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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 June 30, 2008

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: 000-30110

 

 

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.)

5900 Broken Sound Parkway NW  
Boca Raton, Florida   33487
(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 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 is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definition of “ large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer  x         Accelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer  ¨     (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)     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

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 106,030,622 shares of Class A common stock outstanding as of August 1, 2008.

 

 

 


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

  
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 2007

   3
 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

   4
 

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 (unaudited)

   5
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)

   6
 

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   8

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   29

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   51

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

   57

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   57

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   58

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

   59

SIGNATURES

   60

CERTIFICATIONS

   63

 

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ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except par values)

 

     June 30, 2008     December 31, 2007  
     (unaudited)        
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 207,270     $ 70,272  

Short-term investments

     9,254       55,142  

Restricted cash

     35,253       37,601  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $724 and $1,186 in 2008 and 2007, respectively

     15,707    

 

20,183

 

    

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

     15,013       21,453  

Prepaid and other current assets

     9,828       8,561  
                

Total current assets

     292,325       213,212  

Property and equipment, net

     1,316,767       1,191,969  

Intangible assets, net

     996,591       868,999  

Deferred financing fees, net

     44,091       33,578  

Other assets

     83,335       76,565  
                

Total assets

   $ 2,733,109     $ 2,384,323  
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 10,142     $ 11,357  

Accrued expenses

     17,724       20,964  

Deferred revenue

     39,474       37,557  

Interest payable

     5,059       3,499  

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

     249       1,195  

Other current liabilities

     1,691       1,598  
                

Total current liabilities

     74,339       76,170  
                

Long-term liabilities:

    

Long-term debt

     2,455,000       1,905,000  

Other long-term liabilities

     73,805       65,762  
                

Total long-term liabilities

     2,528,805       1,970,762  
                

Commitments and contingencies

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock - par value $.01, 30,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock - Class A, par value $.01, 200,000 shares authorized, 105,910 and 108,380 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

  

 

1,059

 

 

 

1,084

 

Additional paid-in capital

     1,517,762       1,571,894  

Accumulated deficit

     (1,387,296 )     (1,234,307 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

     (1,560 )     (1,280 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     129,965       337,391  
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 2,733,109     $ 2,384,323  
                

The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Revenues:

        

Site leasing

   $ 93,739     $ 79,552     $ 183,114     $ 156,062  

Site development

     18,213       20,737       38,755       40,035  
                                

Total revenues

     111,952       100,289       221,869       196,097  
                                

Operating expenses:

        

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation, accretion and amortization shown below):

        

Cost of site leasing

     22,593       21,202       44,641       41,790  

Cost of site development

     16,768       18,048       34,955       34,926  

Selling, general and administrative

     12,548       11,578       23,039       22,402  

Depreciation, accretion and amortization

     49,253       41,650       96,606       81,943  
                                

Total operating expenses

     101,162       92,478       199,241       181,061  
                                

Operating income

     10,790       7,811       22,628       15,036  
                                

Other income (expense):

        

Interest income

     1,630       3,273       3,727       4,499  

Interest expense

     (25,163 )     (23,176 )     (48,818 )     (46,172 )

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     (2,916 )     (2,222 )     (5,405 )     (4,014 )

Loss from write-off of deferred financing fees and extinguishment of debt

     —         (431 )     —         (431 )

Other expense

     (2,541 )     (226 )     (4,889 )     (191 )
                                

Total other expense

     (28,990 )     (22,782 )     (55,385 )     (46,309 )
                                

Loss before provision for income taxes

     (18,200 )     (14,971 )     (32,757 )     (31,273 )

Provision for income taxes

     (190 )     (101 )     (267 )     (193 )
                                

Net loss

   $ (18,390 )   $ (15,072 )   $ (33,024 )   $ (31,466 )
                                

Basic and diluted loss per common share amounts:

        

Net loss per common share

   $ (0.17 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.31 )   $ (0.30 )
                                

Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares

     107,131       103,160       107,800       104,406  
                                

The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008

(unaudited) (in thousands)

 

     Class A Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Total  
   Shares     Amount          

BALANCE, December 31, 2007

   108,380     $ 1,084     $ 1,571,894     $ (1,234,307 )   $ (1,280 )   $ 337,391  

Net loss

   —         —         —         (33,024 )     —         (33,024 )

Amortization of deferred gain/loss from settlement of derivative financial instruments, net

   —         —         —         —         (280 )     (280 )

Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions and earn-outs

   519       5       18,272       —         —         18,277  

Non-cash compensation

   —         —         4,292       —         —         4,292  

Common stock issued in connection with stock purchase/option plans

   484       5       4,819       —         —         4,824  

Purchase of convertible note hedges

   —         —         (137,698 )     —         —         (137,698 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock warrants

   —         —         56,183       —         —         56,183  

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

   (3,473 )     (35 )     —         (119,965 )     —         (120,000 )
                                              

BALANCE, June 30, 2008

   105,910     $ 1,059     $ 1,517,762     $ (1,387,296 )   $ (1,560 )   $ 129,965  
                                              

The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited) (in thousands)

 

     For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net loss

     (33,024 )     (31,466 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation, accretion and amortization

     96,606       81,943  

Deferred tax (provision) benefit

     (37 )     60  

Write-down of short-term investments

     4,988       —    

(Gain) loss on sale of assets

     (1 )     283  

Non-cash compensation expense

     4,012       3,589  

(Credit) provision for doubtful accounts

     (206 )     150  

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     5,405       4,014  

Loss from write-off of deferred financing fees and extinguishment of debt

     —         431  

Amortization of deferred gain/loss on derivative financial instruments, net

     (280 )     (283 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net

     10,175       1,526  

Prepaid and other assets

     (6,402 )     (10,280 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (4,646 )     (1,357 )

Other liabilities

     3,521       4,670  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     80,111       53,280  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Purchase of short-term investments

     —         (120,500 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     40,900       19,500  

Capital expenditures

     (16,775 )     (13,278 )

Acquisitions and related earn-outs

     (306,493 )     (95,725 )

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     33       58  

Payment of restricted cash relating to tower removal obligations

     (768 )     (904 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (283,103 )     (210,849 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from issuance of 1.875% and 0.375% convertible senior notes, net of fees paid

     537,503       341,515  

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

     (120,000 )     (91,236 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock warrants

     56,183       27,261  

Purchase of convertible note hedges

     (137,698 )     (77,200 )

Borrowings under senior secured revolving credit facility

     235,000       —    

Repayment of senior secured revolving credit facility

     (235,000 )     —    

Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans

     4,824       5,743  

Release of restricted cash relating to CMBS Certificates

     2,384       3,218  

Payment of deferred financing fees relating to CMBS Certificates and senior secured revolving credit facility

     (3,206 )     (346 )
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     339,990       208,955  
                

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     136,998       51,386  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

    

Beginning of period

     70,272       46,148  
                

End of period

   $ 207,270     $ 97,534  
                

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited) (in thousands)

 

     For the six months
ended June 30,
     2008    2007

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

     

Cash paid during the period for:

     

Interest

   $ 47,642    $ 46,642
             

Income taxes

   $ 129    $ 380
             

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:

     

Assets acquired through capital leases

   $ 582    $ 845
             

Class A common stock issued relating to acquisitions and earnouts

   $ 18,277    $ 11,812
             

The accompanying condensed notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 for SBA Communications Corporation. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, omit or condense certain footnotes and other information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for fair financial statement presentation have been made. The results of operations for an interim period may not give a true indication of the results for the year.

2. CURRENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” The statement is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent hierarchy for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are prepared in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. Unlike Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 69, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With GAAP,” SFAS No. 162 is directed to the entity rather than the auditor. The statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with GAAP,” and is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement).” FSP ABP 14-1 requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (or other assets) on conversion to separately account for the liability (debt) and (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s non-convertible debt borrowing rate. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 on a retroactive basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 on its consolidated financial conditions, results of operations or cash flows.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS No. 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets.” FSP FAS No. 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and early adoption is prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the pending adoption of FSP FAS No. 142-3 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2008, FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an Amendment to FASB Statement No. 133.” SFAS No. 161 establishes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R),Business Combinations” which requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to record all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their respective acquisition-date fair values and changes other practices under SFAS No. 141, some of which could have a material impact on how the Company accounts for business combinations. These changes include, among other things, expensing acquisition costs as incurred as a component of operating expense. The Company presently capitalizes these acquisition costs and amortizes these costs using the straight line method over fifteen years. SFAS No. 141(R) also requires additional disclosure of information surrounding a business combination, such that users of the entity’s financial statements can fully understand the nature and financial impact of a business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 141 (R) will have on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” which requires entities to report non-controlling (minority) interest in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 160 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115,” which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at their fair values. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements,” which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. However, in February 2008, the FASB issued FSP SFAS No. 157-1 and FSP SFAS No. 157-2. FSP SFAS No. 157-1 amends SFAS No. 157 to exclude SFAS No. 13 “Accounting for Leases” and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification or measurement under SFAS No. 13. FSP SFAS No. 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). This FSP partially defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within the scope of this FSP. Effective January 1, 2008, the guidelines of SFAS No. 157 were applied in recording the Company’s short-term investments at their fair market value, which is further discussed in Note 3. At January 1, 2008, the adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

3. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

Auction rate securities are debt instruments with long-term scheduled maturities that have interest rates that are typically reset at pre-determined intervals, usually every 7, 28, 35 or 90 days, at which time the securities would historically be purchased or sold, creating a liquid market. Historically an active secondary market existed for such investments and the rate reset for each instrument was an opportunity to accept the reset rate or sell the instrument at its face value in order to seek an alternative investment. In the past, the auction process allowed investors to roll over their holdings or obtain immediate liquidity by selling the securities at par. The Company intended to use the interest rate reset feature to provide the opportunity to maximize returns while preserving liquidity. As of June 30, 2008, the Company held auction rate securities with a par value of $29.8 million

 

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compared to a par value of $70.7 million at December 31, 2007. Gross purchases and sales of these investments are presented within “Cash flows from investing activities” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Traditionally, the fair value of auction rate securities approximated par value due to the frequent resets through the auction rate process. However, as a result of insufficient demand in the marketplace, the Company has not been able to liquidate the remaining auction rate securities held at June 30, 2008. SFAS 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. The Company estimated the fair value of these auction rate securities based on values provided by the firm managing the Company’s auction rate investments utilizing a Level 3 valuation methodology. SFAS No. 157 defines Level 3 valuations as those which rely on unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and includes situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Management validated the assumptions used in the valuation including the ultimate time horizon and coupon rate for these securities, the credit worthiness of the underlying assets and the counterparties, and the appropriate discount margins. Due to the lack of a secondary market for the Company’s auction rate securities, the established fair value of these securities is a matter of judgment. If the Company’s estimates regarding the fair value of these securities are incorrect, a future earnings charge may be required. Additionally, these estimated fair values could change significantly based on future market conditions and as such, the Company may be required to record additional unrealized losses for impairment if the Company determines there are further declines in their fair value.

The following table presents the Company’s auction rate securities measured at fair value:

 

     Auction Rate  
     Securities  
     (in thousands)  

Beginning balance, December 31, 2007

   $ 55,142  

Other-than-temporary impairment charge

     (2,455 )

Sales

     (40,900 )
        

Ending balance, March 31, 2008

     11,787  

Other-than-temporary impairment charge

     (2,533 )
        

Ending balance, June 30, 2008

   $ 9,254  
        

On August 1, 2008, the Company received notification from the firm managing the Company’s auction rate securities that the fair value of these investments had further declined as of July 31, 2008. The estimated fair value of these investments as of July 31, 2008 is $8.8 million representing a decline of $0.5 million subsequent to June 30, 2008.

The Company reviewed its impairments in accordance with EITF 03-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments,” and Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5M, “Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” to determine the classification of the impairment as “temporary” or “other-than-temporary.” The Company recorded the $2.5 million and $5.0 million other-than-temporary impairment charge in other expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. This impairment charge was based on a variety of factors, including the significant decline in fair value indicated for the individual investments and the adverse market conditions impacting auction rate securities. As of June 30, 2008, the Company intends to liquidate these securities within the next twelve months and does not believe that the current state of the credit markets requires the Company to reclassify them as long-term securities available for sale on its Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

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4. RESTRICTED CASH

Restricted cash consists of the following:

 

     As of
June 30, 2008
   As of
December 31, 2007
  

Included on Balance Sheet

     (in thousands)     

CMBS Certificates

   $ 32,870    $ 35,254    Restricted cash - current asset

Payment and performance bonds

     2,383      2,347    Restricted cash - current asset

Surety bonds and workers compensation

     16,435      15,873    Other assets - noncurrent
                

Total restricted cash

   $ 51,688    $ 53,474   
                

In connection with the issuance of the CMBS Certificates (as defined in Note 9), the Company is required to fund a restricted cash amount, which represents the cash held in escrow pursuant to the mortgage loan agreement governing the CMBS Certificates, to fund certain reserve accounts for the payment of debt service costs, ground rents, real estate and personal property taxes, insurance premiums related to tower sites, and trustee and servicing expenses, and to reserve a portion of advance rents from tenants. Based on the terms of the CMBS Certificates, all rental cash receipts each month are restricted and held by the indenture trustee. The restricted cash held by the indenture trustee in excess of required reserve balances is subsequently released to the Borrowers (as defined in Note 9) on or before the 15th calendar day following month end. All monies held by the indenture trustee after the release date are classified as restricted cash on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Payment and performance bonds relate primarily to collateral requirements relating to construction currently in process by the Company. Cash is pledged as collateral related to surety bonds issued for the benefit of the Company or its affiliates in the ordinary course of business and primarily related to the Company’s tower removal obligations. In addition, as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company has $1.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively, pledged as collateral related to its workers compensation policy. These amounts are included in other assets – noncurrent on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

5. ACQUISITIONS

During the second quarter of 2008, the Company acquired 496 completed towers, related assets and liabilities from various sellers as well as the equity interest of three entities, whose holdings consisted of 59 towers and related assets and liabilities. The aggregate consideration paid for these towers and related assets was $262.4 million, consisting of $243.7 million in cash (excluding $3.3 million of cash payments for working capital adjustments, due diligence and other acquisition related costs) and approximately 519,000 shares of Class A common stock valued at $18.7 million (excluding $0.4 million of negative working capital adjustments). The Company accounted for all of the above tower acquisitions at fair market value at the date of each acquisition. The results of operations of the acquired assets are included with those of the Company from the dates of the respective acquisitions. None of the acquisitions consummated were significant to the Company and accordingly, pro forma financial information has not been presented. In addition, in the second quarter of 2008, the Company also paid, in cash, $5.5 million for land and easement purchases and $0.4 million for long-term lease extensions.

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” the Company continues to evaluate all acquisitions within one year after the applicable closing date of each transaction to determine whether any additional adjustments need to be made to the allocation of the purchase price paid for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by major balance sheet caption, as well as the separate recognition of intangible assets apart from goodwill, if certain criteria are met. These intangible assets represent the value associated with current leases in place at the acquisition date (“Current Contract Intangibles”) and future tenant leases

 

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anticipated to be added to the acquired towers (“Network Location Intangibles”) and were calculated using the discounted values of the current or future expected cash flows. The intangible assets are estimated to have an economic useful life consistent with the economic useful life of the related tower assets, which is typically 15 years.

From time to time, the Company agrees to pay additional consideration in connection with such acquisitions if the towers or businesses that are acquired meet or exceed certain performance targets in the one to three years after they have been acquired. During the second quarter of 2008, certain earnings targets associated with previously acquired towers were achieved, and therefore, the Company paid $0.5 million in cash. As of June 30, 2008, the Company had obligations to pay up to an additional $5.3 million in consideration if the performance targets contained in various acquisition agreements are met. These obligations are associated with new build and tower acquisition programs within the Company’s site leasing segment. In certain acquisitions, the additional consideration may be paid in cash or shares of Class A common stock at the Company’s option. The Company records such obligations as additional consideration when it becomes probable that the targets will be met.

6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

The following table provides the gross and net carrying amounts for each major class of intangible assets:

 

     As of June 30, 2008    As of December 31, 2007
     Gross carrying
amount
   Accumulated
amortization
    Net book
value
   Gross carrying
amount
   Accumulated
amortization
    Net book
value
               
     (in thousands)      

Current contract intangibles

   $ 699,825    $ (75,715 )   $ 624,110    $ 604,456    $ (54,873 )   $ 549,583

Network location intangibles

     418,641      (46,160 )     372,481      353,279      (33,863 )     319,416
                                           

Intangible assets, net

   $ 1,118,466    $ (121,875 )   $ 996,591    $ 957,735    $ (88,736 )   $ 868,999
                                           

All intangibles noted above are included in our site leasing segment. The Company amortizes its intangible assets using the straight line method over fifteen years. Amortization expense relating to the intangible assets above was $17.1 million and $13.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, amortization expense was $33.1 million and $26.0 million, respectively. These amounts are subject to changes in estimates until the preliminary allocation of the purchase price is finalized for all acquisitions.

7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment, net (including assets held under capital leases) consists of the following:

 

     As of
June 30, 2008
    As of
December 31, 2007
 
     (in thousands)  

Towers and related components

   $ 1,913,663     $ 1,741,662  

Construction-in-process

     6,608       5,265  

Furniture, equipment and vehicles

     29,647       28,877  

Land, buildings and improvements

     76,118       64,925  
                
     2,026,036       1,840,729  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (709,269 )     (648,760 )
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 1,316,767     $ 1,191,969  
                

Construction-in-process represents costs incurred related to towers that are under development and will be used in the Company’s operations. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, non-cash capital expenditures that are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses were $3.7 million and $4.3 million, respectively.

 

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The amounts applicable to capital leases for vehicles included in property and equipment, net was:

 

     As of
June 30, 2008
    As of
December 31, 2007
 
     (in thousands)  

Vehicles

   $ 1,542     $ 960  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (235 )     (113 )
                

Vehicles, net

   $ 1,307     $ 847  
                

8. COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS

Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts consist of the following:

 

     As of
June 30, 2008
    As of
December 31, 2007
 
     (in thousands)  

Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts

   $ 107,735     $ 115,823  

Estimated earnings

     19,565       23,175  

Billings to date

     (112,536 )     (118,740 )
                
   $ 14,764     $ 20,258  
                

These amounts are included on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets under the following captions:

 

     As of
June 30, 2008
    As of
December 31, 2007
 
     (in thousands)  

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

   $ 15,013     $ 21,453  

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

     (249 )     (1,195 )
                
   $ 14,764     $ 20,258  
                

At June 30, 2008, three significant customers comprised 60.1% of the costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net of billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings, while at December 31, 2007, one significant customer comprised 66.6% of the costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net of billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings.

 

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9. DEBT

Debt consists of the following:

 

     As of
June 30, 2008
   As of
December 31, 2007
     (in thousands)

Commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2005-1, secured, interest payable monthly in arrears, balloon payment principal of $405,000 with an anticipated repayment date of November 9, 2010. Interest at fixed rates ranging from 5.369% to 6.706%.

   $ 405,000    $ 405,000

Commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2006-1, secured, interest payable monthly in arrears, balloon payment principal of $1,150,000 with an anticipated repayment date of November 9, 2011. Interest at fixed rates ranging from 5.314% to 7.825%.

     1,150,000      1,150,000

Convertible senior notes, unsecured, interest payable June 1 and December 1, aggregate principal amount of $350,000, with a maturity date of December 1, 2010. Interest at 0.375%.

     350,000      350,000

Convertible senior notes, unsecured, interest payable May 1 and November 1, aggregate principal amount of $550,000, with a maturity date of May 1, 2013. Interest at 1.875%.

     550,000      —  

Senior secured revolving credit facility originated in January 2008. No amounts outstanding at June 30, 2008.

     —        —  
             

Total debt

   $ 2,455,000    $ 1,905,000
             

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-1

On November 18, 2005, SBA CMBS-1 Depositor LLC (the “Depositor”), an indirect subsidiary of the Company, sold in a private transaction, $405.0 million of Initial CMBS Certificates, Series 2005-1 (the “Initial CMBS Certificates”) issued by SBA CMBS Trust (the “Trust”), a trust established by the Depositor (the “Initial CMBS Transaction”).

The Initial CMBS Certificates consist of five classes, all of which are rated investment grade with a principal balance and annual pass-through interest rate, as indicated in the table below:

 

Subclass

   Initial Subclass
Principal Balance
   Annual Pass-
through Interest
Rate
 
     (in thousands)       

2005-1A

   $ 238,580    5.369 %

2005-1B

     48,320    5.565 %

2005-1C

     48,320    5.731 %

2005-1D

     48,320    6.219 %

2005-1E

     21,460    6.706 %
         

Total

   $ 405,000    5.608 %
         

 

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The weighted average annual fixed coupon interest rate of the Initial CMBS Certificates is 5.6%, payable monthly, and the effective weighted average annual fixed interest rate is 4.8%, after giving effect to the settlement of two interest rate swap agreements entered into in contemplation of the transaction (see Note 10). The Initial CMBS Certificates have an anticipated repayment date in November 2010 with a final repayment date in 2035. The Company incurred deferred financing fees of $12.2 million associated with the closing of this transaction.

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-1

On November 6, 2006, the Depositor sold in a private transaction $1.15 billion of the Additional CMBS Certificates, Series 2006-1 (the “Additional CMBS Certificates” and collectively with the Initial CMBS Certificates referred to as the “CMBS Certificates”) issued by the Trust. The Additional CMBS Certificates consist of nine classes with a principal balance and annual pass-through interest rate as indicated in the table below:

 

Subclass

   Initial Subclass
Principal Balance
   Annual Pass-
through Interest
Rate
 
     (in thousands)       

2006-1A

   $ 439,420    5.314 %

2006-1B

     106,680    5.451 %

2006-1C

     106,680    5.559 %

2006-1D

     106,680    5.852 %

2006-1E

     36,540    6.174 %

2006-1F

     81,000    6.709 %

2006-1G

     121,000    6.904 %

2006-1H

     81,000    7.389 %

2006-1J

     71,000    7.825 %
         

Total

   $ 1,150,000    5.993 %
         

The weighted average annual fixed coupon interest rate of the Additional CMBS Certificates is 6.0%, payable monthly, and the effective weighted average annual fixed interest rate is 6.3% after giving effect to the settlement of the nine interest rate swap agreements entered into in contemplation of the transaction (see Note 10). The Additional CMBS Certificates have an anticipated repayment date in November 2011 with a final repayment date in 2036. The Company incurred deferred financing fees of $24.1 million associated with the closing of this transaction.

The CMBS Certificates

The assets of the Trust, which issued both the Initial CMBS Certificates and the Additional CMBS Certificates, consist of a non-recourse mortgage loan initially made in favor of SBA Properties as the initial borrower. In connection with the Additional CMBS Certificates, each of SBA Sites, Inc., SBA Structures, Inc., SBA Towers, Inc., SBA Puerto Rico, Inc. and SBA Towers USVI, Inc. (the “Additional Borrowers” and collectively with SBA Properties, Inc., the “Borrowers”) were added as additional borrowers under the mortgage loan and the principal amount of the mortgage loan was increased by $1.15 billion to an aggregate of $1.56 billion. The mortgage loan consists of multiple tranches, or components, each of which has terms that are identical to the subclass of CMBS Certificates to which it relates. The Borrowers are special purpose vehicles which exist solely to hold the towers which are subject to the securitization.

 

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The mortgage loan is to be paid from the operating cash flows from the aggregate 4,970 towers owned by the Borrowers. Subject to certain limited exceptions described below, no payments of principal will be required to be made in relation to the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates prior to the monthly payment date in November 2010, which is the anticipated repayment date for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates, and no payments of principal will be required to be made in relation to the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates prior to the monthly payment date in November 2011, which is the anticipated repayment date for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates.

The Borrowers may prepay the mortgage loan in whole or in part at any time prior to November 2010 for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates and November 2011 for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates upon payment of the applicable prepayment consideration. The prepayment consideration is determined per class and consists of an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (1) the present value on the date of prepayment of all future installments of principal and interest required to be paid from the date of prepayment to and including the first due date that is nine months prior to the anticipated repayment date, assuming the entire unpaid principal amount of such class is required to be paid, over (2) that portion of the principal balance of such class prepaid on the date of such prepayment. If the prepayment occurs (i) within nine months of the anticipated repayment date, (ii) with proceeds received as a result of any condemnation or casualty of the Borrowers’ sites or (iii) during an amortization period, no prepayment consideration is due. The entire unpaid principal balance of the mortgage loan components corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates will be due in November 2035 and those corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates will be due in November 2036. However, to the extent that the full amount of the mortgage loan component corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates or the amount of the mortgage loan component corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates are not fully repaid by their respective anticipated repayment dates, the interest rate of each component would increase by approximately 5% plus any difference between the contractual weighted average fixed interest rate in effect at the time of issuance of the CMBS Certificates and the then current weighted average fixed interest rate. The mortgage loan may be defeased in whole at any time prior to the anticipated repayment date.

The mortgage loan is secured by (1) mortgages, deeds of trust and deeds to secure debt on substantially all of the tower sites and their operating cash flows, (2) a security interest in substantially all of the Borrowers’ personal property and fixtures, (3) the Borrowers’ rights under the management agreement they entered into with SBA Network Management, Inc. (“SBA Network Management”), relating to the management of the Borrowers’ tower sites by SBA Network Management pursuant to which SBA Network Management arranges for the payment of all operating expenses and the funding of all capital expenditures out of amounts on deposit in one or more operating accounts maintained on the Borrowers’ behalf, (4) the Borrowers’ rights under certain site management agreements, (5) the Borrowers’ rights under certain tenant leases, (6) the pledge by SBA CMBS-1 Guarantor LLC and SBA CMBS-1 Holdings, LLC of equity interests of the initial borrower and SBA CMBS-1 Guarantor LLC, (7) the various deposit accounts and collection accounts of the Borrowers and (8) all proceeds of the foregoing. For each calendar month, SBA Network Management is entitled to receive a management fee equal to 7.5% of the Borrowers’ operating revenues for the immediately preceding calendar month.

In connection with the issuance of the CMBS Certificates, the Company is required to fund a restricted cash amount, which represents the cash held in escrow pursuant to the mortgage loan governing the CMBS Certificates to fund certain reserve accounts for the payment of debt service costs, ground rents, real estate and personal property taxes, insurance premiums related to tower sites, trustee and service expenses, and to reserve a portion of advance rents from tenants on the 4,970 tower sites. Based on the terms of the CMBS Certificates, all rental cash receipts each month are restricted and held by the indenture trustee. The monies held by the indenture trustee are classified as restricted cash on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets (see Note 4).

 

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The monies held by the indenture trustee in excess of required reserve balances are subsequently released to the Borrowers on or before the 15th calendar day following month end. However, if the debt service coverage ratio, defined as the net cash flow (as defined in the Mortgage Loan Agreement) divided by the amount of interest on the mortgage loan, servicing fees and trustee fees that the Borrowers will be required to pay over the succeeding twelve months, as of the end of any calendar quarter, falls to 1.30 times or lower, then all cash flow in excess of amounts required to make debt service payments, to fund required reserves, to pay management fees and budgeted operating expenses and to make other payments required under the loan documents, referred to as excess cash flow, will be deposited into a reserve account instead of being released to the Borrowers. The funds in the reserve account will not be released to the Borrowers unless the debt service coverage ratio exceeds 1.30 times for two consecutive calendar quarters. If the debt service coverage ratio falls below 1.15 times as of the end of any calendar quarter, then an “amortization period” will commence and all funds on deposit in the reserve account will be applied to prepay the mortgage loan until such time that the debt service coverage ratio exceeds 1.15 times for a calendar quarter. Otherwise, on a monthly basis, the excess cash flow of the Borrowers held by the trustee after payment of principal, interest, reserves and expenses is distributed to the Borrowers. As of June 30, 2008, the Borrowers met the required debt service coverage ratio as defined by the mortgage loan agreement.

