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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to ____________
Commission file number: 333-36771
CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 86-0703641
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
City Center West, Suite 400,
7201 West Lake Mead Blvd.,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
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Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 804-5200
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No __
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As of November 8, 1999 there were 45,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par
value per share, outstanding.
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Citadel Broadcasting Company
Form 10-Q
September 30, 1999
Index
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Part I
Item 1 - Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Item 3 - Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk . . . . . . 21
Part II
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Item 5 - Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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1999 1998
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,798 $102,842
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $2,513 in 1999 and $1,187 in 1998 48,004 34,197
Due from related parties 204 215
Prepaid expenses 3,808 1,956
Assets held for sale 25,991 25,938
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Total current assets 86,805 165,148
Property and equipment, net 68,088 34,085
Intangible assets, net 480,431 268,790
Other assets 4,205 4,238
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$ 639,529 $472,261
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 3,345 $ 4,360
Accrued liabilities 11,676 10,900
Current maturities of other long-term obligations 994 287
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Total current liabilities 16,015 15,547
Notes payable, less current maturities 57,500 --
Senior subordinated notes payable, net of discount 210,401 210,091
Other long-term obligations, less current maturities 2,685 1,041
Deferred tax liability 46,964 24,844
Exchangeable preferred stock 82,526 116,775
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized
136,300 shares, issued and outstanding;
45,000 and 40,000 shares as of September 30, 1999
and December 31 1998, respectively -- --
Additional paid-in capital 260,927 135,338
Deferred compensation (3,329) (1,044)
Unrealized loss on hedging contract (12) (236)
Accumulated deficit (34,148) (30,095)
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Total shareholder's equity 223,438 103,963
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$ 639,529 $472,261
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARES AND PER SHARE DATA)
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Gross broadcasting revenue $ 56,343 $ 39,551 $139,090 $109,240
Less agency commissions (4,899) (3,653) (12,569) (10,419)
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Net broadcasting revenue 51,444 35,898 126,521 98,821
Operating expenses:
Station operating expenses 33,418 23,972 85,124 69,412
Depreciation and amortization 10,465 7,042 25,589 20,005
Corporate general and administrative 2,035 1,083 4,921 3,351
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Operating expenses 45,918 32,097 115,634 92,768
Operating income 5,526 3,801 10,887 6,053
Nonoperating expenses (income):
Interest expense 6,021 3,548 17,502 13,590
Other (income) expense, net (478) (14) (1,187) (94)
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Nonoperating expenses, net 5,543 3,534 16,315 13,496
Income (loss) before income taxes (17) 267 (5,428) (7,443)
Income tax (benefit) (472) (280) (1,376) (1,163)
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Net income (loss) 455 547 (4,052) (6,280)
Dividend requirement for exchangeable
preferred stock 3,296 3,763 11,322 10,823
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Net loss applicable to common shares $ (2,841) $ (3,216) $(15,374) $(17,103)
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (63.13) $ (80.41) $(368.00) $(427.57)
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 45,000 40,000 41,777 40,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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Net income (loss) $455 $ 547 $(4,052) $(6,280)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on hedging contract,
net of tax 40 (596) 224 (596)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $495 $ (49) $(3,828) $(6,876)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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Net loss $ (4,052) $ (6,280)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 25,589 20,005
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts 761 480
Bad debt expense 2,796 887
Deferred tax benefit (1,737) (1,341)
Deferred compensation 252 --
Recognition of deferred revenue (25) --
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable and
notes receivable from related parties (12,302) (6,941)
Increase in prepaid expenses (1,663) (1,751)
(Increase) decrease in other assets (18) 1,293
Decrease in accounts payable (2,355) (969)
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities 91 (1,437)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 7,337 3,946
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (15,938) (1,747)
Capitalized acquisition costs (2,879) (1,963)
Cash paid to acquire stations (228,014) (36,290)
Deposits for pending acquisitions -- 650
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Net cash used in investing activities (246,831) (39,350)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 51,712 --
Proceeds received from parent's stock offering 88,688 116,514
Payment of costs related to parent's stock offering (1,310) (9,643)
Capital contribution from parent company 1,425 48
Proceeds from notes payable 57,500 35,000
Redemption of exchangeable preferred stock including
cash dividend (51,712) --
Principal payments on notes payables -- (106,358)
Principal payments on other long-term obligations (309) (346)
Payment of debt issuance costs (544) (89)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 145,450 35,126
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (94,044) (278)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 102,842 7,685
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 8,798 $ 7,407
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(1) General
Citadel Broadcasting Company ("Citadel Broadcasting") was formed August 21, 1991
as a Nevada Corporation. Citadel Communications Corporation ("Citadel
Communications") owns all of the outstanding common stock of Citadel
Broadcasting. Citadel License, Inc. ("Citadel License") is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Citadel Broadcasting. Citadel Broadcasting and its subsidiary
(collectively referred to as the "Company") own and operate radio stations and
hold Federal Communication Commission licenses in Arkansas, California,
Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New
Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah and
Washington. In addition, the Company is a provider of on line services, offering
its subscribers a variety of services including electronic mail and access to
the internet.
(2) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the
Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a
fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1999. For further
information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1998.
(3) Recent Transactions
On January 4, 1999, the Company acquired radio station WBHT-FM in Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania for a purchase price of approximately $1.3 million. The acquisition
was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Prior to the
acquisition, the Company operated WBHT-FM under a local marketing agreement
since July 3, 1997.
On January 11, 1999, the Company exercised its options to purchase WKQV-FM and
WKQV-AM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania and on May 3, 1999, the Company
purchased WKQV-FM for approximately $1.0 million. Subsequently, the Company
terminated its agreement to acquire WKQV-AM, but will continue operating this
station under a joint sales agreement through December 31, 1999. The Company had
operated WKQV-FM under a local marketing agreement and has operated WKQV-AM
under a joint sales agreement, since July 3, 1997. The acquisition of WKQV-FM
was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
On February 9, 1999, the Company acquired the assets of 62nd Street Broadcasting
of Saginaw, LLC for approximately $35.0 million. The acquisition of these assets
included 5 FM radio stations and 1 AM radio station in Saginaw/Bay City,
Michigan. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting.
On February 17, 1999, the Company acquired radio stations WHYL-AM/FM in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania for approximately $4.5 million. The acquisition was
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. In conjunction with this
acquisition, the Company acquired real estate used in the operation of
WHYL-AM/FM for a purchase price of approximately $0.3 million.
On March 2, 1999, the Company acquired Brainiac Services, Inc., an internet
service provider, in Riverside, Rhode Island for approximately $0.3 million. The
acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
On March 17, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of capital
stock of Citywide Communications, Inc. and all of the outstanding warrants to
acquire shares of capital stock of Citywide. The aggregate purchase price was
approximately $31.5 million. In connection with the acquisition, the Company
acquired 6 FM and 3 AM radio stations in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette,
Louisiana markets. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting.
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On April 30, 1999, the Company purchased radio stations KVOR-AM and KTWK-AM in
Colorado Springs and radio stations KEYF-AM/FM in Spokane from Capstar
Acquisition Company, Inc. ("Capstar") for an aggregate purchase price of
approximately $10.0 million. In addition, the Company exchanged radio station
KKLI-FM in Colorado Springs for Capstar's radio station KSPZ-FM in Colorado
Springs. The acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting.
On May 3, 1999, the Company purchased KNJY-FM in Spokane, Washington for
approximately $4.2 million. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase
method of accounting.
On June 30, 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Wicks
Broadcasting Group Limited Partnership and related entities for approximately
$77.0 million. The acquisition of these assets included 10 FM and 6 AM radio
stations serving the Charleston, South Carolina; Binghamton, New York; Muncie,
Indiana and Kokomo, Indiana markets. The acquisition was accounted for using the
purchase method of accounting.
On August 24, 1999, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
all of the partnership interests in Caribou Communications Co., which owns 4 FM
stations and 1 AM station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The aggregate purchase
price is approximately $60.0 million and the acquisition will be accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting.
