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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995
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 1-13492
THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
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DELAWARE 95-4481525
STATE OF INCORPORATION I.R.S. EMPLOYER ID. NO.
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TIMES MIRROR SQUARE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90053
TELEPHONE: (213) 237-3700
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Number of shares of Series A Common Stock outstanding at November 9, 1995:
80,614,598
Number of shares of Series C Common Stock outstanding at November 9, 1995:
28,007,049
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial information herein, and management's discussion thereof, include
consolidated data for The Times Mirror Company ("Registrant" or "Times Mirror")
and its subsidiaries. Registrant and its subsidiaries are sometimes herein
referred to collectively as the "Company".
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
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THIRD QUARTER ENDED YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED
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SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25,
1995 1994 1995 1994
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REVENUES..................................... $ 864,797 $858,469 $2,481,545 $2,399,352
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of sales.............................. 473,127 453,482 1,353,746 1,289,418
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................ 342,651 315,558 994,173 921,164
Restructuring, impairment and one-time
charges................................. 379,451 382,674
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1,195,229 769,040 2,730,593 2,210,582
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OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)...................... (330,432) 89,429 (249,048) 188,770
Interest expense............................. (8,001) (17,445) (21,740) (51,757)
Interest income.............................. 7,467 657 22,349 1,491
Other, net................................... 5,324 11,303 10,210 22,668
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Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income tax provision (benefit)...... (325,642) 83,944 (238,229) 161,172
Income tax provision (benefit)............... (82,730) 43,619 (40,878) 80,599
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Income (loss) from continuing operations..... (242,912) 40,325 (197,351) 80,573
Discontinued operations...................... (56,019) 11,974 1,578,458 39,821
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of income tax benefit of
$2,861..................................... (4,511)
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NET INCOME (LOSS)............................ $ (298,931) $ 52,299 $1,376,596 $ 120,394
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Preferred dividend requirements.............. $ 13,385 $ 31,951
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Cash paid in excess of liquidation value for
Series B preferred stock repurchases....... $ 21,267 $ 21,267
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Earnings (loss) applicable to common
shareholders............................... $ (333,583) $ 52,299 $1,323,378 $ 120,394
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Primary earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations...................... $ (2.48) $ .31 $ (2.17) $ .63
Discontinued operations.................... (.50) .10 13.65 .30
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle............................... (.04)
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Primary earnings (loss) per common share..... $ (2.98) $ .41 $ 11.44 $ .93
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Fully diluted earnings per common share:
Income before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle................. $ * $ .41 $ 10.50 $ .93
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle............................... (.04)
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Fully diluted earnings per common share...... $ * $ .41 $ 10.46 $ .93
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* Per share amount on a fully diluted basis has been omitted as the amount is
antidilutive in relation to the primary per share amount.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1995 1994
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(UNAUDITED)
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ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $ 274,041 $ 81,944
Marketable securities............................................ 203,489
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts and
returns of $71,490 and $72,317................................ 524,083 535,982
Inventories...................................................... 188,803 153,017
Deferred income taxes............................................ 62,823
Net assets of discontinued cable television operations........... 642,377
Prepaid expenses................................................. 57,119 75,245
Other current assets............................................. 44,973 5,406
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Total Current Assets..................................... 1,355,331 1,493,971
Property, plant and equipment, at cost less accumulated
depreciation of $877,843 and $828,711............................ 1,245,119 1,311,130
Goodwill........................................................... 652,152 732,293
Other intangibles.................................................. 99,743 124,082
Deferred charges................................................... 240,192 216,205
Other assets....................................................... 420,079 409,527
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$4,012,616 $4,287,208
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable................................................. $ 367,955 $ 362,139
Accrued liabilities.............................................. 154,247 43,741
Short-term debt.................................................. 227 645,870
Deferred income taxes............................................ 36,681
Dividends payable................................................ 21,708 34,727
Other current liabilities........................................ 332,570 379,632
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Total Current Liabilities................................ 876,707 1,502,790
Long-term debt..................................................... 247,562 246,462
Deferred income taxes.............................................. 84,882 131,163
Other liabilities.................................................. 601,152 449,750
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Total Liabilities........................................ 1,810,303 2,330,165
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' Equity
Series A preferred stock, $1 par value; 900,000 shares
authorized; 824,000 shares issued;
stated at liquidation value................................... 411,784
Series B preferred stock, $1 par value; 25,000,000 shares
authorized; 12,520,000 shares issued; stated at liquidation
value; convertible to Series A common stock................... 264,559
Preferred stock, $1 par value; 7,100,000 shares authorized; no
shares issued
Common stock
Series A, $1 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized;
82,003,000 and 99,024,000 issued............................. 82,003 99,024
Series B, $1 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no
shares issued Series C, convertible, $1 par value;
300,000,000 shares authorized; 28,072,000 and 30,939,000
issued....................................................... 28,072 30,939
Additional paid-in capital....................................... 174,217 167,898
Retained earnings................................................ 1,208,830 1,720,725
Net unrealized gain on securities................................ 32,848
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2,202,313 2,018,586
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Less treasury stock, at cost; 1,345,000 Series A shares.......... 61,543
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Total Shareholders' Equity............................... 2,202,313 1,957,043
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$4,012,616 $4,287,208
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
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YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED
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SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25,
1995 1994
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities............ $ 201,624 $ 237,522
Net cash provided (used) by discontinued operations............. (8,503) 105,799
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Net cash provided by operating activities............... 193,121 343,321
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from disposal of cable television operations........... 1,225,013
Investment in marketable and long-term securities, net.......... (200,463)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired.............................. (57,325) (18,402)
Capital expenditures............................................ (96,848) (81,221)
Additions to product development costs.......................... (59,562) (48,443)
Proceeds from sales of assets................................... 80,948 334,760
Other, net...................................................... (26,485) (629)
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Net cash provided by continuing investing activities............ 865,278 186,065
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued
operations................................................... (24,059) (125,549)
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Net cash provided by investing activities............... 841,219 60,516
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of commercial paper and short-term borrowings, net.... (488,010) (408,719)
Principal repayments of long-term debt.......................... (100,415)
Proceeds from issuance of debt.................................. 154,697
Dividends paid.................................................. (78,303) (104,175)
Repurchases of common and preferred stocks...................... (178,730)
Other, net...................................................... 3,215 (154)
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Net cash used in financing activities................... (842,243) (358,351)
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents............................. 192,097 45,486
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year.................... 81,944 46,756
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period........................ $ 274,041 $ 92,242
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PREPARATION
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal
recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been
included. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year. For further
information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and accompanying
notes incorporated in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1994.
Certain amounts in previously issued financial statements have been
reclassified or restated to conform to the third quarter 1995 presentation.
Financial information in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements excludes discontinued operations, except where noted.