0.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2010

On March 26, 2007, the Company issued $350.0 million of its 0.375% Convertible Senior Notes (the “0.375% Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1. The 0.375% Notes have a maturity date of December 1, 2010. The Company incurred deferred financing fees of $8.6 million with the issuance of the 0.375% Notes.

The 0.375% Notes are convertible, at the holder’s option, into shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, at an initial conversion rate of 29.7992 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 0.375% Notes (subject to certain customary adjustments), which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $33.56 per share or a 19% conversion premium based on the last reported sale price of $28.20 per share of Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on March 20, 2007, the purchase agreement date. The 0.375% Notes are convertible only under the following certain circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing at any time after June 30, 2007 and only during such calendar quarter, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the applicable conversion price per share of Class A common stock on the last day of such preceding calendar quarter, (2) during the five business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period in which the trading price of a 0.375% Note for each day in the measurement period was less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of Class A common stock and the applicable conversion rate, (3) if specified distributions to holders of Class A common stock are made or specified corporate transactions occur, and (4) at any time on or after October 12, 2010.

Upon conversion, the Company has the right to settle the conversion of each $1,000 principal amount of 0.375% Notes with any of the three following alternatives, at its option: delivery of (1) 29.7992 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, (2) cash equal to the value of 29.7992 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock calculated at the market price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock at the time of conversion or (3) a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.

The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $341.4 million after deducting discounts, commissions and expenses. A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 0.375% Notes was used to repurchase and retire approximately 3.24 million shares of Class A common stock, valued at approximately $91.2 million based on the closing stock price of $28.20 on March 20, 2007. The repurchased shares were recorded as a reduction to Class A common stock for the par value of the Class A common stock as well as an increase to accumulated deficit on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

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Concurrently with the sale of the 0.375% Notes, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions with affiliates of two of the initial purchasers of the 0.375% Notes. The initial strike price of the convertible note hedge transactions is $33.56 per share of the Company’s Class A common stock (the same as the initial conversion price of the 0.375% Notes) and is similarly subject to certain customary adjustments. The convertible note hedge transactions cover 10,429,720 shares of Class A common stock. The cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was $77.2 million. A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 0.375% Notes and the warrants discussed below were used to pay for the cost of the convertible note hedge transactions. The cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Separately and concurrently with entering into the convertible note hedge transactions, the Company entered into warrant transactions whereby the Company warrants to each of the hedge counterparties to acquire 10,429,720 shares of Class A common stock at an initial exercise price of $55.00 per share. The aggregate proceeds from the issuance of the warrants were $27.3 million. The proceeds from the issuance of the warrants were recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

1.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013

On May 16, 2008, the Company issued $550.0 million of its 1.875% Convertible Senior Notes (the “1.875% Notes”). Interest is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1, beginning November 1, 2008. The 1.875% Notes have a maturity date of May 1, 2013. The Company incurred deferred financing fees of $13.2 million with the issuance of the 1.875% Notes.

The 1.875% Notes are convertible, at the holder’s option, into shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, at an initial conversion rate of 24.1196 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 1.875% Notes (subject to certain customary adjustments), which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $41.46 per share or a 20% conversion premium based on the last reported sale price of $34.55 per share of Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 12, 2008, the purchase agreement date. The 1.875% Notes are convertible only under the following certain circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing at any time after June 30, 2008 and only during such calendar quarter, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the applicable conversion price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock on the last trading day of such preceding calendar quarter, (2) during the five business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 1.875% Notes for each day in the measurement period was less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock and the applicable conversion rate, (3) if specified distributions to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock are made or specified corporate transactions occur, and (4) at any time on or after February 19, 2013.

Upon conversion, the Company has the right to settle the conversion of each $1,000 principal amount of 1.875% Notes with any of the three following alternatives, at its option: delivery of (1) 24.1196 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, (2) cash equal to the value of 24.1196 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock calculated at the market price per share of the Company’s Class A common stock at the time of conversion or (3) a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.

 

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The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $536.8 million after deducting discounts, commissions and expenses. A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 1.875% Notes was used to repurchase and retire approximately 3.47 million shares of Class A common stock, valued at $120.0 million based on the closing stock price of $34.55 on May 12, 2008. The repurchased shares were recorded as a reduction to Class A common stock for the par value of the Class A common stock as well as an increase to accumulated deficit on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Concurrently with the pricing of the 1.875% Notes, the Company entered into convertible note hedge transactions with affiliates of four of the initial purchasers of the 1.875% Notes. The initial strike price of the convertible note hedge transactions is $41.46 per share of the Company’s Class A common stock (the same as the initial conversion price of the 1.875% Notes) and is similarly subject to certain customary adjustments. The convertible note hedge transactions cover 13,265,780 shares of Class A common stock. The cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was $137.7 million. A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 1.875% Notes and the warrant transactions discussed below were used to pay for the cost of the convertible note hedge transactions. The cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Separately and concurrently with entering into the convertible note hedge transactions, the Company entered into warrant transactions whereby the Company sold warrants to each of the hedge counterparties to acquire 13,265,780 shares of Class A common stock at an initial exercise price of $67.37 per share. The aggregate proceeds from the warrant transactions were $56.2 million. The proceeds from the warrant transactions were recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

On January 18, 2008, SBA Senior Finance, Inc. (“SBASF”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a $285.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, with the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time parties to the credit agreement (the “Lenders”), Wachovia Bank, National Association and Lehman Commercial Paper Inc., as co-syndication agents, Citicorp North America, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as co-documentation agents, and Toronto Dominion (Texas) LLC, as administrative agent (the “Senior Credit Agreement”). On March 5, 2008, SBASF entered into a new lender supplement in connection with the senior secured revolving credit facility, which increased the commitment from $285.0 million to $335.0 million. The facility may be borrowed, repaid and redrawn, subject to compliance with the financial and other covenants in the Senior Credit Agreement. Amounts borrowed under the facility accrue interest at LIBOR plus a margin that ranges from 150 basis points to 300 basis points or at a Base Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) plus a margin that ranges from 50 basis points to 200 basis points, in each case based on the Consolidated Total Debt to Annualized Borrower EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement and discussed below). The facility will terminate and SBASF will repay all amounts outstanding on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of January 18, 2008 and (ii) the date which is three months prior to the (x) final maturity date of the 0.375% Notes (or any instrument that refinances the 0.375% Notes) or (y) the anticipated repayment date (November 9, 2010) of the Initial CMBS Certificates (or any other refinancing of these instruments). At the termination date, each lender under the facility may, in its sole discretion and upon the request of SBASF, extend the maturity date of the facility for one additional year. The proceeds available under the facility may only be used for the construction or acquisition of towers and for ground lease buyouts. The Company incurred deferred financing fees of $2.7 million associated with the closing of this transaction.

The Senior Credit Agreement requires SBASF and SBA Communications to maintain specific financial ratios, including, at the SBASF level, a Consolidated Total Debt to Annualized Borrower EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) that does not exceed 6.9x for any fiscal quarter and an Annualized Borrower EBITDA to Annualized Cash Interest Expense ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) of not less than 2.0x for any fiscal quarter. In addition, the Company’s ratio of Consolidated Total Net Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) for any fiscal quarter cannot exceed 9.9x. The Senior Credit Agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants that,

 

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among other things, limit SBASF’s ability to incur indebtedness, grant certain liens, make certain investments, enter into sale leaseback transactions or merge or consolidate, or engage in certain asset dispositions, including a sale of all or substantially all of our assets.

Upon the occurrence of certain bankruptcy and insolvency events with respect to the Company or certain of our subsidiaries, the revolving credit loans automatically terminate and all amounts due under the Senior Credit Agreement and certain other loan documents become immediately due and payable. If certain other events of default occur, including failure to pay the principal and interest when due, a breach of the Company’s negative covenants, or failure to perform any other requirement in the Senior Credit Agreement, the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement (as described below) and/or certain other debt instruments, including the Notes and the CMBS Certificates, then, with the permission of a majority of the lenders, the revolving credit commitments will terminate and all amounts due under the Senior Credit Agreement and certain other loan documents become immediately due and payable.

In connection with the senior secured revolving credit facility, the Company entered into a Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, pursuant to which SBA Communications, Telecommunications and substantially all of the domestic subsidiaries of SBASF which are not Borrowers under the CMBS Certificates, guarantee amounts owed under the senior secured revolving credit facility. Amounts borrowed under the senior secured revolving credit facility will be secured by a first lien on substantially all of SBASF’s assets not previously pledged under the CMBS Certificates and substantially all of the assets of the guarantors, other than leasehold, easement or fee interests in real property, including SBA Communications and SBA Telecommunications.

During 2008, SBASF borrowed and also repaid $235.0 million under this facility, which is presented within “Cash flows from financing activities” on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company used or designated such proceeds for construction and acquisition of towers (including those acquired from TowerCo LLC) and for ground lease buyouts. As of June 30, 2008, the Company had no amounts outstanding under this facility and had approximately $0.1 million of letters of credit posted against the availability of the credit facility outstanding. The weighted average effective interest rate for amounts borrowed under the senior secured revolving credit facility for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was 4.84%. As of June 30, 2008, SBASF was in full compliance with the terms of the revolving credit facility and availability under the credit facility was approximately $276.5 million.

On July 18, 2008, SBA Senior Finance, Inc. entered into the First Amendment to the Senior Credit Agreement to effect the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 18, 2008, among the Company, Optasite Holding Company, Inc. (“Optasite”), and the other parties thereto. Specifically, the First Amendment excludes from the Company’s general obligation to pledge as collateral under the Credit Agreement its stock in each of its domestic subsidiaries (other than the CMBS Subsidiaries), the stock in Optasite and its subsidiaries which it is acquiring in the Merger, for so long as such pledge would not be permitted under Optasite’s credit agreement with Morgan Stanley Asset Funding Inc. and does not require Optasite or any of its subsidiaries to become guarantors under the Credit Agreement upon consummation of the Merger.

Capital Lease Obligations

The Company’s capital lease obligations outstanding as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 were $1.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively. These obligations bear interest rates ranging from 1.61% to 4.92% and matures in period ranging from less than four years to approximately five years.

10. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Initial CMBS Certificate Swaps

On June 22, 2005, in anticipation of the Initial CMBS Transaction (see Note 9), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into two forward-starting interest rate swap agreements (the “Initial CMBS Certificate Swaps”), each with a notional principal amount of $200.0 million to hedge the variability of future interest rates on the Initial CMBS Transaction. Under the swap agreements, the subsidiary agreed to pay the counterparties a fixed interest rate of 4.199% on the total notional amount of $400.0 million, beginning on December 22, 2005 through December 22, 2010 in exchange for receiving floating payments based on the three-month LIBOR on the same notional amount for the same five-year period.

 

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On November 4, 2005, an indirect subsidiary of the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Lehman Brothers Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. regarding the purchase and sale of $405.0 million of commercial mortgage pass-through certificates issued by the Trust, a trust established by the Depositor. In connection with this agreement, the Company terminated the Initial CMBS Certificate Swaps, resulting in a $14.8 million settlement payment to the Company which was recorded in the Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity. The Company determined the Initial CMBS Certificate Swaps to be effective cash flow hedges and recorded the deferred gain of the Initial CMBS Certificate Swaps in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable income taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The deferred gain is being amortized utilizing the effective interest method over the anticipated five-year life of the Initial CMBS Certificates and reduces the effective interest rate on the Certificates by 0.8%. The Company recorded amortization of $0.7 million and $1.5 million as an offset to interest expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to $0.7 million and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.

Additional CMBS Certificate Swaps

At various dates during 2006, in anticipation of the Additional CMBS Transaction (see Note 9), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into nine forward-starting interest rate swap agreements (the “Additional CMBS Certificate Swaps”), with an aggregate notional principal amount of $1.0 billion, to hedge the variability of future interest rates in anticipation of the issuance of debt, which the Company originally expected to be issued on or before December 21, 2007. Under the Additional CMBS Certificate Swaps, the subsidiary had agreed to pay a fixed interest rate ranging from 5.019% to 5.47% on the total notional amount of $1.0 billion, beginning on the originally expected debt issuance dates for a period of five years, in exchange for receiving floating payments based on the three month LIBOR on the same $1.0 billion notional amount for the same five year period.

On October 30, 2006, an indirect subsidiary of the Company entered into a purchase agreement with JP Morgan Securities, Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. regarding the purchase and sale of $1.15 billion of commercial mortgage pass-through certificates issued by the Trust, a trust established by the Depositor. In connection with this agreement, the Company terminated the Additional CMBS Certificate Swaps, resulting in a $14.5 million settlement payment by the Company which was recorded in the Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity. The Company determined a portion of the swaps to be ineffective, and as a result, the Company recorded $1.7 million as interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The additional deferred loss of $12.8 million of the Additional CMBS Certificate Swaps was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable income taxes on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as this was determined to be an effective cash flow hedge. The deferred loss is being amortized utilizing the effective interest method over the anticipated five year life of the Additional CMBS Certificates and increases the effective interest rate on these certificates by 0.3% over the weighted average annual fixed interest rate of 6.0%. The Company recorded amortization of $0.6 million and $1.2 million as interest expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.

11. COMMON STOCK AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Common Stock

The Company has potential common stock equivalents related to its outstanding stock options and 0.375% and 1.875% Convertible Senior Notes (see Note 9). These potential common stock equivalents were not included in diluted loss per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted loss per common share and the weighted average number of shares used in the computation are the same for each period presented.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company repurchased and retired approximately 3.47 million shares, valued at approximately $120.0 million based on the closing stock price of $34.55 on May 12, 2008, in connection with the issuance of the 1.875% Notes compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 when the Company repurchased and retired approximately 3.24 million shares of Class A common stock, valued at approximately $91.2 million, in connection with the issuance of the 0.375% Notes (see Note 9).

Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive loss is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, and is comprised of net loss and “other comprehensive loss.”

Comprehensive loss is comprised of the following:

 

     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Net loss

   $ (18,390 )   $ (15,072 )   $ (33,024 )   $ (31,466 )

Other comprehensive loss for derivative instruments:

        

Amortization of deferred gain/loss from settlement of terminated swaps reclassified into consolidated statement of operations, net

     (140 )     (141 )     (280 )     (283 )
                                

Comprehensive loss

   $ (18,530 )   $ (15,213 )   $ (33,304 )   $ (31,749 )
                                

The Company’s other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 includes $0.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, for amortization of accumulated other comprehensive income recorded as a reduction to interest expense relating to a deferred gain from the settlement of a derivative financial instrument in November 2005. This was offset by $0.6 million and $1.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, for amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss recorded as an increase to interest expense relating to the deferred loss from the settlement of the nine derivative financial instruments in November 2006.

The three and six months ended June 30, 2007 includes $0.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively, for amortization of accumulated other comprehensive income recorded as a reduction to interest expense relating to a deferred gain from the settlement of a derivative financial instrument in November 2005. This was offset by $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, for amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss recorded as an increase to interest expense relating to the deferred loss from the settlement of the nine derivative financial instruments in November 2006.

12. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R. The Company records compensation expense for employee stock options based on the estimated fair value of the options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123R. The Company accounts for stock issued to non-employees in accordance with the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force

 

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(“EITF”) Issue No. 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling Goods or Services.” In accordance with EITF 96-18, the stock options granted to non-employees are valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the basis of the market price of the underlying common stock on the “valuation date,” which for options to non-employees is the vesting date. Expense related to the options granted to non-employees is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the period over which services are to be received or the vesting period.

Stock Options

The Company has three equity participation plans (the 1996 Stock Option Plan, the 1999 Equity Participation Plan and the 2001 Equity Participation Plan) whereby options (both non-qualified and incentive stock options), stock appreciation rights and restricted stock may be granted to directors, employees and consultants. Upon adoption of the 2001 Equity Participation Plan, no further grants were permitted under the 1996 Stock Option Plan and the 1999 Equity Participation Plan. The 2001 Equity Participation Plan provides for a maximum issuance of shares, together with all outstanding options and unvested shares of restricted stock under all three of the plans, equal to 15% of the Company’s Class A common stock outstanding, adjusted shares issued and the exercise of certain options. These options generally vest between three and four years from the date of grant on a straight-line basis and generally have a seven-year or a ten-year life.

The Company records compensation expense for employee stock options based on the estimated fair value of the options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the assumptions included in the table below. The Company uses a combination of historical data and implied volatility to establish the expected volatility. Historical data is used to estimate the expected option life and the expected forfeiture rate. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the option. The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model:

 

     For the three and six months
ended June 30,
     2008   2007

Risk free interest rate

   2.10% - 2.89%   4.65% - 5.12%

Dividend yield

   0.0%   0.0%

Expected volatility

   41.6%   42.7%

Expected lives

   3.35 - 3.73 years   3.28 - 4.13 years

 

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The following table summarizes the Company’s activities with respect to its stock option plans for the first six months of 2008 as follows:

 

Options

   Number
of Shares
    Weighted-
Average

Exercise Price
Per Share
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
     (in thousands)           

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   3,797     $ 15.67    7.2

Granted

   889     $ 32.52   

Exercised

   (464 )   $ 9.11   

Canceled

   (27 )   $ 24.05   
           

Outstanding at June 30, 2008

   4,195     $ 19.94    6.2
               

Exercisable at June 30, 2008

   1,806     $ 12.62    5.8
               

Unvested at June 30, 2008

   2,389     $ 25.48    6.5
               

The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 was $10.94 and $10.97, respectively. The total intrinsic value for options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $11.1 million and $19.8 million, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In 1999, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 1999 Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”). A total of 500,000 shares of Class A common stock were reserved for purchase under the Purchase Plan. During 2003, an amendment to the Purchase Plan was adopted which increased the number of shares reserved for purchase from 500,000 to 1,500,000 shares. The Purchase Plan permits eligible employee participants to purchase Class A common stock at a price per share which is equal to 85% of the fair market value of Class A common stock on the last day of an offering period. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, approximately 21,000 shares of Class A common stock were issued under the Purchase Plan, which resulted in cash proceeds to the Company of $0.6 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007 when approximately 28,000 shares of Class A common stock were issued under the Purchase Plan, which resulted in cash proceeds to the Company of $0.7 million. In addition, the Company recorded $0.1 million of non-cash compensation expense relating to these shares for each of the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, respectively.

In 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2008 Plan”). A total of 500,000 shares of Class A common stock were reserved for purchase under the 2008 Plan. There have been no shares issued under the 2008 Plan.

 

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Non-Cash Compensation Expense

The table below reflects a break out by category of the amounts recognized on the Company’s Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, for non-cash compensation expense:

 

     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Cost of revenues

   $ 81     $ 77     $ 168     $ 137  

Selling, general and administrative

     2,395       2,095       3,844       3,452  
                                

Total cost of non-cash compensation included in loss before provision for income taxes

     2,476       2,172       4,012       3,589  

Amount of income tax recognized in earnings

     —         —         —         —    
                                

Amount charged against loss

   $ 2,476     $ 2,172     $ 4,012     $ 3,589  
                                

Impact on net loss per common share:

        

Basic and diluted

   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.03 )
                                

In addition, the Company capitalized $0.2 million and $0.3 million relating to non-cash compensation during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, respectively, to fixed and intangible assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company capitalized $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, relating to non-cash compensation to fixed and intangible assets.

13. INCOME TAXES

The Company had taxable losses during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, and as a result, net operating loss carry-forwards have been generated. These net operating loss carry-forwards are fully reserved as management believes it is not “more-likely-than-not” that the Company will generate sufficient taxable income in future periods to recognize the losses.

 

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14. SEGMENT DATA

The Company operates principally in three business segments: site leasing, site development consulting and site development construction. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different services. The site leasing segment includes results of the managed and sublease businesses. Revenues, cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation, accretion and amortization), capital expenditures (including assets acquired through the issuance of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock) and identifiable assets pertaining to the segments in which the Company operates are presented below:

 

     Site
Leasing
   Site
Development
Consulting
   Site
Development
Construction
    Not
Identified by
Segment(1)
    Total
     (in thousands)
Three months ended June 30, 2008             

Revenues

   $ 93,739    $ 5,313    $ 12,900     $ —       $ 111,952

Cost of revenues

   $ 22,593    $ 4,155    $ 12,613     $ —       $ 39,361

Operating income (loss)

   $ 14,244    $ 605    $ (1,092 )   $ (2,967 )   $ 10,790

Capital expenditures(2)

   $ 282,622    $ 53    $ 161     $ 181     $ 283,017
Three months ended June 30, 2007             

Revenues

   $ 79,552    $ 5,908    $ 14,829     $ —       $ 100,289

Cost of revenues

   $ 21,202    $ 4,493    $ 13,555     $ —       $ 39,250

Operating income (loss)

   $ 10,520    $ 804    $ (350 )   $ (3,163 )   $ 7,811

Capital expenditures(2)

   $ 63,895    $ 45    $ 118     $ 26     $ 64,084
Six months ended June 30, 2008             

Revenues

   $ 183,114    $ 10,298    $ 28,457     $ —       $ 221,869

Cost of revenues

   $ 44,641    $ 8,346    $ 26,609     $ —       $ 79,596

Operating income (loss)

   $ 27,892    $ 947    $ (1,001 )   $ (5,210 )   $ 22,628

Capital expenditures(2)

   $ 341,260    $ 126    $ 425     $ 316     $ 342,127
Six months ended June 30, 2007             

Revenues

   $ 156,062    $ 10,625    $ 29,410     $ —       $ 196,097

Cost of revenues

   $ 41,790    $ 8,355    $ 26,571     $ —       $ 76,716

Operating income (loss)

   $ 20,468    $ 1,126    $ (526 )   $ (6,032 )   $ 15,036

Capital expenditures(2)

   $ 120,961    $ 71    $ 211     $ 417     $ 121,660
Assets             

As of June 30, 2008

   $ 2,464,118    $ 5,853    $ 29,869     $ 233,269     $ 2,733,109

As of December 31, 2007

   $ 2,195,747    $ 6,395    $ 38,467     $ 143,714     $ 2,384,323

 

(1)

Assets not identified by segment consist primarily of general corporate assets.

(2)

Includes acquisitions and related earn-outs.

 

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15. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The Company’s credit risks consist primarily of accounts receivable with national, regional and local wireless communications providers and federal and state governmental agencies. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and provides allowances for doubtful accounts, as required, based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. The Company generally does not require collateral. The following is a list of significant customers and the percentage of total revenue derived from such customers:

 

     Percentage of Site Leasing Revenue
for the three months ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007  

Sprint

   25.5 %   26.5 %

AT&T

   24.1 %   23.9 %

T-Mobile

   10.6 %   8.2 %

Verizon

   10.2 %   9.8 %
     Percentage of Site Development
Consulting Revenue
for the three months ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007  

Sprint

   28.8 %   60.4 %

Verizon

   21.9 %   17.0 %

Metro PCS

   15.4 %   0.2 %
     Percentage of Site Development
Construction Revenue
for the three months ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007  

Sprint

   5.7 %   38.2 %

T-Mobile

   13.0 %   4.0 %

Metro PCS

   18.8 %   1.3 %

At June 30, 2008 three significant customers comprised 51.1% of total gross accounts receivable compared to one customer which comprised 42.9% of total gross accounts receivable at December 31, 2007.

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 18, 2008, the Company entered into a definitive merger agreement with Optasite Holding Company Inc. (“Optasite”) pursuant to which Optasite will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBA. As consideration for the merger, the Company will issue 7.25 million shares of its Class A common stock to the stockholders of Optasite, which shares will be subject to certain volume limitations on transfers. In addition, the Company will assume Optasite’s fully drawn $150.0 million senior credit facility, which will remain outstanding, and approximately $25.0 million of additional liabilities, which SBA anticipates satisfying with cash on hand contemporaneously with the closing. At closing, Optasite is anticipated to own approximately 542 wireless communications towers and have approximately 43 managed site locations. The Company anticipates that this acquisition will be consummated on or before September 30, 2008.

 

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On July 21, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with Light Tower LLC pursuant to which the Company will acquire Light Tower Wireless LLC, the wireless infrastructure subsidiary of Light Tower LLC. Light Tower Wireless currently owns 340 wireless communications towers, five managed sites and five distributed antenna system (“DAS”) networks. The purchase price to be paid by the Company will be either (i) $204.0 million in cash plus 1.15 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, which shares shall be subject to certain volume limitations on transfers or, (ii) in the alternative at the seller’s option, the Company will pay to the seller $224.0 million in cash. All cash to be paid by the Company shall be paid from a combination of existing cash resources and a draw under the Company’s existing senior credit facility. The Company anticipates that this acquisition will be consummated on or before October 31, 2008.

Subsequent to June 30, 2008, the Company acquired 8 towers and one managed site for an aggregate purchase price of $5.4 million, of which $1.6 million was paid in cash and the remainder through the issuance of approximately 110,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We are a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications towers in 47 of the 48 contiguous United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our principal business line is our site leasing business, which contributed 98.0% of our segment operating profit for the three months ended June 30, 2008. In our site leasing business, we lease antenna space to wireless service providers on towers and other structures that we own, manage or lease from others. The towers that we own have been constructed by us at the request of a wireless service provider, constructed based on our own initiative or acquired. As of June 30, 2008, we owned 6,896 towers, the substantial majority of which have been built by us or built by other tower owners or operators who, like us, have built such towers to lease space to wireless service providers. We also manage or lease approximately 4,400 actual or potential communications sites, 591 of which are revenue producing. Our second business line is our site development business, through which we assist wireless service providers with developing and maintaining their own wireless service networks.

Site Leasing Services

Our primary focus is the leasing of antenna space on our multi-tenant towers to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts. Site leasing revenues are received primarily from wireless service provider tenants, including Alltel, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Wireless service providers enter into numerous different tenant leases with us, each of which relates to the lease or use of space at an individual tower site. Tenant leases are generally for an initial term of five years renewable for five five-year renewal periods at the option of the tenant. These tenant leases typically contain specific rent escalators, which average 3% - 4% per year, including the renewal option periods. Tenant leases are generally paid on a monthly basis and revenue from site leasing is recorded monthly on a straight-line basis over the current term of the related lease agreements. Rental amounts received in advance are recorded as deferred revenue.

Cost of site leasing revenue primarily consists of:

 

   

Rental payments on ground and other underlying property leases;

 

   

Straight-line rent adjustment for the difference between rental payments made and expense recorded as if the payments had been made evenly throughout the minimum lease term (which may include renewal terms) of the underlying property leases;

 

   

Property taxes;

 

   

Site maintenance and monitoring costs (exclusive of employee related costs);

 

   

Utilities;

 

   

Property insurance; and

 

   

Deferred lease origination cost amortization.

For any given tower, such costs are relatively fixed over a monthly or an annual time period. As such, operating costs for owned towers do not generally increase significantly as a result of adding additional customers to the tower. The amount of other direct costs associated with operating a tower varies from site to site depending on the taxing jurisdiction and the height and age of the tower, but typically do not make up a large percentage of total operating costs. The ongoing maintenance requirements are typically minimal and include replacing lighting systems, painting a tower or upgrading or repairing an access road or fencing. Lastly, land leases generally have an initial term of five years with

 

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five or more additional automatic renewal periods of five years at our option and provide for rent escalators which typically average 3% - 4% annually or provide for term escalators of approximately 15%. Of the 6,896 towers in our portfolio, approximately 25% are located on parcels of land that we own, land subject to perpetual easements, or parcels of land that have a leasehold interest that extends beyond 50 years.

