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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report: February 23, 2006
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Commission File No.: 0-25969 |
(Date of earliest event reported) |
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RADIO ONE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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52-1166660 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation or organization) |
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5900 Princess Garden Parkway,
7th Floor
Lanham, Maryland 20706
(Address of principal executive offices)
(301) 306-1111
Registrants telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 23, 2006, Radio One, Inc. issued a press release setting forth the results for its
fourth quarter ended December 31, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press release dated February 23, 2006: Radio One, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Results. |
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.
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RADIO ONE, INC. |
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/s/ Scott R. Royster |
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February 23, 2006
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Scott R. Royster
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Accounting Officer) |
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exv99w1
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
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February 23, 2006
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Contact:
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Scott R. Royster, EVP and CFO |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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(301) 429-2642 |
Washington, DC |
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RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS
FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
Washington, DC: Radio One, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROIAK and ROIA) today reported its results
for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. Net broadcast revenue was approximately $91.2 million, an
increase of 15% from the same period in 2004. Operating income was approximately $30.1 million, a
decrease of 21% from the same period in 2004. Station operating income1 was approximately
$43.7 million, a decrease of 6% from the same period in 2004. Net income applicable to common
stockholders2 was approximately $9.5 million or $0.10 per diluted share, a decrease of
30% from the same period in 2004.
Alfred C. Liggins, III, Radio Ones CEO and President stated, Our fourth quarter operating results
were roughly in-line with the guidance we gave, which I feel good about, especially given the
weakness experienced by the radio industry, which was down over 2% in the markets in which we
operate. Going forward, we are hopeful that the radio industry will rebound in 2006, but at this
point it is too early to tell. Given the uncertainty in the radio industry, we are very focused on
diversifying our company into related businesses that will complement our core radio platform.
Mr. Liggins continued, To that end, TV One is performing exceptionally well and Reach Media has
been a tremendous addition. Furthermore, earlier this month, Radio One and Reach Media launched
the nations only African-American news/talk network, featuring Al Sharpton, Michael Eric Dyson and
the Two Live Stews sports
show out of Atlanta, Georgia. Later this year, you will hear more from us about our efforts to
build a significant Internet business, as well as to create and acquire various types of urban
content that can be monetized in a variety of ways. We believe that we have one of the most
comprehensive and powerful portfolios of media and entertainment assets targeting the
African-American market and we intend to use this market position to become the gateway for a vast
offering of media and entertainment products and services for African-Americans throughout the
United States.
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PAGE 2 RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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Three Months Ended |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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(in thousands) |
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(in thousands) |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: |
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NET BROADCAST REVENUE |
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$ |
91,208 |
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$ |
79,523 |
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$ |
371,134 |
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$ |
319,761 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Programming and technical (exclusive of non-cash compensation shown
separately below) |
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19,824 |
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12,403 |
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70,326 |
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52,554 |
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Selling, general and administrative (exclusive of non-cash compensation shown separately
below) |
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27,685 |
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20,826 |
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116,960 |
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91,517 |
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Corporate expenses (exclusive of non-cash compensation shown separately
below) |
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6,447 |
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4,241 |
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22,587 |
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15,049 |
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Non-cash compensation |
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307 |
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351 |
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1,758 |
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2,413 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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6,859 |
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3,575 |
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16,590 |
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16,934 |
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Total operating expenses |
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61,122 |
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41,396 |
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228,221 |
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178,467 |
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Operating income |
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30,086 |
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38,127 |
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142,913 |
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141,294 |
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INTEREST INCOME |
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522 |
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587 |
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1,428 |
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2,524 |
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INTEREST EXPENSE |
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16,911 |
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10,139 |
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63,011 |
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39,611 |
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OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME, NET |
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(206 |
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(83 |
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EQUITY IN NET LOSS (GAIN) OF AFFILIATED COMPANY |
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641 |
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(2,037 |
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1,846 |
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3,905 |
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Income before provision for income taxes and
minority interest |
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12,850 |
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30,608 |
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79,401 |
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100,319 |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES |
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3,164 |
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12,024 |
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27,003 |
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38,717 |