On August 31, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
capital stock of Fuller-Jeffrey Broadcasting Companies, Inc. The aggregate
purchase price was approximately $65.3 million which amount included the
repayment of certain outstanding indebtedness of Fuller-Jeffrey and
approximately $1.8 million payable over a seven-year period relating to a
consulting and non-competition agreement. In connection with the acquisition,
the Company acquired 10 FM radio stations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and
Portland, Maine. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting.
(4) Parent Company Stock Offering
On June 25, 1999, Citadel Communications completed a stock offering of
11,500,000 shares of its common stock at $29.25 per share. Of such shares,
5,000,000 shares were sold by Citadel Communications and 6,500,000 shares were
sold by certain stockholders of Citadel Communications. Total proceeds of the
offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, were $322.9 million, of
which proceeds to Citadel Communications were $140.4 million and proceeds to the
selling stockholders were $182.5 million. Total underwriting discounts and
commissions were $13.5 million.
On the same date as the stock offering, Citadel Communications purchased 5,000
shares of common stock of Citadel Broadcasting for an aggregate purchase price
of approximately $51.7 million and contributed approximately $88.7 million of
additional paid in capital to Citadel Broadcasting. The purchase of stock and
additional capital contributions were funded by the net proceeds from Citadel
Communications' stock offering.
(5) Redemption of Exchangeable Preferred Stock
On August 2, 1999, the Company redeemed approximately 35% of its issued and
outstanding 13 1/4% exchangeable preferred stock. Total shares redeemed were
approximately 452,000 at a redemption price of $113.25 per share for a total of
approximately $51.2 million. In addition, the Company paid approximately $0.5
million of accrued dividends on the redeemed shares. Proceeds from Citadel
Broadcasting's sale of 5,000 shares of common stock to Citadel Communications
were utilized to complete the redemption.
(6) Deferred Compensation
On July 27, 1999, the shareholders of Citadel Communications approved the 1999
Long-Term Incentive Plan, (the "Plan"), which is intended to be the primary
long-term incentive vehicle for senior management of the Company. The Plan
provides for the granting of options, which options are earned in one-fifth
increments for each required increase in the average stock price (with the
average calculated over 20 consecutive trading days) of Citadel Communication's
stock. The required increase is equal to one-fifth of the difference between the
option's doubled exercise price and the option's exercise price. Options to
purchase 1,750,000 shares of common stock were granted under the Plan effective
as of June 25, 1999.
On July 23, 1999, one-fifth of the options granted under the plan (350,000
shares) were earned. The difference between the exercise price and the fair
market value of Citadel Communications stock at the date the options were earned
has been recorded as deferred compensation of approximately $2.5 million. The
compensation will be amortized over 5 years, the period over which the earned
portion of the options vest.
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(7) Citadel License, Inc. Financial Data
The operations of Citadel License include holding FCC licenses for all stations
owned by the Company and the amortization of these licenses. Citadel License has
guaranteed both the 10 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 and the 9 1/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 of Citadel Broadcasting. The guarantee is
full, unconditional and joint and several. The separate financial statements of
Citadel License have not been presented because management of the Company has
determined they would not be material to investors. There are no costs or
expenses of Citadel License that are borne by Citadel Broadcasting.
The following is a summary of financial data for Citadel License (in thousands):
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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BALANCE SHEETS:
Assets held for sale $ 9,482 $ 9,482
Intangible assets, net
(broadcast licenses) 291,937 150,451
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Total assets $301,419 $159,933
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Shareholder's equity $301,419 $159,933
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Statements of Operations:
Amortization expense $4,867 $2,860 $11,712 $8,345
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Net loss $4,867 $2,860 $11,712 $8,345
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At present, Citadel License is the only subsidiary of Citadel Broadcasting.
(8) Subsequent Events
On October 1, 1999, the Company acquired certain assets and subscriber
agreements of Connect Communications Corporation, an internet service provider
in Arkansas, in exchange for extinguishment of approximately $0.1 million in
accounts receivable and certain equipment owned by Citadel Broadcasting. The
acquisition will be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Ted
Snider, Jr., the son of Ted Snider, Sr., a director of Citadel Communications
and Citadel Broadcasting, is a director and shareholder of Connect
Communications Corporation, which continues to provide services to Citadel
Broadcasting.
On October 5, 1999, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement with
Kenneth A. Rushton, as Trustee of the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Estate of Venture
Broadcasting, Inc., to acquire an AM radio station serving the Salt Lake City,
Utah market. The purchase price for the station and a related tower site is
approximately $0.6 million. The acquisition will be accounted for using the
purchase method of accounting.
On October 8, 1999, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with Titus
Broadcasting Systems, Inc. to acquire one AM radio station in Binghamton, New
York in exchange for one AM station in Binghamton owned by Citadel Broadcasting
and approximately $0.6 million in cash. The acquisition will be accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting.
On October 28, 1999, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
from Broadcasting Partners Holdings, L.P. and its affiliates the assets of 36
radio stations in 11 markets for approximately $190.0 million. Upon consummation
of the agreement, including the completion of pending acquisitions by the
selling entities, the Company will acquire 5 stations in Buffalo, New York; 4
stations in Syracuse, New York; 3 stations in Atlantic City, New Jersey; 5
stations in Tyler-Longview, Texas; 3 stations in New London, Connecticut; 2
stations in New Bedford, Massachusettes; 4 stations in Monroe, Louisiana; 4
stations in Augusta-Waterville, Maine; 2 stations in Ithaca, New York; 3
stations in Presque Isle-Caribou, Maine; 1 station in Dennysville-Calais, Maine
and the right to operate one additional station in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The acquisition will be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.
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\On November 1, 1999, the Company purchased KOOJ-FM in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
from KTBT Radio Broadcasting Company, Inc. for approximately $9.5 million. The
acquisition will be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Prior
to completion of the acquisition, the Company began operating KOOJ-FM under a
local marketing agreement on August 1, 1999.
On November 9, 1999, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its 18
FM and 7 AM radio stations in Eugene and Medford, Oregon, Tri-Cities,
Washington, Billings, Montana and Johnstown and State College, Pennsylvania for
an approximate sale price of $26.0 million.
(9) Additional Borrowings and Acquisition Financing
On August 31, 1999, the Company borrowed $57.5 million under its credit
facility, which allows for revolving loan borrowings up to a maximum of $128.1
million as of September 30, 1999. Interest on the credit facility is due
quarterly based on the LIBOR rate plus a maximum of 2.75% based on the Company's
leverage ratio. The interest rate for the quarter ended September 30, 1999 was
approximately 6.9%.
As previously described, the Company has entered into definitive agreements to
acquire additional radio stations for a total aggregate purchase price of
approximately $251.2 million. The borrowing capacity of the current credit
facility will be exceeded and therefore the Company will require additional
funds to complete the acquisitions.
The Company has decided to replace its current credit facility with a new
facility. The new credit facility is expected to provide approximately $400.0
million in availability which would provide the Company with the required funds
to complete the acquisitions. The Company anticipates finalizing the new credit
facility prior to December 31, 1999. However, there can be no assurances that
the Company will be able to replace its current facility with a new facility in
an amount sufficient to complete all of the pending acquisitions. In addition,
Citadel Communications may consider other financing alternatives, such as
selling additional equity or debt securities. Again, there can be no assurances
that Citadel Communications could obtain such financing on terms favorable to
Citadel Communications or at all.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain matters in this Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, certain
matters discussed in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, and in Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosures about Market Risk, constitute "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Those statements
include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of
Citadel Broadcasting Company and its subsidiary (collectively the "Company"),
its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things, future events
and financial trends affecting the Company.
Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the words "believes,"
"expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," and similar expressions. In
addition, any statements that refer to expectations or other characterizations
of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Readers are
cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and that matters referred to in such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other
things, the impact of current or pending legislation and regulation, antitrust
considerations and other risks and uncertainties, as well as those matters
discussed under the captions "Year 2000 Matters" and "Risk Factors" in this
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
these forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or
otherwise.
