EX-99.1 2 fy13q2exh991earnings.htm EARNINGS PRESS RELEASE FY13 Q2 Exh99.1 earnings


Exhibit 99.1

MEREDITH DELIVERS STRONG FISCAL 2013 SECOND QUARTER
AND FIRST HALF RESULTS
Local Media Group Posts Record Revenue and Profit Performance
National Media Group Doubles Digital Advertising Revenues and Audience

DES MOINES, IA (January 24, 2013) - Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com), the leading media and marketing company serving American women, today reported fiscal 2013 second quarter earnings per share of $0.79, including a previously announced special charge of $0.10 per share. Total Company revenues rose 10 percent to $361 million, including an 18 percent increase in advertising revenues to $217 million.
Excluding the special charge, earnings per share grew 27 percent from the prior-year period to a record $0.89, and operating profit margin increased more than a full percentage point to 18 percent. Information on the special charge is available in Tables 1 and 2 of this press release.
“Our Local Media Group delivered record-setting revenue and operating profit performance for the second quarter and the first half of fiscal 2013,” said Meredith Chairman and CEO Stephen M. Lacy. “Our digital business continued its rapid growth, and our recent acquisitions again delivered strong contributions. We once again delivered higher cash flow and returns to shareholders, and we expect to continue to do so over time.”
For the first six months of fiscal 2013, Meredith's earnings per share were $1.34. Total Company revenues increased 9 percent to $715 million, including a 15 percent increase in advertising revenues. Excluding the special charge, earnings per share rose 22 percent from the prior-year period to $1.44.
Lacy noted the following business highlights achieved during the first half of fiscal 2013:
Local Media Group revenues grew nearly 30 percent to $198 million, a record high for a first half. Net political advertising revenues were a record $38 million. Operating profit grew nearly 90 percent to $72 million. Excluding the special charge, operating profit grew more than 90 percent to $74 million, and the Group's EBITDA margin was 43 percent, both record highs for a fiscal first half.
National Media Group revenues grew 3 percent. Advertising revenues increased 9 percent, driven by the acquisitions of the Allrecipes.com, EveryDay with Rachael Ray and FamilyFun brands. Absent these recent acquisitions, advertising revenues were down 9 percent.
Total Company digital advertising revenues nearly doubled, reaching a record high for a fiscal first half. National Media Group digital advertising revenues increased more than 110 percent, while Local Media Group digital advertising revenues rose approximately 15 percent.

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Consumer engagement strengthened across all of Meredith's media platforms. Meredith magazine readership is at an all-time high of 116 million, while several of Meredith's local television stations delivered strong performances during the November ratings period. Traffic to Meredith's websites rose approximately 85 percent to 40 million average monthly unique visitors.
Meredith remains strongly committed to a Total Shareholder Return (TSR) financial strategy. Key elements of Meredith's TSR program include: (1) A current annual dividend of $1.53 per share; (2) A $100 million share repurchase program; and (3) Ongoing strategic investments to scale the business and increase shareholder value over time.

OPERATING GROUP DETAIL
LOCAL MEDIA GROUP
Meredith's Local Media Group - which consists of local television affiliates, many in fast-growing markets, and a video content creation unit that produces national broadcast and custom programming - delivered record performance during the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2013.
Fiscal 2013 second quarter Local Media Group operating profit grew 65 percent from the prior-year period to $45 million. Revenues rose 32 percent to $111 million. Excluding the special charge, operating profit grew 70 percent to $46 million and EBITDA margin was 47 percent. All were records for any quarter in the Group's history.
For the first six months of fiscal 2013, Local Media Group operating profit grew nearly 90 percent from the prior-year period to $72 million. Revenues rose 29 percent to $198 million. Excluding the special charge, operating profit grew 93 percent to $74 million, and EBITDA margin was 43 percent. All were records for a first half in the Group's history.
Looking more closely at performance for the first half of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior-year period:
Net political advertising revenues were a record $38 million. Performance was particularly strong at Meredith's stations in Las Vegas, Hartford and Phoenix.
Non-political advertising revenues were down slightly, as record demand for political advertising prior to the November 6 elections displaced non-political advertising. However, non-political advertising revenues rose 3 percent for the period following the election.
Automotive, Meredith's largest non-political advertising category, rose 10 percent.
Other revenues and operating expenses both increased, due primarily to growth in retransmission revenues from cable and satellite television operators, and programming fees paid to affiliated networks.
Meredith successfully renewed long-term affiliation agreements with CBS Corp. and Fox Broadcasting Co.
Meredith's connection with viewers also strengthened in the important November ratings period, and its stations in Hartford, Portland, Las Vegas and Saginaw maintained their market leadership in news.

