Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) today reported
financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.
Fourth Quarter Summary
- Net revenues for the quarter were $319.5 million, up 19%
compared to the third quarter of 2020 and down 23% compared to the
fourth quarter of 2019
- Our events business, which contributed 7% of our fourth quarter
2019 net revenues, continued to be significantly disrupted by
COVID-19 and our event revenues for the quarter were down 98%
compared to the fourth quarter of 2019
- Digital revenues were $58.8 million, up 23% compared to the
fourth quarter of 2019, propelled by continued strong audience and
revenue growth in streaming and podcasting
- Station expenses for the quarter declined 16% to $238.8 million
compared to the prior year and corporate expenses declined 6% to
$20.2 million
- Operating loss for the quarter was $204.9 million, which
included a non-cash impairment charge of $247.4 million, compared
to an operating loss of $455.5 million in the fourth quarter of
2019
- Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $66.5 million, compared to
$113.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2019
- Liquidity at year end was $160.2 million comprised of $129.2
million of available revolver capacity and $31.0 million of cash
on-hand
CEO Comment
David J. Field, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated:
“I am pleased to report that Entercom continued to drive strong
sequential operating improvement with revenues up 19% and EBITDA
more than doubling vs. the third quarter. Digital, podcasting,
sports betting and network radio all posted strong double digit
growth over prior year and we are continuing to drive innovation
across these businesses to enhance future growth potential. While
the pandemic continues to hobble a large number of our advertisers,
particularly locally, we are optimistic about a strong recovery in
our local ad sales later this year driven by vaccinations, fiscal
stimulus and pent-up consumer demand in heavily impacted
categories.
During the quarter, we announced and completed the acquisition
of the QL Gaming Group, a rapidly emerging sports betting data and
predictive analytics platform that ideally complements our
unrivaled position in the sports audio business. In addition, we
announced a landmark multi-year partnership with Fan Duel, which we
believe is the largest advertising deal in the history of the radio
industry.”
Recent Company Developments
- QL Gaming Group Acquisition. We acquired sports data and
iGaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group in November in an
all-cash deal for approximately $32 million, bringing unrivaled
data, analytics and insight-driven content to our best-in-class
sports broadcast stations and influential podcasts to RADIO.COM. We
believe QLGG is an outstanding complement to our sports business,
enabling significant cross-platform opportunities to accelerate
subscription and affiliate growth on the BetQL platform while
enhancing our programming with exclusive, compelling
betting-oriented content. More recently, we launched the BetQL
Audio Network establishing a new destination for premier sports
betting programming across our platform.
- LockedOn Podcast Network Partnership. We launched a
sales and content partnership with LockedOn, the No. 1 daily local
sports podcast network, recently acquired by TEGNA. Under the
partnership, we will feature the LockedOn library of podcasts and
develop new content on RADIO.COM. The partnership further enhances
our national sports offerings and continues to expand our
leadership in sports entertainment.
- Accelerating Digital Growth. We continue to drive rapid
growth in consumer demand and advertising revenues for our
streaming content. Our digital audio platform, RADIO.COM, delivered
34% year-over-year growth in monthly active users in the fourth
quarter and 53% growth in smart speaker listenership.
Earnings Conference Call and Company Information
Entercom will hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast
regarding the quarterly earnings release on Wednesday, February 24,
2021, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The public may access the
conference call by dialing Toll Free: (888) 889-0278 and Toll:
(773) 799-3659, passcode: Entercom (domestic and international
callers). Participants may also listen to a live webcast of the
call by visiting the “Investor Relations” section of Entercom’s
website at www.entercom.com. A replay of the conference call will
be available for one week by dialing (888) 562-7210. A webcast
replay of the conference call will be available beginning six hours
after the call on the Company’s website for a period of two weeks.
Additional information is available on the Company’s website at
www.entercom.com.
About Entercom Communications Corp.
Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading audio and
entertainment company engaging over 170 million consumers each
month through its iconic broadcast brands, expansive digital
platform, premium podcast network and live events and experiences.