GENERAL
Citadel Broadcasting Company ("Citadel Broadcasting") was formed August 21,
1991 as a Nevada corporation. Citadel Communications Corporation ("Citadel
Communications") owns all of the outstanding common stock of Citadel
Broadcasting. Citadel License, Inc. ("Citadel License") is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Citadel Broadcasting. Citadel Broadcasting and its subsidiary
(collectively referred to as the "Company") own and operate radio stations and
hold Federal Communication Commission licenses in Arkansas, California,
Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New
Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah and
Washington. In addition, the Company is a provider of on-line services, offering
its subscribers a variety of services including electronic mail and access to
the internet.
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General economic conditions have an impact on the Company's business and
financial results. From time to time the markets in which the Company operates
experience weak economic conditions that may negatively affect the revenue of
the Company. However, management believes that this impact is somewhat mitigated
by the Company's diverse geographical presence. In addition, the Company's
financial results are also dependent on a number of factors, including the
general strength of the local and national economies, population growth, the
ability to provide popular programming, local market and regional competition,
relative efficiency of radio broadcasting compared to other advertising media,
signal strength and government regulation and policies.
In the following analysis, management discusses the Company's broadcast cash
flow. The performance of a radio station group is customarily measured by its
ability to generate broadcast cash flow. The two components of broadcast cash
flow are gross revenue, net of agency commissions, and operating expenses,
excluding depreciation and amortization, corporate general and administrative
expenses and non-cash and non-recurring charges. Broadcast cash flow assists in
comparing performance on a consistent basis across companies without regard to
depreciation and amortization, which can vary significantly depending on
accounting methods, particularly when acquisitions are involved. Earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, consists of operating
income (loss) before depreciation and amortization. Although broadcast cash flow
and EBITDA are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, management believes that they are
useful to an investor in evaluating the Company because they are measures widely
used in the broadcasting 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
generally accepted accounting principles as a measure of liquidity or
profitability.
The principal source of the Company's revenue is the sale of broadcasting
time on its radio stations for advertising. As a result, the Company's revenue
is affected primarily by the advertising rates its radio stations charge.
Correspondingly, the rates are based upon a station's ability to attract
audiences in the demographic groups targeted by its advertisers, as measured
principally by periodic Arbitron Radio Market Reports. The number of
advertisements that can be broadcast without jeopardizing listening levels, and
the resulting ratings, is limited in part by the format of a particular station.
Each of the Company's stations has a general pre-determined level of on-air
inventory that it makes available for advertising, which may be different at
different times of the day and tends to remain stable over time.
The Company's revenue varies throughout the year. As is typical in the radio
broadcasting industry, the Company's first calendar quarter generally produces
the lowest revenue, and the fourth quarter generally produces the highest
revenue.
The primary operating expenses incurred in the ownership and operation of
radio stations include employee salaries and commissions, programming expenses
and advertising and promotional expenses. The Company strives to control these
expenses by working closely with local station management. The Company also
incurs and will continue to incur significant depreciation, amortization and
interest expense as a result of completed and anticipated future acquisitions of
stations and existing and future borrowings.
The Company's internet service provider recorded gross revenue and net loss
of $0.9 million and $(1.4) million, respectively, for the three months ended
September 30, 1999 and $3.5 million and $(1.9) million, respectively, for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999. The revenue generated from the internet
service provider has been included in broadcasting revenue as the amount is not
considered material to understanding the changes in the results of operations
for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1999 as compared to the
three months and nine months ended September 30, 1998.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements tend not
to be directly comparable from period to period due to acquisition activity. The
Company's acquisitions in the first through third quarter of 1999 and during the
year ended 1998, all of which have been accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting, and the results of operations of which have been included since
the date of acquisition, were as follows:
1998 Acquisitions and Dispositions: WEMR-AM and WEMR-FM in
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania were acquired on January 2, 1998. KQFC-FM,
KKGL-FM and KBOI-AM in Boise, Idaho were acquired on February 12, 1998. WCTP-FM,
WCTD-FM and WCDL-AM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania were acquired on
March 26, 1998. KIZN-FM and KZMG-FM in Boise, Idaho were acquired on April 21,
1998. On July 7, 1998, the Company disposed of WEST-AM in Allentown,
Pennsylvania, in connection with a prior acquisition. The Company also disposed
of all of the stations in the Quincy, Illinois market on October 8, 1998.
KAAY-AM in Little Rock, Arkansas was acquired on November 17, 1998. In
conjunction with this acquisition, the Company sold KRNN-AM in Little Rock,
Arkansas. Digital Planet in Salt Lake City, Utah was acquired on September 18,
1998. Internet Technology Systems, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah was acquired on
September 30, 1998. In Quo, The Johnson Connection, LLC and the Friendly Net,
LLC in Salt Lake City, Utah were acquired on October 15, 1998, October 26, 1998
and December 8, 1998, respectively.
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1999 First Through Third Quarter Acquisitions: WBHT-FM in Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania was acquired on January 4, 1999. Prior to the acquisition, the
Company had operated WBHT-FM under a local marketing agreement since July 3,
1997. On February 9, 1999 the Company acquired the assets of 62nd Street
Broadcasting of Saginaw, LLC. The acquisition of these assets included 5 FM
radio stations and 1 AM radio station in Saginaw/Bay City, Michigan. WHYL-AM/FM
in Carlisle, Pennsylvania were acquired on February 17, 1999. On March 17, 1999,
the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Citywide
Communications, Inc. and all of the outstanding warrants to acquire shares of
capital stock of Citywide. In connection with the acquisition, the Company
acquired 6 FM and 3 AM radio stations in the Baton Rouge and Lafayette,
Louisiana markets. On April 30, 1999, the Company purchased KVOR-AM and KTWK-AM
in Colorado Springs, Colorado and KEYF-AM/FM in Spokane, Washington. In
addition, the Company exchanged KKLI-FM for KSPZ-FM in Colorado Springs. On May
3, 1999, the Company acquired WKQV-FM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania and
KNJY-FM in Spokane. On June 30, 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of
the assets of Wicks Broadcast Group Limited Partnership and related entities.
The acquisition of these assets included 10 FM and 6 AM radio stations serving
the Charleston, South Carolina; Binghamton, New York; Muncie, Indiana and
Kokomo, Indiana markets. On August 31, 1999, the Company acquired all of the
outstanding shares of capital stock of Fuller-Jeffrey Broadcasting Companies,
Inc. In connection with the acquisition, the Company acquired 10 FM radio
stations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine. Brainiac Services,
Inc., an internet service provider, in Riverside, Rhode Island was acquired on
March 2, 1999.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
NET BROADCASTING REVENUE. Net broadcasting revenue increased $15.5 million
or 43.2% to $51.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999 from
$35.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998, primarily due to
the acquisition of radio stations in 1999. For stations owned and operated over
the comparable periods in 1999 and 1998 (excluding the 25 stations sold on
November 9, 1999), net broadcasting revenue improved $5.3 million or 17.4% to
$35.8 million in 1999 from $30.5 million in 1998, primarily due to increased
ratings and improved selling efforts.
STATION OPERATING EXPENSES. Station operating expenses increased $9.4
million or 39.2% to $33.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999
from $24.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998. The increase
was primarily attributable to the inclusion of station operating expenses of the
radio stations acquired after September 30, 1998.
BROADCAST CASH FLOW. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased $6.1 million or 51.3% to $18.0 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1999 from $11.9 million for the three months ended September
30, 1998. For stations owned and operated over the comparable periods in 1999
and 1998 (excluding the 25 stations sold on November 9, 1999 and a charge of
approximately $0.7 million related to the write-off of barter receivables in the
third quarter of 1999), broadcast cash flow increased $2.7 million or 26.5% to
$12.9 million in 1999 from $10.2 million in 1998. As a percentage of net
broadcasting revenue, broadcast cash flow improved to 35.0% for the three months
ended September 30, 1999 compared to 33.2% for the three months ended September
30, 1998.
CORPORATE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Corporate general and
administrative expenses increased $0.9 million or 81.8% to $2.0 million for the
three months ended September 30, 1999 from $1.1 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1998. The increase was due primarily to an increase in
staffing levels and associated costs needed to support the Company's growth,
increased professional fees and expenses due to public company reporting
requirements, non-cash compensation related to stock options and costs incurred
in unsuccessful acquisitions.
