JACOR COMMUNICATIONS INC
8-K/A, 1996-05-23
RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C.  20549



                                   FORM 8-K(A)



                CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
                     THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                       Date of Report:  February 21, 1996


                           JACOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.


                                      OHIO
                 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)


          0-12404                                      31-0978313
   (Commission File No.)                     (IRS Employer Identification No.)


                                 1300 PNC Center
                              201 East Fifth Street
                             Cincinnati, Ohio  45202

                                 (513) 621-1300


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Item 7.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)  Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.

                                                                            Page
                                                                            ----
     AUDITED--

     Report of Independent Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      3
     Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 25, 1994 and
        December 31, 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      4
     Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended
        December 26, 1993, December 25, 1994 and December 31, 1995 . . .      5
     Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit
        for the years ended December 26, 1993, December 25, 1994 and
        December 31, 1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      6
     Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended
        December 26, 1993, December 25, 1994 and December 31, 1995 . . .      7
     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . .      8

     UNAUDITED--

     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1995 and
        March 31, 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      21
     Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three
        months ended March 26, 1995 and March 31, 1996 . . . . . . . . .      22
     Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three
        months ended March 26, 1995 and March 31, 1996 . . . . . . . . .      23
     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. . . . . . . .      24

(b)  Pro Forma Financial Information.

     UNAUDITED--

     Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of
        March 31, 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      25
     Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for
        the year ended December 31, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      26
     Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for
        the three months ended March 31, 1996. . . . . . . . . . . . . .      27
     Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information. . . . . . . . .      28

(c)  Exhibits

     None


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 hereunto duly authorized.

                                        JACOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.



May 23, 1996                            BY:  /s/  R. Christopher Weber
                                             -----------------------------------
                                             R. Christopher Weber,
                                             Senior Vice President and
                                             Chief Financial Officer


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                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Noble Broadcast Group, Inc.
 
    In  our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related
consolidated statements of operations, of  changes in stockholders' deficit  and
of  cash flows present fairly, in  all material respects, the financial position
of Noble Broadcast  Group, Inc. and  its subsidiaries at  December 25, 1994  and
December  31, 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the three  years in the  period ended December  31, 1995, in  conformity
with  generally accepted  accounting principles. 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  of  these  statements  in accordance  with  generally  accepted auditing
standards which 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,  assessing  the
accounting principles used  and significant  estimates made  by management,  and
evaluating  the overall  financial statement  presentation. We  believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
 
    As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, in February
1996  the  Company  entered  into  an   agreement  to  be  purchased  by   Jacor
Communications, Inc.
 
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
 
San Diego, California
March 21, 1996
 
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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      DECEMBER 25,    DECEMBER 31,
ASSETS                                                                                    1994            1995          
<S>                                                                                  <C>            <C>             
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents.....................................................  $    2,134,000  $     447,000
    Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $515,000 and
      $455,000....................................................................      12,401,000      9,094,000
    Prepaid expenses and other....................................................       2,084,000      2,290,000
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
        Total current assets......................................................      16,619,000     11,831,000
Property, plant and equipment, net................................................       7,623,000      9,333,000
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $33,718,000 and $25,734,000...      89,849,000     50,730,000
Other assets......................................................................       1,932,000      5,333,000
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
                                                                                    $  116,023,000  $  77,227,000
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
 
Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable..............................................................  $    3,537,000  $   2,867,000
    Accrued interest..............................................................       6,477,000      1,674,000
    Accrued payroll and related expenses..........................................       1,720,000      1,077,000
    Other accrued liabilities.....................................................       4,364,000      3,081,000
    Current portion of long-term debt.............................................     167,209,000      3,611,000
    Unamortized carrying value of subordinated debt...............................      19,445,000
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
        Total current liabilities.................................................     202,752,000     12,310,000
Long-term debt, less current portion..............................................         232,000     78,000,000
Deferred income taxes.............................................................                      8,568,000
Other long-term liabilities.......................................................         683,000        640,000
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
Total liabilities.................................................................     203,667,000     99,518,000
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
Mandatorily redeemable Class A-1 common stock, $.01 par value; 1,580,285 shares
 authorized; 249,931 shares issued and outstanding in 1994........................      35,066,000
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
Stockholders' deficit:
    Class A common stock, $.000001 par value; 1,569,514 shares authorized, 49,904
      shares issued and outstanding in 1995.......................................        --             --
    Class B common stock, $.01 par value and $.000001 par value in 1994 and 1995,
      respectively; 2,293,235 and 254,018 shares authorized in 1994 and 1995,
      respectively; 254,018 shares issued and outstanding.........................           3,000       --
    Paid-in capital...............................................................         662,000     44,231,000
    Accumulated deficit...........................................................    (123,375,000)   (66,522,000)
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
        Total stockholders' deficit...............................................    (122,710,000)   (22,291,000)
Commitments (Note 11)
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
                                                                                    $  116,023,000  $  77,227,000
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
                                                                                    --------------  -------------
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
                                  statements.
 
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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED
                                                               -------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 DECEMBER 26,       DECEMBER 25,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     1993               1994               1995
<S>                                                            <C>                <C>                <C>
Broadcast revenue............................................    $  53,860,000     $    56,154,000     $  47,061,000
Less agency commissions......................................       (6,351,000)         (6,552,000)       (5,159,000)
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
    Net revenue..............................................       47,509,000          49,602,000        41,902,000
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Expenses:
    Broadcast operating expenses.............................       36,944,000          37,892,000        31,445,000
    Corporate general and administrative.....................        2,702,000           2,621,000         2,285,000
    Depreciation and amortization............................        6,916,000           6,311,000         4,107,000
    Write-down of intangibles and other assets...............                            7,804,000
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
                                                                    46,562,000          54,628,000        37,837,000
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Income (loss) from operations................................          947,000          (5,026,000)        4,065,000
Interest expense.............................................       (7,602,000)        (10,976,000)       (9,913,000)
Net gain on sale of radio stations...........................        7,909,000                             2,619,000
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes,
  extraordinary gain and cumulative effect of change in
  accounting principle.......................................        1,254,000         (16,002,000)       (3,229,000)
Provision for income taxes...................................         (378,000)            (36,000)          (63,000)
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Income (loss) before extraordinary gain and cumulative effect
  of change in accounting principle..........................          876,000         (16,038,000)       (3,292,000)
Extraordinary gain on forgiveness of debt, net of income
  taxes......................................................       12,222,000                            60,145,000
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of change in
  accounting principle.......................................       13,098,000         (16,038,000)       56,853,000
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle..........          354,000
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Net income (loss)............................................    $  13,452,000     $   (16,038,000)    $  56,853,000
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Primary earnings (loss) per share:
    Before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of change
      in accounting principle................................    $        1.96    $         (31.82 ) $          (1.80 )
    Extraordinary item.......................................              9.35                                 47.23
    Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle......               .27
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
        Total................................................  $          11.58   $         (31.82 ) $          45.43
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share:
    Before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of change
      in accounting principle................................  $           1.96   $         (31.82 ) $          (1.83 )
    Extraordinary item.......................................              9.35                                 47.23
    Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle......               .27
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
        Total................................................  $          11.58   $         (31.82 ) $          45.40
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
                                                               -----------------  -----------------  -----------------
Common equivalent shares:
    Primary..................................................         1,307,541            503,949          1,273,569
    Fully diluted............................................         1,307,541            503,949          1,273,569
</TABLE>

 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
                                  statements.
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            CLASS A                  CLASS B
                                          COMMON STOCK             COMMON STOCK
                                    ------------------------  ----------------------   PAID-IN    ACCUMULATED
                                      SHARES       AMOUNT      SHARES      AMOUNT      CAPITAL      DEFICIT        TOTAL
<S>                                 <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>          <C>         <C>           <C>
Balance at December 27, 1992......                              254,018   $   3,000   $  662,000  $(120,789,000) $(120,124,000)
    Net income....................                                                                  13,452,000    13,452,000
                                    -----------       -----   ---------  -----------  ----------  ------------  ------------
Balance at December 26, 1993......                              254,018       3,000      662,000  (107,337,000) (106,672,000)
    Net loss......................                                                                 (16,038,000)  (16,038,000)
                                    -----------       -----   ---------  -----------  ----------  ------------  ------------
Balance at December 25, 1994......                              254,018       3,000      662,000  (123,375,000) (122,710,000)
    Cancellation of Class A-1
      Mandatorily Redeemable
      Common Stock................                                                    26,562,000                  26,562,000
    Exchange of Class A-1
      Mandatorily Redeemable
      Common Stock................      49,904       --                                8,504,000                   8,504,000
    Change in par value of Class B
      Common Stock from $.01 per
      share to $.000001 per
      share.......................                                           (3,000)       3,000
    Issuance of warrant to
      purchase common stock.......                                                     8,500,000                   8,500,000
    Net income....................                                                                  56,853,000    56,853,000
                                    -----------       -----   ---------  -----------  ----------  ------------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 1995......      49,904    $  --         254,018   $  --       $44,231,000 $(66,522,000) $(22,291,000)
                                    -----------       -----   ---------  -----------  ----------  ------------  ------------
                                    -----------       -----   ---------  -----------  ----------  ------------  ------------
</TABLE>
 
