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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998
OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 001-07155
R.H. DONNELLEY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-2740040
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(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Manhattanville Road, Purchase N.Y. 10577
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, One Diamond Hill Rd., Murray Hill, New Jersey
07974
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Title of Class Shares Outstanding
Common Stock, at July 31, 1998
par value $1 per share 171,326,666
Commission file number 333-59287
R.H. DONNELLEY INC. *
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-2467635
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(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Manhattanville Road, Purchase N.Y. 10577
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants' telephone number, including area code (914) 933-6400
[FN]
* R.H. Donnelley Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of R.H. Donnelley
Corporation and is not presently subject to the filing requirements of Sections
13 or 15(d). As of July 31, 100 shares of R.H. Donnelley Inc. common stock, no
par value, were outstanding.
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R.H. DONNELLEY CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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PAGE
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months
Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 3
Consolidated Balance Sheets at
June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 5
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 9-13
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 14
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14-17
SIGNATURES 18-19
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R.H. Donnelley Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
Amounts in thousands, except per share data 1998 1997
1998 1997
<S> <C> <C>
<C> <C>
Revenues $ 37,994 $
60,464 $ 62,338 $ 80,664
Expenses:
Operating Expenses 12,263
26,613 19,356 32,167
General and Administrative 18,275
28,745 35,970 45,707
Depreciation and Amortization 4,903
5,615 9,856 11,030
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Total Expenses 35,441
60,973 65,182 88,904
Income from Partnerships and Related Fees 36,583
10,297 62,225 15,739
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Operating Income 39,136
9,788 59,381 7,499
Interest Expense 3,015
0 3,015 0
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Income before Provision for Income Taxes 36,121
9,788 56,366 7,499
Provision for Income Taxes 14,448
3,915 22,546 3,000
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Net Income $ 21,673 $
5,873 $ 33,820 $ 4,499
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Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic $ 0.13 $ 0.03
$ 0.20 $ 0.03
Diluted 0.13
0.03 0.20 0.03
Shares Used in Computing Earnings Per Share:
Basic 171,470
170,994 171,313 171,091
Diluted 173,102
171,477 172,872 171,319
<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
</FN>
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R.H. Donnelley Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
June 30, December 31,
Amounts in thousands, except share data 1998 1997
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 208 $
32
Accounts Receivable
Billed 5,205 5,208
Unbilled 130,217
129,620
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (5,304)
(4,014)
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Total Accounts Receivable, net 130,118 130,814
Deferred Contract Costs 20,357 6,944
Other Current Assets 14,343 4,950
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Total Current Assets 165,026 142,740
Property and Equipment, net 23,653
25,460
Computer Software, net 36,102 37,546
Partnership Investments 147,712 167,010
Other Non-Current Assets 18,997 9,530
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Total Non-Current Assets 226,464 239,546
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Total Assets $ 391,490 $
382,286
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable $ 2,517 $ 1,395
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities 48,515 58,070
Current Portion of Long Term Debt 2,250 0
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Total Current Liabilities 53,282 59,465
Long Term Debt-net of Current Portion 497,750 0
Deferred Income Taxes 39,394 34,456
Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits 12,920
12,920
Other Liabilities 14,423
16,770
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Total Liabilities 617,769 123,611
Shareholders' Equity
Common Stock, par value $1 per share, authorized
- - 400,000,000 shares; issued - 188,420,996 shares
for 1998 and 1997 188,421 188,421
Retained Earnings (Deficit) (397,570)
88,108
Treasury Stock, at par, 17,129,679 and 17,853,652
shares for 1998 and 1997, respectively (17,130)
(17,854)
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Total Shareholders' Equity (226,279) 258,675
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 391,490 $
382,286
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<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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R.H. Donnelley Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
Six
Months Ended
June
30,
Amounts in thousands 1998