EBITDA. As a result of the factors described above, EBITDA increased $5.2
million or 48.1% to $16.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1999
from $10.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization expense
increased $3.5 million or 50.0% to $10.5 million for the three months ended
September 30, 1999 from $7.0 million for the three months ended September 30,
1998, primarily due to radio station acquisitions completed during 1998 and in
the first through third quarters of 1999.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased $2.5 million or 71.4% to $6.0
million for the three months ended September 30, 1999 from $3.5 million for the
three months ended September 30, 1998, primarily due to interest expense
associated with Citadel Broadcasting's 9-1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes issued
on November 19, 1998.
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INCOME TAX BENEFIT. The income tax benefit for the three months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 represents the reversal of deferred tax liabilities
established at the date of acquisition due to differences in tax bases and the
financial statement carrying amounts of intangibles and fixed assets acquired in
stock-based acquisitions, offset by state tax expense.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
NET BROADCASTING REVENUE. Net broadcasting revenue increased $27.7 million
or 28.0% to $126.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 from
$98.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, primarily due to the
acquisition of radio stations in 1999. For stations owned and operated over the
comparable period in 1999 and 1998 (excluding the 25 stations sold on November
9, 1999), net broadcasting revenue improved $12.7 million or 15.1% to $96.7
million in 1999 from $84.0 million in 1998, primarily due to increased ratings
and improved selling efforts.
STATION OPERATING EXPENSES. Station operating expenses increased $15.7
million or 22.6% to $85.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999
from $69.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The increase
was primarily attributable to the inclusion of station operating expenses of the
radio stations acquired after September 30, 1998.
BROADCAST CASH FLOW. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased $12.0 million or 40.8% to $41.4 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 from $29.4 million for the nine months ended September
30, 1998. For stations owned and operated over comparable periods in 1999 and
1998 (excluding the 25 stations sold on November 9, 1999 and a charge of
approximately $0.7 million related to the write-off of barter receivables in the
third quarter of 1999), broadcast cash flow increased $6.6 million or 25.1% to
$32.9 million in 1999 from $26.3 million in 1998. As a percentage of net
broadcasting revenue, broadcast cash flow improved to 32.7% for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 compared to 29.8% for the nine months ended September
30, 1998.
CORPORATE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Corporate general and
administrative expenses increased $1.5 million or 44.1% to $4.9 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999 from $3.4 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998. The increase was due primarily to non-recurring costs to
relocate the corporate offices to Nevada, an increase in staffing levels and
associated costs needed to support the Company's growth, increased professional
fees and expenses due to public company reporting requirements, non-cash
compensation related to stock options and costs incurred in unsuccessful
acquisitions.
EBITDA. As a result of the factors described above, EBITDA increased $10.4
million or 39.8% to $36.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999
from $26.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization expense
increased $5.6 million or 28.0% to $25.6 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 from $20.0 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1998, primarily due to radio station acquisitions consummated during 1999 and
1998.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased approximately $3.9 million or
28.7% to $17.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 from $13.6
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, primarily due to interest
expense associated with Citadel Broadcasting's 9-1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes
issued on November 19, 1998 offset by a reduction in interest payments under
Citadel Broadcasting's credit facility resulting from the repayment of the
credit facility in the third quarter of 1998 from the net proceeds of Citadel
Communications' initial public offering of its common stock in July 1998.
INCOME TAX BENEFIT. The income tax benefit for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998 represents the reversal of deferred tax liabilities
established at the date of acquisition due to differences in tax bases and the
financial statement carrying amounts of intangibles and fixed assets acquired in
stock-based acquisitions, offset by state tax expense.
NET LOSS. As a result of the factors described above, net loss decreased
$2.2 million or 34.9% to $4.1 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 from $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's principal liquidity requirements are for acquisition
financing, debt service, working capital and general corporate purposes,
including capital expenditures. The Company's acquisition strategy has required,
and is expected to continue in the foreseeable future to require, a significant
portion of the Company's capital resources. The Company expects that its debt
service within the next twelve months, without regard to further acquisitions,
will include approximately $21.0 million for interest on Citadel Broadcasting's
10-1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes and Citadel Broadcasting's 9-1/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes and approximately $4.7 million for interest on the Company's
credit facility. Citadel Broadcasting's 13-1/4% Exchangeable Preferred Stock
does not require cash dividends through July 1, 2002. Citadel Broadcasting did
redeem approximately 35% of the exchangeable preferred stock in August 1999. See
the discussion below under the heading "Exchangeable Preferred Stock".
At September 30, 1999, the Company held approximately $8.8 million in cash
and cash equivalents and had approximately $70.6 million in unborrowed
availability under its credit facility. This amount of unborrowed funds has been
further reduced by $9.5 due to the Company's acquisition of radio station
KOOJ-FM in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 1, 1999. For the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, net cash provided by operations increased to $7.3 million
from $3.9 million for the comparable 1998 period. This increase is primarily due
to the acquisition of radio stations completed in 1999.
For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, net cash used in investing
activities, primarily for station acquisitions, increased to $246.8 million from
$39.4 million in the comparable 1998 period.
For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, net cash provided by financing
activities was $145.5 million compared to $35.1 million in the comparable 1998
period. This increase is primarily the result of Citadel Communications' stock
offering completed on June 25, 1999 and additional borrowings of $57.5 million
under the credit facility offset by the partial redemption of exchangeable
preferred stock of approximately $51.7 million. Citadel Communications sold
5,000,000 shares of common stock at $29.25 per share. The proceeds to Citadel
Communications, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, from the offering
were $140.4 million.
On the same date as the stock offering, Citadel Communications purchased
5,000 shares of common stock of Citadel Broadcasting for an aggregate purchase
price of approximately $51.7 million and contributed approximately $88.7 million
of additional paid in capital to Citadel Broadcasting. The purchase of stock and
additional capital contributions were funded by the net proceeds from Citadel
Communications' stock offering. Citadel Broadcasting used the proceeds from the
sale of the 5,000 shares of its common stock to redeem a portion of its
exchangeable preferred stock and to fund radio station acquisitions completed in
the second and third quarter of 1999.
CREDIT FACILITY. On July 3, 1997, Citadel Broadcasting and Citadel License
entered into an amended and restated financing agreement which originally
allowed for revolving loan borrowings up to a maximum of $150.0 million.
Pursuant to the agreement, this amount began to reduce quarterly on December 31,
1997. The maximum available loan commitment at September 30, 1999 was $128.1
million. At September 30, 1999, $57.5 million was outstanding under the credit
facility and an additional $9.5 million was borrowed on November 1, 1999.
Interest on the credit facility is due quarterly based on the LIBOR rate plus a
maximum of 2.75% based on the Company's leverage ratios. The interest rate for
the quarter ended September 30, 1999 was approximately 6.9%. Citadel
Broadcasting must also pay, on a quarterly basis, an unused commitment fee equal
to the maximum revolving loan commitment less the average outstanding principal
balance for the preceding quarter, multiplied by .125% or, if the total leverage
ratio, determined in accordance with the agreement, calculated as of the last
day of the preceding quarter was less than 4.5, the multiplier for the
commitment fee is reduced to .09375%.
The credit facility prohibits Citadel Broadcasting from paying cash
dividends on its capital stock. Similarly, the credit facility restricts the
ability of Citadel License, to pay cash dividends or make other distributions in
respect of its capital stock. Citadel Broadcasting is not dependent in any
material respect on the receipt of dividends or other payments from Citadel
License. The credit facility also contains other customary restrictive
covenants, which, among other things, and with certain exceptions, limit the
ability of Citadel Broadcasting and Citadel License to incur additional
indebtedness and liens, enter into transactions with affiliates, consolidate,
merge or effect asset sales, issue additional stock, make capital or overhead
expenditures, make investments, loans or prepayments or change the nature of
their business. Citadel Broadcasting and Citadel License are also required to
satisfy financial covenants, which require Citadel Broadcasting and Citadel
License to maintain specified financial ratios and to comply with financial
tests, such as ratios for maximum leverage, senior debt leverage, minimum
interest coverage and minimum fixed charges. Citadel Broadcasting and Citadel
License are in compliance with the financial ratios and financial condition
tests in their debt obligations.