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MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARY |
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154 |
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1,868 |
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Net income |
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$ |
9,532 |
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$ |
18,584 |
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$ |
50,530 |
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$ |
61,602 |
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Preferred stock dividend |
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5,035 |
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2,761 |
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20,140 |
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Net income applicable to common stockholders |
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$ |
9,532 |
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$ |
13,549 |
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$ |
47,769 |
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$ |
41,462 |
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PAGE 3 RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
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Three Months Ended |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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(unaudited) |
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(unaudited) |
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(in thousands, except per share data) |
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(in thousands, except per share data) |
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PER SHARE DATA basic: |
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Net income per share |
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0.10 |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.49 |
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$ |
0.59 |
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Preferred dividends per share |
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0.05 |
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0.03 |
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0.19 |
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Net income per share applicable to common stockholders |
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0.10 |
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0.13 |
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0.46 |
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0.40 |
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PER SHARE DATA diluted: |
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Net income per share |
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$ |
0.10 |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.49 |
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$ |
0.58 |
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Preferred dividends per share |
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0.05 |
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0.03 |
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0.19 |
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Net income per share applicable to common stockholders |
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0.10 |
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0.13 |
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0.46 |
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0.39 |
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SELECTED OTHER DATA: |
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Station operating income |
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$ |
43,699 |
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$ |
46,294 |
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$ |
183,848 |
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$ |
175,690 |
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Station operating income margin (% of net revenue) |
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48 |
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58 |
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55 |
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Station operating income reconciliation: |
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Net income |
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$ |
9,532 |
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$ |
18,584 |
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$ |
50,530 |
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$ |
61,602 |
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Plus: Depreciation and amortization |
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6,859 |
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3,575 |
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16,590 |
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16,934 |
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Plus: Corporate expenses |
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6,447 |
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4,241 |
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22,587 |
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15,049 |
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Plus: Non-cash compensation |
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307 |
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351 |
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1,758 |
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2,413 |
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Plus: Equity in net loss (gain) of affiliated company |
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641 |
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(2,037 |
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1,846 |
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3,905 |
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Plus: Income taxes |
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3,164 |
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12,024 |
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27,003 |
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38,717 |
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Plus: Minority interest in income of subsidiary |
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154 |
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1,868 |
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Plus: Interest expense |
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16,911 |
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10,139 |
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63,011 |
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39,611 |
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Less: Interest income |
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522 |
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587 |
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1,428 |
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2,524 |
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Plus: Other expense (income) |
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206 |
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4 |
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83 |
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(17 |
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Station operating income |
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$ |
43,699 |
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$ |
46,294 |
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$ |
183,848 |
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$ |
175,690 |
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Adjusted EBITDA3 |
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$ |
36,739 |
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$ |
41,698 |
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$ |
159,420 |
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$ |
158,245 |
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Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation: |
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Net income |
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$ |
9,532 |
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$ |
18,584 |
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$ |
50,530 |
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$ |
61,602 |
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Plus: Depreciation and amortization |
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6,859 |
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3,575 |
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16,590 |
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16,934 |
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Plus: Provision for income taxes |
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3,164 |
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12,024 |
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27,003 |
