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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2006
EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
INDIANA
(State of incorporation or organization)
0-23264
(Commission file number)
35-1542018
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
ONE EMMIS PLAZA
40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204

(Address of principal executive offices)
(317) 266-0100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number,
Including Area Code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ     Accelerated filer o     Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes o No þ 
 
 

 


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     The number of shares outstanding of each of Emmis Communications Corporation’s classes of common stock, as of June 30, 2006, was:
         
  32,310,939    
Shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 Par Value
  4,929,881    
Shares of Class B Common Stock, $.01 Par Value
  0    
Shares of Class C Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

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 Statement Re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
 Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
 Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    May 31,  
    2005     2006  
NET REVENUES
  $ 92,381     $ 89,787  
OPERATING EXPENSES:
               
Station operating expenses
    60,731       63,636  
Corporate expenses
    8,603       6,887  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,796       3,275  
Loss on disposal of assets
    53        
 
           
Total operating expenses
    73,183       73,798  
 
           
OPERATING INCOME
    19,198       15,989  
 
           
OTHER EXPENSE:
               
Interest expense
    (10,245 )     (12,562 )
Loss on debt extinguishment
          (2,843 )
Other income (expense), net
    (27 )     343  
 
           
Total other expense
    (10,272 )     (15,062 )
 
           
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES, MINORITY INTEREST AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
    8,926       927  
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    3,888       25  
MINORITY INTEREST EXPENSE, NET OF TAX
    785       1,171  
 
           
 
               
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
    4,253       (269 )
 
               
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
    6,125       8,923  
 
           
 
               
NET INCOME
    10,378       8,654  
 
               
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS
    2,246       2,246  
 
           
 
               
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ 8,132     $ 6,408  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    May 31,  
    2005     2006  
Basic net income (loss) available to common shareholders:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.04     $ (0.07 )
Discontinued operations, net of tax
    0.10       0.24  
 
           
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 0.14     $ 0.17  
 
           
 
               
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
    56,654       37,129  
 
               
Diluted net income (loss) available to common shareholders:
               
Continuing operations
  $ 0.04     $ (0.07 )
Discontinued operations, net of tax
    0.10       0.24  
 
           
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ 0.14     $ 0.17  
 
           
 
               
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
    57,112       37,129  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
                 
    February 28,     May 31,  
    2006     2006  
    (Note 1)     (Unaudited)  
ASSETS
               
CURRENT ASSETS:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 140,822     $ 15,358  
Accounts receivable, net
    65,374       68,943  
Prepaid expenses
    16,605       18,470  
Other
    10,172       8,553  
Current assets — discontinued operations
    22,233       21,772  
 
           
Total current assets
    255,206       133,096  
 
               
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    64,561       62,774  
INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
               
Indefinite-lived intangibles
    819,338       819,338  
Goodwill
    77,413       77,413  
Other intangibles, net
    20,174       19,157  
 
           
Total intangible assets
    916,925       915,908  
OTHER ASSETS, NET
    45,093       42,001  
NON CURRENT ASSETS — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
    230,916       223,928  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 1,512,701     $ 1,377,707  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(In thousands, except share data)
                 
    February 28,     May 31,  
    2006     2006  
    (Note 1)     (Unaudited)  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 25,258     $ 18,649  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    129,175       7,751  
Accrued salaries and commissions
    11,857       5,960  
Accrued interest
    9,561       2,028  
Deferred revenue
    13,581       13,292  
Other
    6,040       4,356  
Current liabilities — discontinued operations
    26,431       25,276  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    221,903       77,312  
 
               
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES
    664,424       649,736  
 
               
OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES
    3,520       3,456  
 
               
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
    3,296       3,428  
 
               
MINORITY INTEREST
    48,465       48,905  
 
               
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
    127,228       133,013  
 
               
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
    28,386       35,567  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    1,097,222       951,417  
 
           
 
               
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
 
               
SERIES A CUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE; $50.00 LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE; AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 SHARES; ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING 2,875,000 SHARES
    143,750       143,750  
 
               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Class A common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 170,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 32,164,397 shares at February 28, 2006 and 32,261,370 shares at May 31, 2006
    322       323  
Class B common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 4,879,774 shares at February 28, 2006 and 4,929,881 shares at May 31, 2006
    49       49  
Additional paid-in capital
    513,879       517,809  
Accumulated deficit
    (240,567 )     (234,159 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (1,954 )     (1,482 )
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    271,729       282,540  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,512,701     $ 1,377,707  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,  
    2005     2006  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 10,378     $ 8,654  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities -
Discontinued operations
    (6,125 )     (8,923 )
Depreciation and amortization
    4,181       3,670  
Accretion of interest on senior discount notes and amortization of related debt costs
    41       8  
Minority interest expense, net
    785       1,171  
Provision for bad debts
    873       449  
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes
    3,344       (176 )
Noncash compensation
    3,006       2,472  
Loss on debt extinguishment
          2,843  
Other
    53        
Changes in assets and liabilities -
Accounts receivable
    (12,475 )     (3,957 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (824 )     (736 )
Other assets
    2,667       341  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (8,301 )     (18,398 )
Deferred revenue
    (225 )     (289 )
Other liabilities
    (4,234 )     (2,814 )
Net cash provided by operating activities — discontinued operations
    8,182       6,084  
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    1,326       (9,601 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (1,559 )     (594 )
Cash paid for acquisitions
    (12,563 )      
Deposits and other
    (40 )     267  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities — discontinued operations
    (3,468 )     23,093  
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (17,630 )     22,766  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,  
    2005     2006  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Payments on long-term debt
    (9,188 )     (148,102 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
    27,500       12,000  
Premiums paid to redeem outstanding debt obligations
          (88 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchases
    396       106  
Preferred stock dividends paid
    (2,246 )     (2,246 )
Settlement of tax withholding obligations on stock issued to employees
    (1,104 )     (648 )
Other
    (123 )     23  
 
