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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
REGISTRATION NO. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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PENNSYLVANIA 4832 23-1701044
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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401 CITY AVENUE, SUITE 409
BALA CYNWYD, PENNSYLVANIA 19004
(610) 660-5610
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF
REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
JOSEPH M. FIELD
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
401 CITY AVENUE, SUITE 409
BALA CYNWYD, PENNSYLVANIA 19004
(610) 660-5610
(NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
COPIES TO:
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JOHN D. WATSON, JR., ESQ. JOHN C. DONLEVIE, ESQ. JEREMY W. DICKENS, ESQ.
LATHAM & WATKINS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP
1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., N.W. SECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL 767 FIFTH AVENUE
SUITE 1300 ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP. NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10153
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004 401 CITY AVENUE, SUITE 409 (212) 310-8000
(202) 637-2200 BALA CYNWYD, PENNSYLVANIA 19004
(610) 660-5610
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APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO PUBLIC: As soon as
practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on
a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, check the following box. [ ]
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and
list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
check the following box. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM
TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF AMOUNT TO BE OFFERING PRICE PER AGGREGATE OFFERING AMOUNT OF
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Class A Common Stock, par value $.01
per share............................ 10,925,000 shares $35.094 $383,401,950 $106,586
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(1) Includes 1,425,000 shares which the underwriters have the option to purchase
solely to cover over-allotments.
(2) Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(f)(2) based on the average of the high and
low sale price per share of Class A common stock on the New York Stock
Exchange on August 30, 1999.
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a),
MAY DETERMINE.
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT COMPLETE AND MAY BE CHANGED. WE MAY
NOT SELL THESE SECURITIES UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION IS EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS IS NOT AN OFFER
TO SELL THESE SECURITIES AND IT IS NOT SOLICITING AN OFFER TO BUY THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE WHERE THE OFFER OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
9,500,000 Shares
ENTERCOM LOGO
ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
Class A Common Stock
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We are selling 8,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, and the selling
shareholders are selling 1,500,000 shares of Class A common stock. We will not
receive any of the proceeds from the shares of Class A common stock sold by the
selling shareholders.
The underwriters have an option to purchase from us a maximum of 1,425,000
additional shares to cover over-allotments of shares.
Our Class A common stock is traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "ETM." On August 31, 1999, the last reported sale price of our Class A
common stock was $36.50 per share.
We have three classes of common stock: Class A common stock, Class B common
stock and Class C common stock. Holders of each class generally have the same
rights, except for differences in voting rights. Holders of Class A common stock
have one vote per share while for most matters holders of Class B common stock
have ten votes per share. Holders of Class C common stock generally have no
voting rights. Following this offering, holders of Class B common stock will
control 76.2% of the combined voting power of our common stock.
Concurrently with this offering, we and a trust we own are offering up to
$150 million in stated liquidation amount of % Convertible Preferred
Securities, Term Income Deferrable Equity Securities (TIDES)(SM), by means of a
separate prospectus. This offering and the TIDES offering are not contingent on
each other.
INVESTING IN OUR CLASS A COMMON STOCK INVOLVES RISKS. SEE "RISK FACTORS" ON
PAGE 11.
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PUBLIC COMMISSIONS ENTERCOM SHAREHOLDERS
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Delivery of the shares of Class A common stock will be made on or about
, 1999.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this
prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON DEUTSCHE BANC ALEX. BROWN
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER
The date of this prospectus is , 1999.
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[Map of the United States, identifying the cities in which we have stations
and the stations within those cities.]
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS..... i
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY............... 1
RISK FACTORS..................... 11
USE OF PROCEEDS.................. 19
DIVIDEND POLICY.................. 19
PRICE RANGE OF OUR CLASS A COMMON
STOCK.......................... 20
CAPITALIZATION................... 21
COMPLETED AND PENDING
TRANSACTIONS................... 22
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
INFORMATION.................... 24
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL
DATA........................... 36
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS...... 39
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INFORMATION ABOUT STATION AND
MARKET DATA.................... 52
BUSINESS......................... 53
THE SINCLAIR ACQUISITION......... 70
DESCRIPTION OF THE TIDES......... 73
MANAGEMENT....................... 75
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS............. 81
PRINCIPAL AND SELLING
SHAREHOLDERS................... 82
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK..... 84
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE
SALE........................... 89
UNDERWRITING..................... 90
NOTICE TO CANADIAN RESIDENTS..... 92
LEGAL MATTERS.................... 94
EXPERTS.......................... 94
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE
INFORMATION.................... 94
INDEX TO FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS..................... F-1
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YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR TO
WHICH WE HAVE REFERRED YOU. WE HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT. THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED WHERE IT IS LEGAL
TO SELL THESE SECURITIES. THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE ACCURATE
ON THE DATE OF THIS DOCUMENT.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information included in this prospectus may contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are not
statements of historical facts, but rather reflect our current expectations
concerning future results and events. We use the words "believes," "expects,"
"intends," "plans," "anticipates," "likely," "will" and similar expressions to
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our
control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
forecast or anticipated in such forward-looking statements.
These risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to:
- the possibility that our acquisition of the 46 radio stations from
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. will not be consummated;
- the risks associated with our acquisition strategy generally;
- the highly competitive nature of, and uncertain effect of new
technologies on, the radio broadcasting industry;
- our continued control by Joseph M. Field and members of his immediate
family;
- our vulnerability to changes in federal legislation or regulatory policy;
and
- the other factors described in "Risk Factors."
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which reflect our view only as of the date of this prospectus. We undertake no
obligation to update these statements or publicly release the result of any
revisions to these statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
of this prospectus or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary only highlights information contained elsewhere in this
prospectus. You should read the entire prospectus carefully. Unless we indicate
otherwise, information in this prospectus assumes the underwriters will not
exercise their over-allotment option. You should refer to the introductions to
"-- Summary Historical Financial Data" and "Selected Historical Financial Data"
for the meanings of some of the financial terms used in this prospectus. You
should also refer to the introduction to "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
Information" for a description of the assumptions and adjustments used in the
calculation of pro forma financial information.
OVERVIEW
We are the fifth largest radio broadcasting company in the United States
based on pro forma 1998 gross revenues. We have assembled, after giving effect
to our pending acquisition of 46 stations from Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., a
nationwide portfolio of 88 owned or operated stations. This portfolio consists
of 56 FM and 32 AM stations in 16 markets, including 12 of the country's top 50
markets. Our station groups rank among the three largest clusters, based on
gross revenues, in 15 of our 16 markets. On a pro forma basis, we would have had
net revenues of $301.9 million, operating income of $54.1 million and pro forma
income before extraordinary item of $1.7 million for the twelve months ended
June 30, 1999. In addition, pro forma broadcast cash flow during the same period
would have been $110.7 million.
Our net revenues and broadcast cash flow have grown significantly on both a
total and same station basis. Net revenues grew at a compound annual rate of
96.8% from an actual $35.9 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma $273.8 million
in fiscal 1998. Broadcast cash flow grew at a compound annual rate of 100.1%
from an actual $11.8 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma $94.5 million in
fiscal 1998. During this same period, our same station net revenues and
broadcast cash flow grew at average annual rates of 15.0% and 36.4%,
respectively. In addition, our pro forma after-tax cash flow grew at a compound
annual rate of 128.0% from an actual $4.5 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma
$53.3 million in fiscal 1998.
SINCLAIR ACQUISITION
In August 1999, we agreed with Sinclair to purchase 46 radio stations, 15
AM and 31 FM, in nine markets, including seven of the country's top 50 markets.
The purchase price for the Sinclair acquisition is $824.5 million. In connection
with the Sinclair acquisition, federal broadcasting regulations will require us
to divest three stations in the Kansas City market where we already own seven
stations. To comply with these regulations, we plan to swap three Kansas City
stations for stations in other markets, or if we are unable to do so, we will
sell three stations for cash or pursue a combination of swaps and sales. As a
result of the required Kansas City dispositions, our portfolio of stations could
be reduced to 85. We expect to consummate the Sinclair acquisition in the last
quarter of 1999; however, we cannot assure you that we will be able to do so.
As a result of the Sinclair acquisition, we will serve eight new markets,
six of which are new top 50 markets. These eight new markets will complement our
current station portfolio by greatly increasing its diversity and national
reach. Due to this increased diversity, we will have reduced significantly our
reliance on any single market. Furthermore, we believe that many of the Sinclair
radio stations are underdeveloped and offer substantial growth potential.
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OUR STATION PORTFOLIO
Our current portfolio of stations includes a significant number of recently
acquired stations that we believe are underdeveloped. We believe that these
underdeveloped stations offer the opportunity for substantial broadcast cash
flow growth. In the aggregate, the 33 stations which we commenced operating
after January 1, 1997 operated at a broadcast cash flow margin of 27.4% during
the twelve months ended June 30, 1999. By comparison, in the aggregate, the nine
stations which we commenced operating prior to 1997 operated at a broadcast cash
flow margin of 48.2% during the twelve months ended June 30, 1999.
The following table sets forth selected information about the markets where
we operate and where we expect to operate following the Sinclair acquisition.
The Sinclair markets are denoted with an asterisk except for the Kansas City
market where we expect to acquire four additional stations. However, the table
does not give effect to the required disposition of three stations in Kansas
City which we are seeking to swap for stations in other markets. Giving effect
to this disposition, our present pro forma 1998 market revenue share in Kansas
City will decline, although we believe that our present pro forma 1998 market
revenue rank will remain unchanged. You should refer to the "Business" section
for further information about our station portfolio.
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1998 MARKET RANK ENTERCOM
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RADIO MARKET STATIONS REVENUE
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Boston, MA.............. 8 10 14.1% 2 3 17.3% 3
Seattle, WA............. 14 13 11.9 5 3 37.8 1
Portland, OR............ 25 20 13.3 4 3 26.5 3
Sacramento, CA.......... 28 28 5.9 4 1 18.1 3
Kansas City, MO......... 30 29 12.5 7 4 n/a 1
Milwaukee, WI*.......... 31 33 8.3 2 1 8.7 5
Norfolk, VA*............ 36 44 4.0 4 0 26.8 1
New Orleans, LA*........ 41 39 8.9 4 2 41.9 1
Greensboro, NC*......... 42 50 10.9 3 1 24.2 2
Buffalo, NY*............ 43 41 9.0 2 4 38.8 1
Memphis, TN*............ 46 40 10.1 2 1 20.1 2
Rochester, NY........... 50 55 8.9 3 1 21.4 3
Greenville/Spartanburg,
SC*................... 58 61 7.9 4 3 23.8 3
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton,
PA*................... 64 69 7.7 6 3 38.6 1
Gainesville/Ocala, FL... 98 124 7.5 2 0 20.8 2
Longview/Kelso, WA...... n/a n/a n/a 2 2 n/a n/a
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OUR ACQUISITION STRATEGY
Since October 1, 1996, in over 20 transactions including the Sinclair
acquisition, which we expect to consummate in the last quarter of 1999, we have
acquired or agreed to acquire 83 radio stations and have divested or agreed to
divest, for strategic or regulatory reasons, 14 radio stations. Through our
disciplined acquisition strategy, we seek to (1) build top-three station
clusters principally in large growth markets and (2) acquire underdeveloped
properties that offer the potential for significant improvements in revenues and
broadcast cash flow through the application of our operational, administrative
and engineering expertise. Although our focus has been on radio stations in top
50 markets, we also consider acquiring stations in top 75 markets to the extent
we believe we can apply our acquisition strategy in these markets.
OUR OPERATING STRATEGY
The principal components of our operating strategy are to:
- DEVELOP MARKET LEADING STATION CLUSTERS. To enhance our competitive
position, we strategically align our stations' formats and sales efforts
within each market in an effort to optimize their performance, both
individually and collectively. We seek to maximize the ratings, revenue
and broadcast cash flow of our radio stations by tailoring their
programming to optimize aggregate audience delivery.
- ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP UNDERPERFORMING STATIONS. We seek to acquire and
develop underperforming stations, which has enabled us to build a
long-term track record of achieving superior same station revenue and
broadcast cash flow growth.
- BUILD STRONGLY-BRANDED FRANCHISES. We analyze market research and
competitive factors to identify the format opportunity, music selection
and rotation, presentation and other key programming attributes that we
believe will best position each station to develop a distinctive identity
and to strengthen the stations' local "brand" or "franchise" value.
- LEVERAGE STATION CLUSTERS TO CAPTURE GREATER SHARE OF ADVERTISING
REVENUE. We believe radio will continue to gain revenue share from other
media as a result of deregulation in the broadcasting industry, which
allows broadcasters to create larger clusters in their markets and offers
advertisers a means to cost-effectively reach larger audiences. We have
begun to capitalize on this opportunity by developing specialized teams
in many of our markets to work with non-traditional radio advertisers to
create and develop marketing programs and solutions.
- MAXIMIZE TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES. We seek to operate stations with the
strongest signals in their respective markets. In addition, on various
occasions we have identified opportunities to upgrade low-powered or
out-of-market stations and transform them into competitive signals, thus
increasing their value significantly. For example, we recently sold our
two Tampa FM stations, which we had purchased for an aggregate of $4.9
million, for $75.0 million after upgrading their license classes.
- RECRUIT, DEVELOP, MOTIVATE AND RETAIN SUPERIOR EMPLOYEES. We believe
that station operators differentiate themselves from their peers
primarily through their ability to recruit, develop, motivate and retain
superior management, programming and sales talent. Accordingly, we strive
to establish a compelling corporate culture that is attractive to
superior performers.
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CONCURRENT FINANCING
Concurrently with this offering, we and a trust we own are offering up to
$150 million in stated liquidation amount of TIDES by means of a separate
prospectus. This offering and the TIDES offering are not contingent on each
other. In addition, we are in the process of replacing or amending our current
credit facility to permit consummation of the Sinclair acquisition and to
significantly expand our borrowing capacity. We intend to use the net proceeds
from this offering and the TIDES offering, together with cash on hand and
proceeds from our amended or replacement credit facility, to finance the
Sinclair acquisition.
For financial reporting purposes, our trust will be treated as one of our
subsidiaries, and accordingly, the accounts of the trust will be included in our
consolidated financial statements. We will present the TIDES as a separate line
item in our consolidated balance sheet entitled "Entercom-obligated mandatorily
redeemable convertible preferred securities of Entercom Communications Capital
Trust," and appropriate disclosures in connection with the TIDES will be
included in the notes to our consolidated financial statements. For financial
reporting purposes, we will record distributions payable on the TIDES as a
financing charge to earnings in our consolidated statement of income.
OUR PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Our principal executive offices are located at 401 City Avenue, Suite 409,
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004. Our telephone number is (610) 660-5610, and our
internet website address on the world wide web is www.entercom.com. The contents
of our website are not part of this prospectus.
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THE OFFERING
Class A common stock offered.... 8,000,000 shares by us
1,500,000 shares by the selling shareholders
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9,500,000 shares
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Common stock to be outstanding
after the offering............ 32,944,267 shares of Class A common stock
10,531,805 shares of Class B common stock
1,695,669 shares of Class C common stock
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45,171,741 shares
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Voting rights................... The Class A common stock and the Class B
common stock generally vote together as a
single class on all matters submitted to a
vote of shareholders. Each share of Class A
common stock is entitled to one vote and
each share of Class B common stock is
entitled to ten votes, except:
- any share of Class B common stock not
voted by either Joseph M. Field or David
J. Field is entitled to one vote;
- the holders of Class A common stock,
voting as a separate class, are entitled
to elect two directors;
- each share of Class B common stock is
entitled to one vote with respect to any
"going private" transaction under the
Exchange Act; and
- as required by law.
The shares of Class C common stock have no
voting rights, except as required by law.
Joseph M. Field and David J. Field hold all
of our Class B common stock. Following this
offering, the Class B common stock will
represent approximately 76.2% of the
combined voting power of our common stock.
Use of proceeds................. We intend to use the net proceeds of this
offering to pay a portion of the total
purchase price for the Sinclair acquisition.
New York Stock Exchange
symbol.......................... ETM
Common stock to be outstanding after the offering is as of August 25, 1999.
It excludes grants under our 1998 Equity Compensation Plan consisting of 820,454
shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of options having a
weighted average exercise price of $21.22 per share. The information also
excludes shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the conversion of the
TIDES being offered concurrently with this offering.
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SUMMARY HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
We have derived the summary operating data shown below for the years ended
September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and the balance sheet data shown below as of
September 30, 1997 and 1998 from our audited consolidated financial statements
included elsewhere in this prospectus. We have derived the balance sheet data
shown below as of September 30, 1996 from our audited financial statements,
which are not included in this prospectus. We have derived the summary operating
data shown below for the three months ended December 31, 1997, the three month
transition period ended December 31, 1998 and the six months ended June 30, 1998
and 1999 and the balance sheet data shown below as of December 31, 1998 and June
30, 1999 from our unaudited financial statements included elsewhere in this
prospectus. We have derived the balance sheet data shown below as of December
31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 from our unaudited financial statements, which are
not included in this prospectus.
As you review the information contained in the following table and
throughout this prospectus, you should note the following:
- Historically, we operated with an October 1st to September 30th fiscal
year. Effective January 1, 1999, we changed for financial reporting
purposes from a fiscal year ending September 30th to a fiscal year ending
December 31st. Accordingly, the summary historical financial data
includes information as of, and for the three month transition period
ended, December 31, 1998 and the three months ended December 31, 1997.
- We retroactively restated our fiscal 1997 and 1998 consolidated financial
statements to reflect a $25.0 million convertible subordinated promissory
note held by an affiliate of Chase Capital Partners as an indexed debt
instrument. We determined the adjustment as of the end of each relevant
period by subtracting the sum of principal and accrued interest on the
note from the fair value of the shares of our common stock into which the
note was convertible. Immediately prior to our initial public offering in
January 1999, Chase Capital converted the note in its entirety into
2,327,500 shares of our Class A common stock and 1,995,669 shares of our
Class C common stock. Accordingly, this note is no longer outstanding.
- Before completing our initial public offering, we were a Subchapter S
corporation under the Internal Revenue Code, and accordingly, we were not
liable for corporate income taxes. Instead, our shareholders included our
taxable income or loss in their federal and certain state income tax
returns. Immediately before our initial public offering, we became a C
corporation, and accordingly, we are now subject to federal and certain
state income taxes. The pro forma amounts shown in the table reflect
provisions for state and federal income taxes, applied to income before
income taxes and extraordinary item, as if we had been taxed as a C
corporation. These pro forma amounts do not include the effect of the
adjustment to reflect indexing of the Chase Capital convertible
subordinated note because the amount of this adjustment is not tax
deductible.
- As a result of our becoming a C corporation immediately prior to our
initial public offering, generally accepted accounting principles
required us to provide for deferred income taxes of $79.8 million to
reflect the cumulative temporary differences between book and income tax
bases of our assets and liabilities.
- For purposes of our historical financial statements, the term "pro forma"
refers solely to the adjustments necessary to reflect our status as a C
corporation rather
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than an S corporation. It does not refer to any of the other adjustments
described under "Summary Pro Forma Financial Information" and "Unaudited
Pro Forma Financial Information."
- All per share data gives effect to our recapitalization, which we
consummated immediately prior to our initial public offering. In the
recapitalization, we effected a 185 for one stock split and the exchange
of our prior common stock for Class A common stock and Class B common
stock.
- Broadcast cash flow consists of operating income before depreciation and
amortization, corporate general and administrative expenses and net
expense (income) from time brokerage agreement fees.
- Broadcast cash flow margin represents broadcast cash flow as a percentage
of net revenues.
- EBITDA before net expense (income) from time brokerage agreement fees
consists of operating income before depreciation and amortization,
non-cash compensation expense (which is included in corporate general and
administration expenses) and net expense (income) from time brokerage
agreement fees.
- Pro forma after-tax cash flow consists of pro forma income before
extraordinary item minus gains on sale of assets (net of tax) plus the
following: depreciation and amortization, non-cash compensation expense
(which is included in corporate general and administrative expenses),
adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible subordinated note and
deferred tax provision (or minus deferred tax benefit).
Although broadcast cash flow, EBITDA before net expense (income) from time
brokerage agreement fees and pro forma after-tax cash flow are not measures of
performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, we believe that these measures are useful to an investor
in evaluating our performance because they are widely used in the broadcast
industry to measure a radio company's operating performance. However, you should
not consider broadcast cash flow, EBITDA before net expense (income) from time
brokerage agreement fees and pro forma after-tax cash flow in isolation or as
substitutes for operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any
other measure for determining our operating performance or liquidity that is
calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In
addition, because broadcast cash flow, EBITDA before net expense (income) from
time brokerage agreement fees and pro forma after-tax cash flow are not
calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, they are
not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other
companies.
The comparability of the historical financial data reflected below has been
significantly impacted by acquisitions and dispositions. You should read the
summary financial data together with "Selected Historical Financial Data" and
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes
included elsewhere in this prospectus.
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
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OPERATING DATA:
Net revenues...................... $ 48,675 $ 93,862 $ 132,998 $ 28,399 $ 47,363 $ 63,687 $ 95,545
Operating expenses:
Station operating expenses...... 31,659 61,280 88,599 18,868 29,990 42,749 64,296
Depreciation and amortization... 2,960 7,685 13,066 2,880 4,358 6,079 10,019
Corporate general and
administrative expenses....... 2,872 3,249 4,527 849 1,850 2,193 3,454
Net expense (income) from time
brokerage agreement fees...... (879) (476) 2,399 -- 1,236 2,273 652
-------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total operating expenses...... 36,612 71,738 108,591 22,597 37,434 53,294 78,421
-------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Operating income.................. 12,063 22,124 24,407 5,802 9,929 10,393 17,124
Other expense (income):
Interest expense................ 5,196 11,388 14,663 2,996 5,732 6,179 6,246
Adjustment to reflect indexing
of the convertible
subordinated note............. -- 29,070 8,841 14,903 29,503 5,693 --
(Gains) on sale of assets....... (119) (197,097) (8,661) (43) (69,648) (8,748) (467)
Other non-operating expense
(income)...................... (67) 1,504 (328) (102) 577 (123) (599)
-------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Total other expense
(income).................... 5,010 (155,135) 14,515 17,754 (33,836) 3,001 5,180
-------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes
and extraordinary item.......... 7,053 177,259 9,892 (11,952) 43,765 7,392 11,944
Pro forma income taxes............ 2,680 78,405 7,119 1,121 27,842 4,972 4,539
Pro forma income (loss) before
extraordinary item.............. 4,373 98,854 2,773 (13,073) 15,923 2,420 7,405
Extraordinary item, net of tax
benefit......................... 348 -- 1,488 -- -- 1,489 --
-------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- --------
Pro forma net income (loss)....... $ 4,025 $ 98,854 $ 1,285 $(13,073) $ 15,923 $ 931 $ 7,405
======== ========= ========= ======== ======== ========= ========
Pro forma earnings (loss) per
share before extraordinary
item............................ 0.20 4.59 0.12 (.61) 0.64 0.11 0.21
Pro forma diluted earnings (loss)
per share before extraordinary
item............................ 0.20 4.59 0.12 (.61) 0.64 0.11 0.21
Weighted average common shares
outstanding -- basic............ 21,534 21,534 22,239 21,534 24,742 21,534 34,836
Weighted average common shares
outstanding -- diluted.......... 21,534 21,534 22,239 21,534 24,742 21,534 35,251
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF
PERIOD):
Cash and cash equivalents......... $ 5,292 $ 3,626 $ 6,666 $ 3,497 $ 6,469 $ 6,094 $ 8,713
Intangibles and other assets...... 119,269 300,029 428,763 313,889 505,825 428,543 556,501
Total assets...................... 150,575 364,743 522,945 378,138 681,034 513,445 671,627
Senior debt, including current
portion......................... 111,000 117,000 253,784 127,000 330,281 251,785 166,276
Total shareholders' equity........ 5,079 179,019 182,970 166,986 225,467 169,509 396,886
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow............... $ 17,016 $ 32,582 $ 44,399 $ 9,531 $ 17,373 $ 20,938 $ 31,249
Broadcast cash flow margin........ 35.0% 34.7% 33.4% 33.6% 36.6% 32.9% 32.7%
EBITDA before net expense (income)
from time brokerage agreement
fees............................ $ 14,144 $ 29,333 $ 39,872 $ 8,682 $ 15,523 $ 18,745 $ 28,012
Pro forma after-tax cash flow..... 7,311 16,590 21,028 5,003 7,985 9,563 20,215
Cash flows related to:
Operating activities.......... 12,773 8,859 23,019 7,341 11,158 5,778 8,204
Investing activities.......... (96,502) (13,695) (153,651) (17,470) (86,894) (125,565) 10,001
Financing activities.......... 87,457 3,170 133,672 10,000 75,539 122,384 (15,961)
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SUMMARY UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following table contains summary pro forma financial information
derived from the unaudited pro forma financial information set forth under
"Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information." You should read this table in
conjunction with "Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information" and the financial
statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1999 JUNE 30, 1999
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HISTORICAL PRO FORMA HISTORICAL PRO FORMA HISTORICAL PRO FORMA
---------- --------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------
(RESTATED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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OPERATING DATA:
Net revenues.................... $132,998 $273,755 $ 95,545 $ 148,182 $183,820 $ 301,852
Operating expenses:
Station operating expenses.... 88,599 179,223 64,296 97,666 121,488 191,183
Depreciation and
amortization................ 13,066 42,524 10,019 20,996 18,484 43,872
Corporate general and
administrative expenses..... 4,527 12,354 3,454 5,080 6,569 12,694
Net expense (income) from time
brokerage agreement fees.... 2,399 -- 652 -- 2,014 --
-------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Total operating
expenses............. 108,591 234,101 78,421 123,742 148,555 247,749
-------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Operating income................ 24,407 39,654 17,124 24,440 35,265 54,103
Other expense (income):
Interest expense.............. 14,663 42,616 6,246 21,224 17,466 42,440
Financing cost of Entercom
obligated securities of
Entercom Communications
Capital Trust............... 9,375 4,688 9,375
Adjustment to reflect indexing
of the convertible
subordinated note........... 8,841 -- -- -- 17,748 --
(Gains) on sale of assets..... (8,661) (161) (467) (467) (69,985) (467)
Other non-operating expense
(income).................... (328) (262) (599) (599) (125) (125)
-------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Total other expense
(income)............. 14,515 51,568 5,180 24,846 (34,896) 51,223
-------- -------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
Income (loss) before income
taxes and extraordinary
item.......................... 9,892 (11,914) 11,944 (406) 70,161 2,880
Pro forma income taxes.......... 7,119 (4,766) 4,539 (162) 33,405 1,152
Pro forma income (loss) before
extraordinary item............ 2,773 (7,148) 7,405 (244) 36,756 1,728
Pro forma earnings (loss) per
share before extraordinary
item.......................... 0.12 (0.16) 0.21 (0.01) 1.31 0.04
Weighted average common shares
outstanding -- basic.......... 22,239 45,168 34,836 45,168 28,130 45,168
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 JUNE 30, 1999 JUNE 30, 1999
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HISTORICAL PRO FORMA HISTORICAL PRO FORMA HISTORICAL PRO FORMA
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(RESTATED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF
PERIOD):
Cash and cash equivalents....... $ 6,666 $ 8,713 $ 8,713 $ 8,713 $ 8,713
Intangibles and other assets,
net........................... 428,763 556,501 1,332,119 556,501 1,332,119
Total assets.................... 522,945 671,627 1,499,495 671,627 1,499,495
Senior debt, including current
portion....................... 253,784 166,276 565,776 166,276 565,776
Total shareholders' equity...... 182,970 396,886 671,572 396,886 671,572
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow............. $ 44,399 $ 94,532 $ 31,249 $ 50,516 $ 62,551 $ 110,669
Broadcast cash flow margin...... 33.4% 34.5% 32.7% 34.1% 34.0% 36.7%
EBITDA before net expense
(income) from time brokerage
agreement fees................ $ 39,872 $ 82,178 $ 28,012 $ 45,653 $ 56,199 $ 98,192
Pro forma after-tax cash flow... 21,028 53,326 20,215 30,568 34,662 63,745
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RISK FACTORS
Investing in our Class A common stock involves risk. You should consider
carefully the following risk factors, in addition to the other information
contained in this prospectus, before purchasing shares of Class A common stock
in this offering. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only
risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or
that we currently deem immaterial may impair our business operations. If any of
these risks actually occur, our business, results of operations and financial
condition could be materially and adversely affected, the trading price of our
Class A common stock could decline and you might lose all or part of your
investment.
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSUMMATE THE SINCLAIR ACQUISITION, THE ADVERSE EFFECT ON
OUR BUSINESS, ON OUR MARKET DIVERSITY AND ON THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT COULD
BE MATERIAL.
The closing of this offering is not contingent on the consummation of the
Sinclair acquisition, and we cannot assure you that the Sinclair acquisition
will be consummated. The Sinclair acquisition is subject to a number of
important conditions, including approval from the FCC and clearance by federal
antitrust authorities. We expect that this offering will close in
advance -- perhaps by several months or more -- of satisfaction of these
conditions, and it is possible that one or more of these conditions will never
be satisfied. Moreover, as described in greater detail below, we presently do
not have financing sufficient to consummate the Sinclair acquisition. For all of
these reasons, we cannot assure you that we will be able to consummate the
Sinclair acquisition.
If we are unable to consummate the Sinclair acquisition, the adverse effect
on our business, on our market diversity and on the value of your investment
could be material. For example, we expect that the consummation of the Sinclair
acquisition will greatly increase the diversity and national reach of our
station portfolio, and we would not achieve these benefits -- at least in the
near term -- if the transaction does not close. In particular, on a pro forma
basis for completed transactions excluding Sinclair, the radio stations we own
or operate in Seattle would have generated approximately 47.6% of our net
revenues and approximately 52.7% of our broadcast cash flow for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1998 and these percentages would have been approximately
35.2% and 43.3%, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 1999.
Even on a pro forma basis for completed transactions including Sinclair,
the radio stations we own or operate in Seattle would have generated
approximately 23.0% of our net revenues and approximately 25.9% of our broadcast
cash flow for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1998 and these percentages
would have been approximately 22.7% and 22.6%, respectively, for the six months
ended June 30, 1999. Accordingly we have greater exposure to any operating
difficulties that may arise at our Seattle stations or to adverse events or
conditions that affect the Seattle economy than if we were more geographically
diverse, and our exposure will be increased if we are unable to consummate the
Sinclair acquisition.
WE PRESENTLY DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT COMMITTED FINANCING TO CONSUMMATE THE
SINCLAIR ACQUISITION, AND OUR ABILITY TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY FINANCING IS
UNCERTAIN.
Of the $824.5 million in cash required to fund the Sinclair acquisition, we
expect to pay approximately $280.0 million from the net proceeds of this
offering, assuming a public offering price of $36.50 per share. Concurrently
with this offering, we are also pursuing the TIDES offering from which we expect
to realize net proceeds of approximately $145.0
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million to be applied toward the Sinclair acquisition. However, even assuming
the closing of both offerings, we will be required to raise an additional $399.5
million to fund the balance of the Sinclair purchase price. We will not be able
to use our current credit facility to fund this amount because we would exceed
the committed amount under the facility. Accordingly, we are actively engaged in
discussions with various potential lenders about amending or replacing our
present credit facility in order to obtain the additional financing. We cannot
assure you that these discussions will be successful. If they are not
successful, we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain from other
sources the financing necessary to close the Sinclair acquisition, or what the
terms of any alternative financing might be.
Moreover, this offering is not contingent on closing of the offering of the
TIDES. As a result, if this offering closes, but the TIDES offering does not,
the financing that we would need from an amended or replacement credit facility
or other potential source would correspondingly increase. The terms and
availability of this additional financing is also uncertain.
THE SINCLAIR ACQUISITION AGREEMENTS IMPOSE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL PENALTIES ON US
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO CLOSE THE TRANSACTION BY SPECIFIED DATES, AND WE CANNOT
ASSURE YOU THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO DO SO.
Our arrangement with Sinclair consists of two separate asset purchase
agreements -- one for Sinclair's four Kansas City stations, for which the
purchase price is $122.0 million, and one for the remaining 42 stations and
other assets that we are acquiring, for which the purchase price is $702.5
million. The multi-market agreement allocates the purchase price, and allows for
closings, on a market by market basis. If Sinclair rightfully terminates the
multi-market agreement, it may be entitled to receive liquidated damages from us
in the maximum amount of approximately $43.0 million. These liquidated damages
are subject to pro rata downward adjustment based on the value of markets that
have already closed. If Sinclair rightfully terminates the Kansas City
agreement, it may be entitled to receive liquidated damages from us in the
maximum amount of approximately $7.0 million.
In addition, 135 days after public notice that the applications for consent
to assignment of the station licenses have been accepted for filing by the FCC,
the purchase price of all markets not yet closed under the multi-market
agreement will increase 0.75% if all of the markets under that agreement have
not closed due to the failure to receive any required regulatory consent as a
result of facts relating to us or our affiliates. The purchase price will
continue to increase 0.75% at the end of each 30 day period thereafter.
Similarly, 150 days after the same public notice for the Kansas City stations,
the purchase price for the Kansas City market will increase 0.75% if the Kansas
City market has not closed due to the failure to receive any required regulatory
consent as a result of facts relating to us or our affiliates. The purchase
price will continue to increase 0.75% at the end of each 30 day period
thereafter.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain the necessary
regulatory approvals in time to avoid these financial penalties, or at all.
WE MAY NOT BE SUCCESSFUL IN IDENTIFYING AND CONSUMMATING FUTURE ACQUISITIONS,
WHICH IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY.
We pursue growth, in part, through the acquisition of individual radio
stations and groups of radio stations. Our consummation of all future
acquisitions, including Sinclair, will be subject to various conditions,
including FCC and other regulatory approvals. The
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FCC must approve any transfer of control or assignment of broadcast licenses. In
addition, acquisitions may encounter intense scrutiny under federal and state
antitrust laws. Our acquisition of the Sinclair stations is, and many of our
future acquisitions may be, subject to notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and to a waiting period and possible review
by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. Any delays,
injunctions, conditions or modifications by any of these federal agencies could
have a negative effect on us and result in the abandonment of the Sinclair
acquisition or other attractive acquisition opportunities. We cannot predict
whether we will be successful in identifying future acquisition opportunities or
consummating these acquisitions or what the consequences of any acquisitions
will be.
Depending on the nature, size and timing of future acquisitions, we may
require additional financing. We cannot assure you that additional financing
will be available to us on acceptable terms. Radio broadcasting is a rapidly
consolidating industry, with many companies seeking to consummate acquisitions
and increase their market share. In this environment, we compete and will
continue to compete with many other buyers for the acquisition of radio
stations. Some of those competitors may be able to outbid us for acquisitions
because they have greater financial resources. As a result of these and other
factors, our ability to identify and consummate future acquisitions is
uncertain.
INTEGRATING ACQUISITIONS IS DIFFICULT.
We will have acquired 83 radio stations since October 1, 1996, including
our anticipated consummation of the Sinclair acquisition in the last quarter of
1999, and we expect to make acquisitions of other stations and station groups in
the future. The integration of acquisitions involves numerous risks, including:
- difficulties in the integration of operations and systems and the
management of a large and geographically diverse group of stations;
- the diversion of management's attention from other business concerns; and
- the potential loss of key employees of acquired stations.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to integrate successfully any
operations, systems or management that might be acquired in the future,
including the operations, systems or management acquired in the Sinclair
acquisition. Consummation of the Sinclair acquisition will require us to manage
a significantly larger radio station portfolio than historically has been the
case. Our failure to integrate and manage newly acquired stations successfully
could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results. In
addition, in the event that the operations of a new business do not meet
expectations, we may restructure or write-off the value of some or all of the
assets of the new business.
WE MUST RESPOND TO THE RAPID CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES AND STANDARDS THAT
CHARACTERIZE OUR INDUSTRY IN ORDER TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE.
The radio broadcasting industry is subject to rapid technological change,
evolving industry standards and the emergence of new media technologies and
services. We cannot assure you that we will have the resources to acquire new
technologies or to introduce new services that could compete with these new
technologies. Several new media technologies and services are being developed or
introduced, including the following:
- satellite delivered audio radio service, which could result in the
introduction of several new satellite radio services with sound quality
equivalent to that of compact discs;
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- audio programming by cable systems, direct broadcast satellite systems,
personal communications systems, Internet content providers and other
digital audio broadcast formats;
- in-band on-channel digital radio, which could provide multi-channel,
multi-format digital radio services in the same bandwidth currently
occupied by traditional AM and FM radio services; and
- microbroadcasting stations (low powered, limited coverage radio
stations), about which the FCC is considering proposals.
We cannot predict the effect, if any, that competition arising from new
technologies or regulatory change may have on the radio broadcasting industry or
on our company.
WE EXPECT TO INCUR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL INDEBTEDNESS TO CONSUMMATE THE
SINCLAIR ACQUISITION, AND THIS INCREASED LEVERAGE COULD HAVE IMPORTANT
CONSEQUENCES TO YOU.
To consummate the Sinclair acquisition, we expect to incur indebtedness
that will be substantial in relation to our shareholders' equity. Assuming that
we successfully amend or replace our credit facility and that we borrow under
the facility to help fund the Sinclair acquisition, upon consummation of the
Sinclair acquisition we would have had $565.8 million in long-term indebtedness
on a pro forma basis at June 30, 1999, compared to our actual long-term
indebtedness of $166.3 million at June 30, 1999. Our leverage will increase
further to the extent that we do not complete the TIDES offering and instead
incur additional debt under an amended or replacement credit facility or
otherwise to finance the Sinclair acquisition. Moreover, in addition to our
obligations on our long-term indebtedness, we will have quarterly distribution
obligations on the TIDES that could be substantial in amount. Our indebtedness
and obligations in respect of the TIDES could have important consequences to
you. For example, these obligations could:
- require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from
operations to debt service, thereby reducing the availability of cash
flow for other purposes, including funding future expansion and ongoing
capital expenditures;
- impair our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital,
capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate or other
purposes;
- limit our ability to compete, expand and make capital improvements;
- increase our vulnerability to economic downturns, limit our ability to
withstand competitive pressures and reduce our flexibility in responding
to changing business and economic conditions; and
- limit our ability to pay dividends and make other distributions to you.
THE COVENANTS IN OUR EXISTING CREDIT FACILITY RESTRICT OUR FINANCIAL AND
OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY, AND IT IS LIKELY THAT ANY AMENDED OR REPLACEMENT CREDIT
FACILITY WILL CONTAIN SIMILAR OR MORE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS.
Our existing credit facility contains covenants that restrict, among other
things, our ability to borrow money, make particular types of investments or
other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, or merge or consolidate. An
event of default under our credit facility could allow the lenders to declare
all amounts outstanding to be immediately due and payable. We have pledged
substantially all of our consolidated assets and the stock of our subsidiaries
to secure the debt under our credit facility. If the amounts outstanding under
the credit facility were accelerated, the lenders could proceed against our
consolidated
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assets and the stock of our subsidiaries. Any event of default, therefore, could
have a material adverse effect on our business. Our credit facility also
requires us to maintain specified financial ratios. Our ability to meet these
financial ratios can be affected by events beyond our control, and we cannot
assure you that we will meet those ratios. To consummate the Sinclair
acquisition, we expect to amend or replace our credit facility. It is likely
that any amended or replacement credit facility will contain similar or more
restrictive covenants. We also may incur future debt obligations which might
subject us to restrictive covenants that could affect our financial and
operational flexibility or subject us to other events of default.
BECAUSE OF OUR HOLDING COMPANY STRUCTURE, WE DEPEND ON OUR SUBSIDIARIES FOR
CASH FLOW, AND OUR ACCESS TO THIS CASH FLOW IS RESTRICTED.
We operate as a holding company. All of our radio stations are currently
owned and operated by our subsidiaries. When we enter into an amended or
replacement credit facility, we expect that a newly formed subsidiary will
become the borrower and all of our station-operating subsidiaries will become
subsidiaries of this newly formed subsidiary. We also expect that we will
guarantee the borrower's obligations. As a holding company, our only source of
cash to pay our obligations, including corporate overhead, is distributions from
our subsidiaries of their net earnings and cash flow. We currently expect that
the net earnings and cash flow of our subsidiaries will be retained and used by
them in their operations, including servicing their debt obligations, before
distributions are made to us. Even if our subsidiaries elect to make
distributions to us, we cannot assure you that applicable state law and
contractual restrictions, including the dividend covenants expected to be
contained in an amended or replacement credit facility, would permit such
dividends or distributions.
WE FACE MANY UNPREDICTABLE BUSINESS RISKS, BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIFIC TO THE
RADIO BROADCASTING INDUSTRY, WHICH COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR
FUTURE OPERATIONS.
Our future operations are subject to many business risks, including those
risks that specifically influence the radio broadcasting industry, which could
have a material adverse effect on our business including:
- economic conditions, both generally and relative to the radio
broadcasting industry;
- shifts in population, demographics or audience tastes;
- the level of competition for advertising revenues with other radio
stations, television stations and other entertainment and communications
media;
- priorities of advertisers;
- fluctuations in operating costs;
- technological changes and innovations;
- changes in labor conditions;
- new laws, including proposals to eliminate the tax deductibility of
certain expenses incurred by advertisers; and
- changes in governmental regulations and policies and actions of federal
regulatory bodies, including the United States Department of Justice, the
Federal Trade Commission and the FCC.
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Given the inherent unpredictability of these variables, we cannot with any
degree of certainty predict what effect, if any, these variables will have on
our future operations. Generally, advertising tends to decline during economic
recession or downturn. Consequently, our advertising revenue is likely to be
adversely affected by a recession or downturn in the United States economy, the
economy of an individual geographic market in which we own or operate radio
stations or other events or circumstances that adversely affect advertising
activity.
OUR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EFFECTIVELY CONTROLS OUR
COMPANY, AND MEMBERS OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY ALSO OWN A SUBSTANTIAL EQUITY
INTEREST IN US. THEIR INTERESTS MAY CONFLICT WITH YOURS.
Upon completion of the offering, Joseph M. Field, our Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer, will beneficially own shares of our Class
A common stock and 9,782,555 shares of our Class B common stock, representing
approximately % of the total voting power of all of our outstanding common
stock. David J. Field, our President, Chief Operating Officer, one of our
directors and the son of Joseph M. Field, will beneficially own shares
of our Class A common stock and 749,250 shares of our outstanding Class B common
stock, representing approximately % of the total voting power of all of our
outstanding common stock. If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment
option in full, Joseph M. Field's and David J. Field's shares of our common
stock will represent % and % of the total voting power of all of our
outstanding common stock, respectively. Collectively, Joseph M. Field and David
J. Field beneficially own all of our outstanding Class B common stock. Other
members of the Field family also own shares of Class A common stock.
Shares of Class B common stock are transferable only to Joseph M. Field,
David J. Field, certain of their family members or trusts for any of their
benefit. Upon any other transfer, shares of our Class B common stock convert
automatically into shares of our Class A common stock on a share-for-share
basis. Shares of our Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes only when
they are voted by Joseph M. Field or David J. Field, subject to certain
exceptions where they are restricted to one vote. Joseph M. Field generally is
able to control the vote on all matters submitted to the vote of shareholders
and, therefore, is able to direct our management and policies, except with
respect to those matters where the shares of our Class B common stock are only
entitled to one vote and those matters requiring a class vote under the
provisions of our articles of incorporation, bylaws or applicable law,
including, without limitation, the election of the two Class A directors.
Without the approval of Joseph M. Field, we will be unable to consummate
transactions involving an actual or potential change of control, including
transactions in which you might otherwise receive a premium for your shares over
then current market prices.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON FEDERALLY-ISSUED LICENSES TO OPERATE OUR RADIO STATIONS AND
ARE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE FEDERAL REGULATION.
The radio broadcasting industry is subject to extensive regulation by the
FCC under the Communications Act of 1934. We are required to obtain licenses
from the FCC to operate our radio stations. Licenses are normally granted for a
term of eight years and are renewable. Although the vast majority of FCC radio
station licenses are routinely renewed, we cannot assure you that the FCC will
approve our future renewal applications or that the renewals will not include
conditions or qualifications. The non-renewal, or renewal with
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substantial conditions or modifications, of one or more of our licenses could
have a material adverse effect on us.
We must comply with extensive FCC regulations and policies in the ownership
and operation of our radio stations. FCC regulations limit the number of radio
stations that a licensee can own in a market, which could restrict our ability
to consummate future transactions and in certain circumstances could require us
to divest some radio stations. For example, in connection with the Sinclair
acquisition we will be required to dispose of three radio stations in Kansas
City, and the timing and terms of these dispositions are both unknown. The FCC
also requires radio stations to comply with certain technical requirements to
limit interference between two or more radio stations. If the FCC relaxes these
technical requirements, it could impair the signals transmitted by our radio
stations and could have a material adverse effect on us. Moreover, these FCC
regulations and others may change over time and we cannot assure you that those
changes would not have a material adverse effect on us.
OUR RADIO STATIONS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COMPETE EFFECTIVELY IN THEIR RESPECTIVE
MARKETS FOR ADVERTISING REVENUES.
Our radio broadcasting stations are in a highly competitive business. Our
radio stations compete for audiences and advertising revenues within their
respective markets directly with other radio stations, as well as with other
media, such as newspapers, magazines, network and cable television, outdoor
advertising and direct mail. Audience ratings and market shares are subject to
change, and any change in a particular market could have a material adverse
effect on the revenue of our stations located in that market. While we already
compete in some of our markets with other stations with similar programming
formats, if another radio station in a market were to convert its programming
format to a format similar to one of our stations, if a new station were to
adopt a comparable format or if an existing competitor were to strengthen its
operations, our stations could suffer a reduction in ratings and/or advertising
revenue and could incur increased promotional and other expenses. Other radio
broadcasting companies may enter into the markets in which we operate or may
operate in the future. These companies may be larger and have more financial
resources than we have. We cannot assure you that any of our stations will be
able to maintain or increase their current audience ratings and advertising
revenues.
THE LOSS OF KEY PERSONNEL COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR BUSINESS.
Our business depends upon the continued efforts, abilities and expertise of
our executive officers and other key executives, including Joseph M. Field, our
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, David J. Field, our President
and Chief Operating Officer, John C. Donlevie, Esq., our Executive Vice
President, Secretary and General Counsel, and Stephen F. Fisher, our Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer. We believe that the loss of one or more
of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our business.
THE MARKET PRICE OF OUR STOCK COULD DECLINE DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF SHARES
ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC SALE UPON CONSUMMATION OF THE OFFERING.
Upon completion of the offering, we will have 32,944,267 shares of Class A
common stock, 10,531,805 shares of Class B common stock and 1,695,669 shares of
Class C common stock issued and outstanding, assuming no exercise of the
underwriters' over-allotment option. Of these shares, the 9,500,000 shares of
Class A common stock being
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sold in this offering (plus any shares issued upon exercise of the underwriters'
over-allotment option), the 13,627,500 shares sold in our initial public
offering in January 1999 and approximately 300,000 shares of Class A common
stock sold into the public market since the initial public offering will be
freely transferable without restriction in the public market, except to the
extent that these shares have been acquired by our affiliates; resales of shares
acquired by affiliates are subject to restrictions under Rule 144 of the
Securities Act. The remaining shares of Class A common stock and all shares of
Class B common stock and Class C common stock were issued in reliance on
exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and these
shares are "restricted" securities under Rule 144. The number of "restricted"
shares available for sale in the public market is limited by restrictions under
Rule 144, although as to shares held by persons who are not our affiliates, many
of these restrictions do not apply.
Our directors, members of senior management, the selling shareholders and
Chase Capital have agreed pursuant to lock-up agreements not to sell or
otherwise dispose of shares representing shares of Class A common
stock, 10,531,805 shares of Class B common stock and 1,695,669 shares of Class C
common stock for a period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus without
the prior written consent of Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation.
The market price of our Class A common stock could decline as a result of
future sales of substantial amounts of Class A common stock, or the perception
that substantial sales could occur.
ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRICE OF OUR CLASS A
COMMON STOCK.
Certain provisions of our articles of incorporation, by-laws and
Pennsylvania law could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire
control of us, even if a change of control could be beneficial to you. These
provisions could adversely affect the price of our Class A common stock.
OUR FAILURE OR THE FAILURE OF THIRD PARTIES WITH WHICH WE INTERACT TO ADDRESS
ISSUES RELATED TO THE YEAR 2000 COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR OPERATIONS.
We rely, directly and indirectly, on information technology systems to
operate our radio stations, provide our radio stations with up-to-date news and
perform a variety of administrative services including accounting, financial
reporting, advertiser spot scheduling, payroll and invoicing. We also use
non-information technology systems, such as microchips, for dating and other
automated functions. Information and non-information technology systems that do
not properly recognize and process date sensitive information when the year
changes to "2000" or "00" could generate erroneous data or cause such systems to
fail. As a result, year 2000 issues could have a material adverse effect on our
operations. In order to minimize the risk of year 2000 related losses, we are
conducting a comprehensive assessment of our year 2000 issues. However, we
cannot assure you that we will resolve our year 2000 issues prior to the year
2000, or that the cost of remedying any year 2000 issues will not have a
material adverse effect on our business. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that
the systems of other companies with which our systems interact will be timely
converted and, if not timely converted, would not have a material adverse effect
on our financial condition, results of operation or cash flow.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Class A
common stock we are offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and
commissions and other offering expenses, will be approximately $280.0 million,
assuming a public offering price of $36.50 per share. We estimate that if the
underwriters fully exercise their over-allotment option, the net proceeds from
the sale of the shares of Class A common stock we are offering after similar
deductions will be approximately $330.1 million. We intend to use the net
proceeds from this offering and the TIDES offering, together with cash on hand
and proceeds from the amended or replacement credit facility we expect to
negotiate, to finance the Sinclair acquisition. Pending the closing of the
Sinclair acquisition, we intend to use the net proceeds to pay down revolving
indebtedness under our current credit facility. If the Sinclair acquisition is
not consummated, we intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for
general corporate purposes, including repayment of revolving indebtedness,
future acquisitions and working capital. We will not receive any portion of the
net proceeds of the shares being sold by the selling shareholders.
DIVIDEND POLICY
Since becoming a public company in January 1999, we have not declared any
dividends on our common stock. We have no plans to declare or pay cash dividends
in the foreseeable future, because we intend to retain our earnings, if any, to
finance the expansion of our business and for general corporate purposes. Any
payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of the board of directors
and will depend upon, among other factors, our earnings, financial condition,
capital requirements, level of indebtedness, contractual restrictions, including
the provisions of our credit facility and provisions applicable to the TIDES,
and other considerations that the board of directors deems relevant.
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PRICE RANGE OF OUR CLASS A COMMON STOCK
Our Class A common stock is listed on The New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "ETM."
The table below shows, for the quarters indicated, the reported high and
low trading prices of our Class A common stock on The New York Stock Exchange.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRICE RANGE
----------------
HIGH LOW
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
Calendar Year 1999
First Quarter (beginning January 29)............... $35.38 $28.31
Second Quarter..................................... 42.75 31.75
Third Quarter (through August 31, 1999)............ 41.88 35.06
</TABLE>
The initial public offering of our Class A common stock was priced on
January 28, 1999 at a price of $22.50 per share.
On August 31, 1999, the last reported sale price of our Class A common
stock on The New York Stock Exchange was $36.50.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth as of June 30, 1999:
- our actual capitalization;
- our unaudited pro forma capitalization after giving effect to the
offering at an assumed public offering price of $36.50 per share and the
TIDES offering at an assumed public offering price of $50 per TIDES; and
- our unaudited pro forma capitalization as adjusted to give effect to the
offerings and the Sinclair acquisition, including additional borrowings
under our amended or replacement credit facility.
This table should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and the unaudited pro forma financial information and, in each case,
the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. In the event that we
elect not to proceed with the TIDES offering to consummate the Sinclair
acquisition, we will be required to incur additional debt under our amended or
replacement credit facility or otherwise.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
------------------------------------------
PRO FORMA AS
ADJUSTED FOR
THE OFFERINGS
AND THE
PRO FORMA FOR SINCLAIR
ACTUAL THE OFFERINGS ACQUISITION
-------- --------------- -------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents:..................... $ 8,713 $267,713 $ 8,713
======== ======== ==========
Short-term debt and current portion of
long-term debt............................... $ 10 $ 10 $ 10
Long-term debt, less current portion:
Credit facility.............................. 166,000 -- 565,500
Other........................................ 266 266 266
-------- -------- ----------
Total long-term debt...................... 166,266 266 565,766
Entercom-obligated mandatorily redeemable
convertible preferred securities of Entercom
Communications Capital Trust................. -- 150,000 150,000
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock.............................. -- -- --
Class A common stock......................... 249 329 329
Class B common stock......................... 105 105 105
Class C common stock......................... 17 17 17
Additional paid-in capital................... 468,239 748,159 748,159
Unearned compensation........................ (223) (223) (223)
Retained earnings (deficit).................. (71,501) (71,501) (76,875)
-------- -------- ----------
Total shareholders' equity................ 396,886 676,886 671,512
-------- -------- ----------
Total capitalization................. $563,162 $827,162 $1,387,288
======== ======== ==========
</TABLE>
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COMPLETED AND PENDING TRANSACTIONS
COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS
In October 1997, we exchanged the broadcast frequency and transmission
facilities of our Kansas City station, KCMO-AM, for those of Kanza Inc.'s Kansas
City station, WHB-AM. Each party retained its call letters, formats and studio
facilities. We accounted for the transaction as a nonmonetary exchange of
similar productive assets, and no gain or loss was recognized. We recorded the
assets received at the historical cost of the assets surrendered.
In November 1997, we acquired KSSJ-FM (formerly KBYA-FM) in Sacramento from
Susquehanna Radio Corp for $15.9 million.
In January 1998, we acquired WDAF-AM and KUDL-FM in Kansas City plus $7.1
million from American Radio Systems in exchange for our sole station in St.
Louis, KLOU-FM.
In January 1998, we acquired KCTC-AM in Sacramento from American Radio
Systems for $4.0 million.
In May 1998, we acquired WSKY-FM (formerly WRRX-FM) in the Gainesville/
Ocala market from Gator Broadcasting, Inc. for $2.0 million, plus an additional
payment of up to $1.0 million payable once the authorized upgrade of the station
from a Class A license to a Class C-2 license becomes final.
In May 1998, we sold our rights to participate in an FCC licensing
proceeding in the Vancouver, Washington radio market to Jacor Communications,
Inc. for $10.0 million, resulting in a gain of $8.5 million.
In May 1998, we acquired KBAM-AM and KRQT-FM in the Longview/Kelso market
from Armak Broadcasters, Inc. for $1.0 million.
In June 1998, we acquired three stations, KRSK-FM (formerly KKRH-FM),
KKSN-FM and KKSN-AM in Portland, and four stations, WBEE-FM, WBBF-FM (formerly
WKLX-FM), WEZO-AM (formerly WBBF-AM) and WQRV-FM in Rochester, from Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. for $126.5 million. We had operated these stations under a
time brokerage agreement since March 1998.
In August 1998, we acquired from Capital Broadcasting, Inc. the assets and
rental leases used in connection with the operation of a tower facility serving
the Kansas City market for $2.0 million.
In September 1998, we completed a transaction with American Radio Systems
to exchange certain assets used in the operation of radio stations serving the
Sacramento radio market. American Radio Systems transferred KRAK-FM's license
and transmission facility to us in exchange for KRXQ's license and transmission
facility and $4.5 million. Each of the stations retained its own call letters,
programming format and studio and office property and equipment, and the parties
provided each other with reciprocal covenants against programming competition on
the respective frequencies for a period of two years. American Radio Systems
also transferred its intellectual property in the smooth jazz program format for
our use on our recently acquired KSSJ-FM (formerly KBYA-FM) in that market. The
transactions were accounted for as nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive
assets, and no gain or loss was recognized. The assets received were recorded at
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the historical cost of the assets surrendered plus the $4.5 million paid to
American Radio Systems.
In December 1998, we acquired KSLM-AM, a radio station serving the Salem,
Oregon portion of the Portland radio market, from Willamette Broadcasting Co.
for $0.6 million.
In December 1998, we acquired the assets of WRKO-AM and WEEI-AM, serving
the Boston radio market, from CBS Radio, Inc. for $82.0 million. We had operated
these stations under a time brokerage agreement since September 1998. We also
sold the assets of WLLD-FM and WYUU-FM, serving the Tampa, Florida radio market
to CBS for $75.0 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $69.6 million. In
February 1999, we purchased the assets of radio stations WEGQ-FM, WWTM-AM and
WAAF-FM in Boston from CBS for $58.0 million in cash. We had operated these
stations under a time brokerage agreement since September 1998.
In June 1999, we acquired KKGM-AM (formerly WREN-AM), a radio station
serving Kansas City, Kansas, from Mortenson Broadcasting Company of Canton, LLC
for the sum of $2.8 million.
PENDING TRANSACTIONS
In February 1996, we entered into a preliminary agreement with Royce
International Broadcasting Corporation to acquire the assets of radio station
KWOD-FM, Sacramento, California, subject to approval by the FCC, for a purchase
price of $25.0 million. Notwithstanding our efforts to pursue this transaction,
the seller has been nonresponsive. Accordingly, we cannot determine if or when
the transaction might occur. On July 28, 1999, we commenced a legal action
seeking to enforce this agreement.
In June 1999, we entered into a non-binding letter of intent with the
Wichita Stations Trust, a trust formed for the benefit of Capstar Broadcasting
Corporation as required by federal broadcasting regulations, to purchase five
radio stations in Wichita for $8.0 million. We are presently engaged in
negotiations with the trust to reach a definitive agreement regarding this
transaction. We are also pursuing the acquisition of other stations in the
Wichita market.
We are not including KWOD-FM, Sacramento or the Wichita stations described
above in our station portfolio or pro forma financial information since we
cannot predict when, if ever, we will be successful in acquiring these stations.
In August 1999, we entered into asset purchase agreements with Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. to purchase 46 radio stations in nine markets. As part of
the transaction, we are also acquiring 300,000 shares of common stock, at $5.00
per share, in USA Digital Radio, Inc. The total purchase price for the Sinclair
acquisition is $824.5 million. You should refer to "The Sinclair Acquisition"
for more information regarding this transaction.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The unaudited pro forma financial information is based on our historical
consolidated financial statements and the financial statements of those
businesses that we have acquired or expect to acquire, as described in greater
detail below. The unaudited pro forma financial information should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements of the following entities and the
related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus:
- Entercom Communications Corp.;
- The Portland, Oregon and Rochester, New York Radio Groups of Heritage
Media Services, Inc. -- Broadcasting Segment;
- The Boston Radio Market of CBS Radio, Inc.;
- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries -- Radio Division; and
- Heritage Media Services, Inc. -- Radio Broadcasting Segment -- a Division
of Heritage Media Corporation.
All acquisitions included in the pro forma information are accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting. The aggregate purchase price of each
transaction is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values. The allocation of the
aggregate purchase price reflected in the pro forma information is preliminary
for transactions to be closed subsequent to June 30, 1999. The final allocation
of the purchase price is contingent upon the receipt of final appraisals of the
acquired assets and the revision of other estimates. We do not expect final
allocations to differ materially from the preliminary allocation.
The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes
only and does not indicate the operating results or financial position that
would have occurred if the transactions described above had been completed on
the dates indicated, nor is it indicative of our future operating results or
financial position if we complete the transactions described above. We cannot
predict whether the completion of the pending transactions will conform to the
assumptions used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma information.
For a discussion of our radio station acquisitions and dispositions
completed since October 1, 1997 and our pending acquisitions and dispositions,
see the "Completed and Pending Transactions" and "The Sinclair Acquisition"
sections.
We presently do not have a definitive agreement with respect to the amended
or replacement credit facility, and in the event that we do not proceed with the
TIDES offering, we will be required to incur additional debt under our amended
or replacement credit facility or otherwise to consummate the Sinclair
acquisition.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA INFORMATION
The unaudited pro forma statement of income for the year ended September
30, 1998 has been prepared to illustrate the effects of the following, as if
each transaction had occurred on October 1, 1997:
- the completed transactions described under "Completed and Pending
Transactions" which were entered into subsequent to the beginning of the
period covered by the pro forma financial information;
- our conversion from an S corporation to a C corporation and the related
$88.1 million distribution to our S corporation shareholders which
represents the estimate of the undistributed balance of our taxable
income as of the date we ceased to be an S corporation;
- the conversion of the Chase Capital convertible subordinated note into
Class A and Class C common stock;
- the completion of our initial public offering;
- the amended or replacement credit facility that we are currently
pursuing;
- this offering of common stock at an assumed public offering price of
$36.50 per share and the concurrent offering of TIDES at an assumed
public offering price of $50 per TIDES; and
- the pending Sinclair acquisition.
We have shown the continued inclusion of the station operating results of
each of the eleven Kansas City stations, although federal regulations require us
to divest three stations in the Kansas City market, one or more of which may be
Sinclair radio stations. This is because we are seeking to swap three Kansas
City stations for stations in other markets, and we are assuming that the
stations we acquire in these swaps will collectively have comparable operating
results. However, if we were to sell any of the three Kansas City stations for
cash, we would not include that station's operating results going forward.
Furthermore, we intend to use any cash proceeds from these sales to pay down the
outstanding indebtedness under our amended or replacement credit facility.
JUNE 30, 1999 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA INFORMATION
The unaudited pro forma statements of income for the six month and twelve
month periods ended June 30, 1999 have been prepared to illustrate the effects
of the transactions listed above, as if each transaction had occurred on January
1, 1999 and July 1, 1998, respectively.
The unaudited pro forma balance sheet data as of June 30, 1999 gives effect
to the transactions listed above not yet consummated on that date as if each had
occurred on that date.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE FOR THE OFFERINGS
COMPLETED COMPLETED SINCLAIR AND SINCLAIR TOTAL
ACTUAL TRANSACTIONS(A) TRANSACTIONS ACQUISITION(B) ACQUISITION PRO FORMA
-------- --------------- ------------ -------------- ----------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues.................. $132,998 $38,417 $ 91,581 $ 10,759(C) $273,755
Operating expenses:
Station operating
expenses.................. 88,599 29,662 53,713 7,621(C) 179,223
(372)(D)
Depreciation and
amortization.............. 13,066 7,601 $(1,396)(E) 19,067 4,162(F) 42,524
24(G)
Corporate general and
administrative expenses... 4,527 4,362 3,465 12,354(H)
Net expense (income) from
time brokerage agreement
fees...................... 2,399 45 (2,444)(I)
-------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total operating
expenses............. 108,591 41,670 (3,816) 76,245 11,411 234,101
-------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss)....... 24,407 (3,253) 3,816 15,336 (652) 39,654
Other expense (income):
Interest expense............ 14,663 14 (2,025)(J) 16,659 13,305(K) 42,616
Financing cost of Entercom-
obligated securities of
Entercom Communications
Capital Trust............. 9,375(L) 9,375
Adjustment to reflect
indexing of the
convertible subordinated
note...................... 8,841 (8,841)(M)
(Gains) loss on sale of
assets.................... (8,661) 8 (8)(N) (10,780) 10,780(O) (161)
8,500(P)
Other non-operating expense
(income).................. (328) 147 (82)(Q) 1 (262)
-------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Total other expense
(income)............. 14,515 169 (2,456) 5,880 33,460 51,568
-------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income
taxes and extraordinary
item........................ 9,892 (3,422) 6,272 9,456 (34,112) (11,914)
Income taxes (benefit)........ 453 (1,300) (453)(R) 4,200 (4,200)(S) (4,766)
6,142(T) -- (9,608)(U)
-------- ------- ------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before
extraordinary item.......... $ 9,439 $(2,122) $ 583 $ 5,256 $(20,304) $ (7,148)
======== ======= ======= ======== ======== ========
Income before income taxes and
extraordinary item.......... $ 9,892
Pro forma income taxes........ 7,119
--------
Pro forma income before
extraordinary item.......... $ 2,773
========
Pro forma earnings (loss) per
share before extraordinary
item........................ $ 0.12 $ (0.16)
======== ========
Weighted average common shares
outstanding -- basic........ 22,239 14,929(V) 8,000(W) 45,168
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to pro forma financial information.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS FOR
FOR THE THE OFFERINGS
COMPLETED SINCLAIR AND SINCLAIR TOTAL
ACTUAL TRANSACTIONS ACQUISITION(X) ACQUISITION PRO FORMA
-------- ------------ -------------- --------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues................... $ 95,545 $52,637 $148,182
Operating expenses:
Station operating expenses... 64,296 33,618 $ (248)(D) 97,666
Depreciation and
amortization............... 10,019 8,896 2,081(Y) 20,996
Corporate general and
administrative expenses.... 3,454 1,626 5,080(H)
Net expense (income) from
time brokerage agreement
fees....................... 652 $ (652)(I)
-------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Total operating expenses... 78,421 (652) 44,140 1,833 123,742
-------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss)........ 17,124 652 8,497 (1,833) 24,440
Other expense (income):
Interest expense............. 6,246 (4)(Z) 9,738 5,244(AA) 21,224
Financing cost of Entercom-
obligated securities of
Entercom Communications
Capital Trust.............. 4,688(L) 4,688
(Gains) loss on sale of
assets..................... (467) 30 (30)(BB) (467)
Other non-operating expense
(income)................... (599) (61) 61(CC) (599)
-------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Total other expense
(income)................. 5,180 (4) 9,707 9,963 24,846
-------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income
taxes and extraordinary
item......................... 11,944 656 (1,210) (11,796) (406)
Income taxes (benefit)......... 5,374 (125)(R) (76) (5,335)(U) (162)
Deferred income taxes for
conversion from an S to a C
Corporation.................. 79,845 (79,845)(DD)
-------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before
extraordinary item........... $(73,275) $ 80,626 $(1,134) $ (6,461) $ (244)
======== ======== ======= ======== ========
Income before income taxes and
extraordinary item........... $ 11,944
Pro forma income taxes......... 4,539
--------
Pro forma income before
extraordinary item........... $ 7,405
========
Pro forma earnings (loss) per
share before extraordinary
item......................... $ 0.21 $ (0.01)
======== ========
Weighted average common shares
outstanding -- basic......... 34,836 2,332(EE) 8,000(W) 45,168
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to pro forma financial information.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE
FOR THE OFFERINGS
COMPLETED COMPLETED SINCLAIR AND SINCLAIR TOTAL
ACTUAL TRANSACTIONS(FF) TRANSACTIONS ACQUISITION(X) ACQUISITION PRO FORMA
-------- ---------------- ------------ -------------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues...................... $183,820 $ 7,285 $110,747 $301,852
Operating expenses:
Station operating expenses...... 121,488 3,960 66,227 $ (492)(D) 191,183
Depreciation and amortization... 18,484 680 $ (395)(GG) 20,941 4,162(F) 43,872
Corporate general and
administrative expenses....... 6,569 2,545 3,580 12,694(H)
Net expense (income) from time
brokerage agreement fees...... 2,014 45 (2,059)(I)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total operating
expenses............... 148,555 7,230 (2,454) 90,748 3,670 247,749
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss)........... 35,265 55 2,454 19,999 (3,670) 54,103
Other expense (income):
Interest expense................ 17,466 (4,989)(HH) 18,141 11,822(II) 42,440
Financing cost of Entercom-
obligated securities of
Entercom Communications
Capital Trust................. 9,375(L) 9,375
Adjustment to reflect indexing
of the convertible
subordinated note............. 17,748 (17,748)(M)
(Gains) loss on sale of
assets........................ (69,985) 69,518(JJ) (5,525) 5,525(O) (467)
Other non-operating expense
(income)...................... (125) (38) 38(CC) (125)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total other expense
(income)............... (34,896) -- 46,781 12,578 26,760 51,223
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes
and extraordinary item.......... 70,161 55 (44,327) 7,421 (30,430) 2,880
Income taxes (benefit)............ 5,964 21 (736)(R) 3,754 (7,851)(U) 1,152
Deferred income taxes for
conversion from an S to a C
Corporation..................... 79,845 (79,845)(DD)
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before extraordinary
item............................ $(15,648) $ 79,879 $(43,591) $ 3,667 $(22,579) $ 1,728
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Income before income taxes and
extraordinary item.............. $ 70,161
Pro forma income taxes............ 33,405
--------
Pro forma income before
extraordinary item.............. $ 36,756
========
Pro forma earnings per share
before extraordinary item....... $ 1.31 $ 0.04
======== ========
Weighted average common shares
outstanding -- basic............ 28,130 9,038(EE) 8,000(W) 45,168
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to pro forma financial information.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JUNE 30, 1999
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE OFFERINGS
SINCLAIR AND SINCLAIR TOTAL PRO
ACTUAL ACQUISITION(KK) ACQUISITION FORMA
-------- --------------- ----------------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.................... $ 8,713 $ 1,133 $ (1,133)(LL) $ 8,713
Accounts receivable, net..................... 45,160 21,501 (21,501)(LL) 45,160
Prepaid expenses and other................... 6,402 899 (899)(LL) 6,402
Other current assets......................... 2,091 2,784 (2,784)(LL) 2,091
-------- -------- --------- ----------
Total current assets...................... 62,366 26,317 (26,317) 62,366
Property and equipment, net.................... 52,760 31,971 20,279(MM) 105,010
Intangible and other assets, net............... 556,501 374,872 397,378(MM) 1,332,119
5,000(NN)
(1,632)(OO)
-------- -------- --------- ----------
Total assets.............................. $671,627 $433,160 $ 394,708 $1,499,495
======== ======== ========= ==========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued
expenses.................................. $ 24,949 $ 8,219 $ (8,219)(LL) $ 24,949
Current portion of long-term debt............ 10 10
-------- -------- --------- ----------
Total current liabilities.................... 24,959 8,219 (8,219) 24,959
Senior debt.................................... 166,266 331,325 (331,325)(LL) 565,766
399,500(NN)
Other long-term liabilities.................... 83,516 9,020 (9,020)(LL) 87,258
(653)(OO)
4,395(PP)
-------- -------- --------- ----------
Total liabilities......................... 274,741 348,564 54,678 677,983
Entercom-obligated mandatorily redeemable
convertible preferred securities of Entercom
Communications Capital Trust................. 150,000(NN) 150,000
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock -- Class A...................... 249 80(NN) 329
Common Stock -- Class B...................... 105 105
Common Stock -- Class C...................... 17 17
Additional Paid-in Capital................... 468,239 90,000 279,920(NN) 748,159
(90,000)(LL)
Retained Earnings............................ (71,501) (5,404) (4,395)(PP) (76,875)
(979)(OO)
5,404(LL)
Unearned compensation........................ (223) (223)
-------- -------- --------- ----------
Total shareholders' equity................ 396,886 84,596 190,030 671,572
-------- -------- --------- ----------
Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity............................... $671,627 $433,160 $ 394,708 $1,499,495
======== ======== ========= ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to pro forma financial information.
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(IN THOUSANDS)
(A) The column represents (1) the results of operations of KFXX-AM, KKSN-FM
and KRSK-FM in Portland and WBBF-FM, WBEE-FM, WQRV-FM and WEZO-AM in
Rochester from October 1, 1997 through February 28, 1998, the date we
began operating the stations under time brokerage agreements, (2) the
results of operations of WDAF-AM and KUDL-FM in Kansas City and KCTC-AM
in Sacramento from October 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997, (3) the
results of operations of WSKY-FM in Gainesville, KSSJ-FM in Sacramento
and KBAM-AM and KRQT-FM in Longview/Kelso from October 1, 1997 through
May 7, 1998, (4) the disposition of KLOU-FM in St. Louis, (5) the
exchange of broadcast frequency and transmission facilities of our Kansas
City station, KCMO-AM, for those of another Kansas City station, WHB-AM,
(6) the exchange of certain assets of our Sacramento station, KRXQ-FM,
for those of KRAK-FM, another Sacramento station, (7) the results of
operations of WEEI-AM and WRKO-AM in Boston from October 1, 1997 through
September 20, 1998, the date we began operating the stations under time
brokerage agreements, (8) the results of operations of WQSX-FM, WAAF-FM
and WWTM-AM in Boston from October 1, 1997 through September 22, 1998,
the date we began operating the stations under time brokerage agreements,
and (9) the disposition of WYUU-FM and WLLD-FM in Tampa.
(B) The column represents the results of operations of the Sinclair stations
for the year ended December 31, 1998.
(C) The adjustment reflects the operations of Max Media for the nine months
ended June 30, 1998, and Heritage Media Services, Inc. for the five
months ended February 28, 1998, which are not included in the historical
Sinclair operations, net of the operations of divested stations which are
included in the historical Sinclair operations.
(D) The adjustment reflects the elimination of time brokerage agreement fees
paid in connection with the operation of radio stations in New Orleans
and Greenville/ Spartanburg.
(E) The adjustment reflects the change in depreciation and amortization
arising from an increase in property, equipment, FCC licenses and
intangibles, as a result of the completed transactions, offset by a
decrease in those assets as a result of various dispositions and the
establishment of new estimated useful lives of the acquired assets. Under
our standard accounting policies, property and equipment are depreciated
over periods of five to twenty years, and FCC licenses and intangibles
are amortized over forty years. The adjustment consists of a decrease of
$1,501 in depreciation related to property and equipment, an increase of
$212 in amortization related to intangibles and a decrease of $107 in
amortization related to other intangibles.
(F) The adjustment reflects the change in depreciation and amortization
arising from an increase in property, equipment, FCC licensee and
intangibles, as a result of the Sinclair acquisition, offset by a
decrease in those assets as a result of various dispositions and the
establishment of new estimated useful lives of the acquired assets. Under
our standard accounting policies, property and equipment are
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depreciated over periods of five to twenty years, and FCC licenses and
intangibles are amortized over forty years. The adjustment consists of a
decrease of $1,141 in depreciation related to property and equipment, an
increase of $9,114 in amortization related to intangibles and a decrease
of $3,811 in amortization related to other intangibles.
(G) The adjustment reflects additional amortization arising as a result of
our purchase for $3.4 million of the remaining 1% limited partnership
interest in ECI License Company, L.P.
(H) These amounts represent, in aggregate, our actual corporate general and
administrative expenses, plus the historical corporate general and
administrative expenses related to the (1) stations included in the
completed transactions and (2) the portfolio of stations we are purchasing
in the Sinclair acquisition, in both cases as reported by the respective
sellers, for the periods we did not own the stations. However, we believe
that due to operating efficiencies, our incremental corporate general and
administrative expenses relating to the operation of the acquired stations
prior to the date of acquisition would have been less than the amounts
reported by the respective sellers.
(I) The adjustment reflects the elimination of net expense (income) from
time brokerage agreement fees related to the operations of the stations
under time brokerage agreements pending the consummation of purchase or
sale.
(J) The adjustment reflects interest expense, based on an assumed rate of
7.50%, as if the completed transactions, the S corporation conversion and
our distribution to our S corporation shareholders, the conversion of the
Chase Capital convertible subordinated note and our initial public
offering were completed on October 1, 1997, net of historical interest
expense. The calculation of interest assumes an outstanding indebtedness
under the amended or replacement credit facility of $168,500 consisting
of (1) $253,500 of previously incurred indebtedness, less (2) net
proceeds of $236,200 from our initial public offering, plus (3) $135,000
in additional indebtedness incurred to fund the Boston transactions, less
(4) $75,000 reduction in indebtedness following the application of
proceeds from the sale of WYUU-FM and WLLD-FM in Tampa, plus (5) $88,100
in additional indebtedness to fund the distribution to our S corporation
shareholders, plus (6) $3,100 in additional indebtedness to fund the ECI
purchase. A change in interest rates of 1/8% will change interest
expense by $211.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Credit facility............................................. $12,637
Other indebtedness.......................................... 15
-------
Pro forma interest expense................................ 12,652
Historical interest expense................................. (14,677)
-------
Net adjustment............................................ $(2,025)
=======
</TABLE>
(K) The adjustment reflects interest expense, based on an assumed rate of
7.50% as if the offerings and the Sinclair acquisition were completed on
October 1, 1997, net of historical interest expense. The calculation of
interest assumes additional outstanding indebtedness under the amended or
replacement credit facility of $399,500 after using the proceeds of
$280,000 from this offering, net of estimated fees and expenses, and
$145,000 from the issuance of TIDES in the concurrent
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offering, net of estimated fees and expenses. A change in interest rates of
1/8% will change interest expense by $499.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Credit facility pro forma interest expense............. $29,964
Historical interest expense............................ (16,659)
-------
Net adjustment....................................... $13,305
=======
</TABLE>
(L) The adjustment reflects the financing cost at an assumed rate of 6.25% on
the TIDES issued in the concurrent offering.
(M) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the adjustment to reflect
indexing of the convertible subordinated note due to the conversion of the
note.
(N) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the historical loss on asset
sale recorded by CBS.
(O) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the historical gain on asset
sale recorded by Sinclair.
(P) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the gain on the sale of the
Vancouver license rights.
(Q) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the minority interest in the
income of ECI License Company, LP, as a result of the purchase of the 1%
interest in ECI.
(R) The adjustment reflects the elimination of state taxes incurred while we
were an S corporation.
(S) The adjustment reflects the elimination of Sinclair's income tax expense.
(T) The adjustment reflects our income tax expense as if we were a C
corporation with an effective tax rate of 38%.
(U) The adjustment reflects the effect of the increase in our effective tax
rate from 38% to 40% as a result of the Sinclair acquisition.
(V) The adjustment reflects (1) an increase of 11,300 in the number of shares
of common stock due to the initial public offering and 4,323 due to the
conversion of the Chase Capital convertible subordinated note into common
stock and (2) a decrease of 694 in the incremental number of shares of
common stock attributable to the amount of capital in excess of current
year earnings proposed to be distributed to the S corporation
shareholders.
(W) The adjustment reflects the increase in number of shares of common stock
issued for this offering.
(X) The column reflects the results of operations of the Sinclair stations
for the twelve months ended June 30, 1999.
(Y) The adjustment reflects the change in depreciation and amortization
arising from an increase in property, equipment, FCC licenses and
intangibles, as a result of the Sinclair acquisition, offset by a
decrease in those assets as a result of various dispositions and the
establishment of new estimated useful lives of the acquired assets. Under
our standard accounting policies, property and equipment are depreciated
over periods of five to twenty years, and FCC licenses and intangibles
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are amortized over forty years. The adjustment consists of a decrease of
$571 in depreciation related to property and equipment, an increase of
$4,557 in amortization related to intangibles and a decrease of $1,905 in
amortization related to other intangibles.
(Z) The adjustment reflects interest expense, based on an assumed rate of
7.50%, as if the completed transactions, the S corporation conversion and
our distribution to our S corporation shareholders, the conversion of the
Chase Capital convertible subordinated note and our initial public
offering were completed on January 1, 1999, net of historical interest
expense. The calculation of interest assumes an outstanding indebtedness
under the amended or replacement credit facility of $166,266. A change in
interest rates of 1/8% will change interest expense by $104.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Credit facility............................................. $ 6,235
Other indebtedness.......................................... 7
-------
Pro forma interest expense........................... 6,242
Historical interest expense................................. (6,246)
-------
Net adjustment....................................... $ (4)
=======
</TABLE>
(AA) The adjustment reflects interest expense, based on an assumed rate of
7.50% as if the offerings and the Sinclair acquisition were completed on
January 1, 1999, net of historical interest expense. The calculation of
interest assumes additional outstanding indebtedness under the amended or
replacement credit facility of $399,500 after using the proceeds of
$280,000 from this offering, net of estimated fees and expenses, and
$145,000 from the issuance of TIDES in the concurrent offering, net of
estimated fees and expenses. A change in interest rates of 1/8% will
change interest expense by $250.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Credit facility pro forma interest expense.................. 14,982
Historical interest expense................................. (9,738)
-------
Net adjustment............................................ 5,244
=======
</TABLE>
(BB) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the historical loss on asset
sale recorded by Sinclair.
(CC) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the historical other
non-operating expense (income) recorded by Sinclair.
(DD) The adjustment reflects the elimination of deferred income taxes which
were recognized as a result of our conversion from an S corporation to a C
corporation.
(EE) The adjustment reflects the number of weighted average common shares
outstanding as if the shares were outstanding during the entire period
presented.
(FF) The column reflects (1) the exchange of broadcast frequency and
transmission facilities of our Kansas City station, KCMO-AM, for those of
another Kansas City station, WHB-AM, (2) the exchange of certain assets of
our Sacramento station, KRXQ-FM, for those of KRAK-FM, (3) the results of
operations of WEEI-AM, and WRKO-AM in Boston from July 1, 1998 through
September 20, 1998, the date we began operating the stations under time
brokerage agreements, (4) the
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results of operations of WQSX-FM, WAAF-FM and WWTM-AM in Boston from July
1, 1998 through September 22, 1998, the date we began operating the
stations under time brokerage agreements and (5) the disposition of
WYUU-FM and WLLD-FM in Tampa.
(GG) The adjustment reflects the change in depreciation and amortization
arising from an increase in property, equipment, FCC licenses and
intangibles, as a result of the completed transactions, offset by a
decrease in those assets as a result of various dispositions and the
establishment of new estimated useful lives of the acquired assets. Under
our standard accounting policies, property and equipment are depreciated
over periods of five to twenty years, and FCC licenses and intangibles are
amortized over forty years. The adjustment consists of a decrease of $425
in depreciation related to property and equipment, an increase of $60 in
amortization related to intangibles and a decrease of $30 in amortization
related to other intangibles.
(HH) The adjustment reflects interest expense, based on an assumed rate of
7.50%, as if the completed transactions, the S corporation conversion and
our distribution to our S corporation shareholders, the conversion of the
Chase Capital convertible subordinated note and our initial public
offering were completed on July 1, 1998, net of historical interest
expense. The calculation of interest assumes an outstanding indebtedness
of $166,266 under the amended or replacement credit facility. A change in
interest rates of 1/8% will change interest expense by $208.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Credit facility........................................ $ 12,470
Other indebtedness..................................... 7
--------
Pro forma interest expense..................... 12,477
Historical interest expense............................ (17,466)
--------
Net adjustment................................. $ (4,989)
========
</TABLE>
(II) The adjustment reflects interest expense under the current credit
facility, based on an assumed rate of 7.50%, as if the offerings and the
Sinclair acquisition were completed on July 1, 1998, net of historical
interest expense. The calculation of interest assumes additional
outstanding indebtedness under the amended or replacement credit facility
of $399,500 after using the proceeds of $280,000 from this offering, net
of estimated fees and expenses, and $145,000 from the issuance of TIDES
in the concurrent offering, net of estimated fees and expenses. A change
in interest rates of 1/8% will change interest expense by $499.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Credit facility pro forma interest expense............. $ 29,963
Historical interest expense............................ (18,141)
--------
Net adjustment................................. $ 11,822
========
</TABLE>
(JJ) The adjustment reflects the elimination of the historical gain on the
Tampa transaction.
(KK) The column reflects the balance sheets of the Sinclair stations as of June
30, 1999.
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(LL) The adjustment reflects the elimination of certain historical balances
which are not being purchased or assumed by us in the Sinclair
acquisition.
(MM) The adjustment reflects the estimated allocation of the purchase price of
the Sinclair acquisition to the assets acquired resulting in adjustments to
the property and equipment and intangibles and other assets to their
estimated fair values associated with the acquisition as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ESTIMATED
ALLOCATION OF CARRYING
PURCHASE PRICE VALUE ADJUSTMENTS
-------------- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Property and equipment, net........ $ 52,250 $ 31,971 $ 20,279
Intangibles and other assets,
net.............................. 772,250 374,872 397,378
-------- -------- --------
Total purchase price.......... $824,500 $406,843 $417,657
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
(NN) The adjustment represents the increase in debt necessary to fund the
Sinclair acquisition after using the net proceeds of $280,000 from this
offering, net of estimated fees and expenses, and $145,000 from the
issuance of TIDES in the concurrent offering, net of estimated fees and
expenses.
(OO) The adjustment reflects the write-off of deferred financing costs related
to the current credit facility.
(PP) The adjustment reflects the effect of the increase in our effective tax
rate from 38% to 40% as a result of the Sinclair acquisition.
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA
We have derived the selected operating data shown below for the years ended
September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998 and the balance sheet data shown below as of
September 30, 1997 and 1998 from our audited consolidated financial statements
included elsewhere in this prospectus. We have derived the selected operating
data shown below for the years ended September 30, 1994 and 1995 and the balance
sheet data shown below as of September 30, 1994, 1995 and 1996 from our audited
financial statements, which are not included in this prospectus. We have derived
the selected operating data shown below for the three months ended December 31,
1997, the three month transition period ended December 31, 1998 and the six
months ended June 30, 1998 and 1999 and the balance sheet data shown below as of
December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999 from our unaudited financial statements
included elsewhere in this prospectus. We have derived the balance sheet data
shown below as of December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1998 from our unaudited
financial statements, which are not included in this prospectus.
- Historically, we operated with an October 1st to September 30th fiscal
year. Effective January 1, 1999, we changed for financial reporting
purposes from a fiscal year ending September 30th to a fiscal year ending
December 31st. Accordingly, the selected historical financial data
includes information as of, and for the three month transition period
ended, December 31, 1998 and the three months ended December 31, 1997.
- We retroactively restated our fiscal 1997 and 1998 consolidated financial
statements to reflect the Chase Capital convertible subordinated note as
an indexed debt instrument. We determined the adjustment as of the end of
each relevant period by subtracting the sum of principal and accrued
interest on the note from the fair value of the shares of our common
stock into which the note was convertible. Immediately prior to our
initial public offering, Chase Capital converted the note into 2,327,500
shares of our Class A common stock and 1,995,669 shares of our Class C
common stock. The Chase Capital convertible subordinated note has been
retired and we have no further obligation with respect to the note.
- Before completing our initial public offering, we were an S corporation
and accordingly, our taxable income or loss was included in the federal
and certain state income tax returns of our shareholders; we were not
liable for federal corporate income taxes. Immediately before our initial
public offering, we became a C corporation, and accordingly, we are now
subject to federal and certain state income taxes. The pro forma amounts
shown in the table reflect provisions for state and federal income taxes,
applied to income before income taxes and extraordinary item, as if we
had been taxed as a C corporation. These pro forma amounts exclude the
effect of the adjustment to reflect indexing of the Chase Capital
convertible subordinated note because the amount of this adjustment is
not tax deductible.
- As a result of our becoming a C corporation immediately prior to our
initial public offering, generally accepted accounting principles
required us to provide for deferred income taxes of $79.8 million to
reflect the cumulative temporary differences between book and income tax
bases of our assets and liabilities.
- For purposes of our historical financial statements, the term "pro forma"
refers solely to the adjustments arising from our conversion from an S
corporation to a C corporation. It does not refer to any of the other
adjustments described under
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"-- Summary Pro Forma Financial Information" and "Unaudited Pro Forma
Financial Information."
- All per share data gives effect to our recapitalization, which we
consummated immediately prior to our initial public offering. In the
recapitalization, we effected a 185 for one stock split and the exchange
of our prior common stock for Class A common stock and Class B common
stock.
- Broadcast cash flow consists of operating income before depreciation and
amortization, corporate general and administrative expenses and net
expense (income) from time brokerage agreement fees.
- Broadcast cash flow margin represents broadcast cash flow as a percentage
of net revenue.
- EBITDA before net expense (income) from time brokerage agreement fees
consists of operating income before depreciation and amortization,
non-cash compensation expense (which is included in corporate general and
administrative expenses) and net expense (income) from time brokerage
agreement fees.
- Pro forma after-tax cash flow consists of pro forma income before
extraordinary item minus gains on sale of assets (net of tax) plus the
following: depreciation and amortization, non-cash compensation expense
(which is included in corporate general and administrative expense),
adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible subordinated note and
deferred tax provision (or minus deferred tax benefit).
Although broadcast cash flow, EBITDA before net expense (income) from time
brokerage agreement fees and pro forma after-tax cash flow are not measures of
performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, we believe that these measures are useful to an investor
in evaluating our performance because they are widely used in the broadcast
industry to measure a radio company's operating performance. However, you should
not consider broadcast cash flow, EBITDA before net expense (income) from time
brokerage agreement fees and pro forma after-tax cash flow in isolation or as
substitutes for operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any
other measure for determining our operating performance or liquidity that is
calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In
addition, because broadcast cash flow, EBITDA before net expense (income) from
time brokerage agreement fees and pro forma after-tax cash flow are not
calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, they are
not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other
companies.
The comparability of the historical financial data reflected below has been
significantly impacted by acquisitions and dispositions. You should read
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes
included elsewhere in this prospectus.
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The comparability of the following selected historical financial data has
been significantly impacted by acquisitions and dispositions. You should read
the selected financial data together with "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our consolidated financial
statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
------------------------------------------------------ ------------------- -------------------
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1997 1998 1998 1999
-------- ------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- -------
(RESTATED) (RESTATED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING DATA:
Net revenues................. $ 29,137 $35,893 $48,675 $ 93,862 $132,998 $ 28,399 $ 47,363 $ 63,687 $95,545
Operating expenses:
Station operating
expenses................. 21,520 24,061 31,659 61,280 88,599 18,868 29,990 42,749 64,296
Depreciation and
amortization............. 2,248 2,225 2,960 7,685 13,066 2,880 4,358 6,079 10,019
Corporate general and
administrative
expenses................. 2,300 2,535 2,872 3,249 4,527 849 1,850 2,193 3,454
Net expense (income) from
time brokerage agreement
fees..................... -- 603 (879) (476) 2,399 -- 1,236 2,273 652
-------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------
Total operating
expenses............... 26,068 29,424 36,612 71,738 108,591 22,597 37,434 53,294 78,421
-------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------
Operating income............. 3,069 6,469 12,063 22,124 24,407 5,802 9,929 10,393 17,124
Other expense (income):
Interest expense........... 1,648 1,992 5,196 11,388 14,663 2,996 5,732 6,179 6,246
Adjustment to reflect
indexing of the
convertible subordinated
note..................... -- -- -- 29,070 8,841 14,903 29,503 5,693 --
(Gains) on sale of
assets................... (20,545) (228) (119) (197,097) (8,661) (43) (69,648) (8,748) (467)
Other non-operating expense
(income)................. 52 (100) (67) 1,504 (328) (102) 577 (123) (599)
-------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------
Total other expense
(income)............... (18,845) 1,664 5,010 (155,135) 14,515 17,754 (33,836) 3,001 5,180
-------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------
Income (loss) before income
taxes and extraordinary
item....................... 21,914 4,805 7,053 177,259 9,892 (11,952) 43,765 7,392 11,944
Pro forma income taxes....... 8,327 1,826 2,680 78,405 7,119 1,121 27,842 4,972 4,539
Pro forma income (loss)
before extraordinary
item....................... 13,587 2,979 4,373 98,854 2,773 (13,073) 15,923 2,420 7,405
Extraordinary item, net of
tax benefit................ -- 219 348 -- 1,488 -- -- 1,489 --
-------- ------- ------- --------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------
Pro forma net income
(loss)..................... $ 13,587 $ 2,670 $ 4,025 $ 98,854 $ 1,285 $(13,073) $ 15,923 $ 931 $ 7,405
======== ======= ======= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========= =======
Pro forma earnings (loss) per
share before extraordinary
item....................... 0.62 0.14 0.20 4.59 0.12 (.61) .64 0.11 0.21
Pro forma diluted earnings
(loss) per share before
extraordinary items........ 0.62 0.14 0.20 4.59 0.12 (.61) .64 0.11 0.21
Weighted average common
shares
outstanding -- basic....... 21,534 21,534 21,534 21,534 22,239 21,534 24,742 21,534 34,836
Weighted average common
shares
outstanding -- diluted..... 21,534 21,534 21,534 21,534 22,239 21,534 24,742 21,534 35,251
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF
PERIOD):
Cash and cash equivalents.... $ 1,513 $ 1,564 $ 5,292 $ 3,626 $ 6,666 $ 3,497 $ 6,469 $ 6,094 $ 8,713
Intangibles and other
assets..................... 5,552 29,548 119,269 300,029 428,763 313,889 505,825 428,543 556,501
Total assets................. 19,368 52,209 150,575 364,743 522,945 378,138 681,034 513,445 671,627
Senior debt, including
current portion............ 15,250 46,554 111,000 117,000 253,784 127,000 330,281 251,785 166,276
Total shareholders' equity... 427 828 5,079 179,019 182,970 166,986 225,467 169,509 396,886
OTHER DATA:
Broadcast cash flow.......... $ 7,617 $11,832 $17,016 $ 32,582 $ 44,399 $ 9,531 $ 17,373 $ 20,938 $31,249
Broadcast cash flow margin... 26.1% 33.0% 35.0% 34.7% 33.4% 33.6% 36.6% 32.9% 32.7%
EBITDA before net expense
(income) from time
brokerage agreement fees... $ 5,317 $ 9,297 $14,144 $ 29,333 $ 39,872 $ 8,682 $ 15,523 $ 18,745 $28,012
Pro forma after-tax cash
flow....................... 2,678 4,526 7,311 16,590 21,028 5,003 7,985 9,563 20,215
Cash flows related to:
Operating activities....... 3,950 1,182 12,773 8,859 23,019 7,341 11,158 5,778 8,204
Investing activities....... 23,787 (28,636) (96,502) (13,695) (153,651) (17,470) (86,894) (125,565) 10,001
Financing activities....... (27,161) 27,505 87,457 3,170 133,672 10,000 75,539 122,384 (15,961)
</TABLE>
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion together with the financial
statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. The results
discussed below are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in
any future periods. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. See
"Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" for further information
about forward-looking statements.
