DATED MARCH 12, 1999
SECURITIES AND EXHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Radio One, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-30795 52-1166660
(State or other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
5900 Princess Garden Parkway, 8th Floor, Lanham, Maryland 20706
(address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 306-1111
NONE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7. Financial Statements Radio One, Inc.
(a) Financial Statements Radio One, Inc.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
RADIO ONE, INC.
By: /s/ Scott R. Royster
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Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Radio One, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Radio One,
Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31,
1997 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes
in stockholders' deficit and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Radio One,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1998 and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Baltimore, Maryland,
March 11, 1999
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of December 31, 1997 and 1998
1997 1998
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents........................ $ 8,500,000 $ 4,455,000
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $904,000 and $1,243,000,
respectively.................................... 8,722,000 12,026,000
Prepaid expenses and other....................... 315,000 334,000
Deferred taxes................................... -- 826,000
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Total current assets........................... 17,537,000 17,641,000
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net........................ 4,432,000 6,717,000
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net............................. 54,942,000 127,639,000
OTHER ASSETS....................................... 2,314,000 1,859,000
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Total assets................................... $ 79,225,000 $153,856,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable................................. $ 258,000 $ 1,190,000
Accrued expenses................................. 3,029,000 3,708,000
Income taxes payable............................. -- 143,000
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Total current liabilities...................... 3,287,000 5,041,000
LONG-TERM DEBT AND DEFERRED INTEREST, net of
current
portion........................................... 74,954,000 131,739,000
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY............................. -- 15,251,000
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Total liabilities.............................. 78,241,000 152,031,000
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SENIOR CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK:
Series A, $.01 par value, 140,000 shares
authorized, 84,843 shares
issued and outstanding.......................... 9,310,000 10,816,000
Series B, $.01 par value, 150,000 shares
authorized, 124,467 shares
issued and outstanding.......................... 13,658,000 15,868,000
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
Common stock--Class A, $.01 par value, 1,000
shares authorized, 138.45 shares
issued and outstanding.......................... -- --
Common stock--Class B, $.01 par value, 1,000
shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding................ -- --
Additional paid-in capital....................... -- --
Accumulated deficit.............................. (21,984,000) (24,859,000)
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Total stockholders' deficit.................... (21,984,000) (24,859,000)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit.... $ 79,225,000 $153,856,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance
sheets.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
1996 1997 1998
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REVENUE:
Broadcast revenue, including barter
revenue of $1,122,000, $1,010,000 and
$644,000, respectively............... $27,027,000 $36,955,000 $52,696,000
Less: Agency commissions.............. 3,325,000 4,588,000 6,587,000
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Net broadcast revenue............... 23,702,000 32,367,000 46,109,000
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Program and technical................. 4,157,000 5,934,000 8,015,000
Selling, general and administrative... 9,770,000 12,914,000 16,486,000
Corporate expenses.................... 1,793,000 2,155,000 2,800,000
Depreciation and amortization......... 4,262,000 5,828,000 8,445,000
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Total operating expenses............ 19,982,000 26,831,000 35,746,000
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Operating income.................... 3,720,000 5,536,000 10,363,000
INTEREST EXPENSE, including amortization
of deferred financing costs............ 7,252,000 8,910,000 11,455,000
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME, net............. (77,000) 415,000 358,000
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Loss before benefit from income
taxes and extraordinary item......... (3,609,000) (2,959,000) (734,000)
BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES............... -- -- 1,575,000