           
 
               
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    15,235       (138,955 )
 
               
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
    539       326  
 
           
 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (530 )     (125,464 )
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
               
Beginning of period
    16,054       140,822  
 
           
 
               
End of period
  $ 15,524     $ 15,358  
 
           
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
               
Cash paid for -
               
Interest
  $ 22,283     $ 19,493  
Income taxes
          201  
 
               
Noncash financing transactions-
               
Value of stock issued to employees under stock compensation program and to satisfy accrued incentives
    4,711       4,449  
 
               
ACQUISITION OF D.EXPRES (SLOVAKIA):
               
Fair value of assets acquired
  $ 17,815          
Cash paid
    12,563          
 
             
Liabilities recorded
  $ 5,252          
 
             
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
May 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Preparation of Interim Financial Statements
     Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included herein have been prepared, without audit, by Emmis Communications Corporation (“ECC”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, “our,” “us,” “Emmis” or the “Company”). As permitted under the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, Emmis believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Annual Report for Emmis filed on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2006. The Company’s results are subject to seasonal fluctuations. Therefore, results shown on an interim basis are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.
     In the opinion of Emmis, the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements contain all material adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Emmis at May 31, 2006 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three-month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2006.
Accounting Pronouncement
     On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment [“SFAS No. 123R”]. SFAS No. 123R requires companies to measure all employee stock-based compensation awards, including employee stock options, using a fair-value method and record such expense in their consolidated financial statements. In addition, the adoption of SFAS No. 123R requires additional accounting and disclosure related to the income tax and cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements. The Company adopted Statement No. 123R on March 1, 2006. See Note 2 for further discussion.
Advertising Costs
     The Company defers the costs of major advertising campaigns for which future benefits are demonstrated. These costs are amortized over the shorter of the estimated period benefited (generally six months) or the remainder of the fiscal year. The Company had deferred $1.5 million and $1.7 million of these costs as of May 31, 2005 and 2006, respectively.
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share
     Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net

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income per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted. Potentially dilutive securities at May 31, 2005 and 2006 consisted of stock options and the 6.25% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock. Neither the 6.25% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock nor the stock options are included in the calculation of diluted net income per common share for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006 as the effect of their conversion to common stock would be antidilutive. Weighted average shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share that would result from the conversion of the 6.25% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock and the conversion of stock options amounted to approximately 4.9 million shares for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006. The 6.25% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock was excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per common share for the three-month period ended May 31, 2005 and as the effect of its conversion to 3.7 million shares would be antidilutive.
Reclassifications
     Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to be consistent with the May 31, 2006 presentation. The reclassifications have no impact on net income previously reported.
Discontinued Operations
Summary of Discontinued Operations Activity:
                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,  
    2005     2006  
Income (loss) from operations:
               
KKFR-FM
  $ 939     $ 921  
Television
    9,698       7,509  
WRDA-FM
    (256 )      
 
           
Total
    10,381       8,430  
Less: Provision for income taxes
    4,256       3,650  
 
           
Income from operations, net of tax
    6,125       4,780  
 
               
Gain on sale of discontinued operations:
               
WRDA-FM
          7,022  
Less: Provision for income taxes
          2,879  
 
           
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
          4,143  
 
           
 
               
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
  $ 6,125     $ 8,923  
 
           
A discussion of each component of discontinued operations follows.
KKFR-FM
     On May 5, 2006, Emmis signed a definitive agreement to sell the assets of KKFR-FM in Phoenix to Bonneville International Corporation for $77.5 million. The assets and liabilities of KKFR-FM have been classified as held for sale and its results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented have been reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KKFR-FM had historically been included in the radio segment. The following table summarizes certain operating results for KKFR-FM for all periods presented:
                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,
    2005   2006
Net revenues
  $ 2,446     $ 2,637  
Station operating expenses
    1,433       1,553  
Depreciation and amortization
    74       42  
Income before taxes
    939       921  
Provision for income taxes
    385       377  
     Net assets related to KKFR-FM are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:
                 
    February 28, 2006     May 31, 2006  
Current assets:
               
Accounts receivable, net
  $ 1,746     $ 1,915  
Prepaid expenses
    269       408  
Other
    67       53  
 
           
Total current assets
    2,082       2,376  
 
               
Noncurrent assets:
               
Property and equipment, net
    1,785       1,643  
Intangibles, net
    55,671       55,671  
 
           
Total noncurrent assets
    57,456       57,314  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 59,538     $ 59,690  
 
           
 
               
Current liabilities
  $ 398       525  
Noncurrent liabilities
    45       77  
 
           
Total liabilities
  $ 443     $ 602  
 
           
Television Division
     On May 10, 2005, Emmis announced that it had engaged advisors to assist in evaluating strategic alternatives for its television assets. The decision to explore strategic alternatives for the Company’s television assets stemmed from the Company’s desire to lower its debt, coupled with the Company’s view that television stations need to be aligned with a company that is larger and more singularly focused on the challenges of American television, including digital video recorders and the industry’s relationship with cable and satellite providers, in order to be successful in the long term. As of May 31, 2006 the Company has sold thirteen of its sixteen television stations and has entered into an agreement to sell its television station in Orlando. The Company expects to enter into agreements to sell its remaining two television stations in the next three to twelve months. The Company concluded its television assets were held for sale in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“Statement No. 144”) and the results of operations of the television division have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. The television division had historically been presented as a separate reporting segment of Emmis. The following table summarizes certain operating results for the television division for all periods presented:

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    Three Months Ended May 31,
    2005   2006
Net revenues
  $ 66,572     $ 15,940  
Station operating expenses
    42,300       10,239  
Depreciation and amortization
    7,467        
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
    27       (2,038 )
Interest expense
    6,785        
Income before taxes
    9,698       7,509  
Provision for income taxes
    3,976       3,273  
     Net assets related to our television division are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:
                 
