FORM 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-14461

 

 

Entercom Communications Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Pennsylvania   23-1701044

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

401 City Avenue, Suite 809

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(610) 660-5610

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value – 31,520,147 Shares Outstanding as of April 30, 2013

(Class A Shares Outstanding include 1,524,773 unvested and vested but deferred restricted stock units)

Class B common stock, $0.01 par value – 7,197,532 Shares Outstanding as of April 30, 2013.

 

 

 


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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

INDEX

 

Part I Financial Information

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

     1   

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     17   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     22   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     23   

Part II Other Information

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     24   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     24   

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     24   

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     24   

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

     24   

Item 5. Other Information

     24   

Item 6. Exhibits

     25   

Signatures

     26   

Exhibit Index

     27   

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor Statement

In addition to historical information, this report contains statements by us with regard to our expectations as to financial results and other aspects of our business that involve risks and uncertainties and may constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Forward-looking statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, without limitation, any projections of earnings, revenues or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

You can identify forward-looking statements by our use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continues,” “expects,” “intends,” “likely,” “may,” “opportunity,” “plans,” “potential,” “project,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts” and similar expressions which identify forward-looking statements, whether in the negative or the affirmative. We cannot guarantee that we actually will achieve these plans, intentions or expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those forecasted or anticipated in such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our view only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update these statements or publicly release the result of any revision(s) to these statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Key risks to our company are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2013 and as may be supplemented by the risks described under Part II, Item 1A, of our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     MARCH 31,     DECEMBER 31,  
     2013     2012  

ASSETS:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 6,494      $ 8,923   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

     59,899        70,955   

Prepaid expenses, deposits and other

     6,201        3,649   

Prepaid and refundable federal and state income taxes

     46        47   

Deferred tax assets

     2,445        2,445   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     75,085        86,019   

Net property and equipment

     50,555        51,677   

Radio broadcasting licenses

     718,656        718,656   

Goodwill

     39,103        39,103   

Deferred charges and other assets, net of accumulated amortization

     18,620        20,126   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 902,019      $ 915,581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 699      $ 400   

Accrued expenses

     13,699        14,205   

Other current liabilities

     18,237        12,253   

Financing method lease obligations, current portion

     12,610        12,610   

Long-term debt, current portion

     27,981        9,808   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     73,226        49,276   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     521,240        560,133   

Deferred tax liabilities

     26,778        26,226   

Other long-term liabilities

     15,647        15,229   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

     563,665        601,588   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     636,891        650,864   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

    

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Preferred stock

     —         —    

Class A, B and C common stock

     387        384   

Additional paid-in capital

     602,506        601,847   

Accumulated deficit

     (337,765     (337,514
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     265,128        264,717   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 902,019      $ 915,581   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED  
     MARCH 31,  
     2013     2012  

NET REVENUES

   $ 78,360      $ 79,966   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSE:

    

Station operating expenses, including non-cash compensation expense

     58,015        59,673   

Depreciation and amortization expense

     2,324        2,759   

Corporate general and administrative expenses, including non-cash compensation expense

     6,227        6,628   

Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets

     22        16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expense

     66,588        69,076   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

     11,772        10,890   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:

    

Net interest expense

     11,474        14,073   

Net (gain) loss on derivative instruments

     —         (788

Other income

     (31     (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE

     11,443        13,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)

     329        (2,382

INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)

     580        (1,333
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

   $ (251   $ (1,049
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS PER SHARE—BASIC AND DILUTED

   $ (0.01   $ (0.03
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:

    

Basic and Diluted

     37,138,186        36,482,887   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

(amounts in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

                                     Retained        
     Common Stock      Additional     Earnings        
     Class A     Class B      Paid-in     (Accumulated        
     Shares     Amount     Shares      Amount      Capital     Deficit)     Total  

Balance, December 31, 2011

     31,044,001      $ 310        7,197,532       $ 72       $ 597,327      $ (348,798   $ 248,911   

Net income (loss)

     —         —         —          —          —         11,268        11,268   

Compensation expense related to granting of stock options

     —         —         —          —          210        —         210   

Compensation expense related to granting of restricted stock units

     280,072        3        —          —          5,541        —         5,544   

Exercise of stock options

     101,350        1        —          —          134        —         135   

Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units

     (199,376     (2     —          —          (1,365     —         (1,367

Forfeitures of dividend equivalents

     —         —         —          —          —         16        16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

     31,226,047        312        7,197,532         72         601,847        (337,514     264,717   

Net income (loss)

     —         —         —          —          —         (251     (251

Compensation expense related to granting of stock options

     —         —         —          —          30        —         30   

Compensation expense related to granting of restricted stock units

     286,628        3        —          —          1,109        —         1,112   

Exercise of stock options

     85,250        1        —          —          129        —         130   

Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units

     (78,816     (1     —          —          (609     —         (610
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, March 31, 2013

     31,519,109      $ 315        7,197,532       $ 72       $ 602,506      $ (337,765   $ 265,128   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED  
     MARCH 31,  
     2013     2012  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (251   $ (1,049

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     2,324        2,759   

Amortization of deferred financing costs
(including original issue discount)