1997
<S> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income $ 33,820 $
4,499
Reconciliation of Net Income to Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 9,856
11,030
Provision for Doubtful Accounts 3,765
5,613
Cash Received in Excess of Income from Partnerships 19,298
52,622
(Increase) Decrease in Accounts Receivable
(3,068) 50,691
Increase in Deferred Contract Costs (13,413)
(28,261)
Decrease in Accounts Payable, Accrued and
Other Current Liabilities (7,684)
(8,743)
Increase in Other Long Term Liabilities 2,591
2,450
(Increase) Decrease in Other Assets (9,394)
3,891
Other, net (10)
(165)
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 35,761
93,627
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to Property and Equipment (3,115)
(7,773)
Additions to Computer Software (4,229)
(3,670)
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (7,344)
(11,443)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Distributions to D&B (518,774)
(82,187)
Net Proceeds from Long Term Borrowings 490,533
0
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Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (28,241)
(82,187)
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Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 176
(3)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Beginning of Year 32
60
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, at End of Period $ 208 $
57
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<FN>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
</FN>
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R.H. DONNELLEY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Background and Basis of Presentation
On December 17, 1997, the Board of Directors of The Dun & Bradstreet
Corporation ('D&B') approved in principle a plan to separate into two publicly-
traded companies - R.H. Donnelley Corporation (the 'Company') and The New Dun &
Bradstreet Corporation ('New D&B'). The distribution ('Distribution') was the
method by which D&B distributed to its stockholders shares of New D&B common
stock, which represent a continuing interest in the D&B businesses now conducted
by New D&B. On July 1, 1998, as part of the Distribution, D&B distributed to
its stockholders shares of New D&B stock. Shares of D&B common stock held by D&B
stockholders represent a continuing ownership interest in the Company. In
connection with the Distribution, D&B changed its name to R.H. Donnelley
Corporation and D&B common stock has become the Company's common stock (the
'Common Stock'). After the Distribution, the Company's only operating
subsidiary is R.H. Donnelley Inc. ('Donnelley'). Therefore, on a consolidated
basis, the financial statements of the Company and Donnelley are substantially
identical. The financial statements of the Company have been restated to
reflect the recapitalization.
The financial statements reflect the financial position, results of
operations, and cash flows of the Company as if it were a separate entity. The
financial statements include allocations of certain D&B corporate headquarters
assets, liabilities and expenses relating to the Company's businesses that were
transferred from D&B on June 30, 1998. Management believes these allocations
are reasonable. However, the costs of these services and benefit charges are
not necessarily indicative of the costs that would have been incurred if the
Company had performed or provided these functions as a separate entity.
These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
the instructions to Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and related notes of the Company for the year ended
December 31, 1997. The results of interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of results for the full year or any subsequent period. In the
opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals)
considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of
operations and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented have been
included.
2. Reconciliation of Shares Used in Computing Earnings Per Share
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<CAPTION>
Three months Six
months
(in thousands) ended June 30, ended
June 30,
1998 1997 1998
1997
<S> <C> <C> <C>
<C>
Weighted average number of shares-basic 171,470 170,994
171,313 171,091
Effect of potentially dilutive stock options 1,632 483
1,559 228
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Weighted average number of shares-diluted 173,102 171,477
172,872 171,319
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As required by SFAS No. 128, the Company has provided a reconciliation of
basic weighted average shares to diluted weighted average shares within the
table outlined above. The conversion of diluted shares has no impact on
operating results. The Company's options generally expire 10 years after the
initial grant date.
3. Comprehensive Income
Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130, 'Reporting
Comprehensive Income'. This statement requires that all items recognized under
accounting standards as components of comprehensive earnings be reported in a
financial statement for the period in which they are recognized and displayed
with the same prominence as other financial statements. There were no
additional components of comprehensive income and, as a result, the Company's
total comprehensive income for the three and six month periods ended June 30,
1998 and 1997 were equal to net income for those periods.