NOTE 2 -- CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Effective January 1, 1995, the Company changed its method of accounting for
certain contract-related revenues from the licensing and sale of training
programs and related materials. Prior to 1995, revenues were recognized for
licensing fees, as well as the sale of training products and seminars. However,
the majority of the revenues were recognized as licensing fees on the date a
non-cancelable agreement was signed and a master copy of the training materials
was delivered to the customer. As of January 1, 1995, revenues are recognized
either when the training products are delivered or the seminars presented, with
no revenues recognized for licensing fees. The Company believes that this
provides for consistent accounting treatment among its professional training
companies. The Company recorded a cumulative charge of $7,372,000 ($4,511,000
net of taxes, or 4 cents per share) as of January 1, 1995. The effect of this
change on third quarter and year-to date 1995 net income (loss) before
cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle was not significant.
This change in accounting affects the 1995 operations of the Professional
Information segment. The segment's operating loss in the third quarter was 4%
lower, and the year-to-date nine months operating profit was 16% higher, as a
result of this change in accounting.
Effective July 1, 1995, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" (SFAS 121). Long-lived
assets, such as plant and equipment, identifiable intangibles and goodwill, are
reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the net book value of these assets may not be recoverable. As a result of
the adoption of SFAS 121, the Company has changed its methodology for assessing
the recoverability of long-lived assets, including goodwill. Prior to SFAS 121,
the Company recognized the difference between future undiscounted cash flows and
net book value as an impairment loss. Impairment losses under SFAS 121 are
determined based on the difference between fair value, which would generally
approximate estimated future cash flows discounted at the Company's cost of
capital, and net book value. An impairment loss on certain magazine titles, as
described in Note 3, was recorded in the third quarter of 1995. Prior period
financial statements have not been affected by the adoption of SFAS 121.
NOTE 3 -- RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM
In the third quarter of 1995, the Company recorded restructuring,
impairment and one-time charges of $379,451,000 ($259,962,000 after taxes) in
connection with the previously-announced comprehensive and systematic review of
its operations, cost structures, and balance sheets. Additional charges of
$58,867,000,
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
comprised of $22,712,000 of nonrecurring costs included in operating expenses
and $36,155,000 of investment writedowns included in Other, Net (see Note 6)
were also in the third quarter 1995 results. These charges do not meet the
accounting criteria for inclusion as restructuring charges, but were incurred as
part of the restructuring program, along with the additional charges included in
discontinued operations (see Note 5). Additional restructuring actions are
expected to result in after-tax charges of as much as $180,000,000 in the fourth
quarter of 1995. As a result, the Company expects to report a loss for the 1995
fourth quarter.
The first quarter of 1995 included restructuring charges of $3,223,000
($1,902,000 after taxes). Total year-to-date charges of $382,674,000 included in
Restructuring, impairment and one-time charges in the consolidated statements of
operations were comprised of the following:
Restructuring: Restructuring costs aggregating $277,496,000 consisted of
$117,563,000 for termination benefit costs, $69,357,000 for estimated sublease
and lease abandonment losses and $90,576,000 for asset write offs. The
termination benefits are largely severance costs that cover 2,025 full-time
equivalent employees, primarily editorial, pressmen, production, administrative
and management personnel at the newspapers as well as administrative and
management personnel at Matthew Bender and Corporate. Severance payments were
$30,193,000 during the year-to-date period ended September 30, 1995 and
approximately 1,365 full-time equivalent employees had terminated employment at
that date. Some terminated employees are receiving severance payments over time.
The remaining liability for severance costs at September 30, 1995 aggregated
$82,558,000. The sublease and lease abandonment losses cover office space in New
York City, largely related to the closure of New York Newsday on July 17, 1995
and the consolidation of office space. Approximately 268,000 square feet will be
abandoned and 21,000 square feet has been subleased. At September 30, 1995 no
cash expenditures had been made related to these leases. The asset writeoffs
were primarily goodwill and other intangibles related to the closure of
Baltimore's Evening Sun on September 15, 1995 and the abandonment of the
magazines' sports marketing business.
Impairment: In connection with the restructuring of operations at Times
Mirror Magazines, magazine titles that historically had operating losses, and
that did not have the estimated future earnings necessary to recover asset
values, were reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS 121 (see Note 2).
The net book value of the primary long-lived asset, goodwill, exceeded the
undiscounted estimated future cash flows for certain magazine titles. The
$36,096,000 difference between the net book value and the fair value was
recorded as an impairment loss in the third quarter of 1995. The fair value was
based on estimated future cash flows discounted at the Company's cost of
capital.
One-Time Charges: One-time charges aggregated $69,082,000, primarily
related to employee benefit costs incurred in the renegotiation of union
agreements at Newsday and the writedown of certain idle facilities.
Liabilities of $200,285,000, representing cash to be paid for restructuring
program actions, are included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at
September 30, 1995. The majority of this amount, for severance and other
employee benefit-related costs, will be spent within the next twelve months. The
remainder, principally related to lease payments, will be paid over periods
extending to 2004.
NOTE 4 -- SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW AND OTHER INFORMATION
Cash payments during the periods ended September 30, 1995 and September 25,
1994 included interest, net of amounts capitalized, of $27,769,000 and
$53,586,000 and income taxes of $45,855,000 and $46,623,000, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
The reorganization described in Note 15 resulted in the following non-cash
transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 1995 (in thousands):
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Partial redemption of certain shareholder interests....... $932,000
Transfer of debt, related interest and other liabilities
to Cox.................................................. 133,257
Exchange of debentures.................................... 246,965
Issuance of Series A preferred stock...................... 411,784
Exchange of common stock for Series B preferred stock..... 349,954
Retirement of treasury stock.............................. 61,543
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In June 1995, the Company implemented a broad-based company-owned life
insurance program which will be used to fund various employee benefits. The cash
surrender value of approximately $113,100,000 is reported in the condensed
consolidated balance sheet net of the $106,700,000 in borrowings against these
policies. Interest on the borrowings is recorded as interest expense while
increases in the cash surrender value are recognized as tax free income.
NOTE 5 -- DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On February 1, 1995, the Company completed the merger of its cable
television operations with Cox Communications, Inc. (Cox). The Company received
cash proceeds of $1,225,013,000 and recognized a gain of $1,634,294,000, related
to the merger.
During the third quarter of 1995, the Company discontinued its cable
programming business, its consumer multimedia business and its electronic
shopping joint venture with Pacific Telesis. Estimated operating costs during
the exit period, writedowns of assets to net realizable value, and severance and
other closure costs aggregated $69,755,000 ($49,627,000 after income tax
benefits of $20,128,000). This charge was included in third quarter 1995
discontinued operating results.
