EX-99.1 2 d491872dex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

Contact:    Will Davis
   Director of Investor Relations
   Phone: (o) 540-946-6930; (c) 917-519-6994
   Email: davisw@lumosnet.com

Lumos Networks Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Year over Year Growth in 4Q12 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

Strategic Data Revenue was 52% of Total 4Q12 Revenue and Grew 5% Sequentially

Adjusted EBITDA Margins Expand for Second Consecutive Quarter to 44.1%

Cash Dividend of $0.14 per Share Declared

WAYNESBORO, VA – February 28, 2013 – Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos Networks” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: LMOS), a fiber-based service provider of data, voice and IP-based telecommunication services in the Mid-Atlantic region, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter of 2012.

Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $52.7 million, compared to $51.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2011 and $52.0 million in the third quarter of 2012. Total adjusted EBITDA was $23.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012, compared to $23.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and to $22.3 million in the third quarter of 2012.

“Our strong execution continued in the fourth quarter as our Strategic Data revenue grew 5% sequentially and represented 52% of total sales, up from 50% in the prior quarter”, said Tim Biltz, CEO and President of Lumos Networks. “Our Strategic Data revenue grew 17% from the same quarter in the prior year, which is the third straight quarter of accelerating revenue growth for this product segment.”

“Our adjusted EBITDA margins reached 44.1%, marking the second straight quarter of sequential margin improvements, and we are making clear progress towards our longer term margin target of 47%,” Mr. Biltz continued. “I view this quarter’s results as a true inflection point in our operating results and I am confident that our current momentum will carry through 2013.”

Highlights

 

 

During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company exceeded its targeted installation goals and more than doubled the number of fiber to the cell (“FTTC”) installations from 148 as of December 31, 2011 to 370 as of December 31, 2012.

 

 

In 2012, the Company achieved its goal of ensuring that 75% of total capital expenditures were for success-based strategic data projects in its Enterprise and Carrier Data customer segments as compared to less than 50% in 2011.

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA margins were 44.1% in the fourth quarter, up sequentially for the second consecutive quarter in a row, from 41.5% in second quarter and 42.9% in the third quarter of 2012.

 

 

On February 27, 2013, the Board of Directors of Lumos Networks Corporation declared a dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.14 per share to be paid on April 11, 2013 to stockholders of record on March 13, 2013.

Business Outlook

The Company introduced financial guidance for the first quarter and full year of 2013. In the first quarter of 2013, the Company expects revenue to be approximately $52 million and adjusted EBITDA approximately $23 million. For the full year 2013, the Company expects revenue to be in the range of $208 to $212 million and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $94 to $97 million. During the first half of 2013, the Company plans to explore bank financing options to adequately fund our success-based Strategic Data growth plans over the next several years.


Please see the schedules accompanying this release for additional financial guidance, including projected 2013 cash flows and non-GAAP reconciliations.

Statements made are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Please see “Special Note from the Company Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

Conference Call

A conference call and simultaneous webcast, hosted by Timothy G. Biltz, CEO, Harold L. Covert, CFO, and Will Davis, Director of Investor Relations, to review these financial and operational results and financial guidance will be held at 8:30 A.M. (ET) on February 28, 2013.

The webcast may be accessed via the Internet at http://ir.lumosnetworks.com/ and the live call (“Lumos Networks Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call”) may be accessed with the following numbers:

Domestic: 1-888-317-6016

International: 1-412-317-6016

Canada: 1-855-669-9657

The conference call will be archived and available for replay through March 13, 2013 before 9:00 A.M. (ET) and may be accessed with the following numbers:

Domestic: 1-877-344-7529

International: 1-412-317-0088

Replay pass codes: Conference ID: 10024524

The webcast will also be archived and the replay may be accessed at http://ir.lumosnetworks.com/.

About Lumos Networks

Lumos Networks is a fiber-based service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region serving carrier, business and residential customers over a dense fiber network offering data, voice and IP services. With headquarters in Waynesboro, VA, Lumos Networks serves Virginia, West Virginia and portions of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, and Maryland over a fiber network of 5,800 long haul miles. Detailed information about Lumos Networks is available at www.lumosnetworks.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Lumos Networks before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, accretion of asset retirement obligations, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other expenses/income, equity based compensation charges, acquisition related charges, amortization of actuarial losses on retirement plans, employee separation charges, restructuring related charges, gain or loss on settlements and gain or loss on interest rate derivatives.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial performance measure. It should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Please refer to the exhibits and materials posted on the Lumos Networks website for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial performance measures to the most comparable measures reported in accordance with GAAP and for a discussion of the presentation, comparability and use of such financial performance measures.

SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE COMPANY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Any statements contained in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “should,” “may,” “will” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect, among other things, our current expectations, plans and strategies, and anticipated financial results, all of which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many of these risks are beyond our ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important factors with respect to any such forward-looking statements, including certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: rapid development


and intense competition in the telecommunications industry; our ability to achieve benefits from our separation from NTELOS Holdings Corp; our ability to offset expected revenue declines in our Competitive business from legacy voice products and in our RLEC business related to the recent regulatory developments and carriers grooming their networks; adverse economic conditions; operating and financial restrictions imposed by our senior credit facility; our cash and capital requirements; declining prices for our services; the potential to experience a high rate of customer turnover; federal and state regulatory fees, requirements and developments; our reliance on certain suppliers and vendors; and other unforeseen difficulties that may occur. These risks and uncertainties are not intended to represent a complete list of all risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, and should be read in conjunction with the more detailed cautionary statements and risk factors included in our SEC filings, including our Annual Reports filed on Forms 10-K.

Exhibits:

 

   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

   

Summary of Operating Results, Customer and Network Statistics

 

   

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp. to Operating Income

 

   

Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA

 

   

Business Outlook


Lumos Networks Corp.

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

     December 31,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 
(In thousands)              

ASSETS

     

Current Assets

     

Cash

   $ 2       $ 10,547   

Restricted cash 1

     5,303         7,554   

Accounts receivable, net

     22,676         23,555   

Other receivables

     2,400         2,390   

Income tax receivable

     954         —     

Prepaid expenses and other

     5,136         2,278   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     36,471         46,324   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Securities and investments

     462         128   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     336,589         299,958   

Other Assets

     

Goodwill

     100,297         100,297   

Other intangibles, net

     34,895         45,696   

Deferred charges and other assets

     4,448         6,197   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Other Assets

     139,640         152,190   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 513,162       $ 498,600   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

     

Current Liabilities

     

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 7,900       $ 2,679   

Accounts payable

     17,453         12,432   

Dividends payable

     3,013         2,980   

Advance billings and customer deposits

     13,527         12,623   

Accrued compensation

     1,742         2,832   

Accrued operating taxes

     3,838         2,624   

Other accrued liabilities

     6,284         3,262   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     53,757         39,432   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-Term Liabilities

     

Long-term debt

     304,325         323,897   

Retirement benefits

     30,413         35,728   

Deferred income taxes

     55,956         41,204   

Other long-term liabilities

     3,500         5,028   

Income tax payable

     609         484   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Long-term Liabilities

     394,803         406,341   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

     64,050         52,383   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noncontrolling Interests

     552         444   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Equity

     64,602         52,827   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 513,162       $ 498,600   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1 

During 2010, the Company received a Federal stimulus award providing 50% funding to bring broadband services and infrastructure to Alleghany County, Virginia. The Company was required to deposit 100% of its grant ($8.1 million) into pledged accounts in advance of any reimbursements, to be drawn down ratably following reimbursement approvals.


Lumos Networks Corp.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

     Three months ended:     Year ended:  

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Operating Revenues

   $ 52,679      $ 51,107      $ 206,871      $ 207,414   

Operating Expenses 1

        

Cost of sales and services (exclusive of items shown separately below)

     20,601        19,584        80,520        78,484   

Customer operations

     5,440        4,773        21,886        19,551   

Corporate operations 2,3

     5,168        5,341        23,615        16,251   

Depreciation and amortization

     11,211        10,187        38,884        43,090   

Asset impairment charge

     —          86,295        —          86,295   

Accretion of asset retirement obligations

     31        31        124        116   

Restructuring charges 4

     2,981        —          2,981        —     

Gain on settlements, net 5

     —          —          (2,335     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses, net

     45,432        126,211        165,675        243,787   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

     7,247        (75,104     41,196        (36,373

Other Income (Expenses)

        

Interest expense

     (2,941     (3,153     (11,921     (11,993

Loss on interest rate derivatives

     (1,343     —          (1,898     —     

Other income, net

     26        32        81        105   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense

     2,989        (78,225     27,458        (48,261

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

     1,025        (16,527     11,010        (4,383
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

     1,964        (61,698     16,448        (43,878

Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

     (28     35        (108     (52
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp.

