EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

LBI Media, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Burbank, CA – November 16, 2009 – LBI Media, Inc. announced its financial results today for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, net revenues decreased by $3.0 million, or 9.7%, to $27.5 million, from $30.5 million for the same period in 2008. Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 decreased by $13.1 million, or 14.6%, to $77.1 million, from $90.2 million for the same period in 2008.

As discussed in more detail below, last month we entered into a definitive agreement to sell radio station KSEV-AM in our Houston, Texas, market for approximately $6.5 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 360 “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, we have reported the operating results of KSEV-AM for all periods presented in discontinued operations within the consolidated statements of operations.

Commenting on the company’s earnings results, Lenard Liberman, our CEO and President said, “Our third quarter financial results were impacted by the continued economic downturn and challenging advertising environment. Despite the difficult conditions, we continued to execute our strategy of capitalizing on our high-quality programming and the strong value proposition we deliver to our advertising partners. While we have seen some improvement in the third quarter with respect to broadcast revenue performance, as compared to the first and second quarters of this year, there are markets like Southern California that remain very challenged. The challenges facing broadcasters before a market turnaround are still considerable. However, we remain optimistic for the future.

“The much-anticipated launch of our national television network, EstrellaTV, took place on September 14th. The launch has been successful and the network is performing in line with our expectations. During the third quarter, we signed an affiliation agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. for a television station in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 22nd largest Hispanic market in the country. Combined with our six owned and operated stations and our affiliated stations, we now have distribution in 24 markets covering over 67% of U.S. Hispanic television households. We have several affiliation agreements pending and are pursuing additional distribution partnerships in Hispanic markets throughout the U.S.

“Looking at the performance of our other stations, we continue to deliver strong ratings in our markets and our diverse programming has captured dedicated audiences. Our programming lineup and ratings performance has improved as a result of the positive reception of our newly introduced shows, including Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, a celebrity-judged talent show that began airing in early October. This show has garnered a ratings increase of over 150% year-over-year in a very competitive time slot. While we are taking concerted steps to strengthen our programming, we also remain focused on containing our operating costs and are actively promoting cost-saving measures across our operations.

“Moving forward, we remain committed to strengthening our programming lineup, driving ratings gains across our radio and TV properties, as well as delivering strong national network ratings, and monetizing our growing audience. Given our strong market position, our attractive radio and TV broadcasting assets, and our recently launched EstrellaTV network, we believe we will be in position to generate growth when the economy recovers.”

Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

Net revenues decreased by $3.0 million, or 9.7%, to $27.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $30.5 million for the same period in 2008. This change was primarily attributable to decreased total advertising revenue in both our radio and television segments, reflecting the general decline in the advertising industry due to the U.S. recession.

Net revenues for our radio segment decreased by $0.7 million, or 3.9%, to $16.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, from $17.2 million for the same period in 2008. This change was primarily attributable to a decline in advertising revenue in our Southern California market.

Net revenues for our television segment decreased by $2.3 million, or 17.2%, to $11.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, from $13.3 million for the same period in 2008. This decrease was primarily attributable to lower advertising revenue in our Los Angeles, Dallas and Salt Lake City television markets, reflecting the continuing downturn in the local and U.S. economies.

 

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Total operating expenses increased by $26.5 million, or 39.0%, to $94.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, from $67.9 million for the same period in 2008. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in broadcast license impairment charges of $28.4 million. Excluding the broadcast license impairment charges, total operating expenses decreased by $1.9 million, or 9.0%, to $19.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $1.0 million decline in program and technical expenses, primarily resulting from an increase in management’s estimate of the period over which certain of our internally produced programs contribute to our revenues, which deferred expense recognition of certain television production costs. The overall decline in operating expenses was also attributable to a $0.8 million decrease in loss on disposal of property and equipment, which resulted primarily from the write-off in the third quarter of 2008 of assets related to property damage caused by Hurricane Ike.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) decreased by $2.0 million, or 16.0%, to $10.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $12.7 million for the same period in 2008. This change was primarily the result of the overall decline in radio and television advertising revenues, partially offset by the reduction in program and technical expenses, as described above.

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, decreased to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2008, a change of $0.2 million. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $0.3 million broadcast license impairment charge in the third quarter of 2009, as compared to no charge recorded during the corresponding period in 2008.

We recognized a net loss of $76.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to a loss of $29.4 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of $47.5 million. This change was primarily attributable to the $29.5 million increase in operating loss, based on the factors discussed above, and an income tax provision of $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to an income tax benefit of $15.6 million for the same period in 2008.

Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

Net revenues decreased by $13.1 million, or 14.6%, to $77.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, from $90.2 million for the same period in 2008. The change was primarily attributable to decreased advertising revenue in most of our radio and television markets, reflecting the general decline in the advertising industry consistent with the continuing downturn in the local and U.S. economies.

Net revenues for our radio segment decreased by $4.9 million, or 9.8%, to $45.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, from $49.9 million for the same period in 2008. This change was primarily attributable to a decline in advertising revenue in our California and Texas markets.

Net revenues for our television segment decreased by $8.2 million, or 20.4%, to $32.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, from $40.3 million for the same period in 2008. This decrease was primarily attributable to lower advertising revenue in all of our markets, reflecting the continuing downturn in the local and U.S. economies.

Total operating expenses increased by $75.6 million, or 70.1%, to $183.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $107.9 million for the same period in 2008. The increase was primarily the result of a $79.9 million increase in broadcast license impairment charges. Excluding the impact of the impairment charges, total operating expenses decreased by $4.2 million, or 6.9%, to $57.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. This decrease was the result of a $3.3 million decline in program and technical expenses, primarily resulting from an increase in management’s estimate of the period over which certain of our internally produced programs contribute to our revenues. This benefit realized from deferring the period over which certain television production costs are expensed was partially offset by an increase in music license and ratings service fees. In addition, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.7 million, primarily as a result of staff reductions and lower sales commissions as a result of reduced sales and commission payout rates.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) decreased by $8.9 million, or 24.0%, to $28.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, from $37.2 million for the same period in 2008. This change was primarily the result of the overall decline in radio and television advertising revenues, partially offset by the decrease in program and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses.

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, decreased to $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $1.0 million for the same period in 2008, a change of $0.3 million. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $0.3 million broadcast license impairment charge recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to no charge recorded during the corresponding period in 2008, and a decrease in the benefit from income taxes.

 

(1) We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss less income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, plus income tax benefit or expense, net interest expense, interest rate swap income or expense, impairment of broadcast licenses, depreciation, stock-based compensation expense, loss on disposal of property and equipment and other non-cash gains or losses. Management considers this measure an important indicator of our liquidity relating to our operations because it eliminates the effects of certain non-cash items, our discontinued operations and our capital structure. This measure should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, or superior to, other measures of liquidity and financial performance prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., such as cash flows from operating activities, operating income or loss and net income or loss. In addition, our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from those of many companies reporting similarly named measures. See tables at the end of this press release for a reconciliation of net cash (used in) provided by operating activities to Adjusted EBITDA.

 

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We recognized a net loss of $113.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $28.9 million for the same period in 2008. This change was primarily attributable to the $79.9 million increase in broadcast license impairment charges and the other factors noted above.

Recent Developments

In October 2009, we entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell radio station KSEV-AM to Patrick Broadcasting, LP for $6.5 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. Consummation of the sale is subject to regulatory approval from the FCC and to other customary closing conditions.

Third Quarter 2009 Conference Call

We will host a conference call to discuss our financial results for the period ended September 30, 2009 on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 280-4443 beginning fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the call, asking for the “LBI Media, Inc. Third Quarter 2009 Results Conference Call”, and providing confirmation code 5132254 to the operator. The conference call will be recorded and made available for replay through Friday, November 20, 2009. Investors may listen to the replay of the call by dialing (888) 203-1112 then entering the passcode 5132254.

Information for Holders of LBI Media’s 8 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017

Results for LBI Media, Inc.’s three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 will be posted on our website at www.lbimedia.com/investors.html. Holders and beneficial owners of LBI Media, Inc.’s 8 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 may access this information by contacting Wisdom Lu at (818) 729-5316 to receive a temporary username and password.

About LBI Media, Inc.

We are one of the largest owners and operators of Spanish-language radio and television stations in the United States, based on revenues and number of stations. We own 22 radio stations (fifteen FM and seven AM) and six television stations in greater Los Angeles, CA (including Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties), Houston, TX, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, San Diego, CA, Salt Lake City, UT and Phoenix, AZ. We also own three television production facilities that we use to produce television programming. We are also affiliated with seventeen television stations in various states serving specific market areas including six in Texas, four in Florida, two in California and one each in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, New York and Oregon.