4. Commitment
On June 5, 1998, Donnelley entered into a credit agreement with the Chase
Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party thereto (the
'Credit Agreement'). Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, Donnelley
obtained a Senior Revolving Credit Facility of $100 million and Senior Secured
Term Facilities in the aggregate amount of $300 million, of which Donnelley has
borrowed $350 million payable over a maximum period of 8.5 years. As of June
30, 1998, the weighted average interest rate under the Credit Agreement was
7.422% per annum. Also on June 5, 1998, Donnelley issued $150 million of Senior
Subordinated Notes. These Notes pay interest semi-annually at the annual rate
of 9.125% and are due in 2008. The net proceeds of the $500 million was
dividended to D&B (and distributed to New D& B in connection with the
Distribution), but repayment of such indebtedness remains an obligation of
Donnelley, and is guaranteed by the Company.
On June 16, 1998 Donnelley entered into interest rate swap agreements to
reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on its floating rate long-term
debt under the Credit Agreement. At June 30, 1998, Donnelley had outstanding
three interest rate swap agreements, having a total notional principal amount of
$175 million. These agreements effectively change the interest rate on $175
million of floating rate borrowing to fixed rates. The interest rate swap
agreements have terms of three to five years. Donnelley is exposed to credit
risk in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the interest rate swap
agreements. However, Donnelley does not anticipate nonperformance by the
counterparty.
5. Litigation
On July 29, 1996, Information Resources, Inc. ('IRI') filed a complaint in
the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, naming
as defendants D&B, A.C. Nielsen Company and IMS International Inc. (the 'IRI
Action'). New D&B has assumed and will indemnify the Company against any
payments to be made by the Company in respect to the IRI Action under the 1996
Distribution Agreement between D&B, Cognizant and ACNielsen, under the Indemnity
and Joint Defense Agreement or otherwise, including any ongoing legal fees and
expenses related thereto.
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to proceedings,
lawsuits and other claims. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such
current legal proceedings, claims and litigation will not materially affect the
Company's financial position or results of operations on an annual basis.
6. DonTech Partnerships
In 1991, Donnelley formed a general partnership with an affiliate of
Ameritech Corporation ('Ameritech'), the DonTech Partnership ('DonTech I').
Prior to August 1997, DonTech I solicited advertising, published and delivered
various directories in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. During August 1997,
Donnelley signed a series of agreements with Ameritech changing the structure of
the existing partnership. A new partnership was formed ('DonTech') which was
appointed the exclusive sales agent, in perpetuity, for yellow page directories
published by Ameritech in Illinois and Northwest Indiana. The Company also
receives direct fees from Ameritech (Revenue Participation) which are tied to
advertising sales and are not included in the financial information below.
The following are summarized combined financial information of the DonTech
Partnerships:
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<CAPTION>
Three months Three months Six
months
(in thousands) ended March 31, ended June 30, ended
June 30,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998 1997 1998 1997 1998
1997
<C>
Gross Revenues $91,542 $10,900 $86,673 $214,299 $178,215
$225,199
Operating Income 58,556 300 54,029 96,121 112,585
96,421
Net Income Before Taxes 58,556 300 54,029 96,121 112,585
96,421
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7. Adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
In June, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ('SFAS') No. 133, 'Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities' ('SFAS No. 133'), which establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities.
SFAS No. 133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999. Restatement of prior period financials is not required.
The Company is in the process of evaluating the effect this statement will have
on its financial statements and footnote disclosures.
8. Subsequent Events
On July 14, 1998 the Company announced that a special shareholders' meeting
would be held to vote on a proposal to execute a reverse one-for-five stock
split. The shareholders' meeting has subsequently been scheduled for August 24,
1998 and the record date was July 27, 1998. The proposed reverse split would be
effective shortly after its approval by the stockholders.
On July 14, 1998 the Company also announced plans to repurchase up to 15
million shares of its Common Stock under a systematic stock repurchase plan.
