EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP
10-Q/A, 1999-05-03
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               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                    WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
                                
                           FORM 10-Q/A
                     Amendment to Form 10-Q

(Mark One)
   Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

     For the quarterly period ended August 31, 1998 or

   Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

     For the transition period from ________ to ________

     Commission file number:  0-23264


                EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            INDIANA                                     35-1542018
 (State or other jurisdiction of                   (I.R.S.  Employer 
incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)

    950 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET
          SUITE 1200
    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA                                 46204
(Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)
               
                         (317) 266-0100
      (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
                                
                         NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since
                          Last Report)
                                
  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant:  (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes     X        No             
      ----     -----

  The number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes
of common stock, as of October 5, 1998, was:

   13,091,835 Shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 Par Value
    2,560,610 Shares of Class B Common Stock, $.01 Par Value
<PAGE>                                
                                
                              INDEX



                                                                Page

PART I  - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  Item 1.  Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
    
      Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
        at February 28, 1998 and August 31, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . .5

      Condensed Consolidated Statements of
        Operations for the three and six months 
        ended August 31, 1997 and 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash
        Flows for the six months ended
         August 31, 1997 and 1998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

      Notes to Condensed Consolidated 
         Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Item 2 Management's Discussion and
       Analysis of Financial Condition
         and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

PART II  - OTHER INFORMATION

  Item 4.  Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders . . . . 22
  Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22


<PAGE>
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Emmis Communications Corporation and Subsidiaries:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet
of Emmis Communications Corporation (an Indiana corporation) and
Subsidiaries as of August 31, 1998, and the related condensed
consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and
six-month periods ended August 31, 1998 and 1997 and the condensed
consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended
August 31, 1998 and 1997 (as restated - see Note 2).  These financial 
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  A review of
interim financial information consists principally of applying
analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of
persons responsible for financial and accounting matters.  It is
substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the
expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a
whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications
that should be made to the financial statements referred to above for
them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet of Emmis
Communications Corporation as of February 28, 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity
and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented separately
herein), and, in our report dated March 31, 1998 (except with respect to the
matter discussed in Note 1b as to which the date is April 30, 1999), we 
expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.  In our
opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of February 28, 1998 is fairly stated,
in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance
sheet from which it has been derived.


                                    ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana,
October 7, 1998 (except with respect to the matter
    discussed in Note 2 as to which
    the date is April 30, 1999).





ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

              EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                -----------------------------------------------
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    -------------------------------------
               (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     As Restated
                                                      (Note 2)
                                                     February 28,    August 31,
                                                         1998            1998
                                                       -------         -------
                                                      (Note 1)      (unaudited)


                                   ASSETS
                                   ------
<S>                                                 <C>          <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                            $ 5,785      $ 12,762
  Accounts receivable, net                              32,120        47,326
  Current income tax receivable                          4,968             -
  Prepaid expenses and other                             8,279        12,147
                                                      --------      --------
  
    Total current assets                                51,152        72,235

  Property and equipment, net                           33,446        80,706
  Intangible assets, net                               234,558       723,850
  Other assets, net                                     14,232        34,036
                                                       --------     --------

    Total assets                                     $ 333,388     $ 910,827
                                                       ========     ========

                    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                    ------------------------------------

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current maturities of long-term debt               $      51        $   50
  Accounts payable                                      13,140        11,942
  Accrued salaries and commissions                       2,893         3,256    
  Accrued interest                                       2,421         3,001
  Deferred revenue                                       7,985         6,826
 Current portion of TV program rights payable                -         5,101
  Income taxes payable                                       -        16,881
  Note payable-SF Acquisition                                -        25,000
  Other                                                  1,579         7,795
                                                       -------       -------

    Total current liabilities                           28,069        79,852

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES              231,371       490,499

TV PROGRAM RIGHTS PAYABLE, NET OF CURRENT PORTION            -        16,303

OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES                               604         3,902

MINORITY INTEREST                                        1,875             -

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                   27,559        84,898
                                                       -------       -------
  
  Total liabilities                                    289,478       675,454
                                                       -------       -------
  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Class A common stock, $.01 par value;
  authorized 34,000,000 shares; issued
  and outstanding 8,430,660 shares at
  February 28, 1998 and 13,091,793 shares
  at August 31, 1998                                        84           131
  Class B common stock, $.01 par value;
  authorized 6,000,000 shares; issued
  and outstanding 2,560,894 shares at
  February 28, 1998 and 2,560,610 at August 31, 1998        26            26
  Additional paid-in capital                            69,353       257,064
  Accumulated deficit                                 (25,553)      (21,202)
  Cumulative translation adjustments                         -         (646)
                                                       -------       -------

    Total shareholders' equity                          43,910       235,373
                                                       -------       -------

    Total liabilities and shareholders'
      equity                                         $ 333,388     $ 910,827
                                                       =======       =======

</TABLE>
  
       The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial  
        statements are an integral part of these balance sheets.