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Citadel Broadcasting has entered into definitive agreements to acquire
additional radio stations for a total aggregate purchase price of approximately
$251.2 million. See the discussion below under the heading "Pending
Acquisitions and Recently Completed Disposition." Based on the amount of the
aggregate purchase price for the acquisitions, the borrowing capacity of the
credit facility will be exceeded and, therefore, the Company will require
additional funds to complete the acquisitions.
The Company has decided to replace its current credit facility with a new
facility. The new credit facility is expected to provide approximately $400.0
million in availability which would provide the Company with the required funds
to complete the acquisitions. The Company anticipates finalizing the new credit
facility prior to year end. However, there can be no assurances that the Company
will be able to replace its current facility with a new credit facility in an
amount sufficient to complete all of the pending acquisitions. In addition,
Citadel Communications may consider other financing alternatives, such as
selling additional equity or debt securities. Again, there can be no assurances
that Citadel Communications could obtain such financing on terms favorable to
Citadel Communications or at all.
SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES. On July 3, 1997, Citadel Broadcasting completed
the issuance of $101.0 million of 10 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007
(the "10-1/4% notes"). Interest is payable semi-annually. The 10 1/4% notes may
be redeemed at the option of Citadel Broadcasting, in whole or in part, at any
time on or after July 1, 2002 at the redemption prices set forth in the
indenture governing the 10 1/4% notes. In addition, at any time prior to July 1,
2000, Citadel Broadcasting may, at its option, redeem a portion of the 10 1/4%
notes with the net proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings (as defined
in the indenture governing the 10 1/4% notes), at a redemption price equal to
110.25% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if
any, to the date of redemption.
On November 19, 1998, Citadel Broadcasting completed the issuance of $115.0
million of 9 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "9-1/4% notes").
Interest is payable semi-annually. The 9 1/4% notes may be redeemed at the
option of Citadel Broadcasting, in whole or in part, at any time on or after
November 15, 2003 at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture governing
the 9 1/4% notes. In addition, at any time prior to November 15, 2001, Citadel
Broadcasting may, at its option, redeem a portion of the 9 1/4% notes with the
net proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings (as defined in the indenture
governing the 9 1/4% notes), at a redemption price equal to 109.25% of the
principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to
the date of redemption.
The indentures governing the 10 1/4% notes and the 9 1/4% notes contain
certain restrictive covenants, including limitations which restrict the ability
of Citadel Broadcasting to incur additional debt, incur liens, pay cash
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 its assets. At September 30, 1999,
Citadel Broadcasting was in compliance with all covenants under the indentures.
EXCHANGEABLE PREFERRED STOCK. On July 3, 1997, Citadel Broadcasting sold an
aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of its 13 1/4% Exchangeable Preferred Stock.
Dividends on the exchangeable preferred stock accrue at the rate of 13 1/4% per
annum and are payable semi-annually. On or prior to July 1, 2002, dividends are
payable in additional shares of exchangeable preferred stock having an aggregate
liquidation preference equal to the amount of such dividends, or, at the option
of Citadel Broadcasting, in cash. Thereafter, all dividends will be payable only
in cash. To date, Citadel Broadcasting has paid all dividends in additional
shares of exchangeable preferred stock. Citadel Broadcasting will be required to
redeem the exchangeable preferred stock on July 1, 2009, subject to the legal
availability of funds therefor, at a redemption price equal to the liquidation
preference thereof, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, if any, to the date
of redemption.
Citadel Broadcasting may redeem the exchangeable preferred stock, in whole
or in part, at the option of Citadel Broadcasting, at any time on or after July
1, 2002, at the redemption prices set forth in the Certificate of Designation
governing the exchangeable preferred stock (ranging from 107.729% to 101.104%),
plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, if any, to the date of redemption.
On August 2, 1999, Citadel Broadcasting redeemed approximately 35% of its
issued and outstanding 13 1/4% exchangeable preferred stock. Total shares
redeemed were approximately 452,000 at a redemption price of $113.25 per share
for a total of approximately $51.2 million. In addition, Citadel Broadcasting
paid approximately $0.5 million of accrued dividends on the redeemed shares.
Proceeds from Citadel Broadcasting's sale of 5,000 shares of common stock to
Citadel Communications were utilized to complete the redemption.
The Certificate of Designation governing the exchangeable preferred stock
also contains covenants that restrict Citadel Broadcasting from taking various
actions, including, subject to specified exceptions, the incurrence of
additional indebtedness, the granting of additional liens, the making of
investments, the payment of dividends and other restricted payments, mergers,
acquisitions and other fundamental corporate changes, capital expenditures and
transactions with affiliates. At September 30, 1999, Citadel Broadcasting was in
compliance with all covenants under the Certificate of Designation.
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PENDING ACQUISITIONS AND RECENTLY COMPLETED DISPOSITION. There are several
transactions currently pending which, if completed, would result in the Company
purchasing 27 FM and 16 AM radio stations and selling one AM radio station. In
addition, the Company sold 18 FM and 7 AM radio stations on November 9, 1999.
The total cash required to fund the pending acquisitions is expected to be
approximately $251.2 million. The Company received approximately $26.0 million
in cash from the completed disposition. The consummation of each of the pending
acquisitions is subject to certain conditions, including the approval of the
Federal Communication Commission. Although the Company believes these closing
conditions will be satisfied in each case, there can be no assurance thereof.
The pending acquisitions are expected to be funded from funds borrowed under a
new credit facility (see the previous discussion under the heading "Credit
Facility") and the funds received from the completed disposition. However, there
can be no assurances that the Company will be able to complete a new credit
facility in order to fund the pending acquisitions.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. The Company had capital expenditures of approximately
$15.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 compared to $1.7
million for the same period in 1998. This increase is due primarily to the
acquisition of a corporate jet, furniture and fixtures related to the relocation
of the corporate offices, the purchase of new digital automation systems for
certain markets and the construction of a new building in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Company's other equipment purchases consist primarily of broadcasting
equipment and transmission tower upgrades.
In addition to acquisitions and 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. Management believes that cash from operating activities, revolving
loans under Citadel Broadcasting's credit facility and any new credit facility,
if completed, and proceeds from the November 9, 1999 disposition should be
sufficient to permit the Company to meet its financial obligations and to fund
its operations for at least the next 12 months, although additional capital
resources may be required in connection with the further implementation of the
Company's acquisition strategy.
YEAR 2000 MATTERS
The Year 2000 computer issue primarily results from the fact that
information technology hardware and software systems and other non-information
technology products containing embedded microchip processors were originally
programmed using a two digit format, as opposed to four digits, to indicate the
year. Such programming will be unable to interpret dates beyond the year 1999,
which could cause a system or product failure or other computer errors and a
disruption in the operation of such systems and products.
The Company's project team has identified traffic/accounting systems,
satellite delivered programming, digital automation systems and internet service
provider systems as the mission critical systems to evaluate for Year 2000
compliance. In addition, although several software programs used throughout the
Company were not Year 2000 compliant, the vendors of this software committed to
provide Year 2000 compliant updates to the Company. The Company has received the
updates and has either tested the software for Year 2000 compliance or has
reviewed the documentation provided with the upgrade. In certain cases, the
Company is relying on the representations of the vendors regarding Year 2000
compliance as testing the software would disrupt the operations of the Company,
and the Company believes its contingency plans should mitigate the need for
further testing.
The Company has identified five phases for the project team to address for
each of the Company's risk areas. These phases are (1) an inventory of the
Company's systems described above, (2) assessment of the systems to determine
the risk and apparent extent of Year 2000 problems, (3) remediation of
identified problems, (4) testing of systems for Year 2000 readiness and (5)
contingency planning for the worst-case scenarios.