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
                                  statements.
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                FOR THE YEARS ENDED
                                                                  -----------------------------------------------
                                                                   DECEMBER 26,    DECEMBER 25,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                                       1993            1994            1995
<S>                                                               <C>             <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income (loss)...........................................  $   13,452,000  $  (16,038,000) $    56,853,000
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
      (used in) operating activities:
        Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.....        (354,000)
        Interest expense added to long-term debt................       2,309,000       2,465,000        3,631,000
        Depreciation and amortization...........................       6,916,000       6,311,000        4,107,000
        Amortization of debt issuance costs and unamortized
          carrying value of subordinated debt...................      (1,002,000)     (1,312,000)         392,000
        Net (revenue) expense on barter transactions............          81,000        (288,000)        (210,000)
        (Gain) loss on disposition of assets....................      (7,930,000)        138,000       (2,287,000)
        Extraordinary gain on forgiveness of debt...............     (12,222,000)                     (60,145,000)
        Write-down of intangibles and other assets..............                       9,297,000
        Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of
          acquisitions:
            Accounts receivable.................................      (1,318,000)     (2,367,000)       3,698,000
            Prepaid expenses and other..........................         233,000         (14,000)           4,000
            Other assets........................................        (610,000)        732,000         (224,000)
            Accounts payable....................................         679,000       1,360,000         (670,000)
            Accrued interest....................................        (223,000)      2,070,000       (1,674,000)
            Other accrued liabilities...........................        (888,000)        924,000       (1,926,000)
            Other long-term liabilities.........................       2,577,000        (107,000)         (43,000)
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
            Net cash provided by (used in) operating
              activities........................................       1,700,000       3,171,000        1,506,000
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
    Proceeds from disposition of assets.........................      35,002,000           6,000       47,650,000
    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment................      (3,009,000)     (1,124,000)      (2,851,000)
    Acquisition of radio stations...............................                                       (6,834,000)
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
            Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing
              activities........................................      31,993,000      (1,118,000)      37,965,000
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
    Payments on long-term debt..................................     (34,036,000)     (2,534,000)    (126,450,000)
    Borrowings..................................................                                       90,500,000
    Payments related to financing costs.........................                                       (5,208,000)
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
            Net cash used in financing activities...............     (34,036,000)     (2,534,000)     (41,158,000)
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents.......................        (343,000)       (481,000)      (1,687,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period................       2,958,000       2,615,000        2,134,000
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period......................  $    2,615,000  $    2,134,000  $       447,000
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
                                                                  --------------  --------------  ---------------
</TABLE>


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
                                  statements.

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
NOTE 1--THE COMPANY
 
    Noble  Broadcast  Group,  Inc.  (the  Company),  a  privately  held Delaware
corporation, owned  and  operated  the following  radio  stations  during  1995:
WSSH-AM  serving  Boston, Massachusetts;  KBEQ-FM and  AM, serving  Kansas City,
Missouri; KMJQ-FM and KYOK-AM serving Houston, Texas; KBCO-FM and AM and KHIH-FM
and KHOW-AM, serving Denver, Colorado; KMJM-FM, KNJZ-FM and KATZ-AM, serving St.
Louis, Missouri; WVKS-FM,  WRVF-FM and  WSPD-AM, serving Toledo,  Ohio. Four  of
these  stations were sold and two stations  were purchased during 1995 (Note 8).
In addition, the Company also provided programming for and had exclusive  rights
to  sell  advertising time  on two  radio stations  located in  Baja California,
Mexico, XETRA-FM and XETRA-AM, which primarily serve the metropolitan San  Diego
area broadcasting as XTRA-FM and AM.
 
NOTE 2--SUBSEQUENT EVENT-SALE OF THE COMPANY
 
    In  February 1996, the Company  entered into a Stock  Purchase and Stock and
Warrant Redemption Agreement (the Agreement) whereby Jacor Communications,  Inc.
(Jacor)  agreed to purchase both the  Company's outstanding Class B common stock
and a newly-issued  warrant allowing  Jacor to  purchase the  Company's Class  A
common  stock. This transaction is  subject to Federal Communications Commission
approval and certain other conditions. Simultaneously, the Company entered  into
an  Asset Purchase Agreement and sold the  assets of certain subsidiaries of the
Company to a wholly-owned  subsidiary of Jacor and  assigned to this  subsidiary
its rights and obligations under certain contracts including the Exclusive Sales
Agency  Agreement (Note 10). The aggregate value of the above transactions, when
fully consummated, is  $152,000,000 plus  certain closing costs.  At that  time,
Jacor  will own 100%  of the equity  interests in the  Company. The Company also
entered into time brokerage agreements with Jacor for the stations in St.  Louis
and  Toledo. The Company received approximately  $99,000,000 in February 1996 in
conjunction with the transactions.
 
    In connection  with this  transaction,  the Company  entered into  a  Credit
Agreement  with  another  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  Jacor  providing  for  a
$40,000,000 Term Loan Facility, which was borrowed in full in February 1996, and
a $1,000,000 Revolving Loan Facility. The loans bear interest at the Prime rate,
payable quarterly. Both facilities are to be repaid on February 1, 2002 or  upon
occurrence of certain ownership changes, whichever occurs earlier.
 
    The  Company used the total proceeds received  in February 1996 to repay the
outstanding  indebtedness  under  the  Senior  Secured  Term  Loan,  the  Senior
Revolving  Credit Facility and the Subordinated  Notes, to redeem and retire the
warrant held by the subordinated debtholder, and to redeem and retire all of the
Company's Class A  shares outstanding (Notes  5 and  6). In the  event that  the
transaction  cannot be consummated, none of  the proceeds previously paid to the
Class  A  stockholders  or  the  warrant  holders  shall  be  returned.  If  the
transaction  is  terminated by  the  buyer, the  Class  B stockholders  shall be
entitled to the balance of the amounts due under the Agreement; if terminated by
the Company, the buyer shall be entitled only to the amounts previously paid  to
the Class B stockholders as well as certain other amounts.
 
NOTE 3--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
  PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
 
    The  consolidated financial statements  include the accounts  of the Company
and  its  wholly-owned  subsidiaries.  Significant  intercompany  balances   and
transactions have been eliminated.
 
  FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION
 
    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 revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
  FISCAL YEAR
 
    The  Company's fiscal year ends  on the last Sunday  of December to coincide
with the standard broadcast year.
 
  REVENUES
 
    Revenues for commercial broadcasting advertisements are recognized when  the
commercial is broadcast.
 
  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
    Cash  equivalents are  highly liquid  investments (money  market funds) with
original maturities  of  three  months  or  less.  Included  in  cash  and  cash
equivalents  at December 25,  1994 is $1,600,000  of restricted cash. Restricted
cash of  $1,500,000  was  released  to  the Company  on  December  31,  1994  in
conjunction  with  its  sale of  KMJQ-FM  and  KYOK-AM (Note  8).  The remaining
$100,000 of  restricted cash  was released  to the  Company in  January 1995  in
conjunction with the sale of WSSH-AM (Note 8).
 
  BARTER TRANSACTIONS
 
    Revenue from barter transactions (advertising provided in exchange for goods
and  services) is  recognized as income  when advertisements  are broadcast, and
merchandise or services received are charged  to expense when received or  used.
If  merchandise  or  services  are  received  prior  to  the  broadcast  of  the
advertising,  a  liability  (deferred  barter  revenue)  is  recorded.  If   the
advertising  is  broadcast  before  the  receipt of  the  goods  or  services, a
receivable is recorded.
 
  CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
 
    Financial   instruments   which   potentially   subject   the   Company   to
concentrations  of  credit  risk  consist principally  of  cash  investments and
accounts receivable. The Company places its cash and temporary cash  investments
in  money market funds with high  quality institutions. Concentrations of credit
risk with respect to accounts receivable are limited due to the large number  of
customers  comprising the  Company's customer  base and  their dispersion across
many different geographic areas of the United States.
 
  EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
 
    Primary earnings (loss) per common share are calculated on the basis of  the
weighted  average number of common shares  outstanding plus (in periods in which
they have a dilutive effect) the effect of common equivalent shares arising from
Senior Subordinated Convertible  Notes, using the  if-converted method, and  the
effect of warrants to purchase common stock using the treasury stock method. The
calculation  of fully diluted earnings per common share also includes the effect
of the assumed conversion of Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes and  exercise
of  warrants to purchase common stock in  periods in which such conversion would
cause dilution.
 