     1,109        1,177   

Net deferred taxes (benefit) and other

     580        (1,333

Provision for bad debts

     333        56   

Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets

     22        16   

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

     1,142        1,397   

Net (gain) loss on derivatives

     —         (788

Deferred rent

     86        449   

Unearned revenue—long-term

     (28     —    

Deferred compensation

     561        860   

Accretion expense, net of asset retirement obligation payments

     6        (103

Other income

     (31     (13

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     10,726        12,028   

Prepaid expenses and deposits

     (2,555     (1,126

Prepaid and refundable income taxes

     —         (15

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (44     (1,383

Accrued interest expense

     5,662        5,822   

Accrued liabilities—long-term

     (73     (388

Prepaid expenses—long-term

     200        200   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     19,769        18,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Additions to property and equipment

     (963     (881

Proceeds from sale of property, equipment, intangibles and other assets

     —         5   

Deferred charges and other assets

     —         (2

Proceeds from investments and capital projects

     31        212   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (932     (666
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     THREE MONTHS
ENDED
 
     MARCH 31,  
     2013     2012  

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Deferred financing expenses related to the senior unsecured notes

     —         (167

Borrowings under the revolving senior debt

     7,000        —    

Payments of long-term debt

     (27,786     (10,007

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

     130        54   

Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units

     (610     (301

Payment of dividend equivalents on vested restricted stock units

     —         (43
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (21,266     (10,464
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (2,429     7,436   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

     8,923        3,625   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 6,494      $ 11,061   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

    

Cash paid during the period for:

    

Interest

   $ 4,632      $ 7,026   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income taxes

   $ 1      $ 99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 AND 2012

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT POLICIES

The condensed consolidated interim unaudited financial statements included herein have been prepared by Entercom Communications Corp. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) in accordance with: (i) generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information; and (ii) the instructions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations and financial position for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The Company’s results are subject to seasonal fluctuations and, therefore, the results shown on an interim basis are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

Separate condensed consolidating financial information is not included as Entercom Communications Corp. does not have independent assets or operations, Entercom Radio, LLC (“Radio”) is a 100% owned finance subsidiary of Entercom Communications Corp., and all guarantees by Entercom Communications Corp. and its subsidiaries are full, unconditional (subject to the customary automatic release provisions), joint and several under its senior credit facility and are full, unconditional, joint and several under its senior unsecured notes.

This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s audited financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 and filed with the SEC on February 27, 2013, as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

There have been no material changes from the Significant Accounting Policies described in our Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2012 that was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2013.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company does not believe that any recently issued pronouncements, including those listed below, would have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

Amounts Reclassified Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

In February 2013, the accounting guidance was modified to clarify how to report the effect of a significant reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income. This guidance, which was effective for the Company as of January 1, 2013, did not have any impact on the presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Balance Sheet Disclosures About Offsetting Assets And Liabilities

In December 2011, the accounting guidance was revised to modify disclosures regarding financial and derivative instruments. Entities are required to provide both net and gross information for these assets and liabilities in order to provide for comparability with international accounting standards. This guidance, which was effective for the Company as of January 1, 2013, did not have any impact on the presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

2. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Goodwill and certain intangible assets are not amortized. The Company accounts for its acquired broadcasting licenses as indefinite-lived intangible assets and, similar to goodwill, these assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment. At the time of each review, if the fair value is less than the carrying value of goodwill and certain intangibles (such as broadcasting licenses), then a charge is recorded to the results of operations.

There was no change in the carrying value of broadcasting licenses or goodwill since the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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(A) Broadcasting Licenses Impairment Test

The Company performs its annual broadcasting license impairment test during the second quarter of each year by evaluating its broadcasting licenses for impairment at the market level using the direct method.

There were no events or circumstances since the Company’s prior year’s second quarter annual broadcasting licenses test that required the Company to re-test the carrying value of its broadcasting licenses.

(B) Goodwill Impairment Test

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test during the second quarter of each year by evaluating its goodwill for each reporting unit.

There were no events or circumstances since the Company’s prior year’s second quarter annual goodwill test that required the Company to re-test the carrying value of its goodwill.

Interim Testing

If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the industry or the Company, or if events occur or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of the Company’s intangibles below the amount reflected in the balance sheet, the Company may be required to conduct an interim test and possibly recognize impairment charges, which could be material, in future periods.

3. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other current liabilities consist of the following as of the periods indicated:

 

     Other Current Liabilities  
     March 31,      December 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (amounts in thousands)  

Accrued compensation

   $ 4,671       $ 4,820   

Accounts receivable credits

     2,045         1,894   

Advertiser obligations

     1,086         1,083   

Accrued interest payable

     9,094         3,432   

Other

     1,341         1,024   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 18,237       $ 12,253   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

4. LONG-TERM DEBT

(A) Senior Debt

The Credit Facility

As of March 31, 2013, the amount outstanding under the Term B Loan was $331.7 million and there was no amount outstanding under the Revolver. The maximum available amount of the Revolver, which includes the impact of an outstanding letter of credit, was $49.6 million as of March 31, 2013. The amount of the Revolver actually available to the Company is a function of covenant compliance at the time of borrowing.

On November 23, 2011, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders for a $425 million senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), that is comprised of: (a) a $50 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) that matures on November 23, 2016; and (b) a $375 million term loan (the “Term B Loan”) that matures on November 23, 2018.