The repurchase authorization will be revised to three million shares if the
Company's planned reverse stock split is approved. The primary purpose of the
repurchase is to offset shares issued under the Company's employee and director
compensation plans. The shares are expected to be purchased periodically over a
three-year period in the open market, in accordance with guidelines established
by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Stock purchased under this
authorization would be held as treasury stock and would be available for
issuance upon exercise of employee stock options and for compensation plans.
On July 14, 1998, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.035 per
share payable on September 10, 1998 to holders of record on August 20, 1998.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
The matters discussed in this Form 10-Q of R.H. Donnelley Corporation (the
'Company') and R.H. Donnelley Inc. ('Donnelley') contain forward looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties including risks associated with
developments in the telecommunications industry, including the ongoing
consolidation of telecommunications providers, trends towards alternatives to
print advertising and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's
and Donnelley's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and specific assumptions with
respect to future business decisions and are based on information currently
available. Accordingly, the statements are subject to significant risks,
uncertainties and contingencies which could cause the Company's actual
operating results, performance or business prospects to differ from those
expressed in, or implied by, these statements.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
On December 17, 1997, the Board of Directors of The Dun & Bradstreet
Corporation ('D&B') approved in principle a plan to separate into two publicly-
traded companies - the Company and The New Dun & Bradstreet Corporation ('New
D&B'). The distribution ('Distribution') was the method by which D&B
distributed to its stockholders shares of New D&B common stock, which represent
a continuing interest in the D&B businesses now conducted by New D&B. On July
1, 1998, as part of the Distribution, D&B distributed to its stockholders shares
of New D&B stock. Shares of D&B common stock held by D&B stockholders represent
a continuing ownership interest in the Company. In connection with the
Distribution, D&B changed its name to R.H. Donnelley Corporation and D&B common
stock has become the Company's common stock (the 'Common Stock'). After the
Distribution, the Company's only operating subsidiary is Donnelley.
Over the last 18 months, certain events and transactions occurred which
impact the comparability of the three and six month results for 1997 and 1998.
In August 1997, Donnelley signed a series of agreements with an affiliate of
Ameritech ('Ameritech') changing the structure of the existing DonTech
partnership ('DonTech I'). A new partnership was formed ('DonTech') and was
appointed the exclusive sales agent, in perpetuity, for yellow page directories
published by Ameritech in Illinois and Northwest Indiana (the 'DonTech
Restructuring'). Prior to the DonTech Restructuring, the Company recognized
revenues and costs for DonTech I when related directories were published. Under
the new structure, DonTech now recognizes revenues and costs when a customer
signs a sales contract. However, the effect of the DonTech Restructuring should
not, on an annual basis, result in materially different financial results than
during 1997. Also subsequent to the second quarter of 1997, the Company's
contract with Cincinnati Bell expired in August 1997 and in December 1997, the
Company sold its Proprietary-East business ('P-East'). Finally, changes in
scheduling of directory publication dates and sales campaigns for both DonTech
and Bell Atlantic make quarterly comparisons difficult over the time period.
Three Months Ended June 30, 1998 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 1997
Gross advertising sales is the billing value of advertisements sold by the
Company including DonTech. Gross advertising sales figures set forth below are
presented on the same basis on which revenue is recognized (that is, when a
customer signs a sales contract where the Company is a sales agent or where the
directory is published where the Company is the publisher). Gross advertising
sales in the second quarter of 1998 increased $21.0 million, from $233.9 million
in the second quarter of 1997 to $254.9 million in the second quarter of 1998.
Excluding P-East and Cincinnati Bell gross advertising sales of $17.1 million
and $49.9 million, respectively, gross advertising sales increased by $88.0
million, of which $73.4 million was due to the DonTech Restructuring. The
remaining increase of $14.6 million is primarily due to a shift in scheduling of
certain sales campaigns in the Bell Atlantic region.