    February 28, 2006     May 31, 2006  
Current assets:
               
Accounts receivable, net
  $ 10,130     $ 10,854  
Current portion of TV program rights
    7,988       8,289  
Prepaid expenses
    275       219  
Other
    1,690        
 
           
Total current assets
    20,083       19,362  
 
               
Noncurrent assets:
               
Property and equipment, net
    27,477       26,397  
Intangibles, net
    124,369       124,369  
Other noncurrent assets
    8,622       15,848  
 
           
Total noncurrent assets
    160,468       166,614  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 180,551     $ 185,976  
 
           
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 3,360     $ 2,873  
Current portion of TV program rights
    12,731       13,065  
Accrued salaries and commissions
    1,076       827  
Deferred revenue
    7,454       7,404  
Other
    1,412       541  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    26,033       24,710  
 
               
Noncurrent liabilities:
               
TV program rights payable, net of current portion
    9,845       16,498  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    18,496       18,992  
 
           
Total noncurrent liabilities
    28,341       35,490  
 
           
Total liabilities
  $ 54,374     $ 60,200  
 
           
     As of May 31, 2005, certain debt was required to be repaid as a result of the disposition of the Company’s television assets. The Company allocated interest expense of $6.8 million associated with this portion of debt to the television operations for the three months ended May 31, 2005 in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 87-24 “Allocation of Interest to Discontinued Operations,” as modified. As no debt is required to be repaid as a result of the disposition of the remainder of the Company’s television assets as of May 31, 2006, no interest was allocated to television operations for the three months ended May 31, 2006.

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     Our television station in New Orleans, Louisiana, WVUE, was significantly affected by Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding. The flooding of New Orleans caused extensive property damage at WVUE. Emmis spent approximately $1.9 million on capital expenditures related to flooding restoration projects during the three-months ended May 31, 2006 and expects to spend an additional $6.8 million in the next nine months to complete the restoration. During the three-months ended May 31, 2006, the Company received $5.1 million of insurance proceeds, the majority of which were advanced proceeds from the Company’s private insurer. These proceeds are in addition to the $1.0 million Federal flood insurance proceeds received in the prior year. In connection with the receipt of the insurance proceeds, the Company removed the carrying value of all damaged or destroyed property during the quarter and recorded a $2.0 million gain on disposal of these assets which is reflected in income from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, the Company recorded a reserve against WVUE accounts receivable due to the impact of the flooding on the local economy in the quarter-ended August 31, 2005. WVUE continues to monitor the financial health of its customers and adjusts its allowance for doubtful accounts on a monthly basis. As of May 31, 2006, WVUE’s reserve for doubtful accounts was approximately $0.5 million, which represents 16% of its total outstanding accounts receivable. WVUE did not broadcast its signal for an extended period of time as a result of Katrina and the general disruption of the local economy will negatively affect ongoing advertising revenue. The Company maintains business interruption insurance and expects to be reimbursed for lost net income as a result of Katrina. However, unlike property and casualty, Emmis has not accrued for business interruption insurance proceeds. Business interruption insurance proceeds will only be recognized upon receipt.
WRDA-FM:
     On May 5, 2006, Emmis completed its sale of radio station WRDA-FM in St. Louis, MO to Radio One, Inc. and received $20.2 million of net cash proceeds. Emmis had tried various formats with the station over the past several years, but did not achieve an acceptable operating performance with any of the formats. After the most recent format change failed to meet expectations, Emmis elected to divest the station. The assets and liabilities of WRDA-FM have been classified as held for sale as of February 28, 2006 and its results of operations for the three-month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2006 have been reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. WRDA-FM had historically been included in the radio segment. The following table summarizes certain operating results for WRDA-FM for all periods presented:
                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,
    2005   2006
Net revenues
  $ 375     $  
Station operating expenses
    608        
Depreciation and amortization
    23        
Loss before taxes
    (256 )      
Benefit for income taxes
    (105 )      
     The assets related to WRDA-FM are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:

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    February 28, 2006  
Current assets:
       
Other
  $ 68  
 
     
Total current assets
    68  
 
       
Noncurrent assets:
       
Intangibles, net
    12,992  
 
     
Total noncurrent assets
    12,992  
 
     
Total assets
  $ 13,060  
 
     
Note 2. Share Based Payments
     The Company has granted options to purchase its common stock to employees and directors of the Company under various stock option plans at no less than the fair market value of the underlying stock on the date of grant. These options are granted for a term not exceeding ten years and are forfeited, except in certain circumstances, in the event the employee or director terminates his or her employment or relationship with the Company. All options granted since March 1, 2000 vest over three years (one-third each year for three years). The Company issues new shares upon the exercise of stock options.
     The Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement No. 123R, on March 1, 2006, using the modified-prospective-transition method. The fair value of the options is estimated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model at the date of grant and expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Prior to adoption of Statement No. 123R, the Company accounted for share based payments under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB 25”), and related Interpretations, as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“Statement No. 123”). The Company did not recognize employee compensation cost related to its stock option grants in its consolidated statements of operations for the three years ended February 28, 2006 (prior to adoption of Statement No. 123R), as all options vesting during those three years had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
     The amounts recorded as share based payments prior to adopting Statement No. 123R primarily related to the expense associated with restricted common stock issued under employment agreements, common stock issued to employees in lieu of cash bonuses, Company matches of common stock in our 401(k) plans and common stock issued to employees in exchange for cash compensation pursuant to our stock compensation program. Under the modified-prospective-transition method, compensation cost recognized beginning in our fiscal year ending February 28, 2007 includes the above items and (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted on or after March 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of Statement No. 123R and (b) compensation cost associated with our employee stock purchase plan, which qualified as a noncompensatory plan under APB 25. Results for prior periods have not been restated. The Company accelerated the vesting of substantially all outstanding option awards that would have otherwise vested in fiscal 2007 and beyond. Consequently, the Company has an immaterial amount of share-based payment expense associated with stock options granted prior to March 1, 2006 that vest on or after March 1, 2006.
     As a result of adopting Statement No. 123R, the Company’s income before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations and net income for the three months ended May 31, 2006, was $0.4 million and $0.2 million lower, respectively, than if it had continued to account for share-based compensation