Our site leasing business generates substantially all of our segment operating profit. As indicated in the table below, our site leasing business generated 83.7% and 82.5% of our total revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. For information regarding our operating segments, please see Note 14 of our Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this quarterly report.

 

     Revenues  
     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (dollars in thousands)  

Site leasing revenue

   $ 93,739     $ 79,552     $ 183,114     $ 156,062  

Total revenues

   $ 111,952     $ 100,289     $ 221,869     $ 196,097  

Percentage of total revenue

     83.7 %     79.3 %     82.5 %     79.6 %
     Segment Operating Profit  
     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (dollars in thousands)  

Site leasing segment operating profit(1)

   $ 71,146     $ 58,350     $ 138,473     $ 114,272  

Total segment operating profit(1)

   $ 72,591     $ 61,039     $ 142,273     $ 119,381  

Site leasing segment operating profit percentage of total segment operating profit(1)

     98.0 %     95.6 %     97.3 %     95.7 %

 

(1)

Site leasing segment operating profit and total segment operating profit are non-GAAP financial measures. We reconcile these measures and other Regulation G disclosures in this quarterly report in the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

We believe that over the long-term, site leasing revenues will continue to grow as wireless service providers lease additional antenna space on our towers due to increasing minutes of network use, network expansion and network coverage requirements. We believe our site leasing business is characterized by stable and long-term recurring revenues, predictable operating costs and minimal capital expenditures. Due to the relatively young age and mix of our tower portfolio, we expect future expenditures required to maintain these towers to be minimal. Consequently, we expect to grow our cash flows by adding tenants to our towers at minimal incremental costs by using existing tower capacity or requiring wireless service providers to bear all or a portion of the cost of tower modifications. Furthermore, because our towers are strategically positioned and our customers typically do not relocate, we have historically experienced low customer churn as a percentage of revenue.

 

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The following rollforward summarizes the activity in our tower portfolio from December 31, 2007 to June 30, 2008:

 

     Number of Towers  

Towers owned at December 31, 2007

   6,220  

Purchased towers

   88  

Constructed towers

   20  

Towers reclassified/disposed of(1)

   (3 )
      

Towers owned at March 31, 2008

   6,325  

Purchased towers

   555  

Constructed towers

   18  

Towers reclassified/disposed of(1)

   (2 )
      

Towers owned at June 30, 2008

   6,896  
      
 
 

(1)

Reclassifications reflect the combination for reporting purposes of multiple tower structures on a single parcel of real estate, which we market and customers view as a single location, into a single tower site. Dispositions reflect the sale, conveyance or legal transfer of owned tower sites.

Site Development Services

Our site development services business is complementary to our site leasing business, and provides us the ability to keep in close contact with the wireless service providers who generate substantially all of our site leasing revenue and capture ancillary revenues that are generated by our site leasing activities, such as antenna installation and equipment installation at our tower locations. Our site development services business consists of two segments, site development consulting and site development construction, through which we provide wireless service providers a full range of end-to-end services. We principally perform services for third parties in our core, historical areas of wireless expertise, specifically site acquisition, zoning, technical services and construction.

Site development services revenues are received primarily from wireless service providers or companies providing development or project management services to wireless service providers. Our site development customers engage us on a project-by-project basis, and a customer can generally terminate an assignment at any time without penalty. Site development projects, both consulting and construction, include contracts on a time and materials basis or a fixed price basis. The majority of our site development services are billed on a fixed price basis. Time and materials based site development contracts are billed and revenue is recognized at contractual rates as the services are rendered. Our site development projects generally take from three to twelve months to complete. For those site development consulting contracts in which we perform work on a fixed price basis, we bill the client, and recognize revenue, based on the completion of agreed upon phases of the project on a per site basis. Upon the completion of each phase, we recognize the revenue related to that phase.

Our revenue from site development construction contracts is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, determined by the percentage of cost incurred to date compared to management’s estimated total cost for each contract. This method is used because management considers total cost to be the best available measure of progress on the contracts. These amounts are based on estimates, and the uncertainty inherent in the estimates initially is reduced as work on the contracts nears completion. Revenue from our site development construction business may fluctuate from period to period depending on construction activities, which are a function of the timing and amount of our clients’ capital expenditures, the number and significance of active customer engagements during a period, weather and other factors.

 

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Cost of site development consulting revenue and construction revenue include all costs of materials, salaries and labor, including payroll taxes, subcontract labor, vehicle expense and other costs directly and indirectly related to the projects. All costs related to site development consulting contracts and construction contracts are recognized as incurred.

The table below provides the percentage of total company revenues contributed by site development consulting services and site development construction services for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007. Information regarding the total assets used in our site development services businesses is included in Note 14 of our Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this quarterly report.

 

     Percentage of Total Revenues  
     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  

Site development consulting

   4.8 %   5.9 %   4.7 %   5.4 %

Site development construction

   11.5 %   14.8 %   12.8 %   15.0 %

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

We have identified the policies and significant estimation processes below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. The listing is not intended to be a comprehensive list. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, with no need for management’s judgment in their application. In other cases, management is required to exercise judgment in the application of accounting principles with respect to particular transactions. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations is discussed throughout “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” where such policies affect reported and expected financial results. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2007, included on the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2008. Our preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates and such differences could be significant.

Short-term Investments

Our short-term investments consist of auction rate securities. Auction rate securities are debt instruments with long-term scheduled maturities that have interest rates that are typically reset at pre-determined intervals, usually every 7, 28, 35 or 90 days, at which time the securities would historically be purchased or sold, creating a liquid market. Historically an active secondary market existed for such investments and the rate reset for each instrument was an opportunity to accept the reset rate or sell the instrument at its face value in order to seek an alternative investment. In the past, the auction process allowed investors to roll over their holdings or obtain immediate liquidity by selling the securities at par. We intended to use the interest rate reset feature to provide the opportunity to maximize returns while preserving liquidity. Management intends to liquidate the auction rate securities within one year. As a result, these securities have been classified as short-term investments in current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

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Traditionally, the fair value of auction rate securities approximated par value due to the frequent resets through the auction rate process. However, as a result of insufficient demand in the marketplace, we have not been able to liquidate the remaining auction rate securities held at June 30, 2008. SFAS 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. We estimated the fair value of these auction rate securities based on values provided by the firm managing our auction rate investments utilizing a Level 3 valuation methodology. SFAS No. 157 defines Level 3 valuations as those which rely on unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and includes situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Management validated the assumptions used in the valuation including the ultimate time horizon and coupon rate for these securities, the credit worthiness of the underlying assets and the counterparties, and the appropriate discount margins. Due to the lack of a secondary market for our auction rate securities, the established fair value of these securities is a matter of judgment. If our estimates regarding the fair value of these securities are incorrect, a future earnings charge may be required. Additionally, these estimated fair values could change significantly based on future market conditions and as such, we may be required to record additional unrealized losses for impairment if we determine there are further declines in their fair value.

 

We reviewed the impairment charge in accordance with EITF 03-1, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments,” and Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5M, “Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” to determine the classification of the impairment as “temporary” or “other-than-temporary”. We recorded a $2.5 million and $5.0 million other-than-temporary impairment charge in other expense on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. On August 1, 2008, we received notification from the firm managing our auction rate securities that the fair value of these investments had further declined as of July 31, 2008. The estimated fair value of these investments as of July 31, 2008 is $8.8 million representing a decline of $0.5 million subsequent to June 30, 2008. We have determined that the entire impairment related to our auction rate securities was other–than–temporary and recorded an impairment charge in other income (expense) on our Consolidated Statements of Operations based on a variety of factors, including the significant decline in fair value indicated for the individual investments and the adverse market conditions impacting auction rate securities.

Construction Revenue

Revenue from construction contracts is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, determined by the percentage of cost incurred to date compared to management’s estimated total cost for each contract. This method is used because we consider total cost to be the best available measure of progress on each contract. These amounts are based on estimates, and the uncertainty inherent in the estimates initially is reduced as work on each contract nears completion. The asset “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts” represents expenses incurred and revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers. We continuously monitor collections and payments from our customers and maintain an allowance for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that we have identified. Establishing reserves against specific accounts receivable and the overall adequacy of our allowance is a matter of judgment.

 

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Asset Impairment

We evaluate the potential impairment of individual long-lived assets, principally the tower sites. We record an impairment charge when we believe an investment in towers or the related intangible assets has been impaired, such that future undiscounted cash flows would not recover the then current carrying value of the investment in the tower site. We consider many factors and make certain assumptions when making this assessment, including, but not limited to: general market and economic conditions, historical operating results, geographic location, lease-up potential and expected timing of lease-up. In addition, we make certain assumptions in determining an asset’s fair value less costs to sell for purposes of calculating the amount of an impairment charge. Changes in those assumptions or market conditions may result in a fair value less costs to sell which is different from management’s estimates. Future adverse changes in market conditions could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future. In addition, if our assumptions regarding future undiscounted cash flows and related assumptions are incorrect, a future impairment charge may be required.

Property Tax Expense

We typically receive notifications and invoices in arrears for property taxes associated with the tangible personal property and real property used in our site leasing business. As a result, we recognize property tax expense, which is reflected as a component of site leasing cost of revenue, based on our best estimate of anticipated property tax payments related to the current period. We consider several factors in establishing this estimate, including our historical level of incurred property taxes, the location of the property, our awareness of jurisdictional property value assessment methods and industry related property tax information. If our estimates regarding anticipated property tax expenses are incorrect, a future increase or decrease in site leasing cost of revenue may be required.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

Revenues:

 

     For the three months ended June 30,              
     2008    Percentage
of Revenues
    2007    Percentage
of Revenues
    Dollar
Change
    Percentage
Change
 
     (in thousands, except for percentages)  

Site leasing

   $ 93,739    83.7 %   $ 79,552    79.3 %   $ 14,187     17.8 %

Site development consulting

     5,313    4.8 %     5,908    5.9 %     (595 )   (10.1 )%

Site development construction

     12,900    11.5 %     14,829    14.8 %     (1,929 )   (13.0 )%
                                    

Total revenues

   $ 111,952    100.0 %   $ 100,289    100.0 %   $ 11,663     11.6 %
                                    

Site leasing revenues increased $14.2 million due to an increase in the number of tenants and the amount of equipment added to our historical towers and from revenue generated by the towers that we acquired or constructed subsequent to June 30, 2007. As of June 30, 2008, we had 16,851 tenants as compared to 14,212 tenants at June 30, 2007. Additionally, we have experienced, on average, higher rents per tenant due to higher rents from new tenants, higher rents upon renewals by existing tenants and higher rental rates from additional equipment added by existing tenants.

Site development consulting and construction revenues decreased $2.5 million due to the wind down or completion of certain of our prior contracts from the larger wireless service providers, as well as a significant decline in the volume of work performed for Sprint during the second quarter of 2008 as compared to the same period in the prior year.

 

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Operating Expenses:

 

     For the three months
ended June 30,
            
     2008    2007    Dollar
Change
    Percentage
Change
 
     (in thousands)             

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation, accretion and amortization):

          

Site leasing

   $ 22,593    $ 21,202    $ 1,391     6.6 %

Site development consulting

     4,155      4,493      (338 )   (7.5 )%

Site development construction

     12,613      13,555      (942 )   (6.9 )%

Selling, general and administrative

     12,548      11,578      970     8.4 %

Depreciation, accretion and amortization

     49,253      41,650      7,603     18.3 %
                        

Total operating expenses

   $ 101,162    $ 92,478    $ 8,684     9.4 %
                        

Site leasing cost of revenues increased $1.4 million primarily as a result of the growth in the number of towers owned by us, which was 6,896 at June 30, 2008 up from 5,783 at June 30, 2007 offset by cost reductions associated with property tax settlements and the positive impact of our ground lease purchase program.

Site development cost of revenues decreased $1.3 million due to the wind down or completion of certain of our prior contracts from the larger wireless service providers, as well as a significant decline in the volume of work performed for Sprint during the second quarter of 2008 as compared to the same period in the prior year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.0 million primarily as a result of an increase in salaries, benefits and other back office expenses resulting primarily from a higher number of employees. Additionally, selling, general and administrative expenses included $2.4 million of non-cash compensation expense that we recognized in the first three months of 2008 in accordance with SFAS 123R, as compared to $2.1 million in the comparable period in 2007, an increase of $0.3 million.

Depreciation, accretion and amortization expense increased $7.6 million to $49.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from $41.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 due to an increase in the number of towers and associated intangible assets owned at June 30, 2008 compared to those owned at June 30, 2007.

Operating Income:

Operating income was $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $7.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase of $3.0 million is primarily the result of higher revenues without a commensurate increase in cost of revenues in the site leasing segment offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation, accretion and amortization expense.

 

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Segment Operating Profit:

 

     For the three months
ended June 30,
            
     2008    2007    Dollar
Change
    Percentage
Change
 
     (in thousands)             

Segment operating profit:

          

Site leasing

   $ 71,146    $ 58,350    $ 12,796     21.9 %

Site development consulting

     1,158      1,415      (257 )   (18.2 )%

Site development construction

     287      1,274      (987 )   (77.5 )%
                        

Total

   $ 72,591    $ 61,039    $ 11,552     18.9 %
                        

The increase in site leasing segment operating profit related primarily to additional revenue generated by the number of towers acquired and constructed after June 30, 2007, additional revenue from the increased number of tenants and tenant equipment on our sties in the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007, control of our site leasing cost of revenue and the positive impact of our ground lease purchase program. We reconcile segment operating profit and provide other Regulation G disclosures later in this quarterly report in the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

Other Income (Expense):

 

     For the three months
ended June 30,
             
     2008     2007     Dollar
Change
    Percentage
Change
 
     (in thousands)              

Interest income

   $ 1,630     $ 3,273     $ (1,643 )   (50.2 )%

Interest expense

     (25,163 )     (23,176 )     (1,987 )   8.6 %

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     (2,916 )     (2,222 )     (694 )   31.2 %

Loss from write-off of deferred financing fees and extinguishment of debt

     —         (431 )     431     (100.0 )%

Other expense

     (2,541 )     (226 )     (2,315 )   1,024.3 %
                          

Total other expense

   $ (28,990 )   $ (22,782 )   $ (6,208 )   27.2 %
                          

Interest income decreased $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 from the three months ended June 30, 2007. This decrease is primarily the result of lower interest rates and lower average cash balances in the second quarter of 2008 compared to second quarter of 2007.

Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased $2.0 million from the three months ended June 30, 2007. This increase is primarily due to the higher aggregate amount of debt outstanding during the second quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter of 2007. Specifically, we had funds drawn under our senior secured revolving credit facility and our $550.0 million 1.875% convertible senior notes issuance in May 2008 was outstanding during the second quarter of 2008.

Amortization of deferred financing fees increased by $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007. This increase was due to the amortization of fees relating to the senior secured revolving credit facility entered into during the first quarter of 2008 and our $550.0 million 1.875% convertible senior notes issuance in May 2008.

There was no loss from write-off of deferred financing fees and extinguishment of debt for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease was associated with the termination of our prior senior revolving credit facility in April 2007.

 

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Other expense includes an other-than-temporary impairment charge on short-term investments of $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 associated with our investments in auction rate securities. See discussion in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below as well as Note 3 to the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our investment in auction rate securities and this other-than-temporary impairment charge.

Adjusted EBITDA:

Adjusted EBITDA was $63.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $51.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase of $12.0 million is primarily the result of increased segment operating profit from our site leasing segment. We reconcile this measure and provide other Regulation G disclosures later in this quarterly report in the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

Net Loss:

Net loss was $18.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $15.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The increase of $3.3 million is primarily the result of the increase in depreciation, accretion and amortization expense, interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees offset by an increase in site leasing revenues.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

Revenues:

 

     For the six months ended June 30,              
     2008    Percentage of
Revenues
    2007    Percentage of
Revenues
    Dollar
Change
    Percentage
Change
 
     (in thousands, except for percentages)  

Site leasing

   $ 183,114    82.5 %   $ 156,062    79.6 %   $ 27,052     17.3 %

Site development consulting

     10,298    4.7 %     10,625    5.4 %     (327 )   (3.1 )%

Site development construction

     28,457    12.8 %     29,410    15.0 %     (953 )   (3.2 )%
                                    

Total revenues

   $ 221,869    100.0 %   $ 196,097    100.0 %   $ 25,772     13.1 %
                                    

Site leasing revenues increased $27.1 million due to an increase in the number of tenants and the amount of equipment added to our historical towers and from revenue generated by the towers that we acquired or constructed subsequent to June 30, 2007. As of June 30, 2008, we had 16,851 tenants as compared to 14,212 tenants at June 30, 2007. Additionally, we have experienced, on average, higher rents per tenant due to higher rents from new tenants, higher rents upon renewals by existing tenants and higher rents from additional equipment added by existing tenants.

Site development consulting and construction revenues decreased $1.3 million as a result of a lower volume of work in the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period of 2007.

 

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Operating Expenses:

 

     For the six months
ended June 30,
            
     2008    2007    Dollar
Change
    Percentage
Change
 
     (in thousands)             

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation, accretion and amortization):

          

Site leasing

   $ 44,641    $ 41,790    $ 2,851     6.8 %

Site development consulting

     8,346      8,355      (9 )   (0.1 )%

Site development construction

     26,609      26,571      38     0.1 %

Selling, general and administrative

     23,039      22,402      637     2.8 %

Depreciation, accretion and amortization

     96,606      81,943      14,663     17.9 %
                        

Total operating expenses

   $ 199,241    $ 181,061    $ 18,180     10.0 %
                        

Site leasing cost of revenues increased $2.9 million primarily as a result of the growth in the number of towers owned by us, which was 6,896 at June 30, 2008 up from 5,783 at June 30, 2007 offset by cost reductions associated with property tax settlements and the positive impact of our ground lease purchase program.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.6 million primarily as a result of an increase in salaries, benefits and other back office expenses resulting primarily from a higher number of employees. Additionally, selling, general and administrative expenses included $3.8 million of non-cash compensation expense that we recognized in the first six months of 2008 in accordance with SFAS 123R, as compared to $3.5 million in the comparable period in 2007, an increase of $0.3 million.

Depreciation, accretion and amortization expense increased $14.7 million to $96.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from $81.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 due to an increase in the number of towers and associated intangible assets we owned at June 30, 2008 compared to those owned at June 30, 2007.

Operating Income:

Operating income was $22.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $15.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase of $7.6 million is primarily the result of higher site leasing revenues without a commensurate increase in cost of revenues, offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses and depreciation, accretion and amortization expense as well as a decrease in site development segment operating profit.

Segment Operating Profit:

 

     For the six months
ended June 30,
            
     2008    2007    Dollar
Change
    Percentage
Change
 
     (in thousands)             

Segment operating profit:

          

Site leasing

   $ 138,473    $ 114,272    $ 24,201     21.2 %

Site development consulting

     1,952      2,270      (318 )   (14.0 )%

Site development construction

     1,848      2,839      (991 )   (34.9 )%
                        

Total

   $ 142,273    $ 119,381    $ 22,892     19.2 %
                        

 

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The increase in site leasing segment operating profit of $24.2 million is primarily related to additional revenue generated by the number of towers acquired and constructed after June 30, 2007, as well as additional revenue from the increased number of tenants and tenant equipment on our sites in the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period of 2007, control of our site leasing cost of revenue and the positive impact of our ground lease purchase program. We reconcile segment operating profit and provide other Regulation G disclosures later in this quarterly report in the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

Other Income (Expense):

 

     For the six months
ended June 30,
             
     2008     2007     Dollar
Change
    Percentage
Change
 
     (in thousands)              

Interest income

   $ 3,727     $ 4,499     $ (772 )   (17.2 )%

Interest expense

     (48,818 )     (46,172 )     (2,646 )   5.7 %

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     (5,405 )     (4,014 )     (1,391 )   34.7 %

Loss from write-off of deferred financing fees and extinguishment of debt

     —         (431 )     431     (100.0 )%

Other expense

     (4,889 )     (191 )     (4,698 )   2,459.7 %
                          

Total other expense

   $ (55,385 )   $ (46,309 )   $ (9,076 )   19.6 %
                          

Interest income decreased $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 from the six months ended June 30, 2007. This decrease is primarily the result of lower interest rates in the first six months of 2008 compared to the first six month of 2007.

Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased $2.6 million from the six months ended June 30, 2007. This increase is primarily due to the higher aggregate amount of debt outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. Specifically, we had funds drawn under our senior secured revolving credit facility during part of the first six months of 2008 as well as the issuance of our $550.0 million 1.875% convertible senior notes in May 2008.

Amortization of deferred financing fees increased by $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2007. This increase was due to the amortization of fees relating to the senior secured revolving credit facility entered into the first quarter of 2008 and our $550.0 million 1.875% convertible senior notes issuance in May 2008.

There was no loss from write-off of deferred financing fees and extinguishment of debt for the six months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease was associated with the termination of our prior senior revolving credit facility in April 2007.

Other expense includes an other-than-temporary impairment charge on short-term investments of $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 associated with our investments in auction rate securities. See discussion in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below as well as Note 3 to the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our investment in auction rate securities and this other-than-temporary impairment charge.

Adjusted EBITDA:

Adjusted EBITDA was $125.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $100.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase of $24.5 million is primarily the

 

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result of increased segment operating profit from our site leasing segment. We reconcile this measure and provide other Regulation G disclosures later in this quarterly report in the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

Net Loss:

Net loss was $33.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $31.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase of $1.5 million is primarily the result of the increase in depreciation, accretion and amortization expense, interest expense, amortization of deferred financing fees and other expense offset by an increase in site leasing segment operating profit.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

SBA Communications Corporation (“SBA Communications”) is a holding company with no business operations of its own. SBA Communication’s only significant asset is the outstanding capital stock of SBA Telecommunications, Inc. (“Telecommunications”) which is also a holding company that owns the outstanding capital stock of SBA Senior Finance, Inc. (“SBA Senior Finance”), which, directly or indirectly, owns the equity interest in substantially all of our subsidiaries. We conduct all of our business operations through our SBA Senior Finance subsidiaries, primarily the borrowers under the mortgage loan underlying the CMBS Certificates, and SBA Senior Finance II LLC. Accordingly, our only source of cash to pay our obligations, other than financings, is distributions with respect to our ownership interest in our subsidiaries from the net earnings and cash flow generated by these subsidiaries.

A summary of our cash flows is as follows:

 

     For the three
months ended
June 30, 2008
    For the six
months ended
June 30, 2008
 
     (in thousands)  

Summary cash flow information:

    

Cash provided by operating activities

   $ 45,366     $ 80,111  

Cash used in investing activities

     (264,662 )     (283,103 )

Cash provided by financing activities

     299,583       339,990  
                

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

     80,287       136,998  

Cash and cash equivalents, March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007

     126,983       70,272  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, June 30, 2008

   $ 207,270     $ 207,270  
                

Sources of Liquidity

We have traditionally funded our growth, including our tower portfolio growth, through long-term indebtedness and equity issuances. In addition, we also fund our growth with cash flows from operations.

Cash provided by operating activities was $45.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $26.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in the segment operating profit from the site leasing segment.

On May 16, 2008, we issued $550.0 million of our 1.875% Convertible Senior Notes due in 2013, which we refer to as the 1.875% Notes. Semi-annual interest payments on the 1.875% Notes are due each May 1 and November 1, beginning November 1, 2008. The maturity date of the 1.875% Notes is May 1, 2013. The 1.875% Notes are convertible, at the holder’s option, into shares of our Class A common stock, at an initial conversion rate of 24.1196 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 1.875% Notes

 

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(subject to certain customary adjustments), which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $41.46 per share or a 20% conversion premium based on the last reported sale price of $34.55 per share of Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 12, 2008. The 1.875% Notes are only convertible under certain specified circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing at any time after June 30, 2008 and only during such calendar quarter, if the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading day ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the applicable conversion price per share of our Class A common stock on the last trading day of such preceding calendar quarter, (2) during the five business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the 1.875% Notes for each day in the measurement period was less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock and the applicable conversion rate, (3) if specified distributions to holders of our Class A common stock are made or specified corporate transactions occur, and (4) at any time on or after February 19, 2013.

Upon conversion, we have the right to settle the conversion of each $1,000 principal amount of 1.875% Notes with any of the three following alternatives, at our option: delivery of (1) 24.1196 shares of our Class A common stock, (2) cash equal to the value of 24.1196 shares of our Class A common stock calculated at the market price per share of our Class A common stock at the time of conversion or (3) a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock.

Concurrently with the pricing of the 1.875% Notes, we entered into convertible note hedge transactions. The initial strike price of the convertible note hedge transactions is $41.46 per share of our Class A common stock (the same as the initial conversion price of the 1.875% Notes) and is similarly subject to certain customary adjustments. The convertible note hedge transactions cover 13,265,780 shares of Class A common stock. The cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was $137.7 million. A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 1.875% Notes and the warrants discussed below were used to pay for the cost of the convertible note hedge transactions. The cost of the convertible note hedge transactions was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Separately and concurrently with entering into the convertible note hedge transactions, the Company entered into warrant transactions whereby the Company warrants to each of the hedge counterparties to acquire 13,265,780 shares of Class A common stock at an initial exercise price of $67.37 per share. The aggregate proceeds from the issuance of the warrants were $56.2 million.

The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $536.8 million after deducting discounts, commissions and expenses. A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 1.875% Notes were used to repurchase and retire approximately 3.47 million shares of our Class A common stock at a price of $34.55 per share, or approximately $120.0 million. A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the 1.875% Notes and the warrant were used to pay for the cost of the convertible note hedge transactions, repay approximately $235.0 million drawn under the senior secured revolving credit facility, to finance future acquisitions of complementary businesses, the future acquisition or construction of towers and the purchase or extension of leases of land underlying our towers, future stock repurchases and for general corporate purposes. The remainder of the net proceeds from the sale of the 1.875% Notes and the warrant transactions is invested in cash equivalents.

On January 18, 2008, SBA Senior Finance entered into a $285.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility. On March 5, 2008, SBA Senior Finance entered into a new lender supplement in connection with the senior secured revolving credit facility, which increased the commitment from $285.0 million to $335.0 million. The facility may be borrowed, repaid and redrawn, subject to compliance with certain covenants. Proceeds available under the facility may only be used for the construction or acquisition of towers and for ground lease buyouts. Amounts borrowed under the facility will accrue

 

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interest at Libor plus a margin that ranges from 150 basis points to 300 basis points or at a Base Rate plus a margin that ranges from 50 basis points to 200 basis points, in each case based on consolidated total debt to SBA Senior Finance’s annualized EBITDA ratio (calculated excluding the impact from the borrowers under the mortgage loan underlying the CMBS Certificates). The material terms of the senior secured revolving credit facility are described below under “Debt Instruments – Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility.” As of June 30, 2008, availability under the credit facility was approximately $276.5 million of which no amounts are currently outstanding.

On July 18, 2008, SBA Senior Finance, Inc. entered into the First Amendment to the senior secured revolving credit facility to effect the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 18, 2008, among us, Optasite, and the other parties thereto. Specifically, the First Amendment excludes from our general obligation to pledge as collateral under the Credit Agreement our stock in each of our domestic subsidiaries (other than the CMBS Subsidiaries), the stock in Optasite and its subsidiaries which we are acquiring in the Merger, for so long as such pledge would not be permitted under Optasite’s credit agreement with Morgan Stanley Asset Funding Inc. and does not require Optasite or any of its subsidiaries to become guarantors under the Credit Agreement upon consummation of the Merger.