<PAGE>

                         EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          -----------------------------------------------
                           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                           -----------------------------------------------
                            (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended
                                          August 31,             August 31,
                                         (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)
                                    --------------------    ------------------
                                               As Restated          As Restated
                                                 (Note 2)             (Note 2)
                                        1997       1998      1997        1998
                                       ------     ------    ------      ------
<S>                                 <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
GROSS REVENUES                        $ 43,415  $ 67,873    80,262    120,721

LESS:  AGENCY COMMISSIONS                6,407     9,999    11,924     18,228
                                       -------   -------   -------    -------
                                                
NET REVENUES                            37,008    57,874    68,338    102,493

  Operating expenses                    18,187    32,415    36,935     60,210

  Amortization of TV program rights          -       648         -        648

  International business development
    expenses                               267       354       605        561

  Corporate expenses                     1,728     1,969     3,372      3,926

  Depreciation and amortization          1,823     6,505     3,505      9,912

  Noncash compensation                   1,585     1,081     2,412      2,036

  Time brokerage fee                     1,416        95     1,416      2,220
                                       -------   -------   -------    -------
OPERATING INCOME                        12,002    14,807    20,093     22,980
                                       -------   -------   -------    -------
                                                
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest expense                     (4,370)   (7,121)   (7,019)   (12,629)
  Minority interest                          -       868         -      1,875
  Other income (expense), net               34       811       206      1,123
                                       -------   -------   -------    -------
                                                
        Total Other Income (Expense)   (4,336)   (5,442)   (6,813)    (9,631)
                                       -------   -------   -------    -------
                                                
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND 
  EXTRAORDINARY ITEM                     7,666     9,365    13,280     13,349

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES               2,994     5,204     5,240      7,400

NET INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM     4,672     4,161     8,040      5,949
                                       -------   -------   -------    -------

EXTRAORDINARY ITEM, NET OF TAX               -     1,597         -      1,597
                                       -------   -------   -------    -------
                                                
NET INCOME                             $ 4,672   $ 2,564   $ 8,040    $ 4,352
                                      ========   =======   =======    =======


  Basic net income per share           $   .41   $   .17   $   .70    $   .33
                                      ========   =======   =======    =======

  Diluted net income per share         $   .40   $   .16   $   .69    $   .32
                                      ========   =======   =======    =======

  Weighted average common shares outstanding:
    Basic                          11,532,609 15,512,702 11,524,351 13,255,592
    Diluted                        11,608,030 15,888,107 11,627,649 13,662,310

</TABLE>

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

<PAGE>

                          EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           -----------------------------------------------
                           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                           -----------------------------------------------
                                        (Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    Six Months Ended August 31,
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                        -------------------
                                                                  As Restated
                                                                    (Note 2)
                                                          1997        1998
                                                          ----        ----
<S>                                                     <C>        <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income                                             $ 8,040    $ 4,352
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities-
      Extraordinary item                                       -      1,597
      Depreciation and amortization of 
        property and equipment                             1,222      3,403
      Amortization of debt issuance costs 
        and cost of interest rate cap agreements           1,694        604
      Amortization of intangible assets                    2,283      6,509
      Amortization of TV program rights                        -        648
      Deferred income taxes                                (870)      2,017
      Noncash compensation                                 2,412      2,036
      Other                                                    -    (2,573)
      (Increase) decrease in certain current
        assets -                                                     
          Accounts receivable                           (11,084)   (15,357)
          Prepaid expenses and other                       1,428        144
      Increase (decrease) in certain current
        liabilities -
          Accounts payable                                    64    (3,326)
          Accrued salaries and commissions                   990         48
          Accrued interest                                   470        580
          Deferred revenue                                 (105)    (1,159)
          Other                                            1,034      6,216
      Increase (decrease) in other assets, net             (417)      2,466
      Increase in other liabilities                            -      4,120
                                                           -----      -----

        Net cash provided by operating
          activities                                       7,161     12,325
                                                           -----      -----

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchases of property and equipment                    (2,031)   (16,503)
  Proceeds from sale of equipment                              -        607
  Acquisition of WQCD-FM                                       -  (128,449)
  Acquisition of SF Broadcasting                               -  (287,293) 
  Acquisition of WALC-FM, WKBQ-AM, and WKKX-FM          (36,964)          -
  Escrow deposit related to the acquisition of
    WTLC-FM and WTLC-AM                                    (750)          -
  Escrow deposit related to the acquisition of
    Wabash Valley Broadcasting                                 -    (9,000)
                                                          ------    -------

        Net cash used by investment
          activities                                    (39,745)  (440,638)
                                                          ------    -------

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Payments on long-term debt                             (5,741)  (396,525)
  Proceeds from long-term debt                            51,700    655,652
  Proceeds (purchase) of Class A Common Stock            (7,000)    182,640
  Purchase of interest rate cap agreements and
    other debt related costs                             (4,086)    (8,912)
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options and
    related income tax benefits                            1,524      3,081
                                                          ------     ------

        Net cash provided by
          financing activities                            36,397    435,936
                                                          ------     ------
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH                               -      (646)

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                      3,813      6,977

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
  Beginning of period                                      1,191      5,785
                                                          ------     ------

  End of period                                           $5,004    $12,762
                                                          ======     ======
   
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
  Cash paid for-                                                
    Interest                                             $ 4,855     10,971
    Income taxes                                             595        286