 

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The Term B Loan requires mandatory prepayments equal to 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined within the agreement, subject to incremental step-downs to 0%, depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio. The Excess Cash Flow payment is due in the first quarter of each year and the amount of the payment is based on the Excess Cash Flow and Leverage Ratio for the prior year. The Company estimates that the Excess Cash Flow payment will be approximately $28 million, which is net of prepayments made through March 31, 2013, and is due in the first quarter of 2014. This amount was classified under the current portion of long-term debt. The amount of the Excess Cash Flow prepayment required is subject to change based on actual results, which could differ materially from the Company’s financial projections as of March 31, 2013. The Company expects to fund the payment using cash from operating activities.

As of March 31, 2013, the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants and all other terms of the Credit Facility in all material respects. The Company’s ability to maintain compliance with its covenants is highly dependent on its results of operations. Management believes that over the next 12 months the Company can continue to maintain compliance. The Company’s operating cash flow is positive, and management believes that it is adequate to fund the Company’s operating needs. Management believes that cash on hand and cash from operating activities, together with available borrowings under the Revolver, will be sufficient to permit the Company to meet its liquidity requirements over the next 12 months, including its debt repayments. As a result, the Company has not been required to rely upon, and the Company does not anticipate being required to rely upon, the Revolver to fund its operations.

Failure to comply with the Company’s financial covenants or other terms of its Credit Facility and any subsequent failure to negotiate and obtain any required relief from its lenders could result in a default under the Company’s Credit Facility. Any event of default could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. In addition, a default under either the Company’s Credit Facility or the indenture governing the Company’s 10.5% senior unsecured notes (the “Senior Notes”) could cause a cross default in the other and result in the acceleration of the maturity of all outstanding debt. Under these circumstances, the acceleration of the Company’s debt could have a material adverse effect on its business. The Company may seek from time to time to amend its Credit Facility or obtain other funding or additional funding, which may result in higher interest rates on its debt.

As of March 31, 2013, the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio was 4.7 times versus a covenant limit of 6.75 times and the Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio was 2.6 times versus a covenant minimum of 1.6 times. These covenants become more restrictive over time.

(B) Senior Unsecured Debt

The Senior Notes

Simultaneously with entering into the Credit Facility on November 23, 2011, the Company issued $220 million of 10.5% unsecured Senior Notes, which mature on December 1, 2019. The Company received net proceeds of $212.7 million, which included a discount of $2.9 million, and incurred deferred financing costs of $6.1 million. These amounts are amortized over the term under the effective interest rate method. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year.

 

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(C) Net Interest Expense

The components of net interest expense are as follows:

 

     Net Interest Expense  
     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2013     2012  
     (amounts in thousands)  

Interest expense

   $ 10,366      $ 12,052   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,043        1,118   

Amortization of original issue discount of senior notes

     66        59   

Interest expense on interest rate hedging agreements

     —         847   

Interest income and other investment income

     (1     (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net interest expense

   $ 11,474      $ 14,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

5. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company from time to time enters into derivative financial instruments, including interest rate exchange agreements (“Swaps”) and interest rate collar agreements (“Collars”), to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates.

As of March 31, 2013, there were no derivative interest rate transactions outstanding.

Non-Hedge Accounting Treatment

For the interest rate transaction which expired on May 28, 2012, the Company recognized non-hedge accounting treatment for the period from November 23, 2011 through May 28, 2012.

 

Expired Derivatives

Three Month Ended March 31, 2012

 

Type

Of

Hedge

   Notional
Amount
     Effective
Date
     Collar      Fixed
LIBOR
Rate
    Expiration
Date
 
    

(amounts

(in millions)

                            

Swap

   $ 100.0         May 28, 2008         n/a         3.62     May 28, 2012   
  

 

 

            

 

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The following is a summary of the gains (losses) related to the Company’s cash flow hedges for the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2012  

Description

   (amounts in thousands)  

Type Of Derivative Designated As A Cash Flow Hedge

     Interest Rate   

Amount Of Gain (Loss) Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“OCI”)

   $ —     

Location Of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From Accumulated OCI To Statement Of Operations

     Interest Expense   

Amount Of Gain (Loss) Reclassified From Accumulated OCI To Statement Of Operations

   $ —     

Location Of Gain (Loss) In Statement Of Operations

     Interest Expense   

Amount Of Gain (Loss) In Statement Of Operations Due To Ineffectiveness

   $ 788   

The fair value of these derivatives was determined using observable market-based inputs (a Level 2 measurement) and the impact of credit risk on a derivative’s fair value (the creditworthiness of the transaction’s counterparty for assets and the creditworthiness of the Company for liabilities).

6. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Equity Compensation Plan

Under the Entercom Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), the Company is authorized to issue share-based compensation awards to key employees, directors and consultants.