GENERAL
A radio broadcasting company derives its revenues primarily from the sale
of broadcasting time to local and national advertisers. The advertising rates
that a radio station is able to charge and the number of advertisements that can
be broadcast without jeopardizing listener levels largely determine those
revenues. Advertising rates are primarily based on three factors:
- a station's audience share in the demographic groups targeted by
advertisers, as measured principally by quarterly reports issued by The
Arbitron Ratings Company;
- the number of radio stations in the market competing for the same
demographic groups; and
- the supply of and demand for radio advertising time.
In fiscal 1998, we generated 76.2% of our revenues from local advertising,
which is sold primarily by each individual local radio station's sales staff,
and 22.6% from national spot advertising, which is sold by independent
advertising sales representatives. We generated the balance of our 1998 revenues
principally from network advertising and rental income from tower sites.
We include revenues recognized under a time brokerage agreement or similar
sales agreement for stations operated by us prior to acquiring the stations in
net revenues, while we reflect operating expenses associated with these stations
in station operating expenses. Consequently, there is no difference in the
method of revenue and operating expense recognition between a station operated
by us under a time brokerage agreement or similar sales agreement and a station
owned and operated by us.
Several factors may adversely affect a radio broadcasting company's
performance in any given period. In the radio broadcasting industry, seasonal
revenue fluctuations are common and are due primarily to variations in
advertising expenditures by local and national advertisers. Typically, revenues
are lowest in the first calendar quarter of the year. We generally incur
advertising and promotional expenses to increase "listenership" and Arbitron
ratings. However, because Arbitron reports ratings quarterly, any increased
ratings and therefore increased advertising revenues tend to lag behind the
incurrence of advertising and promotional spending.
In the broadcasting industry, radio stations often utilize trade or barter
agreements to reduce expenses by exchanging advertising time for goods or
services. In order to maximize cash revenue from our spot inventory, we minimize
our use of trade agreements and during the past five years have held barter
revenues under 2.0% of our gross revenues and barter related broadcast cash flow
under 0.4% of our broadcast cash flow.
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We calculate "same station" growth by (1) comparing the performance of
stations operated by us throughout a relevant quarter to the performance of
those same stations (whether or not operated by us) in the prior year's
corresponding quarter, excluding the effect of barter revenues and expenses and
discontinued operations and (2) averaging those growth rates for the period
presented. "Same station broadcast cash flow margin" is the broadcast cash flow
margin of the stations included in our same station calculations. For purposes
of the following discussion, pro forma net income represents historical income
before income taxes and extraordinary item adjusted as if we were treated as a C
corporation during all relevant periods at an effective tax rate of 38%, applied
to income before income taxes and extraordinary item, excluding the adjustment
to reflect indexing of the convertible subordinated note (as that adjustment is
not tax-deductible), and excluding extraordinary item, net of pro forma taxes.
Our net revenues and broadcast cash flow have grown significantly on both a
total and same station basis. Net revenues grew at a compound annual rate of
96.8% from an actual $35.9 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma $273.8 million
in fiscal 1998. Broadcast cash flow grew at a compound annual rate of 100.1%
from an actual $11.8 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma $94.5 million in
fiscal 1998. During this same period, we grew our same station net revenues and
broadcast cash flow at average annual rates of 15.0% and 36.4%, respectively. In
addition, our pro forma after-tax cash flow grew at a compound annual rate of
128.0% from an actual $4.5 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma $53.3 million
in fiscal 1998.
Because of our significant acquisition and divestiture activities, our pro
forma 1998 and 1999 results differ materially from our actual 1998 and 1999
results.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Historically, we operated with an October 1st to September 30th fiscal
year. Effective January 1, 1999, we changed for financial reporting purposes
from a fiscal year ending September 30th to a fiscal year ending December 31st.
Accordingly, the following results of operations includes a discussion of the
three month transition period ended December 31, 1998 compared to the three
months ended December 31, 1997.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
NET REVENUES. Net revenues increased 50.0% to $95.5 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 from $63.7 million for the six months ended June 30,
1998. Of the increase, $35.6 million is attributable to stations that we
acquired or that we were in the process of acquiring since January 1, 1998,
offset by $2.3 million for stations that we divested or that we were in the
process of divesting during the same period. On a same station basis, net
revenues increased 15.5% to $94.5 million from $81.9 million. Same station
revenue growth was led by increases in Boston, Seattle and Kansas City due to
improved selling efforts and Sacramento due to our strategic realignment of our
station formats.
STATION OPERATING EXPENSES. Station operating expenses increased 50.4% to
$64.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 from $42.7 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1998. Of the increase, $22.0 million is attributable
to stations that we acquired or that we were in the process of acquiring since
January 1, 1998, offset by $1.8 million for stations that we divested or that we
were in the process of divesting during the
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same period. On a same station basis, station operating expenses increased 6.4%
to $63.3 million from $59.6 million.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization increased
64.8% to $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 from $6.1 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The increase was mainly attributable to
our acquisitions net of divestitures since January 1, 1998.
CORPORATE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Corporate general and
administrative expenses increased 57.5% to $3.5 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 from $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The
increase was mainly attributable to higher administrative expenses associated
with supporting our growth and increasing staff and expenses to operate as a
public company. Also included in the current period is $0.2 million in non-cash
stock-based compensation expense.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased 1.1% to $6.3 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1999 from $6.2 million for the six months ended June
30, 1998. The increase was mainly attributable to indebtedness that we incurred
in connection with our acquisitions offset by the proceeds from our initial
public offering, which were used to reduce debt.
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM. Income before income
taxes and extraordinary item increased 61.6% to $11.9 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 from $7.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998.
The net change is caused by (1) a decrease in income of $8.3 million due to a
decrease in gains on sale of assets; (2) an increase in income of $5.7 million
due to a decrease in expense because the convertible subordinated note was
converted and therefore there was no adjustment during the 1999 period to
reflect indexing; (3) an increase in income of $5.1 million due to increases in
revenues from existing stations and improved revenues and expense management
from newly acquired stations; and (4) an increase in income of $1.6 million due
to a decrease in net expense (income) from time brokerage agreement fees.
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM, NET OF TAX BENEFIT. The extraordinary item for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 resulted from the write-off of $1.5 million of
unamortized finance charges due to the early extinguishment of debt, which
resulted from the refinancing of our credit facility.
PRO FORMA NET INCOME. As a result of the factors described above, pro
forma net income increased to $7.4 million for the six months ended June 30,
1999 from $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The net change is
caused by (1) an increase in income of $3.2 million, net of tax, primarily
attributable to an improvement in operating income due to increases in revenues
from existing stations and improved revenues and expense management from newly
acquired stations; (2) an increase in income of $0.6 million due to the
difference between a $5.7 million, decrease in the expense for the adjustment to
reflect indexing of the convertible subordinated note and a $5.1 million, net of
tax, decrease in gains on sale of assets; (3) an increase in income of $1.5
million, net of tax, due to a decrease in the extraordinary item; and (4) an
increase in income of $1.0 million, net of tax, due to a decrease in net expense
(income) from time brokerage agreement fees.
BROADCAST CASH FLOW. Broadcast cash flow increased 49.2% to $31.3 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1999 from $20.9 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1998. Of the increase, $5.4 million is attributable to stations
that we acquired or that we
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were in the process of acquiring since January 1, 1998, offset by $0.5 million
for stations that we divested or that we were in the process of divesting during
the same period. On a same station basis, broadcast cash flow increased 39.9% to
$31.2 million from $22.3 million.
Our broadcast cash flow margin declined to 32.7% for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 from 32.9% for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The decrease is
attributable to lower margins associated with newly acquired stations. On a same
station basis, broadcast cash flow margin increased to 33.0% from 27.2%.
PRO FORMA AFTER-TAX CASH FLOW. Pro forma after-tax cash flow increased
111.4% to $20.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 from $9.6 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The increase is attributable to improved
operations of existing stations and the net effect of newly acquired properties,
taking into consideration pro forma income taxes as though we had reported as a
C corporation during the periods presented, respectively. The amount of the
deferred pro forma income tax expense, excluding the amount of the current pro
forma income tax expenses, was $3.0 million and $3.2 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1997
NET REVENUES. Net revenues increased 66.8% to $47.4 million for the three
months ended December 31, 1998 from $28.4 million for the three months ended
December 31, 1997. Of the increase, $17.9 million is attributable to stations
that we acquired or that we were in the process of acquiring since October 1,
1997, offset by $2.7 million for stations that we divested or that we were in
the process of divesting during the same period. On a same station basis, net
revenues increased 16.5% to $46.9 million from $40.3 million. Same station
revenue growth was led by increases in Boston, Seattle, Kansas City and Portland
due to improved selling efforts.
STATION OPERATING EXPENSES. Station operating expenses increased 58.9% to
$30.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998 from $18.9 million
for the three months ended December 31, 1997. Of the increase, $11.3 million is
attributable to stations that we acquired or that we were in the process of
acquiring since October 1, 1997, offset by $1.6 million for stations that we
divested or that we were in the process of divesting during the same period. On
a same station basis, station operating expenses increased 3.4% to $29.4 million
from $28.4 million.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization increased
51.3% to $4.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998 from $2.9
million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. The increase was mainly
attributable to our acquisitions net of divestitures since October 1, 1997.
CORPORATE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Corporate general and
administrative expenses increased 117.9% to $1.9 million for the three months
ended December 31, 1998 from $0.8 million for the three months ended December
31, 1997. The increase was mainly attributable to higher administrative expenses
associated with supporting our growth and increasing staff and expenses to
operate as a public company.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense increased 91.3% to $5.7 million for the
three months ended December 31, 1998 from $3.0 million for the three months
ended
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December 31, 1997. The increase was mainly attributable to indebtedness that we
incurred in connection with our acquisitions.
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES. Income (loss) before income taxes
increased to $43.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 1998 from a
loss of $12.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. Of the
increase, $69.6 million is attributable to gains on the sale of assets from our
disposition of stations in the Tampa radio market during the three months ended
December 31, 1998, offset by $14.6 million which is attributable to an increase
in expense resulting from an adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible
subordinated note. We do not expect to recognize such significant gains on the
sale of assets in the future.
BROADCAST CASH FLOW. Broadcast cash flow increased 82.3% to $17.4 million
for the three months ended December 31, 1998 from $9.5 million for the three
months ended December 31, 1997. Of the increase, $6.9 million is attributable to
stations that we acquired or that we were in the process of acquiring since
October 1, 1997, offset by $1.1 million for stations that we divested or that we
were in the process of divesting during the same period. On a same station
basis, broadcast cash flow increased 48.0% to $17.5 million from $11.8 million.
Our broadcast cash flow margin increased to 36.6% for the three months
ended December 31, 1998 from 33.6% for the three months ended December 31, 1997.
The increase is attributable to improved revenues and expense management
associated with newly acquired stations. On a same station basis, broadcast cash
flow margin increased to 37.4% from 29.4%.
PRO FORMA AFTER-TAX CASH FLOW. Pro forma after-tax cash flow increased
59.6% to $8.0 million for the three months ended December 30, 1998 from $5.0
million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. The increase is
attributable to improved operations of existing stations and the net effect of
newly acquired properties, taking into consideration pro forma income taxes as
though we had reported as a C corporation.
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
NET REVENUES. Net revenues increased 41.7% to $133.0 million for the year
ended September 30, 1998 from $93.9 million for the year ended September 30,
1997. Of the increase, $20.3 million is attributable to stations that we
acquired or that we were in the process of acquiring since October 1, 1997,
offset by $5.8 million for stations that we divested or that we were in the
process of divesting during the same period. On a same station basis, net
revenues increased 16.3% to $128.5 million from $110.5 million, largely due to
stronger selling efforts and radio advertising market growth. Same station
revenue growth was led by substantial increases in Seattle, Kansas City and
Portland.
STATION OPERATING EXPENSES. Station operating expenses increased 44.6% to
$88.6 million for the year ended September 30, 1998 from $61.3 million for the
year ended September 30, 1997. Of the increase, $13.2 million is attributable to
stations that we acquired or that we were in the process of acquiring since
October 1, 1997, offset by $4.4 million for stations that we divested or that we
were in the process of divesting during the same period. On a same station
basis, station operating expenses increased 11.2% to $84.7 million from $76.2
million.
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Two of the broadcast contracts with sports teams which we acquired in
connection with the December 1998 Boston transaction had an unfavorable impact.
This unfavorable impact was estimated to be $5.0 million. Pursuant to the
purchase agreement, CBS paid us $5.0 million in cash to offset the unfavorable
impact of these contracts.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization increased
70.0% to $13.1 million for the year ended September 30, 1998 from $7.7 million
for the year ended September 30, 1997. This increase was primarily attributable
to our acquisitions during 1997 and 1998.
CORPORATE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Corporate general and
administrative expenses increased 39.3% to $4.5 million for the year ended
September 30, 1998 from $3.3 million for the year ended September 30, 1997. This
increase was primarily attributable to higher administrative expenses associated
with supporting our growth. We anticipate recording a non-cash compensation
expense of approximately $0.4 million in fiscal year 1999 and in each of the
following three fiscal years in connection with our issuance of 11,112 shares of
restricted stock and 275,562 options, at an exercise price of $18.00.
INTEREST EXPENSE AND THE ADJUSTMENT TO REFLECT INDEXING OF THE CONVERTIBLE
SUBORDINATED NOTE. Interest expense increased 28.8% to $14.7 million for the
year ended September 30, 1998 from $11.4 million for the year ended September
30, 1997. The increase was primarily attributable to indebtedness that we
incurred in connection with our acquisitions.
We determined the adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible
subordinated note as of the end of each relevant period by subtracting the sum
of principal and accrued interest on the note from the fair value of the shares
of our common stock into which the note was convertible using multiples of
broadcast cash flow of comparable publicly held radio broadcast companies. The
adjustment to reflect indexing of the note was $29.1 million and $8.8 million
for the years ended September 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively. The decrease in
the adjustment from 1997 to 1998 is due to a reduced broadcast cash flow growth
rate from 91.5% in 1997 to 36.2% in 1998 (primarily due to the timing of
acquisitions) and a lower multiple in 1998 due to the overall market condition
for public radio broadcast companies at September 30, 1998 relative to September
30, 1997.
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM. Income before income
taxes and extraordinary item decreased to $9.9 million, including $8.7 million
from the gains on sale of assets, for the year ended September 30, 1998 from
$177.3 million, including $197.1 million from the gains on sale of assets, for
the year ended September 30, 1997. The gain on the assets in 1997 is primarily
attributable to our disposition of stations in the Houston, San Francisco and
Pittsburgh radio markets. We do not expect such significant gains on the sale of
assets to continue in the future.
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM, NET OF TAX BENEFIT. The extraordinary item for the
year ended September 30, 1998 resulted from the write-off of $1.5 million of
unamortized finance charges due to the early extinguishment of debt, which
resulted from the refinancing of our credit facility. There were no
extraordinary items in 1997.
PRO FORMA NET INCOME. As a result of the factors described above, pro
forma net income decreased to $1.3 million for the year ended September 30,
1998, which included the impact of the recognition of $8.8 million for the
adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible subordinated note, offset by a
gain of $5.4 million, net of taxes, on the sale of
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assets. This compares to pro forma net income of $98.9 million for the year
ended September 30, 1997, which included the impact of the recognition of $29.1
million for the adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible subordinated
note, offset by a gain of $122.2 million, net of taxes, on the sale of assets.
The decrease is primarily attributable to our disposition of stations in the
Houston, San Francisco and Pittsburgh radio markets during the year ended
September 30, 1997. We used the proceeds from these dispositions to acquire
stations in markets where we believed there was greater potential for
establishing market leading station clusters. We do not expect such significant
gains on the sale of assets to continue in the future.
BROADCAST CASH FLOW. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased 36.3% to $44.4 million for the year ended September 30, 1998
from $32.6 million for the year ended September 30, 1997. On a same station
basis, broadcast cash flow increased 27.7% to $43.8 million from $34.3 million.
Our broadcast cash flow margin declined to 33.4% for the year ended
September 30, 1998 from 34.7% for the year ended September 30, 1997. The
decrease is primarily attributable to our exchange in 1997 of relatively mature
stations in San Francisco and Houston, which operated at higher broadcast cash
flow margins but were located in markets where we believed there were limited
growth and clustering opportunities, for less developed properties in Seattle,
Kansas City and Sacramento, which collectively operated with lower broadcast
cash flow margins but offered stronger growth and clustering opportunities. On a
same station basis, broadcast cash flow margin increased to 34.1% from 31.1%.
PRO FORMA AFTER-TAX CASH FLOW. Pro forma after-tax cash flow increased
26.8% to $21.0 million for the year ended September 30, 1998 from $16.6 million
for the year ended September 30, 1997. The increase is attributable to improved
operations of existing stations and the net effect of newly acquired properties,
taking into consideration pro forma income taxes as though we had reported as a
C corporation.
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
NET REVENUES. Net revenues increased 92.8% to $93.9 million for the year
ended September 30, 1997 from $48.7 million for the year ended September 30,
1996. Of the increase, $38.8 million is attributable to stations that we
acquired since October 1, 1996, offset by $9.9 million for stations that we
divested during the same period. On a same station basis, net revenues increased
14.2% to $86.6 million from $75.8 million. Same station revenue growth was led
by substantial increases in Seattle, Kansas City, Portland, Houston and St.
Louis.
STATION OPERATING EXPENSE. Station operating expenses increased 93.6% to
$61.3 million for the year ended September 30, 1997 from $31.7 million for the
year ended September 30, 1996. Of the increase, $20.0 million is attributable to
stations that we acquired since October 1, 1996, offset by $5.7 million for
stations that we divested during the same period. On a same station basis,
station operating expenses decreased 0.4% to $55.0 million from $55.2 million.
This decrease was attributable to cost savings measures that we implemented in
connection with our acquisitions.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization increased
159.6% to $7.7 million for the year ended September 30, 1997 from $3.0 million
for the year ended
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September 30, 1996. This increase was primarily attributable to our 1996 and
1997 acquisitions and was partially offset by the net effect of stations sold
during the same period.
CORPORATE GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Corporate general and
administrative expenses increased 13.1% to $3.3 million for the year ended
September 30, 1997 from $2.9 million for the year ended September 30, 1996. This
increase was primarily attributable to higher administrative expenses associated
with supporting our growth.
INTEREST EXPENSE AND THE ADJUSTMENT TO REFLECT INDEXING OF THE CONVERTIBLE
SUBORDINATED NOTE. Interest expense increased 119.2% to $11.4 million for the
year ended September 30, 1997 from $5.2 million for the year ended September 30,
1996. The increase was primarily attributable to indebtedness that we incurred
in connection with our acquisitions.
We determined the adjustment to reflect the indexing of the convertible
subordinated note as of the end of each relevant period by subtracting the sum
of principal and accrued interest on the note from the fair value of the shares
of our common stock into which the note was convertible using multiples of
broadcast cash flow of comparable publicly held radio broadcast companies. There
was no adjustment to reflect indexing of the note as of September 30, 1996 as
the face amount of the note plus 7% stated interest approximated the market
value of the note on that date. The amount of the adjustment to reflect indexing
of the note increased from $0.0 to $29.1 million for the years ended September
30, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The adjustment for 1997 is due primarily to a
91.5% increase in broadcast cash flow.
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM. Income before income
taxes and extraordinary item increased 1,192% to $177.3 million for the year
ended September 30, 1997, including a gain of $197.1 million from the sale of
assets and $29.1 million for the adjustment to reflect indexing of the
convertible subordinated note, compared to $7.1 million for the year ended
September 30, 1996, which includes a gain of $0.1 million and no adjustment to
reflect indexing of the note. The increase in gain on the sale of assets is
primarily attributable to our disposition of stations in the Houston, San
Francisco and Pittsburgh radio markets. We used the proceeds from these
dispositions to acquire stations in markets where we believed there was greater
potential for establishing market leading station clusters. We do not expect
such significant gains on the sale of assets to continue in the future.
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM, NET OF TAX BENEFIT. There was no extraordinary item in
1997. The extraordinary item for the year ended September 30, 1996 resulted from
the write-off of $0.4 million of unamortized finance charges due to the early
extinguishment of debt, which resulted from the refinancing of our credit
facility.
BROADCAST CASH FLOW. As a result of the factors described above, broadcast
cash flow increased 91.5% to $32.6 million for the year ended September 30, 1997
from $17.0 million for the year ended September 30, 1996. On a same station
basis, broadcast cash flow increased 53.3% to $31.6 million from $20.6 million.
Our broadcast cash flow margin declined to 34.7% for the year ended
September 30, 1997 from 35.0% for the year ended September 30, 1996. The
decrease is primarily attributable to our exchange in fiscal 1997 of relatively
mature stations in San Francisco and Houston, which operated at higher broadcast
cash flow margins but were located in markets where management believed there
were limited growth and clustering opportuni-
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ties, for less developed properties in Seattle, Kansas City and Sacramento,
which collectively operated with lower broadcast cash flow margins, but offered
stronger growth and clustering opportunities. On a same station basis, broadcast
cash flow margins increased to 31.1% for the year ended September 30, 1997 from
27.2% for the year ended September 30, 1996.
PRO FORMA AFTER-TAX CASH FLOW. Pro forma after-tax cash flow increased
127.4% to $16.6 million for the year ended September 30, 1997 from $7.3 million
for the year ended September 30, 1996. The increase is attributable to improved
operations of existing stations and the net effect of newly acquired properties,
taking into consideration pro forma income taxes as though we had reported as a
C corporation.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We use a significant portion of our capital resources to consummate
acquisitions. Historically, these acquisitions were funded from one or a
combination of the following sources: (1) our credit facility, (2) the swapping
of our radio stations in transactions which qualify as "like-kind" exchanges
under sec.1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and (3) internally-generated cash
flow. For the Sinclair acquisition, we will use net proceeds from the offering
and the TIDES offering, together with cash on hand and proceeds from an amended
or replacement credit facility, to finance the purchase price for the Sinclair
acquisition.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $8.2 million and $5.8
million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Changes
in our net cash flows provided by operating activities are primarily a result of
changes in advertising revenues and station operating expenses, which are
affected by the acquisition and disposition of stations during those periods.
Net cash flows provided by investing activities were $10.0 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1999 and net cash flows used by investing activities
were $125.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998. Net cash flows used
by financing activities were $16.0 million for the six months ended June 30,
1999 and net cash flows provided by financing activities were $122.4 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1998. The cash flows for the six months ended June
30, 1999 reflect (1) completed transactions consummated in the period and the
related borrowings and (2) proceeds from our initial public offering and the
related payment of long-term debt and corporate obligations. The cash flows for
the six months ended June 30, 1998 reflect refinancing of our credit facility
and acquisitions consummated in the period together with the related borrowings.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $11.2 million and $7.3
million for the three months ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Changes in our net cash flows from operating activities are primarily a result
of changes in advertising revenues and station operating expenses which are
affected by the acquisition and disposition of stations during those periods.
Net cash flows used in investing activities were $86.9 million and $17.5
million for the three months ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Net
cash flows provided by financing activities were $75.5 million and $10.0 million
for the three months ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. These cash
flows reflect the acquisitions that we consummated in the relevant periods and
the related borrowings.
Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $23.0 million, $8.9
million and $12.8 million for the years ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Changes in our net cash flow from operating activities are
primarily a result of changes in
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advertising revenues and station operating expenses which are affected by the
acquisition and disposition of stations during those periods.
Net cash flows used in investing activities were $153.7 million, $13.7
million and $96.5 million for the years ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Net cash flows provided by financing activities were $133.7
million, $3.2 million and $87.5 million for the years ended September 30, 1998,
1997 and 1996, respectively. These cash flows reflect the acquisitions
consummated in the relevant periods and the related borrowings.
On February 3, 1999, upon the consummation of our initial public offering,
we received net proceeds of $236.2 million, after deducting underwriting
discounts and commissions. We used these proceeds to reduce outstanding
indebtedness under our credit facility and to pay other corporate obligations.
Shortly after reducing indebtedness under the credit facility, in February 1999
we reborrowed approximately $58.0 million to purchase three Boston radio
stations from CBS.
In addition to debt service and quarterly distributions under the TIDES,
which could be substantial in amount, our principal liquidity requirements will
be for working capital and general corporate purposes, including capital
expenditures, and acquisitions of additional radio stations, including the
Sinclair acquisition. For calendar 1999, we estimate that maintenance capital
expenditures will be approximately $1.5 million and that total capital
expenditures will be between $10.0 million and $11.5 million. These estimates do
not include the incremental capital expenditures that may be incurred in
connection with the Sinclair acquisition. These capital expenditures include
studio consolidations in many of our markets, providing us with operational
improvements from which we will receive long-term benefits. We believe that cash
flow from operating activities, together with revolving borrowings under our
existing credit facility, should be sufficient to permit us to fund our capital
expenditures and on-going operations, exclusive of the Sinclair acquisition. In
order to fund the $824.5 million in cash required to consummate the Sinclair
acquisition, we expect to pay approximately $280.0 million from the net proceeds
of this offering, assuming a public offering price of $36.50 per share, and
approximately $145.0 million from the net proceeds of the TIDES offering.
However, even assuming the closing of both offerings, we will be required to
raise an additional $399.5 million through borrowing to fund the balance of the
Sinclair purchase price. Our existing credit facility would provide
approximately $184.0 million of this amount, but we will need to amend or
replace the facility to increase funds available under it by approximately
$215.5 million. Accordingly, we are engaged in discussions with various
potential lenders about amending or replacing our present credit facility in
order to obtain the additional financing. Moreover, if this offering closes, but
the TIDES offering does not, the financing that we would need from an amended or
replacement credit facility or other potential sources would correspondingly
increase.
We entered into a loan agreement, dated as of February 13, 1998, as amended
October 8, 1998 and as further amended on July 20, 1999, with several banks,
including Key Corporate Capital, Inc. and Bank of America NT&SA, for a $350.0
million revolving credit facility. The credit facility was established to
refinance our existing indebtedness, provide working capital and fund
acquisitions. As discussed above, we must amend or replace this credit facility
to fund the purchase price for the Sinclair acquisition.
Under our current credit facility, at our election, interest on any
outstanding principal accrues at a rate based on either LIBOR plus a spread
which ranges from 0.5% to 2.125%
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or on KeyBank N.A.'s base rate plus a spread of up to 0.875%, depending on our
leverage ratio. Although we may borrow, repay and reborrow under our current
credit facility, the aggregate maximum amount that we can have outstanding at
any one time is reduced on a quarterly basis beginning on June 30, 2000. The
final maturity date for our credit facility is February 13, 2006. As of June 30,
1999, we had approximately $166.0 million of borrowings outstanding under our
credit facility.
We are prohibited under our current credit facility from maintaining a
total leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of our total debt to operating cash
flow) greater than 6.5 to 1.0, at any time through March 31, 2000, which reduces
over subsequent periods. In addition, we are prohibited under our current credit
facility from maintaining a senior leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of the
principal amount outstanding under our current credit facility to operating cash
flow) greater than 6.0 to 1.0, at any time through March 31, 2000, which reduces
over subsequent periods. Currently, we are in compliance with each of these
total and senior leverage ratio obligations.
We are also required by our current credit facility to (1) maintain a fixed
charge coverage ratio (defined as the ratio of operating cash flow to the sum of
our debt service, capital expenditures, taxes and capital distributions, over
any four quarter period) greater than 1.05 to 1.00 and (2) maintain an interest
coverage ratio (defined as the ratio of operating cash flow to interest expense
over any four quarter period) greater than 2.0 to 1.0. Currently, we are in
compliance with each of these financial ratio obligations.
Our current credit facility requires us to protect ourselves from interest
rate fluctuations through the use of derivative rate hedging instruments. As a
result, we have entered into various convertible rate cap and interest rate swap
transactions with various banks designed to mitigate our exposure to
significantly higher floating interest rates. A rate cap agreement establishes
an upper limit or "cap" for the base LIBOR rate. Swap agreements require that we
pay a fixed rate of interest on the notional amount to a bank and the bank pay
to us a variable rate equal to three-month LIBOR. Some of the swap agreements
grant the bank the option to terminate the transaction prior to its respective
expiration date in certain limited circumstances.
In the future, we expect to continue executing rate hedging transactions
only to the extent required by our lenders and do not anticipate holding
derivative securities for speculative or investment purposes. The following
table sets forth certain information regarding the rate hedging transactions
which we had entered into as of September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNRECOGNIZED GAINS (LOSSES) AS OF
CONVERTIBLE SWAP SEPTEMBER 30,
CAP INTEREST INTEREST EXPIRATION -----------------------------------
NOTIONAL AMOUNT RATE RATE DATE 1996 1997 1998
- --------------- ------------ -------- ----------------- --------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$20,000,000........... -- 6.77% May 16, 2000 $(208,000) $(351,000) $ (652,000)
25,000,000(1)........ -- 5.89 July 29, 2003 (117,000) (212,000) (1,057,000)
25,000,000........... 7.50% 6.05 August 8, 2000 15,000 (103,000) (1,069,000)
15,000,000........... -- 5.61 January 10, 2005 -- -- (525,000)
14,000,000........... -- 5.86 January 10, 2005 -- -- (705,000)
30,000,000........... -- 5.77 February 27, 2008 -- -- (1,793,000)
</TABLE>
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(1) This cap was converted by the bank into an interest rate swap effective
October 29, 1998.
No gains or losses have been recognized by us during the periods indicated.
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RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133 entitled "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as
"derivatives"), and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize
all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position and measure those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes
in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative
and the resulting designation. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137 which
extends the effective date of SFAS No. 133 to fiscal quarters of fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 2000 and should not be applied retroactively to
financial statements of prior periods. Management has not yet determined what
effect, if any, this statement will have on us.
IMPACT OF YEAR 2000 ISSUES
We rely, directly and indirectly, on information technology systems to
operate our radio stations, provide our radio stations with up-to-date news and
perform a variety of administrative services including accounting, financial
reporting, advertiser spot scheduling, payroll and invoicing. Most of these
information technology systems, such as Marketron, Columbine, Ultipro, Solomon,
NT and Novell, are standard commercial software products used both throughout
the radio broadcasting industry and in other industries. We also use
non-information technology systems, such as microchips for dating and other
automated functions. All of these technology systems could potentially be
affected by year 2000 issues.
In order to minimize the risk of year 2000 related losses, we are
conducting a comprehensive assessment of our year 2000 issues. This assessment
consists of (1) an analysis of all of the information and non-information
technology systems that we use, including the circulation of year 2000
compliance questionnaires to the chief engineers of each of our stations,
requiring them to evaluate their respective station's preparedness for year 2000
issues and (2) an inquiry as to the year 2000 status of third parties material
to our operations, including the transmission of letters to all key service
providers requesting written confirmation of their year 2000 readiness.
Although we are still in the process of assessment, we have determined that
the bulk of the technology systems we use internally are year 2000 compliant. We
have received confirmation from each supplier that provided or manufactured a
material information or non-information technology system used by us that the
system is either year 2000 compliant or that the supplier will, within a short
period of time, provide software aides, supplements or replacements that will
make the system year 2000 compliant.
Due to:
- the preventive measures being taken in response to our assessment;
- the relatively small degree to which the radio broadcasting industry, as
compared to other industries, depends on older large computer systems or
interfaces with third party computer systems;
- the fact that most of our automated administrative services can, if
needed, be performed manually; and
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- the fact that most of our radio stations are equipped with emergency
power systems,
we believe that, while difficult to fully assess, year 2000 issues should not
have a material adverse effect on our broadcast operations.
We believe that it is difficult to fully assess the risks of the year 2000
problem due to the numerous uncertainties surrounding the issue. We believe that
the primary risks are external to us and relate to the year 2000 readiness of
our third party suppliers. The inability of third party suppliers to adequately
address the year 2000 issues on a timely basis could result in a material
financial risk, including loss of revenue, substantial unanticipated costs and
service interruptions. We plan to continue our efforts to survey all work with
third party suppliers to address all significant year 2000 issues in a timely
manner.
We expect to have completed our year 2000 remediation efforts by the end of
the third quarter of fiscal 1999. Additionally, we will develop a contingency
plan for dealing with year 2000 issues caused by systems external to us by the
end of the third quarter of fiscal 1999. Since most of the year 2000 compliance
achieved by us to date has been done through the normal upgrading process,
separate costs have not been allocated to the year 2000 issue. Based on our
experience to date, we estimate that the remaining costs to respond to the year
2000 issues will not exceed $250,000. All of these costs will be expensed as
incurred.
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INFORMATION ABOUT STATION AND MARKET DATA
For this prospectus:
- We obtained the following data from Duncan's Radio Market Guide (1999
ed.):
- 1998 market rank by metro population;
- 1998 market rank by radio revenue;
- 1998 Entercom market revenue share; and
- 1998 Entercom market revenue rank.
- Our market revenue rank in the radio broadcasting industry is derived
from Duncan's, as adjusted to reflect our completed transactions and our
expected consummation of the Sinclair acquisition in the fourth quarter
of 1999.
- We derived audience share and audience rank in target demographic data
from surveys of persons, listening Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 12
midnight, in the indicated demographic, as set forth in the Spring 1999
Radio Market Report published by The Arbitron Ratings Company.
- We present radio station data assuming the completion of the Sinclair
acquisition.
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BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
We are the fifth largest radio broadcasting company in the United States
based on pro forma 1998 gross revenues. We have assembled, after giving effect
to our pending acquisition of 46 stations from Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., a
nationwide portfolio of 88 owned or operated stations. This portfolio consists
of 56 FM and 32 AM stations in 16 markets, including 12 of the country's top 50
markets. Our station groups rank among the three largest clusters in 15 of our
16 markets. On a pro forma basis, we would have had net revenues of $301.9
million, operating income of $56.1 million and a pro forma income before
extraordinary item of $2.7 million for the twelve months ended June 30, 1999. In
addition, pro forma broadcast cash flow during the same period would have been
$108.3 million.
Our net revenues and broadcast cash flow have grown significantly on both a
total and same station basis. Net revenues grew at a compound annual rate of
96.8% from an actual $35.9 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma $273.8 million
in fiscal 1998. Broadcast cash flow grew at a compound annual rate of 100.1%
from an actual $11.8 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma $94.5 million in
fiscal 1998. During this same period, our same station net revenues and
broadcast cash flow grew at average annual rates of 15.0% and 36.4%,
respectively. In addition, our pro forma after-tax cash flow grew at a compound
annual rate of 128.0% from an actual $4.5 million in fiscal 1995 to a pro forma
$53.3 million in fiscal 1998.
OUR CORPORATE HISTORY
Throughout our more than 30 year history of operations, we have experienced
sustained growth by adapting our acquisition and operating strategies to
capitalize on changes occurring in the radio broadcasting industry. Our Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. Field, founded Entercom in
1968 on the conviction that FM broadcasting, then in its infancy, would surpass
AM broadcasting as the leading aural medium. Our strategy from inception through
the 1970s was to acquire FM stations in the top 20 markets at a fraction of
prevailing prices for AM stations and to operate those stations economically and
profitably by utilizing niche formats not being offered by major AM stations. We
continued this strategy until FM's technical superiority and the availability of
inexpensive AM/FM receivers drove FM's penetration of the radio market to
critical mass and FM stations began to compete successfully with the dominant AM
stations of the time for control of mass market audiences. As part of our
strategy, we also purchased technically underdeveloped FM stations and upgraded
them so that they could become competitive stations in their markets.
In the mid-1980's, with FM at critical mass, we adjusted our strategic plan
and began a deliberate multi-year effort to enhance our operations at both the
corporate and station levels by changing or adjusting program formats to appeal
to mainstream audiences in order to compete for greater shares of audience and
advertising dollars in our markets. With the advent of the duopoly rules in
1992, which permit expansion of ownership in a market from one to two stations
in each radio medium, we began to "double up" in our markets. Since the passage
of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which permitted ownership of up to eight
radio stations in most major markets, we have pursued a creative acquisition and
development strategy by which we have swapped developed stand-alone
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FM stations in various markets in exchange for clusters of underdeveloped
stations in other large growth markets where there was greater opportunity to
develop market leading clusters.
OUR ACQUISITION STRATEGY
Since October 1, 1996, in over 20 transactions including the Sinclair
acquisition, which we expect to consummate in the last quarter of 1999, we have
acquired or agreed to acquire 83 radio stations and have divested or agreed to
divest, for strategic or regulatory reasons, 14 radio stations. Through our
disciplined acquisition strategy, we seek to (1) build top-three station
clusters principally in large growth markets and (2) acquire underdeveloped
properties that offer the potential for significant improvements in revenues and
broadcast cash flow through the application of our operational, administrative
and engineering expertise. Although our focus has been on radio stations in top
50 markets, we also consider acquiring stations in top 75 markets to the extent
we believe we can apply our acquisition strategy in those markets.
OUR OPERATING STRATEGY
The principal components of our operating strategy are to:
- DEVELOP MARKET LEADING STATION CLUSTERS. We are among the three largest
clusters in 15 of our 16 markets, after giving effect to the Sinclair
acquisition. To enhance our competitive position, we strategically align
our stations' formats and sales efforts within each market to optimize
their performance, both individually and collectively. We seek to
maximize the ratings, revenue and broadcast cash flow of our radio
stations by tailoring their programming to optimize aggregate audience
delivery.
- ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP, UNDERPERFORMING STATIONS. We seek to acquire and
develop underperforming stations, which has enabled us to build a
long-term track record of achieving superior same station revenue and
broadcast cash flow growth. We utilize a variety of techniques to develop
underachieving properties. These techniques include: strategic market
research and analysis; management enhancements; expenditure reductions;
improved sales training and techniques; technical upgrades; programming
and marketing enhancements; and facility consolidations.
- BUILD STRONGLY-BRANDED FRANCHISES. We analyze market research and
competitive factors to identify the format opportunity, music selection
and rotation, presentation and other key programming attributes that we
believe will best position each station to develop a distinctive identity
and to strengthen the stations' local "brand" or "franchise" value. We
believe that this will enable us to maximize our audience share and
consequently, our revenues and broadcast cash flow.
- LEVERAGE STATION CLUSTERS TO CAPTURE GREATER SHARE OF ADVERTISING
REVENUE. We believe radio will continue to gain revenue share from other
media as a result of deregulation in the broadcasting industry, which
allows broadcasters to create larger clusters in their markets and offers
advertisers a means to cost-effectively reach larger audiences. As a
result of deregulation in the radio broadcasting industry, operators can
now create radio station clusters that have the critical mass of audience
reach and marketing resources necessary to pursue incremental advertising
and promotional revenues more aggressively. We have begun to capitalize
on this opportunity by developing specialized teams in many of our
markets to work with
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non-traditional radio advertisers to create and develop marketing
programs and solutions.
- MAXIMIZE TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES. We seek to operate stations with the
strongest signals in their respective markets. In addition, on various
occasions we have identified opportunities to acquire and upgrade
low-powered or out-of-market stations and transform them into competitive
signals, thus increasing their value significantly. For example, we
recently sold our two Tampa FM stations, which we had purchased for an
aggregate of $4.9 million, for $75.0 million after upgrading their
license classes.
- RECRUIT, DEVELOP, MOTIVATE AND RETAIN SUPERIOR EMPLOYEES. We believe
that station operators differentiate themselves from their peers
primarily through their ability to recruit, develop, motivate and retain
superior management, programming and sales talent. Accordingly, we strive
to establish a compelling corporate culture that is attractive to
superior performers. We encourage our stations to build strong community
bonds through local and company-wide community service programs, which
facilitate strong local business relationships and provide employees with
opportunities for enhanced job fulfillment. We offer competitive pay
packages with performance-based incentives for our key employees. In
addition, we provide employees with opportunities for personal growth and
advancement through extensive training, seminars and other educational
programs.
OUR STATION PORTFOLIO
We have built a highly consolidated portfolio of radio stations
concentrated primarily in top 50 markets with above average growth
characteristics. Upon consummation of the Sinclair acquisition, 66 of our 88
radio stations will be in 12 of the top 50 markets. We generated 93.2% of our
pro forma 1998 net revenues from the 12 top 50 markets in which we operate.
Radio advertising revenues in these 12 markets have grown at a revenue weighted
compound annual growth rate of 11.2% from 1993 to 1998, which exceeded both the
revenue weighted compound annual growth rate of the top 50 markets and the
average annual growth rate of the aggregate radio industry.
Our current portfolio of stations includes a significant number of recently
acquired stations that we believe are underdeveloped. We believe that the
underdeveloped stations offer the opportunity for substantial broadcast cash
flow growth. In the aggregate, the 33 stations which we commenced operating
after January 1, 1997 operated at a broadcast cash flow margin of 27.4% during
the twelve months ended June 30, 1999. By comparison, in the aggregate, the nine
stations which we commenced operating prior to 1997 operated at a broadcast cash
flow margin of 48.2% during the twelve months ended June 30, 1999.
Our portfolio of radio stations is geographically diverse and offers a wide
variety of programming formats. We believe that geographic diversity will reduce
the effect of economic downturn in specific markets, while our wide range of
programming formats lessens the impact of changes in listening preferences.
Furthermore, because of the size of our station portfolio, we are not overly
dependent on the performance of any one station. The following table sets forth
selected information about our portfolio of radio stations and gives effect to
the consummation of the Sinclair acquisition. It does not give effect to the
required disposition of three stations in Kansas City, which we are seeking to
swap for stations in other markets.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUDIENCE AUDIENCE 1998
1998 MARKET RANK(2) SHARE IN RANK IN ENTERCOM
--------------------- TARGET TARGET TARGET MARKET
METRO RADIO YEAR DEMO- DEMO- DEMO- REVENUE
MARKET(1)/STATION POPULATION REVENUE ACQUIRED FORMAT GRAPHIC GRAPHIC GRAPHIC SHARE(3)
- ----------------- ---------- ------- --------- ------------------ ----------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BOSTON, MA 8 10 17.3%
WEEI-AM 1998 Sports Talk Men 25-54 7.2 2(tie)
WRKO-AM 1998 Talk Adults 2.6 16
25-54
WAAF-FM 1999 Active Rock Men 18-34 11.2 2
WQSX-FM 1999 Rhythmic AC Women 25-54 4.5 5
WWTM-AM(5) 1999 Sports Talk Men 25-54 n/a n/a
SEATTLE, WA 14 13 37.8%(6)
KBSG-AM/FM 1996 Oldies Adults 4.1 9
25-54
KIRO-AM 1997 News/Talk/Sports Men 25-54 6.4 1(tie)
KQBZ-FM 1997 Talk Adults 2.4 19
25-54
KISW-FM 1997 Active Rock Men 18-34 10.0 1
KMTT-FM 1973 Adult Rock Adults 4.2 8
25-54
KNWX-AM 1997 Business Adults 1.9 21
35-64
KNDD-FM 1996 Modern Rock Men 18-34 12.3 1
PORTLAND, OR 25 20 26.5%
KFXX-AM 1998 Sports Talk Men 25-54 2.4 16
KGON-FM 1995 Classic Rock Men 25-54 9.7 1
KKSN-AM 1995 Nostalgia Adults 1.1 19
35-64
KKSN-FM 1998 Oldies Adults 5.6 6
25-54
KNRK-FM 1995 Modern Rock Men 18-34 6.0 5
KRSK-FM 1998 Hot Adult Women 18-34 5.6 6(tie)
Contemporary
KSLM-AM 1998 Sports Talk Men 25-54 n/a(7) n/a(7)
SACRAMENTO, CA 28 28 18.1%
KCTC-AM 1998 Nostalgia Adults 3.2 9
35-64
KRXQ-FM 1997 Active Rock Men 18-34 14.8 1
KSEG-FM 1997 Classic Rock Men 24-54 9.0 1
KSSJ-FM 1997 Smooth Jazz Adults 6.0 2
25-54
KDND-FM 1997 Contemporary Hit Women 18-34 7.6 4
Radio
KANSAS CITY, MO 30 29 56.9%(8)
KCMO-AM(9) 1997 Talk Adults 2.2 16
25-54
KCMO-FM(9) 1997 Oldies Adults 5.7 6
25-54
KMBZ-AM 1997 News/Talk/Sports Men 25-54 7.2 4
KUDL-FM 1998 Adult Contemporary Women 25-54 8.8 2
KYYS-FM 1997 Album Oriented Men 25-54 8.1 2
Rock
WDAF-AM 1998 Country Adults 5.5 5
35-64
KKGM-AM 1999 Sports Talk Men 25-54 n/a n/a
KCFX-FM(9) (pending) Classic Hits Adults 6.5 3
25-54
KQRC-FM (pending) Active Rock Men 18-34 24.5 1
KCIY-FM (pending) Smooth Jazz Adults 3.8 12
25-54
KXTR-FM(9) (pending) Classical Adults 2.7 15
25-54
MILWAUKEE, WI(10) 31 33 8.7%
WEMP-AM (pending) Religious Adults n/a n/a
35-64
WMYX-FM (pending) Adult Contemporary Women 25-54 8.8 1
WXSS-FM (pending) Contemporary Hit Women 18-34 12.1 2
Radio
<CAPTION>
1998
ENTERCOM
MARKET
REVENUE
MARKET(1)/STATION RANK(4)
- ----------------- --------
<S> <C>
BOSTON, MA 3
WEEI-AM
WRKO-AM
WAAF-FM
WQSX-FM
WWTM-AM(5)
SEATTLE, WA 1
KBSG-AM/FM
KIRO-AM
KQBZ-FM
KISW-FM
KMTT-FM
KNWX-AM
KNDD-FM
PORTLAND, OR 3
KFXX-AM
KGON-FM
KKSN-AM
KKSN-FM
KNRK-FM
KRSK-FM
KSLM-AM
SACRAMENTO, CA 3
KCTC-AM
KRXQ-FM
KSEG-FM
KSSJ-FM
KDND-FM
KANSAS CITY, MO 1(8)
KCMO-AM(9)
KCMO-FM(9)
KMBZ-AM
KUDL-FM
KYYS-FM
WDAF-AM
KKGM-AM
KCFX-FM(9)
KQRC-FM
KCIY-FM
KXTR-FM(9)
MILWAUKEE, WI(10) 5
WEMP-AM
WMYX-FM
WXSS-FM
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUDIENCE AUDIENCE 1998
1998 MARKET RANK(2) SHARE IN RANK IN ENTERCOM
--------------------- TARGET TARGET TARGET MARKET
METRO RADIO YEAR DEMO- DEMO- DEMO- REVENUE
MARKET(1)/STATION POPULATION REVENUE ACQUIRED FORMAT GRAPHIC GRAPHIC GRAPHIC SHARE(3)
- ----------------- ---------- ------- --------- ------------------ ----------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NORFOLK, VA(10) 36 44 26.8%
WPTE-FM (pending) Modern Adult Adults 7.8 4
Contemporary 18-34
WWDE-FM (pending) Adult Contemporary Women 25-54 8.3 2
WVKL-FM (pending) Oldies Adults 5.3 7
25-54
WNVZ-FM (pending) Contemporary Hit Women 18-34 9.1 2
Radio
NEW ORLEANS, LA(10) 41 39 41.9%
WSMB-AM (pending) Talk/Sports Men 25-54 .9 16(tie)
WWL-AM (pending) News/Talk/Sports Men 25-54 6.7 6(tie)
WEZB-FM (pending) Contemporary Hit Women 18-34 6.2 6
Radio
WLMG-FM (pending) Adult Contemporary Women 25-54 6.1 7
WLTS-FM(11) (pending) Adult Contemporary Women 25-54 7.9 3
WTKL-FM(11) (pending) Oldies Adults 5.9 6
25-54
GREENSBORO, NC(10) 42 50 24.2%
WMQX-FM (pending) Oldies Adults 6.9 5
25-54
WJMH-FM (pending) Urban Adults 14.0 1
18-34
WEAL-AM (pending) Gospel Adults 2.5 11
35-64
WQMG-FM (pending) Urban Adult Adults 7.1 4
Contemporary 25-54
BUFFALO, NY(10) 43 41 38.8%
WBEN-AM (pending) News/Talk/Sports Men 25-54 5.3 6
WMJQ-FM (pending) Adult Contemporary Women 25-54 7.8 6
WWKB-AM (pending) Sports Adults .8 17(tie)
35-64
WKSE-FM (pending) Contemporary Hit Women 18-34 18.9 1
Radio
WGR-AM (pending) News/Talk Adults 3.8 10
25-54
WWWS-AM (pending) Urban Oldies Adults 2.4 12
25-54
MEMPHIS, TN(10) 46 40 20.1%
WOGY-FM (pending) Country Adults 3.8 9(tie)
25-54
WJCE-AM (pending) Urban Oldies Women 25-54 .6 19(tie)
WRVR-FM (pending) Soft Adult Women 25-54 8.0 4
Contemporary
ROCHESTER, NY 50 55 21.4%
WBBF-FM 1998 Oldies Adults 6.9 5
25-54
WBEE-FM 1998 Country Adults 8.6 2
25-54
WEZO-AM 1998 Nostalgia Adults 2.4 10
35-64
WQRV-FM 1998 Classic Hits Adults 3.1 11
25-54
GREENVILLE/
SPARTANBURG, SC(10) 58 61 23.8%
WFBC-FM (pending) Contemporary Hit Women 18-49 14.2 1
Radio
WSPA-FM (pending) Soft Adult Women 25-54 8.1 5(tie)
Contemporary
WYRD-AM(12) (pending) News/Talk Adults 1.1 14
25-54
WORD-AM(12) (pending) News/Talk Adults .8 15
25-54
WSPA-AM (pending) Full Service/Talk Adults 6.4 7
25-54
WOLI-FM(13) (pending) Oldies Adults 2.4 9
25-54
WOLT-FM(13) (pending) Oldies Adults 2.2 11
25-54
<CAPTION>
1998
ENTERCOM
MARKET
REVENUE
MARKET(1)/STATION RANK(4)
- ----------------- --------
<S> <C>
NORFOLK, VA(10) 1
WPTE-FM
WWDE-FM
WVKL-FM
WNVZ-FM
NEW ORLEANS, LA(10) 1
WSMB-AM
WWL-AM
WEZB-FM
WLMG-FM
WLTS-FM(11)
WTKL-FM(11)
GREENSBORO, NC(10) 2
WMQX-FM
WJMH-FM
WEAL-AM
WQMG-FM
BUFFALO, NY(10) 1
WBEN-AM
WMJQ-FM
WWKB-AM
WKSE-FM
WGR-AM
WWWS-AM
MEMPHIS, TN(10) 2
WOGY-FM
WJCE-AM
WRVR-FM
ROCHESTER, NY 3
WBBF-FM
WBEE-FM
WEZO-AM
WQRV-FM
GREENVILLE/
SPARTANBURG, SC(10) 3
WFBC-FM
WSPA-FM
WYRD-AM(12)
WORD-AM(12)
WSPA-AM
WOLI-FM(13)
WOLT-FM(13)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUDIENCE AUDIENCE 1998
1998 MARKET RANK(2) SHARE IN RANK IN ENTERCOM
--------------------- TARGET TARGET TARGET MARKET
METRO RADIO YEAR DEMO- DEMO- DEMO- REVENUE
MARKET(1)/STATION POPULATION REVENUE ACQUIRED FORMAT GRAPHIC GRAPHIC GRAPHIC SHARE(3)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
WILKES-BARRE/
SCRANTON, PA(10) 64 69 38.6%
WGBI-AM (pending) News/Talk/Sports Adults .2 25
35-64
WGGI-FM (pending) Country Adults .2 24(tie)
25-54
WKRZ-FM (pending) Contemporary Hit Adults 14.1 1
Radio 18-49
WWFH-FM (pending) Soft Hits Women 25-54 .8 16(tie)
WILP-AM (pending) News/Talk/Sports Adults n/a n/a
35-64
WKRF-FM (pending) Contemporary Hit Adults .5 18(tie)
Radio 18-49
WSHG-FM (pending) Soft Hits Women 25-54 1.6 11(tie)
WILK-AM (pending) News/Talk/Sports Adults 2.5 8(tie)
35-64
WGGY-FM (pending) Country Adults 10.2 3
25-54
GAINESVILLE/OCALA, FL 98 124 20.8%
WKTK-FM 1986 Adult Contemporary Women 25-54 11.8 1
WSKY-FM 1998 News Talk Adults 2.9 9
25-54
LONGVIEW/KELSO, WA N/A N/A N/A
KBAM-AM 1998 Country Adults n/a n/a
25-54
KEDO-AM 1997 Oldies Adults n/a n/a
25-54
KLYK-FM 1997 Adult Contemporary Women 25-54 n/a n/a
KRQT-FM 1998 Classic Rock Men 25-54 n/a n/a
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1998
ENTERCOM
MARKET
REVENUE
MARKET(1)/STATION RANK(4)
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WILKES-BARRE/
SCRANTON, PA(10) 1
WGBI-AM
WGGI-FM
WKRZ-FM
WWFH-FM
WILP-AM
WKRF-FM
WSHG-FM
WILK-AM
WGGY-FM
GAINESVILLE/OCALA, FL 2
WKTK-FM
WSKY-FM
LONGVIEW/KELSO, WA N/A
KBAM-AM
KEDO-AM
KLYK-FM
KRQT-FM
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(1) Our stations are in some instances licensed to communities other than the
named principal community for the market.
(2) Source: Duncan's.
(3) We derived the 1998 Entercom Market Revenue Share for each market by adding
the 1998 market revenue share of each of our stations in that market.
(4) 1998 Entercom Market Revenue Rank for each market is the ranking, by 1998
market revenue, of our group of radio stations in that market among all
other groups of radio stations in that market.
(5) Station competes in the adjacent community of Worcester, Massachusetts and
simulcasts virtually all of the programming of WEEI-AM.
(6) We also sell substantially all of the advertising time of a sixth FM
station in the Seattle market under a joint sales agreement. The revenues
from these sales are included in Entercom Market Revenue Share.
(7) KLSM-AM is licensed to Salem, Oregon, within the Portland market and
simulcasts KFXX-AM programming.
(8) 1998 Entercom Market Revenue Share for the Kansas City market is a
combination of Entercom's existing cluster and the Sinclair cluster that we
expect to acquire. Because we must divest three stations in the Kansas City
market, our present pro forma 1998 market revenue share in Kansas City will
decline, although we believe that our present pro forma 1998 market revenue
rank will remain unchanged.
(9) Station to be acquired upon consummation of Sinclair acquisition.
(10) All stations in this market to be acquired upon consummation of the
Sinclair acquisition.
(11) Time brokerage agreement commenced in 1997. Sinclair has exercised an
option to acquire this station. We expect to either acquire this station
directly in the Sinclair acquisition or assume Sinclair's option to acquire
it.
(12) WYRD-AM and WORD-AM simulcast their programming.
(13) Operated under joint sales agreement. In April 1996, Sinclair exercised an
option to acquire this station. We expect to either acquire this station
directly in the Sinclair acquisition or assume Sinclair's option to acquire
it.
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COMPETITION; CHANGES IN BROADCASTING INDUSTRY
The radio broadcasting industry is highly competitive. The success of each
of our stations depends largely upon its audience ratings and its share of the
overall advertising revenue within its market. Our stations compete for
listeners and advertising revenue directly with other radio stations within
their respective markets. Radio stations compete for listeners primarily on the
basis of program content that appeals to a particular demographic group. By
building a strong listener base consisting of a specific demographic group in
each of our markets, we are able to attract advertisers seeking to reach those
listeners.
The following are some of the factors that are important to a radio
station's competitive position:
- management experience;
- the station's local audience rank in its market;
- transmitter power;
- assigned frequency;
- audience characteristics;
- local program acceptance; and
- the number and characteristics of other radio stations and other
advertising media in the market area.
In addition, we attempt to improve our competitive position with
promotional campaigns aimed at the demographic groups targeted by our stations
and by sales efforts designed to attract advertisers. Recent changes in the
Communications Act and the FCC's policies and rules permit increased ownership
and operation of multiple local radio stations.
Despite the competitiveness within the radio broadcasting industry, some
barriers to entry exist. The operation of a radio broadcast station requires a
license from the FCC. The number of radio stations that can operate in a given
market is limited by strict AM interference criteria and the availability of FM
radio frequencies allotted by the FCC to communities in that market, as well as
by the FCC's multiple ownership rules that regulate the number of stations
serving the same area that may be owned and controlled by a single entity.
Our stations also compete for audiences and advertising revenues within
their respective markets directly with other radio stations, as well as with
other media such as newspapers, magazines, network and cable television, outdoor
advertising and direct mail. In addition, the radio broadcasting industry is
subject to competition from new media technologies that are being developed or
introduced such as (1) satellite delivered audio radio service, which could
result in the introduction of several new satellite radio services with sound
quality equivalent to that of compact discs; (2) audio programming by cable
systems, direct broadcast satellite systems, Internet content providers,
personal communications services and other digital audio broadcast formats; and
(3) in-band on-channel digital radio, which could provide multi-channel,
multi-format digital radio services in the same bandwidth currently occupied by
traditional AM and FM radio services. The FCC is also considering proposals for
the establishment of "microbroadcasting" stations, low-powered FM stations that
would be designed to serve small localized areas. The radio broadcasting
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industry historically has grown despite the introduction of new technologies for
the delivery of entertainment and information, such as television broadcasting,
cable television, audio tapes and compact discs. A growing population and
greater availability of radios, particularly car and portable radios, have
contributed to this growth. We cannot assure you, however, that the development
or introduction in the future of any new media technology will not have an
adverse effect on the radio broadcasting industry.
The FCC has adopted licensing and operating rules for satellite delivered
audio and in April 1997 awarded two licenses for this service. Satellite
delivered audio may provide a medium for the delivery by satellite or
terrestrial means of multiple new audio programming formats to local and/or
national audiences. Digital technology also may be used in the future by
terrestrial radio broadcast stations either on existing or alternate
broadcasting frequencies, and the FCC has stated that it will consider making
changes to its rules to permit AM and FM radio stations to offer digital sound
following industry analysis of technical standards. In addition, the FCC has
authorized an additional 100 kHz of bandwidth for the AM band and has allotted
frequencies in this new band to certain existing AM station licensees that
applied for migration to the expanded AM band, subject to the requirement that
at the end of a transition period, those licensees return to the FCC either the
license for their existing AM band station or the license for the expanded AM
band station.
We cannot predict what other matters might be considered in the future by
the FCC, nor can we assess in advance what impact, if any, the implementation of
any of these proposals or changes might have on our business.
We employ a number of on-air personalities and generally enter into
employment agreements with these personalities to protect our interests in those
relationships that we believe to be valuable. The loss of some of these
personalities could result in a short-term loss of audience share, but we do not
believe that the loss would have a material adverse effect on our business.
FEDERAL REGULATION OF RADIO BROADCASTING
The radio broadcasting industry is subject to extensive and changing
regulation of, among other things, program content, advertising content,
technical operations and business and employment practices. The ownership,
operation and sale of radio stations are subject to the jurisdiction of the FCC.
Among other things, the FCC:
- assigns frequency bands for broadcasting;
- determines the particular frequencies, locations and operating power of
stations;
- issues, renews, revokes and modifies station licenses;
- determines whether to approve changes in ownership or control of station
licenses;
- regulates equipment used by stations; and
- adopts and implements regulations and policies that directly affect the
ownership, operation and employment practices of stations.
The FCC has the power to impose penalties for violations of its rules or
the Communications Act, including the imposition of monetary forfeitures, the
issuance of
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short-term licenses, the imposition of a condition on the renewal of a license,
and the revocation of operating authority.
The following is a brief summary of certain provisions of the
Communications Act and of specific FCC regulations and policies. The summary is
not a comprehensive listing of all of the regulations and policies affecting
radio stations. Reference should be made to the Communications Act, FCC rules,
and the public notices and rulings of the FCC for further information concerning
the nature and extent of federal regulation of radio stations.
FCC LICENSES. Radio stations operate pursuant to renewable broadcasting
licenses that are ordinarily granted by the FCC for maximum terms of eight
years. The FCC licenses for our stations are held by some of our subsidiaries.
During the periods when renewal applications are pending, petitions to deny
license renewals can be filed by interested parties, including members of the
public. The FCC is required to hold hearings on a station's renewal application
if a substantial or material question of fact exists as to whether the station
has served the public interest, convenience and necessity. If, as a result of an
evidentiary hearing, the FCC determines that the licensee has failed to meet
certain requirements and that no mitigating factors justify the imposition of a
lesser sanction, then the FCC may deny a license renewal application.
Historically, FCC licenses have generally been renewed. We have no reason to
believe that our licenses will not be renewed in the ordinary course, although
there can be no assurance to that effect. The non-renewal of one or more of our
licenses could have a material adverse effect on our business.
The following table sets forth the market, call letters, FCC license
classification, antenna height above average terrain ("HAAT"), power, frequency
and FCC license expiration date (a station may continue to operate beyond the
expiration date if a timely filed license renewal application is pending) of
each of the stations that we will own or operate upon the consummation of the
Sinclair acquisition. The table does not give effect to the required divestiture
of three Kansas City stations.
<TABLE>
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FCC HAAT POWER IN EXPIRATION DATE
MARKET(1) STATION CLASS (IN METERS) FREQUENCY KILOWATTS(2) OF FCC LICENSE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Boston, MA................. WEEI-AM B * 850 kHz 50 April 1, 2006
WRKO-AM B * 680 kHz 50 April 1, 2006
WAAF-FM B 239 107.3 MHz 20 April 1, 2006
WQSX-FM B 179 93.7 MHz 34 April 1, 2006
WWTM-AM B * 1440 kHz 5 April 1, 2006
Seattle, WA................ KBSG-AM B * 1210 kHz 27.5-D February 1, 2006
10.0-N
KBSG-FM C 729 97.3 MHz 55 February 1, 2006
KIRO-AM A * 710 kHz 50 February 1, 2006
KISW-FM C 350 99.9 MHz 100 February 1, 2006
KMTT-FM C 714 103.7 MHz 58 February 1, 2006
KQBZ-FM C 714 100.7 MHz 58 February 1, 2006
KNWX-AM B * 770 kHz 50-D February 1, 2006
5-N
KNDD-FM C 714 107.7 MHz 58 February 1, 2006
Portland, OR............... KFXX-AM B * 910 kHz 5 February 1, 2006
KGON-FM C 386 92.3 MHz 100 February 1, 2006
KKSN-AM B * 1520 kHz 50-D February 1, 2006
15-N
KKSN- FM C 386 97.1 MHz 100 February 1, 2006
KNRK-FM C2 259 94.7 MHz 17 February 1, 2006
KRSK-FM C 561 105.1 MHz 100 February 1, 2006
KSLM-AM B * 1390 kHz 5-D February 1, 2006
0.69-N
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FCC HAAT POWER IN EXPIRATION DATE
MARKET(1) STATION CLASS (IN METERS) FREQUENCY KILOWATTS(2) OF FCC LICENSE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sacramento, CA............. KCTC-AM B * 1320 kHz 5 December 1, 2005
KRXQ-FM B 151 98.5 MHz 50 December 1, 2005
KSEG-FM B 152 96.9 MHz 50 December 1, 2005
KSSJ-FM B1 99 94.7 MHz 25 December 1, 2005
KDND-FM B 123 107.9 MHz 50 December 1, 2005
Kansas City, MO............ KCMO-AM B * 710 kHz 10-D February 1, 2005
5-N
KCMO-FM C 322 94.9 MHz 100 February 1, 2005
KMBZ-AM B * 980 kHz 5 February 1, 2005
KUDL-FM C 303 98.1 MHz 100 June 1, 2005
KYYS-FM C 308 99.7 MHz 100 February 1, 2005
WDAF-AM B * 610 kHz 5 February 1, 2005
KKGM-AM(3) B * 1250 kHz4 25-D June 1, 2005
3.7-N
KCFX-FM(4) C1 303 101.1 MHz 35.0 February 1, 2005
KQRC-FM(4) C 322 98.9 MHz 39.0 February 1, 2005
KCIY-FM(4) C1 299 101 MHz 37.0 February 1, 2005
KXTR-FM(4) C 300 96.5 MHz 25.0 February 1, 2005
Milwaukee, WI(5)........... WEMP-AM B * 1250 kHz 5.0 December 1, 2003
WMYX-FM B 137 99.1 MHz 17.5 December 1, 2003
WXSS-FM B 256 103.7 MHz 13.5 December 1, 2003
Norfolk, VA................ WPTE-FM B 152 94.9 MHz 50.0 October 1, 2003
WWDE-FM B 152 101.3 MHz 21.0 October 1, 2003
WVKL-FM B 268 95.7 MHz 24.5 October 1, 2003
WNVZ-FM B 146 104.5 MHz 50.0 December 1, 2003
New Orleans, LA(5)......... WSMB-AM B * 1350 kHz 5.0 June 1, 2004
WWL-AM A * 870 kHz 50.0 June 1, 2004
WEZB-FM C 300 97.1 MHz 28.0 June 1, 2004
WLMG-FM C 300 101.9 MHz 29.0 June 1, 2004
WLTS-FM C1 275 105.3 MHz 27.5 June 1, 2004
WTKL-FM C 300 95.7 MHz 30.0 June 1, 2004
Greensboro, NC............. WMQX-FM C 335 93.1 MHz 29.0 December 1, 2003
WJMH-FM C 483 101.9 MHz 40.0 December 1, 2003
WEAL-AM D * 151.0 kHz 1.0 December 1, 2003
WQMG-FM C 376 97.1 MHz 26.0 December 1, 2003
Buffalo, NY(5)............. WBEN-AM B * 930 kHz 5.0 June 1, 2006
WMJQ-FM B 408 102.5 MHz 28.5 June 1, 2006
WWKB-AM A 356 1520 kHz 50.0 June 1, 2006
WKSE-FM B 128 98.8 MHz 19.5 June 1, 2006
WGR-AM B * 550 kHz 5.0 June 1, 2006
WWWS-AM C * 1400 kHz 1.0 June 1, 2006
Memphis, TN(5)............. WOGY-FM C2 141 94.1 MHz 16.0 August 1, 2004
WJCE-AM B * 680 kHz 10.0 August 1, 2004
WRVR-FM C1 299 102.7 MHz August 1, 2004
Rochester, NY.............. WBBF-FM B 172 98.9 MHz 37 June 1, 2006
WBEE-FM B 152 92.5 MHz 50 June 1, 2006
WEZO-AM B * 950 kHz 1 June 1, 2006
WQRV-FM A 119 93.3 MHz 4 June 1, 2006
Greenville/Spartanburg,
SC......................... WFBC-FM C 564 93.7 19.5 December 1, 2003
WSPA-FM C 580 98.9 MHz 31.5 December 1, 2003
WYRD-AM B 184 1330 kHz 5.0 December 1, 2003
WORD-AM B * 910 kHz 3.6 December 1, 2003
WSPA-AM B * 950 kHz 5.0 December 1, 2003
WOLI-FM A 100 103.9 MHz 4.6 December 1, 2003
WOLT-FM A 151 103.3 MHz 3.4 December 1, 2003
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<TABLE>
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FCC HAAT POWER IN EXPIRATION DATE
MARKET(1) STATION CLASS (IN METERS) FREQUENCY KILOWATTS(2) OF FCC LICENSE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton,
PA......................... WGBI-AM B * 91.0 kHz 1.0 August 1, 2006
WGGI-FM A 100 95.9 MHz 6.0 August 1, 2006
WKRZ-FM B 357 98.5 MHz 9.9 August 1, 2006
WWFH-FM A 207 103.1 MHz .830 August 1, 2006
WILP-AM B * 130.0 kHz 5.0 August 1, 2006
WKRF-FM A 267 107.9 MHz 5.3 August 1, 2006
WSHG-FM A 22 102.3 MHz 5.8 August 1, 2006
WILK-AM B * 98.0 kHz 5.0 August 1, 2006
WGGY-FM B 338 101.3 MHz 7.0 August 1, 2006
Gainesville/Ocala, FL...... WKTK-FM C1 299 98.5 MHz 100 February 1, 2004
WSKY-FM C2 289 97.3 MHz 13.5 February 1, 2004
Longview/Kelso, OR......... KBAM-AM D * 1270 kHz 5-D February 1, 2006
0.083-N
KEDO-AM C * 1400 kHz 1 February 1, 2006
KLYK-FM A 262 105.5 MHz 0.7 February 1, 2006
KRQT-FM C3 528 107.1 MHz 0.74 February 1, 2006
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* Not applicable for AM transmission facilities.
(1) Metropolitan market served; city of license may differ.
(2) Pursuant to FCC rules and regulations, many AM radio stations are licensed
to operate at a reduced power during the nighttime broadcasting hours, which
results in reducing the radio station's coverage during the nighttime hours
of operation. Both power ratings are shown, where applicable. For FM
stations, the effective radiated power is given.
(3) KKGM-AM also has a construction permit to broadcast with call letters
KBJC-AM at 1660 kHz in the expanded AM band with 10 kw-D and 1 kw-N.
(4) Station to be acquired upon consummation of the Sinclair acquisition.
(5) All stations in this market to be acquired upon consummation of the Sinclair
acquisition.
TRANSFERS OR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSES. The Communications Act prohibits the
assignment of broadcast licenses or the transfer of control of broadcast
licensee without the prior approval of the FCC. In determining whether to grant
such approval, the FCC considers a number of factors pertaining to the licensee
(and proposed licensee), including:
- compliance with the various rules limiting common ownership of media
properties in a given market;
- the "character" of the licensee and those persons holding "attributable"
interests in the licensee; and
- compliance with the Communications Act's limitations on alien ownership
as well as compliance with other FCC regulations and policies.
To obtain FCC consent to assign or transfer control of a broadcast license,
appropriate applications must be filed with the FCC. If the application involves
a "substantial change" in ownership or control, the application must be placed
on public notice for not less than 30 days during which time petitions to deny
or other objections against the application may be filed by interested parties,
including members of the public. If the application does not involve a
"substantial change" in ownership or control, it is a "pro forma" application.
The "pro forma" application is nevertheless subject to having informal
objections filed against it. When passing on an assignment or transfer
application, the FCC is prohibited from considering whether the public interest
might be served by an assignment or transfer of the broadcast license to any
party other than the assignee or transferee specified in the application.
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MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP RULES. The Communications Act and FCC rules impose
specific limits on the number of commercial radio stations an entity can own in
a single market. These rules preclude us from acquiring certain stations we
might otherwise seek to acquire, including the acquisition of more than one
additional Sinclair radio station in Kansas City, where we already own seven
stations. The rules also effectively prevent us from selling stations in a
market to a buyer that has reached its ownership limit in the market. The local
radio ownership rules are as follows:
- in markets with 45 or more commercial radio stations, ownership is
limited to eight commercial stations, no more than five of which can be
either AM or FM;
- in markets with 30 to 44 commercial radio stations, ownership is limited
to seven commercial stations, no more than four of which can be either AM
or FM;
- in markets with 15 to 29 commercial radio stations, ownership is limited
to six commercial stations, no more than four of which can be either AM
or FM; and
- in markets with 14 or fewer commercial radio stations, ownership is
limited to five commercial stations or no more than 50% of the market's
total, whichever is lower, and no more than three of which can be either
AM or FM.
The FCC is also reportedly considering proposing a policy that would give
special review to a proposed transaction if it would enable a single owner to
attain a high degree of revenue concentration in a market.
In addition to the limits on the number of radio stations that a single
owner may own, the FCC's radio/television cross-ownership rule prohibits, absent
a waiver, the same owner from owning a radio broadcast station and a television
broadcast station in the same geographic market, and the FCC's
broadcast/newspaper cross-ownership rule prohibits the same owner from owning a
broadcast station and a daily newspaper in the same geographic market. The FCC
recently revised its radio/television cross-ownership rule to allow for greater
common ownership of television and radio stations. The revised rule is not yet
in effect. When it is effective, the revised radio/television cross-ownership
rule will permit a single owner to own up to two television stations, consistent
with the FCC's rules on common ownership of television stations, together with
one radio station in all markets. In addition, an owner will be permitted to own
additional radio stations, not to exceed the local ownership limits for the
market, as follows:
- in markets where 20 media voices will remain, an owner may own an
additional 5 radio stations, or, if the owner only has one television
station, an additional 6 radio stations; and
- in markets where 10 media voices will remain, an owner may own an
additional 3 radio stations.
A "media voice" includes each independently-owned, full power television and
radio station and each daily newspaper, plus one voice for all cable television
systems operating in the market.
The FCC generally applies its ownership limits to "attributable" interests
held by an individual, corporation, partnership or other association. In the
case of corporations directly or indirectly controlling broadcast licenses, the
interests of officers, directors and those who, directly or indirectly, have the
right to vote 5% or more of the corporation's voting stock are generally
attributable. In addition, certain passive investors are attributable if
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they hold 10% or more of the corporation's voting stock, although recent FCC
rule changes, when they go into effect, will increase the threshold for these
passive investors to 20%. If a single individual or entity controls more than
50% of a corporation's voting stock, however, the interests of other
shareholders are generally not attributable unless the shareholders are also
officers or directors of the corporation. David J. Berkman, one of our
directors, is an officer and director of a corporation that owns five radio
stations which serve markets in Ohio and West Virginia, and his interest in
these radio stations constitutes an attributable interest under the FCC rules.
The FCC recently adopted a new rule, known as the equity-debt-plus or EDP
rule that causes certain creditors or investors to be attributable owners of a
station, regardless of whether there is a single majority shareholder. Under
this new rule, a major programming supplier or a same-market owner will be an
attributable owner of a station if the supplier or owner holds debt or equity,
or both, in the station that is greater than 33% of the value of the station's
total debt plus equity. A major programming supplier includes any programming
supplier that provides more than 15% of the station's weekly programming hours.
A same-market owner includes any attributable owner of a media company,
including broadcast stations, cable television and newspapers, located in the
same market as the station, but only if the owner is attributable under an FCC
attribution rule other than the EDP rule. Both the current and the revised
attribution rules limit the number of radio stations we may acquire or own in
any market.
The Communications Act prohibits the issuance or holding of broadcast
licenses by aliens, including any corporation if more than 20% of its capital
stock is owned or voted by aliens. In addition, the FCC may prohibit any
corporation from holding a broadcast license if the corporation is directly or
indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which more than 25% of the
capital stock is owned of record or voted by aliens, if the FCC finds that the
prohibition is in the public interest. Our articles of incorporation prohibit
the ownership, voting and transfer of our capital stock in violation of the FCC
restrictions, and prohibit the issuance of capital stock or the voting rights
such capital stock represents to or for the account of aliens or corporations
otherwise subject to domination or control by aliens in excess of the FCC
limits. The articles of incorporation authorize our board of directors to
enforce these prohibitions. In addition, the articles of incorporation provide
that shares of our capital stock determined by our board of directors to be
owned beneficially by an alien or an entity directly or indirectly owned by
aliens in whole or in part shall be subject to redemption by us by action of the
board of directors to the extent necessary, in the judgment of the board of
directors, to comply with these alien ownership restrictions. See "Description
of Capital Stock."
TIME BROKERAGE AGREEMENTS. Over the past few years, a number of radio
stations have entered into what have commonly been referred to as time brokerage
agreements. While these agreements may take varying forms, under a typical time
brokerage agreement, separately owned and licensed radio stations agree to enter
into cooperative arrangements of varying sorts, subject to compliance with the
requirements of antitrust laws and with FCC's rules and policies. Under these
arrangements, separately-owned stations could agree to function cooperatively in
programming, advertising sales and similar matters, subject to the requirement
that the licensee of each station maintain independent control over the
programming and operations of its own station. One typical type of time
brokerage agreement is a programming agreement between two separately-owned
radio stations serving a common service area, whereby the licensee of one
station provides substantial portions of the broadcast programming for airing on
the other licensee's station,
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subject to ultimate editorial and other controls being exercised by the latter
licensee, and sells advertising time during those program segments.
The FCC's rules provide that a radio station that brokers more than 15% of
the weekly broadcast time on another station serving the same market will be
considered to have an attributable ownership interest in the brokered station
for purposes of FCC's local radio ownership limits. As a result, in a market
where we own a radio station, we would not be permitted to enter into a time
brokerage agreement with another radio station in the same market if we could
not own the brokered station under the local ownership rules, unless our
programming on the brokered station constituted 15% or less of the brokered
station's programming time on a weekly basis. The FCC has recently revised this
rule so that, when the revised rule takes effect, the attribution for radio time
brokerage agreements will apply for all of the FCC's multiple ownership rules,
as well as its local radio ownership rules. FCC rules also prohibit a broadcast
station from duplicating more than 25% of its programming on another station in
the same broadcast service (i.e., AM-AM or FM-FM) through a time brokerage
agreement where the brokered and brokering stations which it owns or programs
serve substantially the same area.
PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION. The Communications Act requires broadcasters to
serve the "public interest." The FCC gradually has relaxed or eliminated many of
the more formalized procedures it had developed in the past to promote the
broadcast of certain types of programming responsive to the needs of a station's
community of license. A licensee continues to be required, however, to present
programming that is responsive to issues of the station's community of license
and to maintain records demonstrating this responsiveness. Complaints from
listeners concerning a station's programming often will be considered by the FCC
when it evaluates renewal applications of a licensee, although listener
complaints may be filed at any time, are required to be maintained in the
station's public file and generally may be considered by the FCC at any time.
Stations also must pay regulatory and application fees and follow various rules
promulgated under the Communications Act that regulate, among other things,
political advertising, sponsorship identifications, the advertisement of
contests and lotteries, obscene and indecent broadcasts, and technical
operations, including limits on human exposure to radio frequency radiation. In
addition, the FCC rules formerly required that licensees develop and implement
programs designed to promote equal employment opportunities and submit reports
to the FCC with respect to these matters on an annual basis and in connection
with a renewal application. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia has declared some of these employment rules unconstitutional. The FCC
recently initiated a rulemaking proceeding to reestablish its employment
regulations.
PROPOSED AND RECENT CHANGES. Congress and the FCC may in the future
consider and adopt new laws, regulations and policies regarding a wide variety
of matters that could (1) affect, directly or indirectly, the operation,
ownership and profitability of our radio stations, (2) result in the loss of
audience share and advertising revenues for our radio stations, and (3) affect
our ability to acquire additional radio stations or to finance those
acquisitions. Such matters may include:
- regulatory fees, spectrum use fees, or other fees on FCC licenses;
- foreign ownership of broadcast licenses;
- restatement in revised form of FCC's equal employment opportunity rules
and revisions to the FCC's rules relating to political broadcasting;
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- technical and frequency allocation matters;
- proposals to restrict or prohibit the advertising of beer, wine and other
alcoholic beverages on radio; and
- changes in the FCC's cross-interest, multiple ownership and attribution
policies.
The FCC currently is considering authorizing the use of In-Band
On-Channel(TM) technology for FM radio stations. In-Band On-Channel technology
would permit an FM station to transmit radio programming in both analog and
digital formats, or in digital only formats, using the bandwidth that the radio
station is currently licensed to use. It is unclear what regulations the FCC
will adopt regarding In-Band On-Channel technology and what effect such
regulations would have on our business or the operations of its radio stations.
The FCC is considering a proposal to authorize the operation of low power
radio and "microradio" within the existing FM band. Low power radio and
microradio would operate at power levels below that of full power FM radio
stations, such as those we own. The FCC has proposed that low power radio and
microradio stations not be subject to the same level of regulation to which full
power radio stations are subject. We cannot predict the outcome of this FCC
proceeding or what effect, including interference effect, that low power radio
and microradio would have on the operations of our radio stations or on our
ability to engage in digital transmission of our radio programming.
Finally, the FCC has adopted procedures for the auction of broadcast
spectrum in circumstances where two or more parties have filed for new or major
change applications which are mutually exclusive. Such procedures may limit our
efforts to modify or expand the broadcast signals of our stations.
We cannot predict what other matters might be considered in the future by
the FCC or Congress, nor can we judge in advance what impact, if any, the
implementation of any of these proposals or changes might have on our business.
FEDERAL ANTITRUST LAWS. The agencies responsible for enforcing the federal
antitrust laws, the Federal Trade Commission or the Department of Justice, may
investigate certain acquisitions. We cannot predict the outcome of any specific
Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission investigation. Any decision by
the Federal Trade Commission or the Department of Justice to challenge a
proposed acquisition could affect our ability to consummate the acquisition or
to consummate it on the proposed terms.
For an acquisition meeting certain size thresholds, the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Act requires the parties to file Notification and Report Forms with the Federal
Trade Commission and the Department of Justice and to observe specified waiting
period requirements before consummating the acquisition. If the investigating
agency raises substantive issues in connection with a proposed transaction, then
the parties frequently engage in lengthy discussions or negotiations with the
investigating agency concerning possible means of addressing those issues,
including restructuring the proposed acquisition or divesting assets. In
addition, the investigating agency could file suit in federal court to enjoin
the acquisition or to require the divestiture of assets, among other remedies.
Acquisitions that are not required to be reported under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Act may be investigated by the Federal Trade Commission or the Department of
Justice under the antitrust laws before or after consummation. In addition,
private parties may under certain circumstances bring legal action to challenge
an acquisition under the antitrust laws. The consummation of the
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Sinclair acquisition is subject to the notification filing requirements,
applicable waiting periods and possible review by the Department of Justice and
the Federal Trade Commission. We have filed the applicable Hart-Scott-Rodino
notice and are waiting for the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of
Justice to determine whether a more detailed investigation is required. See
"Risk Factors -- Sinclair Acquisition."
As part of its increased scrutiny of radio station acquisitions, the
Department of Justice has stated publicly that it believes that local marketing
agreements, joint sales agreements, time brokerage agreements and other similar
agreements customarily entered into in connection with radio station transfers
could violate the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act if such agreements take effect prior to
the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
Furthermore, the Department of Justice has noted that joint sales agreements may
raise antitrust concerns under Section 1 of the Sherman Act and has challenged
joint sales agreements in certain locations. The Department of Justice also has
stated publicly that it has established certain revenue and audience share
concentration benchmarks with respect to radio station acquisitions, above which
a transaction may receive additional antitrust scrutiny. However, to date, the
Department of Justice has also investigated transactions that do not meet or
exceed these benchmarks, and has cleared transactions that do exceed these
benchmarks. There can be no assurance of what action the Department of Justice
or the Federal Trade Commission may take with respect to the Sinclair
acquisition, particularly with respect to Kansas City.
EMPLOYEES
On July 31, 1999, we had a staff of 829 full-time employees and 391
part-time employees. We are a party to collective bargaining agreements with the
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, which we call AFTRA, which
apply to some of our programming personnel and with the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers which applies to some of our engineering
personnel. These collective bargaining agreements expire at various times over
the next three years. Our Boston AFTRA collective bargaining agreement expired
on June 14, 1999, and we agreed to extend the agreement to September 14, 1999.
We are currently renegotiating this agreement. However, we cannot predict the
outcome of these negotiations. We believe that our relations with our employees
are good.
ENVIRONMENTAL
As the owner, lessee or operator of various real properties and facilities,
we are subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws and
regulations. Historically, compliance with these laws and regulations has not
had a material adverse effect on our business. There can be no assurance,
however, that compliance with existing or new environmental laws and regulations
will not require us to make significant expenditures of funds.
SEASONALITY
Seasonal revenue fluctuations are common in the radio broadcasting industry
and are due primarily to fluctuations in advertising expenditures by retailers.
Our revenues and broadcast cash flows are typically lowest in the first calendar
quarter.
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PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES
The types of properties required to support each of our radio stations
include offices, studios and transmitter/antenna sites. We typically lease our
studio and office space with lease terms that expire in five to ten years,
although we do own some of our facilities. A station's studios are generally
housed with its offices in downtown or business districts. We generally consider
our facilities to be suitable and of adequate size for our current and intended
purposes. We own a majority of our main transmitter and antenna sites and lease
the remainder of our transmitter/antenna sites with lease terms that expire,
including renewal options, in periods ranging up to twenty years. The
transmitter/antenna site for each station is generally located so as to provide
maximum market coverage, consistent with the station's FCC license. In general,
we do not anticipate difficulties in renewing facility or transmitter/antenna
site leases or in leasing additional space or sites if required.
We own substantially all of our other equipment, consisting principally of
transmitting antennae, transmitters, studio equipment and general office
equipment. The towers, antennae and other transmission equipment used by our
stations are generally in good condition, although opportunities to upgrade
facilities are continuously reviewed. Substantially all of the property that we
own secures our borrowings under our credit facility.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We currently and from time to time are involved in litigation incidental to
the conduct of our business, but we are not a party to any lawsuit or proceeding
which, in the opinion of management, is likely to have a material adverse effect
on us.
We entered into a preliminary agreement on February 6, 1996, to acquire the
assets of radio station KWOD-FM, Sacramento, California, from Royce
International Broadcasting Corporation, subject to approval by the FCC, for a
purchase price of $25.0 million. Notwithstanding our efforts to pursue this
transaction, the seller has been nonresponsive. Accordingly, we cannot determine
if and when the transaction might occur. On July 28, 1999, we commenced a legal
action seeking to enforce this agreement.
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THE SINCLAIR ACQUISITION
OVERVIEW
In August 1999, we agreed to purchase 46 radio stations from Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. and related entities for a total purchase price of $824.5
million. Our arrangement with Sinclair consists of two separate asset purchase
agreements -- one for Sinclair's four Kansas City stations, for which the
purchase price is $122.0 million, and one for the remaining 42 stations and
other assets that we are acquiring, for which the purchase price is $702.5
million. The asset purchase agreements contain various representations and
warranties of the parties, including representations and warranties regarding
FCC and other government licenses or consents. We have issued a $50.0 million
letter of credit in favor of Sinclair with First Union National Bank to secure
our obligations under the agreements. However, in the event of our default, our
total exposure under both agreements is limited to the $50.0 million letter of
credit, approximately $7.0 million of which is allocated to the Kansas City
agreement.
In conjunction with the Sinclair acquisition, federal regulations require
us to divest three stations in our Kansas City market, where we already own
seven stations. We are seeking to swap three Kansas City stations for stations
in other markets, or if we are unable to consummate a swap, we may sell these
stations for cash or pursue a combination of swaps and sales. We have not yet
determined which Kansas City stations we will divest. In order to comply with
federal regulations, we may put these stations into a trust for our benefit with
an independent trustee until the stations are conveyed to a third party.
We have also agreed to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock, at $5.00
per share, in USA Digital Radio, Inc., a developer of digital audio broadcasting
technology, which will increase our total holdings to 500,000 shares of common
stock.
CLOSING CONDITIONS
Completion of the acquisitions is subject to various conditions including
(1) the receipt of FCC consent to the assignment of the station licenses to
Entercom, (2) the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting periods
under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and (3) the receipt of consents to the
assignment of certain contracts relating to the stations to Entercom. An
application seeking FCC approval was filed on August 27, 1999, and we filed the
applicable Hart-Scott-Rodino notice with the Federal Trade Commission and the
Department of Justice on August 27, 1999. The multi-market agreement allocates
the purchase price on a market by market basis and provides that a closing with
respect to one market may occur, regardless of whether the closing conditions
for one or more other markets have been met. Therefore, it is possible that one
or more markets may close in a series of separate transactions, although we do
not expect that this will be the case for any market other than Kansas City.
INDEMNIFICATION
The agreements provide for standard provisions regarding indemnification of
the parties to the agreement, including a threshold of $1.0 million that must be
satisfied before Sinclair is obligated to make indemnification payments to us
for our losses in excess of $500,000. Sinclair's indemnity obligations under the
agreements are capped at $50.0 million. Sinclair's representations and
warranties generally survive for a period of
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12 months after closing, and we must make a claim for a breach of a
representation or warranty during this survival period.
PURCHASE PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
Sinclair operates two New Orleans stations, WLTS-FM and WTKL-FM, pursuant
to a time brokerage agreement with Phase II Broadcasting, Inc., which commenced
in November 1997. Sinclair has entered into an agreement with Phase II to
acquire the assets of these stations for $29 million plus an amount determined
by a formula not to exceed $500,000. If Sinclair has not acquired the Phase II
stations prior to the closing of the New Orleans market, the purchase price of
the Sinclair acquisition will be decreased by the purchase price that we would
be required to pay to acquire the Phase II stations, subject to adjustment, and
we will assume Sinclair's rights and obligations under the acquisition agreement
with Phase II.
Sinclair provides sales and marketing services to two
Greenville/Spartanburg stations, WOLI-FM and WOLT-FM, pursuant to a joint
services agreement with Palm Broadcasting, Inc. Sinclair has exercised an option
to acquire these stations in exchange for an amount equal to the outstanding
amount of principal and interest due under a loan agreement between Palm
Broadcasting and River City Broadcasting Company, L.P. As of June 30, 1999, the
principal amount of the loan was $3.1 million and accrued interest was $612,000.
If Sinclair has not acquired the Palm stations prior to the closing of the
Greenville market, the purchase price of the Sinclair acquisition will be
decreased by the purchase price that we would be required to pay to acquire the
Palm stations, subject to adjustment, and we will assume Sinclair's rights and
obligations under the acquisition agreement with Palm.
We have agreed to spend a maximum of $2.0 million in addition to the
purchase price on capital expenditures that Sinclair incurs in connection with
the build-out of certain studio/office space in Buffalo. We have also agreed to
purchase $5.0 million of advertising time on television stations owned and/or
programmed by Sinclair and its affiliates at prevailing rates over the next five
years.
EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
Generally, we have agreed to offer employment to the employees of the
Sinclair stations. Sinclair has agreed generally not to hire any of its former
employees for a period of 12 months after they are hired by us.
FINANCIAL PENALTIES
Pursuant to the multi-market agreement, if the closing on all stations has
not occurred within 135 days after public notice that the applications for
consent to assignment of the Sinclair licenses have been accepted for filing by
the FCC, the purchase price with respect to the stations which have not closed
shall increase 0.75% if the closing has not occurred due to the failure to
receive any required regulatory consent based on facts relating to us or our
affiliates. The purchase price for each such market will continue to increase
0.75% at the end of each 30 day period thereafter until the later of its closing
or the termination of the agreement.
