The Company and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

The Company and Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Related Party

Related Party

A majority of the Company’s television stations are Univision- or TeleFutura-affiliated television stations. The Company’s network affiliation agreements with Univision provide certain of its owned stations the exclusive right to broadcast Univision’s primary network and TeleFutura network programming in their respective markets. These long-term affiliation agreements each expire in 2021, and can be renewed for multiple, successive two-year terms at Univision’s option, subject to the Company’s consent.

Under the network affiliation agreements, Univision acts as the Company’s exclusive sales representative for the sale of national advertising sales on the Company’s Univision- and TeleFutura-affiliate television stations, and the Company pays certain sales representation fees to Univision relating to sales of all advertising for broadcast on our Univision- and Telefutura-affiliate television stations. During the three-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the amount the Company paid Univision in this capacity was $2.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively. During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the amount the Company paid Univision in this capacity was $7.5 million and $5.9 million, respectively.

In August 2008, the Company entered into a proxy agreement with Univision pursuant to which the Company granted to Univision the right to negotiate the terms of retransmission consent agreements for its Univision- and TeleFutura-affiliated television station signals for a term of six years, expiring in December 2014. Among other things, the proxy agreement provides terms relating to compensation to be paid to the Company by Univision with respect to retransmission consent agreements entered into with Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (“MVPDs”). As of September 30, 2012, the amount due to the Company from Univision was $6.1 million related to the agreements for the carriage of its Univision and TeleFutura-affiliated television station signals.

Univision currently owns approximately 10% of the Company’s common stock on a fully-converted basis.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company measures all stock-based awards using a fair value method and recognizes the related stock-based compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements over the requisite service period. As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures.

Stock-based compensation expense related to grants of stock options and restricted stock units was $0.8 million and $0.5 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense related to grants of stock options and restricted stock units was $1.8 million and $1.4 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Stock Options

Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options is based on the fair value on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and is amortized over the vesting period, generally between 1 to 4 years.

The fair value of each stock option granted was estimated using the following weighted-average assumptions:

	Nine-Month Period Ended September 30,
	2012
Fair value of options granted	$	1.26
Expected volatility		89	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.5	%
Expected lives		7.0 years
Dividend rate		—

As of September 30, 2012, there was approximately $2.0 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to grants of stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.

Restricted Stock Units

Stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock units is based on the fair value of the Company’s stock price on the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period, generally between 1 to 4 years.

As of September 30, 2012, there was approximately $0.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to grants of restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.0 years.

Income (Loss) Per Share

Income (Loss) Per Share

The following table illustrates the reconciliation of the basic and diluted income per share computations required by ASC 260-10, “Earnings Per Share” (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three-Month Period Ended September 30,					Nine-Month Period Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
Basic earnings per share:
Numerator:
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders	$	7,233	$	(1,384	)	$	5,904	$	(6,168	)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		85,940,225		85,055,659			85,861,671		85,049,518
Per share:
Net income (loss) per share applicable to common stockholders	$	0.08	$	(0.02	)	$	0.07	$	(0.07	)
Diluted earnings per share:
Numerator:
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders	$	7,233	$	(1,384	)	$	5,904	$	(6,168	)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		85,940,225		85,055,659			85,861,671		85,049,518
Dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock units		446,430		—			359,197		—
Diluted shares outstanding		86,386,655		85,055,659			86,220,868		85,049,518
Per share:
Net income (loss) per share applicable to common stockholders	$	0.08	$	(0.02	)	$	0.07	$	(0.07	)

Basic income (loss) per share is computed as net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution, if any, that could occur from shares issuable through stock options, restricted stock units and convertible securities.

For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, a total of 9,104,987 and 8,666,586 shares of dilutive securities, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted income per share because the exercise prices of the dilutive securities were greater than the average market price of the common shares.

For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011, all dilutive securities have been excluded as their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect on loss per share. The number of securities whose conversion would result in an incremental number of shares that would be included in determining the weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share if their effect was not antidilutive was 399,397 and 600,671 equivalent shares of dilutive securities for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

Notes

On July 27, 2010, the Company completed the offering and sale of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.75% Senior Secured First Lien Notes (the “Notes”). The Notes were issued at a discount of 98.722% of their principal amount and mature on August 1, 2017. Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 8.75% per annum from the date of original issuance and is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on February 1, 2011. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $388 million from the sale of the Notes (net of bond discount of $5 million and fees of $7 million), which were used to pay all indebtedness outstanding under the previous syndicated bank credit facility, terminate the related interest rate swap agreements, pay fees and expenses related to the offering of the Notes and for general corporate purposes.