With presence in every major U.S. market, and accessible on every
device, Entercom delivers the industry’s most compelling live and
on-demand content and experiences from voices and influencers its
communities trust and love. The company’s robust portfolio of
assets and integrated solutions offer advertisers today’s most
engaged audiences through targeted reach, brand amplification and
local activation—all at national scale. Entercom is the unrivaled
leader in local radio sports and news and the #1 creator of live,
original local audio content in the U.S. Learn more at
www.entercom.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom).
Certain Definitions
All references to per share data, unless stated otherwise, are
presented as per diluted share. All references to shares
outstanding, unless stated otherwise, are presented to exclude
unvested restricted stock units. All references to net debt are
outstanding debt net of cash on hand.
Station Expenses consist of station operating expenses excluding
non-cash compensation expense.
Corporate Expenses consist of corporate general and
administrative expenses excluding non-cash compensation
expense.
Station Operating Income consists of operating income (loss)
before: depreciation and amortization; time brokerage agreement
fees (income); corporate general and administrative expenses;
non-cash compensation expense (which is otherwise included in
station operating expenses); impairment loss; merger and
acquisition costs, restructuring and integration costs, other
expenses related to the refinancing; and gain or loss on sale or
disposition of assets.
Adjusted EBITDA consists of net income (loss) available to
common shareholders, adjusted to exclude: income taxes (benefit);
income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes or
benefit; total other income or expense; net interest expense;
depreciation and amortization; time brokerage agreement fees
(income); non-cash compensation expense (which is otherwise
included in station operating expenses and corporate G&A
expenses); other expenses related to the refinancing; impairment
loss, merger and acquisition costs, restructuring and integration
costs, preferred stock dividends; COVID-19 related expenses,
non-recurring expenses/recoveries otherwise included in corporate
or station expenses, loss on early extinguishment of debt, and gain
or loss on sale or disposition of assets
Adjusted Free Cash Flow consists of operating income (loss): (i)
plus depreciation and amortization; net (gain) loss on sale or
disposal of assets; non-cash compensation expense (which is
otherwise included in station operating expenses and corporate
general and administrative expenses); impairment loss; merger and
acquisition costs; restructuring and integration costs, COVID-19
related expenses, other income and non-recurring
expenses/recoveries otherwise included in corporate or station
expenses; income from discontinued operations (excluding income
taxes or tax benefit); and (ii) less net interest expense
(excluding amortization of deferred financing costs or debt
premium), Adjusted Income Taxes Paid, and Net Capital
Expenditures.
Net Capital Expenditures consists of capital expenditures,
including amortizable intangibles, adjusted to subtract reimbursed
tenant improvement allowances.
Adjusted Income Taxes Paid consist of income tax paid, adjusted
to exclude taxes paid related to the gain/loss on sale or exchange
of radio station assets; and taxes paid related to the gain/loss on
the sale of redundant property.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) consists of net income (loss)
available to common shareholders adjusted to exclude: (i) income
taxes (benefit) as reported, including income taxes otherwise
included in income from discontinued operations; (ii) gain/loss on
sale of assets, derivative instruments and investments; (iii)
non-cash compensation expense; (iv) impairment loss; (v) merger and
acquisition costs, restructuring and integration costs, COVID-19
related expenses, and non-recurring expenses/recoveries otherwise
included in corporate or station expenses; (vi) other expenses
related to refinancing; and (vii) gain/loss on early extinguishment
of debt. For purposes of comparability, income taxes are reflected
at the expected statutory federal and state income tax rate of 30%
without discrete items of tax.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted includes any
dilutive equivalent shares when not anti-dilutive. Convertible
Preferred Stock is treated as if it never converted for the
purposes of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
It is important to note that station operating income, station
expense, corporate expense, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income,
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Share – Diluted, Adjusted Free Cash
Flow, Net Capital Expenditures and Adjusted Income Taxes Paid are
not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Management
believes that these measures are useful as a way to evaluate the
Company and the means for Management to evaluate our radio
stations’ performance and operations. Management believes that
these measures are useful to an investor in evaluating our
performance because they are widely used in the broadcast industry
as a measure of a radio company’s operating performance.
