted hereunder;
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(i) The personal effects and other personal property, if
any, identified on Schedule 2.3(i);
(j) In each case determined as of 11:59 p.m. on the day
prior to the Closing Date, each SFX Party's cash on hand as of the
Closing Date and all other cash in any of such SFX Party's bank or
savings accounts; notes receivable, letters of credit or other similar
items of each SFX Party; any stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit
and similar investments of each SFX Party; and any other cash
equivalents of each SFX Party; and
(k) All of the SFX Accounts Receivable.
2.4. CAPSTAR ASSETS. The Capstar Assets to be assigned,
transferred and delivered by Capstar hereunder shall include the following:
(a) All Capstar Personal Property;
(b) All Capstar Leased Real Property;
(c) All Capstar Owned Real Property;
(d) All Capstar Licenses and Capstar Permits;
(e) All Capstar Assumed Contracts;
(f) All Capstar Intellectual Property;
(g) Each of the Capstar Station's technical information
and data, machinery and equipment warranties (to the extent such
warranties are assignable), if any, maps, plans, diagrams, blueprints
and schematics relating to such Capstar Station, if any, including
filings with the FCC which relate to such Capstar Station, and
goodwill relating to the foregoing;
(h) All books and records relating to the business and
operation of any of the Capstar Stations (excluding those described
in, or relating to the assets described in, Section 2.5), including
(i) executed copies of the Capstar Assumed Contracts, or if no
executed agreement exists, summaries of each Capstar Assumed Contract
transferred pursuant to clause (e) above and (ii) all records required
by the FCC to be kept by each Capstar Station, subject to the right of
Capstar to copy and have such books and records made reasonably
available to Capstar for tax and other legitimate organization
purposes for a period of six years after the Closing Date;
(i) To the extent assignable, all computer programs and
software, and all rights and interests of Capstar in and to computer
programs and software used in connection with the business or
operations of any Capstar Station;
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(j) Except for claims relating to Taxes and all Capstar's
Choses in Action described in Schedule 2.4(j), all Capstar's Choses in
Action; and
(k) All intangible assets of Capstar relating to any
Capstar Station or the business or operation of any Capstar Station
not specifically described above, including goodwill, and all other
assets, other than the Capstar Excluded Assets, used or held for use
in connection with any Capstar Station or the business of Capstar.
2.5. CAPSTAR EXCLUDED ASSETS. The Capstar Excluded Assets shall
consist of the following:
(a) The Capstar Real Property described in Schedule
2.5(a);
(b) Capstar's books and records relating solely to
internal corporate matters and any other books and records not related
to any Capstar Station or the business or operations of any Capstar
Station;
(c) Any claims, rights and interest of Capstar in and to
any (i) refunds of Taxes or fees of any nature whatsoever or (ii)
deposits or utility deposits, which, in each case, relate solely to
the period prior to the Closing Date;
(d) All insurance contracts, including the cash surrender
value thereof, and all insurance proceeds or claims made by Capstar
relating to property or equipment repaired, replaced or restored by
Capstar prior to the Closing Date;
(e) All of Capstar Employee Benefit Plans and all assets
or funds held in trust, or otherwise, associated with or used in
connection with Capstar Employee Benefit Plans;
(f) All Capstar's Choses in Action, if any, excluded from
Section 2.4(j);
(g) All tangible and intangible personal property
disposed of or consumed in the ordinary course of business between the
date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, or as otherwise permitted
under the terms hereof;
(h) Any collective bargaining agreement, any other
Capstar Contract not included in the Capstar Assumed Contracts, and
all Capstar Contracts that have terminated or expired prior to the
Closing Date in the ordinary course of business and as permitted
hereunder;
(i) The personal effects and other personal property, if
any, identified on Schedule 2.5(i);
(j) In each case determined as of 11:59 p.m. on the day
prior to the Closing Date, Capstar's cash on hand as of the Closing
Date and all other cash in any of Capstar's bank or savings accounts;
notes receivable, letters of credit or other similar items of Capstar;
any
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stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and similar investments of
Capstar; and any other cash equivalents of Capstar; and
(k) All of the Capstar Accounts Receivable.
2.6. [RESERVED]
2.7. ADJUSTMENTS AND PRORATIONS.
(a) All revenues arising from the operation of the SFX
Stations earned or accrued up until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing
Date, and all expenses, costs and liabilities, arising therefrom incurred,
accrued or payable up until such time, including expenses arising under the SFX
Assumed Contracts, tower rentals, business and license fees, utility charges,
real and personal property taxes levied against the SFX Assets, property and
equipment rentals, applicable copyright or other fees, sales and service
charges, other Taxes, wages, salaries, vacation, sick and employee compensation
pay shall be prorated between the SFX Parties and Capstar in accordance with
the principle that (i) each SFX Party shall receive all revenues, refunds and
deposits of such SFX Party held by third parties, and shall be responsible for
all expenses, costs and liabilities incurred, payable or allocable to the
conduct of the business and operations of such SFX Party's SFX Station for the
period ending at 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing Date and (ii)
Capstar shall receive all revenues earned or accrued and shall be responsible
for all expenses, costs and liabilities incurred, payable or allocable to the
conduct of the business and operations of each SFX Station for the period
commencing on and continuing after the Closing Date. An adjustment and
proration shall be made in favor of Capstar to the extent that Capstar assumes
any liability under any SFX Assumed Contract to refund (or to credit against
payments otherwise due) any security deposit or similar prepayment paid to each
SFX Party by any lessee or other third party which is not otherwise credited to
Capstar. Subject to Capstar's receipt of appropriate estoppel certificates, an
adjustment and proration shall be made in favor of the SFX Parties to the
extent that any SFX Party has made (A) any security deposit under any SFX
Assumed Contract whether or not there is a proration under such SFX Assumed
Contract or (B) other prepayment under any SFX Assumed Contracts for which
there is a proration. Each SFX Party shall be liable for all of the costs of
employee compensation relating to each of the SFX Stations properly
attributable to or accruable on account of service with such SFX Party through
11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing Date, including (1) all Taxes and
related contributions, vacations and sick pay and (2) all group medical, dental
or death benefits for expenses incurred, related to or arising from, events
occurring on or prior to 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing Date, or
death or disability occurring on or prior to 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to
the Closing Date, whether reported by the Closing Date or thereafter; Capstar
will be liable for all of the costs of employee compensation relating to each
of the SFX Stations, properly attributable or accruable thereafter on account
of service with Capstar. Except as provided in Section 2.8(c), SFX Trade Deals
shall not be adjusted or prorated. Adjustments or prorations pursuant to this
Section 2.7(a) will, insofar as feasible, be determined and paid in accordance
with Section 2.7(c) on the Closing Date based upon each SFX Party's good faith
calculation delivered to Capstar five days prior to the Closing Date and
reasonably approved by Capstar, with final settlement and payment by the
appropriate party occurring pursuant to Section 2.7(d).
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(b) All revenues arising from the operation of the
Capstar Stations earned or accrued up until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the
Closing Date, and all expenses, costs and liabilities, arising therefrom
incurred, accrued or payable up until such time, including expenses arising
under the Capstar Assumed Contracts, tower rentals, business and license fees,
utility charges, real and personal property taxes levied against the Capstar
Assets, property and equipment rentals, applicable copyright or other fees,
sales and service charges, other Taxes, wages, salaries, vacation, sick and
employee compensation pay shall be prorated between the SFX Parties and Capstar
in accordance with the principle that (i) Capstar shall receive all revenues,
refunds and deposits of Capstar held by third parties, and shall be responsible
for all expenses, costs and liabilities incurred, payable or allocable to the
conduct of the business and operations of each Capstar Station for the period
ending at 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the Closing Date and (ii) the SFX
Parties shall receive all revenues earned or accrued and shall be responsible
for all expenses, costs and liabilities incurred, payable or allocable to the
conduct of the business and operations of each Capstar Station for the period
commencing on and continuing after the Closing Date. An adjustment and
proration shall be made in favor of the SFX Parties to the extent that a SFX
Party assumes any liability under any Capstar Assumed Contract to refund (or to
credit against payments otherwise due) any security deposit or similar
prepayment paid to Capstar by any lessee or other third party which is not
otherwise credited to such SFX Party. Subject to a SFX Party's receipt of
appropriate estoppel certificates, an adjustment and proration shall be made in
favor of Capstar to the extent that Capstar has made (A) any security deposit
under any Capstar Assumed Contract whether or not there is a proration under
such Capstar Assumed Contract or (B) other prepayment under any Capstar Assumed
Contracts for which there is a proration. Capstar shall be liable for all of
the costs of employee compensation relating to each of the Capstar Stations
properly attributable to or accruable on account of service with the Capstar
through 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the Closing Date, including (1) all
Taxes and related contributions, vacations and sick pay and (2) all group
medical, dental or death benefits for expenses incurred, related to or arising
from, events occurring on or prior to 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the
Closing Date, or death or disability occurring on or prior to 11:59 p.m. on the
date prior to the Closing Date, whether reported by the Closing Date or
thereafter; the SFX Parties will be liable for all of the costs of employee
compensation relating to each of the Capstar Stations, properly attributable or
accruable thereafter on account of service with any SFX Party. Except as
provided in Section 2.8(d), Capstar Trade Deals shall not be adjusted or
prorated. Adjustments or prorations pursuant to this Section 2.7(b) will,
insofar as feasible, be determined and paid in accordance with Section 2.7(c)
on the Closing Date based upon Capstar's good faith calculation delivered to
each SFX Party five days prior to the Closing Date and reasonably approved by
each SFX Party, with final settlement and payment by the appropriate party
occurring pursuant to Section 2.7(d).
(c) Based on the initial determination of the adjustments
and prorations in Sections 2.7(a) and 2.7(b), the parties shall:
(i) In the event that the initial determination
of the net adjustments and prorations favors Capstar, the SFX Parties
shall pay to Capstar the excess via wire transfer of immediately
available funds.
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(ii) In the event that the initial determination
of the net adjustments and prorations favors the SFX Parties, Capstar
shall pay to the SFX Parties the excess via wire transfer of
immediately available funds.
(d) (i) Within 60 days after the Closing Date, each
of Capstar and the SFX Parties shall submit to each other a good faith
actual determination of the adjustments or prorations required by
Section 2.7(a) or 2.7(b), as applicable.
(ii) (A) In the event that the actual net
adjustments and prorations favors Capstar, the SFX Parties shall pay
the excess less the amount previously paid to Capstar under Section
2.7(c)(i), if any, to Capstar via wire transfer of immediately
available funds.
(B) In the event that the actual net
adjustments and prorations favors the SFX Parties, Capstar shall pay
the excess less the amount previously paid to the SFX Parties under
Section 2.7(c)(ii), if any, to the SFX Parties via wire transfer of
immediately available funds.
(iii) Each SFX Party's and Capstar's determination
of the amount of adjustments under this Section 2.7(d) shall be made
in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied. Each of Capstar and
the SFX Parties shall request their respective accountants, Coopers &
Lybrand LLP and Ernst & Young LLP, to consult with each other
regarding preparation of the actual adjustment amounts in this Section
2.7(d). If any SFX Party or Capstar disagrees with the determination
made by the other of any adjustment in this Section 2.7(d), such party
shall give prompt written notice thereof, but in no event later than
20 days after notice of such determination, specifying in reasonable
detail the nature and extent of the disagreement, and the SFX Parties
and Capstar shall have a period of 30 days in which to resolve the
disagreement. If the parties are unable to resolve the disagreement
within the 30-day period, the matter shall be submitted to Arthur
Andersen LLP, an independent certified public accounting firm, which
accounting firm shall be directed to submit a final resolution within
30 days. The accounting firm's determination shall be binding on each
SFX Party and Capstar. Each party shall bear the fees and expenses of
its own representatives, including its independent accountants, if
any, and shall share equally the fees and expenses of Arthur Andersen
LLP, if engaged, to resolve any disagreement between the parties.
Within five business days following a final determination hereunder,
the party obligated to make payment will make the payments determined
to be due and owing in accordance with this Section 2.7(d) via wire
transfer of immediately available funds.
2.8. ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS. (a) As of the
Closing Date, Capstar shall assume and undertake to pay, discharge and perform
all the obligations and liabilities of the SFX Parties relating to each SFX
Station under the SFX Licenses and the SFX Assumed Contracts assumed by Capstar
relating to the time period beginning on or arising out of events occurring on
or after the Closing Date. All other obligations and liabilities of each SFX
Party, including (i) obligations or liabilities under any contract not included
in the SFX Assumed Contracts, (ii) obligations or liabilities under any SFX
Assumed Contract for which a Consent, if required, has
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not been obtained as of the Closing Date, (iii) any obligations and liabilities
arising under the SFX Assumed Contracts that relate to the time period prior to
the Closing Date or arise out of events occurring prior to the Closing Date and
(iv) any forfeiture, claim or pending litigation or proceeding relating to the
business or operations of any SFX Station prior to the Closing Date, shall
remain and be the obligation and liability solely of such SFX Party. Other
than as specified in the first sentence of this Section 2.8(a), Capstar,
directly or indirectly, shall assume no liabilities or obligations of each SFX
Party and shall not be liable therefor.
(b) As of the Closing Date, the SFX Parties shall assume
and undertake to pay, discharge and perform all the obligations and liabilities
of Capstar relating to each Capstar Station under the Capstar Licenses and the
Capstar Assumed Contracts assumed by the SFX Parties relating to the time
period beginning on or arising out of events occurring on or after the Closing
Date. All other obligations and liabilities of Capstar, including (i)
obligations or liabilities under any contract not included in the Capstar
Assumed Contracts, (ii) obligations or liabilities under any Capstar Assumed
Contract for which a Consent, if required, has not been obtained as of the
Closing Date, (iii) any obligations and liabilities arising under the Capstar
Assumed Contracts that relate to the time period prior to the Closing Date or
arise out of events occurring prior to the Closing Date and (iv) any
forfeiture, claim or pending litigation or proceeding relating to the business
or operations of any Capstar Station prior to the Closing Date, shall remain
and be the obligation and liability solely of Capstar. Other than as specified
in the first sentence of this Section 2.8(b), each SFX Party, directly or
indirectly, shall assume no liabilities or obligations of Capstar and shall not
be liable therefor.
(c) Schedule 2.8(c) contains a list of all of the SFX
Trade Deals in effect as of the date hereof and correctly sets forth the
balance, in dollar value, of either (i) each SFX Party's obligations to the
other party under such SFX Trade Deals (denoted by a minus on Schedule 2.8(c))
or (ii) the amount due to each SFX Party under such SFX Trade Deals (reflected
as a positive on Schedule 2.8(c)). On the Closing Date, Capstar shall assume
each SFX Party's obligations under (i) the SFX Trade Deals listed on Schedule
2.8(c) to the extent that the goods or services to be provided by the
advertisers pursuant to such SFX Trade Deals are solely used or useful in
connection with the business or operations of any SFX Station and (ii) all SFX
Trade Deals entered into by each SFX Party between the date hereof and the
Closing Date with the consent of Capstar. The SFX Trade Deals assumed by
Capstar pursuant to the terms of this Section 2.8(c) shall be considered SFX
Assumed Contracts.
(d) Schedule 2.8(d) contains a list of all of the Capstar
Trade Deals in effect as of the Capstar Date and correctly sets forth the
balance, in dollar value, of either (i) Capstar's obligations to the other
party under such Capstar Trade Deals (denoted by a minus on Schedule 2.8(d)) or
(ii) the amount due Capstar under such Capstar Trade Deals (reflected as a
positive on Schedule 2.8(d)). On the Closing Date, the SFX Parties shall
assume Capstar's obligations under (i) the Capstar Trade Deals listed on
Schedule 2.8(d) to the extent that the goods or services to be provided by the
advertisers pursuant to such Capstar Trade Deals are solely used or useful in
connection with the business or operations of any Capstar Station, (ii) all
Capstar Trade Deals entered into by Benchmark between the date hereof and the
Capstar Date with the consent of the SFX Parties, and (iii) all Capstar Trade
Deals entered into by Capstar between the Capstar Date and
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the Closing Date with the consent of the SFX Parties. The Capstar Trade Deals
assumed by the SFX Parties pursuant to the terms of this Section 2.8(d) shall
be considered Capstar Assumed Contracts.
2.9. AMENDMENT TO HICKS AGREEMENT Concurrently with the execution
of this Agreement, the SFX Parties shall cause SFX Broadcasting, Inc. to
deliver an executed amendment (with the understanding that such amendment is a
material inducement to Capstar entering into this Agreement) to that certain
Amended and Restated Agreement, dated June 19, 1996, between SFX Broadcasting,
Inc. and R. Steven Hicks (the "Hicks Agreement"). The amendment shall delete
Section 3(i) of the Hicks Agreement.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SFX PARTIES.
Each SFX Party, jointly and severally, represents and warrants to Capstar as
follows (with the understanding that Capstar is relying on such representations
and warranties in entering into and performing this Agreement).
(a) Organization, Good Standing, Etc.
(i) Each SFX Party that is a corporation is duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Delaware, has all requisite corporate power and authority to
own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as
now being conducted and is duly qualified and in good standing to do
business in each state listed on Schedule 3.1(a), which states
represent every jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or
the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification
necessary. No SFX Party that is a corporation is in violation of any
provisions of its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
(ii) Each SFX Party that is a limited partnership
is duly formed and validly existing as a limited partnership under the
laws of the State of Delaware, has all requisite power and authority
to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry out its business
as now being conducted and is duly qualified and in good standing to
do business in each state listed on Schedule 3.1(a), which states
represent every jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or
the ownership or leasing of its properties make such qualification
necessary. No SFX Party that is a limited partnership is in violation
of any provisions of its certificate of limited partnership or limited
partnership agreement.
(b) Subsidiaries of the SFX Parties. Each SFX Party does
not own, directly or indirectly, any equity interest in any other corporation,
partnership, or other person or have the right, pursuant to a contract or
otherwise, to acquire any capital stock, equity interest or other similar
investment in any corporation, partnership, or other person.
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(c) Authority. Each SFX Party has full power and
authority to enter into this Agreement, the SFX Bill of Sale and Assignment,
the SFX Assumption Agreement, and each other agreement, document, and
instrument required to be executed by such SFX Party in accordance herewith
(collectively, the "SFX Transaction Documents") and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. The execution and delivery of the
SFX Transaction Documents by each SFX Party and the consummation by such SFX
Party of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby has been duly
authorized by all necessary action on the part of such SFX Party, including,
without limitation, the requisite approval of the holders of the outstanding
capital stock of such SFX Party entitled to vote thereon or the requisite
approval of the partners of such SFX Party entitled to vote thereon, as
applicable. The SFX Transaction Documents have been, or upon execution and
delivery will be, duly executed and delivered and constitute the valid and
binding obligations of each SFX Party enforceable, jointly and severally,
against each of them in accordance with their terms, subject as to
enforceability to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance,
reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors' rights and
remedies generally and to general principles of equity (regardless of whether
enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(d) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery of the SFX Transaction Documents by each SFX Party does
not and the performance by each SFX Party of the transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby will not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals,
authorizations, and permits and making the filings described in this Section
3.1(d) or on Schedule 3.1(o), (A) violate, conflict with, or result in any
breach of any provision of such SFX Party's Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws or certificate of limited partnership and limited partnership agreement,
as applicable, (B) violate, conflict with, or result in a violation or breach
of, or constitute a default (with or without due notice or lapse of time or
both) under, or permit the termination of, or result in the acceleration of, or
entitle any party to accelerate (whether as a result of a change of control of
such SFX Party or otherwise) any obligation, or result in the loss of any
benefit, or give any person the right to require any security to be
repurchased, or give rise to the creation of any lien, charge, security
interest, or encumbrance upon any of the SFX Assets under any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit agreement, note, bond,
mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license, lease, agreement, or
other instrument or obligation to which such SFX Party is a party or by which
it or any of the SFX Assets may be bound or subjected, or (C) violate any
order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or regulation,
of any Governmental Entity applicable to such SFX Party or by which or to which
any of the SFX Assets is bound or subject. No Consent of any Governmental
Entity is required by or with respect to any SFX Party or Affiliate thereof in
connection with the execution and delivery of any SFX Transaction Documents by
any SFX Party or Affiliate thereof or the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (1) the filing of a premerger
notification report under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976, as amended (the "HSR Act") and (2) the SFX FCC Consents (as contemplated
by Section 7.3 hereof).
(e) Reports; Financial Statements; Absence of Certain
Changes or Events.
(i) Each SFX Party has timely filed all forms,
reports, statements, and other documents required to be filed with the
FCC. Each SFX Party has filed all forms,
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reports, statements, and other documents required to be filed with any
and all other Governmental Entities. (All such forms, reports,
statements and other documents required to be filed with the FCC or
any other Governmental Entity are referred to herein, collectively, as
the "SFX Company Reports"). The SFX Company Reports were prepared in
all material respects in accordance with the requirements of
applicable law.
(ii) The SFX Parties have delivered to Capstar
copies of (A) the audited balance sheets of SFX Broadcasting, Inc. as
of December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1996, together with the audited
statements of income and cash flows of SFX Broadcasting, Inc. for the
periods then ended, and the notes thereto, accompanied by the reports
thereon of Ernst & Young LLP, independent public accountants, and (B)
the unaudited balance sheet of SFX Broadcasting, Inc. as of March 31,
1997, together with the related unaudited statements of income for the
periods then ended (such audited and unaudited financial statements
collectively being referred to as the "SFX Financial Statements").
The SFX Financial Statements, including the notes thereto, were
prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis
throughout the periods covered thereby (except to the extent disclosed
therein or required by changes in GAAP) and present accurately the
information purported to be presented therein as of such dates and for
the periods then ended.
(iii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(e), there
is no liability or obligation of any kind, whether accrued, absolute,
fixed, contingent, or otherwise, of each SFX Party that is not
reflected or reserved against in the SFX Broadcasting, Inc. balance
sheet for the period ended March 31, 1997 (the "SFX Balance Sheets"),
other than (A) liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business
in a manner consistent with past practice since March 31, 1997 (the
"SFX Balance Sheet Date"), or (B) any such liability or obligation
which would not be required to be presented in financial statements or
the notes thereto prepared in conformity with GAAP applied, in a
manner consistent with past practice, in the preparation of the SFX
Financial Statements.
(iv) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(e), since
the SFX Balance Sheet Date, each SFX Party has conducted its business
only in the ordinary course consistent with past practice and nothing
has occurred that would have been prohibited by Section 4.1 if the
terms of such section had been in effect as of and after the SFX
Balance Sheet Date. Since the SFX Balance Sheet Date, there has not
occurred, and each SFX Party has not incurred or suffered, any event,
circumstance, or fact that could result in a Material Adverse Effect.
Additionally, since the SFX Balance Sheet Date, there has not
occurred, and each SFX Party has not incurred or suffered, any event,
circumstance, or fact that materially impairs the physical assets of
any of the SFX Stations.
(f) Compliance with Applicable Laws: FCC Matters.
(i) The business of each SFX Party has been
conducted in compliance in all material respects with each Applicable
Law. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.1(f), no investigation or
review by any Governmental Entity with respect to each SFX Party is
pending or, to the Knowledge of such SFX Party, threatened. Without
limiting the generality
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of the foregoing, the each SFX Party has complied with the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and all material rules,
regulations and written policies of the FCC thereunder (collectively,
the "Communications Act"), all obligations with respect to equal
employment opportunity under Applicable Law, and all material rules
and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration applicable to
each of the towers used or held for use by a SFX Station. In
addition, each SFX Party has duly and timely filed, or caused to be so
filed, with the FCC and other appropriate Governmental Entities all
reports, statements, documents, registrations, filings, or submissions
with respect to the operation of each SFX Station and the ownership
thereof, including, applications for renewal of authority required by
Applicable Law to be filed. All such FCC filings complied in all
material respects with Applicable Laws when made, and no deficiencies
have been asserted with respect to any such filings. The material
required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526 to be kept in the public
inspection files of each SFX Station is in such files.
(ii) Schedule 3.1(f) is a true and complete list
of (A) all of the SFX FCC Licenses, including the expiration dates
thereof, as of the date of this Agreement and (B) all other material
licenses, permits, or authorizations issued to each SFX Party by any
other Governmental Entities and held by them as of the date of this
Agreement. Such SFX FCC Licenses, licenses, permits, and
authorizations, and all pending applications for modification,
extension, or renewal thereof or for new licenses, permits,
permissions, or authorizations, are collectively referred to herein as
the "SFX Station Licenses." Schedule 3.1(f) accurately lists the
legally authorized holder(s) of the SFX Station Licenses. The SFX
Station Licenses constitute all the licenses, permits and
authorizations required for the operation of each of the SFX Stations
and the business of each SFX Party, and each of the SFX Station
Licenses is in full force and effect. Each SFX Station has been
operated in all material respects in accordance with the terms of its
station licenses and each SFX Party is otherwise in compliance with,
and have conducted its business so as to comply with, the terms of
such SFX Station Licenses. There are no proceedings pending or, to
the Knowledge of each SFX Party, threatened with respect to such SFX
Party's ownership or operation of any SFX Station which reasonably may
be expected to result in the revocation, material adverse
modification, non-renewal, or suspension of any of the SFX Station
Licenses, the denial of any pending applications for any SFX Station
Licenses, the issuance against such SFX Party of any cease and desist
order, or the imposition of any administrative actions, including the
proposed assessment of fines or penalties, by the FCC or any other
Governmental Entity with respect to any SFX Station Licenses, or which
reasonably may be expected to adversely affect any SFX Station's
ability to operate as currently operated or Capstar's ability to
obtain control of any SFX Station Licenses or to operate any SFX
Station. To the Knowledge of each SFX Party, no other broadcast
station or radio communications facility is causing interference to
any SFX Station's transmissions beyond that which is allowed by FCC
rules and regulations and no SFX Station is causing interference to
any other broadcast station or radio communications facilities'
transmissions beyond that which is allowed by the FCC rules and
regulations. To the knowledge of each SFX Party, there is no reason
to believe that the FCC will not renew any of the SFX Station Licenses
issued by the FCC in the ordinary course of business.
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(iii) Each SFX Party is able to certify on an FCC
Form 314 that it is financially qualified.
