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9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Oct. 30, 2017 |
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| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | URBAN ONE, INC. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001041657 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Trading Symbol | UONE | |
| Common Class A [Member] | ||
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 1,641,632 | |
| Common Class B [Member] | ||
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 2,861,843 | |
| Common Class C [Member] | ||
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 2,928,906 | |
| Common Class D [Member] | ||
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 41,055,521 |
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- Definition Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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- Definition Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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- Definition The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before accretion (amortization) of purchase discount (premium) of interest income on nonoperating securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Includes selling, general and administrative expense. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of selling, general and administrative expense classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale and leaseback transaction from transfer of asset accounted for as sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Parenthetical] - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | ||||
| Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $ 326 | $ 49 | $ 453 | $ 194 |
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| Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $ 1,329 | $ 733 | $ 1,493 | $ 2,125 |
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- Definition Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | $ (7,818) | $ (20) | $ (9,165) | $ 4,203 |
| LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | 68 | 403 | 232 | 1,259 |
| COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ (7,886) | $ (423) | $ (9,397) | $ 2,944 |
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- Definition Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss), attributable to noncontrolling interests. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to perpetuity. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing. The portion of the unamortized licensed content balance that will be amortized within one year is classified as a current asset. No definition available.
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after deferred tax asset, of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable differences, with jurisdictional netting and classified as noncurrent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the capitalized costs to acquire rights under a license arrangement (for example, to sell specified products in a specified territory) having an indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt, classified as current. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs of long-term debt classified as noncurrent and excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of cash and cash equivalents restricted as to withdrawal or usage, classified as current. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2017 - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Total |
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |
Common Class A [Member] |
Common Class B [Member] |
Common Class C [Member] |
Common Class D [Member] |
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] |
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| BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2016 | $ (71,126) | $ 0 | $ 2 | $ 3 | $ 3 | $ 41 | $ 981,688 | $ (1,052,863) |
| Consolidated net loss | (9,397) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (9,397) |
| Repurchase of 2,086,828 shares of Class D common stock | (4,396) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (2) | (4,394) | 0 |
| Conversion of 51,467 shares of Class A common stock to Class D common stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to estimated redemption value | 2,771 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,771 | 0 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1,946 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1,944 | 0 |
| BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2017 | $ (80,202) | $ 0 | $ 2 | $ 3 | $ 3 | $ 41 | $ 982,009 | $ (1,062,260) |
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- Definition Change in noncontrolling interest during the period as a result of a change in the redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The gross value of stock issued during the period upon the conversion of convertible securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] |
Urban One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Urban One”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise that is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. As of September 30, 2017, we owned and/or operated 56 broadcast stations located in 15 urban markets in the United States. While our primary source of revenue is the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our strategy is to operate as the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media properties. Our diverse media and entertainment interests include TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network; our 80.0% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”) which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our other syndicated programming assets, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show; and Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), our wholly owned online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius and BHM digital platforms. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audiences. Effective May 5, 2017, the Company changed its corporate name from “Radio One, Inc.” to “Urban One, Inc.” to have a name more reflective of our multi-media business operations. Our core radio broadcasting franchise continues to operate under the brand “Radio One.” We also continue to retain our other brands, such as TV One, Reach Media and Interactive One, while developing additional branding reflective of our diverse media operations and targeting our African-American and urban audiences. As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information on the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) digital; and (iv) cable television. (See Note 7 – Segment Information.)
The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Financial instruments as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, consisted of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments, trade accounts receivable, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, except for the Company’s outstanding senior subordinated notes and secured notes. The 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes which are due in February 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $295.0 million and $315.0 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, and fair value of approximately $278.8 million and $283.5 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. The fair values of the 2020 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The 7.375% Senior Secured Notes that are due in March 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million as of each of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and fair value of approximately $348.3 million and $344.8 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. The fair values of the 2022 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2015 Credit Facility) had a carrying value of approximately $344.8 million as of December 31, 2016, and fair value of approximately $346.5 million as of December 31, 2016. The fair value of the 2015 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On April 18, 2017, the Company closed on a new $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2017 Credit Facility”) which had a carrying value of approximately $348.3 million as of September 30, 2017, and fair value of approximately $341.3 million as of September 30, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million (the “Comcast Note”) had a carrying value of approximately $11.9 million as of September 30, 2017, and as of December 31, 2016. The fair value of the Comcast Note was approximately $11.9 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016. The fair value of the Comcast Note, classified as a Level 3 instrument, was determined based on the fair value of a similar instrument as of the reporting date using updated interest rate information derived from changes in interest rates since inception to the reporting date.
Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising when a commercial is broadcast, and the revenue is reported net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, “Revenue Recognition.” Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. For our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $6.1 million and $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $18.2 million and $19.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Within our digital segment, including Interactive One, which generates the majority of the Company’s digital revenue, revenue is principally derived from advertising services on non-radio station branded but Company-owned websites. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements. Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases are made, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable. In addition, Interactive One derives revenue from its studio operations, in which it provides third-party clients with publishing services including digital platforms and expertise. In the case of the studio operations, revenue is recognized primarily through fixed contractual monthly fees and/or as a share of the third party’s reported revenue. TV One derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. TV One also derives revenue from affiliate fees under the terms of various affiliation agreements based on a per subscriber fee multiplied by the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate. For our cable television segment, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $3.2 million and $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $10.8 million and $11.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
TV One has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments by TV One for launch support. Launch support assets are used to initiate carriage under affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, TV One paid approximately $1.8 million for carriage initiation. During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, TV One did not pay any launch support for carriage initiation. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support is approximately 9.5 years as of September 30, 2017 and 9.4 years as of December 31, 2016. The remaining weighted-average amortization period for launch support is 7.3 years and 8.0 years as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, launch support asset amortization of $108,000 and $324,000, respectively, was recorded as a reduction to revenue. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, launch support asset amortization of $20,000 and $61,000, respectively, was recorded as a reduction to revenue.
For barter transactions, the Company provides advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services and accounts for these exchanges in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition.” The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both broadcasting net revenue and station operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, barter transaction revenues were $574,000 and $491,000, respectively. Additionally, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses of $534,000 and $450,000, respectively, and selling, general and administrative expenses of $40,000 and $41,000, respectively. For each of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, barter transaction revenues were approximately $1.6 million. Additionally, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses of approximately $1.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, and selling, general and administrative expenses of $121,000 and $122,000, respectively.
Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock (Classes A, B, C and D) outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in thousands, except share and per share data):
All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.
We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows: Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date. Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1 (i.e., quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets). Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value instrument. As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:
(a) This balance is measured based on the income approach to valuation in the form of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation method is suited to instances such as this where there is non-diversifiable risk. It is also well-suited to multi-year, path dependent scenarios. Significant inputs to the Monte Carlo method include forecasted net revenues, discount rate and expected volatility. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the contingent consideration. (b) Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) became eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. There are probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of our pre-Comcast Buyout capital contribution in TV One, and payment is required only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to such invested amount. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. While a new employment agreement has not been executed as of the date of this report, the CEO is being compensated according to the new terms approved by the Compensation Committee. (c) The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:
Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
Any significant increases or decreases in discount rate or long-term growth rate inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements. Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company concluded these assets were not impaired during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and, therefore, were reported at carrying value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $16.4 million and $29.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, related to its Houston and Columbus radio broadcasting licenses.
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition” and most industry-specific guidance throughout the codification. The standard requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On July 9, 2015, the FASB voted and approved a deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, ASU 2014-09 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted, but not prior to the original effective date of annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)” (“ASU 2016-08”). The amendments in ASU 2016-08 clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. ASU 2016-08 is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning July 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2016-08 will have on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” (“ASU 2016-10”). ASU 2016-10 clarifies the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-11, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting” (“ASU 2016-11”) and ASU 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients” (“ASU 2016-12”). ASU 2016-11 and ASU 2016-12 provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2014-09. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, “Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2016-20”) which affects thirteen narrow aspects of the guidance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-12 and ASU 2016-20 will have on its consolidated financial statements. The two permitted transition methods under the new standard are the full retrospective method or the modified retrospective method. The Company will utilize the modified retrospective method. The Company has substantially completed its evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the new standard on its future financial reporting and disclosures. As part of this process the Company has completed the following steps: (1) reviewed and assessed its business operations and identified its major revenue streams; (2) reviewed the related contractual terms for each of these significant revenue streams; and (3) developed an implementation plan to ascertain the required revenue recognition changes applicable to this new standard. The changes necessitated include updating the Company’s accounting policies, determining the impact on financial reporting and disclosure and documenting the impact to internal financial and operation processes and related control environment. The Company expects to finalize these remaining steps of its implementation plan during the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company plans to adopt the amended accounting guidance as of January 1, 2018. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”) which requires the Company to assess its ability to continue as a going concern each interim and annual reporting period and provide certain disclosures if there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The Company adopted ASU 2014-15 during the fourth quarter of 2016 and the standard did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”). ASU 2015-03 aims to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. Prior to ASU 2015-03, debt issuance costs were presented as a deferred charge under GAAP. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and is to be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted ASU 2015-03 during the year ended December 31, 2015, resulting in approximately $7.4 million of net debt issuance costs presented as a direct reduction to the Company's long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, “Interest - Imputation of Interest: Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements” (“ASU 2015-15”), which allows companies to continue to defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset that is amortized ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The Company adopted ASU 2015-15 on January 1, 2016, and capitalized $421,000 of debt issuance costs for the year ended December 31, 2016, associated with its new line of credit arrangement. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which is a new lease standard that amends lease accounting. ASU 2016-02 will require lessees to recognize a lease asset and lease liability for leases classified as operating leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)” (“ASU 2016-09”), which relates to the accounting for employee share-based payments. This standard provides updated guidance for the accounting for certain aspects of share-based payment awards to employees, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements and the classification on the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. As early adoption is permitted, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09 during the fourth quarter of 2016. Under ASU 2016-09, the Company classifies the excess income tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements within income tax expense, rather than recognizing such excess income tax benefits in additional paid-in capital. In addition, when the Company withholds shares to satisfy income tax withholding obligations, the payment is classified as a financing activity on the statement of cash flows. The Company continues to estimate the number of stock-based awards expected to vest, as permitted by ASU 2016-09, rather than electing to account for forfeitures as they occur. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 is intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (A Consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to reduce differences in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Restricted Cash” (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 is intended to add and clarify guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-18 during the fourth quarter of 2016. The adoption of the guidance did not have impact on prior reporting periods. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 is intended to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. This standard will be effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.