On a publication cycle basis (that is, reflecting sales when a directory is
published, regardless of the Company's role), gross advertising sales of $255.5
million were down slightly compared to the prior year period amount of $257.5
million (exclusive of Cincinnati Bell and P-East). Good growth at DonTech was
offset by lower sales in Bell Atlantic's New York City directories. The Company
believes that presenting gross advertising sales on a publication cycle basis
may provide a more meaningful comparison of the Company's sales cycle from
period to period, and intends to present gross advertising sales on a
publication cycle basis in future periods.
Revenues are derived from commissions related to advertising sales and do
not include revenues generated by sales of advertising by the DonTech
partnership. Revenues decreased from $60.5 million in the second quarter of
1997 to $38.0 million in the second quarter of 1998. Excluding P-East and
Cincinnati Bell revenue of $13.9 million and $13.1 million, respectively,
revenues increased from $33.5 million to $38.0 million. The increase is
primarily due to the shift in the scheduling of certain sales campaigns in the
Company's Bell Atlantic markets, which resulted in a $2.6 million increase in
revenues in those markets. In addition, publishing revenues increased by $1.6
million principally due to revenues for publishing services which the Company
began providing to an independent yellow pages publisher in 1998 under a long-
term agreement.
Partnership income and related fees increased to $36.6 million in the second
quarter of 1998 from $10.3 million in the second quarter of 1997. Of this
increase, $27.3 million is attributable to DonTech. Under the terms of the
DonTech Restructuring, the Company receives 50% of the profits generated by the
partnership and receives direct fees from Ameritech which are tied to
advertising sales generated by the partnership. The effect of the DonTech
Restructuring on quarterly results for 1998 and forward is that partnership
income and related fees will be recognized more evenly throughout the year than
under the previous arrangement. The Company also receives 50% of the profits
generated by the CenDon partnership, a partnership between Donnelley and an
affiliate of Sprint. In the second quarter of 1998, the Company's partnership
income from CenDon was essentially flat with 1997.
The Company's operating and general and administrative expenses decreased
by $24.9 million from $55.4 million in the second quarter of 1997 to $30.5
million in the second quarter of 1998. Excluding P-East and Cincinnati Bell
operating expenses of $13.7 million and $6.9 million, respectively, in 1997,
these costs decreased by $4.3 million. This decrease is primarily attributable
to lower corporate expenses.
The Company's operating income increased $29.3 million from $9.8 million in
the second quarter of 1997 to $39.1 million in the second quarter of 1998.
Excluding P-East and Cincinnati Bell operating income of $1.0 million and $6.2
million, respectively, in the second quarter of 1997, operating income increased
$36.5 million. This increase is primarily due to the DonTech Restructuring,
decreased corporate expenses and increased revenue in the Bell Atlantic markets
and in publishing operations.
Interest expense of $3.0 million in the second quarter of 1998 represents
the interest on the Debt (as defined below) for the period June 5 through June
30 (see ' - Liquidity and Capital Resources').
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Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
Gross advertising sales in the first half of 1998 increased $100.0 million
from $302.1 million in the first half of 1997 to $402.1 million in the first
half of 1998. Excluding P-East and Cincinnati Bell gross advertising sales of
$18.6 million and $50.0 million, respectively, gross advertising sales increased
by $168.6 million, of which $139.0 million was due to the DonTech Restructuring.
The remaining increase of $29.6 million is primarily due to scheduling shifts
for certain sales campaigns in the Bell Atlantic region.
On a publication cycle basis, gross advertising sales for 1998 were $458.3
million, compared to $452.1 million, exclusive of Cincinnati Bell and P-East,
for the first six months of 1997. Good growth at DonTech was offset by lower
sales in Bell Atlantic's New York City directories.
Revenues decreased from $80.7 million in the first half of 1997 to $62.3
million in the first half of 1998. Excluding P-East and Cincinnati Bell
revenues of $14.5 million and $13.1 million, respectively, in the first half of
1997, revenues increased from $53.1 million in 1997 to $62.3 million in 1998.