  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 
    Purchases  of  property,  plant  and  equipment,  including  additions   and
improvements and expenditures for repairs and maintenance that significantly add
to  productivity or extend the economic lives  of the assets, are capitalized at
cost and  depreciated on  the straight-line  basis over  their estimated  useful
lives as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                               <C>
Technical and office equipment..................................   5-8 years
                                                                       10-30
Buildings and building improvements.............................       years
Furniture and fixtures..........................................    10 years
Leasehold improvements..........................................    10 years
Land improvements...............................................     8 years
Automobiles.....................................................     3 years
</TABLE>
 
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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
    Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
 
  INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
    Intangible  assets represents  the aggregate  excess purchase  cost over the
fair market value of  radio station net assets  acquired. Intangible assets  are
stated  at the  lower of cost  or net  realizable value and  are being amortized
using the straight-line method over periods not exceeding 40 years. The  Company
evaluates the realizability of intangible assets by comparing the asset carrying
amount to future anticipated undiscounted cash flows.
 
    In  1994, the  Company determined  that intangibles  related to  its Houston
stations were impaired and, accordingly, it recorded a $7,450,000 loss (Note 8).
Additionally, in  1994, the  Company determined  that $354,000  in other  assets
would not be realized, and recorded a loss.
 
  DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
 
    Debt  issuance costs  incurred in  connection with  executing long-term debt
agreements are amortized over the term of associated debt to interest expense.
 
  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
    Interest rate swaps are entered into as a hedge against interest exposure of
variable rate debt.  The differences to  be paid  or received on  the swaps  are
included in interest expense. Gains and losses are recognized when the swaps are
settled.  The interest rate swaps  are subject to market  risk as interest rates
fluctuate.
 
  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
    Financial Accounting Standards Board  Statement No. 107, "Disclosures  about
Fair  Value of  Financial Instruments,"  (FAS 107)  requires disclosure  of fair
value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in  the
balance  sheet, for which it is practicable  to estimate that value. Fair values
are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those
techniques  are  significantly affected  by the  assumptions used.  The carrying
amount of  all  financial instruments  on  the consolidated  balance  sheet  are
considered  reasonable estimates of fair value,  with the exception of long-term
debt as of December 25, 1994, of  which $50,301,000 was forgiven in August  1995
(Note 5) and the interest rate swap agreement (Note 5).
 
NOTE 4--COMPOSITION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENT CAPTIONS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     DECEMBER 25,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                         1994            1995
<S>                                                                                  <C>            <C>
Property, plant and equipment
    Technical and office equipment.................................................  $  12,295,000  $   10,196,000
    Land and land improvements.....................................................        978,000       1,067,000
    Buildings and building improvements............................................      2,880,000       2,517,000
    Furniture and fixtures.........................................................      1,531,000       1,244,000
    Leasehold improvements.........................................................      1,640,000       1,057,000
    Automobiles....................................................................        327,000         314,000
                                                                                     -------------  --------------
                                                                                        19,651,000      16,395,000
    Less accumulated depreciation and amortization.................................    (12,028,000)     (7,062,000)
                                                                                     -------------  --------------
                                                                                     $   7,623,000  $    9,333,000
                                                                                     -------------  --------------
                                                                                     -------------  --------------
 
Other non-current assets
    Debt issuance costs............................................................  $     646,000  $    4,267,000
    Other..........................................................................      1,286,000       1,066,000
                                                                                     -------------  --------------
                                                                                     $   1,932,000  $    5,333,000
                                                                                     -------------  --------------
                                                                                     -------------  --------------
</TABLE>
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
Statement of Cash Flows Information
    Schedule of certain non-cash financing activities:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     FOR THE YEARS ENDED
                                                                        ----------------------------------------------
                                                                        DECEMBER 26,   DECEMBER 25,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                            1993           1994             1995
                                                                        ------------  ---------------  ---------------
<S>                                                                     <C>           <C>              <C>
        Acquisition of assets in exchange for debt....................   $  463,000      $      --        $      --
                                                                        ------------         -----            -----
                                                                        ------------         -----            -----
</TABLE>
 
NOTE 5--LONG-TERM DEBT
 
    Long-term debt is comprised of:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                DECEMBER 25,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                                    1994            1995
<S>                                                            <C>              <C>
Senior Secured Term Loan.....................................                   $  45,000,000
Senior Revolving Credit Facility.............................                       7,050,000
Subordinated Notes...........................................                      29,325,000
Tranche A Notes..............................................  $    87,364,000
Tranche B Notes..............................................       11,587,000
Series A Senior Subordinated Notes...........................       29,617,000
Series B Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes...............       37,000,000
Other........................................................        1,873,000        236,000
                                                               ---------------  -------------
                                                                   167,441,000     81,611,000
Less current portion.........................................     (167,209,000)    (3,611,000)
                                                               ---------------  -------------
                                                               $       232,000  $  78,000,000
                                                               ---------------  -------------
                                                               ---------------  -------------
</TABLE>
 
    Interest  paid during 1993, 1994  and 1995 aggregated $4,354,000, $6,152,000
and $3,673,000, respectively.
 
    TRANCHE A NOTES  AND TRANCHE  B NOTES--The Tranche  A and  Tranche B  Notes,
which were outstanding as of December 25, 1994, were extinguished in conjunction
with  the  Company's  August  1995 debt  restructuring  (see  Debt Restructuring
below). The Tranche  A Notes  bore interest  at the  30-day LIBOR  rate plus  an
applicable  margin. The Tranche B  Notes bore interest at  4 percent. The senior
debt agreement provided for principal prepayments  at the option of the  Company
and called for mandatory principal prepayments from the net proceeds of sales of
certain radio station properties or from 50 percent of the net proceeds of sales
by  the Company  of any  stock or  warrants issued  by the  Company or  from the
exercise of any such warrants or from excess operating cash, as defined.
 
    During 1993, the  Company sold  certain radio station  properties and  other
assets  (Note 8)  and utilized  resultant net  proceeds of  $32,960,000 to repay
Tranche A Notes of $18,498,000 and  Tranche B Notes of $14,462,000. Pursuant  to
agreements  with the senior debtholders, $12,222,000  of the Tranche A Notes was
forgiven, resulting in an extraordinary gain during the year ended December  26,
1993.
 
    The  Company's agreement with the  Senior debtholders contained, among other
things, certain covenants as to the maintenance of certain financial ratios  and
cash  flows, as well as restrictions  on additional indebtedness, property sales
and liens,  mergers  and  acquisitions, contingent  liabilities,  certain  lease
transactions,  investments,  transactions with  affiliates,  corporate overhead,
capital expenditures,  prepaid expenditures,  and employment  and certain  other
contracts.
 
    Based  on agreements between  the Company and  the holders of  the Tranche A
Notes and Tranche B Notes,  the outstanding debt was to  be repaid as of  August
18, 1995 and the Company classified the debt as current as of December 25, 1994.
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
    SENIOR  SUBORDINATED  NOTES AND  SENIOR SUBORDINATED  CONVERTIBLE NOTES--The
Series A  Senior Subordinated  Notes (Subordinated  Notes) and  Series B  Senior
Subordinated Convertible Notes (Convertible Notes), which were outstanding as of
December 25, 1994, were extinguished in conjunction with the Company's 1995 debt
restructuring (see Debt Restructuring below).
 
    In  fiscal year 1991 the Company restructured its debt with the subordinated
debtholders by modifying certain terms.  The $24,423,000 excess of the  carrying
amount of the old subordinated debt instruments over the principal amount of the
Subordinated and Convertible Notes was recorded as unamortized carrying value of
subordinated  debt  in  1991 and  was  being amortized  against  future interest
expense over the term  of the restructured  Subordinated and Convertible  Notes.
The Subordinated Notes bore interest at an annual rate of 9%; interest was added
to principal semiannually. During 1993, 1994 and 1995, approximately $2,309,000,
$2,465,000 and $3,631,000 of interest was added to the principal, respectively.
 
    The  Convertible Notes bore interest at the non-compounding annual rate of 5
percent and such  interest was due  and payable  at such time  as the  principal
became  payable. The Convertible Notes were convertible as to both principal and
accrued interest into 803,592 shares of Mandatorily Redeemable Class A-1  common
stock at the option of the holders after April 30, 1994.
 
    The  Subordinated  Notes  and  Convertible Notes  were  subordinated  to the
Tranche A and B  Notes and contained,  among other things,  covenants as to  the
maintenance of certain financial ratios and cash flows, and certain restrictions
as  to additional indebtedness,  amounts and types  of payments and investments,
dividends, liens  and  encumbrances,  sale and  leaseback  transactions,  equity
interests of subsidiaries, sales of assets, mergers, corporate overhead, capital
expenditures, prepayment of expenses, and employment contracts.
 
