-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, T80HzEuABd9mCmgG42lKp5iqMdCfGRsTKdZfAemdWlqbqAC6q/gBbALSRgvbc/b/ ZmRJdrsknVHPINhyu1QwRQ== 0001021408-98-000908.txt : 19981118 0001021408-98-000908.hdr.sgml : 19981118 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001021408-98-000908 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980930 FILED AS OF DATE: 19981116 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001034054 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS [1700] IRS NUMBER: 650716501 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-50219 FILM NUMBER: 98752532 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE TOWN CENTER RD STREET 2: THIRD FLOOR CITY: BOCA RATON STATE: FL ZIP: 33486 BUSINESS PHONE: 5619957670 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE TOWN CENTER RD STREET 2: THIRD FLOOR CITY: BOCA RATON STATE: FL ZIP: 33486 10-Q 1 FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998 OR ( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from to Commission file number 333-50219 --------- SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 65-0716501 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One Town Center Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33486 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(561) 995-7670 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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 twelve (12) months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirement for the past 90 days. Yes _________ No X ------ Number of shares of common stock outstanding at November 16, 1998 Class A Common Stock - 802,771 shares Class B Common Stock - 8,075,000 shares 1 of 16 SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION INDEX
Page ---- PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997............................... 4 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997........................................................................... 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997......................................................................................... 6 Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..................................................... 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations............................................................................. 10 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 2 - Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds........................................................ 15 Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................................................. 15 SIGNATURE.................................................................................................... 16
2 of 16 SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -------------------- The following consolidated financial statements of SBA Communications Corporation, a Florida corporation (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore, omit or condense certain footnotes and other information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information for the interim period reported have been made. Results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 1998. 3 of 16 SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ----------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ---------------------------
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 DECEMBER 31, 1997 ------------------ ----------------- (unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents, includes interest bearing amounts of $52,107,929 and $1,397,047 in 1998 and 1997 $ 52,497,500 $ 6,109,418 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $821,144 and $508,268 in 1998 and 1997 9,848,012 10,931,038 Prepaid and other current assets 3,173,706 982,722 Current deferred tax asset 421,503 - Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts 372,175 118,235 --------------- --------------- Total current assets 66,312,896 18,141,413 Property and equipment, net 118,072,019 16,445,008 Note receivable-stockholder 3,727,506 3,561,306 Intangible assets, net 2,747,764 3,499,992 Deferred financing fees 6,501,876 740,338 Deferred tax asset 214,245 2,257,462 Other assets 990,970 151,885 --------------- --------------- Total assets $ 198,567,276 $ 44,797,404 =============== =============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 17,251,507 $ 2,182,447 Accrued expenses 1.141,173 919,563 Accrued salaries and payroll taxes 1,817,340 1,729,273 Notes payable 1,000 10,184,054 Current deferred tax liability - 1,621,714 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts 1,331,685 956,688 Other current liabilities 1,652,030 530,964 --------------- --------------- Total current liabilities 23,194,735 18,124,703 Other liabilities: Senior discount notes payable 160,794,990 - Other long-term liabilities 484,856 33,635 --------------- --------------- Total long-term liabilities 161,279,846 33,635 --------------- --------------- Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8) Redeemable preferred stock 32,845,833 30,983,333 Stockholders deficit: Common stock (40,100,000 shares authorized, 8,877,771 shares issued and outstanding in 1998, 8,075,000 shares issued and outstanding in 1997) 88,778 80,750 Additional paid in capital 112,276 - Accumulated deficit (18,954,192) (4,425,017) --------------- --------------- Total stockholders' deficit (18,753,138) (4,344,267) --------------- --------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 198,567,276 $ 44,797,404 =============== ===============
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets 4 of 16 SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ----------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS ------------------------------------ (unaudited)