The results of operations for cable television, cable programming, consumer
multimedia and the joint venture with Pacific Telesis have been reported as
discontinued operations for all periods presented. The income (loss) from
discontinued operations is summarized as follows (in thousands):
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SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25,
1995 1994 1995 1994
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Revenues....................... $ 198 $122,025 $ 42,673 $369,645
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Income (loss) before income tax
provision (benefit).......... (79,597) 23,206 (77,507) 73,611
Income tax provision
(benefit).................... (23,578) 11,232 (21,671) 33,790
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Income (loss).................. (56,019) 11,974 (55,836) 39,821
Net gain on disposal........... 1,634,294
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Total discontinued
operations................... $(56,019) $ 11,974 $1,578,458 $ 39,821
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The net assets of the cable television operations transferred to Cox, which
were comprised primarily of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets,
were classified as net assets of discontinued cable television operations as of
December 31, 1994. Balance sheet amounts for all other discontinued operations
were not significant and are not segregated in the condensed consolidated
balance sheets.
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 6 -- OTHER, NET
Other, Net consists primarily of gains and losses on asset sales and, in
1995, restructuring related writedowns of certain investments. In 1995, asset
sales resulted in a first quarter gain of $7,163,000 ($4,500,000 after taxes)
for the sale of securities; a second quarter loss of $3,645,000 ($2,149,000
after taxes) on the disposal of newspaper-related equipment; and a third quarter
net gain of $38,980,000 ($24,134,000 after taxes) on the sale of equity
securities which was partially offset by losses on the disposal of newspaper-
related equipment and the sale of The Sporting Goods Dealer. In addition,
restructuring program-related writedowns of $36,155,000 ($32,466,000 after
taxes) were recorded in the third quarter of 1995 to reduce the carrying amount
of certain investments to their net realizable value.
In 1994, asset sales resulted in a second quarter gain of $10,227,000
($6,431,000 after taxes) for the sale of securities and a third quarter gain of
$11,872,000 ($4,215,000 after taxes) on the divestiture of a small
elementary-high school book publishing operation.
NOTE 7 -- INVENTORIES
Inventories are summarized as follows (in thousands):
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1995 1994
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Newsprint, paper, and other raw materials.......... $ 53,738 $ 33,789
Books and other finished products.................. 103,396 94,290
Work-in-process.................................... 31,669 24,938
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$188,803 $153,017
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NOTE 8 -- DEBT
Short-term debt is summarized as follows (in thousands):
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1995 1994
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Commercial paper................................... $124,330
Short-term borrowings.............................. 363,680
8 7/8% Notes due February 1, 1998, called on
February 1, 1995................................. 100,000
Debt assumed by Cox Communications, Inc............ 57,349
Current maturities of long-term debt............... $ 227 511
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$ 227 $645,870
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Long-term debt is summarized as follows (in thousands):
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SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1995 1994
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7 1/4% Debentures due March 1, 2013................ $148,215
7 1/2% Debentures due July 1, 2023................. 98,750
7 1/8% Debentures due March 1, 2013................ $148,215
7 3/8% Debentures due July 1, 2023................. 98,750
Others at various interest rates, maturing through
2001............................................. 824 1,539
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247,789 248,504
Unamortized discount............................... (1,531)
Less current maturities............................ (227) (511)
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$247,562 $246,462
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Commercial paper and short-term borrowings carried a weighted average
interest rate of 6.1% at December 31, 1994. In January 1995, the Company
completed an exchange offer for $246,965,000 of the 7 1/8% and 7 3/8% Debentures
for similar debentures bearing interest rates of 7 1/4% and 7 1/2%,
respectively. The publicly held notes of $57,349,000 at December 31, 1994 were
assumed by Cox on February 1, 1995 as part of the reorganization described in
Note 15. Part of the proceeds received from the reorganization transactions were
used to retire all of the Company's commercial paper and short-term borrowings
and to redeem the 8 7/8% Notes on February 1, 1995.
The Company has an agreement with several domestic and foreign banks for
unsecured long-term revolving lines of credit that expire in September 2000.
This agreement provides for borrowings up to $210,000,000 at interest rates
based on, at the Company's option, the banks' base rates, Eurodollar rates or
competitive bid rates. The commitment fee is approximately 8/100 of one percent
per annum. The lines of credit could be used to support a commercial paper
program. As of September 30, 1995, the Company had not borrowed under the
agreement. The agreement contains restrictive provisions relating primarily to
the level of consolidated net worth. At September 30, 1995, consolidated net
worth was required to be not less than approximately $1,542,000,000. In
addition, the Company has $46,893,000 of undrawn standby letters of credit at
September 30, 1995.
NOTE 9 -- EARNINGS AND DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE
Primary earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income
(loss), less preferred dividend requirements and cash paid in excess of
liquidation value on Series B preferred stock repurchases, by the weighted
average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents
outstanding during the period, except when the common stock equivalents are
antidilutive or result in less than 3% dilution. The weighted average number of
shares used for primary earnings per share total 111,798,000 and 128,722,000 for
the quarters ended September 30, 1995 and September 25, 1994, respectively. The
weighted average number of shares is 115,684,000 and 128,798,000 for the
year-to-date ended September 30, 1995 and September 25, 1994, respectively.
Fully diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the quarter and
year-to-date ended September 30, 1995 is computed by dividing net income (loss),
less preferred dividend requirements for Series A preferred stock and cash paid
in excess of liquidation value for Series B preferred stock repurchases, by the
weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive common stock
equivalents outstanding, assuming that the Series B preferred stock outstanding
at September 30, 1995 was converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis on
March 1, 1995. The weighted average number of shares for fully diluted earnings
(loss) per share
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
is 124,318,000 and 127,722,000 for the quarter and year-to-date ended September
30, 1995, respectively. Fully diluted earnings per share for the quarter and
year-to-date ended September 25, 1994 are the same as the primary earnings per
share indicated.
Cash dividends of 6 cents and 27 cents per share of common stock were
declared in the third quarter ended September 30, 1995 and September 25, 1994,
respectively.
NOTE 10 -- CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Under the Company's cash management system, the bank notifies the Company
daily of checks presented for payment against its primary disbursing accounts.
The Company transfers funds from other sources, such as short-term investments
to cover the checks presented for payment. This program results in a book cash
overdraft in the primary disbursing accounts as a result of the checks
outstanding. The book overdraft, which was reclassified to accounts payable, was
approximately $82,187,000 and $54,263,000 at September 30, 1995 and December 31,
1994, respectively.
NOTE 11 -- FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities
approximates their carrying value due to the short-term nature of these
financial instruments. In addition, certain investments in equity securities are
stated at fair value based on quoted market prices and are included in Other
assets. The cost of these equity securities was $14,464,000 at September 30,
1995. The fair market value was $69,906,000, of which $55,556,000 represents
securities that cannot be sold until 1997. The unrealized gain is reported as a
separate component of shareholders' equity, net of applicable income taxes.