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(Loss) income before extraordinary
item................................. (3,609,000) (2,959,000) 841,000
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM:
Loss on early retirement of debt...... -- 1,985,000 --
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Net (loss) income................... $(3,609,000) $(4,944,000) $ 841,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
For the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
Common Common Common Additional Total
Stock Stock Stock Paid-In Accumulated Stockholders'
Class A Class B Class C Capital Deficit Deficit
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BALANCE, as of December
31, 1995............... $ -- $ -- $ -- $1,205,000 $(12,599,000) $(11,394,000)
Net loss.............. -- -- -- -- (3,609,000) (3,609,000)
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BALANCE, as of December
31, 1996............... -- -- -- 1,205,000 (16,208,000) (15,003,000)
Net loss.............. -- -- -- -- (4,944,000) (4,944,000)
Effect of conversion
to C corporation..... -- -- -- (1,205,000) 1,205,000 --
Preferred stock
dividends............ -- -- -- -- (2,037,000) (2,037,000)
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BALANCE, as of December
31, 1997............... -- -- -- -- (21,984,000) (21,984,000)
Net income............ -- -- -- -- 841,000 841,000
Preferred stock
dividends............ -- -- -- -- (3,716,000) (3,716,000)
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BALANCE, as of December
31, 1998............... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $(24,859,000) $(24,859,000)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
1996 1997 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income................... $(3,609,000) $ (4,944,000) $ 841,000
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
income to net cash
from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization..... 4,262,000 5,828,000 8,445,000
Amortization of debt financing
costs, unamortized
discount and deferred interest... 3,005,000 3,270,000 4,110,000
Loss on disposals................. 153,000 -- --
Loss on extinguishment of debt.... -- 1,985,000 --
Deferred income taxes and
reduction in valuation
reserve on deferred taxes........ -- -- (2,038,000)
Effect of change in operating
assets and liabilities--
Trade accounts receivable....... (656,000) (2,302,000) (1,933,000)
Prepaid expenses and other...... 114,000 (198,000) (4,000)
Other assets.................... (71,000) (147,000) (1,391,000)
Accounts payable................ (818,000) (131,000) 830,000
Accrued expenses................ 234,000 1,576,000 296,000
Income tax payable.............. -- -- 143,000
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Net cash flows from operating
activities................... 2,614,000 4,937,000 9,299,000
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment.. (252,000) (2,035,000) (2,236,000)
Proceeds from disposal of property
and equipment...................... -- -- 150,000
Deposits and payments for station
purchases.......................... (1,000,000) (21,164,000) (59,085,000)
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Net cash flows from investing
activities................... (1,252,000) (23,199,000) (61,171,000)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of debt................... (2,408,000) (45,599,000) (485,000)
Proceeds from new debt.............. 51,000 72,750,000 49,350,000
Deferred debt financing costs....... -- (2,148,000) (1,038,000)
Financed equipment purchases........ -- 51,000 --
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Net cash flows from financing
activities................... (2,357,000) 25,054,000 47,827,000
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(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS.......................... (995,000) 6,792,000 (4,045,000)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning
of year.............................. 2,703,000 1,708,000 8,500,000
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of
year................................. $ 1,708,000 $ 8,500,000 $ 4,455,000
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:
Cash paid for--
Interest.......................... $ 4,815,000 $ 4,413,000 $ 7,192,000
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Income taxes...................... $ 50,000 $ -- $ 338,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Organization and Business
Radio One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as Radio One) and its
subsidiaries, Radio One Licenses, Inc. and WYCB Acquisition Corporation
(Delaware corporations), Broadcast Holdings, Inc. (a Washington, D.C.
corporation), Bell Broadcasting Company (a Michigan corporation), Radio One of
Detroit, Inc., Allur-Detroit, Inc. and Allur Licenses, Inc. (Delaware
corporations) (collectively referred to as the Company) were organized to
acquire, operate and maintain radio broadcasting stations. The Company owns and
operates radio stations in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Maryland; Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania; Detroit, Michigan; and Kingsley, Michigan markets. The Company is
highly leveraged, which requires substantial semi-annual and other periodic
interest payments and may impair the Company's ability to obtain additional
working capital financing. The Company's operating results are significantly
affected by its share of the audience in markets where it has stations.