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38,717 |
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Plus: Interest expense |
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16,911 |
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10,139 |
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63,011 |
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39,611 |
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Less: Interest income |
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522 |
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587 |
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1,428 |
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2,524 |
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EBITDA |
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35,944 |
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43,735 |
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155,706 |
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154,340 |
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Plus: Equity in net loss (gain) of affiliated company |
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641 |
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(2,037 |
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1,846 |
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3,905 |
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Plus: Minority interest in income of subsidiary |
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154 |
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1,868 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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$ |
36,739 |
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$ |
41,698 |
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$ |
159,420 |
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$ |
158,245 |
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PAGE 4 RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
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Free cash flow4 |
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$ |
17,741 |
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$ |
22,224 |
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$ |
87,724 |
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$ |
91,584 |
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Free cash flow reconciliation: |
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Net income |
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$ |
9,532 |
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$ |
18,584 |
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$ |
50,530 |
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$ |
61,602 |
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Plus: Contract termination charge, net of
amortization |
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542 |
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4,549 |
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Plus: Depreciation and amortization |
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6,859 |
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3,575 |
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16,590 |
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16,934 |
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Plus: Non-cash compensation |
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307 |
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351 |
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1,758 |
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2,413 |
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Plus: Non-cash interest expense |
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511 |
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429 |
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4,171 |
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1,702 |
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Plus: Deferred tax provision |
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2,234 |
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11,882 |
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24,910 |
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38,147 |
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Plus: Equity in net loss (gain) of affiliated company |
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641 |
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(2,037 |
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1,846 |
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3,905 |
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Plus: Minority interest in income of subsidiary |
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154 |
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1,868 |
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Less: Capital expenditures |
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3,039 |
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5,525 |
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15,737 |
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12,979 |
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Less: Preferred stock dividends |
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5,035 |
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2,761 |
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20,140 |
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Free cash flow |
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$ |
17,741 |
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$ |
22,224 |
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$ |
87,724 |
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$ |
91,584 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding basic5 |
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100,387 |
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105,000 |
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103,750 |
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104,953 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding diluted6 |
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100,479 |
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105,231 |
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103,894 |
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105,429 |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2005 |
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2004 |
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(unaudited) |
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|
|
(in thousands) |
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
19,081 |
|
|
$ |
10,391 |
|
Short term investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
Intangible assets, net |
|
|
2,013,480 |
|
|
|
1,931,045 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
2,319,725 |
|
|
|
2,111,141 |
|
Total debt (including
current portion) |
|
|
952,521 |
|
|
|
620,028 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
1,296,331 |
|
|
|
782,696 |
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
1,020,538 |
|
|
|
1,328,445 |
|
Minority interest in
subsidiary |
|
|
2,856 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Amount |
|
Applicable Interest |
|
|
Outstanding |
|
Rate (b) |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
SELECTED LEVERAGE AND SWAP DATA: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior bank term debt (swap matures 6/16/2012) |
|
$ |
25,000 |
|
|
|
5.72 |
% |
Senior bank term debt (swap matures 6/16/2010) |
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
5.52 |
% |
Senior bank term debt (swap matures 6/16/2008) |
|
$ |
25,000 |
|
|
|
5.38 |
% |
Senior bank term debt (swap matures 6/16/2007) |
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
|
5.33 |
% |
Senior bank term debt (at variable rates) (a) |
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
approximately 6.00 |
% |
Senior bank term debt (at variable rates) (a) |
|
|
152,500 |
|
|
|
approximately 6.00 |
% |
8-7/8% senior subordinated notes (fixed rate) |
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
8.88 |
% |
6-3/8% senior subordinated notes (fixed rate) |
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
6.38 |
% |
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Subject to rolling 90-day LIBOR plus a spread currently at
1.25% and incorporated into the rate set forth above. This tranche
is not covered by swap agreements described in footnote (b). |
|
(b) |
|
Under its swap agreements, Radio One pays a fixed rate plus a spread
based on the Companys leverage, as defined in its credit agreement. As
of December 31, 2005, that spread was 1.25% and is incorporated into the
applicable interest rates set forth above. |
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PAGE 5 RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
Net broadcast revenue increased to approximately $91.2 million for the quarter ended December
31, 2005 from approximately $79.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, or 15%. This
increase resulted primarily from the acquisition of 51% of the common stock of Reach Media, Inc.