    Based  on agreements  between the  Company and  the holders  of Subordinated
Notes and Convertible Notes, the outstanding debt was to be repaid as of  August
18, 1995 and the Company classified the debt and associated unamortized carrying
value of subordinated debt as current as of December 25, 1994.
 
    DEBT RESTRUCTURING--In August 1995, the Company completed a restructuring of
its  debt, resulting in  the extinguishment of $175,301,000  of Tranche A Notes,
Tranche B Notes, Subordinated Notes and Convertible Notes plus accrued  interest
for  an  aggregate amount  of $125,000,000  in  cash. Additionally,  the Company
repurchased or  exchanged the  shares of  Class  A-1 common  stock held  by  the
holders  of these  debt instruments.  The Company  sold its  Houston, Boston and
Kansas City  stations  in  1995  and utilized  the  resultant  net  proceeds  of
$47,650,000, along with $1,500,000 restricted cash released to the Company (Note
3), to repay outstanding debt prior to the completion of the restructuring (Note
8),  entered into  a new  senior $60,000,000  Credit Agreement  and obtained new
subordinated debt for $37,000,000. The former debtholders forgave $50,301,000 of
principal and accrued  interest which  has been recognized  as an  extraordinary
gain  in 1995. Also included in the  extraordinary gain for 1995 is $18,412,000,
representing the remaining unamortized carrying value of subordinated debt as of
the date of the related debt extinguishment.
 
    SENIOR SECURED TERM  LOAN AND  SENIOR REVOLVING  CREDIT FACILITY--In  August
1995,  the Company and its wholly-owned  subsidiaries entered into a $60,000,000
Credit Agreement with a consortium of banks, consisting of a $45,000,000  Senior
Secured  Term Loan  (the Term  Loan) and  a $15,000,000  Senior Revolving Credit
Facility (the Revolver). The Company borrowed  all of the $45,000,000 Term  Loan
and  $7,500,000  of the  Revolver and  paid  transaction costs  of approximately
$4,700,000. Under the Term Loan and the Revolver, principal payments were due in
varying amounts through 2001. As discussed in Note 2, the outstanding debt under
the Credit Agreement was paid in full and cancelled in February 1996.
 

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<PAGE>

                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
    Borrowings under the Credit  Agreement bore interest, at  the option of  the
Company,  at either the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus an applicable
margin of up to 2.625%, or at a base rate (defined as the higher of the  Federal
Funds Rate plus .5% or the bank's Prime rate) plus an applicable margin of up to
1.375%  per annum. The Term Loan and  the Revolver were secured by substantially
all of  the  Company's assets,  including  the  common stock  and  tangible  and
intangible   assets  and   major  lease   rights  of   the  Company's  operating
subsidiaries.
 
    In conjunction with entering into the Credit Agreement, the Company issued a
warrant to purchase 10% of the  common stock of the Company's primary  operating
subsidiary,  exercisable  only in  the  event of  certain  specified occurrences
through June 30, 1996,  for an exercise price  of $1.00. The Company  determined
that  the value  of the  warrant was  de minimus  because of  the nature  of the
specified events required  for warrant  exercise. As  discussed in  Note 2,  the
warrant was cancelled in February 1996.
 
    INTEREST  RATE SWAP  AGREEMENT--In accordance with  the terms  of the Credit
Agreement, the Company entered into a three year interest rate swap agreement in
September 1995 on a notional principal amount of $30,000,000. Under the interest
rate swap agreement,  on a  quarterly basis  the Company  pays the  counterparty
interest  at  a fixed  rate  of 5.87%,  and  the counterparty  pays  the Company
interest at a variable rate based on the LIBOR.
 
    As of December  31, 1995,  the interest rate  swap agreement  had a  nominal
carrying  value and  a ($425,000)  fair value. The  fair value  was estimated by
obtaining a  quotation from  the  counterparty. In  February 1996,  the  Company
terminated  the  interest  rate  swap agreement  in  conjunction  with  its debt
extinguishment, and realized a loss of $686,000 upon termination.
 
    SUBORDINATED NOTES--In August 1995, the  Company entered into an  Investment
Agreement  with  a new  subordinated  debtholder, consisting  of  $37,000,000 in
subordinated notes. The subordinated notes bore interest at a rate of 8.108% per
annum compounded  quarterly, of  which 50%  was  to be  paid annually  with  the
remainder  being  added to  principal. The  notes  were due  in August  2002. As
discussed in Note 2, the debt was paid in full and cancelled in February 1996.
 
    Under the Investment Agreement, the Company issued a warrant for 75% of  the
Company's  Class  A  common  stock, exercisable  through  August  2005,  with an
exercise price of $1.00.  Management has determined that  the fair value of  the
warrant  on the  date of issuance  was approximately $8,500,000,  which has been
recorded as a discount on the related  debt and was being amortized to  interest
expense  over  the  term  of the  debt.  As  discussed in  Note  2,  the Company
repurchased the warrant in February 1996.
 
    COVENANTS--The Credit Agreement  and the Investment  Agreement required  the
Company  to comply  with certain  financial and  operating covenants, including,
among others, limitations on: capital expenditures, acquisitions and  additional
indebtedness,  engaging in a business other than radio broadcasting, paying cash
dividends, corporate overhead levels, the use of borrowings, and requirements to
maintain certain financial ratios.
 
NOTE 6--COMMON STOCK
 
    In conjunction with the August 1995 refinancing, the Company entered into an
agreement with its former debtholders  providing for the repurchase or  exchange
of  all of their Class A-1 shares  of common stock. Under the agreement, 189,321
Class A-1 shares were repurchased by the Company for a de minimus amount and the
remaining 60,610  shares were  exchanged for  49,904 shares  of Class  A  common
stock.  There were  249,931 shares  of Mandatorily  Redeemable Class  A-1 common
stock outstanding in 1993 and 1994.
 
    The Company's  authorized  capital  stock  subsequent  to  the  August  1995
restructuring consists of 1,569,514 shares of Class A common stock, $.000001 par
value,    of   which   49,904   shares   are   issued   and   outstanding,   and
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
254,018 shares of Class B voting common stock, $.000001 par value, all of  which
are issued and outstanding. Prior to August 1995, the Class B common stock had a
par  value of $.01. Class  B common stock is voting  common stock, while Class A
common stock has no right to vote with respect to the election of directors,  or
other  corporate  actions  other than  certain  major  events set  forth  in the
Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation.  The holders of Class B  common
stock,  voting as  a class, are  entitled to elect  six members of  the Board of
Directors. Class B  common stock  may convert their  shares into  stock that  is
registered pursuant to certain firm commitment underwritten public offerings, as
defined.
 
    Shares  of Class  A common  stock are  convertible into  an equal  number of
shares of Class B common stock subsequent to a public offering, as described  in
the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, upon certain events as defined in the
Company's  agreements with  the subordinated  debtholders, or  as of  August 18,
2000. In addition, holders of both Class A and Class B common stock may  convert
their  shares  into stock  that  is registered  pursuant  to a  public offering.
Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to participate on a pro rata  basis
with  the holders of Class B common stock with respect to dividends, when and as
declared by the Board of Directors,  provided there are funds legally  available
for  such  purpose, and  with respect  to  any redemption  or repurchase  by the
Company of any Class B common stock.
 
    The Mandatorily Redeemable  Class A-1 common  stock contained a  liquidation
preference  over Class B common stock in an amount equal to a prescribed formula
value solely in the event of a liquidation resulting from bankruptcy, insolvency
or other similar proceeding.  Such liquidation preference  was zero at  December
25,  1994. The Mandatorily Redeemable Class A-1 common stock was not entitled to
vote except for the right,  voting as a separate class,  to elect one member  of
the  Company's Board of Directors and except that certain transactions specified
in the Company's Restated Certificate  of Incorporation required the consent  of
the  majority of the then-outstanding shares of Mandatorily Redeemable Class A-1
common stock.  Holders of  Mandatorily Redeemable  Class A-1  common stock  were
entitled  to participate on a pro rata basis  with the holders of Class B common
stock upon any redemption  or repurchase by  the Company of  any Class B  common
stock or other equity securities of the Company.
 
    Shares  of Class A-1 common  stock were convertible into  an equal number of
shares of Class B common stock subsequent to a public offering, or under certain
specified circumstances. In  addition, holders  of Class A-1  common stock  were
entitled  to convert their shares into stock registered pursuant to certain firm
commitment underwritten public offerings, as defined. Prior to an initial public
offering (IPO), holders of Class A-1 common stock were entitled to, in the event
of a defined change  of voting control  of the Company,  require the Company  to
repurchase  their shares of Class A-1  common stock in accordance with specified
formula prices. In addition, if the Company had not effected an IPO by  December
2002, then holders of a majority of the then-outstanding Class A-1 common stock,
on or after December 31, 2003, could require the Company to repurchase the Class
A-1 common stock owned by them at a specified formula repurchase price.
 