In order to manage our leverage position and/or to ensure continued compliance with our financial covenants, we may decide to pursue a variety of actions. These actions may include the issuance of additional indebtedness, the repurchase of outstanding indebtedness for cash or equity, selling certain assets or lines of business, issuing common stock or securities convertible into shares of common stock, or pursuing other financing alternatives, including securitization transactions. If implemented, these actions could materially impact the amount and composition of indebtedness outstanding, increase our interest expense and/or dilute our existing shareholders. We cannot assure you that we will not implement any of these strategies or that, if implemented, these strategies could be implemented on terms favorable to us and our shareholders.

Equity Issuances

In connection with our acquisitions, we have on file with the Commission a shelf registration statement on Form S-4 registering shares of Class A common stock that we may issue in connection with the acquisition of wireless communication towers or companies that provide related services. During the three months ended June 30, 2008, we issued approximately 0.5 million shares of Class A common stock under this registration statement for the acquisition of towers. As of June 30, 2008, we had approximately 3.3 million shares of Class A common stock remaining under this shelf registration statement.

On April 14, 2006, we filed with the Commission an automatic shelf registration statement for well-known seasoned issuers on Form S-3ASR. This registration statement enables us to issue shares of our Class A common stock, shares of preferred stock, which may be represented by depositary shares, unsecured senior, senior subordinated or subordinated debt securities, and warrants to purchase any of these securities. Under the rules governing automatic shelf registration statements, we will file a prospectus supplement and advise the Commission of the amount and type of securities each time we issue securities under this registration statement. During the three months ended June 30, 2008, we did not issue any securities under this automatic shelf registration statement.

Uses of Liquidity

Our principal use of liquidity is cash capital expenditures associated with the growth of our tower portfolio. Our cash capital expenditures, including cash used for acquisitions, for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were $264.5 million. The $264.5 million included cash capital expenditures of $250.6 million that we incurred in connection with the acquisition of 555 completed towers and earnouts paid associated with previous acquisitions, net of related prorated rental receipts and payments. This amount also includes $5.6 million related to new tower construction, $1.3 million for maintenance tower capital expenditures, $1.3 million for augmentations and tower upgrades, $0.2 million for general corporate expenditures and $5.5 million for ground lease purchases. The $5.6 million of new tower construction included costs associated with the completion of 18 towers during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and cost incurred on sites currently in process.

Our cash capital expenditures, including cash used for acquisitions, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were $323.3 million. The $323.3 million included cash capital expenditures of $297.7 million that we incurred in connection with the acquisition of 643 completed towers and earnouts paid associated with previous acquisitions, net of related prorated rental receipts and payments. This amount also

 

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includes $11.7 million related to new tower construction, $2.3 million for maintenance tower capital expenditures, $2.4 million for augmentations and tower upgrades, $0.4 million for general corporate expenditures and $8.8 million for ground lease purchases. The $11.7 million of new tower construction included costs associated with the completion of 38 new towers during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and costs incurred on sites currently in process.

We currently expect to incur cash capital expenditures associated with tower maintenance and general corporate expenditures of $5.0 million to $7.0 million during 2008. Based upon our current plans, we expect discretionary cash capital expenditures during 2008 to be at least $595.0 million to $615.0 million, not including the anticipated assumption of $150.0 million in debt associated with a specific contracted acquisition. Primarily, these cash capital expenditures relate to the 80 to 90 towers we intend to build in 2008, ground lease purchases and our 2008 tower acquisition plans, including as of August 4, 2008, the 8 towers acquired and one managed site since June 30, 2008 and the 957 towers, 44 managed sites and five distributed antenna systems (“DAS”) networks that are subject to pending acquisition agreements. We estimate we will incur approximately $1,000 per tower per year for capital improvements or modifications to our towers.

All of these planned cash capital expenditures are expected to be funded by cash on hand, cash flow from operations and borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility. The exact amount of our future capital expenditures will depend on a number of factors including amounts necessary to support our tower portfolio, our new tower build and tower acquisition program, and our ground lease purchase program.

Debt Service Requirements

At June 30, 2008, we had $405.0 million outstanding of Initial CMBS Certificates. The Initial CMBS Certificates have an anticipated repayment date of November 9, 2010. Interest on the Initial CMBS Certificates is payable monthly at a weighted average annual fixed coupon rate of 5.6%. Based on the amounts outstanding at June 30, 2008, annual debt service on the Initial CMBS Certificates is $22.7 million.

At June 30, 2008, we had $1.15 billion outstanding of Additional CMBS Certificates. The Additional CMBS Certificates have an anticipated repayment date of November 9, 2011. Interest on the Additional CMBS Certificates is payable monthly at a weighted average annual fixed coupon rate of 6.0%. Based on the amounts outstanding at June 30, 2008, annual debt service on the Additional CMBS Certificates is $68.9 million.

At June 30, 2008, we had $350.0 million outstanding of 0.375% Notes. The 0.375% Notes have a maturity date of December 1, 2010. Interest on the 0.375% Notes is payable semi-annually each June 1 and December 1 at an annual rate of 0.375%. Based on the amounts outstanding at June 30, 2008, annual debt service on the 0.375% Notes is $1.3 million.

At June 30, 2008, we had $550.0 million outstanding of 1.875% Notes. The 1.875% Notes have a maturity date of May 1, 2013. Interest on the 1.875% Notes is payable semi-annually each May 1 and November 1 at an annual rate of 1.875% Notes. Based on the amounts outstanding at June 30, 2008, annual debt service on the Notes is $10.3 million.

At June 30, 2008, we had no amounts outstanding under our $335.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility. Amounts borrowed under the facility accrue interest at LIBOR plus a margin that ranges from 150 basis points to 300 basis points or at a Base Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) plus a margin that ranges from 50 basis points to 200 basis points. The facility will terminate and we will repay all amounts outstanding on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of January 18, 2008

 

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and (ii) the date which is three months prior to (x) the final maturity date of the 0.375% Notes (or any instrument that refinances the 0.375% Notes) or (y) the anticipated repayment date (November 9, 2010) of the Initial CMBS Certificates (or any other refinancing of these instruments). At the termination date, each lender under the facility may, in its sole discretion and upon request by us, extend the maturity date of the facility for one additional year. In addition, we had approximately $0.1 million of letters of credit posted against the availability of this facility at June 30, 2008.

As of June 30, 2008, we believe that our cash flows from operations for the next twelve months will be sufficient to service our outstanding debt during the next twelve months.

Debt Instruments

CMBS Certificates

On November 18, 2005, SBA CMBS-1 Depositor LLC (the “Depositor”), an indirect subsidiary of ours, sold in a private transaction $405.0 million of Initial CMBS Certificates issued by SBA CMBS Trust (the “Trust”).

The Initial CMBS Certificates consist of five classes, all of which are rated investment grade with a principal balance and annual pass-through interest rate as indicated in the table below:

 

Subclass

   Initial Subclass
Principal Balance
   Annual Pass-
through Interest
Rate
 
     (in thousands)       

2005-1A

   $ 238,580    5.369 %

2005-1B

     48,320    5.565 %

2005-1C

     48,320    5.731 %

2005-1D

     48,320    6.219 %

2005-1E

     21,460    6.706 %
         

Total

   $ 405,000    5.608 %
         

The weighted average annual fixed coupon interest rate of the Initial CMBS Certificates is 5.6%, payable monthly, and the effective weighted average annual fixed interest rate is 4.8% after giving effect to a settlement of two interest rate swap agreements entered into contemplation of the transaction. The Initial CMBS Certificates have an anticipated repayment date of November 2010 with a final repayment date in 2035. The proceeds of the Initial CMBS Certificates were primarily used to purchase the prior senior credit facility of SBA Senior Finance, Inc. and to fund reserves and pay expenses associated with the offering.

 

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On November 6, 2006, the Depositor sold in a private transaction $1.15 billion of the Additional CMBS Certificates issued by the Trust. The Additional CMBS Certificates consist of nine classes with a principal balance and annual pass-through interest rate as indicated in the table below:

 

Subclass

   Initial Subclass
Principal Balance
   Annual Pass-
through Interest
Rate
 
     (in thousands)       

2006-1A

   $ 439,420    5.314 %

2006-1B

     106,680    5.451 %

2006-1C

     106,680    5.559 %

2006-1D

     106,680    5.852 %

2006-1E

     36,540    6.174 %

2006-1F

     81,000    6.709 %

2006-1G

     121,000    6.904 %

2006-1H

     81,000    7.389 %

2006-1J

     71,000    7.825 %
         

Total

   $ 1,150,000    5.993 %
         

The weighted average annual fixed interest rate of the Additional CMBS Certificates is 6.0%, payable monthly, and the effective weighted average annual fixed interest rate is 6.3% after giving effect to the settlement of the nine interest rate swap agreements entered into contemplation of the transaction. The Additional CMBS Certificates have an anticipated repayment date of November 2011 with a final repayment date in 2036. The proceeds of the Additional CMBS Certificates were primarily used to repay the bridge loan incurred in connection with the acquisition of AAT and to fund required reserves and expenses associated with the Additional CMBS Transaction.

The assets of the Trust, which issued both the Initial CMBS Certificates and the Additional CMBS Certificates, consist of a non-recourse mortgage loan initially made in favor of SBA Properties as the initial borrower. In connection with the Additional CMBS Certificates, each of SBA Sites, Inc., SBA Structures, Inc., SBA Towers, Inc., SBA Puerto Rico, Inc. and SBA Towers USVI, Inc. (the “Additional Borrowers” and collectively with SBA Properties, Inc., the “Borrowers”) were added as additional borrowers under the mortgage loan and the principal amount of the mortgage loan was increased by $1.15 billion to an aggregate of $1.56 billion. The mortgage loan consists of multiple tranches, or components, each of which has terms that are identical to the subclass of CMBS Certificates to which it relates. The Borrowers are special purpose vehicles which exist solely to hold the towers which are subject to the securitization.

The mortgage loan is to be paid from the operating cash flows from the aggregate 4,970 towers owned by the Borrowers. Subject to certain limited exceptions described below, no payments of principal will be required to be made for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates prior to the monthly payment date in November 2010, which is the anticipated repayment date for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates, and no payments of principal will be required to be made for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates prior to the monthly payment date in November 2011, which is the anticipated repayment date for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates.

The Borrowers may prepay the mortgage loan in whole or in part at any time prior to November 2010 for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates and November 2011 for the components of the mortgage loan corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates upon payment of the applicable prepayment consideration. The prepayment consideration is determined per class and consists of an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (1) the present value on the date of prepayment of all future installments of principal and interest required to be paid from the date of prepayment to and including the first due date that is nine months prior to the anticipated repayment date, assuming the entire unpaid principal amount of such class is required to be paid, over (2) that portion of

 

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the principal balance of such class prepaid on the date of such prepayment. If the prepayment occurs (i) within nine months of the anticipated repayment date, (ii) with proceeds received as a result of any condemnation or casualty of the Borrowers’ sites or (iii) during an amortization period, no prepayment consideration is due. The entire unpaid principal balance of the mortgage loan components corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates will be due in November 2035 and those corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates will be due in November 2036. However, to the extent that the full amount of the mortgage loan component corresponding to the Initial CMBS Certificates or the amount of the mortgage loan component corresponding to the Additional CMBS Certificates are not fully repaid by their respective anticipated repayment dates, the interest rate of each component would increase by approximately 5% plus any difference between the contractual weighted average fixed interest rate in effect at the time of issuance of the CMBS Certificates and the then current weighted average fixed interest rate. The mortgage loan may be defeased in whole at any time prior to the anticipated repayment date.

The mortgage loan is secured by (1) mortgages, deeds of trust and deeds to secure debt on substantially all of the tower sites and their operating cash flows, (2) a security interest in substantially all of the Borrowers’ personal property and fixtures, (3) the Borrowers’ rights under the management agreement they entered into with SBA Network Management, Inc. (“SBA Network Management”) relating to the management of the Borrowers’ tower sites by SBA Network Management pursuant to which SBA Network Management arranges for the payment of all operating expenses and the funding of all capital expenditures out of amounts on deposit in one or more operating accounts maintained on the Borrowers’ behalf, (4) the Borrowers’ rights under certain site management agreements, (5) the Borrowers’ rights under certain tenant leases, (6) the pledge by SBA CMBS-1 Guarantor LLC and SBA CMBS-1 Holdings, LLC of equity interests of the initial borrower and SBA CMBS-1 Guarantor LLC, (7) the various deposit accounts and collection account of the Borrowers and (8) all proceeds of the foregoing. For each calendar month, SBA Network Management is entitled to receive a management fee equal to 7.5% of the Borrowers’ operating revenues for the immediately preceding calendar month.

In connection with the issuance of the CMBS Certificates, we are required to fund a restricted cash amount, which represents the cash held in escrow pursuant to the mortgage loan governing the CMBS Certificates to fund certain reserve accounts for the payment of debt service costs, ground rents, real estate and personal property taxes, insurance premiums related to tower sites, trustee and service expenses, and to reserve a portion of advance rents from tenants on the 4,970 tower sites. Based on the terms of the CMBS Certificates, all rental cash receipts each month are restricted and held by the indenture trustee. The monies held by the indenture trustee are classified as restricted cash on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The monies held by the indenture trustee in excess of required reserve balances are subsequently released to the Borrowers on or before the 15th calendar day following month end. However, if the debt service coverage ratio, defined as the Net Cash Flow (as defined in the mortgage loan agreement) divided by the amount of interest on the mortgage loan, servicing fees and trustee fees that the Borrowers will be required to pay over the succeeding twelve months, as of the end of any calendar quarter, falls to 1.30 times or lower, then all cash flow in excess of amounts required to make debt service payments, to fund required reserves, to pay management fees and budgeted operating expenses and to make other payments required under the loan documents, referred to as excess cash flow, will be deposited into a reserve account instead of being released to the Borrowers. The funds in the reserve account will not be released to the Borrowers unless the debt service coverage ratio exceeds 1.30 times for two consecutive calendar quarters. If the debt service coverage ratio falls below 1.15 times as of the end of any calendar quarter, then an “amortization period” will commence and all funds on deposit in the reserve account will be applied to prepay the mortgage loan until such time as the debt service coverage ratio exceeds 1.15 times for a calendar quarter. Otherwise, on a monthly basis, the excess cash flow of the Borrowers held by the Trustee after payment of principal, interest, reserves and expenses is distributed to the Borrowers. As of June 30, 2008, we met the required debt service coverage ratio as defined by the mortgage loan agreement.

 

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0.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2010

On March 26, 2007 we issued $350.0 million of our 0.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2010. Interest is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1. The maturity date of the 0.375% Notes is December 1, 2010. The 0.375% Notes are convertible, at the holder’s option, into shares of our Class A common stock, at an initial conversion rate of 29.7992 shares of Class A common shares per $1,000 principal amount of 0.375% Notes (subject to certain customary adjustments), which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $33.56 per share or a 19% conversion premium based on the last reported sale price of $28.20 per share of Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on March 20, 2007, the purchase agreement date. The 0.375% Notes are only convertible under the following circumstances:

 

   

during any calendar quarter commencing at any time after June 30, 2007 and only during such calendar quarter, if the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the applicable conversion price per share of Class A common stock on the last day of such preceding calendar quarter;

 

   

during the five business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period in which the trading price of a 0.375% Note for each day in the measurement period was less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock and the applicable conversion rate;

 

   

if specified distributions to holders of our Class A common stock are made or specified corporate transactions occur; and

 

   

at any time on or after October 12, 2010.

Upon conversion, we have the right to settle the conversion of each $1,000 principal amount of 0.375% Notes with any of the three following alternatives, at our option: delivery of (1) 29.7992 shares of our Class A common stock, (2) cash equal to the value of 29.7992 shares of our Class A common stock calculated at the market price per share of our Class A common stock at the time of conversion or (3) a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock.

Concurrently with the pricing of the 0.375% Notes, we entered into convertible note hedge transactions whereby we purchased from affiliates of two of the initial purchasers of the 0.375% Notes, an option covering 10,429,720 shares of our Class A common stock at an initial price of $33.56 per share. Separately and concurrently with the pricing of the 0.375% Notes, we entered into warrant transactions whereby we sold to affiliates of two of the initial purchasers of the 0.375% Notes warrants to acquire 10,429,720 shares of our Class A common stock at an initial exercise price of $55.00 per share. The convertible note hedge transactions and the warrant transactions, taken as a whole, effectively increase the conversion price of the 0.375% Notes from $33.56 per share to $55.00 per share. As we cannot determine when, or whether, the 0.375% Notes will be converted, the convertible note hedge transactions and the warrant transactions, taken as a whole, minimize the dilution risk associated with early conversion of the 0.375% Notes until such time that our Class A common stock is trading at a price above $55.00 per share (the upper strike of the warrants).

1.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013

On May 16, 2008 we issued $550.0 million of our 1.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013. Interest is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1, beginning November 1, 2008. The maturity date of the 1.875% Notes is May 1, 2013. The 1.875% Notes are convertible, at the holder’s option, into shares of our Class A common stock, at an initial conversion rate of 24.1196 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 1.875% Notes (subject to certain customary adjustments), which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $41.46 per share or a 20% conversion premium based on the last reported sale price of $34.55 per share of Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global

 

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Select Market on May 12, 2008, the purchase agreement date. The 1.875% Notes are only convertible under the following circumstances:

 

   

during any calendar quarter commencing at any time after June 30, 2008 and only during such calendar quarter, if the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the applicable conversion price per share of Class A common stock on the last trading day of such preceding calendar quarter;

 

   

during the five business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 1.875% Notes for each day in the measurement period was less than 95% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A common stock and the applicable conversion rate;

 

   

if specified distributions to holders of our Class A common stock are made or specified corporate transactions occur; and

 

   

at any time on or after February 19, 2013.

Upon conversion, we have the right to settle the conversion of each $1,000 principal amount of 1.875% Notes with any of the three following alternatives, at our option: delivery of (1) 24.1196 shares of our Class A common stock, (2) cash equal to the value of 24.1196 shares of our Class A common stock calculated at the market price per share of our Class A common stock at the time of conversion or (3) a combination of cash and shares of our Class A common stock.

Concurrently with the pricing of the 1.875% Notes, we entered into convertible note hedge transactions covering 13,265,780 shares of our Class A common stock at an initial price of $41.46 per share. Separately and concurrently with the pricing of the 1.875% Notes, we entered into warrant transactions whereby we sold warrants to each of the hedge counterparties to acquire 13,265,780 shares of our Class A common stock at an initial exercise price of $67.37 per share. The convertible note hedge transactions and the warrant transactions, taken as a whole, effectively increase the conversion price of the 1.875% Notes from $41.46 per share to $67.37 per share. As we cannot determine when, or whether, the 1.875% Notes will be converted, the convertible note hedge transactions and the warrant transactions, taken as a whole, minimize the dilution risk associated with early conversion of the 1.875% Notes until such time that our Class A common stock is trading at a price above $67.37 per share (the upper strike of the warrants).

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

On January 18, 2008, SBA Senior Finance, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of SBA Communications, entered into a $285.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility. On March 5, 2008, SBA Senior Finance entered into a new lender supplement in connection with the senior secured revolving credit facility, which increased the commitment from $285.0 million to $335.0 million, which may be borrowed, repaid and redrawn, subject to compliance with the financial and other covenants in the Senior Credit Agreement. Amounts borrowed under the facility accrue interest at LIBOR plus a margin that ranges from 150 basis points to 300 basis points or at a Base Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) plus a margin that ranges from 50 basis points to 200 basis points, in each case based on the Consolidated Total Debt to Annualized Borrower EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement and discussed below). The facility will terminate and SBA Senior Finance will repay all amounts outstanding on the earlier of (i) the third anniversary of January 18, 2008 and (ii) the date which is three months prior to (x) the final maturity date of the 0.375% Notes (or any instrument that refinances the 0.375% Notes) or (y) the anticipated repayment date (November 9, 2010) of the Initial CMBS Certificates (or any other refinancing of these instruments). At the termination date, each lender under the facility may, in its sole discretion and upon the request of SBA Senior Finance, extend the maturity date of the facility for one additional year. The proceeds available under the facility may only be used for the construction or acquisition of towers and for ground lease buyouts.

 

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The Senior Credit Agreement requires SBA Senior Finance and SBA Communications to maintain specific financial ratios, including, at the SBA Senior Finance level, a Consolidated Total Debt to Annualized Borrower EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) that does not exceed 6.9x for any fiscal quarter and an Annualized Borrower EBITDA to Annualized Cash Interest Expense ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) of not less than 2.0x for any fiscal quarter. In addition, SBA Communications’ ratio of Consolidated Total Net Debt to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) for any fiscal quarter cannot exceed 9.9x. The Senior Credit Agreement also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit SBA Senior Finance’s ability to incur indebtedness, grant certain liens, make certain investments, enter into sale leaseback transactions or merge or consolidate, or engage in certain asset dispositions, including a sale of all or substantially all of our assets. As of June 30, 2008, we were in full compliance with the financial covenants contained in this agreement.

Upon the occurrence of certain bankruptcy and insolvency events with respect to SBA Communications or certain of our subsidiaries, the revolving credit loans automatically terminate and all amounts due under the Senior Credit Agreement and certain other loan documents become immediately due and payable. If certain other events of default occur, including failure to pay the principal and interest when due, a breach of the Company’s negative covenants, or failure to perform any other requirement in the Senior Credit Agreement, the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement (as described below) and/or certain other debt instruments, including the 0.375% Notes and the CMBS Certificates, then with the permission of a majority of the lenders, the revolving credit commitments will terminate and all amounts due under the Senior Credit Agreement and certain other loan documents become immediately due and payable.

In connection with the senior secured revolving credit facility, we entered into a Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, pursuant to which SBA Communications, Telecommunications and substantially all of the domestic subsidiaries of SBA Senior Finance which are not Borrowers under the CMBS Certificates guarantee amounts owed under the senior secured revolving credit facility. Amounts borrowed under the senior secured revolving credit facility are secured by a first lien on substantially all of SBA Senior Finance’s assets not previously pledged under the CMBS Certificates and substantially all of the assets of the guarantors, other than leasehold, easement or fee interest in real property, including SBA Communications and SBA Telecommunications.

As of June 30, 2008, we had no amounts outstanding under this facility and had approximately $0.1 million of letters of credit posted against the availability of the credit facility outstanding. In addition, as of June 30, 2008, availability under the credit facility was approximately $276.5 million.

Inflation

The impact of inflation on our operations has not been significant to date. However, we cannot assure you that a high rate of inflation in the future will not adversely affect our operating results particularly in light of the fact that our site leasing revenues are governed by long-term contracts with pre-determined pricing that we will not be able to increase in response to increases in inflation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” The statement is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent hierarchy for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are prepared in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles. Unlike Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 69, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With GAAP,” SFAS No. 162 is directed to the entity rather than the auditor. The statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the

 

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Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with GAAP,” and is not expected to have any impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)”. FSP ABP 14-1 requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (or other assets) on conversion to separately account for the liability (debt) and (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s non-convertible debt borrowing rate. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 on a retroactive basis. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS No. 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets.” FSP FAS No. 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and early adoption is prohibited. We are currently evaluating the impact the pending adoption of FSP FAS No. 142-3 will have on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2008, FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an Amendment to FASB Statement No. 133.” SFAS No. 161 establishes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 133. The effective date for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” which requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to record all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their respective acquisition-date fair values and changes other practices under SFAS No. 141, some of which could have a material impact on how we account for business combinations. These changes include, among other things, expensing acquisition costs as incurred as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. We presently capitalize these acquisition costs. SFAS No. 141(R) also requires additional disclosure of information surrounding a business combination, such that users of the entity’s financial statements can fully understand the nature and financial impact of business combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS No. 141 (R) will have on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” which requires entities to report non-controlling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. The adoption of SFAS No. 160 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115,” which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at their fair values. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements,” which defines fair value, establishes guidelines for measuring fair value and expands disclosures regarding fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. However, in February 2008, the FASB issued FSP SFAS No. 157-1 and FSP SFAS No. 157-2. FSP No. 157-1 amends SFAS No. 157 to exclude SFAS No. 13 “Accounting for Leases” and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification or measurement under SFAS No. 13. FSP SFAS No. 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). This FSP partially defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years for items within the scope of this FSP. Effective January 1, 2008, the guidelines of SFAS No. 157 were applied in recording our short-term investments at their fair market value, which is further discussed in Note 3. At January 1, 2008, the adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

ITEM 3 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to certain market risks that are inherent in our financial instruments.

The following table presents the future principal payment obligations and interest rates associated with our debt instruments assuming our actual level of indebtedness as of June 30, 2008:

 

     2008    2009    2010    2011    2012    Thereafter    Total    Fair
Value
     (in thousands)
Long-term debt:                        

Fixed rate CMBS Certificates (1)

   $ —      $ —      $ 405,000    $ 1,150,000    $ —      $ —      $ 1,555,000    $ 1,458,212

0.375% Convertible Senior Notes

   $ —      $ —      $ 350,000    $ —      $ —      $ —      $ 350,000    $ 411,845

1.875% Convertible Senior Notes

   $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ 550,000    $ 550,000    $ 567,435

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

   $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —  

 

(1)

The anticipated repayment date is November 2010 for the $405,000 of Initial CMBS Certificates and November 2011 for the $1,150,000 Additional CMBS Certificates.

Our current primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk relating to (1) the impact of interest rate movements on our ability to refinance the CMBS Certificates on their expected repayment dates or at maturity at market rates, (2) our ability to meet financial covenants and (3) the interest rate associated with our floating rate loans that are outstanding under the senior secured revolving credit facility. We manage the interest rate risk on our outstanding debt through our large percentage of fixed rate debt. While we cannot predict or manage our ability to refinance existing debt or the impact interest rate movements will have on our existing debt, we continue to evaluate our financial position on an ongoing basis.

We also face market risk exposure associated with our investment in auction rate securities. The current conditions in the credit markets have resulted in a cumulative other-than-temporary impairment of these securities of $20.5 million as of June 30, 2008. Continued deterioration in the credit and equity markets, continued failed auctions or the lack of a developing secondary market may all potentially cause further impairment in the value of these securities or negatively impact our ability to liquidate these securities.

 

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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report contains “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. These statements concern expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Specifically, this quarterly report contains forward-looking statements regarding:

 

   

our expectations that site leasing revenues will continue to grow as wireless service providers lease additional space on our towers due to increasing minutes of use, network expansion and network coverage requirements;

 

   

our intention to build 80 to 90 new towers during 2008;

 

   

our belief that our site leasing business is characterized by stable and long-term recurring revenues, predictable operating costs and minimal capital expenditures;

 

   

our expectations regarding the growth of our cash flows by adding tenants to our towers at minimal incremental costs by using existing tower capacity or requiring wireless service providers to bear all or a portion of the cost of tower modifications;

 

   

actions we may pursue to manage our leverage position and ensure continued compliance with our financial covenants;

 

   

our estimates regarding our liquidity, capital expenditures and sources of both, and our ability to fund operations and meet our obligations as they become due;

 

   

our expectations regarding our cash capital expenditures in 2008 for maintenance and augmentation and for new tower builds, tower acquisitions and ground lease purchases and our ability to fund such cash capital expenditures;

 

   

our expectations regarding the amount of future expenditures required to maintain, improve and modify our towers;

 

   

our estimates regarding our annual debt service in 2008 and thereafter, and our belief that our cash flows from operations for the next twelve months will be sufficient to service our outstanding debt during the next twelve months;

 

   

our estimates of the fair value of our auction rate securities and our intention to liquidate these securities within the next twelve months; and

 

   

our estimates regarding certain accounting and tax matters, including the adoption of certain accounting pronouncements and the availability of sufficient net operating losses to offset future taxable income.