Pursuant to the Kansas City agreement, if closing on all stations has not
occurred within 150 days after public notice that the applications for consent
to applications for
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consent to assignment of the Sinclair licenses have been accepted for filing by
the FCC, the purchase price shall increase 0.75% if the closing has not
occurred, due to the failure to receive any required regulatory consent based on
facts relating to us or our affiliates. The purchase price will continue to
increase 0.75% each 30 day period thereafter until the later of the closing or
the termination of the agreement.
TERMINATION
As long as Sinclair is not in material default of the multi-market
agreement, Sinclair may terminate the multi-market agreement (1) on the date
that would otherwise be the date for closing all the markets not then closed, if
we breach our representations, warranties or covenants or fail to make required
deliveries under the contract(s), (2) one year after the date that the agreement
is signed, if all of the stations under that agreement have not closed due to
the failure to receive any required regulatory approval and such failure results
from facts relating to us or our affiliates, (3) on or after two years after the
date that the agreement is signed, if all of the stations under that agreement
have not closed due to the failure to receive any necessary regulatory approval
and such failure is due to facts relating to Sinclair or its affiliates or (4)
on or after eighteen months after the date that the agreement is signed, with
respect to the stations under that agreement that have not closed for any reason
other than as provided in clause (3). In addition, Sinclair may terminate the
multi-market agreement if we are in default in any material respect and the
default is not cured within 30 days. In addition, Sinclair may terminate the
multi-market agreement if we are in default in any material respect and the
default is not cured within 30 days. Sinclair's sole remedy upon rightful
termination of the multi-market agreement for a breach of the agreement by us or
a failure to receive any necessary regulatory approval by August 18, 2000, based
on facts relating to us or our affiliates with respect to the markets that have
not already closed at the time of such termination, is their receipt, as
liquidated damages of $43.0 million of the $50.0 million letter of credit, less
any amount of the letter of credit released to us upon the earlier closing of
any other market (see below). Upon each closing of a market, a pro rata portion
of the $50.0 million allocable to that market shall be released to us; provided
that 45% of the value of all of Sinclair stations has closed. The Kansas City
agreement has substantially the same termination provisions as the multi-market
agreement, except that $7.0 million of the $50 million letter of credit is
allocated to the Kansas City Agreement.
We have the right to terminate either agreement with respect to any station
not then closed (1) if certain conditions to closing that agreement are not met;
(2) if Sinclair is in default in any material respect with regard to the
agreement being terminated and such default is not cured within 30 days; (3)
fifteen months after the date the agreement is signed if all of the stations
under that agreement have not closed due to the failure to receive regulatory
approval due to facts relating to Sinclair or its affiliates or (4) upon the
occurrence of the conditions set forth in clause (4) above, in each case without
further obligation to Sinclair. In such an event we will obtain the release of
any remaining balance of the letter of credit allocable to such agreement. In
the event of a default by Sinclair, we are entitled to specific performance
and/or damages.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TIDES
Concurrently with this offering, we and a trust we own are also offering up
to $150 million in stated liquidation amount of TIDES by means of a separate
prospectus.
ISSUER
Entercom Communications Capital Trust, a Delaware business trust of which
Entercom is the sole beneficiary, will offer the TIDES. Entercom will acquire
all the common securities of the trust in an aggregate liquidation amount equal
to 3% of the total capital of the trust. The trust will use the gross proceeds
of the TIDES offering and the sale of its common securities to us to buy
convertible subordinated debentures from us that have an aggregate principal
amount equal to the purchase price of the convertible subordinated debenture.
Substantially all of the assets of the trust will consist of our convertible
subordinated debentures.
DISTRIBUTIONS
Distributions on the TIDES will accrue from the date of original issuance
and subject to the distribution deferral provisions described below, the trust
will pay those distributions at the annual rate of % of the stated
liquidation amount of $50 per TIDES quarterly in arrears on each March 31, June
30, September 30 and December 31, commencing December 31, 1999.
DISTRIBUTION DEFERRAL PROVISIONS
The trust will be able to pay distributions on the TIDES only if and to the
extent it receives interest payments from us on the convertible subordinated
debentures. We have the right, at any time, to defer the interest payments for
successive periods not exceeding 20 consecutive quarters. The trust will defer
distributions on the TIDES during any deferral period, but the TIDES will
continue to accumulate additional distributions compounded quarterly until the
end of the deferral period. We have agreed not to declare or pay any dividend on
our capital stock, including our Class A common stock, during any deferral
period.
CONVERSION INTO CLASS A COMMON STOCK
Each holder may convert its TIDES into our Class A common stock at the rate
of shares per TIDES (equivalent to a purchase price of $ per share
of Class A common stock). In connection with any conversion, the trustee will
exchange the TIDES for a corresponding amount of convertible subordinated
debentures held by the trust and immediately convert those debentures into
shares of our Class A common stock.
MATURITY
Although the TIDES do not have a stated maturity, they are subject to
mandatory redemption upon the repayment or redemption, in whole or in part, of
the convertible subordinated debentures. The convertible subordinated debentures
will mature on September 30, 2014.
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OPTIONAL REDEMPTION
We may redeem the convertible subordinated debentures, in whole or in part,
after October 3, 2002 initially at a premium declining to 100% of the principal
amount of the TIDES after September 30, 2006.
GUARANTEE
Through a series of related agreements, we will fully and unconditionally
guarantee all of the trust's obligations under the TIDES.
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MANAGEMENT
The following table provides information concerning our directors and
executive officers.
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NAME AGE POSITION
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<S> <C> <C>
Joseph M. Field............. 67 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer
David J. Field.............. 37 President, Chief Operating Officer and
Director
John C. Donlevie............ 52 Executive Vice President, Secretary, General
Counsel and Director
Stephen F. Fisher........... 47 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Herbert Kean, M.D. ......... 67 Director
S. Gordon Elkins............ 68 Director
Thomas H. Ginley, Jr.,
M.D. ..................... 75 Director
Lee Hague................... 53 Director
Marie H. Field.............. 61 Director
Michael R. Hannon........... 39 Director
David J. Berkman............ 37 Director
</TABLE>
Joseph M. Field founded Entercom in 1968 and has served since our inception
as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and was our President
until September 1998. Before entering the broadcasting business, he practiced
law for 14 years in New York (including service as an Assistant United States
Attorney) and Philadelphia. Mr. Field served on the Board of Directors of the
National Association of Broadcasters for four years as a representative of the
major radio group broadcasters. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors
of The Curtis Institute of Music, the Settlement Music School, the American
Interfaith Institute, the Liberty Museum, the Jewish Educational and Vocational
Service (JEVS) and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. Mr. Field has a B.A.
from the University of Pennsylvania and a L.L.B. from Yale Law School. He is the
spouse of Marie H. Field and the father of David J. Field.
David J. Field has served as our President since September 1998, our Chief
Operating Officer since April 1996 and one of our directors since November 1995.
He also served as our Chief Financial Officer from 1992 to November 1998. Mr.
Field joined us in 1987 and served as our Director of Finance and Corporate
Development from 1987 to 1988, Vice President-Finance and Corporate Development
from 1988 to 1992, Vice President-Operations and Chief Financial Officer from
1992 to 1995 and Senior Vice President-Operations and Chief Financial Officer
from 1995 to 1996. Prior to joining us, he was an investment banker with
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mr. Field currently serves on the Boards of Directors of
The Radio Advertising Bureau and The Wilderness Society. He has a B.A. from
Amherst College and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania. Mr. Field is the son of Joseph M. Field and Marie H. Field.
John C. Donlevie has served as our Executive Vice President, General
Counsel and one of our directors since October 1989, our Secretary since
December 1998 and was our Vice President-Legal and Administrative from July 1984
when he joined us to October 1989. Prior to joining us, Mr. Donlevie practiced
law for 11 years, most recently
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as Corporate Counsel of Ecolaire Incorporated in Malvern, Pennsylvania. He has a
B.S. from Drexel University and a J.D. from Temple University School of Law.
Stephen F. Fisher has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer since November 1998. From 1994 to 1998, he was a Managing
Director with Bachow & Associates, a private equity firm located in Bala Cynwyd,
Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Bachow & Associates, Mr. Fisher held numerous
operational and financial management positions over a period of 15 years, most
recently as Executive Vice President with Westinghouse Broadcasting Company,
Inc. (now CBS). He has an M.A. from Bob Jones University and an M.B.A. from the
University of South Carolina.
Herbert Kean, M.D. has served as one of our directors since our inception.
In addition, he served as our Secretary from our inception until February 1984.
Dr. Kean is currently a medical physician in private practice in the
Philadelphia area. He has a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.D.
from Hahnemann University.
S. Gordon Elkins has served as one of our directors since February 1978. He
was a partner in the law firm of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young from September
1962 through January 1999 and currently is affiliated with the firm. Mr. Elkins
has a B.S. from Temple University and an L.L.B. from Yale Law School.
Thomas H. Ginley, Jr., M.D. has served as one of our directors since
January 1971 and previously served as our Secretary from February 1984 to
December 1998. Dr. Ginley is President of the A & T Development Corporation,
Treasurer of Vanessa Noel Couture, Inc. and President of Gemologist Treasury
International Inc. He is a diplomat of the National Board as well as a fellow of
the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ginley has an M.D. from Georgetown
University.
Lee Hague has served as one of our directors since March 1980. He has
served as an independent consultant to various broadcasting groups and provides
financial advisory and media brokering services to the industry. Mr. Hague is
currently the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Aspect
Holdings Inc. Prior to joining Aspect Holdings Inc. in 1998, he served as
President of Hague & Company over a period of 20 years. Mr. Hague has over 20
years' experience in the radio industry. He has a B.S. from Northwestern
University and an M.M. from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management,
Northwestern University.
Marie H. Field has served as one of our directors since October 1989. She
served for over 25 years as a teacher in public and private schools in New York
and Philadelphia. Mrs. Field serves on the Board of Directors of the Ovarian
Cancer Research Fund in New York and the Board of Overseers of the University of
Pennsylvania School of Social Work. She has a B.A. from Barnard College. Mrs.
Field is the spouse of Joseph M. Field and the mother of David J. Field.
Michael R. Hannon has served as one of our directors since December 1998.
He is a general partner of Chase Capital, a general partnership which invests in
international private equity opportunities with a significant concentration in
the media and telecommunications industries. Prior to joining Chase Capital in
1988, Mr. Hannon held various positions at Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. He
currently serves on the Boards of Directors of TeleCorp PCS, Formus
Communications and Financial Equity Partners. Mr. Hannon has a B.A. from Yale
University and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.
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David J. Berkman has served as one of our directors since the consummation
of our initial public offering in January 1999. He has served as Executive Vice
President and is on the Board of Directors of The Associated Group, Inc., a
company involved in selected aspects of the telecommunications business, since
1994. As part of his duties for The Associated Group, Inc., Mr. Berkman serves
as Chief Executive Officer and is on the Board of Directors of True Position,
Inc., a company engaged in the provision of wireless location products and
services. He also currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Teligent, Inc.,
V-Span, Inc. and Portatel del Sureste, S.A. de C.V. Mr. Berkman has a B.S. from
the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board of directors has established an audit committee and a
compensation committee.
AUDIT COMMITTEE. The audit committee consists of Messrs. Berkman and
Hague. The responsibilities of the audit committee include:
- recommending to the board of directors independent public accountants to
conduct the annual audit of our financial statements;
- reviewing the proposed scope of the audit and approving the audit fees to
be paid;
- reviewing our accounting and financial controls with the independent
public accountants and our financial and accounting staff; and
- reviewing and approving transactions, other than compensation matters,
between us and our directors, officers and affiliates.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. Our compensation committee consists of Messrs.
Ginley, Kean and Hannon. The compensation committee provides a general review of
our compensation plans to ensure that they meet corporate objectives. The
responsibilities of the compensation committee also include administering and
interpreting our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the 1998 Equity Compensation
Plan, including selecting the officers, salaried employees and other qualified
recipients that will be granted awards under the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
During the last calendar year, all of our directors were compensated $200
for each board meeting that they attended in person. Following the consummation
of our initial public offering, all of our non-employee directors became
entitled to receive a fee of $1,000 for each board meeting and $500 for each
committee meeting that they attend in person and $250 for each telephonic
meeting of the board or a committee. Employee directors are not entitled to
receive additional compensation for their services as directors. In addition,
upon the completion of our initial public offering, Marie H. Field, S. Gordon
Elkins, Lee Hague, Thomas H. Ginley, M.D., Herbert Kean, M.D., Michael R. Hannon
and David J. Berkman received stock options under the 1998 Equity Compensation
Plan, and Lee Hague and S. Gordon Elkins received restricted stock grants under
the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION
The following table provides summary information concerning compensation
paid to or earned by our Chief Executive Officer and our other most highly
compensated executive officers for services rendered during the year ended
September 30, 1998 (the "Named Executive Officers").
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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ANNUAL COMPENSATION OTHER
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NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS(1) COMPENSATION
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Joseph M. Field, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive
Officer.......................... 1998 $554,992 -- *
David J. Field, President and Chief
Operating Officer................ 1998 262,973 $116,000 *
John C. Donlevie, Executive Vice
President, Secretary and General
Counsel.......................... 1998 181,947 116,000 *
</TABLE>
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* Value of perquisites and other personal benefits paid does not exceed the
lesser of $50,000 or 10% of the total annual salary and bonus reported for
the executive officer and, therefore, is not required to be disclosed
pursuant to rules of the Commission.
(1) Includes amounts accrued during year presented but paid in the subsequent
year.
1998 EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN
We have adopted the 1998 Equity Compensation Plan, effective as of June 24,
1998. The 1998 Equity Compensation Plan provides for grants to employees of ours
and our subsidiaries (including employees who are officers or directors), our
non-employee directors and certain advisors and consultants who perform services
for us and our subsidiaries of:
- incentive stock options;
- "nonqualified stock options" that are not intended to qualify as
incentive stock options;
- restricted stock; and
- stock appreciation rights.
Only shares of Class A common stock may be issued under the 1998 Equity
Compensation Plan.
GENERAL. Subject to adjustment, we may issue shares of Class A common
stock up to an amount equal to 10% of our outstanding Class A, Class B and Class
C common stock under the Plan. As of August 25, 1999, we have granted and have
currently outstanding 11,112 shares of restricted stock and nonqualified stock
options to purchase 820,454 shares of Class A common stock having a weighted
average exercise price of $21.22 per share.
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We have not issued any incentive stock options or stock appreciation rights. The
number of shares for which incentive stock options may be issued under the Plan
may not exceed 1,850,000 shares, subject to adjustment, and the number of shares
of restricted stock that may be issued under the Plan may not exceed 925,000
shares, subject to adjustment. In addition, prior to the completion of the
offering, we may grant additional options to purchase shares of Class A common
stock to non-executive officers and other employees.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE 1998 EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN. The Plan is
administered and interpreted by our compensation committee. Subject to the
ratification or approval by the board of directors, if the board retains the
right, the committee has the sole authority to:
- determine the individuals that shall be given awards;
- determine the terms of the awards;
- delegate to our Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. Field, the authority
to make grants to employees; and
- deal with any other matters arising under the Plan.
OPTIONS. The exercise price of any incentive stock option will not be less
than the fair market value of our Class A common stock on the date of grant, or
not less than 110% of the fair market value of the common stock in the case of
an employee who owns more than 10% of our Class A, Class B and Class C common
stock. The exercise price of a nonqualified stock option may be greater than,
equal to or less than the fair market value of our Class A common stock on the
date of grant. The exercise period of an option may not exceed ten years from
the date of grant, and the exercise period of an incentive stock option granted
to an employee who owns more than 10% of the Class A, Class B and Class C common
stock may not exceed five years from the date of grant. The participant may pay
the exercise price in cash or, with the approval of the committee, by delivering
shares of common stock owned by the participant and having a fair market value
on the date of exercise equal to the exercise price or by any other method that
the committee approves.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
We have adopted the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, effective as of January
28, 1999. A total of up to 1,850,000 shares of our Class A common stock may be
issued under the employee plan, subject to adjustment. Under the employee plan,
we will withhold a specified percentage (not to exceed 10%) of the compensation
paid to each participant, and the amount withheld (and any additional amount
contributed by the participant) will be used to purchase our Class A common
stock on the last day of each purchase period. The purchase price will be
determined by the employee plan committee and shall not be less than 85% of the
value of the stock on the last day of the purchase period. The length of each
purchase period shall be specified by the employee plan committee. The first
purchase period began on April 1, 1999. The maximum value of shares that a
participant in the employee plan may purchase during any calendar year is
$25,000.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
JOSEPH M. FIELD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. We have entered into an employment
agreement with Joseph M. Field pursuant to which Mr. Field serves as our Chief
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Executive Officer. The employment agreement may be terminated upon written
notice no less than 30 days prior to the end of any calendar year. Absent such
written notice, the employment agreement is automatically renewed for a period
of one year. In the event of Mr. Field's death during the term of the employment
agreement, we will pay his survivors Mr. Field's compensation for one year at
the then current rate. In the event of the total disability of Mr. Field, we
will pay Mr. Field compensation for the lesser of the period of his disability
or one year at the then applicable rate. Mr. Field's current base salary is
$558,000 and is increased or decreased annually by a percentage equal to the
percentage of inflation or deflation over the immediately preceding twelve month
period, provided that the base salary shall never be less than $500,000. The
board of directors may approve additional salary, bonuses, fees, or other
compensation for Mr. Field. Mr. Field is entitled to participate in any bonus,
profit sharing, retirement, insurance or other plan or program that we adopt.
Absent our express prior written consent, Mr. Field is prohibited, in the event
of his termination by resignation or for cause, for a period of two years
following the termination of the employment agreement, from engaging in any
broadcast business that we compete with in any standard metropolitan statistical
area in which we are then operating a broadcast property.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS. We have entered into employment
agreements with David J. Field and John C. Donlevie. Each of these employment
agreements provides that the employee may be terminated at will by either party
(1) immediately if good cause for termination exists, or (2) upon thirty days
notice in the absence of good cause. Pursuant to these employment agreements,
the current annual salaries of Mr. Field and Mr. Donlevie are $350,000 and
$225,000, respectively. Each of the employment agreements provides for yearly
salary adjustments for inflation and an annual discretionary bonus.
STEPHEN F. FISHER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. We have entered into an employment
agreement with Stephen F. Fisher for a term ending December 31, 2000 and year to
year thereafter unless terminated by either party at least 120 days prior to the
end of the then current term. In the event of a change of control, the 120 days
is increased by 60 days or in lieu of additional notice we may pay 60 days
salary. We may terminate the agreement at any time for cause. Mr. Fisher's
salary is $250,000 annually and is increased each year for inflation. In
addition, Mr. Fisher is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Mr. Fisher is prohibited, so long as he is our employee and for a period of
one year thereafter, from serving, directly or indirectly in any enterprise
which we compete with; provided, however, if Mr. Fisher is terminated without
cause or if his employment agreement is terminated due to the parties inability
to renegotiate certain compensation terms, then Mr. Fisher will be restricted
from serving in a competitive business for a period of three months plus any
time for which he receives a cash payment.
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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
S. Gordon Elkins, one of our directors, is affiliated with the law firm of
Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young. This firm has served as our outside counsel on
various matters.
Michael R. Hannon, one of our directors, is a general partner of Chase
Capital Partners. In May 1996, Chase Capital acquired a convertible subordinated
promissory note from us for $25 million. The convertible subordinated note was
converted into 2,327,500 shares of our Class A common stock and 1,995,669 shares
of our Class C common stock. Chase Capital was a selling shareholder in our
initial public offering in January 1999 and received net proceeds of $49.2
million from the sale of all of its Class A common stock.
On May 21, 1996, we entered into a registration rights agreement, dated as
of May 21, 1996, with Chase Equity Associates, L.P., an affiliate of Chase
Capital Partners. The agreement grants Chase Equity Associates and Chase Capital
the right to require us, subject to certain limitations, to effect one "demand"
registration statement under the Securities Act for the sale of their shares of
our common stock. Chase Equity Associates is the beneficial owner of all of our
outstanding Class C common stock.
On May 6, 1999, Chase Equity Associates entered into an agreement with the
underwriters of the initial public offering in which (1) the underwriters
released Chase Equity Associates from their 180 day lock-up agreement with
respect to the sale of 300,000 shares of Class A common stock and (2) Chase
Equity Associates agreed that all further sales or dispositions of Class A
common stock, except sales pursuant to the registration rights agreement, shall
be made through a nationally recognized underwriter that we designate.
Some of our FCC licenses are currently owned by ECI License Company, LP, a
limited partnership in which we have been the general partner, owning a 99%
interest. On January 22, 1999, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries purchased
the remaining 1% interest from ECI Investors Corporation, a company that was
owned by our shareholders prior to our initial public offering, excluding Chase
Capital, in the same percentage as their ownership in our company, for $3.4
million. Of the $3.4 million, Joseph M. Field, our Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer received approximately $1.4 million. Other shareholders
prior to the initial public offering that received a portion of the $3.4 million
include Marie H. Field, one of our directors and wife of Joseph M. Field, David
J. Field, our President, Chief Operating Officer and one of our directors and
son of Joseph M. Field, Nancy E. Field, daughter of Joseph M. Field and Marie H.
Field, Thomas H. Ginley, Jr, M.D., one of our directors, and his wife Emma
Ginley, and Herbert Kean, M.D., one of our directors.
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PRINCIPAL AND SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information as of August 25, 1999
regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by:
- each person known by us to beneficially own more than 5% percent of any
class of our common stock;
- each of our directors and Named Executive Officers;
- the selling shareholders; and
- all of our directors and executive officers as a group.
Each shareholder possesses sole voting and investment power with respect to
the shares listed, unless otherwise noted.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A COMMON STOCK(1) CLASS B COMMON STOCK(2)
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NUMBER NUMBER
OF SHARES NUMBER OF PERCENT OF PERCENT OF OF SHARES PERCENT OF
BENEFICIALLY SHARES OFFERED CLASS BEFORE CLASS AFTER BENEFICIALLY CLASS BEFORE
NAME OWNED(3) IN THIS OFFERING THE OFFERING(3) THE OFFERING(4) OWNED(3) OFFERING(3)
- ---- ------------ ---------------- --------------- --------------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Joseph M. Field(5)(6)..... 2,988,305 12.0% 9,782,555 92.9%
David J. Field(5)(7)...... 2,654,994 10.6 749,250 7.1
John C. Donlevie.......... 6,155 * -- --
Stephen F. Fisher......... 5,000 * -- --
Herbert Kean, M.D......... 1,186,590 4.8 -- --
S. Gordon Elkins(5)(8).... 3,383,044 13.6 -- --
Thomas H. Ginley,
M.D.(9).................. 879,120 3.5 -- --
Lee Hague................. 1,000 * -- --
Marie H. Field(5)(10)..... 2,988,305 12.0 -- --
Nancy E. Field(5)(11)..... 2,153,400 8.6 -- --
Michael R. Hannon(12)..... -- -- -- --
David J. Berkman.......... 2,500 * -- --
Chase Equity Associates,
L.P.(12)
380 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017....... -- -- -- --
Putnam Investments,
Inc.(13)
One Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109......... 2,657,000 10.7 -- --
All directors and
executive officers as a
group (12 persons)....... 8,452,714 33.9 10,531,805 100.0
OTHER SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
<CAPTION>
PERCENT OF TOTAL PERCENT OF TOTAL
CLASS B COMMON STOCK(2) ECONOMIC INTEREST VOTING POWER
------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
PERCENT OF
CLASS AFTER BEFORE THE AFTER THE BEFORE THE AFTER THE
NAME THE OFFERING(4) OFFERING OFFERING OFFERING OFFERING
- ---- - --------------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Joseph M. Field(5)(6)..... 34.4% 77.4%
David J. Field(5)(7)...... 9.2 7.8
John C. Donlevie.......... * *
Stephen F. Fisher......... * *
Herbert Kean, M.D......... 3.2 *
S. Gordon Elkins(5)(8).... 9.1 2.6
Thomas H. Ginley,
M.D.(9).................. 2.4 *
Lee Hague................. -- --
Marie H. Field(5)(10)..... 8.0 2.3
Nancy E. Field(5)(11)..... 5.8 1.7
Michael R. Hannon(12)..... -- --
David J. Berkman.......... -- --
Chase Equity Associates,
L.P.(12)
380 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017....... -- --
Putnam Investments,
Inc.(13)
One Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109......... 7.2 2.0
All directors and
executive officers as a
group (12 persons)....... 55.6 87.4
OTHER SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
</TABLE>
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* Less than one percent.
(1) The number of shares of Class A common stock does not include the shares of
Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of the outstanding shares of
Class B common stock.
(2) The Class A common stock and the Class B common stock vote together as a
single class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Each share
of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote and each share of Class B
common stock is entitled to ten votes, except: (1) any share not voted by
either Joseph M. Field or David J. Field is entitled to one vote; (2) the
holders of Class A common stock, voting as a separate class, are entitled
to elect two directors; (3) each share of Class B common stock is entitled
to one vote with respect to any "going private" transactions under the
Exchange Act; and (4) as required by law. The shares of Class B common
stock are convertible in whole or in part, at the option of the holder,
subject to certain conditions, into the same number of shares of Class A
common stock. See "Description of Capital Stock."
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(3) Shares beneficially owned and percentage ownership are based on 24,944,267
shares of Class A common stock, 10,531,805 shares of Class B common stock
and 1,695,669 shares of Class C common stock outstanding as of August 25,
1999.
(4) Assumes no exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option.
(5) The address of these shareholders is 401 City Avenue, Suite 409, Bala
Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004.
(6) Includes (1) 2,830,500 shares of Class A common stock beneficially owned by
Marie H. Field, wife of Joseph M. Field, and (2) 157,805 shares of Class A
common stock held of record by Joseph M. Field as trustee of a trust for
the benefit of an unrelated party.
(7) Includes (1) 666,000 shares of Class A common stock held of record by David
J. Field as co-trustee of a trust for the benefit of Nancy E. Field, (2)
738,150 shares of Class A common stock held of record by David J. Field as
co-trustee of a trust for the benefit of David J. Field and his children
and (3) 1,250,844 shares of Class A common stock held of record by David J.
Field as co-trustee of two trusts for the benefit of the descendants of
David J. Field and Nancy E. Field.
(8) Includes (1) 1,250,844 shares of Class A common stock held of record by Mr.
Elkins as co-trustee of two trusts for the benefit of the descendants of
David J. Field and Nancy E. Field, (2) 738,150 shares of Class A common
stock held of record by Mr. Elkins as co-trustee of a trust for the benefit
of David J. Field and his children, (3) 738,150 shares of Class A common
stock held of record by Mr. Elkins as co-trustee of a trust for the benefit
of Nancy E. Field and her children and (iv) 654,900 shares of Class A
common stock held of record by Mr. Elkins as trustee of a trust for the
benefit of Marie H. Field.
(9) Includes (1) 731,120 shares of Class A common stock held by Mr. Ginley in
joint tenancy with his spouse, (2) 74,000 shares of Class A common stock
owned of record by his spouse and (3) 74,000 shares of Class A common stock
held of record by his spouse as co-trustee of two trusts for the benefit of
their children.
(10) Includes (1) 666,000 shares of Class A common stock held of record by Marie
H. Field as co-trustee of a trust for the benefit of David J. Field, (2)
666,000 shares of Class A common stock held of record by Marie H. Field as
co-trustee of a trust for the benefit of Nancy E. Field and (3) 157,805
shares of Class A common stock held of record by Joseph M. Field, husband
of Marie H. Field, as trustee of a trust for the benefit of an unrelated
party. Does not include 9,782,555 shares of Class B common stock held by
Joseph M. Field, Marie H. Field's spouse. See Note 2 above.
(11) Includes (1) 666,000 shares of Class A common stock held of record by Nancy
E. Field as co-trustee of a trust for the benefit of David J. Field and (2)
738,150 shares of Class A common stock held of record by Nancy E. Field as
co-trustee of a trust for the benefit of Nancy E. Field and her children.
(12) Includes 1,695,669 shares of Class C common stock owned by Chase Equity
Associates, an affiliate of Chase Capital, which represents 100% of the
class. The shares of Class C common stock have no voting rights except as
otherwise required by law. Michael R. Hannon, one of our directors, is a
general partner of Chase Capital. Mr. Hannon exercises shared investment
and voting power with respect to the shares, but disclaims beneficial
ownership. The address for Mr. Hannon is 380 Madison Avenue, New York, New
York 10017.
(13) Includes 2,999,700 shares owned by Putnam Investment Management, Inc. and
357,425 shares owned by The Putnam Advisory Company, Inc., both affiliates
of Putnam Investments, Inc. The beneficial ownership for Putnam is as of
June 30, 1999, the date of the last Form 13-F under the Exchange Act that
Putnam filed.
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
Our authorized capital stock as of August 25, 1999 consists of:
(1) 200,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, of which 24,944,267 shares
are issued and outstanding;
(2) 75,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, of which 10,531,805 shares
are issued and outstanding;
(3) 50,000,000 shares of Class C common stock, of which 1,695,669 shares
are issued and outstanding; and
(4) 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, none of which are issued or
outstanding.
In addition, we have 3,715,717 shares of Class A common stock reserved for
issuance under our 1998 Equity Compensation Plan. We also have 1,850,000 shares
of Class A common stock reserved for issuance under our Employee Stock Purchase
Plan.
The following summary describes the material terms of our capital stock.
However, you should refer to the actual terms of our capital stock contained in
our amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated
bylaws and to the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation
Law of 1988.
COMMON STOCK
The rights of holders of the common stock are identical in all respects,
except as discussed below. All the outstanding shares of Class A common stock,
Class B common stock and Class C common stock are, and the shares of Class A
common stock sold in this offering will be, upon issuance and payment of the
purchase price therefor, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
DIVIDENDS. Subject to the right of the holders of any class of preferred
stock, holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive dividends that
may be declared by our board of directors out of legally available funds. No
dividend may be declared or paid in cash or property on any share of any class
of common stock unless simultaneously the same dividend is declared or paid on
each share of that and every other class of common stock; provided, that, in the
event of stock dividends, holders of a specific class of common stock shall be
entitled to receive only additional shares of that class.
VOTING RIGHTS. The Class A common stock and the Class B common stock vote
together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders.
Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote and each share of
Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes, except:
(1) any share of Class B common stock not voted by either Joseph M. Field
or David J. Field, in their own right or pursuant to a proxy, is
entitled to one vote;
(2) the holders of Class A common stock, voting as a separate class, are
entitled to elect two Class A directors;
(3) each share of Class B common stock is entitled to one vote with respect
to any Going Private Transaction (defined as a "Rule 13e-3 transaction"
under the Exchange Act); and
(4) as required by law.
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The first two Class A directors were designated by our board of directors
and will serve until our next annual meeting of shareholders, when the holders
of the Class A common stock will elect the Class A directors. The Class A
directors serve one-year terms and must be "independent directors." For this
purpose, an "independent director" means a person who is not an officer or
employee of us or any of our subsidiaries, and who does not have a relationship
which, in the opinion of the board of directors, would interfere with the
exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a
director. Holders of common stock are not entitled to cumulate votes in the
election of directors.
LIQUIDATION RIGHTS. Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the
holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets
available for distribution after payment in full to creditors and holders of our
preferred stock, if any.
CONVERSION OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK. Shares of Class A common stock owned
by a Regulated Entity (defined as either an entity that is a "bank holding
company" under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 or a non-bank subsidiary of
such an entity, or an entity that, pursuant to Section 8(a) of the International
Banking Act of 1978 is subject to the provisions of the Bank Holding Company
Act, or any non-bank subsidiary of such an entity), are convertible at any time,
at the option of the holder, into an equal number of fully paid and
non-assessable shares of Class C common stock. All conversion rights of Class A
common stock are subject to any necessary FCC approval.
CONVERSION, TRANSFERABILITY OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK. Shares of Class B
common stock are convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into an
equal number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of Class A common stock.
All conversion rights of Class B common stock are subject to any necessary FCC
approval. Shares of Class B common stock transferred to a party other than
Joseph M. Field, David J. Field, a spouse or lineal descendant of either Joseph
M. Field or David J. Field or any spouse of such lineal descendant, a trustee of
a trust established for the benefit of any such persons or the estate of any
such persons are automatically converted into an equal number of fully paid and
non-assessable shares of Class A common stock.
CONVERSION, TRANSFERABILITY OF CLASS C COMMON STOCK. Shares of Class C
common stock are convertible at any time subject to certain restrictions, at the
option of the holder thereof, into an equal number of fully paid and
non-assessable shares of Class A common stock. A Regulated Entity may not
convert shares of Class C common stock into Class A common stock if, as a result
of such conversion it would own more than 4.99% of the Class A common stock
unless such conversion is permitted under our amended and restated articles of
incorporation or otherwise under the Banking Holding Company Act. All conversion
rights of Class C common stock are subject to any necessary FCC approval. Shares
of Class C common stock transferred to a party other than a Regulated Entity are
automatically converted into an equal number of fully paid and non-assessable
shares of Class A common stock. Shares of Class C common stock may be
transferred by a Regulated Entity under a limited set of circumstances.
OTHER PROVISIONS. The holders of common stock are not entitled to
preemptive or similar rights.
PREFERRED STOCK
We are authorized to issue 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value
$.01 per share. Our board of directors, in its sole discretion, may designate
and issue one or more
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series of preferred stock from the authorized and unissued shares of preferred
stock. Subject to limitations imposed by law or our amended and restated
articles of incorporation, the board of directors is empowered to determine:
- the designation of and the number of shares constituting a series of
preferred stock;
- the dividend rate, if any, for the series;
- the terms and conditions of any voting and conversion rights for the
series, if any;
- the number of directors, if any, which the series shall be entitled to
elect;
- the amounts payable on the series upon our liquidation, dissolution or
winding-up;
- the redemption prices and terms applicable to the series, if any; and
- the preferences and relative rights among the series of preferred stock.
Such rights, preferences, privileges and limitations of preferred stock
could adversely affect the rights of holders of common stock. There are
currently no shares of preferred stock outstanding.
FOREIGN OWNERSHIP
Our amended and restated articles of incorporation restrict the ownership,
voting and transfer of our capital stock, including our common stock, in
accordance with the Communications Act and the rules of the FCC, which prohibit
the issuance of more than 25% of our outstanding capital stock (or more than 25%
of the voting rights it represents) to or for the account of aliens or
corporations otherwise subject to domination or control by aliens. In addition,
the amended and restated articles authorize our board of directors to take
action to enforce these prohibitions, including requiring redemptions of common
stock and placing a legend regarding restrictions on foreign ownership on the
certificates representing the common stock. See "Business -- Federal Regulation
of Radio Broadcasting -- Ownership Matters."
CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS
Our amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated
bylaws include provisions that could have an anti-takeover effect. These
provisions are intended to preserve the continuity and stability of our board of
directors and the policies formulated by our board of directors. These
provisions are also intended to help ensure that the board of directors, if
confronted by a surprise proposal from a third party which has acquired a block
of our stock, will have sufficient time to review the proposal, to consider
appropriate alternatives to the proposal and to act in what it believes to be
the best interests of the shareholders.
The following is a summary of the provisions included in our amended and
restated articles of incorporation. However, you should refer to the actual
document. The board of directors has no current plans to formulate or effect
additional measures that could have an anti-takeover effect.
EXCULPATION. Directors and officers shall not be personally liable for
monetary damages (including, without limitation, any judgment, amount paid in
settlement, penalty,
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punitive damages or expense of any nature (including, without limitation,
attorneys' fees and disbursements)) for any action taken, or any failure to take
any action, unless (1) the director has breached or failed to perform the duties
of his or her office and (2) the breach or failure to perform constitutes
self-dealing, willful misconduct or recklessness.
INDEMNIFICATION. To the fullest extent permitted by the Pennsylvania
Business Corporation Law, we will indemnify any person who was, is, or is
threatened to be made, a party to a proceeding by reason of the fact that he or
she (1) is or was our director or officer or (2) while our director or officer,
is or was serving at our request as a director, officer, partner, venturer,
proprietor, trustee, employee, agent, or similar functionary of another foreign
or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship, trust,
employee benefit plan or other enterprise.
BLANK CHECK PREFERRED STOCK. Our board of directors may authorize the
issuance of up to 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more classes or
series and may designate the dividend rate, voting rights and other rights,
preferences and restrictions of each such class or series. Our board of
directors has no present intention to issue any preferred stock; however, our
board of directors has the authority, without further shareholder approval, to
issue one or more series of preferred stock that could, depending on the terms
of such series, either impede or facilitate the completion of a merger, tender
offer or other takeover attempt. Although our board of directors is required to
make any determination to issue such stock based on its judgment as to the best
interests of our shareholders, our board of directors could act in a manner that
would discourage an acquisition attempt or other transaction that some, or a
majority, of the shareholders might believe to be in their best interests or in
which shareholders might receive a premium for their stock over the then market
price of such stock. Our board of directors does not intend to seek shareholder
approval prior to any issuance of such stock, unless otherwise required by law.
PENNSYLVANIA CONTROL-SHARE ACQUISITIONS LAW
We are subject to the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law. Generally,
subchapters 25E, F, G, H, I and J of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law
place procedural requirements and establish restrictions upon the acquisition of
voting shares of a corporation which would entitle the acquiring person to cast
or direct the casting of a certain percentage of votes in an election of
directors. Subchapter 25E of the PBCL provides generally that, if we were
involved in a "control transaction," our shareholders would have the right to
demand from a "controlling person or group" payment of the fair value of their
shares. For purposes of subchapter 25E, a "controlling person or group" is a
person or group of persons acting in concert that, through voting shares, has
voting power over at least 20% of the votes which our shareholders would be
entitled to cast in the election of directors. A control transaction arises, in
general, when a person or group acquires the status of a controlling person or
group.
In general, Subchapter 25F of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law
delays for five years and imposes conditions upon "business combinations"
between an "interested shareholder" and us. The term "business combination" is
defined broadly to include various merger, consolidation, division, exchange or
sale transactions, including transactions utilizing our assets for purchase
price amortization or refinancing purposes. An "interested shareholder," in
general, would be a beneficial owner of at least 20% of our voting shares.
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In general, Subchapter 25G of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law
suspends the voting rights of the "control shares" of a shareholder that
acquires for the first time 20% or more, 33 1/3% or more or 50% or more of our
shares entitled to be voted in an election of directors. The voting rights of
the control shares generally remain suspended until such time as our
"disinterested" shareholders vote to restore the voting power of the acquiring
shareholder.
Subchapter 25H of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law provides
circumstances for our recovery of profits made upon the sale of our common stock
by a "controlling person or group" if the sale occurs within 18 months after the
controlling person or group became such and the common stock was acquired during
such 18 month period or within 24 months prior thereto. In general, for purposes
of Subchapter 25H, a "controlling person or group" is a person or group that (1)
has acquired, (2) offered to acquire or (3) publicly disclosed or caused to be
disclosed an intention to acquire voting power over shares that would entitle
such person or group to cast at least 20% of the votes that our shareholders
would be entitled to cast in the election of directors.
If our disinterested shareholders vote to restore the voting power of a
shareholder who acquires control shares subject to Subchapter 25G, we would then
be subject to subchapters 25I and J of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation
Law. Subchapter 25I generally provides for a minimum severance payment to
certain employees terminated within two years of such approval. Subchapter 25J,
in general, prohibits the abrogation of certain labor contracts prior to their
stated date of expiration.
The foregoing summary describes some of the material terms of certain
subchapters of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law. However, you should
refer to the actual statute.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR
The Transfer Agent and Registrar for the common stock is First Union
National Bank.
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
The market price of our stock could decline due to the large number of
shares eligible for public sale upon consummation of the offering.
Upon completion of the offering, we will have 32,944,267 shares of Class A
common stock, 10,531,805 shares of Class B common stock and 1,695,669 shares of
Class C common stock issued and outstanding, assuming no exercise of the
underwriter's over-allotment option. Of these shares, 9,500,000 shares of Class
A common stock sold in this offering (plus any shares issued upon exercise of
the underwriters' over-allotment option), the 13,627,500 shares sold in our
initial public offering in January 1999 and approximately 300,000 shares of
Class A common stock sold into the public market since the initial public
offering will be freely transferable without restriction in the public market,
except to the extent that these shares have been acquired by our affiliates;
resales of shares acquired by affiliates are subject to restrictions under Rule
144 of the Securities Act. The remaining shares of Class A common stock and all
shares of Class B common stock and Class C common stock were issued in reliance
on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and
these shares are "restricted" securities under Rule 144. The number of
"restricted" shares available for sale in the public market is limited by the
restrictions under Rule 144, although as to shares held by persons who are not
our affiliates, many of those restrictions do not apply.
Our directors, members of senior management, Chase Capital and the selling
shareholders have agreed pursuant to lock-up agreements not to sell or otherwise
dispose of shares representing shares of Class A common stock,
10,531,805 shares of Class B common stock and 1,695,669 shares of Class C common
stock for a period of 90 days after the date of this prospectus without the
prior written consent of Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation. The restricted
securities will generally be available for sale in the open market, subject to
the lock-up agreements and the applicable requirements of Rule 144.
In general, under Rule 144, as currently in effect, a shareholder (or
shareholders whose shares are aggregated) who has beneficially owned restricted
securities for at least one year (including persons who may be deemed
"affiliates" under Rule 144) is entitled to sell a number of shares within any
three-month period that does not exceed the greater of 1% of the then
outstanding shares of the class of common stock or the average weekly trading
volume of such stock during the four calendar weeks preceding such sale, subject
to certain manner of sale limitations. A shareholder who is deemed not to have
been an affiliate for at least three months prior to the date of sale and who
has beneficially owned restricted securities for at least two years would be
entitled to sell such shares under Rule 144 without regard to the volume or
manner of sale limitations described above.
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UNDERWRITING
Under the terms and subject to the conditions contained in an underwriting
agreement dated , 1999, we and the selling shareholders named below
have agreed to sell to the underwriters named below, for whom Credit Suisse
First Boston Corporation, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co.
and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated are acting as representatives, the
following respective numbers of shares of Class A common stock:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number
of Shares
Underwriter ---------
<S> <C>
Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation......................
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. ..............................
Goldman, Sachs & Co. .......................................
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated...........................
Total................................................ 9,500,000
=========
</TABLE>
The underwriting agreement provides that the underwriters are obligated to
purchase all of the shares of Class A common stock in the offering if any are
purchased, other than those shares covered by the over-allotment option
described below. The underwriting agreement also provides that if an underwriter
defaults, the purchase commitments of non-defaulting underwriters may be
increased or the offering of the Class A common stock may be terminated.
We have granted to the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase on a pro
rata basis up to 1,425,000 additional shares from us at the public offering
price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The option may be
exercised only to cover any over-allotments of common stock.
The underwriters propose to offer the shares of common stock initially at
the public offering price on the cover page of this prospectus and to selling
group members at that price less a concession of $ per share. The
underwriters and selling group members may allow a discount of $ per share
of common stock on sales to other broker/ dealers. After the initial public
offering, the public offering price and concession and discount to
broker/dealers may be changed by the representatives.
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The following table summarizes the compensation and estimated expenses we
and the selling shareholders will pay:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Per Share Total
------------------------------- -------------------------------
Without With Without With
Over-allotment Over-allotment Over-allotment Over-allotment
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Underwriting discounts and
commissions paid by us... $ $ $ $
Expenses payable by us..... $ $ $ $
Underwriting discounts and
commissions paid by
selling shareholders..... $ $ $ $
</TABLE>
We and our directors, officers and members of senior management have agreed
that we will not offer, sell, contract to sell, announce our intention to sell,
pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, or file with the
Commission a registration statement under the Securities Act relating to, any
additional shares of our Class A common stock or securities convertible into or
exchangeable or exercisable for any shares of our capital stock without the
prior written consent of Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation for a period of
90 days after the date of this prospectus, except (1) with respect to us,
pursuant to or in connection with employee stock option or employee stock
purchase plans or other employee or non-employee director or key advisor
compensation arrangements or agreements, in effect on the date of this
prospectus and (2) in connection with the conversion of shares of Class A common
stock, Class B common stock or Class C common stock solely into another class of
common stock.
We and the selling shareholders have agreed to indemnify the underwriters
against liabilities under the Securities Act or contribute to payments which the
underwriters may be required to make in that respect.
The representatives may engage in over-allotment, stabilizing transactions
and syndicate covering transactions in accordance with Regulation M under the
Exchange Act.
- Over-allotment involves syndicate sales in excess of the offering size,
which creates a syndicate short position.
- Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security
so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum.
- Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of the Class A common
stock in the open market after the distribution has been completed in
order to cover syndicate short positions.
- Penalty bids permit the representatives to reclaim a selling concession
from a syndicate member when the shares of Class A common stock
originally sold by such syndicate member are purchased in a syndicate
covering transaction to cover syndicate short positions.
These stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids
may cause the price of the Class A common stock to be higher than it would
otherwise be in the absence of such transactions. These transactions may be
effected on The New York Stock Exchange or otherwise and, if commenced, may be
discontinued at any time.
The underwriters and their affiliates have provided financial services to
us in the past for which they received customary compensation.
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NOTICE TO CANADIAN RESIDENTS
RESALE RESTRICTIONS
The distribution of the Class A common stock in Canada is being made only
on a private placement basis exempt from the requirement that we and the selling
shareholders prepare and file a prospectus with the securities regulatory
authorities in each province where trades of shares of Class A common stock are
effected. Accordingly, any resale of the Class A common stock in Canada must be
made in accordance with applicable securities laws which will vary depending on
the relevant jurisdiction, and which may require resales to be made in
accordance with available statutory exemptions or pursuant to a discretionary
exemption granted by the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authority.
Purchasers are advised to seek legal advice prior to any resale of the Class A
common stock.
REPRESENTATIONS OF PURCHASERS
Each purchaser of Class A common stock in Canada who receives a purchase
confirmation will be deemed to represent to us, the selling shareholders and the
dealer from whom such purchase confirmation is received that (1) the purchaser
is entitled under applicable provincial securities laws to purchase such shares
of Class A common stock without the benefit of a prospectus qualified under such
securities laws, (2) where required by law, that the purchaser is purchasing as
principal and not as agent and (3) the purchaser has reviewed the text above
under "Resale Restrictions."
RIGHTS OF ACTION (ONTARIO PURCHASERS)
The securities being offered are those of a foreign issuer and Ontario
purchasers will not receive the contractual right of action prescribed by
Ontario securities law. As a result, Ontario purchasers must rely on other
remedies that may be available, including common law rights of action for
damages or rescission or rights of action under the civil liability provisions
of the U.S. federal securities laws.
ENFORCEMENT OF LEGAL RIGHTS
All of the issuer's directors and officers as well as the experts named
herein and the selling shareholders may be located outside of Canada and, as a
result, it may not be possible for Canadian purchasers to effect service of
process within Canada upon the issuer or these persons. All or a substantial
portion of the assets of the issuer and these persons may be located outside of
Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible to satisfy a judgment against
the issuer or these persons in Canada or to enforce a judgment obtained in
Canadian courts against the issuer or these persons outside of Canada.
NOTICE TO BRITISH COLUMBIA RESIDENTS
A purchaser of Class A common stock to whom the Securities Act (British
Columbia) applies is advised that the purchaser is required to file with the
British Columbia Securities Commission a report within ten days of the sale of
any shares of Class A Common Stock acquired by the purchaser pursuant to this
offering. The report must be in the form attached to British Columbia Securities
Commission Blanket Order (BOR) #95/17, a copy of which may be obtained from the
Company. Only one report
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must be filed in respect of Class A Common Stock acquired on the same date and
under the same prospectus exemption.
TAXATION AND ELIGIBILITY FOR INVESTMENT
Canadian purchasers of Class A common stock should consult their own legal
and tax advisers with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the
shares of Class A common stock in their particular circumstances and with
respect to the eligibility of the shares of Class A common stock for investment
by the purchaser under relevant Canadian legislation.
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the shares of Class A common stock offered by this
prospectus will be passed upon for us by John C. Donlevie, Esq., our Secretary
and General Counsel. Latham & Watkins, Washington, D.C., is also acting as our
counsel in connection with the offering. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York,
New York, is acting as counsel to the underwriters in connection with this
offering.
EXPERTS
Our financial statements as of September 30, 1997 and 1998 and for each of
the three years in the period ended September 30, 1998 included in this
prospectus and the related financial statement schedule included elsewhere in
the registration statement have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP,
independent auditors, as stated in their reports appearing in this prospectus
and elsewhere in the registration statement (which reports expressed an
unqualified opinion and include an explanatory paragraph referring to the
restatement of our 1997 and 1998 consolidated financial statements), and have
been so included in reliance upon the reports of such firm given upon their
authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
The combined financial statements of the Portland, Oregon and Rochester,
New York Radio Groups of Heritage Media Services, Inc. -- Broadcasting Segment
as of December 31, 1997 and for the eight month period ended August 31, 1997 and
the four month period ended December 31, 1997 included in this prospectus have
been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as stated
in their report appearing herein and have been so included in reliance upon the
report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The combined financial statements of the Boston Radio Market of CBS Radio,
Inc. as of, and for the year ended December 31, 1997 included in this prospectus
have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors, as stated in
their report appearing in this prospectus, and have been so included in reliance
upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting
and auditing.
The combined financial statements of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and
Subsidiaries-Radio Division for each of the two years in the period ended
December 31, 1998 and the seven month period ended December 31, 1996 and the
three month period ended March 31, 1999 included in this prospectus have been
audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as stated in
their report appearing herein, and have been so included in reliance upon the
report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and
auditing.
The combined statements of Heritage Media Services, Inc. -- Radio
Broadcasting Segment -- a Division of Heritage Media Corporation as of December
31, 1996 and 1997 for the year ended December 31, 1996 and for each of the eight
month period ended August 31, 1997 and four month period ended December 31, 1997
included in this prospectus have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP,
independent public accountants, as stated in their report appearing in this
prospectus, and have been so included in reliance upon the report of such firm
given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-1
regarding this offering. This prospectus, which is part of the registration
statement, does not contain all of the information included in the registration
statement, and you should refer to the registration statement and its exhibits
to read that information. References in this prospectus to any of our contracts
or other documents are not necessarily complete, and you should refer to the
exhibits attached to the registration statement for copies of the actual
contract or document. You may read and copy the registration statement, the
related exhibits and the other material we file with the Commission at the
Commission's public reference room in Washington, D.C. and at the Commission's
regional offices in Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York. You can also
request copies of those documents, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing
to the Commission. Please call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on the operation of the public reference rooms. The Commission also
maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information
statements and other information regarding issuers that file with the
Commission. The site's address is www.sec.gov. You may also request a copy of
these filings, at no cost, by writing or telephoning us as follows: Corporate
Secretary, Entercom Communications Corp., 401 City Avenue, Suite 409, Bala
Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004, (610) 660-5610.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S> <C>
ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Independent Auditors' Report........................... F-4
Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1997 and 1998....... F-5
Statements of Income for the Years Ended September 30,
1996, 1997 and 1998................................... F-7
Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended
September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998..................... F-9
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended September
30, 1996, 1997 and 1998............................... F-10
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the
Years Ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998......... F-11
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998.................. F-31
Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998............................ F-32
Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998............................ F-33
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements... F-34
Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1999...................... F-38
Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June
30, 1999 and 1998..................................... F-40
Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June
30, 1998 and 1999..................................... F-42
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements... F-44
THE JUNE 1998 SEVEN-STATION SINCLAIR TRANSACTION
THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING
SEGMENT
Report of Independent Public Accountants............... F-48
Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1997......... F-49
Combined Statements of Operations for the Eight Months
Ended August 31, 1997 (Predecessor) and for the Four
Months Ended December 31, 1997........................ F-50
Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the
Eight Months Ended August 31, 1997 (Predecessor) and
for the Four Months Ended December 31, 1997........... F-51
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Eight Months
Ended August 31, 1997 (Predecessor) and for the Four
Months Ended December 31, 1997........................ F-52
Notes to Combined Financial Statements................. F-53
</TABLE>
F-1
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S> <C>
Unaudited Financial Statements:
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997
(Predecessor) and March 31, 1998 (unaudited).......... F-60
Combined Statements of Operations for the Three Months
Ended March 31, 1997 (Predecessor), the Two Months
Ended February 28, 1998 (Predecessor) and the One
Month Ended March 31, 1998 (unaudited)................ F-61
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months
Ended March 31, 1997 (Predecessor), the Two Months
Ended February 28, 1998 (Predecessor) and the One
Month Ended March 31, 1998 (unaudited)................ F-62
Notes to Unaudited Combined Financial Statements....... F-63
THE CBS -- BOSTON TRANSACTION
THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
Independent Auditors' Report........................... F-65
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and
September 30, 1998 (Unaudited)........................ F-66
Combined Statements of Operations and Equity for the
Year Ended December 31, 1997 and for the Nine-Month
Periods Ended September 30, 1997 and 1998
(Unaudited)........................................... F-67
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Year Ended
December 31, 1997 and for the Nine-Month Periods Ended
September 30, 1997 and 1998 (Unaudited)............... F-68
Notes to Combined Financial Statements................. F-69
THE SINCLAIR ACQUISITION
THE SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES --
RADIO DIVISION
Report of Independent Public Accountants............... F-75
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and
1998 and March 31, 1999............................... F-76
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Seven
Months Ended December 31, 1996, and the Years Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the Three Months Ended
March 31, 1999........................................ F-77
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the
Seven Months Ended December 31, 1996, and the Year
Ended December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the Three Months
Ended March 31, 1999.................................. F-78
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Seven
Months Ended December 31, 1996, and the Years Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the Three Months Ended
March 31, 1999........................................ F-79
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............. F-80
</TABLE>
F-2
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<TABLE>
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<S> <C>
Unaudited Financial Statements
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December
31, 1998 and June 30, 1999............................ F-92
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1999............... F-93
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1999............... F-94
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements... F-95
HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING
SEGMENT -- A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
Report of Independent Public Accountants............... F-98
Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and
1996 (Predecessor).................................... F-99
Combined Statements of Operations for the Four Months
Ended December 31, 1997, the Eight Months Ended August
31, 1997 (Predecessor) and the year Ended December 31,
1996 (Predecessor).................................... F-100
Combined Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the
Year Ended December 31, 1996 (Predecessor), the Eight
Months Ended August 31, 1997 (Predecessor) and the
Four Months Ended December 31, 1997................... F-101
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Four Months
Ended December 31, 1997, the Eight Months Ended August
31, 1997 (Predecessor) and the Year Ended December 31,
1996 (Predecessor).................................... F-102
Notes to Combined Financial Statements................. F-103
</TABLE>
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of
Entercom Communications Corp.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Entercom
Communications Corp. (formerly Entertainment Communications, Inc.) and
subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September 30, 1997 and 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended September 30, 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Entercom Communications Corp.
and subsidiaries at September 30, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
September 30, 1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, the
accompanying consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30,
1997 and 1998 have been restated.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 31, 1998
(January 26, 1999 as to Notes 10 and 13)
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(AS RESTATED,
SEE NOTE 14)
SEPTEMBER 30,
--------------------
1997 1998
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2)..................... $ 3,626 $ 6,666
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $292 in 1997 and $367 in 1998).......... 24,796 32,524
Prepaid expenses and deposits.......................... 1,691 5,303
Station acquisition deposits........................... 4,957 344
Income tax deposit..................................... 490 978
Assets held for sale (Note 9).......................... 5,310
-------- --------
Total current assets................................ 35,560 51,125
-------- --------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -- At cost (Note 2):
Land, land easements and land improvements............. 4,584 5,954
Building............................................... 2,454 3,939
Equipment.............................................. 22,784 31,979
Furniture and fixtures................................. 5,064 7,115
Leasehold improvements................................. 1,047 3,362
-------- --------
35,933 52,349
Accumulated depreciation............................... (8,158) (9,679)
-------- --------
27,775 42,670
Capital improvements in progress....................... 1,379 387
-------- --------
Net property and equipment.......................... 29,154 43,057
-------- --------
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLES:
Net of accumulated amortization of $6,307 in 1997 and
$14,265 in 1998 (Notes 2, 3, and 4)................. 295,419 424,716
DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS -- Net (Notes 2, 3 and
5)..................................................... 4,610 4,047
-------- --------
TOTAL.................................................... $364,743 $522,945
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(AS RESTATED,
SEE NOTE 14)
SEPTEMBER 30,
------------------- SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1998 PRO FORMA
-------- -------- -------------
(NOTE 1)
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 7,128 $ 10,919 $ 10,919
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries............................................... 2,422 4,052 4,052
Interest............................................... 109 1,114 1,114
Taxes other than income................................ 69 189 189
Barter (Note 2)........................................ 5 18 18
Corporate state income taxes (Note 2)..................... 323 459 459
Senior debt -- current.................................... 10 10
-------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities............................ 10,056 16,761 16,761
SENIOR DEBT -- Noncurrent (Note 6A)......................... 117,000 253,774 270,918
CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTE (Note 6D) Note payable........ 25,000 25,000 25,000
Accrued interest.......................................... 2,427 4,352 4,352
Cumulative adjustment to reflect indexing of convertible
subordinated note...................................... 29,070 37,911 37,911
-------- -------- --------
Total convertible subordinated note.................. 56,497 67,263 67,263
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY...................................... 82,138
MINORITY INTEREST IN EQUITY OF PARTNERSHIP (Notes 2 and
8)........................................................ 2,171 2,177 2,177
-------- -------- --------
Total liabilities.................................... 185,724 339,975 439,257
-------- -------- --------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Note 10):
Preferred stock $.01 par value; authorized 25,000,000
shares; none issued Class A common stock $.01 par
value; voting; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued
and outstanding 11,002,194 shares...................... 110 110 110
Class B common stock $.01 par value; voting; authorized
75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 10,531,805
shares................................................. 105 105 105
Class C common stock $.01 par value; nonvoting; authorized
25,000,000 shares; none issued
Additional paid-in capital................................ 86,655
Retained earnings......................................... 178,804 182,755
-------- -------- --------
Total shareholders' equity........................ 179,019 182,970 86,870
-------- -------- --------
TOTAL............................................. $364,743 $522,945 $526,127
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
--------------------------------------
(AS RESTATED, SEE NOTE 14)
1996 1997 1998
------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES........................................... $48,675 $ 93,862 $132,998
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Station operating expenses........................... 31,659 61,280 88,599
Depreciation and amortization........................ 2,960 7,685 13,066
Corporate general and administrative expenses........ 2,872 3,249 4,527
Net expense (income) from time brokerage
agreement fees.................................... (879) (476) 2,399
------- --------- --------
Total operating expenses............................. 36,612 71,738 108,591
------- --------- --------
OPERATING INCOME....................................... 12,063 22,124 24,407
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
Interest expense (Note 6)............................ 5,196 11,388 14,663
Adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible
subordinated note (Note 6D)....................... 29,070 8,841
Interest income...................................... (95) (482) (410)
Other nonoperating expense........................... 28 1,986 82
Gains on sale of assets and other.................... (119) (197,097) (8,661)
------- --------- --------
Total other expense (income)......................... 5,010 (155,135) 14,515
------- --------- --------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEM...... 7,053 177,259 9,892
INCOME TAXES........................................... 274 489 453
------- --------- --------
INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM....................... 6,779 176,770 9,439
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM:
Debt extinguishment (net of taxes of $23, and $25 in
1996 and 1998, respectively) (Note 6)................ 539 2,376
------- --------- --------
NET INCOME............................................. $ 6,240 $ 176,770 $ 7,063
======= ========= ========
PRO FORMA DATA (UNAUDITED)
PRO FORMA NET INCOME DATA:
Income before income taxes and extraordinary item.... $ 7,053 $ 177,259 $ 9,892
Pro forma income taxes (Note 1)...................... 2,680 78,405 7,119
------- --------- --------
Pro forma income before extraordinary item........... 4,373 98,854 2,773
Extraordinary item, net of pro forma taxes........... 348 1,488
------- --------- --------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME................................... $ 4,025 $ 98,854 $ 1,285
======= ========= ========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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(AS RESTATED, SEE NOTE 14)
1996 1997 1998
------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
PRO FORMA EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 1):
Basic:
Pro forma earnings before extraordinary item...... $ 0.20 $ 4.59 $ 0.12
Extraordinary item, net of pro forma taxes........ 0.01 0.06
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Pro forma earnings per share...................... $ 0.19 $ 4.59 $ 0.06
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Diluted:
Pro forma earnings before extraordinary items..... $ 0.20 $ 4.59 $ 0.12
Extraordinary item, net of pro forma taxes........ 0.01 0.06
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Pro forma earnings per share...................... $ 0.19 $ 4.59 $ 0.06
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:
Basic................................................ 21,534 21,534 22,239
Diluted.............................................. 21,534 21,534 22,239
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
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COMMON STOCK
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NONVOTING VOTING CLASS A CLASS B ADDITIONAL
---------------- ---------------- -------------------- ------------------- PAID-IN
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL
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Balance, October 1, 1995, as
originally reported......... 46,260 $ 2 80,580 $ 4 $ 710
Adjustment for the change in
capitalization (Note 13).... (46,260) (2) (80,580) (4) 12,935,594 129 10,531,805 105 (228)
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Balance, October 1, 1995, as
adjusted.................... 12,935,594 129 10,531,805 105 482
Net income for the year.......
Dividends.....................
------- --- ------- --- ----------- ---- ---------- ---- -----
Balance, September 30, 1996
(as restated)............... 12,935,594 129 10,531,805 105 482
Retirement of treasury
stock....................... (1,933,400) (19) (482)
Net income for the year (as
restated)...................
Dividends.....................
------- --- ------- --- ----------- ---- ---------- ---- -----
Balance, September 30, 1997
(as restated)............... 11,002,194 110 10,531,805 105
Net income for the year (as
restated)...................
Dividends.....................
------- --- ------- --- ----------- ---- ---------- ---- -----
Balance, September 30, 1998
(as restated)............... $ $ $11,002,194 $110 10,531,805 $105 $
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TREASURY STOCK AT COST
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RETAINED NONVOTING VOTING CLASS A
EARNINGS SHARES SHARES SHARES AMOUNT TOTAL
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Balance, October 1, 1995, as
originally reported......... $ 1,155 2,610 7,830 $(1,044) $ 827
Adjustment for the change in
capitalization (Note 13).... (2,610) (7,830) 1,931,400
-------- ------ ------ ---------- ------- --------
Balance, October 1, 1995, as
adjusted.................... 1,155 1,931,400 (1,044) 827
Net income for the year....... 6,240 6,240
Dividends..................... (1,988) (1,988)
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Balance, September 30, 1996
(as restated)............... 5,407 1,931,400 (1,044) 5,079
Retirement of treasury
stock....................... (543) (1,931,400) 1,044
Net income for the year (as
restated)................... 176,770 176,770
Dividends..................... (2,830) (2,830)
-------- ------ ------ ---------- ------- --------
Balance, September 30, 1997
(as restated)............... 178,804 179,019
Net income for the year (as
restated)................... 7,063 7,063
Dividends..................... (3,112) (3,112)
-------- ------ ------ ---------- ------- --------
Balance, September 30, 1998
(as restated)............... $182,755 $ $182,970
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
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YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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(AS RESTATED, SEE NOTE 14)
1996 1997 1998
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income................................................ $ 6,240 $ 176,770 $ 7,063
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization........................... 2,960 7,685 13,066
Extraordinary items..................................... 562 2,401
Gains on dispositions and exchanges of assets........... (119) (197,097) (8,661)
Interest accrued........................................ 643 1,785 1,925
Adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible
subordinated note (Note 6D)........................... 29,070 8,841
Changes in assets and liabilities which provided (used)
cash: Accounts receivable............................. (3,336) (11,798) (7,728)
Prepaid expenses........................................ (150) (956) (101)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and corporate
state income taxes.................................... 4,048 1,463 6,695
Minority interest....................................... (21) 1,910 6
Income tax deposit...................................... 1,946 27 (488)
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Net cash provided by operating activities............ 12,773 8,859 23,019
-------- --------- ---------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment....................... (1,493) (4,373) (11,183)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, intangibles
and other assets........................................ 560 3,750 9,724
Proceeds from exchanges of radio stations................. 72,200 3,132
Payments for exchanges of radio stations.................. (5,304) (306)
Purchases of radio station assets (Note 3)................ (91,519) (74,498) (152,791)
Deferred charges and other assets......................... (4,050) (644) (3,329)
Station acquisition deposits.............................. (4,826) 1,102
-------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities................ (96,502) (13,695) (153,651)
-------- --------- ---------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt.................. 137,500 20,000 277,286
Payments of long-term debt................................ (48,055) (14,000) (140,502)
Dividends paid............................................ (1,988) (2,830) (3,112)
-------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by financing activities............ 87,457 3,170 133,672
-------- --------- ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS........ 3,728 (1,666) 3,040
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR................ 1,564 5,292 3,626
-------- --------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR...................... $ 5,292 $ 3,626 $ 6,666
======== ========= =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION --
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest................................................ $ 3,688 $ 10,203 $ 11,541
======== ========= =========
Income taxes............................................ $ 148 $ 211 $ 293
======== ========= =========
</TABLE>
Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities --
In connection with the radio station exchange transactions completed by the
Company, the noncash portion of assets recorded was $127,000 for the year ended
September 30, 1997 and $22,500 for the year ended September 30, 1998.
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, 1997 AND 1998
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ORGANIZATION
OPERATIONS -- Entercom Communications Corp. (formerly Entertainment
Communications, Inc.) (the "Company") is principally engaged in the management
and operation of radio broadcast stations throughout the United States. The
Company owns or operates three or more radio stations in the following markets:
Boston, Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Kansas City and Rochester.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS -- The Company intends to offer shares of
its Class A Common Stock to the public during 1999 (the "Offering"). Just prior
to the effective date of the Offering, the Company will terminate its status as
an S Corporation. At that time, the Company will be required to provide deferred
income taxes for cumulative temporary differences between financial statement
and income tax bases of the Company's assets and liabilities. At September 30,
1998, a deferred tax liability of $82.1 million has been reflected in the pro
forma balance sheet presented. In addition, a deferred tax asset of $3.2 million
would have been established.
In addition, the S Corporation shareholders will receive distributions of
approximately $1.0 million prior to, and approximately $88.1 million subsequent
to the effective date of the Offering. Of these amounts, $1.0 million relates to
income tax liabilities attributable to the S Corporation shareholders' share of
the Company's taxable income for the year ended September 30, 1998, $16.1
million relates to taxed but undistributed income as of September 30, 1998,
$70.2 million relates to taxable gains from transactions occurring subsequent to
September 30, 1998 and $1.6 million relates to the estimated taxable income from
operations for the period from October 1, 1998 to January 31, 1999. Only those
distributions (totaling approximately $17.1 million) related to transactions
occurring prior to October 1, 1998 have been reflected for purposes of the
unaudited pro forma balance sheet presented with the accompanying consolidated
financial statements. Of the $88.1 million to be distributed subsequent to the
effective date of the Offering, $0.2 million will be paid to the S Corporation
shareholders for their estimated income taxes on the income of the Company for
its 1999 fiscal year; payment of the balance is conditional on the successful
completion of the Offering.
The unaudited pro forma net income data reflect adjustments for income
taxes as if the Company had been subject to federal and state income taxes based
upon a pro forma effective tax rate of 38% applied to income before income taxes
excluding the effect of adjustment to reflect indexing of convertible
subordinated note (as such adjustment is not tax deductible) of $29.1 million
and $8.8 million for the years ending September 30, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
(See Note 6(D)).
PRO FORMA EARNINGS PER SHARE -- Pro forma earnings per share is calculated
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 and, as
such, is based on the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding and dilutive common equivalent shares from convertible debt (using
the if-converted method). For the years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998,
the effect of the conversion of the convertible subordinated note was
antidilutive.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
INCOME TAX STATUS -- The shareholders of the Company elected to change the
tax status of the Company from a C Corporation to an S Corporation beginning
October 1, 1987 for federal and certain state income tax purposes. For certain
other states for which an S Corporation election has not been made, the Company
incurs state income taxes.
The shareholders' election to be taxed as an S Corporation relieves the
Company of the obligation to pay federal and certain state corporate income
taxes but results in shareholders being directly liable for payment of such
income taxes on their pro rata share of the Company's taxable income, including
taxable income which has been deferred as a result of the Company's use of
different accounting methods for financial reporting and income tax reporting.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION -- The accompanying consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of the Company, its limited partnership interest
and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
MANAGEMENT'S USE OF ESTIMATES -- The preparation of consolidated financial
statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,
requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities, as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
DEPRECIATION -- Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis. The
estimated useful lives for depreciation are as follows:
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Land improvements........................................... 10 years
Building.................................................... 20 years
Equipment................................................... 5-20 years
Furniture and fixtures...................................... 5-10 years
Leasehold improvements...................................... Various
</TABLE>
REVENUE RECOGNITION -- Revenue from the sale of commercial broadcast time
to advertisers is recognized when the commercials are broadcast. Promotional
fees are recognized as services are rendered.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK -- The Company's revenues and accounts
receivable relate primarily to the sale of advertising within the radio
stations' broadcast areas. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of the
customers' financial condition, and generally, collateral is not required.
Credit losses are provided for in the financial statements and consistently have
been within management's expectations. The Company also maintains deposit
accounts with financial institutions. At times, such deposits may exceed FDIC
insurance limits.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
ADVERTISING COSTS -- Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and
approximated $4.3 million, $6.0 million and $6.6 million for the fiscal years
ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLES -- Broadcasting licenses
and other intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40
years.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS -- In accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of",
the Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets which include
broadcasting licenses, other intangibles, deferred charges, and other assets
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
may not be recoverable. If indications are that the carrying amount of the asset
is not recoverable, the Company will estimate the future cash flows expected to
result from use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the
expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less
than the carrying amount of the asset, the Company recognizes an impairment
loss. The impairment loss recognized is measured as the amount by which the
carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
DEFERRED CHARGES -- The Company defers and amortizes debt issuance costs
and leasehold premiums over the term of the debt and life of the lease,
respectively.
NET EXPENSE (INCOME) FROM TIME BROKERAGE AGREEMENT ("TBA") FEES -- Net
expense (income) from TBA fees consist of fees paid by or earned by the Company
under agreements which permit an acquirer to program and market stations prior
to acquisition. The Company sometimes enters into such agreements prior to the
consummation of station acquisitions or dispositions. Under the TBAs relating to
the Company's acquisitions, the expense from TBA fees was approximately $0.4
million, $2.2 million and $2.5 million for the years ended September 30, 1996,
1997 and 1998, respectively. Under the TBAs relating to the Company's
dispositions, the income from TBA fees was approximately $1.2 million, $2.7
million and $0.1 million for the years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998,
respectively. Amounts reflected in net revenues and station operating expenses
from operations under TBAs, excluding expense (income) from TBA fees, were
approximately $2.4 million and $1.3 million, $12.3 million and $9.0 million, and
$7.8 million and $5.0 million for the years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and
1998, respectively.
BARTER TRANSACTIONS -- The Company provides advertising broadcast time in
exchange for certain products, supplies and services. The terms of the exchanges
generally permit the Company to preempt such broadcast time in favor of
advertisers who purchase time on regular terms. The Company includes the value
of such exchanges in both broadcasting revenues and operating costs and
expenses. Barter valuation is based upon management's estimate of the fair value
of the products, supplies and services received. For the years ended September
30, 1996, 1997 and 1998, barter transactions amounted to approximately $632,000,
$822,000 and $1,043,000, respectively. The Company accrues as a liability the
amount by which the value of broadcasting time to be provided exceeds the value
of products, supplies and services to be received. At September 30, 1996, 1997
and 1998, such amounts were approximately $120,000, $5,000 and $19,000,
respectively.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -- Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of
amounts held on deposit with financial institutions in immediately available
money market accounts.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS -- The Company uses derivative financial
instruments, including interest rate exchange agreements ("Swaps") and interest
rate cap agreements ("Caps"), to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest
rates. Swaps and Caps are matched with debt and periodic cash payments and are
accrued on a net basis as an adjustment to interest expense. Any fees associated
with these instruments are amortized over their term.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS -- In February 1997, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings per Share", which was effective for the
Company beginning October 1, 1997. SFAS No. 128 establishes standards for
computing and presenting earnings per share ("EPS") and applies to entities with
publicly held common stock or potential common stock. It replaces the
presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic EPS and requires the
dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statement.
This statement requires restatement of all prior period EPS data presented. For
the years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998 the effect of the conversion
of convertible debt was antidilutive. The Board of Directors has declared,
contingent upon the successful completion of the Company's initial public
offering of its common stock, certain dividends to be payable to the S
Corporation shareholders. Of these dividends, approximately $17.1 million is
attributable to the undistributed taxable income of the Company prior to October
1, 1998. This amount exceeds the Company's earnings for the year ended September
30, 1998 by approximately $15.9 million. The weighted average outstanding shares
have been increased by 705,000 shares, which represent the number of shares
which, when multiplied by an offering price of $22.50 per share, would be
sufficient to replace the capital in excess of the current years earnings which
is proposed to be distributed to the S Corporation shareholders.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133 entitled "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts, (collectively referred to as
"derivatives") and for hedging activities. It requires that an entity recognize
all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial
position and measure those instruments at fair value. This statement is
effective for all fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999.
Management has not yet determined what effect, if any, this statement will have
on the Company.
RECLASSIFICATIONS -- Certain reclassifications have been made to the
consolidated financial statements for the years ended September 30, 1996 and
1997 in order to conform to the current year presentation.
3. ACQUISITIONS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS
During each of the periods presented the Company consummated acquisitions
of radio stations. All of these acquisitions were accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting (unless otherwise noted below), and the purchase
prices, including transaction
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
costs, were allocated to the assets based upon their respective fair values as
determined by independent appraisal as of the purchase dates. Gains on exchange
transactions are determined based on the excess of the fair value of the station
assets acquired, as determined by an independent appraisal, plus any cash
received, over the Company's carrying basis in the station assets exchanged,
plus cash paid by the Company, all less transaction costs.
1996 ACQUISITIONS
The Company completed a three party Asset Purchase Agreement on August 1,
1996, whereby the Company acquired WAXQ-FM, New York City, from GAF Corporation
for a cash purchase price of $90 million and simultaneously exchanged WAXQ-FM
and $1.2 million in cash to Viacom, Inc. for all of Viacom's broadcast assets of
three radio stations, KBSG-FM, KBSG-AM and KNDD-FM, and two tower facilities,
all serving the Seattle, Washington radio market. The Company incurred
approximately $319,000 in transaction costs related to the acquisition.
Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles totaling approximately $87.5 million
were recorded in connection with this transaction.
1997 ACQUISITIONS
On March 27, 1997, the Company acquired the assets of KMBZ-AM, KYYS-FM
(formerly KLTH-FM), KCMO-AM and KCMO-FM, serving the Kansas City, Kansas/
Missouri radio market, from Bonneville International Corporation and Bonneville
Holding Corporation (collectively referred to hereafter as "Bonneville") for a
purchase price of $35.0 million. The Company also acquired the assets of
KIRO-AM, KIRO-FM and KNWX-AM, serving the Seattle, Washington radio market, from
KIRO, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bonneville International Corporation
("KIRO") for a purchase price of $60.0 million. As consideration for the assets
received, the Company transferred the assets of KLDE-FM serving the Houston,
Texas radio market, plus $5.0 million, to Bonneville and KIRO resulting in a
gain of $88.7 million. The Company incurred transaction costs of $246,000
related to these acquisitions. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in
the amount of $85.8 million were recorded in connection with these transactions.
On April 28, 1997, the Company acquired the assets of KEDO-AM and KLYK-FM,
serving the Longview/Kelso, Washington radio market, for $1.8 million from
Longview Broadcasting Company and Premier Development Company. The Company
incurred transaction costs of $38,000 related to these acquisitions.
Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the amount of $733,000 were
recorded in connection with this transaction.
On May 30, 1997, the Company completed an Asset Exchange Agreement with
Nationwide Communications, Inc. ("Nationwide") and Secret Communications, LP
("Secret"). In this three party agreement, in exchange for the transfer to
Secret of the Company's two FM radio stations in Pittsburgh, WDSY and WNRQ, the
Company received Nationwide's FM radio station in Seattle, KISW, plus $32.5
million, resulting in a gain of $43.9 million. Broadcasting licenses and other
intangibles in the amount of $12.1 million were recorded in connection with this
transaction. The total purchase price of this transaction was $47.0 million.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
On May 30, 1997, the Company acquired the assets of KLOU-FM, serving the
St. Louis, Missouri radio market, from Group W Broadcasting, Inc., plus $39.7
million, in exchange for the assets of KITS-FM, resulting in a gain of $61.2
million. The Company incurred transaction costs of $58,000 related to this
acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the amount of $21.6
million were recorded in connection with this transaction. The total purchase
price of this transaction was $62.2 million.
On June 3, 1997, the Company acquired the assets of KDND-FM (formerly
KXOA-FM), serving the Sacramento, California radio market, from American Radio
Systems Corporation for $27.2 million. The Company incurred transaction costs of
$192,000 related to this acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other
intangibles in the amount of $26.9 million were recorded in connection with this
transaction.
On June 4, 1997, the Company acquired the assets of KRXQ-FM and KSEG-FM,
serving the Sacramento, California radio market, from Citicasters Co. for $45.0
million. The Company incurred transaction costs of $268,000 related to these
acquisitions. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the amount of $40.7
million were recorded in connection with this transaction.
1998 ACQUISITIONS
On November 26, 1997, the Company acquired the assets of KSSJ-FM (formerly
KBYA-FM), serving the Sacramento, California radio market, from Susquehanna
Radio Corp., KTHX License Investment Co. and KTHX Radio Inc. for $15.9 million.
The Company incurred transaction costs of $87,000 related to this acquisition.
Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the amount of $15.8 million were
recorded in connection with this transaction.
On January 1, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of KCTC-AM, serving the
Sacramento, California radio market, from ARS for $4.0 million. The Company
incurred transaction costs of $13,000 related to this acquisition. Broadcasting
licenses and other intangibles in the amount of $2.7 million were recorded in
connection with this transaction.
On January 1, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of KUDL-FM and WDAF-AM,
serving the Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri radio market from ARS. As consideration
for the assets received, which included the receipt of $7.1 million in cash from
ARS, the Company transferred the assets of KLOU-FM, serving the St. Louis radio
market, to ARS resulting in a gain of $300,000. The Company incurred transaction
costs of $294,000 related to this acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other
intangibles in the amount of $12.8 million were recorded in connection with this
transaction. The total purchase price of this transaction was $15.4 million.
On May 7, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of WSKY-FM (formerly
WRRX-FM), serving the Gainesville/Ocala, Florida radio market, from Gator
Broadcasting Co. for $2.0 million. The Company incurred transaction costs of
$66,000 related to this acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles
in the amount of $1.7 million were recorded in connection with this transaction.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
On May 15, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of KBAM-AM and KRQT-FM,
serving the Longview, Washington radio market, from Armak Broadcasters Inc. for
$1.0 million. The Company incurred transaction costs of $43,000 related to this
acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the amount of
$350,000 were recorded in connection with this transaction.
On June 19, 1998, the Company acquired from Sinclair Broadcast Group the
assets of KKSN-AM, KKSN-FM, and KKRH-FM, all serving the Portland, Oregon radio
market, and WBEE-FM, WBBF-FM (formerly WKLX-FM), WQRV-FM and WEZO-AM (formerly
WBBF-AM) all serving the Rochester, New York radio market. The purchase price
for the stations was $126.5 million. The Company began operations at these
stations on March 1, 1998 under a TBA. The Company incurred transaction costs of
$494,000 related to this acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other
intangibles in the amount of $121.3 million were recorded in connection with
this transaction.
On August 13, 1998 the Company acquired from Capital Broadcasting, Inc. the
assets and rental leases used in connection with the operation of a tower
facility serving the Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri radio market for a purchase
price of $2.0 million.
On September 16, 1998, the Company completed an agreement with American
Radio Systems, Inc. and American Radio Systems License Corp. (collectively
referred to as "ARS") to exchange certain assets used in the operation of radio
stations serving the Sacramento radio market. ARS provided KRAK-FM's license and
transmission facility to the Company in exchange for KRXQ's license and
transmission facility and $4.5 million. Each of the stations retained its own
call letters, programming format and studio and office property and equipment,
and the parties provided each other with reciprocal covenants against
programming competition on the respective frequencies for a period of two years.
ARS also transferred the intellectual property comprising program format for use
by the Company on its recently acquired KBYA-FM in that market. The transaction
was accounted for as a nonmonetary exchange of similar productive assets and no
gain or loss was recognized. The assets received were recorded at the historical
cost of the assets surrendered plus the $3.8 million paid to ARS. In a related
transaction the Company sold the KRXQ-FM transmitter site, including broadcast
tower facilities, to ARS for $750,000, resulting in a loss of $34,000.
OTHER TRANSACTIONS
On March 6, 1996, the Company sold all of the assets of KMTT-AM, Tacoma,
Washington, including assignment of the FCC license, to Southwave Wireless
Communications, Inc. LLC for a cash purchase price of $500,000, resulting in a
gain of approximately $140,000.
On December 6, 1996, the Company sold certain assets of KEGE-AM, Richfield,
Minnesota, including assignment of the FCC license, to Salem Media of Minnesota,
Inc. for $3.0 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $2.6 million.
On February 6, 1997, the Company sold all of the assets of WDSY-AM,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including assignment of the FCC license, to Mortenson
Broadcasting
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Company for a cash purchase price of $750,000, resulting in a gain of
approximately $700,000.
On May 7, 1998, the Company sold certain rights in a license for the
Vancouver, Washington radio market to Jacor Communications and Smith
Broadcasting, Inc. for $10.0 million. The Company acquired an interest in these
rights at a cost of $1.3 million through an agreement with Q Prime Inc.,
Clifford Burnstein and Peter D. Mensch. The sale resulted in a gain of $8.5
million.
On June 25, 1998, the Company completed its transaction with McKenzie River
Broadcasting Company ("McKenzie") whereby McKenzie received FCC approval to
reclassify the broadcast license of its KMGE-FM station, serving the Eugene,
Oregon radio market, from a Class C to a Class C-1. Such a reclassification of
that station allowed the Company to seek approval from the FCC for construction
and operation of an enhanced transmission facility for its KNRK-FM station
serving the Portland, Oregon radio market. In consideration for its agreement,
McKenzie was paid approximately $1.2 million and the Company recorded this
amount as broadcast licenses.
Effective July 1, 1997, the Company entered into a Joint Sales Agreement
("JSA") with Classic Radio, Inc. ("Classic"), whereby the Company serves as the
exclusive sales agent for the Classic-owned KING-FM radio station, located in
Seattle, Washington. This agreement is a continuation of a relationship under a
prior JSA which expired on June 30, 1997. Under the new JSA, which continues
through June 30, 2002, the Company will be entitled to all revenues from the
sale of advertising time broadcast on KING-FM, but will be required to pay a
monthly fee to Classic based upon calculations as defined in the agreement.
Under the terms of the JSA, the Company will be responsible for all costs
incurred in selling the advertising time. Classic will be responsible for all
costs incurred in operating the station. Gross revenues and expenses incurred by
the Company under this contract during the years ended September 30, 1997 and
1998 were $2.6 million and $1.3 million and $3.6 million and $2.3 million,
respectively.
On October 7, 1997, the Company, in a transaction with Kanza Inc.,
exchanged the broadcasting frequency and the transmitter related assets of
KCMO-AM, Kansas City, Missouri for the broadcasting frequency and transmitter
related assets of WHB-AM, Kansas City, Missouri. The Company incurred
transaction costs of $233,000. The transaction was accounted for as a
nonmonetary exchange of similar productive assets and no gain or loss was
recognized. The assets received were recorded at the historical cost of the
assets surrendered.
The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated results
of operations as if the transactions which occurred within either the 1997 or
1998 fiscal years had all occurred at the beginning of the 1997 fiscal year,
after giving effect to certain adjustments, including depreciation and
amortization of assets and interest expense on any debt incurred to fund the
acquisitions which would have been incurred had such acquisitions and other
transactions occurred at the beginning of the 1997 fiscal year. These unaudited
pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not
purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions and
other transactions been made as of that date or results which may occur in the
future.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
--------------------------
1997 1998
---------- ----------
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues........................................... $122,711 $140,544
======== ========
Income (loss) before extraordinary items and gains on
sale of assets....................................... $(21,795) $ 3,126
======== ========
Income before extraordinary items...................... $183,313 $ 3,126
======== ========
Net income............................................. $183,313 $ 750
======== ========
</TABLE>
4. RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
Radio Broadcasting Licenses and other intangibles consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------------
1997 1998
--------- ---------
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
FCC Licenses............................................. $300,022 $436,407
Other Intangibles........................................ 1,704 2,574
-------- --------
Subtotal................................................. 301,726 438,981
Less accumulated amortization............................ (6,307) (14,265)
-------- --------
Total radio broadcasting licenses and other
intangibles............................................ $295,419 $424,716
======== ========
</TABLE>
5. DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS
Deferred charges and other assets consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------
1997 1998
------ ------
(AMOUNTS IN
THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Debt issuance costs, less accumulated amortization of
$715,000 and $566,000 in 1997 and 1998, respectively...... $3,629 $2,163
Leasehold premium, less accumulated amortization of $125,000
and $228,000 in 1997 and 1998, respectively............... 862 1,644
Other deferred charges, less accumulated amortization of
$77,000 and $124,000 in 1997 and 1998, respectively....... 119 240
------ ------
$4,610 $4,047
====== ======
</TABLE>
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6. DEBT
(A) Senior debt consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------------
1997 1998
--------- ---------
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Notes payable, due June 30, 2003(A)(1)(a)................ $ 92,000
Notes payable, due June 30, 2003 (A)(1)(b)............... 25,000
Notes payable due February 13, 2006 (A)(2)............... $253,500
Other.................................................... 284
-------- --------
Total............................................... 117,000 253,784
Amounts due within one year.............................. 10
-------- --------
$117,000 $253,774
======== ========
</TABLE>
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(1) On March 25, 1997, the Company expanded its existing credit facility with a
group of banks to $165.0 million. The credit facility consisted of a $140.0
million reducing revolving credit and a $25.0 million amortizing term loan.
At September 30, 1997, outstanding balances against these credit facilities
were $92.0 million and $25.0 million, respectively. Under the loan
agreement, the Company provided the banks with a pledge of its 99% interest
in ECI License Company LP, a pledge of all of the outstanding stock of the
Company, and a pledge of all the Company's other assets. The agreement
included certain restrictive covenants, including a limitation on dividends.
These debt facilities were replaced with the debt facility described in
paragraph (A)(2) below.
(a) The availability under the reducing revolving credit agreement, which
was to mature on June 30, 2003, reduced on a quarterly basis beginning
September 30, 1997 in amounts which vary from $3.5 million to $12.4
million. The Company had the option under this agreement to elect to
pay interest at a rate equal to LIBOR (in increments with durations of
1, 2, 3 or 6 months) plus 1.25% or the prime rate. Under certain
events, the Company's borrowing costs could have increased to a maximum
of LIBOR plus 3.25% or prime plus 2%. The interest payable on LIBOR
rates was payable at the end of the selected duration but not less
frequently than every three months and on prime rates was payable at
the end of each calendar quarter. The weighted average interest rate
under this agreement at September 30, 1997 was 7.46%. The Company was
required to maintain a minimum of $1.0 million in cash, cash
equivalents, or cash available under this facility.
(b) The $25.0 million amortizing term loan, which was to mature on June 30,
2003, reduced in ten equal quarterly payments of $625,000, beginning
December 31, 2000 with a final payment of $18.75 million due June 30,
2003. The Company had the option to pay interest at a rate of LIBOR
plus 3.25% or prime plus 2%.
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The interest payment was due in the same manner as described in
(A)(1)(a) above. The interest rate under this agreement at September
30, 1997 was 8.91%.
(2) The Company's term and revolving credit facilities were refinanced on
February 13, 1998, under a new bank credit agreement (the "New Credit
Agreement") with Key Corporate Capital Inc., as administrative agent. The
New Credit Agreement provides for a $300.0 million Senior Secured Revolving
Credit Facility (the "New Bank Facility"). See Note 12, Subsequent Events,
for further discussion.
The New Bank Facility is secured by (i) a pledge of the Company's 99%
interest in ECI License Company, LP ("ECI"), (ii) a security interest in
substantially all of the assets of ECI, (iii) a pledge of 100% of the
outstanding stock of the Company; provided, however, that this pledge will
be released if the Company restructures by forming subsidiaries to hold the
station assets and licenses (in such a restructuring, the Company will
pledge the stock of all such subsidiaries which will become Guarantors, and
ECI will be dissolved, further, upon such restructuring and pledge of
stock, the pledges under (i) and (ii) above will be terminated and
released), (iv) a security interest in all major tangible and intangible
personal property assets of the Company and any future subsidiaries as well
as a negative pledge on all real property, and (v) an assignment of all
major leases, rights, etc. as appropriate.
The availability under the reducing revolving credit agreement, which
matures on February 13, 2006, reduces on a quarterly basis beginning June
30, 2000 in amounts which vary from $3.75 million to $15.0 million. The
Company has the option under this agreement to elect to pay interest at a
rate equal to LIBOR (in increments with durations of 1, 2, 3 or 6 months)
plus .50% or the prime rate. Under certain events, the Company's borrowing
costs can increase to a maximum of LIBOR plus 2.125% or prime plus .875%.
The interest payable on LIBOR rates is payable at the end of the selected
duration but not less frequently than every three months and on prime rates
is payable at the end of each calendar quarter. The weighted average
interest rates under this agreement at September 30, 1998 was 7.53%. The
Company also pays a commitment fee of 0.375% per annum on the average
unused balance of the New Bank Facility.
(B) The Company has entered into several interest rate transactions as
hedges against the variable rate debt discussed in 6(A) above:
(1) In June 1987, the Company entered into an interest rate agreement or
"swap" for a notional amount of $6.0 million which concluded in June
1996. The Company paid a fixed rate of 9.55% on the notional amount to
a bank and the bank paid to the Company a variable rate equal to
three-month LIBOR as determined from time to time on a quarterly basis
through June 30, 1996. The net amount the Company paid under this
agreement was $175,000 for the year ended September 30, 1996 and has
been accounted for as interest expense.
(2) In May 1995, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement
for a notional amount of $20.0 million through May 16, 2000. Under this
agreement, the Company pays a fixed rate of 6.77% on the notional
amount to a bank and the bank pays to the Company a variable rate equal
to three-month LIBOR as
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determined from time to time on a quarterly basis through May 16, 2000.
The variable rate was 5.5%, 5.7% and 5.7% at September 30, 1996, 1997
and 1998, respectively. The net amount the Company paid under this
agreement was $240,000, $235,000 and $211,000 for the years ended
September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively. These amounts have
been accounted for as interest expense.
(3) In July 1996, the Company entered into a convertible rate cap
transaction in the amount of $25.0 million to hedge a portion of its
variable rate debt. Pursuant to this transaction, the bank elected,
effective October 29, 1998, to convert the transaction to a swap for a
notional amount of $25.0 million in which the Company pays a fixed rate
of 5.89% on the notional amount to the bank and the bank pays to the
Company a variable rate equal to three-month LIBOR through July 29,
2003. No amounts were paid relating to this transaction during the
years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
(4) In August 1996, the Company simultaneously entered into a rate cap
transaction and a swap option transaction in the amount of $25.0
million to hedge a portion of its variable rate debt. Under the rate
cap transaction, which expires August 8, 2000, the Company's base LIBOR
rate cannot exceed 7.5% at the time of any quarterly reset date. Under
the swap option transaction, the bank may make an election prior to
August 8, 2000 to enter into a swap in which the Company pays a fixed
rate of 6.05% on the notional amount to a bank and the bank pays to the
Company a variable rate equal to three-month LIBOR. If the bank
exercises its election, then the swap will terminate on August 8, 2002.