The Company enters into interest rate swaps to manage exposures associated
with changes in the level of interest rates. Payments made or received in
connection with interest rate swaps are recognized as an adjustment to interest
expense related to the debt. Swap agreements for notional amounts of
$150,000,000, expiring in 2010, and $100,000,000, expiring in 2023, exchange
payments to the Company at fixed rates of 7 1/8% and 7 3/8%, respectively, for
payments by the Company at a variable rate based generally on LIBOR. Swap
agreements beginning in 1997 and expiring in 2007 exchange payments to the
Company at a variable rate, based generally on LIBOR, for payments by the
Company at fixed rates. The fixed rates are 7 1/4% and 7 1/2% on notional
amounts of $148,215,000 and $98,750,000, respectively. The fair value of all
swaps is the amount at which they could be settled, based on estimates of
mark-to-market rates. At September 30, 1995, the Company would have received
approximately $9,187,000 to terminate its swap agreements. This amount is not
recognized in the financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet
at September 30, 1995 includes $12,275,000 of deferred income as a result of a
payment received in connection with certain interest rate swaps. This amount
will be recognized as a reduction in interest expense, beginning in 1997, over
the 10 year term of the swaps.
The Company has foreign currency forward contracts, maturing in December
1995, to manage exposures associated with foreign currency fluctuations. At
September 30, 1995 there were forward contracts to sell approximately $7,345,000
of deutschemarks. Gains and losses on the forward contracts, which do not
qualify as accounting hedges, are recognized currently in earnings. The fair
value of the forward contracts was not significant at September 30, 1995.
The fair value of long-term debt at September 30, 1995, based primarily on
the Company's current refinancing rates for publicly issued fixed rate debt with
comparable maturities, approximates its carrying value of $247,562,000.
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 12 -- STOCK OPTION PLANS
As described in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the
Company's 1994 Annual Report, the Company has various stock option plans. In
connection with the reorganization (see Note 15), the number of options and the
option price were adjusted in order to preserve the economic value of the
outstanding options.
The following table sets forth information relative to the stock option
plans:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF OPTION PRICE
SHARES PER SHARE
--------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Options Outstanding at December 31, 1994........ 4,532,657 $19.46 to $37.93
Adjustment due to reorganization.............. 3,065,245
Granted....................................... 226,109 $18.88 to $30.06
Exercised..................................... (933,673) $11.43 to $32.13
Canceled...................................... (398,325) $14.54 to $36.94
---------
Options Outstanding at September 30, 1995....... 6,492,013 $11.43 to $30.06
=========
Options Exercisable at September 30, 1995....... 1,586,235 $11.43 to $22.28
=========
</TABLE>
At September 30, 1995, there were 352,576 options outstanding with purchase
prices equal to 75 percent of the fair market value on the date of grant and
8,802,000 shares were reserved for future grants under the various plans.
The Company's restricted stock plan provides for the sale of approximately
942,000 shares of common stock to key employees, including officers, at a price
equal to par value. At September 30, 1995, there were approximately 259,000
shares of Series A common stock reserved for future sales. The Company expects
that future sales will not be significant.
NOTE 13 -- INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations exceeds the
federal statutory income tax rate due principally to state taxes and permanent
state and federal tax differences related to the non-deductible amortization of
goodwill.
NOTE 14 -- CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company and its subsidiaries are defendants in actions for libel and
other matters arising out of their business operations. In addition from time to
time, the Company and its subsidiaries are involved as parties in various
governmental and administrative proceedings, including environmental matters.
The Company does not believe that any such proceedings currently pending will
have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, although
an adverse resolution in any reporting period of one or more of these matters
could have a material impact on results of operations for that period.
NOTE 15 -- REORGANIZATION
On February 1, 1995, the Company completed the merger of its cable
television operations with Cox Communications, Inc. (Cox) and related
transactions. The transactions involved in the reorganization included the
merger of the cable television operations with Cox, the retirement of
approximately 75% of total debt outstanding at December 31, 1994, the issuance
of two new series of preferred stock, and a partial redemption of certain
shareholder interests through the distribution of Cox common stock. See Note 18
to the
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's 1994 Annual Report for a
detailed discussion of these transactions.
NOTE 16 -- PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND REQUIREMENTS
The Series A preferred stock has a dividend rate of 8% of its liquidation
value of $411,784,000. The Series B preferred stock has a dividend rate of
$1.374 per share. Both series of preferred stock are entitled to cumulative
dividends effective March 1, 1995.
NOTE 17 -- STOCK PURCHASE PROGRAM
The Company expects to repurchase in the open market up to 12,800,000
shares of common stock. The shares purchased under this program are intended, in
part, to offset dilution from shares of common stock issued under the Company's
stock-based employee compensation and benefit program. The Company does not
anticipate that this program will have a significant effect on 1995 primary
earnings per share. As of September 30, 1995, approximately 2,392,000 shares of
common stock had been repurchased.
In addition, the Company anticipates that it will repurchase Series B
preferred stock from time-to-time, based on prevailing market conditions and
other considerations. The repurchase of Series B preferred stock will reduce
1995 earnings per share as the cash paid in excess of the liquidation value will
reduce earnings applicable to common shareholders for purposes of determining
earnings per share. As of September 30, 1995, approximately 4,041,000 shares of
Series B preferred stock had been repurchased and the aggregate cash paid in
excess of liquidation value was approximately $21,267,000.
NOTE 18 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As of November 10, 1995, the Company had repurchased approximately
3,984,000 shares of common stock and 5,101,000 shares of Series B preferred
stock at a cost of approximately $118,410,000 and $132,311,000, respectively.
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
COMPREHENSIVE RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM
In mid-July, the Company initiated a comprehensive and systematic review of
operations, cost structures and balance sheets in order to refocus resources on
its newspaper, professional information and magazine businesses and to improve
its financial performance. This program is expected to result in total
restructuring and other charges in 1995 in the range of $750-$850 million on a
pretax basis ($500-$550 million after-tax). Third quarter 1995 results included
charges with an after-tax impact of $360.1 million. Fourth quarter 1995 results
are expected to include charges that could be as large as $300 million on a
pretax basis ($180 million after-tax). As a result of this program, a net loss
was reported in the third quarter of 1995 and a net loss is expected in the
fourth quarter.
