COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Royalty Agreements

The Company has entered into fixed and variable fee music license agreements with performance rights organizations, which will expire as late as December 31, 2016. In connection with all performance rights organization agreements, including American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”), the Company incurred expenses of approximately $2.6 million and $2.5 million for the three month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and approximately $5.1 million and $5.0 million for the six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company does not anticipate any difficulties in renewing these agreements.

Other Contingencies

The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of June 30, 2016, the Company had letters of credit totaling $908,000 under the agreement for certain operating leases and certain insurance policies. Letters of credit issued under the agreement are required to be collateralized with cash.

Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights

Beginning on January 1, 2018, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares (the “Put Right”).   Beginning in 2018, this annual right is exercisable for a 30-day period beginning January 1 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D common stock of Radio One, at the discretion of Radio One.