The increase is primarily due to the shift in the scheduling of certain sales
campaigns in the Company's Bell Atlantic markets, which resulted in a $5.7
million increase in revenues. Publishing revenues also increased by $3.3
million principally due to publishing services which the Company began providing
to an independent yellow pages publisher in 1998.
Partnership income and related fees increased by $46.5 million from $15.7
million in the first half of 1997 to $62.2 million in the first half of 1998.
This increase is attributable to the DonTech Restructuring.
The Company's operating and general and administrative expenses decreased
by $22.6 million, from $77.9 million in the first half of 1997 to $55.3 million
in the first half of 1998. Excluding P-East and Cincinnati Bell operating
expenses of $15.2 million and $6.9 million in 1997, respectively, these costs
decreased by $0.5 million, primarily due to reduced corporate expenses.
The Company's operating income increased by $51.9 million from $7.5 million
in the first half of 1997 to $59.4 million in the first half of 1998. Excluding
P-East and Cincinnati Bell operating income of $0.1 million and $6.2 million in
the first half of 1997, respectively, operating income increased $58.2 million.
The operating income increase in the first half of 1998 is primarily due to the
DonTech Restructuring, increased revenues in Bell Atlantic and increased
revenues from publishing operations.
Interest expense of $3.0 million in the first half of 1998 represents the
interest on the Debt.
Changes in Financial Position at June 30, 1998 Compared with December 31, 1997
The Company's assets increased modestly in the first half of 1998. This
increase is primarily due to an increase in other long-term assets and deferred
contract costs, partially offset by a decrease in partnership investments. The
increase in other long term assets is primarily due to the payment and
capitalization of financing costs relating to the Debt. Deferred contract costs
represent incurred costs associated with revenue that is recognized later in the
year; this increase is consistent with prior years. The Company's partnership
investment decreased $19.3 million in the first half of 1998, which is primarily
attributable to the wind down of the DonTech I partnership as a result of the
DonTech Restructuring. Also, as a result of the DonTech Restructuring, the
direct fees from an affiliate of Ameritech are recorded as accounts receivable
which resulted in a $31.9 million increase in accounts receivable. However,
total accounts receivable, net was essentially unchanged because the
aforementioned increase was offset by a $32.6 million decrease due to normal
cyclical operating collections in the Bell Atlantic and Sprint businesses.
The Company's total liabilities increased by $494.1 million in the first
half of 1998, primarily due to the recording of the Debt.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 1997
Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997 were $208,000
and $57,000, respectively. These balances reflect D&B's centralized cash
management system, where historically cash deposits were transferred to D&B on a
daily basis and D&B funded Donnelley's disbursement bank accounts as required.
Net cash provided by operations was $35.8 million in the first half of 1998
and $93.6 million in the first half of 1997, a decrease of $57.8 million.
Excluding cash provided by P-East in the first half of 1997 of $16.4 million,
cash provided by operations in the first half of 1998 decreased by $41.4
million. The decrease is primarily due to a change in the timing of cash
receipts from DonTech related to the DonTech Restructuring. The Company has
available credit capacity under the Revolver, as defined below, which may be
used as necessary to offset any fluctuations in liquidity caused by the timing
of cash receipts from DonTech and other operations and for such other purposes
as the Company may from time to time determine.
Net cash used in investing activities was $7.3 million in the first half of
1998, compared to $11.4 million in the first half of 1997. The higher capital
spending in 1997 is primarily attributable to purchases of computer equipment
and furniture and fixtures in connection with office moves made late in 1996.
Currently, the Company has no material commitments for capital spending.
Net cash used in financing activities represents cash transferred to D&B
throughout the first half of the year. As stated above, historically all cash
deposits have been transferred to D&B on a daily basis and D&B has funded
Donnelley's disbursement bank accounts as required. The net amounts transferred
to D&B were $518.8 million in the first half of 1998 and $82.2 million in the
first half of 1997. The increased transfer in 1998 is primarily due to the net
cash received in connection with the Debt.