The major elements of the restructuring program include:
- Closure of New York Newsday, Baltimore's Evening Sun, and certain
sections of the Los Angeles Times;
- Staff reductions at Newsday, The Times, The Sun, The Hartford Courant,
Times Mirror Magazines, Matthew Bender, the training companies, other
professional information companies and corporate headquarters;
- Discontinuation of the Company's consumer multimedia business, cable
television programming business and its electronic shopping joint
venture with Pacific Telesis;
- Renegotiation of union agreements at Newsday and the Baltimore Sun;
- Consolidation in the same building of the New York City offices of
Newsday, Matthew Bender, Times Mirror Magazines and the east coast
corporate staff, with a substantial reduction in cost per square foot
and a net reduction of leased office space from approximately 559,000
square feet to approximately 270,000 square feet;
- Writedowns of goodwill and other intangibles at the Baltimore Sun, Times
Mirror Magazines and several professional information businesses; and
- Discontinuation of the development of a companywide digital network of
product, marketing and administrative databases.
The third quarter charges and costs related to this broad-based
restructuring program were included in the condensed consolidated financial
statements as follows:
- Operating Profit (Loss) included:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NEWSPAPER PROFESSIONAL CONSUMER CORPORATE
PUBLISHING INFORMATION MEDIA AND OTHER TOTAL
--------- ------------ -------- --------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Restructuring, impairment and one-time
charges............................. $236,646 $61,401 $57,472 $23,932 $379,451
Nonrecurring costs.................... 6,891 5,719 -- 10,102 22,712
-------- ------- ------- ------- --------
$243,537 $67,120 $57,472 $34,034 $402,163
======== ======= ======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
The restructuring, impairment and one-time charges were for workforce
reductions and related severance payments, primarily at the newspapers and
corporate; asset writedowns due to the closure of the Evening Sun; costs
related to the renegotiation of union agreements at Newsday; a writedown
of the goodwill for certain magazine titles, and sublease and lease
abandonment losses at the newspapers,
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magazines and corporate. Costs which do not meet the accounting criteria
for disclosure as restructuring costs are included in nonrecurring costs.
Further information about these items is included in the Analysis By
Segment that follows and in Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
- Other, Net included writedowns of certain investments amounting to $36.2
million.
- Discontinued Operations include an after-tax charge of $49.6 million
related to the discontinuation of consumer multimedia, cable programming,
and the Pacific Telesis joint venture.
CASH IMPACT OF RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM
The restructuring program is expected to result in annualized operating
expense reductions of at least $115 million. A portion, approximately $25
million, of these expense savings will be realized in the 1995-fourth quarter,
and almost all will be realized in 1996. In addition, businesses and projects
expected to lose $50 million in 1996 have been discontinued. Approximately $340
million in cash is expected to be spent for restructuring program actions, of
which $210 million will be spent in 1995 and $130 million in 1996 and beyond.
Future years' cash outlays primarily represent payments on existing leases. As a
result of these cost reductions and the elimination of anticipated operating
losses from discontinued operations, the Company expects a return of these
expenditures within three years.
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
During the third quarter, the Company initiated a program to repurchase in
the open market up to 10 percent of its common equivalent shares, or
approximately 12.8 million common shares. In addition, the Company expects to
repurchase Series B preferred stock from time to time. At September 30, 1995 and
November 10, 1995, more than 2.3 million shares and 3.9 million shares,
respectively, of common stock, and 4.0 million shares and 5.1 million shares,
respectively, of Series B preferred stock, had been repurchased at a cost of
approximately $178.7 million and $250.7 million, respectively. The common shares
purchased under this program are intended, in part, to offset dilution from
shares of common stock issued under the Company's stock-based employee
compensation and benefit programs. Repurchases are expected to be made from
time-to-time in the open market or in private transactions, depending on market
conditions, and may be discontinued at any time.
CABLE MERGER AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In the first quarter of 1995, the Company completed the merger of its cable
television operations with Cox Communications, Inc. (Cox) and also completed
related transactions, including the issuance of two new series of preferred
stock and the retirement of nearly 75 percent of total debt outstanding at
year-end 1994. Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's
1994 Annual Report provides a detailed discussion of these transactions. The
first quarter 1995 results included a gain of $1.634 billion on the merger, and
the results for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 benefited from lower
interest expense due to debt reduction and higher interest income from the
investment of the cash proceeds from the merger.
PREFERRED STOCK IMPACT ON EARNINGS PER SHARE
Dividend requirements on the new preferred shares issued in connection with
the cable merger reduced earnings applicable to common shareholders by $32.0
million for the year-to-date ended September 30, 1995. The full year impact of
the preferred dividend requirements on earnings applicable to common
shareholders is expected to total approximately $44 million in 1995, based on
repurchases of Series B preferred shares through November 10, 1995. Because the
Company has repurchased more than 30% of the Series B preferred stock
outstanding, the approximate $2 million reduction in fourth quarter preferred
dividend requirements will increase earnings applicable to common shareholders
in the fourth quarter of 1995. However, based on purchases through November 10,
the cash paid in excess of liquidation value for the repurchases of Series B
preferred stock will further reduce earnings applicable to common shareholders
by $3.2 million in the fourth quarter and $24.5 million for the full year.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES
Consolidated revenues of $864.8 million for the third quarter of 1995
increased by less than one percent over the prior year period. Revenues of
$2.482 billion for the first three quarters of 1995 were 3.4 percent higher than
those reported in the comparable period of 1994, largely due to first half 1995
revenue gains. A decline in the newspapers' advertising revenue during the third
quarter (which was in large part attributable to the closure of New York
Newsday) lowered the year-to-date newspaper advertising revenues to about the
1994 level; revenues were higher in health information services (primarily
related to revenues of businesses acquired in the last half of 1994 and the
first quarter of 1995) and revenue also increased at the Company's flight
information company. Year-to-date revenues were also aided by a revenue increase
at the higher education group in the first two quarters.
OPERATING RESULTS
Consolidated operating losses of $330.4 million and $249.0 million were
reported for the third quarter and first three quarters of 1995, respectively,
as a result of the previously-discussed restructuring, impairment and one-time
charges and nonrecurring costs. Excluding these items, consolidated operating
profit for the 1995 periods would have been $71.7 million and $156.3 million,
respectively. These results, which reflect 19.8 percent and 17.2 percent
declines from the same periods in 1994, were depressed by higher newsprint costs
as well as lower profits at nearly all of the professional information
companies.
The loss from continuing operations in the 1995 third quarter was $242.9
million. Continuing operations in this year's third quarter were impacted by the
restructuring charges and nonrecurring costs mentioned above and a $36.2 million
writedown of certain investments. Partially offsetting these charges were net
gains on asset sales totaling $39.0 million for the third quarter. The loss from
continuing operations of $197.4 million for the first three quarters of 1995
includes $42.5 million from net gains on asset sales. Excluding the
restructuring program-related charges of $438.3 million in 1995 and the net
gains on asset sales in both years, income from continuing operations for the
third quarter and first three quarters of 1995 was $37.1 million and $82.5
million, respectively, compared to $36.1 million and $80.6 million,
respectively, in 1994. The 1995 results were higher due to reductions in net
interest expense of $16.3 million and $50.9 million for the quarter and
year-to-date as compared to the 1994 periods. Interest expense was significantly
lower and interest income was significantly higher as the proceeds from the
cable merger transaction were used to pay down debt and invest in interest-
bearing securities.