Radio One intends to offer Common A shares to the public in an initial
public offering (IPO). The proceeds of the IPO will be used to repay certain
outstanding debt, to finance pending and future acquisitions and for other
general corporate purposes. Concurrent with the IPO, Radio One intends to issue
$50,000,000 of Series C Preferred Stock and use the proceeds to redeem all of
the existing Senior Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, to retire debt or to
finance pending and future acquisitions.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Radio One, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The
accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented on the accrual
basis of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Acquisitions
On December 28, 1998, Radio One purchased all of the outstanding stock of
Allur-Detroit, Inc. (Allur), which owned one radio station in Detroit,
Michigan, for approximately $26.5 million. Radio One financed this acquisition
through a combination of cash and $24.0 million borrowed under the Company's
line of credit. The acquisition of Allur resulted in the recording of
approximately $31.7 million of intangible assets (including the recording of a
deferred tax liability for the difference in book and tax basis in the assets
acquired from the Allur purchase price being in excess of the net book value of
Allur).
On June 30, 1998, Radio One purchased all of the outstanding stock of Bell
Broadcasting Company (Bell), which owned three radio stations in Michigan, for
approximately $34.2 million. Radio One financed this acquisition through a
combination of cash and approximately $25.4 million borrowed under the
Company's line of credit. The acquisition of Bell resulted in the recording of
approximately $42.5 million of intangible assets (including the recording of a
deferred tax liability for the difference in book and tax basis in the assets
acquired from the Bell purchase price being in excess of the net book value of
Bell).
On March 16, 1998, WYCB Acquisition Corporation, an unrestricted subsidiary
of Radio One, acquired all the stock of Broadcast Holdings, Inc. for
$3,750,000. The acquisition was financed with a promissory note for $3,750,000
at 13%, due 2001, which pays quarterly cash interest payments at an annual rate
of 10% through 2001, with the remaining interest being added to the principal.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
On February 8, 1997, under a local marketing agreement with the former
owners of WDRE-FM licensed to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, Radio One began to
provide programming to and selling advertising for WDRE-FM. On May 19, 1997,
Radio One acquired the broadcast assets of WDRE-FM for approximately
$16,000,000. In connection with the purchase, Radio One entered into a three-
year noncompete agreement totaling $4,000,000 with the former owners. Radio One
financed this purchase with a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of
approximately $85,500,000 of 12% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2004. Following
this acquisition, Radio One converted the call letters of the radio station
from WDRE-FM to WPHI-FM.
The unaudited pro forma summary consolidated results of operations for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, assuming the acquisitions of
WPHI-FM, WYCB-AM, Bell Broadcasting and Allur-Detroit had occurred in the
beginning of the fiscal years, are as follows:
1996 1997 1998
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Net broadcast revenue............. $33,021,000 $39,475,000 $50,988,000
Operating expenses, excluding
depreciation and amortization.... 23,650,000 27,077,000 31,435,000
Depreciation and amortization..... 12,742,000 12,165,000 12,115,000
Interest expense.................. 14,301,000 14,295,000 15,114,000
Other (expense) income, net....... 16,000 666,000 322,000
(Benefit) provision for income
taxes............................ (7,979,000) (6,360,000) (4,064,000)
Extraordinary loss................ -- 1,985,000 --
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Net loss........................ $(9,677,000) $(9,021,000) $(3,290,000)
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On November 23, 1998, Radio One signed an agreement to purchase the assets
of a radio station located in the St. Louis area, for approximately $13.6
million. Radio One made a deposit of approximately $700,000 towards the
purchase price. This deposit is included in other assets in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1998.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and money market accounts at
various commercial banks. All cash equivalents have original maturities of 90
days or less. For cash and cash equivalents, cost approximates market value.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are being depreciated on a
straight-line basis over various periods. The components of the Company's
property and equipment as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, are as follows:
Period of
1997 1998 Depreciation
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Land................................. $ 117,000 $ 590,000 --
Building and improvements............ 148,000 248,000 31 years
Transmitter towers................... 2,146,000 2,282,000 7 or 15 years
Equipment............................ 3,651,000 5,609,000 5 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements............... 1,757,000 2,577,000 Life of Lease
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7,819,000 11,306,000
Less: Accumulated depreciation....... 3,387,000 4,589,000
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Property and equipment, net........ $4,432,000 $ 6,717,000
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Depreciation expenses for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and
1998, were $706,000, $746,000 and $1,202,000, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
In accordance with industry practice, revenue for broadcast advertising is
recognized when the commercial is broadcast.