ACQUISITION OF WALC-FM, WKBQ-AM AND WKKX-FM:
  Fair value of assets acquired                         $ 44,642
  Cash paid                                               43,642
                                                           ------
  Liabilities assumed                                     $1,000
                                                          ======
ACQUISITION OF WQCD-FM:
  Fair value of assets acquired                                    $203,813
  Cash paid                                                         128,449
                                                                    -------
  Liabilities assumed                                              $ 75,364
                                                                    =======
SF ACQUISITION:
  Fair value of assets acquired                                    $338,790
  Cash paid                                                         287,293
  Note payable                                                       25,000
                                                                    -------
  Liabilities assumed                                              $ 26,497
                                                                    =======
</TABLE>

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


                       EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES  
                        -----------------------------------------------
                      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                     -----------------------------------------------------
                                           (Unaudited)

                                        AUGUST 31, 1998
                                        ---------------

NOTE 1.   GENERAL
           --------

   Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included
herein have been prepared, without audit, by Emmis Communications Corporation,
and Subsidiaries ("Emmis" or the "Company").  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; however, Emmis believes that the
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  The
condensed consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
February 28, 1998.

   In the opinion of the registrant, the accompanying interim financial
statements contain all material adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments), necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial
position of Emmis at August 31, 1998 and the results of its operations for the
three and six months ended August 31, 1998 and 1997 and its cash flows for the
six months ended August 31, 1998 and 1997.

NOTE 2.   RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
          --------------------------------

   The Company has restated its financial results for the year ended 
February 28, 1998 and its results for the three-months ended May 31, 1998 
and August 31, 1998, and the six-months ended August 31, 1998 and the 
nine-months ended November 30, 1998.

   The restatement relates to a change in the timing of accounting for certain
stock options that ultimately were not granted to the CEO under his employment
contract for fiscal 1998.  At February 28, 1998, Emmis had accrued for the
anticipated grant of these options.  In fiscal 1999, Emmis had reversed the 
accrual since they were ultimately not granted.  Under generally accepted 
accounting principles, such options should not be recorded until granted 
by the Board of Directors.

   For the year ended February 28, 1998, the adjustment decreased non-cash
compensation expense and additional paid in capital by $3.4 million and 
increased net income and retained earnings by $2.1 million.  In fiscal 
1999, the restatement adjustment increased non-cash compensation expense 
by $0.5 million and $2.9 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 
1999, respectively, and decreased net income by $0.3 million and $1.8 
million for the first and second quarters of fiscal 1999 respectively.  
The restatement adjustment increased non-cash compensation expense by 
$3.4 million and decreased net income by $2.1 million for the six months 
ended August 31, 1998 and the nine months ended November 30, 1998.

NOTE 3.   PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
          OF OPERATIONS
          -------------

   On June 5, 1998, the Company completed its acquisition of radio station
WQCD-FM in New York City (the "WQCD Acquisition") for a cash purchase price 
of $141 million less approximately $13 million for cash purchase price 
adjustments relating to taxes.  The total purchase price plus $20,042 of net
current tax liabilities and $55,322 of deferred tax liabilites assumed, were
allocated to property and equipment, broadcast license and goodwill based upon
a preliminary appraisal.  Broadcast license and goodwill are included in
intangible assets in the accompanying balance sheet.  The Company financed the
acquisition through additional bank borrowings under its Credit Facility.

   Effective July 1, 1997 through the date of closing, the Company operated
WQCD-FM under a time brokerage agreement.

   In June 1998, Emmis completed the sale of 4.6 million shares of its Class
A Common Stock at $42.00 per share resulting in total proceeds of $193 million
(the "Offering").  Net proceeds of $182.6 million were used to repay
outstanding obligations under the Credit Facility.

   On July 16, 1998, the Company entered into an amended and restated Credit
Facility (the "Credit Facility").  See Note 6.

   On July 16, 1998, the Company completed its acquisition of substantially
all of the assets of SF Broadcasting of Wisconsin, Inc. and SF Multistations,
Inc. and Subsidiaries (collectively the "SF Acquisition"), the seller for 
a cash purchase price of $287 million, including transaction costs, a 
$25 million promissory note due to the former owner, plus assumed program 
rights payable and other liabilities of approximately $27 million.  
The Company financed the acquisition through a $25 million advance payment, 
the $25 million promissory note (due July 15, 1999, bearing interest at 8%) 
and borrowings under the Credit Facility.  Pledged as collateral for the
promissory note is approximately $25 million of the Company's Class A Common 
Stock. At the option of the Company, the promissory note may be paid in cash 
or an equivalent amount of the Company's Class A Common Stock.  The Company 
intends to pay this obligation in cash.  The total purchase price was allocated
to property and equipment, television program rights and broadcast licenses 
based on a preliminary appraisal. Broadcast licenses are included in intangible
assets in the accompanying balance sheet and are being amortized over 40
years.  Amortization of television program rights is computed under either 
straight-line over the contract period or run value, which ever yields the 
greater amortization for each program on a monthly basis. 
The SF Acquisition consists of four
Fox network affiliated television stations: WLUK-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin,
WVUE-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana, WALA-TV in Mobile, Alabama, and KHON-TV in
Honolulu, Hawaii (including McHale Videofilm and satellite stations KAII-TV,
Wailuku, Hawaii, and KHAW-TV, Hilo, Hawaii).  