Any election by the bank will not terminate the rate cap transaction
described above. No amounts were paid related to these transactions
during the years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
(5) On January 6, 1998, the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement with a bank in the amount of $15.0 million to hedge a portion
of its variable rate debt. Under the swap transaction, which expires
January 10, 2005, unless terminated by the bank by January 6, 2003, the
Company pays a fixed rate of 5.61% on the notional amount to the bank
and the bank pays to the Company a variable rate equal to three month
LIBOR as determined from time to time on a quarterly basis through the
end of the transaction period. The variable rate was 5.7% as of
September 30, 1998. The net amount paid to the Company under this
agreement was $9,000 for the year ended September 30, 1998.
(6) On January 6, 1998, the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement with a bank in the amount of $14.0 million to hedge a portion
of its variable rate debt. Under the swap transaction, which expires
January 10, 2005, the Company pays a fixed rate of 5.86% on the
notional amount to the bank and the bank pays to the Company a variable
rate equal to three months LIBOR as determined from time to time on a
quarterly basis through the end of the transaction period. The variable
rate was 5.7% as of September 30, 1998. The net amount paid by the
Company under this agreement was $17,000 for the year ended September
30, 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(7) On February 26, 1998, the Company entered into an interest rate swap
agreement with a bank in the amount of $30.0 million to hedge a portion
of its variable rate debt. Under the swap transaction, which expires
February 27, 2008, unless terminated by the bank on February 28, 2005,
the Company pays a fixed rate of 5.77% on the notional amount to the
bank and the bank pays to the Company a variable rate equal to three
month LIBOR as determined from time to time on a quarterly basis
through the end of the transaction period. The variable rate was 5.7%
as of September 30, 1998. The net amount paid by the Company under this
agreement was $16,000 for the year ended September 30, 1998.
(C) Aggregate principal maturities on Senior debt are as follows (amounts
in thousands):
Fiscal years ending September 30:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1999...................................................... $ 10
2000...................................................... 10
2001...................................................... 10
2002...................................................... 43,510
2003...................................................... 35,010
Thereafter................................................ 175,234
--------
Total.................................................. $253,784
========
</TABLE>
The extraordinary charges for 1996 and 1998 are the result of the
write-offs ($539,000 and $2,376,000 respectively, net of tax benefits) of
unamortized finance charges resulting from the early extinguishment of long-term
debt.
(D) On May 21, 1996, the Company entered into a convertible subordinated
note purchase agreement with an investment partnership in the principal amount
of $25.0 million. Interest on the note accrues at the rate of 7% per annum. Such
interest compounds annually and is deferred and payable with principal in one
installment on May 21, 2003. The payment due date can be deferred by one year
under certain circumstances. The obligations of the Company under the note are
subordinate to the obligations of the notes payable to the banks as noted in
(A)(2) above.
The convertible subordinated note is convertible by the holder under
certain events and circumstances such as a public offering of the Company's
capital stock, a change of control of the Company, a sale of substantially all
of the Company's assets, a merger or consolidation into a publicly traded
company or the Company's ceasing to be an S Corporation. In the event of
conversion, the holders would receive shares of the common stock of the Company
representing an ownership interest of approximately 15% of the Company prior to
such event in lieu of all outstanding principal and interest. Under certain
events and circumstances, the holder of the note has the option to put ("Put
Option") the convertible subordinated note to the Company and receive, at the
option of the Company, either cash or a new note ("Put Note"). The Put Option is
exercisable on or after May 21, 2001. The amount of cash or principal of the Put
Note will equal the fair market
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
value of the shares of common stock into which the convertible subordinated note
is convertible. The Put Note would accrue interest at prime plus 2% and would be
due May 21, 2004.
In the event that the note is not converted or put to the Company by May
21, 2003, then the Company can redeem the convertible subordinated note by
either paying cash or issuing a new note (Redemption Note). The amount of cash
or principal of the Redemption Note will equal the original principal amount of
the convertible subordinated note ($25.0 million) plus interest accrued through
the Date of Redemption at an interest rate of 7% per annum. The Redemption Note
would also accrue interest at 7% per annum and would be due on May 21, 2004.
Due to the existence of the Put Option described above, the Company
accounts for this instrument as indexed debt. Accordingly, the Company's balance
sheets as of September 30, 1997 and 1998 and statements of income for the years
then ended reflect an "adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible
subordinated note." No adjustment was required for fiscal 1996.
The adjustment to reflect indexing of the convertible subordinated note has
been determined by reference to the difference between the estimated market
value of the shares of Common Stock into which the note is convertible pursuant
to the terms of the Put Option and the sum of the principal outstanding of $25.0
million plus interest accrued at 7% per annum. Such estimated market value is
calculated using comparable publicly held radio broadcast companies' multiples
of broadcast cash flow.
The holder of the convertible subordinated note has stated that in
connection with the initial public offering of the Company's Common Stock, it
will exercise its conversion option. Up to the date of the conversion, the
Company may recognize further adjustments to the indexing of the convertible
subordinated note. Upon conversion, the amount of the liability recorded will
convert to equity and there will be no further obligation by the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments, which
consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, station acquisition
deposits, income tax deposit, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, debt and
interest rate instruments, have been determined by the Company using available
market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. At September 30,
1997 and 1998, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
station acquisition deposits, income tax deposit, accounts payable, accrued
liabilities and debt approximate their carrying value. At September 30, 1997 and
1998, respectively, unrealized losses on interest rate hedges described under
Note 6(B) (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) are as follows (amounts in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30,
----------------
1997 1998
----- -------
<S> <C> <C>
6(B) (2)............................................. $(351) $ (652)
(3)............................................ (212) (1,057)
(4)............................................ (103) (1,069)
(5)............................................ (525)
(6)............................................ (705)
(7)............................................ (1,793)
</TABLE>
8. MINORITY INTEREST
On December 2, 1992, in connection with a financing transaction, the
Company created a wholly owned subsidiary, ECI Investors Corporation
("Investors"), with a capital of $50,000. Upon creation, the Company immediately
distributed the stock of Investors to the Company's shareholders. On December
23, 1992, the Company formed a limited partnership, ECI License Company, LP
("Partnership") with Investors. The Company is the sole general partner of the
Partnership. The Company contributed its FCC (FCC) licenses and authorizations
to the Partnership in exchange for a 99% interest in the Partnership, and
Investors acquired its 1% interest in the Partnership for cash.
On all subsequent occasions when the Company acquired FCC licenses and
authorizations it has contributed them to the Partnership for its 99% interest
and Investors has contributed its matching 1% interest. On each such occasion,
as well as on the dispositions of FCC licenses and authorizations, excluding
those FCC licenses and authorizations used to acquire new FCC licenses and
authorizations which qualify under IRC Section 1031, commonly known as "SWAPS,"
the book value of the Partnership has been adjusted to reflect such transaction.
The book value of the Partnership was approximately $114.2 million (net of
accumulated amortization of approximately $4.5 million) and $132.2 million (net
of accumulated amortization of approximately $7.3 million) at September 30, 1997
and 1998. The Company's 99% interest in the Partnership is pledged as collateral
for the debt described in Note 6A(2). The Company pays a licensing fee to the
Partnership in exchange for the right to utilize the Partnership's licenses and
authorizations in connection with the operation of the stations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
As discussed in Note 2, the financial impact of such transactions is
substantially eliminated in consolidation. The minority interest at September
30, 1997 and 1998 included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets
represents the 1% interest of Investors in the Partnership, net of two notes
receivable by the Partnership from Investors. These notes were in the amounts of
approximately $875,000 and $7,000 at September 30, 1997 and $839,000 plus
various other notes which total approximately $200,000 at September 30, 1998.
These notes bear interest at rates ranging from 6% to 8% per annum, and were
issued to the Partnership by Investors for Investors' share of the FCC licenses
and authorizations acquired by the Company during 1997 and 1998. These notes are
due in ten equal annual installments, plus accrued interest.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
ACQUISITIONS
The Company entered into a preliminary agreement on February 6, 1996 for
the Company to acquire the assets of radio station KWOD-FM, Sacramento,
California, from Royce International Broadcasting Corporation subject to
approval by the FCC for a purchase price of $25.0 million. Notwithstanding
efforts by the Company to pursue this transaction, the seller has been
nonresponsive. Accordingly, the Company cannot determine if and when the
transaction might occur.
On August 13, 1998, the Company entered into three agreements with CBS
Radio, Inc. pursuant to which it will (i) purchase WRKO-AM and WEEI-AM in Boston
for $82.0 million in cash (the "First Boston Transaction"), (ii) sell WLLD-FM
and WYUU-FM in Tampa for $75.0 million in cash (the "Tampa Transaction") and
(iii) purchase WAAF-AM and WEGQ-FM in Boston and WWTM-AM in Worchester for $58.0
million (the "Second Boston Transaction"). The assets that will be sold in the
Tampa Transaction have been segregated on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as
assets held for sale. These assets consist of $2.8 million in property and
equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, and $2.5 million in radio
broadcasting licenses and other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization.
See Notes 12(D) and 12(G).
OTHER
The Company's employment agreement with its Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer renews automatically each calendar year unless terminated by either
party in accordance with the contract. Under the terms of the agreement,
compensation is calculated annually by utilizing the gross national product
implicit price deflator issued by the Bureau of Economic Analysis to determine
the equivalent of 1993 base compensation of $500,000. Total compensation for the
years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998 was approximately $540,000,
$554,000, and $567,000, respectively.
Rental expense is incurred principally for office and broadcasting
facilities. Rental expense during the years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and
1998 was approximately $1.2 million, $2.2 million and 2.8 million, respectively.
The Company also has various contracts for sports programming and on-air
personalities with terms ranging from one to five years.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The aggregate minimum annual commitments as of September 30, 1998 for
operating leases, sports programming and on-air personalities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPERATING SPORTS ON-AIR
LEASES PROGRAMMING PERSONALITIES
--------- ----------- -------------
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Fiscal years ending September 30:
1999...................................... $ 3,160 $16,625 $ 5,880
2000...................................... 3,066 18,110 3,690
2001...................................... 2,893 8,802 1,420
2002...................................... 2,964 6,718 713
2003...................................... 2,458 181
Thereafter................................ 11,138
------- ------- -------
$25,679 $50,255 $11,884
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The Company is subject to various outstanding claims which arose in the
ordinary course of business and to other legal proceedings. In the opinion of
management, any liability of the Company which may arise out of or with respect
to these matters will not materially affect the financial position, results of
operations or cash flows of the Company.
10. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
During 1997, the Company retired treasury stock consisting of 1,931,400
shares of Class A common stock.
For the fiscal years ended September 30, 1996, 1997 and 1998, the Company
paid total dividends of $2.0, $2.8, and $3.1 million, respectively. These
amounts include special dividends paid to the Company's shareholders to
compensate them for federal and state income tax obligations attributable to
pass-through taxable income generated by the Company.
On June 24, 1998, the Board of Directors and the shareholders of the
Company approved the Company's amended and restated Articles of Incorporation to
provide for, among other things, an increase in the aggregate number of shares
which the Company has authority to issue to 350,000,000 shares, par value $.01
per share, consisting of the following: (i) 200,000,000 shares of Class A Common
Stock; (ii) 75,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock; (iii) 50,000,000 shares
of Class C Common Stock; and (iv) 25,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. Such
change occurred just prior to the effective date of the Company's initial public
offering.
11. EMPLOYEE SAVINGS AND BENEFIT PLANS
The Company sponsors a 401(k) savings plan which includes a provision under
which the Company contributes 50% of the amount of any eligible employee's
contribution to the plan up to a maximum employer contribution of 3% of an
employee's compensation. The
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
maximum eligible employee contribution under the plan was $9,500, $9,500 and
$10,000 for the plan years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998. The Company
may at its discretion suspend future matching contributions. The Company
contributed approximately $232,000, $485,000, and $588,000, under the 401(k)
plan for the years ended September 30, 1996, 1997, and 1998, respectively.
On June 24, 1998, the Company adopted an Equity Compensation Plan (the
"Compensation Plan"). The Compensation Plan will allow officers (including those
also serving as directors) and other employees, non-employee directors and key
advisors or consultants, selected by a Committee of the Board of Directors, to
receive incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock
and stock appreciation rights in the Common Stock of the Company. There are
5,000,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Compensation
Plan. On December 29, 1998, the Board of Directors granted 11,112 shares of
restricted stock and 838,965 in options of which 563,403 options have an
exercise price equal to the initial public offering price per share and 275,562
have an exercise price of 80% of the initial public offering price. All of the
options and restricted stock vest over a four year period. For options granted
at prices below fair market value, the Company will recognize $1.2 million in
non-cash compensation expense ratably over the four year period. For restricted
stock, the Company will recognize $250,000 in non-cash compensation expense
ratably over the four year period.
On June 24, 1998, the Company adopted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the
"Purchase Plan"). The Purchase Plan will allow the participants to purchase
shares of the Company's Common Stock at a purchase price equal to 85% of the
Market Value of such shares on the Purchase Date. There are 1,850,000 shares of
Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Purchase Plan. No awards have been
issued under this plan.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
(A) On October 8, 1998, the Company amended their New Credit Agreement with Key
Corporation Capital Inc. to increase their Senior Secured Revolving Credit
Facility to $350.0 million. Availability under this credit agreement reduces
on a quarterly basis beginning June 30, 2000 in amounts which vary from $4.4
million to $17.5 million.
(B) In July 1996, the Company entered into a convertible rate cap transaction in
the amount of $25.0 million to hedge a portion of its variable rate debt.
Pursuant to this transaction, the bank elected, effective October 29, 1998,
to convert the transaction to a swap for a notional amount of $25.0 million
in which the Company pays a fixed rate of 5.89% on the notional amount to
the bank and the bank pays to the Company a variable rate equal to the
three-month LIBOR through July 29, 2003.
(C) On December 9, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire
KKGM-AM, a radio station serving Kansas City, Kansas, from Mortenson
Broadcasting Company of Canton, LLC for the sum of $2.8 million.
(D) On December 11, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of WRKO-AM and
WEEI-AM, serving the Boston radio market, from CBS for $82.0 million (the
"First Boston Transaction"). The Company incurred transaction costs of
$284,023 related to
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
this acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the amount
of $77.8 million will be recorded in connection with this transaction.
(E) On December 14, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of KSLM-AM, serving
the Salem, Oregon radio market, from Willamette Broadcasting Co. for
$605,000. The Company incurred transaction costs of $13,812 related to this
acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the amount of
$506,100 will be recorded in connection with this transaction.
(F) The Company is required to maintain a $4.9 million letter of credit, which
increases to $5.0 million on May 15, 2000 in connection with contracts
assumed in the First Boston Transaction. The contracts expire on November
15, 2000.
(G) On December 22, 1998, the Company sold the assets of WLLD-FM and WYUU-FM,
serving the Tampa, Florida radio market to CBS for $75.0 million.
(H) In December 1998, the Board approved the purchase of the 1% minority
interest in ECI License Company, L.P. for an amount of $3.4 million.
(I) In December 1998, the Company invested $1.0 million by purchasing 200,000
shares at $5.00 per share in USA Digital Radio, Inc. The Company's
investment represents a minority share in a privately held company formed
to develop in-band on channel digital radio for AM and FM broadcast
stations.
13. CHANGES IN CAPITALIZATION
In connection with the adoption of the Company's amended and restated
Articles of Incorporation (See Note 10), the Company declared a 185 for 1 stock
split payable to shareholders at the time the Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation become effective. The accompanying consolidated financial
statements give effect to these transactions as if they had occurred on October
1, 1995.
14. RESTATEMENT
Subsequent to the issuance of the Company's fiscal 1998 consolidated
financial statements, the Company determined that its fiscal 1997 and 1998
consolidated financial statements should be restated to reflect the 7%
convertible subordinated note (see Note 6(D)) as an indexed debt instrument and
to record the change in the put option value as a charge to operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The effect of this item on the accompanying consolidated financial
statements is summarized as follows:
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1998
PREVIOUSLY 1997 PREVIOUSLY 1998
REPORTED AS RESTATED REPORTED AS RESTATED
---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Adjustment to reflect indexing of
convertible subordinated note....... $ 29,070 $ 8,841
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS................. $206,329 177,259 $ 18,733 9,892
NET INCOME............................ 205,840 176,770 15,904 7,063
PRO FORMA DATA (UNAUDITED) PRO FORMA
NET INCOME DATA:
Income before income taxes and
extraordinary items.............. 206,329 177,259 18,733 9,892
PRO FORMA NET INCOME.................. 127,924 98,854 10,126 1,285
PRO FORMA EARNINGS PER SHARE (Note 1):
Basic:
Pro forma earnings before
extraordinary items............ 5.94 4.59 0.46 0.12
Pro forma earnings per share..... 5.94 4.59 0.40 0.06
Diluted:
Pro forma earnings before
extraordinary items............ 5.05 4.59 0.46 0.12
Pro forma earnings per share..... 5.05 4.59 0.40 0.06
</TABLE>
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cumulative adjustment to reflect
indexing of convertible subordinated
note................................ 29,070 37,911
Total convertible subordinated note... 27,427 56,497 29,352 67,263
Total shareholders' equity............ 208,089 179,019 220,881 182,970
</TABLE>
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
1998
------------
<S> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 6,469
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts............................................... 38,511
Prepaid expenses and deposits............................. 6,259
Proceeds held in escrow from sale of Tampa stations....... 75,000
Station acquisition deposits.............................. 327
--------
Total current assets...................................... 126,566
--------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -- At cost
Land and land easements and land improvements............. 6,927
Building.................................................. 4,596
Equipment................................................. 35,804
Furniture and fixtures.................................... 7,662
Leasehold improvements.................................... 3,899
--------
58,888
Accumulated depreciation.................................. (10,874)
--------
48,014
Capital improvements in progress............................ 629
--------
Net property and equipment.................................. 48,643
--------
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLES -- NET.... 500,545
DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS -- NET.................... 5,280
--------
TOTAL....................................................... $681,034
========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 18,224
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries............................................... 4,322
Interest............................................... 1,492
Other.................................................. 1,094
Long-term debt due within one year........................ 10
--------
Total current liabilities................................. 25,142
--------
SENIOR DEBT................................................. 330,271
CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTE
Note payable.............................................. 25,000
Accrued interest.......................................... 4,858
Cumulative adjustment to reflect indexing of convertible
subordinated note...................................... 67,414
--------
Total convertible subordinated note....................... 97,272
MINORITY INTEREST IN EQUITY OF PARTNERSHIP.................. 2,882
--------
Total liabilities......................................... 455,567
--------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Class A common stock...................................... 110
Class B common stock...................................... 105
Retained earnings......................................... 225,252
--------
Total shareholders' equity................................ 225,467
--------
TOTAL..................................................... $681,034
========
</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1997 1998
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES................................................ $ 28,399 $ 47,363
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Station operating expenses................................ 18,868 29,990
Depreciation and amortization............................. 2,880 4,358
Corporate general and administrative expenses............. 849 1,850
Net expense from time brokerage agreement fees............ 1,236
-------- --------
22,597 37,434
-------- --------
OPERATING INCOME............................................ 5,802 9,929
-------- --------
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME) ITEMS:
Interest expense.......................................... 2,996 5,732
Adjustment to reflect indexing of convertible subordinated
note................................................... 14,903 29,503
Interest income........................................... (127) (146)
Other non-operating expenses.............................. 25 723
Gains on sale of assets and other......................... (43) (69,648)
-------- --------
Total other expense (income).............................. 17,754 (33,836)
-------- --------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES........................... (11,952) 43,765
INCOME TAXES................................................ 81 310
-------- --------
NET INCOME (LOSS)........................................... $(12,033) $ 43,455
======== ========
PRO FORMA DATA
PRO FORMA NET INCOME DATA:
Income (loss) before income taxes......................... $(11,952) $ 43,765
Pro forma income taxes.................................... 1,121 27,842
-------- --------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME (LOSS)................................. $(13,073) $ 15,923
======== ========
PRO FORMA EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic:
Pro forma earnings (losses)............................ $ (0.61) $ 0.64
Diluted:
Pro forma earnings (losses)............................ $ (0.61) $ 0.64
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:
Basic..................................................... 21,534 24,742
Diluted................................................... 21,534 24,742
</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1997 1998
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)......................................... $(12,033) $ 43,455
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation.............................................. 764 1,223
Amortization of radio broadcasting licenses, other
intangibles and deferred charges....................... 2,116 3,135
Gains on dispositions and exchanges of assets............. (43) (69,648)
Interest on the convertible subordinated note............. 477 506
Adjustment to reflect indexing of convertible subordinated
note................................................... 14,903 29,503
Changes in assets and liabilities which provided (used)
cash:
Accounts receivable.................................... 135 (5,987)
Prepaid expenses....................................... 981 (115)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and corporate
state income taxes.................................... 16 8,381
Minority interest in equity of partnership............. 25 705
-------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities.............. 7,341 11,158
-------- --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment....................... (5,012) (2,400)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, intangibles
and other assets....................................... 68 75,016
Purchases of radio station assets......................... (15,987) (82,903)
Purchase of investment.................................... (1,000)
Deferred charges and other assets......................... (50) (622)
Proceeds held in escrow from sale of Tampa stations....... (75,000)
Stations acquisition deposits............................. 3,511 15
-------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities.................. (17,470) (86,894)
-------- --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of long-term debt................................ (3,000) (3,003)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt.................. 13,000 79,500
Dividends paid............................................ (958)
-------- --------
Net cash provided by financing activities.............. 10,000 75,539
-------- --------
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS................... (129) (197)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD.............. 3,626 6,666
-------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD.................... $ 3,497 $ 6,469
======== ========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION --
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest............................................... $ 2,980 $ 5,698
======== ========
Income taxes........................................... $ 31 $ 60
======== ========
</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1998
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited financial statements for Entercom Communications
Corp. (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 (including normal recurring accruals) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
For the three months ended December 31, 1998, the weighted average
outstanding shares have been increased by 3,208,000 shares, which represent the
number of shares which, when multiplied by an offering price of $22.50 per
share, would be sufficient to replace the capital in excess of the current
period's earnings which was authorized for subsequent distribution to the
shareholders of the Company while the Company was an S Corporation (the "S
Corporation Shareholders"), prior to the initial public offering of 13,627,500
shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock at an offering price of $22.50 (the
"IPO").
2. ACQUISITIONS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
COMPLETED ACQUISITIONS, DIVESTITURES AND INVESTMENTS
On December 11, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of WRKO-AM and
WEEI-AM, serving the Boston radio market, from CBS Radio, Inc. for $82.0
million. The Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $284,000
related to this acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the
amount of $77.8 million were recorded in connection with this transaction.
On December 14, 1998, the Company acquired the assets of KSLM-AM, serving
the Salem, Oregon radio market, from Willamette Broadcasting Co. for $605,000.
The Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $14,000 related to this
acquisition. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles in the amount of
$506,100 were recorded in connection with this transactions.
On December 21, 1998, the Company purchased 200,000 shares of the common
stock of USA Digital Radio, Inc. at a per share price of $5.00 for an aggregate
investment of $1.0 million. USA Digital Radio, Inc. is a developer of in-band AM
and FM digital audio broadcasting technology.
On December 22, 1998, the Company sold the assets of WLLD-FM and WYUU-FM,
serving the Tampa, Florida radio market to CBS for $75.0 million resulting in a
gain of approximately $69.6 million.
PENDING ACQUISITIONS
In August 1998, the Company entered into an agreement with CBS pursuant to
which it agreed to purchase WAAF-FM and WEGQ-FM in Boston and WWTM-AM in
Worchester for $58.0 million in cash. In September, 1998, the Company began
operating
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
these stations under a time brokerage agreement. On February 22, 1999, the
Company consummated the Transaction.
On December 9, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire
WREN-AM, a radio station serving Kansas City, Kansas, from Mortenson
Broadcasting Company of Canton, LLC and Mortenson Broadcasting Company for the
sum of $2.8 million. It is anticipated that this transaction will close in the
first half of the calendar year 1999.
The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated results
of operations as if the transactions which occurred during the period of October
1, 1997 through December 31, 1998 had all occurred as of October 1, 1997, after
giving effect to certain adjustments, including depreciation and amortization of
assets and interest expense on any debt incurred to find the acquisitions which
would have been incurred had such acquisitions and other transactions occurred
as of October 1, 1997. These unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for
comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have
occurred had the acquisitions and other transactions been made as of that date
or results which may occur in the future.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIODS ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1997 1998
-------- --------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues............................................. $ 37,725 $ 47,363
Loss before gains on sale of assets...................... $(15,185) $(26,078)
Net income (loss)........................................ $ 54,506 $(26,078)
</TABLE>
3. DEBT
The Company has a senior secured Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility")
with a syndicate of banks which allows the Company to borrow up to $350.0
million on a reducing, revolving basis. Availability under the Credit Facility
reduces quarterly beginning June 30, 2000, in amounts which vary from $4.4
million to $17.5 million. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had approximately
$330.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility. The current
outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facility was not reduced by the $75.0
million proceeds from the Tampa Transaction as these funds were being held in
escrow in a qualified intermediary account.
In connection with the Company's IPO which was completed on February 3,
1999, the Company received approximately $236.1 million in net proceeds which
was used to repay revolving indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Facility.
As of March 5, 1999, the Company had revolving indebtedness outstanding under
the Credit Facility of approximately $147.5 million, which included $58.0
million in connection with the consummation of the acquisition of WAAF-FM and
WEGQ-FM in Boston and WWTM-AM in Worchester. See Note 5, Subsequent Events.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
ACQUISITIONS
The Company entered into a preliminary agreement on February 6, 1996, to
acquire the assets of radio station KWOD-FM, Sacramento, California, from Royce
International Broadcasting Corporation, subject to approval by the FCC, for a
purchase price of $25.0 million. Notwithstanding efforts by the Company to
pursue this Transaction, the seller has been nonresponsive. Accordingly, the
Company cannot determine if and when the transaction might occur.
CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to various outstanding claims which arose in the
ordinary course of business and to other legal proceedings. In the opinion of
management, any liability of the Company which may arise out of or with respect
to these matters will not materially affect the financial position, results of
operations or cash flows of the Company.
5. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 3, 1999, the Company completed the IPO, pursuant to which
13,627,500 shares of Class A Common Stock were sold to the public at a price of
$22.50 per share. Of the 13,627,500 shares sold, the Company sold 11,300,000 and
Chase Capital Partners ("Chase Capital"), the sole selling shareholder, sold
2,327,500 shares. The net proceeds to the Company, after deducting underwriting
discounts and other offering expenses was approximately $236.1 million. In
connection with the IPO, the following events occurred:
Effective January 28, 1999 (the "Revocation Date"), the Company revoked its
S Corporation status with the Internal Revenue Service and therefore the last
day the Company was taxed as an S Corporation was January 27, 1999. As a result,
all of the Company's net income after January 27, 1999 will be taxed to the
Company rather than taxed to the Company's shareholders.
Prior to the revocation of its S Corporation status, the Company declared a
dividend (the "S Distribution"), conditioned upon consummation of the IPO,
payable to its former S Corporation Shareholders in the amount of $88.1 million,
which the Company estimated would be the undistributed balance of the income of
the Company which has been taxed, or is taxable to its S Corporation
Shareholders as of the revocation date. On March 2, 1999 the company distributed
$75 million to its S Corporation shareholders as partial payment of the S
Distribution. The Company anticipates paying the remaining $13.1 million in
April, 1999.
As a result of the revocation of its S Corporation status and its resulting
treatment as a C Corporation, the Company will record a non-cash deferred tax
expense of approximately $81.7 million in the quarter ending March 31, 1999,
resulting from the recording of a deferred income tax asset of $4.3 million and
a deferred income tax liability of $86.0 million.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Prior to the IPO, Chase Capital, which held a Convertible Subordinated
Promissory Note of the Company (the "Convertible Subordinated Note") with
principal in the amount of $25.0 million, converted the Convertible Subordinated
Note into 2,327,500 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,995,669 shares of Class
C Common Stock (the "Chase Conversion"). At the time of the Chase Conversion,
the market value of the shares into which the Convertible Subordinated Note was
convertible, was approximately $97.3 million (the principal amount of the
Convertible Subordinated Note plus accrued interest amounted to approximately
$29.9 million, and the cumulative adjustment to reflect indexing of the
Convertible Subordinated Note was approximately $67.4 million). The Convertible
Subordinated Note has been retired and there is no further obligation due.
On January 22, 1999, in a related party transaction, the Company purchased
a 1% minority interest in ECI License Company, L.P. for an amount of $3.4
million. ECI License Company, L.P. is a limited partnership in which the Company
is the general partner and owns a 99% interest. ECI License Company, L.P. owns
certain of the Company's FCC licenses.
In August 1998, the Company entered into an agreement with CBS pursuant to
which it agreed to purchase WAAF-FM and WEGQ-FM in Boston and WWTM-AM in
Worchester for $58.0 million in cash (the "Second Boston Transaction"). In
September, 1998, the Company began operating these stations under a TBA. On
February 22, 1999, the Company consummated the Transaction.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 1999
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 8,713
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts.............................................. 45,160
Prepaid expenses and deposits.......................... 6,402
Deferred tax assets.................................... 1,949
Station acquisition deposits........................... 142
--------
Total current assets.............................. 62,366
--------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -- At cost
Land and land easements and land improvements............. 6,737
Building.................................................. 4,509
Equipment................................................. 39,947
Furniture and fixtures.................................... 9,049
Leasehold improvements.................................... 4,000
--------
64,242
Accumulated depreciation.................................. (13,568)
--------
50,674
Capital improvements in progress............................ 2,086
--------
Net property and equipment.................................. 52,760
--------
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLES -- NET.... 552,282
DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS -- NET.................... 4,219
--------
TOTAL............................................. $671,627
========
</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 1999
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 16,568
Accrued liabilities:
Salaries............................................... 4,852
Interest............................................... 432
Other.................................................. 299
Income tax payable........................................ 2,798
Long-term debt due within one year........................ 10
--------
Total current liabilities................................. 24,959
--------
SENIOR DEBT................................................. 166,266
Deferred tax liability...................................... 83,516
Total liabilities......................................... 274,741
--------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock
Class A common stock...................................... 249
Class B common stock...................................... 105
Class C common stock...................................... 17
Additional paid-in capital................................ 468,239
Retained earnings......................................... (71,501)
Unearned compensation..................................... (223)
--------
Total shareholders' equity................................ 396,886
--------
TOTAL............................................. $671,627
========
</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1999
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
----------------------------
1998 1999
----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES.......................................... $ 63,687 $ 95,545
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Station operating expenses.......................... 42,749 64,296
Depreciation and amortization....................... 6,079 10,019
Corporate general and administrative expenses....... 2,193 3,454
Net time brokerage agreement expenses............... 2,273 652
----------- --------------
OPERATING INCOME...................................... 10,393 17,124
----------- --------------
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME) ITEMS:
Interest expense.................................... 6,179 6,246
Adjustment to reflect indexing of Convertible
Subordinated Note................................ 5,693
Interest income..................................... (180) (599)
Other non-operating expenses........................ 57
Gains on sale of assets............................. (8,748) (467)
----------- --------------
Total other expense (income)........................ 3,001 5,180
----------- --------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM.................................. 7,392 11,944
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes -- C Corporation....................... 5,249
Income taxes -- S Corporation....................... 71 125
Deferred income taxes for conversion from an S to a
C Corporation.................................... 79,845
----------- --------------
Total income taxes.................................. 71 85,219
----------- --------------
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM........... 7,321 (73,275)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (NET OF TAX BENEFIT)............... 2,397
----------- --------------
NET INCOME (LOSS)..................................... $ 4,924 $ (73,275)
=========== ==============
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
----------------------------
1998 1999
----------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
NET LOSS PER SHARE
Basic:
Loss before extraordinary item................... $ (2.10)
Extraordinary item, net of taxes.................
--------------
NET LOSS PER SHARE.................................... $ (2.10)
==============
Diluted:
Loss before extraordinary item................... $ (2.10)
Extraordinary item, net of taxes.................
--------------
NET LOSS PER SHARE.................................... $ (2.10)
==============
PRO FORMA DATA
PRO FORMA NET INCOME DATA:
Income before income taxes and extraordinary item... $ 7,392 $ 11,944
Pro forma income taxes.............................. 4,972 4,539
----------- --------------
Pro forma income before extraordinary item.......... 2,420 7,405
=========== ==============
Extraordinary item, net of pro forma taxes.......... 1,489
----------- --------------
PRO FORMA NET INCOME.................................. $ 931 $ 7,405
PRO FORMA EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic:
Pro forma earnings before extraordinary item..... $ 0.11 $ 0.21
Extraordinary item, net of pro forma taxes....... 0.07
----------- --------------
Pro forma earnings per share..................... $ 0.04 $ 0.21
=========== ==============
Diluted:
Pro forma earnings before extraordinary item..... $ 0.11 $ 0.21
Extraordinary item, net of pro forma taxes....... 0.07
----------- --------------
Pro forma earnings per share..................... $ 0.04 $ 0.21
=========== ==============
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:
Basic............................................... 21,534 34,836
Diluted............................................. 21,534 35,251
</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1999
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
----------------------
1998 1999
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss).................................... $ 4,924 $ (73,275)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation......................................... 1,872 2,726
Amortization of radio broadcasting licenses, other
intangibles and deferred charges.................. 4,207 7,293
Extraordinary items.................................. 2,401
Deferred taxes....................................... 81,567
Gain on dispositions and exchanges of assets......... (8,748) (467)
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense............ 219
Interest on the Convertible Subordinated Note........ 944
Adjustment to reflect indexing of convertible
subordinated note................................. 5693
Changes in assets and liabilities which provided
(used) cash:
Accounts receivable............................... (5,808) (6,649)
Prepaid expenses.................................. (1,076) (145)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and
corporate state income taxes.................... 1,371 (183)
Minority interest in equity of partnership........ (2) (2,882)
--------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 5,778 8,204
--------- ---------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property and equipment.................. (4,955) (4,901)
Proceeds from sale of assets......................... 8,906 1,162
Proceeds from exchanges of radio stations............ 3,132
Payment for exchanges of radio stations.............. (306)
Purchases of radio station assets.................... (130,103) (60,968)
Deferred charges and other assets.................... (3,163) (479)
Station acquisition deposits......................... 924 75,187
--------- ---------
Net cash (used) provided by investing
activities...................................... (125,565) 10,001
--------- ---------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
----------------------
1998 1999
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from Initial Public Offering............ 236,157
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt............. 257,793 82,500
Payment of long-term debt............................ (133,008) (246,505)
Dividends paid to S corporation shareholders......... (2,401) (88,113)
--------- ---------
Net cash provided (used) by financing
activities...................................... 122,384 (15,961)
--------- ---------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS.............. 2,597 2,244
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD......... 3,497 6,469
--------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD............... $ 6,094 $ 8,713
========= =========
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION --
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest.......................................... $ 4,378 $ 6,301
========= =========
Income taxes...................................... $ 198 $ 1,652
========= =========
</TABLE>
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities --
In connection with the radio station exchange transactions completed by the
Company during the six months ended June 30, 1998, the non-cash portion of
assets recorded was $22,500.
In connection with the Company's Initial Public Offering completed during
the six months ended June 30, 1999, the Convertible Subordinated Note, net of
deferred finance charges of $96,400 was converted into equity.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1999
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited financial statements for Entercom Communications
Corp. (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principals 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, including normal recurring accruals, considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
Effective January 28, 1999 (the "Revocation Date"), in connection with the
initial public offering (the "IPO") of 13,627,500 shares of Class A Common Stock
of the Company at a price of $22.50 per share, the Company revoked its S
Corporation status with the Internal Revenue Service and therefore the last day
the Company was taxed as an S Corporation was January 27, 1999. As a result, all
of the Company's effective tax rate for state and federal income taxes for the
period subsequent to January 27, 1999 is at a combined rate of 38%, applied to
taxable income before income taxes, which is adjusted for permanent differences
between tax and book income.
On January 29, 1999, the Company's Class A Common Stock began trading on
the New York Stock Exchange. On February 3, 1999, the Company completed the IPO
pursuant to which 13,627,500 shares of Class A Common Stock were sold to the
public at a price of $22.50 per share. Of the 13,627,500 shares sold, the
Company sold 11,300,000 and Chase Capital Partners ("Chase Capital"), the sole
selling shareholder, sold 2,327,500 shares. The net proceeds to the Company,
after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses was
approximately $236.2 million.
As a result of the revocation of its S Corporation status and its
conversion to a C Corporation, the Company recorded a non-cash deferred income
tax expense of approximately $79.8 million to reflect the cumulative effect of
temporary differences between the tax and financial reporting bases of the
Company's assets and liabilities attributable to the period prior to its
conversion to a C Corporation.
The unaudited pro forma net income data reflect adjustments for income
taxes as if the Company had been subject to federal and state income taxes based
upon a pro forma effective tax rate of 38% applied to income before income taxes
and extraordinary item, excluding the effect of an expense adjustment to reflect
indexing of the Convertible Subordinated Note (as such adjustment is not tax
deductible) of $5.7 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 1998.
The net income (loss) per share and pro forma earnings per share are
calculated in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
128 and, are based on the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding and dilutive common equivalent shares which include stock options
and restricted stock (using the treasury stock method). For the six-month period
ended June 30, 1998, the effect of the conversion of the Convertible
Subordinated Note for the calculation of the pro forma income per share was
antidilutive.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1999 -- (CONTINUED)
2. ACQUISITIONS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
COMPLETED ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
On January 22, 1999, in a related party transaction, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company purchased a 1% limited partnership interest in ECI
License Company, L.P. for $3.4 million. ECI License Company, L.P. is a limited
partnership in which the Company is the general partner, owning a 99% general
partnership interest. ECI License Company, L.P. owns certain of the Company's
FCC licenses. The acquisition effectively gives the Company 100% interest in its
FCC licenses.
On February 22, 1999, the Company purchased the assets of radio stations
WAAF-FM and WEGQ-FM in Boston and WWTM-AM in Worchester from CBS for $58.0
million in cash. The Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $0.2
million related to this transaction. Broadcasting licenses and other intangibles
in the amount of $55.7 million were recorded in connection with this
transaction. The Company had operated these stations under a TBA since September
1998 and for the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company incurred TBA
fees in the amount of $0.7 million.
On April 22, 1999, the Company sold a building located in Seattle,
Washington for a cash purchase price of $1.3 million, resulting in a gain of
approximately $0.5 million.
On June 11, 1999, the Company acquired the assets of radio station WREN-AM,
serving the Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri radio market, from Mortenson
Broadcasting Company of Canton, LLC and Mortenson Broadcasting Company for the
sum of $2.8 million in cash. Broadcasting licenses in the amount of $2.5 million
were recorded in connection with this transaction.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
Prior to the revocation of its S Corporation status, the Company declared a
dividend (the "S Distribution"), conditioned upon consummation of the IPO,
payable to its former S Corporation shareholders in the amount of $88.1 million,
which the Company estimated would be the undistributed balance of the income of
the Company which has been taxed or is taxable to its S Corporation shareholders
as of the Revocation Date. The S Distribution of $88.1 million has been paid as
of June 30, 1999.
Prior to the IPO, Chase Capital, which held a Convertible Subordinated
Promissory Note of the Company (the "Convertible Subordinated Note") in the
principal amount of $25.0 million, converted the Convertible Subordinated Note
into 2,327,500 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,995,669 shares of Class C
Common Stock (the "Chase Conversion"). At the time of the Chase Conversion, the
market value of the shares into which the Convertible Subordinated Note was
convertible, was approximately $97.3 million (the principal amount of the
Convertible Subordinated Note plus accrued interest amounted to approximately
$29.9 million, and the cumulative adjustment to reflect indexing of the
Convertible Subordinated Note was approximately $67.4 million). The Convertible
Subordinated Note has been retired and there is no further obligation due.
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1999 -- (CONTINUED)
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA INFORMATION FOR ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated results
of operations as if the acquisition and divestiture transactions which occurred
during the period of January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 had all occurred as
of January 1, 1998, after giving effect to certain adjustments, including
depreciation and amortization of assets and interest expense on any debt
incurred to fund the acquisitions which would have been incurred had such
acquisitions and other transactions occurred as of January 1, 1998. These
unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and
do not purport to be indicative of (i) what would have occurred had the
acquisitions and other transactions been made as of the date or (ii) results
which may occur in the future.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
-------------------
1998 1999
------- --------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues................................................ $82,143 $ 95,545
Loss before extraordinary item and gains on sale of
assets.................................................... (9,023) (73,938)
Loss before extraordinary item (net of tax benefits)........ (2,448) (73,938)
Net loss.................................................... (4,845) (73,938)
</TABLE>
3. DEBT
The Company has a senior secured Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility")
with a syndicate of banks which allows the Company to borrow up to $350.0
million on a reducing, revolving basis. Availability under the Credit Facility
reduces quarterly beginning June 30, 2000, in amounts which vary from $4.4
million to $17.5 million. As of June 30, 1999, the Company had $166.0 million of
borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, in addition to an outstanding
Letter of Credit in the amount of $4.9 million.
4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
ACQUISITIONS
The Company entered into a preliminary agreement on February 6, 1996, to
acquire the assets of radio station KWOD-FM, Sacramento, California, from Royce
International Broadcasting Corporation, subject to approval by the FCC, for a
purchase price of $25.0 million. Notwithstanding efforts by the Company to
pursue this Transaction, the seller has been nonresponsive. Accordingly, the
Company cannot determine if and when the transaction might occur. On July 28,
1999, the Company commenced an action seeking to enforce this Agreement.
CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to various outstanding claims which arose in the
ordinary course of business and to other legal proceedings. In the opinion of
management, any
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1999 -- (CONTINUED)
liability of the Company which may arise out of or with respect to these matters
will not materially affect the financial position, results of operations or cash
flows of the Company.
5. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
During the six months ended June 30, 1999, the Company issued options to
purchase 823,609 shares of its Class A Common Stock at prices ranging from
$18.00 to $34.00 per share. All of the options become exercisable over a
four-year period. In connection with the grant of options with exercise prices
below fair market value at the time of grant, the Company recognized
compensation expense in the amount of approximately $170,000 for the six-months
ended June 30, 1999.
On January 28, 1999, the Company issued certain Restricted Stock awards,
consisting of rights to 11,112 shares of Class A Common Stock, to two directors.
Such shares vest ratably on each of the next four anniversary dates of the
grant. In connection with three awards, the Company recognized compensation
expense in the amount of approximately $26,000 for the six-months ended June 30,
1999.
On May 1, 1999, Chase Capital converted 300,000 shares of Class C Common
Stock to 300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock.
6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 28, 1999, the Company entered into agreements to purchase from
Sinclair Broadcast Group ("Sinclair") all of Sinclair's radio properties (with
the exception of its St. Louis cluster) and to purchase 300,000 shares of USA
Digital Radio Inc. for a purchase price of $824.5 million in cash (the "Sinclair
Transaction"). As part of the Sinclair Transaction, the Company will agree to
spend $5.0 million in television advertising time for the promotion of the
Company's radio stations, on Sinclair's TV stations over a five year period, and
will be responsible for certain capital expenditures not to exceed $2.0 million.
The Sinclair Transaction covers 46 stations (15 AM and 31 FM) in nine markets
including Kansas City, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Memphis, Buffalo, Norfolk,
Greensboro/ Winston-Salem/High Point, Greenville/Spartanburg and
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Company will be required to sell or exchange certain
radio stations in the Kansas City market in order to meet regulatory
requirements limiting the number of stations the Company may own in this market
to eight (the Company currently owns seven). Completion of the Sinclair
Transaction is subject to several factors including approval by the Boards of
Directors of both companies, FCC approval, Department of Justice approval, the
Company's due diligence and completion of definitive documentation. The Company
expects to close on this transaction in the last quarter of 1999.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders of
Entertainment Communications, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of the Portland,
Oregon and Rochester, New York Radio Groups of Heritage Media Services,
Inc. -- Broadcasting Segment (the Company) as of December 31, 1997, and the
related combined statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows
of the Portland, Oregon and Rochester, New York Radio Groups of Heritage Media
Services, Inc. -- Broadcasting Segment (the Predecessor) for the eight months
ended August 31, 1997 and of the Company for the four months ended December 31,
1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's and the
Predecessor's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of
December 31, 1997, and the results of operations and cash flows of the
Predecessor for the eight months ended August 31, 1997, and of the Company for
the four months ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Baltimore, Maryland,
May 29, 1998
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997
--------
<S> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash...................................................... $ 594
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $166....................................... 3,474
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 41
Deferred barter costs..................................... 113
Deferred tax asset........................................ 64
--------
Total current assets................................... 4,286
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net.......................... 4,497
DUE FROM AFFILIATE.......................................... 1,719
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE BROADCASTING ASSETS, net................ 116,171
--------
Total Assets........................................... $126,673
========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..................... $ 520
Deferred revenue.......................................... 11
Deferred barter revenue................................... 108
--------
Total current liabilities.............................. 639
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY...................................... 98
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES................................. 292
--------
Total Liabilities...................................... 1,029
--------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 10,000 shares authorized
and 10,000 shares issued and outstanding............... 10
Additional paid-in capital................................ 127,035
Accumulated deficit....................................... (1,401)
--------
Total Stockholders' Equity............................. 125,644
--------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity............. $126,673
========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this combined balance sheet.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR COMPANY
------------ ------------
EIGHT MONTHS FOUR MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES:
Station broadcasting revenues, net of agency
commissions of $1,060 and $1,845,
respectively................................... $10,449 $ 5,635
Revenues realized from station barter
arrangements................................... 847 464
------- -------
Total net revenues............................. 11,296 6,099
------- -------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and production........................ 4,024 2,059
Selling, general and administrative............... 1,618 830
Corporate overhead allocation..................... 814 478
Expenses realized from station barter
arrangements................................... 922 411
Depreciation of property and equipment............ 395 251
Amortization of acquired intangible broadcasting
assets and other assets........................ 775 2,623
------- -------
Total operating expenses....................... 8,548 6,652
------- -------
Broadcast operating income (loss).............. 2,748 (553)
------- -------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense.................................. 651 265
Other expense, net................................ -- 21
------- -------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes........................................ 2,097 (839)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.......................... 1,339 562
------- -------
Net income (loss)................................. $ 758 $(1,401)
======= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RETAINED
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL EARNINGS/
--------------- PAID-IN (ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDER'S
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT) EQUITY
------ ------ ---------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PREDECESSOR:
BALANCE, January 1, 1997.......... 10 $10 $ -- $ 7,041 $ 7,051
HMC noncash capital
contributions................ -- -- 1,209 -- 1,209
Net income...................... -- -- -- 758 758
Acquisition by News
Corporation.................. -- -- 125,291 (7,799) 117,492
-- --- -------- ------- --------
BALANCE, August 31, 1997.......... 10 $10 $126,500 $ -- $126,510
== === ======== ======= ========
COMPANY:
BALANCE, September 1, 1997........ 10 $10 $126,500 $ -- $126,510
News Corporation noncash capital
contributions................ -- -- 535 -- 535
Net loss........................ -- -- -- (1,401) (1,401)
-- --- -------- ------- --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1997........ 10 $10 $127,035 $(1,401) $125,644
== === ======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR COMPANY
------------ ------------
EIGHT MONTHS FOUR MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)......................................... $ 758 $(1,401)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
flows from operating activities-........................
Depreciation of property and equipment.................... 395 251
Amortization of acquired intangible broadcasting assets
and other assets........................................ 775 2,623
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions-...........................................
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net........... 121 (225)
Net effect of change in deferred barter revenue and
deferred barter costs................................... 76 (49)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets..... (15) (15)
Increase in deferred tax asset............................ (50) (15)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
expenses................................................ (826) 150
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue................... (75) 11
(Decrease) increase in deferred tax liability............. 99 (1)
Decrease in other long-term liabilities................... (12) (25)
------- -------
Net cash flows from operating activities................ 1,246 1,304
------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment..................... (157) (11)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired........................ (1,859) --
------- -------
Net cash flows from investing activities................ (2,016) (11)
------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in due to affiliates............................. (512) --
Increase in due from affiliates........................... -- (1,719)
Capital contributions made by Parent...................... 1,209 535
------- -------
Net cash flows from financing activities................ 697 (1,184)
------- -------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS........ (73) 109
CASH, beginning of period................................... 558 485
------- -------
CASH, end of period......................................... $ 485 $ 594
======= =======
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Cash paid for interest.................................... $ -- $ 21
======= =======
Cash paid for income taxes................................ $ 152 $ 29
======= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Heritage Media Services, Inc. ("HMSI") operates in two
segments -- Marketing Services and Broadcasting. Heritage Media Corporation is
the parent company of HMSI, (collectively referred to hereafter as either "HMC"
or the "Parent"). The Broadcasting Segment was wholly-owned and operated by
HMSI, which was owned by HMC through August 31, 1997 (the "Predecessor"). In
July 1997, HMC entered into an asset sale agreement with Sinclair Broadcast
Group, Inc. ("SBG") whereby SBG would acquire 100% of the Broadcasting Segment
(which consisted of six television stations in three markets and 24 radio
stations in seven markets) for $630 million in cash. Effective September 1,
1997, The News Corporation Limited ("News Corporation") acquired all of the
license and nonlicense assets of HMC. Due to certain regulatory requirements,
News Corporation has established a trust to hold all of the license and
nonlicense assets of the Broadcasting Segment until the sale to SBG has closed.
The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting
whereby the purchase price was allocated to property and programming assets and
acquired intangible broadcasting assets of $51.4 million and $578.6 million,
respectively.
During January 1998, Entertainment Communications, Inc. ("Entercom")
entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Tuscaloosa Broadcasting Inc.,
Sinclair Radio of Portland Licensee, Inc. and Sinclair Radio of Rochester
Licensee, Inc. (collectively referred to hereafter as "Sinclair") to acquire
KKSN-AM, KKSN-FM and KKRH-FM, all serving the Portland, Oregon radio market and
WBBF-AM, WBBF-FM, WKLX-FM and WQRV-FM, all serving the Rochester, New York radio
market for a purchase price of $126.5 million. Simultaneously with the above
agreement, Entercom entered into a Time Brokerage Agreement ("TBA") with
Sinclair whereby, effective March 1, 1998, Entercom programs these stations for
the period prior to consummation of the purchase agreement and Sinclair receives
a monthly TBA fee of $631,500. Closing on this transaction is expected in June
1998. The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of the
Portland, Oregon and Rochester, New York Radio Group, which are collectively
referred to hereafter as "the Company."
The accompanying December 31, 1997, balance sheet and related statements of
operations and cash flows for the four-month period ended December 31, 1997, are
presented on a new basis of accounting, reflecting the impact of the News
Corporation acquisition. The accompanying financial statements for the
eight-month period ended August 31, 1997, are presented as "Predecessor"
financial statements.
DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company's revenues and accounts receivable relate primarily to the sale
of advertising within the radio stations' broadcast areas. Credit is extended
based on an evaluation of the customers' financial condition. Credit losses are
provided for in the financial statements.
In the opinion of management, credit risk with respect to trade receivables
is limited due to the large number of diversified customers and the geographic
diversification of the Company's customer base. The Company performs ongoing
credit evaluations of its customers and believes that adequate allowances for
any uncollectible trade receivables are maintained. At December 31, 1997, no
receivable from any customer exceeded 5% of stockholders' equity, and no
customer accounted for more than 10% of net revenues for the eight months ended
August 31, 1997 or for the four months ended December 31, 1997.
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE BROADCASTING ASSETS
Acquired intangible broadcasting assets are being amortized over periods of
4 to 40 years. These amounts result from the acquisition of certain radio
station license and nonlicense assets by The News Corporation (see Note 1). The
Company monitors the individual financial performance of each of the stations
and continually evaluates the realizability of intangible and tangible assets
and the existence of any impairment to its recoverability based on the projected
undiscounted cash flows of the respective stations.
Intangible assets consist of the following as of December 31, 1997 (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMORTIZATION
PERIOD 1997
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
Goodwill............................................... 40 years $ 1,897
FCC licenses........................................... 15-25 years 52,092
Other.................................................. 4-25 years 65,172
--------
119,161
Less: Accumulated amortization......................... 2,626
--------
$116,535
========
</TABLE>
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is recorded on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. Property and equipment at December 31, 1997, are summarized
as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
USEFUL LIFE 1997
----------- ------
<S> <C> <C>
Land..................................................... -- $ 442
Broadcasting equipment................................... 5-25 years 366
Buildings and improvements............................... 12-30 years 3,684
Other equipment.......................................... 4-8 years 256
------
4,748
Less: Accumulated depreciation........................... 251
------
$4,497
======
</TABLE>
BARTER TRANSACTIONS
Certain program contracts provide for the exchange of advertising air time
in lieu of cash payments for the rights to such programming. These contracts are
recorded as the programs are aired at the estimated fair value of the
advertising air time given in exchange for the program rights. Network
programming is excluded from these calculations.
The Company broadcasts certain customers' advertising in exchange for
equipment, merchandise and services. The estimated fair value of the equipment,
merchandise or services received is recorded as deferred barter costs and the
corresponding obligation to broadcast advertising is recorded as deferred barter
revenues. The deferred barter costs are expensed or capitalized as they are
used, consumed or received. Deferred barter revenues are recognized as the
related advertising is aired.
REVENUES
Revenue from the sale of commercial broadcast time to advertisers is
recognized when the commercials are broadcast. Promotional fees are recognized
as services are rendered.
2. ACCRUED EXPENSES:
Accrued expenses consist of the following at December 31, 1997, (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997
----
<S> <C>
Commissions................................................. $193
Payroll and employee benefits............................... 137
Other....................................................... 187
----
$517
====
</TABLE>
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
3. DUE TO AFFILIATE:
The Predecessor had an arrangement with HMSI whereby HMSI would provide
certain management and other services to the Predecessor. The services provided
included consultation and direct management assistance with respect to
operations and strategic planning. The Predecessor was allocated approximately
$814,000 of corporate overhead expenses for these services for the eight months
ended August 31, 1997.
In order to fund acquisitions and provide operating funds, HMSI entered into a
Bank Credit Agreement. The debt used to finance acquisitions and fund daily
operations of the Predecessor was recorded by the Predecessor as due to
affiliate in the year ending December 31, 1996. HMSI allocated interest at a
rate of approximately 10.0%, which approximated the average rate paid on the
borrowings. Associated with the HMSI debt, the Predecessor was allocated
approximately $0.6 million of deferred financing costs in 1996. The deferred
financing costs were fully amortized in accordance with the acquisition by News
Corporation on September 1, 1997.
4. INCOME TAXES:
The Parent files a consolidated federal tax return and separate state tax
returns for each of its subsidiaries in certain filing jurisdictions. It is the
Parent's policy to pay the federal income tax provision of the Company. The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
separate return method of FASB 109, whereby the allocation of the federal tax
provision due to the Parent is based on what the Company's current and deferred
federal tax provision would have been had the Company filed a federal income tax
return outside of its consolidated group. The Company is not required to
reimburse the Parent for its federal tax provision. Accordingly, this amount is
recorded as a capital contribution in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements. No federal deferred tax assets or liabilities are recorded because
those amounts are considered currently paid to or received by the Parent. The
federal and state tax provision was calculated based on pretax income, plus or
minus permanent book-to-tax differences, times the statutory tax rate of 40%.
The Company had no alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards as of December
31, 1997. The effective tax rate in the current year exceeds the statutory tax
rate of 40% due to the effects of nondeductible goodwill.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR COMPANY
------------ ------------
EIGHT MONTHS FOUR MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal..................................... $1,267 $523
State....................................... 81 33
------ ----
1,348 556
------ ----
Deferred:
Federal..................................... -- --
State....................................... (9) 6
------ ----
(9) 6
------ ----
Provision for income taxes.................. $1,339 $562
====== ====
</TABLE>
The following is a reconciliation of federal income taxes at the applicable
statutory rate to the recorded provision (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR COMPANY
------------ ------------
EIGHT MONTHS FOUR MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Statutory federal income taxes.............. $ 703 $(504)
Adjustments:
State income taxes, net of federal
effect................................. 82 (59)
Non-deductible goodwill amortization...... 276 1,125
Other..................................... 278 --
------ -----
Provision for income taxes.................. $1,339 $ 562
====== =====
</TABLE>
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the state tax effects of the significant
types of temporary differences between financial reporting basis and tax basis
which were generated during the years ended December 31, 1997 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997
----
<S> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets:
Bad debt reserve.......................................... $14
Accruals.................................................. 27
Other intangibles......................................... 23
---
$64
===
Deferred Tax Liability:
Depreciation.............................................. $98
===
</TABLE>
5. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
Company employees were covered by HMC's Retirement Savings Plan (the Plan)
through December 31, 1997, whereby participants contributed portions of their
annual compensation to the Plan and certain contributions were made at the
discretion of the Company based on criteria set forth in the Plan Agreement.
Participants are generally 100% vested in Company contributions after five years
of employment with the Company. Company expenses under the Plan were not
material for the year ended December 31, 1997.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The Company received certain advances from HMC during the eight months
ended August 31, 1997, which were evidenced by a subordination agreement. All
advances from HMC were repaid on August 31, 1997.
7. CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS:
LEASES AND CONTRACTS
The Company and its subsidiaries lease certain real property and
transportation and other equipment under noncancellable operating leases
expiring at various dates through 2015. The Company also has long-term
contractual obligations with two major broadcast ratings firms that provide
monthly ratings services and guaranteed store contracts. Rent expense under
these leases for the eight months ended August 31, 1997, and for the four months
ended December 31, 1997, was approximately $210,000 and $105,000, respectively.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Future minimum payments under the leases are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998........................................................ $ 392
1999........................................................ 386
2000........................................................ 386
2001........................................................ 371
2002........................................................ 357
2003 and thereafter......................................... 814
------
$2,706
======
</TABLE>
LITIGATION
Lawsuits and claims are filed against the Company from time to time in the
ordinary course of business which are generally incidental to its business.
Management of the Company does not believe the resolution of such matters will
have a significant effect on its liquidity, financial position or results of
operations.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND MARCH 31, 1998
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR COMPANY
------------ ------------
DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1997 1998
------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash............................................... $ 594 $ --
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $166................................ 3,474 --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.......... 41 --
Deferred barter costs.............................. 113 --
Deferred tax asset................................. 64 --
-------- --------
Total current assets............................ 4,286 --
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net................... 4,497 5,152
DUE FROM AFFILIATE................................... 1,719 --
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE BROADCASTING ASSETS, net......... 116,171 116,934
-------- --------
Total Assets.................................... $126,673 $122,086
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.............. $ 520 $ --
Deferred revenue................................... 11 --
Deferred barter revenue............................ 108 --
Due to parent...................................... -- 70
-------- --------
Total current liabilities....................... 639 70
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY............................... 98 --
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES.......................... 292 --
-------- --------
Total Liabilities............................... 1,029 70
-------- --------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 10,000 shares
authorized and 10,000 and 0 shares issued and
outstanding..................................... 10 --
Additional paid-in capital......................... 127,035 122,827
Accumulated deficit................................ (1,401) (811)
-------- --------
Total Stockholders' Equity...................... 125,644 122,016
-------- --------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity...... $126,673 $122,086
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined balance sheets.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR
PREDECESSOR ------------ COMPANY
------------ TWO -----------
THREE MONTHS MONTHS ONE MONTH
ENDED ENDED ENDED
MARCH 31, FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 31,
1997 1998 1998
------------ ------------ -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES:
Station broadcasting revenue, net of agency
commissions of $611 and $387,
respectively.............................. $3,349 $ 2,169 $ --
Revenues realized from station barter
arrangements.............................. 249 187 --
Time brokerage agreement revenues........... -- -- 635
------ ------- -----
Total net revenues..................... 3,598 2,356 635
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and production.................. 1,303 824 3
Selling, general and administrative......... 885 603 --
Expenses realized from station barter
arrangements.............................. 245 280 --
Depreciation of property and equipment...... 147 126 78
Amortization of acquired intangible
broadcasting assets and other assets...... 287 1,503 663
------ ------- -----
Total operating expenses............... 2,867 3,336 744
------ ------- -----
Broadcast operating income (loss)...... 731 (980) (109)
------ ------- -----
OTHER EXPENSE:
Interest expense.......................... 261 -- 702
------ ------- -----
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes..................................... 470 (980) (811)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES.................. 52 40 --
------ ------- -----
Net income (loss)......................... $ 418 $(1,020) $(811)
====== ======= =====
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR
PREDECESSOR ------------ COMPANY
------------ TWO -----------
THREE MONTHS MONTHS ONE MONTH
ENDED ENDED ENDED
MARCH 31, FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 31,
1997 1998 1998
------------ ------------ -----------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)......................................... $ 418 $(1,020) $(811)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
flows from operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment.................. 147 126 78
Amortization of acquired intangible broadcasting assets
and
other assets......................................... 287 1,503 663
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects
of acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable, net.................... 644 415 --
Net effect of change in deferred barter revenue and
deferred barter costs................................ (6) 96 --
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets........... (9) (3) --
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued
expenses............................................. (535) 76 --
Decrease in deferred revenue............................ (3) -- --
Decrease in other long-term liabilities................. (1) (70) --
------- ------- -----
Net cash flows from operating activities............. 942 1,123 (70)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment..................... (82) (7) --
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired........................ (1,894) -- --
------- ------- -----
Net cash flows from investing activities............. (1,976) (7) --
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase (decrease) in due to affiliates.................. 995 (1,111) 70
------- ------- -----
Net cash flows from financing activities............. 995 (1,111) 70
------- ------- -----
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...... (39) 5 --
CASH, beginning of period................................. 558 594 --
------- ------- -----
CASH, end of period....................................... $ 519 $ 599 $ --
======= ======= =====
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO UNAUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Heritage Media Services, Inc. ("HMSI") operates in two
segments -- Marketing Services and Broadcasting. Heritage Media Corporation is
the parent company of HMSI, (collectively referred to hereafter as either "HMC"
or the "Parent"). The Broadcasting Segment was wholly-owned and operated by
HMSI, which was owned by HMC through August 31, 1997 (the "Predecessor"). In
July 1997, HMC entered into an asset sale agreement with Sinclair Broadcast
Group, Inc. ("SBG") whereby SBG would acquire 100% of the Broadcasting Segment
(which consisted of six television stations in three markets and 24 radio
stations in seven markets) for $630 million in cash. Effective September 1,
1997, The News Corporation Limited ("News Corporation") acquired all of the
license and nonlicense assets of HMC. Due to certain regulatory requirements,
News Corporation established a trust to hold all of the license and nonlicense
assets of the Broadcasting Segment until the sale to SBG had closed. The
acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting whereby
the purchase price was allocated to property and programming assets and acquired
intangible broadcasting assets of $51.4 million and $578.6 million,
respectively.
During January 1998, Entertainment Communications, Inc. ("Entercom")
entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Tuscaloosa Broadcasting Inc.,
Sinclair Radio of Portland Licensee, Inc. and Sinclair Radio of Rochester
Licensee, Inc. (collectively referred to hereafter as "Sinclair") to acquire
KKSN-AM, KKSN-FM and KKRH-FM, all serving the Portland, Oregon radio market and
WBBF-AM, WBBF-FM, WKLX-FM and WQRV-FM, all serving the Rochester, New York radio
market for a purchase price of $126.5 million. Simultaneously with the above
agreement, Entercom entered into a Time Brokerage Agreement ("TBA") with
Sinclair whereby, effective March 1, 1998, Entercom programs these stations for
the period prior to consummation of the purchase agreement and Sinclair receives
a monthly TBA fee of $631,500. Effective March 1, 1998, SBG completed its
acquisition of the Portland, Oregon and Rochester, New York Radio Groups from
News Corporation. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting whereby the purchase price was allocated to the assets to be sold. In
June 1998, Entercom closed its transaction with Sinclair. The accompanying
combined financial statements include the accounts of the Portland, Oregon and
Rochester, New York Radio Group, which are collectively referred to hereafter as
"the Company."
The accompanying March 31, 1998, balance sheet and the related statements
of operations and cash flows for the one-month period ended March 31, 1998, are
presented on a new basis of accounting, reflecting the impact of the acquisition
by SBG. The accompanying financial statements for the three months ended March
31, 1997, and the two months ended February 28, 1998, are presented as
"Predecessor" financial statements.
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The combined financial statements for the period ended March 31, 1997, the
two months ended February 28, 1998, and the one month ended March 31, 1998, are
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THE PORTLAND, OREGON AND ROCHESTER, NEW YORK RADIO GROUPS
OF HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- BROADCASTING SEGMENT
NOTES TO UNAUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
unaudited, but in the opinion of management, such financial statements have been
presented on the same basis as the audited combined financial statements and
include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of
operations, and cash flows for these periods. The results of operations
presented in the accompanying financial statements are not necessarily
representative of operations for an entire year.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Entercom Communications Corp.:
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of the Boston Radio
Market of CBS Radio, Inc. (the "Boston Radio Market") (formerly American Radio
Systems Corporation ("ARS") prior to the sale of ARS to CBS on June 4, 1998),
which is comprised of radio properties owned by CBS Radio, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of CBS Corporation ("CBS") as of December 31, 1997, and the related
combined statements of operations and equity and cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
management of the Boston Radio Market. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the combined financial position of the Boston Radio Market as of
December 31, 1997, and the results of their combined operations and their
combined cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared from the
separate accounting records maintained by the Boston Radio Market while owned by
ARS and may not be indicative of the conditions that would have existed or the
results of operations had the assets to be sold been operated as an unaffiliated
company. As discussed in Note 1, certain of the operating expenses represent
allocations made by ARS in the accompanying financial statements.
In August 1998, CBS Radio, Inc. entered into an agreement to sell the net
assets of the Boston Radio Market to Entercom Communications Corp. On December
11, 1998, CBS Radio Inc. sold the net assets of WRKO-AM and WEEI-AM, which
comprise a portion of the Boston Radio Market, to Entercom Communications Corp.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 18, 1998
(December 11, 1998 as to Note 7)
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR CURRENT
OWNER OWNER
------------ -------------
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1998
------------ -------------
(UNAUDITED)
(NOTE 1)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Accounts and notes receivable (less allowances
for doubtful accounts of $2,140,000 in 1997
and $848,539 (unaudited) in 1998)............. $ 8,246,194 $ 7,853,713
Prepaid expenses and other assets................ 486,976 841,911
Deposits and other current assets -- related
parties....................................... 6,695 --
----------- ------------
Total......................................... 8,739,865 8,695,624
----------- ------------
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -- Net...................... 11,799,363 6,224,161
----------- ------------
OTHER ASSETS:
Intangible assets -- net......................... 33,006,828 132,358,075
Other assets..................................... 94,758 89,861
----------- ------------
Total......................................... 33,101,586 132,447,936
----------- ------------
TOTAL.............................................. $53,640,814 $147,367,721
=========== ============
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable................................. $ 994,252 $ 676,317
Accrued compensation............................. 303,104 440,290
Accrued expenses................................. 794,867 2,915,381
Capitalized lease obligation..................... 137,762 47,212
----------- ------------
Total......................................... 2,229,985 4,079,200
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 6)
EQUITY............................................. 51,410,829 143,288,521
----------- ------------
TOTAL.............................................. $53,640,814 $147,367,721
=========== ============
</TABLE>
See notes to combined financial statements.
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND EQUITY
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997,
FIVE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 1998, AND FOUR MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR OWNER CURRENT OWNER
NINE MONTHS FOUR MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED FIVE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED MAY 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1997 1998 1998
------------ ----------------- ------------- -------------
(UNAUDITED)
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (NOTE 1)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES.............................. $37,331,314 $28,764,056 $14,994,176 $ 12,103,681
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Operating expenses, excluding
depreciation, amortization, general
and administrative expenses........... 27,747,140 21,205,835 12,205,334 9,823,762
Depreciation and amortization........... 2,852,025 2,428,522 1,245,587 1,417,764
General and administrative.............. 5,092,850 3,828,835 2,630,801 1,428,257
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
Total operating expenses.............. 35,692,015 27,463,192 16,081,722 12,669,783
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME
TAXES................................... 1,639,299 1,300,864 (1,087,546) (566,102)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT).............. 660,600 524,248 (438,300) (228,139)
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
NET INCOME (LOSS)......................... 978,699 776,616 (649,246) (337,963)
EQUITY, BEGINNING OF PERIOD............... 27,760,648 27,760,648 51,410,829 50,916,914
NET CONTRIBUTION.......................... 22,671,482 23,701,248 155,331 92,709,570
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
EQUITY, ENDING THE PERIOD................. $51,410,829 $52,238,512 $50,916,914 $143,288,521
=========== =========== =========== ============
</TABLE>
See notes to combined financial statements.
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997,
FIVE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 1998, AND FOUR MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR OWNER CURRENT OWNER
NINE MONTHS FOUR MONTHS
YEAR ENDED ENDED FIVE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED MAY 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1997 1998 1998
------------ ----------------- ------------- -------------
(UNAUDITED)
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (NOTE 1)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)......................... $ 978,699 $ 776,616 $ (649,246) $ (337,963)
Reconciliation of net income to cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization............. 2,852,025 2,428,522 1,245,585 1,417,764
Loss on disposal of property and
equipment.............................. 28,021 19,560 -- --
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable.................... 405,299 (605,537) (834,450) 1,226,961
Prepaid expenses....................... (324,285) (410,999) (803,662) 448,727
Other assets........................... 709,979 703,850 7,480 4,112
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses............................. (975,450) (448,358) 1,627,167 222,047
Net cash provided by operating activities
(Note 1).................................. $ 3,674,288 $ 2,463,654 $ 592,874 $ 2,981,648
=========== =========== ========== ===========
CASH FLOWS USED FOR INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment........ (1,396,694) (1,074,510) (365,543) (74,824)
Proceeds from sale of property............ 60,654 35,577 -- --
----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Net cash used for investing activities...... (1,336,040) (1,038,933) (365,543) (74,824)
----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
CASH FLOWS USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt................ (189,840) (155,639) (85,000) (72,865)
Net transfer to Owner....................... (2,148,408) (1,269,082) (142,331) (2,833,959)
----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Net cash used for financing activities...... (2,338,248) (1,424,721) (227,331) (2,906,824)
----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
CASH, BEGINNING AND END OF PERIOD........... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
=========== =========== ========== ===========
NONCASH ACTIVITIES:
</TABLE>
In 1997, the Predecessor Owner acquired $24.8 million in assets,
principally intangible assets, which were financed by the Owners.
In 1997, the Predecessor Owner transferred assets to an affiliate of the
Stations totaling approximately $1 million.
In 1998, the Current Owner applied the CBS purchase price to increase
intangible assets by $98.3 million and decrease property and equipment by $5.6
million.
See notes to combined financial statements.
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997,
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997,
FIVE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 1998,
AND FOUR MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION -- The accompanying financial statements
present the combined assets, liabilities and operations of the Boston Radio
Market of CBS Radio, Inc. (the "Boston Radio Market"), which is comprised of
radio stations WRKO-AM, WEEI-AM, WEGQ-FM, WAAF-FM, serving the Boston,
Massachusetts, radio market, and WWTM-AM, serving the Worcester, Massachusetts,
radio market (the "Stations"). Through June 4, 1998, the Stations were owned by
American Radio Systems Corporation (the "Predecessor Owner" or "ARS"), an
operator of radio stations throughout the United States. On June 4, 1998, ARS
was acquired by CBS Radio, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CBS Corporation
(collectively with CBS Radio, Inc., "CBS" or the "Current Owner"). In connection
with the acquisition of ARS by CBS (the "ARS/CBS merger"), CBS was required to
sell the Boston Radio Market to comply with certain regulations of the FCC.
During August 1998, CBS entered into purchase and sale agreements with Entercom
Communications Corp. ("Entercom") to sell the net assets of the Boston Radio
Market for approximately $140.0 million, subject to receipt of regulatory
approval which is expected to be received during 1998 (See note 7 for further
discussion). CBS and ARS are referred to as the Stations' "Owners" for purposes
of these notes to combined financial statements. All significant intercompany
transactions have been eliminated in combination.
INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- The financial statements for the nine
months ended September 30, 1997, the five months ended May 31, 1998, and the
four months ended September 30, 1998 are unaudited. Except for the application
of Accounting Principle Board Opinion No. 16, "Business Combination," to the
Station's financial statements while owned by the Current Owner, the
accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on a
basis substantially consistent with that of the audited Predecessor Owner's
financial statements included herein. For purposes of preparing the Current
Owner's unaudited financial statements, the ARS/CBS merger is assumed to have
occurred on May 31, 1998. In the opinion of management, such unaudited financial
statements include all adjustments, which are only of a normal and recurring
nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation. Operating results for the
unaudited periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for a full year.
REVENUE RECOGNITION -- Revenues are recognized when advertisements are
broadcast.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT -- Property and equipment at December 31, 1997 are
recorded at cost, and depreciation is computed using straight-line and
accelerated methods over estimated useful lives ranging from three to twenty
years. Property and equipment at September 30, 1998, reflects the allocation of
the CBS purchase price to the Stations' assets, net of depreciation computed
using straight-line methods over estimated useful lives ranging from three to
thirty-nine years.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS -- Intangible assets consist primarily of goodwill, FCC
licenses, and call letters acquired in connection with the acquisition of the
Stations and are being
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
amortized over their respective estimated useful lives (ranging from one to
forty years) using the straight-line method.
On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the recoverability of the net
carrying value of property and equipment and intangible assets by reference to
the Stations' anticipated undiscounted future cash flows generated by said
assets and comparison of carrying value to management's estimates of fair value,
generally determined by using certain accepted industry measures of value
(principally, cash flow multiple methods).
Intangible assets at September 30, 1998 reflect the allocation of the CBS
purchase price to the Stations' assets, net of amortization computed using the
straight-line method over an estimated useful life of forty years.
INCOME TAXES -- The results of the Stations' operations are included in the
federal and state income tax returns filed by the Stations' Owners. The
Stations' portion of the income tax provision (benefit) is allocated at a
federal and state computed statutory rate of 40.3%. The Stations' federal and
state income taxes are generally paid to, or refunded from, the Owners. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are maintained at the Owners' ownership levels.
BARTER TRANSACTIONS -- Revenues from the Stations' exchanges of advertising
time for goods or services are recognized at the fair market value of the items
received or to be received. The value of the goods and services received is
recognized in both net revenues and operating expenses. Net unearned barter
balances are included in accounts receivable.
Barter transactions are reported on a net basis within operating expenses
and balances as of and for the year ended December 31, 1997 were approximately
as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Barter revenues............................................ $2,273,689
Barter expenses............................................ 1,978,702
Net barter receivable...................................... 120,852
</TABLE>
USE OF ESTIMATES -- The preparation of combined financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes to the financial statements. Management bases
its estimates on certain assumptions which they believe are reasonable in the
circumstances, and while actual results could differ from those estimates,
management does not believe that any change in those assumptions in the near
term would have a material effect on its financial position, results of
operations or liquidity.
ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN OPERATING EXPENSES -- The operations, as presented
herein, include allocations and estimates of certain expenses, principally
corporate accounting and tax, rent, administrative salaries, and legal,
historically provided to the Stations by the Owners. The amounts of such
allocated expenses in these combined financial statements have been allocated by
management based on a variety of factors, including, for example, personnel,
labor costs and square footage. Management believes these allocations have been
made on a reasonable basis. However, the financial position and results of
operations, as presented herein, may not be the same as would have occurred had
the Stations been operated as a stand-alone entity.
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Interest expense incurred by the Owners under various long-term debt
arrangements has not historically been allocated to the Stations and,
accordingly, the accompanying combined financial statements do not include
interest expense. See Note 4 for interest expense associated with a capitalized
lease obligation.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK -- The Stations extend credit to customers on
an unsecured basis in the normal course of business. No individual industry or
industry segment is significant to the Stations' customer base. The Stations
have policies governing the extension of credit and collection of amounts due
from customers.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION -- The Stations participate in a
centralized cash management system maintained by the Owners. Accordingly, cash
balances are not maintained at the Stations. The Stations' assets are pledged as
collateral for the Owners' long-term debt agreements.
Cash paid for interest aggregated $44,900 during 1997.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS -- In June 1998, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities," which the Stations will adopt during fiscal year 2000. The
adoption of SFAS No. 133 is not expected to have a material impact on the
Stations' combined financial statements.
2. ACQUISITIONS
In January 1997, ARS completed the acquisition of WAAF-FM and WWTM-AM for
an aggregate purchase price of approximately $24.8 million (the "1997
Acquisition"). The purchase price related to the 1997 Acquisition was allocated
to the assets acquired, principally intangible assets, based on their estimated
fair value at the date of acquisition. Since the acquisition, the 1997
Acquisition has been included as a component of the Boston Radio Market. The
Predecessor Owner began programming and marketing the Stations pursuant to a
Local Marketing Agreement ("LMA") in August 1996 and, as a result, proforma
financial information has not been presented as such information would not be
materially different from the amounts presented in the historical 1997 combined
statements of operations.
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Property and equipment consisted of the following at
December 31, 1997:
Land and improvements..................................... $ 1,426,552
Buildings and improvements................................ 3,133,400
Broadcast equipment(1).................................... 8,847,524
Office and other equipment, furniture and fixtures........ 2,382,158
Other..................................................... 7,430
-----------
Total..................................................... 15,797,064
Less accumulated depreciation............................. (3,997,701)
-----------
Property and equipment -- net............................. $11,799,363
===========
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
(1) Includes approximately $570,000 of assets recorded under a capital
lease (see Note 4).
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Intangible assets consisted of the following at December
31, 1997:
FCC licenses (estimated life 25 years).................... $30,786,241
Goodwill (estimated life 40 years)........................ 4,246,985
Other intangibles (estimated life 1-25 years)............. 2,044,207
-----------
Total..................................................... 37,077,433
Less accumulated amortization............................. (4,070,605)
-----------
Intangible assets -- net.................................. $33,006,828
===========
</TABLE>
4. CAPITALIZED LEASE OBLIGATION
In September of 1996, an equipment lease agreement with Fleet Capital
Corporation dated May 17, 1990 was extended for an additional twenty-four
months. Upon the lease's final payment in August 1998, ownership of the property
was transferred to the Stations. Interest expense, reported within general and
administrative expense in the accompanying combined statement of operations,
aggregated $32,400 during 1997.
5. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
Through December 31, 1997, employees of the Stations participated in a
retirement savings plan (the "Plan") sponsored by the Predecessor Owner. The
Plan is a defined contribution plan that covers eligible salaried employees who
have at least one year of service. Participants may make pre-tax contributions
to the Plan up to 10% of their compensation, not to exceed the annual limit
prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service. The Owners matched contributions to
the Plan in an amount equal to 100% of the first 5%
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
of base compensation that a participant contributes to the Plan, unless
otherwise determined by annual resolution. The Stations were charged $90,000 by
the Predecessor Owner for the year ended December 31, 1997.
6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
BROADCAST RIGHTS -- At December 31, 1997, the Stations were committed to
the purchase of broadcast rights for various sports events and other
programming, including on-air talent, aggregating approximately $21,134,000.
This programming is not yet available for broadcast. As of December 31, 1997,
aggregate payments related to these commitments during the next five years are
as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998........................................................ $ 8,042
1999........................................................ 7,266
2000........................................................ 5,408
2001........................................................ 358
2002........................................................ 60
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$21,134
=======
</TABLE>
LEASES -- The Stations lease various offices, studios, and broadcast and
other equipment under operating leases that expire over various terms. Most
leases contain renewal options with specified increases in lease payments in the
event of renewal by the Stations.
Future minimum rental payments required under noncancellable operating
leases in effect at December 31, 1997 are approximately as follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Year Ending December 31
1998........................................................ $ 620
1999........................................................ 473
2000........................................................ 295
2001........................................................ 286
2002........................................................ 187
Thereafter.................................................. 1,378
------
Total....................................................... $3,239
======
</TABLE>
Aggregate rent expense under operating leases for the year ended December
31, 1997 approximated $438,000.
AUDIENCE RATING AND OTHER SERVICE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS -- The Stations have
entered into various noncancellable audience rating and other service and
employment contracts that expire over the next five years. Most of these
audience rating and other service agreements are subject to escalation clauses
and may be renewed for successive
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THE BOSTON RADIO MARKET OF CBS RADIO, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
periods ranging from one to five years on terms similar to current agreements,
except for specified increases in payments. Certain of these contracts will not
be assumed by Entercom.
Future minimum payments required under these contracts at December 31, 1997
are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1998........................................................ $2,481
1999........................................................ 2,573
2000........................................................ 1,725
2001........................................................ 699
2002........................................................ 648
------
Total....................................................... $8,126
======
</TABLE>
Total expense under these contracts for the year ended December 31, 1997
approximated $2,574,000.
LITIGATION -- CBS has agreed to indemnify Entercom for any litigation
expenses associated with the Stations prior to the acquisition by Entercom.
* * * * * *
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In relation to the agreement of sale between CBS Radio Inc. and Entercom
Communications Corp., Entercom Communications Corp. began operating WEEI-AM and
WRKO-AM on September 21, 1998 and WEGQ-FM, WAAF-FM, and WWTM-AM on September 23,
1998 under a time brokerage agreement. Under the time brokerage agreement, CBS
Radio Inc. will permit Entercom Communications Corp. to program and market the
Boston Radio Market for a fee of $590,000 per month.
On December 11, 1998 CBS Radio Inc. sold the net assets of WRKO-AM and
WEEI-AM, which comprise a portion of the Boston Radio Market, to Entercom
Communications Corp. for a purchase price of $82.0 million.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders of
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of the
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (a Maryland corporation) and
subsidiaries -- Radio Division (the "Company") as of December 31, 1997 and 1998,
and March 31, 1999, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the seven months ended December 31,
1996, the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the three months ended
March 31, 1999. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of the Sinclair Broadcast
Group, Inc. and subsidiaries -- Radio Division, as of December 31, 1997 and
1998, and March 31, 1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for the seven months ended December 31, 1996, the years ended December 31, 1997
and 1998, and the three months ended March 31, 1999, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Baltimore, Maryland,
July 26, 1999, except for Note 10,
as to which the date is August 5, 1999
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
------------------- MARCH 31,
1997 1998 1999
-------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash...................................................... $ 598 $ 878 $ 940
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $623, $1,100 and $1,144, respectively....... 11,612 21,731 16,254
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................. 398 551 687
Deferred barter costs..................................... 1,187 2,043 2,548
Deferred tax asset........................................ 226 -- --
-------- -------- --------
Total current assets...................................... 14,021 25,203 20,429
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net................................. 23,586 31,653 31,502
OTHER ASSETS................................................ 20,664 9,662 10,277
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE BROADCASTING ASSETS, net of accumulated
amortization of $11,609, $23,454 and $26,967,
respectively.............................................. 227,036 363,190 359,677
-------- -------- --------
Total Assets............................................ $285,307 $429,708 $421,885
======== ======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable.......................................... $ 393 $ 258 $ 566
Accrued liabilities....................................... 1,952 5,084 4,218
Sports rights contracts................................... 860 650 --
Deferred barter revenue................................... 1,315 1,848 2,289
Deferred tax liabilities.................................. -- 35 47
-------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities................................. 4,520 7,875 7,120
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Parent company indebtedness............................... 172,405 329,060 323,787
Other long-term liabilities............................... -- 176 162
Deferred tax liabilities, less current portion............ 5,759 6,867 7,197
-------- -------- --------
Total liabilities....................................... 182,684 343,978 338,266
-------- -------- --------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Contributed Capital....................................... 110,000 90,000 90,000
Accumulated deficit....................................... (7,377) (4,270) (6,381)
-------- -------- --------
Total stockholders' equity.............................. 102,623 85,730 83,619
-------- -------- --------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity.............. $285,307 $429,708 $421,885
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE
SEVEN MONTHS YEARS ENDED MONTHS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED
DECEMBER 31, ------------------- MARCH 31,
1996 1997 1998 1999
------------ -------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Station broadcast revenues, net of agency
commissions of $3,945, $6,529, $10,707 and
$2,784, respectively............................. $33,725 $ 55,778 $ 87,771 $21,796
Revenues realized from station barter
arrangements..................................... 2,269 2,610 3,810 927
------- -------- -------- -------
Total revenues................................ 35,994 58,388 91,581 22,723
------- -------- -------- -------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Program and production............................. 9,521 15,445 23,994 6,754
Selling, general and administrative................ 12,338 21,943 29,719 8,955
Corporate expenses................................. 1,720 2,893 3,465 847
Depreciation and amortization...................... 6,941 13,850 19,067 4,424
------- -------- -------- -------
Total operating expenses...................... 30,520 54,131 76,245 20,980
------- -------- -------- -------
Broadcast operating income......................... 5,474 4,257 15,336 1,743
------- -------- -------- -------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest on parent company indebtedness............ (7,308) (12,137) (16,659) (4,938)
Gain on sale of broadcast asset.................... -- -- 13,640 --
Loss on sale of broadcast asset.................... -- -- (2,860) --
Other income (expense)............................. -- (2) (1) 107
------- -------- -------- -------
Income (loss) before (provision) benefit for income
taxes and extraordinary item..................... (1,834) (7,882) 9,456 (3,088)
INCOME TAX (PROVISION) BENEFIT..................... 78 2,261 (4,200) 977
------- -------- -------- -------
Net income (loss) before extraordinary loss........ (1,756) (5,621) 5,256 (2,111)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM:
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of
related income tax benefit of $1,432............. -- -- (2,149) --
------- -------- -------- -------
NET INCOME (LOSS).................................. $(1,756) $ (5,621) $ 3,107 $(2,111)
======= ======== ======== =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
CONTRIBUTED ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDERS'
CAPITAL DEFICIT EQUITY
----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, June 1, 1996................... $110,000 $ -- $110,000
Net loss.............................. -- (1,756) (1,756)
-------- ------- --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996.............. 110,000 (1,756) 108,244
Net loss.............................. (5,621) (5,621)
-------- ------- --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1997.............. 110,000 (7,377) 102,623
Distribution of capital............... (20,000) -- (20,000)
Net income............................ -- 3,107 3,107
-------- ------- --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1998.............. 90,000 (4,270) 85,730
Net loss.............................. -- (2,111) (2,111)
-------- ------- --------
BALANCE, March 31, 1999................. $ 90,000 $(6,381) $ 83,619
======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES-RADIO DIVISION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEVEN MONTHS YEARS ENDED THREE MONTHS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED
DECEMBER 31, ------------------- MARCH 31,
1996 1997 1998 1999
------------ ------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)..................................... $ (1,756) $(5,621) $ 3,107 $(2,111)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
flows from operating activities --
Gain on sales of assets............................... -- -- (13,640) --
Loss on sale of assets................................ -- -- 2,860 --
Loss on early extinguishment of debt.................. -- -- 3,581 --
Depreciation and amortization......................... 6,941 13,850 19,067 4,424
Deferred tax provision (benefit)...................... 1,050 4,483 1,369 342
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions and dispositions --
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net....... (12,053) (328) (9,378) 5,477
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other
current assets..................................... (58) (182) 280 (136)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities........................................ 3,440 (1,628) (444) (558)
Net effect of change in deferred barter revenue and
deferred barter costs.............................. (491) 626 (185) (64)
Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities.... -- -- 176 (14)
Payments on sports rights contracts................... (1,615) (2,450) (3,160) (650)
--------- ------- --------- -------
Net cash flows from operating activities.............. (4,542) 8,750 3,633 6,710
--------- ------- --------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment................. (206) (2,717) (3,419) (760)
Acquisition of radio stations......................... (169,371) (3,143) (204,940) --
Proceeds from sale of broadcast assets................ -- -- 72,114 --
--------- ------- --------- -------
Net cash flows from investing activities.............. (169,577) (5,860) (136,245) (760)
--------- ------- --------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in parent company indebtedness............. 5,128 (5,815) (52,048) (5,888)
Borrowings from parent company related to
acquisitions....................................... 169,371 3,143 204,940 --
Distribution of capital to parent company............. -- -- (20,000) --
--------- ------- --------- -------
Net cash flows from financing activities.............. 174,499 (2,672) 132,892 (5,888)
--------- ------- --------- -------
NET INCREASE IN CASH.................................... 380 218 280 62
CASH, beginning of period............................. -- 380 598 878
--------- ------- --------- -------
CASH, end of period................................... $ 380 $ 598 $ 878 $ 940
========= ======= ========= =======
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Parent company capital contribution related to
acquisitions....................................... $ 110,000 $ -- $ -- $ --
========= ======= ========= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1997 AND 1998, AND MARCH 31, 1999
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and subsidiaries -- Radio Division ("the
Company") was formed through acquisition. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. ("SBG")
entered into the radio business in May 1996 when it acquired radio stations from
River City Broadcasting LLP ("River City"). As a result of the River City
acquisition, the Company now owns radio stations serving the Memphis, Buffalo
and Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton markets. In addition, SBG purchased from River City
the right to acquire certain radio stations serving the
Greenville/Spartansburg/Asheville market and exercised the right to acquire
these stations in July 1998. In March and July 1998, SBG acquired radio stations
from Heritage Media Services, Inc. ("Heritage") serving the Kansas City,
Milwaukee and New Orleans markets. In July 1998, SBG acquired radio stations
from Max Media Properties, LLC ("Max Media") serving the Greensboro/Winston
Salem/ High-Point and Norfolk markets. These acquisitions and other less
significant acquisitions and dispositions have been recorded under the purchase
method of accounting.
The divisional financial statements include operating results of SBG's
radio assets acquired from their respective dates of acquisition (see Note 8),
excluding the radio stations operating in the St. Louis market (See Note 10).
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared from SBG's historical
accounting records and present the operations of the Radio Division as if the
Company had been a separate entity for all periods presented. During these
periods, SBG provided various services to the Company (see Note 4). Furthermore,
acquisitions consummated by SBG have been presented as if they were made by the
Company and the consideration to effect these acquisitions was both loaned and
contributed by SBG. All significant intercompany transactions and account
balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
The financial information included herein may not necessarily reflect the
consolidated results of operations, financial position, changes in stockholders'
equity and cash flows of the Company in the future or what they would have been
had it been a separate, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated
financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an
ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates, including those related to
intangible assets, sports rights contracts, allowances for doubtful accounts,
income taxes and litigation based on currently available information. Changes in
facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The estimated fair value of financial instruments is determined by the
Company using the best available market information and appropriate valuation
methodologies. However, considerable judgment is necessary in interpreting
market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates
are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in
a current market exchange or the value that ultimately will be realized by the
Company upon maturity or disposition. The use of different market assumptions or
estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value
amounts.
Most of the Company's financial instruments, including cash, accounts
receivable and payable and accruals are short-term in nature. Accordingly, the
carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments approximates their fair
value.
Interest rates on the Company's intercompany debt are based upon SBG's
floating interest rate. Management believes that these rates are at fair market
value; however, these rates may not be reflective of rates available to the
Company as a stand-alone entity.
BARTER ARRANGEMENTS
The Company broadcasts certain customers' advertising in exchange for
equipment, merchandise and services. The estimated fair value of the equipment,
merchandise or services received is recorded as deferred barter costs and the
corresponding obligation to broadcast advertising is recorded as deferred barter
revenue. The deferred barter costs are expensed or capitalized as they are used,
consumed or received. Deferred barter revenue is recognized as the related
advertising is aired.