Barter Arrangements
The Company broadcasts certain customers' advertising in exchange for
equipment, merchandise and services. The estimated fair value of the equipment,
merchandise or services received is recorded as deferred barter costs and the
corresponding obligation to broadcast advertising is recorded as deferred
barter revenue. The deferred barter costs are expensed or capitalized as they
are used, consumed or received. Deferred barter revenue is recognized as the
related advertising is aired.
Financial Instruments
Financial instruments as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, consist of cash and
cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued
expenses, long-term debt and preferred stock, all of which the carrying amounts
approximate fair value except for the Senior Subordinated Notes as of December
31, 1998, which have a fair value of approximately $84.5 million, as compared
to a carrying value of $78.5 million. The Company has estimated the fair value
of the debt, based on its estimate of what rate it could have issued that debt
as of December 31, 1998.
Comprehensive Income
The Company has adopted SFAS, No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" and
has determined that the Company does not have any comprehensive adjustments
income for the periods presented.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
Segment Reporting
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" as of December 31, 1998, and has determined
that the Company has only one segment, radio broadcasting. The Company came to
this conclusion because the Company has one product or service, has the same
type of customer and operating strategy in each market, operates in one
regulatory environment, has only one management group that manages the entire
Company and provides information on the Company's results as one segment to the
key decision-maker to make decisions. All of the Company's revenue is derived
from the eastern half of the United States.
Common Stock
The Company plans a stock split in conjunction with its planned IPO. The
Company also plans to convert certain Class A Common Stock held by the principal
stockholders to Class B Common Stock which will have ten votes per share, as
compared to Class A Common Stock which has one vote per share, and certain of
their Class A Common Stock to Class C Common Stock. Class C Common Stock will
have no voting rights except as required by Delaware law.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
2. INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over various
periods. The intangible asset balances and periods of amortization as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998, are as follows:
Period of
1997 1998 Amortization
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FCC broadcast license................ $56,179,000 $103,792,000 7-15 Years
Goodwill............................. 7,609,000 39,272,000 15 Years
Debt financing....................... 2,147,000 3,186,000 Life of Debt
Favorable transmitter site and other
intangibles......................... 1,922,000 1,924,000 6-17 Years
Noncompete agreement................. 4,900,000 4,000,000 3 Years
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Total.............................. 72,757,000 152,174,000
Less: Accumulated amortization..... 17,815,000 24,535,000
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Net intangible assets.............. $54,942,000 $127,639,000
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Amortization expense for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and
1998, was $3,556,000, $5,082,000 and $7,243,000, respectively. The amortization
of the deferred financing cost was charged to interest expense.
3. DEBT AND SENIOR CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK:
As of December 31, 1997 and 1998, the Company's outstanding debt is as
follows:
1997 1998
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Senior subordinated notes (net of $10,640,000 and
$7,020,000 unamortized discounts, respectively)... $74,838,000 $ 78,458,000
Line of credit..................................... -- 49,350,000
WYCB note payable and deferred interest............ -- 3,841,000
Other notes payable................................ 35,000 23,000
Capital lease obligations.......................... 81,000 67,000
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Total, noncurrent................................ $74,954,000 $131,739,000
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Senior Subordinated Notes
To finance the WPHI-FM acquisition (as discussed in Note 1) and to refinance
certain other debt, Radio One issued approximately $85,500,000 of 12% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2004. The notes were sold at a discount, with the net
proceeds to Radio One of approximately $72,750,000. The notes pay cash interest
at 7% per annum through May 15, 2000, and at 12% thereafter. In connection with
this debt offering, Radio One retired approximately $45,600,000 of debt
outstanding under a NationsBank credit agreement with the proceeds from the
offering. Radio One also exchanged approximately $20,900,000 of 15% Senior
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock which must be redeemed by May 2005, for
an equal amount of Radio One's then outstanding subordinated notes and accrued
interest.