(g) Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.1(g), there is no claim, action, suit, inquiry, judicial, or
administrative proceeding, grievance, or arbitration pending or, to the
Knowledge of each SFX Party, threatened against such SFX Party or any of the
SFX Assets by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity, nor are there
any investigations relating to such SFX Party or any of the SFX Assets pending
or, to the Knowledge of each SFX Party, threatened by or before any arbitrator
or Governmental Entity. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1(g), there is no
judgment, decree, injunction, order, determination, award, finding, or letter
of deficiency of any Governmental Entity or arbitrator outstanding against any
each SFX Party or any of the SFX Assets. There is no action, suit, inquiry,
judicial, or administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of each SFX
Party, threatened against any of the SFX Parties relating to the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
(h) Insurance. Since May 1, 1995, each SFX Party or its
predecessor has been insured against such risks as companies engaged in a
similar business would, in accordance with good business practice, customarily
be insured. Schedule 3.1(h) sets forth an accurate summary of all fire,
general liability, malpractice liability, theft, and other forms of insurance
and all fidelity bonds held by or applicable each SFX Party. Except as set
forth on Schedule 3.1(h), the policies of general liability, malpractice
liability, fire, theft, and other insurance maintained with respect to the
operations, assets, or business of each SFX Party provide adequate coverage
against loss. To the Knowledge of each SFX Party, no event has occurred,
including the failure by such SFX Party to give any notice or information or
the delivery of any inaccurate or erroneous notice or information, which limits
or impairs the rights of such SFX Party under any such insurance policies in
such a manner as could have a Material Adverse Effect. Excluding insurance
policies that have expired and been replaced in the ordinary course of
business, no insurance policy has been canceled within the last two years prior
to the date hereof.
(i) SFX Owned Real Property. Schedule 3.1(i) contains an
accurate description of all the SFX Owned Real Property. Each SFX Party has
good and marketable, fee simple, absolute title in and to its SFX Owned Real
Property. Each SFX Party has sufficient title to such easements, rights of way
and other rights appurtenant to its SFX Owned Real Properties as are necessary
to permit ingress and egress to and from its SFX Owned Real Property to a
public way, and the improvements on its SFX Owned Real Property have access to
such sewer, water, gas, electric, telephone and other utilities as are
necessary to allow the business of such SFX Party operated thereon to be
operated in the ordinary course. There is no pending condemnation or similar
proceeding affecting the SFX Owned Real Property or any portion thereof, and to
the Knowledge of each SFX Party, no such action is threatened. Except as set
forth on Schedule 3.1(i), the improvements located on the SFX Owned Real
Property are in sufficiently good condition (except for ordinary wear and tear)
to allow the business of each SFX Party to be operated in the ordinary course
and there has been no damage to such improvements that affects the conduct of
such business in any material respect that has not been repaired or remedied.
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), there are no lessees or tenants at will
in possession of any portion of any of the SFX Owned Real Property other than
the SFX Parties, whether as lessees, tenants at will, trespassers or
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otherwise. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(i), no zoning, building or
other federal, state or municipal law, ordinance, regulation or restriction is
violated in any material respect by the continued maintenance, operation or use
of the SFX Owned Real Property or any tract or portion thereof or interest
therein in its present manner. The current use of the SFX Owned Real Property
and all parts thereof does not violate any restrictive covenants of record
affecting any of the SFX Owned Real Property. All necessary SFX Licenses by
any Governmental Entity with respect to the SFX Owned Real Property have been
obtained, have been validly issued and are in full force and effect.
(j) SFX Leased Real Property. Schedule 3.1(j) contains
an accurate description of all the leasehold interests relating to the business
and operations of each of the SFX Stations as now conducted. Each lease
described in Schedule 3.1(j) is a valid and binding obligation of the
applicable SFX Party and is in full force and effect without amendment other
than as described in Schedule 3.1(j). Except as otherwise disclosed on
Schedule 3.1(j), each SFX Party is not, and to the Knowledge of such SFX Party,
no other party is, in default under any lease described in Schedule 3.1(j).
Subject to obtaining the Consents disclosed in Schedule 3.1(j), each SFX Party
has the full legal power and authority to assign its rights under the
applicable leases listed in Schedule 3.1(j) to Capstar. All leasehold
interests listed in Schedule 3.1(j) (including the improvements thereon) are
available for immediate use in the conduct of the business and operations of
each of the SFX Stations as currently conducted.
(k) SFX Personal Property. Schedule 3.1(k) contains a
description of the items of SFX Personal Property (having a replacement cost of
not less than $5,000 for each item) which comprise all SFX Personal Property
used or held for use in connection with the business and operations of each SFX
Station or which permit the operation of each SFX Station as now conducted.
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(k), each SFX Party has good title to, or a
valid leasehold or license interest in, all such SFX Party's SFX Personal
Property and none of the SFX Personal Property is subject to any SFX Lien or
other encumbrances, except for SFX Permitted Encumbrances. Each SFX Party is
not, and to the Knowledge of such SFX Party, no other party is, in default
under any of the leases, licenses and other SFX Contracts relating to the SFX
Personal Property. Except as otherwise disclosed in Schedule 3.1(k), the SFX
Personal Property (i) is in good operating condition and repair (ordinary wear
and tear excepted), (ii) is available for immediate use in the business and
operation of each of the SFX Stations as currently conducted and (iii) permits
each of the SFX Stations to operate in accordance with the terms of their
respective SFX FCC Licenses, and the rules and regulations of the FCC, and with
all other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
(l) SFX Liens and Encumbrances. All of the SFX Assets,
including leases, are free and clear of all liens, pledges, claims, security
interests, restrictions, mortgages, tenancies, and other possessory interests,
conditional sale or other title retention agreements, assessments, easements,
rights of way, covenants, restrictions, rights of first refusal, defects in
title, encroachments, and other burdens, options or encumbrances of any kind
(collectively, the "SFX Liens") except (i) SFX Permitted Encumbrances and (ii)
SFX Liens set forth on Schedule 3.1(l) (the SFX Liens referred to in clauses
(i) and (ii) being "SFX Permitted Liens"). At the Closing, all of the SFX
Assets shall be free and clear of all SFX Liens other than SFX Permitted
Encumbrances.
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(m) Environmental Matters. Except as expressly disclosed
in the Existing SFX ESAs:
(i) The real property and facilities owned,
operated, and leased by each SFX Party and the operations of such SFX
Party thereon comply and have at all times complied in all material
respects with all Applicable Laws and rules of common law pertaining
to the environment, natural resources, and public or employee health
and safety, including all Environmental Laws;
(ii) No judicial proceedings are pending or, to
the Knowledge of each SFX Party, threatened against such SFX Party
alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws, and there are no
administrative proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of each SFX
Party, threatened against such SFX Party, alleging the violation of
any Environmental Laws and no notice from any Governmental Entity or
any private or public person has been received by each SFX Party
claiming any violation of any Environmental Laws in connection with
any real property or facility owned, operated or leased by such SFX
Party, or requiring any remediation, clean-up, modification, repairs,
work, construction, alterations, or installations on or in connection
with any real property or facility owned, operated or leased by such
SFX Party that are necessary to comply with any Environmental Laws and
that have not been complied with or otherwise resolved to the
satisfaction of the party giving notice;
(iii) All permits, registrations, licenses,
authorizations, and the like ("SFX Permits") required to be obtained
or filed by each SFX Party under any Environmental Laws in connection
with such SFX Party's operations, including those activities relating
to the generation, use, storage, treatment, disposal, release, or
remediation of Hazardous Substances (as such term is defined in
Section 3.1(m)(iv) hereof), have been duly obtained or filed, and such
SFX Party is and has at all times been in full compliance in all
material respects with the terms and conditions of all such SFX
Permits;
(iv) All Hazardous Substances used or generated by
each SFX Party or any of its predecessors on, in, or under any of the
owned, operated, or leased real property or facilities are and have at
all times been generated, stored, used, treated, disposed of, and
released by such persons or on their behalf in such manner as not to
result in any Environmental Costs or Liabilities. "Hazardous
Substances" means (A) any hazardous materials, hazardous wastes,
hazardous substances, toxic wastes, and toxic substances as those or
similar terms are defined under any Environmental Laws; (B) any
asbestos or any material which contains any hydrated mineral silicate,
including chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophylite
and/or actinolite, whether friable or non-friable; (C) PCBs, or PCB-
containing materials, or fluids; (D) radon; (E) any other hazardous,
radioactive, toxic or noxious substance, material, pollutant,
contaminant, constituent, or solid, liquid or gaseous waste; (F) any
petroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons, petroleum products, crude oil and
any fractions or derivatives thereof, any oil or gas exploration or
production waste, and any natural gas, synthetic gas and any mixtures
thereof; (G) any substance that, whether by its nature or its use, is
subject to regulation under any Environmental Laws or with respect to
which any Environmental Laws or Governmental
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Entity requires environmental investigation, monitoring or
remediation; and (H) any underground storage tanks, dikes, or
impoundments as defined under any Environmental Laws. "Environmental
Costs or Liabilities" means any losses, liabilities, obligations,
damages, fines, penalties, judgments, settlements, actions, claims,
costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable fees,
disbursements and expenses of legal counsel, experts, engineers and
consultants, and the costs of investigation or feasibility studies and
performance of remedial or removal actions and cleanup activities) in
connection with (1) any Environmental Laws, (2) order of, or contract
of such SFX Party with, any Governmental Entity or any private or
public persons or (3) any exposure of any person or property to
Hazardous Substances;
(v) There are not now, nor have there been in the
past, on, in or under any property or facilities when owned, leased,
or operated by each SFX Party or when owned, leased, or operated by
any of its predecessors, any Hazardous Substances that are in a
condition or location that violates any Environmental Law or that
reasonably could be expected to require remediation under any
Environmental Laws or give rise to a claim for damages or compensation
by any affected person or to any Environmental Costs or Liabilities;
and
(vi) Each SFX Party has not received, and to the
Knowledge of such SFX Party, does not expect to receive, any
notification from any source advising such SFX Party that: (A) it is
a potentially responsible party under CERCLA or any other
Environmental Laws; (B) any real property or facility currently or
previously owned, operated, or leased by it is identified or proposed
for listing as a federal National Priorities List ("NPL") (or
state-equivalent) site or a Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Information System ("CERCLIS") list (or
state-equivalent) site; and (C) any facility to which it has ever
transported or otherwise arranged for the disposal of Hazardous
Substances is identified or proposed for listing as an NPL (or
state-equivalent) site or CERCLIS (or state- equivalent) site.
(n) Taxes. Each SFX Party has filed or caused to be
filed all Tax Returns affecting the SFX Stations or the SFX Assets which are
required to be filed by such SFX Party, all such Tax Returns which have been
filed are accurate and complete, and such SFX Party has timely paid all Taxes
shown on such returns or on any Tax assessment received by such SFX Party to
the extent that such Taxes have become due. There are no SFX Liens for Taxes
upon the SFX Stations or the SFX Assets except for the SFX Permitted
Encumbrances. Each SFX Party has not received notice of any Tax deficiency or
delinquency. No Internal Revenue Service audit of any of the SFX Parties is
pending or, to the Knowledge of each SFX Party, threatened, and the results of
any completed audits are properly reflected in the SFX Financial Statements.
All monies required to be withheld by each SFX Party from employees or
collected from customers for Taxes and the portion of any Taxes to be paid by
each SFX Party to governmental agencies or set aside in accounts for such
purposes have been so paid or set aside, or such monies have been reserved
against and entered upon the books and are reflected in the SFX Balance Sheet.
There are no legal, administrative, or tax proceedings pursuant to which any of
the SFX Parties is or could be made liable for any taxes,
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penalties, interest, or other charges, the liability for which could extend to
Capstar as transferee of the business of the SFX Stations.
(o) Certain Agreements.
(i) Schedule 3.1(o) hereto lists each (A)
employment or consulting SFX Contract which is not terminable without
liability or penalty on 30 days or less notice, (B) SFX Contract
under which any party thereto remains obligated to provide goods or
services having a value, or to make payments aggregating, in excess of
$50,000 per year, and (C) other SFX Contract that is material to the
operation of the SFX Stations or to each SFX Party's business, in any
such case to which such SFX Party is a party or such SFX Party or the
SFX Assets are bound. Each such SFX Contract described in Schedule
3.1(o) or required to be so described is a valid and binding
obligation of the applicable SFX Party and is in full force and effect
without amendment. Each SFX Party and, to the Knowledge of such SFX
Party, each other party to such SFX Contracts, has performed in all
material respects the obligations required to be performed by it under
such SFX Contracts and is not (with or without lapse of time or the
giving of notice, or both) in breach or default thereunder. Schedule
3.1(o) identifies, as to each such SFX Contract listed thereon,
whether the consent of the other party thereto is required, and the
amount of any payments required, in order for such SFX Contract to
continue in full force and effect upon the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or whether such SFX Contract can be
canceled by the other party without liability to such other party due
to the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. A
complete copy of each written SFX Contract and a description of each
oral SFX Contract set forth in Schedule 3.1(o) has been provided to
Capstar prior to the date of this Agreement.
(ii) Each SFX Party is not a party to any oral or
written agreement, plan or arrangement with any employee or other
station or broadcast personnel (whether an employee, consultant or an
independent contractor) of such SFX Party (A) the benefits of which
are contingent, or the terms of which are materially altered, upon, or
result from, the occurrence of a transaction involving such SFX Party
of the nature of any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, (B) providing severance benefits longer than forty-five
days or other benefits after the termination of employment or other
contractual relationship regardless of the reason for such termination
and regardless of whether such termination is before or after a change
of control, (C) under which any person may receive payments subject to
the tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or (D) any of the benefits
of which will be increased, or the vesting of benefits of which will
be accelerated, by the occurrence of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or the value of any of the benefits of
which will be calculated on the basis of any of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
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(p) ERISA Compliance; Labor.
(i) The present value of all accrued benefits
(vested and unvested) under all the SFX Employee Pension Benefit
Plans, which any of the SFX Parties or any other trades or businesses
under common control within the meaning of Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA
with each SFX Party (collectively, the "SFX ERISA Group") maintains,
or to which each SFX Party or any member of the SFX ERISA Group is or
has been obligated to contribute (the "SFX Pension Plans"), did not,
as of the respective last annual valuation dates for such SFX Pension
Plans, exceed the value of the assets of such SFX Pension Plan
allocable to such benefits. None of such SFX Pension Plans subject to
Title IV of ERISA or any of their related trusts has been terminated
or partially terminated. Neither any SFX Party nor any member of the
SFX ERISA Group has contributed or been obligated to contribute to any
Multiemployer Plan. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(p), neither
any SFX Party nor any member of the SFX ERISA Group has any SFX
Employee Benefit Plans. With respect to the SFX Employee Benefit
Plans, no event has occurred and, to the Knowledge of each SFX Party,
there exists no condition or set of circumstances in connection with
which any SFX Party or any member of the SFX ERISA Group could be
subject to any liability under the terms of such SFX Employee Benefit
Plans or Applicable Laws, other than any condition or set of
circumstances that could not reasonably be expected to have a Material
Adverse Effect.
(ii) True, correct, and complete copies of each of
the SFX Employee Benefit Plans, and related trusts, if applicable,
have been furnished to Capstar, along with the most recent report
filed on Form 5500 and summary plan description with respect to each
SFX Employee Benefit Plan required to file Form 5500. The execution
and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) require any SFX Party to
make a larger contribution or pay greater benefits under any SFX
Employee Benefit Plan or employment agreement or (ii) create or give
rise to any additional vested rights or service credits under any SFX
Employee Benefit Plan.
(iii) None of the SFX Parties is a party to any
collective bargaining agreement. No SFX Party has agreed to recognize
any union or other collective bargaining representative, nor has any
union or other collective bargaining representative been certified as
the exclusive bargaining representative of any of its employees. Each
SFX Party (A) is, and has always been since January 1, 1995, in
substantial compliance with all applicable laws regarding labor,
employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of
employment, equal employment opportunity, employee benefits,
affirmative action, wages and hours, plant closing and mass layoff,
occupational safety and health, immigration, and workers'
compensation, (B) is not engaged, nor has it since January 1, 1995,
engaged, in any unfair labor practices, and has no, and has not had
since January 1, 1995, any, unfair labor practice charges or
complaints before the National Labor Relations Board pending or, to
the Knowledge of such SFX Party, threatened against it, (C) has no,
and has not had since January 1, 1995, any, grievances, arbitrations,
or other proceedings arising or asserted to arise under any collective
bargaining agreement, pending or, to the Knowledge of such SFX Party,
threatened, against it and (D) has no, and has not had since January
1, 1995, any, charges,
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complaints, or proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, Department of Labor or any other Governmental Entity
responsible for regulating employment practices, pending, or, to the
Knowledge of such SFX Party, threatened against it. There is no labor
strike, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout pending or, to the
Knowledge of each SFX Party, threatened against or affecting such SFX
Party, and none of the SFX Parties has experienced any labor strike,
slowdown, work stoppage or lockout since January 1, 1995. To the
Knowledge of each SFX Party no union organizational campaign or
representation petition is currently pending with respect to any of
the employees of each SFX Party.
(q) Patents, Trademarks, Etc. Schedule 3.1(q) is a true
and complete list of all of the SFX Intellectual Property. Except as set forth
on Schedule 3.1(q), each SFX Party owns or has the unencumbered right to use
pursuant to a valid, binding, and enforceable license agreement or other
contract or arrangement all such SFX Party's SFX Intellectual Property. To the
Knowledge of each SFX Party, such SFX Party is not infringing any such SFX
Intellectual Property, and such SFX Party is not aware of any infringement by
others of any of the SFX Intellectual Property owned by such SFX Party.
(r) SFX Assets. The SFX Assets and the SFX Excluded
Assets include all assets used or held for use in connection with the business
and operations of the SFX Stations as currently conducted.
(s) No Dispositions. Since the SFX Balance Sheet Date,
there has not occurred any sale, lease, transfer, assignment, abandonment or
other disposition of any of the assets of any SFX Station other than any
disposition of (i) obsolete property, (ii) property in connection with the
acquisition of replacement property of equal value, or (iii) assets having, in
the aggregate, a value of less than $5,000 disposed of in the ordinary course
of business and consistent with past practices.
(t) Disclosure. No representation or warranty by each
SFX Party contained in this Agreement or in any certificate furnished pursuant
to this Agreement contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material
fact, or omits or will omit to state any material fact necessary, in light of
the circumstances under which it was or will be made, in order to make the
statements herein or therein not misleading.
3.2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING CAPSTAR. Capstar
represents and warrants to each SFX Party as follows (with the understanding
that (i) the representations and warranties contained in Sections 3.2(a),
3.2(b), 3.2(c), and 3.2(d) are made as of the date of this Agreement, (ii) the
representations and warranties contained in Sections 3.2(e) through 3.2(u) are
made as of the Capstar Date, and (iii) each SFX Party is relying on such
representations and warranties in entering into and performing this Agreement),
provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 3.2, any representations
or warranties given pursuant to Sections 3.2(e) through 3.2(u) shall be deemed
made with respect to events, acts or omissions occurring or conditions coming
into existence on or after the Capstar Date.
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(a) Organization, Good Standing, Etc. Capstar is a
corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the State of Delaware, has all requisite corporate power and authority
to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now
being conducted and is duly qualified and in good standing to do business in
each state listed on Schedule 3.2(a), which states represent every jurisdiction
in which the nature of its business or the ownership or leasing of its
properties makes such qualification necessary. Capstar is not in violation of
any provisions of its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
(b) Subsidiaries of Capstar. Capstar does not own,
directly or indirectly, any equity interest in any other corporation,
partnership, or other person or have the right, pursuant to a contract or
otherwise, to acquire any capital stock, equity interest or other similar
investment in any corporation, partnership, or other person.
(c) Authority. Capstar has all requisite corporate power
and authority to enter into this Agreement, the Capstar Bill of Sale and
Assignment, the Capstar Assumption Agreement, and each other agreement,
document, and instrument required to be executed by Capstar in accordance
herewith (collectively, the "Capstar Transaction Documents") and to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. The execution and delivery of
the Capstar Transaction Documents by Capstar and the consummation by Capstar of
the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby have been duly authorized by
all necessary action on the part of Capstar, including, without limitation, the
requisite approval of the holders of the outstanding capital stock of Capstar
entitled to vote thereon. The Capstar Transaction Documents have been, or upon
execution and delivery will be, duly executed and delivered and constitute the
valid and binding obligations of Capstar enforceable against it in accordance
with their terms, subject as to enforceability to applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws
affecting creditors' rights and remedies generally and to general principles of
equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or
in equity).
(d) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery of the Capstar Transaction Documents by Capstar do not
and the performance by Capstar of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby will not, subject to obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations,
fairness opinions and permits and making the filings described in this Section
3.2(d) or on Schedule 3.2(o), (A) violate, conflict with, or result in any
breach of any provision of Capstar's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, (B)
violate, conflict with, or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a
default (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) under, or permit
the termination of, or result in the acceleration of, or entitle any party to
accelerate (whether as a result of a change of control of Capstar or otherwise)
any obligation, or result in the loss of any benefit, or give any person the
right to require any security to be repurchased, or give rise to the creation
of any lien, charge, security interest, or encumbrance upon any of the Capstar
Assets under any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of any loan or credit
agreement, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, or deed of trust, or any license,
lease, agreement, or other instrument or obligation to which Capstar is a party
or by which it or any of the Capstar Assets may be bound or subjected, or (C)
violate any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, statute, law, rule, or
regulation, of any Governmental Entity applicable to Capstar or by which or to
which any of the Capstar Assets is bound or subject. No Consent of any
Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to Capstar or Affiliate
thereof in connection with
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the execution and delivery of any Capstar Transaction Documents by Capstar or
Affiliate thereof or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
or thereby, except for (1) the filing of a premerger notification report under
the HSR Act and (2) the Capstar FCC Consents (as contemplated by Section 7.3
hereof).
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(e) Reports; Absence of Certain Changes or Events.
(i) Capstar has timely filed all forms, reports,
statements, and other documents required to be filed with the FCC.
Capstar has filed all forms, reports, statements, and other documents
required to be filed with any and all other Governmental Entities.
(All such forms, reports, statements and other documents required to
be filed with the FCC or any other Governmental Entity are referred to
herein, collectively, as the "Capstar Company Reports"). The Company
Reports were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the
requirements of applicable law.
(ii) Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.2(e), since
the Capstar Date, Capstar has conducted its business only in the
ordinary course consistent with past practice and nothing has occurred
that would have been prohibited by Section 4.1 if the terms of such
section had been in effect as of and after the Capstar Date. Since
the Capstar Date, there has not occurred, and Capstar has not incurred
or suffered, any event, circumstance, or fact that could result in a
Material Adverse Effect. Additionally, since the Capstar Date, there
has not occurred, and Capstar has not incurred or suffered, any event,
circumstance, or fact that materially impairs the physical assets of
any of the Capstar Stations.
(f) Compliance with Applicable Laws: FCC Matters.
(i) The business of Capstar has been conducted in
compliance in all material respects with each Applicable Law. Except
as disclosed in Schedule 3.2(f), no investigation or review by any
Governmental Entity with respect to Capstar is pending or, to the
Knowledge of Capstar, threatened. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, Capstar has complied with the Communications Act, all
obligations with respect to equal employment opportunity under
Applicable Law, and all material rules and regulations of the Federal
Aviation Administration applicable to each of the towers used or held
for use by a Capstar Station. In addition, Capstar has duly and
timely filed, or caused to be so filed, with the FCC and other
appropriate Governmental Entities all reports, statements, documents,
registrations, filings, or submissions with respect to the operation
of each Capstar Station and the ownership thereof, including,
applications for renewal of authority required by Applicable Law to be
filed. All such FCC filings complied in all material respects with
Applicable Laws when made, and no deficiencies have been asserted with
respect to any such filings. The material required by 47 C.F.R.
Section 73.3526 to be kept in the public inspection files of each
Capstar Station is in such files.
(ii) Schedule 3.2(f) is a true and complete list
of (A) all of the Capstar FCC Licenses, including the expiration dates
thereof, as of the Capstar Date and (B) all other material licenses,
permits, or authorizations issued to Capstar by any other Governmental
Entities and held by it as of the Capstar Date. Such Capstar FCC
Licenses, licenses, permits, and authorizations, and all pending
applications for modification, extension, or renewal thereof or for
new licenses, permits, permissions, or authorizations, are
collectively referred to herein as the "Capstar Station Licenses."
Schedule 3.2(f) accurately lists the legally authorized holder(s) of
the Capstar Station Licenses. The Capstar Station Licenses constitute
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all the licenses, permits and authorizations required for the
operation of each of the Capstar Stations and the business of Capstar,
and each of the Capstar Station Licenses is in full force and effect.
Each of the Capstar Stations has been operated in all material
respects in accordance with the terms of its Capstar Station Licenses
and Capstar is otherwise in compliance with, and has conducted its
business so as to comply with, the terms of such Capstar Station
Licenses. There are no proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of
Capstar, threatened with respect to Capstar's ownership or operation
of any Capstar Station which reasonably may be expected to result in
the revocation, material adverse modification, non-renewal, or
suspension of any of the Capstar Station Licenses, the denial of any
pending applications for any Capstar Station Licenses, the issuance
against Capstar of any cease and desist order, or the imposition of
any administrative actions, including the proposed assessment of fines
or penalties, by the FCC or any other Governmental Entity with respect
to any Capstar Station Licenses, or which reasonably may be expected
to adversely affect any Capstar Station's ability to operate as
currently operated or any of the SFX Parties' ability to obtain
control of any Capstar Station Licenses or to operate any Capstar
Station. To the Knowledge of Capstar, no other broadcast station or
radio communications facility is causing interference to any Capstar
Station's transmissions beyond that which is allowed by FCC rules and
regulations and no Capstar Station is causing interference to any
other broadcast station or radio communications facilities'
transmissions beyond that which is allowed by the FCC rules and
regulations. To the knowledge of Capstar, there is no reason to
believe that the FCC will not renew any of the Capstar Station
Licenses issued by the FCC in the ordinary course of business.
(iii) Capstar is able to certify on an FCC Form 314
that it is financially qualified.
(g) Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth on
Schedule 3.2(g), as of the Capstar Date there is no claim, action, suit,
inquiry, judicial, or administrative proceeding, grievance, or arbitration
pending or, to the Knowledge of Capstar, threatened against Capstar or any of
the Capstar Assets by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Entity, nor are
there any investigations relating to Capstar or any of the Capstar Assets
pending or, to the Knowledge of Capstar, threatened by or before any arbitrator
or Governmental Entity. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.2(g), there is no
judgment, decree, injunction, order, determination, award, finding, or letter
of deficiency of any Governmental Entity or arbitrator outstanding against
Capstar or any of the Capstar Assets. There is no action, suit, inquiry,
judicial, or administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of Capstar,
threatened against Capstar relating to the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement.
(h) Insurance. Since the Capstar Date, Capstar has been
insured against such risks as companies engaged in a similar business would, in
accordance with good business practice, customarily be insured. Schedule
3.2(h) sets forth an accurate summary of all fire, general liability,
malpractice liability, theft, and other forms of insurance and all fidelity
bonds held by or applicable to Capstar. Except as set forth on Schedule
3.2(h), the policies of general liability, malpractice liability, fire, theft,
and other insurance maintained with respect to the operations, assets, or
business of Capstar provide adequate coverage against loss. To the Knowledge
of Capstar, no event has occurred, including the failure by Capstar to give any
notice or information or the delivery of any
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inaccurate or erroneous notice or information, which limits or impairs the
rights of Capstar under any such insurance policies in such a manner as could
have a Material Adverse Effect. Excluding insurance policies that have expired
and been replaced in the ordinary course of business, no insurance policy has
been canceled within the last two years prior to the date hereof.