   The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations of
the Company for the three and six month periods ended August 31, 1997, reflects
adjustments to the condensed consolidated historical operating data of the
Company to give effect to (i) the acquisitions of WALC-FM, WKKX-FM, WKBQ-AM,
WTLC-FM and AM, and TEXAS MONTHLY and the disposition of WKBQ-AM, all of which
occurred during the year ended February 28, 1998, (ii) the WQCD Acquisition,
(iii) the Offering and Credit Facility, and (iv) the SF Acquisition, as if such
transactions had occurred as of March 1, 1997.  The unaudited pro forma
condensed consolidated statement of operations of the Company for the three and
six month periods ended August 31, 1998 reflects adjustments to the condensed
consolidated historical operating data of the Company to give effect to (i) the
Offering and Credit Facility, (ii) the WQCD Acquisition, and (iii) the SF
Acquisition, as if such transactions had occurred as of March 1, 1998.

   Preparation of the pro forma condensed consolidated financial information
was based on assumptions deemed appropriate by management.  The assumptions
give effect to the acquisitions under the purchase method of accounting in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  The pro forma
condensed consolidated financial information is unaudited and is not
necessarily indicative of the results which actually would have occurred if the
financing activities, the acquisitions and disposition had been consummated at
the beginning of the periods presented, nor does it purport to represent the
future financial position and results of operations for future periods.

                               PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
                               --------------------------------
                                   STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                    ----------------------
                   (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                         August 31,           August 31,
                                     ------------------     -----------------
                                             As Restated           As Restated
                                               (Note 2)              (Note 2)
                                      1997       1998        1997      1998
                                      ----       ----        ----      ----
                                   Pro forma   Pro forma  Pro forma  Pro forma
                                   ---------   ---------  ---------  --------- 

<S>                              <C>          <C>        <C>        <C>
Net revenues                          $ 58,231   $ 64,024  $ 113,271  $ 122,388
 Operating expenses                     33,810     37,017     68,958     73,831
 Amortization of TV program rights         882      1,089      1,764      1,971
 International business development
   expenses                                267        354        605        561
 Corporate expenses                      2,085      2,357      4,340      4,744
 Depreciation and amortization           7,133      8,059     14,230     15,768
 Noncash compensation                    1,585      1,081      2,412      2,036
                                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Operating income                        12,469     14,067     20,962     23,477
Interest expense                       (9,811)   (10,168)   (19,910)   (21,071)
Other income (expense), net               (10)      1,621        117      2,881
                                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Income before income taxes               2,648      5,520      1,169      5,287
Provision for income taxes               1,400      3,304        600      3,200
                                        ------     ------     ------     ------
Net income                             $ 1,248    $ 2,216      $ 569    $ 2,087
                                        ======     ======     ======     ======
Basic net income per share               $ .08      $ .14      $ .04      $ .13
                                        ======     ======     ======     ======
Diluted net income per share             $ .08      $ .14      $ .04      $ .13
                                        ======     ======     ======     ======

Weighted average shares outstanding               
  Basic                           16,132,609  15,662,702  16,124,351  15,630,592
  Diluted                         16,208,030  16,038,107  16,227,649  16,033,310

</TABLE>

NOTE 4.   BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE 
           ---------------------------------------

   Basic net income per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing
net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of
common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted net income per share
reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other
contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock
or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings
of the entity.


NOTE 5.    ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
           -------------------------

   Effective March 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income", which
established standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its
components in financial statements.  Comprehensive income is defined as net
income and all nonowner changes in shareholders' equity.  Comprehensive income
was comprised of the following for the three and six month periods ended August
31, 1998 and 1997 (dollars in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                        August 31,            August 31,
                                  -------------------     ----------------
                                           As Restated           As Restated
                                             (Note 2)              (Note 2)
                                   1997         1998       1997      1998
                                   ----         ----       ----      ----
<S>                             <C>          <C>        <C>        <C>
 Net income                      $4,672       $2,564     $8,040     $4,352
 Translation adjustment               -        (475)          -      (646)
                                 ------       ------     ------     ------
 Total comprehensive income      $4,672       $2,089     $8,040     $3,706
                                 ======       ======     ======     ======
</TABLE>

NOTE 6.    INCOME TAXES
           ------------

   Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, the Company
recognizes income taxes under the liability method.  The liability method
measures the expected tax impact of future taxable income or deductions
resulting from differences in the tax and financial reporting bases of assets
and liabilities reflected in the consolidated balance sheet and the expected
tax impact of carryforwards for tax purposes.

   Income tax expense is generally reported during interim periods on the
basis of the estimated annual effective tax rate for the taxable jurisdictions
in which the Company operates.


NOTE 7.  PENDING ACQUISITION AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
         ------------------------------------------------
A. Pending Acquisition
   -------------------
   Effective March 20, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement to purchase
the majority of the assets of Wabash Valley Broadcasting Corporation, the 
seller, for approximately $90 million in cash.  The acquisition consists of 
WTHI-TV, a CBS network affiliated television station, WTHI-FM and AM and 
WWVR-FM, radio stations located in the Terre Haute, Indiana area, and WFTX-TV,
a Fox network affiliated television station in Ft. Myers, Florida.  The 
Company plans to close this acquisition in October 1998.  The Company will 
account for this acquisition under the purchase method of accounting.