The net loss for the 1995 third quarter was $298.9 million compared to net
income of $52.3 million in last year's third quarter. Discontinued operations
impacted results in both years. A net loss of $56.0 million for discontinued
operations was included in the third quarter 1995 net loss, while the comparable
prior year quarter included net income from discontinued operations totaling
$12.0 million. Net income for the first three quarters of 1995 was significantly
higher than the first three quarters of 1994 due to the gain of $1.634 billion
on the merger of the cable television operations in February. The results for
the first three quarters of 1995 also include a $4.5 million charge for an
accounting change, which is discussed in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.
The earnings (loss) applicable to common shareholders for the third quarter
and first three quarters of 1995 was reduced by preferred dividend requirements
of $13.4 million (12 cents per common share) and $32.0 million (28 cents per
common share), respectively, for two series of preferred stocks. The preferred
stocks began accruing dividends on March 1, 1995. The preferred dividend impact
on earnings per share was somewhat reduced by a lower average number of shares
outstanding during 1995, reflecting the exchange of about 13 percent of the
Company's outstanding common stock for one series of the preferred. In addition,
the earnings (loss) applicable to common shareholders for the 1995 periods was
reduced by $21.3 million (19 cents per common share) for the cash paid in excess
of liquidation value for Series B preferred stock repurchases. These preferred
stock repurchases are further described in Note 17 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements. Excluding the impact of restructuring program-related
charges and the cash paid in excess of liquidation value for preferred stock
repurchases in 1995, as well as net gains on asset
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sales in both years, earnings per share for continuing operations was 21 cents
per share in the third quarter of 1995 and 44 cents per share for the first
three quarters of 1995, compared to 28 cents and 55 cents, respectively, in the
comparable 1994 periods.
ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT
The following tables and discussion of segment results reflects 1995
operating profit excluding the impact of the previously-described $402.2 million
of restructuring program-related charges in the third quarter and $3.2 million
for restructuring in the first quarter.
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING
Newspaper Publishing revenues and operating profit were as follows (dollars
in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THIRD QUARTER THREE QUARTERS
--------------------- -------------------------
1995 1994 CHANGE 1995 1994 CHANGE
-------- -------- ------ ---------- ---------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Advertising............. $364,641 $372,218 (2.0)% $1,123,339 $1,119,480 .3%
Circulation............. 111,012 111,000 -- 334,987 333,131 .6
Other................... 10,675 9,991 6.8 30,741 29,033 5.9
-------- -------- ---------- ----------
$486,328 $493,209 (1.4) $1,489,067 $1,481,644 .5
======== ======== ========== ==========
Operating Profit.......... $ 35,051 $ 32,963 6.3 $ 126,712 $ 121,979 3.9
======== ======== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
Newspaper Publishing's revenues were slightly lower in the third quarter of
1995, as compared to the same period in 1994, primarily due to a continuing
decline in advertising revenues. Advertising revenue gains for the quarter at
some of the eastern newspapers were more than offset by a significant decrease
related to the closure of New York Newsday and a small drop at the Los Angeles
Times, as the Southern California economy remained sluggish. Third quarter-1995
circulation revenues remained at 1994 levels because the decrease in circulation
resulting from the closure of New York Newsday offset increases at each of the
other newspapers. Revenues for the first three quarters of the year rose
modestly over the prior year, as the third-quarter revenue decline only
partially offset the revenue gains from the first half of 1995. For the
six-month period ending September 30, 1995, The Times reported to the Audit
Bureau of Circulations a decline in daily circulation of 4.7 percent to
1,012,189 due to planned pricing increases and reductions in out-of-primary
market circulation, as well as softness in street sales related to the economy;
and Newsday reported a daily circulation decline of 8.5 percent to 634,627
related to the closing of the New York edition. At the Baltimore Sun, The Sun's
daily circulation was essentially flat for the period and Sunday circulation was
up slightly.
Third quarter 1995 operating profit increased over last year's third
quarter, as lower labor and employee benefit costs more than offset a 30 percent
increase in newsprint expense. Newsprint prices averaged 44 percent higher than
in the third quarter of 1994. Price increases were partly offset by an 11
percent reduction in consumption due to lower circulation and advertising
levels, as well as conservation measures.
RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM CHARGES
Restructuring, impairment and one-time charges of $236.6 million were taken
in the Newspaper Publishing segment in the third quarter of 1995. These charges
related principally to the closure of New York Newsday, Baltimore's Evening Sun
and certain sections of the Los Angeles Times as well as staff reductions at
these and other newspapers. These charges also included writedowns of goodwill
and other assets at the Baltimore Sun and the renegotiation of union agreements
at Newsday and the Baltimore Sun. Nonrecurring costs of $6.9 million were also
reported in the third quarter of 1995, reflecting costs that do not meet the
accounting criteria for inclusion as restructuring charges. As previously
mentioned, these charges and costs are excluded from the operating profit set
forth in the table above.
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NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING OUTLOOK
Growth in the regional economies of Southern California and Long Island,
New York, remains more sluggish than in other U.S. regions and has failed to
produce a resurgence in retail advertising and consumer spending in these
markets. Further consolidations in Southern California retail businesses
scheduled for 1996 will continue to impede advertising growth at the Los Angeles
Times. In addition, the closure of New York Newsday in mid-July and Baltimore's
Evening Sun in mid-September of this year will reduce both circulation and
advertising revenues in the fourth quarter of 1995 and the first three quarters
of 1996 when compared to prior year periods.
The average price per ton of newsprint in the fourth quarter of 1995 is
expected to be more than 50 percent higher than in the same quarter last year.
Overall, the average price per ton in 1995 is expected to rise 45 percent above
the 1994 average. For 1996, the Company expects the average newsprint price to
rise by 20 to 25 percent, representing an additional expense of $80 million to
$100 million. Cost savings from the 1995 restructuring program are expected to
help offset this expense increase.
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
Professional Information revenues and operating profit were as follows
(dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THIRD QUARTER THREE QUARTERS
--------------------- ---------------------
1995 1994 CHANGE 1995 1994 CHANGE
-------- -------- ------ -------- -------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues..................... $296,260 $288,509 2.7% $769,699 $709,291 8.5%
======== ======== ======== ========
Operating Profit............. $ 47,703 $ 68,411 (30.3) $ 79,422 $113,772 (30.2)
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
Third quarter-1995 revenues for the Professional Information segment
increased modestly over the prior-year quarter, as the businesses in this
segment experienced mixed revenue results. Significant revenue increases were
reported in domestic and international health information services. These
increases were attributable to increases in base businesses as well as to
acquisitions made since July 1994. The Company's flight information business
also reported strong third-quarter revenue gains, helped partly by favorable
foreign currency fluctuations. Higher education sales were essentially flat in
the third quarter of 1995 compared to the same period in 1994, while the
Company's legal publisher continued to report revenue declines and the training
companies also reported lower revenues. Most of the professional information
companies had year-to-date revenue increases over the first three quarters of
1994 due to the strong first half 1995 revenues.