   $ 1,936      $ (61,663   $ 16,340      $ (43,930
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp. Stockholders:   

Earnings (loss) per share - basic 6

   $ 0.09      $ (2.96   $ 0.78      $ (2.11

Earnings (loss) per share - diluted 6

   $ 0.09      $ (2.96   $ 0.76      $ (2.11

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

     21,047        20,815        20,958        20,815   

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

     21,517        20,815        21,407        20,815   

Cash Dividends Declared per Share - Common Stock

   $ 0.14      $ 0.14      $ 0.56      $ 0.14   

 

1 

Includes equity-based compensation charges related to all of the Company’s share-based awards and the Company’s 401(k) matching contributions of $1.0 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $3.9 million and $2.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

2 

Includes amortization of actuarial losses related to certain retirement benefit plans of $0.4 million and $1.8 million for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2012, respectively. The amounts allocated to us from our former parent for amortization of actuarial losses for periods prior to the Business Separation on October 31, 2011 were not material.

3 

In 2012, the Company recorded charges of $2.3 million related to the recognition of employee separation benefits which were provided for in the employment agreements of two executive officers who left the Company in April and December 2012.

4 

In December 2012, the Company completed a cost reduction plan involving an employee reduction-in-force, consolidation of certain facilities and freezing the accumulation of benefits under certain postretirement plans. Restructuring charges of $3.0 million were recognized in the fourth quarter of 2012 in connection with this plan, $2.4 million of which related to employee severance and termination benefits and $0.6 million of which related to lease termination costs.

5 

The Company recognized a net pre-tax gain of approximately $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2012 in connection with the settlement of outstanding matters related to a prior acquisition and the settlement of an outstanding lawsuit.

6 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2011 is computed by dividing net loss for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the two month period beginning November 1, 2011 (the date upon which we became an independent publicly traded company) and ending December 31, 2011.


Lumos Networks Corp.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Year ended:  

(In thousands)

   December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Cash flows from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 16,448      $ (43,878

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     27,750        27,703   

Amortization

     11,134        15,387   

Accretion of asset retirement obligations

     124        116   

Asset impairment charge

     —          86,295   

Deferred income taxes

     10,514        (8,110

Loss on interest rate swap derivatives

     1,898        —     

Equity-based compensation expense

     3,912        2,383   

Amortization of loan origination costs

     812        132   

Gain on settlement

     (3,035     —     

Retirement benefits, net of contributions and distributions

     665        (4,059

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     (428     —     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net

     2,421        6,939   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     72,215        82,908   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

    

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (59,881     (61,536

Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grant

     (1,351     (2,248

Proceeds from disposal of managed services business

     750        —     

Change in restricted cash

     2,251        508   

Cash reimbursement received from broadband stimulus grant

     2,251        508   

Purchase of tradename asset

     (333     —     

Other

     (26     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (56,339     (62,768
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

    

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     —          310,000   

Proceeds from issuance of revolving credit facility

     —          30,000   

Payment of debt issuance costs

     —          (4,854

Cash paid to NTELOS Inc. associated with the Business Separation

     —          (315,000

Payments on senior secured term loans

     (2,000     (500

Payments on revolving credit facility, net

     (11,478     (15,000

Cash dividends paid on common stock

     (11,951     —     

Payments to NTELOS Inc., net

     —          (14,357

Payments under capital lease obligations

     (1,542     (317

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

     122        —     

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     428        —     

Other

     —          (54
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (26,421     (10,082
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Decrease) increase in cash

     (10,545     10,058   

Cash:

    

Beginning of period

     10,547        489   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 2      $ 10,547   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Lumos Networks Corp.