 

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RSU Activity

The following is a summary of the changes in RSUs under the Plan during the current period:

 

          Number            Weighted      Aggregate  
          Of     Weighted      Average      Intrinsic  
          Restricted     Average      Remaining      Value As Of  
          Stock     Purchase      Contractual      March 31,  
     Period Ended    Units     Price      Term (Years)      2013  

RSUs outstanding as of:

   December 31, 2012      1,481,268           

RSUs awarded

        298,377           

RSUs released

        (240,859        

RSUs forfeited

        (11,749        
     

 

 

         

RSUs outstanding as of:

   March 31, 2013      1,527,037      $ —           1.4       $ 11,819,266   
     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

RSUs vested and expected to vest as of:

   March 31, 2013      1,401,995      $ —           1.3       $ 10,178,092   
     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

RSUs exercisable (vested and deferred) as of:

   March 31, 2013      86,996      $ —           —        $ 673,349   
     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average remaining recognition period in years

        2.2           
     

 

 

         

Unamortized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures

      $ 6,760,093           
     

 

 

         

Options

Option Activity

The following table provides summary information related to the exercise of stock options:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2013      2012  

Other Option Disclosures

   (amounts in thousands)  

Intrinsic value of options exercised

   $ 537       $ 84   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Tax benefit from options exercised (1)

   $ 204       $ 32   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash received from exercise price of options exercised

   $ 130       $ 54   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Amount excludes impact from suspended income tax benefits and/or valuation allowances.

 

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The following table presents the option activity during the current period under the Plan:

 

                       Weighted      Intrinsic  
                Weighted      Average      Value  
                Average      Remaining      As Of  
          Number Of     Exercise      Contractual      March 31,  
     Period Ended    Options     Price      Term (Years)      2013  

Options outstanding as of:

   December 31, 2012      742,550      $ 2.39         

Options granted

        —             

Options exercised

        (85,250     1.52         

Options forfeited

        (3,625     1.34         

Options expired

        (3,125     9.57         
     

 

 

         

Options outstanding as of:

   March 31, 2013      650,550      $ 2.47         5.8       $ 3,846,225   
     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options vested and expected to vest as of:

   March 31, 2013      650,364      $ 2.47         5.8       $ 3,845,860   
     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options vested and exercisable as of:

   March 31, 2013      645,550      $ 2.45         5.8       $ 3,835,129   
     

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average remaining recognition period in years

        0.5           
     

 

 

         

Unamortized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures

      $ 71,570           
     

 

 

         

The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of the current period:

 

              Options Outstanding      Options Exercisable  
              Number Of      Weighted             Number Of         
              Options      Average      Weighted      Options      Weighted  
              Outstanding      Remaining      Average      Exercisable      Average  
              March 31,      Contractual      Exercise      March 31,      Exercise  
Exercise Prices      2013      Life      Price      2013      Price  
$ 1.34       $ 1.34         594,675         5.9       $ 1.34         594,675       $ 1.34   
$ 2.02       $ 10.90         19,000         6.4       $ 5.95         14,000       $ 6.10   
$ 11.31       $ 11.69         18,875         4.5       $ 11.53         18,875       $ 11.53   
$ 11.78       $ 48.21         18,000         2.9       $ 26.75         18,000       $ 26.75   
     

 

 

          

 

 

    
$ 1.34       $ 48.21         650,550         5.8       $ 2.47         645,550       $ 2.45   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Recognized Non-Cash Compensation Expense

Non-cash compensation expense consisted primarily of RSU awards. The following summarizes recognized non-cash compensation expense included in the Company’s line item expense for awards:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2013      2012  
     (amounts in thousands)  

Station operating expenses

   $ 155       $ 106   

Corporate general and administrative expenses

     987         1,291   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-cash compensation expense included in operating expenses

     1,142         1,397   

Income tax expense

     316         389   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net non-cash compensation expense

   $ 826       $ 1,008   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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7. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

For the periods indicated, the following presents the computations of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31, 2013     March 31, 2012  
     (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)  
     Net Loss     Shares      Net Loss
Per Share
    Net Loss     Shares      Net Loss
Per Share
 

Basic net loss per common share:

   $ (251     37,138,186       $ (0.01   $ (1,049     36,482,887       $ (0.03
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Impact of equity awards

       —               —        
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Diluted net loss per common share:

   $ (251     37,138,186       $ (0.01   $ (1,049     36,482,887       $ (0.03
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Incremental Shares Disclosed As Anti-Dilutive

For the periods indicated, the following table provides the incremental shares excluded as they were anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2013      2012  

Impact Of Equity Awards

  

(amounts in thousands,

except per share data)

 

Dilutive or anti-dilutive for all potentially dilutive equivalent shares

     anti-dilutive         anti-dilutive   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Excluded shares as anti-dilutive when reporting a net loss

     904         1,126   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Excluded shares as anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method:

     

Options

     39         46   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Price range of options: from

   $ 6.99       $ 6.16   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Price range of options: to

   $ 48.21       $ 48.21   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

RSUs with service conditions

     269         960   

RSUs with service and market conditions as market conditions not met

     200         200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total RSUs

     469         1,160   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

8. INCOME TAXES

Tax Rate For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

The effective income tax rate was 176% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which includes the impact of discrete items arising during the period, an adjustment for expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes and an increase in net deferred tax liabilities associated with non-amortizable assets such as broadcasting licenses and goodwill. The impact of these items to the income tax rate is typically substantially greater in the first quarter of the year as income before taxes is the lowest as compared to subsequent quarters.

Tax Rate For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

The effective income tax rate was 56% for the three months ended March 31, 2012, which includes an adjustment for expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes, and the recognition of an additional tax benefit related to discrete items arising during the period.