Redeemable noncontrolling interests are interests in subsidiaries that are redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. These interests are classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations. The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital.
On April 10, 2015, the Company made an initial minimum investment of $5 million in MGM’s world-class casino property, MGM National Harbor, under an agreement to invest up to $40 million. The project is located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, which has a predominately African-American demographic profile. On November 30, 2016, the Company contributed an additional $35 million to complete its investment. This investment further diversified our platform in the entertainment industry. We account for this investment on a cost basis. Our MGM National Harbor investment entitles us to an annual cash distribution based on net gaming revenue. Our MGM investment is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and its income is recorded in other income on the consolidated statements of operations.
TV One has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to ten years. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing. Acquired content is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the license which reflects the estimated usage. For certain content for which the pattern of usage is accelerated, amortization is based upon the actual usage. The Company also has programming for which the Company has engaged third parties to develop and produce, and it owns most or all rights (commissioned programming). Content amortization expense for each period is recognized based on the revenue forecast model, which approximates the proportion that estimated advertising and affiliate revenues for the current period represent in relation to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues. Acquired program rights are recorded at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company did not record any impairment or additional amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. In evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized an impairment and recorded additional amortization expense of $0 and approximately $1.9 million, respectively. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is classified as a current asset. Tax incentives state and local governments offer that are directly measured based on production activities are recorded as reductions in production costs.
The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. The Company accounts for the Employment Agreement Award as a derivative instrument in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The Company estimated the fair value of the award at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, to be approximately $29.2 million and $27.0 million, respectively, and accordingly adjusted its liability to this amount. The long-term portion is recorded in other long-term liabilities and the current portion is recorded in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense associated with the Employment Agreement Award is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and was approximately $1.4 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively, and was approximately $3.9 million and $5.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively. The Company’s obligation to pay the Employment Agreement Award was triggered after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One before the buyout of its partner, and payment is required only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to such invested amount. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company, or is terminated for cause. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. While a new Employment Agreement has not been executed as of the date of this report, the CEO is being compensated according to the new terms approved by the Compensation Committee.
Reach Media operates the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, a fundraising event for the Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) entity. The terms of the agreement are that Reach Media provides all necessary operations for the Fantastic Voyage, that the Foundation reimburse the Company for all related expenses, and that the Foundation pay a fee plus a performance bonus to Reach Media. The fee is up to the first $1.0 million after the Fantastic Voyage nets $250,000 to the Foundation. The balance of any operating income is earned by the Foundation less a performance bonus of 50% to Reach Media of any excess over $1.25 million. Reach Media’s earnings for the Fantastic Voyage may not exceed $1.7 million. The Foundation’s remittances to Reach Media under the agreement are limited to its Fantastic Voyage-related cash revenues. Reach Media bears the risk should the Fantastic Voyage sustain a loss and bears all credit risk associated with the related customer cabin sales. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Foundation owed Reach Media $973,000 and $426,000, respectively, under the agreement, for operations on the cruises. Reach Media provides office facilities (including office space, telecommunications facilities, and office equipment) to the Foundation, and to Tom Joyner, LTD. (“Limited”), Tom Joyner’s production company. Such services are provided to the Foundation and to Limited on a pass-through basis at cost. Additionally, from time to time, the Foundation and Limited reimburse Reach Media for expenditures paid on their behalf at Reach Media related events. Under these arrangements, as of September 30, 2017, the Foundation and Limited owed $14,000 and $2,000 to Reach Media, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, the Foundation and Limited owed $3,000 and $11,000 to Reach Media, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, Reach Media’s revenues, expenses, and operating income for the Fantastic Voyage were approximately $9.1 million, $7.4 million, and $1.7 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, approximately $8.8 million, $7.8 million, and $1.0 million, respectively. The Fantastic Voyage took place during the second quarters of both 2017 and 2016. |
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On October 20, 2011, we entered into a time brokerage agreement (“TBA”) with WGPR, Inc. (“WGPR”). Pursuant to the TBA, beginning October 24, 2011, we began to broadcast programs produced, owned or acquired by the Company on WGPR’s Detroit radio station, WGPR-FM. We pay a monthly fee as well as certain operating costs of WGPR-FM, and in exchange we retain all revenues from the sale of the advertising within the programming we provide. The original term of the TBA was through December 31, 2014; however, in September 2014, we entered into an amendment to the TBA to extend the term of the TBA through December 31, 2019. Under the terms of the TBA, WGPR has also granted us certain rights of first negotiation and first refusal with respect to the sale of WGPR-FM by WGPR and with respect to any potential time brokerage agreement for WGPR-FM covering any time period subsequent to the term of the TBA. On January 30, 2017, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell certain land, towers and equipment to a third party for $25 million. The identified assets net carrying value of approximately $2.2 million were classified as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2016. The estimated fair value of the assets disposed was in excess of its carrying value. On May 2, 2017, the Company closed on its previously announced sale, and is leasing certain of the assets back from the buyer as a part of its normal operations. The Company received proceeds of approximately $25.0 million, resulting in an overall net gain on sale of approximately $22.5 million, of which approximately $14.4 million was recognized immediately during the second quarter, and approximately $8.1 million which was deferred and will be recognized into income over the lease term of ten years. On April 20, 2017, the Company announced it had entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Red Zebra Broadcasting’s WWXT-FM and WXGI-AM stations. With this acquisition, the Company expanded its Washington, DC market presence and diversified its Richmond market presence. DC’s WMMJ MAJIC 102.3 FM programming is simulcast on WWXT 92.7 FM which is expected to grow its listenership. In Richmond, the Company diversified its all-music cluster and maintained the sports radio format of WXGI 950 AM and simulcast the new Richmond ESPN Radio on 1240 AM and 102.7 FM. Local marketing agreements for both stations were effective as of May 1, 2017 until the Company completed the acquisition of the stations on June 23, 2017, and total consideration paid was approximately $2.0 million. The Company’s preliminary purchase accounting to reflect the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed consisted of approximately $1.6 million to radio broadcasting licenses, $47,000 to goodwill, $206,000 to property and equipment and $114,000 to other intangible assets. On April 28, 2017, the Company acquired certain assets constituting the websites and brands Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire from Moguldom Media Group, LLC. The assets were integrated into the Company’s digital segment. The consideration for the assets was a $5 million payment at closing, with further potential earn-out payments of up to $5 million over the next 4 years contingent upon performance. Total cash consideration paid at closing was approximately $5.0 million. The Company’s preliminary purchase accounting to reflect the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed consisted of $22,000 to property and equipment, $915,000 to brand and trade names, approximately $5.0 million to goodwill, $1.2 million to customer relationships and $347,000 to other intangible assets, offset by estimated contingent consideration of approximately $2.2 million and other liabilities of $263,000. On August 3, 2017, the Company sold the assets of its Detroit WCHB-AM station for $2.0 million and recognized an immaterial loss on the sale of the station during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. |
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Impairment Testing In accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” we do not amortize our indefinite-lived radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill. Instead, we perform a test for impairment annually across all reporting units, or on an interim basis when events or changes in circumstances or other conditions suggest impairment may have occurred in any given reporting unit. Other intangible assets continue to be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. We perform our annual impairment test as of October 1 of each year. We evaluate all events and circumstances on an interim basis to determine if a two-step process is required. The first step of the process involves estimating the fair value of each reporting unit. If the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, a second step is performed to attribute the fair value of the reporting unit to the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill as of the impairment assessment date. Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill is written off as a charge to operations. Valuation of Broadcasting Licenses During the second and third quarters of 2017 and during the second and third quarters of 2016, the total market revenue growth for certain markets in which we operate was below that used in our annual impairment testing. We deemed that to be an impairment indicator that warranted interim impairment testing of certain markets’ radio broadcasting licenses, which we performed as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and June 30, 2017 and 2016. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $16.4 million related to our Columbus and Houston radio broadcasting licenses. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $29.1 million related to our Columbus and Houston radio broadcasting licenses. There was no impairment identified as part of the testing performed during the quarters ended September 30, 2016 or June 30, 2016. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating broadcasting licenses fair values for the interim impairment assessments for the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Valuation of Goodwill During the second and third quarters of 2017, and during the third quarter of 2016, we identified an impairment indicator at certain of our radio markets, and as such, we performed an interim analysis for certain radio market goodwill as of September 30, 2017, June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016. No goodwill impairment was identified during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 or during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating reporting unit fair values for the interim impairment assessments for the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
During the second and third quarters of 2017, the Company performed interim impairment testing on the valuation of goodwill associated with Reach Media. Reach Media’s net revenues and cash flows declined and internal projections were revised downward, which we deemed to be an impairment indicator. The Company reduced its operating cash flow projections and assumptions based on Reach Media’s actual results which did not meet budget. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Reach Media for the interim assessment at September 30, 2017. As a result of our interim assessment, the Company concluded no impairment for the Reach Media goodwill value had occurred.