These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We wish to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. The most important factors that could prevent us from achieving our goals, and cause the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements and the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

our ability to sufficiently increase our revenues and maintain expenses and cash capital expenditures at appropriate levels to permit us to meet our anticipated uses of liquidity for operations and estimated portfolio growth;

 

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the ability of our clients to access sufficient capital or their willingness to expend capital to fund network expansion or enhancements;

 

   

our ability to consummate pending acquisitions and transactions, including the Optasite transaction and the Light Tower Wireless LLC transaction;

 

   

our ability to continue to comply with covenants and the terms of our credit instruments;

 

   

our ability to secure as many site leasing tenants as planned, including our ability to retain current leases on towers and deal with the impact, if any, of recent consolidation among wireless service providers;

 

   

our ability to identify towers and land underneath towers that would be attractive to our clients and accretive to our financial results; and to negotiate and consummate agreements to acquire such towers and land;

 

   

our ability to build 80 to 90 towers in 2008;

 

   

our ability to secure and deliver anticipated services business at contemplated margins;

 

   

our ability to identify and successfully consummate actions to manage our leverage position and ensure continued compliance with our financial covenants;

 

   

market conditions that may affect the fair value and liquidity of our short-term investments, and may impact our ability to liquidate these securities within the next twelve months;

 

   

our ability to successfully and timely address zoning issues, permitting and other issues that arise in connection with the building of new towers;

 

   

our ability to realize economies of scale from our tower portfolio;

 

   

the business climate for the wireless communications industry in general and the wireless communications infrastructure providers in particular;

 

   

the continued use of towers and dependence on outsourced site development services by the wireless communications industry; and

 

   

our ability to successfully estimate certain accounting and tax matters, including the effect on our company of adopting certain accounting pronouncements and the availability of sufficient net operating losses to offset taxable income.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This report contains certain non-GAAP measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and Segment Operating Profit information. We have provided below a description of such non-GAAP measures, a reconciliation of such non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures, an explanation as to why management utilizes these measures, their respective limitations and how management compensates for such limitations.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss excluding the impact of net interest expenses (including amortization of deferred financing fees), provision for taxes, depreciation, accretion and amortization, asset impairment and other charges, non-cash compensation, loss from write-off of deferred financing fees and extinguishment of debt, other income and expenses, non-cash leasing revenue and non-cash ground lease expense. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA excludes acquisition related costs which are currently capitalized, but, commencing January 1, 2009 pursuant to the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard 141(R), will be required to be expensed and included within operating expense. We have included this non-GAAP financial measure because we believe this item is an indicator of the performance of our core operations and reflects the changes in our operating results. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be an alternative measure of operating income or gross profit margin as determined in accordance with GAAP.

The non-GAAP measurement of Adjusted EBITDA has certain material limitations, including:

 

   

it does not include interest expense. Because we have borrowed money in order to finance our operations, interest expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate profits and cash flows. Therefore, any measure that excludes interest expense has material limitations,

 

   

it does not include depreciation, accretion and amortization expense. Because we use capital assets, depreciation, accretion and amortization expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate profits. Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation, accretion and amortization expense has material limitations,

 

   

it does not include provision for taxes. Because the payment of taxes is a necessary element of our costs, particularly in the future, any measure that excludes tax expense has material limitations, and

 

   

it does not include non-cash expenses such as asset impairment and other charges, non-cash compensation, other expenses/income, non-cash leasing revenue and non-cash ground lease expense. Because these non-cash items are a necessary element of our costs and our ability to generate profits, any measure that excludes these non-cash items has material limitations.

We compensate for these limitations by using Adjusted EBITDA as only one of several comparative tools, together with GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of our profitability and operating results.

 

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The reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

 

     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Net loss

   $ (18,390 )   $ (15,072 )   $ (33,024 )   $ (31,466 )

Interest income

     (1,630 )     (3,273 )     (3,727 )     (4,499 )

Interest expense

     28,079       25,398       54,223       50,186  

Depreciation, accretion and amortization

     49,253       41,650       96,606       81,943  

Provision for income taxes(1)

     541       290       987       617  

Loss from write-off of deferred financing fees and extinguishment of debt

     —         431       —         431  

Non-cash compensation

     2,476       2,172       4,012       3,589  

Non-cash leasing revenue

     (1,842 )     (2,168 )     (3,838 )     (4,564 )

Non-cash ground lease expense

     2,480       1,826       4,832       4,068  

Other expense

     2,541       226       4,889       191  

AAT integration costs

     —         —         —         5  
                                

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 63,508     $ 51,480     $ 124,960     $ 100,501  
                                

 

(1)

This amount includes $351 and $189 of franchise taxes reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, respectively and $719 and $424 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007, respectively.

Segment Operating Profit

Each respective Segment Operating Profit is defined as segment revenues less segment cost of revenues (excluding depreciation, accretion and amortization). Total Segment Operating Profit is the total of the operating profits of the three segments. Segment Operating Profit is, in our opinion, an indicator of the operating performance of our site leasing and site development segments and is used to provide management with the ability to monitor the operating results and margin of each segment, while excluding the impact of depreciation, accretion and amortization, which is largely fixed. Segment Operating Profit is not intended to be an alternative measure of revenue or segment gross profit as determined in accordance with GAAP.

The non-GAAP measurement of Segment Operating Profit has certain material limitations. Specifically this measurement does not include depreciation, accretion and amortization expense. As we use capital assets in our business, depreciation, accretion and amortization expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate profit. Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation, accretion and amortization expense has material limitations. We compensate for these limitations by using Segment Operating Profit as only one of several comparative tools, together with GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of the operating performance of our segments.

 

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     Site leasing segment  
     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Segment revenue

   $ 93,739     $ 79,552     $ 183,114     $ 156,062  

Segment cost of revenues (excluding depreciation, accretion and amortization)

     (22,593 )     (21,202 )     (44,641 )     (41,790 )
                                

Segment operating profit

   $ 71,146     $ 58,350     $ 138,473     $ 114,272  
                                
     Site development consulting segment  
     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Segment revenue

   $ 5,313     $ 5,908     $ 10,298     $ 10,625  

Segment cost of revenues (excluding depreciation, accretion and amortization)

     (4,155 )     (4,493 )     (8,346 )     (8,355 )
                                

Segment operating profit

   $ 1,158     $ 1,415     $ 1,952     $ 2,270  
                                
     Site development construction segment  
     For the three months
ended June 30,
    For the six months
ended June 30,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Segment revenue

   $ 12,900     $ 14,829     $ 28,457     $ 29,410  

Segment cost of revenues (excluding depreciation, accretion and amortization)

     (12,613 )     (13,555 )     (26,609 )     (26,571 )
                                

Segment operating profit

   $ 287     $ 1,274     $ 1,848     $ 2,839  
                                

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

In order to ensure that the information we must disclose in our filings with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis, we have formalized our disclosure controls and procedures. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Securities and Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), as of June 30, 2008. Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of June 30, 2008, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

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

The following table presents information related to the repurchase of Class A common stock by the company during the three months ended June 30, 2008:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

  

(a) Total Number

of Shares

Purchased

  

(b) Average Price

Paid per Share

  

(c) Total Number

of Shares

Purchased as Part

of Publicly

Announced Plans

or Programs (1)

  

(d)Maximum

Number (or

Approximate

Dollar Value) of

Shares that May

Yet Be Purchased

Under the Plans or
Programs

4/1/2008-4/30/2008

   —      —      —      —  

5/1/2008-5/31/2008

   3,473,227    $34.55    —      —  

6/1/2008-6/30/2008

   —      —      —      —  

Total

   3,473,227    $34.55    —      —  

 

(1) All repurchases of shares of Class A common stock during the period were made in connection with our 1.875% Note offering. We paid $120.0 million in cash or $34.55 per share to effect these purchases.

 

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ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 6, 2008, we held our 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, the shareholders voted on (i) the election of two Class III directors for a term of three years and, in each case, until their successors are duly elected and qualified, (ii) the approval of our 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and (iii) the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered certified public accounting firm for the 2008 fiscal year.

The voting results were as follows:

1. Election of Directors:

 

Name of Nominee

   For    Withheld

Steven E. Bernstein

   91,355,950    1,538,647

Duncan H. Cocroft

   91,914,983    979,614

2. Approval of our 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan:

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Non Votes

82,215,524

  185,108   29,075   10,464,890

3. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered certified public accounting firm for the 2008 fiscal year.

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

92,847,124

  23,940   23,533

In addition, the following directors continued to serve as directors after the Meeting:

Brian C. Carr

Philip L. Hawkins

Jack Langer

Steven E. Nielsen

Jeffrey A. Stoops

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

4.13   Indenture, dated May 16, 2008, by and between SBA Communications Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association.(1).
4.14   Form of 1.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 (included in Exhibit 4.13).
5.1   Opinion of Holland & Knight LLP regarding legality of Class A common stock.
10.69   Purchase Agreement, dated May 12, 2008, among SBA Communications Corporation and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc., as representatives of the several initial purchasers listed on Schedule I of the Purchase Agreement.(2)
10.70   Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 16, 2008, among SBA Communications Corporation and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc., as representatives of the several initial purchasers listed on Schedule 1 of the Purchase Agreement.(1)
10.71   Form of Convertible Bond Hedge Transaction Agreement entered into by SBA Communications Corporation with each of Lehman Brothers OTC Derivatives Inc., Citibank, N.A., Deutsche Bank AG London Branch, and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association.
10.72   Form of Issuer Warrant Transaction Letter Agreement entered into by SBA Communications Corporation with each of Lehman Brothers OTC Derivatives Inc., Citibank, N.A., Deutsche Bank AG London Branch, and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association.
31.1   Certification by Jeffrey A. Stoops, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification by Anthony J. Macaione, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1   Certification by Jeffrey A. Stoops, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification by Anthony J. Macaione, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(1) Filed with the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2008.
(2) Filed with the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2008.

 

 

 

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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.

 

    SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
August 6, 2008    

/s/    Jeffrey A. Stoops

    Jeffrey A. Stoops
    Chief Executive Officer
    (Duly Authorized Officer)
August 6, 2008    
   

/s/    Anthony J. Macaione

    Anthony J. Macaione
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

5.1   Opinion of Holland & Knight LLP regarding legality of Class A common stock.
10.71   Form of Convertible Bond Hedge Transaction Agreement entered into by SBA Communications Corporation with each of Lehman Brothers OTC Derivatives Inc., Citibank, N.A., Deutsche Bank AG London Branch, and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association.
10.72   Form of Issuer Warrant Transaction Letter Agreement entered into by SBA Communications Corporation with each of Lehman Brothers OTC Derivatives Inc., Citibank, N.A., Deutsche Bank AG London Branch, and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC and Wachovia Bank, National Association.
31.1   Certification by Jeffrey A. Stoops, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification by Anthony J. Macaione, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1   Certification by Jeffrey A. Stoops, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification by Anthony J. Macaione, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
EX-5.1 2 dex51.htm OPINION HOLLAND & KNIGHT Opinion Holland & Knight

Exhibit 5.1

Opinion of Holland & Knight LLP

regarding the legality of the Class A common stock

August 6, 2008

SBA Communications Corporation

5900 Broken Sound Parkway NW

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

Ladies and Gentlemen:

SBA Communications Corporation, a Florida corporation (the “Company”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 12, 2001, a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended, Registration No. 333-71460, on November 29, 2006, a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 333-139005, and on November 16, 2007, a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 333-147473, (collectively, the “Shelf Registration Statements”), under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Such Shelf Registration Statements relate to the offering by the Company of the Company’s Class A common stock, $.01 par value per share (the “Class A Common Stock”). We have acted as counsel to the Company in connection with the preparation and filing of the Shelf Registration Statements and the issuance of 519,053 shares (the “Shares”) of Class A Common Stock pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statements, in connection with the acquisition of 79 towers.

In so acting, we have examined originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such documents, records, certificates and other instruments of the Company as in our judgment are necessary or appropriate for purposes of this opinion.

Based upon the foregoing examination, we are of the opinion that the Shares have been duly authorized and, when issued, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Shelf Registration Statements and to the use of our name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the Shelf Registration Statements. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we are included within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Sincerely,

HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

/s/ Holland & Knight LLP

EX-10.71 3 dex1071.htm FORM OF CONVERTIBLE BOND Form of Convertible Bond

Exhibit 10.71

[Bank Name and Address]

May 12, 2008

To: SBA Communications Corporation

5900 Broken Sound Parkway NW

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

Attention: Tom Hunt

Telephone No.:

Facsimile No.:

 

Re: Convertible Bond Hedge Transaction

(Reference Number:[            ])

The purpose of this letter agreement (this “Confirmation”) is to confirm the terms and conditions of the Transaction entered into between [Bank Name] (“Bank”) and SBA Communications Corporation (“Counterparty”) on the Trade Date specified below (the “Transaction”). This letter agreement constitutes a “Confirmation” as referred to in the ISDA Master Agreement specified below. This Confirmation shall replace any previous agreements and serve as the final documentation for this Transaction.

The definitions and provisions contained in the 1996 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the “Equity Definitions”), as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”), are incorporated into this Confirmation. In the event of any inconsistency between the Equity Definitions and this Confirmation, this Confirmation shall govern. Certain defined terms used herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Offering Memorandum dated May 12, 2008 (as supplemented, the “Offering Memorandum”) relating to the USD 500,000,000 principal amount of 1.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013, (the “Convertible Notes” and each USD 1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes, a “Convertible Note”) issued by Counterparty pursuant to an Indenture to be dated May 16, 2008 between Counterparty and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Indenture”). In the event of any inconsistency between the terms defined in the Offering Memorandum, the Indenture and this Confirmation, this Confirmation shall govern. The parties acknowledge that this Confirmation is entered into on the date hereof with the understanding that (i) definitions set forth in the Indenture which are also defined herein by reference to the Indenture and (ii) sections of the Indenture that are referred to herein will conform to the descriptions thereof in the Offering Memorandum. If any such definitions in the Indenture or any such sections of the Indenture differ from the descriptions thereof in the Offering Memorandum, the descriptions thereof in the Offering Memorandum will govern for purposes of this Confirmation. The parties further acknowledge that the Indenture section numbers used herein are based on the draft of the Indenture last reviewed by Bank as of the date of this Confirmation, and if any such section numbers are changed in the Indenture as executed, the parties will amend this Confirmation in good faith to preserve the intent of the parties. For the avoidance of doubt, references to the Indenture herein are references to the Indenture as in effect on the date of its execution and if the Indenture is amended following its execution, any such amendment will be disregarded for purposes of this Confirmation unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

Each party is hereby advised, and each such party acknowledges, that the other party has engaged in, or refrained from engaging in, substantial financial transactions and has taken other material actions in reliance upon the parties’ entry into the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates on the terms and conditions set forth below.

1. This Confirmation evidences a complete and binding agreement between Bank and Counterparty as to the terms of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates. This Confirmation shall supplement, form a part of, and be subject to an agreement in the form of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement (the “Agreement”) as if Bank and Counterparty had executed an agreement in such form (but without any Schedule except for the election of the laws of the State of New York as the governing law on the Trade Date). In the event of any inconsistency between provisions of that Agreement and this Confirmation, this Confirmation will prevail for the purpose of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates. The parties hereby agree that no Transaction other than the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates shall be governed by the Agreement.


2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:

 

General Terms:   
  Trade Date:    May 12, 2008
  Option Style:    “Modified American”, as set forth under “Exercise and Valuation” below
  Option Type:    Call
  Buyer:    Counterparty
  Seller:    Bank
  Shares:    The Class A common stock of Counterparty, par value USD 0.01 per Share (Exchange symbol “SBAC”)
  Number of Options:    The number of Convertible Notes in denominations of USD 1,000 principal amount issued by Counterparty on the closing date for the initial issuance of the Convertible Notes. For the avoidance of doubt, the Number of Options outstanding shall be reduced by each exercise of Options hereunder. In no event will the Number of Options be less than zero.
  Option Entitlement:    As of any date, a number of Shares per Option equal to the Conversion Rate (as defined in the Indenture, but without regard to any adjustments to the Conversion Rate pursuant to Section 10.03, or to Section 10.04(g) or (h) of the Indenture), for each Convertible Note.
  Strike Price:    As of any date, an amount in USD, rounded to the nearest cent (with 0.5 cents being rounded upwards), equal to USD 1,000 divided by the Option Entitlement.
  Applicable Percentage:    [    ]%
  Number of Shares:    The product of the Number of Options and the Option Entitlement and the Applicable Percentage.
  Premium:    USD [            ]
  Premium Payment Date:    May 16, 2008
  Exchange:    The NASDAQ Global Select Market
  Related Exchange(s):    The principal exchange(s) for options contracts or futures contracts, if any, with respect to the Shares
Exercise and Valuation:   
  Potential Exercise Dates:    Each Conversion Date.
  Conversion Date:    Each “Conversion Date”, as defined in the Indenture, of Convertible Notes (such Convertible Notes, the “Relevant Convertible Notes” for such Conversion Date).
  Required Exercise on   
  Conversion Dates:    On each Conversion Date for Relevant Convertible Notes, a number of Options (the “Exercisable Options”) equal to the number of Relevant Convertible Notes in denominations of USD 1,000 principal amount submitted for conversion on such Conversion Date in accordance with the terms of the Indenture shall be automatically exercised, subject to Notice of Exercise and Notice of Settlement Method below.

 

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  Exercise Period:    The period from and excluding the Trade Date to and including the Expiration Date.
  Expiration Date:    The earlier of (x) last day on which any Convertible Notes remain outstanding and (y) the maturity date of the Convertible Notes.
  Scheduled Trading Day:    As such term is defined in Section 1.01 of the Indenture.
  Multiple Exercise:    Applicable.
  Minimum Number of Options:    1
  Maximum Number of Options:    Number of Options
  Integral Multiple:    Not Applicable
  Automatic Exercise:    As provided above under “Required Exercise on Conversion Dates”.
  Notice of Exercise:    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Equity Definitions, in order to exercise any Options,
     (a) if Physical Settlement applies, Counterparty must notify Bank in writing before 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the second Scheduled Trading Day immediately following the Conversion Date for the Relevant Convertible Notes, which notice shall specify (i) the number of Options being exercised and (ii) the Conversion Date; and
     (b) if Low Cash Combination Settlement, High Cash Combination Settlement or Cash Settlement applies, Counterparty must notify Bank in writing before 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the Scheduled Trading Day immediately preceding the scheduled first day of the Settlement Period (as defined in the Indenture) for the Relevant Convertible Notes, which notice shall specify (i) the number of Options being exercised, (ii) the scheduled first day of the Settlement Period, and (iii) if Low Cash Combination Settlement or High Cash Combination Settlement applies, the fixed cash amount specified by Counterparty pursuant to Section 10.02(b)(3)(i)(A) of the Indenture (the “Specified Cash Amount”);
     provided that with respect to Options relating to Relevant Convertible Notes with a Conversion Date on or following the fiftieth (50th) Scheduled Trading Day prior to the Expiration Date (the “Final Conversion Period”), such Notice of Exercise need only specify the number of Options being exercised and the Specified Cash Amount, if applicable.

Settlement Terms:

  
  Physical Settlement:    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Equity Definitions, means that Counterparty has elected to deliver only Shares to satisfy the Conversion Obligation (as defined in the Indenture) in connection with the conversion of the Relevant Convertible Notes.

 

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  Low Cash Combination Settlement:    Means that (i) Counterparty has elected to deliver a combination of Shares and cash to satisfy the Conversion Obligation in connection with the conversion of the relevant Convertible Notes and (ii) the Specified Cash Amount with respect to such conversion is equal to or less than $1,000.
  High Cash Combination Settlement:    Means that (i) Counterparty has elected to deliver a combination of Shares and cash to satisfy the Conversion Obligation in connection with the conversion of the Relevant Convertible Notes and (ii) the Specified Cash Amount with respect to such conversion is greater than $1,000.
  Cash Settlement:    Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Equity Definitions, means that Counterparty has elected to deliver only cash to satisfy the Conversion Obligation in connection with the conversion of the Relevant Convertible Notes.
  Notice of Settlement Method:    Counterparty initially elects Physical Settlement to settle its Conversion Obligation (as defined in the Indenture). If Counterparty chooses to elect a different method of settlement, Counterparty must notify Bank of the newly chosen settlement method no later than the earlier of (i) 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the second Scheduled Trading Day immediately following the Conversion Date for the Relevant Convertible Notes to which the newly chosen settlement method is going to apply and (ii) 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the Scheduled Trading Day immediately preceding the Final Conversion Period; provided that it shall be a condition to Counterparty’s election of Cash Settlement, Low Cash Combination Settlement or High Cash Combination Settlement that at the time of such election Counterparty and each of its affiliates is not, and Counterparty hereby represents and covenants that at such time neither of them will be, in possession of any material non-public information with respect to Counterparty.
  Settlement Date:    Subject to the delivery of a Notice of Exercise and, to the extent applicable, a Notice of Settlement Method, to Bank, the date Shares and/or cash are required to be delivered with respect to the Relevant Convertible Notes under the terms of the Indenture.
  Delivery Obligation:    In lieu of the obligations set forth in Sections 5.1 and 6.1 of the Equity Definitions, and subject to Notice of Exercise and Notice of Settlement Method above, in respect of an Exercise Date, Bank will deliver to Counterparty, on the related Settlement Date,
     (a) if Physical Settlement or Low Cash Combination Settlement applies, a number of Shares equal to the product of the Applicable Percentage and the aggregate number of Shares (and cash in lieu of fractional Shares, if any, resulting from rounding of such aggregate number of Shares based on the VWAP (as defined in the Indenture) on the Conversion Date) that Counterparty would have been obligated to deliver to the holder(s) of the Relevant Convertible Notes if Counterparty elected to deliver a combination of Shares and cash to satisfy the Conversion Obligation pursuant to Section 10.02(b) of the Indenture and specified a fixed cash amount of USD 1,000 pursuant to Section 10.02(b)(3)(i)(A) of the Indenture, as determined by the Calculation Agent; provided that, in the case of Physical Settlement, the number of Shares delivered by Bank to Counterparty on the related Settlement Date shall not be greater than the product of (i) the Applicable Percentage and (ii) the excess of (x) the aggregate number of Shares that Counterparty is

 

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     obligated to deliver to the holder(s) of the Relevant Convertible Notes pursuant to Section 10.02(b)(1) of the Indenture over (y) the number of Shares equal to (a) USD 1,000 divided by (b) the Last Reported Sale Price (as defined in the Indenture) on the final Settlement Period Trading Day (as defined in the Indenture) of the applicable Settlement Period as if Counterparty elected Low Cash Combination Settlement;
     (b) if High Cash Combination Settlement applies, (i) a number of Shares equal to the product of the Applicable Percentage and the aggregate number of Shares that Counterparty is obligated to deliver to the holder(s) of the Relevant Convertible Notes pursuant to Section 10.02(b)(3) of the Indenture and (ii) an amount of cash equal to the product of the Applicable Percentage and the excess, if any, of (A) the amount of cash (including cash in lieu of fractional Shares, if any, resulting from rounding of such aggregate number of Shares based on the VWAP on the last day of the relevant Settlement Period) that Counterparty is obligated to deliver to the holder(s) of the Relevant Convertible Notes pursuant to Section 10.02(b)(3) of the Indenture over (B) the principal amount of the Relevant Convertible Notes being converted on such Conversion Date; and
     (c) if Cash Settlement Applies, an amount equal to the product of the Applicable Percentage and the excess, if any, of (i) the cash that Counterparty is obligated to deliver to the holder(s) of the Relevant Convertible Notes pursuant to Section 10.02(b)(2) of the Indenture over (ii) the principal amount of the Relevant Convertible Notes being converted on such Conversion Date (in each case, such Shares and/or cash collectively, the “Convertible Obligation”);
     provided that, in all cases, the Delivery Obligation shall be determined excluding any Shares or cash (including cash in lieu of fractional Shares) that Counterparty is obligated to deliver to holder(s) of the Relevant Convertible Notes as a direct or indirect result of any adjustments to the Conversion Rate pursuant to Section 10.03 or Section 10.04(g) or (h) of the Indenture and any interest payment that the Counterparty is obligated to deliver to holder(s) of the Relevant Convertible Notes. For the avoidance of doubt, if Cash Settlement applies and the Daily Conversion Value, as defined in the Indenture, for each of the Settlement Period Trading Days, as defined in the Indenture, occurring in the relevant Settlement Period, is less than or equal to 1/45th of USD 1,000, Bank will have no delivery obligation hereunder in respect of such Exercise Date.
     Counterparty agrees that if, with respect to any Settlement Period Trading Day during the Settlement Period, the per share volume-weighted average price as displayed under the heading “Bloomberg VWAP” on Bloomberg page SBAC.UQ <equity> AQR is unavailable, Counterparty and the nationally recognized independent investment banking firm retained by Counterparty pursuant to the definition of VWAP in the Indenture shall consult with the Calculation Agent to determine the VWAP on such Settlement Period Trading Day.
  Notice of Delivery Obligation:    As applicable and no later than the later of (a) the relevant Exercise Date and (b) the Exchange Business Day immediately following the last day of the Settlement Period, Counterparty shall give Bank notice of the final number of Shares and/or the amount of cash comprising the relevant Convertible Obligation;

 

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     provided that, with respect to any Exercise Date occurring during the Final Conversion Period, Counterparty may provide Bank with a single notice of the aggregate number of Shares and/or the amount of cash comprising the Convertible Obligations for all such Exercise Dates (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that the requirement of Counterparty to deliver such notice shall not limit Counterparty’s obligations with respect to Notice of Exercise, as set forth above, in any way).
  Settlement Currency:    USD
  Other Applicable Provisions:    The provisions of Sections 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 and 6.10 of the Equity Definitions will be applicable, except that all references in such provisions to “Physically-Settled” shall be read as references to “Low Cash Combination Settled” or “High Cash Combination Settled” to the extent Low Cash Combination Settlement or High Cash Combination Settlement is applicable. “Low Cash Combination Settled” or “High Cash Combination Settled” in relation to any Option means that Low Cash Combination Settlement or High Cash Combination Settlement is applicable to that Option.
  Failure to Deliver:    Applicable
3. Additional Terms applicable to the Transaction:
    Adjustments applicable to the Transaction:   
  Potential Adjustment Events:    Notwithstanding Section 9.1(e) of the Equity Definitions, a “Potential Adjustment Event” means any occurrence of any event or condition, as set forth in Section 10.04 of the Indenture that would result in an adjustment to the Conversion Rate of the Convertible Notes; provided that in no event shall there be any adjustment hereunder as a result of an adjustment to the Conversion Rate pursuant to Section 10.03 or Section 10.04(g) or (h) of the Indenture.
  Method of Adjustment:    Calculation Agent Adjustment, and means that, notwithstanding Section 9.1(c) of the Equity Definitions, upon any adjustment to the Conversion Rate of the Convertible Notes pursuant to the Indenture (other than Section 10.03 and Sections 10.04(g) and (h) of the Indenture), the Calculation Agent will make a corresponding adjustment to any one or more of the Strike Price, Number of Options, the Option Entitlement and any other variable relevant to the exercise, settlement or payment for the Transaction.
Extraordinary Events applicable to the Transaction:
  Merger Events:    Notwithstanding Section 9.2(a) of the Equity Definitions, a “Merger Event” means the occurrence of any event or condition set forth in Section 10.05 of the Indenture.
  Consequence of Merger Events:    Notwithstanding Section 9.3 of the Equity Definitions, upon the occurrence of a Merger Event, the Calculation Agent shall make a corresponding adjustment in respect of any adjustment under the Indenture to any one or more of the nature of the Shares, Strike Price, Number of Options, the Option Entitlement and any other variable relevant to the exercise, settlement or payment for the Transaction; provided however that such adjustment shall be made without regard to any adjustment to the Conversion Rate for the issuance of additional shares as set forth in Section 10.03 of the Indenture.