(i) Capstar Owned Real Property. Schedule 3.2(i)
contains an accurate description of all the Capstar Owned Real Property.
Capstar has good and marketable, fee simple, absolute title in and to the
Capstar Owned Real Property. Capstar has sufficient title to such easements,
rights of way and other rights appurtenant to each of the Capstar Owned Real
Properties as are necessary to permit ingress and egress to and from the
Capstar Owned Real Property to a public way, and the improvements on the
Capstar Owned Real Property have access to such sewer, water, gas, electric,
telephone and other utilities as are necessary to allow the business of Capstar
operated thereon to be operated in the ordinary course. There is no pending
condemnation or similar proceeding affecting the Capstar Owned Real Property or
any portion thereof, and to the Knowledge of Capstar, no such action is
threatened. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(i), the improvements located
on the Capstar Owned Real Property are in sufficiently good condition (except
for ordinary wear and tear) to allow the business of Capstar to be operated in
the ordinary course and there has been no damage to such improvements that
affects the conduct of such business in any material respect that has not been
repaired or remedied. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(i), there are no
lessees or tenants at will in possession of any portion of any of the Capstar
Owned Real Property other than Capstar, whether as lessees, tenants at will,
trespassers or otherwise. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(i), no zoning,
building or other federal, state or municipal law, ordinance, regulation or
restriction is violated in any material respect by the continued maintenance,
operation or use of the Capstar Owned Real Property or any tract or portion
thereof or interest therein in its present manner. The current use of the
Capstar Owned Real Property and all parts thereof does not violate any
restrictive covenants of record affecting any of the Capstar Owned Real
Property. All necessary Capstar Licenses by any Governmental Entity with
respect to the Capstar Owned Real Property have been obtained, have been
validly issued and are in full force and effect.
(j) Capstar Leased Real Property. Schedule 3.2(j)
contains an accurate description of all the leasehold interests relating to the
business and operations of each of the Capstar Stations as now conducted. Each
lease described in Schedule 3.2(j) is a valid and binding obligation of Capstar
and is in full force and effect without amendment other than as described in
Schedule 3.2(j). Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.2(j), Capstar is
not, and to the Knowledge of Capstar, no other party is, in default under any
lease described in Schedule 3.2(j). Subject to obtaining the Consents
disclosed in Schedule 3.2(j), Capstar has the full legal power and authority to
assign its rights under the leases listed in Schedule 3.2(j) to the SFX
Parties. All leasehold interests listed in Schedule 3.2(j) (including the
improvements thereon) are available for immediate use in the conduct of the
business and operations of each of the Capstar Stations as currently conducted.
(k) Capstar Personal Property. Schedule 3.2(k) contains
a description of the items of Capstar Personal Property (having a replacement
cost of not less than $5,000 for each item) which comprise all Capstar Personal
Property used or held for use in connection with the business and operations of
each Capstar Station or which permit the operation of each Capstar Station as
now
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conducted. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(k), Capstar has good title to,
or a valid leasehold or license interest in, all Capstar Personal Property and
none of the Capstar Personal Property is subject to any Capstar Lien or other
encumbrances, except for Capstar Permitted Encumbrances. Capstar is not, and
to the Knowledge of Capstar, no other party is, in default under any of the
leases, licenses and other Capstar Contracts relating to the Capstar Personal
Property. Except as otherwise disclosed in Schedule 3.2(k), the Capstar
Personal Property (i) is in good operating condition and repair (ordinary wear
and tear excepted), (ii) is available for immediate use in the business and
operation of each of the Capstar Stations as currently conducted and (iii)
permits each of the Capstar Stations to operate in accordance with the terms of
their respective Capstar FCC Licenses, and the rules and regulations of the
FCC, and with all other applicable federal, state and local statutes,
ordinances, rules and regulations.
(l) Liens and Encumbrances. All of the Capstar Assets,
including leases, are free and clear of all liens, pledges, claims, security
interests, restrictions, mortgages, tenancies, and other possessory interests,
conditional sale or other title retention agreements, assessments, easements,
rights of way, covenants, restrictions, rights of first refusal, defects in
title, encroachments, and other burdens, options or encumbrances of any kind
(collectively, the "Capstar Liens") except (i) Capstar Permitted Encumbrances
and (ii) Capstar Liens set forth on Schedule 3.2(l) (the Capstar Liens referred
to in clauses (i) and (ii) being "Capstar Permitted Liens"). At the Closing,
all of the Capstar Assets shall be free and clear of all Capstar Liens other
than Capstar Permitted Encumbrances.
(m) Environmental Matters. Except as expressly disclosed
in the Existing Capstar ESAs:
(i) The real property and facilities owned,
operated, and leased by Capstar and the operations of Capstar thereon
comply and have at all times complied in all material respects with
all Applicable Laws and rules of common law pertaining to the
environment, natural resources, and public or employee health and
safety, including all Environmental Laws;
(ii) No judicial proceedings are pending or, to
the Knowledge of Capstar, threatened against Capstar alleging the
violation of any Environmental Laws, and there are no administrative
proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of Capstar, threatened
against Capstar, alleging the violation of any Environmental Laws and
no notice from any Governmental Entity or any private or public person
has been received by Capstar claiming any violation of any
Environmental Laws in connection with any real property or facility
owned, operated or leased by Capstar, or requiring any remediation,
clean-up, modification, repairs, work, construction, alterations, or
installations on or in connection with any real property or facility
owned, operated or leased by Capstar that are necessary to comply with
any Environmental Laws and that have not been complied with or
otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the party giving notice;
(iii) All permits, registrations, licenses,
authorizations, and the like ("Capstar Permits") required to be
obtained or filed by Capstar under any Environmental Laws in
connection with Capstar's operations, including those activities
relating to the
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generation, use, storage, treatment, disposal, release, or remediation
of Hazardous Substances have been duly obtained or filed, and Capstar
is and has at all times been in full compliance in all material
respects with the terms and conditions of all such Permits;
(iv) All Hazardous Substances used or generated by
Capstar or any of its predecessors on, in, or under any of the owned,
operated, or leased real property or facilities are and have at all
times been generated, stored, used, treated, disposed of, and released
by such persons or on their behalf in such manner as not to result in
any Environmental Costs or Liabilities;
(v) There are not now, nor have there been in the
past, on, in or under any property or facilities when owned, leased,
or operated by Capstar or when owned, leased, or operated by any of
its predecessors, any Hazardous Substances that are in a condition or
location that violates any Environmental Law or that reasonably could
be expected to require remediation under any Environmental Laws or
give rise to a claim for damages or compensation by any affected
person or to any Environmental Costs or Liabilities; and
(vi) Capstar has not received, and to the
Knowledge of Capstar, does not expect to receive, any notification
from any source advising Capstar that: (A) it is a potentially
responsible party under CERCLA or any other Environmental Laws; (B)
any real property or facility currently or previously owned, operated,
or leased by it is identified or proposed for listing as a federal NPL
(or state- equivalent) site or a CERCLIS list (or state-equivalent)
site; and (C) any facility to which it has ever transported or
otherwise arranged for the disposal of Hazardous Substances is
identified or proposed for listing as an NPL (or state-equivalent)
site or CERCLIS (or state- equivalent) site.
(n) Taxes. Capstar has filed or caused to be filed all
Tax Returns affecting the Capstar Stations or the Capstar Assets which are
required to be filed by Capstar, all such Tax Returns which have been filed are
accurate and complete, and Capstar has timely paid all Taxes shown on such
returns or on any Tax assessment received by Capstar to the extent that such
Taxes have become due. There are no Capstar Liens for Taxes upon the Capstar
Stations or the Capstar Assets except for the Capstar Permitted Encumbrances.
Capstar has not received notice of any Tax deficiency or delinquency. No
Internal Revenue Service audit of Capstar is pending or, to the Knowledge of
Capstar, threatened. All monies required to be withheld by Capstar from
employees or collected from customers for Taxes and the portion of any Taxes to
be paid by Capstar to governmental agencies or set aside in accounts for such
purposes have been so paid or set aside, or such monies have been reserved
against. There are no legal, administrative, or tax proceedings pursuant to
which Capstar is or could be made liable for any taxes, penalties, interest, or
other charges, the liability for which could extend to the SFX Parties as
transferee of the business of the Capstar Stations.
(o) Certain Agreements.
(i) Schedule 3.2(o) hereto lists each (A)
employment or consulting Capstar Contract which is not terminable
without liability or penalty on 30 days or less
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notice, (B) Capstar Contract under which any party thereto remains
obligated to provide goods or services having a value, or to make
payments aggregating, in excess of $50,000 per year, and (C) other
Capstar Contract that is material to the operation of the Capstar
Stations or to Capstar's business, in any such case to which Capstar
is a party or Capstar or the Capstar Assets are bound. Each such
Capstar Contract described in Schedule 3.2(o) or required to be so
described is a valid and binding obligation of Capstar and is in full
force and effect without amendment. Capstar and, to the Knowledge of
Capstar, each other party to such Capstar Contracts, has performed in
all material respects the obligations required to be performed by it
under such Capstar Contracts and is not (with or without lapse of time
or the giving of notice, or both) in breach or default thereunder.
Schedule 3.2(o) identifies, as to each such Capstar Contract listed
thereon, whether the consent of the other party thereto is required,
and the amounts of any payment required, in order for such Capstar
Contract to continue in full force and effect upon the consummation of
the transactions contemplated hereby or whether such Capstar Contract
can be canceled by the other party without liability to such other
party due to the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
A complete copy of each written Capstar Contract and a description of
each oral Capstar Contract set forth in Schedule 3.2(o) shall be
provided to the SFX Parties within 30 days of the Capstar Date.
(ii) Capstar is not a party to any oral or written
agreement, plan or arrangement with any employee or other station or
broadcast personnel (whether an employee, consultant or an independent
contractor) of Capstar (A) the benefits of which are contingent, or
the terms of which are materially altered, upon, or result from, the
occurrence of a transaction involving Capstar of the nature of any of
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (B) providing
severance benefits longer than forty-five days or other benefits after
the termination of employment or other contractual relationship
regardless of the reason for such termination and regardless of
whether such termination is before or after a change of control, (C)
under which any person may receive payments subject to the tax imposed
by Section 4999 of the Code or (D) any of the benefits of which will
be increased, or the vesting of benefits of which will be accelerated,
by the occurrence of any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or the value of any of the benefits of which will be
calculated on the basis of any of the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement.
(p) ERISA Compliance; Labor.
(i) The present value of all accrued benefits
(vested and unvested) under all the Capstar Employee Pension Benefit
Plans, which Capstar or any other trades or businesses under common
control within the meaning of Section 4001(b)(1) of ERISA with Capstar
(collectively, the "Capstar ERISA Group") maintains, or to which
Capstar or any member of the Capstar ERISA Group is or has been
obligated to contribute (the "Capstar Pension Plans"), did not, as of
the respective last annual valuation dates for such Capstar Pension
Plans, exceed the value of the assets of such Capstar Pension Plan
allocable to such benefits. None of such Capstar Pension Plans
subject to Title IV of ERISA or any of their related trusts has been
terminated or partially terminated. Neither Capstar or any member of
the Capstar ERISA Group has contributed or been obligated to
contribute to any
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Multiemployer Plan. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.2(p), neither
Capstar nor any member of the Capstar ERISA Group has any Capstar
Employee Benefit Plans. With respect to the Capstar Employee Benefit
Plans, no event has occurred and, to the Knowledge of Capstar, there
exists no condition or set of circumstances in connection with which
Capstar or any member of the Capstar ERISA Group could be subject to
any liability under the terms of such Capstar Employee Benefit Plans
or Applicable Laws, other than any condition or set of circumstances
that could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Affect.
(ii) True, correct, and complete copies of each of
the Capstar Employee Benefit Plans, and related trusts, if applicable,
have been furnished to the SFX Parties, along with the most recent
report filed on Form 5500 and summary plan description with respect to
each Capstar Employee Benefit Plan required to file Form 5500. The
execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) require Capstar to make
a larger contribution or pay greater benefits under any Capstar
Employee Benefit Plan or employment agreement or (ii) create or give
rise to any additional vested rights or service credits under any
Capstar Employee Benefit Plan.
(iii) Capstar is not a party to any collective
bargaining agreement. Capstar has not agreed to recognize any union
or other collective bargaining representative, nor has any union or
other collective bargaining representative been certified as the
exclusive bargaining representative of any of its employees. Capstar
(A) is, and has always been since the Capstar Date, in substantial
compliance with all applicable laws regarding labor, employment and
employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, equal
employment opportunity, employee benefits, affirmative action, wages
and hours, plant closing and mass layoff, occupational safety and
health, immigration, and workers' compensation, (B) is not engaged,
nor has it since the Capstar Date, engaged, in any unfair labor
practices, and has no, and has not had since the Capstar Date, any,
unfair labor practice charges or complaints before the National Labor
Relations Board pending or, to the Knowledge of Capstar threatened
against it, (C) has no, and has not had since the Capstar Date, any,
grievances, arbitrations, or other proceedings arising or asserted to
arise under any collective bargaining agreement, pending or, to the
Knowledge of Capstar threatened, against it and (D) has no, and has
not had since the Capstar Date, any, charges, complaints, or
proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
Department of Labor or any other Governmental Entity responsible for
regulating employment practices, pending, or, to Capstar's Knowledge,
threatened against it. There is no labor strike, slowdown, work
stoppage or lockout pending or, to the Knowledge of Capstar,
threatened against or affecting Capstar, and Capstar has not
experienced any labor strike, slowdown, work stoppage or lockout since
the Capstar Date. To the Knowledge of Capstar, no union
organizational campaign or representation petition is currently
pending with respect to any of the employees of Capstar.
(q) Patents, Trademarks, Etc. Schedule 3.2(q) is a true
and complete list of all of the Capstar Intellectual Property. Except as set
forth on Schedule 3.2(q), Capstar owns or has the unencumbered right to use
pursuant to a valid, binding, and enforceable license agreement or other
contract or arrangement all such Capstar Intellectual Property. To the
Knowledge of Capstar,
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Capstar is not infringing any such Capstar Intellectual Property, and Capstar
is not aware of any infringement by others of any of the Intellectual Property
owned by Capstar.
(r) Assets. The Capstar Assets and the Capstar Excluded
Assets include all assets used or held for use in connection with the business
and operations of the Capstar Stations as currently conducted.
(s) No Dispositions. Since the Capstar Date, there has
not occurred any sale, lease, transfer, assignment, abandonment or other
disposition of any of the assets of any Capstar Station other than any
disposition of (i) obsolete property, (ii) property in connection with the
acquisition of replacement property of equal value, or (iii) assets having, in
the aggregate, a value of less than $5,000 disposed of in the ordinary course
of business and consistent with past practices.
(t) Disclosure. No representation or warranty by Capstar
contained in this Agreement or in any certificate furnished pursuant to this
Agreement contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact, or
omits or will omit to state any material fact necessary, in light of the
circumstances under which it was or will be made, in order to make the
statements herein or therein not misleading.
ARTICLE IV
COVENANTS RELATING TO CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
4.1. CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BY THE SFX PARTIES AND CAPSTAR. Each SFX
Party hereby agrees that, from the date of this Agreement until the Closing, it
will not (except as contemplated by this Agreement or to the extent that
Capstar shall otherwise consent in writing), and Capstar hereby agrees that,
from the Capstar Date until the Closing, it will not (except as contemplated by
this Agreement or to the extent that any SFX Party shall otherwise consent in
writing) (for purposes of this Section 4.1 each SFX Party and Capstar each
being a "Party"):
(a) conduct its business in any manner except in the
ordinary course consistent with past practice;
(b) fail to use all commercially reasonable efforts to
preserve intact the its present business organization and to keep available the
services of its present officers, station managerial personnel (including the
General Manager, Station Manager, General Sales Manager, Local Sales Manager,
Programming Director, and Business Manager, or persons performing comparable
duties, of each of its stations (collectively, the "Station Management")) and
over-the-air employees or independent contractors and preserve its
relationships with customers, suppliers and others having business dealings
with it;
(c) fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain the Capstar Assets or SFX Assets, as applicable, in their current
condition, except for ordinary wear and tear and damage by casualty governed by
Section 7.9 or Section 7.10, as applicable;
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(d) fail to use all commercially reasonable efforts to
maintain the present format of the Capstar Stations or SFX Stations, as
applicable, and with programming consistent with past practices;
(e) except for amendments, terminations (without payment
of penalty or damages), renewals, or failures to renew (without payment of
penalty or damages) of employment agreements with over-the-air personnel in the
ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice (subject to prior
consultation with the other Party reasonably in advance thereof), materially
amend, terminate, or fail to use all commercially reasonable efforts to renew
any material SFX Contract or Capstar Contract, as applicable (i.e., a contract
or agreement of the type required to be described in Schedule 3.1(o) or
Schedule 3.2(o)) (provided that a Party shall not be required to renew any
material SFX Contract or material Capstar Contract, as applicable, on terms
that are less favorable to such Party), or default in any material respect (or
take or omit to take any action that, with or without the giving notice or
passage of time, would constitute a material default) under any material SFX
Contract or material Capstar Contract, as applicable, or enter into any new
material SFX Contract or material Capstar Contract, as applicable;
(f) except for a merger or consolidation, with or into an
Affiliate, merge or consolidate with or into any other legal entity, dissolve,
or liquidate;
(g) except as required by the terms and provisions of
written contracts between a Party and an employee thereof as in existence on
the date of this Agreement for each SFX Party and the Capstar Date for Capstar,
adopt or amend any Employee Benefit Plan or collective bargaining agreement, or
increase in any manner the compensation or fringe benefits of any Station
Manager, officer, director, or employee or other station and broadcast
personnel (whether employees or independent contractors), except as required by
law;
(h) terminate any employee of any of the SFX Stations or
Capstar Stations, as applicable, without prior consultation with the other
Party regarding the basis for such termination;
(i) acquire (including, without limitation, by merger,
consolidation, or the acquisition of any equity interest or assets) or sell
(whether by merger, consolidation, or the sale of an equity interest or
assets), lease, or dispose of any SFX Assets or Capstar Assets, as applicable,
except in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice or,
even if in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practices
(other than sales of surplus or obsolete equipment), whether in one or more
transactions, in no event involving an Capstar Asset or SFX Asset, as
applicable, or Capstar Assets or SFX Assets, as applicable, having an aggregate
fair market value in excess of $50,000;
(j) mortgage, pledge, or subject to any material SFX Lien
or material Capstar Lien, as applicable, other than SFX Permitted Liens or
Capstar Permitted Liens, as applicable, any of the SFX Assets or Capstar
Assets, as applicable;
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(k) except as required by GAAP, applicable law, or
circumstances which did not exist as of the SFX Balance Sheet Date or Capstar
Date, as applicable, change any of the material accounting principles or
practices used by it;
(l) change in any material respect its existing practices
and procedures with respect to the collection of accounts receivable of the SFX
Stations or Capstar Station, as applicable, and, except with respect to good
faith attempts consistent with past practice to obtain payment of a past due
receivable, or except in accordance with existing practices, a contested
receivable, offer to discount the amount of any outstanding receivable or
extend any other incentive (whether to the account debtor or any employee or
third party responsible for the collection of receivables) to accelerate the
collection thereof;
(m) change any SFX Station's or Capstar Station's, as
applicable, advertising rates or policies, procedures or methods in connection
with the sale of advertising time in a manner expected to accelerate the
receipt of cash payments or fail to incur annual advertising and promotional
department expenses in cash and trade other than as budgeted for 1997;
(n) enter into, or enter into negotiations or discussions
regarding the SFX Stations or the Capstar Stations, as applicable, with any
person other than the other Party with respect to any local marketing
agreement, time brokerage agreement, joint sales agreement, or any other
similar agreement; or
(o) agree to or make any commitment, orally or in
writing, to take any actions prohibited by this Agreement;
provided, however, that Capstar hereby agrees that, from the date of this
Agreement until the Closing, it will not take any actions prohibited by
Sections 4.1(a), 4.1(f), and 4.1(o).
4.2. NEGATIVE TRADE BALANCE.
(a) Each SFX Party shall use commercially reasonable
efforts to ensure that the SFX Negative Trade Balance, as defined below, of the
SFX Stations, taken as a whole, does not exceed $25,000 in the aggregate at the
Closing Date, provided that such excess will be a pre-Closing Date operating
expense of the SFX Parties that shall serve as an adjustment in favor of
Capstar under Section 2.7. "SFX Negative Trade Balance" means the difference,
if negative, between the value of time owed under barter agreements to which
any of the SFX Stations is a party or by which any of them is bound and the
value of the goods and services to be received under such agreements.
(b) Capstar shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
ensure that the Capstar Negative Trade Balance, as defined below, of the
Capstar Stations, taken as a whole, does not exceed $25,000 in the aggregate at
the Closing Date, provided that such excess will be a pre-Closing Date
operating expense of Capstar that shall serve as an adjustment in favor of the
SFX Parties under Section 2.7. "Capstar Negative Trade Balance" means the
difference, if negative, between the value of time owed under barter agreements
to which any of the Capstar Stations is a party or by which any of them is
bound and the value of the goods and services to be received under such
agreements.
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4.3. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS.
(a) If Capstar or its lenders or other financing sources
require Phase I or Phase II ESAs, each SFX Party covenants and agrees that,
upon written notice from Capstar to any SFX Party identifying the locations at
which such ESAs are required: (i) if such SFX Party has previously performed
an ESA on such location, such SFX Party will provide copies of such Existing
ESAs to Capstar and (ii) if such SFX Party has not previously performed an ESA
on such location, such SFX Party shall cause to be performed by a nationally
recognized and duly qualified environmental consultant reasonably acceptable to
Capstar and such SFX Party an ESA at such location. The ESAs which are to be
conducted for the benefit of Capstar shall be performed in a manner that at a
minimum satisfies the requirements of ASTM Practice E 1527-94. Each SFX Party
covenants and agrees that, upon receipt of the notice referred to above, it
shall diligently pursue the performance of the requisite ESAs to their
completion, with final copies of the Phase I ESA reports (and, if applicable,
Phase II ESA reports) made available to Capstar by no later than 45 days
following the date on which such SFX Party receives the notice referred to
above. The cost of any Phase I or Phase II ESA shall be borne by Capstar.
(b) If any SFX Party or its lenders or other financing
sources require Phase I or Phase II ESAs, Capstar covenants and agrees that,
upon written notice from such SFX Party to Capstar identifying the locations at
which such ESAs are required: (i) if Capstar has previously performed an ESA
on such location, Capstar will provide copies of such Existing ESAs to the SFX
Parties, and (ii) if Capstar has not previously performed an ESA on such
location, Capstar shall cause to be performed by a nationally recognized and
duly qualified environmental consultant reasonably acceptable to such SFX Party
and Capstar an ESA at such location. The ESAs which are to be conducted for
the benefit of such SFX Party shall be performed in a manner that at a minimum
satisfies the requirements of ASTM Practice E 1527-94. Capstar covenants and
agrees that, upon receipt of the notice referred to above, it shall diligently
pursue the performance of the requisite ESAs to their completion, with final
copies of the Phase I ESA reports (and, if applicable, Phase II ESA reports)
made available to such SFX Party by no later than 45 days following the date on
which Capstar receives the notice referred to above. The cost of any Phase I
or Phase II ESA shall be borne by the SFX Parties.
4.4. BROADCAST TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTION.
(a) If after the Capstar Date and before the Closing the
regular broadcast transmission of any Capstar Station in the normal and usual
manner is interrupted for a period of two (2) consecutive hours or more,
excluding normal and routine maintenance, Capstar shall give prompt written
notice thereof to the SFX Parties.
(b) If before the Closing the regular broadcast
transmission of any SFX Station in the normal and usual manner is interrupted
for a period of two (2) consecutive hours or more, excluding normal and routine
maintenance, the SFX Parties shall give prompt written notice thereof to
Capstar.
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ARTICLE V
COVENANTS OF THE SFX PARTIES
5.1. NO SOLICITATION OF TRANSACTIONS. No SFX Party shall, directly
or indirectly, through any officer, director, stockholder, employee, agent,
financial advisor, banker or other representative, or otherwise, solicit,
initiate, or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any person
relating to any acquisition or purchase of all or any material portion of the
SFX Assets or any equity interest in any of the SFX Parties or any merger,
consolidation, share exchange, business combination, or other similar
transaction with any SFX Party or participate in any negotiations regarding, or
furnish to any other person any information with respect to, or otherwise
cooperate in any way with, or assist or participate in, facilitate, or
encourage, any effort or attempt by any other person to do or seek any of the
foregoing. Each SFX Party shall immediately communicate to Capstar the
material terms of any such proposal (and the identity of the party making such
proposal) which it may receive and, if such proposal is in writing, such SFX
Party shall promptly deliver a copy of such proposal to Capstar. Each SFX
Party agrees not to release any third party from, or waive any provision of,
any confidentiality or standstill agreement to which such SFX Party is a party.
Each SFX Party immediately shall cease and cause to be terminated all existing
discussions or negotiations with any parties conducted heretofore with respect
to any of the foregoing.
5.2. ASSISTANCE. If Capstar requests, each SFX Party will
cooperate, and will cause its accountants to cooperate, in all reasonable
respects with any financing efforts of Capstar or its Affiliates (including
providing assistance in the preparation of one or more registration statements
or other offering documents relating to debt and/or equity financing) and any
other filings that may be made by Capstar or its Affiliates with the SEC, all
at the sole expense of Capstar. Each SFX Party (a) shall furnish to its
independent accountants (or, if requested by Capstar to Capstar's independent
public accountants), such customary management representation letters as its
accountants may require of such SFX Party as a condition to its execution of
any required accountants' consents necessary in connection with the delivery of
any "comfort" letters requested by financing sources of Capstar or its
Affiliates and (b) shall furnish to Capstar all financial statements (audited
and unaudited) and other information in the possession of such SFX Party or its
representatives or agents as Capstar shall reasonably determine is necessary or
appropriate in connection with such financing. Capstar will indemnify and hold
harmless each SFX Party and its, officers, directors, and controlling persons
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) that may arise out of or
with respect to the financing efforts by Capstar or its Affiliates, including
any registration statement, prospectus, offering documents, and other filings
related thereto; provided, however, that subject to the limitations and
provisions of this Agreement, nothing herein shall prevent Capstar from
asserting any claim for breach of representation or warranty under this
Agreement.