    The  Mandatorily Redeemable Class A-1 common stock was recorded at an "issue
price" equivalent  to the  carrying value  of the  equity instruments  exchanged
therefor.   No  subsequent  adjustment  to  the  valuation  of  the  Mandatorily
Redeemable Class  A-1 common  stock was  required prior  to its  repurchase  and
exchange in August 1995.
 
NOTE 7--STOCK OPTIONS
 
    The  Company had  two stock  option plans,  the Executive  Stock Option Plan
(Executive Plan) and  the 1991 Stock  Option Plan (1991  Plan). No options  were
granted  under the  Executive Plan  or the  1991 Plan.  In conjunction  with the
August 1995 debt  restructuring, the  Company cancelled  the 1991  Plan and  the
Executive Plan.
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
NOTE 8--STATION TRANSACTIONS
 
    In  August  1995,  concurrent  with  the  debt  restructuring,  the  Company
purchased substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of WSPD-AM and
WRVF-FM, Toledo, Ohio, for $6,660,000  using cash proceeds obtained through  the
August 1995 debt restructuring. The acquisition has been accounted for using the
purchase  method. The assets  acquired were comprised  of accounts receivable of
$391,000 and property,  plant and  equipment of  $1,525,000. The  excess of  the
purchase  price over the fair  value of the assets  and liabilities acquired was
$4,744,000, which is attributable  to intangible assets  and is being  amortized
over  40 years  using the  straight-line method.  The results  of operations are
included in the results of operations of the Company since their acquisition.
 
    The following unaudited pro forma  summary information presents the  results
of  operations of the Company  as if the acquisition  of WSPD-AM and WRVF-FM had
occurred on  December 27,  1993,  after giving  effect to  certain  adjustments,
principally  intangible amortization and interest.  These pro forma results have
been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be  indicative
of what would have occurred had the acquisition been effected as of December 27,
1993 or of the results which may occur in the future.
 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          (UNAUDITED)
                                                                          YEAR ENDED
                                                                 -----------------------------
                                                                  DECEMBER 25,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      1994           1995
<S>                                                              <C>             <C>
Net revenue....................................................  $   59,455,000  $  47,945,000
Loss before extraordinary item.................................  $  (16,230,000) $  (4,015,000)
Net income (loss)..............................................  $  (16,230,000) $  57,576,000
Earnings (loss) per share before extraordinary item............  $       (32.21) $       (3.15)
Earnings (loss) per share......................................  $       (32.21) $       45.21
</TABLE>

 
    In  March 1995, the Company sold  substantially all of the assets (excluding
cash and  accounts receivable)  and certain  liabilities of  Noble Broadcast  of
Kansas City, Inc. (KBEQ-FM and KBEQ-AM) for $7,650,000. The sale of these assets
resulted  in a gain  of approximately $1,982,000  and has been  reflected in the
Company's 1995 results of operations.
 
    In January 1995, the Company sold substantially all of the assets (excluding
cash and  accounts receivable)  and certain  liabilities of  Noble Broadcast  of
Ballybunion, Inc. (WSSH-AM) for $1,500,000. The sale of these assets resulted in
a  gain of approximately $637,000  and has been reflected  in the Company's 1995
results of operations.
 
    On December 31,  1994, the Company  sold substantially all  of the  non-cash
assets  and certain liabilities of Noble Broadcast of Houston, Inc. (KMJQ-FM and
KYOK-AM) for $38,500,000 and  released restricted cash  of $1,500,000 (Note  3).
The sale of these assets resulted in a loss on the sale of $7,450,000. This loss
was  considered to result  from permanent impairment of  intangible assets as of
December 25, 1994 and has been reflected in the Company's results of  operations
in 1994.
 
    In  March 1993, the  Company sold substantially  all of the  assets of Noble
Broadcast of New York, Inc. (WBAB-FM and WGBB-AM) for $16,000,000. Net  proceeds
from  this sale of $15,000,000  were used to reduce the  Tranche A and Tranche B
Notes (Note 5) resulting  in the forgiveness of  $5,562,000 of Tranche A  Notes.
The sale of these assets resulted in a gain on the sale of $6,555,000.
 
    In  April 1993, the Company sold substantially  all of the assets of WSSH-FM
Boston,  Massachusetts,  for  $18,500,000.  Net  proceeds  from  this  sale   of
$15,250,000  were used  to reduce  the Tranche  A and  Tranche B  Notes (Note 5)
resulting in  the forgiveness  of $5,655,000  of the  Notes. The  sale of  these
assets resulted in a gain of $1,354,000.
 

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<PAGE>

                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
    In  May  1993, the  Company  purchased substantially  all  of the  assets of
KATZ-AM and KNJZ-FM in St. Louis for $2,750,000. The Company paid $2,250,000  in
cash and issued a non-interest bearing promissory note for $500,000. The note is
payable  in  equal  installments of  $250,000  in  May 1994  and  May  1996. The
acquisition has been  accounted for using  the purchase method.  The assets  and
liabilities  acquired  were comprised  entirely of  intangible assets  which are
being amortized over  40 years using  the straight-line method.  The results  of
operations  are included in the results of operations of the Company since their
acquisition.
 
NOTE 9--INCOME TAXES
 
    The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
109 on  a  prospective basis,  effective  January  1, 1993.  SFAS  109  requires
recognition  of deferred tax assets and  liabilities for the expected future tax
consequences of events that  have been included in  the financial statements  or
tax  returns. Under the SFAS 109 asset and liability method, deferred tax assets
and liabilities are determined based  upon the difference between the  financial
statement  and tax bases  of assets and  liabilities using enacted  tax rates in
effect for  the year  in which  the differences  are expected  to reverse.  Upon
implementation  of SFAS 109, the Company  recorded a cumulative effect (benefit)
of a change in  accounting principle of $354,000,  which represented the  future
tax benefits expected to be realized upon utilization of the Company's state tax
loss  carryforwards. The benefit of these loss carryforwards was realized during
1993.
 
    The following is a summary of the provision for income taxes, for the  years
ended December 26, 1993, December 25, 1994 and December 31, 1995:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1993       1994       1995
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>        <C>
Current:
    Federal.................................................  $       --  $      --  $      --
    State...................................................      24,000     36,000     63,000
Deferred:
    Federal.................................................                     --         --
    State...................................................     354,000         --         --
                                                              ----------  ---------  ---------
Provision...................................................  $  378,000  $  36,000  $  63,000
                                                              ----------  ---------  ---------
                                                              ----------  ---------  ---------
</TABLE>
 
    A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes to the amount computed by
applying  the statutory  Federal income tax  rate to income  before income taxes
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            FOR THE YEARS ENDED
                                                                 ------------------------------------------
                                                                 DECEMBER 26,  DECEMBER 25,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     1993          1994           1995
<S>                                                              <C>           <C>            <C>
Federal statutory rate.........................................   $  439,000   $  (5,601,000) $  (1,176,000)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit.....................       57,000        (728,000)      (153,000)
Amortization and write down of intangibles.....................     (496,000)      3,348,000      1,329,000
Losses for which no current benefit is available...............           --       2,847,000             --
State net operating loss utilization...........................      354,000              --             --
Other..........................................................       24,000         170,000         63,000
                                                                 ------------  -------------  -------------
                                                                  $  378,000   $      36,000  $      63,000
                                                                 ------------  -------------  -------------
                                                                 ------------  -------------  -------------
</TABLE>
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
    The  components of deferred  income taxes at December  25, 1994 and December
31, 1995 are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                1994           1995
<S>                                                                        <C>             <C>
Deferred tax assets:
    Available net operating loss carryforwards for financial reporting
      purposes...........................................................  $   30,060,000  $    --
    Charitable contribution carryovers...................................         250,000        250,000
    Book and tax amortization differences................................      12,530,000       --
    Accrued liabilities and reserves.....................................         200,000        180,000
                                                                           --------------  -------------
                                                                               43,040,000        430,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
    Book and tax basis differences.......................................     (14,272,000)    (7,256,000)
    Book and tax depreciation and amortization differences...............      (4,458,000)    (1,312,000)
                                                                           --------------  -------------
    Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)................................      24,310,000     (8,138,000)
    Valuation allowance..................................................     (24,310,000)      (430,000)
                                                                           --------------  -------------
                                                                           $     --        $  (8,568,000)
                                                                           --------------  -------------
                                                                           --------------  -------------
</TABLE>
 
    The Company recorded a provision for income taxes in 1993, 1994 and 1995 due
to taxable income for  state tax reporting purposes  related to entities in  the
consolidated  group which were subject to state income tax. The Company recorded
a valuation allowance  for those  deferred tax  assets for  which the  Company's
management  determined that the  realization of such future  tax benefits is not
more likely than not. Taxes paid during 1993, 1994 and 1995 aggregated  $24,000,
$36,000 and $63,000, respectively.
 