Inventories have been completed for all mission critical Company software
applications and hardware systems for all radio stations acquired prior to
September 30, 1999. The project team has also completed its assessment of the
systems, remediation of identified problems and testing, where appropriate, of
systems for Year 2000 readiness for all radio stations except for those located
in Muncie, Indiana. The Company expects the radio stations in Muncie, Indiana to
complete the assessment of their systems, remediation of identified problems and
testing, where appropriate, of systems for Year 2000 readiness by the end of the
fourth quarter of 1999. For radio stations acquired after September 30, 1999,
the Company will use its best efforts to complete inventories of the mission
critical systems, assessment of the systems, remediation of identified problems
and testing, where appropriate, of systems for Year 2000 readiness prior to year
end. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
complete these tasks prior to December 31, 1999.
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In each of its markets, the Company employs centralized accounting and
traffic (advertising scheduling) systems for all of its stations in the market.
In September 1998, the Company completed the replacement and upgrading of
software certified as Year 2000 compliant by the software vendor. The total cost
of the software upgrade was $0.3 million. In connection with the software
upgrade, much of the accounting and traffic hardware systems were also upgraded
or replaced. The total cost of the hardware upgrade was $0.1 million. The
Company completed its testing for Year 2000 compliance of the hardware and the
new software used in its accounting and traffic systems during the second
quarter of 1999. The Company has also converted all acquired radio stations to
its centralized accounting and traffic systems except for the stations in
Muncie, Indiana. The Company expects the stations in Muncie, Indiana to be
converted to the accounting and traffic systems by the end of the fourth quarter
of 1999. For radio stations acquired after September 30, 1999, the Company will
use its best efforts to convert the stations to its accounting and traffic
systems prior to year end, however, there can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to complete the conversion by December 31, 1999.
Satellite delivered programs, which are delivered to the Company's radio
stations from outside sources, represent a third party risk to the Company
arising from the Year 2000 issue. The Company has contacted the significant
vendors of these programs. In many cases, the same vendor will provide the same
programming to a number of the Company's stations as the programming is
nationally syndicated. The vendors have responded that they anticipate being
Year 2000 compliant. However, there can be no assurance regarding Year 2000
compliance from any vendor of these programs and, therefore, the Company has
developed a contingency plan for alternative programming.
The Company has elected to expand the digital automation systems used in the
Company's operations. Although not directly related to the Year 2000 problem,
the expansion and replacement of these systems, which the Company anticipates
will be completed in the first quarter of 2000, is expected to minimize or
eliminate Year 2000 problems associated with these systems. Each system in
stations acquired prior to September 30, 1999, not scheduled for replacement
prior to year end, has already been upgraded except for stations in Muncie,
Indiana and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which upgrades are expected to be
completed prior to year end. The cost of upgrading the systems was not or will
not be material. The cost of the new digital automation systems is estimated at
$2.1 million. For radio stations acquired after September 30, 1999, the Company
will use its best efforts to upgrade the digital automation systems prior to
year end, however; there can be no assurance that the upgrades will be completed
by December 31, 1999.
The Company recently completed an expansion of its internet service provider
division. All mission critical elements of such division are certified Year 2000
compliant by the software and hardware vendors. No material expansion is
scheduled for this division prior to the year 2000. In addition, the Company
completed an upgrade of its billing system in the third quarter of 1999 and the
software is certified Year 2000 compliant by the vendor.
In addition to identification of these mission critical systems, the Company
has identified the top 10 advertisers on each of its radio stations owned or
operated at December 31, 1998. Questionnaires were sent to each of these
advertisers during the fourth quarter of 1998 asking them to update the Company
on the status of their Year 2000 compliance. The Company also sent such
questionnaires to the top 10 advertisers on each of the radio stations it
acquired in 1999, except for the recent FM station purchase in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana. To date, the Company has received responses from approximately 29% of
the advertisers to whom questionnaires were sent, and of the returned
questionnaires, 96% of the advertisers have responded that they anticipate being
Year 2000 compliant. Based on the responses received to date, there can be no
assurance regarding Year 2000 compliance by the Company's significant
advertisers, which may result in lost revenue if any such advertisers experience
year 2000 difficulties.
In addition, questionnaires were also sent to various equipment vendors,
utility and telephone companies, banks and other lending institutions that
provide substantial products and services to the Company. The Company has
received responses from approximately 51% of the vendors to whom questionnaires
were sent, and of the returned responses 100% of the vendors have responded that
they anticipate being Year 2000 compliant. However, there can be no assurance
regarding Year 2000 compliance from the Company's suppliers and service
providers. There can also be no assurance that the Company will be successful in
finding alternative Year 2000 compliant suppliers and service providers, if
required. One of the Company's greatest risks relates to the utility service
providers as a loss in electricity would have a material impact on the
operations of the Company. The Company does have back-up generators at certain
stations, but does not intend to purchase generators for all of its stations.
However, for those stations with generators, the Company plans to ensure, to
the extent possible, that the equipment is in working order and available in
case of any loss of power.
The Company has also solicited information regarding its critical internal
non-information technology systems such as telephones and HVAC. The Company has
determined that its telephone systems are Year 2000 compliant based on
information provided by the telephone manufacturers. The Company does not
consider the HVAC systems as mission critical and therefore any interruption in
the HVAC systems should not have a material effect on the operations of the
Company. The Company intends to extend this inquiry to stations it acquires in
1999 and has already made such inquiries for all completed acquisitions.
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Based on the items discussed above, the Company has identified what it
believes to be at this time the most reasonably likely worst-case scenarios that
could impact the Company related to Year 2000 non-compliance. The Company
believes that the most reasonably likely sources of risk to the Company include
(i) disruptions in the supply of satellite delivered programs, (ii) disruptions
in local programming due to unanticipated software or hardware failures and
(iii) diminished demand for advertising time arising from Year 2000 problems
both specific to the Company's advertisers or more generally related to the
potential for economic disruptions related to Year 2000 issues.
The Company's contingency plans for these most reasonably likely worst-case
scenarios include (i) requiring each station to maintain a back log of local
programming that can be aired if the satellite delivered programming is
disrupted, (ii) requiring each station to have an adequate number of employees
at the radio station or on call starting from mid December 1999 through mid
January 2000, including engineers, program directors, radio personalities and
all other essential personnel in order to handle any disruptions in programming
or hardware and software systems, (iii) requiring each market to have an
engineer on site from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on December 31, 1999 and (iv)
informing each station of the possibility of diminished demand for advertising
due to Year 2000 problems and the need to identify, in advance, potential
replacement advertisers. The Company intends to continue to develop and refine
its contingency plans during the remainder of the year.
Based on its current assessment efforts, the Company does not believe that
Year 2000 issues related to its internal systems will have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. However,
as described above, the failure by third parties to be Year 2000 ready could
have a material adverse effect on the Company.
RISK FACTORS
Unless the context otherwise requires, the words "we," "our," and "us" in
this section refer to the Company. Any of the following risks could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of
operations. These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones facing us or
which may adversely affect our business.
SUBSTANTIAL INDEBTEDNESS--Our debt service consumes a substantial portion of the
cash we generate and reduces the cash available to invest in our operations.
We have a significant amount of indebtedness. Our large amount of debt could
significantly impact our business because, among other things, it:
o requires us to dedicate a substantial portion of our operating cash
flow to pay interest expense, which reduces funds available for
operations, future business opportunities and other purposes,
o limits our ability to obtain additional financing, if we need it, for
working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service
requirements or other purposes,
o inhibits our ability to compete with competitors who are less leveraged
than we are, and
o restrains our ability to react to changing market conditions, changes
in our industry and economic downturns.
As of September 30, 1999, we had:
o outstanding total debt of approximately $277.2 million, excluding the
discount on the 10 1/4% notes and its 9 1/4% notes,
o exchangeable preferred stock with an aggregate liquidation preference
of approximately $82.5 million, and
o shareholders' equity of approximately $223.4 million.
We anticipate that we will incur a substantial amount of additional
indebtedness with our pending acquisitions.
ABILITY TO SERVICE DEBT--In order to service our debt, we require a significant
amount of cash. However, our ability to generate cash depends on many factors
which are beyond our control.
Prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other factors,
many of which are beyond our control, will affect our ability to satisfy our
debt obligations. If in the future we cannot generate sufficient cash flow from
operations to meet our obligations, we may need to refinance our debt, obtain
additional financing, delay planned acquisitions and capital expenditures or
sell assets. We cannot assure you that we will generate sufficient cash flow or
be able to obtain sufficient funding to satisfy our debt service requirements.