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under APB 25. Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations available to common shareholders for the three months ended May 31, 2006 was $0.01 lower than if the Company had continued to account for share based compensation under APB 25. The impact of adopting Statement No. 123R in the current year was minimized by the Company accelerating the vesting of substantially all unvested options in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company accelerated the vesting of the unvested stock options to avoid recognizing the expense in future financial statements after the adoption of SFAS No. 123R.
     Prior to the adoption of Statement No. 123R, the Company presented all tax benefits of deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options as operating cash flows in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Statement No. 123R requires the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) to be classified as financing cash flows. The Company did not record any excess tax benefits in the three-month period ended May 31, 2006.
     The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share for the three months ended May 31, 2005 as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement No. 123R to options granted under the Company’s stock option plans in all periods presented.
         
    Three Months  
    Ended  
    May 31,  
    2005  
    (Unaudited)  
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders:
       
As Reported
  $ 8,132  
Plus: Reported stock-based employee compensation costs, net of tax
    2,419  
Less: Stock-based employee compensation costs, net of tax, if fair value method had been applied to all awards
    4,228  
 
     
Pro Forma
  $ 6,323  
 
     
 
       
Basic EPS:
       
As Reported
  $ 0.14  
Pro Forma
  $ 0.11  
 
       
Diluted EPS:
       
As Reported
  $ 0.14  
Pro Forma
  $ 0.11  
     The fair value of each option awarded is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model. Prior to the adoption of Statement No. 123R, the Company recognized forfeitures as they occurred in its Statement No. 123 pro forma disclosures. Beginning March 1, 2006, the Company includes estimated forfeitures in its compensation cost and updates the estimated forfeiture rate through the final vesting date of awards. The expected term is based on the midpoint between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term. The risk free rate for periods within the life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the Company’s options on the date

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of grant during the three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2006:
                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,
    2005   2006
Risk-Free Interest Rate:
    4.1 %     4.7 %
Expected Dividend Yield:
    0 %     0 %
Expected Life (Years):
    6.0       6.0  
Expected Volatility:
    60.8 %     58.3 %
The following table presents a summary of the Company’s stock options outstanding at and stock option activity during the three months ended May 31, 2006 (“Price” reflects the weighted average exercise price per share):
                                 
                    Weighted Average     Aggregate  
                    Remaining     Intrinsic  
    Options     Price     Contractual Term     Value  
Outstanding, beginning of year
    5,615,888     $ 25.07                  
Granted
    477,434       16.34                  
Exercised (1)
    70       16.41                  
Forfeited
    3,821       16.34                  
Expired
    552,325       22.64                  
 
                             
Outstanding, May 31
    5,537,106       24.57       5.8     $  
Exercisable, May 31
    5,062,194       25.33       5.4     $  
Weighted average fair value per option granted
  $ 9.64                          
 
(1)   Cash received from option exercises for the three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2006 was $0.4 million and $0 million, respectively. The Company did not record an income tax benefit relating to the options exercised during the three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2006, respectively.
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2006 was $18.74 and $9.64, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2006 was $0.2 million and $0 million, respectively.
A summary of the Company’s nonvested options at February 28, 2006, and changes during the three months ended May 31, 2006, is presented below:
                 
            Weighted Average  
            Grant Date  
    Options     Fair Value  
Nonvested, beginning of year
    598,274     $ 16.49  
Granted
    477,434       9.64  
Vested
    596,975       16.49  
Forfeited
    3,821       9.66  
 
             
Nonvested, May 31
    474,912       9.66  
There were 7.4 million shares available for future grants under the various option plans at May 31, 2006. The vesting date of outstanding options is March 1, 2009, and expiration dates range from November 2006 to March 2016 at exercise prices and average contractual lives as follows:

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    Outstanding   Weighted Average           Exercisable    
    as of   Remaining   Weighted Average   as of   Weighted Average
Range of Exercise Prices   5/31/06   Contractual Life   Exercise Price   5/31/06   Exercise Price
$.01 - $5.00
              $           $  
5.01 - 10.00
                             
10.01 - 15.00
                             
15.01 - 20.00
    1,790,804       7.5       17.25       1,317,558       17.58  
20.01 - 25.00
    169,081       5.6       21.95       169,081       21.95  
25.01 - 30.00
    3,231,919       5.0       27.60       3,230,253       27.60  
30.01 - 35.00
                             
35.01 - 40.00
    345,302       3.7       35.41       345,302       35.41  
 
                                       
 
    5,537,106       5.7       24.57       5,062,194       25.33  
 
                                       
Restricted Stock Awards
The Company began granting restricted stock awards to employees and directors of the Company in lieu of stock option grants in 2005. These awards hold a legend which restricts their transferability for a term of from two to three years and are forfeited, except in certain circumstances, in the event the employee terminates his or her employment or relationship with the Company prior to the lapse of the restriction. The restricted stock awards were granted out of the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company also issues stock to settle certain bonuses that otherwise would be paid in cash. Any restrictions on these shares are immediately lapsed on the grant date.
The following table presents a summary of the Company’s restricted stock outstanding at May 31, 2006 and restricted stock activity during the three months ended May 31, 2006 (“Price” reflects the weighted average share price at the date of grant):
                 
    Awards     Price  
Outstanding, beginning of year
    262,154     $ 18.80  
Granted
    294,942       15.37  
Vested (restriction lapsed)
    143,394       14.52  
Forfeited
    8,091       17.93  
 