Operating profit in the third quarter of 1995 was substantially lower than
1994's third quarter. Contributing to this decline were flat higher education
sales, declines at Matthew Bender and higher expenses in key areas including:
increasing international sales and marketing, the development of new products
and product improvement efforts in the health information services and legal
publishing businesses and the costs associated with expanding product lists in
the higher education businesses.
RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM CHARGES
Restructuring, impairment and one-time charges of $61.4 million were
reported in the Professional Information segment for the third quarter of 1995.
These charges arose primarily from staff reductions and office consolidations as
well as writedowns of assets. Additionally, nonrecurring costs totaling $5.7
million that do not meet the accounting criteria for inclusion as restructuring
charges were reported in this segment in the third quarter of 1995. As
previously mentioned, these items are excluded from the operating profit set
forth in the table above.
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CONSUMER MEDIA
Consumer Media revenue and operating profit (loss) was as follows (dollars
in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THIRD QUARTER THREE QUARTERS
------------------- ---------------------
1995 1994 CHANGE 1995 1994 CHANGE
------- ------- ------ -------- -------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues....................... $82,393 $76,920 7.1% $223,455 $208,865 7.0%
======= ======= ======== ========
Operating Profit (Loss)........ $ 5,528 $ 4,254 29.9 $ (5) $ 729 (100+)
======= ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
Each of the companies in the Consumer Media segment, comprised of Times
Mirror Magazines, Harry N. Abrams and The National Journal, reported higher
revenues in the third quarter of 1995 compared with the prior year quarter.
These revenue gains were generated largely from fees related to the licensing of
certain magazine titles for use on affinity credit cards to be issued by a bank,
the successful Abrams' book "Hidden Treasures Revealed" on the art of Russia's
Hermitage Museum, and 1995 publications related to Ocean Planet, a Smithsonian
Institution traveling exhibition. During the third quarter of 1995, the
magazines reported a 5.0% increase in advertising revenue over last year's third
quarter. This increase was mostly offset by lower circulation revenues at some
of the magazines. The rise in operating profit in the third quarter of 1995
primarily resulted from the previously mentioned licensing fees, while higher
paper, printing and distribution costs at the magazines more than offset the
other revenue gains in this segment's businesses.
The first three quarters of 1995 also included revenues from Transworld
Snowboarding, which was acquired in August 1994, although slightly lower
revenues during the first half of 1995 tempered the year-to-date revenue growth.
This segment's businesses essentially broke even for the first three quarters of
1995 but reported a modest profit for the first three quarters of 1994. The 1995
period was impacted by higher operating expenses, largely for paper, printing
and distribution.
RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM CHARGES
Restructuring, impairment and one-time charges of $57.5 million were
recorded by the Consumer Media segment in the third quarter of 1995. These
charges resulted primarily from a writedown of goodwill at certain magazines,
the abandonment of the sports marketing business and lease abandonment losses
related to the consolidation of office space. As previously mentioned, these
charges are excluded from the operating profit (loss) set forth in the table
above. In October, Times Mirror Magazines announced the elimination of 125
positions. This workforce reduction will result in a charge in the fourth
quarter of 1995.
In addition, the Company's consumer multimedia and cable television
programming businesses, which were previously reported in the Consumer Media
segment, have been discontinued. The operating results and other costs and
charges related to the discontinuation of these businesses are reported in
Discontinued Operations. Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements contains further information about these discontinued operations.
CORPORATE AND OTHER
Corporate and Other operating costs were as follows (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THIRD QUARTER THREE QUARTERS
--------------------- ---------------------
1995 1994 CHANGE 1995 1994 CHANGE
-------- -------- ------ -------- -------- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating Costs.............. $(16,551) $(16,199) 2.2% $(49,791) $(47,710) 4.4%
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
The third quarter Corporate and Other costs were about the same in both
years. The costs for the first three quarters of 1995 were slightly higher due
to the development of a companywide digital network of product, marketing and
administrative databases. This project was abandoned in the third quarter of
1995.
RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM CHARGES
Restructuring, impairment and one-time charges of $23.9 million were
recorded by Corporate during the third quarter of 1995. These charges related
primarily to a workforce reduction at corporate headquarters,
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writedowns of certain assets and sublease and lease abandonment losses related
to the consolidation of New York City office space. Nonrecurring costs of $10.1
million were also recorded by Corporate in the third quarter of 1995, reflecting
costs that do not meet the accounting criteria for inclusion as restructuring
charges. As previously mentioned, these charges and costs are excluded from the
operating costs set forth in the table above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Total debt at September 30, 1995 of $247.8 million declined $644.5 million
from the year-end 1994 level, as proceeds from the cable merger were used to
retire the majority of the Company's short-term debt outstanding at December 31,
1994. The Company's debt-to-adjusted capitalization ratio fell to 10.1 percent
at September 30, 1995 from 31.3 percent at the prior year-end.
A substantial portion of the Company's 1995 cash flow from continuing
operations will be used for the previously-discussed restructuring program.
Approximately $27.0 million was spent in the third quarter of 1995 for the
restructuring program. Cash generated from continuing operations for the first
three quarters of 1995 was $201.6 million. Additionally, the Company received
$80.9 million in proceeds from the sale of investments during the first three
quarters of 1995. The Company's recently announced repurchase program for up to
12.8 million shares of its common stock and its repurchases of Series B
preferred stock will reduce interest income in the last quarter of 1995,
compared to the second and third quarters of the year, as marketable securities
and other interest-bearing investments are liquidated to make the stock
repurchases. Cash flow from operations in future years is expected to be
enhanced by the cost reductions resulting from the restructuring program and
reduced dividend requirements resulting from the stock repurchase program.
Capital expenditures for continuing operations in 1995 are expected to be
slightly higher than the 1994 expenditures of $128.2 million.
The Company's cash requirements are funded primarily by its operating
activities. The Company also obtains external financing through the issuance of
fixed rate debt and has unsecured long-term revolving bank lines of credit with
commitments totaling $210 million at September 30, 1995. These lines of credit
could be used to support a commercial paper program.