On June 5, 1998, Donnelley entered into a credit agreement with the Chase
Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party thereto (the
`Credit Agreement'). Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, Donnelley
obtained a Senior Revolving Credit Facility of $100 million (the `Revolver') and
Senior Secured Term Facilities in the aggregate amount of $300 million, of which
Donnelley initially borrowed $350 million payable over a maximum period of 8.5
years. As of June 30, 1998, the Company has $350 million of outstanding debt
under the Credit Agreement at a weighted average interest rate of 7.422% per
annum. In addition, Donnelley issued $150 million of Senior Subordinated Notes
(the `Notes'). These Notes pay interest semi-annually at the annual rate of
9.125%, and are due in 2008. The net proceeds of the $500 million (the `Debt')
was dividended to D&B (and distributed to New D&B in connection with the
Distribution), but repayment of such indebtedness remains an obligation of
Donnelley, and is guaranteed by the Company. The Credit Agreement and the
Indenture governing the Notes each contain various financial and other
restrictions, including restrictions on indebtedness, capital expenditures and
commitments.
To reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on its floating rate
long-term debt under the Credit Agreement, Donnelley subsequently entered into
three interest rate swap agreements having a total notional principal amount of
$175 million. These agreements effectively change the interest rate on $175
million of floating rate borrowing to fixed rates. The interest rate swap
agreements have terms of three to five years. Donnelley is exposed to credit
risk in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the interest rate swap
agreements. However, Donnelley does not anticipate nonperformance by the
counterparty.
The Company believes that cash generation, together with available debt
capacity under the Revolver will be sufficient to permit the Company to fund its
cash requirements, including its operating expenses, anticipated capital
expenditures and its debt service requirements, for the foreseeable future.
ADOPTION OF STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June, 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (`SFAS') No. 133, `Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities' (`SFAS No. 133'), which establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities.
SFAS No. 133 is effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999. Restatement of prior period financials is not required.
The Company is in the process of evaluating the effect this statement will have
on its financial statements and footnote disclosures.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Reference is made to the discussion of legal proceedings found in the
Information Statement attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report
on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 1998. New D&B has assumed the defense of this
matter and to the Company's knowledge there have been no material changes in the
status of the proceedings referenced therein.
The Company is involved in certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal
conduct of its business. The Company does not believe that any liabilities
relating to such legal proceedings to which it is a party are likely to be,
individually or in the aggregate, material to its consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 7, 1998, Registration No. 333-59287)
3.2 By-laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2
to the Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 1998,
Registration No. 333-59287)
3.3 Certificate of Incorporation of Donnelley (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 7, 1998, Registration No. 333-59287)
3.4 By-laws of Donnelley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4
to the Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 1998,
Registration No. 333-59287)
4.1 Indenture dated as of June 5, 1998 between Donnelley, as Issuer,
the Company, as Guarantor, and the Bank of New York, as Trustee,
with respect to the 91/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on July 17, 1998, Registration No. 333-59287)
4.2 Form of the 91/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 (included
in Exhibit 4.1)
4.3 Company Guarantee (included in Exhibit 4.1)
4.4 Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 5,
1998, among the Company, Donnelley, and Goldman, Sachs & Co. and
Chase Securities Inc., as Initial Purchasers (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registration Statement on Form
S-4, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July
17, 1998, Registration No. 333-59287)
4.5 Rights Agreement, dated as of October 19, 1988 between The Dun &
Bradstreet Corporation and Morgan Shareholder Services Trust
Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Amendment
No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 1998,
Registration No. 333-59287)
10.1 Form of Distribution Agreement between The Dun & Bradstreet
Corporation and The New Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Form 8-K of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, filed on June 30, 1998)
10.2 Form of Tax Allocation Agreement between The Dun & Bradstreet
Corporation and The New Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Form 8-K of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, filed on June 30, 1998)
10.3 Form of Employee Benefits Agreement between The Dun & Bradstreet