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“We continued to excel at our goal of delivering compelling content to viewers across broadcast, digital and mobile media platforms,” said Local Media Group President Paul Karpowicz. “At the same time, we did a great job monetizing the strength of our audience, as local over-the-air television once again demonstrated its unique ability to build brands and deliver unmatched results for advertising clients.”

NATIONAL MEDIA GROUP
Meredith's National Media Group includes leading national consumer media brands delivered over multiple platforms that offer clients access to 100 million unduplicated American women every month - a reach unmatched in the industry. It also features brand licensing activities and business-to-business marketing products and services. Meredith continues to execute on a series of strategic initiatives including growing its market share of magazine advertising; expanding its digital footprint; and increasing revenues not dependent on advertising.
Fiscal 2013 second quarter National Media Group revenues grew 2 percent compared to the prior-year period to $249 million. Operating profit was $22 million, compared to $36 million. Excluding the special charge, operating profit was $28 million.
For the first six months of fiscal 2013, National Media Group revenues grew 3 percent compared to the prior-year period to $516 million. Operating profit was $52 million, compared to $72 million. Excluding the special charge, operating profit was $57 million.
Operating profit declines in both periods were due primarily to lower advertising revenues at comparable magazine titles, investments in digital and circulation initiatives, and weaker performance at Meredith Xcelerated Marketing.
Looking more closely at advertising performance for the first half of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior-year period:
Total advertising revenues grew 9 percent compared to the year-ago period. Excluding recent acquisitions, total advertising revenues declined 9 percent.
The food and beverage, retail, and media and entertainment categories were stronger in Meredith's titles. The direct response and financial categories were weaker.
Meredith's share of total magazine advertising revenues grew to 11.0 percent from 10.3 percent, according to the most recent data by Publishers Information Bureau. The average net revenue per magazine page also rose 2 percent.
Digital advertising revenues grew more than 110 percent, boosted by the addition of Allrecipes.com. Excluding recent acquisitions, digital advertising revenues grew almost 15 percent.
The Meredith Sales Guarantee demonstrates quantitatively that advertising in Meredith magazines increases retail sales. Currently, 13 consumer brands are participating in the program.
Circulation revenues grew 9 percent in the first half of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior-year period, and were down 2 percent excluding the recent acquisitions. Meredith generated more than 2 million digital orders for print magazine subscriptions in the first half of fiscal 2013, up nearly 60 percent from what was generated in the prior-year period.

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Meredith's connection to consumers strengthened as well. Readership for Meredith's magazines stands at a record 116 million, according to the most recent data from Mediamark Research and Intelligence. Digital traffic more than doubled to nearly 35 million average unique visitors in the first half of fiscal 2013, driven primarily by the acquisition of Allrecipes.com - along with aggressive digital marketing initiatives.
“We continue to develop multi-platform capabilities for our consumers and clients, deliver innovative sales programs - such as the Meredith Sales Guarantee - and grow the scale of our digital properties,” said National Media Group President Tom Harty. “As a result, we are growing our consumer connection; increasing our advertising market share; and our digital activities are performing at record levels.”
Other revenues were $121 million in the first half of fiscal 2013, compared to $141 million in the prior-year period. This was due primarily to performance at Meredith Xcelerated Marketing which, as previously communicated, experienced reductions in programs from certain clients in calendar 2012. However, the pipeline for new business is strong, and Meredith expects growth for Meredith Xcelerated Marketing in calendar 2013 when compared to the prior year. Notably, Meredith Xcelerated Marketing recently secured several new accounts - including United Healthcare and Bank of America - along with expansions of its significant business with Chrysler.

OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consistent with its Total Shareholder Return strategy, Meredith repurchased 750,000 shares of Company stock in the first half of fiscal 2013. At December 31, 2012, $62 million remained under the current repurchase authorization.
Total debt was $365 million at December 31, 2012. Meredith's debt-to-EBITDA ratio was 1.5 to 1 for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012, and the weighted average interest rate was 3.5 percent at December 31, 2012.
Fiscal 2013 first half total Company expenses increased 9 percent; however they declined 1 percent excluding the recent acquisitions, reflecting ongoing cost-management initiatives.
Cash flow from operations increased in the first half of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior-year period, and totaled approximately $195 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 2012.
All earnings per share figures in the text of this release are diluted. Both basic and diluted earnings per share can be found in the attached Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

OUTLOOK
Meredith expects fiscal 2013 third quarter earnings per share to range from $0.65 to $0.70. Looking more closely at the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the year-ago period:
Total Local Media Group revenues are expected to increase in the high-single digits. Non-political advertising revenues are expected to be flat to up slightly.
National Media Group advertising revenues are expected to be up in the mid-single digits including recent acquisitions, and down in the low-single digits on a comparable basis.

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Meredith also reconfirms its original full fiscal year 2013 earnings per share expectation of $2.60 to $2.95, excluding the special charge.
A number of uncertainties remain that may affect Meredith's outlook as stated in this press release for the third quarter and full year fiscal 2013. These and other uncertainties are referenced below under “Safe Harbor” and in certain filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST
Meredith will host a conference call on January 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. ET to discuss fiscal 2013 second quarter results. A live webcast will be accessible to the public on the Company's website, www.meredith.com, and a replay will be available for two weeks. A transcript will be available within 48 hours of the call at www.meredith.com.

RATIONALE FOR USE AND ACCESS TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
Management uses and presents GAAP and non-GAAP results to evaluate and communicate the performance of the Company. Non-GAAP measures should not be construed as alternatives to GAAP measures. EBITDA is a common supplemental measure of performance used by investors and financial analysts. Management believes that EBITDA provides an additional analytical tool to clarify the Company's results from core operations and delineate underlying trends. Meredith does not use EBITDA as a measure of liquidity or funds available for management's discretionary use because they include certain contractual and non-discretionary expenditures.
Results excluding recent acquisitions (Allrecipes.com, EveryDay with Rachael Ray and FamilyFun) and the special charge recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures.  While these adjusted results are not a substitute for reported results under GAAP, management believes this information is useful as an aid in better understanding Meredith's current performance, performance trends and financial condition.  Reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP measures are attached to this press release and will be made available at www.meredith.com.

SAFE HARBOR
This release contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on management's current knowledge and estimates of factors affecting the Company and its operations. Statements in this announcement that are forward-looking include, but are not limited to, the statements regarding advertising revenues, along with the Company's revenue and earnings per share outlook for the third quarter and full year fiscal 2013.
Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated. Factors that could adversely affect future results include, but are not limited to, downturns in national and/or local economies; a softening of the domestic advertising market; world, national or local events that could disrupt broadcast television; increased consolidation among major advertisers or other events depressing the level of advertising spending; the unexpected loss or insolvency of one or more major clients; the integration of acquired businesses; changes in consumer reading, purchasing and/or television viewing patterns; increases in paper, postage, printing, syndicated programming or other costs; changes in television