The 12% Notes due 2004 are redeemable at any time and from time to time at
the option of the Company, in whole or in part, on or after May 15, 2001 at the
redemption prices set forth in the 12% Notes due 2004, plus accrued and unpaid
interest to the date of redemption. In addition, on or prior to May 15, 2000,
the Company may redeem, at its option, up to 25% of the aggregate original
principal amount of the 12% Notes due 2004 with the net proceeds of one or more
Public Equity Offerings at 112% of the Accreted Value thereof, together with
accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, as long as at
least approximately $64.1 million of the aggregate principal amount of the 12%
Notes due 2004 remains outstanding after each
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
such redemption. Upon a Change of Control (as defined in the Indenture), the
Company must commence an offer to repurchase the 12% Notes due 2004 at 101% of
the Accreted Value thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the
date of repurchase.
Lines of Credit
To finance the Bell Broadcasting and Allur-Detroit Acquisitions during 1998,
Radio One borrowed $49,350,000 from Credit Suisse First Boston, New York
Branch, and other financial institutions which is to mature on December 31,
2003. This credit agreement bears interest at the Eurodollar rate plus an
applicable margin. The average interest rate for the year ended December 31,
1998, was 7.58%. This credit agreement is secured by the property of the
Company (other than Unrestricted Subsidiaries), and interest and proceeds of
real estate and Key Man life insurance policies. During 1998, the month-end
weighted average and the highest month-end balances were $28,779,000 and
$49,350,000, respectively.
As of December 31, 1997, Radio One had a $7,500,000 outstanding line of
credit with NationBank. The interest rate was a base rate plus 1.375%. Radio
One's collateral for this line of credit consisted of liens and security
interest in all common and voting securities convertible or exchangeable into
common stock of the Company and substantially all of its assets (other than
WYCB Acquisition). This line of credit was not drawn on as of December 31,
1997. NationsBank was a participating financial institution in the line of
credit above, and this line of credit agreement was terminated when the Company
entered into the line of credit agreement with Credit Suisse First Boston and
one other financial institution, as discussed above.
During 1995, through a revolving credit agreement (the NationsBank Credit
Agreement) with NationsBank of Texas, N.A. and the other lenders who were
parties, Radio One borrowed $53,000,000 which was to mature on March 31, 2002.
The NationsBank Credit Agreement was refinanced on May 19, 1997, as part of the
Senior Subordinated Notes financing discussed above. The NationsBank Credit
Agreement bore interest at the LIBOR 30-day rate, plus an applicable margin.
The average interest rate for the years ending December 31, 1996 and 1997, was
8.25% and 9.28%, respectively. The credit agreement was secured by all property
of the Company (other than unrestricted subsidiaries) and interest and proceeds
of real estate and Key Man life insurance policies.
Senior Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
On May 19, 1997, concurrent with the debt issuance, all of the holders of
Radio One Subordinated Promissory Notes converted all of their existing
subordinated notes consisting of approximately $17,000,000, together with any
and all accrued interest thereon of approximately $3,900,000 and outstanding
warrants, for shares of Senior Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, which
must be redeemed in May 2005, and stock warrants to purchase 147.04 shares of
common stock. The Senior Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock can be redeemed
at 100% of its liquidation value, which is the principal and accreted
dividends. The dividends on each share accrues on a daily basis at a rate of
15% per annum. Preferred stock dividends of approximately $2,037,000 and
$3,716,000 were accrued during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998,
respectively. If Radio One does not redeem all of the issued and outstanding
preferred shares on the mandatory redemption date or upon the occurrence of an
event of noncompliance, the holders may elect to have the Dividend Rate
increase to 18% per annum. In the event Radio One does not meet any required
performance target relating exclusively to the operation of WPHI-FM, the
Dividend Rate for each preferred share shall be increased to 17% per annum.
Other Notes Payable
During 1996, Radio One entered into two notes totaling $51,000 with
NationsBank to purchase vehicles. These notes bear interest at 8.74% and 8.49%,
require monthly principal and interest payments of $789 and $471 and mature on
April 30, 2000, and December 2, 2000.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
Refinancing of Debt
During 1997, Radio One retired $45,600,000 of outstanding debt. Associated
with the retirement of the debt, Radio One incurred certain early prepayment
penalties and legal fees, and had to write-off certain deferred financing costs
associated with the debt retired. These costs amounted to $1,985,000 and were
recorded as an extraordinary item in the accompanying statements of operations.