For the three months For the nine months ended September 30, ended September 30, ------------------- ------------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- ---- Revenues: Site development revenue $ 9,965,367 $12,314,733 $ 33,623,782 $33,711,725 Site leasing revenue 3,327,964 1,699,240 8,132,215 4,844,431 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total revenues 13,293,331 14,013,973 41,755,997 38,556,156 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation shown below) Cost of site development revenue 8,349,164 7,626,128 26,458,738 22,237,281 Cost of site leasing revenue 1,919,516 1,373,841 5,039,074 3,927,789 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total cost of revenues 10,268,680 8,999,969 31,497,812 26,165,070 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Gross profit 3,024,651 5,014,004 10,258,185 12,391,086 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 4,020,707 2,541,135 12,683,736 8,210,156 Depreciation and amortization 1,326,467 135,978 2,803,936 229,926 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total operating expenses 5,347,174 2,677,113 15,487,672 8,440,082 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Operating income (loss) (2,322,523) 2,336,891 (5,229,487) 3,951,004 Other (income) expense: Interest income (1,070,610) (215,000) (3,374,091) (489,927) Interest expense 4,480,304 41,354 10,811,279 77,127 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Total other 3,409,694 (173,646) 7,437,188 (412,800) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Income (loss) before provision for income taxes (5,732,217) 2,510,537 (12,666,675) 4,363,804 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (612,229) 217,399 -- 4,861,768 ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Net income (loss) (5,119,988) 2,293,138 (12,666,675) (497,964) Dividends on preferred stock (712,500) (300,000) (1,862,500) (683,333) ----------- ----------- ------------ ----------- Net income (loss) to common stockholders $(5,832,488) $ 1,993,138 $(14,529,175) $(1,181,297) =========== =========== ============ ===========
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements 5 of 16 SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ----------------------------------------------- CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -------------------------------------
For the nine months ended September 30 -------------------------------------- 1998 1997 ----- ---- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $ (12,666,675) $ (497,964) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities- Depreciation and amortization 3,239,320 229,926 Provision for doubtful accounts 312,876 (130,908) Non cash compensation expense - 934,419 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in- Accounts receivable 770,150 5,452,458 Prepaid and other current assets (2,190,984) 86,423 Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (253,940) (32,542) Other assets (389,085) (44,394) Deferred tax asset - (2,283,000) Intangibles (118,000) (4,182,009) Increase (decrease) Accounts payable 15,069,059 40,813 Accrued expenses 221,610 (290,433) Accrued salaries and payroll taxes 88,067 700,265 Other liabilities 1,121,066 1,016,877 Deferred tax liabilities - 2,407,000 Other long-term liabilities 451,221 32,035 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings 374,997 339,765 ------------- ------------ Total adjustments 18,696,357 4,276,695 ------------- ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 6,029,682 3,778,731 ------------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Tower and other capital expenditures (103,560,718) (7,217,386) ------------- ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (103,560,718) (7,217,386) ------------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Issuance of stock 120,304 - Increase in senior discount notes payable 160,794,990 - Proceeds from notes payable 12,486,767 7,941,818 Repayment on notes payable (22,669,821) (12,863,168) Increase in notes receivable (450,000) - Advances to stockholder (166,200) (3,638,056) Due to stockholder - (10,665,788) Financing fees (6,196,922) (789,353) Proceeds from Series A redeemable preferred stock offering - 30,000,000 Stock option redemption in connection with corporate reorganization - (2,236,782) Costs incurred for Series A redeemable preferred stock offering - (2,427,683) ------------- ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 143,919,118 5,320,988 ------------- ------------ Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 46,388,082 1,882,333 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Beginning of period 6,109,418 310,936 ------------- ------------ End of period $ 52,497,500 $ 2,193,269 ============= ============ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH-FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest 364,752 $ 78,145 Taxes 2,314,548 3,903,232 NON-CASH ACTIVITIES: Dividends on preferred stock 1,862,500 683,333 Interest on bonds payable 10,558,490 -
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements 6 of 16 SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES ----------------------------------------------- CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ---------------------------------------------------- 1. GENERAL ------- The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SBA Communications Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain information related to the Company's organization, significant accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all materials adjustments (which included only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented and the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for a full year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. 2. CURRENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS --------------------------------- Comprehensive Income In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general- purpose financial statements. This statement requires that an enterprise classify items of other comprehensive income separately from accumulated deficit and additional paid-in capital in the equity section of the balance sheets. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity during the financial reporting period of a business enterprise resulting from non-owner sources. During the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, the Company did not have any changes in its equity resulting from such non-owner sources and accordingly, comprehensive income as set forth by SFAS No. 130 was equal to the net loss amounts presented for the respective periods in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Segment Reporting In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" which is required to be adopted in fiscal 1998, a public business enterprise must report financial and other descriptive information about its reportable operating segments. Required disclosures include, among other things, a measure of segment profit or loss, certain specific revenue and expense items, and segment assets. The Company will implement SFAS No. 131 effective with its December 31, 1998 financial statements. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This statement establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. SFAS No. 133 required that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. Management believes adopting this statement will not have a material impact upon the Company's results of operations or financial position. 3. ACQUISITIONS ------------ During the nine months ended September 30, 1998 the Company acquired 80 towers and approximately 30 lease/sublease customers in 29 separate transactions for an aggregate initial investment of approximately $41,807,000 plus up to an additional $3,250,000 in consideration to be paid in 1998 and 1999 in the event certain tenant leasing goals are realized. The following unaudited pro forma summary for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 presents the consolidated results of operations as if the acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of each of the periods presented, after giving effect to certain adjustments, such as depreciation. These unaudited proforma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made as of the beginning of the periods presented or of results which may occur in the future. 7 of 16
For the nine months ended September 30, -------------------------------------- 1998 1997 ---- ---- Revenues $ 45,621,815 $42,421,974 ================================== Net income (loss) $(11,587,032) $ 581,679 ==================================
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT ---------------------- Property and equipment, net consists of the following:
September 30, December 31, 1998 1997 -------------------------------------- Land $ 4,971,635 $ 414,770 Buildings and improvements 451,939 107,931 Vehicles 442,496 358,569 Furniture and equipment 1,789,278 1,299,341 Towers 106,040,531 12,141,428 Construction in process 7,788,422 2,840,593 ------------------------------- 121,484,301 17,162,632 Less: Depreciation and Amortization ( 3,412,282) (717,624) ------------------------------- Property and equipment, net $118,072,019 $16,445,008 ===============================
5. DEBT ---- On March 2, 1998, the Company issued $269,000,000 of 12% Senior Discount Notes (the "Notes") due March 1, 2008. The issuance of the Notes netted approximately $150,200,000 in proceeds to the Company. Prior to March 1, 2003, interest expense on the Notes will consist solely of non-cash accretion of original issue discount and will not require cash interest payments. After such time, the Notes will have accreted to $269,000,000.and interest will begin accruing on the Notes and will be payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1, commencing September 1, 2003. The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company. On June 29, 1998, the Company amended and restated its existing Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement provides for revolving credit loans of $55,000,000 and an additional $55,000,000 incremental facility. Availability thereafter is limited to $25,000,000 until such time as the Company owns, leases or manages 400 towers and has expended all but $10,000,000 of the proceeds from the Notes. Availability is further limited at all times by certain financial conditions and covenants and ratios, and other conditions. Availability as of September 30, 1998 was approximately $17,300,000. The Credit Agreement matures on June 29, 2005. The loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at the LIBOR rate plus a margin ranging from 1.0% to 3.25% (determined based on a leverage ratio) or an "alternate base rate" as defined by the lender. The Notes and Credit Agreement contain numerous restrictive covenants, including but not limited to covenants that restrict the Company's ability to incur indebtedness, pay dividends; create liens, sell assets and engage in certain mergers and acquisitions. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires subsidiaries of the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. The ability of the Company to comply with the covenants and other terms of the Credit Agreement and the Notes and to satisfy its respective debt obligations will depend on the future operating performance of the Company. In the event the Company fails to comply with the various covenants contained in the Credit Agreement or the Notes, as applicable, it would be in default thereunder, and in any such case, the maturity of substantially all of its long-term indebtedness could be accelerated. 6. REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK -------------------------- In February 1998, the terms of the Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock of the Company were amended to defer payment of cash dividends on or redemptions of the Series A Preferred Stock until permitted by the terms of the Notes due 2008. In connection with the amendment, the dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock was increased to 14% of the Series A Base Liquidation amount commencing March 7, 2003. 7. INCOME TAXES ------------ Income taxes have been provided for based upon the Company's annual effective income tax rate. 8 of 16 A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. Federal tax rate (34%) and the effective income tax rate for the period is as follows:
For the nine months ended ------------------------- September 30, 1998 September 30, 1997 ------------------ ------------------ Federal income tax $(4,306,670) $1,483,693 State income tax 144,298 218,190 Corporate reorganization 40,120 3,248,649 Non deductible expenses 3,632,856 - Change in valuation allowance 1,111,721 - Other (622,325) (88,764) ----------------------------------------- $ - $4,861,768 =========================================