    At December 31, 1995, the Company had available Federal net operating losses
of  approximately  $46,000,000  for tax  reporting  purposes.  Additionally, the
Company had  available net  operating losses  of approximately  $41,000,000  for
state  income tax  purposes. The  net operating  losses for  tax purposes expire
between 2001 and 2009.  In certain circumstances, as  specified in the  Internal
Revenue  Code, a 50 percent or more  ownership change by certain combinations of
the Company's  stockholders  during  any  three  year  period  would  result  in
limitations  on  the  Company's  ability  to  utilize  its  net  operating  loss
carryforwards. The value  of the Company's  stock at the  time of the  ownership
change  is the primary factor in determining  the limit on the Company's ability
to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards. As a result of the August  1995
debt  and equity restructuring,  an ownership change  occurred, and consequently
the Company's net operating loss carryforwards generated prior to the  ownership
change  are limited.  The purchase of  the Company  by Jacor (Note  2) will also
result in an ownership change  as specified in the  Internal Revenue Code. As  a
result  of the August  1995 debt and equity  restructuring, certain deferred tax
assets were reduced for financial  reporting purposes. The increase in  deferred
tax  liabilities of $8,568,000 that occurred in conjunction with the August 1995
debt and equity restructuring was recorded  as a component of the  extraordinary
gain resulting from the August 1995 restructuring.
 
NOTE 10--BROADCAST LICENSE AGREEMENT
 
    The  Company's  consolidated  net sales  for  1993, 1994  and  1995, include
XTRA-FM  and  XTRA-AM  sales  of  approximately  $13,346,000,  $14,087,000   and
$15,613,000,  respectively, pursuant to an Exclusive Sales Agency Agreement (the
Agreement) with the broadcast  licensee expiring in  2015. Under the  Agreement,
the  Company acts as the  agent for the sale of  advertising time on XTRA-FM and
XTRA-AM for all areas outside Mexico. The Company operated a broadcasting  tower
under a month-to-month lease until February 1996 when it moved to a new location
in  Mexico owned by the Company. The  broadcast licenses for these stations from
the Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Mexico are scheduled to expire
on July 3, 2004.
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
The Company is not aware of any information which would lead it to believe  that
any  specific  risks  exist  which threaten  the  continuance  of  the Company's
relationship with the broadcast licensee.
 
    Pursuant to the  terms of the  Agreement, as amended,  the Company  provides
programming  for  and purchases  advertising  time directly  from  the broadcast
licensee and resells such  time to United States  advertisers and agencies.  The
Company incurred $555,000, $584,000 and $415,000 in expenses under the Agreement
during 1993, 1994 and 1995.
 
NOTE 11--BARTER TRANSACTIONS
 
    Barter  revenue was approximately $2,956,000,  $2,551,000 and $2,461,000, in
1993, 1994 and 1995, respectively. Barter expense was approximately  $3,037,000,
$2,263,000 and $2,251,000, in 1993, 1994 and 1995, respectively.
 
    Included   in  prepaid  expenses  and   other  current  assets  and  accrued
liabilities in the accompanying  consolidated balance sheets  for 1995 and  1994
are  barter  receivables  (merchandise  or  services  due  to  the  Company)  of
approximately  $1,640,000  and  $1,540,000,  respectively  and  barter  accounts
payable  (air time due to suppliers of merchandise or services) of approximately
$1,384,000 and $1,385,000, respectively.
 
NOTE 12--COMMITMENTS
 
  BROADCAST COMMITMENTS
 
    The Company  has agreements  to broadcast  a series  of professional  sports
games  and related events  through 1998. The Company  incurred total expenses of
$2,142,000, $2,744,000 and $3,757,000 during 1993, 1994 and 1995,  respectively,
in  accordance with  the agreements.  Future minimum  annual payments  under the
agreements become due and payable as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                               <C>
1996............................................  $2,765,000
1997............................................  1,172,000
1998............................................    385,000
                                                  ---------
                                                  $4,322,000
                                                  ---------
                                                  ---------
</TABLE>
 
  LEASE COMMITMENTS
 
    The Company incurred  total rental  expenses of  $1,389,000, $1,378,000  and
$538,000  in  1993,  1994 and  1995,  respectively, under  operating  leases for
facilities and equipment. Future annual  rental commitments expected under  such
leases at December 31, 1995 are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                               <C>
1996............................................  $ 489,000
1997............................................    406,000
1998............................................    415,000
1999............................................    404,000
2000............................................    368,000
Thereafter......................................  1,038,000
                                                  ---------
                                                  $3,120,000
                                                  ---------
                                                  ---------
</TABLE>
 
  TIME BROKERAGE AGREEMENTS
 
    The  Company, through various  subsidiaries, previously provided programming
through time brokerage  agreements. These agreements,  which were terminated  in
August 1995, allowed the Company to purchase a
 

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
 
specified  amount of broadcast time  per week in exchange  for the rights to all
advertising revenues. The Company incurred related total expenses of $1,294,000,
$1,517,000 and $479,000 during 1993, 1994 and 1995, respectively.
 
NOTE 13--LITIGATION
 
    The Company is  involved in  litigation on  certain matters  arising in  the
ordinary  course of  business. Management has  consulted with  legal counsel and
does not  believe that  the resolution  of  such matters  will have  a  material
adverse  effect on the  Company's financial position,  results of operations, or
cash flows.

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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                     ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      UNAUDITED
                                                                                     DECEMBER 31,     MARCH 31,
                                                                                         1995            1996
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>             <C>
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents.....................................................  $      447,000  $      592,000
    Restricted cash...............................................................                       1,978,000
    Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $455,000 and
      $466,000....................................................................       9,094,000       3,239,000
    Prepaid expenses and other ...................................................       2,290,000       1,399,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
        Total current assets......................................................      11,831,000       7,208,000
    Property, plant and equipment, net............................................       9,333,000       4,670,000
    Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $25,734,000 and
      $23,968,000.................................................................      50,730,000      49,965,000
    Other assets..................................................................       5,333,000       1,289,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
                                                                                    $   77,227,000  $   63,132,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
 
                                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
 
Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable..............................................................  $    2,867,000  $    1,395,000
    Accrued interest..............................................................       1,674,000         320,000
    Accrued payroll and related expenses..........................................       1,077,000         739,000
    Other accrued liabilities.....................................................       3,081,000       9,039,000
    Current portion of long-term debt.............................................       3,611,000      40,000,000
    Unamortized carrying value of subordinated debt...............................
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
        Total current liabilities.................................................      12,310,000      51,493,000
Long-term debt, less current portion..............................................      78,000,000
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities.............................       9,208,000      18,228,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
        Total liabilities.........................................................      99,518,000      69,721,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
Stockholders' deficit:
    Class A common stock $.000001 par value; 1,569,514 shares authorized, 49,904
      shares issued and outstanding...............................................        --              --
    Class B common stock $.000001 par value; 254,018 shares issued and
      outstanding.................................................................        --              --
    Paid-in capital...............................................................      44,231,000      49,791,000
    Accumulated deficit...........................................................     (66,522,000)    (56,380,000)
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
        Total stockholders' deficit...............................................     (22,291,000)     (6,589,000)
        Commitments...............................................................
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
                                                                                    $   77,227,000  $   63,132,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
                             financial statements.


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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                     ----------------------------
                                                                                       MARCH 26,      MARCH 31,
                                                                                         1995           1996
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
<S>                                                                                  <C>            <C>
Broadcast revenue..................................................................  $  10,054,000  $   6,717,000
    Less agency commissions........................................................     (1,048,000)      (659,000)
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
      Net revenue..................................................................      9,006,000      6,058,000
Expenses:
    Broadcast operating expenses...................................................      7,638,000      5,626,000
    Corporate general and administrative...........................................        602,000        577,000
    Depreciation and amortization..................................................      1,027,000      1,079,000
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
                                                                                         9,267,000      7,282,000
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
Income (loss) from operations......................................................       (261,000)    (1,224,000)
Interest expense...................................................................     (2,549,000)    (1,875,000)
Net gain on sale of radio stations.................................................      2,619,000     37,669,000
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes and extraordinary loss.............       (191,000)    34,570,000
Provision for income taxes.........................................................        (16,000)   (14,683,000)
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
Income (loss) before extraordinary loss............................................       (207,000)    19,887,000
Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax effect....................                    (9,745,000)
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
Net income (loss)..................................................................  $    (207,000) $  10,142,000
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
Primary earnings (loss) per share:
    Before extraordinary item......................................................  $        (.41) $       16.36
    Extraordinary item.............................................................                         (8.02)
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
        Total......................................................................  $        (.41) $        8.34
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share:
    Before extraordinary item......................................................  $        (.41) $       13.69
    Extraordinary item.............................................................                         (8.02)
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
        Total......................................................................  $        (.41) $        5.67
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
Common equivalent shares:
    Primary........................................................................        503,949      1,215,688
    Fully diluted..................................................................        503,949      1,215,688
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
                             financial statements.