Forward Looking Statements

This news announcement contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws. These statements are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties, including those related to the expected future operating performance of our radio stations, television stations and studio operations. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to information preceded by, or that include the words, “believes”, “expects”, “prospects”, “pacings”, “anticipates”, “could”, “estimates”, “forecasts” or similar expressions. The reader should note that these statements may be impacted by several factors, including economic changes, regulatory changes, increased competition, the timing of announced acquisitions or station upgrades, changes in the broadcasting industry generally, and changes in interest rates. Accordingly, our actual performance and results may differ significantly from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Please see the recent public filings of our parent, LBI Media Holdings, Inc., for information about these and other risks that may affect us. We and our parent, LBI Media Holdings, Inc., undertake no obligation to update or revise the information contained herein because of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact: Wisdom Lu, CFA

Chief Financial Officer

(818) 729-5316

 

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Results of Operations:

LBI MEDIA, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Net revenues

   $ 27,520      $ 30,493      $ 77,062      $ 90,203   

Operating expenses:

        

Program and technical, exclusive of depreciation shown below

     5,914        6,889        16,130        19,407   

Promotional, exclusive of depreciation shown below

     878        1,026        2,139        2,339   

Selling, general and administrative, exclusive of depreciation shown below

     10,084        9,906        30,522        31,253   

Depreciation

     2,441        2,579        7,259        7,407   

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     —          824        941        824   

Impairment of broadcast licenses

     75,077        46,666        126,543        46,666   
                                

Total operating expenses

     94,394        67,890        183,534        107,896   
                                

Operating loss

     (66,874     (37,397     (106,472     (17,693

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

     (7,159     (7,380     (21,214     (22,430

Interest rate swap income (expense)

     234        (88     1,591        (14

Equity in losses of equity method investment

     (40     (213     (103     (213

Impairment of equity method investment

     —          (161     —          (161

Interest and other income (expense)

     146        (38     366        18   
                                

Loss before (provision for) benefit from income taxes and discontinued operations

     (73,693     (45,277     (125,832     (40,493

(Provision for) benefit from income taxes

     (3,310     15,575        12,034        10,666   
                                

Loss from continuing operations

     (77,003     (29,702     (113,798     (29,827
                                

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax (provision) benefit of $0, $0, $0 and $0

     55        318        688        962   
                                

Net loss

   $ (76,948   $ (29,384   $ (113,110   $ (28,865
                                

Adjusted EBITDA (2)

   $ 10,650      $ 12,672      $ 28,292      $ 37,204   
                                

 

(2)

Refer to our definition of Adjusted EBITDA in footnote (1). Also, see the tables at the end of this press release for a reconciliation of net cash (used in) provided by operating activities to Adjusted EBITDA.

 

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Results of Operations (continued):

LBI MEDIA, INC.

UNAUDITED SELECTED SEGMENT DATA

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30,     September 30,  
     2009     2008     % Change     2009     2008     % Change  

Net revenues:

            

Radio

   $ 16,465      $ 17,136      -4   $ 44,982      $ 49,891      -10

Television

     11,055        13,357      -17     32,080        40,312      -20
                                            

Total

   $ 27,520      $ 30,493      -10   $ 77,062      $ 90,203      -15

Total operating expenses before stock-based compensation expense, depreciation, loss on disposal of property and equipment and impairment of broadcast licenses:

            

Radio

   $ 8,761      $ 8,652      -1   $ 25,421      $ 24,700      3

Television

     8,109        9,169      -12     23,349        28,299      -17
                                            

Total

   $ 16,870      $ 17,821      -5   $ 48,770      $ 52,999      -8

Stock-based compensation expense:

            

Corporate

   $ 6      $ —        100   $ 21      $ —        100
                                            

Total

   $ 6      $ —        100   $ 21      $ —        100

Depreciation:

            

Radio

   $ 1,203      $ 1,282      -6   $ 3,600      $ 3,768      -5

Television

     1,238        1,297      -5     3,659        3,639      1
                                            

Total

   $ 2,441      $ 2,579      -5   $ 7,259      $ 7,407      -2

Loss on disposal of property and equipment:

            

Radio

   $ —        $ 425      -100   $ 32      $ 425      -93

Television

     —          399      -100     909        399      128
                                            

Total

   $ —        $ 824      -100   $ 941      $ 824      14

Impairment of broadcast licenses:

            

Radio

   $ 47,154      $ 33,989      39   $ 79,040      $ 33,989      133

Television

     27,923        12,677      120     47,503        12,677      275
                                            

Total

   $ 75,077      $ 46,666      61   $ 126,543      $ 46,666      171

Operating loss:

            

Radio

   $ (40,653   $ (27,212   49   $ (63,111   $ (12,991   386

Television

     (26,215     (10,185   157     (43,340     (4,702   822

Corporate

     (6     —        100     (21     —        100
                                            

Total

   $ (66,874   $ (37,397   79   $ (106,472   $ (17,693   502

Adjusted EBITDA (3):

            

Radio

   $ 7,704      $ 8,484      -9   $ 19,561      $ 25,191      -22

Television

     2,946        4,188      -30     8,731        12,013      -27
                                            

Total

   $ 10,650      $ 12,672      -16   $ 28,292      $ 37,204      -24

(3) See footnote (1). Also, see the tables at the end of this release for a reconciliation of operating loss for each segment to Adjusted EBITDA for such segment.