YEAR-TO-DATE CASH FLOWS
During the first three quarters of 1995, the Company generated $201.6
million in net cash from continuing operations, compared with $237.5 million for
the same period in 1994. The reduced cash flow in 1995 is largely attributable
to cash outlays for restructuring program-related actions and higher levels of
more costly newsprint inventory. These items were mostly offset by decreased
interest payments in the first three quarters of 1995, compared to the
prior-year period, as well as higher interest income from the investment of
proceeds from the cable merger and cash receipts in connection with interest
rate swaps.
Net cash provided by investing activities of continuing operations during
the first three quarters of 1995 was $865.3 million, compared to $186.1 million
in the first three quarters of 1994. The 1995 period included proceeds of $1.225
billion from the cable merger and $80.9 million from the sales of investments.
Partly offsetting these proceeds were expenditures aggregating $414.2 million
related to acquisitions, product development activities, capital expenditures
and purchases of marketable securities. The first three quarters of the prior
year included $334.8 million of proceeds from the sale of the broadcast
television operations and other assets. Spending for capital projects and
product development in the first three quarters of 1995 exceeded the prior-year
period by $26.7 million and full-year capital spending for continuing operations
in 1995 is expected to be slightly higher than the 1994 level.
Net cash used in financing activities of $842.2 million in the first three
quarters of 1995 was more than double the net cash used in the prior-year
period. During the first quarter of 1995 the Company repaid $588.1 million of
debt outstanding at the end of 1994 using proceeds from the cable merger.
Dividends to common shareholders in the first three quarters amounted to $78.3
million in 1995 and $104.2 million in 1994. Cash spent on common and preferred
stock repurchases during the third quarter of 1995 aggregated
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$178.7 million. During the last quarter of 1995, the Company's share repurchase
program is expected to slightly reduce cash used for dividends but will
significantly increase the net cash used in financing activities.
DIVIDENDS
Beginning in June 1995, the Company agreed to pay an annual dividend to
common shareholders of no less than 24 cents per share for a period of three
years, subject to the fiduciary duties of its Board of Directors. Thereafter,
the payment of dividends on common stock will depend on future earnings, capital
requirements, financial condition and other factors.
As previously mentioned, Times Mirror issued two new series of preferred
stock during the first quarter of 1995. Annual dividends on the Series A
preferred stock will be approximately $28 million in 1995 and $33 million
thereafter. Annual dividends on the Series B preferred stock are paid at the
rate of $1.374 per share.
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
No material legal proceedings are pending.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
11. Computation of Earnings Per Share.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
During the third quarter of 1995, the Company filed no current reports
on Form 8-K.
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
SIGNATURE
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, who is also signing in his capacity as
Registrant's chief accounting officer.
THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
By STUART K. COPPENS
----------------------------------
Stuart K. Coppens
Controller and Chief Accounting
Officer
Date: November 14, 1995
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THIRD QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE ENDED
------------------------------- -------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25,
1995 1994 1995 1994
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PRIMARY
Average shares outstanding............ 111,797,588 128,612,692 115,684,473 128,609,594
Dilutive stock options based on the
treasury stock method using average
market price........................ * 108,907 ** 188,768
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total....................... 111,797,588 128,721,599 115,684,473 128,798,362
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Income (loss) from continuing
operations.......................... $ (242,912) $ 40,325 $ (197,351) $ 80,573
Discontinued operations............... (56,019) 11,974 1,578,458 39,821
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle... (298,931) 52,299 1,381,107 120,394
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle, net of income
tax benefit of $2,861............... (4,511)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)..................... $ (298,931) $ 52,299 $ 1,376,596 $ 120,394
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Preferred dividends................... $ 13,385 $ 31,951
=========== ===========
Cash paid in excess of liquidation
value for Series B preferred stock
repurchases......................... $ 21,267 $ 21,267
=========== ===========
Earnings (loss) applicable to common
shareholders........................ $ (333,583) $ 52,299 $ 1,323,378 $ 120,394
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Primary earnings (loss) per common
share:
Continuing operations............... $ (2.48) $ .31 $ (2.17) $ .63
Discontinued operations............. (.50) .10 13.65 .30
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle............. (.04)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Primary earnings (loss) per common
share............................... $ (2.98) $ .41 $ 11.44 $ .93
=========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ---------------
* Antidilutive due to loss: common stock equivalents of 2,336,403 are not added
to weighted average shares.
** Less than 3% dilution: common stock equivalents of 1,403,148 are not added to
weighted average shares.
Exhibit 11
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THE TIMES MIRROR COMPANY
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE (CONT'D)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THIRD QUARTER ENDED YEAR TO DATE ENDED
------------------------------- -------------------------------
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 25,
1995 1994 1995 1994
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FULLY DILUTED
Average shares outstanding............ 111,797,588 128,612,692 115,684,473 128,609,594
Common shares assumed issued upon
conversion of Series B preferred
stock............................... 12,519,977 9,737,760
Dilutive stock options based on the
treasury stock method using market
price at the close of the period, if
higher than average market price.... * 108,907 2,299,279 188,768
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total....................... 124,317,565 128,721,599 127,721,512 128,798,362
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Income (loss) from continuing
operations.......................... $ (242,912) $ 40,325 $ (197,351) $ 80,573
Discontinued operations............... (56,019) 11,974 1,578,458 39,821
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle... (298,931) 52,299 1,381,107 120,394
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle, net of income
tax benefit of $2,861............... (4,511)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)..................... $ (298,931) $ 52,299 $ 1,376,596 $ 120,394
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Preferred dividends................... $ 8,236 $ 19,217
=========== ===========
Cash paid in excess of liquidation
value for Series B preferred stock
repurchases......................... $ 21,267 $ 21,267
=========== ===========
Earnings (loss) applicable to common
shareholders........................ $ (328,434) $ 52,299 $ 1,336,112 $ 120,394
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Fully diluted earnings per common
share:
Income before cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle... * $ .41 $ 10.50 $ .93
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle............. (.04)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Fully diluted earnings per common
share............................... * $ .41 $ 10.46 $ .93
=========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ---------------
* Antidilutive due to loss: common stock equivalents of 2,336,403 are not added
to weighted average shares.
Exhibit 11
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<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1995
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-1995
<CASH> 274,041
<SECURITIES> 203,489
<RECEIVABLES> 595,573
<ALLOWANCES> 71,490
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<CURRENT-ASSETS> 1,355,331
<PP&E> 2,122,962
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0
676,343
<OTHER-SE> 1,415,895
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<SALES> 2,481,545
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 2,481,545
<CGS> 1,353,746
<TOTAL-COSTS> 1,353,746
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<LOSS-PROVISION> 16,445
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 21,740
<INCOME-PRETAX> (238,229)
<INCOME-TAX> (40,878)
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (197,351)
<DISCONTINUED> 1,578,458
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> (4,511)
<NET-INCOME> 1,376,596
<EPS-PRIMARY> 11.44
<EPS-DILUTED> 10.46
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