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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      MARCH 26,       MARCH 31,
                                                                                         1995            1996
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income (loss).............................................................  $     (207,000) $   10,142,000
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating
      activities:
      Interest expense added to long-term debt....................................         667,000
      Depreciation and amortization...............................................       1,027,000       1,079,000
      Amortization of debt issuance costs and unamortized carrying value of
        subordinated debt.........................................................        (339,000)        116,000
      Revenue on Barter transactions..............................................         (57,000)         77,000
      Gain on disposition of assets...............................................      (2,619,000)    (32,676,000)
      Extraordinary loss on extinguishment of debt................................                       7,675,000
      Write-down of intangibles and other assets..................................         519,000
      Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:
        Restricted cash...........................................................                      (1,978,000)
        Accounts receivable.......................................................       2,474,000       1,619,000
        Prepaid expenses and other................................................        (423,000)        644,000
        Other assets..............................................................        (890,000)
        Accounts payable..........................................................        (323,000)     (1,472,000)
        Accued interest...........................................................         268,000      (1,354,000)
        Other accrued liabilities.................................................      (1,574,000)      3,565,000
        Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities.....................        (113,000)      9,660,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
Net cash used in operating activities.............................................      (1,590,000)     (2,903,000)
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
    Proceeds from disposition of assets...........................................      47,650,000      46,753,000
    Acquisition of fixed assets...................................................        (532,000)       (352,000)
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
    Net cash flows provided by investing activities...............................      47,118,000      46,401,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
    Payments on long-term debt....................................................     (47,662,000)    (89,924,000)
    Borrowings....................................................................                      40,000,000
    Payments of deferred financing costs..........................................                        (966,000)
    Redemption of Class A common stock............................................                      (2,347,000)
    Proceeds from issuance of stock purchase Warrant..............................                      52,775,000
    Redemption of stock purchase Warrant..........................................                     (42,891,000)
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
    Net cash used in financing activities.........................................     (47,662,000)    (43,353,000)
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents.........................................      (2,134,000)        145,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period..................................       2,134,000         447,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period........................................  $     --        $      592,000
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
                                                                                    --------------  --------------
</TABLE>

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
                             financial statements.


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                  NOBLE BROADCAST GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    The December 31, 1995 condensed consolidated balance sheet  data was derived
from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required
by generally accepted accounting  principles.  The financial statements included
herein have  been prepared by the  Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules
and  regulations  of the Securities  and Exchange  Commission.  Although certain
information and footnote disclosures  normally included in financial  statements
prepared in accordance with  generally accepted accounting principles  have been
condensed  or  omitted  pursuant  to such  rules and  regulations,  the  Company
believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading and  reflect all  adjustments  (consisting only  of normal  recurring
adjustments)  which  are  necessary  for  a  fair  presentation  of  results  of
operations for such periods.  Results for interim  periods may not be indicative
of results for the  full year.  It is suggested that  these financial statements
be read in conjunction  with the consolidated financial  statements for the year
ended December 31, 1995 and the notes thereto.

2.  SALE OF THE COMPANY

    In  February 1996, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase and a Stock and
Warrant  Purchase  Redemption  Agreement  (the  Agreement)  whereby  Jacor
Communications, Inc.  (Jacor) agreed  to purchase both the Company's outstanding
Class B common stock and a newly-issued  warrant allowing  Jacor to purchase the
Company's  Class  A  common  stock.  This transaction  is  subject  to Federal
Communications Commission approval,   which has been  obtained; a  Department of
Justice review, which is ongoing and certain other conditions.   Simultaneously,
the  Company entered  into an Asset  Purchase Agreement  and sold  the assets of
certain  subsidiaries of the Company to  a wholly-owned  subsidiary of Jacor and
assigned to this subsidiary its rights and obligations under  certain contracts.
The  aggregate  value of  the  above transactions,  when  fully consummated,  is
$152,000,000 plus certain closing costs.  At that time,  Jacor will own 100%  of
the  equity  interests  in the Company.  The  Company  also  entered  into  time
brokerage agreements with Jacor for the stations in  St. Louis and  Toledo.  The
Company received approximately $99,000,000 in February  1996 in conjunction with
the transactions.

    In connection  with  the  transaction,  the Company  entered into  a  Credit
Agreement  with  another  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  Jacor  providing  for  a
$40,000,000 Term Loan Facility, which was borrowed in full in February 1996, and
a $1,000,000 Revolving Loan Facility. The loans bear interest at the Prime rate,
payable quarterly.  Both facilities  are to be  repaid  February 1, 2002 or upon
occurrence of certain ownership changes, whichever occurs earlier.

    The Company used the total proceeds  received in February  1996 to repay the
outstanding  indebtedness  under  the  Senior  Secured  Term  Loan,  the  Senior
Revolving Credit Facility and the Subordinated Notes, to redeem and  retire  the
warrant held by the subordinated debtholder, and to redeem and retire all of the
Company's Class A shares outstanding.  In the event that the transaction  cannot
be consummated, none of the proceeds previously paid to the Class A stockholders
or the warrant holders shall be returned.  If the  transaction is terminated  by
the  buyer, the  Class B  stockholders  shall be entitled  to the balance of the
amounts due under the Agreement; if terminated  by the  Company, the buyer shall
be entitled only to the amounts previously paid to the Class  B stockholders  as
well as certain other amounts.


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                           JACOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
            UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     AS OF MARCH 31, 1996
                                                 ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                JACOR/NOBLE
                                                 HISTORICAL   HISTORICAL    NOBLE PRO FORMA     COMBINED PRO
                                                   JACOR        NOBLE         ADJUSTMENTS          FORMA
                                                 ----------   ----------   -----------------   --------------
<S>                                              <C>          <C>          <C>                 <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
    Cash.......................................   $   5,889    $     592                        $  6,481
    Accounts receivable........................      25,301        3,239                          28,540
    Broadcast program rights...................
    Prepaid expenses and other current
      assets...................................       8,460        3,377                          11,837
                                                 ----------   ----------                       --------------
        Total current assets...................      39,650        7,208                          46,858
  Property and equipment.......................      39,214        4,670    $  4,980 (a)          48,864
  Intangible assets............................     165,282       49,965      99,009 (a)         314,256
  Deferred charges and other assets............     109,102        1,289     (54,275)(a)          16,116
                                                                             (40,000)(b)
                                                 ----------   ----------    --------           --------------
        Total assets...........................   $ 353,248    $  63,132    $  9,714            $426,094
                                                 ----------   ----------    --------           --------------
                                                 ----------   ----------    --------           --------------
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and
      other current liabilities................   $  14,601    $  11,493                        $ 26,094
    Current portion of Long-term debt..........                   40,000    $(40,000)(b)
                                                 ----------   ----------    --------           --------------
        Total current liabilities..............      14,601       51,493     (40,000)             26,094
Long-term debt, net of current maturities......     183,500                   15,125 (b)         198,625
Other liabilities..............................      14,772       18,228      28,000 (a)(c)       61,000
Shareholders' equity:
    Common stock...............................       1,824                                        1,824
    Additional paid-in capital.................     117,102       49,791     (49,791)(d)         117,102
    Common stock warrants......................         388                                          388
    Retained earnings..........................      21,061      (56,380)     56,380 (d)          21,061
                                                 ----------   ----------    --------           --------------
        Total shareholders' equity.............     140,375       (6,589)      6,589             140,375
                                                 ----------   ----------    --------           --------------
        Total liabilities and shareholders'
          equity...............................   $ 353,248    $  63,132    $  9,714            $426,094
                                                 ----------   ----------    --------           --------------
                                                 ----------   ----------    --------           --------------
</TABLE>