Corporation and The New Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Form 8-K of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, filed on June 30, 1998)
10.4 Form of Intellectual Property Agreement between The Dun &
Bradstreet Corporation and The New Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Form 8-K of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, filed on June 30, 1998)
10.5 Form of Shared Transaction Services Agreement between The Dun &
Bradstreet Corporation and The New Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Form 8-K of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, filed on June 30, 1998)
10.6 Form of Data Services Agreement between The Dun & Bradstreet
Corporation and The New Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.7 to the Form 8-K of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, filed on June 30, 1998)
10.7 Form of Transition Services Agreement between The Dun &
Bradstreet Corporation and The New Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.8 to the Form 8-K of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, filed on June 30, 1998)
10.8 Form of Amended and Restated Transition Services Agreement
between The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, The New Dun &
Bradstreet Corporation, Cognizant Corporation, IMS Health
Incorporated, A.C. Nielsen Corporation and Gartner Group, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.9 to the Form 8-K of
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, filed on June 30, 1998)
10.9 Credit Agreement among the Company, Donnelley, The Chase
Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent and the Lenders party
thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on July 17, 1998, Registration No. 333-
59287)
10.10 DonTech II Partnership Agreement, effective August 19, 1997, by
and between The Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation and Ameritech
Publishing of Illinois, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.10 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on
Form S-4, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
August 7, 1998, Registration No. 333-59287)
10.11 Master Agreement, executed August 19, 1997, by and among The
Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation, The Dun & Bradstreet
Corporation, The Am-Don Partnership a/k/a DonTech, DonTech II,
Ameritech Publishing, Inc., Ameritech Publishing of Illinois,
Inc., Ameritech Corporation, DonTech I Publishing Company LLC and
the APIL Partnerships Partnership (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.11 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on
Form S-4, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
August 7, 1998, Registration No. 333-59287)
10.12 Revenue Participation Agreement, dated as of August 19, 1997, by
and between APIL Partners Partnership and the Reuben H. Donnelley
Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to
Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 1998,
Registration No. 333-59287)
10.13 Exclusive Sales Agency Agreement, effective August 19, 1997,
between APIL Partners Partnership and DonTech II (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-4, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 7, 1998, Registration No. 333-59287)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule of the Company
27.2 Financial Data Schedule of Donnelley
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
A report on Form 8-K was filed on June 30, 1998 under Item 5-Other Events to
report the plan to distribute to the holders of common stock of the Registrant
all of the common stock of the Registrant's subsidiary, The New Dun & Bradstreet
Corporation. The following financial statements were included in such report:
R.H. DONNELLEY INC.
Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
Balance Sheets at March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997
Statements of Cash Flow for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements
Financial Statements:
Statements of Operations for the Three Years Ended December 31, 1997
Balance Sheets at December 31, 1997 and 1996
Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Years Ended December 31, 1997
Statement of Changes in Shareholder's Equity for the Three Years Ended
December 31, 1997
Notes to Financial Statements
DONTECH
Financial Statements:
Combined Statements of Operations for the Three Years Ended December 31,
1997
Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 1997 and 1996
Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Years Ended December 31,
1997
Combined Statement of Partner's Capital for the Three Years Ended December
31, 1997
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
R.H. DONNELLEY CORPORATION
Date: August 12, 1998 By: PHILIP C. DANFORD
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Philip C. Danford
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 12, 1998 By: ANNA M. PATRUNO
-------------------------------------------------
Anna M. Patruno
Vice President and Controller
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
R.H. DONNELLEY INC.
Date: August 12, 1998 By: PHILIP C. DANFORD
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Philip C. Danford
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 12, 1998 By: ANNA M. PATRUNO
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Anna M. Patruno
Vice President and Controller
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