5.3. COMPLIANCE WITH STATION LICENSES. Each SFX Party shall cause
the SFX Stations to be operated in accordance with the SFX Station Licenses and
all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and in compliance with all
other applicable laws, regulations, rules, and orders. Each SFX Party shall
use all commercially reasonable efforts not to cause or permit any of the SFX
Station Licenses to expire or be surrendered, adversely modified, or
terminated. Each SFX Party
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shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC all applications (including
license renewals) or other documents required to be filed in connection with
the operation of the SFX Stations. In addition, if requested by Capstar and at
Capstar's sole expense, such SFX Party shall file or cause to be filed with the
FCC modification applications and applications for new, specifically identified
frequencies that may be useful in connection with the operation of the SFX
Stations. Should the FCC institute any proceedings for the suspension,
revocation or adverse modification of any of the SFX Station Licenses or any
forfeiture proceedings, each SFX Party will use all commercially reasonable
efforts to promptly contest such proceedings and to seek to have such
proceedings terminated in a manner that is favorable to the SFX Stations. Each
SFX Party will use all commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the FCC
construction permits (if any) listed in Schedule 3.1(f) in effect until the
applicable construction projects are timely completed and to diligently
prosecute all pending FCC applications listed in Schedule 3.1(f). If any SFX
Party (or its FCC counsel) receives an administrative or other order or
notification relating to any violation or claimed violation of the rules and
regulations of the FCC, or of any other Governmental Entity, or should any SFX
Party (or its FCC counsel) become aware of any fact relating to the
qualifications of Capstar that reasonably could be expected to cause the FCC to
withhold its consent to the assignment of the SFX Station Licenses, such SFX
Party shall promptly notify Capstar in writing and use its commercially
reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to remove any such
impediment to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
5.4. THIRD PARTY CONSENTS. After the date hereof and prior to the
Closing, each SFX Party shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain
the written consent from any party to an agreement or instrument identified in
Schedule 3.1(o) or any other SFX Assumed Contract which is required to permit
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
5.5. EMPLOYEE MATTERS. Each SFX Party will use its reasonable
efforts to determine at least ten days prior to the Closing Date those
employees of Capstar whom they desire to extend offers of employment. Any
offers so extended by such SFX Party shall be on such terms and conditions that
such SFX Party shall determine in its sole discretion. Each SFX Party will
give Capstar prompt notice of the names of any employee of Capstar who such SFX
Party has determined not to extend an offer of employment. Capstar waives any
claims against the SFX Parties and any of Capstar's employees who are extended
an offer of employment by a SFX Party arising from such employment by such SFX
Party including any claims arising under any employment agreement or
non-competition agreement between such person and Capstar.
ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF CAPSTAR
6.1. NO SOLICITATION OF TRANSACTIONS. Capstar shall not, directly
or indirectly, through any officer, director, stockholder, employee, agent,
financial advisor, banker or other representative, or otherwise, solicit,
initiate, or encourage the submission of any proposal or offer from any person
relating to any acquisition or purchase of all or any material portion of the
Capstar Assets or any equity interest in Capstar or any merger, consolidation,
share exchange, business combination, or other similar transaction with Capstar
or participate in any negotiations regarding, or furnish to any
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other person any information with respect to, or otherwise cooperate in any way
with, or assist or participate in, facilitate, or encourage, any effort or
attempt by any other person to do or seek any of the foregoing. Capstar shall
immediately communicate to the SFX Parties the material terms of any such
proposal (and the identity of the party making such proposal) which it may
receive and, if such proposal is in writing, Capstar shall promptly deliver a
copy of such proposal to the SFX Parties. Capstar agrees not to release any
third party from, or waive any provision of, any confidentiality or standstill
agreement to which Capstar is a party. Capstar immediately shall cease and
cause to be terminated all existing discussions or negotiations with any
parties conducted heretofore with respect to any of the foregoing.
6.2. ASSISTANCE. If a SFX Party requests, Capstar will cooperate,
and will cause its accountants to cooperate, in all reasonable respects with
any financing efforts of such SFX Party or its Affiliates (including providing
assistance in the preparation of one or more registration statements or other
offering documents relating to debt and/or equity financing) and any other
filings that may be made by such SFX Party or its Affiliates with the SEC, all
at the sole expense of such SFX Party. Capstar (a) shall furnish to its
independent accountants (or, if requested by a SFX Party to such SFX Party's
independent public accountants), such customary management representation
letters as its accountants may require of Capstar as a condition to its
execution of any required accountants' consents necessary in connection with
the delivery of any "comfort" letters requested by financing sources of such
SFX Party or its Affiliates and (b) shall furnish to such SFX Party all
financial statements (audited and unaudited) and other information in the
possession of Capstar or its representatives or agents as such SFX Party shall
reasonably determine is necessary or appropriate in connection with such
financing. Each SFX Party will indemnify and hold harmless Capstar and its,
officers, directors, and controlling persons against any and all claims,
losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable
attorneys' fees and expenses) that may arise out of or with respect to the
financing efforts by such SFX Party or its Affiliates, including any
registration statement, prospectus, offering documents, and other filings
related thereto; provided, however, that subject to the limitations and
provisions of this Agreement, nothing herein shall prevent the SFX Parties from
asserting any claim for breach of representation or warranty under this
Agreement. Nothing in this Section 6.2 shall require Capstar to breach any
confidentiality agreement made in connection with the Benchmark Acquisition.
6.3. COMPLIANCE WITH STATION LICENSES. Capstar shall cause the
Capstar Stations to be operated in accordance with the Capstar Station Licenses
and all applicable rules and regulations of the FCC and in compliance with all
other applicable laws, regulations, rules, and orders. Capstar shall use all
commercially reasonable efforts not to cause or permit any of the Capstar
Station Licenses to expire or be surrendered, adversely modified, or
terminated. Capstar shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC all
applications (including license renewals) or other documents required to be
filed in connection with the operation of the Capstar Stations. In addition,
if requested by the SFX Parties and at the SFX Parties' sole expense, Capstar
shall file or cause to be filed with the FCC modification applications and
applications for new, specifically identified frequencies that may be useful in
connection with the operation of the Capstar Stations. Should the FCC
institute any proceedings for the suspension, revocation or adverse
modification of any of the Capstar Station Licenses or any forfeiture
proceedings, Capstar will use all commercially reasonable efforts to promptly
contest such proceedings and to seek to have such proceedings terminated in a
manner that
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is favorable to the Capstar Stations. Capstar will use all commercially
reasonable efforts to maintain the FCC construction permits (if any) listed in
Schedule 3.2(f) in effect until the applicable construction projects are timely
completed and to diligently prosecute all pending FCC applications listed in
Schedule 3.2(f). If Capstar (or its FCC counsel) receives an administrative or
other order or notification relating to any violation or claimed violation of
the rules and regulations of the FCC, or of any other Governmental Entity, or
should Capstar (or its FCC counsel) become aware of any fact relating to the
qualifications of any SFX Party that reasonably could be expected to cause the
FCC to withhold its consent to the assignment of the Capstar Station Licenses,
Capstar shall promptly notify such SFX Party in writing and use its
commercially reasonable efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to
remove any such impediment to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
This Section 6.3 shall apply only after the Capstar Date.
6.4. THIRD PARTY CONSENTS. After the Capstar Date and prior to the
Closing, Capstar shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the
written consent from any party to an agreement or instrument identified in
Schedule 3.2(o) or any other Capstar Assumed Contract which is required to
permit the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
6.5. EMPLOYEE MATTERS. Capstar will use its reasonable efforts to
determine at least ten days prior to the Closing Date those employees of each
SFX Party whom it desires to extend offers of employment. Any offers so
extended by Capstar shall be on such terms and conditions that Capstar shall
determine in its sole discretion. Capstar will give each SFX Party prompt
notice of the names of any employee of such SFX Party who Capstar has
determined not to extend an offer of employment. Each SFX Party waives any
claims against Capstar and any of such SFX Party's employees who are extended
an offer of employment by Capstar arising from such employment by Capstar
including any claims arising under any employment agreement or non-competition
agreement between such person and any SFX Party.
6.6. BENCHMARK ACQUISITION INDEMNIFICATION. If requested by the
SFX Parties, Capstar shall use reasonable efforts to enforce its right to
indemnification with respect to the Capstar Stations under the Benchmark
Agreement. Capstar shall cooperate with the SFX Parties in any lawful and
economically feasible arrangement to provide that the SFX Parties shall receive
the benefits from any recovery under the Benchmark Agreement with respect to
the Capstar Stations, provided, however, that the SFX Parties shall undertake
to pay or satisfy any and all expenses for the enjoyment of such benefit.
ARTICLE VII
MUTUAL COVENANTS
7.1. ACCESS AND INFORMATION.
(a) Until the Closing, subject only to applicable rules
and regulations of the FCC, each SFX Party and Capstar, as the case may be,
shall afford the other and its representatives (including accountants and
counsel) full access, during normal business hours, upon reasonable notice and
in such manner as will not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of the
business, to all
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its properties, books, records, and all other information with respect to its
business, together with the opportunity to make copies of such books, records,
and other documents and to discuss its business with such of its officers,
directors, station managerial personnel (including the Station Management of
each Capstar Station or SFX Station, as applicable), accountants, consultants,
and counsel as the other deems reasonably necessary or appropriate for the
purposes of familiarizing itself with the SFX Stations or Capstar Stations, as
appropriate, including the right to visit the SFX Stations or the Capstar
Stations, as applicable. In furtherance of the foregoing, each SFX Party and
Capstar shall authorize and instruct their respective independent public
accountants to meet with each other to discuss the business and accounts of
each SFX Party and Capstar and to make available (with the opportunity to make
copies) to either the SFX Parties or Capstar and their representatives,
including their independent public accountants, all the work papers of their
respective accountants related to the audit of the consolidated financial
statements of SFX Broadcasting, Inc. or Capstar, as applicable.
(b) Within 30 days after the end of each calendar month,
each SFX Party and Capstar shall deliver to each other, for each of the Capstar
Stations or SFX Stations, as applicable, and for each other as a whole, monthly
operating statements (in a form consistent with the monthly operating
statements previously supplied to each other) prepared in the ordinary course
of business for internal purposes. In addition, within 45 days after the end
of each calendar quarter, each SFX Party and Capstar, for each of the Capstar
Stations or SFX Stations, as applicable, quarterly statements prepared in the
ordinary course for internal purposes containing a detailed listing of all
trade and barter agreements of each Capstar Station or SFX Station, as
applicable, showing the status of all such agreements as of the end of the
quarter. Each SFX Party and Capstar shall deliver to each other the rating
books and such other ratings information subscribed to by each party including,
without limitation, Arbitrends, Accuratings or any other written information
reflective of the quantitative or qualitative nature of the audiences of the
Capstar Stations or SFX Stations, as applicable, for each of the Capstar
Stations or SFX Stations, as applicable, upon receipt of the same by any
officer or director of either party. Each SFX Party and Capstar shall instruct
its respective Station Management to provide such information and reports to
each other's corporate officers promptly upon receipt by such Station
Management. In addition, as soon as the same are distributed to each parties'
officers or directors, each SFX Party and Capstar will provide each other with
copies of each Capstar Station's or SFX Station's, as applicable, weekly sales
pacing reports.
(c) Without duplication of Section 7.1(b), at such time
as either party provides the same to its lenders, they shall provide the other
party with copies of the financial statements and other information delivered
by such party to such lenders.
(d) Capstar and each SFX Party acknowledge that the
confidential information and data obtained or possessed by each of them,
including the information gathered under this Section 7.1, concerning the
business affairs of the SFX Stations and Capstar Stations, as applicable, (the
"Confidential Information") is, until Closing, the property of the SFX Parties
and Capstar, respectively. Therefore, Capstar and each SFX Party agree that
they will not disclose to any person or use for their own account any of the
Confidential Information unless and to the extent that such Confidential
Information (a) is required to be disclosed by law or pursuant to a judicial
order or decree, or (b) becomes generally known to and available for use by the
public other than as a result of the act or omission to act of Capstar or any
SFX Party, as applicable. Capstar and each SFX
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Party, as applicable, agree to deliver to the other, at any time before the
Closing, all memoranda, notes, plan, records, reports, and other documents (and
copies thereof) relating to the conduct of the SFX Stations and Capstar
Stations, as applicable, of which they may then possess or have under their
control.
(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sections 7.1(a),
7.1(b), and 7.1(c) shall apply to Capstar only after the Capstar Date.
7.2. NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS.
(a) Each SFX Party and Capstar shall give prompt written
notice to each other of (i) the occurrence, or failure to occur, of any event
of which it becomes aware that has caused or that would be likely to cause any
representation or warranty of such party contained in this Agreement to be
untrue or inaccurate in any material respect at any time from the date hereof
to the Closing Date, (ii) the failure of such party, or any officer, director,
employee, or agent of such party, to comply with or satisfy in any material
respect any covenant, condition, or agreement to be complied with or satisfied
by it hereunder, (iii) the occurrence of a Station Event (as defined in Section
9.1), and (iv) the occurrence of any threat made to such party by any General
Manager, Station Manager, General Sales Manager, Programming Director, or on-
air talent of a Capstar Station or SFX Station, as applicable, to resign or
otherwise terminate their employment or independent contractor relationship
with such party. No such notification shall affect the representations or
warranties of the parties or the conditions to their respective obligations
hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Section 7.2(a)(iii) and 7.2(a)(iv)
shall apply to Capstar only after the Capstar Date.
(b) If any SFX Party or Capstar (or their respective FCC
counsel) receive an administrative or other order or notification relating to
any violation or claimed violation of the rules and regulations of the FCC, or
of any Governmental Entity, that could affect such party's ability to
consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, such party shall promptly
notify the other party thereof and shall use its commercially reasonable
efforts to take such steps as may be necessary to remove any such impediment to
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; provided, however, that no
party shall be required pursuant to this Section 7.2(b) to divest itself or
cause any Affiliate thereof to divest itself of any media business or interest
therein.
7.3. APPLICATION FOR FCC CONSENTS. By the tenth business day after
the Capstar Date, each SFX Party will, and will cause all necessary persons or
entities to join in one or more applications filed with the FCC requesting the
FCC's written consent to the assignment of the SFX FCC Licenses, pursuant to
this Agreement (the "SFX Applications"), and Capstar will, and will cause all
necessary persons or entities to join in one or more applications filed with
the FCC requesting the FCC's written consent to the assignment of the Capstar
FCC Licenses, pursuant to this Agreement (the "Capstar Applications" and
together with the SFX Applications, the "Applications"). The parties will take
all proper steps reasonably necessary (a) to diligently prosecute the
Applications and (b) to obtain the Capstar FCC Consents and SFX FCC Consents.
The failure by any party to timely file or diligently prosecute its portion of
any Application shall be a material breach of this
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Agreement; provided, however, that no party shall be required pursuant to this
Section 7.3 to divest itself or cause any Affiliate thereof to divest itself of
any media business or interest therein.
7.4. CONTROL OF STATIONS. This Agreement shall not be consummated
until after the Capstar FCC Consents and the SFX FCC Consents with respect to
the Applications referred to in Section 7.3 are granted and have become Capstar
Final Orders and SFX Final Orders unless Capstar or any SFX Party, as
applicable, waives the SFX Final Orders or the Capstar Final Orders, as
applicable. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, Capstar
will not directly or indirectly control, supervise or direct the operation of
the SFX Stations. Further, between the date of this Agreement and the Closing
Date, the SFX Parties shall, directly or indirectly, supervise and control the
operation of the SFX Stations. Such operation shall be the sole responsibility
of the SFX Parties. In addition, between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, the SFX Parties will not directly or indirectly control,
supervise or direct the operation of the Capstar Stations. Further, between
the Capstar Date and the Closing Date, Capstar shall, directly or indirectly,
supervise and control the operation of the Capstar Stations. Such operation
shall be the sole responsibility of Capstar.
7.5. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL CONSENTS. Promptly following the execution
of this Agreement, the parties shall proceed to prepare and file with the
appropriate Governmental Entities (other than the FCC) such requests, reports,
or notifications as may be required in connection with this Agreement and shall
diligently and expeditiously prosecute, and shall cooperate fully with each
other in the prosecution of, such matters. Without limiting the foregoing,
promptly following the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall (a) file
with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department
of Justice the notifications and other information (if any) required to be
filed under the HSR Act with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
and shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause all applicable
waiting periods under the HSR Act to expire or be terminated as of the earliest
possible date and (b) make all necessary filings and, thereafter, make any
other required submissions with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby
under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and any other
applicable federal or state securities laws. Nothing in this Section 7.5 shall
require any party to divest itself or to cause any Affiliate thereof to divest
itself of any media business or interest therein.
7.6. BROKERS OR FINDERS. Each SFX Party, jointly and severally,
and Capstar represents and warrants that it has not engaged an agent, broker,
investment banker, or other person who will be entitled to any broker's or
finder's fee or any commission or similar fee payable by the other party in
connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
7.7. BULK SALES LAW.
(a) Capstar agrees to waive compliance by each SFX Party
with the requirements of any bulk sales or fraudulent conveyance statute, and
each SFX Party agrees to indemnify and hold Capstar harmless against any claim
made against Capstar by any creditor of any SFX Party as a result of a failure
to comply with any such statute.
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(b) Each SFX Party agrees to waive compliance by Capstar
with the requirements of any bulk sales or fraudulent conveyance statute, and
Capstar agrees to indemnify and hold each SFX Party harmless against any claim
made against such SFX Party by any creditor of Capstar as a result of a failure
to comply with any such statute.
7.8. RISK OF LOSS - SFX ASSETS.
(a) The risk of any loss, damage, impairment,
confiscation, or condemnation of any of the SFX Assets from any cause
whatsoever shall be borne by the SFX Parties at all times prior to the Closing.
In the event of any such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation, whether or not covered by insurance, each SFX Party shall
promptly notify Capstar of such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation.
(b) If the SFX Parties, at their expense, repair,
replace, or restore such SFX Assets to their prior condition to the
satisfaction of Capstar before the Closing, the SFX Parties shall be entitled
to all insurance proceeds and condemnation awards, if any, by reason of such
award or loss.
(c) If the SFX Parties do not or cannot restore or
replace lost, damaged, impaired, confiscated or condemned SFX Assets having a
replacement cost in excess of $100,000 in the aggregate or informs Capstar that
they do not intend to restore or replace such SFX Assets, Capstar may at its
option:
(i) terminate this Agreement by notice forthwith
without any further obligation hereunder; or
(ii) proceed to the Closing of this Agreement
without the SFX Parties completing the restoration and replacement of
such SFX Assets, provided that each SFX Party shall assign all rights
under applicable insurance policies and condemnation awards, if any,
to Capstar; and in such event, each SFX Party shall have no further
liability with respect to the condition of the SFX Assets directly
attributable to the loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation.
(d) Capstar will notify each SFX Party of a decision
under the options described in Section 7.8(c)(i) or (ii) above within ten
business days after any SFX Party's notice to Capstar of the damage or
destruction of SFX Assets and the estimate of the costs to repair or replace;
provided, however, that if such SFX Party states that it intends to restore the
damaged SFX Assets and if such SFX Party has not restored such damaged SFX
Assets immediately prior to the Closing Date, notwithstanding Capstar's prior
delivery of a notice to proceed pursuant to this Section 7.8(d), Capstar shall
have the right to either postpone the Closing or terminate this Agreement by
notice forthwith.
7.9. RISK OF LOSS - CAPSTAR ASSETS.
(a) The risk of any loss, damage, impairment,
confiscation, or condemnation of any of the Capstar Assets from any cause
whatsoever shall be borne by Capstar at all times prior to
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the Closing. In the event of any such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation,
or condemnation, whether or not covered by insurance, Capstar shall promptly
notify a SFX Party of such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation.
(b) If Capstar, at its expense, repairs, replaces, or
restores such Capstar Assets to their prior condition to the satisfaction of a
SFX Party before the Closing, Capstar shall be entitled to all insurance
proceeds and condemnation awards, if any, by reason of such award or loss.
(c) If Capstar does not or cannot restore or replace
lost, damaged, impaired, confiscated or condemned Capstar Assets having a
replacement cost in excess of $100,000 in the aggregate or informs a SFX Party
that it does not intend to restore or replace such Capstar Assets, the SFX
Parties may at their option:
(i) terminate this Agreement by notice forthwith
without any further obligation hereunder; or
(ii) proceed to the Closing of this Agreement
without Capstar completing the restoration and replacement of such
Capstar Assets, provided that Capstar shall assign all rights under
applicable insurance policies and condemnation awards, if any, to the
SFX Parties; and in such event, Capstar shall have no further
liability with respect to the condition of the Capstar Assets directly
attributable to the loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation.
(d) The SFX Parties will notify Capstar of a decision
under the options described in Section 7.9(c)(i) or (ii) above within ten
business days after Capstar's notice to a SFX Party of the damage or
destruction of Capstar Assets and the estimate of the costs to repair or
replace; provided, however, that if Capstar states that it intends to restore
the damaged Capstar Assets and if Capstar has not restored such damaged Capstar
Assets immediately prior to the Closing Date, notwithstanding the SFX Parties'
prior delivery of a notice to proceed pursuant to this Section 7.9(d), the SFX
Parties shall have the right to either postpone the Closing or terminate this
Agreement by notice forthwith.
7.10. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS.
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, each of the parties hereto will use its commercially reasonable
efforts to do, or cause to be taken all action and to do, or cause to be done,
all things necessary, proper, or advisable under applicable laws and
regulations to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement. If at any time after the Closing Date, any further action is
necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement, the parties
to this Agreement and their duly authorized representatives shall take all such
action.
(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing
Section 7.10(a), if, after the Closing Date, any SFX Party seeks
indemnification or recovery from one or more other parties to a Capstar Assumed
Contract, or otherwise seeks to enforce such Capstar Assumed Contract, and,
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in order to obtain such indemnification, recovery or enforcement, it is
necessary for Capstar to initiate a suit, participate in any enforcement
proceeding or otherwise provide assistance to such SFX Party, then, at the
request and the sole expense of such SFX Party, Capstar shall take such action
as such SFX Party may reasonably request in connection with such SFX Party's
efforts to obtain such indemnification, recovery or enforcement.
(c) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing
Section 7.10(a), if, after the Closing Date, Capstar seeks indemnification or
recovery from one or more other parties to a SFX Assumed Contract, or otherwise
seeks to enforce such SFX Assumed Contract, and, in order to obtain such
indemnification, recovery or enforcement, it is necessary for any SFX Party to
initiate a suit, participate in any enforcement proceeding or otherwise provide
assistance to Capstar, then, at the request and the sole expense of Capstar,
such SFX Party shall take such action as Capstar may reasonably request in
connection with Capstar's efforts to obtain such indemnification, recovery or
enforcement.
7.11. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE.
(a) All SFX Accounts Receivable shall remain the property
of the SFX Parties. Each SFX Party hereby authorizes Capstar, however, to
collect such receivables for a period of 120 days after the Closing. Each SFX
Party shall deliver to Capstar a complete and detailed statement of each
account within three days after Closing and Capstar shall use its reasonable
efforts, consistent with its customary collection practices for its own
accounts receivable, without compensation, to collect each SFX Account
Receivable during such 120 days. During that period Capstar shall provide to
each SFX Party a detailed bi-monthly statement of the SFX Accounts Receivable
showing amounts collected to the date, and amounts outstanding as of the same
date, and, within 15 days of the end of the period covered by such statement,
deliver to a SFX Party the SFX Accounts Receivable report and a check for the
amounts collected during such period. All payments received by Capstar during
the 120-day period following the Closing Date from a person obligated with
respect to a SFX Account Receivable shall be applied first to the SFX Parties'
account and, only after full satisfaction thereof, to Capstar's account;
provided, however, that if such person has, in the reasonable opinion of
Capstar, a legitimate dispute with respect to such SFX Account Receivable and
Capstar also has an account receivable from such person, Capstar shall notify
the SFX Party of such dispute. If after 30 days following notification of such
SFX Party, no resolution to the dispute has been reached by such person and
such SFX Party, the payment shall be applied first to Capstar's account and
only after the earlier to occur of full satisfaction of Capstar's account or
resolution of such dispute, to such SFX Party's account. Capstar shall not be
required to refer any SFX Account Receivable to a collection agency or an
attorney for collection, nor shall it compromise, settle, or adjust any SFX
Account Receivable having a value in excess of $5,000 without receiving the
approval of any SFX Party. Each SFX Party shall take no action with respect to
the SFX Accounts Receivable, such as litigation, until the expiration of such
120-day period. Following the expiration of said 120-day period, each SFX
Party shall be free to take such action as such SFX Party may in its sole
discretion determine to collect any SFX Accounts Receivable then outstanding.
(b) All Capstar Accounts Receivable shall remain the
property of Capstar. Capstar hereby authorizes each SFX Party, however, to
collect such receivables for a period of 120
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days after the Closing. Capstar shall deliver to a SFX Party a complete and
detailed statement of each account within three days after Closing and such SFX
Party shall use its reasonable efforts, consistent with their customary
collection practices for their own accounts receivable, without compensation,
to collect each Capstar Account Receivable during such 120 days. During that
period such SFX Party shall provide to Capstar a detailed bi-monthly statement
of the Capstar Accounts Receivable showing amounts collected to the date, and
amounts outstanding as of the same date, and, within 15 days of the end of the
period covered by such statement, deliver to Capstar the Capstar Accounts
Receivable report and a check for the amounts collected during such period. All
payments received by such SFX Party during the 120-day period following the
Closing Date from a person obligated with respect to a Capstar Account
Receivable shall be applied first to Capstar's account and, only after full
satisfaction thereof, to such SFX Party's account; provided, however, that if
such person has, in the reasonable opinion of such SFX Party, a legitimate
dispute with respect to such Capstar Account Receivable and such SFX Party also
has an account receivable from such person, such SFX Party shall notify
Capstar of such dispute. If after 30 days following notification of Capstar,
no resolution to the dispute has been reached by such person and Capstar, the
payment shall be applied first to such SFX Party's account and only after the
earlier to occur of full satisfaction of such SFX Party's account or resolution
of such dispute, to Capstar's account. Such SFX Party shall not be required to
refer any Capstar Account Receivable to a collection agency or an attorney for
collection, nor shall they compromise, settle, or adjust any Capstar Account
Receivable having a value in excess of $5,000 without receiving the approval of
Capstar. Capstar shall take no action with respect to the Capstar Accounts
Receivable, such as litigation, until the expiration of such 120-day period.
Following the expiration of said 120-day period, Capstar shall be free to take
such action as Capstar may in its sole discretion determine to collect any
Capstar Accounts Receivable then outstanding.
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
8.1. CONDITIONS TO EACH PARTY'S OBLIGATION. The respective
obligations of Capstar and each SFX Party to effect the transactions
contemplated hereby are subject to the satisfaction (or, in the case of the
conditions specified in the last two sentences of Section 8.l(a), the waiver by
Capstar and the SFX Parties, respectively) on or prior to the Closing Date of
the following conditions:
(a) Consents and Approvals. All authorizations,
consents, orders, or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or
expirations of waiting periods imposed by, any Governmental Entity necessary
for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
have been filed, occurred, or been obtained. The SFX FCC Consents shall have
become SFX Final Orders and shall be in form and substance satisfactory to
Capstar. The Capstar FCC Consents shall have become Capstar Final Orders and
shall be in form and substance satisfactory to each SFX Party.