We did not identify any impairment indicators at any of our other reportable segments. Goodwill Valuation Results The table below presents the changes in the Company’s goodwill carrying values for its four reportable segments.
The increase to the radio broadcasting and digital segment reporting units’ goodwill carrying values for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, relate to current period acquisitions. See Note 2– Acquisitions and Dispositions. |
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2017 Credit Facilities On April 18, 2017, the Company closed on a new senior secured credit facility (the “2017 Credit Facility”). The 2017 Credit Facility is governed by a credit agreement by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Guggenheim Securities Credit Partners, LLC, as administrative agent, The Bank of New York Mellon, as collateral agent, and Guggenheim Securities, LLC as sole lead arranger and sole book running manager. The 2017 Credit Facility provides for $350 million in term loan borrowings, all of which was advanced and outstanding on the date of the closing of the transaction. The 2017 Credit Facility matures on the earlier of (i) April 18, 2023, or (ii) in the event such debt is not repaid or refinanced, 91 days prior to the maturity of either of the Company’s 2022 Notes or the Company’s 2020 Notes. At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2017 Credit Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable base rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, (c) the one-month LIBOR rate commencing on such day plus 1.00%) and (d) 2%, or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 5.24% for 2017. The 2017 Credit Facility is (i) guaranteed by each entity that guarantees the Company’s 2022 Notes on a pari passu basis with the guarantees of the Notes and (ii) secured on a pari passu basis with the Company’s 2022 Notes. The Company’s obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility are secured, subject to permitted liens and except for certain excluded assets (i) on a first priority basis by certain notes priority collateral, and (ii) on a second priority basis by collateral for the Company’s asset-backed line of credit. In addition to any mandatory or optional prepayments, the Company is required to pay interest on the term loans (i) quarterly in arrears for the base rate loans, and (ii) on the last day of each interest period for LIBOR loans. Certain voluntary prepayments of the term loans during the first six months will require an additional prepayment premium. Beginning with the interest payment date occurring in June 2017 and ending in March 2023, the Company will be required to repay principal, to the extent then outstanding, equal to 1/4 of 1% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the effective date of the 2017 Credit Facility. The 2017 Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications) which may be more restrictive than those governing the Notes. The 2017 Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants, including a maintenance covenant requiring the Company’s interest expense coverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense) to be greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.00 and its total senior secured leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated net senior secured indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA) to be less than or equal to 5.85 to 1.00. The net proceeds from the 2017 Credit Facility were used to prepay in full the Company’s previously existing senior secured credit facility and the agreement governing such credit facility (the “2015 Credit Facility”) was terminated on April 18, 2017. The Company recorded a loss on retirement of debt of approximately $7.1 million for nine months ended September 30, 2017. This amount included a write-off of previously capitalized debt financing costs and original issue discount associated with the 2015 Credit Facility, and costs associated with the financing transactions. During the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2017, the Company repaid $875,000 and approximately $1.8 million, respectively, under the 2017 Credit Facility. The 2017 Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants that the Company is required to comply with, including:
As of September 30, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2017 Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had outstanding approximately $348.3 million on its 2017 Credit Facility. The original issue discount was being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligations and amortized to interest expense over the term of the credit facility. The amortization of deferred financing costs was charged to interest expense for all periods presented. The amount of deferred financing costs included in interest expense for all instruments, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, was $718,000 and approximately $1.3 million, respectively. The amount of deferred financing costs included in interest expense for all instruments, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, was approximately $2.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively. 2022 Notes and 2015 Credit Facilities On April 17, 2015, the Company closed a private offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior secured notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes were offered at an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest from April 17, 2015, and will mature on April 15, 2022. Interest on the 2022 Notes accrues at the rate of 7.375% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15, which commenced on October 15, 2015. The 2022 Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries, including TV One, which also guarantees its $350.0 million 2015 Credit Facility that was entered into concurrently with the closing of the 2022 Notes. The 2015 Credit Facility was scheduled to mature on December 31, 2018. At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility was based on either (i) the then applicable base rate plus 3.5% (as defined in the 2015 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) a rate of 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, and (c) the one-month LIBOR commencing on such day plus 1.00%), or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR plus 4.5% (as defined in the 2015 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 5.32% for 2017 and 5.14% for 2016. Quarterly installments of 0.25%, or $875,000, of the principal balance on the term loan were payable on the last day of each March, June, September and December beginning on September 30, 2015. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2017, the Company repaid $875,000 under the 2015 Credit Facility. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company repaid $875,000 and approximately $2.6 million, respectively, under the 2015 Credit Facility. In connection with the closing of the 2022 Notes and the 2015 Credit Facility, the Company and the guarantor parties thereto entered into a Fourth Supplemental Indenture to the indenture governing the 2020 Notes (as defined below). Pursuant to this Fourth Supplemental Indenture, TV One, which previously did not guarantee the 2020 Notes, became a guarantor under the 2020 Notes indentures. In addition, the transactions caused a “Triggering Event” (as defined in the 2020 Notes Indenture) and, as a result, the 2020 Notes became an unsecured obligation of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equal in right of payment with the Company’s other senior indebtedness. The Company used the net proceeds from the 2022 Notes, along with term loan borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility, to refinance a previous credit agreement, refinance the TV One Notes, and finance the buyout of membership interests of Comcast in TV One and pay the related accrued interest, premiums, fees and expenses associated therewith. On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had letters of credit totaling $815,000 under the agreement for certain operating leases and certain insurance policies. Letters of credit issued under the agreement are required to be collateralized with cash. Senior Subordinated Notes On February 10, 2014, the Company closed a private placement offering of $335.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). The 2020 Notes were offered at an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest from February 10, 2014. The 2020 Notes mature on February 15, 2020. Interest accrues at the rate of 9.25% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 in the amount of approximately $15.5 million, which commenced on August 15, 2014. Subsequent to the repurchase of a portion of the 2020 Notes (as described below), the semiannual interest payment was approximately $13.6 million. The 2020 Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries and any other subsidiaries that guarantee the existing senior credit facility or any of the Company’s other syndicated bank indebtedness or capital markets securities. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase or otherwise redeem all of the amounts then outstanding under its previous notes and to pay the related accrued interest, premiums, fees and expenses associated therewith. During the quarter ended September 30, 2017, the Company repurchased approximately $20 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 96% of par. The Company recorded a gain on retirement of debt of $690,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. During the quarter ended June 30, 2016, the Company repurchased approximately $20 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 86% of par. The Company recorded a gain on retirement of debt of approximately $2.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the Company had approximately $295.0 million and $315.0 million, respectively, of our 2020 Notes outstanding. The indenture that governs the 2020 Notes contains covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, purchase common stock, make capital expenditures, make investments or other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, engage in transactions with related parties, secure non-senior debt with assets, or merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets. TV One Senior Secured Notes TV One issued $119.0 million in senior secured notes on February 25, 2011 (“TV One Notes”). The proceeds from the notes were used to purchase equity interests from certain financial investors and TV One management. The notes accrued interest at 10.0% per annum, which was payable monthly, and the entire principal amount was due on March 15, 2016. In connection with the closing of the financing transactions on April 17, 2015, the TV One Notes were repaid. Comcast Note The Company also has outstanding a senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million due to Comcast (“Comcast Note”). The Comcast Note bears interest at 10.47%, is payable quarterly in arrears, and the entire principal amount is due on April 17, 2019. On April 21, 2016, the Company entered into a senior credit agreement governing an asset-backed credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). The ABL Facility provides for $25 million in revolving loan borrowings in order to provide for the working capital needs and general corporate requirements of the Company. As of September 30, 2017, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding on its ABL Facility. At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the ABL Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable margin relative to Base Rate Loans (as defined in the ABL Facility) or (ii) the then applicable margin relative to LIBOR Loans (as defined in the ABL Facility) corresponding to the average availability of the Company for the most recently completed fiscal quarter. Advances under the ABL Facility are limited to (a) eighty-five percent (85%) of the amount of Eligible Accounts (as defined in the ABL Facility), less the amount, if any, of the Dilution Reserve (as defined in the ABL Facility), minus (b) the sum of (i) the Bank Product Reserve (as defined in the ABL Facility), plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all other reserves, if any, established by the Administrative Agent. All obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by first priority lien on all (i) deposit accounts (related to accounts receivable), (ii) accounts receivable, (iii) all other property which constitutes ABL Priority Collateral (as defined in the ABL Facility). The obligations are also secured by all material subsidiaries of the Company. The ABL Facility matures on the earlier to occur of: (a) the date that is five (5) years from the effective date of the ABL Facility and (b) the date that is thirty (30) days prior to the earlier to occur of (i) the "Term Loan Maturity Date" of the Company’s existing term loan, and (ii) the "Stated Maturity" of the Company’s existing notes. As of the effective date of the ABL Facility, the "Term Loan Maturity Date" is December 31, 2018, and the "Stated Maturity" is April 15, 2022. Finally, the ABL Facility is subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the ABL Facility) by and among the Administrative Agent, the administrative agent for the secured parties under the Company’s term loan and the trustee and collateral trustee under the senior secured notes indenture. The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 2022 Notes, 2020 Notes and the Company’s obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility. The 2022 Notes are the Company’s senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ existing and future senior indebtedness, including obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility and the Company’s 2020 Notes. The 2022 Notes and related guarantees are equally and ratably secured by the same collateral securing the 2017 Credit Facility and any other parity lien debt issued after the issue date of the 2022 Notes, including any additional notes issued under the Indenture, but are effectively subordinated to the Company’s and the guarantors’ secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness that does not also secure the 2022 Notes. Collateral includes substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ current and future property and assets for accounts receivable, cash, deposit accounts, other bank accounts, securities accounts, inventory and related assets including the capital stock of each subsidiary guarantor. Finally, the Company also has the Comcast Note which is a general but senior unsecured obligation of the Company. Future scheduled minimum principal payments of debt as of September 30, 2017, are as follows:
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The Company began using the estimated annual effective tax rate method under ASC 740-270, “Interim Reporting” to calculate the provision for income taxes at the beginning of 2017. The Company recorded a benefit from income taxes of approximately $6.0 million on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of approximately $13.9 million and $15.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, which results in a tax rate of approximately 43.6% and 39.4%, respectively. The Company previously calculated the interim provision for income taxes using a discrete method because it best represented the estimated effective rate at that time. However, the circumstance and exceptions for using a discrete tax provision no longer apply and thus we are estimating the annual effective tax rate in accordance with ASC 740-270, “Interim Reporting.” As of September 30, 2017, the Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets for substantially all entities and jurisdictions. In accordance with ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, the Company continually assesses the adequacy of the valuation allowance by assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been realized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns, tax planning strategies, and future profitability. As of September 30, 2017, the Company does not believe it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. As part of the assessment, the Company has not included the deferred tax liability related to indefinite-lived intangible assets as a source of future taxable income to support realization of the deferred tax assets. |
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Stock Repurchase Program From time to time, the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized repurchases of shares of the Company’s Class A and Class D common stock. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had approximately $3.6 million remaining under its most recent and open authorization with respect to its Class A and Class D common stock. Repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The timing and extent of any repurchases will depend upon prevailing market conditions, the trading price of the Company’s Class A and/or Class D common stock and other factors, and subject to restrictions under applicable law. The Company executes upon the stock repurchase program in a manner consistent with market conditions and the interests of the stockholders, including maximizing stockholder value. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not repurchase any Class A common stock and repurchased 672,366 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of approximately $1.3 million at an average price of $1.92 per share. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not repurchase any Class A common stock and repurchased 1,726,656 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of approximately $3.4 million at an average price of $1.96 per share. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company did not repurchase any Class A common stock and repurchased 619,418 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of approximately $1.9 million at an average price of $3.01 per share. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company did not repurchase any Class A common stock and repurchased 1,255,592 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of approximately $3.0 million at an average price of $2.40 per share. In addition, the Company has limited but ongoing authority to purchase shares of Class D common stock (in one or more transactions at any time there remain outstanding grants) under the Company’s 2009 Stock Plan (as defined below) to satisfy any employee or other recipient tax obligations in connection with the exercise of an option or a share grant under the 2009 Stock Plan, to the extent that the Company has capacity under its financing agreements (i.e., its current credit facilities and indentures) (each a “Stock Vest Tax Repurchase”). During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 35,370 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of $67,000 at an average price of $1.90 per share. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company did not execute a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 360,172 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of approximately $1.0 million at an average price of $2.80 per share. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 330,111 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of $568,000 at an average price of $1.72 per share. Our stock option and restricted stock plan currently in effect was originally approved by the stockholders at the Company’s annual meeting on December 16, 2009 (“the 2009 Stock Plan”). The Company had the authority to issue up to 8,250,000 shares of Class D Common Stock under the 2009 Stock Plan. Since its original approval, from time to time, the Board of Directors adopted and, as required, our stockholders approved certain amendments to and restatement of the 2009 Stock Plan (the “Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan”). The amendments under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan primarily affected (i) the number of shares with respect to which options and restricted stock grants may be granted under the 2009 Stock Plan and (ii) the maximum number of shares that can be awarded to any individual in any one calendar year. Most recently, on April 13, 2015, the Board of Directors adopted, and our stockholders approved on June 2, 2015, an amendment that replenished the authorized plan shares, increasing the number of shares of Class D common stock available for grant back up to 8,250,000 shares. As of September 30, 2017, 4,592,124 shares of Class D common stock were available for grant under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan. On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Catherine Hughes, Chairperson, 449,630 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 199,836 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective August 7, 2017, and will vest on January 5, 2018. On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Alfred Liggins, Chief Executive Officer and President, 749,383 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 333,059 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective August 7, 2017, and will vest on January 5, 2018. On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Peter Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, 256,579 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 114,035 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective August 7, 2017, and will vest on January 5, 2018. On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded David Kantor, Chief Executive Officer, Radio Division, 50,000 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective August 7, 2017, and will vest in approximately equal 1/3 tranches on each of January 5, 2018, January 5, 2019, and January 5, 2020. Also on August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded 575,262 shares of restricted stock and 470,000 stock options to certain employees pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”). The grants were effective August 7, 2017. 470,000 shares of restricted stock and 470,000 stock options will vest in three installments, with the first installment of 33% vesting on January 5, 2018, and the second installment vesting on January 5, 2019, and the remaining installment vesting on January 5, 2020. 105,262 shares of restricted stock vested on August 7, 2017. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan, and subject to the Company’s insider trading policy, a portion of each recipient’s vested shares may be sold in the open market for tax purposes on or about the vesting dates. On October 26, 2015, the Compensation Committee awarded David Kantor, Chief Executive Officer, Radio Division, 100,000 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective November 5, 2015, and will vest in approximately equal 1/3 tranches on each of November 5, 2016, November 5, 2017, and November 5, 2018. Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, was approximately $1.7 million and $782,000, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, was approximately $1.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The Company granted 1,166,930 stock options during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The Company did not grant stock options during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Transactions and other information relating to stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, are summarized below:
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the Company’s stock closing price on the last day of trading during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares that would have been received by the holders of in-the-money options had all the option holders exercised their options on September 30, 2017. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock. There were no options exercised and no options vested during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. There were no options exercised and no options that vested during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, approximately $1.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 13 months. The weighted-average fair value per share of shares underlying stock options was $1.31 at September 30, 2017. The Company granted 2,080,854 shares and 2,173,878 shares of restricted stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Each of the four non-executive directors received 23,256 shares of restricted stock or $50,000 worth of restricted stock based upon the closing price of the Company’s Class D common stock on June 16, 2017. The Company did not grant shares of restricted stock during the three months ended September 30, 2016, and granted 157,728 shares of restricted stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Each of the four non-executive directors received 18,182 shares of restricted stock or $50,000 worth of restricted stock based upon the closing price of the Company’s Class D common stock on June 16, 2016. All of the restricted stock grants vest over a two-year period in equal 50% installments. Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, are summarized below:
Restricted stock grants were and are included in the Company’s outstanding share numbers on the effective date of grant. As of September 30, 2017, approximately $3.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock grants is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.24 years. |
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The Company has four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) digital; and (iv) cable television. These segments operate in the United States and are consistently aligned with the Company’s management of its businesses and its financial reporting structure. Effective January 1, 2017, the Company changed its reportable segment disclosures. Along with the results of Interactive One, all digital components from our reportable segments are a part of a newly formed reportable segment called “Digital”. This new reportable segment better reflects the manner in which we manage our business and better reflects our operational structure. Segment data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications occurred among all segments. The radio broadcasting segment consists of all broadcast results of operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the results of operations for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and related activities and operations of other syndicated shows. The digital segment includes the results of our online business, including the operations of Interactive One, as well as the digital components of our other reportable segments. The cable television segment consists of TV One’s results of operations. Corporate/Eliminations/Other represents financial activity associated with our corporate staff and offices and intercompany activity among the four segments. Operating loss or income represents total revenues less operating expenses, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of long-lived assets. Intercompany revenue earned and expenses charged between segments are recorded at estimated fair value and eliminated in consolidation. The accounting policies described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies are applied consistently across the segments. Detailed segment data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, is presented in the following tables:
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Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:
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Royalty Agreements The Company has historically entered into fixed and variable fee music license agreements with performance rights organizations including the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (“SESAC”), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”). Our BMI license expired December 31, 2016. The expiration was an industry wide issue. The Company has authorized the Radio Music License Committee (the “RMLC”) to negotiate on its behalf with respect to its licenses with ASCAP, BMI and SESAC, including the BMI license that expired December 31, 2016. The RMLC negotiated a new 5 year agreement with ASCAP with a license term of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2021. Negotiations continue with respect to BMI and all broadcasters that have authorized the RMLC to act on their behalf in negotiations with BMI can continue to play BMI compositions after December 31, 2016. The RMLC and BMI have agreed that, while they continue to negotiate or pursue a litigated resolution of license fees for the period effective January 1, 2017, broadcasters represented by the RMLC will pay BMI interim fees at the same rates that applied under the most recent BMI - radio industry license that expired on December 31, 2016. In July 2017, the RMLC learned that the RMLC-Represented broadcasters were awarded a discount off of the SESAC license rate card. The fee reduction applies for the license period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018 and has retroactive application. In connection with all performance rights organization agreements, including SESAC, ASCAP and BMI, the Company incurred expenses of approximately $2.7 million and $1.0 million during the three month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and incurred expenses of approximately $6.9 million and $6.1 million during the nine month periods September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Finally, in 2016, a new performance rights organization, Global Music Rights (“GMR”) formed, but the scope of its repertory is not clear and it is not clear that it licenses compositions that have not already been licensed by the other performance rights organizations. To ensure licensing compliance in 2017, we have entered into a temporary license with GMR while the RMLC continues to pursue an agreement for a long term licensing solution. GMR has agreed to offer all commercial broadcasters, the opportunity to extend their existing interim licenses until March 31, 2018. GMR will offer these interim license extensions on the same terms as each broadcaster’s existing interim license, except for the new end date. Other Contingencies The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had letters of credit totaling $815,000 under the agreement for certain operating leases and certain insurance policies. Letters of credit issued under the agreement are required to be collateralized with cash. Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights Beginning on January 1, 2018, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares (the “Put Right”). Beginning in 2018, this annual right is exercisable for a 30-day period beginning January 1 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D common stock of Urban One, at the discretion of Urban One. Management, at this time, cannot reasonably determine the period when and if, the put right will be exercised by the noncontrolling interest shareholders. |
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Since October 1, 2017, and through October 30, 2017, the Company repurchased 271,009 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of $526,000 at an average price of $1.94 per share. Giving effect to the October repurchases, the Company has approximately $3.1 million remaining under our most recent and open authorization. As noted in our current report on Form 8-K filed October 5, 2017, on October 2, 2017, Karen Wishart began employment with the Company as an Executive Vice President. Ms. Wishart will take the place of Linda Vilardo as Chief Administrative Officer effective after Ms. Vilardo's last day of employment on December 31, 2017. During the interim, Ms. Vilardo and Ms. Wishart will work together to transition Ms. Vilardo's duties to Ms. Wishart in an effective manner. Effective January 1, 2018, Ms. Wishart will become a named executive officer of the Company for reporting purposes. Ms. Wishart is employed as an Executive Vice President and, effective January 1, 2018, as Chief Administrative Officer of the Company and as a Vice President of each of the Company's subsidiaries. Ms. Wishart is entitled to a base salary payable at the annualized rate of $425,000 per year and, effective for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2018, is eligible for a bonus of $150,000, approximately 38% of which will be paid on a personal performance basis, another approximately 38% of which will be paid based on the Company's performance, with the remaining balance paid in accordance with certain cost savings targets in Ms. Wishart's areas of responsibility. Ms. Wishart is entitled to participate in all employee benefit programs generally offered to the Company's employees and also receives standard retirement, welfare and fringe benefits. Ms. Wishart will also receive an equity grant of 37,500 shares of the Company's Class D common stock as well as a grant of options to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company's Class D common stock. The grants will vest in equal increments on each of October 2, 2018, October 2, 2019 and October 2, 2020. |
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Urban One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Urban One”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise that is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. As of September 30, 2017, we owned and/or operated 56 broadcast stations located in 15 urban markets in the United States. While our primary source of revenue is the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our strategy is to operate as the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media properties. Our diverse media and entertainment interests include TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network; our 80.0% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”) which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our other syndicated programming assets, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show; and Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), our wholly owned online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius and BHM digital platforms. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audiences. Effective May 5, 2017, the Company changed its corporate name from “Radio One, Inc.” to “Urban One, Inc.” to have a name more reflective of our multi-media business operations. Our core radio broadcasting franchise continues to operate under the brand “Radio One.” We also continue to retain our other brands, such as TV One, Reach Media and Interactive One, while developing additional branding reflective of our diverse media operations and targeting our African-American and urban audiences. As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information on the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) digital; and (iv) cable television. (See Note 7 – Segment Information.) |
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| Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
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| Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Financial instruments as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, consisted of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments, trade accounts receivable, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, except for the Company’s outstanding senior subordinated notes and secured notes. The 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes which are due in February 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $295.0 million and $315.0 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, and fair value of approximately $278.8 million and $283.5 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. The fair values of the 2020 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The 7.375% Senior Secured Notes that are due in March 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million as of each of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and fair value of approximately $348.3 million and $344.8 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. The fair values of the 2022 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2015 Credit Facility) had a carrying value of approximately $344.8 million as of December 31, 2016, and fair value of approximately $346.5 million as of December 31, 2016. The fair value of the 2015 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On April 18, 2017, the Company closed on a new $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2017 Credit Facility”) which had a carrying value of approximately $348.3 million as of September 30, 2017, and fair value of approximately $341.3 million as of September 30, 2017. The fair value of the 2017 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million (the “Comcast Note”) had a carrying value of approximately $11.9 million as of September 30, 2017, and as of December 31, 2016. The fair value of the Comcast Note was approximately $11.9 million as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016. The fair value of the Comcast Note, classified as a Level 3 instrument, was determined based on the fair value of a similar instrument as of the reporting date using updated interest rate information derived from changes in interest rates since inception to the reporting date. |
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| Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising when a commercial is broadcast, and the revenue is reported net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, “Revenue Recognition.” Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. For our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $6.1 million and $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $18.2 million and $19.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Within our digital segment, including Interactive One, which generates the majority of the Company’s digital revenue, revenue is principally derived from advertising services on non-radio station branded but Company-owned websites. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements. Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases are made, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable. In addition, Interactive One derives revenue from its studio operations, in which it provides third-party clients with publishing services including digital platforms and expertise. In the case of the studio operations, revenue is recognized primarily through fixed contractual monthly fees and/or as a share of the third party’s reported revenue. TV One derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. TV One also derives revenue from affiliate fees under the terms of various affiliation agreements based on a per subscriber fee multiplied by the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate. For our cable television segment, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $3.2 million and $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $10.8 million and $11.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
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| Launch Support [Policy Text Block] |
TV One has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments by TV One for launch support. Launch support assets are used to initiate carriage under affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, TV One paid approximately $1.8 million for carriage initiation. During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, TV One did not pay any launch support for carriage initiation. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support is approximately 9.5 years as of September 30, 2017 and 9.4 years as of December 31, 2016. The remaining weighted-average amortization period for launch support is 7.3 years and 8.0 years as of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, launch support asset amortization of $108,000 and $324,000, respectively, was recorded as a reduction to revenue. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, launch support asset amortization of $20,000 and $61,000, respectively, was recorded as a reduction to revenue. |
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| Advertising Barter Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
For barter transactions, the Company provides advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services and accounts for these exchanges in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition.” The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both broadcasting net revenue and station operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, barter transaction revenues were $574,000 and $491,000, respectively. Additionally, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses of $534,000 and $450,000, respectively, and selling, general and administrative expenses of $40,000 and $41,000, respectively. For each of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, barter transaction revenues were approximately $1.6 million. Additionally, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses of approximately $1.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, and selling, general and administrative expenses of $121,000 and $122,000, respectively. |
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| Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock (Classes A, B, C and D) outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in thousands, except share and per share data):
All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.