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RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON US BY OUR DEBT INSTRUMENTS--Our existing debt
instruments and anticipated future debts instruments contain, or will contain,
restrictions and limitations which could significantly impact our ability to
operate our business.
The covenants in our credit facility and the agreements governing our other
outstanding debt and preferred stock restrict, among other things, our ability
to incur additional debt, make particular types of investments or other
restricted payments, swap or sell assets or merge or consolidate. A breach of
any of the covenants contained in the credit facility could allow the lenders to
declare all amounts outstanding under the credit facility to be immediately due
and payable. In addition, the lenders under the credit facility could proceed
against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness. Citadel
Communications has pledged the outstanding shares of our common stock that it
owns to secure its guarantee of our credit facility. If the amounts outstanding
under the credit facility are accelerated, we cannot assure you that our assets
will be sufficient to repay amounts due under the credit facility and other
outstanding debt obligations.
The credit facility requires us to obtain our banks' consent before making
acquisitions or capital expenditures that exceed the amount permitted by the
credit facility. Consequently, we may experience difficulties in pursuing our
acquisition strategy. The credit facility also requires us to maintain specific
financial ratios and satisfy financial condition tests. Events beyond our
control could affect our ability to meet those financial ratios and condition
tests, and we cannot assure you that we will do so.
The Company is also in the process of replacing its credit facility with a
new credit facility with a much larger borrowing capacity. The Company expects
the new facility will contain restrictions similar to those already discussed.
However, the extent of the restrictions cannot be determined until the new
facility is fully negotiated. There can be no assurances that the new facility
will be completed or if completed, the covenants will not be materially
different than those previously discussed.
The indentures governing our 9 1/4% notes and 10 1/4% notes and our credit
facility restrict, with certain exceptions, our ability to pay dividends on or
to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of our capital stock. In
the event that, after July 1, 2002, cash dividends on our exchangeable preferred
stock are in arrears and unpaid for two or more semi-annual dividend periods,
whether or not consecutive, holders of the exchangeable preferred stock will be
entitled to elect two directors of Citadel Broadcasting.
HISTORY OF NET LOSSES--We have a history of net losses which we expect to
continue through at least 2000.
We had a net loss of $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1998 and
$4.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1999. The primary reasons
for these losses are significant charges for depreciation and amortization
relating to the acquisition of radio stations and interest charges on our
outstanding debt. If we acquire additional stations, these charges will probably
increase. We expect to continue to experience net losses through at least 2000.
LIMITATIONS ON ACQUISITION STRATEGY--Our strategy to expand our business and
increase revenue through acquisitions may fail due to a number of risks involved
in implementing this strategy.
We intend to grow by acquiring radio stations in mid-sized markets. However,
our acquisition strategy may not increase our cash flow or yield other
anticipated benefits because this strategy is subject to a number of other
risks, including:
o failure or unanticipated delays in completing acquisitions due to
difficulties in obtaining regulatory approval,
o difficulty in integrating the operations, systems and management of
our acquired stations,
o diversion of management's attention from other business concerns,
o loss of key employees of acquired stations, and
o increases in prices for radio stations due to increased competition
for acquisition opportunities.
We compete and expect to continue to compete with other buyers for the
acquisition of radio stations. Some of those competitors have greater financial
and other resources than we do. In addition, we may find fewer acceptable
acquisition opportunities in the future.
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POTENTIAL DIFFICULTIES IN COMPLETING PENDING AND FUTURE TRANSACTIONS DUE TO
GOVERNMENTAL REVIEW--Antitrust law and other regulatory considerations could
prevent or delay our strategy to expand our business and increase revenue.
The completion of certain of our pending transactions is, and future
transactions we may consider will likely be, subject to the notification filing
requirements, applicable waiting periods and possible review by the United
States Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended. All of our
pending and future radio station acquisitions and dispositions will be subject
to the license transfer approval process of the Federal Communications
Commission. Review by the Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission
may cause delays in completing transactions and, in some cases, result in
attempts by these agencies to prevent completion of transactions or negotiate
modifications to the proposed terms. Review by the FCC, particularly review of
concentration of market revenue share, may also cause delays in completing
transactions. Any delay, prohibition or modification could adversely affect the
terms of a proposed transaction or could require us to abandon an otherwise
attractive opportunity.
IMPORTANCE OF CERTAIN MARKETS--A downturn in any of our significant markets
could adversely affect our revenue and cash flow.
Our Albuquerque, Providence, Salt Lake City, Little Rock and Modesto markets
are particularly important for our financial well-being. A significant decline
in net broadcasting revenue from our stations in these markets could have a
material adverse effect on our operations and financial condition. To
illustrate, our radio stations in these markets generated the following
percentages of our total net broadcasting revenue and broadcast cash flow for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999:
% OF NET % OF BROADCAST
MARKET BROADCASTING REVENUE CASH FLOW
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Albuquerque 11.2% 12.8%
Providence 10.1% 11.0%
Salt Lake City 9.5% 9.3%
Little Rock 6.5% 6.9%
Modesto 6.1% 9.3%
We received a civil investigative demand from the Department of Justice
concerning our acquisition of all of the assets of KRST-FM in Albuquerque, New
Mexico on October 9, 1996. The demand requested written answers to
interrogatories and the production of documents concerning the radio station
market in Albuquerque, in general, and the KRST acquisition, in particular, to
enable the Department of Justice to determine, among other things, whether the
KRST acquisition would result in excessive concentration in the market. We
responded to the demand. The Department of Justice requested supplemental
information in 1997, to which we also responded. This matter remains open. If
the Department of Justice were to proceed with and successfully challenge the
KRST acquisition, we may be required to divest one or more radio stations in
Albuquerque.
IMPACT OF THE YEAR 2000 PROBLEM--The Year 2000 problem could significantly
disrupt our operations, causing a decline in cash flow and revenue and other
difficulties.
We are in the process of assessing and remediating potential risks to our
business related to the Year 2000 problem. Although we believe that, as a result
of these efforts, our critical systems are or will be substantially Year 2000
ready, we cannot assure you that this will be the case. If we experience
significant problems as a result of the Year 2000 problem, our operations,
revenue, cash flow and other important aspects of our business and financial
well-being may be adversely affected.
We believe that our greatest potential Year 2000 risk is that third parties
with whom we deal will fail to be Year 2000 ready. For example, our operations
and revenue may be adversely affected if our programming suppliers or key
advertisers experience significant disruptions in their businesses because of
the Year 2000 problem.
For more information concerning the Year 2000 problem and its potential
impact on our business, see "Year 2000 Matters" above.
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SIGNIFICANT COMPETITION IN OUR INDUSTRY--Because the radio broadcasting industry
is highly competitive, we may lose audience share and advertising revenue.
Our radio stations face heavy competition from other radio stations in each
market for audience share and advertising revenue. We also compete with other
media such as television, newspapers, direct mail and outdoor advertising for
advertising revenue. A decrease in either audience share or advertising revenue
could result in decreased cash flow, which could impair our ability to, among
other things, service our debt obligations. The radio broadcasting industry is
also facing competition from new media technologies that are being developed
such as the following:
o audio programming by cable television systems, direct broadcasting
satellite systems and other digital audio broadcasting formats,
o satellite-delivered digital audio radio service, which could result
in the introduction of several new satellite radio services with sound
quality equivalent to that of compact discs, and
o in-band-on-channel digital radio, which could provide digital radio
services in the same frequency range currently occupied by traditional
AM and FM radio services.
We cannot predict either the extent to which such competition will
materialize or, if such competition materializes, the extent of its effect on
our business.
EXTENSIVE REGULATION OF OUR INDUSTRY--The Federal Communications Commission's
extensive regulation of the radio broadcasting industry limits our ability to
own and operate radio stations and other media outlets.
LICENSES. The radio broadcasting industry is subject to extensive regulation
by the FCC under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Issuance, renewal
or transfer of radio broadcast station operating licenses requires FCC approval,
and we cannot operate our radio stations without FCC licenses. The failure to
renew our licenses could prevent us from operating the affected stations and
generating revenue from them. If the FCC decides to include conditions or
qualifications in any of our licenses, we may be limited in the manner in which
we may operate the affected station.