             
Outstanding, May 31
    405,611       17.84  
The total fair value of shares vested during the three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2006 was $4.4 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
Recognized Non-Cash Compensation Expense
The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense and related tax benefits recognized by the Company in the three months ended May 31, 2005 and 2006:
                 
    Three Months  
    Ended May 31,  
    2005     2006  
Station operating expenses
  $ 1,521     $ 1,122  
Corporate expenses
    1,485       1,350  
 
           
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses
    3,006       2,472  
Tax benefit
    (1,232 )     (1,014 )
 
           
Recognized stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
  $ 1,774     $ 1,458  
 
           
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based compensation arrangements. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.6 years.
Note 3.   Intangible Assets and Goodwill
     Indefinite-lived Intangibles
     Under the guidance in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“Statement No. 142”), the Company’s FCC licenses are considered indefinite-lived intangibles. These assets, which the Company determined were its only indefinite-lived intangibles, are not subject to amortization, but are tested for impairment at least annually. As of February 28, 2006 and May 31, 2006, the carrying amounts of the Company’s FCC licenses were $819.3 million. This amount is entirely attributable to our radio division.
     Since its adoption of EITF Topic D-108 on December 1, 2004, the Company has used a direct-method valuation approach known as the greenfield income valuation method when it performs its annual impairment tests. Under this method, the Company projects the cash flows that would be generated by each of its units of accounting if the unit of accounting were commencing operations in each of its markets at the beginning of the valuation period. This cash flow stream is discounted to arrive at a value for the FCC license. The Company assumes the competitive situation that exists in each market remains unchanged, with the exception that its unit of accounting was just beginning operations. In doing so, the Company extracts the value of going concern and any other assets acquired, and strictly values the FCC license. Major assumptions involved in this analysis include market revenue, market revenue growth rates, unit of accounting audience share, unit of accounting revenue share and discount rate. For its radio stations, the Company has determined the unit of accounting to be all of its stations in a local market. The required annual impairment tests may result in future periodic write-downs.
      Goodwill
     Statement No. 142 requires the Company to test goodwill for impairment at least annually using a two-step process. The first step is a screen for potential impairment, while the second step measures the amount of impairment. The Company conducts the two-step impairment test on December 1 of each fiscal year. When assessing its goodwill for impairment, the Company uses an enterprise valuation approach to determine the fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units (radio stations grouped by market and magazines on an individual basis). Management determines enterprise value for each of its reporting units by multiplying the two-year average station operating income generated by each reporting unit (current year based on actual results and the next year based on budgeted results) by an estimated market multiple. The Company uses a blended station operating income trading multiple of publicly traded radio operators as a benchmark for the multiple it applies to its radio reporting units. The multiple applied to each reporting unit is then adjusted up or down from this benchmark based upon characteristics of the reporting unit’s specific market, such as market size, market growth rate, and recently completed or announced transactions within the market. There are no publicly traded publishing companies that are focused predominantly on city and regional magazines as is our publishing segment. The market multiple used as a benchmark for our publishing reporting units is based on recently completed transactions within the city and regional magazine industry.
     This enterprise valuation is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit for the first step of the goodwill impairment test. If the reporting unit exhibits impairment, the Company proceeds to the second step of the goodwill impairment test. For its step-two testing, the enterprise value is allocated among the tangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets (FCC licenses valued using a direct-method valuation approach) and unrecognized intangible assets, such as customer lists, with the residual amount representing the implied fair

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value of the goodwill. To the extent the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, the difference is recorded in the statement of operations.
     As of February 28, 2006 and May 31, 2006, the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill was $77.4 million. As of February 28, 2006 and May 31, 2006, approximately $25.2 million and $52.2 million of our goodwill was attributable to our radio and publishing divisions, respectively. The required annual impairment tests may result in future periodic write-downs.
      Definite-lived intangibles
     The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of foreign broadcasting licenses, favorable office leases, customer lists and non-compete agreements, all of which are amortized over the period of time the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the Company’s future cash flows. The following table presents the weighted-average useful life, gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible asset at February 28, 2006 and May 31, 2006:
                                                                 
            February 28, 2006   May 31, 2006        
    Weighted Average   Gross           Net   Gross           Net        
    Useful Life   Carrying   Accumulated   Carrying   Carrying   Accumulated   Carrying        
    (in years)   Amount   Amortization   Amount   Amount   Amortization   Amount        
Foreign Broadcasting Licenses
    7.4     $ 34,975     $ 16,043     $ 18,932     $ 34,936     $ 16,862     $ 18,074  
Favorable Office Leases
    6.4       688       286       402       688       313       375  
Customer Lists
    1.0       4,765       4,549       216       4,765       4,642       123  
Non-Compete Agreements
    1.3       5,738       5,717       21       5,738       5,726       12  
Other
    24.6       1,357       754       603       1,357       784       573  
                 
TOTAL
          $ 47,523     $ 27,349     $ 20,174     $ 47,484     $ 28,327     $ 19,157  
                 
     Total amortization expense from definite-lived intangibles for the three—month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2006 was $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for definite-lived intangibles:
         
YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28 (29),
       
2007
  $ 3,775  
2008
    3,449  
2009
    3,413  
2010
    3,273  
2011
    1,944  
Note 4.   Significant Events
     On March 9, 2006, Emmis redeemed at par the remaining $120.0 million outstanding of its senior floating rate notes. In connection with this debt extinguishment, Emmis recorded a loss of approximately $2.6 million related to the write-off of unamortized deferred debt costs.
     On March 15, 2006, Emmis redeemed at 106.25% of par the remaining $1.4 million outstanding of its 12.5% senior discount notes. In connection with this debt extinguishment, Emmis recorded a loss of approximately $0.1 million related to the premium paid and the write-off of unamortized deferred debt costs.
     On May 5, 2006, Emmis closed on its sale of WRDA-FM in St. Louis to Radio One, Inc. for $20.2 million of net proceeds. Emmis used the proceeds to repay outstanding debt obligations. In connection with the sale, Emmis recorded a gain on sale of approximately $4.1 million, net of tax, in its quarter ended May 31, 2006, which is included in discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.