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network affiliation agreements; technological developments affecting products or methods of distribution; changes in government regulations affecting the Company's industries; increases in interest rates; and the consequences of acquisitions and/or dispositions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ABOUT MEREDITH CORPORATION
Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com) is the leading media and marketing company serving American women. Meredith features multiple well-known national brands - including Better Homes and Gardens, Parents, Family Circle, Allrecipes.com, Ladies' Home Journal, Fitness, More, American Baby, EveryDay with Rachael Ray and FamilyFun - along with local television brands in fast-growing markets. Meredith is the industry leader in creating content in key consumer interest areas such as home, family, food, health and wellness and self-development. Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms - including print, television, digital, mobile, tablets, and video - to give consumers content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners.
Additionally, Meredith uses its many assets to create powerful custom marketing solutions for many of the nation's top brands and companies. Meredith Xcelerated Marketing has significantly added to its capabilities in recent years through the acquisition of cutting-edge companies in digital, mobile, social, healthcare, database, and international marketing.
A hallmark of Meredith's business model and financial profile is its ability to consistently generate substantial free cash flow by leveraging the strength of its multi-platform portfolio. Meredith is committed to increasing Total Shareholder Return through dividend payments, share repurchases and strategic business investments. Meredith has paid a dividend for 65 straight years and increased its dividend for 19 consecutive years. Meredith currently pays an annual dividend of $1.53 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of approximately 5 percent.
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Shareholder/Financial Analyst Contact:    
 
Media Contact:
 
Mike Lovell    
 
Art Slusark
 
Director of Investor Relations    
 
Chief Communications Officer
 
Phone: (515) 284-3622
 
Phone: (515) 284-3404
 
E-mail: Mike.Lovell@Meredith.com
 
E-mail: Art.Slusark@Meredith.com
 
        

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Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)

 
Three Months
 
Six Months
Periods ended December 31,
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
(In thousands except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
$
217,094

 
$
183,636

 
$
424,216

 
$
367,953

Circulation
67,398

 
63,902

 
142,887

 
130,491

All other
76,103

 
81,179

 
147,649

 
158,182

Total revenues
360,595

 
328,717

 
714,752

 
656,626

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Production, distribution, and editorial
134,117

 
128,412

 
274,728

 
265,303

Selling, general, and administrative
158,058

 
134,940

 
314,372

 
277,905

Depreciation and amortization
10,967

 
10,505

 
22,894

 
20,337

Total operating expenses
303,142

 
273,857

 
611,994

 
563,545

Income from operations
57,453

 
54,860

 
102,758

 
93,081

Interest expense, net
(3,316
)
 
(2,897
)
 
(7,002
)
 
(5,616
)
Earnings before income taxes
54,137

 
51,963

 
95,756

 
87,465

Income taxes
(18,566
)
 
(20,369
)
 
(35,330
)
 
(34,244
)
Net earnings
$
35,571

 
$
31,594

 
$
60,426

 
$
53,221

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.80

 
$
0.70

 
$
1.36

 
$
1.18

Basic average shares outstanding
44,409

 
44,838

 
44,451

 
44,923

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.79

 
$
0.70

 
$
1.34

 
$
1.18

Diluted average shares outstanding
44,936

 
45,044

 
44,989

 
45,115

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends paid per share
$
0.3825

 
$
0.3825

 
$
0.7650

 
$
0.6375




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Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries
Segment Information (Unaudited)

 
Three Months
 
Six Months
Periods ended December 31,
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National media
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
$
120,133

 
$
107,180

 
$
252,797

 
$
231,637

Circulation
67,398

 
63,902

 
142,887

 
130,491

Other revenues
61,905

 
73,233

 
120,722

 
140,799

Total national media
249,436

 
244,315

 
516,406

 
502,927

Local media
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-political advertising
71,255

 
75,382

 
133,501

 
134,659

Political advertising
25,706

 
1,074

 
37,918

 
1,657

Other revenues
14,198

 
7,946

 
26,927

 
17,383

Total local media
111,159

 
84,402

 
198,346

 
153,699

Total revenues
$
360,595

 
$
328,717

 
$
714,752

 
$
656,626

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National media
$
22,177

 
$
35,797

 
$
51,601

 
$
71,801

Local media
44,711

 
27,156

 
72,355

 
38,213

Unallocated corporate
(9,435
)
 
(8,093
)
 
(21,198
)
 