SPORTS RIGHTS
The Company has agreements for the rights to air sports programming over
contract periods which generally run from one to three years. Contract payments
are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract
period. The aggregate amount of programming rights for each season is recorded
as an asset and a liability during the season in which the sports programming
become available to be aired. The portion of the sport rights contract payable
within one year is reflected as a current liability in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. Amortization of sports rights is recognized on a
straight-line basis over the period which the sports programming is aired.
Additionally, the Company has entered into noncancellable commitments for sports
programming rights over the next four years, aggregating $10.5 million as of
March 31, 1999.
The Company has estimated the fair value of these noncancellable
commitments at approximately $9.0 million at March 31, 1999. These estimates are
based on future cash flows discounted at the Company's current borrowing rate.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------- MARCH 31,
1997 1998 1999
------- ------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Deferred debt acquisition costs.................. $ 4,387 $ -- $ --
Equity investments............................... -- 1,500 1,500
Deposits and other costs related to future
acquisitions................................... 11,377 6,162 6,777
Purchase options................................. 4,900 2,000 2,000
------- ------ -------
$20,664 $9,662 $10,277
======= ====== =======
</TABLE>
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE BROADCASTING ASSETS
Acquired intangible broadcasting assets are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over periods of 15 to 40 years. These amounts result from
the acquisition of radio station broadcasting assets. The Company monitors and
continually evaluates the realizability of intangible and tangible assets and
the existence of any impairment to its recoverability based on the projected
undiscounted cash flows of the respective stations. Management believes that the
carrying amounts of the Company's tangible and intangible assets have not been
impaired.
Intangible broadcasting assets, at cost, as of December 31, 1997 and 1998,
and March 31, 1999, consist of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
AMORTIZATION -------------------- MARCH 31,
PERIOD 1997 1998 1999
------------ -------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Goodwill........................ 40 years $ 79,462 $114,690 $114,690
Decaying advertiser base........ 15 years 9,730 10,757 10,757
FCC licenses.................... 25 years 149,453 255,285 255,285
Network affiliations............ 25 years -- 2,061 2,061
Other........................... 15 years -- 3,851 3,851
-------- -------- --------
238,645 386,644 386,644
Less: Accumulated
amortization.................. (11,609) (23,454) (26,967)
-------- -------- --------
$227,036 $363,190 $359,677
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities consist of the following as of December 31, 1997 and
1998, and as of March 31, 1999 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------- MARCH 31,
1997 1998 1999
------ ------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation...................................... $1,600 $3,092 $2,788
Other............................................. 352 1,992 1,430
------ ------ ------
$1,952 $5,084 $4,218
====== ====== ======
</TABLE>
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Broadcasting revenues are derived principally from the sale of radio
advertising spots to local, regional and national advertisers. Advertising
revenue is recognized in the period during which the program time and spot
announcements are broadcast.
NEW PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" was issued.
SFAS No. 130 requires that an enterprise report by major component and as a
single total the change in its net assets from nonowner sources during the
period. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997, and was adopted during 1998. Adoption of this statement did not impact
the Company's combined financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is computed under the straight-line method over the following
estimated useful lives:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Buildings and improvements............................... 10 - 35 years
Station equipment........................................ 5 - 10 years
Office furniture and equipment........................... 5 - 10 years
Leasehold improvements................................... 10 - 31 years
Automotive equipment..................................... 3 - 5 years
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Property and equipment consists of the following as of December 31, 1997
and 1998, and as of March 31, 1999 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
------------------ MARCH 31,
1997 1998 1999
------- ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Land and improvements........................... $ 2,994 $ 1,558 $ 1,558
Buildings and improvements...................... 5,535 5,247 5,247
Station equipment............................... 16,073 24,292 24,564
Office furniture and equipment.................. 1,507 3,073 3,438
Leasehold improvements.......................... 136 1,541 1,679
Automotive equipment............................ 684 1,398 1,378
------- ------- -------
26,929 37,109 37,864
Less: Accumulated depreciation and
amortization.................................. (3,343) (5,456) (6,362)
------- ------- -------
$23,586 $31,653 $31,502
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
3. PARENT COMPANY INDEBTEDNESS:
In connection with the acquisitions discussed in Note 8, SBG made loans to
the Company. The Company has been charged interest on these loans at a rate of
interest equal to SBG's annual weighted average borrowing rate on its
outstanding indebtedness. The weighted average interest rates on parent company
indebtedness for the seven months ended December 31, 1996, the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the three months ended March 31, 1999, were
9.0%, 7.9%, 6.6% and 6.3%, respectively.
Substantially all of the Company's assets have been pledged as security for
SBG's notes payable and commercial bank financing. Additionally, the operations
of the Company have been utilized to service the debt principal and interest
payments of SBG.
As part of the River City Acquisition (see Note 8), a portion of the
deferred financing costs incurred by SBG as a result of obtaining a Bank Credit
Agreement were allocated to the Radio Division. In 1998, SBG entered into a new
Bank Credit Agreement resulting in an extraordinary loss of $2.1 million, net of
a tax benefit of $1.4 million allocable to the Radio Division. The extraordinary
loss represents the write-off of debt acquisition costs associated with
indebtedness replaced by a new facility.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The Company has utilized various services provided by SBG or its
subsidiaires. These services included, among others, certain investor relations,
executive, human resources, legal, investment, finance, real estate, information
management, internal audit, tax, transportation and treasury. The costs of such
services have been allocated according to established methodologies and are
determined on an annual basis by SBG. Such methodologies depend on the specific
service provided and include allocating costs that directly relate to the
Company or allocating costs that represent a pro rata portion of the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
total costs for the services provided. Management of the Company believes these
allocations to be a fair and reasonable share of such costs. For the seven
months ended December 31, 1996, for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998,
and for the three months ended March 31, 1999, allocated expenses of
approximately $1.7 million, $2.9 million, $3.5 million, and $0.8 million,
respectively, were included in the consolidated statements of operations of the
Company. Substantially all costs relating to direct intercompany services have
been reflected in the accompanying combined financial statements.
The Company's radio stations and SBG's television stations have
historically provided broadcast time to each other. The revenues or costs
associated with these intercompany transactions were not significant in the
periods presented.
The Company and SBG have entered into joint advertising arrangements.
Revenues are distributed to the parties providing the services based upon the
contract terms. The revenues associated with such sales were not significant in
the periods presented.
5. INCOME TAXES:
Income taxes are provided using the asset and liability method in
accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are recognized based on differences between book and tax basis
of assets and liabilities using presently enacted tax rates. The provision for
income taxes is the sum of the amount of income tax paid or payable for the year
as determined by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws to taxable income
for that year and the net changes during the year in the Company's deferred tax
assets and liabilities other than changes arising from acquisitions and
dispositions.
SBG files a consolidated federal tax return and separate state tax returns
for each of its subsidiaries. It is SBG's policy to reimburse the Company for
its federal net operating losses when generated through intercompany charges.
The Company is responsible for its current state tax liabilities. The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
separate return method of FASB 109, whereby the allocation of federal tax
provision due to the parent is based on what the subsidiary's current and
deferred federal tax provision would have been had the subsidiary filed a
federal income tax return outside its consolidated group. Given that SBG is
required to reimburse the Company for its federal net operating losses when
generated, the value of the tax effected federal net operating losses is
recorded as an intercompany charge and included as a reduction of the due to
parent amount in the accompanying balance sheets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The (provision) benefit for income taxes consists of the following as of
the seven months ended December 31, 1996, the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998, and the three months ended March 31, 1999 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------- MARCH 31,
1996 1997 1998 1999
----- ------ ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
before extraordinary items............ $ 78 $2,261 $(4,200) $ 977
Income tax effect of extraordinary
items................................. -- -- 1,432 --
----- ------ ------- ------
$ 78 $2,261 $(2,768) $ 977
===== ====== ======= ======
Current:
Federal................................. $ -- $ -- $ (61) $ --
State................................... (667) (802) (806) (185)
----- ------ ------- ------
(667) (802) (867) (185)
----- ------ ------- ------
Deferred:
Federal................................. 705 2,737 (1,922) 1,005
State................................... 40 326 21 157
----- ------ ------- ------
745 3,063 (1,901) 1,162
----- ------ ------- ------
$ 78 $2,261 $(2,768) $ 977
===== ====== ======= ======
</TABLE>
The following is a reconciliation of federal income taxes at the applicable
statutory rate to the recorded (provision) benefit (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------- MARCH 31,
1996 1997 1998 1999
----- ---- ----- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory federal income taxes.............. 35.0% 35.0% (35.0)% 35.0%
Adjustments --
State income and franchise taxes, net
of federal effect.................... (22.6) (4.0) (8.8) (0.6)
Nondeductible expense items............ (9.2) (3.1) (5.1) (4.0)
Other.................................. 1.1 0.8 1.8 1.2
----- ---- ----- ----
(Provision) benefit for income taxes........ 4.3% 28.7% (47.1)% 31.6%
===== ==== ===== ====
</TABLE>
Temporary differences between the financial reporting carrying amounts and
the tax basis of assets and liabilities give rise to deferred taxes. The Company
has a net deferred tax liability of $5.5 million, $6.9 million and $7.2 million
as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and as of March 31, 1999, respectively. The
realization of deferred tax assets is contingent upon the Company's ability to
generate sufficient future taxable income to
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
realize the future tax benefits associated with the deferred tax assets.
Management believes that deferred assets will be realized through future
operating results.
Total deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and as of March 31, 1999, including the effects of the source of
differences between financial accounting and tax bases of the Company's assets
and liabilities which give rise to the deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities and the tax effect of each are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------- MARCH 31,
1997 1998 1999
------ ------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Deferred Tax Assets:
Accruals and reserves.......................... $ 417 $ 413 $ 435
Loss on disposal of fixed assets............... -- 1,829 2,336
State net operating losses..................... 1,244 1,735 1,965
Tax credits.................................... -- 61 61
Other.......................................... 2 -- --
------ ------- -------
$1,663 $ 4,038 $ 4,797
====== ======= =======
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
FCC license.................................... $1,837 $ 4,534 $ 5,062
Fixed assets and intangibles................... 5,359 6,406 6,979
------ ------- -------
$7,196 $10,940 $12,041
====== ======= =======
</TABLE>
6. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Employees of the Company participate in the Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust (the "SBG Plan") which covers eligible
employees of the Company. Contributions made to the SBG Plan include an employee
elected salary reduction amount, company matching contributions and a
discretionary amount determined each year by SBG's Board of Directors. During
December 1997, SBG registered 800,000 shares of its Class "A" Common Stock with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") to be issued as a
matching contribution for the 1997 plan year and subsequent plan years. The
Company's 401(k) expense for the periods ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998,
and the three months ended March 31, 1999, was $91,000, $177,000, $299,000 and
$89,000, respectively.
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
LITIGATION
The Company is involved in certain litigation matters arising in the normal
course of business. In the opinion of management, these matters are not
significant and will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
OPERATING LEASES
The Company leases certain property and equipment under noncancellable
operating lease agreements. Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable
operating leases beginning April 1, 1999, are approximately (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
April 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999.......................... $ 1,985
2000........................................................ 2,445
2001........................................................ 2,169
2002........................................................ 1,944
2003........................................................ 1,481
2004 and thereafter......................................... 17,050
-------
$27,074
=======
</TABLE>
8. ACQUISITIONS:
The acquisitions consummated by SBG have been presented as if they were
made by the Company and the consideration to effect these acquisitions was
either contributed or loaned by SBG.
RIVER CITY ACQUISITION
In May 1996, the Company entered into the radio business when it acquired
radio stations from River City Broadcasting LLP ("River City"). As a result of
the River City acquisition, the Company currently owns stations serving the
Memphis, Buffalo, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and New Orleans radio markets. In
addition, the Company acquired radio stations in the Nashville and Los Angeles
markets which were sold during 1998 (see 1998 Acquisitions and Dispositions
discussed below). The Company also purchased options to acquire additional radio
stations in the Buffalo, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Greenville/
Spartansburg/Asheville markets which have all since been exercised. In order to
complete the acquisition, SBG made loans and contributed capital to the Company
totaling $169.4 million and $110.0 million, respectively.
The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting
whereby the purchase price was allocated to property and programming assets,
acquired intangible broadcasting assets and other intangible assets for $22.0
million, $225.9 million and $31.5 million, respectively, based upon an
independent appraisal.
1997 ACQUISITIONS
During 1997, the Company exercised its options to acquire radio stations in
the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Buffalo markets. These options were purchased in
connection with the River City Acquisition. The total option exercise price of
$3.1 million was allocated to acquired intangible broadcasting assets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
1998 ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
HERITAGE ACQUISITION. In March 1998, the Company completed the purchase of
certain radio broadcast assets of Heritage Media Services, Inc. ("Heritage").
Pursuant to this acquisition, the Company now owns radio stations serving the
Kansas City and Milwaukee markets. In July 1998, the Company acquired three
radio stations in the New Orleans, Louisiana, market and simultaneously disposed
of two of those stations (see Centennial Disposition below). In order to
complete the acquisition, SBG made loans to the Company totaling $121.1 million.
The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting
whereby the net purchase price for stations was allocated to property and
programming assets, acquired intangible broadcasting assets and other intangible
assets for $5.1 million, $104.1 million and $11.9 million, respectively, based
on an independent appraisal.
SFX DISPOSITION. In May 1998, the Company completed the sale of its radio
stations located in the Nashville, Tennessee, market to SFX Broadcasting, Inc.
for aggregate consideration of approximately $35.0 million (the "SFX
Disposition"). The disposal included the sale of property and programming assets
and intangible assets. In connection with the disposition, the Company
recognized a $5.2 million gain on the sale and utilized the proceeds to reduce
parent company indebtedness.
MAX MEDIA ACQUISITION. In July 1998, the Company directly or indirectly
acquired all of the equity interests of Max Media Properties LLC ("Max Media").
As a result of this acquisition, the Company now owns radio stations serving the
Greensboro and Norfolk markets. In order to complete the acquisition, SBG made
loans to the Company totaling $78.3 million. The acquisition was accounted for
under the purchase method of accounting whereby the purchase price was allocated
to property and programming assets and acquired intangible broadcasting assets
for $4.8 million and $73.5 million, respectively, based on an independent
appraisal.
CENTENNIAL DISPOSITION. In July 1998, the Company completed the sale of the
assets of radio stations WRNO-FM, KMEZ-FM and WBYU-AM in New Orleans, Louisiana,
to Centennial Broadcasting for $16.1 million in cash and recognized a loss on
the sale of $2.9 million. The Company acquired KMEZ-FM in connection with the
River City Acquisition in May of 1996 and acquired WRNO-FM and WBYU-AM in New
Orleans from Heritage in July 1998. The Company was required to divest WRNO-FM,
KMEZ-FM and WBYU-AM to meet certain regulatory ownership guidelines. The Company
utilized the proceeds to reduce parent company indebtedness.
GREENVILLE ACQUISITION. In July 1998, the Company acquired three radio
stations in the Greenville/Spartansburg market from Keymarket Radio of South
Carolina, Inc. for purchase price consideration involving the forgiveness of
approximately $8.0 million of indebtedness. Concurrently with the acquisition,
the Company acquired an additional two radio stations in the same market from
Spartan Broadcasting for a purchase price of approximately $5.2 million. The
acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting whereby
the purchase price was allocated to property and acquired intangible
broadcasting assets for $5.0 million and $10.1 million, respectively, based on
an independent appraisal.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
RADIO UNICA DISPOSITION. In July 1998, the Company completed the sale of
KBLA-AM in Los Angeles, California, to Radio Unica Corp. for approximately $21.0
million in cash. In connection with the disposition, the Company recognized a
$8.4 million gain. The disposal included the sale of property and programming
assets and intangible assets. The Company utilized the proceeds from the sale to
reduce parent company indebtedness.
9. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA SUMMARY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:
The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated results
of operations for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, as if significant
acquisitions and dispositions completed through December 31, 1998, had occurred
at the beginning of 1997. These pro forma results have been prepared for
comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have
occurred had significant acquisitions and dispositions been made as of that date
or of results which may occur in the future:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(UNAUDITED)
-------------------
1997 1998
------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Net revenues.............................................. $93,148 $102,340
======= ========
Net income before extraordinary item...................... $(4,970) $ 4,127
======= ========
Net income (loss)......................................... $(4,970) $ 2,189
======= ========
</TABLE>
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENT:
ST. LOUIS PURCHASE OPTION. In connection with the acquisition of River
City, the Company entered into a five year agreement (the "Baker Agreement")
with Barry Baker (the Chief Executive Officer of River City) pursuant to which
Mr. Baker served as a consultant to the Company until terminating such services
effective March 8, 1999 (the "Termination Date"). As of February 8, 1999, the
conditions to Mr. Baker becoming an officer of the Company had not been
satisfied, and on that date Mr. Baker and the Company entered into a termination
agreement, effective on March 8, 1999. Mr. Baker had certain rights as a
consequence of the termination of the Baker Agreement. These rights included Mr.
Baker's right to purchase, at fair market value, the radio stations owned by the
Company serving the St. Louis, Missouri market.
In June 1999, the Company received a letter from Mr. Baker in which Mr.
Baker elected to exercise his option to purchase the radio properties of the
Company in the St. Louis market for their fair market value. In his letter, Mr.
Baker names Emmis Communications Corporation ("Emmis") as his designee. Sinclair
is evaluating the validity of Mr. Baker's designation of Emmis. In light of the
foregoing, the fact that negotiations of a definitive purchase agreement are yet
to commence, that a fair market value has not been determined, and that
approvals would be required from both the Department of Justice and the Federal
Communications Commission, there can be no assurance that the transactions
contemplated by the option will be consummated.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
ENTERCOM DISPOSITION. In July 1999, the Company entered into an agreement
to sell 46 radio stations in nine markets to Entercom Communications Corporation
("Entercom") for $824.5 million in cash (the "Entercom Disposition"). After the
completion of this transaction, the Company will have divested of all of its
stations with the exception of those serving the St. Louis market. The St. Louis
market is subject to a purchase option and may be acquired by another third
party as discussed above. The Entercom Disposition is subject to FCC and
Department of Justice approval.
KXOK-FM ACQUISITION. In August 1999, the Company completed the purchase of
radio station KXOK-FM in St. Louis, Missouri for a purchase price of $14.1
million in cash. KXOK is also subject to the St. Louis Purchase Option described
above.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, JUNE 30,
1998 1999
------------ --------
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash................................................... $ 878 $ 1,133
Accounts receivable, net............................... 21,731 21,501
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.............. 551 899
Deferred barter costs.................................. 2,043 2,784
-------- --------
Total current assets........................... 25,203 26,317
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net.............................. 31,653 31,971
OTHER ASSETS............................................. 9,662 10,919
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE BROADCASTING ASSETS, net............. 363,190 363,953
-------- --------
Total Assets................................... $429,708 $433,160
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable....................................... $ 258 $ 1,107
Accrued liabilities.................................... 5,084 4,604
Sports rights contracts................................ 650 --
Deferred barter revenues............................... 1,848 2,447
Deferred tax liabilities............................... 35 61
-------- --------
Total current liabilities...................... 7,875 8,219
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Parent company indebtedness............................ 329,060 331,325
Other long term liabilities............................ 176 139
Deferred tax liabilities, less current portion......... 6,867 8,881
-------- --------
Total liabilities.............................. 343,978 348,564
-------- --------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
Contributed capital.................................... 90,000 90,000
Accumulated deficit.................................... (4,270) (5,404)
-------- --------
Total stockholder's equity..................... 85,730 84,596
-------- --------
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity..... $429,708 $433,160
======== ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited balance sheets.
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
------------------
1998 1999
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
REVENUES:
Station broadcast revenues, net of agency commissions.... $31,813 $50,710
Revenues realized from station barter arrangements....... 1,658 1,927
------- -------
Total revenues................................... 33,471 52,637
------- -------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Program and production................................... 9,067 14,834
Selling, general and administrative...................... 12,037 18,784
Corporate expenses....................................... 1,511 1,626
Depreciation and amortization............................ 7,022 8,896
------- -------
Total operating expenses......................... 29,637 44,140
------- -------
Broadcast operating income....................... 3,834 8,497
------- -------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest on parent company indebtedness.................. (8,256) (9,738)
Net gain (loss) on sale of broadcast assets.............. 5,225 (30)
Other income............................................. 22 61
------- -------
Income (loss) before (provision) benefit for
income taxes and extraordinary item........... 825 (1,210)
INCOME TAX (PROVISION) BENEFIT............................. (370) 76
------- -------
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM................ 455 (1,134)
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM:
Loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of related
income tax benefit of $1,432.......................... (2,149) --
------- -------
NET LOSS................................................... $(1,694) $(1,134)
======= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated
statements.
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
-------------------
1998 1999
-------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss.................................................. $ (1,694) $(1,134)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows from
operating activities-
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt..... 3,581 --
Gain on sale of broadcast assets....................... (5,225) --
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 7,022 8,896
Deferred tax (benefit) provision....................... (1,326) 2,040
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of
acquisitions and dispositions-
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net........ (2,328) 230
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other
current assets....................................... 260 (348)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities... 731 365
Net effect of change in deferred barter revenues and
deferred barter costs................................ (91) (142)
Decrease in other long-term liabilities................ -- (37)
Payments on program contracts payable.................. (860) (650)
-------- -------
Net cash flows from operating activities............. 70 9,220
-------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment..................... (2,024) (1,314)
Acquisition of radio stations............................. (95,511) --
Proceed from sale of broadcast assets..................... 35,000 --
-------- -------
Net cash flows used in investing activities.......... (62,535) (1,314)
-------- -------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in parent company indebtedness................. (12,639) (7,651)
Borrowings from parent company related to acquisitions.... 95,511 --
Distribution of capital to parent company................. (20,000) --
-------- -------
Net cash flows from financing activities............. 62,872 (7,651)
-------- -------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS................... 407 255
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period.............. 598 878
-------- -------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period.................... $ 1,005 $ 1,133
======== =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated
statements.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and subsidiaries -- Radio Division ("the
Company") was formed through acquisition. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. ("SBG")
entered into the radio business in May 1996 when it acquired radio stations from
River City Broadcasting LLP ("River City"). As a result of the River City
acquisition, the Company now owns radio stations serving the Memphis, Buffalo
and Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton markets. In addition, SBG purchased from River City
the right to acquire certain radio stations serving the
Greenville/Spartansburg/Asheville market and exercised the right to acquire
these stations in July 1998. In March and July 1998, SBG acquired radio stations
from Heritage Media Services, Inc. ("Heritage") serving the Kansas City,
Milwaukee and New Orleans markets. In July 1998, SBG acquired radio stations
from Max Media Properties, LLC ("Max Media") serving the Greensboro/Winston
Salem/ High-Point and Norfolk markets. These acquisitions and other less
significant acquisitions and dispositions have been recorded under the purchase
method of accounting.
The divisional financial statements include operating results of SBG's
radio assets acquired from their respective dates of acquisition, excluding the
radio stations operating in the St. Louis market (see Note 3). These
consolidated financial statements have been prepared from SBG's historical
accounting records and present the operations of the Radio Divison as if the
Company had been a separate entity for all periods presented. During these
periods, SBG provided various services to the Company (see Note 2). Furthermore,
acquisitions consummated by SBG have been presented as if they were made by the
Company and the consideration to effect these acquisitions was both loaned and
contributed by SBG. All significant intercompany transactions and account
balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
The financial information included herein may not necessarily reflect the
consolidated results of operations, financial position, changes in equity and
cash flows of the Company in the future or what they would have been had it been
a separate, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30,
1998 and 1999 are unaudited, but in the opinion of management, such financial
statements have been presented on the same basis as the audited consolidated
financial statements and include all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial
position and results of operations, and cash flows for these periods.
As permitted under the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, these financial statements do not include all
disclosures normally included with audited consolidated financial statements,
and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto as of December 31, 1997, and 1998 and March 31,
1999 and for the periods then ended. The
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
results of operations presented in the accompanying financial statements are not
necessarily representative of operations for an entire year.
2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The Company has utilized various services provided by SBG or its
subsidiaries. These services included, among others, certain investor relations,
executive, human resources, legal, investment, finance, real estate, information
management, internal audit, tax, transportation and treasury. The costs of such
services have been allocated according to established methodologies and are
determined on an annual basis by SBG. Such methodologies depend on the specific
service provided and include allocating costs that directly relate to the
Company or allocating costs that represent a pro rata portion of the total costs
for the services provided. Management of the Company believes these allocations
to be a fair and reasonable share of such costs. For the six months ended June
30, 1998 and 1999, allocated expenses of approximately $1.5 million (unaudited)
and $1.6 million (unaudited), respectively, were included in the consolidated
statements of operations of the Company. Substantially all costs relating to
direct intercompany services have been reflected in the accompanying combined
financial statements.
The Company's radio stations and SBG's television stations have
historically provided broadcast time to each other. The revenues or costs
associated with these intercompany transactions were not significant in the
periods presented.
The Company and SBG have entered into joint advertising arrangements.
Revenues are distributed to the parties providing the services based upon the
contract terms. The revenues associated with such sales were not significant in
the periods presented.
3. ST. LOUIS PURCHASE OPTION:
ST. LOUIS PURCHASE OPTION. In connection with the acquisition of River
City, the Company entered into a five year agreement (the "Baker Agreement")
with Barry Baker (the Chief Executive Officer of River City) pursuant to which
Mr. Baker served as a consultant to the Company until terminating such services
effective March 8, 1999 (the "Termination Date"). As of February 8, 1999, the
conditions to Mr. Baker becoming an officer of the Company had not been
satisfied, and on that date Mr. Baker and the Company entered into a termination
agreement, effective on March 8, 1999. Mr. Baker had certain rights as a
consequence of the termination of the Baker Agreement. These rights included Mr.
Baker's right to purchase, at fair market value, the radio stations owned by the
Company serving the St. Louis, Missouri market.
In June 1999, the Company received a letter from Mr. Baker in which Mr.
Baker elected to exercise his option to purchase the radio properties of the
Company in the St. Louis market for their fair market value. In his letter, Mr.
Baker names Emmis Communications Corporation ("Emmis") as his designee. Sinclair
is evaluating the validity of Mr. Baker's designation of Emmis. In light of the
foregoing, the fact that negotiations of a definitive purchase agreement are yet
to commence, that a fair market value has not been determined, and that
approvals would be required from both the
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES -- RADIO DIVISION
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission, there can be no
assurance that the transactions contemplated by the option will be consummated.
4. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
ENTERCOM DISPOSITION. In July 1999, the Company entered into an agreement
to sell 46 radio stations in nine markets to Entercom Communications Corporation
("Entercom") for $824.5 million in cash (the "Entercom Disposition"). After the
completion of this transaction, the Company will have divested of all of its
stations with the exception of those serving the St. Louis market. The St. Louis
market is subject to a purchase option and may be acquired by another third
party as discussed above. The Entercom Disposition is subject to FCC and
Department of Justice approval.
KXOK-FM ACQUISITION. In August 1999, the Company completed the purchase of
radio station KXOK-FM in St. Louis, Missouri for a purchase price of $14.1
million in cash. KXOK is also subject to the St. Louis Purchase Option described
above.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders of
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Heritage Media
Services, Inc. -- Radio Broadcasting Segment -- a Division of Heritage Media
Corporation (the Company) as of December 31, 1997, and Heritage Media Services,
Inc. -- Radio Broadcasting Segment -- a Division of Heritage Media Corporation
(the Predecessor) as of December 31, 1996, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows of the
Company for the four months ended December 31, 1997, and of the Predecessor for
the eight months ended August 31, 1997, and the year ended December 31, 1996.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's and the
Predecessor's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of
December 31, 1997, and the Predecessor as of December 31, 1996, and the results
of operations and cash flows of the Company for the four months ended December
31, 1997, and of the Predecessor for the eight months ended August 31, 1997, and
for the year ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Baltimore, Maryland,
July 2, 1999
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPANY PREDECESSOR
1997 1996
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash.................................................... $ 1,379 $ 1,213
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $1,100 and $1,034, respectively........... 12,311 10,914
Prepaid expenses and other current assets............... 500 43
Deferred barter costs................................... 549 1,328
Deferred tax asset...................................... 159 162
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Total current assets.................................... 14,898 13,660
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net............................. 17,205 13,585
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE BROADCASTING ASSETS, net............ 311,910 56,678
OTHER ASSETS............................................ 33 183
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Total Assets....................................... $344,046 $84,106
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses................. $ 3,814 $ 3,670
Deferred revenue...................................... 280 428
Deferred barter revenues.............................. 570 1,249
-------- -------
Total current liabilities.......................... 4,664 5,347
DUE TO AFFILIATE........................................ -- 63,005
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY.................................. 353 197
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES............................. 391 115
-------- -------
Total Liabilities.................................. 5,408 68,664
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 15,000 shares
authorized, issued and outstanding................. 15 15
Additional paid-in capital............................ 341,902 20,368
Accumulated deficit................................... (3,279) (4,941)
-------- -------
Total Stockholders' Equity............................ 338,638 15,442
-------- -------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity............ $344,046 $84,106
======== =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined balance sheets.
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPANY PREDECESSOR
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FOUR MONTHS EIGHT MONTHS YEAR
ENDED ENDED ENDED
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES:
Station broadcasting revenues, net of
agency commissions of $3,681, $5,989
and $8,539, respectively............. $21,328 $34,979 $50,303
Revenues realized from station barter
arrangements......................... 1,394 2,451 2,975
------- ------- -------
Total net revenues...................... 22,722 37,430 53,278
------- ------- -------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and production.............. 10,168 14,929 11,146
Selling, general and administrative..... 4,093 8,669 21,404
Expenses realized from station barter
arrangements......................... 1,392 2,567 2,804
Depreciation of property and
equipment............................ 1,055 1,267 1,729
Amortization of acquired intangible
broadcasting assets and other
assets............................... 6,847 2,908 4,515
------- ------- -------
Total operating expenses............. 23,555 30,340 41,598
------- ------- -------
Broadcast operating income (loss).... (833) 7,090 11,680
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense........................ (645) (1,604) (6,170)
Gain on exchange of assets.............. -- 9,401 --
Other expense, net...................... (342) (27) --
------- ------- -------
Income (loss) before provision for
income taxes....................... (1,820) 14,860 5,510
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES................ 1,459 7,055 2,930
------- ------- -------
Net income (loss)....................... $(3,279) $ 7,805 $ 2,580
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL STOCKHOLDERS'
--------------- PAID-IN ACCUMULATED EQUITY
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT (DEFICIT)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PREDECESSOR:
BALANCE, December 31, 1995..... 15 $15 $ 99 $ (721) $ (607)
HMC capital contributions...... -- -- 20,269 -- 20,269
Dividends to HMC............ -- -- -- (6,800) (6,800)
Net income.................. -- -- -- 2,580 2,580
-- --- -------- ------- --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1996..... 15 15 20,368 (4,941) 15,442
HMC noncash capital
contributions............. -- -- 6,439 -- 6,439
Net income................ -- -- -- 7,805 7,805
-- --- -------- ------- --------
BALANCE, August 31, 1997....... 15 $15 $ 26,807 $ 2,864 $ 29,686
== === ======== ======= ========
COMPANY:
BALANCE, September 1, 1997..... 15 $15 $339,985 $ -- $340,000
News Corporation noncash
capital contributions..... -- -- 1,917 -- 1,917
Net loss.................... -- -- -- (3,279) (3,279)
-- --- -------- ------- --------
BALANCE, December 31, 1997..... 15 $15 $341,902 $(3,279) $338,638
== === ======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPANY PREDECESSOR
----------------- ---------------------------------
FOUR MONTHS ENDED EIGHT MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)........................... $(3,279) $ 7,805 $ 2,580
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash flows from operating
activities --
Gain on exchange of assets............... -- (9,401) --
Depreciation of property and equipment... 1,055 1,267 1,729
Amortization of acquired intangible
broadcasting assets and other assets... 6,847 2,908 4,515
Amortization of deferred financing
costs.................................. 251 84 97
Deferred tax provision (benefit)......... 24 (33) (70)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of
effects of acquisitions --
(Increase) in accounts receivable, net... (715) (897) (1,501)
Net effect of change in deferred barter
revenues and deferred barter costs..... 4 95 (77)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses
and other current assets............... (483) (1,723) 745
(Increase) decrease in other assets...... -- 176 (7)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
and accrued expenses................... 143 230 (1,112)
Increase (decrease) in deferred
revenue................................ 1 (149) 152
Increase (decrease) in other long-term
liabilities............................ (15) 291 47
------- -------- --------
Net cash flows from operating
activities.......................... 3,833 653 7,098
------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment....... (317) (853) (1,316)
Receipts from exchange of stations.......... -- 11,309 4,723
Payments for acquisition of stations........ -- (12,445) (6,584)
------- -------- --------
Net cash flows from investing
activities.......................... (317) (1,989) (3,177)
------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends to Parent......................... -- -- (6,800)
Decrease in due to affiliate................ (5,341) (5,029) (17,257)
Capital contributions made by Parent........ 1,917 6,439 20,269
------- -------- --------
Net cash flows from financing
activities.......................... (3,424) 1,410 (3,788)
------- -------- --------
NET INCREASE IN CASH.......................... 92 74 133
CASH, beginning of period..................... 1,287 1,213 1,080
------- -------- --------
CASH, end of period........................... $ 1,379 $ 1,287 $ 1,213
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined statements.
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Heritage Media Services, Inc. ("HMSI") operates in three
segments -- Marketing Services, Television Broadcasting and Radio Broadcasting
is a division of Heritage Media Corporation ("HMC"). The accompanying
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the radio operations,
which are collectively referred to hereafter as "the Company, the Companies or
the Radio Broadcasting Segment." The Radio Broadcasting Segment was wholly-owned
and operated by HMSI, which was owned by HMC through August 31, 1997 (the
Predecessor). In July 1997, HMC entered into an asset sale agreement with
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. ("SBG") whereby SBG would acquire 100% of the
Television and Radio Broadcasting Segment for $630 million. Effective September
1, 1997, The News Corporation Limited ("News Corporation") acquired all of the
license and nonlicense assets of HMC. Due to certain regulatory requirements,
News Corporation established a trust to hold all of the license and nonlicense
assets of the Radio Broadcasting Segment until the sale to SBG closed. The
acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting whereby
the purchase price of $340 million for the Radio Broadcasting Segment was
allocated to property and programming assets and acquired intangible
broadcasting assets of approximately $18 million and $322 million, respectively.
During March 1998, the sale to SBG was completed.
The accompanying December 31, 1997, combined balance sheet and related
combined statements of operations and cash flows for the four-month period ended
December 31, 1997, are presented on a new basis of accounting to reflect the
News Corporation acquisition. The accompanying combined financial statements for
the eight-month period ended August 31, 1997, and for the year ended December
31, 1996, are presented as "Predecessor" financial statements.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an
ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates, including those related to
intangible assets, contracts, allowances for doubtful accounts, income taxes and
litigation based on currently available information. Changes in facts and
circumstances may result in revised estimates.
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is recorded on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. Property and equipment at December 31, 1997 and 1996, are
summarized as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPANY PREDECESSOR
USEFUL LIFE 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Land....................................... -- $ 858 $ 1,368
Broadcasting equipment..................... 5-25 years 13,805 12,402
Buildings and improvements................. 12-30 years 2,288 3,199
Other equipment............................ 4-8 years 1,309 5,123
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18,260 22,092
Less: Accumulated depreciation............. (1,055) (8,507)
------- -------
Property and equipment, net................ $17,205 $13,585
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</TABLE>
ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE BROADCASTING ASSETS
Acquired intangible broadcasting assets are being amortized over periods of
four to 40 years. These amounts result from the acquisition of certain radio
station license and nonlicense assets (see Notes 1 and 8). The Company monitors
the individual financial performance of each of the stations and continually
evaluates the realizability of intangible and tangible assets and the existence
of any impairment to its recoverability based on the projected undiscounted cash
flows of the respective stations. Management believes that the carrying amounts
of the Company's tangible and intangible assets have not been impaired.
Intangible assets consist of the following as of December 31, 1997 and 1996
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMORTIZATION COMPANY PREDECESSOR
PERIOD 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Goodwill.................................. 40 years $104,377 $ 10,604
FCC licenses.............................. 15-25 years 213,364 61,745
Other..................................... 4-25 years 1,016 531
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318,757 72,880
Less: Accumulated amortization............ (6,847) (16,202)
-------- --------
Intangible assets, net.................... $311,910 $ 56,678
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</TABLE>
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
BARTER TRANSACTIONS
The Company broadcasts certain customers' advertising in exchange for
equipment, merchandise and services. The estimated fair value of the equipment,
merchandise or services received is recorded as deferred barter costs and the
corresponding obligation to broadcast advertising is recorded as deferred barter
revenues. The deferred barter costs are expensed or capitalized as they are
used, consumed or received. Deferred barter revenues are recognized as the
related advertising is aired.
OTHER ASSETS
Debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense using the effective
interest method over the period of the related debt agreement.
REVENUES
Revenues are primarily derived from the sale of radio advertising spots and
are recognized when the spots are broadcast. Advertising revenues are presented
net of advertising agency and national sales representative commissions.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The estimated fair value of financial instruments is determined by the
Company using the best available market information and appropriate valuation
methodologies. However, considerable judgement is necessary in interpreting
market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates
are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in
current market exchange or the value that ultimately will be realized by the
Company upon maturity or disposition. The use of different market or estimation
methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
Most of the Company's financial instruments, including cash, trade
receivables and payables and accruals, are short-term in nature. Accordingly,
the carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments approximate their
fair value.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial
statements to conform with the current year presentation.
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
2. ACCRUED EXPENSES:
Accrued expenses consist of the following at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPANY PREDECESSOR
1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Commissions.............................................. $2,600 $ 919
Payroll and employee benefits............................ 352 128
Other.................................................... 784 2,480
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$3,736 $3,527
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</TABLE>
3. DUE TO AFFILIATE:
The Predecessor had an arrangement with HMSI whereby HMSI would provide
certain management and other services to the Predecessor. The services provided
included consultation and direct management assistance with respect to
operations and strategic planning. The Predecessor was allocated approximately
$2,548,000 and $1,150,000 of corporate overhead expenses for these services for
the eight months ended August 31, 1997, and for the year ended December 31,
1996, respectively.
In order to fund acquisitions and provide operating funds, HMSI entered
into a Bank Credit Agreement. The debt used to finance acquisitions and fund
daily operations of the Predecessor was recorded by the Predecessor as due to
affiliate in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31,
1996. HMSI allocated interest at a rate of approximately 10.0%, which
approximated the average rate paid on the borrowings. Associated with the HMSI
debt, the Predecessor was allocated approximately $183,000 of deferred financing
costs in 1996. The deferred financing costs were fully amortized in conjunction
with the acquisition by News Corporation on September 1, 1997.
4. INCOME TAXES:
HMC files a consolidated federal tax return and separate state tax returns
for each of its subsidiaries in certain filing jurisdictions. It is HMC's policy
to pay the federal income tax provision of the Company. The accompanying
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the separate return
method of FASB 109, whereby the allocation of the federal tax provision due to
HMC is based on what the Company's current and deferred federal tax provision
would have been had the Company filed a federal income tax return outside of its
consolidated group. The Company is not required to reimburse HMC for its federal
tax provision. Accordingly, this amount is recorded as a capital contribution in
the accompanying combined financial statements. The federal and state tax
provision was calculated based on pretax income, plus or minus permanent
book-to-tax differences, at the statutory tax rate of 40%.
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPANY PREDECESSOR
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FOUR MONTHS ENDED EIGHT MONTHS YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, ENDED AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal...................... $1,220 $6,025 $2,550
State........................ 215 1,063 450
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1,435 7,088 3,000
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Deferred:
Federal...................... -- -- --
State........................ 24 (33) (70)
------ ------ ------
24 (33) (70)
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Provision for income taxes..... $1,459 $7,055 $2,930
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPANY PREDECESSOR
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FOUR MONTHS ENDED EIGHT MONTHS YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, ENDED AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory federal income
taxes........................ $ (619) $5,052 $1,873
Adjustments:
State income taxes, net of
federal effect.......... (109) 892 331
Non-deductible goodwill
amortization............ 2,157 973 568
Non-deductible expense
items................... 6 11 26
Other..................... 24 127 132
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Provision for income taxes..... $1,459 $7,055 $2,930
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</TABLE>
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the state tax effects of the significant
types of temporary differences between financial reporting basis and tax basis
which were generated during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPANY PREDECESSOR
1997 1996
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Deferred Tax Assets:
Bad debt reserve....................................... $ 352 $ 62
Accruals............................................... 92 113
Other intangibles...................................... (285) (13)
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$ 159 $ 162
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Deferred Tax Liability:
Accumulated depreciation............................... $(353) $(197)
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5. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN:
Company employees were covered by HMC's Retirement Savings Plan (the Plan)
through the date the company was acquired by SBG, whereby participants
contributed portions of their annual compensation to the Plan and certain
contributions were made at the discretion of HMC based on criteria set forth in
the Plan Agreement. Participants are generally 100% vested in Company
contributions after five years of employment with the Company. Company expenses
under the Plan were not material for the year ended December 31, 1997.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
The Company received certain advances from HMC during the eight months
ended August 31, 1997, which were evidenced by a subordination agreement. All
advances from HMC were repaid on August 31, 1997.
7. CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS:
LEASES AND CONTRACTS
The Company leases certain real property and transportation and other
equipment under noncancellable operating leases expiring at various dates
through 2010. The Company also has long-term contractual obligations with two
major broadcast ratings firms that provide monthly ratings services and
guaranteed store contracts. Rent expense under the leases for the four months
ended December 31, 1997, the eight months ended August 31, 1997, and the year
ended December 31, 1996, was approximately $499,000, $791,000 and $985,000,
respectively.
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Future minimum payments under the leases are as follows (in thousands):
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1998........................................................ $ 908
1999........................................................ 911
2000........................................................ 912
2001........................................................ 899
2002........................................................ 917
2003 and thereafter......................................... 2,416
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$6,963
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LITIGATION
Lawsuits and claims are filed against the Company from time to time in the
ordinary course of business which are generally incidental to its business.
Management does not believe the resolution of such matters will have a
significant effect on the Company's liquidity, financial position or results of
operations.
8. ACQUISITIONS, EXCHANGES AND DISPOSITIONS:
On January 7, 1997, the Company acquired all of the license and nonlicense
assets of radio station WHRR (FM), serving the Rochester, New York market for
approximately $2.0 million. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting whereby the purchase price was allocated to property and
programming assets and acquired intangible broadcasting assets of $.1 million
and $1.9 million, respectively.
On January 20, 1997, the Company entered into a like-kind exchange with
Journal Broadcast Group ("JBG") whereby the Company transferred radio stations
WMYU (FM) and WWST (FM) in exchange for radio station KQRC (FM). The assets
exchanged were used in the same line of business, no monetary consideration was
received and the fair value of the assets exchanged were greater than their
carrying cost and, as such, no gain was recognized in the accompanying combined
statement of operations.
On January 24, 1997, the Company acquired all of the license and nonlicense
assets of radio stations KXTR (FM) and KCAZ (FM), serving the Kansas City,
Missouri market for approximately $10.5 million. The acquisition was accounted
for under the purchase method of accounting whereby the purchase price was
allocated to property and programming assets and acquired intangible
broadcasting assets of $.9 million and $9.6 million, respectively.
On February 17, 1997, the Company entered into a like-kind exchange with
Susquehanna Radio Corporation ("SRC") whereby the Company transferred radio
station WVAE (FM) to SRC and received radio stations WGH (AM), WGH (FM) and WVCL
(FM), along with $5.0 million in cash. In connection with the exchange, a gain
of
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HERITAGE MEDIA SERVICES, INC. -- RADIO BROADCASTING SEGMENT
A DIVISION OF HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
approximately $4.6 million was recorded in the accompanying combined statement
of operations.
On April 11, 1997, the Company entered into a like-kind exchange with
American Radio System Corporation ("ARSC") whereby the Company transferred radio
stations KCIN (FM) and KRPM (AM) to ARSC and received radio stations WRNO (FM),
WEZB (FM) and WBYU (AM), along with approximately $6.2 million in cash. In
connection with the exchange, a gain of approximately $4.8 million was recorded
in the accompanying combined statement of operations.
On June 19, 1998, SBG completed the sale of seven radio stations serving
the Portland, Oregon and Rochester, New York, radio markets to Entercom
Communcations Corporation for the aggregate consideration of approximately
$126.9 million.
On April 7, 1999, SBG agreed to sell to Barnstable Broadcasting, Inc.,
radio stations WFOG (FM) and WGLT (AM/FM), serving the Norfolk, Virginia, radio
market.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The following table sets forth fees payable to the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., and other
estimated expenses expected to be incurred in connection with the issuance and
distribution of securities being registered. All such fees and expenses shall be
paid by the Registrant.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee......... $106,586
NASD Fee.................................................... 30,500
New York Stock Exchange Listing Fee......................... *
Printing and Engraving Expenses............................. *
Accounting Fees and Expenses................................ *
Legal Fees and Expenses..................................... *
Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses............................ *
Miscellaneous............................................... *
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Total.................................................. $
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* To be filed by amendment.
ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
The Registrant's Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation provide
that the Registrant's directors shall not be personally liable to the Registrant
and its shareholders for monetary damages for any action taken, or any failure
to take any action, unless: (i) the director has breached or failed to perform
the duties of his or her office under applicable provisions of Pennsylvania law,
and (ii) the breach or failure to perform constitutes self-dealing, willful
misconduct or recklessness. This provision does not eliminate the duty of care,
and, in appropriate circumstances, equitable remedies such as an injunction or
other forms of non-monetary relief would remain available under Pennsylvania
law. The provision does not affect a director's responsibilities under any other
law, such as federal securities laws, criminal laws or state or federal
environmental laws. The Registrant's Amended and Restated Bylaws provide that
the Registrant shall indemnify its officers and directors to the fullest extent
permitted by Pennsylvania law, including some instances in which indemnification
is otherwise discretionary under Pennsylvania law.
In general, any officer or director of the Registrant shall be indemnified
by the Registrant against expenses including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines
and settlements actually and reasonably incurred by that person in connection
with a legal proceeding as a result of such relationship, whether or not the
indemnified liability arises from an action by or in the right of the
Registrant, if the officer or director acted in good faith and in the manner
believed to be in, or not opposed to, the Registrant's best interest, and, with
respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe
the conduct was unlawful. Such indemnity is limited to the extent that (i) such
person is not
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otherwise indemnified and (ii) such indemnifications are not prohibited by
Pennsylvania law or any other applicable law.
Any indemnification under the previous paragraph (unless ordered by a
court) shall be made by the Registrant only as authorized in the specific case
upon the determination that indemnification of the director or officer is proper
in the circumstances because that person has met the applicable standard of
conduct set forth above. Such determination shall be made (i) by the Board of
Directors by a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested directors who are not
parties to such action or (ii) if such quorum is not obtainable or, even if
obtainable, a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal
counsel in a written opinion. To the extent that a director or officer of the
Registrant shall be successful in prosecuting an indemnity claim, the reasonable
expenses of any such person and the fees and expenses of any special legal
counsel engaged to determine the possibility of indemnification shall be borne
by the Registrant.
Expenses incurred by a director or officer of the Registrant in defending a
civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the Registrant in
advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt
of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such
amount if it shall ultimately be determined that person is not entitled to be
indemnified by the Registrant under the Bylaws or applicable provisions of
Pennsylvania law.
The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted
pursuant to Article VIII of the Bylaws is not deemed exclusive of any other
rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be
entitled, both as to action in that person's official capacity and as to action
in another capacity while holding such office.
To satisfy its indemnification obligations, the Registrant may maintain
insurance, obtain a letter of credit, act as self-insurer, create a reserve,
trust, escrow, cash collateral or other fund or account, enter into
indemnification agreements, pledge or grant a security interest in any assets or
properties of the Registrant, or use any other mechanism or arrangement
whatsoever in such amounts, costs, terms and conditions as the Board of
Directors shall deem appropriate. The obligations of the Registrant to indemnify
a director or officer under Article VIII of the Bylaws is a contract between the
Registrant and such director or officer and no modification or repeal of the
Bylaws shall detrimentally affect such officer or director with regard to that
person's acts or omissions prior to such amendment or repeal.
Upon consummation of our initial public offering, the Registrant purchased
insurance for its directors and officers for certain losses arising from claims
or charges made against them in their capacities as directors and officers of
the Registrant.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
In January 1999, the Registrant effected a 185 for one stock split of its
outstanding shares of voting and non-voting common stock. Each share of prior
common stock held by Joseph M. Field, the registrant's Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer, and David J. Field, the registrant's President and
Chief Operating Officer, was exchanged for one share of Class B Common Stock and
each share of prior common stock held by all other shareholders was exchanged
for one share of Class A Common Stock.
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On January 28, 1999, the Registrant converted a 7% Subordinated Convertible
Note due 2003 in the principal amount of $25 million held by Chase Equity
Associates, L.P., an affiliate of Chase Capital Partners, into 2,327,500 shares
of Class A Common Stock and 1,995,669 shares of Class C Common Stock.
Both transactions were intended to be exempt from the registration
requirements of the Securities Act by virtue of Section 3(a)(9) thereof.
ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a) The following exhibits are filed as part of this registration
statement:
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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1.01 Form of Underwriting Agreement(2)
3.01 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the
Registrant(3)
3.02 Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant(3)
4.01 Lock-up Release Agreement, dated as of May 6, 1999, between
Chase Equity Associates L.P. and Credit Suisse Boston
Corporation(4)
5.01 Opinion of John C. Donlevie, Esq. as to the Legality of the
Securities Being Registered(2)
10.01 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 21, 1996,
between the Registrant and Chase Equity Associates, L.P.(3)
10.02 Employment Agreement, dated June 25, 1993, between the
Registrant and Joseph M. Field, as amended(3)
10.03 Employment Agreement, dated December 17, 1998, between the
Registrant and David J. Field, as amended(3)
10.04 Employment Agreement, dated December 17, 1998, between the
Registrant and John C. Donlevie, as amended(3)
10.05 Employment Agreement, dated November 13, 1998, between the
Registrant and Stephen F. Fisher(3)
10.06 Entercom 1998 Equity Compensation Plan(3)
10.07 Loan Agreement, dated as of February 13, 1998, among the
Registrant, Key Corporate Capital Inc., as administrative
agent, Bank of America, National Trust and Savings
Association, as syndication agent, and certain banks listed
therein, as amended by the First Amendment to Loan Agreement
dated October 8, 1998(3)
10.08 Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of
August 20, 1999, among the Registrant, Sinclair
Communications, Inc., WCGV, Inc., Sinclair Radio of
Milwaukee Licensee, LLC, Sinclair Radio of New Orleans
Licensee, LLC, Sinclair Radio of Memphis, Inc., Sinclair
Radio of Memphis Licensee, Inc., Sinclair Properties, LLC,
Sinclair Radio of Norfolk/Greensboro Licensee, L.P.,
Sinclair Radio of Buffalo, Inc., Sinclair Radio of Buffalo
Licensee, LLC, WLFL, Inc., Sinclair Radio of Greenville
Licensee, Inc., Sinclair Radio of Wilkes-Barre, Inc. and
Sinclair Radio of Willkes-Barre Licensee, LLC. (See table of
contents for list of omitted schedules and exhibits, which
the Registrant hereby agrees to furnish supplementally to
the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.)(1)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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<C> <S>
10.09 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 20, 1999, among
the Registrant, Sinclair Communications, Inc., Sinclair
Media III, Inc. and Sinclair Radio of Kansas City Licensee,
LLC. (See table of contents for list of omitted schedules
and exhibits, which the Registrant hereby agrees to furnish
supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission
upon request)(1)
21.01 Information Regarding Subsidiaries of the Registrant(1)
23.01 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Philadelphia, PA(1)
23.02 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Boston, MA(1)
23.03 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, Baltimore, MD(1)
23.04 Consent of John C. Donlevie, Esq. (included in opinion filed
as Exhibit 5.01)(2)
24.01 Power of Attorney (included on signature page of this
Registration Statement)(1)
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(1) Filed herewith.
(2) To be filed by amendment.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-1. (File No. 333-61381)
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(File No. 001-14461)
(b) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE II -- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the registrant has duly
caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, on
September 2, 1999.
ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
By: /s/ JOSEPH M. FIELD
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Joseph M. Field
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that each person whose signature appears
below constitutes and appoints Joseph M. Field and David J. Field, and each of
them, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of
substitution and resubstitution, for him and in his person's name, place and
stead, in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments (including
post-effective amendments) to this registration statement and additional
registration statements pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act, and to
file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection
therewith, with the securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each said
attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and
every act in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said
attorney-in-fact and agents, or either of them or their or his substitute or
substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this registration
statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
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SIGNATURE CAPACITY DATE
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/s/ JOSEPH M. FIELD Chairman of the Board and Chief September 2, 1999
- --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer (Principal
Joseph M. Field Executive Officer)
/s/ DAVID J. FIELD President, Chief Operating September 2, 1999
- --------------------------------------------- Officer
David J. Field and a Director
/s/ JOHN C. DONLEVIE Executive Vice President, September 2, 1999
- --------------------------------------------- Secretary, General Counsel and
John C. Donlevie a Director
/s/ STEPHEN F. FISHER Senior Vice President and Chief September 2, 1999
- --------------------------------------------- Financial Officer (Principal
Stephen F. Fisher Financial and Accounting
Officer)
/s/ MARIE H. FIELD Director September 2, 1999
- ---------------------------------------------
Marie H. Field
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SIGNATURE CAPACITY DATE
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<C> <S> <C>
/s/ HERBERT KEAN, M.D. Director September 2, 1999
- ---------------------------------------------
Herbert Kean, M.D.
/s/ LEE HAGUE Director September 2, 1999
- ---------------------------------------------
Lee Hague
/s/ THOMAS H. GINLEY, M.D. Director September 2, 1999
- ---------------------------------------------
Thomas H. Ginley, M.D.
/s/ S. GORDON ELKINS Director September 2, 1999
- ---------------------------------------------
S. Gordon Elkins
/s/ MICHAEL R. HANNON Director September 2, 1999
- ---------------------------------------------
Michael R. Hannon
/s/ DAVID J. BERKMAN Director September 2, 1999
- ---------------------------------------------
David J. Berkman
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EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE
<C> <S> <C>
1.01 Form of Underwriting Agreement(2)
3.01 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the
Registrant(3)
3.02 Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant(3)
4.01 Lock-up Release Agreement, dated as of May 6, 1999, between
Chase Equity Associates L.P. and Credit Suisse Boston
Corporation(4)
5.01 Opinion of John C. Donlevie, Esq. as to the Legality of the
Securities Being Registered(2)
10.01 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 21, 1996,
between the Registrant and Chase Equity Associates, L.P.(3)
10.02 Employment Agreement, dated June 25, 1993, between the
Registrant and Joseph M. Field, as amended(3)
10.03 Employment Agreement, dated December 17, 1998, between the
Registrant and David J. Field, as amended(3)
10.04 Employment Agreement, dated December 17, 1998, between the
Registrant and John C. Donlevie, as amended(3)
10.05 Employment Agreement, dated November 13, 1998, between the
Registrant and Stephen F. Fisher(3)
10.06 Entercom 1998 Equity Compensation Plan(3)
10.07 Loan Agreement, dated as of February 13, 1998, among the
Registrant, Key Corporate Capital Inc., as administrative
agent, Bank of America, National Trust and Savings
Association, as syndication agent, and certain banks listed
therein, as amended by the First Amendment to Loan Agreement
dated October 8, 1998(3)
10.08 Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of
August 20, 1999, among the Registrant, Sinclair
Communications, Inc., WCGV, Inc., Sinclair Radio of
Milwaukee Licensee, LLC, Sinclair Radio of New Orleans
Licensee, LLC, Sinclair Radio of Memphis, Inc., Sinclair
Radio of Memphis Licensee, Inc., Sinclair Properties, LLC,
Sinclair Radio of Norfolk/Greensboro Licensee, L.P.,
Sinclair Radio of Buffalo, Inc., Sinclair Radio of Buffalo
Licensee, LLC, WLFL, Inc., Sinclair Radio of Greenville
Licensee, Inc., Sinclair Radio of Wilkes-Barre, Inc. and
Sinclair Radio of Willkes-Barre Licensee, LLC. (See table of
contents for list of omitted schedules and exhibits, which
the Registrant hereby agrees to furnish supplementally to
the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.)(1)
10.09 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 20, 1999, among
the Registrant, Sinclair Communications, Inc., Sinclair
Media III, Inc. and Sinclair Radio of Kansas City Licensee,
LLC. (See table of contents for list of omitted schedules
and exhibits, which the Registrant hereby agrees to furnish
supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission
upon request.)(1)
21.01 Information Regarding Subsidiaries of the Registrant(1)
23.01 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Philadelphia, PA(1)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE
<C> <S> <C>
23.02 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Boston, MA(1)
23.03 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, Baltimore, MD(1)
23.04 Consent of John C. Donlevie, Esq. (included in opinion filed
as Exhibit 5.01)(2)
24.01 Power of Attorney (included on signature page of this
Registration Statement)(1)
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(1) Filed herewith.
(2) To be filed by amendment.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-1. (File No. 333-61381)
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
(File No. 001-14461)
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Exhibit 10.08
AMENDED AND RESTATED ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
DATED AUGUST 20, 1999
AMONG
SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
WCGV, INC.
SINCLAIR RADIO OF MILWAUKEE LICENSEE, LLC
SINCLAIR RADIO OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC
SINCLAIR RADIO OF NEW ORLEANS LICENSEE, LLC
SINCLAIR RADIO OF MEMPHIS, INC.
SINCLAIR RADIO OF MEMPHIS LICENSEE, INC.
SINCLAIR PROPERTIES, LLC
SINCLAIR RADIO OF NORFOLK/GREENSBORO LICENSEE L.P.
SINCLAIR RADIO OF NORFOLK LICENSEE, LLC
SINCLAIR RADIO OF BUFFALO, INC.
SINCLAIR RADIO OF BUFFALO LICENSEE, LLC
WLFL, INC.
SINCLAIR RADIO OF GREENVILLE LICENSEE, INC.
SINCLAIR RADIO OF WILKES-BARRE, INC.
SINCLAIR RADIO OF WILKES-BARRE LICENSEE, LLC.
AS SELLERS,
AND
ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
AS BUYER
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AMENDED AND RESTATED ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is
entered into on August 20, 1999, but is effective as of August 18, 1999, by and
among Sinclair Communications, Inc., a Maryland corporation ("SCI"), WCGV, Inc.,
a Maryland corporation ("WCGV"), Sinclair Radio of Milwaukee Licensee, LLC, a
Maryland limited liability company ("MILWAUKEE LICENSEE"), Sinclair Radio of New
Orleans, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company ("SINCLAIR NEW ORLEANS"),
Sinclair Radio of New Orleans Licensee, LLC, a Maryland limited liability
company ("NEW ORLEANS LICENSEE"), Sinclair Radio of Memphis, Inc., a Maryland
corporation ("SINCLAIR MEMPHIS"), Sinclair Radio of Memphis Licensee, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("MEMPHIS LICENSEE"), Sinclair Properties, LLC, a Virginia
limited liability company ("PROPERTIES"), Sinclair Radio of Norfolk/Greensboro
Licensee L.P., a Virginia limited partnership ("NORFOLK/GREENSBORO LICENSEE"),
Sinclair Radio of Norfolk Licensee, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company
("NORFOLK LICENSEE"), Sinclair Radio of Buffalo, Inc., a Maryland corporation
("SINCLAIR BUFFALO"), Sinclair Radio of Buffalo Licensee, LLC, a Maryland
limited liability company ("BUFFALO LICENSEE"), WLFL, Inc., a Maryland
corporation ("WLFL"), Sinclair Radio of Greenville Licensee, Inc., a Delaware
corporation ("GREENVILLE LICENSEE"), Sinclair Radio of Wilkes-Barre, Inc., a
Maryland corporation ("SINCLAIR WILKES-BARRE"), and Sinclair Radio of
Wilkes-Barre Licensee, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company ("WILKES-BARRE
LICENSEE") (each a "SELLER" and collectively, "SELLERS"), and Entercom
Communications Corp., a Pennsylvania corporation ("BUYER").
This Agreement amends and restates in its entirety the Asset Purchase
Agreement dated as of August 18, 1999 by and between Sellers, the Kansas City
Sellers and Buyer (the "Original Purchase Agreement"). All references herein to
"date hereof" and "date of this Agreement" shall mean August 18, 1999, and all
representations and warranties made herein shall be deemed to have been made as
of August 18, 1999. The Exhibits and Schedules attached to the Original Purchase
Agreement are hereby superceded by the Exhibits and Schedules attached hereto.
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, Properties operates radio broadcast stations WPTE-FM, Virginia
Beach, VA; WWDE-FM, Hampton, VA; and WNVZ-FM, Norfolk, VA (collectively, the
"NORFOLK STATIONS") WVKL-FM, Norfolk VA ("WVKL") and WMQX-FM, Winston-Salem, NC;
WQMG-FM, Greensboro, NC; WJMH-FM, Reidsville, NC; and WEAL-AM, Greensboro, NC
(collectively, the "GREENSBORO STATIONS") and owns or leases certain assets used
in connection with the Norfolk Stations, WVKL and the Greensboro Stations;
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WHEREAS, WCGV operates radio broadcast stations WEMP-AM, Milwaukee, WI;
WMYX-FM, Milwaukee, WI; and WXSS-FM, Wauwatosa, WI (collectively, the "MILWAUKEE
STATIONS") and owns or leases certain assets used in connection with the
Milwaukee Stations;
WHEREAS, Milwaukee Licensee is the licensee of each of the Milwaukee
Stations pursuant to certain authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, Sinclair New Orleans operates radio broadcast stations WLMG-FM,
New Orleans, LA; WWL-AM, New Orleans, LA; WSMB-AM, New Orleans, LA; and WEZB-FM,
New Orleans, LA (collectively, the "NEW ORLEANS STATIONS") and owns or leases
certain assets used in connection with the New Orleans Stations;
WHEREAS, New Orleans Licensee is the licensee of each of the New Orleans
Stations pursuant to certain authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, Sinclair New Orleans operates radio broadcast stations WLTS-FM,
Kenner, LA; and WTKL-FM, New Orleans, LA (collectively, the "PHASE II
STATIONS"), pursuant to a time brokerage agreement (the "PHASE II TBA") with
Phase II Broadcasting, Inc. ("PHASE II") and has entered into an agreement (the
"PHASE II PURCHASE AGREEMENT") with Phase II to acquire substantially all the
assets of the Phase II Stations from Phase II;
WHEREAS, Sinclair Memphis operates radio broadcast stations WRVR-FM,
Memphis, TN; WJCE-AM, Memphis, TN and WOGY-FM, Germantown, TN (collectively, the
"MEMPHIS STATIONS") and owns or leases certain assets used in connection with
the Memphis Stations;
WHEREAS, Memphis Licensee is the licensee of each of the Memphis Stations
pursuant to certain authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, Norfolk/Greensboro Licensee is the licensee of each of the
Norfolk Stations and each of the Greensboro Stations pursuant to certain
authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, Norfolk Licensee is the licensee of WVKL pursuant to certain
authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, Sinclair Buffalo operates radio broadcast stations WMJQ-FM,
Buffalo, NY, WKSE-FM, Niagara Falls, NY; WBEN-AM, Buffalo, NY; WWKB-AM, Buffalo,
NY; WGR-AM, Buffalo, NY: and WWWS-AM, Buffalo, NY (collectively, the "BUFFALO
STATIONS") and owns or leases certain assets used in connection with the Buffalo
Stations;
WHEREAS, Buffalo Licensee is the licensee of each of the Buffalo Stations
pursuant to certain authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, WLFL operates radio broadcast stations WFBC-FM, Greenville, SC
and WSPA-FM, Spartanburg, SC; WYRD-AM, Greenville, SC; WORD-AM, Spartanburg, SC;
and WSPA-AM, Spartanburg, SC (collectively, the "GREENVILLE STATIONS") and owns
or leases certain assets used in connection with the Greenville Stations;
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WHEREAS, Greenville Licensee is the licensee of each of the Greenville
Stations pursuant to certain authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, WLFL provides sales services to radio broadcast stations WOLI-FM,
Easely, SC and WOLT-FM, Greer, SC (the "PALM STATIONS"), pursuant to joint sales
agreement with Palm Broadcasting, Inc. (the "PALM JSA") and has exercised an
option to purchase the Palm Stations pursuant to an option agreement with Palm
Broadcasting, Inc. (the "PALM OPTION AGREEMENT");
WHEREAS, Sinclair Wilkes-Barre, operates radio broadcast stations WGGI-FM,
Benton, PA; WKRZ-FM, Wilkes-Barre, PA; WGGY-FM, Scranton, PA; WILK-AM,
Wilkes-Barre, PA: WGBI-AM, Scranton, PA; WSHG-FM, Pittston, PA; WILP-AM, West
Hazelton, PA; WWFH-FM, Freeland, PA; and WKRF-FM, Tobyhanna, PA (collectively,
the "WILKES-BARRE STATIONS") and owns or leases certain assets used in
connection with the Wilkes-Barre Stations;
WHEREAS, Wilkes-Barre Licensee is the licensee of each of the Wilkes-Barre
Stations pursuant to certain authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into this Agreement to provide
for the sale, assignment and transfer by Sellers to Buyer of certain of the
assets owned, leased or used by Sellers in connection with the business and
operations of the Palm Stations and the Phase II Stations (collectively, the
"Non-Owned Stations") and the Milwaukee Stations, the New Orleans Stations, the
Memphis Stations, the Norfolk Stations, WVKL, the Greensboro Stations, the
Buffalo Stations, the Greenville Stations, and the Wilkes-Barre Stations (each
[including the Non-Owned Stations) a "STATION" and collectively, the
"STATIONS");
A G R E E M E N T S:
In consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual agreements and
covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement, intending
to be bound legally, agree as follows:
SECTION 1: CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
1.1 Terms Defined in this Section. The following terms, as used in this
Agreement, have the meanings set forth in this Section:
"ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE" means the rights of Sellers as of any Closing Date
to payment in cash for the sale of advertising time and other goods and services
by the Stations prior to any Closing Date.
"AFFILIATE" means, with respect to any Person, (a) any other Person that,
directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is
controlled by, or is under common control with such Person, or (b) an officer or
director of such Person or of an Affiliate of such Person within the meaning of
clause (a) of this definition. For purposes of clause (a) of this
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definition, (i) a Person shall be deemed to control another Person if such
Person (A) has sufficient power to enable such Person to elect a majority of the
board of directors of such Person, or (B) owns a majority of the beneficial
interests in income and capital of such Person; and (ii) a Person shall be
deemed to control any partnership of which such Person is a general partner.
"ALLOCABLE ESCROW DEPOSIT" means that portion of the Escrow Deposit
equaling $42,601,575.00.
"ASSETS" means the assets to be transferred or otherwise conveyed by
Sellers to Buyer under this Agreement, as specified in Section 2.1.
"ASSUMED CONTRACTS" means (a) all Contracts set forth on Schedule 3.7, (b)
Contracts entered into prior to the date of this Agreement with advertisers for
the sale of advertising time or production services for cash at rates consistent
with past practices, (c) Contracts entered into by any Seller prior to the date
of this Agreement which are not required to be included on Schedule 3.7 hereto,
(d) any Contracts entered into by Sellers between the date of this Agreement and
the Closing Date that Buyer agrees in writing to assume, and (e) other contracts
entered into by Sellers between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date
in compliance with Section 5.
"BUFFALO BUILD-OUT PROPERTY" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.3(b)(iv).
"CLOSING" means the consummation of the exchange and acquisition of the
Assets pursuant to this Agreement on either one or more Closing Date in
accordance with the provisions of Section 8.1.
"CLOSING DATE" means the date on which a Closing occurs, as determined
pursuant to Section 8.1.
"CODE" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"COMMUNICATIONS ACT" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
"CONSENTS" means the consents, permits, or approvals of government
authorities and other third parties necessary to transfer the Assets to Buyer or
otherwise to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
"CONTAMINANT" shall mean and include any pollutant, contaminant, hazardous
material (as defined in any of the Environmental Laws), toxic substances (as
defined in any of the Environmental Laws), asbestos or asbestos containing
material, urea formaldehyde, polychlorinated biphenyls, regulated substances and
wastes, radioactive materials, and petroleum or petroleum by-products, including
crude oil or any fraction thereof, except the term "Contaminant" shall not
include small quantities of maintenance, cleaning and emergency generator fuel
supplies customary for the operation of radio stations and maintained in
compliance with all Environmental Laws in the ordinary course of business.
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"CONTRACTS" means all contracts, consulting agreements, leases,
non-governmental licenses and other agreements (including leases for personal or
real property and employment agreements), written or oral (including any
amendments and other modifications thereto) to which Sinclair, SCI, or any
Seller is a party or that are binding upon any Seller, that relate to or affect
the Assets or the business or operations of the Stations, and that either (a)
are in effect on the date of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the
Phase II TBA, the Phase II Purchase Agreement, the Palm JSA, the Palm Option
Agreement, and those listed on Schedule 3.7 hereto, or (b) are entered into by
any Seller between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date.
"DELAY AMOUNT" shall equal 0.75% of the amount which is the Initial
Purchase Price, less any portion of the Initial Purchase Price which has been
received by Sellers pursuant to any Closings which have occurred prior to the
time such payment is due.
"DEPOSIT RELEASE DATE" is the date on which a Closing has occurred for
Radio Groups for which more than forty-five percent (45%) of the Initial
Purchase Price has been paid to Sellers.
"EFFECTIVE TIME" means 12:01 a.m., Eastern time, on each Closing Date and
the Closing Date for the Kansas City Stations.
"ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS" shall mean and include, but not be limited to, any
applicable federal, state or local law, statute, charter, ordinance, rule or
regulation or any governmental agency interpretation, policy or guidance,
including without limitation applicable safety/environmental/health laws such as
but not limited to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976,
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, Federal
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Law, the Clean Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, and the Toxic Substance Control Act, as any of the foregoing have
been amended, and any permit, order, directive, court ruling or order or consent
decree applicable to or affecting the Property or any other property (real or
personal) used by or relating to the Station in question promulgated or issued
pursuant to any Environmental Laws which pertains to, governs, or controls the
generation, storage, remediation or removal of Contaminants or otherwise
regulates the protection of health and the environment including, but not
limited to, any of the following activities, whether on site or off site if such
could materially affect the site: (i) the emission, discharge, release, spilling
or dumping of any Contaminant into the air, surface water, ground water, soil or
substrata; or (ii) the use, generation, processing, sale, recycling, treatment,
handling, storage, disposal, transportation, labeling or any other management of
any Contaminant.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended.
"ESCROW DEPOSIT" means the sum of Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00)
or, at Buyer's option, a letter of credit in favor of Sellers in the face amount
of Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00), which was deposited by Buyer with
First Union National Bank (the "ESCROW AGENT") on August 18, 1999 to secure the
obligations of Buyer to close under this Agreement and the Kansas City
Agreement, with (i) such deposit being held by the Escrow Agent in
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accordance with the Escrow Agreement executed among Buyer, Sellers and Escrow
Agent on August 18, 1999, and (ii) the Escrow Deposit, and all earnings thereon,
being returned to Buyer upon the consummation of this Agreement and the Kansas
City Agreement or as otherwise provided herein.
"EXCESS AMOUNT" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.5.
"EXCLUDED REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS" means all interests in Real Property
listed on Schedule 2.2 hereto.
"EXCLUDED TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY" means all tangible personal property
owned or held by Sellers that is located at the Excluded Real Property other
than such tangible personal property listed on Schedule 3.6 hereto, any assets
used primarily in the operation of any television broadcast station owned,
operated or programmed by Sellers or any Affiliate of Sellers, any assets used
primarily in the operation of any radio broadcast station owned, operated or
programmed by Sellers, but not included as a "Station" hereunder, and any
tangible personal property located at Suite 220, Meadow Mill at Woodberry, 3600
Clipper Mill Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211.
"FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.
"FCC CONSENT" means action by the FCC granting its consent to the transfer
of the FCC Licenses by Sellers to Buyer as contemplated by this Agreement.
"FCC LICENSES" means those licenses, permits and authorizations issued by
the FCC to Sellers in connection with the business and operations of the
Stations.
"FINAL CLOSING DATE" means the date on which all of the Assets for all of
the Stations have been exchanged and acquired in accordance with Section 8.1.
"FINAL ORDER" shall mean an action by the Commission upon any application
for FCC Consent filed by the parties hereto for FCC consent, approval or
authorization, which action has not been reversed, stayed, enjoined, set aside,
annulled or suspended, and with respect to which action, no protest, petition to
deny, petition for rehearing or reconsideration, appeal or request for stay is
pending, and as to which action the time for filing of any such protest,
petition, appeal or request and any period during which the Commission may
reconsider or review such action on its own authority has expired.
"HART-SCOTT-RODINO" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
Acts of 1976, as amended, and all Laws promulgated pursuant thereto or in
connection therewith.
"INTANGIBLES" means all copyrights, trademarks, trade names, service
marks, service names, licenses, patents, permits, jingles, proprietary
information, technical information and data, machinery and equipment warranties,
and other similar intangible property rights and interests (and any goodwill
associated with any of the foregoing) applied for, issued to, or owned by
Sellers or under which Sellers are licensed or franchised and that are used in
the business and
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operations of the Stations, together with any additions thereto between the date
of this Agreement and the Closing Date.
"KANSAS CITY AGREEMENT" means that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated
as of the date hereof (but effective August 18, 1999) by and between the Kansas
City Sellers and Buyer pursuant to which the Kansas City Sellers have agreed to
sell, and Buyer has agreed to purchase, the Kansas City Stations.
"KANSAS CITY SELLERS" means Sinclair Media III, Inc. and Sinclair Radio
of Kansas City Licensee, LLC.
"KANSAS CITY STATIONS" means KCFX-FM, Harrisonville, MO; KQRC-FM,
Leavenworth, KS; KCIY-FM, Liberty, MO; and KXTR-FM, Kansas City, MO.
"KNOWLEDGE" or any derivative thereof with respect to the Sellers means,
exclusively, the actual Knowledge of the President and Chief Executive Officer
or the Chief Financial Officer of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. ("SINCLAIR"),
the general managers of the Stations, and any other employee of Sinclair or SCI
designated as a "vice president" or any officer of any of the Sellers.
"LEASED REAL PROPERTY" means all real property and all buildings and other
improvements thereon and appurtenant thereto leased or held by Sellers and used
in the business or operation of the Stations.
"LICENSES" means all licenses, permits, construction permits and other
authorizations issued by the FCC, the Federal Aviation Administration, or any
other federal, state, or local governmental authorities to Sellers, currently in
effect and used in connection with the conduct of the business or operations of
the Stations (other than the Non-Owned Stations), together with any additions
thereto between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date.
"MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT" means a material adverse effect on the business,
assets or financial condition of the Stations taken as a whole, except for any
such material adverse effect resulting from (a) general economic conditions
applicable to the radio broadcast industry, (b) general conditions in the
markets in which the Stations operate, or (c) circumstances that are not likely
to recur and either have been substantially remedied or can be substantially
remedied without substantial cost or delay.
"MATERIAL CONTRACT" means those Assumed Contracts that are designated
on Schedules 3.5 and 3.7 as "Material Contracts."
"OWNED REAL PROPERTY" means all real property and all buildings and other
improvements thereon and appurtenant thereto owned by Sellers and used in the
business or operations of the Stations.
"PALM AMOUNT" shall equal either (a) $0 if the acquisition of the Palm
Stations by WLFL shall have occurred prior to Closing applicable to the Palm
Stations, or (b) the purchase
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price which Buyer would be required to pay to acquire the Palm Stations,
including, after taking into account the application of any deposit made
pursuant to the acquisition agreement without regard to prorations or similar
adjustments.
"PENDING TRANSACTION AMOUNT" means the sum of the Phase II Amount and
the Palm Amount.
"PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES" means (a) encumbrances of a landlord, or other
statutory lien not yet due and payable, or a landlord's liens arising in the
ordinary course of business, (b) encumbrances arising in connection with
equipment or maintenance financing or leasing under the terms of the Contracts
set forth on the Schedules, which Contracts have been made available to Buyer,
(c) encumbrances for Taxes not yet delinquent or which are being contested in
good faith and by appropriate proceedings if adequate reserves with respect
thereto are maintained on Sellers' books in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, or (d) encumbrances that do not materially detract from
the value of any of the Assets or materially interfere with the use thereof as
currently used.
"PERSON" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, joint
venture, trust, estate, limited liability company, limited liability
partnership, or other entity or organization.
"PHASE II AMOUNT" shall equal either (a) $0 if the acquisition of the
Phase II Stations by Sinclair Radio of New Orleans, Inc. shall have occurred
prior to Closing applicable to the Phase II Stations, or (b) the purchase price
which Buyer would be required to pay to acquire the Phase II Stations,
including, after taking into account the application of any deposit made
pursuant to the acquisition agreement, without regard to prorations or similar
adjustments.
"RADIO GROUP" means the Stations located in the same Designated Market
Area as determined by the Arbitron Company.
"RADIO GROUP FCC CONSENT" means receipt of initial grant of the FCC
Consents as to each of the Stations in any Radio Group.
"RADIO GROUP MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT" means a material adverse effect on
the business, assets, or financial condition of a Radio Group taken as a whole,
except for any such material adverse effect resulting from (a) general economic
conditions applicable to the radio broadcast industry, (b) general conditions in
the markets in which the Stations comprising the Radio Group operate, or (c)
circumstances that are not likely to recur and have either been substantially
remedied or can be substantially remedied without substantial cost or delay.
"REAL PROPERTY" means all real property and all buildings and other
improvements thereon and appurtenant thereto, whether or not owned, leased or
held by Sellers used in the business or operations of the Stations.
"REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS" means all interests in Owned Real Property and
Leased Real Property, including fee estates, leaseholds and subleaseholds,
purchase options, easements, licenses, rights to access, and rights of way, and
all buildings and other improvements thereon
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and appurtenant thereto, owned or held by Sellers that are used in the business
or operations of the Stations, together with any additions, substitutions and
replacements thereof and thereto between the date of this Agreement and the
Closing Date, but excluding the Excluded Real Property Interests.
"TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY" means all machinery, equipment, tools,
vehicles, furniture, leasehold improvements, office equipment, plant, inventory,
spare parts and other tangible personal property owned or held by Sellers that
is used or useful in the conduct of the business or operations of the Stations,
together with any additions, substitutions and replacements thereof and thereto
between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, but excluding the
Excluded Tangible Personal Property.
"TAX" means any federal, state, local, or foreign income, gross receipts,
windfall profits, severance, property, production, sales, use, license, excise,
franchise, capital, transfer, employment, withholding, or other tax or similar
governmental assessment, together with any interest, additions, or penalties
with respect thereto and any interest in respect of such additions or penalties.
"TAX RETURN" means any tax return, declaration of estimated tax, tax
report or other tax statement, or any other similar filing required to be
submitted to any governmental authority with respect to any Tax.
"THRESHOLD AMOUNT" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.5.
"UNEXPENDED REMEDIATION AMOUNT" shall mean Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000.00) as aggregated with the Unexpended Remediation Amount under the
Kansas City Agreement, minus any amounts previously expended by Sellers to
remediate any of the Real Property pursuant to Section 6.16.
"USA DIGITAL SHARES" means the 300,000 shares of common stock of USA
Digital Radio, Inc. of which Sellers are the record owner.
1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement,
the following terms have the meanings set forth in the sections indicated:
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Balance Sheet Date Section 3.10
Benefit Arrangement Section 3.14 (a)(v)
Benefit Plans Section Section 3.14(a)(ii)
Buffalo Stations Recitals
Buyer Preamble
Buyer's Plan Section 4.8
Claimant Section 10.4
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Collection Period Section 6.7(a)
Confidentiality Agreement Section 6.4
Deferred Contract Section 5.11(b)
Designee Section 11.3(b)
Employees Section 3.14(a)
Environmental Laws Section 3.16
Estimated Purchase Price Section 2.4(a)
Excluded Real Property Interests Section 1.1
Excluded Tangible Personal Property Section 1.1
FCC Objection Section 7.1(c)
FTC Section 4.6
Financial Statements Section 3.10
Greensboro Stations Recitals
Greenville Stations Recitals
Hart-Scott-Rodino Filing Section 6.2
Indemnity Cap Section 10.5
Indemnifying Party Section 10.4
Initial Employee Cap Section 6.10(g)
Initial Purchase Price Section 2.3
Lease Section 6.12
Memphis Stations Recitals
Milwaukee Stations Recitals
Multiemployer Plan Section 3.14(a)(ii)
New Orleans Stations Recitals
Non-Owned Stations Recitals
Operational Equipment Section 3.22
Original Agreement Recitals
Norfolk Stations Recitals
Palm Amount Section 1.1
Palm JSA Recitals
Palm Option Agreement Recitals
Palm Stations Recitals
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Pension Plan Section 3.14(a)(iii)
Phase II Recitals
Phase II Amount Section 1.1
Phase II Purchase Agreement Recitals
Phase II Stations Recitals
Phase II TBA Recitals
Purchase Price Section 2.3
Radio Group Section 1.1
Reimbursement Period Section 6.10(g)
Represented Employees Section 6.10(e)
Scheduled Employees Section 6.10(g)
Scheduled Retention Agreements Section 6.10(g)
SCI Preamble
Section 6.9 Amount Section 6.19
Seller Preamble
Seller Entities Section 6.10(i)
Sellers' Employees Section 6.10(i)
Sinclair Section 1.1
Stations Recitals
Stations Delay Amount Section 2.3(a)(i)
Stations Delay Amount Date Section 2.3(a)(i)
Transferred Employees Section 6.10
WVKL Recitals
Welfare Plan Section 3.14(a)(i)
Wilkes-Barre Stations Recitals
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SECTION 2: EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS; ASSET VALUE
2.1 Agreement to Exchange and Transfer. Subject to the terms and conditions set
forth in this Agreement with respect to the Stations or any Radio Group, Sellers
hereby agree to transfer, convey, assign and deliver to Buyer on one or more
Closing Dates as applicable, and Buyer agrees to acquire, all of Sellers' right,
title and interest in the tangible and intangible assets used in connection with
the conduct of the business or operations of the Stations or any Radio Group, as
the case may be, together with any additions thereto between the date of this
Agreement and the applicable Closing Date, but excluding the assets described in
Section 2.2, free and clear of any claims, liabilities, security interests,
mortgages, liens, pledges, charges, or
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encumbrances of any nature whatsoever (except for Permitted Encumbrances),
including the following:
(a) The Tangible Personal Property;
(b) The Real Property Interests;
(c) The Licenses;
(d) The Assumed Contracts;
(e) The Intangibles, including the goodwill of the Stations, if any;
(f) The USA Digital Shares.
(g) All of Sellers' proprietary information, technical information and
data, machinery and equipment warranties, maps, computer discs and tapes, plans,
diagrams, blueprints and schematics, including filings with the FCC, in each
case to the extent relating to the business and operation of the Stations;
(h) All choses in action of Sellers relating to the Stations to the extent
they relate to the period after the Effective Time; and
(i) All books and records relating to the business or operations of the
Stations, including executed copies of the Assumed Contracts, and all records
required by the FCC to be kept by the Stations.
2.2 Excluded Assets. The Assets shall exclude the following:
(a) Sellers' cash, cash equivalents and deposits, all interest payable in
connection with any such items and rights in and to bank accounts, marketable
and other securities and similar investments of Sellers;
(b) Any insurance policies, promissory notes, amounts due to Sellers from
employees, bonds, letters of credit, certificates of deposit, or other similar
items, and any cash surrender value in regard thereto; provided, that in the
event Seller is obligated to assign to Buyer the proceeds of any such insurance
policy at the time a Closing occurs under Section 6.3, such proceeds shall be
included in the Assets;
(c) Any pension, profit-sharing, or employee benefit plans, including all
of Sellers' interest in any Welfare Plan, Pension Plan or Benefit Arrangement
(each as defined in Section 3.14(a);
(d) All Tangible Personal Property disposed of or consumed in the ordinary
course of business as permitted by this Agreement;
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(e) All Tax Returns and supporting materials, all original financial
statements and supporting materials, all books and records that Sellers are
required by law to retain, all of Sellers' organizational documents, corporate
books and records (including minute books and stock ledgers) and originals of
account books of original entry, all records of Sellers relating to the sale of
the Assets and all records and documents related to any assets excluded pursuant
to this Section 2.2;
(f) Any interest in and to any refunds of federal, state, or local
franchise, income, or other taxes for periods (or portions thereof) ending on or
prior to the Closing Date;
(g) All Accounts Receivable;
(h) All rights and claims of Sellers whether mature, contingent or
otherwise, against third parties relating to the Assets of the Stations, whether
in tort, contract or otherwise, other than rights and claims against third
parties relating to the Assets which have as their basis loss, damage or
impairment of or to any of the Assets and which loss, damage or impairment has
not been restored or repaired prior to any Closing in which any of the Assets
which has been so damaged or impaired is being acquired by Buyer (or in the case
of a lost asset, that would have been acquired but for such loss);
(i) Any Contracts which are not Assumed Contracts;
(j) All of each Sellers' deposits and prepaid expenses; provided, any
deposits and prepaid expenses shall be included in the Assets to the extent that
Sellers receive a credit therefor in the proration of the Purchase Price
pursuant to Section 2.3(b);
(k) All rights of Sellers under or pursuant to this Agreement (or any
other agreements contemplated hereby);
(l) All rights to the names Sinclair Broadcast Group, "Sinclair
Communications," Sinclair and any logo or variation thereof and goodwill
associated therewith;
(m) The Excluded Real Property Interests;
(n) The Excluded Tangible Personal Property;
(o) All assets owned by the Sellers and used in connection with any
television or radio broadcast stations owned and/or programmed by any of the
Sellers or Sellers have the right to acquire other than the Stations, including
(without limitation) all assets related to Sellers' operation and ownership of
the Interstate Road Network and the Road Gang Coast to Coast Network; KPNT-FM,
St. Genevieve, MO; WVRV-FM, East St. Louis, IL; WIL-FM, St. Louis, MO; WRTH-AM,
St. Louis, MO; KIHT-FM, St. Louis, MO; KXOK-FM, St. Louis, MO; KUPN-AM, Mission,
KS; KCFX-FM, Harrisonville, MO; KQRC-FM, Leavenworth, KS; KCIY-FM, Liberty, MO;
and KXTR-FM, Kansas City, MO;
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(p) All shares of capital stock, partnership interests, interests in
limited liability companies or other equity interest, including, but not limited
to, any options, warrants or voting trusts relating thereto which are owned by
Sellers and not expressly specified in Section 2.1.
2.3 Purchase Price. The purchase price of the Assets shall be the excess of the
sum of (i) Seven Hundred Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($702,500,000) (the "Initial Purchase Price"), plus the Section 6.9 Amount over
(ii) the "Pending Transaction Amount," adjusted as provided below (the "PURCHASE
PRICE").
(a) Purchase Price Increase. Except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement, the Initial Purchase Price shall be increased by the Delay Amount
upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(i) one hundred thirty five (135) days following public notice by
the FCC that applications for FCC Consent have been accepted for filing (the
"Stations Delay Amount Date") if Closing has not occurred with respect to all
Stations other than the Kansas City Stations due to the failure to receive any
necessary regulatory consent, including, but not limited to, the FCC Consent,
any Radio Group FCC Consent, or expiration or termination under
Hart-Scott-Rodino, as a result of facts relating to Buyer or its Affiliates,
including, without limitation, such facts as are disclosed on Schedule 4.6
hereto, provided, that such Delay Amount shall be applied to the Initial
Purchase Price only for those Stations for which a Closing has not occurred
prior to the Stations Delay Amount Date, as allocated on Schedule 6.8 (the
"Stations Delay Amount"); and
(ii) [RESERVED]
(iii) each thirty (30) day period subsequent to the occurrence of
the Stations Delay Amount Date as to the Station Delay Amount until the later to
occur of (x) the Closing, or (y) termination of this Agreement in accordance
with its terms.
The Purchase Price and any increase due pursuant to this Section 2.3(a)
shall be paid at Closing or pro rata (based on the allocation of the Initial
Purchase Price among the Radio Groups) at a Radio Group Closing.
(b) Prorations. The Purchase Price shall be increased or decreased as
required to effectuate the proration of revenues and expenses, as set forth
below. All revenues and all expenses arising from the operation of the Stations
or Radio Group which are the subject of any Closing, including tower rental,
business and license fees, utility charges, real property and personal property
and other similar Taxes and assessments levied against or with respect to the
Assets, property and equipment rentals, applicable copyright or other fees,
sales and service charges, payments due under film or programming license
agreements, and employee compensation, including wages (including bonuses which
constitute wages), salaries, accrued sick leave, severance pay and related Taxes
shall be prorated between Buyer and Sellers as to those Stations for which a
Closing is to be held in accordance with the principle that Sellers shall
receive all revenues and shall be responsible for all expenses, costs and
liabilities allocable to the operations of the Stations or Radio Group, as the
case may be, for the period prior to the Effective Time of such Closing, and
Buyer shall receive all revenues and shall be responsible for
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all expenses, costs and obligations allocable to the operations of the Stations
for the period after the Effective Time of such Closing, subject to the
following:
(i) There shall be no adjustment for, and Sellers shall remain
solely liable with respect to, any Contracts not included in the Assumed
Contracts and any other obligation or liability not being assumed by Buyer in
accordance with Section 2.2. An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor
of Buyer to the extent that Buyer assumes any liability under any Assumed
Contract to refund (or to credit against payments otherwise due) any security
deposit or similar prepayment paid to Sellers by any lessee or other third
party. An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor of Sellers to the
extent Buyer receives the right to receive a refund (or to a credit against
payments otherwise due) under any Assumed Contract to any security deposit or
similar pre-payment paid by or on behalf of Sellers.
(ii) An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor of Sellers
for the amount, if any, by which the fair market value of the goods or services
to be received by any Radio Group under its trade or barter agreements as of the
Effective Time exceeds by more than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000) the fair market value of any advertising time remaining to be run by
such Radio Group as of the Effective Time. An adjustment and proration shall be
made in favor of Buyer to the extent that the amount of any advertising time
remaining to be run by any Radio Group and the Kansas City Stations under its
trade or barter agreements as of the Effective Time exceeds by more than Two
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) the fair market value of the goods or
services to be received by such Radio Group as of the Effective Time.
(iii) There shall be no proration for program barter.
(iv) An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor of Sellers
for the prorata portion of the capital expenditures incurred by Sellers in
connection with the build-out of the studio/office space located at 500
Corporate Parkway, Amherst, NY 14226 (the "Buffalo Build-Out Property"), based
on the remaining potion of the initial term of the Lease relating to such
property, dated May 15, 1999, between Sinclair Radio of Buffalo, Inc. and the
Uniland Partnership of Delaware, L.P.; provided, that the adjustment and
proration to be made pursuant to this Section 2.3(b)(iv) shall not exceed the
lesser of (i) fifty percent (50%) of the capital expenditures (i.e.,
out-of-pocket construction and equipment expenses, architecture fees and
building rent prior to occupancy) paid by Sellers with respect to the Buffalo
Build-Out Property prior to Closing, and (ii) Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000).
(v) An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor of Sellers
for the amount, if any, of prepaid expense, the benefit of which accrues to
Buyer hereunder, and other current assets acquired by Buyer hereunder which are
paid by Sellers to the extent such prepaid expenses and other current assets
relate to the period after the Effective Time.
(vi) There shall be no proration for any payment(s) made by Interep
to any of the Sellers in connection with obtaining the right to serve as the
national sales representative of any of the Stations.