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     On May 5, 2006, Emmis signed a definitive agreement to sell the assets of WKCF-TV in Orlando to Hearst-Argyle Television Inc. for $217.5 million. The transaction contains customary representations, warranties and covenants, and is subject to standard closing conditions, including but not limited to approvals by the Federal Communications Commission. Emmis expects to close this transaction in the quarter ended August 31, 2006 and plans to use the proceeds to repay outstanding debt obligations, to fund acquisitions or for other general corporate purposes. WKCF-TV is included in discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
     On May 5, 2006, Emmis signed an agreement to sell the assets of KKFR-FM in Phoenix to Bonneville International Corporation for $77.5 million. The transaction provides for customary representations, warranties and covenants, and is subject to standard closing conditions, including but not limited to approvals by the Federal Communications Commission. Emmis expects to close this transaction in the quarter ended August 31, 2006 and plans to use the proceeds to repay outstanding debt obligations, to fund acquisitions or for other general corporate purposes. KKFR-FM is included in discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
     On May 8, 2006, Emmis announced that ECC Acquisition, Inc., an Indiana Corporation wholly owned by Jeffrey H. Smulyan, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and controlling shareholder of the Company, made a non-binding proposal to acquire the outstanding publicly held shares of Emmis for $15.25 per share in cash. The offer stated that the purchaser intends to invite certain other members of the Company’s management to join the purchaser to participate in the transaction. In the offer, Mr. Smulyan also made clear that, in his capacity as a shareholder of the Company, his interest in the proposed transaction is to purchase shares of the Company not owned by him and that he will not agree to any other transaction involving the Company or his shares of the Company. In response to the proposal, the Board of Directors of Emmis formed a special committee of three independent directors, namely, Peter A. Lund and Lawrence B. Sorrel and Frank V. Sica, to consider the proposal. The special committee has selected its own independent financial and legal advisors and has appointed Mr. Sica to serve as its chairman. Mr. Smulyan and other directors of Emmis that are members of management will not participate in the evaluation of the proposal, which requires the recommendation of the special committee and the approval of the Board of Directors. The offer was made subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements related to the transaction, the receipt of required financing and required regulatory approvals and the approval by Emmis’ shareholders. Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and based on Mr. Smulyan’s ownership of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, Mr. Smulyan holds shares with a voting interest of approximately 66.7% on most matters submitted to a vote of the Company’s shareholders, but only has about a 16.9% voting interest in any shareholder vote on a going private transaction in which he participates (calculated in each case to include shares issuable under all options exercisable currently or within 60 days). Subsequent to the announcement, four lawsuits were filed in Marion County (Indiana) Superior Court on behalf of Emmis shareholders seeking injunctive relief and damages in connection with the offer, as well as class action status for the lawsuits. These lawsuits were consolidated on June 9, 2006. The Company is in the process of evaluating this lawsuit.
Note 5.   Pro Forma Financial Information
     Unaudited pro forma summary information is presented below for the three-month period ended May 31, 2005 assuming the acquisition of (i) D.EXPRES in Slovakia in March 2005 and (ii) Radio FM Plus in Bulgaria in November 2005 had occurred on the first day of the pro forma period presented below. Unaudited historical information is presented below for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006.

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     Preparation of the pro forma summary information was based upon assumptions deemed appropriate by the Company’s management. The pro forma summary information presented below is not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the transactions indicated above had been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented, and is not intended to be a projection of future results.
                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,  
    2005     2006  
    (Pro Forma)     (Historical)  
 
               
Net revenues
  $ 93,653     $ 89,787  
 
           
 
               
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 3,595     $ (269 )
 
           
 
               
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders from continuing operations
  $ 1,349     $ (2,515 )
 
           
 
               
Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders from continuing operations:
               
 
               
Basic
  $ 0.02     $ (0.07 )
 
           
Diluted
  $ 0.02     $ (0.07 )
 
           
 
               
Weighted average shares outstanding:
               
 
               
Basic
    56,654       37,129  
Diluted
    57,112       37,129  
Note 6.   Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     Comprehensive income (loss) was comprised of the following for the three-month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2006:
                 
    Three Months  
    Ended May 31,  
    2005     2006  
 
               
Net income (loss)
  $ 10,378     $ 8,654  
Translation adjustment
    (1,292 )     472  
 
           
 
               
Total comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 9,086     $ 9,126  
 
           
Note 7.   Segment Information
     Subsequent to the reclassification of television to discontinued operations, the Company’s operations are aligned into two business segments: (i) Radio and (ii) Publishing and Other. These business segments are consistent with the Company’s management of these businesses and its financial reporting structure. Corporate represents expense not allocated to reportable segments.

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     The Company’s segments operate primarily in the United States with one radio station located in Hungary, a network of radio stations located in Belgium and national radio networks in Slovakia and Bulgaria. The following table summarizes the net revenues and long-lived assets of our international properties included in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
                                 
    Net Revenues   Long-lived Assets
    Three Months Ended May 31,   As of May 31,
    2005   2006   2005   2006
 
Hungary
  $ 3,948     $ 3,833     $ 7,059     $ 5,634  
 
Belgium
    158       175       3,948       3,170  
 
Slovakia
    439       2,045       14,027       11,907  
 
Bulgaria
    N/A       367       N/A       4,539  
     In the quarter ended August 31, 2005, Emmis concluded its television assets were held for sale in accordance with Statement No. 144. In the quarter ended May 31, 2006, Emmis announced the sale of KKFR-FM in Phoenix, AZ. Also, in the quarter ended November 30, 2005, Emmis announced the sale of WRDA-FM in St. Louis, MO. Accordingly, the results of operations of the television division, KKFR-FM and WRDA-FM have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements (see Note 1) and excluded from the segment disclosures below.
     The accounting policies as described in the summary of significant accounting policies included in the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2006 and in Note 1 to these condensed consolidated financial statements, are applied consistently across segments.
                                 