(b) No Injunctions or Restraints. No temporary
restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued
by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal
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restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby shall be in effect.
(c) No Action. No action shall have been taken nor any
statute, rule, or regulation shall have been enacted by any Governmental Entity
that makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby illegal.
(d) Benchmark Acquisition. The Benchmark Acquisition
shall have been consummated and all of the conditions to closing such
acquisition shall have been satisfied.
8.2. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION OF CAPSTAR. The obligation of
Capstar to effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to the
satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by
Capstar:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of each SFX Party set forth in this Agreement shall be true and
correct in all material respects (provided that any representation or warranty
of each SFX Party contained herein that is qualified by a materiality standard
shall not be further qualified hereby) as of the date of this Agreement and as
of the Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date except to the
extent that any inaccuracies in such representations or warranties (without
regard to materiality (including Material Adverse Effect) qualifications) do
not and would not reasonably be expected to, have a Material Adverse Effect on
each SFX Party taken as a whole. In addition, Capstar shall have received a
certificate to such effect signed on behalf of each SFX Party by the chief
executive officer or by the chief financial officer of each SFX Party.
(b) Performance of Obligations. Each SFX Party shall
have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be
performed by it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and Capstar
shall have received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of each SFX
Party by the chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of each
SFX Party.
(c) Consents Under Agreements. Capstar shall have been
furnished with evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the consent or
approval of each person that is a party to a SFX Contract identified in
Schedule 3.1(o) whose consent or approval shall be required in order to permit
the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and such consent or
approval shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Capstar.
(d) Legal Opinions. Capstar shall have received from
Richard A. Liese, counsel for the SFX Parties, such opinions dated the Closing
Date, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit G hereto, which opinions,
if requested by Capstar, shall expressly provide that they may be relied upon
by Capstar's lenders, underwriters, or other sources of financing with respect
to the transactions contemplated hereby. Capstar shall have received from
Fisher, Wayland, Cooper, Leader & Zaragoza L.L.P., FCC counsel to the SFX
Parties, an opinion relating to FCC matters, dated the Closing Date, in
substantially the form as Exhibit H hereto, which opinions, if requested by
Capstar shall expressly provide that they may be relied upon by Capstar's
lenders, underwriters, or other sources of financing with respect to the
transactions contemplated hereby.
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(e) Real Estate Title Commitment. Within 30 days after
the date of this Agreement, each SFX Party, at Capstar's sole cost and expense,
shall have obtained a preliminary report on title to the SFX Owned Real
Property covering a date subsequent to the date of this Agreement, issued by
the Title Company, which preliminary report shall contain a commitment (the
"SFX Title Commitments") of the Title Company to issue an owner's title
insurance policy at Capstar's cost as Capstar may reasonably require (the "SFX
Title Policy") insuring the fee simple absolute interest of Capstar in the SFX
Owned Real Property. The SFX Title Commitments shall be in the amount set
forth in Schedule 8.2(e) and shall be subject only to the standard printed
exceptions and: (i) liens of current state and local property taxes which are
not delinquent or subject to penalty; (ii) unviolated zoning regulations and
restrictive covenants and easements of record which do not detract from the
value of the SFX Owned Real Property and do not materially and adversely
affect, impair or interfere with the use of any property affected thereby as
heretofore used by each SFX Party or the SFX Stations; (iii) public utility
easements of record, in customary form, to serve the SFX Owned Real Property;
and (iv) SFX Permitted Encumbrances. Such title policy shall be issued on the
Closing Date.
(f) Survey. If requested by Capstar, each SFX Party, at
Capstar's sole cost and expense, shall have obtained a survey of the SFX Owned
Real Property as of a date subsequent to the date hereof which shall: (i) be
prepared by a registered land surveyor reasonably acceptable to Capstar; (ii)
be certified to the Title Company and to Capstar; and (iii) show with respect
to the SFX Owned Real Property: (A) the legal description of the SFX Owned
Real Property (which shall be the same as the SFX Title Policy pertaining
thereto); (B) all buildings, structures and improvements thereon and all
restrictions of record and other restrictions that have been established by an
applicable zoning or building code or ordinance and all easements or rights of
way across or serving the SFX Owned Real Property (including any off-site
easements affecting or appurtenant thereto); (C) no encroachments upon the SFX
Owned Real Property or adjoining parcels by buildings, structures or
improvements and no other survey defects; (D) access to such parcel from a
public street; and (E) a flood certification reasonably satisfactory to Capstar
to the effect that no portion of the SFX Owned Real Property is located within
a flood hazard area.
(g) Fairness Opinion. Capstar shall have received a
written opinion from an independent investment banking firm of nationally
recognized standing that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are
fair to Capstar from a financial point of view.
(h) Closing Deliveries. All documents, instruments,
certificates or other items required to be delivered by each SFX Party pursuant
to Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
8.3. CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATION OF THE SFX PARTIES. The obligation
of the SFX Parties to effect the transactions contemplated hereby is subject to
the satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived, in whole or in
part, by any SFX Party:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Capstar set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct
in all material respects (provided that any representation or warranty of
Capstar contained herein that is qualified by a materiality standard shall not
be further qualified hereby) as of the date of this Agreement (unless otherwise
limited to
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events, acts or omissions occurring or conditions coming into existence on or
after the closing of the Benchmark Acquisition) and as of the Closing Date as
though made on and as of the Closing Date except to the extent that any
inaccuracies in such representations or warranties (without regard to
materiality (including Material Adverse Effect) qualifications) do not and
would not reasonably be expected to, have a Material Adverse Effect on Capstar
taken as a whole. In addition, the SFX Parties shall have received a
certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Capstar by the chief executive
officer or by the chief financial officer of Capstar.
(b) Performance of Obligations. Capstar shall have
performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by
it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date, and the SFX Parties shall
have received a certificate to such effect signed on behalf of Capstar by the
chief executive officer or by the chief financial officer of Capstar.
(c) Consents Under Agreements. The SFX Parties shall
have been furnished with evidence reasonably satisfactory to them of the
consent or approval of each person that is a party to a Capstar Contract
identified in Schedule 3.2(o) whose consent or approval shall be required in
order to permit the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and
such consent or approval shall be in form and substance satisfactory to the SFX
Parties.
(d) Legal Opinions. The SFX Parties shall have received
from Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., counsel to Capstar, an opinion, dated the Closing
Date, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit E hereto, which opinions,
if requested by the SFX Parties, shall expressly provide that they may be
relied upon by the SFX Parties' lenders, underwriters, or other sources of
financing with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby. The SFX
Parties shall have received from Leibowitz & Associates, P.A., FCC counsel to
Capstar, an opinion relating to FCC matters, dated the Closing Date, in
substantially the form as Exhibit F hereto, which opinions, if requested by the
SFX Parties shall expressly provide that they may be relied upon by the SFX
Parties' lenders, underwriters, or other sources of financing with respect to
the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e) Real Estate Title Commitment. Within 30 days after
the Capstar Date, Capstar, at the SFX Parties' sole cost and expense, shall
have obtained a preliminary report on title to the Capstar Owned Real Property
covering a date subsequent to the date of this Agreement, issued by the Title
Company, which preliminary report shall contain a commitment (the "Capstar
Title Commitment") of the Title Company to issue an owner's title insurance
policy at the SFX Parties' cost as the SFX Parties may reasonably require (the
"Capstar Title Policy") insuring the fee simple absolute interest of a SFX
Party in the Capstar Owned Real Property. The Capstar Title Commitment shall
be in the amount set forth in Schedule 8.3(e) and shall be subject only to the
standard printed exceptions and: (i) liens of current state and local property
taxes which are not delinquent or subject to penalty; (ii) unviolated zoning
regulations and restrictive covenants and easements of record which do not
detract from the value of the Capstar Owned Real Property and do not materially
and adversely affect, impair or interfere with the use of any property affected
thereby as heretofore used by Capstar or the Capstar Stations; (iii) public
utility easements of record, in customary form, to serve the Capstar Owned Real
Property; and (iv) Capstar Permitted Encumbrances. Such title policy shall be
issued on the Closing Date.
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(f) Survey. If requested by the SFX Parties, Capstar, at
the SFX Parties' sole cost and expense, shall have obtained a survey of the
Capstar Owned Real Property as of a date subsequent to the Capstar Date which
shall: (i) be prepared by a registered land surveyor reasonably acceptable to
the SFX Parties; (ii) be certified to the Title Company and to the SFX Parties;
and (iii) show with respect to the Capstar Owned Real Property: (A) the legal
description of the Capstar Owned Real Property (which shall be the same as the
Capstar Title Policy pertaining thereto); (B) all buildings, structures and
improvements thereon and all restrictions of record and other restrictions that
have been established by an applicable zoning or building code or ordinance and
all easements or rights of way across or serving the Capstar Owned Real
Property (including any off-site easements affecting or appurtenant thereto);
(C) no encroachments upon the Capstar Owned Real Property or adjoining parcels
by buildings, structures or improvements and no other survey defects; (D)
access to such parcel from a public street; and (E) a flood certification
reasonably satisfactory to the SFX Parties to the effect that no portion of the
Capstar Owned Real Property is located within a flood hazard area.
(g) Closing Deliveries. All documents, instruments,
certificates or other items required to be delivered by Capstar pursuant to
Section 9.2 shall have been delivered.
ARTICLE IX
CLOSING
9.1. CLOSING. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the
conditions set forth in Article VIII, or at such other place and time as any
SFX Party and Capstar may agree, the Closing will take place at the offices of
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., Dallas, Texas, at 10:00 a.m., local time, on the 10th
business day after the latest to occur of the day on which (i) the SFX FCC
Consents have been granted by SFX Final Order or (ii) the Capstar FCC Consents
have been granted by Capstar Final Order (the "Closing Date"). Notwithstanding
the foregoing:
(a) In the case of a Capstar Station Event (as defined
below), (i) if the Cessation Date (as defined below) is 60 days or less after
the Event Date (as defined below), the SFX Parties, in their discretion, may
extend the Closing Date to a date not later than the 30th day after the
Cessation Date, (ii) if the Cessation Date is more than 60, but less than 90,
days after the Event Date, the SFX Parties, in their discretion, shall elect on
the first to occur of the 10th business day after the Cessation Date or the
90th day (or, if not a business day, the next business day) after the Event
Date (the "SFX Election Date") to either (A) close the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement on the later to occur of the fifth business day
after the SFX Election Date or the 90th day (or, if not a business day, the
next business day) after the Event Date or (B) terminate this Agreement, or
(iii) if the Cessation Date has not occurred by the 90th day after the Event
Date, then on the 90th day (or, if not a business day, the next business day)
after the Event Date, the SFX Parties, in their discretion, shall elect to
close the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on the fifth business day
thereafter or terminate this Agreement;
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(b) In the case of a SFX Station Event (as defined
below), (i) if the Cessation Date (as defined below) is 60 days or less after
the Event Date (as defined below), Capstar, in its discretion, may extend the
Closing Date to a date not later than the 30th day after the Cessation Date,
(ii) if the Cessation Date is more than 60, but less than 90, days after the
Event Date, Capstar, in its discretion, shall elect on the first to occur of
the 10th business day after the Cessation Date or the 90th day (or, if not a
business day, the next business day) after the Event Date (the "Capstar
Election Date") to either (A) close the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement on the later to occur of the fifth business day after the Capstar
Election Date or the 90th day (or, if not a business day, the next business
day) after the Event Date or (B) terminate this Agreement, or (iii) if the
Cessation Date has not occurred by the 90th day after the Event Date, then on
the 90th day (or, if not a business day, the next business day) after the Event
Date, Capstar, in its discretion, shall elect to close the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement on the fifth business day thereafter or
terminate this Agreement;
(c) If a Cure Period (as defined in Sections 10.1(c)(i)
and 10.1(d)(1)) has not ended on or before the Closing Date, the Closing Date
shall be extended to the end of the Cure Period; and
(d) If the Closing does not occur within 80 days after
the date of both the SFX Final Order and the Capstar Final Order, the parties
shall request approval from the FCC to extend the Closing so that the Closing
contemplated hereunder will not violate any FCC rules or regulations.
For purposes of this Agreement, a "Capstar Station Event" shall mean
any act of nature (including fires, floods, earthquakes, and storms), calamity,
casualty or condemnation or the act or omission to act of any state or federal
regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the Capstar Stations that has caused
one or more Capstar Station(s) not to be operating in a manner substantially
consistent with the operations conducted before such act, omission, calamity,
casualty, condemnation or agency action occurred or not in compliance with the
respective Capstar Station License(s); a "SFX Station Event" shall mean any act
of nature (including fires, floods, earthquakes, and storms), calamity,
casualty or condemnation or the act or omission to act of any state or federal
regulatory agency having jurisdiction over any SFX Station that has caused one
or more SFX Station(s) not to be operating in a manner substantially consistent
with the operations conducted before such act, omission, calamity, casualty,
condemnation or agency action occurred or not in compliance with the respective
SFX Station License(s); an "Event Date" shall mean the date on which a Capstar
Station Event or SFX Station Event, as applicable, occurs; and a "Cessation
Date" shall mean the date on which a Capstar Station Event or SFX Station
Event, as applicable, ends.
9.2. ACTIONS TO OCCUR AT CLOSING.
(a) At the Closing, the SFX Parties shall deliver to
Capstar the following:
(i) Certificates. The certificates referred to
in Section 8.2(a) and (b);
(ii) Assumption Agreements. A counterpart of the
SFX Assumption Agreement and the Capstar Assumption Agreement executed by each
SFX Party;
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(iii) Legal Opinions. The opinions of counsel
referred to in Section 8.2(d);
(iv) Transfer Documents. The duly executed SFX
Bill of Sale and Assignment, together with any other assignments and other
transfer documents as requested by Capstar;
(v) Consents; Acknowledgments. The original of
each Consent;
(vi) Estoppel Certificates. Estoppel certificates
from the lessor(s) of the SFX Leased Real Property in a form and substance
satisfactory to Capstar and its lenders or other financing sources;
(vii) Licenses, Contracts, Business Records, Etc.
To the extent they are in the possession of any SFX Party, copies of all SFX
Licenses, SFX Assumed Contracts, blueprints, schematics, working drawings,
plans, projections, statistics, engineering records and all files and records
used by each SFX Party in connection with a SFX Station's business and
operations, which copies shall be available at the Closing or at a SFX
Station's principal business offices;
(viii) SFX Warranty Deed. A SFX Warranty Deed
executed by each SFX Party conveying fee simple title to the SFX Owned Real
Property to Capstar, subject only to the SFX Permitted Encumbrances, in proper
statutory form for recording together with documentary stamps affixed thereto;
(ix) No-Lien Affidavit. A standard No-Lien
Affidavit executed by each SFX Party, which shall be in the recordable form and
otherwise satisfactory to the Title Company in order to delete the standard
printed exceptions relating to mechanics' liens and parties-in-possession;
(x) GAP Affidavit. An affidavit, if requested by
the Title Company, as may be necessary to insure the gap between the effective
date of the SFX Title Commitment to and through the date of the recordation of
the deed to the SFX Owned Real Property;
(xi) Title Requirements. Such other documents as
shall be reasonably required by the Title Company as called for or required
under the terms of any title policy obtained or issued to Capstar;
(xii) Section 1445(b)(2) Affidavit. Capstar shall
receive from the chief executive officer or chief financial officer of each SFX
Party a non-foreign affidavit within the meaning of section 1445(b)(2) of the
Code; and
(xiii) Organizational Documents. True and complete
copies of their Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, certificate of limited
partnership, or limited partnership agreement, as applicable, as in effect on
the Closing Date.
(b) At the Closing, Capstar shall deliver to the SFX
Parties the following:
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(i) Certificates. The certificates described
in Section 8.3(a) and (b);
(ii) Assumption Agreements. A counterpart of the
Capstar Assumption Agreement and the SFX Assumption Agreement executed by
Capstar;
(iii) Legal Opinions. The opinions of counsel
referred to in Section 8.3(d);
(iv) Transfer Documents. The duly executed
Capstar Bill of Sale and Assignment, together with any other assignments and
other transfer documents as requested by the SFX Parties;
(v) Consents; Acknowledgments. The original of
each Consent;
(vi) Estoppel Certificates. Estoppel certificates
from the lessor(s) of the Capstar Leased Real Property in a form and substance
satisfactory to the SFX Parties and their lenders or other financing sources;
(vii) Licenses, Contracts, Business Records, Etc.
To the extent they are in the possession of Capstar, copies of all Capstar
Licenses, Capstar Assumed Contracts, blueprints, schematics, working drawings,
plans, projections, statistics, engineering records and all files and records
used by Capstar in connection with a Capstar Station's business and operations,
which copies shall be available at the Closing or at a Capstar Station's
principal business offices;
(viii) Capstar Warranty Deed. A Capstar Warranty
Deed executed by Capstar conveying fee simple title to the Capstar Owned Real
Property to the SFX Parties, subject only to the Capstar Permitted
Encumbrances, in proper statutory form for recording together with documentary
stamps affixed thereto;
(ix) No-Lien Affidavit. A standard No-Lien
Affidavit executed by Capstar, which shall be in the recordable form and
otherwise satisfactory to the Title Company in order to delete the standard
printed exceptions relating to mechanics' liens and parties-in-possession;
(x) GAP Affidavit. An affidavit, if requested by
the Title Company, as may be necessary to insure the gap between the effective
date of the Capstar Title Commitment to and through the date of the recordation
of the deed to the Capstar Owned Real Property;
(xi) Title Requirements. Such other documents as
shall be reasonably required by the Title Company as called for or required
under the terms of any title policy obtained or issued to the SFX Parties;
(xii) Section 1445(b)(2) Affidavit. The SFX
Parties shall receive from the chief executive officer or chief financial
officer of Capstar a non-foreign affidavit within the meaning of section
1445(b)(2) of the Code; and
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(xiii) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. True
and complete copies of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as in effect
on the Closing Date.
ARTICLE X
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
10.1. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Closing:
(a) by mutual consent of Capstar and each SFX Party; or
(b) by either Capstar or the SFX Parties:
(i) if a court of competent jurisdiction or other
Governmental Entity shall have issued an order, decree, or ruling or taken any
other action (which order, decree or ruling the parties hereto shall use their
best efforts to lift), in each case permanently restraining, enjoining, or
otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such
order, decree, ruling, or other action shall have become final and
nonappealable;
(ii) if, for any reason, the FCC denies or
dismisses any of the Capstar Applications or SFX Applications and the time for
reconsideration or court review under the Communications Act with respect to
such denial or dismissal has expired and there is not pending with respect
thereto a timely filed petition for reconsideration or request for review;
(iii) if, for any reason, any of the Capstar
Applications or SFX Applications is designated for an evidentiary hearing by
the FCC;
(iv) if the Closing shall not have occurred by the
later of May 1, 1998, or the date to which the Closing Date is extended
pursuant to the second sentence of Section 9.1; provided, however, that the
right to terminate this Agreement under this clause (iv) shall not be available
to any party whose breach of this Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted
in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date; or
(c) by Capstar:
(i) if there shall have been any material breach
(which breach shall not have been cured within 20 days (the "Cure Period")
following receipt by an SFX Party of written notice of such breach) on the part
of any SFX Party of (A) any representation or warranty set forth in this
Agreement (provided that any representation or warranty of a party contained
herein that is qualified by a materiality standard or a Material Adverse Effect
qualification shall not be further qualified hereby), which breach or breaches,
when aggregated with any other such breaches, has or would reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the SFX Assets or on Capstar's
ability to operate the SFX Stations in substantially the same manner as they
are presently operated by each SFX Party or (B) any covenant or agreement;
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(ii) pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.8;
(iii) with respect to a SFX Station Event, at its
option, as provided in the second sentence of Section 9.1;
(iv) if the FCC grants any of the SFX Applications
with any adverse conditions not generally imposed on grants of such
applications and the time for reconsideration or court review under the
Communications Act with respect to such adverse conditions has expired and
there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition for
reconsideration or request for review;
(v) If within twenty (20) days after the receipt
from the SFX Parties of the Schedules, the Existing SFX ESAs, and underlying
documentation, as contemplated by this Agreement, Capstar in its sole and
absolute discretion is not satisfied with the information contained therein; or
(d) by the SFX Parties:
(i) if there shall have been any material breach
(which breach shall not have been cured within 20 days (the "Cure Period")
following receipt by Capstar of written notice of such breach) on the part of
Capstar of (A) any representation or warranty set forth in this Agreement
(provided that any representation or warranty of a party contained herein that
is qualified by a materiality standard or a Material Adverse Effect
qualification shall not be further qualified hereby), which breach or breaches,
when aggregated with any other such breaches, has or would reasonably be
expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Capstar Assets or on the SFX
Parties' ability to operate the Capstar Stations in substantially the same
manner as they shall be operated by Capstar after the Capstar Date or (B) any
covenant or agreement;
(ii) pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.9;
(iii) with respect to a Capstar Station Event, at
its option, as provided in the second sentence of Section 9.1;
(iv) if the FCC grants any of the Capstar
Applications with any adverse conditions not generally imposed on grants of
such applications and the time for reconsideration or court review under the
Communications Act with respect to such adverse conditions has expired and
there is not pending with respect thereto a timely filed petition for
reconsideration or request for review;
(v) if within twenty (20) days after the receipt
from Capstar the Schedules, the Existing Capstar ESAs, and underlying
documentation, as contemplated by this Agreement, the SFX Parties in their sole
and absolute discretion are not satisfied with the information contained
therein.
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For purposes of subsections 10.1(c)(iv) and 10.1(d)(iv), the parties
acknowledge and agree that the FCC's imposition of Equal Employment Opportunity
reporting conditions shall not be deemed to constitute "adverse conditions"
within the meaning of such subsection. The right of any party hereto to
terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 10.1 shall remain operative
and in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on
behalf of any party hereto, any person controlling any such party or any of
their respective officers, directors, employees, accountants, consultants,
legal counsel, agents, or other representatives whether prior to or after the
execution of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the
contrary, no party that is in material breach of this Agreement shall be
entitled to terminate this Agreement except with the consent of the other
party.
10.2. EFFECT OF TERMINATION.
(a) In the event of a termination of this Agreement by
any SFX Party or Capstar as provided above, there shall be no liability on the
part of Capstar or any SFX Party, except for liability arising out of a breach
of this Agreement.
(b) If this Agreement is terminated by the SFX Parties
pursuant to Section 10.1(d)(i), the parties agree and acknowledge that the SFX
Parties will suffer damages that are not practicable to ascertain.
Accordingly, in such event and if within 10 business days after termination of
this Agreement by the SFX Parties pursuant to Section 10.1(d)(i), each SFX
Party delivers to Capstar a written demand for liquidated damages, subject to
Capstar's receipt of a counterpart of the Release executed by each of the SFX
Parties, the SFX Parties shall be entitled to the sum of $2,000,000 as
liquidated damages payable by Capstar within 10 business days after receipt of
the SFX Parties' written demand. The parties agree that the foregoing
liquidated damages are reasonable considering all the circumstances existing as
of the date hereof and constitute the parties' good faith estimate of the
actual damages reasonably expected to result from the termination of this
Agreement by the SFX Parties pursuant to Section 10.1(d)(i). Each SFX Party
agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, such SFX Party's right to
payment of such liquidated damages as provided in this Section 10.2(b) shall be
its sole and exclusive remedy if the Closing does not occur with respect to any
damages whatsoever that such SFX Party may suffer or allege to suffer as a
result of any claim or cause of action asserted by the SFX Parties relating to
or arising from breaches of the representations, warranties or covenants of
Capstar contained in this Agreement and to be made or performed at or prior to
the Closing.
(c) If this Agreement is terminated by Capstar pursuant
to Section 10.1(c)(i), the parties agree and acknowledge that Capstar will
suffer damages that are not practicable to ascertain. Accordingly, in such
event and if within 10 business days after termination of this Agreement by
Capstar pursuant to Section 10.1(c)(i), Capstar delivers to any SFX Party a
written demand for liquidated damages, subject to such SFX Party's receipt of a
counterpart of the Release executed by Capstar, Capstar shall be entitled to
the sum of $2,000,000 as liquidated damages payable by the SFX Parties within
10 business days after receipt of Capstar's written demand. The parties agree
that the foregoing liquidated damages are reasonable considering all the
circumstances existing as of the date hereof and constitute the parties' good
faith estimate of the actual damages reasonably expected to result from the
termination of this Agreement by Capstar pursuant to Section 10.1(c)(i).
Capstar
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agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Capstar's right to payment
of such liquidated damages as provided in this Section 10.2(d) shall be its
sole and exclusive remedy if the Closing does not occur with respect to any
damages whatsoever that Capstar may suffer or allege to suffer as a result of
any claim or cause of action asserted by Capstar relating to or arising from
breaches of the representations, warranties or covenants of any SFX Party
contained in this Agreement and to be made or performed at or prior to the
Closing.
ARTICLE XI
INDEMNIFICATION
11.1. INDEMNIFICATION OF CAPSTAR. Subject to the provisions of this
Article XI, each SFX Party, jointly and severally, agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the Capstar Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Capstar
Indemnified Costs.
11.2. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE SFX PARTIES. Subject to the provisions
of this Article XI, Capstar agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the SFX
Indemnified Parties from and against any and all SFX Indemnified Costs.
11.3. DEFENSE OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. An Indemnified Party shall
give prompt written notice to any entity or person who is obligated to provide
indemnification hereunder (an "Indemnifying Party") of the commencement or
assertion of any action, proceeding, demand, or claim by a third party
(collectively, a "third-party action") in respect of which such Indemnified
Party shall seek indemnification hereunder. Any failure so to notify an
Indemnifying Party shall not relieve such Indemnifying Party from any liability
that it, he, or she may have to such Indemnified Party under this Article XI
unless the failure to give such notice materially and adversely prejudices such
Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume
control of the defense of, settle, or otherwise dispose of such third-party
action on such terms as they deem appropriate; provided, however, that:
(a) The Indemnified Party shall be entitled, at its own
expense, to participate in the defense of such third-party action (provided,
however, that the Indemnifying Party shall pay the attorneys' fees of the
Indemnified Party if (i) the employment of separate counsel shall have been
authorized in writing by any such Indemnifying Party in connection with the
defense of such third-party action, (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall not have
employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party to have
charge of such third-party action, (iii) the Indemnified Party shall have
reasonably concluded that there may be defenses available to such Indemnified
Party that are different from or additional to those available to the
Indemnifying Party, or (iv) the Indemnified Party's counsel shall have advised
the Indemnified Party in writing, with a copy delivered to the Indemnifying
Party, that there is a conflict of interest that could make it inappropriate
under applicable standards of professional conduct to have common counsel);
(b) The Indemnifying Party shall obtain the prior written
approval of the Indemnified Party before entering into or making any
settlement, compromise, admission, or
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acknowledgment of the validity of such third-party action or any liability in
respect thereof if, pursuant to or as a result of such settlement, compromise,
admission, or acknowledgment, injunctive or other equitable relief would be
imposed against the Indemnified Party or if, in the opinion of the Indemnified
Party, such settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment could have an
adverse effect on its business;
(c) No Indemnifying Party shall consent to the entry of
any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an
unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to each
Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect of such third-
party action; and
(d) The Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to
control (but shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense
of), and the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to have sole control over, the
defense or settlement, compromise, admission, or acknowledgment of any third-
party action (i) as to which the Indemnifying Party fails to assume the defense
within a reasonable length of time or (ii) to the extent the third-party action
seeks an order, injunction, or other equitable relief against the Indemnified
Party which, if successful, would materially adversely affect the business,
operations, assets, or financial condition of the Indemnified Party; provided,
however, that the Indemnified Party shall make no settlement, compromise,
admission, or acknowledgment that would give rise to liability on the part of
any Indemnifying Party without the prior written consent of such Indemnifying
Party.