4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
Leases
Radio One has various operating leases for office space, studio space,
broadcast towers and transmitter facilities which expire on various dates
between May 1999 through October 15, 2003. One of these leases is for office
and studio space in Baltimore, Maryland, and is with a partnership in which two
of the partners are stockholders of the Company (see Note 6).
The following is a schedule of the future minimum rental payments required
under the operating leases that have an initial or remaining noncancelable
lease term in excess of one year as of December 31, 1998.
Year
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1999........................................................ $1,007,000
2000........................................................ 1,055,000
2001........................................................ 1,075,000
2002........................................................ 838,000
2003........................................................ 830,000
Thereafter.................................................. 4,578,000
Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, was
$777,000, $809,000 and $888,000, respectively.
FCC Broadcast Licenses
Each of the Company's radio stations operates pursuant to one or more
licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that have a
maximum term of eight years prior to renewal. The Company's radio operating
licenses expire at various times from October 1, 2003, to August 1, 2006.
Although the Company may apply to renew its FCC licenses, third parties may
challenge the Company's renewal applications. The Company is not aware of any
facts or circumstances that would prevent the Company from having its current
licenses renewed.
Litigation
The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions occurring
in the ordinary course of business. It is management's opinion, after
consultation with its legal counsel, the outcome of these claims will not have
a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.
5. INCOME TAXES:
Effective January 1, 1996, Radio One elected to be treated as an S
Corporation under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. As an S
Corporation, the stockholders separately account for their pro-rata share of
Radio One's income, deductions, losses and credits. Effective May 19, 1997, the
Company's S Corporation status was terminated.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
In connection with the conversion to a C corporation, in accordance with SEC
Staff Accounting Bulletin 4.B, Radio One transferred the amount of the
undistributed losses up to the amount of additional paid-in capital at the date
of conversion to additional paid-in capital.
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS
109). Under SFAS 109, deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary
differences between the assets and liabilities recognized for financial
reporting purposes and amounts recognized for tax purposes. Deferred taxes are
based on tax laws as currently enacted.
During 1998, the Company acquired the stock of three companies. Associated
with these stock purchases, the Company allocated the purchase price to the
related assets acquired, with the excess purchase price allocated to goodwill.
In a stock purchase, for income tax purposes, the underlying assets of the
acquired companies retain their historical tax basis. Accordingly, the Company
recorded a deferred tax liability of approximately $16,863,000 related to the
difference between the book and tax basis for all of the assets acquired
(excluding goodwill). The result of recording this deferred tax liability is
reflected as additional goodwill of $16,863,000 related to these acquisitions.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income taxes to the recorded
income tax provision for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, is
as follows:
1996 1997 1998
----------- ----------- -----------
Statutory tax (@ 35% rate).......... $(1,263,000) $(1,730,000) $ (257,000)
Effect of state taxes, net of
federal............................ (217,000) (245,000) (29,000)
Establishment of S corporation loss
to its stockholders................ 1,480,000 984,000 --
Effect of net deferred tax asset in
conversion to
C corporation...................... -- (1,067,000) --
Nondeductible goodwill.............. -- -- 769,000
Valuation reserve................... -- 2,058,000 (2,058,000)
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Benefit for income taxes.......... $ -- $ -- $(1,575,000)
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The components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998, are as follows:
1997 1998
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Current.......................................... $ -- $ 463,000
Deferred......................................... (991,000) 20,000
Establishment of net deferred tax asset in
conversion to C corporation..................... (1,067,000) --
Valuation reserve................................ 2,058,000 (2,058,000)
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Benefit for income taxes....................... $ -- $(1,575,000)
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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences
between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The
significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as
of December 31, 1997 and 1998, are as follows:
1997 1998
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Deferred tax assets--
FCC and other intangibles amortization.......... $ 246,000 $ 1,152,000
Reserve for bad debts........................... 353,000 473,000
NOL carryforward................................ 1,746,000 400,000
Accruals........................................ -- 268,000
Barter activity................................. -- 85,000
Interest expense................................ -- 479,000
Other........................................... 2,000 20,000
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Total deferred tax assets..................... 2,347,000 2,877,000
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Deferred tax liabilities--
FCC license..................................... -- (16,525,000)
Depreciation.................................... (279,000) (539,000)
Other........................................... (10,000) (238,000)
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Total deferred tax liabilities................ (289,000) (17,302,000)
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Net deferred tax asset (liability)................ 2,058,000 (14,425,000)
Less: Valuation reserve........................... (2,058,000) --
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Net deferred taxes included in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets...................... $ -- $(14,425,000)
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A 100% valuation reserve was applied against the net deferred tax asset as
of December 31, 1997, as its realization was not more likely than not to be
realized. During the year ended December 31, 1998, this valuation allowance was
reversed as the deferred tax assets were likely to be realized.