Three Months Ended           Publishing              
May 31, 2006   Radio     and Other     Corporate     Consolidated  
            (Unaudited)          
 
Net revenues
  $ 68,794     $ 20,993     $     $ 89,787  
Station operating expenses
    43,751       19,885             63,636  
Corporate expenses
                6,887       6,887  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,434       162       679       3,275  
 
                       
Operating income (loss)
  $ 22,609     $ 946     $ (7,566 )   $ 15,989  
 
                       
Assets — continuing operations
  $ 998,793     $ 77,459     $ 55,755     $ 1,132,007  
Assets — discontinued operations
    59,723             185,977       245,700  
 
                       
Total assets
  $ 1,058,516     $ 77,459     $ 241,732     $ 1,377,707  
 
                       

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Three Months Ended           Publishing              
May 31, 2005   Radio     and Other     Corporate     Consolidated  
            (Unaudited)          
 
Net revenues
  $ 72,279     $ 20,102     $     $ 92,381  
Station operating expenses
    41,885       18,846             60,731  
Corporate expenes
                8,603       8,603  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,990       180       1,626       3,796  
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
    2       1       50       53  
 
                       
Operating income (loss)
  $ 28,402     $ 1,075     $ (10,279 )   $ 19,198  
 
                       
Assets — continuing operations
  $ 1,022,315     $ 84,072     $ 112,694     $ 1,219,081  
Assets — discontinued operations
    73,783             541,459       615,242  
 
                       
Total assets
  $ 1,096,098     $ 84,072     $ 654,153     $ 1,834,323  
 
                       
Note 8.   Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Subsidiary Non-Guarantors of Emmis
     Included in long-term debt, net of current maturities, is $375 million of senior subordinated notes. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by certain direct and indirect subsidiaries of Emmis (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). As of February 28, 2006, subsidiaries holding Emmis’ interest in its radio stations in Austin, Texas, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Belgium, as well as certain other subsidiaries (such as those conducting joint ventures with third parties), did not guarantee the senior subordinated notes (the “Subsidiary Non-Guarantors”). The claims of creditors of the Subsidiary Non-Guarantors have priority over the rights of Emmis to receive dividends or distributions from such subsidiaries.
     Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for the Emmis Communications Corporation (ECC) Parent Company Only, Emmis Operating Company (EOC) Parent Company Only (issuer of the senior subordinated notes), the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Subsidiary Non-Guarantors as of February 28, 2006 and May 31, 2006 and for the three-month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2006. Emmis uses the equity method in both of its Parent Company Only information with respect to investments in subsidiaries.

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Emmis Communications Corporation
As of May 31, 2006
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                                    Eliminations        
    ECC Parent     EOC Parent             Subsidiary     and        
    Company     Company     Subsidiary     Non-     Consolidating        
    Only     Only     Guarantors     Guarantors     Entries     Consolidated  
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $     $ 3,769     $ 4,225     $ 7,364     $     $ 15,358  
Accounts receivable, net
                55,767       13,176             68,943  
Prepaid expenses
          455       16,671       1,344             18,470  
Other
          7,181       1,134       238             8,553  
Current assets — discontinued operations
                21,772                   21,772  
 
                                   
Total current assets
          11,405       99,569       22,122             133,096  
 
                                               
Property and equipment, net
          23,891       28,418       10,465             62,774  
Intangible assets, net
                781,820       134,088             915,908  
Investment in affiliates
    498,214       1,138,049                   (1,636,263 )      
Other assets, net
          55,334       3,882       1,596       (18,811 )     42,001  
Noncurrent assets — discontinued operations
                223,928                   223,928  
 
                                   
Total assets
  $ 498,214     $ 1,228,679     $ 1,137,617     $ 168,271     $ (1,655,074 )   $ 1,377,707  
 
                                   
 
                                               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                                               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $     $ 4,585     $ 8,697     $ 18,163     $ (12,796 )   $ 18,649  
Current maturities of other long-term debt
          6,750             1,373       (372 )     7,751  
Accrued salaries and commissions
          486       5,073       401             5,960  
Accrued interest
          2,028                         2,028  
Deferred revenue
                13,292                   13,292  
Other
    1,123       2,193       358       682             4,356  
Current liabilities — discontinued operations
                25,276                   25,276  
 
                                   
Total current liabilities
    1,123       16,042       52,696       20,619       (13,168 )     77,312  
 
                                               
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
          649,736                         649,736  
Other long-term debt, net of current maturities
                383       8,716       (5,643 )     3,456  
Other noncurrent liabilities
          2,475       912       41             3,428  
Minority interest
                      48,905             48,905  
Deferred income taxes
          133,013                         133,013  
Noncurrent liabilities — discontinued operations
                35,567                   35,567  
 
                                   
Total liabilities
    1,123       801,266       89,558       78,281       (18,811 )     951,417  
 
                                               
PREFERRED STOCK
    143,750                               143,750  
 
                                               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                                               
Common stock
    372       498,214                   (498,214 )     372  
Additional paid-in capital
    517,809                               517,809  
Subsidiary investment
                218,842       127,938       (346,780 )      
Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit)
    (164,840 )     (69,319 )     829,217       (34,191 )     (795,026 )     (234,159 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
          (1,482 )           (3,757 )     3,757       (1,482 )
 
                                   
Total shareholders’ equity
    353,341       427,413       1,048,059       89,990       (1,636,263 )     282,540  
 
                                   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 498,214     $ 1,228,679     $ 1,137,617     $ 168,271     $ (1,655,074 )   $ 1,377,707  
 