 

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Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, net deferred tax liabilities were $24.3 million and $23.8 million, respectively. The income tax accounting process to determine the deferred tax liabilities involves estimating all temporary differences between the tax and financial reporting bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. The Company estimated the current exposure by assessing the temporary differences and computing the provision for income taxes by applying the estimated effective tax rate to income.

9. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Subject To Fair Value Measurements

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis. The financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

 

     March 31, 2013  
     Value Measurements At Reporting Date Using  
            Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets Or
Liabilities
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
     Total      (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  

Description

   (amounts in thousands)  

Assets

           

Cash equivalents (1)

   $ 5,288       $ 5,288       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Deferred Compensation (2)

   $ 8,938       $ 8,938       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Lease abandonment liability (3):

           

Short-term

   $ 76       $ —         $ 76       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term

   $ 588       $ —         $ 588       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     December 31, 2012  
     Value Measurements At Reporting Date Using  
            Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets For
Identical
Assets Or
Liabilities
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 
     Total      (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  

Description

   (amounts in thousands)  

Assets

           

Cash equivalents (1)

   $ 6,695       $ 6,695       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Deferred Compensation (2)

   $ 8,377       $ 8,377       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Lease abandonment liability (3):

           

Short-term

   $ 72       $ —         $ 72       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term

   $ 609       $ —         $ 609       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Cash equivalents, which are included under current assets as cash and cash equivalents, are invested in institutional money market funds. This investment is considered a Level 1 measurement, using quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
(2) The Company’s deferred compensation liability, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The unfunded plan allows participants to hypothetically invest in various specified investment options. The deferred compensation plan liability is valued based on quoted market prices of the underlying investments. The Company classifies its non-qualified deferred compensation plan liability as Level 1.
(3) The Company’s lease abandonment liability is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company uses Level 3 inputs for its valuation methodology, as the fair value of the underlying lease is based on expected future cash flows which are adjusted for a nonperformance risk by the Company. The Company reflects the short-term lease abandonment liability under current liabilities and long-term lease abandonment liability under other long-term liabilities.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company has certain assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are adjusted to fair value only when the carrying values are more than the fair values. The categorization of the framework used to price the assets is considered Level 3, due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no non-recurring fair value measurements.

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Subject To Disclosures

The estimated fair value of financial instruments is determined using the best available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is necessary, however, in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange, or the value that ultimately will be realized upon maturity or disposition. The use of different market assumptions may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

 

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The carrying amount of the following assets and liabilities approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments: (1) cash and cash equivalents (other than the cash equivalents separately identified under this Note as a Level 1 measurement); (2) accounts receivable; and (3) accounts payable, including accrued liabilities.

The following table presents the carrying value of financial instruments and, where practicable, the fair value as of the periods indicated:

 

     March 31,
2013
     December 31,
2012
 
     Carrying      Fair      Carrying      Fair  
     Value      Value      Value      Value  
     (amounts in thousands)  

Credit Facility (1)

   $ 331,722       $ 336,698       $ 352,500       $ 356,686   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Senior Notes (2)

   $ 217,415       $ 249,484       $ 217,349       $ 241,257   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance method lease obligations (3)

   $ 12,610          $ 12,610      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

Letter of credit (4)

   $ 370          $ 570      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:

(1) The Company’s determination of the fair value of the Credit Facility was based on quoted prices for similar instruments and is considered a Level 3 measurement.

(2) The Company utilizes a Level 2 valuation input based upon the market trading prices of the Senior Notes to compute the fair value as these Senior Notes are traded in the debt securities market.

(3) The Company does not believe it is practicable to estimate the fair value of the finance method lease obligation as it is highly unlikely that the Company will be required to repay the amount outstanding.

(4) The Company does not believe it is practicable to estimate the fair value of the outstanding standby letter of credit and does not expect any material loss since the performance of the letter of credit is not likely to be required.

10. CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTOR ARRANGEMENTS AND COMMITMENTS

The Company is subject to various outstanding claims which arise in the ordinary course of business and to other legal proceedings. Management anticipates that any potential liability of the Company, which may arise out of or with respect to these matters, will not materially affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. There were no material changes from the contingencies listed in the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2013.

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Events occurring after March 31, 2013, and through the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued, were evaluated to ensure that any subsequent events that met the criteria for recognition have been included.

 

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations

In preparing the discussion and analysis contained in this Item 2, we presume that readers have read or have access to the discussion and analysis contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 27, 2013. In addition, you should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. The following results of operations include a discussion of the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012. Our results of operations during the relevant periods represent the operations of the radio stations owned or operated by us.

We evaluate net revenues, station operating expenses and operating income by comparing the performance of stations owned or operated by us throughout a relevant period to the performance of those same stations in the prior period whether or not owned or operated by us. Same station comparisons are used by us and those in the industry to assess the effect of acquisitions and dispositions on our operations throughout the periods measured. For those acquisitions and dispositions that management considers as material, we include these stations in our same station computations. The acquisition noted below was not considered material.

On May 1, 2012, we commenced operations under a time brokerage agreement (“TBA”) of KBLX-FM, a station licensed to San Francisco, California. On June 28, 2012, we acquired KBLX-FM for $25.0 million in cash.

Results Of Operations For The Year-To-Date

The following significant factors affected our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012.

During November 2012, we modified our $425 million senior secured credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”) that primarily reduced our interest rates.