(16,933
)
Income from operations
$
57,453

 
$
54,860

 
$
102,758

 
$
93,081

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National media
$
4,475

 
$
3,832

 
$
9,865

 
$
7,193

Local media
6,070

 
6,175

 
12,172

 
12,164

Unallocated corporate
422

 
498

 
857

 
980

Total depreciation and amortization
$
10,967

 
$
10,505

 
$
22,894

 
$
20,337

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National media
$
26,652

 
$
39,629

 
$
61,466

 
$
78,994

Local media
50,781

 
33,331

 
84,527

 
50,377

Unallocated corporate
(9,013
)
 
(7,595
)
 
(20,341
)
 
(15,953
)
Total EBITDA  1
$
68,420

 
$
65,365

 
$
125,652

 
$
113,418


1 EBITDA is net earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.



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Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

Assets
December 31,
2012
 
June 30,
2012
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
24,714

 
$
25,820

Accounts receivable, net
 
222,772

 
215,526

Inventories
 
24,937

 
22,559

Current portion of subscription acquisition costs
 
89,436

 
75,446

Current portion of broadcast rights
 
6,753

 
3,408

Other current assets
 
21,084

 
16,677

Total current assets
 
389,696

 
359,436

Property, plant, and equipment
 
458,673

 
455,271

Less accumulated depreciation
 
(268,081
)
 
(260,967
)
Net property, plant, and equipment
 
190,592

 
194,304

Subscription acquisition costs
 
90,989

 
75,368

Broadcast rights
 
2,711

 
943

Other assets
 
66,813

 
66,858

Intangible assets, net
 
581,922

 
586,263

Goodwill
 
733,208

 
733,127

Total assets
 
$
2,055,931

 
$
2,016,299

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
 
$
50,000

 
$
105,000

Current portion of long-term broadcast rights payable
 
9,619

 
6,752

Accounts payable
 
48,048

 
72,911

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
131,864

 
117,071

Current portion of unearned subscription revenues
 
190,997

 
180,852

Total current liabilities
 
430,528

 
482,586

Long-term debt
 
315,000

 
275,000

Long-term broadcast rights payable
 
4,468

 
3,695

Unearned subscription revenues
 
155,640

 
141,408

Deferred income taxes
 
223,534

 
204,054

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
109,409

 
112,111

Total liabilities
 
1,238,579

 
1,218,854

Shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
36,018

 
35,791

Class B stock
 
8,348

 
8,716

Additional paid-in capital
 
47,176

 
53,275

Retained earnings
 
748,197

 
722,778

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(22,387
)
 
(23,115
)
Total shareholders' equity
 
817,352

 
797,445

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
2,055,931

 
$
2,016,299




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Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Six months ended December 31,
2012
 
2011
(In thousands)
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
80,383

 
$
68,747

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
Acquisitions of businesses
(6,047
)
 
(55,548
)
Additions to property, plant, and equipment
(13,659
)
 
(26,621
)
Other

 
(1,563
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(19,706
)
 
(83,732
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
40,000

 
85,000

Repayments of long-term debt
(55,000
)
 
(30,000
)
Dividends paid
(34,129
)
 
(28,722
)
Purchases of Company stock
(25,471
)
 
(15,311
)
Proceeds from common stock issued
12,067

 
2,332

Excess tax benefits from share-based payments
1,519

 
83

Other
(769
)
 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(61,783
)
 
13,382

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(1,106
)
 
(1,603
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
25,820

 
27,721

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
24,714

 
$
26,118




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Table 1
Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Special Items - The following table shows results of operations excluding special items and as reported with the difference being the special items. Results of operations excluding special items are non-GAAP measures. Management's rationale for presenting non-GAAP measures is included in the text of this earnings release.