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(c) Manner of Determining Adjustments. The Purchase Price, taking into
account the adjustments and prorations pursuant to Section 2.3(b), will be
determined in accordance with the following procedures:
(i) Sellers shall prepare and deliver to Buyer not later than five
(5) days before any Closing Date a preliminary settlement statement which shall
set forth Sellers' good faith estimate of the adjustments to the Purchase Price
under Section 2.3(b) with respect to those Stations for which Closing is to
occur. The preliminary settlement statement shall (A) contain all information
reasonably necessary to determine the adjustments to the Purchase Price under
Section 2.3(b) as to such Stations, to the extent such adjustments can be
determined or estimated as of the date of the preliminary settlement statement,
and such other information as may be reasonably requested by Buyer, and (B) be
certified by Sellers to be true and complete to Sellers' Knowledge as of the
date thereof.
(ii) Not later than ninety (90) days after each Closing Date, Buyer
will deliver to Sellers a statement setting forth Buyer's determination of the
Purchase Price and the calculation thereof pursuant to Section 2.3(b) as to the
Stations for which such Closing has occurred. Buyer's statement (A) shall
contain all information reasonably necessary to determine the adjustments to the
Purchase Price under Section 2.3(b) relating to the applicable Closing, and such
other information as may be reasonably requested by Sellers relating to the
applicable Closing, and (B) shall be certified by Buyer to be true and complete
to Buyer's knowledge as of the date thereof. If Sellers dispute the amount of
such Purchase Price determined by Buyer, they shall deliver to Buyer within
thirty (30) days after receipt of Buyer's statement a statement setting forth
their determination of the amount of such Purchase Price. If Sellers notify
Buyer of its acceptance of Buyer's statement, or if Sellers fail to deliver
their statement within the thirty (30)-day period specified in the preceding
sentence, Buyer's determination of the Purchase Price shall be conclusive and
binding on the parties as of the last day of the thirty (30)-day period.
(iii) Buyer and Sellers shall use good faith efforts to resolve any
dispute involving the determination of the Purchase Price paid by Buyer at any
Closing. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within forty-five (45)
days following the delivery of all of Buyer's statements to be provided pursuant
to Section 2.3(c)(ii) after the Final Closing (or in the event this Agreement is
terminated prior to the Final Closing) forty five (45) days following such
termination, Buyer and Sellers shall jointly designate an independent certified
public accounting firm of national standing which has not regularly provided
services to either the Buyer or Sellers in the last three (3) years, who shall
be knowledgeable and experienced in the operation of radio broadcasting
stations, to resolve the dispute. If the parties are unable to agree on the
designation of an independent certified public accounting firm, the selection of
the accounting firm to resolve the dispute shall be submitted to arbitration to
be held in Baltimore, Maryland, in accordance with the commercial arbitration
rules of the American Arbitration Association. The accounting firm's resolution
of the dispute shall be final and binding on the parties, and a judgment may be
entered thereon in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any fees of this
accounting firm, and, if necessary, for arbitration to select such accountant,
shall be divided equally between the parties.
2.4 Payment of Purchase Price. The Purchase Price shall be paid by Buyer to
Sellers as follows:
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(a) Payment of Estimated Purchase Price At Closing. The Purchase Price,
adjusted by the estimated adjustments pursuant to Section 2.3(b) as set forth in
Sellers' preliminary settlement statement pursuant to Section 2.3(c)(i), is
referred to as the "ESTIMATED PURCHASE PRICE." At the Closing, Buyer shall pay
or cause to be paid to Sellers the Estimated Purchase Price for the Stations or
any Radio Group subject to the Closing, as the case may be, including, if
applicable, any Delay Amount, by federal wire transfer of same-day funds
pursuant to wire transfer instructions, which instructions shall be delivered to
Buyer by Sellers at least two (2) business days prior to such Closing Date.
(b) Buyer and Sellers shall cause the Escrow Deposit or such pro rata
portion allocable to a Radio Group Closing to be released to Sellers as partial
payment of the Estimated Purchase Price by delivering wiring instructions to the
Escrow Agent two (2) days prior to the Closing Date; provided, however, that
none of the Escrow Deposit shall be released by the parties at any Closing until
the Deposit Release Date. Once the Deposit Release Date has occurred, the
Sellers agree immediately to deliver to the Escrow Agent their consent to the
release of that pro rata portion of the Escrow Deposit attributable to Radio
Group Closings consummated prior to the Deposit Release Date. Until the Deposit
Release Date, Buyer shall deliver the entire Estimated Purchase Price at the
Closing on any Station.
(c) Payments to Reflect Adjustments. The Purchase Price as finally
determined pursuant to Section 2.3(c) shall be paid as follows:
(i) If the Purchase Price as finally determined pursuant to Section
2.3(c) exceeds the Estimated Purchase Price, Buyer shall pay to Sellers, in
immediately available funds within five (5) business days after the date on
which the Purchase Price is determined pursuant to Section 2.3(c), the
difference between the Purchase Price and the Estimated Purchase Price.
(ii) If the Purchase Price as finally determined pursuant to Section
2.3(c) is less than the Estimated Purchase Price, Sellers shall pay to Buyer, in
immediately available funds within five (5) business days after the date on
which the Purchase Price is determined pursuant to Section 2.3(c), the
difference between the Purchase Price and the Estimated Purchase Price.
2.5 Assumption of Liabilities and Obligations. As of the Closing Date and any
Radio Group Closing Date as applicable, Buyer shall assume and undertake to pay,
discharge and perform all obligations and liabilities of Sellers under the
Licenses, the Assumed Contracts or as otherwise specifically provided for herein
to the extent that either (i) the obligations and liabilities relate to the time
after the Effective Time of such Closing with respect to the Stations for which
Closing has occurred, or (ii) the Purchase Price was reduced pursuant to Section
2.3(b) as a result of the proration of such obligations and liabilities. Buyer
shall not assume any other obligations or liabilities of Sellers, including (1)
any obligations or liabilities under any Contract not included in the Assumed
Contracts, (2) any obligations or liabilities under the Assumed Contracts
relating to the period prior to the Effective Time of any Closing to which such
Assumed Contracts relate, except insofar as an adjustment therefor is made in
favor of Buyer under Section 2.3(b), (3) any claims or pending litigation or
proceedings relating to the operation of the Stations prior to such
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Closing or (4) any obligations or liabilities of Sellers under any employee
pension, retirement, or other benefit plans.
SECTION 3: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS
Each Seller represents and warrants to Buyer as of the date hereof and as of any
Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a
specific date or time, in which case, such representations and warranties shall
be true and complete as of such date or time) as follows:
3.1 Organization and Authority of Sellers. Each Seller is a corporation, limited
liability company or limited partnership (as applicable), duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State listed on
Schedule 3.1 next to each such Seller's name. Each Seller has the requisite
corporate power and authority (or other appropriate power and authority based on
the structure of such Seller) to own, lease and operate its properties, to carry
on its business in the places where such properties are now owned, leased, or
operated and such business is now conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform
this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby according to their
respective terms. Each Seller is duly qualified and in good standing in each
jurisdiction listed on Schedule 3.1 next to each such Seller's name, which are
all jurisdictions in which such qualification is required. Except as set forth
on Schedule 3.1, no Seller is a participant in any joint venture or partnership
with any other Person with respect to any part of the operations of the Stations
or any of the Assets.
3.2 Authorization and Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by each Seller have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate or other required action on the part of each Seller. This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each Seller and constitutes
its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance
with its terms except as the enforceability of this Agreement may be affected by
bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally
and by judicial discretion in the enforcement of equitable remedies.
3.3 Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents. Subject to obtaining the
Consents listed on Schedules 3.3 and 3.7, the execution, delivery and
performance by each Seller of this Agreement and the documents contemplated
hereby (with or without the giving of notice, the lapse of time, or both): (a)
do not require the consent of any third party; (b) will not conflict with any
provision of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other organizational
documents of Sellers; (c) will not conflict with, result in a breach of, or
constitute a default under any applicable law, judgment, order, ordinance,
injunction, decree, rule, regulation, or ruling of any court or governmental
instrumentality; (d) will not conflict with, constitute grounds for termination
of, result in a breach of, constitute a default under, or accelerate or permit
the acceleration of any performance required by the terms of, any material
agreement, instrument, license, or permit to which any Seller is a party or by
which any Seller may be bound legally; and (e) will not create any claim,
liability, mortgage, lien, pledge, condition, charge, or encumbrance of any
nature whatsoever upon any of the Assets. Except for the FCC Consent provided
for in Section 6.1, the filings required by Hart-Scott-Rodino provided for in
Section 6.2 and the other Consents described in Schedules 3.3 and 3.7, no
consent, approval, permit, or
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authorization of, or declaration to, or filing with any governmental or
regulatory authority or any other third party is required (a) to consummate this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, or (b) to permit Sellers to
transfer and convey the Assets to Buyer.
3.4 Governmental Licenses. Schedule 3.4 includes a true and complete list of the
FCC Licenses. Sellers have made available to Buyer true and complete copies of
the main Licenses (including any amendments and other modifications thereto).
The Licenses have been validly issued, and each Seller is the authorized legal
holder of the Licenses and those FCC Licenses listed on Schedule 3.4. The
Licenses and the FCC Licenses listed on Schedule 3.4 comprise all of the
material licenses, permits, and other authorizations required from any
governmental or regulatory authority for the lawful conduct in all material
respects of the business and operations of the Stations in the manner and to the
full extent they are now conducted, and, except as otherwise disclosed on
Schedule 3.4, none of the Licenses is subject to any unusual or special
restriction or condition that could reasonably be expected to limit materially
the full operation of the Stations as now operated. The FCC Licenses are in full
force and effect, are valid for the balance of the current license term
applicable generally to radio stations licensed to the same communities as the
Stations, are unimpaired by any acts or omissions of any Seller or any of its
Affiliates, or the employees, agents, officers, directors, or shareholder of any
Seller or any of its Affiliates, and are free and clear of any restrictions
which might limit the full operation of the Stations in the manner and to the
full extent as they are now operated (other than restrictions under the terms of
the licenses themselves or applicable to the radio broadcast industry
generally). Except as listed on Schedule 3.4 hereto, there are no applications,
proceedings or complaints pending or, to the knowledge of any Seller, threatened
which may have an adverse effect on the business or operation of the Stations
(other than rulemaking proceedings that apply to the radio broadcasting industry
generally). Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.4 hereto, no Seller is aware of
any reason why any of the FCC Licenses might not be renewed in the ordinary
course for a full term without material qualifications or of any reason why any
of the FCC Licenses might be revoked. The Stations are in compliance with the
Commission's policy on exposure to radio frequency radiation. No renewal of any
FCC License would constitute a major environmental action under the rules of the
Commission. To the knowledge of Sellers, there are no facts relating to Sellers
which, under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or the existing rules
of the Commission, would (a) disqualify any Seller from assigning any of its FCC
Licenses to Buyer, (b) cause the filing of any objection to the assignment of
the FCC Licenses to Buyer, (c) lead to a delay in the processing by the FCC of
the applications of the FCC Licenses to Buyer, (d) lead to a delay in the
termination of the waiting period required by Hart-Scott-Rodino, or (e)
disqualify any Seller from consummating the transactions contemplated herein
within the times contemplated herein. An appropriate public inspection file for
each Station is maintained at the Station's studio in accordance with Commission
rules. Access to the Stations' transmission facilities are restricted in
accordance with the policies of the Commission.
3.5 Real Property. Schedule 3.5 contains a complete description of all Real
Property Interests (including street address, owner, and Sellers' use thereof)
other than the Excluded Real Property Interests. The Real Property Interests
listed on Schedule 3.5, together with the Real Property Interests which will be
created by the execution of the Lease by Buyer and the appropriate Sellers,
comprises all interests in real property necessary to conduct the business and
operations of the Stations as now conducted. Except as described on Schedule
3.5, Sellers have good fee simple title to all fee estates included in the Real
Property Interests and good title to all
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other Real Property Interests, in each case free and clear of all liens,
mortgages, pledges, covenants, easements, restrictions, encroachments, leases,
charges, and other claims and encumbrances, except for Permitted Encumbrances.
Each leasehold or subleasehold interest included as a Material Contract on
Schedule 3.5 is legal, valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect.
To Sellers' Knowledge, each leasehold or subleasehold designated in the Real
Property Interests, but not designated as Material Contracts on Schedule 3.5 is
legal, binding and enforceable and in full force and effect. Neither the Seller
party thereto or to Sellers' Knowledge any other party thereto, is in default,
violation or breach under any lease or sublease and no event has occurred and is
continuing that constitutes (with notice or passage of time or both) a default,
violation or breach thereunder. Sellers have not received any notice of a
default, offset or counterclaim under any lease or sublease with respect to any
of the Real Property Interests. As of the date hereof and as of the applicable
Closing Date, Sellers enjoy peaceful and undisturbed possession of the leased
Real Property Interests; and so long as Sellers fulfill their obligations under
the lease therefor, Sellers have enforceable rights to nondisturbance and quiet
enjoyment against its lessor or sublessor, and, to the Knowledge of Sellers,
except as set forth in Schedule 3.5, no third party holds any interest in the
leased premises with the right to foreclose upon Sellers' leasehold or
subleasehold interest. Sellers have legal and practical access to all of the
Owned Real Property and Leased Real Property, as applicable. Except as otherwise
disclosed in Schedule 3.5, all towers, guy anchors, ground radials, and
buildings and other improvements included in the Assets are located entirely on
the Owned Real Property or the Leased Real Property, as applicable, listed in
Schedule 3.5. All Owned Real Property and Leased Real Property (including the
improvements thereon) (a) is in good condition and repair consistent with its
current use, (b) is available for immediate use in the conduct of the business
and operations of the Stations, and (c) complies in all material respects with
all applicable material building or zoning codes and the regulations of any
governmental authority having jurisdiction, except to the extent that the
current use by Sellers, while permitted, constitutes or would constitute a
"nonconforming use" under current zoning or land use regulations. No eminent
domain or condemnation proceedings are pending or, to the knowledge of Sellers,
threatened with respect to any Real Property Interests.
3.6 Tangible Personal Property. The lists of Tangible Personal Property
comprising all material items of tangible personal property, other than the
Excluded Tangible Personal Property, necessary to conduct the business and
operations of the Stations as now conducted has been provided to Buyer
previously. Except as described in Schedule 3.6, Sellers own and have good title
to each item of Tangible Personal Property and none of the Tangible Personal
Property owned by Sellers is subject to any security interest, mortgage, pledge,
conditional sales agreement, or other lien or encumbrance, except for Permitted
Encumbrances. With allowance for normal repairs, maintenance, wear and
obsolescence, each material item of Tangible Personal Property is in good
operation condition and repair and is available for immediate use in the
business and operations of the Stations. All material items of transmitting and
studio equipment included in the Tangible Personal Property (a) have been
maintained in a manner consistent with generally accepted standards of good
engineering practice, and (b) will permit the Stations and any unit auxiliaries
thereto to operate in accordance with the terms of the FCC Licenses and the
rules and regulations of the FCC and in all material respects with all other
applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
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3.7 Contracts. Schedule 3.7 is a true and complete list of all Contracts which
either (a) have a remaining term (after taking into account any cancellation
rights of Sellers) of more than one year after the date hereof or (b) require
expenditures in excess of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in any calendar
year after the date hereof, except contracts with advertisers for production or
the sale of advertising time on the Stations for cash that may be canceled by
Sellers without penalty on not more than ninety days' notice. Sellers have
delivered or made available to Buyer true and complete copies of all written
Assumed Contracts, and true and complete descriptions of all oral Assumed
Contracts (including any amendments and other modifications to such Contracts).
Other than the Contracts listed on Schedule 3.7, Schedule 3.5, and the Lease,
Sellers require no material contract, lease, or other agreement to enable them
to carry on their business in all material respects as now conducted. All of the
Contracts are in full force and effect and are valid, binding and enforceable in
accordance with their terms except as the enforceability of such Contracts may
be affected by bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting creditors'
rights generally and by judicial discretion in the enforcement of equitable
remedies. Neither the Seller party thereto or, to the knowledge of Sellers, any
other party thereto, is in default, violation or breach in any material respect
under any Contract and no event has occurred and is continuing that constitutes
(with notice or passage of time or both) a default, violation, or breach in any
material respect thereunder. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.7, other than in
the ordinary course of business, Sellers do not have Knowledge of any intention
by any party to any Contract (a) to terminate such Contract or amend the terms
thereof, (b) to refuse to renew the Contract upon expiration of its term, or (c)
to renew the Contract upon expiration only on terms and conditions that are more
onerous than those now existing. Except for the need to obtain the Consents
listed on Schedule 3.7, the exchange and transfer of the Assets in accordance
with this Agreement will not affect the validity, enforceability, or
continuation of any of the Contracts.
3.8 Intangibles. Schedule 3.8 is a true and complete list of all Intangibles
(exclusive of Licenses listed in Schedule 3.4) that are required to conduct the
business and operations of the Stations as now conducted, all of which are valid
and in good standing and uncontested. Sellers have provided or made available to
Buyer copies of all documents establishing or evidencing the Intangibles listed
on Schedule 3.8. Sellers own or have a valid license to use all of the
Intangibles listed on Schedule 3.8. Other than with respect to matters generally
affecting the radio broadcasting industry and not particular to Sellers and
except as set forth on Schedule 3.8, Sellers have not received any notice or
demand alleging that Sellers are infringing upon or otherwise acting adversely
to any trademarks, trade names, service marks, service names, copyrights,
patents, patent applications, know-how, methods, or processes owned by any other
Person, and there is no claim or action pending, or to the Knowledge of Sellers
threatened, with respect thereto. To the knowledge of Sellers, except as set
forth on Schedule 3.8, no other Person is infringing upon Sellers rights or
ownership interest in the Intangibles.
3.9 Title to Properties. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.5 or 3.6, Sellers
have good and marketable title to the Assets subject to no mortgages, pledges,
liens, security interests, encumbrances, or other charges or rights of others of
any kind or nature except for Permitted Encumbrances.
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3.10 Financial Statements. Sellers have furnished Buyer with true and complete
copies of unaudited financial statements of the Stations containing a balance
sheet and statement of income, as at and for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1998, and an unaudited balance sheet and statement of income as at and for the
seven (7) months ended July 31, 1999 (the "BALANCE SHEET DATE") (collectively,
the "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS"). To the extent the Financial Statements relate to
the period of time during which the Stations were owned by the Sellers (or any
Affiliate thereof) the Financial Statements have been prepared from the books
and records of Sellers and have been prepared in a manner consistent with the
audited Financial Statements of Sinclair, except for the absence of footnotes
and certain year-end adjustments. The Financial Statements accurately reflect
the books, records and accounts of Sellers, present fairly and accurately the
financial condition of the Stations as at their respective dates and the results
of operations for the periods then ended and none of the Financial Statements
understates in any material respect the normal and customary costs and expenses
of conducting the business or operations of the Stations in any material respect
as currently conducted by Sellers or otherwise materially inaccurately reflects
the operations of the Stations; provided, that the foregoing representations are
given only to the Sellers' Knowledge to the extent the Financial Statements
relate to a period of time during which the Stations were not owned by Sellers
(or an Affiliate thereof).
3.11 Taxes. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11, Sellers have filed or caused
to be filed all Tax Returns that are required to be filed with respect to their
ownership and operation of the Stations, and have paid or caused to be paid all
Taxes shown on those returns or on any Tax assessment received by them to the
extent that such Taxes have become due, or have set aside on their books
adequate reserves (segregated to the extent required by generally accepted
accounting principles) with respect thereto. There are no legal, administrative,
or other Tax proceedings presently pending, and there are no grounds existing
pursuant to which Sellers are or could be made liable for any Taxes, the
liability for which could extend to Buyer as transferee of the business of the
Stations.
3.12 Insurance. Schedule 3.12 is a true and complete list of all insurance
policies of or covering Sellers. All policies of insurance listed in Schedule
3.12 are in full force and effect as of the date hereof. During the past three
years, no insurance policy of Sellers or the Stations has been canceled by the
insurer and, except as set forth on Schedule 3.12, no application of Sellers for
insurance has been rejected by any insurer.
3.13 Reports. All material returns, reports and statements that the Stations is
currently required to file with the FCC or Federal Aviation Administration have
been filed, and all reporting requirements of the FCC and Federal Aviation
Administration have been complied with in all material respects. All of such
returns, reports and statements, as filed, satisfy all applicable legal
requirements.
3.14 Personnel and Employee Benefits.
(a) Employees and Compensation. Schedule 3.14 contains a true and complete
list of all employees of Sellers employed at the Stations as of June 30, 1999
who earned in excess of $20,000 in 1998 or whose present rate of pay would cause
them to earn more than that amount in 1999, and indicates the salary and bonus,
if any, to which each such Employee is currently
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entitled (limited in the case of Employees who are compensated on a commission
basis to a general description of the manner in which such commissions are
determined). As of the date of this Agreement, Sellers have no knowledge that
any General Manager, Sales Manager, or Program Director employed at the Stations
currently plans to terminate employment, whether by reason of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise. Schedule 3.14 also contains a true
and complete list of all employee benefit plans or arrangements covering the
employees employed at the Stations (the "EMPLOYEES"), including, with respect to
the Employees any:
(i) "Employee welfare benefit plan," as defined in Section 3(1) of
ERISA, that is maintained or administered by Sellers or to which Sellers
contribute or are required to contribute (a "WELFARE PLAN");
(ii) "Multiemployer pension plan," as defined in Section 3(37) of
ERISA, that is maintained or administered by Sellers or to which Sellers
contribute or are required to contribute (a "MULTIEMPLOYER PLAN" and, together
with the Welfare Plans, the "BENEFIT PLANS");
(iii) "Employee pension benefit plan," as defined in Section 3(2) of
ERISA (other than a Multiemployer Plan), to which Sellers contribute or are
required to contribute (a "PENSION PLAN");
(iv) Employee plan that is maintained in connection with any trust
described in Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
and
(v) Employment, severance, or other similar contract, arrangement,
or policy and each plan or arrangement (written or oral) providing for insurance
coverage (including any self-insured arrangements), workers' compensation,
disability benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits, vacation benefits, or
retirement benefits or arrangement for deferred compensation, profit-sharing,
bonuses, stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock purchases, or other
forms of incentive compensation or post-retirement insurance, compensation, or
benefits that (A) is not a Welfare Plan, Pension Plan, or Multiemployer Plan,
and (B) is entered into, maintained, contributed to, or required to be
contributed to by any Seller or under which any Seller has any liability
relating to Employees, (collectively, "BENEFIT ARRANGEMENTS").
(b) Pension Plans. Sellers do not sponsor, maintain, or contribute to any
Pension Plan other than the Sinclair Broadcast Group 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
Each Pension Plan complies currently and has been maintained in substantial
compliance with its terms and, both as to form and in operation, with all
material requirements prescribed by any and all material statutes, orders, rules
and regulations that are applicable to such plans, including ERISA and the Code,
except where the failure to do so will not have a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Welfare Plans. Each Welfare Plan complies currently and has been
maintained in substantial compliance with its terms and, both as to form and in
operation, with all material requirements prescribed by any and all material
statutes, orders, rules and regulations that are applicable to such plans,
including ERISA and the Code, except where the failure to do so will not have a
Material Adverse Effect. Sellers do not sponsor, maintain, or contribute to any
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Welfare Plan that provides health or death benefits to former employees of the
Stations other than as required by Section 4980B of the Code or other applicable
laws.
(d) Benefit Arrangements. Each Benefit Arrangement has been maintained in
substantial compliance with its terms and with the material requirements
prescribed by all statutes, orders, rules and regulations that are applicable to
such Benefit Arrangement, except where the failure to do so will not have a
Material Adverse Effect. Except for those employment agreements listed on
Schedule 3.7, Sellers have no written contract prohibiting the termination of
any Employee.
(e) Multiemployer Plans. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.14, Sellers
have not at any time been a participant in any Multiemployer Plan.
(f) Delivery of Copies of Relevant Documents and Other Information.
Sellers have delivered or made available to Buyer true and complete copies of
each of the following documents:
(i) Each Welfare Plan and Pension Plan (and, if applicable, related
trust agreements) and all amendments thereto, and written descriptions thereof
that have been distributed to Employees, all annuity contracts or other funding
instruments; and
(ii) Each Benefit Arrangement and written descriptions thereof that
have been distributed to Employees and complete descriptions of any Benefit
Arrangement that is not in writing.
(g) Labor Relations. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.14(g), no Seller is
a party to or subject to any collective bargaining agreement or written or oral
employment agreement with any Employee. With respect to the Employees Sellers
have complied in all material respects with all laws, rules and regulations
relating to the employment of labor, including those related to wages, hours,
collective bargaining, occupational safety, discrimination, and the payment of
social security and other payroll related taxes, and have not received any
notice alleging that any Seller has failed to comply materially with any such
laws, rules, or regulations. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.14(g), no
proceedings are pending or, to the Knowledge of Sellers, threatened, between any
Seller and any Employee (singly or collectively) that relate to the Stations.
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.14(g), no labor union or other collective
bargaining unit represents or claims to represent any of the Employees. Except
as set forth in Schedule 3.14, to the Knowledge of Sellers, there is no union
campaign being conducted to solicit cards from any Employees to authorize a
union to represent any of the employees of any Seller or to request a National
Labor Relations Board certification election with respect to any Employees.
3.15 Claims and Legal Actions. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.15 and except
for any FCC rulemaking proceedings generally affecting the radio broadcasting
industry and not particular to any of Sellers, there is no claim, legal action,
counterclaim, suit, arbitration, or other legal, administrative, or tax
proceeding, nor any order, decree, or judgment, in progress or pending, or to
the Knowledge of Sellers threatened, against or relating to the Assets, or the
business or operations of any of the Stations, nor does any Seller know of any
basis for the same.
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3.16 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE.
(a) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.16, (x) none of the Owned Real
Property and none of the Tangible Personal Property and, to Sellers' Knowledge
(provided such knowledge qualifer shall not apply to the extent caused by the
Tangible Personal Property), none of the Leased Real Property contains (i) any
asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls or any PCB contaminated oil; (ii) any
Contaminants; or (iii) any underground storage tanks; (y) no underground storage
tank disclosed on Schedule 3.16 has leaked and has not been remediated or leaks
and such tank is in substantial compliance with all applicable Environmental
Laws; and (z) all of the Owned Real Property and, to Sellers' Knowledge, all of
the Leased Real Property is in substantial compliance with all applicable
Environmental Laws.
(b) Sellers have obtained all material permits, licenses and other
authorizations that are required under all Environmental Laws.
3.17 Compliance with Laws. Sellers have complied in all material respects with
the Licenses and all material federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations
and ordinances applicable or relating to the ownership and operation of the
Assets and Stations, and Sellers have not received any notice of any material
violation of federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances
applicable or relating to the ownership or operation of the Assets and the
Stations nor, to Sellers' Knowledge, have Sellers received any notice of any
immaterial violation of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances applicable or relating to the ownership or operation of the Assets or
the Stations.
3.18 Conduct of Business in Ordinary Course. Since the Balance Sheet Date and
through the date hereof, Sellers have conducted their business and operations in
the ordinary course and, except as disclosed in Schedule 3.18, have not:
(a) made any material increase in compensation payable or to become
payable to any of its employees other than those in the normal and usual course
of business or in connection with any change in an employee's responsibilities,
or any bonus payment made or promised to any of its Employees, or any material
change in personnel policies, employee benefits, or other compensation
arrangements affecting its employees;
(b) made any sale, assignment, lease, or other transfer of assets other
than in the normal and usual course of business with suitable replacements being
obtained therefor;
(c) canceled any debts owed to or claims held by Sellers, except in the
normal and usual course of business;
(d) made any changes in Sellers' accounting practices;
(e) suffered any material write-down of the value of any Assets or any
material write-off as uncorrectable of any Accounts Receivable; or
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(f) transferred or granted any right under, or entered into any settlement
regarding the breach or infringement of, any license, patent, copyright,
trademark, trade name, franchise, or similar right, or modified any existing
right.
3.19 Transactions with Affiliates. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.19 or with
respect to the Excluded Real Property Interests and the Excluded Tangible
Personal Property, no Seller has been involved in any business arrangement or
relationship with any Affiliate of Seller, and no Affiliate of any Seller owns
any property or right, tangible or intangible, that is material to the
operations of the business of the Stations.
3.20 Broker. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.20, no Seller nor any Person
acting on its behalf has incurred any liability for any finders' or brokers'
fees or commissions in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, and Buyer shall have no liability for any finders' or brokers' fees
or commissions in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement for any broker listed on Schedule 3.20.
3.21 Insolvency Proceedings. None of the Sellers nor any of the Assets are the
subject of any pending or threatened insolvency proceedings of any character,
including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization,
composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary. No Seller
has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken any action in
contemplation of or which would constitute a valid basis for the institution of
any such insolvency proceedings. No Seller is insolvent nor will it become
insolvent as a result of entering into or performing this Agreement.
3.22 Year 2000 Compatibility. Sellers believe that the Stations' hardware,
software, broadcast and ancillary equipment (the "Operational Equipment") that
are date dependent and are material to the operation of the Stations are year
2000 compliant. To Sellers' Knowledge, there are no facts or circumstances that
would result in material costs or disruption to the operation of the Stations
due to the failure of Sellers' customers or suppliers to be year 2000 compliant.
For the purposes of this section, "Year 2000 Compliant" shall mean that the
Operational Equipment will correctly process, provide and receive date data
before, during and after December 31, 1999.
SECTION 4: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer represents and warrants to Sellers as of the date hereof and as of any
Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a
specific date or time, in which case, such representations and warranties shall
be true and complete as of such date and time) as follows:
4.1 Organization, Standing and Authority. Buyer is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and has the requisite corporate power and authority to execute,
deliver and perform this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby
according to their respective terms and to own the Assets. Prior to the Closing
Date, Buyer will be qualified to do business in each of the States in which any
of the Stations are located.
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4.2 Authorization and Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by Buyer have been duly authorized by all
necessary action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by Buyer and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms except as the
enforceability of this Agreement may be affected by bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and by judicial discretion in
the enforcement of equitable remedies.
4.3 Absence of Conflicting Agreements and Required Consents. Subject to the
receipt of the Consents, the execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of
this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby (with or without the giving
of notice, the lapse of time, or both): (a) do not require the consent of any
third party; (b) will not conflict with the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
of Buyer; (c) will not conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute a
default under, any applicable law, judgment, order, ordinance, injunction,
decree, rule, regulation, or ruling of any court or governmental
instrumentality; and (d) will not conflict with, constitute grounds for
termination of, result in a breach of, constitute a default under, or accelerate
or permit the acceleration of any performance required by the terms of, any
agreement, instrument, license or permit to which Buyer is a party or by which
Buyer may be bound. Except for the FCC Consent provided for in Section 6.1. the
filings required by Hart-Scott-Rodino provided for in Section 6.2 and the other
Consents described in Schedule 4.3, no consent, approval, permit, or
authorization of, or declaration to, or filing with any governmental or
regulatory authority or any other third party is required (a) to consummate this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, or (b) to permit Buyer to
acquire the Assets from Sellers or to assume certain liabilities and obligations
of Sellers in accordance with Section 2.5.
4.4 Brokers. Neither Buyer nor any person or entity acting on its behalf has
incurred any liability for any finders' or brokers' fees or commissions in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
4.5 Availability of Funds. Buyer will have available on the Closing Date
sufficient funds to enable it to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.
4.6 Qualifications of Buyer. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6, Buyer is, and
pending Closing will remain legally, financially and otherwise qualified under
the Communications Act, Hart-Scott-Rodino and all rules, regulations and
policies of the FCC, the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission
(the "FTC") and any other governmental agency, to acquire and operate the
Stations. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6, there are no facts or proceedings
which would reasonably be expected to disqualify Buyer under the Communications
Act or Hart-Scott-Rodino or otherwise from acquiring or operating the Stations
or would cause the FCC not to approve the assignment of the FCC Licenses to
Buyer or the Department of Justice and the FTC not to allow the waiting period
under Hart-Scott-Rodino to terminate within 30 days of the filing provided for
in Section 6.2. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6, Buyer has no knowledge of
any fact or circumstance relating to Buyer or any of Buyer's Affiliates that
would reasonably be expected to (a) cause the filing of any objection to the
assignment of the FCC Licenses to Buyer, (b) lead to a delay in the processing
by the FCC of the applications for such assignment or (c) lead to a delay in the
termination of the waiting period required by Hart-Scott-Rodino.
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Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6, no waiver of any FCC rule or policy is
necessary to be obtained for the grant of the applications for the assignment of
the FCC Licenses to Buyer, nor will processing pursuant to any exception or rule
of general applicability be requested or required in connection with the
consummation of the transactions herein.
4.7 WARN Act. Buyer is not planning or contemplating, and has not made or taken
any decisions or actions concerning the employees of the Stations after the
Closing Date that would require the service of notice under the Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, as amended, or any similar
state law.
4.8 Buyer's Defined Contribution Plan. Schedule 4.8 completely and accurately
lists all Buyer's defined contribution plan or plans (the "BUYER'S PLAN")
intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) and 401(k) of the Code in which
the Transferred Employees will be eligible to participate. Buyer has a currently
applicable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
SECTION 5: OPERATION OF THE STATIONS PRIOR TO CLOSING
Sellers covenants and agrees that between the date hereof and Final Closing
Date, Sellers will operate the Stations in the ordinary course in accordance
with Sellers' past practices (except where such conduct would conflict with the
following covenants or with other obligations of Sellers under this Agreement),
and, except as contemplated by this Agreement or with the prior written consent
of Buyer (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld), Sellers will act in
accordance with the following insofar as such actions relate to the Stations:
5.1 Contracts. Seller will not renew, extend, amend or terminate, or waive any
material right under, any Material Contract, or enter into any contract or
commitment or incur any obligation (including obligations relating to the
borrowing of money or the guaranteeing of indebtedness and obligations arising
from the amendment of any existing Contract, regardless of whether such Contract
is a Material Contract) that will be assumed by or be otherwise binding on Buyer
after Closing, except for (a) cash time sales agreements and production
agreements made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller's past
practices, (b) the renewal or extension of any existing Contract (other than
network affiliation agreements) on its existing terms in the ordinary course of
business, and (c) other contracts (other than network affiliation agreements, or
time brokerage or local marketing arrangements) entered into in the ordinary
course of business consistent with Sellers' past practices that do not, with
respect to any Radio Group, involve consideration, in the aggregate, in excess
of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) measured at Closing. Prior to the applicable
Closing Date, Sellers shall deliver to Buyer a list of all material Contracts
entered into between the date of this Agreement and the applicable Closing Date
and shall make available to Buyer copies of such Contracts.
5.2 Compensation. Sellers shall not materially increase the compensation,
bonuses, or other benefits payable or to be payable to any person employed in
connection with the conduct of the business or operations of the Stations,
except in accordance with past practices, as required by an employment agreement
or consulting agreement or in connection and commensurate with the change in
responsibility of any employee.
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5.3 Encumbrances. Sellers will not create, assume, or permit to exist any
mortgage, pledge, lien, or other charge or encumbrance affecting any of the
Assets, except for (a) liens disclosed in Schedule 5.3, (b) liens that will be
removed prior to the applicable Closing Date, and (c) Permitted Encumbrances.
5.4 Dispositions. Sellers will not sell, assign, lease, or otherwise transfer or
dispose of any of the Assets except (a) Assets that are no longer used in the
operations of the Stations, (b) Assets that are replaced with Assets of
equivalent kind and value that are acquired after the date of this Agreement,
and (c) any intercompany accounts receivable.
5.5 Access to Information. Upon prior reasonable notice by Buyer, Sellers will
give to Buyer and its investors, lenders, counsel, accountants, engineers and
other authorized representatives reasonable access to the Stations and all
books, records and documents of Sellers which are material to the business and
operation of the Stations, and will furnish or cause to be furnished to Buyer
and its authorized representatives all information relating to Sellers and the
Stations that they reasonably request (including any financial reports and
operations reports produced with respect to the Stations).
5.6 Insurance. Sellers or their Affiliates shall maintain in full force and
effect policies of insurance of the same type, character and coverage as the
policies currently carried with respect to the business, operations and assets
of the Stations.
5.7 Licenses. Sellers shall not cause or permit, by any act or failure to act,
any of the Licenses listed on Schedule 3.4 to expire or to be revoked, suspended
or modified, or take any action that could reasonably be expected to cause the
FCC or any other governmental authority to institute proceedings for the
suspension, revocation or material adverse modification of any of the Licenses.
Sellers shall prosecute with due diligence any applications to any governmental
authority necessary for the operation of the Stations.
5.8 Obligations. Sellers shall pay all its obligations insofar as they relate to
the Stations as they become due, consistent with past practices.
5.9 No Inconsistent Action. Sellers shall not take any action that is
inconsistent with its obligations under this Agreement in any material respect
or that could reasonably be expected to hinder or delay the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Neither Seller nor any of its
respective representatives or agents shall, directly or indirectly, solicit,
initiate, or participate in any way in discussions or negotiations with, or
provide any confidential information to, any Person (other than Buyer or any
Affiliate or associate of Buyer and their respective representatives and agents)
concerning any possible disposition of the Stations, the sale of any material
assets of the Stations, or any similar transaction.
5.10 Maintenance of Assets. Sellers shall maintain all of the Assets in good
condition (ordinary wear, tear and casualty excepted), consistent with their
overall condition on the date of this Agreement, and use, operate and maintain
all of the Assets in a reasonable manner. Sellers shall maintain inventories of
spare parts and expendable supplies at levels consistent with past
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practices. If any insured or indemnified loss, damage, impairment, confiscation,
or condemnation of or to any of the Assets occurs, Sellers shall repair,
replace, or restore the Assets to their prior condition as represented in this
Agreement as soon thereafter as possible, and Sellers shall use the proceeds of
any claim under any property damage insurance policy or other recovery solely to
repair, replace, or restore any of the Assets that are lost, damaged, impaired,
or destroyed.
5.11 Consents.
(a) Subject to Section 6.5 hereof, Sellers shall use their reasonable
efforts to obtain all Consents described in Section 3.3, without any adverse
change in the terms or conditions of any Assumed Contract or License. Sellers
shall promptly advise Buyer of any difficulties experienced in obtaining any of
the Consents and of any conditions proposed, considered or requested for any of
the Consents.
(b) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, this
Agreement shall not constitute an agreement to assign or transfer any Contract
or any claim, right or benefit arising thereunder or resulting therefrom, if an
attempted assignment or transfer thereof, without the consent of a third party
thereto would constitute a breach thereof or in any way adversely affect the
rights of the Buyer thereunder. If such consent (a "Deferred Consent") is not
obtained, or if an attempted assignment or transfer thereof would be ineffective
or would affect the rights thereunder so that the Buyer would not receive all
such rights, then (i) the Seller and the Buyer will cooperate, in all reasonable
respects, to obtain such Deferred Consents as soon as practicable; provided that
Sellers shall have no obligation (y) to expend funds to obtain any Deferred
Consent, other than ministerial processing fees, and Sellers' out-of-pocket
expenses to its attorney or other agents incurred in connection with obtaining
any Deferred Consent, or (z) to agree to any adverse change in any License or
Assumed Contract in order to obtain a Deferred Consent, and (ii) until such
Deferred Consent is obtained, the Seller and the Buyer will cooperate in all
reasonable respects, to provide to the Buyer the benefits under the Contract, to
which such Deferred Consent relates (with the Buyer responsible for all the
liabilities and obligations thereunder). In particular, in the event that any
such Deferred Consent is not obtained prior to Closing, then the Buyer and the
Seller shall enter into such arrangements (including subleasing or
subcontracting if permitted) to provide to the parties the economic and
operational equivalent of obtaining such Deferred Consent and assigning or
transferring such Contract, including enforcement for the benefit of the Buyer
of all claims or rights arising thereunder, and the performance by the Buyer of
the obligations thereunder on a prompt and punctual basis.
5.12 Books and Records. Sellers shall maintain their books and records in
accordance with past practices.
5.13 Notification. Sellers shall promptly notify Buyer in writing of any or
material developments with respect to the business or operations of the Stations
and of any material change in any of the information contained in the
representations and warranties contained in Section 3 of this Agreement.
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5.14 Financial Information. Sellers shall furnish Buyer with sales pacing
reports for the Stations on a weekly basis and shall furnish to Buyer within
thirty (30) days after the end of each month ending between the date of this
Agreement and the Final Closing Date a statement of income and expense for the
month just ended and such other financial information (including information on
payables and receivables) as Buyer may reasonably request. All financial
information delivered by Sellers to Buyer pursuant to this Section 5.14 shall be
prepared from the books and records of Sellers in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, shall accurately reflect
the books, records and accounts of the Stations, shall be complete and correct
in all material respects, and shall present fairly the financial condition of
the Stations as at their respective dates and the results of operations for the
periods then ended.
5.15 Compliance with Laws. Sellers shall comply in all material respects with
all material laws, rules and regulations.
5.16 Programming. Sellers shall not make any material changes in the Stations'
formats, except such changes as in the good faith judgment of Seller are
required by the public interest.
5.17 Preservation of Business. Sellers shall use commercially reasonable efforts
consistent with past practices to preserve the business and organization of the
Stations and to keep available to the Stations its present employees and to
preserve the audience of the Stations and the Stations' present relationships
with suppliers, advertisers, and others having business relations with it.
5.18 Normal Operations. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
(including, without limitation, Section 5.1), prior to either the Final Closing
or a Radio Closing Date, as applicable, Sellers shall carry on the business and
activities of the Stations, including, without limitation, promotional
activities, the sale of advertising time, entering into other contracts and
agreements, purchasing and scheduling programming, performing research, and
operating in all material respects in accordance with existing budgets and past
practice and will not enter into trade and barter obligations except in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past practice.
5.19 Buffalo Build-Out Property. Sellers shall keep Buyer fully informed of the
status of the construction and build-out of the Buffalo Build-Out Property and
shall make available to Buyer for its review and approval, which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld, notice of any material changes to the capital
expenditure budget provided to Buyer prior to the date hereof.
SECTION 6: SPECIAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
6.1 FCC Consent
(a) The exchange and transfer of the Assets as contemplated by this
Agreement is subject to the prior consent and approval of the FCC.
(b) Sellers and Buyer shall prepare and within seven (7) business days
after the date of this Agreement shall file with the FCC an appropriate
application for FCC Consent. The parties shall thereafter prosecute the
application with all reasonable diligence and otherwise use their
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respective best efforts to obtain a grant of the application as expeditiously as
practicable. Each party agrees to comply with any condition imposed on it by the
FCC Consent, except that no party shall be required to comply with a condition
if (i) the condition was imposed on it as the result of a circumstance the
existence of which does not constitute a breach by that party of any of its
representations, warranties or covenants hereunder, and (ii) compliance with the
condition would have a material adverse effect upon it. Buyer and Sellers shall
oppose any petitions to deny or other objections filed with respect to the
application for the FCC Consent and any requests for reconsideration or judicial
review of the FCC Consent.
(c) If any Closing shall not have occurred for any reason within the
original effective period of the FCC Consent or Radio Group FCC Consent, and
neither party shall have terminated this Agreement under Section 9, the parties
shall jointly request an extension of the effective period of the FCC Consent or
Radio Group FCC Consent, as the case may be. No extension of the effective
period of the FCC Consent or Radio Group FCC Consent shall limit the exercise by
either party of its right to terminate the Agreement under Section 9.
6.2 Hart-Scott-Rodino. Within ten (10) days following the execution of this
Agreement, Sellers and Buyer shall complete any filing that may be required
pursuant to Hart-Scott-Rodino (each an "HRS Filing"). Sellers and Buyer shall
diligently take, or fully cooperate in the taking of, all necessary and proper
steps, and provide any additional information reasonably requested in order to
comply with, the requirements of Hart-Scott-Rodino.
6.3 Risk of Loss. The risk of any loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation of any of the Assets of Sellers for any cause whatsoever shall be
borne by Sellers at all times prior to the Final Closing or Radio Group Closing,
as the case may be. In the event of loss or damage prior to the Final Closing
Date or a Radio Group Closing Date, Sellers shall use commercially reasonable
efforts to fix, restore, or replace such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation,
or condemnation to its former operational condition. If Sellers have adequate
replacement cost insurance, Buyer may elect to have Sellers assign such
insurance proceeds to Buyer, in which case, Buyer shall proceed with the Final
Closing or Radio Group Closing, as the case may be, and receive at such Closing
the insurance proceeds or an assignment of the right to receive such insurance
proceeds, as applicable, to which Sellers otherwise would be entitled, whereupon
Sellers shall have no further liability to Buyer for such loss or damage.
6.4 Confidentiality. Except as necessary for the consummation of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement, including Buyer's obtaining of financing related
hereto, and except as and to the extent required by law, each party will keep
confidential any information obtained from the other party in connection with
the transactions specifically contemplated by this Agreement. If this Agreement
is terminated, each party will return to the other party all information
obtained by the such party from the other party in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Buyer shall continue to be bound by
the terms and conditions of the Confidentiality Agreement dated June 30, 1999
between the parties hereto (the "CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT").
6.5 Cooperation. Buyer and Sellers shall reasonably cooperate with each other
and their respective counsel and accountants in connection with any actions
required to be taken as part of
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their respective obligations under this Agreement, and in connection with any
litigation after any Closing Date which relate to the Stations for periods prior
to the applicable Effective Time, Buyer and Sellers shall execute such other
documents as may be reasonably necessary and desirable to the implementation and
consummation of this Agreement, and otherwise use their commercially reasonable
efforts to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby and to fulfill their
obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sellers shall
have no obligation (a) to expend funds to obtain any of the Consents, other than
ministerial processing fees, and Sellers' out-of-pocket expenses to its attorney
or other agents incurred in connection with obtaining such consents, or (b) to
agree to any adverse change in any License or Assumed Contract in order to
obtain a Consent required with respect thereto.
6.6 Control of the Stations. Prior to any Closing, Buyer shall not, directly or
indirectly, control, supervise or direct, or attempt to control, supervise or
direct, the operations of the Stations; those operations, including complete
control and supervision of all of each Stations' programs, employees and
policies, shall be the sole responsibility of Seller.
6.7 Accounts Receivable.
(a) As soon as practicable after the Closing Date or any Radio Group
Closing Date, as the case may be, Sellers shall deliver to Buyer a complete and
detailed list of all the Accounts Receivable. During the period beginning on the
Closing Date or Radio Group Closing Date, as applicable, and ending on the last
day of the sixth full calendar month beginning after the Closing Date or Radio
Group Closing Date, as applicable (the "COLLECTION PERIOD"), Buyer shall use
commercially reasonable efforts, as Sellers' agent, to collect the Accounts
Receivable in the usual and ordinary course of business, using the Stations'
credit, sales and other appropriate personnel in accordance with customary
practices, which may include referral to a collection agency. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Buyer shall not be required to institute legal proceedings on
Sellers' behalf to enforce the collection of any Accounts Receivable. Buyer
shall not adjust any Accounts Receivable or grant credit without Sellers'
written consent, and Buyer shall not pledge, secure or otherwise encumber such
Accounts Receivable or the proceeds therefrom. On or before the twelfth business
day after the end of each calendar month during the Collection Period, Buyer
shall remit to Sellers collections received by Buyer with respect to the
Accounts Receivable, together with a report of all amounts collected with
respect to the Accounts Receivable during, as the case may be, the period from
any Closing or the beginning of such month through the end of such month, less
any sales commissions or collection costs paid by Buyer during the respective
periods with respect to those Accounts Receivable.
(b) Any payments received by Buyer during the Collection Period from any
Person that is an account debtor with respect to any account disclosed in the
list of Accounts Receivable delivered by Sellers to Buyer shall be applied first
to the invoice designated by the account debtor and, if none, such payment shall
be applied to the oldest account which is not disputed. Buyer shall incur no
liability to Sellers for any uncollected account, other than as a result of
Buyer's breach of its obligations under this Section 6.7. Prior to the end of
the third full calendar month after any Closing, neither Sellers nor any agent
of Sellers shall make any direct solicitation of the account debtors for
payment. After the end of the third full calendar month after any Closing,
Sellers shall have the right, at their expense, to assist and participate with
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Buyer in the collection of unpaid Accounts Receivable, provided, however,
Seller's collection efforts shall be commercially reasonable and consistent with
its past practices.
(c) At the end of the Collection Period, Buyer shall return to Sellers all
files concerning the collection or attempts to collect the Accounts Receivable,
and Buyer's responsibility for the collection of the Accounts Receivable shall
cease.
6.8 Allocation of Purchase Price. Buyer and Sellers agree to allocate the
Purchase Price among the Stations for all purposes (including financial
accounting and Tax purposes) as set forth on Schedule 6.8 hereto. Buyer and
Sellers agree that the fair market value of the Assets of the Stations (the
"Fair Market Value of the Assets") will be appraised by the appraisal firm of
BIA, whose expenses will be borne one-half (1/2) by Buyer and one-half (1/2) by
Sellers. Buyer and Sellers shall collaborate in good faith in the preparation of
mutually satisfactory Form(s) 8594 (and Form 8824 to the extent applicable)
reflecting the Fair Market Value of the Assets as found by BIA and such other
information as is required by the form. Buyer and Sellers shall each file with
their respective federal income tax return for the tax year in which any Closing
occurs, IRS Form(s) 8594 (and Form 8824 to the extent applicable) containing the
information agreed upon by the parties pursuant to the immediately preceding
sentence. Buyer agrees to report the purchase of the Assets of the Stations, and
Sellers agree to report the sale of such assets for income tax purposes on their
respective income tax returns in a manner consistent with the information agreed
upon by the parties pursuant to this section and contained in the IRS Form(s)
8594 (and Form 8824 to the extent applicable).
6.9 Access to Books and Records. To the extent reasonably requested by Buyer,
Sellers shall provide Buyer access and the right to copy from and after any
Closing Date any books and records relating to the Assets but not included in
the Assets. To the extent reasonably requested by Sellers, Buyer shall provide
Sellers access and the right to copy from and after the applicable Closing Date
any books and records relating to the Assets that are included in the Assets.
Buyer and Sellers shall each retain any such books and records, for a period of
three years (or such longer period as may be required by law or good business
practice) following the Final Closing Date. Subject to and in accordance with
the terms of this Section 6.9, Sellers shall cause its accountants regularly
servicing Sellers to conduct audits and reviews of Sellers' financial
information as Buyer may reasonably determine is necessary to satisfy Buyer's
due diligence, including, without limitation, (a) causing Sellers' auditors to
permit Buyer's auditors to have access to Sellers' auditor's work papers, and
(b) causing Sellers' auditors to consent to such access by Buyer. Under no
circumstance shall the preparation of any financial statements pursuant to such
audits and reviews (i) require any Seller to change or modify any accounting
policy, (ii) cause any unreasonable disruption in the business or operations of
any Station, or (iii) cause any delay that is more than de minimis in any
internal reporting requirements of any Seller. All costs and expenses incurred
in connection with the preparation of (and assimilation of relevant information
for) the audits and reviews of financial information shall be paid by Sellers;
provided, Buyer shall promptly pay upon presentation of any invoice, as a
non-refundable prepayment of the Purchase Price, for all charges incurred in
connection with such audit to the extent relating to work performed on or after
July 26, 1999 (such charges, the "Section 6.9 Amount") (it being understood that
the hourly charges of Sellers' accountants for the period of time for which
Buyer is responsible may be greater than the hourly charges incurred by
Sellers).
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In addition, Buyer shall be responsible for any costs and expenses (a)
associated with the inclusion of such audited financial statements in Buyer's
publicly filed documents, including, without limitation, any fees for consents
to such inclusion and a "comfort letter," and (b) incurred in connection with
any review of financial statements for the periods ended June 30, 1998 or June
30, 1999, or for any other periods other than the financial statements for
calendar year 1998.
6.10 Employee Matters.
(a) Upon consummation of the Closing or a Radio Group Closing hereunder,
Buyer shall offer employment to each of the Employees of the Stations included
in such Radio Group (including those on leave of absence, whether short-term,
long-term, family, maternity, disability, paid, unpaid or other, and those hired
after the date hereof in the ordinary course of business) at a comparable
salary, position and place of employment as held by each such employee
immediately prior to the Closing Date (such employees who are given such offers
of employment are referred to herein as the "TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES")
(b) Except as provided otherwise in this Section 6.10, Sellers shall pay,
discharge and be responsible for (a) all salary and wages arising out of or
relating to the employment of the Employees prior to the Closing Date or a Radio
Group Closing Date, as the case may be, and (b) any employee benefits arising
under the Benefit Plans or Benefit Arrangements of Sellers and their Affiliates
during the period prior to such Closing Date. From and after each Closing Date,
Buyer shall pay, discharge and be responsible for all salary, wages and benefits
arising out of or relating to the employment of the Transferred Employees by
Buyer on and after the Closing Date or Radio Group Closing Date, as applicable.
Buyer shall be responsible for all severance liabilities, and all COBRA
liabilities for any Transferred Employees of the Stations terminated on or after
any Closing Date, including, without limitation, any related to any deemed
termination by Sellers of the Transferred Employees as a result of the
consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby and any required pursuant to
those retention/severance agreements listed on Schedule 6.10 hereto, but
excluding any severance due as a result of those agreements listed on Schedule
6.10-A.
(c) Buyer shall cause all Transferred Employees as of any Closing Date to
be eligible to participate in its "employee welfare benefit plans" and "employee
pension benefit plans" (as defined in Section 3(1) and 3(2) of ERISA,
respectively) of Buyer in which similarly situated employees of Buyer are
generally eligible to participate; provided, however, that all Transferred
Employees and their spouses and dependents shall be eligible for coverage
immediately after such Closing Date (and shall not be excluded from coverage on
account of any pre-existing condition) to the extent provided under such plans
with respect to Transferred Employees.
(d) For purposes of any length of service requirements, waiting period,
vesting periods or differential benefits based on length of service in any such
plan for which a Transferred Employee may be eligible after any Closing, Buyer
shall ensure that, to the extent permitted by law, and except as limited by
Buyer's Employment Termination/Severance policy service by such Transferred
Employee with Sellers, any Affiliate of Sellers or any prior owner of the
Stations shall be deemed to have been service with the Buyer. In addition, Buyer
shall ensure
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that each Transferred Employee receives credit under any welfare benefit plan of
Buyer for any deductibles or co-payments paid by such Transferred Employee and
his or her dependents for the current plan year under a plan maintained by
Sellers or any Affiliate of Sellers to the extent allowable under any such plan.
Buyer shall grant credit to each Transferred Employee for all sick leave in
accordance with the policies of Buyer applicable generally to its employees
after giving effect to service for Sellers, any Affiliate of Sellers or any
prior owner of the Stations, as service for Buyer. To the extent taken into
account in determining prorations pursuant to Section 2.3 hereof, Buyer shall
assume and discharge Sellers' liabilities for the payment of all unused vacation
leave accrued by Transferred Employees as of the Closing Date or a Radio Group
Closing Date, as the case may be. To the extent any claim with respect to such
accrued vacation leave is lodged against Sellers with respect to any Transferred
Employee for which Buyer has received a proration credit, Buyer shall, to the
extent of such credit, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sellers from and
against any and all losses, directly or indirectly, as a result of, or based
upon or arising from the same.
(e) As soon as practicable following any Closing Date, Buyer shall make
available to the Transferred Employees Buyer's 401(k) Plan. To the extent
requested by a Transferred Employee, Sellers shall cause to be transferred to
Buyer's 401(k) Plan, in cash and in kind, all of the individual account balances
of Transferred Employees under the Sellers' Plan, including any outstanding plan
participant loan receivables allocated to such accounts.
(f) Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Buyer's obligations pursuant to
this Section 6.10 are in addition to, and not in limitation of, Buyer's
obligation to assume the employment contracts included in the Assumed Contracts.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to provide employees of Sellers
with any rights under this Agreement, and no Person, other than the parties
hereto, is or shall be entitled to bring any action to enforce any provision of
this Agreement against any of the parties hereto, and the covenants and
agreements set forth in this Agreement shall be solely for the benefit of, and
shall only be enforceable by, the parties hereto and their respective successors
and assigns as permitted hereunder.
(g) Certain Payments. Subject to the terms of this Section 6.10(g) and
Section 6.10(h), in the event Buyer terminates any of the Transferred Employees
during the six (6) calendar month period after the Closing Date or a Radio Group
Closing Date, as the case may be (a "Reimbursement Period"), which relates to
the Station at which such employee is employed, as applicable, Sellers shall
promptly reimburse Buyer for the amount paid by Buyer to such Terminated
Employee pursuant to the terms of the Retention Agreements listed on Schedules
6.10 (as in effect on the date hereof) (the "Scheduled Retention Agreements") as
follows: (y) the full amount of such payments in an amount, when aggregated with
the payments made by the Kansas City Sellers under 6.10(g) of the Kansas City
Agreement, that does not to exceed $1,000,000 (the "Initial Employee Cap"); and
(z) 50% of such payments above the Initial Employee Cap in an amount, when
aggregated with payments made by the Kansas City Sellers under 6.10(g) of the
Kansas City Agreement, that does not to exceed $500,000. The payments made
pursuant to this Section 6.10(g) shall not be counted against the Threshold
Amount. In no event shall Sellers be obligated to reimburse Buyer (i) for any
payments made by Buyer pursuant to the Scheduled Retention Agreements to
Transferred Employees terminated after the expiration of a Reimbursement Period,
or (ii) for any amount, when aggregated with any payments made by
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the Kansas City Sellers under 6.10(g) of the Kansas City Agreement, in excess of
$1,500,000.
(h) Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.10(g) of the Asset
Purchase Agreement to the contrary, Sellers shall have no obligation to
reimburse Buyer for any severance amount (whether or not pursuant to the
Scheduled Retention Agreements), which obligations shall be the sole obligation
of Buyer regardless of when such termination occurs paid to (i) any Transferred
Employee who is terminated (a) at the request of a third party who subsequently
enters into a memorandum of understanding, letter of intent, or agreement to
acquire any of the Stations, or (b) as a result of Buyer entering into a
memorandum of understanding, letter of intent, or an agreement to sell, assign,
swap, or otherwise dispose of or convey any Station to a third party, and/or
(ii) the employees listed on Schedule 6.10(h), including, but not limited to,
any employees of the Kansas City Stations listed thereon.
(i) For twelve (12) calendar months after the Closing Date or any Radio
Group Closing Date, as applicable, (a) none of Sellers or any of their
Affiliates shall hire any of the Transferred Employees of any Radio Group for
which such Closing has occurred; provided that the provisions of this Section
6.10(i)(a) shall not apply to any Transferred Employee terminated by Buyer; and
provided further that this Section 6.10(i)(a) does not apply to any employees
(other than the Transferred Employees) hired by the Seller Entities (as defined
below) after the Closing Date or any Radio Group Closing Date, as applicable,
and (b) other than the Transferred Employees, Buyer shall not hire any employees
of Sellers or any Affiliate or parent of Sellers (the "Seller Entities") who are
employees, as of the Closing Date or any Radio Group Closing Date, of any of the
television broadcast stations owned, operated, or programmed by any of the
Seller Entities in any market in which the Stations broadcast ("Sellers'
Employees"); provided that the provisions of this Section 6.10(i)(b) do not
apply to Sellers' Employees whose employment is terminated by the Seller
Entities; and provided further that the provisions of this Section 6.10(i)(b) do
not apply to any employees (other than Sellers' Employees) hired by Buyer after
the Closing Date or any Radio Group Closing Date, as applicable.
6.11 Lease. Buyer and the Sellers specified in the Lease attached hereto as
Exhibit 1 (the "LEASE") shall execute and deliver the Lease on the Closing Date
applicable to the Station to which the Lease applies.
6.12 Public Announcements. Sellers and Buyer shall consult with each other
before issuing any press releases or otherwise making any public statements with
respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein and shall not
issue any such press release or make any such public statement without the prior
written consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld;
provided, however, that a party may, without the prior written consent of the
other party, issue such press release or make such public statement as may be
required by Law or any listing agreement with a national securities exchange to
which Sinclair or Buyer is a party if it has used all reasonable efforts to
consult with the other party and to obtain such party's consent but has been
unable to do so in a timely manner.
6.13 Disclosure Schedules. Sellers and Buyer acknowledge and agree that Sellers
shall not be liable for the failure of the Schedules to be accurate as a result
of the operation of the Stations prior to a Closing in accordance with Section 5
of this Agreement. The inclusion of any fact or item on a Schedule referenced by
a particular section in this Agreement shall, should the
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existence of the fact or item or its contents be relevant to any other section,
be deemed to be disclosed with respect to such other section whether or not an
explicit cross-reference appears in the Schedules if such relevance is readily
apparent from examination of such Schedules.
6.14 Bulk Sales Law. Buyer hereby waives compliance by Sellers, in connection
with the transactions contemplated hereby, with the provisions of any applicable
bulk transfer laws.
6.15 Environmental Site Assessment.
6.15.1 Within sixty (60) days of the execution of this Agreement, Buyer
may obtain Phase I Environmental Assessments at Buyer's expense for any or all
of the parcels of the Owned or Leased Real Property set forth on Schedule 6.15
(the "Environmental Assessments"). In the event any Environmental Assessment
discloses any conditions contrary to any representations and warranties
(determined without regard to any Knowledge qualifier therein) or any potential
that such conditions may exist, the Buyer may conduct or have conducted at its
expense additional testing to confirm or negate the existence of any such
conditions. If any such Environmental Assessment or additional testing reflects
the existence of any such conditions at any Owned Real Property or, to the
extent caused by any of the Assets, at any of the Leased Real Property, and if,
and only if, the cost of remediation, when aggregated with costs or remediation
as to the Kansas City Stations, exceeds One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000.00), in the aggregate for all parcels of the Real Property to be
conveyed by Sellers hereunder and the Kansas City Sellers pursuant to the Kansas
City Agreement shall cause the conditions to be remedied as quickly as possible
(and in all events prior to Closing for any Radio Group for which such property
is used in the operation of any Station in such Radio Group) such that no
conditions contrary to the representations and warranties (determined with
regard to any knowledge qualifier contained therein) of this Agreement exist;
provided, however, that Sellers shall not be obligated to expend in the
aggregate for all parcels of the Real Property of Stations and the Kansas City
Stations in excess of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) to effect such
remediation for all Real Property to be conveyed hereunder and under the Kansas
City Agreement. In the event that such remedial action(s) does cost in the
aggregate in excess of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00), Sellers may elect
not to take such remedial action. In such event, Buyer may require Sellers to
proceed to the Closing of the Stations or of one or more Radio Groups, as the
case may be, and at any such Closing, the purchase price for any of the Stations
acquired at such Closing shall be reduced by the estimated cost of remediation
for that portion of the Owned Real Property to be acquired at such Closing, not
to exceed in the aggregate for all Closings the Unexpended Remediation Amount.
Alternatively, Buyer may terminate this Agreement, and Sellers shall have no
liability to Buyer as a result of such termination. Such Environmental
Assessments shall not relieve Sellers of any obligation with respect to any
representation, warranty, or covenant of Sellers in this Agreement or waive any
condition to Buyer's obligations under this Agreement. The cost of completing
the Environmental Assessments shall be paid by Buyer.
6.15.2 Nothing in this Section 6.15 shall be deemed to extend the date on
which any Closing would otherwise occur under this Agreement.
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6.16 Purchase of Advertising Time. After the Closing, Buyer agrees to purchase
for cash from Sellers over the five (5) year period subsequent to the Closing
Date, Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) of advertising time on television
broadcast stations owned and/or programmed by Sellers or their Affiliates at
prevailing rates (taking into account the aggregate amount of the advertising
purchase), and Buyer shall use reasonable efforts to purchase such advertising
time pro rata over the five (5) year period. In the event that Sellers (and
their Affiliates) cease to own and/or program a material percentage of
television broadcast stations located in the same designated market areas as
radio broadcast stations owned and/or programmed by Buyer (or its Affiliates),
Sellers and Buyer shall negotiate in good faith to permit Buyer to expend an
appropriate amount of the advertising buy required by this Section 6.16 on
television broadcast stations previously owned and/or programmed by Sellers (and
its Affiliates), which expenditure on such television stations shall be counted
for purposes of Buyer's satisfaction of its obligation to purchase the
$5,000,000 aggregate amount of advertising time.
6.17 Adverse Developments. Sellers shall promptly notify Buyer of any unusual or
materially adverse developments that occur prior to any Closing with respect to
the Assets or the operation of the Stations; provided, however, that Sellers'
compliance with the disclosure requirements of this Section 6.17 shall not
relieve Sellers of any obligation with respect to any representation, warranty
or covenant of Sellers in this Agreement or relieve Buyer of any obligation or
duty hereunder, waive any condition to Buyer's obligations under this Agreement,
or expand or enhance any right of Buyer hereunder.
6.18 Title Insurance. Within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement, each
Seller shall deliver to Buyer its current title insurance policies. Sellers
shall cooperate with Buyer in obtaining the commitment of a title insurance
company reasonably satisfactory to Buyer agreeing to issue to Buyer, at standard
rates, ALTA [1992] Form extended coverage title insurance policies, insuring
Buyer's interest in the Real Property (the "Title Commitment"). The costs of the
Title Commitment and the policy to be issued pursuant to the Title Commitment
shall be paid by Buyer.
6.19 Surveys. Within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement, each Seller
of Real Property shall deliver to Buyer, at Buyer's expense, surveys of the Real
Property performed by surveyors reasonably acceptable to Buyer sufficient to
remove any "survey exception" from the title insurance policies to be issued
pursuant to the Title Commitments.
6.20 Pending Transactions. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude Sellers from
completing any pending transactions, including, but not limited to, the
acquisition of the Palm Stations and the Phase II Stations in accordance with
the terms and conditions thereof.
6.21 Assignment of Contracts for Pending Transactions. In the event the closing
for the acquisition by Sellers of the Palm Stations and/or the Phase II Stations
has not occurred on or before the Final Closing Date, Sellers shall deliver to
Buyer on the Final Closing Date such documentation reasonably requested by
Buyer's counsel, allowing for the assignment to Buyer from Sellers of Sellers'
rights, duties and obligations under the Phase II Purchase Agreement and the
Palm Asset Purchase Agreement.
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6.22 Cooperation on Tax Matters. The parties intend to allow for the election by
Sellers ("Election") to have the sale of all or a portion of the Assets
contemplated by this Agreement become part of a "Tax Deferred Exchange" in
accordance with the provisions of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (the "Code"). Buyer covenants and agrees to participate and fully cooperate
with Sellers (and any qualified intermediary (as that term is defined in the
Code) involved in the Tax Deferred Exchange), in the event of an Election, so
long as such participation and cooperation does not have an adverse effect on
Buyer. To the extent that any provision in this Section 6.22 or in this
Agreement shall be found inconsistent with or in violation of any of the terms
of Section 1031 of the Code, such provision shall be null and void, all other
provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the
parties shall endeavor to agree upon alternative provisions that affect a "Tax
Deferred Exchange" of property in such manner as will comply with Section 1031
of the Code. If no such agreement is reached within a reasonable period, then
this Agreement shall be performed without an exchange of properties.
6.23 Reference to Original Agreement. Buyer and Sellers agree that reference
shall be made to the Original Agreement and the accompanying Letter Agreement
dated August 18, 1999, and the Escrow Agreement dated August 18, 1999, to
resolve any ambiguity in this Agreement or any inconsistency between this
Agreement and the Kansas City Agreement.
SECTION 7: CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER AND SELLER
7.1 Conditions to Obligations of Buyer. All obligations of Buyer at the Closing
hereunder with respect to the Stations or any Radio Group are subject at Buyer's
option to the fulfillment prior to or at the Closing Date or a Radio Group
Closing Date of each of the following conditions:
(a) Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of
Sellers contained in this Agreement shall be true and complete at and as of the
Closing Date as though made at and as of that time, (except for representations
and warranties that speak as of a specific date or time which need only be true
and complete as of such date or time), except where the failure to be true and
complete (determined without regard to any materiality qualifications therein)
does not have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Covenants and Conditions. Sellers shall have performed and complied
with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by it prior to or on the Closing Date, except where
the failure to have performed and complied (determined without regard to any
materiality qualifications therein) does not have a Radio Group Material Adverse
Effect.
(c) FCC Consent. The FCC Consent or a Radio Group FCC Consent shall have
been granted, notwithstanding that it may not have yet become a "Final Order,"
unless any filing is made with the FCC that pertains to or becomes associated
with any request for consent to the assignment of any of the FCC Licenses (an
"FCC Objection"), in which case, Buyer shall not be obligated to close on a
Radio Group which includes such Station to which such FCC Objection is
applicable until the FCC Consent shall have become a "Final Order," unless in
the reasonable judgment of Buyer's counsel such objection would not reasonably
be expected to result in a
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denial of the FCC Consent, or a Radio Group FCC Consent, as the case may be, or
the designation for hearing for the applications for FCC Consent or a Radio
Group FCC Consent, as the case may be.
(d) Hart-Scott-Rodino. All applicable waiting periods under
Hart-Scott-Rodino shall have expired or terminated.
(e) Governmental Authorizations. Sellers shall be the holder of all FCC
Licenses (other than the FCC Licenses for the Palm Stations and Phase II
Stations if Sellers have not closed on the Palm Stations and the Phase II
Stations), and there shall not have been any modification, revocation, or
non-renewal of any License that has had a Radio Group Material Adverse Effect.
No proceeding shall be pending the effect of which could be to revoke, cancel,
fail to renew, suspend, or modify materially and adversely any FCC License.
(f) Consents. All consents of third parties that are required for the
valid and binding assignment from Sellers to Buyer of all Material Contracts
marked by an asterisk on Schedules 3.5 and 3.7 with respect to a Radio Group
shall have been obtained (or available upon consummation of the Closing) .
(g) Lease. Seller shall have entered into the lease described on Schedule
7.1(g) and (to the extent required by such lease) shall have obtained a valid
and binding assignment of such lease from Sellers to Buyer.
(h) Deliveries. Sellers shall have made or stand willing to make all the
deliveries to Buyer described in Section 8.2.
(i) Satisfactory Environmental Assessment. To the extent that any
Environmental Assessment or additional testing conducting pursuant to Section
6.15 hereof reflects the existence of conditions contrary to any representation
or warranty in this Agreement, either (i) Sellers shall have completed the
remediation of such conditions in accordance with Section 6.15 hereof, or (ii)
Buyer shall have provided notice to Sellers of Buyer's election to proceed to
Closing with the proration to the Purchase Price specified in Section 6.15
hereof.
7.2 Conditions to Obligations of Sellers. All obligations of Sellers at the
Closing hereunder with respect to the Stations or any Radio Group are subject at
Sellers' option to the fulfillment prior to or at the Closing Date of each of
the following conditions:
(a) Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of
Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be true and complete in all material
respects at and as of the Closing Date as though made at and as of that time.
(b) Covenants and Conditions. Buyer shall have performed and complied in
all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by
this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to or on the Closing
Date.
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(c) FCC Consent. The FCC Consent or a Radio Group FCC Consent shall have
been granted.
(d) Hart-Scott-Rodino. All applicable waiting periods under
Hart-Scott-Rodino shall have expired or terminated.
(e) Deliveries. Buyer shall have made or stand willing to make all the
deliveries described in Section 8.3.
SECTION 8: CLOSING AND CLOSING DELIVERIES
8.1 Closing.
(a) Closing Date.
(i) Except as provided below in this Section 8.1 or as otherwise agreed to
by Buyer and Sellers, the Closing hereunder shall be held for all of the
Stations on a date specified by Buyer on at least five (5) days written notice
that is not earlier than the first business day after or later than ten (10)
business days after the date on which all of the conditions to Closing have been
satisfied or waived; provided, that the parties acknowledge and agree that there
may be multiple Closings hereunder as follows:
(w) If a Radio Group FCC Consent for any Radio Group is issued prior
to the issuance of the FCC Consent, and the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period has
expired or has been terminated for such Radio Group (whether or not the
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period has expired or has been terminated in respect
of any other Radio Group), Closing on such Radio Group shall be set by Buyer on
at least five (5) days' written notice to Sellers, which shall be not earlier
than the first business day after such Radio Group FCC Consent is granted and
not later than ten (10) business days after the date on which all conditions to
such Closing have been satisfied or waived; provided that, in no event, shall a
Closing occur for less than an entire Radio Group;
(x) Notwithstanding 8.1(a)(i)(w) above, Sellers may elect to
postpone such Closing for thirty (30) days if, based on advice of Sellers'
counsel, there is a reasonable likelihood that the FCC Consent or an additional
Radio Group FCC Consent will be received during such period; provided that in
the event Sellers elect to postpone any Closing under this Section 8.1(a)(i)(x),
the Stations Delay Amount Date and/or the Kansas City Stations Delay Amount
Date, as applicable, shall be extended through the Closing Date as postponed by
Sellers and no Delay Amount shall accrue during such period with respect to the
Stations or Radio Group for which any Closing has been postponed by Seller
pursuant to this Section 8.1(a)(i)(x);
(y) For purposes of this Agreement, if there shall be multiple
Closings for the Stations, then the terms "Closing" and "Closing Date" shall
only be deemed to refer to the Stations for which the sale by Sellers, and the
purchase by Buyers, shall have occurred on such date. If a Closing Date
hereunder shall fall on a date that is not a business day, then such Closing
Date shall be the next business day.
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(ii) If any event occurs that prevents signal transmission by any of the
Stations in the normal and usual manner and Sellers cannot restore the normal
and usual transmission before the date on which any Closing as to any Radio
Group to which the Station so affected belongs would otherwise occur pursuant to
this Section 8.1(a), and this Agreement has not been terminated under Section 9,
Sellers shall diligently take such action as reasonably necessary to restore
such transmission, and the Closing shall be postponed only with respect to the
Radio Group to which the Station so affected belongs until a date within the
effective period of the FCC Consent or a Radio Group FCC Consent (as it may be
extended pursuant to Section 6.1(c)) to allow Sellers to restore the normal and
usual transmission for such Station. If any Closing is postponed pursuant to
this paragraph, the date of such Closing shall be ten (10) days after notice by
Sellers to Buyer that transmission has been restored. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary in this Agreement, Buyer shall not be obligated to close on any
Radio Group which includes any Station the transmission of which is not
operating in the normal and usual manner, unless and until the Sellers have
restored the transmission of such Station to its normal and usual level.
(iii) If there is in effect on the date on which any Closing would
otherwise occur pursuant to this Section 8.1(a) any judgment, decree or order
that would prevent or make unlawful such Closing on that date, such Closing
shall be postponed until a date within the effective period of the FCC Consent
or the Radio Group FCC Consent, as the case may be (as it may be extended
pursuant to Section 6.1(c)), to be agreed upon by Buyer and Sellers, when such
judgment, decree, or order no longer prevents or makes unlawful such Closing. If
any Closing is postponed pursuant to this paragraph, the date of such Closing
shall be mutually agreed to by Seller and Buyer.
(b) Closing Place. All Closings hereunder shall be held at the offices of
Thomas & Libowitz, 100 Light Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD, 21201, or any
other place that is mutually agreed upon by Buyer and Sellers.
8.2 Deliveries by Sellers. Prior to or on any Closing Date, Sellers shall
deliver to Buyer the following, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to
Buyer and its counsel:
(a) Conveyancing Documents. Duly executed deeds in form and quality
equivalent to the deeds by which Sellers obtained title, bills of sale, motor
vehicle titles, assignments, and other transfer documents that are sufficient to
vest good and marketable title to the Assets being transferred at such Closing
in the name of Buyer, free and clear of all mortgages, liens, restrictions,
encumbrances, claims and obligations except for Permitted Encumbrances;
(b) Officer's Certificate. A certificate, dated as of such Closing Date,
executed by an officer of Sellers, certifying: (i) that the representations and
warranties of Sellers contained in this Agreement as to the Radio Group for
which a Closing is occurring are true and complete as of such Closing Date as
though made on and as of that date (except for representations and warranties
that speak as of a specific date or time, which need only be true and complete
as of such date or time), except to the extent that the failure of such
representations and warranties (in each case determined without regard to any
materiality qualifications contained therein) shall not have had a Material
Adverse Effect, and (ii) that Sellers, as to the Radio Group for which a Closing
is occurring, have in all respects performed and complied with all of its
obligations,
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covenants and agreements in this Agreement to be performed and complied with on
or prior to such Closing Date, except to the extent that the failure to perform
such covenants (in each case determined without regard to any materiality
qualifications contained therein) shall not have had a Radio Group Material
Adverse Effect.
(c) Secretary's Certificate. A certificate, dated as of such Closing Date,
executed by each of the Seller's Secretary, members, partners or designees, as
the case may be: (i) certifying that the resolutions, as attached to such
certificate, were duly adopted by such Seller's Board of Directors and
shareholders (if required) (or by the general partner in the case of a
partnership or by the members in the case of a limited liability company),
authorizing and approving the execution of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transaction contemplated hereby and that such resolutions remain in full
force and effect; and (ii) providing, as attachments thereto, the Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws (or other organizational documents) of such Seller;
(d) Consents. A manually executed copy of any instrument evidencing
receipt of any Consent which has been received by Sellers which relate to the
Stations or, in the case of a Radio Group Closing, such Radio Group, the Assets
of which are being transferred at such Closing;
(e) Good Standing Certificates. To the extent available from the
applicable jurisdictions and to the extent applicable to the Stations or Radio
Group which are the subject of the Closing, certificates as to the formation
and/or good standing of each Seller issued by the appropriate governmental
authorities in the states of organization and each jurisdiction in which such
Sellers are qualified to do business, each such certificate (if available) to be
dated a date not more than a reasonable number of days prior to the applicable
Closing Date;
(f) Opinions of Counsel. Opinions of Sellers' counsel and communications
counsel dated as of the Closing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibits 2
and 3 hereto;
(g) Lease. Duly executed copy of the Lease; and
(h) Other Documents. Such other documents reasonably requested by Buyer or
its counsel for complete implementation of this Agreement and consummation of
the transaction contemplated hereby, including the assignments referred to in
Section 6.21, if applicable.
8.3 Deliveries by Buyer. Prior to or on any Closing Date, Buyer shall deliver to
Sellers the following, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Sellers
and their counsel:
(a) Closing Payment. The payment of the Estimated Purchase Price
described in Section 2.4(a) for the Stations or Radio Groups as applicable;
(b) Officer's Certificate. A certificate, dated as of such Closing Date,
executed on behalf of an officer of the Buyer, certifying (i) that the
representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement are true and
complete in all material respects as of such Closing Date as though made on and
as of that date, and (ii) that Buyer has in all material respects performed and
complied with all of its obligations, covenants and agreements in this Agreement
to be performed and complied with on or prior to such Closing Date;
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(c) Secretary's Certificate. A certificate, dated as of such Closing Date,
executed by Buyer's Secretary: (i) certifying that the resolutions, as attached
to such certificate, were duly adopted by Buyer's Board of Directors,
authorizing and approving the execution of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transaction contemplated hereby and that such resolutions remain in full
force and effect; and (ii) providing, as an attachment thereto, Buyer's
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws;
(d) Assumption Agreements. Appropriate assumption agreements pursuant to
which Buyer shall assume and undertake to perform Sellers' obligations and
liabilities to the extent provided under this Agreement for the Stations or
Radio Group for which a Closing occurs, including (without limitation) under the
Licenses and the Assumed Contracts;
(e) Good Standing Certificates. To the extent available from the
applicable jurisdictions, certificates as to the formation and/or good standing
of Buyer issued by the appropriate governmental authorities in the state of
organization and each jurisdiction in which Buyer is qualified to do business,
each such certificate (if available) to be dated a date not more than a
reasonable number of days prior to such applicable Closing Date;
(f) Opinion of Counsel. An opinion of Buyer's counsel dated as of the
Closing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibit 4 hereto;
(g) Lease. Duly executed copy of the Lease; and
(h) Other Documents. Such other documents reasonably requested by Sellers
or their counsel for complete implementation of this Agreement and consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby.
SECTION 9: TERMINATION
9.1 Termination by Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated at any time
prior to Closing by the mutual consent of the parties.
9.2 Termination by Seller. This Agreement may be terminated by Sellers and the
sale and transfer of the Stations or any Radio Group for which a Closing has not
occurred abandoned, if:
(a) Sellers are not then in material default hereunder, upon written
notice to Buyer if on the date that would otherwise be the Final Closing Date
any of the conditions precedent to the obligations of Sellers set forth in
Sections 7.2(a), 7.2(b) and 7.2(e) of this Agreement has not been satisfied or
waived in writing by Sellers (whether or not occurring as the result of Buyer's
material breach of any provision of this Agreement);
(b) Buyer shall default in the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement in any material respect and such default is not cured within thirty
(30) days after notice thereof;
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(c) Sellers are not then in material default hereunder and Final Closing
has not occurred within one (1) calendar year from the date hereof and failure
of Final Closing to have occurred is due to the failure to receive any
regulatory approval required for Final Closing, including, but not limited to,
expiration or termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, any FCC
Consents (including, without limitation, such facts as are disclosed on Schedule
4.6 hereto), and the failure of such consent, expiration or termination to be
granted is the result of facts relating to Buyer or any Affiliate of Buyer; or
(d) Sellers are not then in material default hereunder if Closing as to
the Stations or any Radio Group has not occurred within twenty four (24) months
from the date hereof due to the failure to receive any regulatory approval
required for Final Closing, including, but not limited to, the expiration or
termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period of any FCC Consent, and the
failure of such consent, expiration, or termination to be granted is the result
of facts relating to Sellers.
(e) Final Closing has not occurred with respect to all of the Stations or
any Radio Group within eighteen (18) months from the date hereof, if Sellers are
not then in material default hereunder, and such Closing has not occurred for
any reason other than as provided in Section 9.2(d).
9.3 Termination by Buyer. This Agreement may be terminated by Buyer and the
exchange and transfer of the Stations or any Radio Group for which a Closing has
not occurred abandoned, if:
(a) Buyer is not then in material default, upon written notice to Sellers
if on the date that would otherwise be the Final Closing Date any of the
conditions precedent to the obligations of Buyer set forth in Sections 7.1(a),
7.1(b), 7.1(e), 7.1(f), 7.1(g), and 7(h) of this Agreement (and only such
Sections) has not been satisfied or waived in writing by Buyer (whether or not
occurring as the result of Sellers' material breach of any provision of this
Agreement);
(b) Sellers shall have defaulted in the performance of Sellers'
obligations under this Agreement, and such default is not cured within thirty
(30) days after notice thereof and such default has had either a Radio Group
Material Adverse Effect in the case of a Radio Group Closing or a Material
Adverse Effect in the case of a Closing with respect to all of the Stations; or
(c) Buyer is not then in material default hereunder and Final Closing has
not occurred within fifteen (15) months from the date hereof and failure to
close is due to the failure to receive any regulatory approval required for
Closing, including, but not limited to, expiration or termination of the
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period and any FCC Consents and the failure to receive
such consent is due to facts relating to Sellers or any Affiliate of Sellers.
(d) Final Closing has not occurred with respect to all of the Stations or
any Radio Group within eighteen (18) months from the date hereof, if the
terminating party is not then in material default hereunder and such Closing has
not occurred for any reason other than as provided in Section 9.2(c).
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9.4 Rights on Termination. If this Agreement is terminated by Buyer pursuant to
Section 9.3 as a result of Sellers' material breach of any provision of this
Agreement, Buyer shall be entitled to the immediate return of the Allocable
Escrow Deposit, and Buyer shall have all rights and remedies available at law or
equity, including the remedy of specific performance described in Section 9.6
below. If this Agreement is terminated by Sellers pursuant to Section 9.2,
Sellers, as their sole remedy, shall be entitled to receive the Allocable Escrow
Deposit, less any amount thereof released in accord with the provisions of this
Agreement prior to such termination, together with all interest or other
proceeds from the investment thereof, but less any compensation due Escrow
Agent, as liquidated damages in full and final settlement of all claims of
Sellers under this Agreement, and there shall be no other or further obligations
or remedies of Sellers hereunder.
9.5 Liquidated Damages Not a Penalty. With respect to the liquidated damages as
described and provided for in Section 9.4 hereof, Sellers and Buyer hereby
acknowledge and agree that the damage that may be suffered by Sellers in the
event of a default by Buyer hereunder is not readily ascertainable and that such
liquidated damages as of the date hereof are a reasonable estimate of such
damages and are intended to compensate Sellers for any such damage and are not
to be construed as a penalty.
9.6 Specific Performance. The parties recognize that if Sellers breach this
Agreement and refuse to perform under the provisions of this Agreement, monetary
damages alone would not be adequate to compensate Buyer for its injury. Buyer
shall therefore be entitled, in addition to any other remedies that may be
available, to obtain specific performance of the terms of this Agreement. If any
action is brought by Buyer to enforce this Agreement, Sellers shall waive the
defense that there is an adequate remedy at law.
9.7 Attorneys' Fees. In the event of a default by either party that results in a
lawsuit or other proceeding for any remedy available under this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement from the other party of its
reasonable legal fees and expenses (whether incurred in arbitration, at trial,
or on appeal).
9.8 Survival. Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement pursuant to this
Section 9, the obligations of Buyer and Sellers set forth in Sections 6.2, 6.4,
9, 10 (with respect to all Radio Groups for which any Closing has occurred), and
11 shall survive such termination and the parties hereto shall have any and all
rights and remedies to enforce such obligations provided at law or in equity or
otherwise (including without limitations, specific performance).
9.9 Limitations of Termination. Any termination of this Agreement pursuant to
this Section 9 shall be only in respect of those Stations or Radio Group for
which a Closing has not occurred as of the date of such termination.
SECTION 10: SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; INDEMNIFICATION;
CERTAIN REMEDIES
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10.1 Survival of Representations. All representations and warranties, covenants
and agreements of Sellers and Buyer contained in or made pursuant to this
Agreement or in any certificate furnished pursuant hereto shall survive the
Closing Date for any of the Stations acquired hereunder and shall remain in full
force and effect to the following extent: (a) representations and warranties
(other than the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.16) shall
survive for a period of twelve (12) months after the Closing Date for such
Station or Radio Group, (b) except as otherwise provided herein, the covenants
and agreements which, by their terms, survive the Closing for such Station or
Radio Group shall continue in full force and effect until fully discharged (but
not beyond the expiration of twelve (12) months after the Closing Date for such
Station or Radio Group), and (c) any representation, warranty, covenant or
agreement that is the subject of a claim which is asserted in a reasonably
detailed writing prior to the expiration of the survival period set forth in
this Section 10.1 shall survive with respect to such claim or dispute until the
final resolution thereof; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing,
representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.16 and the covenant in
Section 6.15 shall survive for the lesser of eighteen (18) months after the
Closing Date for any Radio Group to which such representations and warranties
relate, and (ii) the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, but,
in no event, shall the survival period in this proviso be less than one (1) year
after the Closing Date for any Radio Group to which such representations and
warranties relate; provided further that the covenants and agreements set forth
in Section 6.4 Confidentiality, Section 6.5 Cooperation, Section 6.9 Books and
Records, Section 11.1 Fees and Expenses, Section 11.2 Notices, and Section 11.3
Benefit and Binding Effect shall survive any applicable Closing for the period
provided therein or, if no period is specified, in perpetuity; and provided
finally that anything to the contrary in this Section 10.1 notwithstanding any
claim for indemnification under Section 10 hereof which is asserted in a
reasonably detailed writing prior to the expiration of the survival periods
provided in this Section 10.1 shall survive with respect to such claim or
dispute until final resolution thereof.
10.2 Indemnification by Seller. After the Closing or a Radio Group Closing, as
applicable, but subject to Sections 10.1 and 10.5, with respect to those
Stations for which a Closing has occurred, Sellers hereby agree to indemnify and
hold Buyer harmless against and with respect to, and shall reimburse Buyer for:
(a) Any and all losses, liabilities, or damages arising out of or
resulting from any untrue representation, breach of warranty, or nonfulfillment
of any covenant by Sellers contained in this Agreement or in any certificate,
document, or instrument delivered to Buyer under this Agreement;
(b) Any and all obligations of Sellers not assumed by Buyer pursuant to
this Agreement, including any liabilities arising at any time under any Contract
not included in the Assumed Contracts;
(c) Any loss, liability, obligation, or cost arising out of or resulting
from the failure of the parties to comply with the provisions of any bulk sales
law applicable to the transfer of the Assets;
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(d) Any and all obligations, losses, liabilities, or damages arising out
of or resulting from the operation or ownership of the Stations prior to the
Closing (except any losses, liabilities or damages for which Buyer has received
a proration in its favor or a reduction in Purchase Price under Section 6.15),
including any liabilities arising under the Licenses or the Assumed Contracts to
the extent that they relate to events occurring prior to the Closing Date;
(e) Any and all out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including reasonable
legal fees and expenses, incident to any action, suit, proceeding, claim,
demand, assessment, or judgment incident to the foregoing or incurred in
investigating or attempting to avoid the same or to oppose the imposition
thereof, or in enforcing this indemnity; and
(f) Any and all loss, liabilities or damages arising out of or resulting
from the loss or revocation of any of the FCC Licenses as a result of actions
taken by the FCC (or, to the extent applicable, by any reviewing court) solely
in connection with the specific applications relating to the Stations and listed
on Schedule 10.2.
10.3 Indemnification by Buyer. Notwithstanding any Closing, but subject to
Section 10.5, Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Sellers harmless against
and with respect to, and shall reimburse Sellers for:
(a) Any and all losses, liabilities, or damages arising out of or
resulting from any untrue representation, breach of warranty, or nonfulfillment
of any covenant by Buyer contained in this Agreement or in any certificate,
document, or instrument delivered to Sellers under this Agreement;
(b) Any and all obligations of Sellers assumed by Buyer pursuant to this
Agreement;
(c) Any and all obligations, losses, liabilities, or damages arising out
of or resulting from the operation or ownership of the Stations after the
Closing (including, without limitation, any obligations of Sinclair, SCI, or any
Affiliate thereof pursuant to any agreements by which the obligations of any of
the Stations have been guaranteed), except any losses, liabilities or damages
for which Sellers have received a proration in their favor; and
(d) Any and all out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including reasonable
legal fees and expenses, incident to any action, suit, proceeding, claim,
demand, assessment, or judgment incident to the foregoing or incurred in
investigating or attempting to avoid the same or to oppose the imposition
thereof, or in enforcing this indemnity.
10.4 Procedure for Indemnification. The procedure for indemnification shall be
as follows:
(a) The party claiming indemnification (the "CLAIMANT") shall promptly
give notice to the party from which indemnification is claimed (the
"INDEMNIFYING PARTY") of any claim, whether between the parties or brought by a
third party, specifying in reasonable detail the factual basis for the claim. If
the claim relates to an action, suit, or proceeding filed by a third party
against Claimant, such notice shall be given by Claimant within five business
days after written notice of such action, suit, or proceeding was given to
Claimant.
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(b) With respect to claims solely between the parties, following receipt
of notice from the Claimant of a claim, the Indemnifying Party shall have thirty
days to make such investigation of the claim as the Indemnifying Party deems
necessary or desirable. For the purposes of such investigation, the Claimant
agrees to make available to the Indemnifying Party and its authorized
representatives the information relied upon by the Claimant to substantiate the
claim. If the Claimant and the Indemnifying Party agree at or prior to the
expiration of the thirty-day period (or any mutually agreed upon extension
thereof) to the validity and amount of such claim, the Indemnifying Party shall
immediately pay to the Claimant the full amount of the claim. If the Claimant
and the Indemnifying Party do not agree within the thirty-day period (or any
mutually agreed upon extension thereof), the Claimant may seek appropriate
remedy at law or equity.