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES ----------------------------- The Company is involved in various claims, lawsuits and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While there are uncertainties inherent in the ultimate outcome of such matters and it is impossible to presently determine the ultimate costs that may be incurred, management believes the resolution of such uncertainties and the incurrence of such costs should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In February 1998 the Company moved its corporate headquarters. In connection with the move, the Company vacated its previously leased office space. The Company had entered into several leases related to the vacated space, which will expire at various times through February 2002. The Company has recorded net rental expense of approximately $172,000 in the first nine months of fiscal 1998 related to the vacant space. 9 of 16 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND --------------------------------------------------------------- RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --------------------- The following discussion and analysis reflects only changes from information previously presented for the 1997 fiscal year. Financial information relating to the September 30, 1998 and September 30, 1997 periods is unaudited. This interim discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company's 1997 audited financial statements, notes thereto and management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations. As of September 30, 1998, the Company had no Unrestricted Subsidiaries, as defined in the Company's Indenture to the Notes. Additionally, the following discussion includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and 21E of the Exchange Act. This discussion contains statements concerning projections, plans, objective, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements which are other than statements of historical fact. The Company wishes to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect the Company's actual results and could cause the Company's actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. Such factors include (i) substantial capital requirements and leverage principally as a consequence of its ongoing acquisition and construction activities, (ii) dependence on demand for wireless communications, and (iii) the success of the Company's new tower construction program. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Registration Statement of Form S-4 declared effective August 12, 1998 (File No. 333-50219). OVERVIEW The Company is a leading independent provider of communication site services to the wireless communications industry. The Company is transitioning its revenue stream from project driven revenues to recurring revenues through the leasing of antennae space at or on communications facilities. The Company's strategy is to utilize its historical leadership position in the site development business, a project revenue business, to become a leading owner and operator of communication towers, a recurring revenue business. While the Company intends to continue to offer site development services to wireless carriers, where demand and profitable opportunities exist, it will emphasize its site leasing business through the construction of Company-owned towers pursuant to build-to- suit programs for lease to wireless service providers, the acquisition of existing sites and the leasing, sub-leasing and management of other antennae sites. Management believes that as the site development industry matures, revenues and gross profit from that business will decline in the near term and this rate of decline will increase for the foreseeable future as wireless service providers choose to outsource ownership of communication sites in order to conserve capital. Management also believes that, over the longer term, site leasing revenues will correspondingly increase as carriers move to outsourced tower ownership and the number of towers owned by the Company grows. As a result of these trends and shift in business, the Company expects that revenue will decline over the short term and capital expenditures will continue at current or increased levels as the Company accumulates towers. In addition, the Company anticipates that its operating expenses will remain at current levels as the Company continues to construct and acquire tower assets. During the first nine months of 1998 the Company acquired 80 towers and approximately 30 lease/sublease customers in 29 separate transactions for an aggregate initial investment of $41.8 million plus up to an additional $3,250,000 in consideration to be paid in 1998 and 1999 in the event certain leasing goals are realized. Of the 391 towers owned by the Company as of October 31, 1998, 258 towers were constructed by the Company pursuant to build- to-suit programs. As of October 31, 1998 the Company had over 400 new tower build projects in process, over half of which consisted of non-binding mandates to build towers under build-to-suit programs with wireless communications carriers. The Company believes it has one of the largest number of non-binding build-to-suit mandates from wireless service providers in the industry. The remaining new build projects related to strategic sites which the Company believes will be desirable for future carrier antenna installations. In addition, the Company is currently actively negotiating to acquire additional towers, although no letters of interest or binding agreements with respect to any such acquisitions have been reached other than with respect to approximately 75 towers (as of October 31, 1998) that the Company may acquire in the near term. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to identify sites, towers or tower companies to develop or acquire in the future. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS As the Company transitions its business by expanding into site leasing, operating results in prior periods may not be meaningful predictors of future prospects. Readers of the foregoing should be aware of the dramatic changes in the nature and scope of the Company's business when reviewing the ensuing discussion of comparative historical results. Management expects that the acquisitions consummated to date and any future acquisitions, as well as the Company's build-to-suit tower construction programs, will have a material impact on future revenues, expenses and net income. In particular, operating expenses, depreciation and amortization and interest expense increased significantly over prior comparable 1997 periods. 10 of 16 Management believes that the Company's construction programs will have a material effect on future operation, which effect will probably be negative until such time, if ever, as the newly constructed towers attain higher levels of utilization. Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 1997 Total revenues decreased 5% to $13.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $14.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. Within the category of total revenues, site development revenues decreased 19% to $10.