 

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Results of Operations (continued):

LBI MEDIA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

     September 30,     December 31,  
     2009     2008  
     (unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,109      $ 450   

Accounts receivable, net

     20,488        18,244   

Current portion of program rights, net

     288        457   

Amounts due from related parties

     213        175   

Current portion of notes receivable from related parties

     465        457   

Current portion of employee advances

     735        744   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,627        1,859   

Assets held for sale

     5,197        —     
                

Total current assets

     30,122        22,386   

Property and equipment, net

     93,574        95,745   

Broadcast licenses, net

     161,659        292,343   

Deferred financing costs, net

     6,236        7,186   

Notes receivable from related parties, excluding current portion

     2,542        2,399   

Employee advances, excluding current portion

     911        888   

Program rights, excluding current portion

     5,038        738   

Notes receivable from LBI Media Holdings, Inc.

     13,965        9,926   

Other assets

     5,551        5,420   
                

Total assets

   $ 319,598      $ 437,031   
                

Liabilities and shareholder’s (deficiency) equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Cash overdraft

   $ —        $ 395   

Accounts payable

     2,270        4,414   

Accrued liabilities

     6,707        4,071   

Accrued interest

     3,880        8,542   

Amounts due to LBI Media Holdings, Inc.

     689        —     

Current portion of long-term debt

     1,353        1,347   
                

Total current liabilities

     14,899        18,769   

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

     382,654        369,615   

Fair value of interest rate swap

     6,036        7,627   

Deferred income taxes

     11,956        23,691   

Other liabilities

     1,604        1,684   
                

Total liabilities

     417,149        421,386   

Shareholder’s (deficiency) equity:

    

Common stock

     —          —     

Additional paid-in capital

     101,770        101,856   

Accumulated deficit

     (199,321     (86,211
                

Total shareholder’s (deficiency) equity

     (97,551     15,645   
                

Total liabilities and shareholder’s (deficiency) equity

   $ 319,598      $ 437,031   
                

 

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Results of Operations (continued):

The table set forth below reconciles net cash (used in) provided by operating activities, calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, to Adjusted EBITDA:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
     (In thousands)  

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   $ (713   $ 1,346      $ 860      $ 5,410   

Add:

        

Income tax expense (benefit)

     3,310        (15,575     (12,034     (10,666

Interest expense and interest and other income, net

     7,013        7,418        20,848        22,412   

Less:

        

Effect of discontinued operations

     (347     (340     (1,015     (1,020

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     (318     (285     (950     (914

Amortization of discount on subordinated notes

     (69     (64     (204     (189

Amortization of program rights

     (1,093     (133     (2,107     (413

Provision for doubtful accounts

     (969     (292     (1,660     (929

Loss on sale of property and equipment

     —          (62     —          (62

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Cash overdraft

     —          —          395        —     

Accounts receivable

     1,460        (100     3,904        5,493   

Program rights

     2,284        —          6,238        1,159   

Amounts due from related parties

     —          4        20        39   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (17     154        (232     35   

Employee advances

     7        14        14        418   

Accounts payable

     237        (996     1,271        43   

Accrued liabilities

     (661     323        (2,676     454   

Amounts due to LBI Media Holdings, Inc.

     (689     —          (689     —     

Accrued interest

     4,832        4,850        4,662        5,054   

Deferred income taxes

     (3,309     15,585        11,735        10,813   

Other assets and liabilities

     (308     825        (88     67   
                                

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 10,650      $ 12,672      $ 28,292      $ 37,204   
                                
The following is a reconciliation of operating loss to Adjusted EBITDA for our radio segment:   
     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
     (In thousands)  

Radio division operating loss

   $ (40,653   $ (27,212   $ (63,111   $ (12,991

Depreciation

     1,203        1,282        3,600        3,768   

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     —          425        32        425   

Impairment of broadcast licenses

     47,154        33,989        79,040        33,989   
                                

Radio division Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 7,704      $ 8,484      $ 19,561      $ 25,191   
                                
The following is a reconciliation of operating loss to Adjusted EBITDA for our television segment:   
     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  
     (In thousands)  

Television division operating loss

   $ (26,215   $ (10,185   $ (43,340   $ (4,702

Depreciation

     1,238        1,297        3,659        3,639   

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

     —          399        909        399   

Impairment of broadcast licenses

     27,923        12,677        47,503        12,677   
                                

Television division Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 2,946      $ 4,188      $ 8,731      $ 12,013   
                                

 

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