(c) With respect to any claim by a third party as to which the Claimant is
entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party shall
have the right at its own expense, to participate in or assume control of the
defense of such claim, and the Claimant shall cooperate fully with the
Indemnifying Party, subject to reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by the Claimant as the result of a request by the Indemnifying Party,
provided, however, that Indemnifier may not assume control of the defense unless
it affirms in writing its obligation to indemnify Claimant for any damages
incurred by Claimant with respect to such third-party claim. If the Indemnifying
Party elects to assume control of the defense of any third-party claim, the
Claimant shall have the right to participate in the defense of such claim at its
own expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not elect to assume control or
otherwise participate in the defense of any third-party claim, it shall be bound
by the results obtained in good faith by the Claimant with respect to such
claim.
(d) If a claim, whether between the parties or by a third party, requires
immediate action, the parties will make every effort to reach a decision with
respect thereto as expeditiously as possible.
(e) The indemnification rights provided in Section 10.2 and Section 10.3
shall extend to the members, partners, shareholders, officers, directors,
employees, representatives and affiliated entities of any Claimant although for
the purpose of the procedures set forth in this Section 10.4, any
indemnification claims by such parties shall be made by and through the
Claimant.
10.5 Certain Limitations.
(a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither
party shall indemnify or otherwise be liable to the other party with respect to
any claim for any breach of a representation or warranty, or for the breach of
any covenant contained in this Agreement, unless notice of the claim is given
within the relevant survival period specified in Section 10.1.
(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, but except
as otherwise provided in this subsection (b) and Schedule 10.5, Sellers shall
not be liable to Buyer in respect of any indemnification hereunder except to the
extent that (i) the aggregate amount of losses of Buyer, when aggregated with
the amount of losses with respect to the Kansas City Stations pursuant to the
Kansas City Agreement, if any, exceeds One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) (the
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"Threshold Amount") (and then only to the extent such losses, when aggregated
with the amount of losses with respect to the Kansas City Stations pursuant to
the Kansas City Agreement, if any, exceed the excess of Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($500,000)) over an amount (not in excess of $100,000) which Sellers are
not required to expend in environmental remediation as a result of the
Environmental Threshold Amount (such excess being the "Excess Amount"), and (ii)
the aggregate amount of losses of Buyer, when aggregated with the amount of
losses with respect to the Kansas City Stations pursuant to the Kansas City
Agreement, if any, is less than the excess of Fifty Million Dollars)
($50,000,000) over any amounts expended by Buyer pursuant to Section 6.15 (as
aggregated with the Kansas City Stations as set forth therein), or with respect
to which Buyer receives a proration in its favor under Section 6.15 (such excess
being the "Indemnity Cap"); provided, the foregoing shall not be applicable to
any amounts owed in connection with the Purchase Price or the proration
adjustment thereof. In determining whether Sellers shall be obligated to
indemnify Buyer under this Section 10, once the Threshold Amount has been
satisfied, each representation and warranty and each covenant contained in this
Agreement for which indemnity may be sought hereunder shall be read solely for
purposes of determining whether a breach of such representation, warranty or
covenant has occurred without regard to materiality (including Material Adverse
Effect) qualifications that may be contained therein.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary,
in no event shall a party be entitled to indemnification for such party's
consequential or punitive damages, regardless of the theory of recovery. Each
party hereto agrees to use reasonable efforts to mitigate any losses which form
the basis for any claim for indemnification hereunder.
SECTION 11: MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Fees and Expenses.
(a) Buyer and Sellers shall each pay one-half of (i) any fees charged by
the FCC in connection with obtaining the FCC Consent, and (ii) any filing fees
incurred in connection with any Hart-Scott-Rodino Filings.
(b) Buyer and Sellers shall each pay one-half (1/2) of any filing fees,
transfer taxes, document stamps, or other charges levied by any governmental
entity (other than income Taxes, which shall be the responsibility of Sellers)
on account of the transfer of the Assets from Sellers to Buyer.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each party shall pay
its own expenses incurred in connection with the authorization, preparation,
execution and performance of this Agreement, including all fees and expenses of
counsel, accountants, agents and representatives, and each party shall be
responsible for all fees or commissions payable to any finder, broker, advisor,
or similar Person retained by or on behalf of such party.
11.2 Notices. All notices, demands and requests required or permitted to be
given under the provisions of this Agreement shall be (a) in writing, (b) sent
by telecopy (with receipt personally confirmed by telephone), delivered by
personal delivery, or sent by commercial delivery service or certified mail,
return receipt requested, (c) deemed to have been given on the date telecopied
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with receipt confirmed, the date of personal delivery, or the date set forth in
the records of the delivery service or on the return receipt, and (d) addressed
as follows:
To Buyer:
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Entercom Communications Corp.
401 City Avenue, Suite 409
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004
Attn: David J. Field
Telecopy: (610) 660-5620
Telephone: (610) 660-5610
with a copy Latham & Watkins
(which shall 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 1300
not constitute Washington, D.C. 20004-2505
Attn: Joseph Sullivan, Esquire
notice) to: Telecopy: (202) 637-2201
Telephone: (202) 637-2200
To Sellers:
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c/o Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
10706 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Attn: President
Telecopy: (410) 568-1533
Telephone: (410) 568-1506
with a copy Sinclair Communications, Inc.
(which shall 10706 Beaver Dam Road
not constitute Cockeysville, MD 21030
notice) to: Attn: General Counsel
Telecopy: (410) 568-1537
Telephone: (410) 568-1522
with a copy Steven A. Thomas, Esquire
(which shall Thomas & Libowitz, P.A.
not constitute 100 Light Street, Suite 1100
notice) to: Baltimore, MD 21202-1053
Telecopy: (410) 752-2046
Telephone: (410) 752-2468
or to any other or additional persons and addresses as the parties may from time
to time designate in a writing delivered in accordance with this Section 11.2.
11.3 Benefit and Binding Effect.
(a) Buyer shall have the right to assign all or any portion of its rights
under this
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Agreement to (i) any entity under common control with Buyer, (ii) a
Qualified Intermediary under Section 1031 of the Code, or (iii) any lender or
any agent for such lender(s) for collateral purposes only; provided, that no
such assignment shall relieve Buyer of its obligations hereunder. Sellers may
assign, combine, merge, or consolidate among themselves and any Affiliate of
Sellers so long as Sellers or their successors and assigns are bound by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement in all respects as if such successors and
assigns were original parties hereto, and such assignment, combination, merger,
or consolidation does not have an adverse affect on Buyer. This Agreement shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors and permitted assigns. No Person, other than the parties
hereto, is or shall be entitled to bring any action to enforce any provision of
this Agreement against any of the parties hereto, and the covenants and
agreements set forth in this Agreement shall be solely for the benefit of, and
shall be enforceable only by, the parties hereto or their respective successors
and assigns as permitted hereunder. Other than as expressly set forth in this
Section 11.3(a), no party may assign or transfer all or any portion of its
rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the parties
hereto.
(b) Sellers acknowledge and agree that at any Closing, Buyer may require
that Sellers transfer the Assets and liabilities of any Station to a third party
designated in writing by Buyer (a "DESIGNEE") at least ten (10) days prior to
the Closing; provided, however, that (a) such Designee shall on or prior to the
Closing Date assume all assumed liabilities with respect to the particular
Station so transferred; (b) an FCC Order shall have been issued on or prior to
the Closing Date authorizing such transfer; (c) the transfer to such Designee
would not violate any laws, (d) the transfer to such Designee would not delay in
any respect the date for the Closing as required by the terms of this Agreement;
(e) such transfer to a Designee shall not relieve Buyer from any of its
obligations hereunder; (f) there shall be no assignment or transfer (actual or
implied) of this Agreement to the Designee; (g) Sellers shall have no
liabilities to any such Designee under this Agreement or otherwise; and (h) such
Designee shall deliver to the Sellers a written certificate, pursuant to which
the Designee acknowledges and agrees for the benefit of Sellers to the terms and
conditions of the designation as described herein. The parties shall cooperate
in all reasonable respects in making any modifications to the closing documents
and deliveries that may be necessary or appropriate in connection with the
transfer of Assets and liabilities of any Station to any Designee pursuant to
this Section 11.3(b).
11.4 Further Assurances. The parties shall take any actions and execute any
other documents that may be necessary or desirable to the implementation and
consummation of this Agreement.
11.5 GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND (WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CHOICE
OF LAW PROVISIONS THEREOF). IN ADDITION, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO SUBMITS TO
LOCAL JURISDICTION IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND AND AGREES THAT ANY ACTION BY ANY
PARTY HEREUNDER SHALL BE INSTITUTED IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
11.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Schedules hereto, and all documents,
certificates and other documents to be delivered by the parties pursuant hereto,
collectively, represent the entire understanding and agreement between Buyer and
Sellers with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement
supersedes all prior negotiations between the parties and
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cannot be amended, supplemented, or changed except by an agreement in writing
duly executed by each of the parties hereto and by Sinclair.
11.7 Waiver of Compliance; Consents. Except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement, any failure of any of the parties to comply with any obligation,
representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, or condition herein may be waived
by the party entitled to the benefits thereof only by a written instrument
signed by the party granting such waiver, but such waiver or failure to insist
upon strict compliance with such obligation, representation, warranty, covenant,
agreement, or condition shall not operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with
respect to, any subsequent or other failure. Whenever this Agreement requires or
permits consent by or on behalf of any party hereto, such consent shall be given
in writing in a manner consistent with the requirements for a waiver of
compliance as set forth in this Section 11.7.
11.8 Headings. The headings of the sections and subsections contained in this
Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not form a part or affect the
meaning, construction or scope thereof.
11.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in two or more counterparts with
the same effect as if the signature on each counterpart were upon the same
instrument.
[SIGNATURES BEGIN ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement has been
executed by the duly authorized officers of Buyer and Sellers as of the date
first written above.
Buyer: Sellers:
Entercom Communications Corp.
______________________________ SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
By: /s/ John C. Donlevie By /s/ David B. Amy
________________________ ____________________________
Name: John C. Donlevie Name: David B. Amy
Title: Executive Vice Title: Secretary
President
WCGV, INC.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF MILWAUKEE
LICENSEE, LLC
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF NEW ORLEANS
LICENSEE, LLC
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF MEMPHIS, INC.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
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SINCLAIR RADIO OF MEMPHIS
LICENSEE, INC.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
__________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR PROPERTIES, LLC
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF NORFOLK/
GREENSBORO LICENSEE L.P.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF NORFOLK
LICENSEE, LLC
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF BUFFALO, INC.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF BUFFALO
LICENSEE, LLC
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
WLFL, INC.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
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SINCLAIR RADIO OF GREENVILLE
LICENSEE, INC.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF WILKES-BARRE, INC.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF WILKES-BARRE
LICENSEE, LLC
By: /s/ David B. Amy
____________________________
Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
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Exhibit 1
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT ("Lease"), made this ____ day of ______, 1999 by and
between WCGV, Inc, a Maryland Corporation ("Lessor"), and _____________________,
a ____________________ corporation ("Lessee").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Lessor operates a broadcast tower ("Tower"), together with a
building ("Building"), fence, and other improvements on a certain tract of real
estate located at 4200 North Humboldt Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as more
fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto (hereinafter referred to as the
"Antenna Site"), and desires to lease space on the Tower and in the Building at
the Antenna Site for the purpose of Lessee's radio broadcast communications
equipment; and
WHEREAS, Lessor wishes to lease space to Lessee therefor.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF the foregoing and the mutual
covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. LEASE COMMENCEMENT.
1.01. COMMENCEMENT OF TERM. The terms of this Lease shall commence,
and payment of rent and other performances in accordance with the terms of this
Lease shall commence on the date hereof.
1.02. EXHIBITS. All Exhibits referred to in this Lease are
incorporated herein by reference.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE LEASEHOLD.
2.01. LEASED PREMISES. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee
leases from Lessor, with a right of access thereto and parking therefor in
accordance with Section 9:
(a) Space on the Tower for the purposes of the operation
and maintenance of Lessee's equipment as follows:
To support Lessee's antennas as described in Exhibit
B. The primary antenna is mounted so that its center of radiation is
approximately 895 feet above ground as listed in Exhibit B. Each antenna is
supplied energy through a coaxial feed line;
(b) Space in the Building ("Lessee's Space") sufficient for
the purpose of Lessee's equipment as listed in Exhibit B. Lessee's Space to be
located
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in the Building at the Antenna Site as shown on Exhibit C and marked as WXSS
Transmitter Room. Except as otherwise provided for herein below as "Lessee's
Property", all tenant improvements, including all fixtures and trade fixtures
shall become the property of the Lessor, and shall remain with the "Leased
Premises", as defined below, after the Lessee vacates same.
(c) The Lessee's antenna, transmission line, and other equipment
as listed in Exhibit B and C, together with any replacements thereof and
modifications and additions thereto which are permitted hereunder, shall be and
remain Lessee's Property, and are hereinafter referred to as "Lessee's
Property". Lessee will be solely responsible for the maintenance of Lessee's
Property, including all expenses associated with such repair.
All of the property (including space on the Tower and space in the
Building at the Antenna Site for Lessee's Space) leased under this Paragraph 2
shall hereinafter be called the "Leased Premises".
Lessee, upon prior written request to Lessor, shall have reasonable right
of access to its space on the Tower and in the Building at all times in
emergency situations and whenever reasonably necessary for equipment maintenance
and repair. Lessee shall have rights of access at any time to all other
portions of the Leased Premises, including Lessee's Space in the Building, for
equipment operations, maintenance, inspection, repair or remodeling, or other
engineering purposes.
3. PERMITTED USES.
3.01. BY LESSEE.
(a) Subject to all appropriate government approvals,
including the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"), the Leased Premises
may be used only for radio transmitting and receiving. Such operations, shall
be conducted in accordance with the standards imposed by the FCC and any other
governmental body with authority over such transmission and operations.
(b) Except as expressly permitted by this Lease and unless
prior written approval of Lessor has been given, Lessee shall not construct or
make any improvements or install any equipment on the Tower. Lessee may
install, repair and maintain equipment as it deems necessary to its operations
within Lessee's space at its sole discretion. Lessee's Tower and Building
space, interior and exterior equipment, and all other improvements shall be
maintained in an orderly and professional manner.
3.02. BY LESSOR.
(a) Subject to the rights elsewhere granted to Lessee in
this Lease and with prior notice to Lessee and no loss of service or
interruption (beyond a
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temporary, non-recurring and de minimis amount), Lessor reserves the right to
use the Tower, at its own expense, as it sees fit and to fasten additional
equipment to the tower for any purpose, including the right to install
transmitting and/or receiving antennas of others; provided that Lessor shall use
reasonable efforts to restrict any loss of Lessee's service or interruption
pursuant to this Section 3.02(a) to the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
(b) Subject to the rights elsewhere granted to Lessee in this Lease,
Lessor shall have the right to use for itself or lease to others the remainder
of the Antenna Site, space on the Tower or in the Building constructed by Lessor
for any purpose, including, but not limited to, any kind of broadcasting or
communication, simultaneous transmissions on AM, FM, SSB, VHF, UHF, and/or
microwave frequencies, and all rental revenues received therefrom shall belong
exclusively to Lessor. Prior to permitting the fastening of a material amount of
additional equipment, Lessor shall cause a structural analysis of the tower to
be conducted by a reputable mechanical consultant chosen by Lessor in order to
ensure that any such additions conform to recognized engineering standards.
Except as expressly provided for herein, Lessor shall have no
liability for any action or omission taken in exercise of its rights hereunder
upon reasonable reliance on recommendation of its engineering personnel.
Subject to the terms of this Lease, Lessor also reserves the right to
erect one (1) or more towers on the Tower Site.
4. TERM.
4.01. TERM. This Lease shall have an initial term of ten (10) years
from the Commencement Date established in Paragraph 1.01 hereof. Lessee shall
have the option to extend this lease for two (2) additional five (5) year terms
by giving written notice of its intention to do so at least six (6) months prior
to the end of the current term.
5. RENT.
5.01. RENTAL. The Lessee shall pay rent of Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight
Hundred dollars ($37,800) per year plus any applicable to rent payments, payable
in equal and successive monthly installments in advance of Three Thousand One
Hundred Fifty dollars ($3,150), beginning with the Commencement Date and
continuing thereafter on the first day of each month during the term of this
Lease, such rental payments to be made without any setoff or deduction
whatsoever.
Upon the commencement of the first extended term provided for in paragraph
4.01 hereof, and annually upon each anniversary thereafter, the rent stated
herein shall be increased by a fraction equal to the greater of three percent
(3%) of the previous year's rent or the change in the Consumer Price Index --
All Items for the United
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States ("Index") published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics for the most recent calendar year; provided, in no event shall
the rent decrease on any such anniversary date. If the method of calculating
the Index is changed hereafter, the Index shall be converted in accordance with
the conversion factor published by the United States Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics. If the Index is discontinued or revised during the
term of this Lease such other governmental index or computation with which it
is replaced (or a comparable private index if no governmental index exists)
shall be selected by Lessor and used in order to obtain substantially the same
result as would be obtained if the Index had not been discontinued or revised.
5.02. PAYMENT OF RENTALS. Unless otherwise specified herein,
monetary rentals to be paid hereunder shall be paid monthly in lawful money of
the United States of America and shall be paid in advance on the first day of
each month during the term of this Lease by the Lessee by mailing payment to
the Lessor c/o Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., 10706 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030, attn: Business Manager, or to such other person or
address as Lessor may in writing direct.
5.03. ELECTRICITY AND OTHER UTILITIES. In addition to the payments
prescribed under Section 5.01 of this Lease, Lessee shall pay for its own
telephone lines and service, electrical service (including electrical service
to the Tower used by Lessee as measured by a separate electrical meter at
Lessee's expense). Lessor shall pay for the electrical service to the Tower for
the Tower lighting.
6. AUTHORITY.
6.01. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Lessor represents and warrants that it has
the full power and authority to enter into this Lease, and covenants and agrees
that Lessee, upon paying the rents described herein and observing and keeping
the covenants, agreements, and stipulations of this Lease on Lessee's part to
be observed and kept, shall lawfully, peaceably, and quietly hold, occupy, and
enjoy the Leased Premises, and all other rights and privileges granted herein,
without hindrance, eviction, or molestation by Lessor or any party claiming by
or through Lessor.
6.02. LESSEE's APPROVAL. Lessee represents and warrants that it has
the full power and authority to enter into and perform this Lease. Any and all
necessary corporate resolutions, encumbrance certificates, etc., shall be
supplied by Lessee upon the request of Lessor.
7. PERMITS.
7.01. PERMITS. Lessor to obtain all necessary licenses or permits
in connection with the Tower and Building except that Lessee shall obtain, at
its own expense, any and all necessary licenses or permits from such
governmental authorities as shall have jurisdiction in connection with the (b)
the operations, installation, repair, alteration, or replacement of Lessee's
equipment (including, without limitation, Lessee's antenna and transmission
and/or receiving equipment); or (c) with any of Lessee's
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activities thereon or contemplated by this Lease. At Lessor's request, Lessee
shall furnish Lessor, with copies of same, and shall abide by the terms and
provisions of such licenses and permits. If for any reason, any governmental
authority should fail to issue, extend, or renew a license or permit to Lessee
to begin or continue use of the Tower for radio broadcast purposes, or should
prohibit the use of the Tower for such purposes so that the purpose of this
Lease is substantially frustrated, then, and in that event, at Lessee's
option this Lease shall terminate. At Lessee's option this Lease shall terminate
in its entirety if Lessee is unable to use the Tower due to failure to acquire,
or loss of, such license or permit. In the event of termination of this Lease in
its entirety due to such failure to acquire, or loss of, such license or permit,
if such failure or loss has occurred through no negligence or willful misconduct
on the part of Lessee, then Lessee shall be relieved of any further obligations
to make rental payments for any period after the date of termination of this
Lease, and (subject to offset or withholding by Lessor to cover any unpaid
additional rent or other authorized charges which may be owed through the date
of termination) Lessee shall be entitled to a refund of any advance rentals
which it has paid out in proportion to the period of the Lease through such date
of termination. In the event that Lessee's failure to acquire, or loss of, its
license or permit is due to any negligence or willful misconduct on the part of
Lessee, then Lessee shall be entitled to no refund of rental payments previously
made, but shall be relieved of any further obligations to make Lease payments or
to perform any of its other rental obligations for any period after six (6)
months from the date of such termination.
8. MAINTENANCE OF LEASED PREMISES AND LESSEE'S PROPERTY.
8.01. DURING TERM OF LEASE.
(a) Lessee, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain and
repair Lessee's Property, including specifically its antenna, related equipment,
transmission lines, transmitters, and other equipment. Lessor shall perform the
same tasks with respect to Lessor's Tower and Building. All such maintenance
shall be conducted by the parties in accordance with good engineering standards
and in conformity with the requirements of the FCC or any other body having
jurisdiction over the Lessee and its property, including, without limitation,
any rules, regulations, or guidelines of the FCC implementing the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 pertaining to electromagnetic or radio
frequency radiation. Each of Lessor and Lessee shall take all reasonable
precautions to avoid interference or hindrance to and with the operations of
the other party hereto. In this regard, each party hereto agrees to eliminate
without cost to the other party hereto, any interference or hindrance to such
other party's operation. Maintenance and repair of Lessee's Property shall be
performed only by a reputable contractor and in accordance with the provisions
of subsections (d), (e), and (f) hereof.
(b) Lessor retains the right to inspect the property and
equipment of Lessee during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to
Lessee, except that, in the event of an emergency, as determined by Lessor,
Lessor may enter at any time, giving notice of such emergency to Lessee as soon
as is practical. In the event
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that Lessor reasonably determines that Lessee has not maintained Lessee's
Property and equipment in good order and repair according to industry
standards, and that such repairs are necessary for the safety of the Tower, the
Building, and Antenna Site, or the prevention of interference with Lessor or any
other user of the Tower or any other broadcaster, Lessor may, at its option,
make such emergency repairs to the property as it deems reasonably necessary,
and any amount expended by Lessor therefor shall be reimbursed to it by Lessee
immediately upon presentation of a statement and shall be deemed additional
rent. Lessor shall not be liable for inconvenience, disturbance, loss of
business, or other damage to Lessee by reason of repairing the property and
equipment of Lessee which Lessee has failed to properly maintain.
(c) With respect to the non-emergency repairs which Lessor, in
its reasonable discretion, determines that Lessee should make to maintain
Lessee's Property and equipment in good order, and that such repairs are
necessary for the safety of the Tower, the Building, and Antenna Site, or the
prevention of interference with Lessor, in violation of the terms of this
Agreement, Lessor shall so notify Lessee in writing, specifying the maintenance
and repairs required to be performed by Lessee. In the event that, within
ten(10) business days following such written notice (or such longer period as
may be reasonably necessary taking into account all facts and circumstances),
Lessee shall not have performed such maintenance and repairs, Lessor may, at
its sole option, make such repairs as it deems reasonably necessary, and any
amount expended by Lessor therefor shall be deemed additional rent. Lessor
shall not be liable for inconvenience, disturbance, loss of business, or other
damage to Lessee by reason of repairing the property and equipment of Lessee
which Lessee has failed to properly maintain.
(d) No work (including electrical work), except for emergency
repairs that Lessee shall perform to return to or maintain the station on air
in the event of a failure, will be performed by the Lessee in connection with
the installation, alteration, maintenance, repair, or removal of any of
Lessee's transmission lines, antenna, and other equipment on the Tower unless
the Lessee submits to Lessor a copy of the proposed contract and also detailed
plans and specifications of the work to be done, and both the contract and the
plans and specifications have been approved in writing by Lessor not to be
unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. Lessee, upon demand therefor by
Lessor, agrees to pay Lessor as additional rent all amounts reasonably expended
by Lessor in connection with review of any such contract, plans, and
specifications.
(e) For any work to be performed by or on behalf of Lessee in
connection with the installation, alteration, maintenance, repair, or removal
of any equipment on the Tower (including any ascension of the Tower), the
Lessee's Space, or in or about the Antenna Site, Lessee may only employ a
contractor who has been approved in writing and in advance by Lessor. Lessor
agrees that it will not unreasonably withhold its approval of any contractor
who has the requisite experience and industry standard insurance coverage and
who will, at the sole option of Lessor, provide a bond to
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cover any work which it has been retained to perform. Lessor agrees to consult
on call in any emergency situation and immediately give its approval or
disapproval.
(f) All work by or on behalf of the Lessee or Lessor shall be carried out
(i) in a good and workmanlike manner; (ii) in accordance with established
engineering standards and public ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable
to such work, including, without limitation, any rules, regulations, or
guidelines of the FCC implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969, pertaining to electromagnetic or radio frequency radiation; (iii) in
accordance with plans and specifications, including mechanical and electrical
drawings, which have been submitted to and approved in writing and in advance by
Lessor; and (iv) in accordance with Lessor's security procedures with respect to
protection of the Antenna Site.
(g) Notwithstanding the receipt of the approvals by Lessor as required in
this paragraph, Lessee shall not be relieved of its responsibilities and
liabilities for interference or otherwise as herein provided, nor shall said
approval be deemed a waiver of any other rights of Lessor under this Lease.
(h) In the event that any notice of lien or lien shall be filed against
any part of the Antenna Site for work claimed to have been done or materials
claimed to have been furnished to Lessee, the same shall be dismissed,
withdrawn, discharged or bonded (to Lessor's reasonable satisfaction) by Lessee
within thirty (30) days thereafter at Lessee's expense; and if Lessee shall fail
to take such action as shall cause such lien to be discharged within thirty (30)
days, Lessor may, at its option, discharge the same by deposit or by bonding
proceedings. Lessor may require the lienor to prosecute the appropriate action
to enforce the lienor's claim. In such case, Lessor shall give immediate notice
to Lessee of such pending action or proceeding so that Lessee may have an
opportunity to legally contest or defend the action or proceeding. If, after
such notice to Lessee, a judgment is recovered on the claim, Lessor at its sole
option, may pay the judgment. Any reasonable amount paid or expense incurred or
sum of money paid by Lessor (including reasonable attorney's fees) by reason of
the failure of Lessee to comply with the foregoing provisions of this paragraph,
or in defending any such action, shall be paid to Lessor by Lessee, and shall be
treated as additional rent hereunder.
8.02. AT EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION. At the expiration or termination
of this Lease, Lessee shall promptly surrender possession of the Leased Premises
to Lessor in as good a condition as the same were received at the commencement
of the term, reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire or other casualty
beyond Lessee's reasonable control excepted.
9. USE AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON PREMISES.
9.01. USE OF COMMON PREMISES. Lessee, at its own risk shall have the
right to use in common with Lessor and its licensees, invitees, and other
tenants, and in connection with Lessee's permissible activities and operations
(a) the primary
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access road on the Antenna Site from the public highway to the Tower and
Building (the "Access Road"); (b) any parking lot constructed by Lessor on the
Antenna Site; and (c) all common areas in the Building housing the Lessee's
Space (as shown on Exhibit "C").
9.02. MAINTENANCE OF COMMON PREMISES. Lessor shall maintain the
Access Road, the exterior of the Building and the fence around the Tower and
Building in good repair. Lessee shall comply with any security policies
reasonably established from time to time by Lessor.
Lessor assumes the obligation and responsibility for complying with
the requirements of the FCC regarding obstruction, marking and lighting of the
Tower.
Lessor shall maintain the Tower and support systems in good repair
and in good operating condition in accordance with the requirements of
governmental authorities.
In the event that Lessor determines that repairs, alterations, or
improvements are necessary or desirable to the Tower or the Building
constructed by Lessor on the Antenna Site, any common areas, or the leased
spaces of other tenants, Lessor may, upon reasonable notice and for the
shortest practical period of time (except for emergency situations), close
entrance doors, common areas, drive-ways, rights-of-way, service areas, parking
areas, or any other facilities at its discretion without being liable to
Lessee; provided that if any of the above would restrict Lessee's ability to
broadcast, Lessor shall use reasonable efforts to restrict any closure or
interruption pursuant to this Section 9.02 to the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 5:00
a.m. The closing of entrances, doors, common areas, parking areas, or other
facilities for the making of the repairs, alterations, or improvements
described herein shall, under no circumstances, constitute an eviction of the
Lessee or be grounds for termination of this Lease or the withholding of any
rental payments or other payments or performances required to be paid or made
by Lessee under the terms hereof; provided, Lessor shall use reasonable efforts
to ensure that any action taken in accordance with this paragraph shall not
adversely affect the rights of Lessee hereunder. Under no such circumstances
shall Lessee be entitled to terminate this Lease nor shall it be entitled to
compensation for any loss or damage it may sustain (including loss of use, loss
of advertising/sponsorship revenues, and consequential damages) by reason of
such changes or alterations.
10. ALTERATIONS BY LESSEE.
10.01. ALTERATIONS. Lessee shall have the right, at its own expense,
to make such changes and alterations in the Lessee's Property situated on the
Tower, subject to Paragraph 8.01 and Paragraph 11 hereof, as its operations may
require, including the renovation, replacement, or removal of its antenna;
provided, however, that such changes or alterations conform with recognized
engineering standards and, if necessary, have been approved by the FCC and any
other authority having jurisdiction over Lessee; and provided further, that
plans and specifications are first submitted to and
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approved in writing by Lessor. Lessee shall make no changes in the equipment or
equipment position without such approval, and Lessor shall not unreasonably
fail to give such approval within ten (10) business days.
This Lease is based upon carefully computed tower loading capacity.
If any change proposed by Lessee in the type, location, or positioning of
Lessee's Property should, in Lessor's judgment, require a computer or other
type of feasibility study to determine Tower loading capacity, such study shall
be performed by an engineer chosen by Lessor, and approved by Lessee (such
approval not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned) whose
decision shall be final and binding upon both parties. The cost of such study
or any other costs reasonably incurred by Lessor in determining the feasibility
of any proposed change or alteration in the type, location, or positioning of
Lessee's Property shall be borne entirely by Lessee.
11. INTERFERENCE.
11.01. PRELIMINARY STEPS TO AVOID INTERFERENCE. Before Lessee shall
make any new installation on the Leased Premises or on the Tower after the date
hereof, notification of the particulars of such proposed installation shall be
submitted to Lessor hereto and any other lessees or users of Tower space whose
names and addresses are supplied to Lessee by Lessor in writing, and the Lessor
and such other users will be requested to advise, in writing, the Lessee and
Lessor, as applicable, within ten (10) days after receipt of such notification,
whether they have any reasonable objections thereto on the grounds that
objectionable interference may result; provided, this Section 11.01 shall not
apply to any currently installed Lessee's Property or its replacement,
maintenance or repair. If the Lessor or any other user shall reasonably object
within this period to such plans and Lessee is unwilling to alter its plans to
meet the objections, the dispute shall be submitted to an independent
professional engineer chosen by Lessor, and such engineer's decision shall be
final and binding upon all parties. The cost of any such studies shall be borne
by Lessee.
11.02. INTERFERENCE WITH LESSOR, LESSEE, OR OTHERS. Notwithstanding
the provisions of Paragraph 11.01, should any change, after the date hereof, in
the facilities or mode of operation of Lessee or Lessee's failure to comply
with the Maintenance Standards, as defined in Paragraph 11.04, cause any
objectionable electrical or physical interference (including interference from
any other structure erected on the Antenna Site) to the television and/or radio
broadcasting and/or receiving operations of any other lessee, then, promptly
after written notification of such interference, the Lessee, at its sole
expense, will take such steps as may be reasonably required to correct such
interference, including, but not limited to, changing frequency, ceasing
transmission, reducing power, and/or the installation of any filters or other
equipment, provided that, if such interference is caused, after the date
hereof, by the failure of the Lessor or any other lessee suffering the
interference to comply with the Maintenance Standards, as defined in Paragraph
11.04, then Lessor shall, or shall cause the other lessee suffering the
interference, at its sole expense, to comply with such Maintenance Standards;
Any dispute as to the cause of interference, or the steps
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reasonably required to correct it, arising under this Paragraph 11.02, shall
be submitted to an independent professional engineer chosen by Lessor, and
such engineer's decision shall be final and binding upon the parties. If such
interference is found to be caused by such changed facilities or operation, the
fees and charges of the engineer to whom the dispute is referred shall be borne
by the party whose changed facilities or mode of operations gave rise to the
claimed interference. If such interference is found not to be caused by such
changed facilities or operations, the fees and charges of the engineer to whom
the dispute is referred shall be borne by the objecting party. All other leases
and/or agreements to lease space at the Antenna Site shall contain this
language.
11.03. INTERFERENCE BY OTHER USER. Any subsequent agreement under
which Lessor allows any other person to occupy any portion of the Tower,
Building, or Antenna Site shall provide that, should the installation,
operation, or maintenance of the equipment or the activities of such other
person cause any objectionable interference with the operations of Lessor or
Lessee, then, promptly after written notification of such, such other tenant or
user, at its sole expense, will take such steps as may be reasonably necessary
to correct such interference, including, but not limited to, changing
frequency, ceasing transmission, reducing power, and/or the installation of any
filter or other equipment, provided that if such interference is caused by the
failure of any other lessee to comply with the Maintenance Standards, as
defined in Paragraph 11.04, such other lessee will, at its sole expense, comply
with such Maintenance Standards. To the best of its ability, Lessor shall not
permit any operations by other tenants, the effect of which would be to
prohibit Lessee from operating in the manner contemplated herein, without the
prior written consent of Lessee. Lessor shall have no liability for any action
or omission taken upon reasonable reliance on the recommendation of qualified
engineering personnel. All leases and/or agreements to lease space at the
Antenna Site shall contain this language. Lessor agrees that the installation,
operation or maintenance of its equipment which is installed after the
commencement date of this Lease on, in or around the Tower, Building or Antenna
Site shall not cause any objectionable interference with the operations of
Lessee. Immediately upon notification of such interference by Lessee, Lessor
shall at its sole expense take such steps as may be reasonably necessary to
correct such interference, including, but not limited to, changing frequency,
ceasing transmission, reducing power, and/or the installation of any filter or
other equipment.
11.04. DEFINITION OF "MAINTENANCE STANDARDS". For the purposes of
this Lease, compliance with "Maintenance Standards" shall mean that a tenant or
user of the Tower shall (a) maintain and operate its equipment in accordance
with the requirements, rules, regulations, and guidelines of the FCC, and the
standards of manufacturers of the equipment; and (b) maintain and operate its
equipment in accordance with good engineering practice.
12. UTILITIES.
12.01. UTILITIES. Subject to the required approvals and cooperation
of any governmental authority or public utilities, Lessee shall arrange and be
responsible
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for the installation and provision of electrical and telephone lines serving
Lessee's Property at the Lessor's Building. Lessee shall be responsible for
procurement of and payment for all telephone services as described in Paragraph
5.03 and used by Lessee.
13. TAXES.
13.01. PAYMENT OF TAXES. Lessor shall pay all real estate taxes,
assessments, or levies assessed or imposed against the Antenna Site (including
the Leased Premises), and all taxes which may be assessed against the Tower and
any buildings thereon. Lessee shall pay all personal property or other taxes
assessed or imposed on Lessee's Property, and shall cooperate with Lessor to
ensure that such property is properly separated from that of Lessor or other
tenants for assessment purposes.
14. INSURANCE.
14.01. PUBLIC LIABILITY. Lessee shall procure and maintain
comprehensive public liability insurance, naming Lessor as an additional
insured as its interests shall appear, covering all of the Lessee's operations
and activities on the Leased Premises, including but not limited to, the
operations of contractors and subcontractors and the operation of vehicles and
equipment (including the Tower elevator), with limits of liability for the term
of this Lease of not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) in the
aggregate for personal injury or death in any occurrence and not less than Five
Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) to cover property damage, with a liability
umbrella of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). Certificates
evidencing such insurance shall be furnished to Lessor upon its request. The
amounts specified hereunder shall be revised every five (5) years to such
amounts as Lessor may reasonably require upon the advice of its insurance
consultants.
14.02. CONTRACTOR LIABILITY. Lessee shall also cause the contractors
erecting, installing, or maintaining Lessee's Property or performing any other
work for Lessee on the Antenna Site to procure reasonable public liability
insurance acceptable to Lessor and naming the Lessee and Lessor as named
insureds. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be furnished to Lessor
in advance of any work being performed.
14.03. TOWER AND BUILDING INSURANCE. Lessor shall procure and
maintain physical damage insurance on the Tower and Building in an amount
sufficient to repair or replace the Tower and Building, with such coverage to
be on an "All Risks" basis, including, without limitation, coverage for the
perils of fire, lightning, windstorm, hail, flood, earthquake, collapse,
explosion, aircraft and vehicle damage, vandalism, and malicious mischief.
Lessor's coverage shall not extend to any of Lessee's Property, and Lessee
shall be solely responsible for its insurance on such equipment and personal
property, together with business interruption insurance.
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14.04. TOWER AND/OR BUILDING DAMAGE. In the event that the Tower
and/or Building is destroyed or damaged by fire, lightning, windstorm, flood,
earthquake, explosion, collapse, aircraft, or other vehicle damage or other
casualty covered by insurance, Lessor shall promptly reconstruct or repair the
Tower and/or Building to such good condition as existed before the destruction
or damage, and give possession to Lessee of substantially the same space leased
hereunder. If the Tower and/or Building is in need of such repair or is so
damaged by fire, lightning, windstorm, flood, earthquake, explosion, aircraft
or other vehicle damage, collapse, or other casualty that reconstruction or
repair cannot reasonably be undertaken without dismantling Lessee's antenna,
then upon written notice to Lessee, Lessor may remove any such antenna and
interrupt the signal activity of Lessee, but will use its best efforts to have
the antenna replaced as soon as reasonably possible. Lessor agrees to provide
Lessee alternative space, if available, on the Tower and/or in the Building
during such reconstruction/repair period. If such space is not available, then
Lessee shall be responsible for procuring its own alternative space. No
monetary or other rental shall be due pursuant to the terms of this Lease for
such time as Lessee is unable to conduct its broadcasting activities on the
Tower without significant diminution of signal quality as a result of such
total or partial destruction or damage or need of repair, and Lessor shall
refund to Lessee any rent paid in advance for such time. Should Lessor not
either (a) inform Lessee in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of
destruction of Lessor's intent to replace the Tower and/or Building or (b)
replace the Tower and/or Building within one (1) year if Lessor has provided
the notice described in clause (a) above, of the date of destruction, or repair
the same within such shorter time period after the casualty as may be
reasonable, then Lessee, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Lessor, may
terminate this Lease, provided if Lessor has provided the notice described in
clause (a) above, Lessee must make such election within one hundred twenty
(120) days prior to the expiration of said repair or replacement period. Lessee
agrees that it shall maintain adequate business interruption insurance at all
times during the term of this Lease to adequately protect it from any
interruption of signal activities due to Tower and/or Building damage (including
costs of reinstallation of its equipment and lines), and Lessor shall have no
liability on account of such business interruption or reinstallation costs due
to damage or destruction under this paragraph.
15. EMINENT DOMAIN. In the event that all of the Antenna Site (or any
portion of the Antenna Site necessary for the Tower, guy wires, or other
appurtenances necessary to Lessee's broadcasting operations) is acquired or
transferred or condemned pursuant to eminent domain proceedings (or the threat
thereof), the obligation of the parties under this Lease shall be terminated as
of the date of acquisition or transfer. Lessor shall be entitled to the entire
condemnation award. If Lessor determines to build a new tower as a replacement
for the Tower on the condemned property, Lessor agrees to provide space on the
new tower reasonably comparable to the space leased to Lessee pursuant to this
Lease on terms reasonably equivalent to the terms of this Lease.
In the event that this Lease is terminated due to eminent domain
proceedings, then Lessee shall be relieved of any further obligations to make
any rental payments or performances for any period after the date of such
termination of this Lease.
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and subject to offset or withholding by Lessor to cover any unpaid additional
rent of other authorized charges which may be owed through the date of
termination. Lessee shall be entitled to a refund of any advance rental sums
which it has paid in proportion to the period of the Lease through such date of
termination.
16. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNMENT.
16.01. SUCCESSORS. All rights and liabilities herein given to or
imposed upon the respective parties hereto shall, to the extent that such are
assignable, extend to and bind the several and respective successors and assigns
of the parties hereto.
16.02. ASSIGNMENT. Lessee shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this
Lease or any interest therein, or permit or allow through any act or default of
itself, or of any other person, any transfer thereof by operations of law or
otherwise without the prior written consent of Lessor except;
(a) Lessee may assign this Lease to any bona fide third party
purchaser of substantially all the assets comprising of Lessee's FM radio
station broadcasting from the Tower site, who shall execute an assignment and
assumption agreement in form reasonably acceptable to Lessor; and
(b) Lessee may assign or transfer all or a portion of the assets
of Lessee, including this Lease, to any corporation controlling, controlled by,
or under common control with, Lessee.
Any assignment or subletting by Lessee except as permitted herein
shall be void and of no effect. Any permitted assignment shall not relieve
Lessee of any of its liabilities hereunder with respect to the period ending on
the later of (i) the second anniversary of the date of the assignment or (ii)
the last day of the term hereof, determined without regard to any extensions
thereof arising as a result of any notice given after the date of the
assignment. A change in control of Lessee, but not the mortgaging by Lessee of
its rights hereunder, shall constitute an assignment of this Lease. Lessor
agrees to enter into documentation reasonably requested by any lender to Lessee
in connection with Lessee's mortgaging of its rights hereunder.
Lessor may assign or transfer this Lease without the consent of
Lessee, but shall promptly notify Lessee following any transfer or assignment.
17. RIGHT TO REMOVE LESSEE'S PROPERTY IN EVENT OF TERMINATION. In the
event either party elects to terminate this Lease in accordance with the
provisions herein or at the expiration of the term hereof, Lessee or its
Mortgagee shall have the right to remove Lessee's Property, except any fixtures
(it being specifically understood and agreed that Lessee's antenna,
transmitters, transmission line, and similar broadcasting equipment shall not be
deemed fixtures) on the Leased Premises within thirty (30) days of such
termination. Such removal shall be conducted in accordance with Paragraph 8.01
hereof. Lessee shall promptly repair any and all damage caused by such removal.
Any
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of Lessee's Property remaining on the Leased Premises after the expiration of
the thirty (30) day period shall be deemed to be the property of Lessor, which
Lessor may have removed at Lessee's expense.
18. LESSOR'S PROTECTION.
18.01. DEFAULT BY LESSEE. If Lessee shall make default in making any
payment herein provided for and any such default shall continue for a period of
ten (10) business days after written notice to Lessee, or if Lessee shall make
default in the performance of any obligation of Lessee herein (other than as to
payment of money) and any such default shall continue for a period of thirty
(30) days after written notice to Lessee, or if Lessee shall file a voluntary
petition in bankruptcy, or if Lessee shall file any petition or institute any
proceedings under any Insolvency or Bankruptcy Act or any Amendment thereto
hereafter made, seeking to effect its reorganization or a composition with its
creditors, or if, in any proceedings based on the insolvency of Lessee or
relating to bankruptcy proceedings, a receiver or trustee shall be appointed for
Lessee or the Leased Premises, or if any proceedings shall be commenced for the
reorganization of Lessee (which, in the case of involuntary proceedings, are not
dismissed or stayed within 30 days of the commencement thereof), or if the
leasehold estate created hereby shall be taken on execution or by any process of
law, or if Lessee shall admit in writing its inability to pay its obligations
generally as they become due, then Lessor may, at its option, terminate this
Lease without notice, and declare all amounts due or to become due hereunder
immediately due and payable, and Lessor's agents and servants may immediately,
or any time thereafter, reenter the Leased Premises by reasonably necessary
force, summary proceedings, or otherwise, and remove all persons and property
therein, without being liable to indictment, prosecution, or damage therefor,
and Lessee hereby expressly waives the service of any notice in writing of
intention to reenter said Leased Premises. Lessor may, in addition to any other
remedy provided by law or permitted herein, at its option, relet the Leased
Premises (or any part thereof) on behalf of lessee, applying any monies
collected first to the payment of expenses of resuming or obtaining possession,
and, second, to the payment of the costs of placing the premises in rentable
condition, including any leasing commission, and, third, to the payment of rent
due hereunder, and any other damages due to the Lessor. Any surplus remaining
thereafter shall be paid to Lessee, and Lessee shall remain liable for any
deficiency in rental, the amount of which deficiency shall be paid upon demand
therefor to Lessor.
Should Lessor reenter and terminate according to the provisions of
this subparagraph. Lessor may remove and store the Lessee's Property at the
expense and for the account of Lessee. Alternatively, Lessor may sell, or cause
to be sold, Lessee's Property at public sale to the highest bidder for cash, and
remove from the proceeds of such sale any rent or other payment then due Lessor
under this Lease. Any disposition of the Lessee's Property pursuant thereto
shall be subject to the rights of any lender to Lessee holding a mortgage on
Lessee's Property and shall be made in a manner that is commercially reasonable
within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of
Virginia at the time of such disposition.
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19. INDEMNIFICATION. Each party warrants and represents that it has the
authority to enter into this Lease and to grant the rights it grants hereunder,
and that performance of its obligations pursuant to his Lease will not violate
the rights of any third party whatsoever. Lessee agrees to indemnify and defend
Lessor against any claim for damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses,
including reasonable attorney's fees, arising (a) out of any breach by Lessee
of its warranties, representations, or covenants under this Lease; (b) out of
the use, management, or occupancy of the Leased Premises by Lessee, its agents,
or invitees; (c) out of any omissions, negligence or willful misconduct of
Lessee, its agents, servants, employees, licensees, or invitees; (d) out of
failure of Lessee to comply with any laws, statutes, ordinances, or
regulations; (e) out of Lessee's failure to maintain equipment in proper
working order; and (f) out of Lessee's failure to comply with any of its other
obligations under the terms of this Lease.
Lessor agrees to indemnify and defend Lessee against any claim for damages,
losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees,
arising (a) out of any breach by Lessor of its warranties, representations, or
covenants under this Lease; (b) out of the use, management, or occupancy of the
Leased Premises by Lessor, its agents, or invitees; (c) out of any omissions,
negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, its agents, servants, employees,
licensees, or invitees; (d) out of failure of Lessor to comply with any laws,
statutes, ordinances, or regulations; (e) out of Lessor's failure to maintain
equipment in proper working order; and (f) out of Lessor's failure to comply
with any of its other obligations under the terms of this Lease.
Any party seeking indemnification hereunder ("Indemnified Party") shall
provide the other party ("Indemnifying Party") reasonably prompt notice of
known claims giving rise to any claim for indemnity, and the Indemnifying Party
shall have the right and opportunity to undertake the legal defense of such
claims. The Indemnified Party and its counsel may nevertheless participate in
(but not control) such proceedings, negotiations, or defense at its own
expense. In all such cases, the Indemnified Party will give all reasonable
assistance to the Indemnifying Party, including making the Indemnified Party's
employees and documents available as reasonably requested without charge.
20. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE AND ATTORNMENT.
20.01. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE. Within ten (10) days after either party's
request, the other party shall deliver, executed in recordable form, a
declaration to any person designated by the requesting party (a) ratifying this
Lease; (b) stating the commencement and termination dates; and (c) certifying
(i) that this Lease is in full force and effect, and has not been assigned,
modified, supplemented, or amended (except by such writings as shall be
stated); (ii) that all conditions under this Lease to be performed have been
satisfied (stating exceptions, if any); (iii) that no defenses of offsets
against the enforcement of this Lease by the requesting party exist (or stating
those claimed); (iv) advance rent, if any, paid by Lessee; (v) the date to which
rent has been paid; (vi) the amount of security deposited with Lessor (if
hereafter applicable for any reason); and (vii) such other information as the
requesting party reasonably requires. Persons receiving such statements shall
be entitled to rely upon them.
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20.02. ATTORNMENT. Lessee shall, in the event of a sale or assignment of
Lessor's interest in the Leased Premises, the Tower, or the Antenna Site, or,
if the Leased Premises or such Tower, Building, or site comes into the hands of
any Trustee under a Deed of Trust or a mortgagee or any other person, whether
because of a foreclosure, exercise of a power of sale under a mortgage or Deed
of Trust, or otherwise, attorn to the purchaser or such mortgagee, Trustee, or
other person, and recognize the same as Landlord hereunder; provided that such
recognition shall be conditioned upon the Mortgagee's assumption of the terms
of this Lease, including, without limitation, Section 6.01. Lessee shall
execute at Lessor's request any attornment agreement reasonably required by any
mortgagee, Trustee, or other such person to be executed containing such
provisions as such mortgagee, Trustee, or other person reasonably requires,
provided, however, that such attornment shall not modify the terms of this
Lease.
20.03. SUBSEQUENT MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST. The Lessor shall use its best
efforts to cause any and all mortgages or Deeds of Trust executed by Lessor to
contain a provision to the effect that so long as Lessee is not in default
under this Lease or any renewal thereof, no foreclosure or any other proceeding
in respect thereof shall divest, impair, modify, abrogate, or otherwise
adversely affect any interests or rights whatsoever of Lessee under this Lease.
20.04. FAILURE TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS. Either party's failure, without good
and reasonable cause, to execute instruments or certificates provided for in
this Paragraph 20, within fifteen (15) days after the receipt by such party of
a written request, shall be a default under his Lease.
21. MISCELLANEOUS.
21.01. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. Nothing contained herein and no acts of the
parties herein shall be deemed or construed as creating any relationship
between the parties hereto other than the relationship of Lessor and Lessee or
Landlord and Tenant.
21.02. GOVERNING LAW. This Lease shall be governed and construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia.
21.03. CAPTIONS. The captions contained in this Lease are included solely
for the convenience and shall in no event affect or be used in connection with
the interpretation of this Lease.
21.04. AMENDMENTS. This Lease only may be amended or modified as may be
agreed upon by written instrument executed by the parties hereto.
21.05. INTEREST AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. All sums becoming due or payable
under this Lease, including all money expended pursuant to the provisions
hereof or on account of any default in the performance and observance of any
agreements or
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covenants herein, shall bear interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per
annum (or at such lesser rate which is the maximum permitted by applicable
law) from thirty (30) days after the date such sums become due or payable, or,
in the event one of the parties expends money because of a default by the
other, from thirty (30) days after the date the defaulting party received
written notice that such money was expended.
The prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees
to collect any payment or to compel any performance ultimately held to be due
under the provisions of this Lease.
21.06. BROKERS AND THIRD PARTIES. Each party represents that it has not
had dealings with any real estate broker or other person who may claim a
commission or finder's fee with respect to this Lease in any manner. Each party
shall hold harmless the other party from all damages resulting from any claims
that may be asserted against the Indemnified Party by any broker, finder, or
other person with whom the Indemnifying Party has or purportedly has dealt.
21.07. NOTICES. Any notices or other communications hereunder shall be in
writing sent by certified mail or national overnight carrier; and if to Lessor,
shall be addressed to WCGV, Inc, c/o Sinclair Communications, Inc., 10706 Beaver
Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030, attn General Counsel, with a copy to Thomas &
Libowitz, P.A., 100 Light Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD 21202-1053, attn
Steven A. Thomas, Esq., and if to Lessee, shall be addressed to:
with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
and shall be effective when delivered in person or mailed by certified mail,
return-receipt requested, to these addresses, or to such other persons and
addresses as may be specified from time to time in writing.
21.08 WAIVER. It is agreed that the waiving of any of the covenants of
this Lease by either party shall be limited to the particular instance, and
shall not be deemed to waive any other breaches of such covenant or any
provision herein contained.
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21.09 ACCORD AND SATISFACTION. No receipt of money by Lessor after the
termination of this Lease or after the service of any notice or after the
commencement of any suit reinstates, continues, or extends the term of this
Lease or affects any such notice or suit.
21.10 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Except as otherwise expressly stated
herein, Lessor shall not be liable or responsible to the Lessee or to anyone
claiming under or through the Lessee for any loss or damage caused by the acts
or omissions of any other tenants or any other users of the Tower, Building, or
Antenna Site, or for any loss or damage to Lessee's Property caused by fire,
water, bursting pipes, leaking gas, sewage, steam pipes, drains, ice, or
materials falling from the Tower, or the malfunction of any utility, facility,
or installation, or by reason of any other existing condition or defect in the
Leased Premises; nor shall Lessor be liable or responsible to the Lessee for
any injury or damage suffered by the Lessee and allegedly caused by technical
interference with the Lessee's operations, by the activities of any other
tenants or users of the Tower, Building, and Antenna Site, or any other
broadcasters. Except for Lessor's own negligent acts, willful misconduct or for
breaches of its obligations under this Agreement, Lessor shall not be liable to
Lessee, or to any other person for property damage or personal injury,
including death. Lessor shall not be liable under any circumstances for loss of
use, loss of sponsorship or advertising revenue, or any other consequential
damages sustained by Lessee.
21.11 PARTIAL INVALIDITY. The invalidity of any provision, clause, or
phrase contained in this Lease shall not serve to render the balance of this
Lease ineffective or void; and the same shall be construed as if such had not
been herein set forth.
21.12 DOCUMENTARY STAMPS. Lessee shall bear the cost of any documentary
stamps occasioned by this Lease should it wish to record this Lease.
21.13 RULES AND REGULATIONS. Lessor may from time to time issue such rules
and regulations in writing which it may consider necessary and desirable.
Lessee agrees to abide by such rules and regulations so long as they do not
unreasonably interfere with Lessee's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises
or conflict with this Lease.
21.14 FORCE MAJEURE. Lessor assumes no responsibility for any losses or
damages to Lessee's Property caused by acts of God, including, but not limited
to, wind, lightning, rain, ice, earthquake, floods, or rising water, or by
aircraft or vehicle damage. Lessor furthermore assumes no responsibility for
losses or damages to Lessee's Property caused by any person other than employees
and agents of Lessor. In the event that Lessor shall be delayed, hindered in or
prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of acts
of God (including, but not limited to, wind, lightning, rain, ice, earthquake,
flood, or rising water), aircraft or vehicle damage or other casualty,
unforeseen soil conditions, acts of third parties who are not employees of
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Lessor, strikes, lock-outs, labor troubles, inability to procure material,
failure of power, governmental actions, laws or regulations, riots,
insurrection, war, or other reasons beyond its control, then the performance of
such act shall be excused for the period of delay and the period for
performance of any such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the
period of such delay.
21.15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease, together with its Exhibits,
constitutes and sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous offers, negotiations, and agreements (whether oral or written)
between the parties (or any of their related entities) concerning the subject
matter of this Lease.
21.16. COUNTERPARTS AND DUPLICATES. This Lease may be executed in
counterparts, which, when combined, shall constitute a single instrument. The
Lease may also be executed in duplicate editions, each of which shall be
effective as an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their respective hands
and seals, as of the day and year first above written.
ATTEST: LESSOR: WCGV, INC.
______________________ By:___________________(SEAL)
Witness David B. Amy
Secretary
LESSEE:__________________
______________________ By:___________________(SEAL)
Witness Printed Name:
Title:
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Exhibit 10.09
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
DATED AUGUST 20, 1999
AMONG
SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SINCLAIR MEDIA III, INC.
SINCLAIR RADIO OF KANSAS CITY LICENSEE, LLC
AS SELLERS,
AND
ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
AS BUYER
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into on August
20, 1999 but is effective as of August 18, 1999, by and among Sinclair
Communications, Inc., a Maryland corporation ("SCI"), Sinclair Media III, Inc. a
Maryland corporation ("MEDIA III"), Sinclair Radio of Kansas City Licensee, LLC,
a Maryland limited liability company ("KANSAS CITY LICENSEE"), (each a "SELLER"
and collectively, "SELLERS"), and Entercom Communications Corp., a Pennsylvania
corporation ("BUYER").
All references herein to the "date hereof" and the "date of this
Agreement" shall mean August 18, 1999, and all representations and warranties
herein shall be deemed to have been made as of August 18, 1999.
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, Media III operates radio broadcast stations KCFX-FM,
Harrisonville, MO; KQRC-FM, Leavenworth, KS; KCIY-FM, Liberty, MO; and KXTR-FM,
Kansas City, MO (collectively, the "STATIONS") and owns or leases certain assets
used in connection with the Stations;
WHEREAS, Kansas City Licensee is the licensee of each of the Kansas City
Stations pursuant to certain authorizations issued by the FCC;
WHEREAS, the Buyer and Sellers and certain other sellers entered into the
Original Agreement and, pursuant to Section 2 of the accompanying Letter
Agreement dated August 18, 1999, the parties thereto agreed to amend and restate
the Original Agreement and to enter into this Agreement with respect to the
Stations solely for the purpose of providing separate processing of the Stations
for Hart-Scott-Rodino purposes.
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into this Agreement to provide
for the sale, assignment and transfer by Sellers to Buyer of certain of the
assets owned, leased or used by Sellers in connection with the business and
operations of the Stations.
A G R E E M E N T S:
In consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual agreements and
covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties to this Agreement, intending
to be bound legally, agree as follows:
SECTION 1: CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
1.1 Terms Defined in this Section. The following terms, as used in this
Agreement, have the meanings set forth in this Section:
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"ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE" means the rights of Sellers as of the Closing Date
to payment in cash for the sale of advertising time and other goods and services
by the Stations prior to the Closing Date.
"AFFILIATE" means, with respect to any Person, (a) any other Person that,
directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is
controlled by, or is under common control with such Person, or (b) an officer or
director of such Person or of an Affiliate of such Person within the meaning of
clause (a) of this definition. For purposes of clause (a) of this definition,
(i) a Person shall be deemed to control another Person if such Person (A) has
sufficient power to enable such Person to elect a majority of the board of
directors of such Person, or (B) owns a majority of the beneficial interests in
income and capital of such Person; and (ii) a Person shall be deemed to control
any partnership of which such Person is a general partner.
"AGGREGATED INITIAL PURCHASE PRICE" means the amount of $824,500,000.
"ALLOCABLE ESCROW DEPOSIT" means that portion of the Escrow Deposit
equaling $7,398,425.00.
"ASSETS" means the assets to be transferred or otherwise conveyed by
Sellers to Buyer under this Agreement, as specified in Section 2.1.
"ASSUMED CONTRACTS" means (a) all Contracts set forth on Schedule 3.7, (b)
Contracts entered into prior to the date of this Agreement with advertisers for
the sale of advertising time or production services for cash at rates consistent
with past practices, (c) Contracts entered into by any Seller prior to the date
of this Agreement which are not required to be included on Schedule 3.7 hereto,
(d) any Contracts entered into by Sellers between the date of this Agreement and
the Closing Date that Buyer agrees in writing to assume, and (e) other contracts
entered into by Sellers between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date
in compliance with Section 5.
"CLOSING" means the consummation of the exchange and acquisition of the
Assets pursuant to this Agreement on the Closing Date in accordance with the
provisions of Section 8.1.
"CLOSING DATE" means the date on which the Closing occurs, as determined
pursuant to Section 8.1.
"CODE" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
"COMMUNICATIONS ACT" means the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
"CONSENTS" means the consents, permits, or approvals of government
authorities and other third parties necessary to transfer the Assets to Buyer or
otherwise to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
"CONTAMINANT" shall mean and include any pollutant, contaminant, hazardous
material
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(as defined in any of the Environmental Laws), toxic substances (as defined in
any of the Environmental Laws), asbestos or asbestos containing material, urea
formaldehyde, polychlorinated biphenyls, regulated substances and wastes,
radioactive materials, and petroleum or petroleum by-products, including crude
oil or any fraction thereof, except the term "Contaminant" shall not include
small quantities of maintenance, cleaning and emergency generator fuel supplies
customary for the operation of radio stations and maintained in compliance with
all Environmental Laws in the ordinary course of business.
"CONTRACTS" means all contracts, consulting agreements, leases,
non-governmental licenses and other agreements (including leases for personal or
real property and employment agreements), written or oral (including any
amendments and other modifications thereto) to which Sinclair, SCI, or any
Seller is a party or that are binding upon any Seller, that relate to or affect
the Assets or the business or operations of the Stations, and that either (a)
are in effect on the date of this Agreement, including those listed on Schedule
3.7 hereto, or (b) are entered into by any Seller between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date.
"DELAY AMOUNT" shall equal 0.75% of the Initial Purchase Price.
"DEPOSIT RELEASE DATE" is the date on which a Closing under this Agreement
and the Multi-Stations Agreement has occurred for which more than forty-five
percent (45%) of the Aggregated Initial Purchase Price has been paid to Sellers.
"EFFECTIVE TIME" means 12:01 a.m., Eastern time, on the Closing Date.
"ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS" shall mean and include, but not be limited to, any
applicable federal, state or local law, statute, charter, ordinance, rule or
regulation or any governmental agency interpretation, policy or guidance,
including without limitation applicable safety/environmental/health laws such as
but not limited to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976,
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, Federal
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Law, the Clean Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, and the Toxic Substance Control Act, as any of the foregoing have
been amended, and any permit, order, directive, court ruling or order or consent
decree applicable to or affecting the Property or any other property (real or
personal) used by or relating to the Station in question promulgated or issued
pursuant to any Environmental Laws which pertains to, governs, or controls the
generation, storage, remediation or removal of Contaminants or otherwise
regulates the protection of health and the environment including, but not
limited to, any of the following activities, whether on site or off site if such
could materially affect the site: (i) the emission, discharge, release, spilling
or dumping of any Contaminant into the air, surface water, ground water, soil or
substrata; or (ii) the use, generation, processing, sale, recycling, treatment,
handling, storage, disposal, transportation, labeling or any other management of
any Contaminant.
"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended.
"ESCROW DEPOSIT" means the sum of Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00)
or, at Buyer's option, a letter of credit in favor of Sellers in the face amount
of Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00), which was deposited by Buyer with
First Union National Bank (the "ESCROW
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AGENT") on August 18, 1999, pursuant to the Multi-Stations Agreement to secure
the obligations of Buyer to close under this Agreement and the Multi-Stations
Agreement, with (i) such deposit being held by the Escrow Agent in accordance
with the Escrow Agreement executed among Buyer, Sellers and Escrow Agent on
August 18, 1999 pursuant to the Multi-Stations Agreement, and (ii) the Escrow
Deposit, and all earnings thereon, being returned to Buyer upon the consummation
of this Agreement and the Multi-Stations Agreement or as otherwise provided
under the Multi-Stations Agreement.
"EXCESS AMOUNT" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.5.
"EXCLUDED REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS" means all interests in Real Property
listed on Schedule 2.2 hereto.
"EXCLUDED TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY" means all tangible personal property
owned or held by Sellers that is located at the Excluded Real Property other
than such tangible personal property listed on Schedule 3.6 hereto, any assets
used primarily in the operation of any television broadcast station owned,
operated or programmed by Sellers or any Affiliate of Sellers, any assets used
primarily in the operation of any radio broadcast station owned, operated or
programmed by Sellers, but not included as a "Station" hereunder, and any
tangible personal property located at Suite 220, Meadow Mill at Woodberry, 3600
Clipper Mill Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211.
"FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.
"FCC CONSENT" means action by the FCC granting its consent to the transfer
of the FCC Licenses by Sellers to Buyer as contemplated by this Agreement.
"FCC LICENSES" means those licenses, permits and authorizations issued by
the FCC to Sellers in connection with the business and operations of the
Stations.
"FINAL ORDER" shall mean an action by the Commission upon any application
for FCC Consent filed by the parties hereto for FCC consent, approval or
authorization, which action has not been reversed, stayed, enjoined, set aside,
annulled or suspended, and with respect to which action, no protest, petition to
deny, petition for rehearing or reconsideration, appeal or request for stay is
pending, and as to which action the time for filing of any such protest,
petition, appeal or request and any period during which the Commission may
reconsider or review such action on its own authority has expired.
"HART-SCOTT-RODINO" means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
Acts of 1976, as amended, and all Laws promulgated pursuant thereto or in
connection therewith.
"INTANGIBLES" means all copyrights, trademarks, trade names, service
marks, service names, licenses, patents, permits, jingles, proprietary
information, technical information and data, machinery and equipment warranties,
and other similar intangible property rights and interests (and any goodwill
associated with any of the foregoing) applied for, issued to, or owned by
Sellers or under which Sellers are licensed or franchised and that are used in
the business and
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operations of the Stations, together with any additions thereto between the date
of this Agreement and the Closing Date.
"KNOWLEDGE" or any derivative thereof with respect to the Sellers means,
exclusively, the actual Knowledge of the President and Chief Executive Officer
or the Chief Financial Officer of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. ("SINCLAIR"),
the general managers of the Stations, and any other employee of Sinclair or SCI
designated as a "vice president" or any officer of any of the Sellers.
"LEASED REAL PROPERTY" means all real property and all buildings and other
improvements thereon and appurtenant thereto leased or held by Sellers and used
in the business or operation of the Stations.
"LICENSES" means all licenses, permits, construction permits and other
authorizations issued by the FCC, the Federal Aviation Administration, or any
other federal, state, or local governmental authorities to Sellers, currently in
effect and used in connection with the conduct of the business or operations of
the Stations (other than the Non-Owned Stations), together with any additions
thereto between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date.
"MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT" means a material adverse effect on the business,
assets or financial condition of the Stations taken as a whole, except for any
such material adverse effect resulting from (a) general economic conditions
applicable to the radio broadcast industry, (b) general conditions in the
markets in which the Stations operate, or (c) circumstances that are not likely
to recur and either have been substantially remedied or can be substantially
remedied without substantial cost or delay.
"MATERIAL CONTRACT" means those Assumed Contracts that are designated
on Schedules 3.5 and 3.7 as "Material Contracts."
"MULTI-STATIONS AGREEMENT" means that certain Amended and Restated Asset
Purchase Agreement dated as of August 20, 1999 but effective August 18, 1999, by
and between the Multi-Stations Sellers of the Multi-Stations and the USA Digital
Shares (as defined in the Multi-Stations Agreement) and Buyer pursuant to which
the Multi-Stations Sellers have agreed to sell, and Buyer has agreed to
purchase, the Multi-Stations and the USA Digital Shares.
"MULTI-STATIONS SELLERS" means Sinclair Communications, Inc., WCGV, Inc.,
a Maryland corporation, Sinclair Radio of Milwaukee Licensee, LLC, a Maryland
limited liability company, Sinclair Radio of New Orleans, LLC, a Maryland
limited liability company, Sinclair Radio of New Orleans Licensee, LLC, a
Maryland limited liability company, Sinclair Radio of Memphis, Inc., a Maryland
corporation, Sinclair Radio of Memphis Licensee, Inc., a Delaware corporation,
Sinclair Properties, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, Sinclair Radio
of Norfolk/Greensboro Licensee L.P., a Virginia limited partnership, Sinclair
Radio of Norfolk Licensee, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, Sinclair
Radio of Buffalo, Inc., a Maryland corporation, Sinclair Radio of Buffalo
Licensee, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, WLFL, Inc., a Maryland
corporation, Sinclair Radio of Greenville Licensee, Inc., a Delaware
corporation, Sinclair Radio of Wilkes-Barre, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and
Sinclair
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Radio of Wilkes-Barre Licnesee, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company.
"MULTI-STATIONS" means the following radio broadcast stations: WPTE-FM,
Virginia Beach, VA; WWDE-FM, Hampton, VA; WNVZ-FM, Norfolk, VA; WVKL-FM,
Norfolk, VA, WMQX-FM, Winston-Salem, NC; WQMG-FM, Greensboro, NC; WJMH-FM,
Reidsville, NC; WEAL-AM, Greensboro, NC; WEMP-AM, Milwaukee, WI; WMYX-FM,
Milwaukee, WI; WXSS-FM, Wauwatosa, WI; WLMG-FM, New Orleans, LA; WWL-AM, New
Orleans, LA; WSMB-AM, New Orleans, LA; WEZB-FM, New Orleans, LA; WLTS-FM,
Kenner, LA; WTKL-FM, New Orleans, LA; WRVR-FM, Memphis, TN; WJCE-AM, Memphis,
TN; WOGY-FM, Germantown, TN; WMJQ-FM, Buffalo, NY; WKSE-FM, Niagara Falls, NY;
WBEN-AM, Buffalo, NY; WWKB-AM, Buffalo, NY; WGR-AM, Buffalo, NY; and WWWS-AM,
Buffalo, NY; WGGI-FM, Benton, PA; WKRZ-FM; Wilkes-Barre, PA: WGGY-FM, Scranton,
PA; WILK-AM, Wilkes-Barre, PA; WGBI-AM, Scranton, PA; WSHG-FM, Pittston, PA;
WILP-AM, West Hazelton, PA; WWFH-FM, Freeland, PA; WKRF-FM, Tobyhanna, PA;
WOLI-FM, Easely, SC; and WOLI-FM, Greer, SC.
"ORIGINAL AGREEMENT" means that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated
August 18, 1999, by and among the Multi-Station Sellers, Sellers hereunder, and
Buyer relating to the sale by the Multi-Stations Sellers of the Multi-Stations,
the Stations, and the USA Digital Shares to Buyer.
"OWNED REAL PROPERTY" means all real property and all buildings and other
improvements thereon and appurtenant thereto owned by Sellers and used in the
business or operations of the Stations.
"PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES" means (a) encumbrances of a landlord, or other
statutory lien not yet due and payable, or a landlord's liens arising in the
ordinary course of business, (b) encumbrances arising in connection with
equipment or maintenance financing or leasing under the terms of the Contracts
set forth on the Schedules, which Contracts have been made available to Buyer,
(c) encumbrances for Taxes not yet delinquent or which are being contested in
good faith and by appropriate proceedings if adequate reserves with respect
thereto are maintained on Sellers' books in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, or (d) encumbrances that do not materially detract from
the value of any of the Assets or materially interfere with the use thereof as
currently used.
"PERSON" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, joint
venture, trust, estate, limited liability company, limited liability
partnership, or other entity or organization.
"REAL PROPERTY" means all real property and all buildings and other
improvements thereon and appurtenant thereto, whether or not owned, leased or
held by Sellers used in the business or operations of the Stations.
"REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS" means all interests in Owned Real Property and
Leased Real Property, including fee estates, leaseholds and subleaseholds,
purchase options, easements, licenses, rights to access, and rights of way, and
all buildings and other improvements thereon and appurtenant thereto, owned or
held by Sellers that are used in the business or operations of
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the Stations, together with any additions, substitutions and replacements
thereof and thereto between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, but
excluding the Excluded Real Property Interests.
"TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY" means all machinery, equipment, tools,
vehicles, furniture, leasehold improvements, office equipment, plant, inventory,
spare parts and other tangible personal property owned or held by Sellers that
is used or useful in the conduct of the business or operations of the Stations,
together with any additions, substitutions and replacements thereof and thereto
between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date, but excluding the
Excluded Tangible Personal Property.
"TAX" means any federal, state, local, or foreign income, gross receipts,
windfall profits, severance, property, production, sales, use, license, excise,
franchise, capital, transfer, employment, withholding, or other tax or similar
governmental assessment, together with any interest, additions, or penalties
with respect thereto and any interest in respect of such additions or penalties.
"TAX RETURN" means any tax return, declaration of estimated tax, tax
report or other tax statement, or any other similar filing required to be
submitted to any governmental authority with respect to any Tax.
"THRESHOLD AMOUNT" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.5.
"UNEXPENDED REMEDIATION AMOUNT" shall mean Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000.00) as aggregated with the Unexpended Remediation Amount under the
Multi-Stations Agreement, minus any amounts previously expended by Sellers to
remediate any of the Real Property pursuant to Section 6.16.
"USA DIGITAL SHARES" means the 300,000 shares of common stock of USA
Digital Radio, Inc. which are to be sold to Buyer under the Multi-Station
Agreement.
1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere in this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement,
the following terms have the meanings set forth in the sections indicated:
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Balance Sheet Date Section 3.10
Benefit Arrangement Section 3.14 (a)(v)
Benefit Plans Section Section 3.14(a)(ii)
Buyer Preamble
Buyer's Plan Section 4.8
Claimant Section 10.4
Collection Period Section 6.7(a)
Confidentiality Agreement Section 6.4
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Deferred Contract Section 5.11(b)
Designee Section 11.3(b)
Employees Section 3.14(a)
Environmental Laws Section 3.16
Estimated Purchase Price Section 2.4(a)
Excluded Real Property Interests Section 1.1
Excluded Tangible Personal Property Section 1.1
FCC Objection Section 7.1(c)
FTC Section 4.6
Financial Statements Section 3.10
Hart-Scott-Rodino Filing Section 6.2
Indemnity Cap Section 10.5
Indemnifying Party Section 10.4
Initial Employee Cap Section 6.10(g)
Initial Purchase Price Section 2.3
Lease Section 6.12
Multiemployer Plan Section 3.14(a)(ii)
Operational Equipment Section 3.22
Pension Plan Section 3.14(a)(iii)
Purchase Price Section 2.3
Reimbursement Period Section 6.10(g)
Represented Employees Section 6.10(e)
Scheduled Employees Section 6.10(g)
Scheduled Retention Agreements Section 6.10(g)
SCI Preamble
Section 6.9 Amount Section 6.9
Seller Preamble
Seller Entities Section 6.10(i)
Sellers' Employees Section 6.10(i)
Sinclair Section 1.1
Stations Recitals
Stations Delay Amount Date Section 2.3(a)(i)
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Transferred Employees Section 6.10
Welfare Plan Section 3.14(a)(i)
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SECTION 2: EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS; ASSET VALUE
2.1 Agreement to Exchange and Transfer. Subject to the terms and conditions set
forth in this Agreement with respect to the Stations, Sellers hereby agree to
transfer, convey, assign and deliver to Buyer on the Closing Date, and Buyer
agrees to acquire, all of Sellers' right, title and interest in the tangible and
intangible assets used in connection with the conduct of the business or
operations of the Stations, together with any additions thereto between the date
of this Agreement and the Closing Date, but excluding the assets described in
Section 2.2, free and clear of any claims, liabilities, security interests,
mortgages, liens, pledges, charges, or encumbrances of any nature whatsoever
(except for Permitted Encumbrances), including the following:
(a) The Tangible Personal Property;
(b) The Real Property Interests;
(c) The Licenses;
(d) The Assumed Contracts;
(e) The Intangibles, including the goodwill of the Stations, if any;
(f) Reserved.
(g) All of Sellers' proprietary information, technical information and
data, machinery and equipment warranties, maps, computer discs and tapes, plans,
diagrams, blueprints and schematics, including filings with the FCC, in each
case to the extent relating to the business and operation of the Stations;
(h) All choses in action of Sellers relating to the Stations to the extent
they relate to the period after the Effective Time; and
(i) All books and records relating to the business or operations of the
Stations, including executed copies of the Assumed Contracts, and all records
required by the FCC to be kept by the Stations.
2.2 Excluded Assets. The Assets shall exclude the following:
(a) Sellers' cash, cash equivalents and deposits, all interest payable in
connection with any such items and rights in and to bank accounts, marketable
and other securities and similar investments of Sellers;
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(b) Any insurance policies, promissory notes, amounts due to Sellers from
employees, bonds, letters of credit, certificates of deposit, or other similar
items, and any cash surrender value in regard thereto; provided, that in the
event Sellers are obligated to assign to Buyer the proceeds of any such
insurance policy at the time a Closing occurs under Section 6.3, such proceeds
shall be included in the Assets;
(c) Any pension, profit-sharing, or employee benefit plans, including all
of Sellers' interest in any Welfare Plan, Pension Plan or Benefit Arrangement
(each as defined in Section 3.14(a);
(d) All Tangible Personal Property disposed of or consumed in the ordinary
course of business as permitted by this Agreement;
(e) All Tax Returns and supporting materials, all original financial
statements and supporting materials, all books and records that Sellers are
required by law to retain, all of Sellers' organizational documents, corporate
books and records (including minute books and stock ledgers) and originals of
account books of original entry, all records of Sellers relating to the sale of
the Assets and all records and documents related to any assets excluded pursuant
to this Section 2.2;
(f) Any interest in and to any refunds of federal, state, or local
franchise, income, or other taxes for periods (or portions thereof) ending on or
prior to the Closing Date;
(g) All Accounts Receivable;
(h) All rights and claims of Sellers whether mature, contingent or
otherwise, against third parties relating to the Assets of the Stations, whether
in tort, contract or otherwise, other than rights and claims against third
parties relating to the Assets which have as their basis loss, damage or
impairment of or to any of the Assets and which loss, damage or impairment has
not been restored or repaired prior to the Closing in which any of the Assets
which has been so damaged or impaired is being acquired by Buyer (or in the case
of a lost asset, that would have been acquired but for such loss);
(i) Any Contracts which are not Assumed Contracts;
(j) All of each Sellers' deposits and prepaid expenses; provided, any
deposits and prepaid expenses shall be included in the Assets to the extent that
Sellers receive a credit therefor in the proration of the Purchase Price
pursuant to Section 2.3(b);
(k) All rights of Sellers under or pursuant to this Agreement (or any
other agreements contemplated hereby);
(l) All rights to the names Sinclair Broadcast Group, "Sinclair
Communications," Sinclair and any logo or variation thereof and goodwill
associated therewith;
(m) The Excluded Real Property Interests;
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(n) The Excluded Tangible Personal Property;
(o) All assets owned by the Sellers and used in connection with any
television or radio broadcast stations owned and/or programmed by any of the
Sellers or Sellers have the right to acquire other than the Stations, including
(without limitation) all assets related to Sellers' operation and ownership of
the Interstate Road Network and the Road Gang Coast to Coast Network; KPNT-FM,
St. Genevieve, MO; WVRV-FM, East St. Louis, IL; WIL-FM, St. Louis, MO; WRTH-AM,
St. Louis, MO; KIHT-FM, St. Louis, MO; KXOK-FM, St. Louis, MO; KUPN-AM, Mission,
KS, the assets of the Multi-Stations, and all assets of the Multi-Stations
Sellers which are subject to the provisions of or specifically excluded from the
Multi-Stations Agreement and the USA Digital Shares;
(p) All shares of capital stock, partnership interests, interests in
limited liability companies or other equity interest, including, but not limited
to, any options, warrants or voting trusts relating thereto which are owned by
Sellers and not expressly specified in Section 2.1.
2.3 Purchase Price. The purchase price of the Assets shall be One Hundred Twenty
Two Million U.S. Dollars ($122,000,000) (the "Initial Purchase Price"), plus the
Section 6.9 Amount adjusted as provided below (the "Purchase Price").
(a) Purchase Price Increase. Except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement, the Initial Purchase Price shall be increased by the Delay Amount
upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(i) Reserved; and
(ii) one hundred fifty (150) days following public notice by the FCC
that applications for FCC Consent have been accepted for filing (the "Stations
Delay Amount Date") if Closing has not occurred with respect to the Stations due
to the failure to receive any necessary consent, including, but not limited to,
the FCC Consent, or expiration or termination under Hart-Scott-Rodino as a
result of facts relating to Buyer or its Affiliates, including without
limitation such facts as are disclosed on Schedule 4.6; and
(iii) each thirty (30) day period subsequent to the occurrence of
the Stations Delay Amount Date until the later to occur of (x) the Closing, or
(y) termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms.
The Purchase Price and any increase due pursuant to this Section 2.3(a)
shall be paid at Closing.
(b) Prorations. The Purchase Price shall be increased or decreased as
required to effectuate the proration of revenues and expenses, as set forth
below. All revenues and all expenses arising from the operation of the Stations,
including tower rental, business and license fees, utility charges, real
property and personal property and other similar Taxes and assessments levied
against or with respect to the Assets, property and equipment rentals,
applicable copyright or other fees, sales and service charges, payments due
under film or programming license
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agreements, and employee compensation, including wages (including bonuses which
constitute wages), salaries, accrued sick leave, severance pay and related Taxes
shall be prorated between Buyer and Sellers as to the Stations at Closing in
accordance with the principle that Sellers shall receive all revenues and shall
be responsible for all expenses, costs and liabilities allocable to the
operations of the Stations for the period prior to the Effective Time of
Closing, and Buyer shall receive all revenues and shall be responsible for all
expenses, costs and obligations allocable to the operations of the Stations for
the period after the Effective Time of Closing, subject to the following:
(i) There shall be no adjustment for, and Sellers shall remain
solely liable with respect to, any Contracts not included in the Assumed
Contracts and any other obligation or liability not being assumed by Buyer in
accordance with Section 2.2. An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor
of Buyer to the extent that Buyer assumes any liability under any Assumed
Contract to refund (or to credit against payments otherwise due) any security
deposit or similar prepayment paid to Sellers by any lessee or other third
party. An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor of Sellers to the
extent Buyer receives the right to receive a refund (or to a credit against
payments otherwise due) under any Assumed Contract to any security deposit or
similar pre-payment paid by or on behalf of Sellers.
(ii) An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor of Sellers
for the amount, if any, by which the fair market value of the goods or services
to be received by the Stations under its trade or barter agreements as of the
Effective Time exceeds by more than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000) the fair market value of any advertising time remaining to be run by
the Stations as of the Effective Time. An adjustment and proration shall be made
in favor of Buyer to the extent that the amount of any advertising time
remaining to be run by the Stations under its trade or barter agreements as of
the Effective Time exceeds by more than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000) the fair market value of the goods or services to be received by the
Stations as of the Effective Time.
(iii) There shall be no proration for program barter.
(iv) Reserved.
(v) An adjustment and proration shall be made in favor of Sellers
for the amount, if any, of prepaid expense, the benefit of which accrues to
Buyer hereunder, and other current assets acquired by Buyer hereunder which are
paid by Sellers to the extent such prepaid expenses and other current assets
relate to the period after the Effective Time.
(vi) There shall be no proration for any payment(s) made by Interep
to any of the Sellers in connection with obtaining the right to serve as the
national sales representative of any of the Stations.
(c) Manner of Determining Adjustments. The Purchase Price, taking into
account the adjustments and prorations pursuant to Section 2.3(b), will be
determined in accordance with the following procedures:
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(i) Sellers shall prepare and deliver to Buyer not later than five
(5) days before the Closing Date a preliminary settlement statement which shall
set forth Sellers' good faith estimate of the adjustments to the Purchase Price
under Section 2.3(b). The preliminary settlement statement shall (A) contain all
information reasonably necessary to determine the adjustments to the Purchase
Price under Section 2.3(b) as to the Stations, to the extent such adjustments
can be determined or estimated as of the date of the preliminary settlement
statement, and such other information as may be reasonably requested by Buyer,
and (B) be certified by Sellers to be true and complete to Sellers' Knowledge as
of the date thereof.
(ii) Not later than ninety (90) days after the Closing Date, Buyer
will deliver to Sellers a statement setting forth Buyer's determination of the
Purchase Price and the calculation thereof pursuant to Section 2.3(b) as to the
Stations. Buyer's statement (A) shall contain all information reasonably
necessary to determine the adjustments to the Purchase Price under Section
2.3(b), and such other information as may be reasonably requested by Sellers,
and (B) shall be certified by Buyer to be true and complete to Buyer's knowledge
as of the date thereof. If Sellers dispute the amount of such Purchase Price
determined by Buyer, they shall deliver to Buyer within thirty (30) days after
receipt of Buyer's statement a statement setting forth their determination of
the amount of such Purchase Price. If Sellers notify Buyer of its acceptance of
Buyer's statement, or if Sellers fail to deliver their statement within the
thirty (30)-day period specified in the preceding sentence, Buyer's
determination of the Purchase Price shall be conclusive and binding on the
parties as of the last day of the thirty (30)-day period.
(iii) Buyer and Sellers shall use good faith efforts to resolve any
dispute involving the determination of the Purchase Price paid by Buyer at the
Closing. If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within forty-five (45)
days following the delivery of all of Buyer's statements to be provided pursuant
to Section 2.3(c)(ii) after the Closing, Buyer and Sellers shall jointly
designate an independent certified public accounting firm of national standing
which has not regularly provided services to either the Buyer or Sellers in the
last three (3) years, who shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the
operation of radio broadcasting stations, to resolve the dispute. If the parties
are unable to agree on the designation of an independent certified public
accounting firm, the selection of the accounting firm to resolve the dispute
shall be submitted to arbitration to be held in Baltimore, Maryland, in
accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration
Association. The accounting firm's resolution of the dispute shall be final and
binding on the parties, and a judgment may be entered thereon in any court of
competent jurisdiction. Any fees of this accounting firm, and, if necessary, for
arbitration to select such accountant, shall be divided equally between the
parties.
2.4 Payment of Purchase Price. The Initial Purchase Price shall be paid by Buyer
to Sellers as follows:
(a) Payment of Estimated Purchase Price At Closing. The Initial Purchase
Price, adjusted by the estimated adjustments pursuant to Section 2.3(b) as set
forth in Sellers' preliminary settlement statement pursuant to Section
2.3(c)(i), is referred to as the "ESTIMATED PURCHASE PRICE." At the Closing,
Buyer shall pay or cause to be paid to Sellers the Estimated Purchase Price for
the Stations, including, if applicable, any Delay Amount, by federal wire
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transfer of same-day funds pursuant to wire transfer instructions, which
instructions shall be delivered to Buyer by Sellers at least two (2) business
days prior to the Closing Date.
(b) Buyer and Sellers shall cause the Escrow Deposit to be released to
Sellers as partial payment of the Estimated Purchase Price by delivering wiring
instructions to the Escrow Agent two (2) days prior to the Closing Date;
provided, however, that none of the Escrow Deposit shall be released by the
parties at the Closing until the Deposit Release Date. Once the Deposit Release
Date has occurred, the Sellers agree immediately to deliver to the Escrow Agent
their consent to the release of that pro rata portion of the Escrow Deposit
attributable to a Closing hereunder or under the Multi-Stations Agreement
consummated prior to the Deposit Release Date. Until the Deposit Release Date,
Buyer shall deliver the entire Estimated Purchase Price at the Closing for the
Stations.
(c) Payments to Reflect Adjustments. The Purchase Price as finally
determined pursuant to Section 2.3(c) shall be paid as follows:
(i) If the Purchase Price as finally determined pursuant to Section
2.3(c) exceeds the Estimated Purchase Price, Buyer shall pay to Sellers, in
immediately available funds within five (5) business days after the date on
which the Purchase Price is determined pursuant to Section 2.3(c), the
difference between the Purchase Price and the Estimated Purchase Price.
(ii) If the Purchase Price as finally determined pursuant to Section
2.3(c) is less than the Estimated Purchase Price, Sellers shall pay to Buyer, in
immediately available funds within five (5) business days after the date on
which the Purchase Price is determined pursuant to Section 2.3(c), the
difference between the Purchase Price and the Estimated Purchase Price.
2.5 Assumption of Liabilities and Obligations. As of the Closing Date, Buyer
shall assume and undertake to pay, discharge and perform all obligations and
liabilities of Sellers under the Licenses, the Assumed Contracts or as otherwise
specifically provided for herein to the extent that either (i) the obligations
and liabilities relate to the time after the Effective Time of the Closing, or
(ii) the Purchase Price was reduced pursuant to Section 2.3(b) as a result of
the proration of such obligations and liabilities. Buyer shall not assume any
other obligations or liabilities of Sellers, including (1) any obligations or
liabilities under any Contract not included in the Assumed Contracts, (2) any
obligations or liabilities under the Assumed Contracts relating to the period
prior to the Effective Time of the Closing to which such Assumed Contracts
relate, except insofar as an adjustment therefor is made in favor of Buyer under
Section 2.3(b), (3) any claims or pending litigation or proceedings relating to
the operation of the Stations prior to the Closing or (4) any obligations or
liabilities of Sellers under any employee pension, retirement, or other benefit
plans.
SECTION 3: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLERS
Each Seller represents and warrants to Buyer as of the date hereof and as of the
Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a
specific date or time, in which case, such representations and warranties shall
be true and complete as of such date or time) as follows:
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3.1 Organization and Authority of Sellers. Each Seller is a corporation, limited
liability company or limited partnership (as applicable), duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State listed on
Schedule 3.1 next to each such Seller's name. Each Seller has the requisite
corporate power and authority (or other appropriate power and authority based on
the structure of such Seller) to own, lease and operate its properties, to carry
on its business in the places where such properties are now owned, leased, or
operated and such business is now conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform
this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby according to their
respective terms. Each Seller is duly qualified and in good standing in each
jurisdiction listed on Schedule 3.1 next to each such Seller's name, which are
all jurisdictions in which such qualification is required. Except as set forth
on Schedule 3.1, no Seller is a participant in any joint venture or partnership
with any other Person with respect to any part of the operations of the Stations
or any of the Assets.
3.2 Authorization and Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by each Seller have been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate or other required action on the part of each Seller. This
Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by each Seller and constitutes
its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance
with its terms except as the enforceability of this Agreement may be affected by
bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally
and by judicial discretion in the enforcement of equitable remedies.
3.3 Absence of Conflicting Agreements; Consents. Subject to obtaining the
Consents listed on Schedules 3.3 and 3.7, the execution, delivery and
performance by each Seller of this Agreement and the documents contemplated
hereby (with or without the giving of notice, the lapse of time, or both): (a)
do not require the consent of any third party; (b) will not conflict with any
provision of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws or other organizational
documents of Sellers; (c) will not conflict with, result in a breach of, or
constitute a default under any applicable law, judgment, order, ordinance,
injunction, decree, rule, regulation, or ruling of any court or governmental
instrumentality; (d) will not conflict with, constitute grounds for termination
of, result in a breach of, constitute a default under, or accelerate or permit
the acceleration of any performance required by the terms of, any material
agreement, instrument, license, or permit to which any Seller is a party or by
which any Seller may be bound legally; and (e) will not create any claim,
liability, mortgage, lien, pledge, condition, charge, or encumbrance of any
nature whatsoever upon any of the Assets. Except for the FCC Consent provided
for in Section 6.1, the filings required by Hart-Scott-Rodino provided for in
Section 6.2 and the other Consents described in Schedules 3.3 and 3.7, no
consent, approval, permit, or authorization of, or declaration to, or filing
with any governmental or regulatory authority or any other third party is
required (a) to consummate this Agreement and the transactions contemplated
hereby, or (b) to permit Sellers to transfer and convey the Assets to Buyer.
3.4 Governmental Licenses. Schedule 3.4 includes a true and complete list of the
FCC Licenses. Sellers have made available to Buyer true and complete copies of
the main Licenses (including any amendments and other modifications thereto).
The Licenses have been validly issued, and each Seller is the authorized legal
holder of the Licenses and those FCC Licenses listed on Schedule 3.4. The
Licenses and the FCC Licenses listed on Schedule 3.4 comprise all
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of the material licenses, permits, and other authorizations required from any
governmental or regulatory authority for the lawful conduct in all material
respects of the business and operations of the Stations in the manner and to the
full extent they are now conducted, and, except as otherwise disclosed on
Schedule 3.4, none of the Licenses is subject to any unusual or special
restriction or condition that could reasonably be expected to limit materially
the full operation of the Stations as now operated. The FCC Licenses are in full
force and effect, are valid for the balance of the current license term
applicable generally to radio stations licensed to the same communities as the
Stations, are unimpaired by any acts or omissions of any Seller or any of its
Affiliates, or the employees, agents, officers, directors, or shareholder of any
Seller or any of its Affiliates, and are free and clear of any restrictions
which might limit the full operation of the Stations in the manner and to the
full extent as they are now operated (other than restrictions under the terms of
the licenses themselves or applicable to the radio broadcast industry
generally). Except as listed on Schedule 3.4 hereto, there are no applications,
proceedings or complaints pending or, to the knowledge of any Seller, threatened
which may have an adverse effect on the business or operation of the Stations
(other than rulemaking proceedings that apply to the radio broadcasting industry
generally). Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.4 hereto, no Seller is aware of
any reason why any of the FCC Licenses might not be renewed in the ordinary
course for a full term without material qualifications or of any reason why any
of the FCC Licenses might be revoked. The Stations are in compliance with the
Commission's policy on exposure to radio frequency radiation. No renewal of any
FCC License would constitute a major environmental action under the rules of the
Commission. To the knowledge of Sellers, there are no facts relating to Sellers
which, under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or the existing rules
of the Commission, would (a) disqualify any Seller from assigning any of its FCC
Licenses to Buyer, (b) cause the filing of any objection to the assignment of
the FCC Licenses to Buyer, (c) lead to a delay in the processing by the FCC of
the applications of the FCC Licenses to Buyer, (d) lead to a delay in the
termination of the waiting period required by Hart-Scott-Rodino, or (e)
disqualify any Seller from consummating the transactions contemplated herein
within the times contemplated herein. An appropriate public inspection file for
each Station is maintained at the Station's studio in accordance with Commission
rules. Access to the Stations' transmission facilities are restricted in
accordance with the policies of the Commission.