During 1998, the Company utilized its entire NOL carryforward, but acquired
an approximate $1,200,000 net operating loss from the purchase of Allur-
Detroit, Inc. This net operating loss acquired can only be utilized as Allur-
Detroit, Inc. has taxable income.
6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Radio One leases office space for $8,000 per month from a partnership in
which two of the partners are stockholders of Radio One (Note 4). Total rent
paid to the stockholders for fiscal years 1996, 1997 and 1998, was $96,000,
$96,000 and $96,000, respectively. Radio One also has a net receivable as of
December 31, 1997 and 1998, of approximately $68,000 and $4,000, respectively,
due from Radio One of Atlanta, Inc. (ROA), of which an executive officer and
stockholder of Radio One is a major stockholder of ROA. Effective January 1,
1998 Radio One charged ROA a management fee of $300,000 per year, and prior to
January 1, 1998, the fee was $100,000 per year.
The stockholders of Radio One of Atlanta, Inc. have agreed in principle to
sell their shares of Radio One of Atlanta, Inc. to the Company in exchange for
shares of the Company's Common Stock.
As of December 31, 1998, the Company has a loan outstanding of $380,000, and
accrued interest of $7,000 from an officer. The loan is due May 2003 and bears
interest at 5.6%.
RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998
7. PROFIT SHARING:
Radio One has a 401(k) profit sharing plan for its employees. Radio One can
contribute to the plan at the discretion of its Board of Directors. Radio One
made no contribution to the plan during fiscal year 1996, 1997 or 1998.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
In January 1999, the Company granted stock of the Company to an officer of
the Company. This stock will vest over three years. The Company recognized
compensation expense of approximately $200,000 during 1999, which is the
estimated value of the stock on the grant date.
On February 26, 1999, Radio One signed an asset purchase agreement for the
broadcasting assets of two radio stations located in Richmond, Virginia, for
approximately $12,000,000. The Company expects to complete this transaction
during the second quarter of 1999.
On February 10, 1999, Radio One signed an agreement to purchase the assets
of a radio station located in the Richmond, Virginia, area for approximately
$4,600,000. Radio One made a deposit of $200,000 related to this purchase.
In February 1999, Radio One signed a letter of intent to purchase the
broadcasting assets of two radio stations located in Cleveland, Ohio, for
approximately $20,000,000. The Company expects to complete this transaction
during the first half of 1999.
In February 1999, Radio One signed a letter of intent to purchase the
broadcasting assets of four radio stations located in Richmond, Virginia for
approximately $34,000,000.
In March 1999, the Company adopted a stock option and grant plan which
provides for the issuance of qualified and nonqualified stock options and
grants to full-time key employees. The Plan allows the issuance of common stock
at the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. There are no options
currently outstanding under this plan.
During 1999, the Company made a $1,000,000 investment in PNE Media Holdings,
LLC, a privately-held outdoor advertising company.
The Company has also signed a nonbinding letter of intent to acquire another
radio station.