During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company repurchased Notes on the open market with a principal amount of $16.2 million. The Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.4 million primarily due to the write off of unamortized finance costs and unamortized bond discount.

On May 30, 2012, the Company repurchased Notes with a principal amount of $20.0 million pursuant to the optional redemption provisions in the Indenture. The redemption price for the redeemed Notes was 103% of the principal amount plus all accrued and unpaid interest. The Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $1.2 million related to the premium paid and the write off of unamortized finance costs and unamortized bond discount.

The Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by all of the existing and future wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (the “Note Guarantors”). The Notes and the guarantees rank equal in right of payment to all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ existing and future senior indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s and the Note Guarantors’ existing and future subordinated indebtedness. In addition, the Notes and the guarantees are effectively junior: (i) to the Company’s and the Note Guarantors’ indebtedness secured by assets that are not collateral; (ii) pursuant to an Intercreditor Agreement entered into at the same time that the Company entered into the 2010 Credit Facility described below; and (iii) to all of the liabilities of any of the Company’s existing and future subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Notes, to the extent of the assets of those subsidiaries. The Notes are secured by substantially all of the assets, as well as the pledge of the stock of substantially all of the subsidiaries, including the special purpose subsidiary formed to hold the Company’s FCC licenses.

At the Company’s option, the Company may redeem:

• prior to August 1, 2013, on one or more occasions, up to 10% of the original principal amount of the Notes during each 12-month period beginning on August 1, 2010, at a redemption price equal to 103% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest;

• prior to August 1, 2013, on one or more occasions, up to 35% of the original principal amount of the Notes with the net proceeds from certain equity offerings, at a redemption price of 108.750% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest; provided that: (i) at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of all Notes issued under the Indenture remains outstanding immediately after such redemption; and (ii) such redemption occurs within 60 days of the date of closing of any such equity offering;

• prior to August 1, 2013, some or all of the Notes may be redeemed at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus a “make-whole” premium plus accrued and unpaid interest; and

• on or after August 1, 2013, some or all of the Notes may be redeemed at a redemption price of: (i) 106.563% of the principal amount of the Notes if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on August 1, 2013; (ii) 104.375% of the principal amount of the Notes if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on August 1, 2014; (iii) 102.188% of the principal amount of the Notes if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on August 1, 2015; and (iv) 100% of the principal amount of the Notes if redeemed on or after August 1, 2016, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest.

In addition, upon a change of control of the Company, as defined in the indenture governing the issuance of the Notes (the “Indenture”), the Company must make an offer to repurchase all Notes then outstanding, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, we may at any time and from time to time purchase Notes in the open market or otherwise.

Upon an event of default, as defined in the Indenture, the Notes will become due and payable: (i) immediately without further notice if such event of default arises from events of bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company, any Note Guarantor or any restricted subsidiary; or (ii) upon a declaration of acceleration of the Notes in writing to the Company by the Trustee or holders representing 25% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, if an event of default occurs and is continuing. The Indenture contains additional provisions that are customary for an agreement of this type, including indemnification by the Company and the Note Guarantors.

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Notes as of September 30, 2012 was $360.3 million and $393.8 million, respectively. The estimated fair value is based on quoted market prices for the Notes.

The Company recognized interest expense related to amortization of the bond discount of $0.1 million for each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. The Company recognized interest expense related to amortization of the bond discount of $0.4 million for each of the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

2010 Credit Facility

2010 Credit Facility

On July 27, 2010, the Company also entered into a $50 million revolving credit facility (“2010 Credit Facility”) and terminated the amended syndicated bank credit facility agreement. The 2010 Credit Facility consists of a three-year $50 million revolving credit facility that expires on July 27, 2013, which includes a $3 million sub-facility for letters of credit. In addition, the Company may increase the aggregate principal amount of the 2010 Credit Facility by up to an additional $50 million, subject to the Company satisfying certain conditions. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had approximately $0.7 million in outstanding letters of credit. The Company currently has no outstanding borrowings under the 2010 Credit Facility.