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| Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows: Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date. Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1 (i.e., quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets). Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value instrument. As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:
(a) This balance is measured based on the income approach to valuation in the form of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation method is suited to instances such as this where there is non-diversifiable risk. It is also well-suited to multi-year, path dependent scenarios. Significant inputs to the Monte Carlo method include forecasted net revenues, discount rate and expected volatility. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the contingent consideration. (b) Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) became eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. There are probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of our pre-Comcast Buyout capital contribution in TV One, and payment is required only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to such invested amount. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. While a new employment agreement has not been executed as of the date of this report, the CEO is being compensated according to the new terms approved by the Compensation Committee. (c) The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:
Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
Any significant increases or decreases in discount rate or long-term growth rate inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements. Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company concluded these assets were not impaired during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, and, therefore, were reported at carrying value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $16.4 million and $29.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, related to its Houston and Columbus radio broadcasting licenses. |
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| New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition” and most industry-specific guidance throughout the codification. The standard requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On July 9, 2015, the FASB voted and approved a deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, ASU 2014-09 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted, but not prior to the original effective date of annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)” (“ASU 2016-08”). The amendments in ASU 2016-08 clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. ASU 2016-08 is effective for the Company for annual and interim reporting periods beginning July 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2016-08 will have on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” (“ASU 2016-10”). ASU 2016-10 clarifies the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-11, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting” (“ASU 2016-11”) and ASU 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients” (“ASU 2016-12”). ASU 2016-11 and ASU 2016-12 provide additional clarification and implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU 2014-09. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, “Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2016-20”) which affects thirteen narrow aspects of the guidance. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-12 and ASU 2016-20 will have on its consolidated financial statements. The two permitted transition methods under the new standard are the full retrospective method or the modified retrospective method. The Company will utilize the modified retrospective method. The Company has substantially completed its evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the new standard on its future financial reporting and disclosures. As part of this process the Company has completed the following steps: (1) reviewed and assessed its business operations and identified its major revenue streams; (2) reviewed the related contractual terms for each of these significant revenue streams; and (3) developed an implementation plan to ascertain the required revenue recognition changes applicable to this new standard. The changes necessitated include updating the Company’s accounting policies, determining the impact on financial reporting and disclosure and documenting the impact to internal financial and operation processes and related control environment. The Company expects to finalize these remaining steps of its implementation plan during the fourth quarter of 2017. The Company plans to adopt the amended accounting guidance as of January 1, 2018. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”) which requires the Company to assess its ability to continue as a going concern each interim and annual reporting period and provide certain disclosures if there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The Company adopted ASU 2014-15 during the fourth quarter of 2016 and the standard did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”). ASU 2015-03 aims to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. Prior to ASU 2015-03, debt issuance costs were presented as a deferred charge under GAAP. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and is to be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted ASU 2015-03 during the year ended December 31, 2015, resulting in approximately $7.4 million of net debt issuance costs presented as a direct reduction to the Company's long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, “Interest - Imputation of Interest: Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements” (“ASU 2015-15”), which allows companies to continue to defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset that is amortized ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The Company adopted ASU 2015-15 on January 1, 2016, and capitalized $421,000 of debt issuance costs for the year ended December 31, 2016, associated with its new line of credit arrangement. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which is a new lease standard that amends lease accounting. ASU 2016-02 will require lessees to recognize a lease asset and lease liability for leases classified as operating leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)” (“ASU 2016-09”), which relates to the accounting for employee share-based payments. This standard provides updated guidance for the accounting for certain aspects of share-based payment awards to employees, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements and the classification on the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. As early adoption is permitted, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09 during the fourth quarter of 2016. Under ASU 2016-09, the Company classifies the excess income tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements within income tax expense, rather than recognizing such excess income tax benefits in additional paid-in capital. In addition, when the Company withholds shares to satisfy income tax withholding obligations, the payment is classified as a financing activity on the statement of cash flows. The Company continues to estimate the number of stock-based awards expected to vest, as permitted by ASU 2016-09, rather than electing to account for forfeitures as they occur. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 is intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (A Consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to reduce differences in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Restricted Cash” (“ASU 2016-18”). ASU 2016-18 is intended to add and clarify guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted the provisions of ASU 2016-18 during the fourth quarter of 2016. The adoption of the guidance did not have impact on prior reporting periods. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 is intended to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. This standard will be effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements. |
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests are interests in subsidiaries that are redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. These interests are classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations. The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital. |
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On April 10, 2015, the Company made an initial minimum investment of $5 million in MGM’s world-class casino property, MGM National Harbor, under an agreement to invest up to $40 million. The project is located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, which has a predominately African-American demographic profile. On November 30, 2016, the Company contributed an additional $35 million to complete its investment. This investment further diversified our platform in the entertainment industry. We account for this investment on a cost basis. Our MGM National Harbor investment entitles us to an annual cash distribution based on net gaming revenue. Our MGM investment is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and its income is recorded in other income on the consolidated statements of operations. |
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| Content Assets [Policy Text Block] |
TV One has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to ten years. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing. Acquired content is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the license which reflects the estimated usage. For certain content for which the pattern of usage is accelerated, amortization is based upon the actual usage. The Company also has programming for which the Company has engaged third parties to develop and produce, and it owns most or all rights (commissioned programming). Content amortization expense for each period is recognized based on the revenue forecast model, which approximates the proportion that estimated advertising and affiliate revenues for the current period represent in relation to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues. Acquired program rights are recorded at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company did not record any impairment or additional amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. In evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized an impairment and recorded additional amortization expense of $0 and approximately $1.9 million, respectively. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is classified as a current asset. Tax incentives state and local governments offer that are directly measured based on production activities are recorded as reductions in production costs. |
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| Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. The Company accounts for the Employment Agreement Award as a derivative instrument in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The Company estimated the fair value of the award at September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, to be approximately $29.2 million and $27.0 million, respectively, and accordingly adjusted its liability to this amount. The long-term portion is recorded in other long-term liabilities and the current portion is recorded in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense associated with the Employment Agreement Award is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and was approximately $1.4 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively, and was approximately $3.9 million and $5.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively. The Company’s obligation to pay the Employment Agreement Award was triggered after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One before the buyout of its partner, and payment is required only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to such invested amount. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company, or is terminated for cause. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. While a new Employment Agreement has not been executed as of the date of this report, the CEO is being compensated according to the new terms approved by the Compensation Committee. |
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| Related Party Transactions [Policy Text Block] |
Reach Media operates the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, a fundraising event for the Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) entity. The terms of the agreement are that Reach Media provides all necessary operations for the Fantastic Voyage, that the Foundation reimburse the Company for all related expenses, and that the Foundation pay a fee plus a performance bonus to Reach Media. The fee is up to the first $1.0 million after the Fantastic Voyage nets $250,000 to the Foundation. The balance of any operating income is earned by the Foundation less a performance bonus of 50% to Reach Media of any excess over $1.25 million. Reach Media’s earnings for the Fantastic Voyage may not exceed $1.7 million. The Foundation’s remittances to Reach Media under the agreement are limited to its Fantastic Voyage-related cash revenues. Reach Media bears the risk should the Fantastic Voyage sustain a loss and bears all credit risk associated with the related customer cabin sales. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Foundation owed Reach Media $973,000 and $426,000, respectively, under the agreement, for operations on the cruises. Reach Media provides office facilities (including office space, telecommunications facilities, and office equipment) to the Foundation, and to Tom Joyner, LTD. (“Limited”), Tom Joyner’s production company. Such services are provided to the Foundation and to Limited on a pass-through basis at cost. Additionally, from time to time, the Foundation and Limited reimburse Reach Media for expenditures paid on their behalf at Reach Media related events. Under these arrangements, as of September 30, 2017, the Foundation and Limited owed $14,000 and $2,000 to Reach Media, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, the Foundation and Limited owed $3,000 and $11,000 to Reach Media, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, Reach Media’s revenues, expenses, and operating income for the Fantastic Voyage were approximately $9.1 million, $7.4 million, and $1.7 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, approximately $8.8 million, $7.8 million, and $1.0 million, respectively. The Fantastic Voyage took place during the second quarters of both 2017 and 2016. |
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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) |
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| Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] | All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.
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| Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] | As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:
(a) This balance is measured based on the income approach to valuation in the form of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation method is suited to instances such as this where there is non-diversifiable risk. It is also well-suited to multi-year, path dependent scenarios. Significant inputs to the Monte Carlo method include forecasted net revenues, discount rate and expected volatility. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the contingent consideration. (b) Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) became eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. There are probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of our pre-Comcast Buyout capital contribution in TV One, and payment is required only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to such invested amount. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. While a new employment agreement has not been executed as of the date of this report, the CEO is being compensated according to the new terms approved by the Compensation Committee. (c) The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value |
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| Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] | There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:
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| Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block] | Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.