(Reach Media). Excluding the 2005 fourth quarter operating results of Reach Media, net broadcast
revenue grew 1% for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. Radio
One experienced net broadcast revenue declines in most markets given the overall industry revenue
declines for the markets we operate in. These declines were partially offset by growth in our
Charlotte, Houston, Philadelphia, Richmond and Minneapolis markets. Net broadcast revenue is
reported net of agency commissions of approximately $11.8 million and $11.1 million for the
quarters ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Operating expenses, excluding depreciation, amortization and non-cash compensation increased to
approximately $54.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 from approximately $37.5
million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, or 44%. This increase resulted primarily from the
acquisition of 51% of Reach Media. Also contributing to the increase were expense reductions in
the quarter ended December 31, 2004 due to (i) an approximate $3.4 million reimbursement from a
vendor pursuant to a performance based agreement and (ii) an approximate $1.1 million reduction in
music royalties expense associated with the radio industrys settlement with the American Society
of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). To a lesser extent, the increase was also due to
increased on-air talent expenses, additional contract labor and professional fees, and increased
marketing and promotional expense. Excluding the operating results of Reach Media and the impact
of the 2004 vendor reimbursement and the ASCAP settlement, operating expenses excluding
depreciation, amortization and non-cash compensation for the quarter ended December 31, 2005
increased 5% compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2004.
Interest expense increased to approximately $16.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005
from approximately $10.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, an increase of
approximately $6.8 million, or 67%. The increase in interest expense during the quarter ended
December 31, 2005 resulted from higher market interest rates as well as additional interest
obligations associated with the additional borrowings to fund partially the February 2005
redemption of our 6-1/2% Convertible Preferred Remarketable Term Income Deferrable Equity
Securities (HIGH TIDES) in an amount of approximately $309.8 million. Additional interest
obligations were incurred from borrowings to fund partially our February 2005 acquisition of 51% of
Reach Media.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased to approximately $6.9 million for the quarter ended
December 31, 2005 from approximately $3.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, an
increase of approximately $3.3 million, or 92%. The increase is due to approximately $3.6 million
of amortization of certain intangibles associated with the preliminary purchase price allocation
made during December 2005 for our acquisition of 51% of Reach Media.
Equity in net loss of affiliated company was $641,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2005,
compared to an equity gain on our investment of approximately $2.0 million for the quarter ended
December 31, 2004. This change resulted primarily from the modification of our methodology for
estimating our equity in the operating results of TV One during the quarter ended December 31,
2004, whereby we adjusted and reduced our previously recorded equity losses.
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PAGE 6 RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
Income before provision for income taxes and minority interest decreased to approximately
$12.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 compared to income before provision for
income taxes and minority interest of approximately $30.6 million for the quarter ended December
31, 2004, a decrease of approximately $17.8 million, or 58%. This decrease was due primarily to a
decrease in operating income of approximately $8.0 million, a differential in the equity in net
loss of affiliated company of approximately $2.7 million from the prior years equity gain and an
increase in net interest expense of approximately $6.8 million, as described above.
Provision for income taxes decreased to approximately $3.2 million for the quarter ended December
31, 2005 compared to approximately $12.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, a
decrease of approximately $8.9 million, or 74%. This decrease was due primarily to lower income
before provision for income taxes and minority interest as described above, a refinement of our
state tax analysis and a reduction to our Ohio tax liability due to a favorable change in that
states tax law. Excluding the decrease to the provision for the Ohio tax law change, our
effective tax rate as of December 31, 2005 was 39.8%, compared to 38.9% as of December 31, 2004.
Minority interest in income of subsidiary of $154,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2005
reflects the minority stockholders interest in Reach Medias 2005 fourth quarter net income
resulting from our acquisition of 51% of Reach Media.
Net income decreased to approximately $9.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 from
approximately $18.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, a decrease of approximately
$9.1 million, or 49%. This decrease was due primarily to lower income before provision for income
taxes and minority interest, partially offset by lower provision for income taxes for the quarter
ended December 31, 2005.
Net income applicable to common stockholders decreased to approximately $9.5 million for the
quarter ended December 31, 2005 from approximately $13.5 million for the quarter ended December 31,
2004, a decrease of approximately $4.0 million, or 30%. This decrease was due primarily to lower
net income partially offset by preferred stock dividends of approximately $5.0 million paid in the
quarter ended December 31, 2004 versus no preferred stock dividends paid in the quarter ended
December 31, 2005 due to the February 2005 redemption of the HIGH TIDES.