Certain adjusted non-GAAP financial measures are presented in
this release (e.g., Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net
Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted). The adjustments exclude
gain/loss on sale of assets, derivative instruments, and
investments; non-cash compensation expense, other income,
impairment loss, merger and acquisition costs, other expenses
related to the refinancing, and gain/loss on early extinguishment
of debt and non-recurring expenses recognized for restructuring
charges or similar costs, including transition and integration
costs. For purposes of comparability, income taxes are reflected at
the expected federal and state income tax rate of 30%, without
adjustment for discrete tax adjustments. Management believes these
adjusted non-GAAP measures provide useful information to Management
and investors by excluding certain income, expenses and gains and
losses that may not be indicative of the Company’s core operating
and financial results. Similarly, Management believes these
adjusted measures are a useful performance measure because certain
items included in the calculation of net income (loss) may either
mask or exaggerate trends in the Company’s ongoing operating
performance. Further, the reconciliations corresponding to these
adjusted measures, by identifying the individual adjustments,
provide a useful mechanism for investors to consider these adjusted
measures with some or all of the identified adjustments.
Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures on an ongoing
basis to help track and assess the Company's financial performance.
You, however, should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation or
as substitutes for net income (loss), operating income, or any
other measure for determining our operating performance that is
calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. These non-GAAP measures are not necessarily comparable
to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. The
accompanying financial tables provide reconciliations to the
nearest GAAP measure of all non-GAAP measures provided in this
release.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this news release is being widely
disseminated in accordance with the Securities and Exchange
Commission's Regulation FD. This news announcement contains certain
forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations
and certain unaudited information that is presented for
illustrative purposes only and involves certain risks and
uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Additional information and key risks
are described in the Company’s filings on Forms S-4, 8-K, 10-Q and
10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers should
note that these statements might be impacted by several factors
including changes in the economic and regulatory climate and the
business of radio broadcasting, in general. The unaudited pro forma
information and same station operating data reflect adjustments and
are presented for comparative purposes only and do not purport to
be indicative of what has occurred or indicative of future
operating results or financial position. Accordingly, the Company’s
actual performance may differ materially from those stated or
implied herein. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any unaudited pro forma or forward-looking
statements.
ENTERCOM
COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
FINANCIAL
DATA
(amounts in
thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS
Net Revenues
$
319,495
$
414,118
$
1,060,898
$
1,489,929
Station Expenses
238,805
284,458
905,448
1,081,960
Station Expense - Non-Cash
Compensation
796
892
2,348
4,657
Corporate Expenses
20,230
21,636
57,653
72,777
Corporate Expenses - Non-Cash
Compensation
2,291
5,006
6,907
11,527
Depreciation And Amortization
12,567
12,079
50,231
45,331
Time Brokerage Agreement Expense
-
-
-
106