B. Amended and Restated Credit Facility
   ------------------------------------
   On July 16, 1998, the Company entered into an amended and restated Credit
Facility.  As a result of the early payoff of the refinanced debt, the Company
recorded an extraordinary loss of approximately $1.6 million, net of taxes,
in the quarter ending August 31, 1998 related to unamortized deferred debt
issuance costs.  The amended and restated Credit Facility matures on August 31,
2006, except for Term Note B, which matures on February 28, 2007 and 
consists of the following:

Credit Facility                                    Amount
- ---------------                                    ------

 Revolving Credit Facility                      $150,000,000
 Term Note A                                    $250,000,000
 Revolving Credit Facility/Term Note            $100,000,000
 Term Note B                                    $250,000,000

   The Credit Facility provides for Letters of Credit to be made available to
the Company not to exceed $50,000,000.  The aggregate amount of outstanding
Letters of Credit and amounts borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility
cannot exceed the Revolving Credit Facility commitment.

   As of August 31, 1998, the Company had amounts outstanding under the Credit
Facility of $223 million under Term Note A and $250 million under Term Note B.
All outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the
option of Emmis, at a rate equal to the Eurodollar Rate or an alternative base
rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus a margin.  The margin over the
Eurodollar Rate or the alternative base rate varies from time to time,
depending on Emmis' ratio of debt to earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), as defined in the agreement.  Interest
is due on a calendar quarter basis under the alternative base rate and at least
every three months under the Eurodollar Rate.  The Credit Facility requires the
Company to maintain interest rate protection agreements through July 2001.  The
notional amount required varies based upon Emmis' ratio of adjusted debt to
EBITDA, as defined in the Credit Facility.  The notional amount of the
agreements outstanding as of October 7, 1998 were $274 million.  The
agreements, which expire at various dates ranging from April 2000 to February
2001, establish ceilings of 6.5% to 8.0% on the LIBOR interest rate.  The cost
of these agreements are being amortized over the lives of the agreements and
the amortization is included as a component of interest expense.

   The aggregate amount of the Revolving Credit Facility reduces quarterly
beginning August 31, 2001.  Amortization of the outstanding principal amount
under the Term Notes and Revolving Credit Facility/Term Note is payable in
quarterly installments beginning August 31, 2001.  The annual amortization and
reduction schedules as of August 31, 1998, assuming the entire $750 million
Credit Facility is outstanding prior to the scheduled amortization payments are
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             SCHEDULED AMORTIZATION/REDUCTION OF
                              ----------------------------------
                                 CREDIT FACILITY AVAILABILITY
                                 ----------------------------
                                        (In thousands)
                                        Revolving
 Year      Revolving                      Credit
 Ended      Credit                      Facility/
February   Facility     Term Note A     Term Note    Term Note B   
 28(29)   Amortization  Amortization  Amortization  Amortization  Total
- -------- -------------  ------------  ------------  ------------  ----------
<S>      <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>          <C>
2002       $ 15,000      $ 25,000       $10,000        $1,875       $51,875
2003         22,500        37,500        15,000         2,500        77,500
2004         30,000        50,000        20,000         2,500       102,500
2005         33,750        56,250        22,500         2,500       115,000
2006         26,250        43,750        17,500         2,500        90,000
2007         22,500        37,500        15,000       238,125       313,125
            -------       -------       -------       -------      --------
Total      $150,000      $250,000      $100,000      $250,000      $750,000
            =======       =======       =======       =======      ========

</TABLE>

   Commencing with the fiscal year ending February 28, 2002, in addition to
the scheduled amortization/reduction of the Credit Facility, within 60 days
after the end of each fiscal year, the Credit Facility is permanently reduced
by 50% of the Company's excess cash flow if the ratio of adjusted debt (as
defined in the Credit Facility) to EBITDA exceeds 4.5 to 1.  Excess cash flow
is generally defined as EBITDA reduced by cash taxes, capital expenditures,
required debt service, increases in working capital (net of cash or cash
equivalents), and $5,000,000.  The net proceeds of any sale of certain assets
must also be used to permanently reduce borrowings under the Credit Facility. 
If the ratio of adjusted debt to EBITDA is less than 5.5 to 1 and certain other
conditions are met, the Company will be permitted in certain circumstances to
reborrow the amount of the net proceeds within nine months solely for the
purpose of funding an acquisition.

   The Credit Facility contains various financial and operating covenants and
other restrictions with which Emmis must comply, including, among others,
restrictions on additional indebtedness, engaging in businesses other than
broadcasting and publishing, paying cash dividends,  redeeming or
repurchasing capital stock of Emmis and use of borrowings, as well as
requirements to maintain certain financial ratios.  The Credit Facility also
prohibits Emmis, under certain circumstances, from making acquisitions and
disposing of certain assets without the prior consent of the lenders, and
provides that an event of default will occur if Jeffrey H. Smulyan ceases to
maintain (i) a significant equity investment in Emmis (as specified in the
Credit Facility), (ii) the ability to elect a majority of Emmis' directors or
(iii) control of a majority of shareholder voting power.  Substantially all of
Emmis' assets, including the stock of Emmis' subsidiaries, are pledged to
secure the Credit Facility.



ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
         AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL
   The Company evaluates performance of its operating entities based on
broadcast cash flow (BCF) and publishing cash flow (PBC).  Management believes
that BCF and PCF are useful because they provide a meaningful comparison of
operating performance between companies in the industry and serve as an 
indicator of the market value of a group of stations or publishing entities.
BCF and PCF are generally recognized by the broadcast and publishing industries
as a measure of performance and are used by analysts who report on the 
performance of broadcasing and publishing groups.  BCF and PCF do not take into
account Emmis' debt service requirements and other commitments and, accordingly,
BCF and PCF are not necessarily indicative of amounts that may be available
for dividends, reinvestment in Emmis' business or other discretionary uses.
BCF and PCF are not a measure of liquidity or of performance in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and should be viewed as a 
supplement to and not a substitute for our results of operations presented
on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles.  Moreover, BCF and
PCF are not a standardized measure and may be calculated in a number of ways.
Emmis defines BCF and PCF as revenues net of agency commissions and operating
expenses.  The primary source of broadcasting advertising revenues is the sale
of advertising time to local and national advertisers.  Publishing entities
derive revenue from subscriptions and sale of print advertising inventory.
The most significant broadcast operating expenses are employee salaries and
commissions, costs associated with programming, advertising and promotion,
and station general and administrative costs.  Significant publishing 
operating expenses are employee salaries and commissions, costs associated
with producing the magazine, and general and administrative costs.  




RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 1998 COMPARED TO AUGUST 31,
1997

   Net revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 1998 were $57.9 million 
compared to $37.0 million for the same quarter of the prior year, an increase 
of $20.9 million or 56.4%.  Net revenues for the six months ended August 31, 
1998 were $102.5 million compared to $68.3 million for the same period of 
the prior year, an increase of $34.2 million or 50.0%.  These increases are 
principally due to the operation of WQCD under a time brokerage agreement 
and subsequent acquisition thereof, the acquisition of WTLC FM and AM, the 
acquisition of Texas Monthly, the commencement of operations  of Slager 
Radio and the SF Acquisition, as well as the ability to realize higher 
advertising rates at the Company's broadcasting properties, resulting from 
higher ratings at certain broadcasting properties, as well as increases in 
general radio spending in the markets in which the Company operates.  On a 
pro forma basis, net revenues increased $5.8 million or 9.9% for the quarter 
and increased $9.1 million or 8.0% for the six month period.

   Operating expenses for the quarter ended August 31, 1998 were $32.4 
million compared to $18.2 million for the same quarter of the prior year,
an increase of $14.2 million or 78.2%.  Operating expenses for the
six months ended August 31, 1998 were $60.2 million compared to $36.9 million
for the same period of the prior year, an increase of $23.3 million or 63.0%. 
These increases are primarily attributable to the operation of WQCD under a
time brokerage agreement and subsequent acquisition thereof, the acquisition
of WTLC FM and AM, the acquisition of Texas Monthly, the commencement of 
operations of Slager Radio, and the SF Acquisition.  On a pro forma basis, 
operating expenses increased $3.2 million or 9.5% for the quarter and 
increased $4.9 million or 7.1% for the six month period.

   BCF and PCF for the quarter ended August 31, 1998 was $25.5 million
compared to $18.8 million for the same quarter of the prior year, an increase
of $6.7 million or 35.3%.  BCF and PCF for the six months ended August
31, 1998 was $42.3 million compared to $31.4 million for the same period of the
prior year, an increase of $10.9 million or 34.6%.  These increases are
principally due to increased net revenues offset by increased
operating expenses as discussed above.  On a pro forma basis,
BCF and PCF increased $2.6 million or 10.6% for the quarter and
increased $4.2 million or 9.6% for the six month period.

   Corporate expenses for the quarter ended August 31, 1998 were $2.0 million
compared to $1.7 million for the same quarter of the prior year, an increase
of $0.3 million or 13.9%.  Corporate expenses for the six month period ended
August 31, 1998 were $3.9 million compared to $3.4 million for same period of
the prior year, an increase of $.5 million or 16.4%.  These increases are
primarily due to the establishment of a corporate division for publishing and
television.

   International business development expenses for the quarter ended August
31, 1998 were $.4 million compared to $.3 million for the same quarter of the
prior year.  International business development expenses for the six month
periods ended August 31, 1998 and 1997 were $.6 million.  These expenses
reflect costs associated with Emmis International Corporation.  The purpose of
this wholly owned subsidiary is to identify, investigate and develop
international broadcast investments or other international business
opportunities.  Expenses consist primarily of salaries, travel and various
administrative costs.

   Adjusted EBITDA is defined as broadcast/publishing cash flow less
corporate and international deveopment expenses.  Adjusted EBITDA for the 
quarter ended August 31, 1998 was $22.5 million compared to $16.8 million 
for the same quarter of the prior year, an increase of $5.7 million or 33.7%. 
Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended August 31, 1998 was $37.1 million 
compared to $27.4 million for the same period of the prior year, an increase 
of $9.7 million or 35.4%.  These increases are principally due to increased 
net revenues offset by increased operating expenses, as discussed above.  
On a pro forma basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased $2.0 million or 9.5% for the 
quarter and increased $3.7 million or 9.8% for the six month period.

   Interest expense was $7.1 million for the quarter ended August 31, 1998
compared to $4.4 million for the same quarter of the prior year, an increase
of $2.7 million or 63.0%.  Interest expense was $12.6 million for the six
months ended August 31, 1998 compared to $7.0 million for the same period of
the prior year, an increase of $5.6 million or 79.9%.  These increases reflect
higher outstanding debt due to the WTLC FM and AM, TEXAS MONTHLY, Slager Radio,
WQCD-FM, and SF acquisitions and an escrow deposit related to the Wabash Valley
acquisition.  On a pro forma basis, interest expense increased $.4 million or
3.6% for the quarter and increased $1.2 million or 5.8% for the six month
period.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

   The increase in  accounts receivable from February 28, 1998 to August 31,
1998 is due to the increase of net revenues in the quarter ended August 31, 
1998 compared to the quarter ended February 28, 1998.