Station operating income decreased to approximately $43.7 million for the quarter ended December
31, 2005, compared to approximately $46.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, or 6%.
This decrease was due to (i) 2004 expense reductions for an approximate $3.4 million reimbursement
from a vendor pursuant to a performance based agreement, (ii) an approximate $1.1 million reduction
in music royalties expense associated with the industrys settlement with ASCAP, and (iii) an
approximate $1.2 million impairment charge at Reach Media associated with the Tom Joyner Television
Show for the quarter ended December 31, 2005. Without these adjustments, station operating income
would have increased 8% for the quarter ended December 31, 2005.
Other pertinent financial information for the fourth quarter of 2005 includes capital expenditures
of approximately $3.0 million, compared to approximately $5.5 million for the fourth quarter of
2004. As of December 31, 2005, Radio One had total debt (net of cash balances) of approximately
$933.4 million. During 2005, Radio One repurchased approximately 6.4 million shares of its common
stock for approximately $77.7 million and ended the quarter with approximately 98.7 million shares
outstanding.
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PAGE 7 RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
In September 2005, we announced an agreement to acquire the assets of WHHL-FM (formerly
WRDA-FM), a radio station located in the St. Louis metropolitan area for approximately $20.0
million in cash. We began operating the station under a local marketing agreement on October 1,
2005, reformatted its programming, and consolidated it with our existing St. Louis operations. We
expect to complete this acquisition during the second quarter of 2006.
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R) (FAS 123(R))
Share-Based Payment on January 1, 2006 and anticipates that it will result in an increase in
operating expenses in the range of approximately $11.0 to $13.0 million for the full-year of 2006.
This increase does not include the potential expense impact of any stock options or similar equity
instruments that might be granted during fiscal year 2006.
For the first quarter of 2006, inclusive of the results of Reach Media, Radio One expects to report
net revenue growth in the mid-single digit percentage range and a station operating income decrease
in the high single digit percentage range before taking into account the effect of FAS 123(R).
Exclusive of the results of Reach Media, Radio One expects to report a net revenue decrease in the
mid-single digit percentage range and a station operating income decrease in the mid-teens
percentage range, before taking into account the effect of FAS 123(R).
Radio One will hold a conference call to discuss its results for the fourth quarter of 2005. This
conference call is scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Interested parties should call 1-612-332-0530 at least five minutes prior to the scheduled time of
the call and provide the password Radio One. The conference call will be recorded and made
available for replay from 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time the day of the call, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
the following day. Interested parties may listen to the recording by calling 1-320-365-3844;
access code 816968. Access to live audio and replay of the conference call will also be available
on Radio Ones corporate website at www.radio-one.com. The replay will be made available on the
website for the seven day period following the call.
Radio One, Inc. (www.radio-one.com) is the nations seventh largest radio broadcasting company
(based on 2004 net broadcast revenue) and the largest radio broadcasting company that primarily
targets African-American and urban listeners. Pro forma for announced acquisitions, Radio One owns
and/or operates 70 radio stations located in 22 urban markets in the United States and reaches
approximately 14 million listeners every week. Radio One also owns approximately 36% of TV One, LLC
(www.tvoneonline.com), a cable/satellite network programming primarily to African-Americans, which
is a joint venture with Comcast Corporation and DIRECTV. Additionally, Radio One owns 51% of Reach
Media, Inc. (www.blackamericaweb.com), owner of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and other businesses
associated with Tom Joyner, a leading urban media personality, Syndication One (a joint venture
with Reach Media), which syndicates the countrys only nationwide terrestrial radio
African-American news/talk network, and programs XM 169 The POWER an African-American news/talk
channel on XM Satellite Radio.