 

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4. Calculation Agent:    Bank, acting in its capacity as Calculation Agent.

5. Account Details:

 

  (a) Account for payments to Counterparty:

To be provided by Counterparty

Account for delivery of Shares to Counterparty:

To be provided by Counterparty

 

  (b) Account for payments to Bank:

[                                         ]

Account for delivery of Shares from Bank:

[To be provided by Bank]

6. Offices:

The Office of Counterparty for the Transaction is: Inapplicable, Counterparty is not a Multibranch Party.

The Office of Bank for the Transaction is:

[                                         ]

7. Notices: For purposes of this Confirmation:

 

  (a) Address for notices or communications to Counterparty:

 

SBA Communications Corporation
5900 Broken Sound Parkway NW
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
Attention: Tom Hunt
Telephone No.:  
Facsimile No.:  

 

  (b) Address for notices or communications to Bank:

[                                         ]

8. Representations and Warranties of Counterparty

The representations and warranties of Counterparty set forth in Section 3 of the Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated as of the Trade Date among Counterparty, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. and TD Securities (USA) LLC (collectively, the “Initial Purchasers”) are true and correct and are hereby deemed to be repeated to Bank as if set forth herein. Counterparty hereby further represents and warrants to Bank that:

 

  (a)

Counterparty has all necessary corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations in respect of this Transaction; such execution, delivery and performance have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on Counterparty’s part; and this Confirmation has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Counterparty and constitutes its valid and binding obligation, enforceable against Counterparty in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar

 

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laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally, and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity, including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity) and except that rights to indemnification and contribution hereunder may be limited by federal or state securities laws or public policy relating thereto.

 

  (b) Neither the execution and delivery of this Confirmation nor the incurrence or performance of obligations of Counterparty hereunder will conflict with or result in a breach of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws (or any equivalent documents) of Counterparty, or any applicable law or regulation, or any order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or governmental authority or agency, or any agreement or instrument to which Counterparty or any of its subsidiaries is a party or by which Counterparty or any of its subsidiaries is bound or to which Counterparty or any of its subsidiaries is subject, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any lien under, any such agreement or instrument, or breach or constitute a default under any agreements and contracts of Counterparty and the significant subsidiaries filed as exhibits to Counterparty’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, incorporated by reference in the Offering Memorandum, as updated by any subsequent filings.

 

  (c) No consent, approval, authorization, or order of, or filing with, any governmental agency or body or any court is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by Counterparty of this Confirmation, except such as have been obtained or made and such as may be required under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or state securities laws.

 

  (d) It is an “eligible contract participant” (as such term is defined in Section 1(a)(12) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended.

 

  (e) It is a “qualified institutional buyer” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act, or an “accredited investor” as defined under the Securities Act.

 

  (f) Each of it and its affiliates is not, on the date hereof, in possession of any material non-public information with respect to Counterparty.

 

  (g) Counterparty represents that it is not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and the assets used in the Transaction (1) are not assets of any “plan” (as such term is defined in Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”)) subject to Section 4975 of the Code or any “employee benefit plan” (as such term is defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) subject to Title I of ERISA, and (2) do not constitute “plan assets” within the meaning of Department of Labor Regulation 2510.3-101, 29 CFR Section 2510-3-101

9. Other Provisions:

 

  (a) Opinions. Counterparty shall deliver to Bank an opinion of counsel, dated as of the Trade Date, with respect to the matters set forth in Sections 8(a) through (c) of this Confirmation.

 

  (b) Amendment. If the Initial Purchasers exercise their right to purchase additional Convertible Notes (the “Additional Convertible Notes”) as set forth in the Purchase Agreement, then on the Additional Premium Payment Date (as defined below), the Number of Options will be automatically increased by additional Options (the “Additional Options”) equal to the number of Additional Convertible Notes in denominations of USD 1,000 principal amount issued pursuant to such exercise and an additional premium equal to the product of the Additional Options and USD [            ] shall be paid by Counterparty to Bank on the closing date for the purchase and sale of the Additional Convertible Notes (the “Additional Premium Payment Date”).

 

  (c) No Reliance, etc. Each party represents that (i) it is entering into the Transaction evidenced hereby as principal (and not as agent or in any other capacity); (ii) neither the other party nor any of its agents are acting as a fiduciary for it; (iii) it is not relying upon any representations except those expressly set forth in the Agreement or this Confirmation; (iv) it has not relied on the other party for any legal, regulatory, tax, business, investment, financial, and accounting advice, and it has made its own investment, hedging, and trading decisions based upon its own judgment and upon any view expressed by the other party or any of its agents; and (v) it is entering into this Transaction with a full understanding of the terms, conditions and risks thereof and it is capable of and willing to assume those risks.

 

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  (d) Repurchase Notices. Counterparty shall, on any day on which Counterparty effects any repurchase of Shares, promptly give Bank a written notice of such repurchase (a “Repurchase Notice”) on such day if following such repurchase, the quotient of (x) [the sum of] the Number of Shares [under this Transaction and the Number of Shares as defined in the confirmation with respect to a convertible bond hedge transaction dated March 20, 2007 between Counterparty and Bank,] divided by (y) the number of Counterparty’s outstanding Shares (such quotient expressed as a percentage, the “Option Equity Percentage”) would be (i) greater than [    ] % or (ii) 0.5% greater than the Option Equity Percentage included in the immediately preceding Repurchase Notice. Counterparty agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Bank and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, affiliates, advisors, agents and controlling persons (each, an “Indemnified Person”) from and against any and all losses (including losses relating to Bank’s hedging activities as a consequence of becoming, or of the risk of becoming, a Section 16 “insider”, including without limitation, any forbearance from hedging activities or cessation of hedging activities and any losses in connection therewith with respect to this Transaction), claims, damages, judgments, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), joint or several, which an Indemnified Person may become subject to, as a result of Counterparty’s failure to provide Bank with a Repurchase Notice on the day and in the manner specified in this paragraph, and to reimburse, within 30 days, upon written request, each of such Indemnified Persons for any reasonable legal or other expenses incurred in connection with investigating, preparing for, providing testimony or other evidence in connection with or defending any of the foregoing. If any suit, action, proceeding (including any governmental or regulatory investigation), claim or demand shall be brought or asserted against the Indemnified Person as a result of Counterparty’s failure to provide Bank with a Repurchase Notice in accordance with this paragraph, such Indemnified Person shall promptly notify Counterparty in writing, and Counterparty, upon request of the Indemnified Person, shall retain counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Person to represent the Indemnified Person and any others Counterparty may designate in such proceeding and shall pay the fees and expenses of such counsel related to such proceeding. Counterparty shall not be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent, but if settled with such consent or if there be a final judgment for the plaintiff, Counterparty agrees to indemnify any Indemnified Person from and against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment. Counterparty shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Person, effect any settlement of any pending or threatened proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Person is or could have been a party and indemnity could have been sought hereunder by such Indemnified Person, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Person from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such proceeding on terms reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Person. If the indemnification provided for in this paragraph is unavailable to an Indemnified Person or insufficient in respect of any losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to therein, then Counterparty under such paragraph, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Person thereunder, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Person as a result of such losses, claims, damages or liabilities. The remedies provided for in this paragraph are not exclusive and shall not limit any rights or remedies which may otherwise be available to any Indemnified Party at law or in equity. The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in this paragraph shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of the termination of this Transaction.

 

  (e) Regulation M. Counterparty is not on the Trade Date engaged in a distribution, as such term is used in Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), of any securities of Counterparty, other than a distribution meeting the requirements of the exception set forth in Rules 101(b)(10) and 102(b)(7) of Regulation M. Counterparty shall not, until the second Exchange Business Day immediately following the Trade Date, engage in any distribution other than those described in this paragraph.

 

  (f) No Manipulation. Counterparty is not entering into this Transaction to create actual or apparent trading activity in the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for the Shares) or to raise or depress or otherwise manipulate the price of the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for the Shares).

 

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  (g) Number of Repurchased Shares. Counterparty represents that it could have purchased Shares, in an amount equal to the product of the Number of Options and the Option Entitlement, on the Exchange or otherwise, in compliance with applicable law, its organizational documents and any orders, decrees and contractual agreements binding upon Counterparty, on the Trade Date.

 

  (h) Board Authorization. Each of this Transaction and the issuance of the Convertible Notes was approved by its board of directors and publicly announced, solely for the purposes stated in such board resolution and public disclosure and, prior to any exercise of Options hereunder, Counterparty’s board of directors will have duly authorized any repurchase of Shares pursuant to this Transaction. Counterparty further represents that there is no internal policy, whether written or oral, of Counterparty that would prohibit Counterparty from entering into any aspect of this Transaction, including, but not limited to, the purchases of Shares to be made pursuant hereto.

 

  (i) Transfer or Assignment. (i) Counterparty shall have the right to transfer or assign its rights and obligations hereunder with respect to all, but not less than all, of the Options hereunder (such Options, the “Transfer Options”); provided that such transfer or assignment shall be subject to reasonable conditions that Bank may impose, including but not limited, to the following conditions:

(A) With respect to any Transfer Options, Counterparty shall not be released from its notice and indemnification obligations pursuant to Section 9(b) or any obligations under Section 9(o) or 9(t) of this Confirmation;

(B) Any Transfer Options shall only be transferred or assigned to a third party that is a U.S. person (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended);

(C) Such transfer or assignment shall be effected on terms, including any reasonable undertakings by such third party (including, but not limited to, an undertaking with respect to compliance with applicable securities laws in a manner that, in the reasonable judgment of Bank, will not expose Bank to material risks under applicable securities laws) and execution of any documentation and delivery of legal opinions with respect to securities laws and other matters by such third party and Counterparty, as are requested and reasonably satisfactory to Bank;

(D) Bank will not, as a result of such transfer and assignment, be required to pay the transferee on any payment date an amount under Section 2(d)(i)(4) of the Agreement greater than an amount that Bank would have been required to pay to Counterparty in the absence of such transfer and assignment;

(E) An Event of Default, Potential Event of Default or Termination Event will not occur as a result of such transfer and assignment;

(F) Without limiting the generality of clause (B), Counterparty shall cause the transferee to make such Payee Tax Representations and to provide such tax documentation as may be reasonably requested by Bank to permit Bank to determine that results described in clauses (D) and (E) will not occur upon or after such transfer and assignment; and

(G) Counterparty shall be responsible for all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred by Bank in connection with such transfer or assignment.

(ii) Bank may transfer or assign without any consent of Counterparty its rights and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, to any of its affiliates whose obligations hereunder would be guaranteed by [                                        ]; provided further that Bank may transfer or assign all or any portion of its rights or obligations under this Transaction without consent of Counterparty to any third party with a rating for its long term, unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness equal to or better than the lesser of (1) the credit rating of Bank at the time of the transfer and (2) A- by Standard and Poor’s Rating Group, Inc. or its successor (“S&P”), or A3 by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or, if either S&P or Moody’s ceases to rate such debt, at least an equivalent rating or better by a substitute agency rating mutually agreed by Counterparty and Bank. If after Bank’s commercially reasonable efforts, Bank is unable to effect a transfer or assignment on pricing terms reasonably acceptable to Bank and within a time period reasonably acceptable to Bank of a sufficient number of Options to reduce (1) Bank’s “beneficial ownership” (within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and rules promulgated thereunder) to 7.5% of Counterparty’s outstanding Shares or less or (2) the Option Equity Percentage to [ ] % or less, Bank may designate any Exchange Business Day as an Early Termination Date with respect to a portion (the “Terminated Portion”) of this Transaction, such that (1) its “beneficial ownership”

 

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following such partial termination will be equal to or less than 7.5% or (2) the Option Equity Percentage following such partial termination will be equal to or less than [ ]%. In the event that Bank so designates an Early Termination Date with respect to a portion of this Transaction, a payment shall be made pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement as if (1) an Early Termination Date had been designated in respect of a Transaction having terms identical to this Transaction and a Number of Options equal to the Terminated Portion, (2) Counterparty shall be the sole Affected Party with respect to such partial termination and (3) such Transaction shall be the only Terminated Transaction (and, for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of paragraph 9(p) shall apply to any amount that is payable by Bank to Counterparty pursuant to this sentence). Notwithstanding any other provision in this Confirmation to the contrary requiring or allowing Bank to purchase, sell, receive or deliver any shares or other securities to or from Counterparty, Bank may designate any of its affiliates to purchase, sell, receive or deliver such shares or other securities and otherwise to perform Bank’s obligations in respect of this Transaction and any such designee may assume such obligations. Bank shall be discharged of its obligations to Counterparty to the extent of any such performance.

 

  (j) Staggered Settlement. If upon advice of counsel with respect to applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including any requirements relating to Bank’s hedging activities hereunder, or due to inability to borrow Shares to deliver to Counterparty at a rate of borrowing less than 35 basis points, Bank reasonably determines that it would not be practicable or advisable to deliver, or to acquire Shares to deliver, any or all of the Shares to be delivered by Bank on the Settlement Date for the Transaction, Bank may, by notice to Counterparty on or prior to any Settlement Date (a “Nominal Settlement Date”), elect to deliver the Shares on two or more dates (each, a “Staggered Settlement Date”) as follows:

 

 

(a)

in such notice, Bank will specify to Counterparty the related Staggered Settlement Dates, which Bank shall choose in a commercially reasonable manner, (the first of which will be such Nominal Settlement Date and the last of which will be no later than the twentieth (20th) Exchange Business Day following such Nominal Settlement Date) and the number of Shares that it will deliver on each Staggered Settlement Date on a payment versus delivery basis;

 

  (b) the aggregate number of Shares that Bank will deliver to Counterparty hereunder on all such Staggered Settlement Dates will equal the number of Shares that Bank would otherwise be required to deliver on such Nominal Settlement Date; and

 

  (c) if the Low Cash Combination Settlement terms or the High Cash Combination Settlement terms set forth above were to apply on the Nominal Settlement Date, then the Low Cash Combination Settlement terms or the High Cash Combination Settlement terms will apply on each Staggered Settlement Date, except that the Shares will be allocated among such Staggered Settlement Dates as specified by Bank in the notice referred to in clause (a) above.

 

  (k) Damages. Neither party shall be liable under Section 6.10 of the Equity Definitions for special, indirect or consequential damages, even if informed of the possibility thereof, except as specifically set forth otherwise herein.

 

  (l)

Early Unwind. In the event the sale of Convertible Notes is not consummated with the Initial Purchasers for any reason or Counterparty fails to deliver to Bank opinions of counsel to Counterparty as required pursuant to Section 9(a) by the close of business in New York on May 16, 2008 (or such later date as agreed upon by the parties) May 16, 2008 or such later date as agreed upon being the “Early Unwind Date”), this Transaction shall automatically terminate (the “Early Unwind”), on the Early Unwind Date and (i) the Transaction and all of the respective rights and obligations of Bank and Counterparty under the Transaction shall be cancelled and terminated and (ii) each party shall be released and discharged by the other party from and agrees not to make any claim against the other party with respect to any obligations or liabilities of the other party arising out of and to be performed in connection with the Transaction either prior to or after the Early Unwind Date; provided that, other than to the extent the Early Unwind Date occurred as a result of the breach of the Purchase Agreement by the Initial Purchasers, Counterparty shall reimburse Bank, in cash or Shares, for any costs or expenses (including market losses) relating to the unwinding of its hedging activities in connection with the Transaction (including any loss or cost incurred as a result of its terminating, liquidating, obtaining or

 

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reestablishing any hedge or related trading position). Bank shall notify Counterparty of such amount and Counterparty shall pay such amount in immediately available funds or deliver Shares on the Early Unwind Date. Bank and Counterparty represent and acknowledge to the other that, subject to the proviso included in this paragraph, upon an Early Unwind, all obligations with respect to the Transaction shall be deemed fully and finally discharged.

 

  (m) [Method of Delivery. Insert appropriate agency language if an agent is used.]

 

  (n) Additional Provisions.

(i) Section 9.6(a)(ii) of the Equity Definitions is hereby amended by (1) deleting from the third line thereof the word “or” after the word “official” and inserting a comma therefor, and (2) deleting the period at the end of subsection (ii) thereof and inserting the following words therefor “ or (C) at Bank’s option, the occurrence of any of the events specified in Section 5(a)(vii) (1) through (9) of the Agreement with respect to that Issuer.”

(ii) Notwithstanding Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions, everything in the first paragraph of Section 9.7(b) of the Equity Definitions after the words “Calculation Agent” in the third line through the remainder of such Section 9.7 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:

“based on an amount representing the Calculation Agent’s determination of the fair value to Counterparty of an option with terms that would preserve for Counterparty the economic equivalent of any payment or delivery (assuming satisfaction of each applicable condition precedent) by the parties in respect of the relevant Transaction that would have been required after that date but for the occurrence of the Share De-Listing.”

(iii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Confirmation, if any of the following events occurs, (1) Bank shall have the right to designate such an event an Additional Termination Event and designate an Early Termination Date pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Agreement, and (2) Counterparty shall be deemed the sole Affected Party and the Transaction shall be deemed the sole Affected Transaction:

(a) At any time during the period from and including the Trade Date, to and including the Expiration Date, the Shares cease to be listed or quoted on the Exchange (a “Share De-listing”) for any reason (other than a Merger Event as a result of which the shares of common stock underlying the Options are listed or quoted on The New York Stock Exchange, The American Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ Global Select Market (or their respective successors) (the “Successor Exchange”)) and are not immediately re-listed or quoted as of the date of such de-listing on the Successor Exchange.

(b) Counterparty amends, modifies, supplements or waives any term of the Indenture or the Convertible Notes governing the principal amount, coupon, maturity, repurchase obligation of Counterparty, redemption right of Counterparty, any term relating to conversion of the Convertible Notes (including changes to the conversion price, conversion settlement dates or conversion conditions), or any term that would require consent of the holders of not less than 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to amend, in each case without the prior consent of Bank.

(iv) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Confirmation, the giving of any Notice of Exercise shall constitute an Additional Termination Event hereunder with respect to the number, if any, of Exercisable Options specified in such Notice of Exercise as corresponding to a conversion of Convertible Notes in compliance with Section 10.03 of the Indenture. Upon receipt of any such notice, Bank shall designate an Exchange Business Day as an Early Termination Date (such day to occur as close as practicable, in Bank’s commercially reasonable judgment, to the settlement date of the relevant Convertible Notes), with respect to the portion of this Transaction corresponding to number of such Exercisable Options so specified. Any payment hereunder with respect to such termination shall be calculated pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement; provided that for the purposes of such calculation, (A) Counterparty shall be the sole Affected Party with respect to such Additional Termination Event, (B) Bank shall be the party entitled to designate an Early Termination Date pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Agreement; and (C) for the avoidance of doubt, in determining the amount payable pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement, the Calculation Agent (i) shall take into account the time value of this Transaction with respect to the Expiration Date and (ii) shall not take into account any adjustments to the Option Entitlement that result from

 

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corresponding adjustments to the Conversion Rate pursuant to Section 10.03 of the Indenture; provided further that (A) in case of a partial termination, an Early Termination Date shall be designated in respect of a Transaction having terms identical to this Transaction and a Number of Options equal to the terminated portion and such Transaction shall be the only Terminated Transaction; (B) any amount payable by Bank to Counterparty shall be satisfied solely by delivery by Bank to Counterparty of a number of Shares and cash in lieu of a fractional share equal to such amount calculated pursuant to Section 6 divided by a price per Share determined by the Calculation Agent; and (C) the number of Shares deliverable in respect of such early termination by Bank to Counterparty shall not be greater than the product of (x) the Applicable Percentage and (y) the excess of (a) the total number of Shares underlying the corresponding Convertible Notes (including the number of Additional Shares (as defined in the Indenture) resulting from any adjustment set forth in Section 10.03 of the Indenture) over (b) the number of Shares equal in value to the aggregate principal amount of the corresponding Convertible Notes, as determined by the Calculation Agent in its sole reasonable discretion.

 

  (o) No Collateral or Setoff. Notwithstanding any provision of the Agreement or any other agreement between the parties to the contrary, the obligations of the Company hereunder are not secured by any collateral. Each party waives any and all rights it may have to set-off delivery or payment obligations it owes to the other party under the Transaction against any delivery or payment obligations owed to it by the other party, whether arising under the Agreement, under any other agreement between parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Equity Definitions, Counterparty shall have no obligation to make any delivery or payment to Bank (i) pursuant to Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions or (ii) pursuant to Section 6(d)(ii) of the Agreement.

 

  (p) Alternative Calculations and Payment on Early Termination and on Certain Extraordinary Events. If in respect of this Transaction, an amount is payable by Bank to Counterparty (i) pursuant to Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions or (ii) pursuant to Sections 6(d) and 6(e) of the Agreement (a “Payment Obligation”), Counterparty may request Bank to satisfy any such Payment Obligation by the Share Termination Alternative (as defined below) (except that Counterparty shall not make such an election in a Merger Event, in which the consideration to be paid to holders of Shares consists solely of cash, or an Event of Default in which Counterparty is the Defaulting Party or a Termination Event in which Counterparty is the Affected Party, other than an Event of Default of the type described in Section 5(a)(iii), (v), (vi), (vii) or (viii) of the Agreement or a Termination Event of the type described in Section 5(b) of the Agreement in each case that resulted from an event or events outside Counterparty’s control) and shall give irrevocable telephonic notice to Bank, confirmed in writing within one Currency Business Day, no later than 12:00 p.m. New York local time on the Merger Date or the Early Termination Date, as applicable; provided that if Counterparty does not validly request Bank to satisfy its Payment Obligation by the Share Termination Alternative, Bank shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to satisfy its Payment Obligation by the Share Termination Alternative, notwithstanding Counterparty’s election to the contrary. In calculating any amounts under Section 6(e) of the Agreement or Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions, as applicable, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement or the Equity Definitions, (1) separate amounts shall be calculated as set forth in Section 6(e) of the Agreement or Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions, as applicable, with respect to (i) this Transaction and (ii) all other Transactions, and (2) such separate amounts shall be payable pursuant to Section 6(d)(ii) of the Agreement or Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions, as applicable.

 

  Share Termination Alternative:    Applicable and means that Bank shall deliver to Counterparty the Share Termination Delivery Property on the date when the Payment Obligation would otherwise be due pursuant to Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions or Section 6(d)(ii) and 6(e) of the Agreement, as applicable (the “Share Termination Payment Date”), in satisfaction of the Payment Obligation in the manner reasonably requested by Counterparty free of payment.
  Share Termination Delivery Property:    A number of Share Termination Delivery Units, as calculated by the Calculation Agent, equal to the Payment Obligation divided by the Share

 

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     Termination Unit Price. The Calculation Agent shall adjust the Share Termination Delivery Property by replacing any fractional portion of a security therein with an amount of cash equal to the value of such fractional security based on the values used to calculate the Share Termination Unit Price.
  Share Termination Unit Price:    The value to Bank of property contained in one Share Termination Delivery Unit on the date such Share Termination Delivery Units are to be delivered as Share Termination Delivery Property, as determined by the Calculation Agent in its discretion by commercially reasonable means and notified by the Calculation Agent to Bank at the time of notification of the Payment Obligation. For the avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that in determining the Share Termination Delivery Unit Price the Calculation Agent may consider the purchase price paid in connection with the purchase of Share Termination Delivery Property.
  Share Termination Delivery Unit:    One Share or, if a Merger Event has occurred and a corresponding adjustment to this Transaction has been made, a unit consisting of the number or amount of each type of property received by a holder of one Share (without consideration of any requirement to pay cash or other consideration in lieu of fractional amounts of any securities) in such Merger Event, as determined by the Calculation Agent.
  Failure to Deliver:    Applicable
  Other applicable provisions:    If Share Termination Alternative is applicable, the provisions of Sections 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 and 6.10 (as modified above) of the Equity Definitions will be applicable, except that all references in such provisions to “Physically-Settled” shall be read as references to “Share Termination Settled” and all references to “Shares” shall be read as references to “Share Termination Delivery Units”. “Share Termination Settled” in relation to this Transaction means that Share Termination Alternative is applicable to this Transaction.

 

  (q) Governing Law. New York law (without reference to choice of law doctrine).

 

  (r) Waiver of Jury Trial. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Transaction. Each party (i) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of either party has represented, expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of such a suit, action or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into this Transaction, as applicable, by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications provided herein.

 

  (s)

Registration. Counterparty hereby agrees that if, in the good faith reasonable judgment of Bank, the Shares (“Hedge Shares”) acquired by Bank for the purpose of hedging its obligations pursuant to this Transaction cannot be sold in the public market by Bank without registration under the Securities Act, Counterparty shall, at its election, either (i) in order to allow Bank to sell the Hedge Shares in a registered offering, make available to Bank an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and enter into an agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank, substantially in the form of an underwriting agreement for a registered secondary offering;

 

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provided however, that if Bank, in its sole reasonable discretion, is not satisfied with access to due diligence materials, the results of its due diligence investigation, or the procedures and documentation for the registered offering referred to above, then clause (ii) or clause (iii) of this paragraph shall apply at the election of Counterparty, (ii) in order to allow Bank to sell the Hedge Shares in a private placement, enter into a private placement agreement substantially similar to private placement purchase agreements customary for private placements of equity securities of similar size, in form and substance satisfactory to Bank (in which case, the Calculation Agent shall make any adjustments to the terms of this Transaction which are necessary, in its reasonable judgment, to compensate Bank for any discount from the public market price of the Shares incurred on the sale of Hedge Shares in a private placement), or (iii) purchase the Hedge Shares from Bank at the Last Reported Sale Price on such Trading Days, and in the amounts, requested by Bank.

 

  (t) Tax Disclosure. Effective from the date of commencement of discussions concerning the Transaction, Counterparty and each of its employees, representatives, or other agents may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the Transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to Counterparty relating to such tax treatment and tax structure.

 

  (u) Status of Claims in Bankruptcy. Bank acknowledges and agrees that this Confirmation is not intended to convey to Bank rights with respect to the Transaction that are senior to the claims of common stockholders of Counterparty in any U.S. bankruptcy proceedings of Counterparty; provided that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Bank’s right to pursue remedies in the event of a breach by Counterparty of its obligations and agreements with respect to the Transaction; provided, further, that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Bank’s rights in respect of any transactions other than the Transaction.

 

  (v) Securities Contract; Swap Agreement. The parties hereto intend for: (a) the Transaction to be a “securities contract” and a “swap agreement” as defined in the Bankruptcy Code (Title 11 of the United States Code) (the “Bankruptcy Code”), and the parties hereto to be entitled to the protections afforded by, among other Sections, Sections 362(b)(6), 362(b)(17), 546(e), 546(g), 555 and 560 of the Bankruptcy Code; (b) a party’s right to liquidate the Transaction and to exercise any other remedies upon the occurrence of any Event of Default under the Agreement with respect to the other party to constitute a “contractual right” as described in the Bankruptcy Code; and (c) each payment and delivery of cash, securities or other property hereunder to constitute a “margin payment” or “settlement payment” and a “transfer” as defined in the Bankruptcy Code.