Periods ended December 31, 2012
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Excluding Special Items
 
Special Items
 
As Reported
 
Excluding Special Items
 
Special Items
 
As Reported
(In thousands except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
$
217,094

 
$

 
$
217,094

 
$
424,216

 
$

 
$
424,216

Circulation
67,398

 

 
67,398

 
142,887

 

 
142,887

All other
76,103

 

 
76,103

 
147,649

 

 
147,649

Total revenues
360,595

 

 
360,595

 
714,752

 

 
714,752

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Production, distribution, and editorial
134,117

 

 
134,117

 
274,728

 

 
274,728

Selling, general, and administrative
151,015

 
7,043

(a)
158,058

 
307,329

 
7,043

(a)
314,372

Depreciation and amortization
10,967

 

 
10,967

 
22,894

 

 
22,894

Total operating expenses
296,099

 
7,043

 
303,142

 
604,951

 
7,043

 
611,994

Income from operations
64,496

 
(7,043
)
 
57,453

 
109,801

 
(7,043
)
 
102,758

Interest expense, net
(3,316
)
 

 
(3,316
)
 
(7,002
)
 

 
(7,002
)
Earnings before income taxes
61,180

 
(7,043
)
 
54,137

 
102,799

 
(7,043
)
 
95,756

Income taxes
(21,278
)
 
2,712

 
(18,566
)
 
(38,042
)
 
2,712

 
(35,330
)
Net earnings
$
39,902

 
$
(4,331
)
 
$
35,571

 
$
64,757

 
$
(4,331
)
 
$
60,426

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.90

 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.80

 
$
1.46

 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
1.36

Basic average shares outstanding
44,409

 
44,409

 
44,409

 
44,451

 
44,451

 
44,451

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.89

 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
0.79

 
$
1.44

 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
1.34

Diluted average shares outstanding
44,936

 
44,936

 
44,936

 
44,989

 
44,989

 
44,989

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) Severance costs of $7.4 million and vacated lease accruals of $0.4 million partially offset by a $0.8 million reduction in previously accrued restructuring charges



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Table 2
Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Special Items - The following table shows results of operations excluding special items and as reported with the difference being the special items. Results of operations excluding special items are non-GAAP measures. Management's rationale for presenting non-GAAP measures is included in the text of this earnings release.

Periods ended December 31, 2012
Three Months
 
Six Months
 
Excluding Special Items
 
Special Items
 
As Reported
 
Excluding
Special Items
 
Special Items
 
As Reported
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National media group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
$
120,133

 
$

 
$
120,133

 
$
252,797

 
$

 
$
252,797

Circulation
67,398

 

 
67,398

 
142,887

 

 
142,887

Other revenues
61,905

 

 
61,905

 
120,722

 

 
120,722

Total national media group
249,436

 

 
249,436

 
516,406

 

 
516,406

Local media group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-political advertising
71,255

 

 
71,255

 
133,501

 

 
133,501

Political advertising
25,706

 

 
25,706

 
37,918

 

 
37,918

Other revenues
14,198

 

 
14,198

 
26,927

 

 
26,927

Total local media group
111,159

 

 
111,159

 
198,346

 

 
198,346

Total revenues
$
360,595

 
$

 
$
360,595

 
$
714,752

 
$

 
$
714,752

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National media group
$
27,725

 
$
(5,548
)
(a)
$
22,177

 
$
57,149

 
$
(5,548
)
(a)
$
51,601

Local media group
46,206

 
(1,495
)
(b)
44,711

 
73,850

 
(1,495
)
(b)
72,355

Unallocated corporate
(9,435
)
 

 
(9,435
)
 
(21,198
)
 

 
(21,198
)
Income from operations
$
64,496

 
$
(7,043
)
 
$
57,453

 
$
109,801

 
$
(7,043
)
 
$
102,758

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National media group
$
4,475

 
$

 
$
4,475

 
$
9,865

 
$

 
$
9,865

Local media group
6,070

 

 
6,070

 
12,172

 

 
12,172

Unallocated corporate
422

 

 
422

 
857

 

 
857

Total depreciation and amortization
$
10,967

 
$

 
$
10,967

 
$
22,894

 
$

 
$
22,894

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EBITDA 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National media group
$
32,200

 
$
(5,548
)
(a)
$
26,652

 
$
67,014

 
$
(5,548
)
(a)
$
61,466

Local media group
52,276

 
(1,495
)
(b)
50,781

 
86,022

 
(1,495
)
(b)
84,527

Unallocated corporate
(9,013
)
 

 
(9,013
)
 
(20,341
)
 

 
(20,341
)
TOTAL EBITDA 1
$
75,463

 
$
(7,043
)
 
$
68,420

 
$
132,695

 
$
(7,043
)
 
$
125,652

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 EBITDA is net earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) Severance costs of $5.9 million and a vacated lease accrual of $0.4 million partially offset by a $0.8 million reduction in previously accrued restructuring charges
(b) Severance costs of $1.5 million

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Table 3
Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA
Consolidated EBITDA, which is reconciled to net earnings in the following tables, is defined as net earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Segment EBITDA is a measure of segment earnings before depreciation and amortization.
Segment EBITDA margin is defined as segment EBITDA divided by segment revenues.