 

Operating Results, Customer and Network Statistics

 

(Dollars in thousands)   Three months ended:     Year ended:  
    December 31,
2012
    September 30,
2012
    June 30,
2012
    March 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Competitive Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

             

Revenue

             

Enterprise Data

    9,628        9,448        9,039        8,667        8,437        36,782        33,131   

Carrier Data

    13,025        11,955        11,196        10,937        10,506        47,113        37,649   

IP Services

    4,754        4,718        4,684        4,587        4,515        18,743        17,401   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Strategic Data

    27,407        26,121        24,919        24,191        23,458        102,638        88,181   

Legacy Voice

    10,703        11,244        11,509        12,010        12,825        45,466        54,414   

Access

    1,948        2,413        2,540        2,715        2,758        9,616        11,802   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenue

    40,058        39,778        38,969        38,915        39,042        157,720        154,397   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA 1

    14,652        14,440        14,078        14,548        15,034        57,718        62,098   

Adjusted EBITDA %

    36.6     36.3     36.1     37.4     38.5     36.6     40.2

RLEC Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

             

Revenue

             

Legacy Voice

    4,883        4,874        4,710        4,756        4,937        19,223        20,039   

Access

    7,738        7,325        7,125        7,740        7,129        29,928        32,978   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenue

    12,621        12,199        11,835        12,496        12,066        49,151        53,017   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA 1

    8,559        7,841        7,028        7,743        7,970        31,171        34,842   

Adjusted EBITDA %

    67.8     64.3     59.4     62.0     66.1     63.4     65.7

Consolidated

             

Revenue

             

Strategic Data

    27,407        26,121        24,919        24,191        23,458        102,638        88,181   

Legacy Voice

    15,586        16,118        16,219        16,766        17,762        64,689        74,453   

Access

    9,686        9,738        9,665        10,455        9,887        39,544        44,780   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenue

    52,679        51,977        50,803        51,412        51,107        206,871        207,414   

Adjusted EBITDA 1

    23,211        22,281        21,106        22,291        23,004        88,889        96,940   

Adjusted EBITDA %

    44.1     42.9     41.5     43.4     45.0     43.0     46.7

Capital Expenditures

    15,956        14,937        11,619        17,369        12,722        59,881        61,536   

Adjusted EBITDA less Capital Expenditures

    7,255        7,344        9,487        4,922        10,282        29,008        35,404   

Customer and Network Statistics

             

Customer Statistics

             

Competitive voice connections 2

    110,261        112,709        114,930        117,965        122,046        110,261        122,046   

RLEC Broadband Customers 3

    15,181        15,199        15,258        15,100        14,916        15,181        14,916   

Total Broadband Connections 3

    39,950        40,401        37,361        35,974        35,707        39,950        35,707   

Video Subscribers

    4,549        4,390        4,192        4,019        3,734        4,549        3,734   

Network Statistics

             

On-Network Buildings 4

    1,196        1,150        1,091        1,066        1,051        1,196        1,051   

Fiber to the Cell Sites 4

    370        261        178        155        148        370        148   

RLEC Total Access Lines

    31,203        31,708        32,272        32,676        33,193        31,203        33,193   

 

 

1 

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. See definition on page 2 of this earnings release.

2 

Includes customer Primary Rate Interface (PRI) line equivalents at 23 lines per PRI. Excludes intercompany PRI lines.

3 

Includes customers or customer equivalents for DSL, dedicated Internet access, wireless portable broadband, broadband over fiber and metro Ethernet. All revenues from broadband products, including RLEC broadband, are recorded in the operating revenues of the Competitive segment.

4 

Includes statistics for legacy markets only, excluding FiberNet, through December 31, 2012.

Note: Certain amounts have been reclassified to agree with current year presentation.


Lumos Networks Corp.

 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp. to Operating Income

 

(In thousands)

                        
     Three months ended:     Year ended:  
     December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    December 31,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Net income (loss) attributable to Lumos Networks Corp.

   $ 1,936      $ (61,663   $ 16,340      $ (43,930

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     28        (35     108        52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     1,964        (61,698     16,448        (43,878

Interest expense

     2,941        3,153        11,921        11,993   

Loss on interest rate derivatives

     1,343        —          1,898        —     

Income tax expense (benefit)

     1,025        (16,527     11,010        (4,383

Other income, net

     (26     (32     (81     (105
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

   $ 7,247      $ (75,104   $ 41,196      $ (36,373
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Competitive

     4,428        6,678        25,257        29,955   

RLEC

     2,819        (81,782     15,939        (66,328
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

   $ 7,247      $ (75,104   $ 41,196      $ (36,373
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Lumos Networks Corp.