 

  (w) Additional Provisions. Counterparty covenants and agrees that, as promptly as practicable following the public announcement of any consolidation, merger and binding share exchange to which Counterparty is a party, or any sale of all or substantially all of Counterparty’s assets, in each case pursuant to which the Shares will be converted into cash, securities or other property, Counterparty shall notify Bank in writing of the types and amounts of consideration that holders of Shares have elected to receive upon consummation of such transaction or event (the date of such notification, the “Consideration Notification Date”); provided that in no event shall the Consideration Notification Date be later than the date on which such transaction or event is consummated.

 

  (x) Private Placement Procedures. If, in the reasonable opinion of Bank based upon advice of counsel, following any delivery of Shares to Bank hereunder, such Shares would be in the hands of Bank subject to any applicable restrictions with respect to any registration or qualification requirement or prospectus delivery requirement for such Shares pursuant to any applicable federal or state securities law (including, without limitation, any such requirement arising under Section 5 of the Securities Act as a result of such Shares being “restricted securities”, as such term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, or as a result of the sale of such Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property being subject to paragraph (c) of Rule 145 under the Securities Act) (such Shares, “Restricted Shares”), then delivery of such Restricted Shares shall be effected pursuant to clause (i) below.

 

  (i)

Delivery of Restricted Shares by Counterparty shall be effected in customary private placement procedures with respect to such Restricted Shares of similar size in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Bank (a “Private Placement Settlement”). The Private Placement Settlement of such Restricted Shares shall include customary

 

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representations, covenants, blue sky and other governmental filings and/or registrations, indemnities to Bank, due diligence rights (for Bank or any designated buyer of the Restricted Shares by Bank), opinions and certificates, and such other documentation as is customary for private placement agreements, all reasonably acceptable to Bank. Bank shall determine the appropriate discount applicable to such Restricted Shares in a commercially reasonable manner and appropriately adjust the amount of such Restricted Shares to be delivered to Bank hereunder; provided that in no event such number shall be greater than two times the Number of Shares (the “Maximum Amount”). Notwithstanding the Agreement or this Confirmation, the date of delivery of such Restricted Shares shall be the Exchange Business Day following notice by Bank to Counterparty, of such applicable discount and the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered pursuant to this clause (i).

In the event Counterparty shall not have delivered the full number of Restricted Shares otherwise applicable as a result of the proviso above relating to the Maximum Amount (such deficit, the “Deficit Restricted Shares”), Counterparty shall be continually obligated to deliver, from time to time until the full number of Deficit Restricted Shares have been delivered pursuant to this paragraph, Restricted Shares when, and to the extent, that (i) Shares are repurchased, acquired or otherwise received by Counterparty or any of its subsidiaries after the Trade Date (whether or not in exchange for cash, fair value or any other consideration), (ii) authorized and unissued Shares reserved for issuance in respect of other transactions prior to the Trade Date which prior to such date become no longer so reserved and (iii) Counterparty additionally authorizes any unissued Shares that are not reserved for other transactions. Counterparty shall immediately notify Bank of the occurrence of any of the foregoing events (including the number of Shares subject to clause (i), (ii) or (iii) and the corresponding number of Restricted Shares to be delivered) and promptly deliver such Restricted Shares thereafter.

 

  (iii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Counterparty agrees that any Restricted Shares delivered to Bank, as purchaser of such Restricted Shares, (i) may be transferred by and among Bank and its affiliates and Counterparty shall effect such transfer without any further action by Bank and (ii) after the period of 6 months from the Trade Date (or 1 year from the Trade Date if, at such time, informational requirements of Rule 144(c) are not satisfied with respect to the Counterparty) has elapsed after any Settlement Date for such Restricted Shares, Counterparty shall promptly remove, or cause the transfer agent for such Restricted Shares to remove, any legends referring to any such restrictions or requirements from such Restricted Shares upon request by Bank (or such affiliate of Bank) to Counterparty or such transfer agent, without any requirement for the delivery of any certificate, consent, agreement, opinion of counsel, notice or any other document, any transfer tax stamps or payment of any other amount or any other action by Bank (or such affiliate of Bank).

If the Counterparty shall fail to effectuate the Private Placement Settlement as set forth in clause (i), then such failure shall constitute an Event of Default with respect to which Counterparty shall be the Defaulting Party.

 

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Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement by executing this Confirmation and returning it to [                    ], or by fax to [                    ].

 

 

Very truly yours,
  [Bank]
  By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory
  Name:

 

  Accepted and confirmed
  as of the Trade Date:
  SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
  By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory
  Name:
EX-10.72 4 dex1072.htm FORM OF ISSUER WARRANT Form of Issuer Warrant

Exhibit 10.72

[Bank Name and Address]

May 12, 2008

To: SBA Communications Corporation

5900 Broken Sound Parkway NW

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

Attention: Tom Hunt

Telephone No.:

Facsimile No.:

 

Re:

   Issuer Warrant Transaction
   (Reference Number: [            ])

The purpose of this letter agreement (this “Confirmation”) is to confirm the terms and conditions of the Warrants issued by SBA Communications Corporation (the “Company”) to [Bank Name] (“Bank”) on the Trade Date specified below (the “Transaction”). This letter agreement constitutes a “Confirmation” as referred to in the ISDA Master Agreement specified below. This Confirmation shall replace any previous agreements and serve as the final documentation for this Transaction.

The definitions and provisions contained in the 1996 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the “Equity Definitions”), as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”), are incorporated into this Confirmation. In the event of any inconsistency between the Equity Definitions and this Confirmation, this Confirmation shall govern. This Transaction shall be deemed to be a Share Option Transaction within the meaning set forth in the Equity Definitions.

Each party is hereby advised, and each such party acknowledges, that the other party has engaged in, or refrained from engaging in, substantial financial transactions and has taken other material actions in reliance upon the parties’ entry into the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates on the terms and conditions set forth below.

1. This Confirmation evidences a complete and binding agreement between Bank and the Company as to the terms of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates. This Confirmation shall supplement, form a part of, and be subject to an agreement in the form of the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement (the “Agreement”) as if Bank and the Company had executed an agreement in such form (but without any Schedule except for the election of the laws of the State of New York as the governing law and United States dollars as the Termination Currency) on the Trade Date. In the event of any inconsistency between provisions of that Agreement and this Confirmation, this Confirmation will prevail for the purpose of the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates. The parties hereby agree that no Transaction other than the Transaction to which this Confirmation relates shall be governed by the Agreement.

2. The terms of the particular Transaction to which this Confirmation relates are as follows:

 

General Terms:   
  Trade Date:    May 12, 2008
  Warrants:    Equity call warrants, each giving the holder the right to purchase one Share at the Strike Price, subject to the Settlement Terms set forth below. For the purposes of the Equity Definitions, each reference to a Warrant herein shall be deemed to be a reference to a Call Option.
  Warrant Style:    American
  Buyer:    Bank
  Seller:    Company


  Shares:    The Class A common stock of Company, par value USD 0.01 per Share (Exchange symbol “SBAC”)
  Number of Warrants:    [            ], subject to adjustments provided herein
  Daily Number of Warrants:    For any Expiration Date, as provided in Schedule A to this Confirmation, subject to adjustment pursuant to the provisos to “Expiration Date(s)”.
  Warrant Entitlement:    One Share per Warrant
  Multiple Exercise:    Applicable
  Minimum Number of Warrants:    1
  Maximum Number of Warrants:    All warrants remaining unexercised as of the remaining Exercise Date(s).
  Strike Price:    USD [            ]
  Premium:    USD [            ]
  Premium Payment Date:    May 16, 2008
  Exchange:    The NASDAQ Global Select Market
  Related Exchange(s):    The principal exchange(s) for options contracts or futures contracts, if any, with respect to the Shares
Exercise and Valuation:   
  Expiration Time:    The Valuation Time
  Expiration Date(s):    Each Exchange Business Day during the period from and including the First Expiration Date to and including the [50]th Exchange Business Day following the First Expiration Date shall be an “Expiration Date” for a number of Warrants equal to the Daily Number of Warrants on such date; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing and anything to the contrary in the Equity Definitions, if a Market Disruption Event occurs on any Expiration Date (including the First Expiration Date), the Calculation Agent shall make adjustments, if applicable, to the Daily Number of Warrants or shall reduce such Daily Number of Warrants to zero for which such day shall be an Expiration Date and shall designate an Exchange Business Day or a number of Exchange Business Days as the Expiration Date(s) for the remaining Daily Number of Warrants or a portion thereof for the originally scheduled Expiration Date; and provided further that if such Expiration Date has not occurred pursuant to this clause as of the eighth Exchange Business Day following the last scheduled Expiration Date under this Transaction, the Calculation Agent shall have the right to declare such Exchange Business Day to be the final Expiration Date and the Calculation Agent shall determine its good faith estimate of the fair market value for the Shares as of the Valuation Time on that eighth Exchange Business Day or on any subsequent Exchange Business Day, as the Calculation Agent shall determine using commercially reasonable means.
  First Expiration Date:    [            , 2013], subject to Market Disruption Event below.

 

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  Automatic Exercise:    Applicable; and means that, unless all Warrants have been previously exercised hereunder, a number of Warrants for each Expiration Date equal to the Daily Number of Warrants (as adjusted pursuant to the terms hereof) for such Expiration Date will be deemed to be automatically exercised.
  Market Disruption Event:    Section 4.3(a)(ii) is hereby amended by adding after the words “or Share Basket Transaction” in the first line thereof a phrase “a failure by the Exchange or Related Exchange to open for trading during its regular trading session or” and replacing the phrase “during the one-half hour period that ends at the relevant Valuation Time” with the phrase “at any time during the regular trading session on the Exchange or any Related Exchange, without regard to after hours or any other trading outside of the regular trading session hours”.
Valuation applicable to each Warrant:   
  Valuation Time:    At the close of trading of the regular trading session on the Exchange; provided that if the principal trading session is extended, the Calculation Agent shall determine the Valuation Time in its reasonable discretion.
  Valuation Date:    Each Exercise Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Equity Definitions, if there is a Market Disruption Event on any Valuation Date, then the Calculation Agent shall determine the Settlement Price for such Valuation Date on the basis of its good faith estimate of the market value for the relevant Shares on such Valuation Date.
Settlement Terms applicable to the Transaction:
Method of Settlement:    Net Share Settlement; provided that, with respect to any Warrants exercised on the Expiration Dates (and only such Warrants), Cash Settlement shall apply if the Company validly elects Cash Settlement pursuant to the provisions of “Cash Settlement Election” below.
Net Share Settlement:    On the relevant Settlement Date, Company shall deliver to Bank, the Share Delivery Quantity of Shares for such Settlement Date to the account specified hereto free of payment through the Clearance System.
Share Delivery Quantity:    For any Settlement Date, a number of Shares, as calculated by the Calculation Agent, equal to the Net Share Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date divided by the Settlement Price on the Valuation Date in respect of such Settlement Date rounded down to the nearest whole number, plus cash in lieu of any fractional Shares (based on such Settlement Price).
Net Share Settlement Amount:    For any Settlement Date, an amount equal to the product of (i) the Number of Warrants exercised or deemed exercised on the relevant Exercise Date (or in the case of any exercise (including any Automatic Exercise) on an Expiration Date, the Daily Number of Warrants for such Expiration Date), (ii) the Strike Price Differential for such Settlement Date and (iii) the Warrant Entitlement. For avoidance of doubt, if any Warrants are exercised prior to the first Expiration Date, the Calculation Agent will proportionately adjust each Daily Number of Warrants to reflect such exercise.

 

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Strike Price Differential:    (a) If the Settlement Price for any Valuation Date is greater than the Strike Price, an amount equal to the excess of such Settlement Price over the Strike Price; or
     (b) If such Settlement Price is less than or equal to the Strike Price, zero.
Settlement Price:    For any Valuation Date, the per Share volume-weighted average price for such Valuation Date as displayed under the heading “Bloomberg VWAP” on Bloomberg page SBAC.UQ <equity> AQR (or any successor thereto) in respect of the period from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on such Valuation Date or if such price is unavailable, the market value of one Share on such Valuation Date, as determined by the Calculation Agent in its reasonable discretion (in each case, without regard to pre-open or after hours trading outside of any regular trading session for such Valuation Date). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Equity Definitions, if there is a Market Disruption Event on any Valuation Date, then the Calculation Agent shall determine the Settlement Price for such Valuation Date on the basis of its good faith estimate of the market value for the relevant Shares on such Valuation Date.
Settlement Date:    For any Exercise Date, the date defined as such in Section 6.2 of the Equity Definitions, subject to Section 9(p)(i) hereof.
Cash Settlement Election:    With respect to all Warrants to be exercised on the Expiration Dates, the Company can elect Cash Settlement by delivering a written notice to Bank (the “Cash Settlement Notice”) on or prior to the fifth (5th) scheduled Exchange Business Day immediately preceding the First Expiration Date, which Cash Settlement Notice shall contain:
     (i) a representation that (x) on the date of such Cash Settlement Notice, neither the Company nor any of its affiliates is in possession of any material non-public information with respect to the Company or its Shares, (y) the Company is electing Cash Settlement in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the prohibitions of Rule 10b-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (z) the Company has not entered into or altered any hedging transaction relating to the Shares corresponding to or offsetting the Transaction;
     (ii) a representation that the Company is not electing Cash Settlement to create actual or apparent trading activity in the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for the Shares) or to raise or depress or otherwise manipulate the price of the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for the Shares);
     (iii) an acknowledgment by the Company that (A) any transaction by Bank following the Company’s election of Cash Settlement shall be made at Bank’s sole discretion and for Bank’s own account and (B) the Company does not have, and shall not attempt to exercise, any influence over how, when, whether or at what price to effect such transactions, including, without limitation, the price paid or received per Share pursuant to such transactions, or whether such transactions are made on any securities exchange or privately; and

 

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     (iv) an agreement by the Company that, during the period commencing on the date of such Cash Settlement Notice and ending on the second Exchange Business Day following the last Settlement Date hereunder, without the prior written consent of Bank, the Company shall not, and shall cause its affiliates and affiliated purchasers (each as defined in Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act) not to, directly or indirectly (including, without limitation, by means of a derivative instrument), purchase, offer to purchase, place any bid or limit order that would effect a purchase of, or commence any tender offer relating to, any Shares or any security convertible into or exchangeable for the Shares in the public markets.
Cash Settlement:    If Cash Settlement is applicable, on each Settlement Date, the Company shall deliver to Bank (to an account specified by Bank) the Net Share Settlement Amount for such Settlement Date.
     In addition to any other requirements set forth herein, the Company agrees that it shall not have the right to elect Cash Settlement if Bank notifies the Company that, in the reasonable judgment of Bank the election of Cash Settlement or any purchases of Shares that Bank (or its affiliates) might make in connection therewith based upon the advice of counsel and as a result of events occurring after the Trade Date, would raise material risks under applicable securities laws.
Failure to Deliver:    Inapplicable
Other Applicable Provisions:    The provisions of Sections 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 and 6.10 of the Equity Definitions will be applicable, except that all references in such provisions to “Physically-Settled” shall be read as references to “Net Share Settled”. “Net Share Settled” in relation to any Warrant means that Net Share Settlement is applicable to that Warrant.
3. Additional Terms applicable to the Transaction:
  Adjustments applicable to the Warrants:
  Method of Adjustment:    Calculation Agent Adjustment. For the avoidance of doubt, in making any adjustments under the Equity Definitions, the Calculation Agent may adjust the Strike Price, the Number of Warrants, the Daily Number of Warrants and the Warrant Entitlement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any cash dividends or distributions on the Shares, whether or not extraordinary, shall be governed by Section 9(k) of this Confirmation and not by Section 9.1(c) of the Equity Definitions.
Extraordinary Events applicable to the Transaction:
  Consequence of Merger Events   
  (a) Share-for-Share:    Alternative Obligation; provided that the Calculation Agent will determine if the Merger Event affects the theoretical value of the Transaction and if so Bank in its sole discretion may elect to make adjustments to any of the Strike Price, the Number of Warrants, the Daily Number of Warrants, the Warrant Entitlement and any other term necessary to reflect the characteristics (including volatility, dividend practice, borrow cost and liquidity) of the New Shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Cancellation and Payment shall apply in the event the New Shares are not publicly traded on a

 

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     United States national securities exchange or quoted on The NASDAQ Global Select Market or The NASDAQ Global Market (or their respective successors).
  (b) Share-for-Other:    Cancellation and Payment
  (c) Share-for-Combined:    Cancellation and Payment; provided that on or prior to the Merger Date the Bank may elect, in its sole discretion, to apply the consequence specified opposite “Share for Share” to that portion of the consideration that consists of New Shares (as determined by the Calculation Agent) and the consequence specified opposite “Share-for-Other” to that portion of the consideration that consists of Other Consideration (as determined by the Calculation Agent).
  In the event of any “Tender Offers” (as defined in the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (the “2002 Definitions”)), the following consequences, each as defined in the 2002 Definitions and including any relevant cross references, shall apply to such Tender Offers:
  (a) Share-for-Share:    Modified Calculation Agent Adjustment (as defined in the 2002 Definitions and including any relevant cross references)
  (b) Share-for-Other:    Modified Calculation Agent Adjustment(as defined in the 2002 Definitions and including any relevant cross references)
  (c) Share-for-Combined:    Modified Calculation Agent Adjustment (as defined in the 2002 Definitions and including any relevant cross references)
  Nationalization or Insolvency:    Cancellation and Payment
4. Calculation Agent:    Bank, acting in its capacity as Calculation Agent
5. Account Details:   
 

(a)    Account for payments to Company:

 

To be provided by Company

 

Account for delivery of Shares from Company:

 

To be provided by Company

 

(b)    Account for payments to Bank:

 

[                                         ]

 

Account for delivery of Shares to Bank:

 

To be provided by Bank

6. Offices:   
The Office of Company for the Transaction is: Inapplicable, Company is not a Multibranch Party.
The Office of Bank for the Transaction is:
 

[                                         ]

  

 

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7. Notices: For purposes of this Confirmation:
 

(a)    Address for notices or communications to Company:

 

SBA Communications Corporation

5900 Broken Sound Parkway NW

Boca Raton, Florida 33487

Attention: Tom Hunt

Telephone No.:

Facsimile No.:

 

Address for notices or communications to Bank:

 

[                                         ]

8. Representations and Warranties of the Company
The representations and warranties of the Company set forth in Section 3 of the Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated as of the Trade Date and relating to the issuance of USD 500,000,000 principal amount of 1.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013, (the “Convertible Notes”) among the Company, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. and TD Securities (USA) LLC (collectively, the “Initial Purchasers”) are true and correct and are hereby deemed to be repeated to Bank as if set forth herein. The Company hereby further represents and warrants to Bank that:
 

(a)    The Company has all necessary corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations in respect of this Transaction; such execution, delivery and performance have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the Company’s part; and this Confirmation has been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes its valid and binding obligation, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally, and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity, including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity) and except that rights to indemnification and contribution hereunder may be limited by federal or state securities laws or public policy relating thereto.

 

(b)    Neither the execution and delivery of this Confirmation nor the incurrence or performance of obligations of the Company hereunder will conflict with or result in a breach of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws (or any equivalent documents) of the Company, or any applicable law or regulation, or any order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or governmental authority or agency, or any agreement or instrument to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or by which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is bound or to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is subject, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation of any lien under, any such agreement or instrument, or breach or constitute a default under any agreements and contracts of the Company and the significant subsidiaries filed as exhibits to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, as updated by any subsequent filings.

 

(c)    No consent, approval, authorization, or order of, or filing with, any governmental agency or body or any court is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by the Company of this Confirmation, except such as have been obtained or made and such as may be required under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or state securities laws.

 

(d)    The Shares initially issuable upon exercise of the Warrant by the net share settlement method (the “Warrant Shares”) have been reserved for issuance by all required corporate action of the Company. The Warrant Shares have been duly authorized and, when delivered against payment therefor (which may include Net Share Settlement in lieu of cash) and otherwise as contemplated by the terms of the Warrant following the exercise of the Warrant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Warrant, will be validly issued, fully-paid and non-assessable, and the issuance of the Warrant Shares will not be subject to any preemptive or similar rights.

 

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(e)    The Company is an “eligible contract participant” (as such term is defined in Section 1(a)(12) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended.

 

(f)     The Company and each of its affiliates is not, on the date hereof, in possession of any material non-public information with respect to Company.

 

(g)    The Company is a “qualified institutional buyer” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act.

 

(h)    The assets used by the Company for its obligations under the Transaction (1) are not assets of any “plan” (as such term is defined in Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”)) subject to Section 4975 of the Code or any “employee benefit plan” (as such term is defined in Section 3(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”)) subject to Title I of ERISA, and (2) do not constitute “plan assets” within the meaning of Department of Labor Regulation 2510.3-101, 29 CFR Section 2510-3-101.

9. Other Provisions:
 

 

(a)    Opinions. The Company shall deliver an opinion of counsel, dated as of the Trade Date, to Bank with respect to the matters set forth in Sections 8(a) through (e) of this Confirmation.

 

(b)    Amendment. If the Initial Purchasers exercise their right to receive additional Convertible Notes (the “Additional Convertible Notes”) as set forth in the Purchase Agreement, then on the Additional Premium Payment Date (as defined below), the Number of Warrants will be automatically increased by additional Warrants (the “Additional Warrants”) in proportion to such Additional Convertible Notes and an additional premium equal to the product of the Additional Warrants and USD [            ] shall be paid by Bank to the Company on the closing date for the purchase and sale of the Additional Convertible Notes (the “Additional Premium Payment Date”).

 

(c)    No Reliance, etc. Each party represents that (i) it is entering into the Transaction evidenced hereby as principal (and not as agent or in any other capacity); (ii) neither the other party or parties nor any of its or their agents are acting as a fiduciary for it; (iii) it is not relying upon any representations except those expressly set forth in the Agreement or this Confirmation; (iv) it has not relied on the other party or parties for any legal, regulatory, tax, business, investment, financial, and accounting advice, and it has made its own investment, hedging, and trading decisions based upon its own judgment and not upon any view expressed by the other party or parties or any of its or their agents; and (v) it is entering into this Transaction with a full understanding of the terms, conditions and risks thereof and it is capable of and willing to assume those risks.

 

(d)    Repurchase Notices. The Company shall, on any day on which the Company effects any repurchase of Shares, promptly give Bank a written notice of such repurchase (a “Repurchase Notice”) on such day if following such repurchase, the quotient of (x) [the sum of] the Number of Shares [under this Transaction and the Number of Shares as defined in the confirmation with respect to an issuer warrant transaction dated March 20, 2007 between Company and Bank,] divided by (y) the number of the Company’s outstanding Shares (such quotient expressed as a percentage, the “Warrant Equity Percentage”) would be (i) greater than [            ] % or (ii) 0.5% greater than the Warrant Equity Percentage included in the immediately preceding Repurchase Notice. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Bank and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees, affiliates, advisors, agents and controlling persons (each, an “Indemnified Person”) from and against any and all losses (including losses relating to Bank’s hedging activities as a consequence of becoming, or of the risk of becoming, a Section 16 “insider”, including without limitation, any forbearance from hedging activities or cessation of hedging activities and any losses in connection therewith with respect to this Transaction), claims, damages, judgments, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), joint or several, which an Indemnified Person actually may become subject to, as a result of Company’s failure to provide Bank with a Repurchase Notice on the day and in the manner specified in this paragraph, and to reimburse, within 30 days, upon written request, each of such Indemnified Persons for any reasonable legal or other expenses incurred in connection with investigating,

 

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preparing for, providing testimony or other evidence in connection with or defending any of the foregoing. If any suit, action, proceeding (including any governmental or regulatory investigation), claim or demand shall be brought or asserted against the Indemnified Person, such Indemnified Person shall promptly notify the Company in writing, and the Company, upon request of the Indemnified Person, shall retain counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Person to represent the Indemnified Person and any others the Company may designate in such proceeding and shall pay the fees and expenses of such counsel related to such proceeding. Company shall not be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent, but if settled with such consent or if there be a final judgment for the plaintiff, Company agrees to indemnify any Indemnified Person from and against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment. The Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Person, effect any settlement of any pending or threatened proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Person is or could have been a party and indemnity could have been sought hereunder by such Indemnified Person, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Person from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such proceeding on terms reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Person. If the indemnification provided for in this paragraph is unavailable to an Indemnified Person or insufficient in respect of any losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to therein, then Company under such paragraph, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Person thereunder, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Person as a result of such losses, claims, damages or liabilities. The remedies provided for in this paragraph are not exclusive and shall not limit any rights or remedies which may otherwise be available to any Indemnified Person at law or in equity. The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in this paragraph shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of the termination of this Transaction.

 

(e)    Regulation M. The Company is not, on the Trade Date or the Exercise Date, and will not be, on any day during the period commencing on such Exercise Date and ending on the second Exchange Business Day following the last Settlement Date with respect to such Exercise Date, engaged in a distribution, as such term is used in Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), of any securities of Company, other than a distribution meeting the requirements of the exception set forth in Rules 101(b)(10) and 102(b)(7) of Regulation M. The Company shall not, until the second Exchange Business Day immediately following the Trade Date, engage in any such distribution.

 

(f)     No Manipulation. The Company is not entering into this Transaction to create actual or apparent trading activity in the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for the Shares) or to raise or depress or otherwise manipulate the price of the Shares (or any security convertible into or exchangeable for the Shares).

 

(g)    Board Authorization. The Company represents that it is entering into the Transaction, solely for the purposes stated in the board resolution authorizing this Transaction and in its public disclosure. The Company further represents that there is no internal policy, whether written or oral, of Company that would prohibit Company from entering into any aspect of this Transaction, including, but not limited to, the issuances of Shares to be made pursuant hereto.

 

(h)    Transfer or Assignment. The Company may not transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Transaction without the prior written consent of Bank. Bank may transfer or assign all or any portion of its rights or obligations under this Transaction without consent of the Company. If, however, in Bank’s sole discretion, Bank is unable to effect a transfer or assignment on pricing terms reasonably acceptable to Bank and within a time period reasonably acceptable to Bank of a sufficient number of Warrants to reduce (i) Bank’s “beneficial ownership” (within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and rules promulgated thereunder) to equal to or less than 7.5% of the Company’s outstanding Shares or (ii) the Warrant Equity Percentage to equal to or less than [    ] %, Bank may designate any Exchange Business Day as an Early Termination Date with respect to a portion (the “Terminated Portion”) of this Transaction, such that (i) its “beneficial ownership” following such partial termination will be equal to or less than 7.5% or (ii) the Warrant Equity Percentage following such partial termination will be equal to or less than [    ] %. In the event that Bank so designates an Early Termination Date with respect to a portion of this Transaction, a payment shall be made pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement as if (i) an Early Termination Date had been designated in respect of a Transaction having terms identical to this Transaction and a Number of Warrants equal to the Terminated Portion, (ii) the Company shall be

 

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the sole Affected Party with respect to such partial termination and (iii) such Transaction shall be the only Terminated Transaction (and, for the avoidance of doubt, the provision of paragraph 9(o) shall apply to any amount that is payable by the Company to Bank pursuant to this sentence). Notwithstanding any other provision in this Confirmation to the contrary requiring or allowing Bank to purchase, sell, receive or deliver any Shares or other securities to or from the Company, Bank may designate any of its affiliates to purchase, sell, receive or deliver such Shares or other securities and otherwise to perform Bank’s obligations in respect of this Transaction and any such designee may assume such obligations. Bank shall be discharged of its obligations to the Company to the extent of any such performance.

 

(i)     Damages. Neither party shall be liable under Section 6.10 of the Equity Definitions for special, indirect or consequential damages, even if informed of the possibility thereof, except as specifically set forth otherwise herein.