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PAGE 8 RADIO ONE, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
Notes:
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Because these
statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially, including the absence of a combined operating history with an
acquired company or radio station and the potential inability to integrate acquired businesses,
need for additional financing, high degree of leverage, seasonal nature of the business, granting
of rights to acquire certain portions of the acquired companys or radio stations operations,
market ratings, variable economic conditions and consumer tastes, as well as restrictions imposed
by existing debt and future payment obligations. Important factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially are described in Radio Ones reports on Forms 10-K, 10-K/A and 10-Q and other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
1 Station operating income consists of net income before depreciation and amortization,
provision for income taxes, interest income, interest expense, equity in net loss of affiliated
company, minority interest in income of subsidiary, other expense, corporate expenses and non-cash
compensation expenses. Station operating income is not a measure of financial performance under
generally accepted accounting principles. Nevertheless we believe station operating income is often
a useful measure of a broadcasting companys operating performance and is a significant basis used
by our management to measure the operating performance of our stations within the various markets
because station operating income provides helpful information about our results of operations apart
from expenses associated with our physical plant, income taxes provision, investments, debt
financings, overhead and non-cash compensation. Station operating income is frequently used as one
of the bases for comparing businesses in our industry, although our measure of station operating
income may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Station operating
income does not purport to represent operating loss or cash flow from operating activities, as
those terms are defined under generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be
considered as an alternative to those measurements as an indicator of our performance. A
reconciliation of operating income to station operating income has been provided in this release.
2 Net income applicable to common stockholders is defined as net income minus preferred
stock dividends, if any.
3 Adjusted EBITDA consists of net income plus (1) depreciation, amortization, provision for
income taxes, interest expense, equity in net loss of affiliated company and minority interest in
income of subsidiary and less (2) interest income. Net income before interest income, interest
expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization is commonly referred to in our business as
EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under generally
accepted accounting principles. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is often a useful measure of a companys
operating performance and is a significant basis used by our management to measure the operating
performance of our business because Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges for depreciation, amortization
and interest expense that have resulted from our acquisitions and debt financings, our provision
for income tax expense, as well as our equity in net (gain) loss of our affiliated company.
Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides helpful information about the operating
performance of our business, apart from the expenses associated with our physical plant, capital
structure or the results of our affiliated company. Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used as one of
the bases for comparing businesses in our industry, although our measure of Adjusted EBITDA may not
be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA do not
purport to represent operating income or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are
defined under generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be considered as
alternatives to those measurements as an indicator of our performance. A reconciliation of net
income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA has been provided in this release.
4 Free cash flow consists of net income plus (1) non-cash contract termination charge, net of
amortization, (2) depreciation, amortization, non-cash compensation, deferred income taxes,
non-cash interest expense, non-cash loss on retirement of assets, minority interest in income of
subsidiary and our share of the non-cash net (gain) loss of our affiliated company and less (3)
capital expenditures and dividends on our outstanding preferred stock. Free cash flow is not a
measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. We believe free
cash flow is a useful measure of a companys operating performance and is a significant basis used
by our management to measure the operating performance of our business because free cash flow is a
reasonable approximation of the amount of excess cash generated by the companys operations that
can be used for debt reduction, acquisitions, investments, potential common stock dividends and/or
buybacks and other strategic initiatives outside of the immediate scope of the companys
operations. Free cash flow is frequently used as one of the bases for comparing businesses in our
industry, although our measure of free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures
of other companies. Free cash flow does not purport to represent operating income or cash flow from
operating activities, as those terms are defined under generally accepted accounting principles,
and should not be considered as alternatives to those measurements as an indicator of our
performance. A reconciliation of net income to free cash flow has been provided in this release.
5 For the three months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, Radio One had 100,387,432 and 105,000,044
shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis, respectively. For the twelve months
ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, Radio One had 103,749,798 and 104,953,192 shares of common stock
outstanding on a weighted average basis, respectively.
6 For the year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, Radio One had 100,478,999 and 105,231,216 shares
of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis, diluted for outstanding stock options,
respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, Radio One had 103,893,782
and 105,429,038 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis, diluted for
outstanding stock options, respectively.
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