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998, from $12.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997, primarily due to decreased demand for site acquisition and zoning services from A and B block broadband PCS licenses. This decreased demand was partially offset by construction services revenues which were not present in the comparable period and which were generated by the Company's construction subsidiary acquired in September, 1997. Site leasing revenues increased 96% to $3.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 1998, due primarily to the ownership by the Company of a substantially larger number of revenue producing towers at period end. Within the category of site leasing revenues, tower leasing revenues increased to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $72 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 1997, due to the substantially greater number of towers owned by the Company in the 1998 period. Total cost of revenues increased 14% to $10.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $9.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. Site development cost of revenues increased 9% to $8.3 million for the 1998 period, due primarily to the cost of construction revenues not present in the prior period and higher than historical costs associated with maturing or completed site acquisition and zoning projects. Site leasing cost of revenues increased 40% to $1.9 million in the 1998 period, due primarily to higher site leasing revenues. Gross profit decreased 40% to $3 million for the 1998 period from $5.0 million for the 1997 period, due primarily to the increased cost of revenues for site acquisition and zoning services. The decline in site development services gross profit was partially offset by increased site leasing gross profit. Gross profit for site development services decreased 66% to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998, due to decreased margins on services. Gross profit for the site leasing business increased 333% to $1.4 million for the 1998 period, due primarily to the greater number of towers owned in 1998. As a percentage of total revenues, gross profit decreased to 23% for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from 36% for the three months ended September 30, 1997, due primarily to decreased margins on site acquisition and zoning services. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 58% to $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998, primarily due to the addition of personnel, the expansion of office space and overall increases in operating expenses attributable to the growth in the organization and building the Company's tower development infrastructure. As a percentage of total revenues, general and administrative expenses increased to 30% for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from 18% for the three months ended September 30, 1997. Depreciation and amortization increased to $1.3 million for the three months ending September 30, 1998 from $.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. This increase is directly related to the increased amount of fixed assets (primarily towers) owned by the Company in 1998 as compared to 1997. Operating income (loss) decreased to $(2.3) million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997, due primarily to decreased site development gross profit and higher selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization. Interest income increased to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30,1998 as compared to $.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. This increase is attributable to the increase in cash and cash equivalents generated from the issuance of the Notes in the three months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to the balances as of September 30, 1997. Interest expense was $4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $41 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 1997. The increase in interest expense is attributable to the issuance of the Notes. Provision (benefit) for income taxes was ($.6) million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. The benefit for income taxes in the 1998 period was a result primarily of significant losses, the current impact of the corporate reorganization which took place in 1997, and the current impact of the exercise of certain stock options. The provision for income taxes in the 1997 period also exceeded the amount computed at the statutory U.S. Federal rate (34%) as a result of the income tax effect of the corporate reorganization in 1997. The net loss was $5.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to net income of $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997. These increased losses resulted primarily from a decrease in site development gross profit and an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, and increased interest expense. Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 Total revenues increased 8% to $41.8 million for nine months ended September 30, 1998, due to an increase in site leasing revenues. Within the category of total revenues, site development revenues remained relatively constant at $33.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $33.7 million in the prior comparable period, due to construction services revenues not present in the comparable period generated by the Company's construction subsidiary which was acquired 11 of 16 in September 1997, which more than offset a decline in revenues from site acquisition and zoning services. Site leasing revenues increased 68% to $8.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1998, from $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 due primarily to the ownership by the Company of a substantially larger number of revenue producing towers in the 1998 period. Tower leasing revenues increased to $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $82 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, due to the substantially greater number of towers owned by the Company in the 1998 period. Total cost of revenues increased 20% to $31.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $26.