 

(j)     Early Unwind. In the event the sale of Convertible Notes is not consummated with the Initial Purchasers for any reason or the Company fails to deliver to Bank opinions of counsel as required pursuant to Section 9(a) by the close of business in New York on May 16, 2008 (or such later date as agreed upon by the parties) May 16, 2008 or such later date as agreed upon being the “Early Unwind Date”), this Transaction shall automatically terminate (the “Early Unwind”), on the Early Unwind Date and (i) the Transaction and all of the respective rights and obligations of Bank and Company under the Transaction shall be cancelled and terminated and (ii) each party shall be released and discharged by the other party from and agrees not to make any claim against the other party with respect to any obligations or liabilities of the other party arising out of and to be performed in connection with the Transaction either prior to or after the Early Unwind Date; provided that, other than to the extent the Early Unwind Date occurred as a result of the breach of the Purchase Agreement by the Initial Purchasers, Company shall reimburse Bank, in cash or Shares, for any costs or expenses (including market losses) relating to the unwinding of its hedging activities in connection with the Transaction (including any loss or cost incurred as a result of its terminating, liquidating, obtaining or reestablishing any hedge or related trading position). The amount of any such reimbursement shall be determined by Bank in its sole good faith discretion. Bank shall notify Company of such amount and the Company shall pay such amount in immediately available funds or deliver Shares on the Early Unwind Date. Bank and Company represent and acknowledge to the other that, subject to the proviso included in this paragraph, upon an Early Unwind, all obligations with respect to the Transaction shall be deemed fully and finally discharged.

 

(k)    Dividends. If at any time during the period from and including the Trade Date, to but excluding the Expiration Date, an ex-dividend date for a cash dividend occurs with respect to the Shares (an “Ex-Dividend Date”), and that dividend is greater than the Regular Dividend on a per Share basis then the Calculation Agent shall adjust the Strike Price, the Number of Warrants, the Daily Number of Warrants and the Warrant Entitlement to preserve the fair value of the Warrants to Bank after taking into account such dividend. “Regular Dividend” shall mean USD 0.00 per Share per quarter.

 

(l)     [Method of Delivery. Insert appropriate agency language if an agent is used.]

 

(m)   Additional Provisions.

 

(i) The first paragraph of Section 9.1(c) of the Equity Definitions is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) ‘If “Calculation Agent Adjustment” is specified as the method of adjustment in the Confirmation of a Share Option Transaction, then following the declaration by the Issuer of the terms of any Potential Adjustment Event, the Calculation Agent will determine whether such Potential Adjustment Event has a material effect on the theoretical value of the relevant Shares or Warrants and, if so, will (i) make appropriate adjustment(s), if any, to any one or more of:’ and, the sentence immediately preceding Section 9.1(c)(ii) is hereby amended by deleting the words “diluting or concentrative”.

 

(ii) Section 9.1(e)(vi) of the Equity Definitions is hereby amended by deleting the words “other similar” between “any” and “event”; deleting the words “diluting or concentrative” and replacing them with “material”; and adding the following words at the end of the sentence “or Warrants”.

 

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(iii) Section 9.6(a)(ii) of the Equity Definitions is hereby amended by (1) deleting from the third line thereof the word “or” after the word “official” and inserting a comma therefor, and (2) deleting the period at the end of subsection (ii) thereof and inserting the following words therefor “or (C) at Bank’s option, the occurrence of any of the events specified in Section 5(a)(vii)(1) through (9) of the Agreement with respect to that Issuer.”

 

(iv) Notwithstanding Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions, everything in the first paragraph of Section 9.7(b) of the Equity Definitions after the words “Calculation Agent” in the third line through the remainder of such Section 9.7 shall be deleted and replaced with the following:

 

“based on an amount representing the Calculation Agent’s determination of the fair value to Buyer of an option with terms that would preserve for Buyer the economic equivalent of any payment or delivery (assuming satisfaction of each applicable condition precedent) by the parties in respect of the relevant Transaction that would have been required after that date but for the occurrence of the Merger Event, Nationalization, as the case may be.”

 

(v) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Confirmation, upon the occurrence of one of the following events, with respect to this Transaction, (1) Bank shall have the right to designate such event an Additional Termination Event and designate an Early Termination Date pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Agreement, and (2) the Company shall be deemed the sole Affected Party and the Transaction shall be deemed the sole Affected Transaction:

 

(A) Any “person” or “group” within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act other than the Company, any of its subsidiaries or its employee benefit plans, files a Schedule TO or any schedule, form or report under the Exchange Act disclosing that such person or group has become the direct or indirect ultimate “beneficial owner”, as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, of the common equity of the Company representing more than 50% of the voting power of such common equity.

 

(B) Consummation of any Share exchange, consolidation or merger of the Company pursuant to which Shares will be converted into cash, securities or other property or any conveyance, transfer, sale, lease or other disposition in one transaction or a series of transactions of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any person other than one of its subsidiaries; provided, however, that a transaction where the holders of more than 50% of all classes of common equity of the Company immediately prior to such transaction own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of all classes of common equity of the continuing or surviving corporation or transferee immediately after such event shall not be an Additional Termination Event;

 

(C) The Company defaults on any indebtedness with an original aggregate principal amount of at least $20 million and such default results in any principal and interest on such indebtedness becoming, or becoming capable at such time of being declared, immediately due and payable.

 

(D) At any time during the period from and including the Trade Date, to and including the Expiration Date, the Shares cease to be listed or quoted on the Exchange (a “Share De-listing”) for any reason (other than a Merger Event as a result of which the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants are listed or quoted on The New York Stock Exchange, The American Stock Exchange, The NASDAQ Global Market or The NASDAQ Global Select Market (or their respective successors) (the “Successor Exchange”)) and are not immediately re-listed or quoted as of the date of such de-listing on the Successor Exchange.

 

Notwithstanding the forgoing, a transaction set forth in clauses (A) or (B) above will not constitute an Additional Termination Event if at least 95% of the consideration, excluding cash payments for fractional shares, in such transaction or transactions consists of shares of common stock listed on a national securities exchange or quoted on The NASDAQ Global Market or The NASDAQ Global Select Market or will be so listed or quoted when issued or exchanged in connection with such transaction or transactions.

 

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(n)    No Collateral or Setoff. Notwithstanding any provision of the Agreement or any other agreement between the parties to the contrary, the obligations of the Company hereunder are not secured by any collateral. Each party waives any and all rights it may have to set-off delivery or payment obligations it owes to the other party under the Transaction against any delivery or payment obligations owed to it by the other party, whether arising under the Agreement, under any other agreement between the parties hereto, by operation of law or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Equity Definitions, Bank shall have no obligation hereunder or under the Agreement to make any delivery or payment to the Company.

 

(o)    Alternative Calculations and Payment on Early Termination and on Certain Extraordinary Events. If, in respect of this Transaction, an amount is payable by the Company to Bank, (i) pursuant to Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions or Section 12.3 of the 2002 Definitions (except in the event of a Nationalization, Insolvency, Tender Offer or Merger Event, in each case, in which the consideration to be paid to holders of Shares consists solely of cash) or (ii) pursuant to Sections 6(d) and 6(e) of the Agreement (except in the event of an Event of Default in which Company is the Defaulting Party or a Termination Event in which Company is the Affected Party, other than an Event of Default of the type described in Section 5(a)(iii), (v), (vi), (vii) or (viii) of the Agreement or a Termination Event of the type described in Section 5(b)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) or (vi) of the Agreement in each case that resulted from an event or events outside Company’s control) (a “Payment Obligation”), Company may, in its sole discretion, satisfy any such Payment Obligation by the Share Termination Alternative (as defined below) and shall give irrevocable telephonic notice to Bank, confirmed in writing within one Currency Business Day, no later than 12:00 p.m. New York local time on the Merger Date, the Tender Offer Date, the date of the occurrence of the Nationalization or Insolvency, or Early Termination Date, as applicable; provided that if the Company does not validly elect to satisfy its Payment Obligation by the Share Termination Alternative, Bank shall have the right to require the Company to satisfy its Payment Obligation by the Share Termination Alternative, notwithstanding the Company’s election to the contrary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company’s or Bank’s right to elect satisfaction of a Payment Obligation in the Share Termination Alternative as set forth in this clause shall only apply to Transactions under this Confirmation and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, the Equity Definitions or the 2002 Definitions, (1) separate amounts shall be calculated with respect to (a) Transactions hereunder and (b) all other Transactions under the Agreement, and (2) such separate amounts shall be payable pursuant to Section 6(d)(ii) of the Agreement, Section 9.7 of the Equity Definitions or Section 12.3 of the 2002 Definitions, as applicable, subject to, in the case of clause (a), Company’s Share Termination Alternative right hereunder.

 

Share Termination Alternative:

   Applicable and means that Company shall deliver to Bank the Share Termination Delivery Property on the date (the “Share Termination Payment Date”) when the Payment Obligation would otherwise be due, subject to paragraph (p)(i) below, in satisfaction, subject to paragraph (p)(ii) below, of the Payment Obligation in the manner reasonably requested by Bank free of payment.
 

Share Termination Delivery Property:

   A number of Share Termination Delivery Units, as calculated by the Calculation Agent, equal to the Payment Obligation divided by the Share Termination Unit Price. The Calculation Agent shall adjust the Share Termination Delivery Property by replacing any fractional portion of a security therein with an amount of cash equal to the value of such fractional security based on the values used to calculate the Share Termination Unit Price.
 

Share Termination Unit Price:

   The value to Bank of property contained in one Share Termination Delivery Unit on the date such Share Termination Delivery Units are to be delivered as Share Termination Delivery Property, as determined by the Calculation Agent in its discretion by

 

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     commercially reasonable means and notified by the Calculation Agent to Company at the time of notification of the Payment Obligation. In the case of a Private Placement of Share Termination Delivery Units that are Restricted Shares (as defined below) as set forth in paragraph (p)(i) below, the Share Termination Unit Price shall be determined by the discounted price applicable to such Share Termination Delivery Units. In the case of a Registration Settlement of Share Termination Delivery Units that are Restricted Shares (as defined below) as set forth in paragraph (p)(ii) below, the Share Termination Unit Price shall be the Settlement Price on the Merger Date, the Tender Offer Date, the date of the occurrence of the Nationalization or Insolvency, or Early Termination Date, as applicable.
 

Share Termination Delivery Unit:

   In the case of a Termination Event or Event of Default, one Share or, in the case of Nationalization, Insolvency, Tender Offer or Merger Event, a unit consisting of the number or amount of each type of property received by a holder of one Share (without consideration of any requirement to pay cash or other consideration in lieu of fractional amounts of any securities) in such Nationalization, Insolvency, Tender Offer or Merger Event. If such Merger Event involves a choice of consideration to be received by holders, such holder shall be deemed to have elected to receive the maximum possible amount of cash.
 

Failure to Deliver:

   Inapplicable
 

Other applicable provisions:

   If Share Termination Alternative is applicable, the provisions of Sections 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 and 6.10 (as modified above) of the Equity Definitions will be applicable, except that all references in such provisions to “Physically-Settled” shall be read as references to “Share Termination Settled” and all references to “Shares” shall be read as references to “Share Termination Delivery Units”. “Share Termination Settled” in relation to this Transaction means that Share Termination Alternative is applicable to this Transaction.
 

(p)    Registration/Private Placement Procedures. If, in the reasonable opinion of Bank based upon advice of counsel, following any delivery of Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property to Bank hereunder, such Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property would be in the hands of Bank subject to any applicable restrictions with respect to any registration or qualification requirement or prospectus delivery requirement for such Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property pursuant to any applicable federal or state securities law (including, without limitation, any such requirement arising under Section 5 of the Securities Act as a result of such Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property being “restricted securities”, as such term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, or as a result of the sale of such Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property being subject to paragraph (c) of Rule 145 under the Securities Act) (such Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property, “Restricted Shares”), then delivery of such Restricted Shares shall be effected pursuant to either clause (i) or (ii) below at the election of Company, unless waived by Bank. Notwithstanding the foregoing, solely in respect of any Daily Number of Warrants exercised or deemed exercised on any Expiration Date, the Company shall elect, prior to the first Settlement Date for the First Expiration Date, a Private Placement Settlement or Registration Settlement for all deliveries of Restricted Shares for all such Expiration Dates which election shall be applicable to all Settlement Dates for such Daily Number of

 

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Warrants and the procedures in clause (i) or clause (ii) below shall apply for all such delivered Restricted Shares on an aggregate basis commencing after the final Settlement Date for such Daily Number of Warrants. The Calculation Agent shall make reasonable adjustments to settlement terms and provisions under this Confirmation to reflect a single Private Placement or Registration Settlement for such aggregate Restricted Shares delivered hereunder.

 

(i)     If the Company elects to settle the Transaction pursuant to this clause (i) (a “Private Placement Settlement”), then delivery of Restricted Shares by the Company shall be effected in customary private placement procedures with respect to such Restricted Shares of similar size in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Bank; provided that the Company may not elect a Private Placement Settlement if, on the date of its election, it has taken, or caused to be taken, any action that would make unavailable either the exemption pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for the sale by the Company to Bank (or any affiliate designated by Bank) of the Restricted Shares or the exemption pursuant to Section 4(1) or Section 4(3) of the Securities Act for resales of the Restricted Shares by Bank (or any such affiliate of Bank). The Private Placement Settlement of such Restricted Shares shall include customary representations, covenants, blue sky and other governmental filings and/or registrations, indemnities to Bank, due diligence rights (for Bank or any designated buyer of the Restricted Shares by Bank), opinions and certificates, and such other documentation as is customary for private placement agreements, all reasonably acceptable to Bank. In the case of a Private Placement Settlement, Bank shall determine the appropriate discount to the Share Termination Unit Price (in the case of settlement of Share Termination Delivery Units pursuant to paragraph (o) above) or any Settlement Price (in the case of settlement of Shares pursuant to Section 2 above) applicable to such Restricted Shares in a commercially reasonable manner and appropriately adjust the amount of such Restricted Shares to be delivered to Bank hereunder; provided that in no event such number shall be greater than two times the Number of Shares (the “Maximum Amount”). Notwithstanding the Agreement or this Confirmation, the date of delivery of such Restricted Shares shall be the Exchange Business Day following notice by Bank to the Company, of such applicable discount and the number of Restricted Shares to be delivered pursuant to this clause (i). For the avoidance of doubt, delivery of Restricted Shares shall be due as set forth in the previous sentence and not be due on the Share Termination Payment Date (in the case of settlement of Share Termination Delivery Units pursuant to paragraph (o) above) or on the Settlement Date for such Restricted Shares (in the case of settlement in Shares pursuant to Section 2 above).

 

In the event the Company shall not have delivered the full number of Restricted Shares otherwise applicable as a result of the proviso above relating to the Maximum Amount (such deficit, the “Deficit Restricted Shares”), the Company shall be continually obligated to deliver, from time to time until the full number of Deficit Restricted Shares have been delivered pursuant to this paragraph, Restricted Shares when, and to the extent, that (i) Shares are repurchased, acquired or otherwise received by the Company or any of its subsidiaries after the Trade Date (whether or not in exchange for cash, fair value or any other consideration), (ii) authorized and unissued Shares reserved for issuance in respect of other transactions prior to such date which prior to such Settlement Date become no longer so reserved and (iii) the Company additionally authorizes any unissued Shares that are not reserved for other transactions. The Company shall immediately notify Bank of the occurrence of any of the foregoing events (including the number of Shares subject to clause (i), (ii) or (iii) and the corresponding number of Restricted Shares to be delivered) and promptly deliver such Restricted Shares thereafter.

 

(ii)    If the Company elects to settle the Transaction pursuant to this clause (ii) (a “Registration Settlement”), then the Company shall promptly (but in any event no later than the beginning of the Resale Period) file and use its reasonable best efforts to make effective under the Securities Act a registration statement or supplement or amend an outstanding registration statement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Bank, to cover the resale of such Restricted Shares in accordance with customary resale registration procedures, including covenants, conditions, representations, underwriting discounts (if applicable), commissions (if applicable), indemnities due diligence rights, opinions and certificates, and such other documentation as is customary for equity resale

 

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underwriting agreements, all reasonably acceptable to Bank. If Bank, in its sole reasonable discretion, is not satisfied with such procedures and documentation Private Placement Settlement shall apply. If Bank is satisfied with such procedures and documentation, it shall sell the Restricted Shares pursuant to such registration statement during a period (the “Resale Period”) commencing on the Exchange Business Day following delivery of such Restricted Shares (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be (x) any Settlement Date in the case of an exercise of Warrants prior to the First Expiration Date pursuant to Section 2 above, (y) the Share Termination Payment Date in case of settlement in Share Termination Delivery Units pursuant to paragraph (o) above or (z) the Settlement Date in respect of the final Expiration Date for all Daily Number of Warrants) and ending on the earliest of (i) the Exchange Business Day on which Bank completes the sale of all Restricted Shares or, in the case of settlement of Share Termination Delivery Units, a sufficient number of Restricted Shares so that the realized net proceeds of such sales exceed the Payment Obligation (as defined above), (ii) the date upon which all Restricted Shares have been sold or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 (or similar provisions then in force) or Rule 145(d)(1) or (2) (or any similar provision then in force) under the Securities Act and (iii) the date upon which all Restricted Shares may be sold or transferred by a non-affiliate pursuant to Rule 144(k) (or any similar provision then in force) or Rule 145(d)(3) (or any similar provision then in force) under the Securities Act. If the Payment Obligation exceeds the realized net proceeds from such resale, Company shall transfer to Bank by the open of the regular trading session on the Exchange on the Exchange Trading Day immediately following the last day of the Resale Period the amount of such excess (the “Additional Amount”) in cash or in a number of Shares (“Make-whole Shares”) in an amount that, based on the Settlement Price on the last day of the Resale Period (as if such day was the “Valuation Date” for purposes of computing such Settlement Price), has a dollar value equal to the Additional Amount. The Resale Period shall continue to enable the sale of the Make-whole Shares. If Company elects to pay the Additional Amount in Shares, the requirements and provisions for Registration Settlement shall apply. This provision shall be applied successively until the Additional Amount is equal to zero. In no event shall the Company deliver a number of Restricted Shares greater than the Maximum Amount.

 

(iii)  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company agrees that any Restricted Shares delivered to Bank, as purchaser of such Restricted Shares, (i) may be transferred by and among Bank and its affiliates and Company shall effect such transfer without any further action by Bank and (ii) after the period of 6 months from the Trade Date (or 1 year from the Trade Date if, at such time, informational requirements of Rule 144(c) are not satisfied with respect to the Company) has elapsed after any Settlement Date for such Restricted Shares, Company shall promptly remove, or cause the transfer agent for such Restricted Shares to remove, any legends referring to any such restrictions or requirements from such Restricted Shares upon request by Bank (or such affiliate of Bank) to Company or such transfer agent, without any requirement for the delivery of any certificate, consent, agreement, opinion of counsel, notice or any other document, any transfer tax stamps or payment of any other amount or any other action by Bank (or such affiliate of Bank).

 

If (x) the Company shall fail to effectuate the Private Placement Settlement as set forth in clause (i) or (y) the Company shall fail to effectuate the Registration Settlement as set forth in clause (ii) and the Company shall fail to effectuate the Private Placement Settlement following its failure to effectuate the Registration Settlement, then either the failure set forth in clause (x) or the failure set forth in clause (y) shall constitute an Event of Default with respect to which Company shall be the Defaulting Party.

 

(q)    Limit on Beneficial Ownership. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement or this Confirmation, in no event shall Bank be entitled to receive, or shall be deemed to receive, any Shares if, upon such receipt of such Shares, the “beneficial ownership” (within the meaning of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the rules promulgated thereunder) of Shares by Bank or any entity that directly or indirectly controls Bank (collectively, “Bank Group”) would be equal to or greater than 4.5% or more of the outstanding Shares. If any delivery owed to Bank hereunder is not made, in whole or in part, as a result of this provision, Company’s obligation to make such delivery shall not be extinguished and Company shall make such delivery as promptly as

 

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practicable after, but in no event later than one Exchange Business Day after, Bank gives notice to the Company that such delivery would not result in Bank Group directly or indirectly so beneficially owning in excess of 4.5% of the outstanding Shares.

 

(r)     Share Deliveries. The Company acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent the holder of this Warrant is not then an affiliate and has not been an affiliate for 90 days (it being understood that Bank will not be considered an affiliate under this paragraph solely by reason of its receipt of Shares pursuant to this Transaction), and otherwise satisfies all holding period and other requirements of Rule 144 of the Securities Act applicable to it, any delivery of Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property hereunder at any time after 6 months from the Trade Date (or 1 year from the Trade Date if, at such time, informational requirements of Rule 144(c) are not satisfied with respect to the Company) shall be eligible for resale under Rule 144 of the Securities Act and the Company agrees to promptly remove, or cause the transfer agent for such Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property, to remove, any legends referring to any restrictions on resale under the Securities Act from the Shares or Share Termination Property. The Company further agrees that any delivery of Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property prior to the date that is 6 months from the Trade Date (or 1 year from the Trade Date if, at such time, informational requirements of Rule 144(c) are not satisfied with respect to the Company), may be transferred by and among Bank and its affiliates and the Company shall effect such transfer without any further action by Bank. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Company agrees that any delivery of Shares or Share Termination Delivery Property shall be effected by book-entry transfer through the facilities of DTC, or any successor depositary, if at the time of delivery, such class of Shares or class of Share Termination Delivery Property is in book-entry form at DTC or such successor depositary. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, to the extent the provisions of Rule 144 of the Securities Act or any successor rule are amended, or the applicable interpretation thereof by the Securities and Exchange Commission or any court change after the Trade Date, the agreements of the Company herein shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary, in the opinion of outside counsel of the Company, to comply with Rule 144 of the Securities Act, as in effect at the time of delivery of the relevant Shares or Share Termination Property.

 

(s)    Hedging Disruption Event. The occurrence of a Hedging Disruption Event will constitute an Additional Termination Event under the Agreement permitting Bank to terminate the Transaction, with the Company as the sole Affected Party and the Transaction as the sole Affected Transaction.

 

Hedging Disruption Event” means with respect to Bank, as determined in its reasonable discretion, the inability or impracticality, due to market illiquidity, illegality, lack of hedging transactions or credit worthy market participants or other similar events, to establish, re-establish or maintain any transactions necessary or advisable to hedge, directly or indirectly, the equity price risk of entering into and performing under the Transaction on terms including costs reasonable to Bank or an affiliate in its reasonable discretion, including the event that at any time Bank reasonably concludes that it or any of its affiliates are unable to establish, re-establish or maintain a full hedge of its position in respect of the Transaction through share borrowing arrangements on terms including costs deemed reasonable to Bank in its reasonable discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, the parties hereto agree that if (i) Bank reasonably determines that it is unable to borrow Shares to hedge its exposure with respect to the Transaction at a rate of borrowing that is less than 100 basis points or (ii) Bank, in its good faith reasonable judgment, determines that it cannot hedge its obligations pursuant to this Transaction in the public market without registration under the Securities Act or as a result of any legal, regulatory or self-regulatory requirements or related policies and procedures (whether or not such requirements, policies or procedures are imposed by law or have been voluntarily adopted by Bank), an Additional Termination Event under the Agreement shall occur with the Company as the sole Affected Party and the Transaction as the sole Affected Transaction.

 

(t)     Maximum Share Delivery. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Confirmation, the Agreement or the Equity Definitions, in no event will the Company be required to deliver more than the Maximum Amount of Shares in the aggregate to Bank in connection with this Transaction, subject to the provisions regarding Deficit Restricted Shares.

 

(u)    Right to Extend. Bank may postpone, in whole or in part, any Expiration Date or any other date of valuation or delivery with respect to some or all of the relevant Warrants (in which event the

 

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Calculation Agent shall make appropriate adjustments to the Daily Number of Warrants with respect to one or more Expiration Dates) if Bank determines, in its commercially reasonable judgment, that such extension is reasonably necessary or appropriate to preserve Bank’s hedging or hedge unwind activity hereunder in light of existing liquidity conditions or to enable Bank to effect purchases of Shares in connection with its hedging, hedge unwind or settlement activity hereunder in a manner that would, if Bank were Issuer or an affiliated purchaser of Issuer, be in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory or self-regulatory requirements, or with related policies and procedures applicable to Bank.

 

(v)    Status of Claims in Bankruptcy. Bank acknowledges and agrees that this Confirmation is not intended to convey to Bank rights with respect to the Transaction that are senior to the claims of common stockholders of the Company in any U.S. bankruptcy proceedings of the Company; provided that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Bank’s right to pursue remedies in the event of a breach by the Company of its obligations and agreements with respect to the Transaction; provided, further, that nothing herein shall limit or shall be deemed to limit Bank’s rights in respect of any transactions other than the Transaction.

 

(w)   Governing Law. New York law (without reference to choice of law doctrine).

 

(x)    Waiver of Jury Trial. Each party waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Transaction. Each party (i) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of the other party has represented, expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of such a suit, action or proceeding, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into this Transaction, as applicable, by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications provided herein.

 

(y)    Tax Disclosure. Effective from the date of commencement of discussions concerning the Transaction, the Company and each of its employees, representatives, or other agents may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of the Transaction and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to the Company relating to such tax treatment and tax structure.

 

(z)    Securities Contract; Swap Agreement. The parties hereto intend for: (a) the Transaction to be a “securities contract” and a “swap agreement” as defined in the Bankruptcy Code (Title 11 of the United States Code) (the “Bankruptcy Code”), and the parties hereto to be entitled to the protections afforded by, among other Sections, Sections 362(b)(6), 362(b)(17), 546(e), 546(g), 555 and 560 of the Bankruptcy Code; (b) a party’s right to liquidate the Transaction and to exercise any other remedies upon the occurrence of any Event of Default under the Agreement with respect to the other party to constitute a “contractual right” as described in the Bankruptcy Code; and (c) each payment and delivery of cash, securities or other property hereunder to constitute a “margin payment” or “settlement payment” and a “transfer” as defined in the Bankruptcy Code.

 

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Please confirm that the foregoing correctly sets forth the terms of our agreement by executing this Confirmation and returning it to [                    ], or by fax to [                    ]

 

Very truly yours,
  [Bank]  
  By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory
  Name:

 

Accepted and confirmed

as of the Trade Date:

SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

By:  

 

Authorized Signatory
Name:  
EX-31.1 5 dex311.htm CERTIFICATION CEO Certification CEO

Exhibit 31.1

Certification

I, Jeffrey A. Stoops, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of SBA Communications Corporation;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: August 6, 2008      

/s/    Jeffrey A. Stoops

      Jeffrey A. Stoops
      Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 6 dex312.htm CERTIFICATION CFO Certification CFO

Exhibit 31.2

Certification

I, Anthony J. Macaione, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of SBA Communications Corporation;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f)) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: August 6, 2008      

/s/    Anthony J. Macaione

      Anthony J. Macaione
      Chief Financial Officer
EX-32.1 7 dex321.htm SOX CEO SOX CEO

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of SBA Communications Corporation (the “Company”), on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2008, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jeffrey A. Stoops, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, that to the best of my knowledge:

 

  1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and

 

  2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: August 6, 2008      

/s/    Jeffrey A. Stoops

      Jeffrey A. Stoops
      Chief Executive Officer
EX-32.2 8 dex322.htm SOX CFO SOX CFO

Exhibit 32.2

Certification Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of SBA Communications Corporation (the “Company”), on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2008, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Anthony J. Macaione, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, that to the best of my knowledge:

 

  1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and

 

  2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: August 6, 2008      

/s/    Anthony J. Macaione

      Anthony J. Macaione
      Chief Financial Officer
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