             See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information


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                           JACOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
       UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                                      -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                      JACOR                                NOBLE PRO    JACOR/NOBLE
                                                      HISTORICAL    PRO FORMA    JACOR PRO   HISTORICAL      FORMA       COMBINED
                                                        JACOR      ADJUSTMENTS     FORMA       NOBLE      ADJUSTMENTS    PRO FORMA
                                                      ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   -----------   -----------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>           <C>         <C>          <C>           <C>
Net revenue.........................................   $ 118,891   $ (678)(e)    $118,213     $41,902     $    87 (f)    $160,202
Broadcast operating expenses........................      87,290   (1,425)(e)      85,865      31,445        (429)(f)     116,881
Depreciation and amortization.......................       9,483      400 (e)       9,883       4,107       2,710 (g)      16,700
Corporate general and administrative expenses.......       3,501                    3,501       2,285      (1,388)(h)       4,398
                                                      ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   -----------   -----------
    Operating income................................      18,617      347          18,964       4,065        (806)         22,223
Interest expense....................................      (1,444)                  (1,444)     (9,913)     (3,143)(i)     (14,500)
Interest and investment
  income............................................       1,260     (854)(e)         406                                     406
Other income (expense), net.........................        (168)       6 (e)        (162)      2,619      (2,619)(j)        (162)
                                                      ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   -----------   -----------
    Income (loss) before income taxes and
      extraordinary items...........................      18,265     (501)         17,764      (3,229)     (6,568)          7,967
Income tax expense..................................      (7,300)     200 (k)      (7,100)        (63)      2,100 (k)      (5,063)
                                                      ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   -----------   -----------
    Income (loss) before extraordinary items........   $  10,965   $ (301)       $ 10,664     $(3,292)    $(4,468)       $  2,904
                                                      ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   -----------   -----------
                                                      ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   -----------   -----------
    Income per common
      share.........................................   $    0.52                 $   0.51                                $   0.14
                                                      ----------                 ---------                              -----------
                                                      ----------                 ---------                              -----------
Number of common shares used in per share
  computations......................................      20,913                   20,913                                  20,913
                                                      ----------                 ---------                              -----------
                                                      ----------                 ---------                              -----------
</TABLE>


             See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information


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<PAGE>

                           JACOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
       UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996
                                                     ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     JACOR                                NOBLE PRO     JACOR/NOBLE
                                                     HISTORICAL    PRO FORMA    JACOR PRO   HISTORICAL      FORMA        COMBINED
                                                       JACOR      ADJUSTMENTS     FORMA       NOBLE      ADJUSTMENTS     PRO FORMA
                                                     ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   ------------   -----------
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>           <C>         <C>          <C>            <C>
Net revenue........................................   $  30,074   $ 1,850 (l)   $ 31,924     $   6,058   $ (2,154)(h)    $ 35,828
Broadcast operating
  expenses.........................................      23,871     1,693 (l)     25,564         5,626     (2,075)(h)      29,115
Depreciation and amortization......................       2,619        30 (l)      2,649         1,079        625 (g)       4,353
Corporate general and administrative expenses......       1,139                    1,139           577       (378)(o)       1,338
                                                     ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   ------------   -----------
    Operating income...............................       2,445       127          2,572        (1,224)      (326)          1,022
Interest expense...................................      (2,111)                  (2,111)       (1,875)       361 (i)      (3,625)
Interest and investment
  income...........................................
Other income (expense), net........................       2,767    (2,539)(m)        228        37,669    (37,669)(h)         228
                                                     ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   ------------   -----------
    Income (loss) before income taxes and
      extraordinary items..........................       3,101    (2,412)           689        34,570    (37,634)         (2,375)
Income tax expense.................................      (1,259)      965 (k)       (294)      (14,683)    14,925 (k)         (52)
                                                     ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   ------------   -----------
    Income (loss) before extraordinary items.......   $   1,842   $(1,447)      $    395     $  19,887   $(22,709)       $ (2,427)
                                                     ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   ------------   -----------
                                                     ----------   -----------   ---------   ----------   ------------   -----------
    Income per common
      share........................................   $    0.09                 $   0.02                                 $  (0.13)
                                                     ----------                 ---------                               -----------
                                                     ----------                 ---------                               -----------
Number of common shares used in per share
  computations.....................................      20,503                   20,503                                   18,183
                                                     ----------                 ---------                               -----------
                                                     ----------                 ---------                               -----------
</TABLE>


             See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information


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<PAGE>
               NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

(a) The  adjustment represents the allocation of the remaining purchase price of
    Noble and the portion of the Noble Acquisition already funded, including the
    Noble warrant in the amount of $54,275,  to the estimated fair value of  the
    assets  acquired  and liabilities  assumed,  and the  recording  of goodwill
    associated with  the  acquisition. In  February  1996, Jacor  completed  the
    acquisition  of Noble's  operating assets  in San  Diego and  certain assets
    related to the Mexican properties  for $50,800 and recorded the  transaction
    as a purchase.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                ESTIMATED FAIR
                                                                                 MARKET VALUE
                                                                                --------------
<S>                                                                             <C>
Property and equipment........................................................   $      9,650
Intangible assets.............................................................        148,974
Cash..........................................................................            592
Accounts receivable...........................................................          3,239
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.....................................          3,377
Deferred charges and other assets.............................................          1,289
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities...........        (11,493)
Other liabilities.............................................................        (46,228)
                                                                                --------------
                                                                                 $    109,400
                                                                                --------------
                                                                                --------------
</TABLE>


(b) The adjustment  represents the  net additional  borrowings to  complete the
    Noble Acquisition as follows:


<TABLE>
<S>                                                              <C>
Historical Jacor debt..........................................   $ 183,500
Historical Noble debt..........................................      40,000
Loan receivable from Noble.....................................     (40,000)
Pro forma adjustment...........................................      15,125
                                                                 -----------
Assumed borrowings after Noble Acquisition.....................   $ 198,625
                                                                 -----------
                                                                 -----------
</TABLE>


(c) The adjustment represents the  additional deferred tax liability  associated
    with   the  difference  between  the  book  and  tax  basis  of  assets  and
    liabilities, excluding goodwill, after the allocation of the purchase price.

(d) The adjustment reflects the elimination of historical stockholders'  equity,
    as the Noble Acquisition will be accounted for as a purchase.


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               NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                        (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)--(CONTINUED)

(e) These  adjustments  reflect  additional  revenues and  expenses  for Jacor's
    acquisitions of radio stations WDUV-FM and WBRD-AM in Tampa Bay and WJBT-FM,
    WSOL-FM, and WZAZ-AM in Jacksonville, which were completed at various  dates
    in  1995, net  of the  elimination of 1995  revenues and  expenses for radio
    stations WMYU-FM and WWST-FM in Knoxville, which were sold in February 1996.
 
(f) These  adjustments  reflect additional  revenues  and expenses  for  Noble's
    acquisition  of  radio stations  WRVF-FM (formerly  WLQR-FM) and  WSPD-AM in
    Toledo, and the elimination of revenues  and expenses for the sale of  radio
    stations  KBEQ-FM  and  KBEQ-AM  in  Kansas  City,  and  other miscellaneous
    non-recurring expenses related  to dispositions of  properties in 1995.  The
    acquisitions  were  completed  in  August  1995  and  the  dispositions were
    completed in March 1995.

(g) The adjustment reflects the additional depreciation and amortization expense
    resulting from  the  allocation of  Jacor's  purchase price  to  the  assets
    acquired  including an increase  in property and  equipment and identifiable
    intangible assets, to their estimated  fair market values and the  recording
    of goodwill associated with the acquisition of Noble. See Note (u). Goodwill
    is amortized over 40 years.

(h) The  adjustment  represents  $1,513 of  corporate  overhead savings  for the
    elimination of redundant management costs and other expenses resulting  from
    the  combination of  the Jacor  and Noble  entities, net  of $125 additional
    corporate expenses associated with the purchase of the Toledo stations.

(i) The  adjustment  represents  additional  interest  expense  associated  with
    Jacor's  borrowings under the Existing Credit  Facility to finance the Noble
    acquisition and  refinance  existing  outstanding  borrowings.  The  assumed
    interest  rate is 7.3%, which represents the  current rate as of May 1996 on
    outstanding borrowings.

(j) The adjustment reflects  the elimination of  the gain on  the sale of  radio
    stations  KBEQ-FM and AM in  Kansas City, and WSSH-AM  in Boston, which were
    sold in March 1995 and January 1995, respectively.

(k) To provide for the  tax effect of pro  forma adjustments using an  estimated
    statutory   rate   of  40%.   The  Noble   pro  forma   adjustments  include
    non-deductible amortization of goodwill estimated to be approximately $1,300
    for the year ended  December 31, 1995  and $325 for  the three months  ended
    March 31, 1996.


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               NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                       (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)--(CONTINUED)

(l) These  adjustments  reflect additional  revenues  and expenses  for  Jacor's
    February  1996 acquisition of Noble's operating  assets in San Diego, net of
    the elimination  of revenues  and expenses  for radio  stations WMYU-FM  and
    WWST-FM in Knoxville, which were sold in February 1996.

(m) The adjustment reflects  the elimination of  the gain on  the sale of radio
    stations WMYU-FM and WWST-FM in Knoxville, which were sold in February  1996
    for $6,500.

(n) These adjustments  represent the elimination of revenues, operating expenses
    and the related  gain from the  sale of  the San Diego  operating assets  in
    February 1996. See note (u).

(o) The adjustment represents corporate overhead savings from the elimination of
    redundant management costs and other expenses resulting from the combination
    of the Jacor and Noble entities.


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