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. Site development cost of revenues increased 19% to $26.5 million for the 1998 period, due primarily to the cost of construction revenues not present in the prior period and higher than historical costs associated with maturing or completed site acquisition and zoning projects. Site leasing cost of revenues increased 28% to $5.0 million in the 1998 period from $3.9 million in the 1997 period, due primarily to higher site leasing revenues. Gross profit decreased 17% to $10.3 million for the 1998 period, due primarily to the lower gross profit earned on site development revenues. Gross profit for site development services decreased 38% to $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, due primarily to the lower margins earned on site acquisition and zoning services. Gross profit for the site leasing business increased 237% to $3.1 million for the 1998 period, due to the substantially greater number of towers owned by the Company in the 1998 period. As a percentage of total revenues, gross profit decreased to 25% for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from 32% for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 54% to $12.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $8.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, primarily due to the addition of personnel, the expansion of office space and overall increases in operating expenses attributable to the growth in the organization and building the Company's tower development infrastructure. As a percentage of total revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 30% for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from 21% for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. Depreciation and amortization increased to $2.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. This increase is directly related to the increased amount of fixed assets (primarily towers) owned by the Company in 1998 as compared to 1997. Operating income (loss) to $(5.2) million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, due primarily to decreased site development gross profit and higher selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation and amortization. Interest income was $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. Interest expense was $10.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $77 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. The primary differences between the periods relate to the above mentioned variances as well as increased interest expense associated with the Notes (defined below). Provision for income taxes was zero for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $4.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. The provision for income taxes in the 1998 period was higher than that at the statutory U.S. Federal rate (34%) for this period as a result primarily of non- deductible interest and the current impact of the corporate reorganization which took place in 1997. The provision for income taxes in the 1997 period also exceeded the amount computed at the statutory U.S. Federal rate (34%) as a result of the income tax effect of the corporate reorganization in 1997. The net loss was $(12.7) million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to net loss of $(.5) million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. These increased losses resulted from decreased site development gross profit, increased selling, general and administrative expenses, and increased interest expense offset by a decrease in the provision for income taxes. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Net cash provided by operations during the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $6.0 million compared to net cash provided by operations of $3.8 million in the comparable period in 1997. The increase in net cash provided by operations was primarily attributable to the changes in the account balances associated with accounts receivable, accounts payable, intangibles and various tax accounts for the respective periods. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $103.6 million compared to $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. The increase in cash used for investing activities resulted primarily from the acquisition of 80 towers and the construction of 235 build-to-suit towers. Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $143.9 million compared to net cash used in financing activities of $5.3 million for the same period in 1997. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was attributable to the proceeds from the Notes. As of September 30, 1998 the Company had positive working capital of $43.1 million. As of December 31, 1997, the Company had positive working capital of $.02 million. EBITDA decreased to ($1.0) million in the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $2.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 1997, as a result of the factors discussed above. Tower Cash Flow, as defined in the Company's Indenture related 12 of 16 to the Notes, as defined below (the "Indenture"), ( which requires an allocation of the Company's total operating expenses to its site leasing business) for the quarter ending September 30, 1998 was $40 thousand. Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the Indenture, for the twelve months ended September 30, 1998 was $1.6 million. Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA represents cash flow from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. EBITDA decreased to $(2.4) million in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $4.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1997, as a result of the factors discussed above. On March 2, 1998 the Company issued $269 million in principal amount of 12% senior discount notes due 2008 (the "Notes"). This offering provided approximately $150.2 million of gross proceeds to the Company. From these gross proceeds, the Company repaid approximately $20.2 million of existing indebtedness and paid approximately $5.7 million of fees and expenses. The remaining proceeds will be used primarily for the acquisition and construction of telecommunications towers. Prior to March 1, 2003, interest expense on the Notes will consist solely of non-cash accretion of original issue discount and the Notes will not require cash interest payments. After such time, the Notes will have accreted to $269 million and will require annual cash interest payments of approximately $32.3 million. In addition, the Notes mature on March 1, 2008. In June 1998, the Company amended and restated its credit facility (the "Credit Facility"), originally entered into in August 1997. This facility provides for revolving credit loans of $55 million and an additional $55 million incremental facility which may be made available within the initial 24 months of the credit facility, each to fund the acquisition and construction of towers, to provide working capital and for general corporate purposes. The facility provides for quarterly interest payments commencing as soon as any funds are borrowed thereunder, and the incremental facility is expected to have a 24-month revolving period after which any outstanding amounts will convert to a term loan and begin to amortize. Availability under the facility is subject to a reduction schedule that commences on March 31, 2001. The schedule provides for a quarterly five percent amortization rate with a balloon payment on March 31, 2005. Availability commenced as of September 30, 1998 and thereafter is limited to $25.0 million until such time as the company owns, leases or manages 400 towers and has expended all but $10.0 million of the proceeds from the Notes. Availability is further limited at all times by certain financial conditions and covenants and ratios and other conditions. As of September 30,1998, availability under the Credit Facility's leverage covenant (measuring the permissible debt under the Credit Facility as a multiple of an agreed measure of cash flow) was $17.3 million. Subject to availability of financing, the Company currently estimates that it will make at least $100.0 million of capital expenditures in the next twelve months through September 30, 1999 for the construction and acquisition of additional communication sites, primarily towers. The exact amount of the Company's future capital expenditures for additional assets will depend on a number of factors, including the attractiveness of acquisition opportunities that become available, the needs of its primary build-to-suit customers and most importantly, the availability of additional debt or equity capital on acceptable terms. The net proceeds from the Notes and available borrowings under the Credit Facility will not be sufficient to fund such capital expenditure levels. On November 12, 1998, the Company entered into a commitment with Lehman Brothers, Inc., whereby Lehman Brothers, Inc. and certain of its affiliates have committed to provided a $125 million senior secured facility (the "New Facility"). The New Facility, which will replace the Credit Facility, is subject to a number of customary closing conditions and is expected to be closed by January 31, 1999. The New Facility will provide for $125 million of revolving credit loans for a six year period, subject to certain commitment reductions over time. Availability under the New Facility will be determined by certain financial ratios as well as the number of new towers developed by the Company within certain time periods. On a pro forma basis, availability as of September 30, 1998 would have been substantially greater under the New Facility than under the Credit Facility. Year 2000 During the third quarter of 1998, management continued its review of the installation of new systems hardware and software and determined that the installation is on schedule for completion before the year 2000. There are five phases that describe the Company's process in becoming Year 2000 compliant. The awareness phase encompasses developing a budget and project plan. The assessment phase identifies mission-critical systems to check for compliance. Both of these phases have been completed. The Company is at various stages in the three remaining phases: renovation, validation and implementation. Renovation is the design of the systems to be Year 2000 compliant. Validation is testing the systems followed by implementation. The Company has begun implementation of a new financial system. This system is certified as Year 2000 compliant. In conjunction with this implementation, the Company has undertaken the renovation of its operational systems. The testing and implementation of these systems is scheduled for completion in 1999. Although the Company has not completely determined the effect of expenditures related to the Year 2000 issue, it is not expected to be significant and will be expensed as incurred. The state of Year 2000 readiness for third parties with whom the Company shares a material relationship, such as banks and vendors used by the Company, is being reviewed by management. At this time, the Company is unaware of any third party Year 2000 issues that would materially effect these relationships. 13 of 16 The Company expects to be Year 2000 compliant in 1999 for all major systems. The Company is assessing its risks and full impact on operations if the worst case Year 2000 scenario were to occur. In conjunction with this, the Company is developing contingency plans and expects to complete the development of the plans in 1999. 14 of 16 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS ----------------------------------------- During the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1998, the Company issued 100 shares of its Class A Common Stock as follows: . 100 shares to a former employee upon exercise of options granted under the Company's 1996 Stock Option Plan at $2.63 per share. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K -------------------------------- (a) EXHIBITS 27. Financial Data Schedule (filed only electronically with the SEC) (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K The Company did not file a form 8-K during the nine months ended September 30, 1998. ITEMS 1, 3, 4 AND 5 ARE NOT APPLICABLE AND HAVE BEEN OMITTED. 15 of 16 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. November 16, 1998 /s/ Robert M. Grobstein -------------------------------- Robert M Grobstein Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) 16 of 16 EX-27 2 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM SBA COMMUNICATIONS 10-Q 6/30/98 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT. 9-MOS 9-MOS DEC-31-1998 DEC-31-1997 JAN-01-1998 JAN-01-1997 SEP-30-1998 SEP-30-1997 52,497,500 6,109,418 0 0 10,669,156 11,439,306 (821,144) (508,268) 0 0 66,312,896 18,141,413 121,484,301 17,162,632 (3,412,282) (717,624) 198,567,276 44,797,404 23,194,735 18,124,703 160,794,990 0 0 0 32,845,833 30,983,333 88,778 80,750 112,276 0 198,567,276 44,797,404 41,755,997 38,556,156 41,755,997 38,556,156 31,497,812 26,165,070 31,497,812 26,165,070 0 0 0 0 10,811,279 77,127 (12,666,675) 4,363,804 0 4,861,768 (12,666,675) (497,964) 0 0 0 0 0 0 (12,666,675) (497,964) 0 0 0 0
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