In June 2012, we acquired KBLX-FM, a station in San Francisco, California, which complemented our existing San Francisco station cluster. We commenced operations of KBLX-FM under a TBA on May 1, 2012 that increased our revenues and station operating expenses.

 

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 As Compared To The Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED  
     MARCH 31,  
     2013     2012     % Change  
     (dollars in millions)  

NET REVENUES

   $ 78.4      $ 80.0        (2 %) 

OPERATING EXPENSE:

      

Station operating expenses

     58.0        59.7        (3 %) 

Depreciation and amortization expense

     2.4        2.8        (14 %) 

Corporate general and administrative expenses

     6.2        6.6        (6 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total operating expense

     66.6        69.1        (4 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

     11.8        10.9        8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:

      

Net interest expense

     11.5        14.1        (18 %) 

Other income and expense

     —          (0.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE

     11.5        13.3        (14 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)

     0.3        (2.4     NM   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)

     0.6        (1.4     NM   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

NET INCOME (LOSS)

   $ (0.3   $ (1.0     70
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net Revenues

Net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were down versus the prior year due to sluggish demand for advertising since the beginning of the year. Advertising demand continues to fluctuate and reflects the uneven performance of the general economy.

Net revenues increased the most for our stations in the Indianapolis and Kansas City markets, offset by revenue decreases for our stations located in the Greensboro and Greenville markets. Net revenues were favorably impacted by: (1) our acquisition of KBLX-FM which we began operating on May 1, 2012 under a TBA; and (2) our joint sales agreement that was effective July 1, 2012 with two Gainesville stations not owned by us.

Due to the continued uncertainties surrounding the economy, it is difficult for management to provide any guidance on future revenue trends.

Station Operating Expenses

Station operating expenses decreased primarily due to cost reduction initiatives that commenced at various times during the prior year. In addition, certain sales costs, which vary with revenue, decreased due to the decrease in net revenues for the current quarter.

Depreciation And Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased in 2013 primarily due to a trend of lower capital expenditures over the past several years.

Corporate General And Administrative Expenses

Corporate general and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a decline in non-cash compensation expense of $0.3 million, which reflects a decrease in the number and fair value of grants over the past several years.

 

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Operating Income

Operating income increased primarily due to a decrease in station operating expenses of $1.7 million, a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense of $0.4 million and a decrease in corporate general and administrative expense of $0.4 million.

The increase in operating income was offset by a reduction in net revenues of $1.6 million.

Interest Expense

The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to: (1) lower interest rates as a result of the November 2012 modification to our Credit Facility; and (2) lower outstanding debt upon which interest is computed.

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Benefit)

The increase was primarily attributable to the decrease in interest expense and an increase in operating income.

Income Taxes (Benefit)

For the current period, the income tax rate was 176%, primarily due to discrete items of income tax expense and an adjustment for expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes. The impact of these items to the income tax rate is typically substantially greater in the first quarter of the year as income before taxes is the lowest as compared to subsequent quarters. We estimate that our 2013 annual tax rate before discrete items, which may fluctuate from quarter to quarter, will be in the low 40% range.

For the prior period, the income tax rate was 56%, which includes an adjustment for expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes, and the recognition of an additional tax benefit related to discrete items arising during the period.

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, our net deferred tax liabilities were $24.3 million and $23.8 million, respectively. The deferred tax liabilities primarily relate to differences between the book and tax bases of our broadcasting licenses and goodwill.

Net Income (Loss)

The decrease in net loss was primarily attributable to the reasons described above under Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (Benefit).

Future Impairments

We may find it necessary to take impairment charges in future periods based on conditions at that time. Any such impairment could be material.

Liquidity And Capital Resources

Liquidity

As of March 31, 2013, we had $331.7 million outstanding under our Credit Facility and $220 million in principal for our Senior Notes. In addition, we have outstanding financing method lease obligations of $12.6 million and a $0.4 million letter of credit. As of March 31, 2013, we had $6.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.

The Credit Facility

On November 23, 2011, we entered into a new credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders for a $425 million Credit Facility, which is comprised of: (a) a $50 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) that matures on November 23, 2016; and (b) a $375 million term loan (the “Term B Loan”) that matures on November 23, 2018. The Term B Loan amortizes in quarterly installments of $0.9 million and any remaining principal and interest is due at maturity (except for certain mandatory principal prepayments of excess cash flow and other events as described below).

 

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The undrawn amount of the Revolver was $49.6 million as of March 31, 2013. The amount of the Revolver available to us is a function of covenant compliance at the time of borrowing. Based on our financial covenant analysis as of March 31, 2013, we would not be limited in these borrowings.

The Term B Loan requires annual mandatory prepayments of a portion of our Excess Cash Flow. We estimate that the Excess Cash Flow payment due in the first quarter of 2014, which is net of prepayments made through March 31, 2013, will be approximately $28 million. The amount is included under the current portion of long-term debt and is subject to change based on actual results, which could differ materially.