OWNERSHIP. The Communications Act and FCC rules impose specific limits on
the number of stations and other media outlets an entity can own in a single
market. The FCC attributes interests held by, among others, an entity's
officers, directors and stockholders to that entity for purposes of applying
these ownership limitations. The existing ownership rules or proposed new rules
could affect our acquisition strategy because they may prevent us from acquiring
additional stations in a particular market. We may also be prevented from
engaging in a swap transaction if the swap would cause the other company to
violate these rules.
ITEM 3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates
and prices such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity
prices. The Company's primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk
associated with its credit facility. Amounts borrowed under the credit facility
incur interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate, LIBOR, plus additional
basis points depending on the outstanding principal balance under the credit
facility. As of September 30, 1999, $57.5 million was outstanding under the
credit facility. The Company evaluates its exposure to interest rate risk by
monitoring changes in interest rates in the market place.
To assist in the management of interest rate risk, the Company entered into
an interest rate swap agreement on December 10, 1996. The notional amount
outstanding as of September 30, 1999 and the expected notional amount to be
outstanding as of December 10, 1999, the maturity date of the agreement, is
approximately $63.5 million. Notional amounts are used to calculate the
contractual payments to be exchanged under the contract. The Company receives a
variable rate on the notional amount and pays a fixed rate of 5.615% on the
notional amount. The variable rate is based on LIBOR and is adjusted quarterly
based on the original agreement dated December 10, 1996. LIBOR in effect under
the swap agreement as of September 10, 1999 was 5.2%.
The fair market value of the Company's interest rate swap was a net
liability of approximately $20,000 as of September 30, 1999.
PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company currently and from time to time is involved in litigation
incidental to the conduct of its business, but the Company is not a party to any
lawsuit or proceeding which, in the opinion of the Company, is likely to have a
material adverse effect on the Company.
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As previously reported, on April 28, 1999, the Department of Justice filed a
lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against
the Company and Triathlon Broadcasting Company alleging that they, as a result
of a joint sales agreement, eliminated price competition between their radio
stations in Spokane, Washington and Colorado Springs, Colorado. A proposed Final
Judgement, the terms of which were stipulated by the parties, was also filed
with the court on April 28, 1999. The Final Judgement was filed by the Court on
August 26, 1999. The Final Judgement:
o Orders the Company to terminate the joint sales agreement referenced
above, which was terminated on April 30, 1999,
o Prohibits the Company from acquiring any other radio stations that
sell radio advertising time in either Colorado Springs or Spokane,
unless the Company complies with the notice, additional information
and waiting requirements in the Final Judgment, and
o Prohibits the Company from entering into any joint sales agreement or
any other cooperative selling arrangement with any other operator of
radio stations that sells or helps to sell advertising time in either
Colorado Springs or Spokane unless the Company complies with the
notice, additional information and waiting requirements in the
Final Judgement.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, TEXAS, LOUISIANA, CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS AND MAINE
ACQUISITION
On October 27, 1999, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement
with Broadcasting Partners Holdings, L.P. to acquire 23 FM and 13 AM radio
stations in Buffalo, Syracuse and Ithaca, New York, Atlantic City, New Jersey,
Tyler-Longview, Texas, Monroe, Louisiana, New London, Connecticut, New Bedford,
Massachusetts and Augusta-Waterville, Presque Isle-Caribou and
Dennysville-Calais, Maine, as well as the right to operate an additional FM
radio station in Atlantic City under a program service and time brokerage
agreement. The aggregate purchase price is approximately $190.0 million in cash.
The stations indicated include one AM radio station in Buffalo and one FM radio
station in New London which affiliates of Broadcasting Partners Holdings have
entered into agreements to purchase. If either of these two transactions has not
been completed prior to completion of the Company's acquisition, the Company
will be assigned the rights under the relevant purchase agreement. The Company
has delivered an irrevocable letter of credit in favor of Broadcasting Partners
Holdings, issued by BankBoston, N.A., in the amount of $12.0 million to secure
the Company's obligations under the asset purchase agreement.
The asset purchase agreement contains customary representations and
warranties of the parties, and completion of the acquisition of the stations is
subject to conditions including (1) the receipt of FCC consent to the assignment
of the station licenses to the Company, (2) the expiration or termination of the
applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act of 1976, as
amended, and (3) the receipt of consents to the assignment to the Company of
certain contracts relating to the stations. An application seeking FCC approval
was filed with the FCC on November 9, 1999.
OKLAHOMA ACQUISITION
On August 23, 1999, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Cat
Communications, Inc and Desert Communications III, Inc. to acquire all of the
equity interests of Caribou Communications Co. for the aggregate purchase price
of approximately $60.0 million in cash. Caribou Communications owns four
FM radio stations and one AM radio station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Company has delivered an irrevocable letter of credit in favor of Cat
Communications and Desert Communications, issued by BankBoston, N.A., in the
amount of $3.0 million to secure the Company's obligations under the purchase
agreement.
The agreement contains customary representations and warranties of the
parties, and consummation of the transaction is subject to conditions including
(1) the receipt of FCC consent to the transfer of control of the station
licenses to the Company, (2) the expiration or termination of the applicable
waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and (3) the receipt of consents
to the change of control under certain contracts relating to the radio stations.
An application seeking FCC approval was filed with the FCC on September 2, 1999
and a grant of the application was received on October 28, 1999. The Company
received early termination of the applicable Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting
period on October 4, 1999.
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OTHER PENDING TRANSACTIONS
In addition to the transactions described, on October 5, 1999, the Company
entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire an AM radio station
serving the Salt Lake City, Utah market, including a related tower site, for
approximately $0.6 million in cash, and on October 8, 1999, the Company entered
into an exchange agreement to acquire one AM radio station in Binghamton, New
York in exchange for one AM radio station in Binghamton owned by the Company and
approximately $0.6 million in cash. The closing of each of these transactions is
also subject to various conditions.
CLOSING MATTERS
Although the Company believes that the conditions to closing for each of
its pending transactions are customary for transactions of this type, there can
be no assurance that such conditions will be satisfied.
For a discussion of financing for these transactions, see "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" under
the heading "Liquidity and Capital Resources."
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 1999 by and
between Citadel Broadcasting Company and Broadcasting
Partners Holdings, L.P. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 to Citadel Communications Corporation's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
September 30, 1999).
10.1 Nineteenth Amendment to Loan Instruments dated as of
August 31, 1999 among Citadel Broadcasting Company,
Citadel License, Inc., Citadel Communications Corporation,
FINOVA Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Citadel
Communications Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the period ended September 30, 1999).
27 Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
On September 14, 1999, Citadel Broadcasting Company filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission a current report on Form 8-K reporting
the August 31, 1999 acquisition of all the issued and outstanding shares of
capital stock of Fuller-Jeffrey Broadcasting Companies, Inc. The following
financial statements of Fuller-Jeffrey Broadcasting Companies, Inc. and
Subsidiaries were filed:
Independent Auditors' Report
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999
(unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31,
1998 and the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficiency for the year ended
December 31, 1998
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31,
1998 and the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 (unaudited)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following pro forma financial information of Citadel Broadcasting
Company and Subsidiary was filed:
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June
30, 1999
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for
the six months ended June 30, 1999
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for
the twelve months ended December 31, 1998
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY
Date: November 12, 1999 By: /s/ Lawrence R. Wilson
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Lawrence R. Wilson
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 12, 1999 By: /s/ Donna L. Heffner
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Donna L. Heffner
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 1999 by and
between Citadel Broadcasting Company and Broadcasting
Partners Holdings, L.P. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 to Citadel Communications Corporation's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
September 30, 1999).
10.1 Nineteenth Amendment to Loan Instruments dated as of
August 31, 1999 among Citadel Broadcasting Company,
Citadel License, Inc., Citadel Communications Corporation,
FINOVA Capital Corporation and the Lenders party thereto
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Citadel
Communications Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the period ended September 30, 1999).
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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