Merger And Acquisition Costs
492
465
553
941
Impairment Loss
247,411
545,457
264,432
545,457
Restructuring Charges
1,671
1,023
11,981
6,976
Integration Costs
-
1,017
491
4,297
Other Expenses Related To Refinancing
-
2,533
-
4,397
Net (Gain) Loss On Sale Or Disposition of
Assets
89
(4,957)
(139)
(7,640)
Total Operating Expenses
524,352
869,609
1,299,905
1,770,786
Operating Income (Loss)
(204,857)
(455,491)
(239,007)
(280,857)
Net Interest Expense
20,987
24,683
87,096
100,103
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
-
265
-
2,046
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
(225,844)
(480,439)
(326,103)
(383,006)
Income Taxes (Benefit)
(63,447)
7,096
(83,879)
37,206
Net Income (Loss)
$
(162,397)
$
(487,535)
$
(242,224)
$
(420,212)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Basic
$
(1.21)
$
(3.64)
$
(1.80)
$
(3.07)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted
$
(1.21)
$
(3.64)
$
(1.80)
$
(3.07)
Dividends Declared And Paid Per Common
Share
$
0.00
$
0.02
$
0.02
$
0.22
Weighted Common Shares Outstanding -
Basic
134,611
133,985
134,571
136,967
Weighted Common Shares Outstanding -
Diluted
134,611
133,985
134,571
136,967
SUPPLEMENTAL
BREAKDOWN OF REVENUE BY TYPE
Spot (local and national)
$
216,852
$
286,868
$
705,743
$
1,092,029
Digital (including podcasting)
58,800
47,844
189,988
146,274
Network
23,457
19,369
80,346
75,629
Sponsorships and Events
9,607
40,701
42,478
102,385
Other
10,779
19,336
42,343
73,612
$
319,495
$
414,118
$
1,060,898
$
1,489,929
Political
$
18,891
$
4,304
$
32,285
$
8,996
SUPPLEMENTAL
BREAKDOWN OF REVENUE BY FORMAT
Music
$
171,939
$
247,147
$
567,807
$
888,751
Sports
60,867
77,495
192,939
287,529
News/Talk
54,388
60,847
191,352
237,987
Non-format specific
32,301
28,629
108,800
75,662
$
319,495
$
414,118
$
1,060,898
$
1,489,929
SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Net Capital Expenditures
$
8,932
$
10,245
$
29,992
$
68,312
Adjusted Income Taxes Paid (Refunded)
$
(1,233)
$
18,757
$
2,724
$
27,218
Cash Dividends On Common Stock Declared
And Paid
$
-
$
2,679
$
2,692
$
30,273
SELECTED BALANCE
SHEET DATA
December 31,
2020
2019
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
30,964
$
20,393
Senior Debt - Term B-1 Loan (Includes
Current Portion)
$
754,006
$
770,000
Senior Debt - Revolver (Includes Current
Portion)
$
114,727
$
117,000
Senior Secured Notes
$
425,000
$
425,000
Senior Notes
$
400,000
$
400,000
Total Shareholders' Equity
$
644,738
$
881,443
OTHER FINANCIAL
DATA
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
Reconciliation Of
GAAP Operating Income (Loss) To Station Operating
Income
Operating Income (Loss)
$
(204,857)
$
(455,491)
$
(239,007)
$
(280,857)
Corporate Expenses
20,230
21,636
57,653
72,777
Corporate Expenses - Non-Cash
Compensation
2,291
5,006
6,907
11,527
Station Expenses - Non-Cash
Compensation
796
892
2,348
4,657
Depreciation And Amortization
12,567
12,079
50,231
45,331
Merger And Acquisition Costs
492
465
553
941
Restructuring Charges
1,671
1,023
11,981
6,976
Impairment Loss
247,411
545,457
264,432
545,457
Integration Costs
-
1,017
491
4,297
Other Expenses Related To Refinancing
-
2,533
-
4,397
Time Brokerage Agreement Expense
-
-
-
106
Net (Gain) Loss On Sale Or Disposition of
Assets
89
(4,957)
(139)
(7,640)
Station Operating Income
$
80,690
$
129,660
$
155,450
$
407,969
Reconciliation Of
GAAP Net Income (Loss) To Adjusted EBITDA
Net Income (Loss)
$
(162,397)
$
(487,535)
$
(242,224)
$
(420,212)
Income Taxes (Benefit)
(63,447)
7,096
(83,879)
37,206
Net Interest Expense
20,987
24,683
87,096
100,103
Corporate Expenses - Non-Cash
Compensation
2,291
5,006
6,907
11,527
Station Expenses - Non-Cash
Compensation
796
892
2,348
4,657
Depreciation And Amortization
12,567
12,079
50,231
45,331
Time Brokerage Agreement Expense
-
-
-
106
Merger And Acquisition Costs
492
465
553
941
Restructuring Charges
1,671
1,023
11,981
6,976
Integration Costs
-
1,017
491
4,297
COVID-19 Related Expenses
5,413
-
17,011