As of March 31, 2013, we are in compliance with all financial covenants and all other terms of the Credit Facility in all material respects. Our ability to maintain compliance with our covenants will be highly dependent on our results of operations. A default under our Credit Facility or the indenture governing our Senior Notes could cause a cross default in the other. Any event of default could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

We believe that over the next 12 months we can continue to maintain our compliance with these covenants. We believe that cash on hand and cash from operating activities, together with available borrowings under the Revolver, will be sufficient to permit us to meet our liquidity requirements over the next 12 months, including our debt repayments. Our operating cash flow remains positive, and we believe that it is adequate to fund our operating needs. As a result, we have not been required to rely upon, and we do not anticipate being required to rely upon, the Revolver to fund our operations.

Failure to comply with our financial covenants or other terms of our Credit Facility and any subsequent failure to negotiate and obtain any required relief from our lenders could result in the acceleration of the maturity of all outstanding debt. Under these circumstances, the acceleration of our debt could have a material adverse effect on our business. We may seek from time to time to amend our Credit Facility or obtain other funding or additional financing, which may result in higher interest rates.

Credit Facility’s Financial Covenants

As of March 31, 2013, our Consolidated Leverage Ratio was 4.7 times versus a covenant maximum of 6.75 times and our Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio was 2.6 times versus a covenant minimum of 1.6 times. These covenants become more restrictive over time.

 

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The following tables present the computations as defined under our Credit Facility:

 

Consolidated Leverage Ratio Computations:

  

(amounts in thousands, except ratios)

  

Numerator: Consolidated Funded Indebtedness

  

Senior debt outstanding

   $ 331,806   

Senior Notes at maturity

     220,000   

Letter of credit outstanding

     370   
  

 

 

 

Total debt outstanding

     552,176   

Less cash outstanding, not to exceed $40 million

     (6,494
  

 

 

 

Consolidated Funded Indebtedness

   $ 545,682   
  

 

 

 

Denominator: Consolidated Operating Cash Flow

  

Net income

   $ 12,066   

Income taxes

     14,387   

Depreciation and amortization

     10,404   

Impairment loss

     22,307   

Interest expense

     50,854   

Non-cash compensation expense

     5,499   

Deferred non-cash charges

     892   

Loss on debt extinguishment

     747   

Pro forma adjustment to reflect the one-month period prior to the commencement of KBLX-FM operations on May 1, 2012

     558   

Pro forma for tower disposition as of beginning of period

     (753
  

 

 

 

Consolidated Operating Cash Flow

   $ 116,961   
  

 

 

 

Consolidated Leverage Ratio

     4.67   
  

 

 

 

Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio Computations:

  

(amounts in thousands, except ratios)

  

Numerator: Consolidated Operating Cash Flow

   $ 116,961   
  

 

 

 

Denominator: Consolidated Interest Charges

  

Interest expense

   $ 50,854   

Less: Interest income and certain deferred financing expense

     (4,590

Less: Interest expense associated with the tower transaction

     (753

Add: Interest expense associated with the KBLX-FM acquisition as of the beginning of the period

     175   
  

 

 

 

Consolidated Interest Charges

   $ 45,686   
  

 

 

 

Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio

     2.56   
  

 

 

 

The Senior Notes

Simultaneously with entering into the Credit Facility on November 23, 2011, we issued the Senior Notes which mature on December 1, 2019 in the amount of $220 million. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year.

In addition to the parent, Entercom Communications Corp., all of our existing subsidiaries (other than Entercom Radio, LLC, which is a finance subsidiary and is the issuer of the Senior Notes), jointly and severally guaranteed the Senior Notes. Under certain covenants, our subsidiary guarantors are restricted from paying dividends or distributions in excess of amounts defined under the Senior Notes, and the subsidiary guarantors are limited in their ability to incur additional indebtedness under certain restrictive covenants.

 

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A default under our Senior Notes could cause a default under our Credit Facility. Any event of default could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

Operating Activities

Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $19.8 million and $18.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The cash flows from operating activities increased primarily due to the decrease in interest expense as a result of the modification to the Term B Loan during the fourth quarter of 2012.

Investing Activities

Net cash flows used in investing activities were $0.9 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the cash used in investing activities primarily reflects the additions to property and equipment of $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

Financing Activities

Net cash flows used in financing activities were $21.3 million and $10.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the cash flows used in financing activities primarily reflect the reduction to our net borrowings under our Credit Facility of $20.8 million and $10.0 million, respectively.

Dividends

We do not currently pay, and have not paid for the past several years, any dividends on our common stock. Any future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors based upon the relevant factors at the time of such consideration, including, without limitation, compliance with the restrictions set forth in our Credit Facility or the Indentures governing our Notes.

Income Taxes

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we paid a nominal amount in state income taxes. We anticipate that it will not be necessary to make any quarterly estimated federal and state income tax payments for the remainder of 2013 based upon existing prepayments, expected quarterly income subject to tax and available net operating loss carryovers.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes from the contractual obligations listed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2013.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 31, 2013, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements, other than as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2013.

Critical Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies from the information provided in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and filed with the SEC on February 27, 2013.

ITEM 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on our variable rate senior debt. If the borrowing rates under LIBOR were to increase 1% above the current rates as of March 31, 2013, our interest expense on our senior debt would increase marginally on an annual basis as our Term Loan provides for a minimum LIBOR floor. From time to time, we may seek to limit our exposure to interest rate volatility through the use of interest rate hedging instruments.

 

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Assuming LIBOR remains flat, interest expense in 2013 should be lower due to the impact of the debt modification to our Credit Facility during the fourth quarter of 2012 and the continuing reduction to our outstanding debt.