   In August 1996, Emmis announced its plan to build an office building in
downtown Indianapolis for its corporate office and its Indianapolis operations. 
The project is expected to be completed in 1999 for an estimated cost of $32
million, net of reimbursable construction costs of $2 million.  This amount
reflects an increase over the original amount due to the acquisition of WTLC
FM and AM, and network and television acquisitions, as well as an increase in
overall staffing.  Certain factors such as additional studio costs related to
digital technology and historical landmark requirements may cause the cost of
this project to increase.  The Company is funding this project through cash
flow from operating activities.

   In the six month period ended August 31, 1998, the Company had capital
expenditures of $16.5 million.  These capital expenditures consist primarily
of progress payments in connection with the Indianapolis building project.  

   In June 1998, Emmis completed the sale of 4.6 million shares of its Class
A Common Stock at $42.00 per share resulting in net proceeds of $182.6 million. 
Net proceeds from the offering were used to repay outstanding obligations under
the Credit Facility.

   In July 1998, Emmis entered into an amended and restated Credit Facility.
See Note 6 for further discussion.

   The Company expects that cash flow from operating activities will be
sufficient to fund all debt service for debt existing at August 31, 1998,
working capital and capital expenditure requirements.  To complete the
acquisition of assets from Wabash Valley Broadcasting, the Company will
increase its bank borrowings under its new Credit Facility.  As part of its
business strategy, the Company frequently evaluates potential acquisitions of
radio and television stations.  In connection with future acquisition
opportunities, the Company may incur additional debt or issue additional equity
or debt securities depending on market conditions and other factors.   


YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE

The Company has completed its assessment phase of year 2000 compliance for
information technology for its  radio broadcasting properties, publishing
entities and corporate.  It has also completed its assessment of other 
equipment, including broadcast equipment, at some radio properties.  Year 2000
compliance at newly acquired properties is being assessed.  It has been 
determined that certain information technology and other equipment is 
represented by its vendors to be year 2000 compliant. This technology and 
equipment will be tested prior to August 31, 1999. Technology and equipment 
that is currently not represented as year 2000 compliant will be
upgraded or replaced, and tested prior to August 31, 1999.  In connection with
the Company's move of its corporate and Indianapolis operations to an office
building in downtown Indianapolis, in early 1999, substantially all information
technology and other equipment in the building will be year 2000 compliant. 
Given the status of the Company's assessment phase, the Company is in the
process of determining the total cost of remediation relating to year 2000
issues.  The Company intends to fund all expenditures relating to year 2000
remediation from current operations.  If certain broadcast equipment and
information technology is not year 2000 compliant prior to January 1, 2000, a
station using that equipment or information technology might not be able 
to broadcast and process transactions.  If this were to occur, temporary 
solutions or processes not involving the malfunctioning equipment could be 
developed.  The Company intends to develop a contingency plan for use of 
such temporary solutions.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

   At the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company held on June
23, 1998, the following matters received the following votes:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    VOTES         VOTES
        MATTER DESCRIPTION           FOR         AGAINST   ABSTAINING
        ------------------          -----        -------   ----------
<S>                               <C>             <C>       <C> 
1.  Election of Directors:
      Jeffrey H. Smulyan . . .     9,307,252          -      23,064
      Doyle L. Rose  . . . . .     9,307,252          -      23,064
      Gary L. Kaseff . . . . .     9,307,252          -      23,064
      Lawrence B. Sorrel . . .     9,307,252          -      23,064
      Susan B. Bayh* . . . . .     9,307,252          -      23,064
      Richard A. Leventhal*. .     9,307,252          -      23,064
           * Class A Director

2. Approval of the name change 
     From Emmis Broadcasting 
     Corporation to Emmis 
     Communications Corporation.   9,327,902      1,894         520

3. Approval of Appointment of
     Auditors . . . . . . . . .    9,927,360        626       2,330
</TABLE>

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     EXHIBITS.  

     The following exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as a
part of this report:

3.1  Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation *
3.2  Amendment to the Amended and Restated Code of By-Laws *
10.1 Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement *
10.2 1st Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and
     Term Loan Agreement *
11   Statements re: Calculations of per share net income
15   Letter re: unaudited interim financial information
27   Financial data schedule (Edgar version only)
     
*  Previously submitted

     REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     The Company filed Form 8-K on June 22, 1998, to report the closing
of its purchase of radio station WQCD-FM in New York City.  On July 31,
1998, the Company filed Form 8-K to report the closing of the SF
Acquisition and the change of its name from Emmis Broadcasting
Corporation to Emmis Communications Corporation.

     Additionally, the Company filed Form 8-K/A on September 29, 1998,
to include the financial statements of SF Broadcasting of Wisconsin,
Inc. And SF Multistations, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 28, 1998 and
December 28, 1997 and pro forma financial information.