3.5 Real Property. Schedule 3.5 contains a complete description of all Real
Property Interests (including street address, owner, and Sellers' use thereof)
other than the Excluded Real Property Interests. The Real Property Interests
listed on Schedule 3.5, together with the Real Property Interests which will be
created by the execution of the Lease by Buyer and the appropriate Sellers,
comprises all interests in real property necessary to conduct the business and
operations of the Stations as now conducted. Except as described on Schedule
3.5, Sellers have good fee simple title to all fee estates included in the Real
Property Interests and good title to all other Real Property Interests, in each
case free and clear of all liens, mortgages, pledges, covenants, easements,
restrictions, encroachments, leases, charges, and other claims and encumbrances,
except for Permitted Encumbrances. Each leasehold or subleasehold interest
included as a Material Contract on Schedule 3.5 is legal, valid, binding,
enforceable and in full force and effect. To Sellers' Knowledge, each leasehold
or subleasehold designated in the Real Property Interests, but not designated as
Material Contracts on Schedule 3.5 is legal, binding and enforceable and in full
force and effect. Neither the Seller party thereto or to Sellers' Knowledge any
other party thereto, is in default, violation or breach under any lease or
sublease and no event has occurred and is continuing that constitutes (with
notice or passage of time or both) a default,
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violation or breach thereunder. Sellers have not received any notice of a
default, offset or counterclaim under any lease or sublease with respect to any
of the Real Property Interests. As of the date hereof and as of the applicable
Closing Date, Sellers enjoy peaceful and undisturbed possession of the leased
Real Property Interests; and so long as Sellers fulfill their obligations under
the lease therefor, Sellers have enforceable rights to nondisturbance and quiet
enjoyment against its lessor or sublessor, and, to the Knowledge of Sellers,
except as set forth in Schedule 3.5, no third party holds any interest in the
leased premises with the right to foreclose upon Sellers' leasehold or
subleasehold interest. Sellers have legal and practical access to all of the
Owned Real Property and Leased Real Property, as applicable. Except as otherwise
disclosed in Schedule 3.5, all towers, guy anchors, ground radials, and
buildings and other improvements included in the Assets are located entirely on
the Owned Real Property or the Leased Real Property, as applicable, listed in
Schedule 3.5. All Owned Real Property and Leased Real Property (including the
improvements thereon) (a) is in good condition and repair consistent with its
current use, (b) is available for immediate use in the conduct of the business
and operations of the Stations, and (c) complies in all material respects with
all applicable material building or zoning codes and the regulations of any
governmental authority having jurisdiction, except to the extent that the
current use by Sellers, while permitted, constitutes or would constitute a
"nonconforming use" under current zoning or land use regulations. No eminent
domain or condemnation proceedings are pending or, to the knowledge of Sellers,
threatened with respect to any Real Property Interests.
3.6 Tangible Personal Property. The lists of Tangible Personal Property
comprising all material items of tangible personal property, other than the
Excluded Tangible Personal Property, necessary to conduct the business and
operations of the Stations as now conducted has been provided to Buyer
previously. Except as described in Schedule 3.6, Sellers own and have good title
to each item of Tangible Personal Property and none of the Tangible Personal
Property owned by Sellers is subject to any security interest, mortgage, pledge,
conditional sales agreement, or other lien or encumbrance, except for Permitted
Encumbrances. With allowance for normal repairs, maintenance, wear and
obsolescence, each material item of Tangible Personal Property is in good
operation condition and repair and is available for immediate use in the
business and operations of the Stations. All material items of transmitting and
studio equipment included in the Tangible Personal Property (a) have been
maintained in a manner consistent with generally accepted standards of good
engineering practice, and (b) will permit the Stations and any unit auxiliaries
thereto to operate in accordance with the terms of the FCC Licenses and the
rules and regulations of the FCC and in all material respects with all other
applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
3.7 Contracts. Schedule 3.7 is a true and complete list of all Contracts which
either (a) have a remaining term (after taking into account any cancellation
rights of Sellers) of more than one year after the date hereof or (b) require
expenditures in excess of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in any calendar
year after the date hereof, except contracts with advertisers for production or
the sale of advertising time on the Stations for cash that may be canceled by
Sellers without penalty on not more than ninety days' notice. Sellers have
delivered or made available to Buyer true and complete copies of all written
Assumed Contracts, and true and complete descriptions of all oral Assumed
Contracts (including any amendments and other modifications to such Contracts).
Other than the Contracts listed on Schedule 3.7, Schedule 3.5, and the Lease,
Sellers require no material contract, lease, or other agreement to enable them
to
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carry on their business in all material respects as now conducted. All of the
Contracts are in full force and effect and are valid, binding and enforceable in
accordance with their terms except as the enforceability of such Contracts may
be affected by bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting creditors'
rights generally and by judicial discretion in the enforcement of equitable
remedies. Neither the Seller party thereto or, to the knowledge of Sellers, any
other party thereto, is in default, violation or breach in any material respect
under any Contract and no event has occurred and is continuing that constitutes
(with notice or passage of time or both) a default, violation, or breach in any
material respect thereunder. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.7, other than in
the ordinary course of business, Sellers do not have Knowledge of any intention
by any party to any Contract (a) to terminate such Contract or amend the terms
thereof, (b) to refuse to renew the Contract upon expiration of its term, or (c)
to renew the Contract upon expiration only on terms and conditions that are more
onerous than those now existing. Except for the need to obtain the Consents
listed on Schedule 3.7, the exchange and transfer of the Assets in accordance
with this Agreement will not affect the validity, enforceability, or
continuation of any of the Contracts.
3.8 Intangibles. Schedule 3.8 is a true and complete list of all Intangibles
(exclusive of Licenses listed in Schedule 3.4) that are required to conduct the
business and operations of the Stations as now conducted, all of which are valid
and in good standing and uncontested. Sellers have provided or made available to
Buyer copies of all documents establishing or evidencing the Intangibles listed
on Schedule 3.8. Sellers own or have a valid license to use all of the
Intangibles listed on Schedule 3.8. Other than with respect to matters generally
affecting the radio broadcasting industry and not particular to Sellers and
except as set forth on Schedule 3.8, Sellers have not received any notice or
demand alleging that Sellers are infringing upon or otherwise acting adversely
to any trademarks, trade names, service marks, service names, copyrights,
patents, patent applications, know-how, methods, or processes owned by any other
Person, and there is no claim or action pending, or to the Knowledge of Sellers
threatened, with respect thereto. To the knowledge of Sellers, except as set
forth on Schedule 3.8, no other Person is infringing upon Sellers rights or
ownership interest in the Intangibles.
3.9 Title to Properties. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.5 or 3.6, Sellers
have good and marketable title to the Assets subject to no mortgages, pledges,
liens, security interests, encumbrances, or other charges or rights of others of
any kind or nature except for Permitted Encumbrances.
3.10 Financial Statements. Sellers have furnished Buyer with true and complete
copies of unaudited financial statements of the Stations containing a balance
sheet and statement of income, as at and for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1998, and an unaudited balance sheet and statement of income as at and for the
seven (7) months ended July 31, 1999 (the "BALANCE SHEET Date") (collectively,
the "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS"). To the extent the Financial Statements relate to
the period of time during which the Stations were owned by the Sellers (or any
Affiliate thereof) the Financial Statements have been prepared from the books
and records of Sellers and have been prepared in a manner consistent with the
audited Financial Statements of Sinclair, except for the absence of footnotes
and certain year-end adjustments. The Financial Statements accurately reflect
the books, records and accounts of Sellers, present fairly and accurately the
financial condition of the Stations as at their respective dates and the results
of operations for the
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periods then ended and none of the Financial Statements understates in any
material respect the normal and customary costs and expenses of conducting the
business or operations of the Stations in any material respect as currently
conducted by Sellers or otherwise materially inaccurately reflects the
operations of the Stations; provided, that the foregoing representations are
given only to the Sellers' Knowledge to the extent the Financial Statements
relate to a period of time during which the Stations were not owned by Sellers
(or an Affiliate thereof).
3.11 Taxes. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.11, Sellers have filed or caused
to be filed all Tax Returns that are required to be filed with respect to their
ownership and operation of the Stations, and have paid or caused to be paid all
Taxes shown on those returns or on any Tax assessment received by them to the
extent that such Taxes have become due, or have set aside on their books
adequate reserves (segregated to the extent required by generally accepted
accounting principles) with respect thereto. There are no legal, administrative,
or other Tax proceedings presently pending, and there are no grounds existing
pursuant to which Sellers are or could be made liable for any Taxes, the
liability for which could extend to Buyer as transferee of the business of the
Stations.
3.12 Insurance. Schedule 3.12 is a true and complete list of all insurance
policies of or covering Sellers. All policies of insurance listed in Schedule
3.12 are in full force and effect as of the date hereof. During the past three
years, no insurance policy of Sellers or the Stations has been canceled by the
insurer and, except as set forth on Schedule 3.12, no application of Sellers for
insurance has been rejected by any insurer.
3.13 Reports. All material returns, reports and statements that the Stations is
currently required to file with the FCC or Federal Aviation Administration have
been filed, and all reporting requirements of the FCC and Federal Aviation
Administration have been complied with in all material respects. All of such
returns, reports and statements, as filed, satisfy all applicable legal
requirements.
3.14 Personnel and Employee Benefits.
(a) Employees and Compensation. Schedule 3.14 contains a true and complete
list of all employees of Sellers employed at the Stations as of June 30, 1999
who earned in excess of $20,000 in 1998 or whose present rate of pay would cause
them to earn more than that amount in 1999, and indicates the salary and bonus,
if any, to which each such Employee is currently entitled (limited in the case
of Employees who are compensated on a commission basis to a general description
of the manner in which such commissions are determined). As of the date of this
Agreement, Sellers have no knowledge that any General Manager, Sales Manager, or
Program Director employed at the Stations currently plans to terminate
employment, whether by reason of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
or otherwise. Schedule 3.14 also contains a true and complete list of all
employee benefit plans or arrangements covering the employees employed at the
Stations (the "Employees"), including, with respect to the Employees any:
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(i) "Employee welfare benefit plan," as defined in Section 3(1) of
ERISA, that is maintained or administered by Sellers or to which Sellers
contribute or are required to contribute (a "WELFARE PLAN");
(ii) "Multiemployer pension plan," as defined in Section 3(37) of
ERISA, that is maintained or administered by Sellers or to which Sellers
contribute or are required to contribute (a "MULTIEMPLOYER PLAN" and, together
with the Welfare Plans, the "BENEFIT PLANS");
(iii) "Employee pension benefit plan," as defined in Section 3(2) of
ERISA (other than a Multiemployer Plan), to which Sellers contribute or are
required to contribute (a "PENSION PLAN");
(iv) Employee plan that is maintained in connection with any trust
described in Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
and
(v) Employment, severance, or other similar contract, arrangement,
or policy and each plan or arrangement (written or oral) providing for insurance
coverage (including any self-insured arrangements), workers' compensation,
disability benefits, supplemental unemployment benefits, vacation benefits, or
retirement benefits or arrangement for deferred compensation, profit-sharing,
bonuses, stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock purchases, or other
forms of incentive compensation or post-retirement insurance, compensation, or
benefits that (A) is not a Welfare Plan, Pension Plan, or Multiemployer Plan,
and (B) is entered into, maintained, contributed to, or required to be
contributed to by any Seller or under which any Seller has any liability
relating to Employees, (collectively, "BENEFIT ARRANGEMENTS").
(b) Pension Plans. Sellers do not sponsor, maintain, or contribute to any
Pension Plan other than the Sinclair Broadcast Group 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
Each Pension Plan complies currently and has been maintained in substantial
compliance with its terms and, both as to form and in operation, with all
material requirements prescribed by any and all material statutes, orders, rules
and regulations that are applicable to such plans, including ERISA and the Code,
except where the failure to do so will not have a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Welfare Plans. Each Welfare Plan complies currently and has been
maintained in substantial compliance with its terms and, both as to form and in
operation, with all material requirements prescribed by any and all material
statutes, orders, rules and regulations that are applicable to such plans,
including ERISA and the Code, except where the failure to do so will not have a
Material Adverse Effect. Sellers do not sponsor, maintain, or contribute to any
Welfare Plan that provides health or death benefits to former employees of the
Stations other than as required by Section 4980B of the Code or other applicable
laws.
(d) Benefit Arrangements. Each Benefit Arrangement has been maintained in
substantial compliance with its terms and with the material requirements
prescribed by all statutes, orders, rules and regulations that are applicable to
such Benefit Arrangement, except where the failure to do so will not have a
Material Adverse Effect. Except for those employment agreements listed on
Schedule 3.7, Sellers have no written contract prohibiting the termination of
any Employee.
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(e) Multiemployer Plans. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.14, Sellers
have not at any time been a participant in any Multiemployer Plan.
(f) Delivery of Copies of Relevant Documents and Other Information.
Sellers have delivered or made available to Buyer true and complete copies of
each of the following documents:
(i) Each Welfare Plan and Pension Plan (and, if applicable, related
trust agreements) and all amendments thereto, and written descriptions thereof
that have been distributed to Employees, all annuity contracts or other funding
instruments; and
(ii) Each Benefit Arrangement and written descriptions thereof that
have been distributed to Employees and complete descriptions of any Benefit
Arrangement that is not in writing.
(g) Labor Relations. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.14(g), no Seller is
a party to or subject to any collective bargaining agreement or written or oral
employment agreement with any Employee. With respect to the Employees Sellers
have complied in all material respects with all laws, rules and regulations
relating to the employment of labor, including those related to wages, hours,
collective bargaining, occupational safety, discrimination, and the payment of
social security and other payroll related taxes, and have not received any
notice alleging that any Seller has failed to comply materially with any such
laws, rules, or regulations. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.14(g), no
proceedings are pending or, to the Knowledge of Sellers, threatened, between any
Seller and any Employee (singly or collectively) that relate to the Stations.
Except as set forth on Schedule 3.14(g), no labor union or other collective
bargaining unit represents or claims to represent any of the Employees. Except
as set forth in Schedule 3.14, to the Knowledge of Sellers, there is no union
campaign being conducted to solicit cards from any Employees to authorize a
union to represent any of the employees of any Seller or to request a National
Labor Relations Board certification election with respect to any Employees.
3.15 Claims and Legal Actions. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.15 and except
for any FCC rulemaking proceedings generally affecting the radio broadcasting
industry and not particular to any of Sellers, there is no claim, legal action,
counterclaim, suit, arbitration, or other legal, administrative, or tax
proceeding, nor any order, decree, or judgment, in progress or pending, or to
the Knowledge of Sellers threatened, against or relating to the Assets, or the
business or operations of any of the Stations, nor does any Seller know of any
basis for the same.
3.16 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE.
(a) Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.16, (x) none of the Owned Real
Property and none of the Tangible Personal Property and, to Sellers' Knowledge
(provided such knowledge qualifer shall not apply to the extent caused by the
Tangible Personal Property), none of the Leased Real Property contains (i) any
asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls or any PCB contaminated oil; (ii) any
Contaminants; or (iii) any underground storage tanks; (y) no underground storage
tank disclosed on Schedule 3.16 has leaked and has not been remediated or leaks
and such tank is in substantial compliance with all applicable Environmental
Laws; and (z) all of the Owned Real
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Property and, to Sellers' Knowledge, all of the Leased Real Property is in
substantial compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws.
(b) Sellers have obtained all material permits, licenses and other
authorizations that are required under all Environmental Laws.
3.17 Compliance with Laws. Sellers have complied in all material respects with
the Licenses and all material federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations
and ordinances applicable or relating to the ownership and operation of the
Assets and Stations, and Sellers have not received any notice of any material
violation of federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances
applicable or relating to the ownership or operation of the Assets and the
Stations nor, to Sellers' Knowledge, have Sellers received any notice of any
immaterial violation of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances applicable or relating to the ownership or operation of the Assets or
the Stations.
3.18 Conduct of Business in Ordinary Course. Since the Balance Sheet Date and
through the date hereof, Sellers have conducted their business and operations in
the ordinary course and, except as disclosed in Schedule 3.18, have not:
(a) made any material increase in compensation payable or to become
payable to any of its employees other than those in the normal and usual course
of business or in connection with any change in an employee's responsibilities,
or any bonus payment made or promised to any of its Employees, or any material
change in personnel policies, employee benefits, or other compensation
arrangements affecting its employees;
(b) made any sale, assignment, lease, or other transfer of assets other
than in the normal and usual course of business with suitable replacements being
obtained therefor;
(c) canceled any debts owed to or claims held by Sellers, except in the
normal and usual course of business;
(d) made any changes in Sellers' accounting practices;
(e) suffered any material write-down of the value of any Assets or any
material write-off as uncorrectable of any Accounts Receivable; or
(f) transferred or granted any right under, or entered into any settlement
regarding the breach or infringement of, any license, patent, copyright,
trademark, trade name, franchise, or similar right, or modified any existing
right.
3.19 Transactions with Affiliates. Except as disclosed in Schedule 3.19 or with
respect to the Excluded Real Property Interests and the Excluded Tangible
Personal Property, no Seller has been involved in any business arrangement or
relationship with any Affiliate of Seller, and no Affiliate of any Seller owns
any property or right, tangible or intangible, that is material to the
operations of the business of the Stations.
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3.20 Broker. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.20, no Seller nor any Person
acting on its behalf has incurred any liability for any finders' or brokers'
fees or commissions in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement, and Buyer shall have no liability for any finders' or brokers' fees
or commissions in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement for any broker listed on Schedule 3.20.
3.21 Insolvency Proceedings. None of the Sellers nor any of the Assets are the
subject of any pending or threatened insolvency proceedings of any character,
including, without limitation, bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization,
composition or arrangement with creditors, voluntary or involuntary. No Seller
has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or taken any action in
contemplation of or which would constitute a valid basis for the institution of
any such insolvency proceedings. No Seller is insolvent nor will it become
insolvent as a result of entering into or performing this Agreement.
3.22 Year 2000 Compatibility. Sellers believe that the Stations' hardware,
software, broadcast and ancillary equipment (the "Operational Equipment") that
are date dependent and are material to the operation of the Stations are year
2000 compliant. To Sellers' Knowledge, there are no facts or circumstances that
would result in material costs or disruption to the operation of the Stations
due to the failure of Sellers' customers or suppliers to be year 2000 compliant.
For the purposes of this section, "Year 2000 Compliant" shall mean that the
Operational Equipment will correctly process, provide and receive date data
before, during and after December 31, 1999.
SECTION 4: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER
Buyer represents and warrants to Sellers as of the date hereof and as of the
Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a
specific date or time, in which case, such representations and warranties shall
be true and complete as of such date and time) as follows:
4.1 Organization, Standing and Authority. Buyer is a corporation duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and has the requisite corporate power and authority to execute,
deliver and perform this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby
according to their respective terms and to own the Assets. Prior to the Closing
Date, Buyer will be qualified to do business in each of the States in which any
of the Stations are located.
4.2 Authorization and Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by Buyer have been duly authorized by all
necessary action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement has been duly executed and
delivered by Buyer and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of
Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms except as the
enforceability of this Agreement may be affected by bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and by judicial discretion in
the enforcement of equitable remedies.
4.3 Absence of Conflicting Agreements and Required Consents. Subject to the
receipt of the Consents, the execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of
this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby (with or without the giving
of notice, the lapse of time, or both):
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(a) do not require the consent of any third party; (b) will not conflict with
the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Buyer; (c) will not conflict with,
result in a breach of, or constitute a default under, any applicable law,
judgment, order, ordinance, injunction, decree, rule, regulation, or ruling of
any court or governmental instrumentality; and (d) will not conflict with,
constitute grounds for termination of, result in a breach of, constitute a
default under, or accelerate or permit the acceleration of any performance
required by the terms of, any agreement, instrument, license or permit to which
Buyer is a party or by which Buyer may be bound. Except for the FCC Consent
provided for in Section 6.1. the filings required by Hart-Scott-Rodino provided
for in Section 6.2 and the other Consents described in Schedule 4.3, no consent,
approval, permit, or authorization of, or declaration to, or filing with any
governmental or regulatory authority or any other third party is required (a) to
consummate this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, or (b) to
permit Buyer to acquire the Assets from Sellers or to assume certain liabilities
and obligations of Sellers in accordance with Section 2.5.
4.4 Brokers. Neither Buyer nor any person or entity acting on its behalf has
incurred any liability for any finders' or brokers' fees or commissions in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
4.5 Availability of Funds. Buyer will have available on the Closing Date
sufficient funds to enable it to consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby.
4.6 Qualifications of Buyer. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6, Buyer is, and
pending Closing will remain legally, financially and otherwise qualified under
the Communications Act, Hart-Scott-Rodino and all rules, regulations and
policies of the FCC, the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission
(the "FTC") and any other governmental agency, to acquire and operate the
Stations. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6, there are no facts or proceedings
which would reasonably be expected to disqualify Buyer under the Communications
Act or Hart-Scott-Rodino or otherwise from acquiring or operating the Stations
or would cause the FCC not to approve the assignment of the FCC Licenses to
Buyer or the Department of Justice and the FTC not to allow the waiting period
under Hart-Scott-Rodino to terminate within 30 days of the filing provided for
in Section 6.2. Except as disclosed in Schedule 4.6, Buyer has no knowledge of
any fact or circumstance relating to Buyer or any of Buyer's Affiliates that
would reasonably be expected to (a) cause the filing of any objection to the
assignment of the FCC Licenses to Buyer, (b) lead to a delay in the processing
by the FCC of the applications for such assignment or (c) lead to a delay in the
termination of the waiting period required by Hart-Scott-Rodino. Except as
disclosed in Schedule 4.6, no waiver of any FCC rule or policy is necessary to
be obtained for the grant of the applications for the assignment of the FCC
Licenses to Buyer, nor will processing pursuant to any exception or rule of
general applicability be requested or required in connection with the
consummation of the transactions herein.
4.7 WARN Act. Buyer is not planning or contemplating, and has not made or taken
any decisions or actions concerning the employees of the Stations after the
Closing Date that would require the service of notice under the Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, as amended, or any similar
state law.
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4.8 Buyer's Defined Contribution Plan. Schedule 4.8 completely and accurately
lists all Buyer's defined contribution plan or plans (the "Buyer's Plan")
intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) and 401(k) of the Code in which
the Transferred Employees will be eligible to participate. Buyer has a currently
applicable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.
SECTION 5: OPERATION OF THE STATIONS PRIOR TO CLOSING
Sellers covenant and agree that between the date hereof and the Closing Date,
Sellers will operate the Stations in the ordinary course in accordance with
Sellers' past practices (except where such conduct would conflict with the
following covenants or with other obligations of Sellers under this Agreement),
and, except as contemplated by this Agreement or with the prior written consent
of Buyer (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld), Sellers will act in
accordance with the following insofar as such actions relate to the Stations:
5.1 Contracts. Seller will not renew, extend, amend or terminate, or waive any
material right under, any Material Contract, or enter into any contract or
commitment or incur any obligation (including obligations relating to the
borrowing of money or the guaranteeing of indebtedness and obligations arising
from the amendment of any existing Contract, regardless of whether such Contract
is a Material Contract) that will be assumed by or be otherwise binding on Buyer
after Closing, except for (a) cash time sales agreements and production
agreements made in the ordinary course of business consistent with Seller's past
practices, (b) the renewal or extension of any existing Contract (other than
network affiliation agreements) on its existing terms in the ordinary course of
business, and (c) other contracts (other than network affiliation agreements, or
time brokerage or local marketing arrangements) entered into in the ordinary
course of business consistent with Sellers' past practices that do not involve
consideration, in the aggregate, in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000)
measured at Closing. Prior to the Closing Date, Sellers shall deliver to Buyer a
list of all material Contracts entered into between the date of this Agreement
and the Closing Date and shall make available to Buyer copies of such Contracts.
5.2 Compensation. Sellers shall not materially increase the compensation,
bonuses, or other benefits payable or to be payable to any person employed in
connection with the conduct of the business or operations of the Stations,
except in accordance with past practices, as required by an employment agreement
or consulting agreement or in connection and commensurate with the change in
responsibility of any employee.
5.3 Encumbrances. Sellers will not create, assume, or permit to exist any
mortgage, pledge, lien, or other charge or encumbrance affecting any of the
Assets, except for (a) liens disclosed in Schedule 5.3, (b) liens that will be
removed prior to the Closing Date, and (c) Permitted Encumbrances.
5.4 Dispositions. Sellers will not sell, assign, lease, or otherwise transfer or
dispose of any of the Assets except (a) Assets that are no longer used in the
operations of the Stations, (b) Assets that are replaced with Assets of
equivalent kind and value that are acquired after the date of this Agreement,
and (c) any intercompany accounts receivable.
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5.5 Access to Information. Upon prior reasonable notice by Buyer, Sellers will
give to Buyer and its investors, lenders, counsel, accountants, engineers and
other authorized representatives reasonable access to the Stations and all
books, records and documents of Sellers which are material to the business and
operation of the Stations, and will furnish or cause to be furnished to Buyer
and its authorized representatives all information relating to Sellers and the
Stations that they reasonably request (including any financial reports and
operations reports produced with respect to the Stations).
5.6 Insurance. Sellers or their Affiliates shall maintain in full force and
effect policies of insurance of the same type, character and coverage as the
policies currently carried with respect to the business, operations and assets
of the Stations.
5.7 Licenses. Sellers shall not cause or permit, by any act or failure to act,
any of the Licenses listed on Schedule 3.4 to expire or to be revoked, suspended
or modified, or take any action that could reasonably be expected to cause the
FCC or any other governmental authority to institute proceedings for the
suspension, revocation or material adverse modification of any of the Licenses.
Sellers shall prosecute with due diligence any applications to any governmental
authority necessary for the operation of the Stations.
5.8 Obligations. Sellers shall pay all its obligations insofar as they relate to
the Stations as they become due, consistent with past practices.
5.9 No Inconsistent Action. Sellers shall not take any action that is
inconsistent with its obligations under this Agreement in any material respect
or that could reasonably be expected to hinder or delay the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Neither Seller nor any of its
respective representatives or agents shall, directly or indirectly, solicit,
initiate, or participate in any way in discussions or negotiations with, or
provide any confidential information to, any Person (other than Buyer or any
Affiliate or associate of Buyer and their respective representatives and agents)
concerning any possible disposition of the Stations, the sale of any material
assets of the Stations, or any similar transaction.
5.10 Maintenance of Assets. Sellers shall maintain all of the Assets in good
condition (ordinary wear, tear and casualty excepted), consistent with their
overall condition on the date of this Agreement, and use, operate and maintain
all of the Assets in a reasonable manner. Sellers shall maintain inventories of
spare parts and expendable supplies at levels consistent with past practices. If
any insured or indemnified loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation of or to any of the Assets occurs, Sellers shall repair, replace,
or restore the Assets to their prior condition as represented in this Agreement
as soon thereafter as possible, and Sellers shall use the proceeds of any claim
under any property damage insurance policy or other recovery solely to repair,
replace, or restore any of the Assets that are lost, damaged, impaired, or
destroyed.
5.11 Consents.
(a) Subject to Section 6.5 hereof, Sellers shall use their reasonable
efforts to obtain all Consents described in Section 3.3, without any adverse
change in the terms or conditions of
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any Assumed Contract or License. Sellers shall promptly advise Buyer of any
difficulties experienced in obtaining any of the Consents and of any conditions
proposed, considered or requested for any of the Consents.
(b) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, this
Agreement shall not constitute an agreement to assign or transfer any Contract
or any claim, right or benefit arising thereunder or resulting therefrom, if an
attempted assignment or transfer thereof, without the consent of a third party
thereto would constitute a breach thereof or in any way adversely affect the
rights of the Buyer thereunder. If such consent (a "Deferred Consent") is not
obtained, or if an attempted assignment or transfer thereof would be ineffective
or would affect the rights thereunder so that the Buyer would not receive all
such rights, then (i) the Seller and the Buyer will cooperate, in all reasonable
respects, to obtain such Deferred Consents as soon as practicable; provided that
Sellers shall have no obligation (y) to expend funds to obtain any Deferred
Consent, other than ministerial processing fees, and Sellers' out-of-pocket
expenses to its attorney or other agents incurred in connection with obtaining
any Deferred Consent, or (z) to agree to any adverse change in any License or
Assumed Contract in order to obtain a Deferred Consent, and (ii) until such
Deferred Consent is obtained, the Seller and the Buyer will cooperate in all
reasonable respects, to provide to the Buyer the benefits under the Contract, to
which such Deferred Consent relates (with the Buyer responsible for all the
liabilities and obligations thereunder). In particular, in the event that any
such Deferred Consent is not obtained prior to Closing, then the Buyer and the
Seller shall enter into such arrangements (including subleasing or
subcontracting if permitted) to provide to the parties the economic and
operational equivalent of obtaining such Deferred Consent and assigning or
transferring such Contract, including enforcement for the benefit of the Buyer
of all claims or rights arising thereunder, and the performance by the Buyer of
the obligations thereunder on a prompt and punctual basis.
5.12 Books and Records. Sellers shall maintain their books and records in
accordance with past practices.
5.13 Notification. Sellers shall promptly notify Buyer in writing of any or
material developments with respect to the business or operations of the Stations
and of any material change in any of the information contained in the
representations and warranties contained in Section 3 of this Agreement.
5.14 Financial Information. Sellers shall furnish Buyer with sales pacing
reports for the Stations on a weekly basis and shall furnish to Buyer within
thirty (30) days after the end of each month ending between the date of this
Agreement and the Closing Date a statement of income and expense for the month
just ended and such other financial information (including information on
payables and receivables) as Buyer may reasonably request. All financial
information delivered by Sellers to Buyer pursuant to this Section 5.14 shall be
prepared from the books and records of Sellers in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, shall accurately reflect
the books, records and accounts of the Stations, shall be complete and correct
in all material respects, and shall present fairly the financial condition of
the Stations as at their respective dates and the results of operations for the
periods then ended.
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5.15 Compliance with Laws. Sellers shall comply in all material respects with
all material laws, rules and regulations.
5.16 Programming. Sellers shall not make any material changes in the Stations'
formats, except such changes as in the good faith judgment of Seller are
required by the public interest.
5.17 Preservation of Business. Sellers shall use commercially reasonable efforts
consistent with past practices to preserve the business and organization of the
Stations and to keep available to the Stations its present employees and to
preserve the audience of the Stations and the Stations' present relationships
with suppliers, advertisers, and others having business relations with it.
5.18 Normal Operations. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement
(including, without limitation, Section 5.1), prior to the Closing, Sellers
shall carry on the business and activities of the Stations, including, without
limitation, promotional activities, the sale of advertising time, entering into
other contracts and agreements, purchasing and scheduling programming,
performing research, and operating in all material respects in accordance with
existing budgets and past practice and will not enter into trade and barter
obligations except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past
practice.
5.19 Reserved
SECTION 6: SPECIAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS
6.1 FCC Consent
(a) The exchange and transfer of the Assets as contemplated by this
Agreement is subject to the prior consent and approval of the FCC.
(b) Sellers and Buyer shall prepare and within seven (7) business days
after the date of this Agreement shall file with the FCC an appropriate
application for FCC Consent. The parties shall thereafter prosecute the
application with all reasonable diligence and otherwise use their respective
best efforts to obtain a grant of the application as expeditiously as
practicable. Each party agrees to comply with any condition imposed on it by the
FCC Consent, except that no party shall be required to comply with a condition
if (i) the condition was imposed on it as the result of a circumstance the
existence of which does not constitute a breach by that party of any of its
representations, warranties or covenants hereunder, and (ii) compliance with the
condition would have a material adverse effect upon it. Buyer and Sellers shall
oppose any petitions to deny or other objections filed with respect to the
application for the FCC Consent and any requests for reconsideration or judicial
review of the FCC Consent.
(c) If the Closing shall not have occurred for any reason within the
original effective period of the FCC Consent, and neither party shall have
terminated this Agreement under Section 9, the parties shall jointly request an
extension of the effective period of the FCC Consent, as the case may be. No
extension of the effective period of the FCC Consent shall limit the exercise by
either party of its right to terminate the Agreement under Section 9.
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6.2 Hart-Scott-Rodino. Within ten (10) days following the execution of this
Agreement, Sellers and Buyer shall complete any filing that may be required
pursuant to Hart-Scott-Rodino (each an "HRS Filing"). Sellers and Buyer shall
diligently take, or fully cooperate in the taking of, all necessary and proper
steps, and provide any additional information reasonably requested in order to
comply with, the requirements of Hart-Scott-Rodino.
6.3 Risk of Loss. The risk of any loss, damage, impairment, confiscation, or
condemnation of any of the Assets of Sellers for any cause whatsoever shall be
borne by Sellers at all times prior to the Closing. In the event of loss or
damage prior to the Closing Date, Sellers shall use commercially reasonable
efforts to fix, restore, or replace such loss, damage, impairment, confiscation,
or condemnation to its former operational condition. If Sellers have adequate
replacement cost insurance, Buyer may elect to have Sellers assign such
insurance proceeds to Buyer, in which case, Buyer shall proceed with the Closing
, and receive at the Closing the insurance proceeds or an assignment of the
right to receive such insurance proceeds, as applicable, to which Sellers
otherwise would be entitled, whereupon Sellers shall have no further liability
to Buyer for such loss or damage.
6.4 Confidentiality. Except as necessary for the consummation of the transaction
contemplated by this Agreement, including Buyer's obtaining of financing related
hereto, and except as and to the extent required by law, each party will keep
confidential any information obtained from the other party in connection with
the transactions specifically contemplated by this Agreement. If this Agreement
is terminated, each party will return to the other party all information
obtained by the such party from the other party in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Buyer shall continue to be bound by
the terms and conditions of the Confidentiality Agreement dated June 30, 1999
between the parties hereto (the "CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT").
6.5 Cooperation. Buyer and Sellers shall reasonably cooperate with each other
and their respective counsel and accountants in connection with any actions
required to be taken as part of their respective obligations under this
Agreement, and in connection with any litigation after the Closing Date which
relate to the Stations for periods prior to the applicable Effective Time, Buyer
and Sellers shall execute such other documents as may be reasonably necessary
and desirable to the implementation and consummation of this Agreement, and
otherwise use their commercially reasonable efforts to consummate the
transaction contemplated hereby and to fulfill their obligations under this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Sellers shall have no obligation (a)
to expend funds to obtain any of the Consents, other than ministerial processing
fees, and Sellers' out-of-pocket expenses to its attorney or other agents
incurred in connection with obtaining such consents, or (b) to agree to any
adverse change in any License or Assumed Contract in order to obtain a Consent
required with respect thereto.
6.6 Control of the Stations. Prior to the Closing, Buyer shall not, directly or
indirectly, control, supervise or direct, or attempt to control, supervise or
direct, the operations of the Stations; those operations, including complete
control and supervision of all of each Stations' programs, employees and
policies, shall be the sole responsibility of Seller.
6.7 Accounts Receivable.
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(a) As soon as practicable after the Closing Date, Sellers shall deliver
to Buyer a complete and detailed list of all the Accounts Receivable for the
Stations. During the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the last
day of the sixth full calendar month beginning after the Closing Date (the
"COLLECTION PERIOD"), Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts, as
Sellers' agent, to collect the Accounts Receivable in the usual and ordinary
course of business, using the Stations' credit, sales and other appropriate
personnel in accordance with customary practices, which may include referral to
a collection agency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall not be required
to institute legal proceedings on Sellers' behalf to enforce the collection of
any Accounts Receivable. Buyer shall not adjust any Accounts Receivable or grant
credit without Sellers' written consent, and Buyer shall not pledge, secure or
otherwise encumber such Accounts Receivable or the proceeds therefrom. On or
before the twelfth business day after the end of each calendar month during the
Collection Period, Buyer shall remit to Sellers collections received by Buyer
with respect to the Accounts Receivable, together with a report of all amounts
collected with respect to the Accounts Receivable during, as the case may be,
the period from the Closing or the beginning of such month through the end of
such month, less any sales commissions or collection costs paid by Buyer during
the respective periods with respect to those Accounts Receivable.
(b) Any payments received by Buyer during the Collection Period from any
Person that is an account debtor with respect to any account disclosed in the
list of Accounts Receivable delivered by Sellers to Buyer shall be applied first
to the invoice designated by the account debtor and, if none, such payment shall
be applied to the oldest account which is not disputed. Buyer shall incur no
liability to Sellers for any uncollected account, other than as a result of
Buyer's breach of its obligations under this Section 6.7. Prior to the end of
the third full calendar month after the Closing, neither Sellers nor any agent
of Sellers shall make any direct solicitation of the account debtors for
payment. After the end of the third full calendar month after the Closing,
Sellers shall have the right, at their expense, to assist and participate with
Buyer in the collection of unpaid Accounts Receivable, provided, however,
Seller's collection efforts shall be commercially reasonable and consistent with
its past practices.
(c) At the end of the Collection Period, Buyer shall return to Sellers all
files concerning the collection or attempts to collect the Accounts Receivable,
and Buyer's responsibility for the collection of the Accounts Receivable shall
cease.
6.8 Allocation of Purchase Price. Buyer and Sellers agree that the fair market
value of the Assets of the Stations (the "Fair Market Value of the Assets") will
be appraised by the appraisal firm of BIA, whose expenses will be borne one-half
(1/2) by Buyer and one-half (1/2) by Sellers. Buyer and Sellers shall
collaborate in good faith in the preparation of mutually satisfactory Form(s)
8594 (and Form 8824 to the extent applicable) reflecting the Fair Market Value
of the Assets as found by BIA and such other information as is required by the
form. Buyer and Sellers shall each file with their respective federal income tax
return for the tax year in which the Closing occurs, IRS Form(s) 8594 (and Form
8824 to the extent applicable) containing the information agreed upon by the
parties pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence. Buyer agrees to report
the purchase of the Assets of the Stations, and Sellers agree to report the sale
of such assets for income tax purposes on their respective income tax returns in
a manner consistent
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with the information agreed upon by the parties pursuant to this section and
contained in the IRS Form(s) 8594 (and Form 8824 to the extent applicable).
6.9 Access to Books and Records. To the extent reasonably requested by Buyer,
Sellers shall provide Buyer access and the right to copy from and after any
Closing Date any books and records relating to the Assets but not included in
the Assets. To the extent reasonably requested by Sellers, Buyer shall provide
Sellers access and the right to copy from and after the applicable Closing Date
any books and records relating to the Assets that are included in the Assets.
Buyer and Sellers shall each retain any such books and records, for a period of
three years (or such longer period as may be required by law or good business
practice) following the Final Closing Date. Subject to and in accordance with
the terms of this Section 6.9, Sellers shall cause its accountants regularly
servicing Sellers to conduct audits and reviews of Sellers' financial
information as Buyer may reasonably determine is necessary to satisfy Buyer's
due diligence, including, without limitation, (a) causing Sellers' auditors to
permit Buyer's auditors to have access to Sellers' auditor's work papers, and
(b) causing Sellers' auditors to consent to such access by Buyer. Under no
circumstance shall the preparation of any financial statements pursuant to such
audits and reviews (i) require any Seller to change or modify any accounting
policy, (ii) cause any unreasonable disruption in the business or operations of
any Station, or (iii) cause any delay that is more than de minimis in any
internal reporting requirements of any Seller. All costs and expenses incurred
in connection with the preparation of (and assimilation of relevant information
for) the audits and reviews of financial information shall be paid by Sellers;
provided, Buyer shall promptly pay upon presentation of any invoice, as a
non-refundable prepayment of the Purchase Price, for all charges incurred in
connection with such audit to the extent relating to work performed on or after
July 26, 1999 (such charges, the "Section 6.9 Amount") (it being understood that
the hourly charges of Sellers' accountants for the period of time for which
Buyer is responsible may be greater than the hourly charges incurred by
Sellers). In addition, Buyer shall be responsible for any costs and expenses (a)
associated with the inclusion of such audited financial statements in Buyer's
publicly filed documents, including, without limitation, any fees for consents
to such inclusion and a "comfort letter," and (b) incurred in connection with
any review of financial statements for the periods ended June 30, 1998 or June
30, 1999, or for any other periods other than the financial statements for
calendar year 1998.
6.10 Employee Matters.
(a) Upon consummation of the Closing, Buyer shall offer employment to each
of the Employees of the Stations (including those on leave of absence, whether
short-term, long-term, family, maternity, disability, paid, unpaid or other, and
those hired after the date hereof in the ordinary course of business) at a
comparable salary, position and place of employment as held by each such
employee immediately prior to the Closing Date (such employees who are given
such offers of employment are referred to herein as the "TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES")
(b) Except as provided otherwise in this Section 6.10, Sellers shall pay,
discharge and be responsible for (a) all salary and wages arising out of or
relating to the employment of the Employees prior to the Closing Date and (b)
any employee benefits arising under the Benefit Plans or Benefit Arrangements of
Sellers and their Affiliates during the period prior to the
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Closing Date. From and after the Closing Date, Buyer shall pay, discharge and be
responsible for all salary, wages and benefits arising out of or relating to the
employment of the Transferred Employees by Buyer on and after the Closing Date.
Buyer shall be responsible for all severance liabilities, and all COBRA
liabilities for any Transferred Employees of the Stations terminated on or after
the Closing Date, including, without limitation, any related to any deemed
termination by Sellers of the Transferred Employees as a result of the
consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby and any required pursuant to
those retention/severance agreements listed on Schedule 6.10 hereto, but
excluding any severance due as a result of those agreements listed on Schedule
6.10-A.
(c) Buyer shall cause all Transferred Employees as of the Closing Date to
be eligible to participate in its "employee welfare benefit plans" and "employee
pension benefit plans" (as defined in Section 3(1) and 3(2) of ERISA,
respectively) of Buyer in which similarly situated employees of Buyer are
generally eligible to participate; provided, however, that all Transferred
Employees and their spouses and dependents shall be eligible for coverage
immediately after the Closing Date (and shall not be excluded from coverage on
account of any pre-existing condition) to the extent provided under such plans
with respect to Transferred Employees.
(d) For purposes of any length of service requirements, waiting period,
vesting periods or differential benefits based on length of service in any such
plan for which a Transferred Employee may be eligible after the Closing, Buyer
shall ensure that, to the extent permitted by law, and except as limited by
Buyer's Employment Termination Severance policy service by such Transferred
Employee with Sellers, any Affiliate of Sellers or any prior owner of the
Stations shall be deemed to have been service with the Buyer. In addition, Buyer
shall ensure that each Transferred Employee receives credit under any welfare
benefit plan of Buyer for any deductibles or co-payments paid by such
Transferred Employee and his or her dependents for the current plan year under a
plan maintained by Sellers or any Affiliate of Sellers to the extent allowable
under any such plan. Buyer shall grant credit to each Transferred Employee for
all sick leave in accordance with the policies of Buyer applicable generally to
its employees after giving effect to service for Sellers, any Affiliate of
Sellers or any prior owner of the Stations, as service for Buyer. To the extent
taken into account in determining prorations pursuant to Section 2.3 hereof,
Buyer shall assume and discharge Sellers' liabilities for the payment of all
unused vacation leave accrued by Transferred Employees as of the Closing Date.
To the extent any claim with respect to such accrued vacation leave is lodged
against Sellers with respect to any Transferred Employee for which Buyer has
received a proration credit, Buyer shall, to the extent of such credit,
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sellers from and against any and all losses,
directly or indirectly, as a result of, or based upon or arising from the same.
(e) As soon as practicable following the Closing Date, Buyer shall make
available to the Transferred Employees Buyer's 401(k) Plan. To the extent
requested by a Transferred Employee, Sellers shall cause to be transferred to
Buyer's 401(k) Plan, in cash and in kind, all of the individual account balances
of Transferred Employees under the Sellers' Plan, including any outstanding plan
participant loan receivables allocated to such accounts.
(f) Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Buyer's obligations pursuant to
this Section 6.10 are in addition to, and not in limitation of, Buyer's
obligation to assume the employment
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contracts included in the Assumed Contracts. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
construed to provide employees of Sellers with any rights under this Agreement,
and no Person, other than the parties hereto, is or shall be entitled to bring
any action to enforce any provision of this Agreement against any of the parties
hereto, and the covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement shall be
solely for the benefit of, and shall only be enforceable by, the parties hereto
and their respective successors and assigns as permitted hereunder.
(g) Certain Payments. Subject to the terms of this Section 6.10(g) and
Section 6.10(h), in the event Buyer terminates any of the Transferred Employees
during the six (6) calendar month period after the Closing Date (the
"Reimbursement Period"), which relates to the Station at which such employee is
employed, as applicable, Sellers shall promptly reimburse Buyer for the amount
paid by Buyer to such Terminated Employee pursuant to the terms of the Retention
Agreements listed on Schedules 6.10 (as in effect on the date hereof) (the
"Scheduled Retention Agreements") as follows: (y) the full amount of such
payments in an amount, when aggregated with any payments made by the
Multi-Stations Sellers under 6.10(g) of the Multi-Stations Agreement that does
not exceed $1,000,000 (the "Initial Employee Cap"); and (z) 50% of such payments
above the Initial Employee Cap in an amount, when aggregated with any payments
made by the Multi-Stations Sellers under 6.10(g) of the Multi-Stations Agreement
does not exceed $500,000. The payments made pursuant to this Section 6.10(g)
shall not be counted against the Threshold Amount. In no event shall Sellers be
obligated to reimburse Buyer (i) for any payments made by Buyer pursuant to the
Scheduled Retention Agreements to Transferred Employees terminated after the
expiration of the Reimbursement Period, or (ii) for any amount, when aggregated
with any payments made by the Multi-Stations Sellers under Section 6.10(g) under
the Multi-Stations Agreement in excess of $1,500,000.
(h) Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.10(g) of the Asset
Purchase Agreement to the contrary, Sellers shall have no obligation to
reimburse Buyer for any severance amount (whether or not pursuant to the
Scheduled Retention Agreements), which obligations shall be the sole obligation
of Buyer regardless of when such termination occurs paid to (i) any Transferred
Employee who is terminated (a) at the request of a third party who subsequently
enters into a memorandum of understanding, letter of intent, or agreement to
acquire any of the Stations, or (b) as a result of Buyer entering into a
memorandum of understanding, letter of intent, or an agreement to sell, assign,
swap, or otherwise dispose of or convey any Station to a third party, and/or
(ii) the employees listed on Schedule 6.10(h), including, but not limited to,
any employees of the Stations listed thereon.
(i) For twelve (12) calendar months after the Closing Date (a) none of
Sellers or any of their Affiliates shall hire any of the Transferred Employees;
provided that the provisions of this Section 6.10(i)(a) shall not apply to any
Transferred Employee terminated by Buyer; and provided further that this Section
6.10(i)(a) does not apply to any employees (other than the Transferred
Employees) hired by the Seller Entities (as defined below) after the Closing
Date, and (b) other than the Transferred Employees, Buyer shall not hire any
employees of Sellers or any Affiliate or parent of Sellers (the "Seller
Entities") who are employees, as of the Closing Date of any of the television
broadcast stations owned, operated, or programmed by any of the Seller Entities
in any market in which the Stations broadcast ("Sellers' Employees"); provided
that the provisions of this Section 6.10(i)(b) do not apply to Sellers'
Employees whose
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employment is terminated by the Seller Entities; and provided further that the
provisions of this Section 6.10(i)(b) do not apply to any employees (other than
Sellers' Employees) hired by Buyer after the Closing Date.
6.11 Reserved
6.12 Public Announcements. Sellers and Buyer shall consult with each other
before issuing any press releases or otherwise making any public statements with
respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated herein and shall not
issue any such press release or make any such public statement without the prior
written consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld;
provided, however, that a party may, without the prior written consent of the
other party, issue such press release or make such public statement as may be
required by Law or any listing agreement with a national securities exchange to
which Sinclair or Buyer is a party if it has used all reasonable efforts to
consult with the other party and to obtain such party's consent but has been
unable to do so in a timely manner.
6.13 Disclosure Schedules. Sellers and Buyer acknowledge and agree that Sellers
shall not be liable for the failure of the Schedules to be accurate as a result
of the operation of the Stations prior to the Closing in accordance with Section
5 of this Agreement. The inclusion of any fact or item on a Schedule referenced
by a particular section in this Agreement shall, should the existence of the
fact or item or its contents be relevant to any other section, be deemed to be
disclosed with respect to such other section whether or not an explicit
cross-reference appears in the Schedules if such relevance is readily apparent
from examination of such Schedules.
6.14 Bulk Sales Law. Buyer hereby waives compliance by Sellers, in connection
with the transactions contemplated hereby, with the provisions of any applicable
bulk transfer laws.
6.15 Environmental Site Assessment.
6.15.1 Within sixty (60) days of the execution of this Agreement, Buyer
may obtain Phase I Environmental Assessments at Buyer's expense for any or all
of the parcels of the Owned or Leased Real Property set forth on Schedule 6.15
(the "Environmental Assessments"). In the event any Environmental Assessment
discloses any conditions contrary to any representations and warranties
(determined without regard to any Knowledge qualifier therein) or any potential
that such conditions may exist, the Buyer may conduct or have conducted at its
expense additional testing to confirm or negate the existence of any such
conditions. If any such Environmental Assessment or additional testing reflects
the existence of any such conditions at any Owned Real Property or, to the
extent caused by any of the Assets, at any of the Leased Real Property, and if,
and only if, the cost of remediation, when aggregated with costs of remediation
as to the Multi-Stations, exceeds One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), in
the aggregate for all parcels of the Real Property to be conveyed by Sellers
hereunder and by the Multi-Stations Sellers pursuant to the Multi-Stations
Agreement, Sellers shall cause the conditions to be remedied as quickly as
possible (and in all events prior to Closing for which such property is used in
the operation of the Stations) such that no conditions contrary to the
representations and warranties (determined with regard to any knowledge
qualifier contained therein) of this Agreement exist; provided, however, that
Sellers shall not be obligated to expend in the aggregate for the Stations and
the Multi-Stations in excess of Three Million Dollars
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($3,000,000.00) to effect such remediation for all Real Property to be conveyed
hereunder and pursuant to the Multi-Stations Agreement. In the event that such
remedial action(s) does cost in the aggregate in excess of Three Million Dollars
($3,000,000.00), Sellers may elect not to take such remedial action. In such
event, Buyer may require Sellers to proceed to the Closing of the Stations, and
at the Closing, the purchase price for any of the Stations acquired at the
Closing shall be reduced by the estimated cost of remediation for that portion
of the Owned Real Property to be acquired at the Closing, not to exceed in the
aggregate for the Closing the Unexpended Remediation Amount. Alternatively,
Buyer may terminate this Agreement, and Sellers shall have no liability to Buyer
as a result of such termination. Such Environmental Assessments shall not
relieve Sellers of any obligation with respect to any representation, warranty,
or covenant of Sellers in this Agreement or waive any condition to Buyer's
obligations under this Agreement. The cost of completing the Environmental
Assessments shall be paid by Buyer.
6.15.2 Nothing in this Section 6.15 shall be deemed to extend the date on
which the Closing would otherwise occur under this Agreement.
6.16 Reserved
6.17 Adverse Developments. Sellers shall promptly notify Buyer of any unusual or
materially adverse developments that occur prior to the Closing with respect to
the Assets or the operation of the Stations; provided, however, that Sellers'
compliance with the disclosure requirements of this Section 6.17 shall not
relieve Sellers of any obligation with respect to any representation, warranty
or covenant of Sellers in this Agreement or relieve Buyer of any obligation or
duty hereunder, waive any condition to Buyer's obligations under this Agreement,
or expand or enhance any right of Buyer hereunder.
6.18 Title Insurance. Within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement, each
Seller shall deliver to Buyer its current title insurance policies. Sellers
shall cooperate with Buyer in obtaining the commitment of a title insurance
company reasonably satisfactory to Buyer agreeing to issue to Buyer, at standard
rates, ALTA [1992] Form extended coverage title insurance policies, insuring
Buyer's interest in the Real Property (the "Title Commitment"). The costs of the
Title Commitment and the policy to be issued pursuant to the Title Commitment
shall be paid by Buyer.
6.19 Surveys. Within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement, each Seller
of Real Property shall deliver to Buyer, at Buyer's expense, surveys of the Real
Property performed by surveyors reasonably acceptable to Buyer sufficient to
remove any "survey exception" from the title insurance policies to be issued
pursuant to the Title Commitments.
6.20 Reserved
6.21 Reserved
6.22 Cooperation on Tax Matters. The parties intend to allow for the election by
Sellers ("Election") to have the sale of all or a portion of the Assets
contemplated by this Agreement
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become part of a "Tax Deferred Exchange" in accordance with the provisions of
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"). Buyer covenants
and agrees to participate and fully cooperate with Sellers (and any qualified
intermediary (as that term is defined in the Code) involved in the Tax Deferred
Exchange), in the event of an Election, so long as such participation and
cooperation does not have an adverse effect on Buyer. To the extent that any
provision in this Section 6.22 or in this Agreement shall be found inconsistent
with or in violation of any of the terms of Section 1031 of the Code, such
provision shall be null and void, all other provisions of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect, and the parties shall endeavor to agree upon
alternative provisions that affect a "Tax Deferred Exchange" of property in such
manner as will comply with Section 1031 of the Code. If no such agreement is
reached within a reasonable period, then this Agreement shall be performed
without an exchange of properties.
6.23 Reference to Original Agreement. Buyer and Sellers agree that reference
shall be made to the Original Agreement and the accompanying Letter Agreement
dated August 18, 1999, and the Escrow Agreement dated August 18, 1999, to
resolve any ambiguity in this Agreement or any inconsistency between this
Agreement and the Multi-Station Agreement.
SECTION 7: CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS OF BUYER AND SELLER
7.1 Conditions to Obligations of Buyer. All obligations of Buyer at the Closing
hereunder with respect to the Stations are subject at Buyer's option to the
fulfillment prior to or at the Closing Date of each of the following conditions:
(a) Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of
Sellers contained in this Agreement shall be true and complete at and as of the
Closing Date as though made at and as of that time, (except for representations
and warranties that speak as of a specific date or time which need only be true
and complete as of such date or time), except where the failure to be true and
complete (determined without regard to any materiality qualifications therein)
does not have a Material Adverse Effect.
(b) Covenants and Conditions. Sellers shall have performed and complied
with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by it prior to or on the Closing Date, except where
the failure to have performed and complied (determined without regard to any
materiality qualifications therein) does not have a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) FCC Consent. The FCC Consent shall have been granted, notwithstanding
that it may not have yet become a "Final Order," unless any filing is made with
the FCC that pertains to or becomes associated with any request for consent to
the assignment of any of the FCC Licenses (an "FCC Objection"), in which case,
Buyer shall not be obligated to close until the FCC Consent shall have become a
"Final Order," unless in the reasonable judgment of Buyer's counsel such
objection would not reasonably be expected to result in a denial of the FCC
Consent, or the designation for hearing for the applications for FCC Consent.
(d) Hart-Scott-Rodino. All applicable waiting periods under
Hart-Scott-Rodino shall have expired or terminated.
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(e) Governmental Authorizations. Sellers shall be the holder of all FCC
Licenses, and there shall not have been any modification, revocation, or
non-renewal of any License that has had a Material Adverse Effect. No proceeding
shall be pending the effect of which could be to revoke, cancel, fail to renew,
suspend, or modify materially and adversely any FCC License.
(f) Consents. All consents of third parties that are required for the
valid and binding assignment from Sellers to Buyer of all Material Contracts
marked by an asterisk on Schedules 3.5 and 3.7 shall have been obtained (or
available upon consummation of the Closing) .
(g) Reserved
(h) Deliveries. Sellers shall have made or stand willing to make all the
deliveries to Buyer described in Section 8.2.
(i) Satisfactory Environmental Assessment. To the extent that any
Environmental Assessment or additional testing conducting pursuant to Section
6.15 hereof reflects the existence of conditions contrary to any representation
or warranty in this Agreement, either (i) Sellers shall have completed the
remediation of such conditions in accordance with Section 6.15 hereof, or (ii)
Buyer shall have provided notice to Sellers of Buyer's election to proceed to
Closing with the proration to the Purchase Price specified in Section 6.15
hereof.
7.2 Conditions to Obligations of Sellers. All obligations of Sellers at the
Closing hereunder are subject at Sellers' option to the fulfillment prior to or
at the Closing Date of each of the following conditions:
(a) Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties of
Buyer contained in this Agreement shall be true and complete in all material
respects at and as of the Closing Date as though made at and as of that time.
(b) Covenants and Conditions. Buyer shall have performed and complied in
all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by
this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to or on the Closing
Date.
(c) FCC Consent. The FCC Consent shall have been granted.
(d) Hart-Scott-Rodino. All applicable waiting periods under
Hart-Scott-Rodino shall have expired or terminated.
(e) Deliveries. Buyer shall have made or stand willing to make all the
deliveries described in Section 8.3.
SECTION 8: CLOSING AND CLOSING DELIVERIES
8.1 Closing.
(a) Closing Date.
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(i) Except as provided below in this Section 8.1 or as otherwise agreed to
by Buyer and Sellers, the Closing hereunder shall be held for all of the
Stations on a date specified by Buyer on at least five (5) days written notice
that is not earlier than the first business day after or later than ten (10)
business days after the date on which all of the conditions to Closing have been
satisfied or waived;
(w) Reserved;
(x) Reserved;
(y) Reserved
(ii) If any event occurs that prevents signal transmission by any of the
Stations in the normal and usual manner and Sellers cannot restore the normal
and usual transmission before the date on which the Closing would otherwise
occur pursuant to this Section 8.1(a), and this Agreement has not been
terminated under Section 9, Sellers shall diligently take such action as
reasonably necessary to restore such transmission, and the Closing shall be
postponed until a date within the effective period of the FCC Consent (as it may
be extended pursuant to Section 6.1(c)) to allow Sellers to restore the normal
and usual transmission for such Station. If the Closing is postponed pursuant to
this paragraph, the date of the Closing shall be ten (10) days after notice by
Sellers to Buyer that transmission has been restored. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary in this Agreement, Buyer shall not be obligated to close if the
transmission of any Station is not operating in the normal and usual manner,
unless and until the Sellers have restored the transmission of such Station to
its normal and usual level.
(iii) If there is in effect on the date on which the Closing would
otherwise occur pursuant to this Section 8.1(a) any judgment, decree or order
that would prevent or make unlawful the Closing on that date, the Closing shall
be postponed until a date within the effective period of the FCC Consent (as it
may be extended pursuant to Section 6.1(c)), to be agreed upon by Buyer and
Sellers, when such judgment, decree, or order no longer prevents or makes
unlawful the Closing. If the Closing is postponed pursuant to this paragraph,
the date of the Closing shall be mutually agreed to by Seller and Buyer.
(b) Closing Place. The Closing hereunder shall be held at the offices of
Thomas & Libowitz, 100 Light Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD, 21201, or any
other place that is mutually agreed upon by Buyer and Sellers.
8.2 Deliveries by Sellers. Prior to or on Closing Date, Sellers shall deliver to
Buyer the following, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and
its counsel:
(a) Conveyancing Documents. Duly executed deeds in form and quality
equivalent to the deeds by which Sellers obtained title, bills of sale, motor
vehicle titles, assignments, and other transfer documents that are sufficient to
vest good and marketable title to the Assets being transferred at the Closing in
the name of Buyer, free and clear of all mortgages, liens, restrictions,
encumbrances, claims and obligations except for Permitted Encumbrances;
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(b) Officer's Certificate. A certificate, dated as of the Closing Date,
executed by an officer of Sellers, certifying: (i) that the representations and
warranties of Sellers contained in this Agreement are true and complete as of
the Closing Date as though made on and as of that date (except for
representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date or time, which
need only be true and complete as of such date or time), except to the extent
that the failure of such representations and warranties (in each case determined
without regard to any materiality qualifications contained therein) shall not
have had a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) that Sellers have in all respects
performed and complied with all of its obligations, covenants and agreements in
this Agreement to be performed and complied with on or prior to the Closing
Date, except to the extent that the failure to perform such covenants (in each
case determined without regard to any materiality qualifications contained
therein) shall not have had a Material Adverse Effect.
(c) Secretary's Certificate. A certificate, dated as of the Closing Date,
executed by each of the Seller's Secretary, members, partners or designees, as
the case may be: (i) certifying that the resolutions, as attached to such
certificate, were duly adopted by such Seller's Board of Directors and
shareholders (if required) (or by the general partner in the case of a
partnership or by the members in the case of a limited liability company),
authorizing and approving the execution of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transaction contemplated hereby and that such resolutions remain in full
force and effect; and (ii) providing, as attachments thereto, the Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws (or other organizational documents) of such Seller;
(d) Consents. A manually executed copy of any instrument evidencing
receipt of any Consent which has been received by Sellers which relate to the
Stations or, the Assets of which are being transferred at the Closing;
(e) Good Standing Certificates. To the extent available from the
applicable jurisdictions, certificates as to the formation and/or good standing
of each Seller issued by the appropriate governmental authorities in the states
of organization and each jurisdiction in which such Sellers are qualified to do
business, each such certificate (if available) to be dated a date not more than
a reasonable number of days prior to the Closing Date;
(f) Opinions of Counsel. Opinions of Sellers' counsel and communications
counsel dated as of the Closing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibits 2
and 3 hereto; and
(g) Reserved
(h) Other Documents. Such other documents reasonably requested by Buyer or
its counsel for complete implementation of this Agreement and consummation of
the transaction contemplated hereby.
8.3 Deliveries by Buyer. Prior to or on the Closing Date, Buyer shall deliver to
Sellers the following, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Sellers
and their counsel:
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(a) Closing Payment. The payment of the Estimated Purchase Price
described in Section 2.4(a);
(b) Officer's Certificate. A certificate, dated as of the Closing Date,
executed on behalf of an officer of the Buyer, certifying (i) that the
representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement are true and
complete in all material respects as of the Closing Date as though made on and
as of that date, and (ii) that Buyer has in all material respects performed and
complied with all of its obligations, covenants and agreements in this Agreement
to be performed and complied with on or prior to the Closing Date;
(c) Secretary's Certificate. A certificate, dated as of the Closing Date,
executed by Buyer's Secretary: (i) certifying that the resolutions, as attached
to such certificate, were duly adopted by Buyer's Board of Directors,
authorizing and approving the execution of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transaction contemplated hereby and that such resolutions remain in full
force and effect; and (ii) providing, as an attachment thereto, Buyer's
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws;
(d) Assumption Agreements. Appropriate assumption agreements pursuant to
which Buyer shall assume and undertake to perform Sellers' obligations and
liabilities to the extent provided under this Agreement for the Stations,
including (without limitation) under the Licenses and the Assumed Contracts;
(e) Good Standing Certificates. To the extent available from the
applicable jurisdictions, certificates as to the formation and/or good standing
of Buyer issued by the appropriate governmental authorities in the state of
organization and each jurisdiction in which Buyer is qualified to do business,
each such certificate (if available) to be dated a date not more than a
reasonable number of days prior to the Closing Date;
(f) Opinion of Counsel. An opinion of Buyer's counsel dated as of the
Closing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibit 4 hereto; and
(g) Reserved
(h) Other Documents. Such other documents reasonably requested by Sellers
or their counsel for complete implementation of this Agreement and consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby.
SECTION 9: TERMINATION
9.1 Termination by Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated at any time
prior to Closing by the mutual consent of the parties.
9.2 Termination by Seller. This Agreement may be terminated by Sellers and the
sale and transfer of the Stations abandoned, if:
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(a) Sellers are not then in material default hereunder, upon written
notice to Buyer if on the date that would otherwise be the Closing Date any of
the conditions precedent to the obligations of Sellers set forth in Sections
7.2(a), 7.2(b) and 7.2(e) of this Agreement has not been satisfied or waived in
writing by Sellers (whether or not occurring as the result of Buyer's material
breach of any provision of this Agreement);
(b) Buyer shall default in the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement in any material respect and such default is not cured within thirty
(30) days after notice thereof;
(c) Sellers are not then in material default hereunder and Closing has not
occurred within one (1) calendar year from the date hereof and failure of
Closing to have occurred is due to the failure to receive any regulatory
approval required for Closing, including, but not limited to, expiration or
termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, any FCC Consents
(including, without limitation, such facts as are disclosed on Schedule 4.6
hereto), and the failure of such consent, expiration or termination to be
granted is the result of facts relating to Buyer or any Affiliate of Buyer; or
(d) Sellers are not then in material default hereunder if the Closing has
not occurred within twenty four (24) months from the date hereof due to the
failure to receive any regulatory approval required for Closing, including, but
not limited to, the expiration or termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting
period of any FCC Consent, and the failure of such consent, expiration, or
termination to be granted is the result of facts relating to Sellers.
(e) Closing has not occurred with respect to the Stations within eighteen
(18) months from the date hereof, if Sellers are not then in material default
hereunder, and Closing has not occurred for any reason other than as provided in
Section 9.2(d).
9.3 Termination by Buyer. This Agreement may be terminated by Buyer and the
exchange and transfer of the Stations abandoned, if:
(a) Buyer is not then in material default, upon written notice to Sellers
if on the date that would otherwise be the Closing Date any of the conditions
precedent to the obligations of Buyer set forth in Sections 7.1(a), 7.1(b),
7.1(e), 7.1(f), 7.1(g), and 7(h) of this Agreement (and only such Sections) has
not been satisfied or waived in writing by Buyer (whether or not occurring as
the result of Sellers' material breach of any provision of this Agreement);
(b) Sellers shall have defaulted in the performance of Sellers'
obligations under this Agreement, and such default is not cured within thirty
(30) days after notice thereof and such default has had a Material Adverse
Effect; or
(c) Buyer is not then in material default hereunder and Closing has not
occurred within fifteen (15) months from the date hereof and failure to close is
due to the failure to receive any regulatory approval required for Closing,
including, but not limited to, expiration or termination of the
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period and any FCC Consents and the failure to receive
such consent is due to facts relating to Sellers or any Affiliate of Sellers.
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(d) Closing has not occurred with respect to the Stations within eighteen
(18) months from the date hereof, if the terminating party is not then in
material default hereunder and the Closing has not occurred for any reason other
than as provided in Section 9.2(c).
9.4 Rights on Termination. If this Agreement is terminated by Buyer pursuant to
Section 9.3 as a result of Sellers' material breach of any provision of this
Agreement, Buyer shall be entitled to the immediate return of the amount of the
Allocable Escrow Deposit, and Buyer shall have all rights and remedies available
at law or equity, including the remedy of specific performance described in
Section 9.6 below. If this Agreement is terminated by Sellers pursuant to
Section 9.2, Sellers, as their sole remedy, shall be entitled to receive the
amount of the Allocable Escrow Deposit, less any amount thereof released in
accord with the provisions of this Agreement prior to such termination, together
with all interest or other proceeds from the investment thereof, but less any
compensation due Escrow Agent, as liquidated damages in full and final
settlement of all claims of Sellers under this Agreement, and there shall be no
other or further obligations or remedies of Sellers hereunder.
9.5 Liquidated Damages Not a Penalty. With respect to the liquidated damages as
described and provided for in Section 9.4 hereof, Sellers and Buyer hereby
acknowledge and agree that the damage that may be suffered by Sellers in the
event of a default by Buyer hereunder is not readily ascertainable and that such
liquidated damages as of the date hereof are a reasonable estimate of such
damages and are intended to compensate Sellers for any such damage and are not
to be construed as a penalty.
9.6 Specific Performance. The parties recognize that if Sellers breach this
Agreement and refuse to perform under the provisions of this Agreement, monetary
damages alone would not be adequate to compensate Buyer for its injury. Buyer
shall therefore be entitled, in addition to any other remedies that may be
available, to obtain specific performance of the terms of this Agreement. If any
action is brought by Buyer to enforce this Agreement, Sellers shall waive the
defense that there is an adequate remedy at law.
9.7 Attorneys' Fees. In the event of a default by either party that results in a
lawsuit or other proceeding for any remedy available under this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement from the other party of its
reasonable legal fees and expenses (whether incurred in arbitration, at trial,
or on appeal).
9.8 Survival. Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement pursuant to this
Section 9, the obligations of Buyer and Sellers set forth in Sections 6.2, 6.4,
9, 10, and 11 shall survive such termination and the parties hereto shall have
any and all rights and remedies to enforce such obligations provided at law or
in equity or otherwise (including without limitations, specific performance).
9.9 Reserved
SECTION 10: SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; INDEMNIFICATION;
CERTAIN REMEDIES
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10.1 Survival of Representations. All representations and warranties, covenants
and agreements of Sellers and Buyer contained in or made pursuant to this
Agreement or in any certificate furnished pursuant hereto shall survive the
Closing Date and shall remain in full force and effect to the following extent:
(a) representations and warranties (other than the representations and
warranties set forth in Section 3.16) shall survive for a period of twelve (12)
months after the Closing Date, (b) except as otherwise provided herein, the
covenants and agreements which, by their terms, survive the Closing shall
continue in full force and effect until fully discharged (but not beyond the
expiration of twelve (12) months after the Closing Date), and (c) any
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement that is the subject of a claim
which is asserted in a reasonably detailed writing prior to the expiration of
the survival period set forth in this Section 10.1 shall survive with respect to
such claim or dispute until the final resolution thereof; provided that
notwithstanding the foregoing, representations and warranties set forth in
Section 3.16 and the covenant in Section 6.15 shall survive for the lesser of
eighteen (18) months after the Closing Date, and (ii) the expiration of the
applicable statute of limitations, but, in no event, shall the survival period
in this proviso be less than one (1) year after the Closing Date; provided
further that the covenants and agreements set forth in Section 6.4
Confidentiality, Section 6.5 Cooperation, Section 6.9 Books and Records, Section
11.1 Fees and Expenses, Section 11.2 Notices, and Section 11.3 Benefit and
Binding Effect shall survive the Closing for the period provided therein or, if
no period is specified, in perpetuity; and provided finally that anything to the
contrary in this Section 10.1 notwithstanding any claim for indemnification
under Section 10 hereof which is asserted in a reasonably detailed writing prior
to the expiration of the survival periods provided in this Section 10.1 shall
survive with respect to such claim or dispute until final resolution thereof.
10.2 Indemnification by Seller. After the Closing but subject to Sections 10.1
and 10.5, Sellers hereby agree to indemnify and hold Buyer harmless against
and with respect to, and shall reimburse Buyer for:
(a) Any and all losses, liabilities, or damages arising out of or
resulting from any untrue representation, breach of warranty, or nonfulfillment
of any covenant by Sellers contained in this Agreement or in any certificate,
document, or instrument delivered to Buyer under this Agreement;
(b) Any and all obligations of Sellers not assumed by Buyer pursuant to
this Agreement, including any liabilities arising at any time under any Contract
not included in the Assumed Contracts;
(c) Any loss, liability, obligation, or cost arising out of or resulting
from the failure of the parties to comply with the provisions of any bulk sales
law applicable to the transfer of the Assets;
(d) Any and all obligations, losses, liabilities, or damages arising out
of or resulting from the operation or ownership of the Stations prior to the
Closing (except any losses, liabilities or damages for which Buyer has received
a proration in its favor or a reduction in Purchase Price under Section 6.15),
including any liabilities arising under the Licenses or the Assumed Contracts to
the extent that they relate to events occurring prior to the Closing Date;
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(e) Any and all out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including reasonable
legal fees and expenses, incident to any action, suit, proceeding, claim,
demand, assessment, or judgment incident to the foregoing or incurred in
investigating or attempting to avoid the same or to oppose the imposition
thereof, or in enforcing this indemnity; and
(f) Any and all loss, liabilities or damages arising out of or resulting
from the loss or revocation of any of the FCC Licenses as a result of actions
taken by the FCC (or, to the extent applicable, by any reviewing court) solely
in connection with the specific applications relating to the Stations and listed
on Schedule 10.2.
10.3 Indemnification by Buyer. Notwithstanding the Closing, but subject to
Section 10.5, Buyer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Sellers harmless against
and with respect to, and shall reimburse Sellers for:
(a) Any and all losses, liabilities, or damages arising out of or
resulting from any untrue representation, breach of warranty, or nonfulfillment
of any covenant by Buyer contained in this Agreement or in any certificate,
document, or instrument delivered to Sellers under this Agreement;
(b) Any and all obligations of Sellers assumed by Buyer pursuant to this
Agreement;
(c) Any and all obligations, losses, liabilities, or damages arising out
of or resulting from the operation or ownership of the Stations after the
Closing (including, without limitation, any obligations of Sinclair, SCI, or any
Affiliate thereof pursuant to any agreements by which the obligations of any of
the Stations have been guaranteed), except any losses, liabilities or damages
for which Sellers have received a proration in their favor; and
(d) Any and all out-of-pocket costs and expenses, including reasonable
legal fees and expenses, incident to any action, suit, proceeding, claim,
demand, assessment, or judgment incident to the foregoing or incurred in
investigating or attempting to avoid the same or to oppose the imposition
thereof, or in enforcing this indemnity.
10.4 Procedure for Indemnification. The procedure for indemnification shall be
as follows:
(a) The party claiming indemnification (the "CLAIMANT") shall promptly
give notice to the party from which indemnification is claimed (the
"INDEMNIFYING PARTY") of any claim, whether between the parties or brought by a
third party, specifying in reasonable detail the factual basis for the claim. If
the claim relates to an action, suit, or proceeding filed by a third party
against Claimant, such notice shall be given by Claimant within five business
days after written notice of such action, suit, or proceeding was given to
Claimant.
(b) With respect to claims solely between the parties, following receipt
of notice from the Claimant of a claim, the Indemnifying Party shall have thirty
days to make such investigation of the claim as the Indemnifying Party deems
necessary or desirable. For the purposes of such investigation, the Claimant
agrees to make available to the Indemnifying Party and its authorized
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representatives the information relied upon by the Claimant to substantiate the
claim. If the Claimant and the Indemnifying Party agree at or prior to the
expiration of the thirty-day period (or any mutually agreed upon extension
thereof) to the validity and amount of such claim, the Indemnifying Party shall
immediately pay to the Claimant the full amount of the claim. If the Claimant
and the Indemnifying Party do not agree within the thirty-day period (or any
mutually agreed upon extension thereof), the Claimant may seek appropriate
remedy at law or equity.
(c) With respect to any claim by a third party as to which the Claimant is
entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party shall
have the right at its own expense, to participate in or assume control of the
defense of such claim, and the Claimant shall cooperate fully with the
Indemnifying Party, subject to reimbursement for actual out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by the Claimant as the result of a request by the Indemnifying Party,
provided, however, that Indemnifier may not assume control of the defense unless
it affirms in writing its obligation to indemnify Claimant for any damages
incurred by Claimant with respect to such third-party claim. If the Indemnifying
Party elects to assume control of the defense of any third-party claim, the
Claimant shall have the right to participate in the defense of such claim at its
own expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not elect to assume control or
otherwise participate in the defense of any third-party claim, it shall be bound
by the results obtained in good faith by the Claimant with respect to such
claim.
(d) If a claim, whether between the parties or by a third party, requires
immediate action, the parties will make every effort to reach a decision with
respect thereto as expeditiously as possible.
(e) The indemnification rights provided in Section 10.2 and Section 10.3
shall extend to the members, partners, shareholders, officers, directors,
employees, representatives and affiliated entities of any Claimant although for
the purpose of the procedures set forth in this Section 10.4, any
indemnification claims by such parties shall be made by and through the
Claimant.
10.5 Certain Limitations.
(a) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither
party shall indemnify or otherwise be liable to the other party with respect to
any claim for any breach of a representation or warranty, or for the breach of
any covenant contained in this Agreement, unless notice of the claim is given
within the relevant survival period specified in Section 10.1.
(b) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, but except
as otherwise provided in this subsection (b) and Schedule 10.5, Sellers shall
not be liable to Buyer in respect of any indemnification hereunder except to the
extent that (i) the aggregate amount of losses of Buyer, when aggregated with
the amount of losses with respect to the Multi-Stations pursuant to the
Multi-Stations Agreement, if any, exceeds One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) (the
"Threshold Amount") (and then only to the extent such losses, when aggregated
with the amount of losses with respect to the Multi-Stations pursuant to the
Multi-Stations Agreement, if any, exceed the excess of Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($500,000)) over an amount (not in excess of $100,000) which Sellers are
not required to expend in environmental remediation as a result of the
Environmental Threshold Amount (such excess being the "Excess Amount") and (ii)
the
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aggregate amount of losses of Buyer, when aggregated with the amount of losses
with respect to the Multi-Stations pursuant to the Multi-Stations Agreement, if
any, is less than the excess of Fifty Million Dollars) ($50,000,000) over any
amounts expended by Buyer pursuant to Section 6.15 (as aggregated with the
Multi-Stations as set forth therein), or with respect to which Buyer receives a
proration in its favor under Section 6.15 (such excess being the "Indemnity
Cap"); provided, the foregoing shall not be applicable to any amounts owed in
connection with the Purchase Price or the proration adjustment thereof. In
determining whether Sellers shall be obligated to indemnify Buyer under this
Section 10, once the Threshold Amount has been satisfied, each representation
and warranty and each covenant contained in this Agreement for which indemnity
may be sought hereunder shall be read solely for purposes of determining whether
a breach of such representation, warranty or covenant has occurred without
regard to materiality (including Material Adverse Effect) qualifications that
may be contained therein.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary,
in no event shall a party be entitled to indemnification for such party's
consequential or punitive damages, regardless of the theory of recovery. Each
party hereto agrees to use reasonable efforts to mitigate any losses which form
the basis for any claim for indemnification hereunder.
SECTION 11: MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Fees and Expenses.
(a) Buyer and Sellers shall each pay one-half of (i) any fees charged by
the FCC in connection with obtaining the FCC Consent, and (ii) any filing fees
incurred in connection with any Hart-Scott-Rodino Filings.
(b) Buyer and Sellers shall each pay one-half (1/2) of any filing fees,
transfer taxes, document stamps, or other charges levied by any governmental
entity (other than income Taxes, which shall be the responsibility of Sellers)
on account of the transfer of the Assets from Sellers to Buyer.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each party shall pay
its own expenses incurred in connection with the authorization, preparation,
execution and performance of this Agreement, including all fees and expenses of
counsel, accountants, agents and representatives, and each party shall be
responsible for all fees or commissions payable to any finder, broker, advisor,
or similar Person retained by or on behalf of such party.
11.2 Notices. All notices, demands and requests required or permitted to be
given under the provisions of this Agreement shall be (a) in writing, (b) sent
by telecopy (with receipt personally confirmed by telephone), delivered by
personal delivery, or sent by commercial delivery service or certified mail,
return receipt requested, (c) deemed to have been given on the date telecopied
with receipt confirmed, the date of personal delivery, or the date set forth in
the records of the delivery service or on the return receipt, and (d) addressed
as follows:
To Buyer:
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Entercom Communications Corp.
401 City Avenue, Suite 409
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Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004
Attn: David J. Field
Telecopy: (610) 660-5620
Telephone: (610) 660-5610
with a copy Latham & Watkins
(which shall 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 1300
not constitute Washington, D.C. 20004-2505
notice) to: Attn: Joseph Sullivan, Esquire
Telecopy: (202) 637-2201
Telephone: (202) 637-2200
To Sellers:
c/o Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
10706 Beaver Dam Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Attn: President
Telecopy: (410) 568-1533
Telephone: (410) 568-1506
with a copy Sinclair Communications, Inc.
(which shall 10706 Beaver Dam Road
not constitute Cockeysville, MD 21030
notice) to: Attn: General Counsel
Telecopy: (410) 568-1537
Telephone: (410) 568-1522
with a copy Steven A. Thomas, Esquire
(which shall Thomas & Libowitz, P.A.
not constitute 100 Light Street, Suite 1100
notice) to: Baltimore, MD 21202-1053
Telecopy: (410) 752-2046
Telephone: (410) 752-2468
or to any other or additional persons and addresses as the parties may from time
to time designate in a writing delivered in accordance with this Section 11.2.
11.3 Benefit and Binding Effect.
(a) Buyer shall have the right to assign all or any portion of its rights
under this Agreement to (i) any entity under common control with Buyer, (ii) a
Qualified Intermediary under Section 1031 of the Code, or (iii) any lender or
any agent for such lender(s) for collateral purposes only; provided, that no
such assignment shall relieve Buyer of its obligations hereunder. Sellers may
assign, combine, merge, or consolidate among themselves and any Affiliate of
Sellers so long as Sellers or their successors and assigns are bound by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement in all respects as if such successors and
assigns were original
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parties hereto, and such assignment, combination, merger, or consolidation does
not have an adverse affect on Buyer. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and
permitted assigns. No Person, other than the parties hereto, is or shall be
entitled to bring any action to enforce any provision of this Agreement against
any of the parties hereto, and the covenants and agreements set forth in this
Agreement shall be solely for the benefit of, and shall be enforceable only by,
the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns as permitted
hereunder. Other than as expressly set forth in this Section 11.3(a), no party
may assign or transfer all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the parties hereto.
(b) Sellers acknowledge and agree that at the Closing, Buyer may require
that Sellers transfer the Assets and liabilities of any Station to a third party
designated in writing by Buyer (a "DESIGNEE") at least ten (10) days prior to
the Closing; provided, however, that (a) such Designee shall on or prior to the
Closing Date assume all assumed liabilities with respect to the particular
Station so transferred; (b) an FCC Order shall have been issued on or prior to
the Closing Date authorizing such transfer; (c) the transfer to such Designee
would not violate any laws, (d) the transfer to such Designee would not delay in
any respect the date for the Closing as required by the terms of this Agreement;
(e) such transfer to a Designee shall not relieve Buyer from any of its
obligations hereunder; (f) there shall be no assignment or transfer (actual or
implied) of this Agreement to the Designee; (g) Sellers shall have no
liabilities to any such Designee under this Agreement or otherwise; and (h) such
Designee shall deliver to the Sellers a written certificate, pursuant to which
the Designee acknowledges and agrees for the benefit of Sellers to the terms and
conditions of the designation as described herein. The parties shall cooperate
in all reasonable respects in making any modifications to the closing documents
and deliveries that may be necessary or appropriate in connection with the
transfer of Assets and liabilities of any Station to any Designee pursuant to
this Section 11.3(b).
11.4 Further Assurances. The parties shall take any actions and execute any
other documents that may be necessary or desirable to the implementation and
consummation of this Agreement.
11.5 GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED, CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND (WITHOUT REGARD TO THE CHOICE
OF LAW PROVISIONS THEREOF). IN ADDITION, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO SUBMITS TO
LOCAL JURISDICTION IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND AND AGREES THAT ANY ACTION BY ANY
PARTY HEREUNDER SHALL BE INSTITUTED IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
11.6 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Schedules hereto, and all documents,
certificates and other documents to be delivered by the parties pursuant hereto,
collectively, represent the entire understanding and agreement between Buyer and
Sellers with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement
supersedes all prior negotiations between the parties and cannot be amended,
supplemented, or changed except by an agreement in writing duly executed by each
of the parties hereto and by Sinclair.
11.7 Waiver of Compliance; Consents. Except as otherwise provided in this
Agreement, any failure of any of the parties to comply with any obligation,
representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, or condition herein may be waived
by the party entitled to the benefits thereof only
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by a written instrument signed by the party granting such waiver, but such
waiver or failure to insist upon strict compliance with such obligation,
representation, warranty, covenant, agreement, or condition shall not operate as
a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other failure.
Whenever this Agreement requires or permits consent by or on behalf of any party
hereto, such consent shall be given in writing in a manner consistent with the
requirements for a waiver of compliance as set forth in this Section 11.7.
11.8 Headings. The headings of the sections and subsections contained in this
Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not form a part or affect the
meaning, construction or scope thereof.
11.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in two or more counterparts with
the same effect as if the signature on each counterpart were upon the same
instrument.
[SIGNATURES BEGIN ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the duly authorized
officers of Buyer and Sellers as of the date first written above.
Buyer: Sellers:
Entercom Communications Corp. SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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By: /s/ John C. Donlevie By /s/ David B. Amy
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Name: John C. Donlevie Name: David B. Amy
Title: Executive Vice President Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR MEDIA III, INC.
By: /s/ David B. Amy
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Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
SINCLAIR RADIO OF KANSAS CITY
LICENSEE, LLC
By: /s/ David B. Amy
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Name: David B. Amy
Title: Secretary
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Exhibit 21.01
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
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NAME UNDER WHICH
NAME JURISDICTION OF ORGANIZATION SUBSIDIARY DOES BUSINESS
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<S> <C> <C>
ECI License Company, LP Pennsylvania ECI License Company, LP
Entercom Investors Corp. Delaware Entercom Investors Corp.
Entercom Portland, LLC Oregon Entercom Portland, LLC
Entercom Portland License, LLC Oregon Entercom Portland License, LLC
Entercom Rochester, Inc. New York Entercom Rochester, Inc.
Entercom Buffalo License, LLC Delaware Entercom Buffalo License, LLC
Entercom Boston 1 Trust Massachusetts Entercom Boston License, LLC
Entercom Boston, LLC Delaware Entercom Boston License, LLC
Entercom Boston License, LLC Delaware Entercom Boston License, LLC
Entercom Seattle, LLC Delaware Entercom Seattle, LLC
Entercom Seattle License, LLC Delaware Entercom Seattle License, LLC
Entercom Seattle News License, LLC Delaware Entercom Seattle News License, LLC
Entercom Sacramento, LLC Delaware Entercom Sacramento, LLC
Entercom Longview, LLC Delaware Entercom Longview, LLC
Entercom Longview License, LLC Delaware Entercom Longview License, LLC
Entercom Gainesville, LLC Delaware Entercom Gainesville, LLC
Entercom Gainesville License, LLC Delaware Entercom Gainesville License, LLC
Entercom Kansas City, LLC Delaware Entercom Kansas City, LLC
Entercom Kansas City News, LLC Delaware Entercom Kansas City News, LLC
Entercom Micanopy License, LLC Delaware Entercom Micanopy License, LLC
Entercom Greensboro License, LLC Delaware Entercom Greensboro License, LLC
Entercom Greenville License, LLC Delaware Entercom Greenville License, LLC
Entercom Memphis License, LLC Delaware Entercom Memphis License, LLC
Entercom Milwaukee License, LLC Delaware Entercom Milwaukee License, LLC
Entercom New Orleans License, LLC Delaware Entercom New Orleans License, LLC
Entercom Norfolk License, LLC Delaware Entercom Norfolk License, LLC
Entercom Scranton Wilkes-Barre Delaware Entercom Scranton Wilkes-Barre
License, LLC License, LLC
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Exhibit 23.01
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
To the Board of Directors of
Entercom Communications Corp.
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of Entercom Communications
Corp. on Form S-1 of our report dated December 31, 1998 (January 26, 1999 as to
Notes 10 and 13) (which expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an
explanatory paragraph relating to the restatement described in Note 14),
appearing in the Prospectus, which is a part of this Registration Statement, and
of our report dated December 31, 1998 (January 26, 1999 as to Notes 10 and 13)
related to the financial statement schedule included elsewhere in this
Registration Statement.
We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
Prospectus.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 1, 1999
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Exhibit 23.01
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of
Entercom Communications Corp.:
We have audited the financial statements of Entercom Communications Corp. (the
"Company") as of September 30, 1998 and 1997, and for each of the three years
in the period ended September 30, 1998, and have issued our report thereon
dated December 31, 1998 (January 26, 1999 as to Notes 10 and 13) (which express
an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the
restatement described in Note 14) (included elsewhere in this Registration
Statement). Our audits also include the financial statement schedule listed in
Item 16(b) of this Registration Statement. This financial statement schedule is
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement
schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken
as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth
therein.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 31, 1998
(January 26, 1999 as to Notes 10 and 13)
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Exhibit 23.01
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of
Entercom Communications Corp.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Entercom
Communications Corp. (formerly Entertainment Communications, Inc.) and
subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September 30, 1997 and 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 1998. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Entercom Communications Corp. and
subsidiaries at September 30, 1997 and 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
September 30, 1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements, the
accompanying consolidated financial statements for the years ended September
30, 1997 and 1998 have been restated.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 31, 1998
(January 26, 1999 as to Notes 10 and 13)
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EXHIBIT 23.02
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
To the Board of Directors of
Entercom Communications Corp.
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of Entercom Communications
Corp. of our report dated September 18, 1998 (December 11, 1998 as to Note 7),
appearing in the Prospectus, which is a part of this Registration Statement,
and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 1, 1999
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Exhibit 23.02
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
Entercom Communications Corp.:
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of the Boston Radio
Market of CBS Radio, Inc. (the "Boston Radio Market") (formerly American Radio
Systems Corporation ("ARS") prior to the sale of ARS to CBS on June 4, 1998),
which is comprised of radio properties owned by CBS Radio, Inc. a wholly owned
subsidiary of CBS Corporation ("CBS") as of December 31, 1997, and the related
combined statements of operations and equity and cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
management of the Boston Radio Market. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the combined financial position of the Boston Radio Market as of
December 31, 1997, and the results of their combined operations and their
combined cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared from the
separate accounting records maintained by the Boston Radio Market while owned
by ARS and may not be indicative of the conditions that would have existed or
the results of operations had the assets to be sold been operated as an
unaffiliated company. As discussed in Note 1, certain of the operating expenses
represent allocations made by ARS in the accompanying financial statements.
In August 1998, CBS Radio, Inc. entered into an agreement to sell the net
assets of the Boston Radio Market to Entercom Communications Corp. On December
11, 1998, CBS Radio, Inc. sold the net assets of WRKO-AM and WEEI-AM, which
comprise a portion of the Boston Radio Market, to Entercom Communications Corp.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 18, 1998
(December 11, 1998 as to Note 7)
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[ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP LOGO]
Exhibit 23.03
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders of
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Heritage Media
Services, Inc. - Radio Broadcasting Segment - a Division of Heritage Media
Corporation (the Company) as of December 31, 1997, and Heritage Media Services,
Inc. - Radio Broadcasting Segment - a Division of Heritage Media Corporation
(the Predecessor) as of December 31, 1996, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows of the
Company for the four months ended December 31, 1997, and of the Predecessor for
the eight months ended August 31, 1997, and the year ended December 31, 1996.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's and the
Predecessor's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of
December 31, 1997, and the Predecessor as of December 31, 1996, and the results
of operations and cash flows of the Company for the four months ended December
31, 1997, and of the Predecessor for the eight months ended August 31, 1997,
and for the year ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Baltimore, Maryland,
July 2, 1999
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[ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP LETTERHEAD LOGO]
Exhibit 23.03
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders of
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of the Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (a Maryland corporation) and subsidiaries - Radio
Division (the "Company") as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and March 31, 1999,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder's equity and
cash flows for the seven months ended December 31, 1996, the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the three months ended March 31, 1999. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Sinclair Broadcast Group,
Inc. and subsidiaries - Radio Division, as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and
March 31, 1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
seven months ended December 31, 1996, the years ended December 31, 1997 and
1998, and the three months ended March 31, 1999, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Baltimore, Maryland,
July 26, 1999, except for Note 10,
as to which the date is August 5, 1999
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[ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP LETTERHEAD]
Exhibit 23.03
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
(and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this Form S-1
Registration Statement.
/S/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Baltimore, Maryland,
September 1, 1999