As of March 31, 2013, there were no interest rate transactions outstanding.

Our cash equivalents are money market instruments consisting of short-term government securities and repurchase agreements that are fully collateralized by government securities. We do not believe that we have any material credit exposure with respect to these assets.

Our credit exposure related to our accounts receivable does not represent a significant concentration of credit risk due to the quantity of advertisers, the minimal reliance on any one advertiser, the multiple markets in which we operate and the wide variety of advertising business sectors.

See also additional disclosures regarding liquidity and capital resources made under Liquidity and Capital Resources in Part 1, Item 2, above.

ITEM 4. Controls And Procedures

Evaluation Of Controls And Procedures

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that: (i) information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms; and (ii) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our President/Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes In Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

There were no material developments relating to the legal proceedings described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2013.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the Risk Factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2013.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities And Use Of Proceeds

The following table provides information on our repurchases during the quarter ended March 31, 2013:

 

                   (c)      (d)  
                   Total      Maximum  
                   Number Of      Approximate  
                   Shares      Dollar Value  
                   Purchased      Of  
                   As      Shares That  
     (a)      (b)      Part Of      May Yet Be  
     Total      Average      Publicly      Purchased  
     Number      Price      Announced      Under  
     Of Shares      Paid      Plans Or      The Plans  

Period

   Purchased      Per Share      Programs      Or Programs  

January 1, 2013 – January 31, 2013

     164       $ 7.26         —         $           —     

February 1, 2013 – February 28, 2013

     77,471       $ 7.75         —         $           —     

March 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013

     1,181       $ 7.61         —         $           —     
  

 

 

       

 

 

       

Total

     78,816            —           
  

 

 

       

 

 

       

In connection with employee tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and in accordance with elections by certain employees, we are deemed to have repurchased the following shares withheld to satisfy employees’ tax obligations: 164 shares at an average price of $7.26 per share in January 2013; 77,471 shares at an average price of $7.75 per share in February 2013; and 1,181 shares at an average price of $7.61 per share in March 2013. These shares are included in the table above.

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

N/A

ITEM 5. Other Information

None.

 

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ITEM 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

3.01    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Entercom Communications Corp. as further amended on December 19, 2007 and May 15, 2009. (1)
3.02    Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Entercom Communications Corp. (2)
4.01    Credit Agreement, dated as of November 23, 2011, among Entercom Radio, LLC, as the Borrower, Entercom Communications Corp., as the Parent, Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the lenders party thereto. (3) (Originally filed as Exhibit 4.1)
4.02    Indenture, dated as of November 23, 2011, by and among Entercom Radio, LLC, as the Issuer, the Note Guarantors (as defined therein) and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. (3) (Originally filed as Exhibit 4.2)
4.03    Form of Note. (3) (Originally filed as Exhibit 4.3)
10.01    Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2013, between Entercom Communications Corp. and Andrew P. Sutor, IV. (4)
31.01    Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as created by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (4)
31.02    Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as created by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (4)
32.01    Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (5)
32.02    Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (5)
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document (4)
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (4)
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (4)
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document (4)
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (4)
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (4)

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 of our Amendment to Registration Statement on Form S-1, as filed on January 27, 1999 (File No. 333-61381), Exhibit 3.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on December 21, 2007 and Exhibit 3.02 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, as filed on August 5, 2009.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on February 21, 2008.
(3) Incorporated by reference to an exhibit (as indicated above) to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 25, 2011.
(4) Filed herewith.
(5) These exhibits are submitted herewith as “accompanying” this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and shall not be deemed to be “filed” as part of such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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SIGNATURES

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.

 

           

ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

(Registrant)

Date: May 9, 2013       /S/ David J. Field
     

Name: David J. Field

Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

Date: May 9, 2013       /S/ Stephen F. Fisher
     

Name: Stephen F. Fisher

Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Description

3.01    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Entercom Communications Corp. as further amended on December 19, 2007 and May 15, 2009. (1)
3.02    Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Entercom Communications Corp. (2)
4.01    Credit Agreement, dated as of November 23, 2011, among Entercom Radio, LLC, as the Borrower, Entercom Communications Corp., as the Parent, Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent and the lenders party thereto. (3) (Originally filed as Exhibit 4.1)
4.02    Indenture, dated as of November 23, 2011, by and among Entercom Radio, LLC, as the Issuer, the Note Guarantors (as defined therein) and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. (3) (Originally filed as Exhibit 4.2)
4.03    Form of Note. (3) (Originally filed as Exhibit 4.3)
10.01    Employment Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2013, between Entercom Communications Corp. and Andrew P. Sutor, IV. (4)
31.01    Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as created by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (4)
31.02    Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as created by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (4)
32.01    Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (5)
32.02    Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (5)
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document (4)
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (4)
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (4)
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document (4)
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (4)
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (4)

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 of our Amendment to Registration Statement on Form S-1, as filed on January 27, 1999 (File No. 333-61381), Exhibit 3.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on December 21, 2007 and Exhibit 3.02 of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, as filed on August 5, 2009.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of our Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on February 21, 2008.
(3) Incorporated by reference to an exhibit (as indicated above) to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 25, 2011.
(4) Filed herewith.
(5) These exhibits are submitted herewith as “accompanying” this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and shall not be deemed to be “filed” as part of such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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