-
Non-Recurring Expenses/(Recoveries)
Otherwise Included in Corporate Expenses
589
5,000
(2,718)
6,000
Impairment Loss
247,411
545,457
264,432
545,457
Other Expenses Related To Refinancing
-
2,533
-
4,397
Loss On Early Extinguishment Of Debt
-
265
-
2,046
Net (Gain) Loss On Sale Or Disposition of
Assets
89
(4,957)
(139)
(7,640)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
66,462
$
113,024
$
112,090
$
341,192
Reconciliation of
GAAP Net Income (Loss) To Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Net Income (Loss)
$
(162,397)
$
(487,535)
$
(242,224)
$
(420,212)
Depreciation And Amortization
12,567
12,079
50,231
45,331
Deferred Financing Costs Included In
Interest Expense
1,039
856
3,981
3,083
Amortization Debt Premium Included In
Interest Expense
(848)
(679)
(3,395)
(2,927)
Non-Cash Compensation Expense
3,087
5,898
9,255
16,184
Merger And Acquisition Costs
492
465
553
941
Integration Costs
-
1,017
491
4,297
Restructuring Charges
1,671
1,023
11,981
6,976
COVID-19 Related Expenses
5,413
-
17,011
-
Non-Recurring Expenses (Recoveries)
Otherwise Included in Corporate Expenses
589
5,000
(2,718)
6,000
Impairment Loss
247,411
545,457
264,432
545,457
Net (Gain) Loss On Sale Or Disposition of
Assets
89
(4,957)
(139)
(7,640)
Other Expenses Related To Refinancing
-
2,533
-
4,397
Loss On Early Extinguishment Of Debt
-
265
-
2,046
Income Taxes (Benefit)
(63,447)
7,096
(83,879)
37,206
Net Capital Expenditures, Including
Amortizable Intangibles
(8,932)
(10,245)
(29,992)
(68,312)
Adjusted Income Taxes (Paid) Refunded
1,233
(18,757)
(2,724)
(27,218)
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$
37,967
$
59,516
$
(7,136)
$
145,609
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
Reconciliation Of
Capital Expenditures, Including Amortizable
Intangibles, To
Net Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures, Including
Amortizable Intangibles
$
(8,932)
$
(14,326)
$
(30,837)
$
(77,901)
Reimbursed Tenant Improvement
Allowance
-
4,081
845
9,589
Net Capital Expenditures
$
(8,932)
$
(10,245)
$
(29,992)
$
(68,312)
Reconciliation Of
Income Taxes Paid To
Adjusted Income
Taxes (Paid) Refunded
Income Taxes (Paid) Refunded
$
1,233
$
(20,619)
$
(2,724)
$
(39,100)
Income Taxes Paid Related to Gain/Loss On
Sale Or Exchange Of Radio Station Assets
-
-
-
894
Income Taxes Paid Related to Gain/Loss On
Sale Of Redundant Properties
-
1,862
-
10,988
Adjusted Income Taxes (Paid) Refunded
$
1,233
$
(18,757)
$
(2,724)
$
(27,218)
Reconciliation of
GAAP Net Income (Loss) To Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss)
$
(162,397)
$
(487,535)
$
(242,224)
$
(420,212)
Income Taxes (Benefit)
(63,447)
7,096
(83,879)
37,206
Merger And Acquisition Costs
492
465
553
941
COVID-19 Related Expenses
5,413
-
17,011
-
Non-Recurring Expenses (Recoveries)
Otherwise Included in Corporate Expenses
589
5,000
(2,718)
6,000
Other Expenses Related To Refinancing
-
2,533
-
4,397
Impairment Loss
247,411
545,457
264,432
545,457
Integration Costs
-
1,017
491
4,297
Restructuring Charges
1,671
1,023
11,981
6,976
Loss On Early Extinguishment Of Debt
-
265
-
2,046
Net (Gain) Loss On Sale Or Disposition of
Assets
89
(4,957)
(139)
(7,640)
Non-Cash Compensation Expense
3,087
5,898
9,255
16,184
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Before Income
Taxes
32,908
76,262
(25,237)
195,652
Income Taxes (Benefit)
9,872
22,879
(7,571)
58,696
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
$
23,036
$
53,383
$
(17,666)
$
136,956
Weighted Average
Diluted Shares Outstanding For Purposes Of Computing Adjusted Net
Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted
Weighted Common Shares Outstanding -
Diluted As Reported
134,611
133,985
134,571
136,967
Diluted Shares Excluded When Reporting A
Net Loss
88
130
139
331
134,699
134,115
134,710
137,298
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Share -
Diluted
$
0.17
$
0.40
$
(0.13)
$
1.00
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