 
Three months ended December 31, 2012
 
National Media
 
Local
Media
 
Unallocated Corporate
 
Total
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
249,436

 
$
111,159

 
$

 
$
360,595

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit
$
22,177

 
$
44,711

 
$
(9,435
)
 
$
57,453

Depreciation and amortization
4,475

 
6,070

 
422

 
10,967

EBITDA
$
26,652

 
$
50,781

 
$
(9,013
)
 
68,420

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
(10,967
)
Net interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,316
)
Income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
(18,566
)
Net earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
35,571

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBITDA margin
10.7
%
 
45.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended December 31, 2011
 
National Media
 
Local
Media
 
Unallocated Corporate
 
Total
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
244,315

 
$
84,402

 
$

 
$
328,717

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit
$
35,797

 
$
27,156

 
$
(8,093
)
 
$
54,860

Depreciation and amortization
3,832

 
6,175

 
498

 
10,505

EBITDA
$
39,629

 
$
33,331

 
$
(7,595
)
 
65,365

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
(10,505
)
Net interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,897
)
Income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
(20,369
)
Net earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
31,594

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBITDA margin
16.2
%
 
39.5
%
 
 
 
 


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Table 3 (cont.)

 
Six months ended December 31, 2012
 
National Media
 
Local
Media
 
Unallocated Corporate
 
Total
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
516,406

 
$
198,346

 
$

 
$
714,752

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit
$
51,601

 
$
72,355

 
$
(21,198
)
 
$
102,758

Depreciation and amortization
9,865

 
12,172

 
857

 
22,894

EBITDA
$
61,466

 
$
84,527

 
$
(20,341
)
 
125,652

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
(22,894
)
Net interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
(7,002
)
Income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
(35,330
)
Net earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
60,426

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBITDA margin
11.9
%
 
42.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended December 31, 2011
 
National Media
 
Local
Media
 
Unallocated Corporate
 
Total
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
$
502,927

 
$
153,699

 
$

 
$
656,626

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating profit
$
71,801

 
$
38,213

 
$
(16,933
)
 
$
93,081

Depreciation and amortization
7,193

 
12,164

 
980

 
20,337

EBITDA
$
78,994

 
$
50,377

 
$
(15,953
)
 
113,418

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
(20,337
)
Net interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,616
)
Income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
(34,244
)
Net earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
53,221

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment EBITDA margin
15.7
%
 
32.8
%
 
 
 
 



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Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
Table 4

Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended December 31,
2012
 
2011
 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Media Advertising Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding recent acquisitions 1
$
209,429

 
$
229,254

 
(9
)%
Recent acquisitions 1
43,368

 
2,383

 
 
Total
$
252,797

 
$
231,637

 
9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Media Circulation Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding recent acquisitions 1
$
126,132

 
$
128,524

 
(2
)%
Recent acquisitions 1
16,755

 
1,967

 
 
Total
$
142,887

 
$
130,491

 
9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Media Digital Advertising Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding recent acquisitions 1
$
22,498

 
$
19,776

 
14
 %
Recent acquisitions 1
19,859

 
168

 
 
Total
$
42,357

 
$
19,944

 
112
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Company Operating Expenses
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding recent acquisitions 1
$
554,779

 
$
559,487

 
(1
)%
Recent acquisitions 1
57,215

 
4,058

 
 
Total
$
611,994

 
$
563,545

 
9
 %

1 Recent acquisitions represent EveryDay with Rachael Ray, FamilyFun, and Allrecipes.com

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