The 2010 Credit Facility is guaranteed on a senior secured basis by all of the Company’s existing and future wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (the “Credit Guarantors”), which are also the Note Guarantors (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The 2010 Credit Facility is secured on a first priority basis by the Company’s and the Credit Guarantors’ assets, which also secure the Notes. The Company’s borrowings, if any, under the 2010 Credit Facility rank senior to the Notes upon the terms set forth in the Intercreditor Agreement that the Company entered into in connection with the 2010 Credit Facility. The 2010 Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the assets, as well as the pledge of the stock of substantially all of the subsidiaries, including the special purpose subsidiary formed to hold the Company’s FCC licenses.

In February 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to the credit agreement governing the 2010 Credit Facility (the “amended Credit Agreement”). The amendment changed certain thresholds for financial covenants relating to total leverage ratio, fixed charge coverage ratio, cash interest coverage ratio and revolving credit facility leverage ratio. In addition, on or after March 31, 2012, the financial covenants shall not be applicable unless any loans are outstanding on the relevant date. The amendment also contains other provisions that are customary for an agreement of this type.

Borrowings under the 2010 Credit Facility bear interest at either: (i) the Base Rate (as defined in the amended Credit Agreement) plus a margin of 3.375% per annum; or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of 4.375% per annum. The Company has not drawn on the 2010 Credit Facility.

Upon an event of default, as defined in the amended Credit Agreement, the lenders may, among other things, suspend or terminate their obligation to make further loans to the Company and/or declare all amounts then outstanding under the 2010 Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable. The amended Credit Agreement also contains additional provisions that are customary for an agreement of this type, including indemnification by the Company and the Credit Guarantors.

In connection with the Company entering into the Indenture and the amended Credit Agreement, the Company and the Guarantors also entered into the following agreements:

• A Security Agreement, pursuant to which the Company and the Guarantors each granted a first priority security interests in the collateral securing the Notes and the 2010 Credit Facility for the benefit of the holders of the Notes and the lenders under the 2010 Credit Facility; and

• An Intercreditor Agreement, in order to define the relative rights of the holders of the Notes and the lenders under the 2010 Credit Facility with respect to the collateral securing the Company’s and the Guarantors’ respective obligations under the Notes and the 2010 Credit Facility.

• A Registration Rights Agreement, pursuant to which the Company registered the Notes and successfully conducted an exchange offering for the Notes in unregistered form, as originally issued.

Subject to certain exceptions, both the Indenture and the amended Credit Agreement contain various provisions that limit the Company’s ability, among other things, to:

• incur additional indebtedness;

• incur liens;

• merge, dissolve, consolidate, or sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets;

• make certain investments;

• make certain restricted payments;

• declare certain dividends or distributions or repurchase shares of the Company’s capital stock;

• enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and

• change the nature of the Company’s business.

In addition, the Indenture contains various provisions that limit the Company’s ability to:

• apply the proceeds from certain asset sales other than in accordance with the terms of the Indenture; and

• restrict dividends or other payments from subsidiaries.

In addition, the amended Credit Agreement contains various provisions that limit the Company’s ability to:

• dispose of certain assets; and

• amend the Company’s or any guarantor’s organizational documents of the Company in any way that is materially adverse to the lenders under the 2010 Credit Facility.

Moreover, if the Company fails to comply with any of the financial covenants or ratios under the 2010 Credit Facility, the lenders could:

• Elect to declare all amounts borrowed to be immediately due and payable, together with accrued and unpaid interest; and/or

• Terminate their commitments, if any, to make further extensions of credit.

In addition, if the Company’s total leverage ratio exceeds 6.50 to 1.00 as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter, the maximum principal outstanding amount of all loans under the Company’s 2010 Credit Facility cannot exceed $25.0 million. In the event that the maximum principal outstanding amount exceeds $25.0 million in that case, the Company must immediately prepay outstanding revolving loans in an amount sufficient to eliminate such excess.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2012-02, “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment” (“ASU 2012-02”). Under this guidance, an entity would not be required to calculate the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset unless the entity determines, based on a qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. ASU 2012-02 is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on the consolidated financial statements.