 

Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   2012     2011  
     Competitive     RLEC     Total     Competitive     RLEC     Total  

For The Three Months Ended December 31

            

Operating Income (Loss)

   $ 4,428      $ 2,819      $ 7,247      $ 6,678      $ (81,782   $ (75,104

Depreciation and amortization and accretion of asset retirement obligations

     7,146        4,096        11,242        7,196        3,021        10,217   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total:

     11,574        6,915        18,489        13,874        (78,761     (64,887
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset impairment charge

     —          —          —          —          86,295        86,295   

Amortization of actuarial losses

     334        111        445        —          —          —     

Equity based compensation

     757        268        1,025        140        97        237   

Acquisition related charges

     —          —          —          1        —          1   

Business separation charges

     —          —          —          1,019        339        1,358   

Employee separation charges 1

     203        68        271        —          —          —     

Restructuring charges 2

     1,784        1,197        2,981        —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 14,652      $ 8,559      $ 23,211      $ 15,034      $ 7,970      $ 23,004   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

     36.6     67.8     44.1     38.5     66.1     45.0

For The Year Ended December 31

            

Operating Income (Loss)

   $ 25,257      $ 15,939      $ 41,196      $ 29,955      $ (66,328   $ (36,373

Depreciation and amortization and accretion of asset retirement obligations

     26,439        12,569        39,008        29,579        13,627        43,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total:

     51,696        28,508        80,204        59,534        (52,701     6,833   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset impairment charge

     —          —          —          —          86,295        86,295   

Amortization of actuarial losses

     1,336        445        1,781        —          —          —     

Equity based compensation

     2,895        1,017        3,912        1,474        909        2,383   

Acquisition related charges

     —          —          —          71        —          71   

Business separation charges

     —          —          —          1,019        339        1,358   

Employee separation charges 1

     1,759        587        2,346        —          —          —     

Restructuring charges 2

     1,784        1,197        2,981        —          —          —     

Gain on settlements, net 3

     (1,752     (583     (2,335     —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 57,718      $ 31,171      $ 88,889      $ 62,098      $ 34,842      $ 96,940   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

     36.6     63.4     43.0     40.2     65.7     46.7

 

1 

In 2012, the Company recorded charges of $2.3 million related to the recognition of employee separation benefits which were provided for in the employment agreements of two executive officers who left the Company in April and December 2012.

2 

In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company completed a cost reduction plan involving an employee reduction-in-force, consolidation of certain facilities and freezing the accumulation of benefits under certain postretirement plans. Restructuring charges of $3.0 million were recognized in the fourth quarter in connection with this, of which $2.4 million was related to employee severance and termination benefits and $0.6 million was related to lease termination costs.

3 

The Company recognized a net pre-tax gain of approximately $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2012 in connection with the settlement of outstanding matters related to a prior acquisition and the settlement of an outstanding lawsuit.


Lumos Networks Corp.

 

Business Outlook 1 (as of February 28, 2013)

 

(In millions)    2013 Guidance 1
     First Quarter 2013      2013 Annual

Operating Revenues

   approximately $ 52       $208 to $212

Adjusted EBITDA

   approximately $ 23       $94 to $97

Capital Expenditures

   approximately $ 16       $65 to $70

Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA

     

Operating Income

   approximately $ 11       $44 to $46

Depreciation and amortization

   approximately $ 10       40 to 41

Equity based compensation charges

   approximately $ 2       8

Amortization of actuarial losses

      2
  

 

 

    

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   approximately $ 23       $94 to $97
  

 

 

    

 

Lumos Networks Corp.

 

Projected Cash Flows for the Year 2013 1

 

(Dollars in millions)       

Adjusted EBITDA 2

   $ 96   

Less: Capital expenditures

     (65
  

 

 

 
     31   

Less:

  

Cash interest, net of interest income

     (14

Cash taxes

     (6
  

 

 

 

Cash flows, net, before dividends and debt payments

     11   

Less:

  

Cash dividends: $0.14 per share per quarter 3

     (12

Scheduled 2013 debt payments

     (3

Plus:

  

Other, net

     (7
  

 

 

 

Projected Cash Flows, net 4

   $ (11

 

1 

These estimates are based on management’s current expectations. These estimates are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Please see “Special Note from the Company Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Lumos Networks Corp. fourth quarter 2012 earnings release dated February 28, 2013.

2 

Based on the mid-point of the above guidance range.

3 

Represents the most recent cash dividend paid, annualized. Dividend payments are reviewed quarterly by the board of directors and are subject to change.

4 

Before discretionary payments to the credit facility Revolver loan and changes to working capital.