The parties hereto shall extend reasonable cooperation in connection with the
defense of any third-party action pursuant to this Article XI and, in
connection therewith, shall furnish such records, information, and testimony
and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials, and
appeals as may be reasonably requested.
11.4. DIRECT CLAIMS. In any case in which an Indemnified Party
seeks indemnification hereunder which is not subject to Section 11.3 because no
third-party action is involved, the Indemnified Party shall notify the
Indemnifying Party in writing of any Indemnified Costs which such Indemnified
Party claims are subject to indemnification under the terms hereof. The
failure of the Indemnified Party to exercise promptness in such notification
shall not amount to a waiver of such claim unless the resulting delay
materially prejudices the position of the Indemnifying Party with respect to
such claim.
11.5. LIMITATIONS. Subject to Section 12.17 hereof, the following
provisions of this Section 11.5 shall be applicable after the time of the
Closing:
(a) Minimum Loss. No Indemnifying Party shall be
required to indemnify an Indemnified Party for Indemnified Representation Costs
unless and until the aggregate amount of such Indemnified Representation Costs
for which the Indemnified Party is otherwise entitled to indemnification
pursuant to this Article XI exceeds $100,000 (the "Minimum Loss"). After the
Minimum Loss is exceeded, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to be paid
the entire amount of its Indemnified Representation Costs, subject to the
limitations on recovery and recourse set forth in this Section 11.5 and subject
to the exception contained in Section 12.17. For purposes of
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determining the aggregate amount of Minimum Loss suffered by an Indemnified
Party, each representation and warranty contained in this Agreement for which
indemnification can be or is sought hereunder shall be read (including for
purposes of determining whether a breach of such representation or warranty has
occurred) without regard to materiality (including Material Adverse Effect)
qualifications that may be contained therein. In addition, in determining
whether an Indemnifying Party shall be required to indemnify an Indemnified
Party under this Article XI, once the Minimum Loss requirement set forth in
this clause (a) has been satisfied, each representation and warranty contained
in this Agreement for which indemnification can be or is sought hereunder shall
be read (including for purposes of determining whether a breach of such
representation or warranty has occurred) without regard to materiality
(including Material Adverse Effect) qualifications that may be contained
therein.
(b) Limitation as to Time. No Indemnifying Party shall
be liable for any Indemnified Representation Costs pursuant to this Article XI
unless a written claim for indemnification in accordance with Section 11.3 or
11.4 is given by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party with respect
thereto on or before the first anniversary of the Closing Date, except that
this time limitation shall not apply to any claims contemplated by Section
12.17.
(c) Limitation as to Amount. Subject to Section 12.17
hereof, no Indemnifying Party shall be liable for any Indemnified
Representation Costs pursuant to this Article XI in excess of $1,000,000.
(d) Other Indemnified Costs. The provisions of this
Section 11.5 shall only be applicable to Indemnified Representation Costs and
shall not be applicable to any other Indemnified Costs.
ARTICLE XII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS.
Regardless of any investigation at any time made by or on behalf of any party
hereto or of any information any party may have in respect thereof, each of the
representations and warranties made hereunder or pursuant hereto or in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the Closing.
Except as otherwise provided in the next two sentences, the representations and
warranties set forth in this Agreement shall terminate on the first anniversary
of the Closing Date. Following the date of termination of a representation or
warranty, no claim can be brought with respect to a breach of such
representation or warranty, but no such termination shall affect any claim for
a breach of a representation or warranty that was asserted before the date of
termination. To the extent that such are performable after the Closing, each
of the covenants and agreements contained in each of the Transaction documents
shall survive the Closing indefinitely. Article I, Article X, Article XI, this
Article XII, Section 7.1(d), Section 7.8, and Section 7.9 shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
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12.2. FURTHER ACTIONS. After the Closing Date, each party shall
execute and deliver such other certificates, agreements, conveyances, and other
documents, and take such other action, as may be reasonably requested by the
other party in order to transfer and assign to, and vest in, such party the SFX
Assets or the Capstar Assets, as the case may be, pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement.
12.3. AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be amended
except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
12.4. WAIVER OF COMPLIANCE. Any failure of Capstar on the one hand,
or any SFX Party, on the other hand, to comply with any obligation, covenant,
agreement, or condition contained herein may be waived only if set forth in an
instrument in writing signed by the party or parties to be bound thereby, but
such waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance with such obligation,
covenant, agreement or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel
with respect to, any other failure.
12.5. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. The parties recognize that in the event
one party should refuse to perform under the provisions of this Agreement,
monetary damages alone will not be adequate. The other party shall therefore
be entitled, in addition to any other remedies which may be available,
including money damages, to obtain specific performance of the terms of this
Agreement. In the event of any action to enforce this Agreement specifically,
both parties hereby waive the defense that there is an adequate remedy at law.
12.6. SEVERABILITY. If any term or other provision of this
Agreement is invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced by any rule of
applicable law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this
Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the
economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated herein are not
affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such
determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal, or
incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith
to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as
closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the
transactions contemplated herein are consummated as originally contemplated to
the fullest extent possible.
12.7. EXPENSES AND OBLIGATIONS. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement or as provided by law, all costs and expenses
incurred by the parties hereto in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby shall be borne solely and entirely by the
party which has incurred such expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) all
sales taxes relating to the transfer of the Capstar Assets from Capstar to the
SFX Parties shall be paid by Capstar and (b) all sales taxes relating to the
transfer of the SFX Assets from each SFX Party to Capstar shall be paid by the
SFX Parties. In the event of a dispute between the parties in connection with
this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, each of the parties
hereto hereby agrees that the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reimbursement by the other party of reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred
in connection with any action or proceeding.
12.8. PARTIES IN INTEREST. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and, except as provided below, inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto
and their successors and assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, except as set
forth below, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other
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person (other than the Indemnified Parties as provided in Article XI) any
rights or remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this
Agreement.
12.9. NOTICES. All notices and other communications hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or mailed by
registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the parties at the
following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified
by like notice):
(a) If to Capstar, to
Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc.
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
Facsimile: (214) 740-7313
with copies to
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
3700 Trammell Crow Center
2001 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Attn: Michael D. Wortley
Facsimile: (214) 220-7716
Capstar Broadcasting Partners
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Austin, Texas 78701
Attn: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
Leibowitz & Associates, P.A.
Suntrust International Center
One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 1450
Miami, Florida 33131-1715
Attn: Matt L. Leibowitz
Facsimile: (305) 530-9417
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(b) If to the SFX Parties, to
SFX Broadcasting, Inc.
150 East 58th Street
New York, New York 10155
Attn: Richard A. Liese
Facsimile: (212) 407-9191
12.10. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed and delivered
(including by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts, all of which
shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when
one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered
to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the
same counterpart.
12.11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement (which term shall be deemed
to include the exhibits and schedules hereto and the other certificates,
documents and instruments delivered hereunder) constitutes the entire agreement
of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements, letters of intent
and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to
the subject matter hereof. There are no representations or warranties,
agreements, or covenants other than those expressly set forth in this
Agreement.
12.12. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
12.13. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Except as required by law, the SFX
Parties and Capstar shall consult with each other before issuing any press
release or otherwise making any public statements with respect to this
Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and shall not issue any such
press release or make any such public statement prior to such consultation.
Prior to the Closing, neither the SFX Parties nor Capstar will issue any other
press release or otherwise make any public statements regarding their business,
except as may be required by applicable law. A report filed with a
governmental agency shall not be a public statement.
12.14. ASSIGNMENT.
(a) Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights,
interests, or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties
hereto, whether by operation of law or otherwise.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Section 12.14,
(i) upon notice to the SFX Parties, Capstar may
assign or delegate any or all of its rights or obligations under this
Agreement to any Affiliate of Capstar,
(ii) nothing in this Agreement shall limit
Capstar's ability to make a collateral assignment of its rights under
this Agreement, without the consent of any SFX Party, to any
institutional lender that provides funds to Capstar,
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(iii) upon notice to the Capstar, each SFX Party
may assign or delegate any or all of its rights or obligations under
this Agreement to any Affiliate of any SFX Party, and
(iv) nothing in this Agreement shall limit any
SFX Party's ability to make a collateral assignment of its rights
under this Agreement, without the consent of Capstar, to any
institutional lender that provides funds to such SFX Party.
Once an assignment and assumption occurs pursuant to Section 12.14(b)(i) above,
such Affiliate shall assume all liabilities and obligations of Capstar
Acquisition Company, Inc. under this Agreement, and Capstar Acquisition
Company, Inc. shall be released from all liabilities and obligations pursuant
to this Agreement. Once an assignment and assumption occurs pursuant to
Section 12.14(b)(iii) above, such Affiliate shall assume all liabilities and
obligations of each SFX Party under this Agreement, and each SFX Party shall be
released from all liabilities and obligations pursuant to this Agreement. Each
party shall execute an acknowledgment of such assignment(s) and collateral
assignments in such forms as the other party or its institutional lenders may
from time to time reasonably request; provided, however, that unless written
notice is given to such party that any such collateral assignment has been
foreclosed upon, such party shall be entitled to deal exclusively with the
other party as to any matters arising under this Agreement or any of the other
agreements delivered pursuant hereto. In the event of such an assignment, the
provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on
Capstar's or each of the SFX Parties' assigns.
12.15. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER LIABILITY.
(a) The directors, officers, and stockholders of Capstar and its
Affiliates shall not have any personal liability or obligation arising under
this Agreement (including any claims that any SFX Party may assert) other than
as an assignee of this Agreement.
(b) The directors, officers, and stockholders of each SFX Party
and its Affiliates shall not have any personal liability or obligation arising
under this Agreement (including any claims that Capstar may assert) other than
as an assignee of this Agreement.
12.16. NO REVERSIONARY INTEREST. The parties expressly agree,
pursuant to Section 73.1150 of the FCC's rules, that no SFX Party retains any
right to reassignment of any of the SFX FCC Licenses in the future, or to
operate or use the facilities of the SFX Stations for any period beyond the
Closing Date, and that Capstar does not retain any right to reassignment of any
of the Capstar FCC Licenses in the future, or to operate or use the facilities
of the Capstar Stations for any period beyond the Closing Date.
12.17. NO WAIVER RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR FRAUD. The liability of any
party under Article XI shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of any other
liability that such party may have at law or equity based on such party's
fraudulent acts or omissions. None of the provisions set forth in this
Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions set forth in Section
11.5(a) (relating to Minimum Loss), 11.5(b) (relating to limitations on the
period of time during which a claim for indemnification may be brought), or
11.5(c) (relating to limitations on the amount of indemnification costs), shall
be deemed a waiver by any party to this Agreement of any right or remedy which
such
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party may have at law or equity based on any other party's fraudulent acts or
omissions, nor shall any such provisions limit, or be deemed to limit, (i) the
amounts of recovery sought or awarded in any such claim for fraud, (ii) the
time period during which a claim for fraud may be brought, or (iii) the
recourse which any such party may seek against another party with respect to a
claim for fraud; provided, that with respect to such rights and remedies at law
or equity, the parties further acknowledge and agree that none of the
provisions of this Section 12.17, nor any reference to this Section 12.17
throughout this Agreement, shall be deemed a waiver of any defenses which may
be available in respect of actions or claims for fraud, including but not
limited to, defenses of statutes of limitations or limitations of damages.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the SFX Parties and Capstar have caused
this Agreement to be signed, all as of the date first written above.
SFX BROADCASTING, INC.
By: /S/ Richard A. Liese
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Name: Richard A. Liese
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Title: Vice President
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SFX BROADCASTING OF KANSAS, INC.
By: /S/ Richard A. Liese
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Name: Richard A. Liese
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Title: Vice President
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SFXKS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: SFX GP, Inc.
Its General Partner
By: /S/ Richard A. Liese
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Name: Richard A. Liese
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Title: Vice President
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SFX BROADCASTING OF FLORIDA, INC.
By: /S/ Richard A. Liese
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Name: Richard A. Liese
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Title: Vice President
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SOUTHERN STARR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: Southern Starr Communications, Inc.
Its General Partner
By: /S/ Richard A. Liese
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Name: Richard A. Liese
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Title: Vice President
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CAPSTAR ACQUISITION COMPANY, INC.
By: /S/ William S. Banowsky, Jr.R
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Name: William S. Banowsky, Jr.
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Its: Vice President
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ANNEX A
THE SFX STATIONS
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CALL LETTERS LOCATION
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KKRD-FM WICHITA, KANSAS
KRZZ-FM WICHITA, KANSAS
KNSS-AM WICHITA, KANSAS
WGNE-FM DAYTONA, FLORIDA
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ANNEX B
THE CAPSTAR STATIONS
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CALL LETTERS LOCATION
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WFSC-FM GREENVILLE - SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
WFNQ-FM GREENVILLE - SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
WESC-AM GREENVILLE - SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
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EXHIBIT 10.33
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this "Agreement"), dated as of June
17, 1997, is made by and among GulfStar Communications, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("Gulfstar"), Capstar Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware
corporation ("Capstar"), CBC-GulfStar Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation
and a wholly owned subsidiary of Capstar ("Sub"), and each of the persons
listed on Schedule I (the "Gulfstar Securityholders"). Gulfstar and Sub are
hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Constituent Corporations".
PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS
A. Each Gulfstar Securityholder identified on Schedule II
(collectively, the "Gulfstar Stockholders") owns the number of shares of
Gulfstar Capital Stock (hereinafter defined) set forth opposite such Gulfstar
Stockholder's name on Schedule II. Each Gulfstar Securityholder identified on
Schedule III (collectively, the "Gulfstar Option Holders") holds options to
purchase the number of shares of Gulfstar Common Stock (hereinafter defined)
set forth opposite such Gulfstar Option Holder's name on Schedule III.
B. The respective Boards of Directors of Gulfstar and Sub have
approved the merger of Gulfstar with and into Sub, with Sub being the surviving
corporation (the "Merger"). The respective Boards of Directors of Capstar,
Gulfstar and Sub have determined that it is in the best interests of their
respective stockholders for the Merger to be effected upon the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.
C. For federal income tax purposes, it is intended that the
Merger shall qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and this Agreement
is intended to be and is adopted as a plan of reorganization within the meaning
of Treasury Regulation Section 1.368-1(c).
D. In connection with the Merger, Gulfstar, Capstar, Sub and the
Gulfstar Securityholders desire to make certain representations, warranties,
covenants and agreements in connection with the Merger and also to prescribe
various conditions to the Merger.
AGREEMENTS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree
as follows:
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ARTICLE I.
CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set
forth below:
"Aggregate Preferred Merger Consideration" means an amount of cash
equal to the product obtained when the Preferred Merger Consideration is
multiplied by the number of shares of Gulfstar Preferred Stock issued and
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time.
"BT" means BT Capital Partners, Inc.
"BT Exercise Price" means an amount equal to $80.98.
"BT Registration Rights Agreement" shall mean the Registration Rights
Agreement dated as of July 25, 1996 between Gulfstar and BT.
"BT Warrant" means the Stock Purchase Warrant issued on July 25, 1996
by Gulfstar to BT, pursuant to which BT was granted the right, under certain
circumstances, to purchase the BT Warrant Shares.
"BT Warrant Shares" means 8,098 shares of Gulfstar Class B Common
Stock which may be issued by Gulfstar to BT at the Closing pursuant to the
terms of the BT Warrant and Section 4.2 of this Agreement.
"Class A Common Stock" means the Class A Voting Common Stock, par
value $0.01 per share, of Capstar.
"Class B Common Stock" means the Class B Nonvoting Common Stock, par
value $0.01 per share, of Capstar.
"Class C Common Stock" means the Class C Voting Common Stock, par
value $0.01 per share, of Capstar.
"Common Stock" means the collective reference to the Class A Common
Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock.
"Conversion Number" means 1,187.947.
"Effective Time" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
"Gulfstar Capital Stock" means the collective reference to Gulfstar
Common Stock, Gulfstar Class A Common Stock, Gulfstar Class B Common Stock,
Gulfstar Class C Common Stock and Gulfstar Preferred Stock.
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"Gulfstar Certificate of Designation" means the Gulfstar
Communications, Inc. Certificate of Designation of the Powers, Preferences and
Relative, Participating, Optional and Other Special Rights of 12% Redeemable
Preferred Stock and Qualifications, Limitations and Restrictions Thereof filed
by Gulfstar with the Delaware Secretary of State.
"Gulfstar Class A Common Stock" means the Class A Nonvoting Common
Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Gulfstar.
"Gulfstar Class B Common Stock" means the Class B Nonvoting Common
Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Gulfstar.
"Gulfstar Class C Common Stock" means the Class C Voting Common Stock,
par value $0.01 per share, of Gulfstar.
"Gulfstar Common Stock" means the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per
share, of Gulfstar.
"Gulfstar Common Stock Equivalents" means, without duplication with
any other Gulfstar Common Stock or Gulfstar Common Stock Equivalents, any
rights, warrants, options, convertible securities or indebtedness, exchangeable
securities or indebtedness, or other rights, exercisable for or convertible or
exchangeable into, directly or indirectly, Gulfstar Common Stock or securities
exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into Gulfstar Common Stock,
whether at the time of issuance or upon the passage of time or the occurrence
of some future event.
"Gulfstar Preferred Stock" means the 12% Redeemable Preferred Stock,
par value $0.01 per share, of Gulfstar.
"Gulfstar Stock" means Gulfstar Class A Common Stock, Gulfstar Class B
Common Stock, Gulfstar Class C Common Stock, and Gulfstar Common Stock.
"Gulfstar Stock Option" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(h).
"Material Adverse Effect" means, with respect to any Person, the
occurrence of any event, condition, circumstance or fact that has had, or could
reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse effect on the business,
operations, properties, conditions, results of operations, assets or
liabilities of such Person and its Subsidiaries, if any, taken as a whole.
"Merger" has the meaning set forth in the first Preliminary Statement
of this Agreement.
"Person" or "person" means any individual, corporation, limited
liability company, partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, person
(including, without limitation, a "person" as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of
the Exchange Act), trust, association or other legal entity or government,
political subdivision, agency or instrumentality of a government.
"Preferred Merger Consideration" shall mean an amount of cash equal to
the liquidation preference (including accumulated dividends) that would be
payable with respect to one share of Gulfstar Preferred Stock if a liquidation,
dissolution or winding-up of Gulfstar's affairs were deemed
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to occur immediately prior to the Effective Time, as determined pursuant to
Section (d) of the Gulfstar Certificate of Designation.
"Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person, any corporation or
other organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, of which: (i) such
Person or any other Subsidiary of such Person is a general partner; or (ii) at
least a majority of the securities or other interests having by their terms
ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors or others
performing similar functions with respect to such corporation or other
organization is, directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by such Person or
by any one or more of such Person's Subsidiaries.
"Voting Debt," with respect to any Person, means any bonds,
debentures, notes or other indebtedness issued or outstanding having the right
to vote on any matters on which holders of capital stock of such Person may
vote.
ARTICLE II.
THE MERGER; CLOSING; OTHER ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN AT THE CLOSING
Section 2.1 Merger. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, at the Effective Time Gulfstar shall be merged with and into Sub in
accordance with the applicable provisions of the Delaware General Corporation
Law (the "DGCL"). As soon as practicable at or after the closing of the Merger
(the "Closing"), a certificate of merger, prepared and executed in accordance
with the relevant provisions of the DGCL (the "Certificate of Merger"), shall
be filed with the Delaware Secretary of State. The Merger shall become
effective at such time as is provided in the Certificate of Merger, which time
shall be on the date of Closing (the "Effective Time").
Section 2.2 Closing. The Closing shall take place at 10:00 a.m.
on a date to be specified by the parties, which shall be no later than the
fifth business day after satisfaction (or waiver in accordance with this
Agreement) of the latest to occur of the conditions set forth in Article VI
(the "Closing Date"), at the offices of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., 2001 Ross
Avenue, Suite 3800, Dallas, Texas 75201, unless another date or place is agreed
to by Capstar and Gulfstar.
Section 2.3 Effects of the Merger.
(a) At the Effective Time:
(i) Gulfstar shall be merged with and into Sub,
the separate existence of Gulfstar shall cease and Sub shall continue
as the surviving corporation (for periods occurring after the
Effective Time, Sub is sometimes referred to herein as the "Surviving
Corporation");
(ii) the Certificate of Incorporation of Sub as in
effect immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be the
Certificate of Incorporation of Surviving Corporation except that the
Certificate of Merger shall amend and restate Article First of the
Certificate of Incorporation of Sub to read in its entirety as
follows:
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"FIRST: The name of the corporation is GulfStar
Communications, Inc.; and
(iii) the Bylaws of Sub as in effect immediately
prior to the Effective Time shall be the Bylaws of Surviving
Corporation.
(b) The directors and officers of Sub at the Effective
Time shall, from and after the Effective Time, be the initial directors and
officers, respectively, of Surviving Corporation, and such directors and
officers shall serve until their successors have been duly elected or appointed
and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal in
accordance with Surviving Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation and
Bylaws.
Section 2.4 Further Assurances. If, at any time after the
Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation shall consider or be advised that any
deeds, bills of sale, assignments, assurances or any other actions or things
are necessary or desirable to vest, perfect or confirm of record or otherwise
in the Surviving Corporation its right, title or interest in, to or under any
of the rights, properties or assets of either of the Constituent Corporations
acquired or to be acquired by the Surviving Corporation as a result of, or in
connection with, the Merger, or otherwise to carry out this Agreement, the
officers and directors of the Surviving Corporation shall be authorized to
execute and deliver, in the name and on behalf of each of the Constituent
Corporations, or otherwise, all such deeds, bills of sale, assignments and
assurances and to take and do, in the name and on behalf of each of the
Constituent Corporations or otherwise, all such other actions and things as may
be necessary or desirable to vest, perfect or confirm any and all right, title
and interest in, to and under such rights, properties or assets in the
Surviving Corporation or otherwise to carry out this Agreement.
ARTICLE III.
EFFECT OF THE MERGER ON THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
CONSTITUENT CORPORATIONS; EXCHANGE OF CERTIFICATES
Section 3.1 Effect of Merger on Capital Stock. At the Effective
Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any further action on the part of any
holder of any shares of Gulfstar Capital Stock or any shares of capital stock
of Sub:
(a) Capital Stock of Sub. Each issued and outstanding
share of the capital stock of Sub shall not be converted or otherwise
affected by the Merger and shall remain outstanding after the Merger
as one fully paid and nonassessable share of common stock, par value
$0.01 per share, of Surviving Corporation.
(b) Cancellation of Gulfstar Treasury Stock and
Capstar-Owned Gulfstar Stock. Each share of Gulfstar Capital Stock
that is owned by Gulfstar as treasury stock and any shares of Gulfstar
Capital Stock owned by Capstar, Sub or any other wholly owned
Subsidiary of Gulfstar or Capstar shall be canceled and retired and
shall cease to exist and no stock of Capstar or Surviving Corporation
or other consideration shall be delivered or deliverable in exchange
therefor.
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(c) Gulfstar Common Stock. Subject to the provisions of
Section 3.2(e) hereof, each share of Gulfstar Common Stock issued and
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than shares
to be canceled in accordance with Section 3.1(b)) shall be converted
into the right to receive a number of shares of Class A Common Stock
equal to the Conversion Number. All such shares of Gulfstar Common
Stock, when so converted, shall no longer be outstanding and shall
automatically be canceled and retired and shall cease to exist, and
each holder of a certificate representing any such shares shall cease
to have any rights with respect thereto, except the right to receive
the shares of Class A Common Stock to be issued in consideration
therefor upon the surrender of such certificate in accordance with
Section 3.2, without interest.
(d) Gulfstar Class A Common Stock. Subject to the
provisions of Section 3.2(e) hereof:
(i) each share of Gulfstar Class A Common Stock
issued, outstanding and held by either of Thomas O. Hicks or
R. Steven Hicks immediately prior to the Effective Time shall
be converted into the right to receive a number of shares of
Class C Common Stock equal to the Conversion Number. All such
shares of Gulfstar Class A Common Stock, when so converted,
shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be
canceled and retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder
of a certificate representing any such shares shall cease to
have any rights with respect thereto, except the right to
receive the shares of Class C Common Stock to be issued in
consideration therefor upon surrender of such certificate in
accordance with Section 3.2, without interest; and
(ii) each share of Gulfstar Class A Common Stock
issued, outstanding and held by any Person other than Thomas
O. Hicks or R. Steven Hicks immediately prior to the Effective
Time (other than shares to be canceled in accordance with
Section 3.1(b)) shall be converted into the right to receive a
number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the
Conversion Number. All such shares of Gulfstar Class A Common
Stock, when so converted, shall no longer be outstanding and
shall automatically be canceled and retired and shall cease to
exist, and each holder of a certificate representing any such
shares shall cease to have any rights with respect thereto,
except the right to receive the shares of Class A Common Stock
to be issued in consideration therefor upon the surrender of
such certificate in accordance with Section 3.2, without
interest.
(e) Gulfstar Class B Common Stock. Subject to the
provisions of Section 3.2(e) hereof, each share of Gulfstar Class B
Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective
Time (other than shares to be canceled in accordance with Section
3.1(b)) shall be converted into the right to receive a number of
shares of Class B Common Stock equal to the Conversion Number. All
such shares of Gulfstar Class B Common Stock, when so converted, shall
no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and
retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder of a certificate
representing any such shares shall cease to have any rights with
respect thereto, except the right to receive the shares of
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Class B Common Stock to be issued in consideration therefor upon the
surrender of such certificate in accordance with Section 3.2, without
interest.