                                           SIGNATURES
                                           -----------

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                      EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION



Date: April 30, 1999                 By:  /s/ Walter Z. Berger 
                                      -------------------------
                                       Walter Z. Berger               
                                       Vice President(Authorized  
                                       Corporate Officer), Chief
                                       Financial Officer and Treasurer

EXHIBIT 11

                     EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     -----------------------------------------------
                     SCHEDULE OF CALCULATION OF PER SHARE NET INCOME
                     -----------------------------------------------
                                      AS RESTATED
                                      -----------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               For the Three Months Ended        For the Six Months Ended
                                                      August 31, 1998                 August 31, 1998
                                                      ---------------                 ---------------
                                               Net      Weighted                 Net      Weighted
                                             Income     Average      Per       Income     Average     Per
                                           (Unaudited)  Shares      Share   (Unaudited)   Shares     Share 
                                            --------    --------    ------    -------     ------    ------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>         <C>      <C>           <C>         <C>
Shares outstanding and net income
 used in the determination of basic
 net income per share                     $ 2,564,000  15,512,702   $ .17   $ 4,352,000  13,255,592  $ .33

Options                                                   375,405                           406,718
                                          -----------  ----------   -----    ----------  ----------   -----

Used in the determination of
 diluted net income per share             $ 2,564,000  15,888,107   $ .16   $ 4,352,000  13,662,310  $ .32
                                          ===========  ==========   =====    ==========  ==========   =====
</TABLE>

EXHIBIT 11

                     EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     -----------------------------------------------
                     SCHEDULE OF CALCULATION OF PER SHARE NET INCOME
                     -----------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                For the Three Months Ended        For the Six Months Ended
                                                      August 31, 1997                 August 31, 1997
                                                      ---------------                 ---------------
                                               Net      Weighted                 Net       Weighted
                                             Income     Average      Per       Income      Average     Per
                                          (Unaudited)   Shares      Share   (Unaudited)    Shares     Share 
                                            --------    --------    ------    -------       ------   ------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>          <C>      <C>          <C>         <C>      
Shares outstanding and net income
 used in the determination of basic
 net income per share                     $ 4,672,000 11,532,609    $ .41    $ 8,040,000  11,524,351  $ .70

Options                                                   75,421                             103,298
                                          -----------  ----------   -----     ----------  ----------   -----

Used in the determination of
 diluted net income per share             $ 4,672,000 11,608,030   $ .40     $ 8,040,000  11,627,649  $ .69
                                          ===========  ==========   =====     ==========  ==========   =====
</TABLE>


EXHIBIT 11

                     EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     -----------------------------------------------
                SCHEDULE OF CALCULATION OF PRO FORMA PER SHARE NET INCOME
                ---------------------------------------------------------
                                    AS RESTATED
                                    ------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                For the Three Months Ended        For the Six Months Ended
                                                     August 31, 1998                 August 31, 1998
                                                      ---------------                 ---------------
                                           Pro Forma    Weighted              Pro Forma    Weighted
                                               Net      Average      Per         Net       Average     Per
                                             Income     Shares      Share      Income      Shares     Share 
                                            --------    --------    ------    -------       ------   ------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>         <C>      <C>           <C>          <C>
Shares outstanding and net income
 used in the determination of pro
 forma basic net income per share         $ 2,216,000 15,662,702   $ .14    $ 2,087,000   15,630,592  $ .13

Options                                                  375,405                             406,718
                                          ----------- ----------   -----     ----------   ----------   -----

Used in the determination of pro
 forma diluted net income per share       $ 2,216,000 16,038,107   $ .14    $ 2,087,000   16,037,310  $ .13
                                          =========== ==========   =====     ==========   ==========   =====


</TABLE>









EXHIBIT 11

                     EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     -----------------------------------------------
                SCHEDULE OF CALCULATION OF PRO FORMA PER SHARE NET INCOME
                ---------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                For the Three Months Ended        For the Six Months Ended
                                                      August 31, 1997                 August 31, 1997
                                                      ---------------                 ---------------
                                           Pro Forma    Weighted             Pro Forma     Weighted
                                               Net      Average      Per         Net       Average     Per
                                             Income     Shares      Share      Income      Shares     Share 
                                            --------    --------    ------    -------       ------   ------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>         <C>       <C>          <C>          <C>           
Shares outstanding and net income
 used in the determination of pro 
 forma basic net income per share         $ 1,248,000 16,132,609    $ .08    $ 569,000    16,124,351  $ .04

Options                                                   75,421                             103,298
                                          -----------  ----------   -----   ----------   ----------   -----

Used in the determination of pro
 forma diluted net income per share       $ 1,248,000 16,208,030    $ .08    $ 569,000    16,227,649  $ .04
                                          =========== ==========    =====   ==========   ==========   =====
</TABLE>





April 30, 1999

Mr. Walter Z. Berger
Chief Financial Officer
Emmis Communications Corporation
950 N. Meridian Street, Suite 1200
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204



Dear Mr. Berger:

We are aware that Emmis Communications Corporation has incorporated by
reference in its Registration Statement Nos. 33-83890 and 333-14657 its 
Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended August 31, 1998, which includes our report 
dated October 7, 1998 (except with respect to the matter discussed in Note 2
as to which the date is April 30, 1999), covering the unaudited interim 
financial information contained therein.  Pursuant to Regulation C of the 
Securities Act of 1933, that report is not considered a part of the 
registration statement prepared or certified by our firm or a report 
prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 
of the Act.

Very truly yours,



/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
- -----------------------
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


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