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| Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] | Detailed segment data for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, is presented in the following tables:
* Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows:
Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:
* Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows:
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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands |
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| Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $ (7,886) | $ (423) | $ (9,397) | $ 2,944 |
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| Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share - weighted average outstanding shares (in shares) | 46,681,585 | 47,481,004 | 47,487,607 | 48,066,267 |
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| Stock options and restricted stock (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,173,898 |
| Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per share - weighted-average outstanding shares (in shares) | 46,681,585 | 47,481,004 | 47,487,607 | 49,240,165 |
| Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share - basic | $ (0.17) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.20) | $ 0.06 |
| Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share -diluted | $ (0.17) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.20) | $ 0.06 |
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| Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 2,390 | 1,117 | 2,476 |
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| Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 4,767 | 3,700 | 4,767 |
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| Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate | 38.10% | |
| Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate | 16.00% | |
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| Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate | 11.00% | 11.00% |
| Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Growth Rate | 2.50% | 2.50% |
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| Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate | 10.50% | 10.50% |
| Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Growth Rate | 1.00% | 1.00% |
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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details 1) - Radio Marketing Units [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended | ||||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
| Pre-tax impairment charge | [1] | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
| Discount Rate | [1] | 9.00% | 9.00% | ||
| Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range | [1] | 0.60% | |||
| Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10) | [1] | 1.00% | |||
| Mature Market Share Range | [1] | 9.50% | |||
| Minimum [Member] | |||||
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| Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range | [1] | (5.90%) | |||
| Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10) | [1] | 1.00% | |||
| Mature Market Share Range | [1] | 9.00% | |||
| Operating Profit Margin Range | [1] | 26.60% | 18.20% | ||
| Maximum [Member] | |||||
| Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
| Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range | [1] | 30.00% | |||
| Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10) | [1] | 1.50% | |||
| Mature Market Share Range | [1] | 14.80% | |||
| Operating Profit Margin Range | [1] | 52.60% | 33.90% | ||
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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details 2) - Reach Media Segment Goodwill [Member] $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended |
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USD ($)
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| Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items] | |
| Pre-tax impairment charge | $ 0 |
| Discount Rate | 10.50% |
| Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate | (11.30%) |
| Long-term Revenue Growth Rate | 1.00% |
| Minimum [Member] | |
| Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items] | |
| Operating Profit Margin Range | 13.50% |
| Maximum [Member] | |
| Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items] | |
| Operating Profit Margin Range | 15.90% |
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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items] | ||
| Gross goodwill | $ 373,379 | |
| Additions | 5,026 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | (115,095) | |
| Net goodwill at September 30, 2017 | 263,310 | $ 258,284 |
| Radio Broadcasting Segment [Member] | ||
| Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items] | ||
| Gross goodwill | 154,863 | |
| Additions | 47 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | (84,436) | |
| Net goodwill at September 30, 2017 | 70,474 | |
| Reach Media Segment [Member] | ||
| Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items] | ||
| Gross goodwill | 30,468 | |
| Additions | 0 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | (16,114) | |
| Net goodwill at September 30, 2017 | 14,354 | |
| Digital Segment [Member] | ||
| Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items] | ||
| Gross goodwill | 23,004 | |
| Additions | 4,979 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | (14,545) | |
| Net goodwill at September 30, 2017 | 13,438 | |
| Cable Television Segment [Member] | ||
| Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items] | ||
| Gross goodwill | 165,044 | |
| Additions | 0 | |
| Accumulated impairment losses | 0 | |
| Net goodwill at September 30, 2017 | $ 165,044 |
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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
|
| Columbus and Houston Radio Broadcasting Licenses [Member] | ||
| Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
| Pre Tax Impairment Charges | $ 16.4 | $ 29.1 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total debt | $ 1,005,122 | $ 1,021,622 |
| Less: current portion of long-term debt | (3,500) | (3,500) |
| Less: original issue discount and issuance costs | (14,317) | (15,386) |
| Long-term debt, net | 987,305 | 1,002,736 |
| 2015 Credit Facility [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total debt | 0 | 344,750 |
| 2017 Credit Facility [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total debt | 348,250 | 0 |
| 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total debt | 295,000 | 315,000 |
| 7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022 [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total debt | 350,000 | 350,000 |
| Comcast Note due April 2019 [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total debt | $ 11,872 | $ 11,872 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| July - December 2017 | $ 875 | |
| 2018 | 3,500 | |
| 2019 | 15,372 | |
| 2020 | 298,500 | |
| 2021 | 3,500 | |
| 2022 and thereafter | 683,375 | |
| Total Debt | 1,005,122 | $ 1,021,622 |
| Comcast Note due April 2019 [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| July - December 2017 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 11,872 | |
| 2020 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | |
| 2022 and thereafter | 0 | |
| Total Debt | 11,872 | 11,872 |
| 2017 Credit Facility [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| July - December 2017 | 875 | |
| 2018 | 3,500 | |
| 2019 | 3,500 | |
| 2020 | 3,500 | |
| 2021 | 3,500 | |
| 2022 and thereafter | 333,375 | |
| Total Debt | 348,250 | |
| 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| July - December 2017 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 295,000 | |
| 2021 | 0 | |
| 2022 and thereafter | 0 | |
| Total Debt | 295,000 | 315,000 |
| 7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022 [Member] | ||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| July - December 2017 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | |
| 2022 and thereafter | 350,000 | |
| Total Debt | $ 350,000 | $ 350,000 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details Textual) - USD ($) |
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb. 10, 2014 |
Apr. 18, 2017 |
Apr. 26, 2016 |
Apr. 17, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
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|
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | $ 815,000 | $ 815,000 | ||||||||||
| Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total | 690,000 | $ 0 | (6,393,000) | $ 2,646,000 | ||||||||
| Interest Expense, Total | 19,938,000 | 20,319,000 | 60,147,000 | 61,488,000 | ||||||||
| Payments Under 2017 Credit Facility | 875,000 | 1,800,000 | ||||||||||
| Comcast Note [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 11,900,000 | 11,900,000 | ||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 11,900,000 | $ 11,900,000 | $ 11,900,000 | |||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 10.47% | 10.47% | ||||||||||
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| Interest Expense, Total | $ 718,000 | $ 1,300,000 | $ 2,900,000 | $ 3,900,000 | ||||||||
| 2022 Notes | ||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 350,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 7.375% | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Description | an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest | |||||||||||
| 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 295,000,000 | $ 295,000,000 | 315,000,000 | |||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 9.25% | 9.25% | ||||||||||
| 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member] | Private Offering [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 335,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 9.25% | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Feb. 15, 2020 | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment | $ 15,500,000 | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment | Aug. 15, 2014 | |||||||||||
| TV One Senior Secured Notes [Member] | ||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 119,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 10.00% | |||||||||||
| 7.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due April 2022 [Member] | ||||||||||||
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| Debt Instrument, Description | The 2022 Notes were offered at an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest from April 17, 2015, and will mature on April 15, 2022. Interest on the 2022 | |||||||||||
| 2015 Credit Facility [Member] | ||||||||||||
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| Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 350,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms | At the Companys election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility was based on either (i) the then applicable base rate plus 3.5% (as defined in the 2015 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) a rate of 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, and (c) the one-month LIBOR commencing on such day plus 1.00%), or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR plus 4.5% (as defined in the 2015 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 5.32% for 2017 and 5.14% for 2016. Quarterly installments of 0.25%, or $875,000, of the principal balance on the term loan were payable on the last day of each March, June, September and December beginning on September 30, 2015. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2017, the Company repaid $875,000 under the 2015 Credit Facility. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company repaid $875,000 and approximately $2.6 million, respectively, under the 2015 Credit Facility. | |||||||||||
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| Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $ 25,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Percentage Borrowing Of Eligible Accounts | 85.00% | |||||||||||
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| Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Interest Coverage Ratio | maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than: 1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2017, and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter. | |||||||||||
| Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Total Leverage Ratio | maintaining a senior leverage ratio of no greater than: 5.85 to 1.00 on June 30, 2017, and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter. | |||||||||||
| Long-term Debt, Gross | $ 350,000,000 | $ 348,300,000 | $ 348,300,000 | |||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Description | The 2017 Credit Facility matures on the earlier of (i) April 18, 2023, or (ii) in the event such debt is not repaid or refinanced, 91 days prior to the maturity of either of the Companys 2022 Notes or the Companys 2020 Notes. At the Companys election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2017 Credit Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable base rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, (c) the one-month LIBOR rate commencing on such day plus 1.00%) and (d) 2%, or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 5.24% for 2017. | |||||||||||
| Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total | 7,100,000 | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms | The 2017 Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications) which may be more restrictive than those governing the Notes. The 2017 Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants, including a maintenance covenant requiring the Companys interest expense coverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense) to be greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.00 and its total senior secured leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated net senior secured indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA) to be less than or equal to 5.85 to 1.00. | |||||||||||
| Debt Instrument Additional Interest Payment Term On Prepayment | Beginning with the interest payment date occurring in June 2017 and ending in March 2023, the Company will be required to repay principal, to the extent then outstanding, equal to 1/4 of 1%of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the effective date of the 2017 Credit Facility. | |||||||||||
| Senior Subordinated Notes Due From 2020 [Member] | ||||||||||||
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| Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest | $ 13,600,000 | |||||||||||
| Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total | 690,000 | $ 2,600,000 | ||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount | $ 20,000,000 | $ 20,000,000 | $ 20,000,000 | |||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage | 96.00% | 86.00% | ||||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ (6,037) | $ 4,307 | $ (5,967) | $ 8,265 |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest, Total | $ (13,855) | $ 4,287 | $ (15,132) | $ 12,468 |
| Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent | 43.60% | 39.40% | ||
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Details) - USD ($) |
9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of Options, Grants | 1,166,930 | |
| Employee Stock Option [Member] | ||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
| Number of Options, Outstanding at Beginning of Year | 3,700,000 | |
| Number of Options, Grants | 1,167,000 | |
| Number of Options, Exercised | 0 | |
| Number of Option, Forfeited/cancelled/expired | 100,000 | |
| Number of Options, Balance at End of Year | 4,767,000 | 3,700,000 |
| Number of Options, Vested and expected to vest | 4,628,000 | |
| Number of Options, Unvested | 1,367,000 | |
| Number of Options, Exercisable | 3,400,000 | |
| Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at Beginning of Year (in dollars per share) | $ 2.03 | |
| Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Grants (in dollars per share) | 1.9 | |
| Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share) | 0 | |
| Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/cancelled/expired (in dollars per share) | 7.5 | |
| Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Balance at End of Year (in dollars per share) | 1.89 | $ 2.03 |
| Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) | 1.88 | |
| Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Unvested (in dollars per share) | 1.92 | |
| Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 1.87 | |
| Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding (in years) | 5 years 1 month 13 days | 4 years 2 months 16 days |
| Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest (in years) | 4 years 11 months 26 days | |
| Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Unvested (in years) | 9 years 7 months 2 days | |
| Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable (in years) | 3 years 3 months 25 days | |
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest | $ 588,090 | |
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Unvested | 0 | |
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable | 588,090 | |
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at End of Year | $ 588,090 | $ 3,675,000 |
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Sep. 30, 2017
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| Shares, Unvested at beginning of year | shares | 358,000 |
| Shares, Grants | shares | 2,173,000 |
| Shares, Vested | shares | (205,000) |
| Shares, Forfeited/cancelled/expired | shares | 0 |
| Shares, Unvested at end of year | shares | 2,326,000 |
| Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Unvested at beginning of year (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 2.31 |
| Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Grants (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 1.91 |
| Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 2.21 |
| Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Forfeited/cancelled/expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | 0 |
| Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Unvested at end of year (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 1.95 |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Details Textual) - USD ($) |
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
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Jun. 16, 2017 |
Jun. 16, 2016 |
Oct. 26, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
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Dec. 31, 2009 |
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Stock Repurchased During Period, Value | $ 4,396,000 | ||||||||
| Share-based Compensation, Total | $ 1,700,000 | $ 782,000 | $ 1,946,000 | $ 2,319,000 | |||||
| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 1,166,930 | ||||||||
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| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options | $ 3,300,000 | $ 3,300,000 | |||||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 1 year 2 months 26 days | ||||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 2,080,854 | 2,173,878 | 157,728 | ||||||
| Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 1,167,000 | ||||||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,300,000 | |||||||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition | 13 months | ||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 1.31 | ||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights | The grants were effective August 7, 2017, and will vest in approximately equal 1/3 tranches on each of January 5, 2018, January 5, 2019, and January 5, 2020. | ||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights | The grants were effective August 7, 2017, and will vest on January 5, 2018. | ||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights | The grants were effective August 7, 2017, and will vest on January 5, 2018. | ||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 470,000 | ||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights | The grants were effective August 7, 2017. 470,000 shares of restricted stock and 470,000 stock options will vest in three installments, with the first installment of 33% vesting on January 5, 2018, and the second installment vesting on January 5, 2019, and the remaining installment vesting on January 5, 2020 | ||||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 575,262 | ||||||||
| Share based Compensation Arrangement By Share based Payment Award Restricted Stock Vested Number Of Shares | 105,262 | ||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights | The grants were effective August 7, 2017, and will vest on January 5, 2018. | ||||||||
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| Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares | 672,366 | 619,418 | 1,726,656 | 1,255,592 | |||||
| Stock Repurchased During Period, Value | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,900,000 | $ 3,400,000 | $ 3,000,000 | |||||
| Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share | $ 1.92 | $ 3.01 | $ 1.96 | $ 2.40 | |||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant | 8,250,000 | 8,250,000 | |||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | Stock Plan 2009 [Member] | |||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | 8,250,000 | ||||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan [Member] | |||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant | 4,592,124 | 4,592,124 | |||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | Stock Vest Tax Repurchase [Member] | |||||||||
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| Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares | 35,370 | 360,172 | 330,111 | ||||||
| Stock Repurchased During Period, Value | $ 67,000 | $ 1,000,000 | $ 568,000 | ||||||
| Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share | $ 1.90 | $ 2.80 | $ 1.72 | ||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | CEO, Radio Division [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | |||||||||
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| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 50,000 | 100,000 | |||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | CEO, Radio Division [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||||||||
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| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 50,000 | 300,000 | |||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | |||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 256,579 | ||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 114,035 | ||||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | Non Executive Directors [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | |||||||||
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| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 23,256 | 18,182 | |||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | $ 50,000 | $ 50,000 | |||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | Chairperson [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | |||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 449,630 | ||||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | Chairperson [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 199,836 | ||||||||
| Common Class D [Member] | Chief Executive Officer and President [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | |||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures | 749,383 | ||||||||
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| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 333,059 | ||||||||
| Class A and D Common Stock [Member] | Repurchase Program 2015 [Member] | |||||||||
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| Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ 3,600,000 | $ 3,600,000 | |||||||
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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
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Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Net Revenue | $ 112,078 | $ 110,856 | $ 331,005 | $ 342,663 | |||||
| Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets): | 83,351 | 77,854 | 244,217 | 245,880 | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 8,804 | 8,469 | 25,548 | 25,723 | |||||
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | 16,392 | 0 | 29,148 | 0 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | 3,531 | 24,533 | 32,092 | 71,060 | |||||
| Total Assets | 1,325,616 | 1,325,616 | $ 1,358,786 | ||||||
| Payments to Acquire Productive Assets | 964 | 1,644 | 4,712 | 4,978 | |||||
| Radio Broadcasting [Member] | |||||||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Net Revenue | 45,184 | 45,524 | 133,082 | 138,971 | |||||
| Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets): | 27,887 | 25,541 | 83,381 | 82,123 | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 923 | 1,035 | 2,819 | 3,256 | |||||
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | 16,392 | 0 | 29,148 | 0 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | (18) | 18,948 | 17,734 | 53,592 | |||||
| Total Assets | 751,722 | 751,722 | 781,450 | ||||||
| Payments to Acquire Productive Assets | 425 | 740 | 2,095 | 2,574 | |||||
| Radio Broadcasting [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | |||||||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Net Revenue | (78) | (49) | (410) | (163) | |||||
| Reach Media [Member] | |||||||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Net Revenue | 10,491 | 12,153 | 35,682 | 41,055 | |||||
| Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets): | 10,018 | 10,061 | 33,792 | 34,769 | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 52 | 59 | 158 | 148 | |||||
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | 421 | 2,033 | 1,732 | 6,138 | |||||
| Total Assets | 42,796 | 42,796 | 37,192 | ||||||
| Payments to Acquire Productive Assets | 34 | 110 | 102 | 332 | |||||
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| Net Revenue | 8,107 | 6,417 | 20,353 | 18,963 | |||||
| Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets): | 8,178 | 6,593 | 23,040 | 19,077 | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 812 | 417 | 1,616 | 1,299 | |||||
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | (883) | (593) | (4,303) | (1,413) | |||||
| Total Assets | 24,353 | 24,353 | 17,749 | ||||||
| Payments to Acquire Productive Assets | 302 | 253 | 847 | 969 | |||||
| Cable Television [Member] | |||||||||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||
| Net Revenue | 48,374 | 46,811 | 142,298 | 143,837 | |||||
| Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets): | 29,029 | 28,510 | 82,334 | 85,616 | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 6,567 | 6,559 | 19,696 | 19,664 | |||||
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | 12,778 | 11,742 | 40,268 | 38,557 | |||||
| Total Assets | 429,162 | 429,162 | 446,880 | ||||||
| Payments to Acquire Productive Assets | 31 | 172 | 234 | 313 | |||||
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| Net Revenue | (78) | [1] | (49) | [1] | (410) | (163) | |||
| Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets): | 8,239 | 7,149 | 21,670 | 24,295 | |||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 450 | 399 | 1,259 | 1,356 | |||||
| Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Operating income (loss) | (8,767) | (7,597) | (23,339) | (25,814) | |||||
| Total Assets | 77,583 | 77,583 | $ 75,515 | ||||||
| Payments to Acquire Productive Assets | $ 172 | $ 369 | $ 1,434 | $ 790 | |||||
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Textual) - USD ($) |
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
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| Radio Music License Committee Agreement Term | 5 years | |||
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| License Costs | $ 2,700,000 | $ 1,000,000 | $ 6,900,000 | $ 6,100,000 |
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| Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
| Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability | $ 815,000 | $ 815,000 | ||
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Textual) - USD ($) |
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
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| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||
| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 1,166,930 | |
| Chief Administrative Officer [Member] | ||
| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||
| Bonus Payment Description | Ms. Wishart is entitled to a base salary payable at the annualized rate of $425,000 per year and, effective for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2018, is eligible for a bonus of $150,000, approximately 38% of which will be paid on a personal performance basis, another approximately 38% of which will be paidbased on the Company's performance, with the remaining balance paid in accordance with certain cost savings targets in Ms. Wishart's areas of responsibility. | |
| Officers' Compensation | $ 425,000 | |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights | The grants will vest in equal increments on each of October 2, 2018, October 2, 2019 and October 2, 2020. | |
| Bonus potential | $ 150,000 | |
| Chief Administrative Officer [Member] | Common Class D [Member] | ||
| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||
| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross | 37,500 | |
| Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Grants In Period | 37,500 | |
| Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Class D [Member] | ||
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| Repurchase Of Common Stock Shares | 271,009 | |
| Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share | $ 1.94 | |
| Repurchase Of Common Stock Value | $ 526,000 | |
| Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 3,100,000 |
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