(f) Gulfstar Class C Common Stock. Subject to the
provisions of Section 3.2(e) hereof:
(i) each share of Gulfstar Class C Common Stock
issued, outstanding and held by either of Thomas O. Hicks or
R. Steven Hicks immediately prior to the Effective Time shall
be converted into the right to receive a number of shares of
Class C Common Stock equal to the Conversion Number. All such
shares of Gulfstar Class C Common Stock, when so converted,
shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be
canceled and retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder
of a certificate representing any such shares shall cease to
have any rights with respect thereto, except the right to
receive the shares of Class C Common Stock to be issued in
consideration therefor upon surrender of such certificate in
accordance with Section 3.2, without interest; and
(ii) each share of Gulfstar Class C Common Stock
issued, outstanding and held by any Person other than Thomas
O. Hicks or R. Steven Hicks immediately prior to the Effective
Time (other than shares to be canceled in accordance with
Section 3.1(b)) shall be converted into the right to receive a
number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the
Conversion Number. All such shares of Gulfstar Class C Common
Stock, when so converted, shall no longer be outstanding and
shall automatically be canceled and retired and shall cease to
exist, and each holder of a certificate representing any such
shares shall cease to have any rights with respect thereto,
except the right to receive the shares of Class A Common Stock
to be issued in consideration therefor upon the surrender of
such certificate in accordance with Section 3.2, without
interest.
(g) Gulfstar Preferred Stock. Each share of Gulfstar
Preferred Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the
Effective Time (other than shares to be canceled in accordance with
Section 3.1(b)) shall be converted into the right to receive an amount
equal to the Preferred Merger Consideration. All such shares of
Gulfstar Preferred Stock, when so converted, shall no longer be
outstanding and shall automatically be canceled and retired and shall
cease to exist, and each holder of a certificate representing any such
shares shall cease to have any rights with respect thereto, except the
right to receive the Preferred Merger Consideration to be paid in
consideration therefor upon the surrender of such certificate in
accordance with Section 3.2.
(h) Stock Options. At the Effective Time, (i) each
outstanding option to purchase Gulfstar Common Stock referenced on
Schedule III (the "Gulfstar Stock Options"), whether vested or
unvested, shall be assumed by Capstar. Each such option shall be
deemed to constitute an option to acquire, on the same terms and
conditions as were applicable under such Gulfstar Stock Option, a
number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the number of shares
of Gulfstar Common Stock purchasable pursuant to such Gulfstar Stock
Option multiplied by the Conversion Number, at a price per share equal
to the per-share
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exercise price for the shares of Gulfstar Common Stock purchasable
pursuant to such Gulfstar Stock Option divided by the Conversion
Number; provided, however, that in the case of any option to which
Section 421 of the Code applies by reason of its qualification under
any of Sections 422-424 of the Code, the option price, the number of
shares purchasable pursuant to such option and the terms and
conditions of exercise of such option shall be determined in order to
comply with Section 424(a) of the Code; and provided further, that,
unless otherwise provided in the applicable Gulfstar Stock Option, the
number of shares of Class A Common Stock that may be purchased upon
exercise of such Gulfstar Stock Option shall not include any
fractional share; and (ii) Capstar shall take all corporate action
necessary to reserve for issuance a sufficient number of shares of
Class A Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of the Gulfstar Stock
Options assumed in accordance with this Section 3.1(h).
(i) No Additional Rights. Except as set forth in
Sections 3.1(h) and 4.2 or as otherwise agreed to by the parties, (i)
the provisions of any plan, program, undertaking, agreement or
arrangement providing for the issuance or grant of any other interest
in respect of Gulfstar Capital Stock shall become null and void, and
(ii) Gulfstar, Sub, Capstar and, from and after the Effective Time,
Surviving Corporation, shall use their respective best efforts to
ensure that, following the Effective Time, no holder of Gulfstar
Common Stock Equivalents or any participant in any plan, program or
arrangement shall have any right thereunder to acquire any equity
securities of Gulfstar, Sub, Capstar or any direct or indirect
Subsidiary thereof.
Section 3.2 Exchange of Certificates.
(a) Exchange Agent. As of the Effective Time, Surviving
Corporation shall hold, for the benefit of the holders of shares Gulfstar
Capital Stock, the Aggregate Preferred Merger Consideration payable and
certificates representing the shares of Common Stock issuable at the Effective
Time pursuant to Section 3.1 in exchange for outstanding shares of Gulfstar
Capital Stock (the Aggregate Preferred Merger Consideration and such shares of
Common Stock, together with any dividends or distributions with respect
thereto, being hereinafter referred to as the "Exchange Fund"). Surviving
Corporation shall deliver the Aggregate Preferred Merger Consideration and the
Common Stock contemplated to be issued pursuant to Section 3.1 out of the
Exchange Fund. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose.
(b) Exchange Procedures. Delivery of each certificate
which, immediately prior to the Effective Time, represented outstanding shares
of Gulfstar Capital Stock (each, a "Certificate"), shall be effected, and risk
of loss and title to such Certificate shall pass, only upon surrender of the
Certificate to Surviving Corporation for cancellation. Upon surrender of a
Certificate for cancellation to Surviving Corporation, or to such other agent
or agents as may be appointed by Surviving Corporation, together with any other
documents of transfer reasonably required by Surviving Corporation, (1) the
holder of the Certificate shall be entitled to receive, as applicable, either
the Preferred Merger Consideration or a certificate representing that number of
whole shares of Common Stock which such holder has the right to receive
pursuant to the provisions of this Article III, and any unpaid dividends and
distributions that such holder has the right to receive pursuant to Section
3.2(c); and (2) the Certificate so surrendered shall forthwith be canceled. In
the
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event of a transfer of ownership of Gulfstar Stock which is not registered in
the transfer records of Gulfstar, a certificate representing the appropriate
number of whole shares of Common Stock may be issued to a transferee if the
Certificate representing such Gulfstar Stock is presented to Surviving
Corporation accompanied by all documents required to evidence and effect such
transfer and by evidence that any applicable stock transfer taxes have been
paid. If any shares of Gulfstar Stock have been pledged to Gulfstar by the
holder thereof to secure the repayment by such holder of any obligation owed to
Gulfstar, a certificate representing the appropriate number of whole shares of
Common Stock may be issued if the Certificate representing such pledged shares
of Gulfstar Stock is presented to the Surviving Corporation accompanied by all
documents which the Surviving Company requires to evidence the Surviving
Corporation's continued security interest in the shares of Common Stock to be
issued in exchange for such Gulfstar Stock, and the Certificate so issued shall
be pledged to the Surviving Corporation. Until surrendered as contemplated by
this Section 3.2, each Certificate shall be deemed at any time after the
Effective Time to represent only the right to receive upon such surrender, as
applicable, the Preferred Merger Consideration or a certificate representing
whole shares of Common Stock (and any unpaid dividends and distributions that
such holder has the right to receive pursuant to Section 3.2(c)). Surviving
Corporation shall not be entitled to vote or exercise any rights of ownership
with respect to the Common Stock held by it from time to time hereunder, except
that it shall receive and hold all dividends or other distributions paid or
distributed with respect thereto for the account of persons entitled thereto.
(c) Distributions with Respect to Unexchanged Shares. No
dividends or other distributions with respect to Common Stock declared or made
after the Effective Time with a record date after the Effective Time shall be
paid to the holder of any unsurrendered Certificate with respect to the shares
of Common Stock the right to receive which is represented thereby until the
holder of such Certificate surrenders such Certificate. Subject to the effect
of applicable laws, following surrender of any such Certificate, there shall be
paid to the holder thereof, without interest: (i) at the time of such
surrender, the amount of dividends or other distributions with a record date
after the Effective Time theretofore paid with respect to such whole shares of
Common Stock; and (ii) at the appropriate payment date, the amount of dividends
or other distributions with a record date after the Effective Time but prior to
such surrender and a payment date subsequent to such surrender payable with
respect to such whole shares of Common Stock.
(d) No Further Ownership Rights. The Preferred Merger
Consideration to be paid, and all shares of Common Stock to be issued, upon the
surrender for exchange of Certificates representing shares of Gulfstar Capital
Stock, as applicable, in accordance with the terms hereof shall be deemed to
have been paid or issued, as the case may be, in full satisfaction of all
rights pertaining to such shares of Gulfstar Capital Stock, subject to the
Surviving Corporation's obligation to pay any dividends or make any other
distributions with a record date prior to the date hereof and which remain
unpaid at the Effective Time. From and after the Effective Time there shall be
no further registration of transfers on the stock transfer books of Surviving
Corporation of the shares of Gulfstar Capital Stock that were outstanding
immediately prior to the Effective Time. If, after the Effective Time,
Certificates are presented to Surviving Corporation for any reason, they shall
be canceled and exchanged as provided in this Article III.
(e) No Fractional Shares. No certificates or scrip
representing fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued upon the
surrender for exchange of Certificates pursuant to this
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Article III, and no dividend or other distribution, stock split, interest or
other right shall relate to any such fractional security, and such fractional
interests shall not entitle the owner thereof to vote or to any rights of a
security holder of Surviving Corporation or Capstar.
(f) No Liability. None of Capstar, Sub, Gulfstar or
Surviving Corporation shall be liable to any holder of shares of Gulfstar
Capital Stock for such portion of the Aggregate Gulfstar Preferred Merger
Consideration or such shares of Common Stock (or dividends or distributions
with respect thereto) delivered to a public official pursuant to any applicable
abandoned property, escheat or similar law. Any amounts remaining unclaimed by
holders of any such shares at such date as is immediately prior to the time at
which such amounts would otherwise escheat to or become property of any
governmental entity shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, become
the property of Surviving Corporation, free and clear of any claims or interest
of any such holders or their successors, assigns or personal representatives
previously entitled thereto.
(g) Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Certificates. If any
Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an
affidavit of that fact by the person claiming such Certificate to be lost,
stolen or destroyed and, if required by Surviving Corporation, the posting by
such person of a bond in such reasonable amount as Surviving Corporation, may
direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with respect
to such Certificate, Surviving Corporation shall issue in exchange for such
lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate the certificate representing that number
of whole shares of Common Stock which such holder has the right to receive
pursuant to the provisions of this Article III, and any unpaid dividends and
distributions that such holder has the right to receive pursuant to Section
3.2(c).
Section 3.3 Appraisal Rights. If, by reason of the Merger, any
holder of securities of Gulfstar shall be entitled to be paid the "fair value"
of such holder's securities of Gulfstar, as provided in Section 262 of the
DGCL, Gulfstar shall give Capstar notice thereof and Capstar shall have the
right to participate in all negotiations and proceedings with respect to any
such demands. Neither Gulfstar nor the Surviving Corporation shall, except
with the prior written consent of Capstar, voluntarily make any payment with
respect to, or settle or offer to settle, any such demand for payment. By his,
her or its execution and delivery of this Agreement, each Gulfstar Stockholder
hereby irrevocably waives any rights such Gulfstar Stockholder may have to be
paid the "fair value" of such Gulfstar Stockholder's Gulfstar Capital Stock, as
provided in Section 262 of DGCL, and hereby further agrees that such Gulfstar
Stockholder shall not attempt to perfect any such right pursuant to the terms
of the DGCL.
Section 3.4 Stock Transfer Books. At and after the Effective
Time, transfers of shares of Gulfstar Capital Stock outstanding prior to the
Effective Time, other than shares of Gulfstar Capital Stock owned by Capstar or
any of its Subsidiaries, shall not be made on the stock transfer books of the
Surviving Corporation.
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ARTICLE IV.
OTHER ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER
Section 4.1 Stockholder Consent. By his, her or its execution
and delivery of this Agreement, each Gulfstar Stockholder hereby consents (in
his, her or its capacity as a stockholder of Gulfstar) to the approval of the
Merger and the Merger Agreement, and agrees that such Gulfstar Stockholder will
not withdraw, revoke, rescind or alter such consent in any way without the
prior written consent of Capstar. By its execution and delivery of this
Agreement, Capstar hereby consents (in its capacity as the sole stockholder of
Sub) to the approval of the Merger and to the Merger Agreement, and agrees that
it will not withdraw, revoke, rescind or alter such consent in any way without
the prior written consent of Gulfstar.
Section 4.2 Exercise of BT Warrant and Conversion of the BT
Warrant Shares.
(a) Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth herein, Gulfstar and BT hereby covenant and agree with Capstar that,
notwithstanding any of the terms or provisions set forth in the BT Warrant, BT
shall have the right to, and BT shall, exercise the BT Warrant at the Closing
pursuant to Section 1B of the BT Warrant. Upon the terms and subject to the
conditions set forth herein, Gulfstar and BT further hereby covenant and agree
that, notwithstanding the definition of "Warrant Shares" set forth in Section 2
of the BT Warrant, upon the exercise of the BT Warrant at Closing, BT shall be
entitled to receive, and Gulfstar shall be obligated to issue, 8,098 shares of
Gulfstar Class B Common Stock.
(b) Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set
forth herein, BT hereby covenants and agrees with Gulfstar and Capstar that at
the Closing BT will (i) pay the BT Exercise Price by wire transfer of
immediately available funds to an account of Gulfstar designated in writing to
BT prior to the Closing Date, (ii) execute and deliver to Gulfstar a completed
"Exercise Agreement" (as described in Section 1C of the BT Warrant), and (iii)
deliver to Gulfstar the originally executed BT Warrant. Gulfstar hereby
covenants and agrees with BT and Capstar that, upon receipt by Gulfstar of (i)
the BT Exercise Price, (ii) a completed Exercise Agreement, and (iii) the
originally executed BT Warrant, Gulfstar will be obligated to issue the BT
Warrant Shares in the name of BT.
(c) BT and Gulfstar hereby covenant and agree with
Capstar that the exercise of the BT Warrant as described in paragraph 4.2(b)
shall occur, and be deemed to occur, immediately prior to the Effective Time,
and that at the Effective Time the BT Warrant Shares shall be converted into
the right to receive shares of Class B Common Stock as described in Section
3.1(e).
Section 4.3 Conversion of Gulfstar Class C Common Stock Owned by
Thomas O. Hicks. (a) Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
herein, Thomas O. Hicks, Gulfstar, and Capstar hereby covenant and agree that
(i) Thomas O. Hicks hereby elects to convert 10,102 shares of Gulfstar Class C
Common Stock held by him into 10,102 shares of Gulfstar Common Stock at the
Closing in accordance with Article III(e) of Gulfstar's Certificate of
Incorporation, and (ii) Thomas O. Hicks hereby elects to convert such shares of
Gulfstar Common Stock into 10,102 shares of Gulfstar Class B Common Stock in
accordance with Article III(e) of Gulfstar's Certificate of Incorporation
immediately following the conversion described in the preceding clause (i).
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(b) Thomas O. Hicks and Gulfstar hereby covenant and agree with
Capstar that the conversion of shares of Gulfstar Class C Common Stock held by
Thomas O. Hicks and the conversion of shares of Gulfstar Common Stock to be
issued to Thomas O. Hicks, all as described in subsection 4.3(a), shall occur,
and be deemed to occur, immediately prior to the Effective Time, and that at
the Effective Time the shares of Gulfstar Class B Common Stock issued upon the
conversion of such shares of Gulfstar Common Stock shall be converted into the
right to receive shares of Class B Common Stock as described in Section 3.1(e).
Section 4.4 Stockholders Agreement. Upon the terms and subject
to the conditions set forth herein, Capstar and each of the Gulfstar
Securityholders hereby covenant and agree with each other that at Closing they
shall execute, deliver and enter into a Stockholders Agreement substantially in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Stockholders Agreement").
Section 4.5 Termination Agreement. Upon the terms and subject to
the conditions set forth herein, Gulfstar and BT hereby covenant and agree with
Capstar that at the Closing Gulfstar and BT shall execute, deliver and enter
into a Termination Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit B (the "Termination Agreement").
ARTICLE V.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 5.1 Representations and Warranties of Capstar and Sub.
Capstar and Sub hereby jointly and severally represent and warrant to Gulfstar
as follows:
(a) Organization, Standing and Power. Each of Capstar
and Sub is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in good
standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction where the
properties owned, leased or operated, or the business conducted, by it
require such qualification and where failure to so qualify or be in
good standing, either singly or in the aggregate, would have a
Material Adverse Effect with respect to Capstar. Each of Capstar and
Sub has the corporate power to carry on its business as it is now
being conducted.
(b) Capitalization. At the time of execution of this
Agreement, the authorized capital stock of Capstar consists of
250,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share,
50,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share,
50,000,000 shares of Class C Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share,
and 50,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share.
At the Effective Time, the number of issued and outstanding shares of
capital stock of Capstar will be as described in the Offering
Memorandum of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc., dated June
10, 1997 regarding its 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007, and
all of such issued and outstanding shares will be duly authorized,
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and will not have been
issued in violation of any preemptive or similar rights. All of the
issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary of
Capstar are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable and have not been issued in violation of any preemptive
or similar rights.
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(c) Authority. Each of Capstar and Sub has all requisite
corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and each
other agreement, document and instrument required to be executed by it
in accordance herewith, including, without limitation, each of the
documents the forms of which are attached as Exhibits hereto
(collectively, including this Agreement, the "Transaction Documents"),
and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.
The execution and delivery by Capstar and Sub of this Agreement and
the other Transaction Documents to which they are to be parties, and
the consummation by Capstar and Sub of the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action on the part of Capstar and Sub. This Agreement has
been, and at Closing each of the other Transaction Documents to which
Capstar or Sub is to be a party will be, duly executed and delivered
by Capstar and Sub, and this Agreement constitutes, and upon execution
and delivery thereof by Capstar and Sub, the other Transaction
Documents to which Capstar or Sub is to be a party will constitute,
the valid and binding obligations of each of Capstar and Sub,
enforceable against it in accordance with its respective terms,
subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance,
reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors'
rights and remedies generally and subject, as to enforceability, to
general principles of equity, including principles of commercial
reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether
enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(d) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. The
execution and delivery by Capstar and Sub of this Agreement and the
other Transaction Documents to which they are parties do not, and the
performance by Capstar and Sub, as applicable, of the transactions
contemplated hereby or thereby will not, subject to making the filings
and obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations and permits
described below, (i) violate, conflict with, or result in any breach
of any provision of the certificates of incorporation or bylaws, in
each case as amended or restated, of Capstar or Sub, (ii) violate,
conflict with, or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a
default (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) under,
or permit the termination of, or result in the acceleration of, or
entitle any party to accelerate any obligation, or result in the loss
of any benefit, or give any person the right to require any security
to be repurchased, or give rise to the creation of any lien, charge,
security interest or encumbrance upon any of the properties or assets
of Capstar or any of its Subsidiaries under, any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions of, any loan or credit agreement, note,
bond, mortgage, indenture or deed of trust, or any license, lease,
agreement or other instrument or obligation to which any of them is a
party or by which any of them or any of their properties or assets may
be bound or subject, except for such violations, conflicts, breaches,
defaults, terminations, accelerations, losses or other such events as
have not had, or could not reasonably be expected to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect with
respect to Capstar, or (iii) violate any order, writ, judgment,
injunction, decree, statute, rule or regulation of any court or any
federal, state or local administrative agency or commission or other
governmental authority or instrumentality (a "Governmental Entity")
applicable to Capstar or any of its Subsidiaries or by which or to
which any of their respective properties or assets is bound or subject
("Applicable Laws"), except for such violations as have not had, or
could not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the
aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect with respect to Capstar. No
consent, approval, order, or authorization of, or registration,
declaration, or filing with, any
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Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to Capstar or Sub
in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any
of the other Transaction Documents by Capstar or Sub or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby,
except for (1) the filing of a premerger notification report under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the
"HSR Act"), (2) applicable requirements, if any, of the rules and
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") and
(3) applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and
state securities or blue sky laws.
Section 5.2 Representations and Warranties of Gulfstar. Gulfstar
hereby represents and warrants to Capstar that:
(a) Organization, Standing and Power. Gulfstar is a
corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in good standing as a
foreign corporation in each jurisdiction where the properties owned,
leased or operated, or the business conducted, by it require such
qualification and where failure to so qualify or be in good standing,
either singly or in the aggregate, would have a Material Adverse
Effect with respect to Gulfstar. Gulfstar has the corporate power to
carry on its business as it is now being conducted.
(b) Capitalization. The authorized capital stock of
Gulfstar consists of (i) 100,000 shares of Gulfstar Common Stock, par
value $0.01 per share, (ii) 60,000 shares of Gulfstar Class A Common
Stock, par value $0.01 per share, (iii) 10,000 shares of Gulfstar
Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, (iv) 100,000 shares
of Gulfstar Class C Common Stock, par $0.01 value per share and (v)
500,000 shares of Gulfstar Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share.
As of the date hereof, 11,342 shares of Gulfstar Common Stock, 10,000
shares of Gulfstar Class A Common Stock, no shares of Gulfstar Class B
Common Stock, 42,205 shares of Gulfstar Class C Voting Common Stock
and 500,000 shares of Gulfstar Preferred Stock were issued and
outstanding. All of the outstanding shares of Gulfstar Capital Stock
have been validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. No
shares of capital stock of Gulfstar are reserved for issuance other
than 8,098 shares of Gulfstar Common Stock reserved for issuance upon
exercise of the BT Warrant and 1,000 shares of Gulfstar Common Stock
reserved for issuance upon exercise of the Gulfstar Stock Options.
Except for the BT Warrant and the Gulfstar Stock Options, there are no
options, warrants, calls, rights, commitments or agreements of any
character to which Gulfstar or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or
by which any of them is bound obligating Gulfstar or any of its
Subsidiaries to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued,
delivered or sold, additional shares of capital stock or any Voting
Debt of Gulfstar or any of its Subsidiaries, or obligating Gulfstar or
any of its Subsidiaries to grant, extend or enter into any such
option, warrant, call, right, commitment or agreement. Except as
disclosed on Schedule 5.2(b), there are no outstanding contractual
rights or obligations of Gulfstar or any Subsidiary to repurchase,
redeem or otherwise acquire capital stock of, or any equity interest
in, Gulfstar or any of its Subsidiaries. All of the issued and
outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary of Gulfstar are
duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and have
not been issued in violation of any preemptive or similar rights.
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(c) Authority. Gulfstar has all requisite corporate
power and authority to enter into this Agreement and each of the other
Transaction Documents to be executed by it in accordance herewith, and
to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. The
execution and delivery by Gulfstar of this Agreement and the other
Transaction Documents to which Gulfstar is to be a party, and the
consummation by Gulfstar of the transactions contemplated hereby and
thereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action
on the part of Gulfstar. This Agreement has been, and at Closing each
of the other Transaction Documents to which Gulfstar is to be a party
will be, duly executed and delivered by Gulfstar, and this Agreement
constitutes, and upon execution and delivery thereof by Gulfstar, the
other Transaction Documents to which Gulfstar is to be a party will
constitute, the valid and binding obligation of Gulfstar, enforceable
against it in accordance with its respective terms, subject to
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance,
reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors'
rights and remedies generally and subject, as to enforceability, to
general principles of equity, including principles of commercial
reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether
enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
(d) No Conflict; Required Filings and Consents. Except
as disclosed on Schedule 5.2(d), the execution and delivery by
Gulfstar of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents do not,
and the performance by Gulfstar of the transactions contemplated
hereby or thereby will not, subject to making the filings and
obtaining the consents, approvals, authorizations and permits
described below, (i) violate, conflict with, or result in any breach
of any provision of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws, in
each case as amended or restated, of Gulfstar, (ii) violate, conflict
with, or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default
(with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) under, or permit
the termination of, or result in the acceleration of, or entitle any
party to accelerate any obligation, or result in the loss of any
benefit, or give any person the right to require any security to be
repurchased, or give rise to the creation of any lien, charge,
security interest or encumbrance upon any of the properties or assets
of Gulfstar or any of its Subsidiaries under, any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions of, any loan or credit agreement, note,
bond, mortgage, indenture or deed of trust, or any license, lease,
agreement or other instrument or obligation to which any of them is a
party or by which any of them or any of their properties or assets may
be bound or subject, except for such violations, conflicts, breaches,
defaults, terminations, accelerations, losses or other such events as
have not had, or could not reasonably be expected to have,
individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect with
respect to Gulfstar, or (iii) violate any Applicable Laws, except for
such violations as have not had, or could not reasonably be expected
to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect
with respect to Gulfstar. No consent, approval, order, or
authorization of, or registration, declaration, or filing with, any
Governmental Entity is required by or with respect to Gulfstar in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any of
the other Transaction Documents by Gulfstar or the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for (1) the filing
of a premerger notification report under the HSR Act, (2) applicable
requirements, if any, of the rules and regulations of the FCC and (3)
applicable requirements, if any, of the Securities Act, the Exchange
Act, and state securities or blue sky laws.
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(e) Severance Agreements. Neither Gulfstar nor any
Subsidiary is a party to any agreement providing for severance or
termination payments to, or any employment agreement with, any
executive officer or director of Gulfstar or such Subsidiary, other
than as set forth on Schedule 5.2(e) hereto.
Section 5.3 Representations, Warranties and Agreements of the
Gulfstar Securityholders. Each Gulfstar Securityholder represents and warrants
to and agrees with Capstar as follows:
(a) Investment Intent. Such Gulfstar Securityholder
represents and warrants to Capstar that the shares of Common Stock to
be acquired by such Gulfstar Stockholder hereunder or upon exercise of
the Gulfstar Stock Options are being and will be acquired for such
Gulfstar Securityholder's own account for investment and with no
intention of distributing or reselling such shares or any part thereof
or interest therein in any transaction which would be in violation of
the securities laws of the United States of America or any state or
any foreign country or jurisdiction.
(b) Transfer Restrictions. If such Gulfstar
Securityholder should decide to dispose of any of the shares of Common
Stock, such Gulfstar Securityholder understands and agrees that he may
do so only pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the
Securities Act. In connection with any offer, resale, pledge or other
transfer (individually and collectively, a "Transfer") of any shares
of Common Stock other than pursuant to an effective registration
statement, Capstar may require that the transferor of such shares
provide to Capstar an opinion of counsel which opinion shall be
reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Capstar, to the
effect that such Transfer is being made pursuant to an exemption from,
or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of
the Securities Act and any state or foreign securities laws. Such
Gulfstar Securityholder agrees to the imprinting, so long as
appropriate, of substantially the following legend on certificates
representing the shares of Common Stock:
THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK (THE "SHARES") EVIDENCED
HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT"), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY
NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCE. BY ITS ACQUISITION HEREOF, THE HOLDER AGREES THAT
IT WILL NOT OFFER, RESELL, PLEDGE OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER
(INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, A "TRANSFER") THE SHARES
EVIDENCED HEREBY, EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (B)
PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT SUCH AS THE EXEMPTION SET FORTH IN RULE 144
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT (IF AVAILABLE). IF THE PROPOSED
TRANSFER IS TO BE MADE OTHER THAN PURSUANT TO CLAUSE (A)
ABOVE, THE HOLDER MUST, PRIOR TO SUCH TRANSFER, FURNISH TO THE
COMPANY AND THE TRANSFER AGENT SUCH CERTIFICATIONS, LEGAL
OPINIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION AS THEY MAY
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REASONABLY REQUIRE TO CONFIRM THAT SUCH TRANSFER IS BEING MADE
PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT
TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY
STATE OR FOREIGN SECURITIES LAW.
The legend set forth above may be removed if and when the
shares of Common Stock represented by such certificate are disposed of
pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities
Act or the opinion of counsel referred to above has been provided to
Capstar. Such Gulfstar Securityholder agrees that, in connection with
any Transfer of shares of Common Stock by him pursuant to an effective
registration statement under the Securities Act, such Gulfstar
Securityholder will comply with all prospectus delivery requirements
of the Securities Act. Capstar makes no representation, warranty or
agreement as to the availability of any exemption from registration
under the Securities Act with respect to any resale of shares of
Common Stock.
(c) Stop Transfer Instruction. Such Gulfstar
Securityholder agrees that Capstar shall be entitled to make a
notation on its records and give instructions to any transfer agent
for the shares of Common Stock in order to implement the restrictions
on transfer set forth in this Agreement.
(d) Status. Such Gulfstar Securityholder represents and
warrants to, and covenants and agrees with, Capstar that (i) at the
time it was offered the shares of Common Stock, it had, (ii) at the
date hereof, it has, and (iii) at the Closing Date, it will have, such
knowledge, sophistication and experience in business and financial
matters so as to be capable of evaluating Capstar and an investment in
the shares of Common Stock, and is able to bear the economic risk of
such investment.
(e) Authority. Each such Gulfstar Securityholder that is
an entity represents and warrants to Capstar that (i) as of the
Closing Date, the acquisition of the shares of Common Stock to be
acquired by such Gulfstar Securityholder hereunder has been duly and
properly authorized, and this Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by it or on its behalf and constitutes the valid and legally
binding obligation of such Gulfstar Securityholder, enforceable
against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization,
moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors' rights and remedies
generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of
equity, including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith
and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a
proceeding at law or in equity); (ii) the acquisition of the shares of
Common Stock to be acquired by such Gulfstar Securityholder hereunder
does not conflict with or violate (A) its charter, by-laws or similar
constituent documents or (B) any law applicable to it in a manner that
could materially hinder or impair the completion of the Merger and the
other transactions contemplated hereby; and (iii) the acquisition of
shares of Common Stock to be acquired by such Gulfstar Securityholder
hereunder does not impose any penalty or other onerous condition on
such Gulfstar Securityholder that could materially hinder or impact
the completion of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated
hereby.
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(f) Access to Information. Such Gulfstar Securityholder
acknowledges as of the Closing Date that such Gulfstar Securityholder
has been afforded (i) the opportunity to ask such questions as such
Gulfstar Securityholder has deemed necessary of, and to receive
answers from, representatives of Capstar concerning the terms and
conditions of the offering of the shares of Common Stock hereunder and
the merits and risks of investing in the shares of Common Stock; (ii)
access to information about Capstar, Capstar's financial condition,
results of operations, business properties, management and prospects
sufficient to enable such Gulfstar Securityholder to evaluate an
investment in the shares of Common Stock; (iii) the opportunity to
obtain such additional information which Capstar possesses or can
acquire without unreasonable effort or expense that is necessary to
verify the accuracy and completeness of the information provided; and
(iv) the opportunity to receive and review (x) the Offering Memorandum
of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc., dated June 10, 1997
regarding its 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 and (y) the
Offering Memorandum of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc., dated June
10, 1997 regarding its 12% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
(g) Reliance. Such Gulfstar Securityholder also
understands and acknowledges that (i) the shares of Common Stock are
being offered hereunder without registration under the Securities Act
in a transaction that is exempt from the registration provisions of
the Securities Act and (ii) the availability of such exemption depends
in part upon, and that Capstar will rely upon, the accuracy and
truthfulness of the foregoing representations and warranties, and such
Gulfstar Securityholder hereby consents to such reliance.
ARTICLE VI.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
Section 6.1 Conditions to Each Party's Obligation. The
respective obligations of each party to effect the transactions contemplated
hereby are subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Closing Date of the
following conditions:
(a) Consents and Approvals. All authorizations,
consents, orders or approvals of, or declarations or filings with, or
expirations of waiting periods imposed by, any Governmental Entity necessary
for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall
have been filed, occurred or been obtained, including, without limitation,
those required by the HSR Act, the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the
rules and regulations promulgated by the FCC.
(b) No Injunctions or Restraints. No temporary
restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order issued
by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition
preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
shall be in effect.
(c) No Action. No action shall have been taken nor any
statute, rule or regulation shall have been enacted by any Governmental Entity
that makes the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
illegal.
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(d) Private Placements. (i) The private placement of 12%
Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc., and
(ii) the private placement of 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes of Capstar Radio
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. shall each have been consummated simultaneously
with or prior to the Merger.
Section 6.2 Conditions to Obligation of Gulfstar. The obligation
of Gulfstar to effect the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by
this Agreement is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions
unless waived, in whole or in part, by Gulfstar:
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Capstar and Sub set forth in this Agreement shall be true and
correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the
Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as
contemplated or permitted by this Agreement.
(b) Performance of Obligations. Each of Capstar and Sub
shall have performed in all material respects all obligations required to be
performed by them under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date.
(c) Closing Deliveries. All documents and instruments
required to be delivered, and all actions required to be taken, by the parties
hereto other than Gulfstar pursuant to Article IV shall have been delivered or
taken.
(d) Interest in Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
Capstar shall have become the owner of all of the issued and outstanding shares
of common stock of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
Section 6.3 Conditions to Obligations of Capstar and Sub. The
obligation of Capstar and Sub to effect the Merger and the other transactions
contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the satisfaction of the following
conditions unless waived, in whole or in part, by Capstar and Sub.
(a) Representations and Warranties. The representations
and warranties of Gulfstar set forth in this Agreement shall be true and
correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the
Closing Date as though made on and as of the Closing Date, except as
contemplated or permitted by this Agreement.
(b) Performance of Obligations. Gulfstar shall have
performed in all material respects all obligations required to be performed by
it under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date.
(c) Closing Deliveries. All documents and instruments
required to be delivered, and all actions required to be taken, by the parties
hereto other than Capstar or Sub pursuant to Article IV shall have been
delivered or taken.
(d) Interest in Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
Capstar shall have become the owner of all of the issued and outstanding shares
of common stock of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
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(e) Advisory Committee Approval. The transactions
contemplated in this Agreement shall have been approved by Advisory Committee
to Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P.
ARTICLE VII.
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER
Section 7.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated prior
to the Closing:
(a) by mutual consent of Capstar and Gulfstar;
(b) by either of Capstar or Gulfstar;
(i) if a court of competent jurisdiction or other
Governmental Entity shall have issued an order, decree or ruling or taken any
other action (which order, decree or ruling the parties hereto shall use their
best efforts to lift), in each case permanently restraining, enjoining or
otherwise prohibiting the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated
by this Agreement, and such order, decree, ruling or other action shall have
become final and nonappealable;
(ii) if the Closing shall not have occurred by
5:00 p.m., Dallas, Texas time on December 31, 1997; provided, however, that the
right to terminate this Agreement under this clause (ii) shall not be available
to any party whose breach of this Agreement has been the cause of, or resulted
in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date; or
(c) by Capstar:
(i) if there shall have been any material breach
of any representation or warranty or any material breach of any covenant or
agreement set forth in this Agreement on the part of any other party to this
Agreement, which breach shall not have been cured within 20 days following
receipt by the breaching party of written notice of such breach; or
(ii) if any other party to this Agreement other
than Sub shall fail to perform any of their respective obligations set forth in
Article IV; or
(d) by Gulfstar:
(i) if there shall have been any material breach
of any representation or warranty or any material breach of any covenant or
agreement set forth in this Agreement on the part of any other party to this
Agreement, which breach shall not have been cured within 20 days following
receipt by the breaching party of written notice of such breach; or
(ii) if any other party to this Agreement shall
fail to perform any of their respective obligations set forth in Article IV.
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The right of any party hereto to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this
Section 7.1 shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of
any investigation made by or on behalf of any party hereto, any person
controlling any such party, or any of their respective officers, directors,
employees, accountants, consultants, legal counsel, agents or other
representatives whether prior to or after the execution of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, no party that is in
material breach of this Agreement shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement
except with the consent of the other parties hereto who have the right to
terminate this Agreement.
Section 7.2 Effect of Termination. In the event of a
termination of this Agreement as provided above, there shall be no liability on
the part of any of the parties hereto (or any of their respective directors or
officers), except for liability arising out of a breach of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII.
MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL
Section 8.1 Payment of Expenses. Whether or not the Merger shall
be consummated, each party hereto shall pay its own expenses incident to
preparing for, entering into and carrying out this Agreement and the
consummation of the Merger.
Section 8.2 Amendment and Modification. This Agreement may not be
amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto;
provided, however, that any of the provisions of this Agreement other than
those contained in Articles III or IV may be amended by an instrument in
writing signed by both Capstar and Gulfstar, and such amendment shall be
binding on the other parties hereto.
Section 8.3 Waiver of Compliance. Any failure by any party to
this Agreement to comply with any obligation, covenant, agreement, or condition
contained herein may be waived only if set forth in an instrument in writing
signed by the party or parties to be bound thereby, but such waiver or failure
to insist upon strict compliance with such obligation, covenant, Agreement or
condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any
other failure.
Section 8.4 Severability. If any term or other provision of this
Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any rule of
applicable law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of this
Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the
economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated herein is not
affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such
determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable
of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify
this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as
possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions
contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest
extent possible.
Section 8.5 Notices. All notices and other communications
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally
or mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the
parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as
shall be specified by like notice):
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(a) If to Capstar, to
Capstar Broadcasting Corporation
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1270
Austin, Texas 78701
Attn: R. Steven Hicks
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
(b) If to the Gulfstar, to
Gulfstar Communications, Inc.
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1270
Austin, Texas 78701
Attn: John Cullen
Facsimile: (512) 404-6850
(c) If to a Gulfstar Stockholder, to the address set
forth below such Gulfstar Stockholder's name on Schedule I.
Section 8.6 Interpretation. All references in this Agreement to
Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions
refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections
and other subdivisions of this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise.
Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections or
other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not
constitute any part of such Articles, Sections, subsections or other
subdivisions, and shall be disregarded in construing the language contained
therein. The words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereby," "hereunder," and
"hereof," and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and
not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words "this
Section" and "this subsection" and words of similar import, refer only to the
Sections or subsections hereof in which such words occur. The word "or" is not
exclusive, and the word "including" (in its various forms) means "including
without limitation." Pronouns in masculine, feminine, or neuter genders shall
be construed to state and include any other gender and words, terms and titles
(including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to
include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise expressly
requires. Unless the context otherwise requires, all defined terms contained
herein shall include the singular and plural and the conjunctive and
disjunctive forms of such defined terms. The table of contents and headings
contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not
affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 8.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and
delivered (including by facsimile transmission) in one or more counterparts,
all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become
effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties
and delivered to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need
not sign the same counterpart; provided, that in the sole discretion and at the
sole option of Capstar, this Agreement shall become effective when one or more
such counterparts have been signed by Capstar, Sub, Gulfstar and Gulfstar
Securityholders holding shares of Gulfstar Capital Stock having not less than
the minimum number of votes that would be necessary under applicable law and
Gulfstar's
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Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to approve the Merger and this
Agreement at a meeting at which all shares of Gulfstar Capital Stock entitled
to vote thereon were present and voted.
Section 8.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (which term shall
be deemed to include the exhibits and schedules hereto and the other
certificates, documents and instruments delivered hereunder) constitutes the
entire agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof. There are no representations or warranties, agreements
or covenants other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
Section 8.9 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY
AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
Section 8.10 Further Actions. Subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, each of the parties hereto will use its commercially
reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken all action and to do, or cause
to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under Applicable Laws to
consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
If at any time after the Closing Date any further action is necessary to carry
out the purposes of this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement and their
duly authorized representatives shall take all such actions.
Section 8.11 Specific Performance. The parties acknowledge and
agree that the breach of the provisions of this Agreement by Capstar or Sub on
the one hand, or Gulfstar or any of the Gulfstar Stockholders on the other
hand, could not be adequately compensated with monetary damages and would
irreparably damage the other party or parties hereto, and, accordingly, that
injunctive relief and specific performance shall be appropriate remedies to
enforce the provisions of this Agreement and each of the parties hereto hereby
waive any claim or defense that there is an adequate remedy at law for such
breach; provided, however, that nothing herein shall limit the remedies, legal
or equitable, otherwise available and all remedies herein are in addition to
any remedies available at law or otherwise.
Section 8.12 Survival of Representations, Warranties, and
Covenants. Regardless of any investigation at any time made by or on behalf of
any party in respect thereof, each of the representations and warranties made
hereunder or pursuant hereto or in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby shall terminate on the Closing Date. Following the date of
termination of a representation or warranty, no claim can be brought with
respect to a breach of such representation or warranty, but no such termination
shall affect any claim for a breach of a representation or warranty that was
asserted before the date of termination. To the extent that such are
performable after the Closing, each of the covenants and agreements contained
in this Agreement shall surviving the Closing indefinitely.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered
by the parties hereto or by their duly authorized officers on the date first
hereinabove written.
GULFSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ Bill Schwartz
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Name: Bill Schwartz
Title:
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CAPSTAR BROADCASTING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
Title: Executive Vice President
CBC-GULFSTAR MERGER SUB, INC.
By: /s/ Paul D. Stone
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Name: Paul D. Stone
Title: Executive Vice President
GULFSTAR STOCKHOLDERS
/s/ Thomas O. Hicks
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Thomas O. Hicks
/s/ R. Steven Hicks
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R. Steven Hicks
/s/ D. Geoff Armstrong
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D. Geoff Armstrong
/s/ Paul D. Stone
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Paul D. Stone
/s/ Rebecca A. McConnell
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Rebecca A. McConnell
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/s/ Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
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Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr.
/s/ John W. Barger
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John W. Barger
/s/ William R. Hicks
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William R. Hicks
/s/ Ben Downs
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Ben Downs
/s/ James F. Stansell, Jr.
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James F. Stansell, Jr.
/s/ John Cullen
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John Cullen
/s/ Kim Borron
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Kim Borron
/s/ William Schwartz
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William Schwartz
ERIC C. NEUMAN SPECIAL TRUST
By: /s/ Reed W. Neuman
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Name: Reed W. Neuman
Title: Trustee
STANSELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ James I. Stansell, Jr.
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Name: James I. Stansell, Jr.
Title: President
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BT CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.
By: /s/ Joseph T. Wood
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Name: Joseph T. Wood
Title: Senior Managing Director
GULFSTAR OPTION HOLDERS
/s/ Michael T. Gatons
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Michael T. Gatons
/s/ Jimmy L. Ray
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Jimmy L. Ray
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SCHEDULE I
GULFSTAR SECURITYHOLDERS
<TABLE>
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<S> <C>
Thomas O. Hicks John W. Barger
Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated 7800 NW I-10 #330
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600 San Antonio, Texas 78230
Dallas, Texas 75201
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R. Steven Hicks William R. Hicks
Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. 4305 Newcastle Court
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Bryan, Texas 77802
Austin, Texas 78701
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D. Geoffrey Armstrong Ben Downs
4115 First View Drive 1716 Briarcrest Drive #601
Austin, Texas 78731 Bryan, Texas 77805
Eric C. Neuman Special Trust James I. Stansell, Jr.
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600 6315 Westchester
Dallas, Texas 75201 Dallas, Texas 75205
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Paul D. Stone Stansell Communications, Inc.
2129 Country Club Drive 6315 Westchester
Plano, Texas 75704 Dallas, Texas 75205
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Rebecca A. McConnell John Cullen
Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated GulfStar Communications, Inc.
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600 600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400
Dallas, Texas 75201 Austin, Texas 78701
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Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr. Kim Borron
Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated 103 Bluff Park
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1600 Austin, Texas 78746
Dallas, Texas 75201
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William Schwartz BT Capital Partners, Inc.
GulfStar Communications, Inc. 130 Liberty Street, 25th Floor
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 New York, New York 10006
Austin, Texas 78701 Attn: Heide Silverstein
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Jimmy L. Ray Michael T. Gatons
GulfStar Communications, Inc. GulfStar Communications, Inc.
2885 I-10 East 3810 Brookside Drive
Beaumont, Texas 77702 Tyler, Texas 75701
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</TABLE>
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SCHEDULE II
GULFSTAR STOCKHOLDERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES OF GULFSTAR
CAPITAL STOCK OWNED
AS OF THE DATE OF THE
NAME AGREEMENT
---- -----------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PART 1. COMMON STOCK
a. Gulfstar Common Stock D. Geoff Armstrong 2,500
Eric C. Neuman Special Trust 2,105
Paul D. Stone 1,912
Rebecca A. McConnell 93
Lawrence D. Stuart, Jr. 537
John W. Barger 564
James I. Stansell, Jr. 16
Stansell Communications, Inc. 141
John Cullen 2,772
Kim Borron 346
Bill Schwartz 356
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Total 11,342
b. Gulfstar Class A Common R. Steven Hicks 10,000
Stock ------
Total 10,000
c. Gulfstar Class B Common -0-
Stock
d. Gulfstar Class C Common Thomas O. Hicks 39,033
Stock
William R. Hicks 3,064
Ben Downs 108
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Total 42,205
PART 2. GULFSTAR PREFERRED STOCK BT Securities Corporation 500,000
</TABLE>
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SCHEDULE III
GULFSTAR OPTION HOLDERS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES OF GULFSTAR COMMON STOCK
NAME UNDERLYING OPTION
---- -----------------
<S> <C>
Jimmy L. Ray 392
Michael T. Gatons 608
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 12.1
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31
DECEMBER 31, ------------------
1996 1996 1997
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
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Fixed Charges:
Interest expense.......................................... $ 5,035 $ 2,452 $ 6,792
Implicit interest expense in rent......................... 190 48 55
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Total fixed charges............................... $ 5,225 $ 2,500 $ 6,847
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Earnings:
Earnings before provision for income taxes................ (3,756) (1,409) (6,827)
Fixed charges............................................. 5,225 2,500 6,847
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Earnings, as defined...................................... 1,469 1,091 20
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Deficiency of earnings to fixed charges..................... $ 3,756 $ 1,409 $ 6,827
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EXHIBIT 12.2
CAPSTAR BROADCASTING PARTNERS, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS AND ACCRETION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31
DECEMBER 31, --------------------
1996 1996 1997
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
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Fixed Charges:
Interest expense........................................ $ 64,889 $ 16,224 $ 16,224
Implicit interest expense in rent....................... 1,505 376 463
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Total fixed charges............................. 66,394 16,600 16,687
Preferred stock dividends and accretion................. 21,210 5,073 5,701
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Combined fixed charges and preferred stock
dividends and accretion....................... $ 87,604 $ 21,673 $ 22,388
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Earnings:
Earnings before provision for income taxes.............. (26,169) (12,075) (13,475)
Combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends and
accretion............................................ 87,604 21,673 22,388
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Earnings, as defined.................................... 61,435 9,598 8,913
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Deficiency of earnings to combined fixed charges and
preferred stock dividends and accretion................. $ 47,379 $ 17,148 $ 19,176
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EXHIBIT 21.1
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY
1. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company:
a. Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
b. Point Madison Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
c. Capstar Broadcasting Florida, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
2. Atlantic Star Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
3. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Atlantic Star
Communications, Inc.:
a. Commodore Media of Delaware, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
b. Commodore Media of Pennsylvania, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
c. Commodore Media of Florida, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
d. Commodore Media of Kentucky, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
e. Commodore Media of Norwalk, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
f. Commodore Media of Westchester, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
4. Danbury Broadcasting, Inc., a Connecticut corporation, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Commodore Media of Norwalk, Inc.
5. Southern Star Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
6. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Southern Star
Communications, Inc.:
a. Atlantic City Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation.
b. Breadbasket Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
c. Houndstooth Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
d. O.C.C., Inc., a Delaware corporation.
e. Osborn Entertainment Enterprises Corporation, a Delaware
corporation.
f. SNG Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
g. Southeast Radio Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation.
h. Ameron Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
i. WNOK Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
j. Dixie Broadcasting, Inc., an Alabama corporation.
k. Radio WBHP, Inc., an Alabama corporation.
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7. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of O.C.C., Inc.:
a. Ladner Communications Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation.
b. Mountain Radio Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
c. Orange Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
d. RKZ Television, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
e. Yellow Brick Radio Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
8. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Osborn
Entertainment Enterprises Corporation:
a. Jamboree in the Hills, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
b. Music Hall Club, Inc., a West Virginia corporation.
9. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of SNG Holdings,
Inc.:
a. Great American East, Inc., a North Carolina corporation.
b. Nelson Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
c. Short Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
10. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Southeast
Radio Holding Corp.:
a. Asheville Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation.
b. Corkscrew Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
c. Daytona Beach Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation.
d. Rainbow Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
11. Dixie Broadcasting, Inc. and Radio WBHP, Inc. each own a 50% interest
in the following entity:
a. Mountain Lakes Broadcasting, L.L.C., an Alabama limited
liability company.
12. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ladner
Communications Holding Corp.:
a. Beatrice Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
b. Currey Broadcasting Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
c. Osborn Sound & Communications Corp., a Delaware corporation.
d. Waite Broadcasting Corp., a Delaware corporation.
13. GulfStar Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
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14. GulfStar Communications Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications, Inc.
15. The following entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of GulfStar
Communications Holdings, Inc.:
a. GulfStar Communications Beaumont, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
b. GulfStar Communications Port Arthur, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
c. GulfStar Communications Lufkin, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
d. GulfStar Communications Victoria, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
e. GulfStar Communications Tyler, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
f. Bryan Broadcasting Operating Company, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
g. Sonance Waco Operating Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
h. GulfStar Communications Management, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
i. GulfStar Communications Baton Rouge, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
j. GulfStar Communications Texarkana, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
k. GulfStar Communications New Mexico, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
l. GulfStar Communications Arkansas, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
m. GulfStar Communications Corpus Christi, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
n. GulfStar Communications Waco, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
o. GulfStar Communications Lubbock, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
p. GulfStar Communications Killeen, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
q. GulfStar Communications Oklahoma, Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
16. GulfStar Communications Beaumont Licensee, Inc., a Texas corporation,
is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications Beaumont, Inc.
17. GulfStar Communications Port Arthur Licensee, Inc., a Texas
corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications
Port Arthur, Inc.
18. GulfStar Communications Lufkin Licensee, Inc., a Texas corporation, is
a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications Lufkin, Inc.
19. GulfStar Communications Victoria Licensee, Inc., a Texas corporation,
is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications Victoria, Inc.
20. GulfStar Communications Tyler Licensee, Inc., a Texas corporation, is
a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications Tyler, Inc.
21. Bryan Broadcasting License Subsidiary, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bryan Broadcasting Operating Company,
Inc.
22. Sonance Waco License Subsidiary, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Sonance Waco Operating Company, Inc.
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23. Baton Rouge Broadcasting Company, Inc., a Louisiana corporation, and
GulfStar Communications Baton Rouge Licensee, Inc., a Louisiana
corporation, are wholly owned subsidiaries of GulfStar Communications
Baton Rouge, Inc.
24. GulfStar Communications Texarkana Licensee, Inc., a Texas
corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications
Texarkana, Inc.
25. GulfStar Communications New Mexico Licensee, Inc., a New Mexico
corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications
New Mexico, Inc.
26. GulfStar Communications Arkansas Licensee, Inc., a Arkansas
corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications
Arkansas, Inc.
27. GulfStar Communications Corpus Christi Licensee, Inc., a Texas
corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications
Corpus Christi, Inc.
28. GulfStar Communications Waco Licensee, Inc., a Texas corporation, is a
wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications Waco, Inc.
29. GulfStar Communications Lubbock Licensee, Inc., a Delaware
corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications
Lubbock, Inc.
30. GulfStar Communications Killeen Licensee, Inc., a Delaware
corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GulfStar Communications
Killeen, Inc.
31. Capstar Acquisition Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Pacific
Star Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Central Star
Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation, are wholly-owned
subsidiaries of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated February 14, 1997, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. We also consent to the references to our firm under
the captions "Experts".
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Austin, Texas
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our reports dated (i) February 10, 1997 with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
and Subsidiaries, the Predecessor Company of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc.
and Subsidiaries, and formerly known as Commodore Media, Inc. and Subsidiaries,
(ii) February 3, 1997 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Southern Star Communications, Inc., formerly known as Osborn Communications
Corporation, and (iii) February 16, 1997 with respect to the combined financial
statements of Mountain Lakes Broadcasting, L.L.C., all included in Amendment No.
1 to the Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related Prospectus of Capstar
Broadcasting Partners, Inc. for the registration of $277,000,000 of 12 3/4%
Senior Discount Notes due 2009.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
July 1, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.4
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated April 4, 1997, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of GulfStar
Communications, Inc. We also consent to the references to our firm under the
captions "Experts".
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Austin, Texas
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.5
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated February 8, 1997, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of Benchmark
Communications Radio Limited Partnership. We also consent to the references to
our firm under the captions "Experts".
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Dallas, Texas
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.6
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated February 3, 1997, on our audit of the
consolidated financial statements of Midcontinent Broadcasting Co. of Wisconsin,
Inc. We also consent to the references to our firm under the captions "Experts".
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.7
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated February 3, 1997, on our audit of the
consolidated financial statements of Point Communications Limited Partnership.
We also consent to the references to our firm under the captions "Experts".
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.8
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated February 13, 1997, on our audit of the
consolidated financial statements of Community Pacific Broadcasting Company L.P.
We also consent to the references to our firm under the captions "Experts".
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
San Jose, California
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.9
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated February 28, 1997 (except with respect
to the matter discussed in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements, as
to which the date is April 16, 1997) on our audits of the consolidated financial
statements of Patterson Broadcasting, Inc. We also consent to the references to
our firm under the captions "Experts".
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
New York, New York
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.10
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report (and to all references to our firm) included in or made a part of
Registration Statement No. 333-25683.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
July 1, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.11
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our
report dated May 8, 1997 on the combined financial statements of Knight Quality
Stations included in or made a part of this registration statement.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
July 1, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.12
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the use in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated February 20, 1997, except for Note 6,
as to which the date is June 12, 1997, relating to the financial statements of
Quass Broadcasting Company, and to the reference to our Firm under the caption
"Experts" in the Prospectus.
McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.13
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated February 12, 1996 on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements of Q Broadcasting, Inc. We also consent to the
references to our firm under the captions "Experts".
Holtz Rubenstein & Co., LLP
Melville, New York
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.14
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated August 18, 1995 on our audit of the
Statements of Operations and Accumulated Deficit and Cash Flows of Danbury
Broadcasting, Inc. We also consent to the references to our firm under the
captions "Experts".
Paneth, Haber & Zimmerman LLP
New York, NY
July 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT 23.15
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-4
(File No. 333-25683) of our report dated May 1, 1996 on our audit of the
financial statements of Adventure Communications-Huntington, (Division of
Adventure Communications, Inc.). We also consent to the references to our firm
under the captions "Experts".
Brown, Edwards & Company LLP
Bluefield, West Virginia
July 2, 1997