                                   

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Emmis Communications Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of February 28, 2006
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                                    Eliminations        
    ECC Parent     EOC Parent             Subsidiary     and        
    Company     Company     Subsidiary     Non-     Consolidating        
    Only     Only     Guarantors     Guarantors     Entries     Consolidated  
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $     $ 129,701     $ 3,714     $ 7,407     $     $ 140,822  
Accounts receivable, net
                54,618       10,756             65,374  
Prepaid expenses
          1,197       14,491       917             16,605  
Program rights
                                   
Other
          931       2,335       823             4,089  
Deferred tax assets — current
          6,083                         6,083  
Current assets — discontinued operations
                22,233                   22,233  
 
                                   
Total current assets
          137,912       97,391       19,903             255,206  
 
Property and equipment, net
          24,469       29,327       10,765             64,561  
Intangible assets, net
                782,057       135,094             917,151  
Investment in affiliates
    618,267       1,146,540                   (1,764,807 )      
Other assets, net
    2,672       54,762       3,617       1,565       (17,749 )     44,867  
Noncurrent assets — discontinued operations
                230,916                   230,916  
 
                                   
Total assets
  $ 620,939     $ 1,363,683     $ 1,143,308     $ 167,327     $ (1,782,556 )   $ 1,512,701  
 
                                   
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                                               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $     $ 10,520     $ 8,349     $ 18,401     $ (12,012 )   $ 25,258  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    121,406       6,750             1,385       (366 )     129,175  
Current portion of TV program rights payable
                                   
Accrued salaries and commissions
          4,092       6,922       843             11,857  
Accrued interest
    1,279       8,282                         9,561  
Deferred revenue
                13,581                   13,581  
Other
    1,123       3,263       1,330       324             6,040  
Current liabilities — discontinued operations
                26,431                   26,431  
 
                                   
Total current liabilities
    123,808       32,907       56,613       20,953       (12,378 )     221,903  
 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
          664,424                         664,424  
Other long-term debt, net of current maturities
                20       8,871       (5,371 )     3,520  
TV program rights payable, net of current portion
                                   
Other noncurrent liabilities
          2,509       747       40             3,296  
Minority interest
                      48,465             48,465  
Deferred income taxes
          127,228                         127,228  
Noncurrent liabilities — discontinued operations
                28,386                   28,386  
 
                                   
Total liabilities
    123,808       827,068       85,766       78,329       (17,749 )     1,097,222  
 
PREFERRED STOCK
    143,750                               143,750  
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                                               
Common stock
    371       618,267                   (618,267 )     371  
Additional paid-in capital
    513,879                               513,879  
Subsidiary investment
                275,907       128,089       (403,996 )      
Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit)
    (160,869 )     (79,698 )     781,635       (35,469 )     (746,166 )     (240,567 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
          (1,954 )           (3,622 )     3,622       (1,954 )
 
                                   
Total shareholders’ equity
    353,381       536,615       1,057,542       88,998       (1,764,807 )     271,729  
 
                                   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 620,939     $ 1,363,683     $ 1,143,308     $ 167,327     $ (1,782,556 )   $ 1,512,701  
 
                                   

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Emmis Communications Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three-month Period Ended May 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                                    Eliminations        
    ECC Parent     EOC Parent             Subsidiary     and        
    Company     Company     Subsidiary     Non-     Consolidating        
    Only     Only     Guarantors     Guarantors     Entries     Consolidated  
 
Net revenues
  $     $ 254     $ 74,644     $ 14,889     $     $ 89,787  
Operating expenses:
                                               
Station operating expenses
          178       53,010       10,448             63,636  
Corporate expenses
          6,887                         6,887  
Depreciation and amortization
          679       1,242       1,354             3,275  
Loss on disposal of assets
                                   
 
                                   
Total operating expenses
          7,744       54,252       11,802             73,798  
 
                                   
Operating income (loss)
          (7,490 )     20,392       3,087             15,989  
 
                                   
Other income (expense)
                                               
Interest expense
    (295 )     (12,187 )     (2 )     (353 )     275       (12,562 )
Loss on debt extinguishment
    (2,753 )     (90 )                       (2,843 )
Other income (expense), net
    125       123       229       (147 )     13       343  
 
                                   
Total other income (expense)
    (2,923 )     (12,154 )     227       (500 )     288       (15,062 )
 
                                   
                                             
 
Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations
    (2,923 )     (19,644 )     20,619       2,587       288       927  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (1,198 )     1,085             138             25  
Minority interest expense, net of tax
                      1,171             1,171  
 
                                   
                                             
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (1,725 )     (20,729 )     20,619       1,278       288       (269 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
                8,923                   8,923  
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
          31,108                   (31,108 )      
 
                                   
Net income (loss)
    (1,725 )     10,379       29,542       1,278       (30,820 )     8,654  
Preferred stock dividends
    2,246                               2,246  
 
                                   
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (3,971 )   $ 10,379     $ 29,542     $ 1,278     $ (30,820 )   $ 6,408  
 
                                   

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Emmis Communications Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three—month Period Ended May 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                                    Eliminations        
    ECC Parent     EOC Parent             Subsidiary     and        
    Company     Company     Subsidiary     Non-     Consolidating        
    Only     Only     Guarantors     Guarantors     Entries     Consolidated  
 
Net revenues
  $     $ 287     $ 80,297     $ 11,797     $     $ 92,381  
Operating expenses:
                                               
Station operating expenses, excluding noncash compensation
          160       51,447       9,124             60,731  
Corporate expenses, excluding noncash compensation
          8,603                         8,603  
Depreciation and amortization
          1,626       1,430       740             3,796  
Loss on disposal of assets
                53                   53  
 
                                   
Total operating expenses
          10,389       52,930       9,864             73,183  
 
                                   
Operating income (loss)
          (10,102 )     27,367       1,933             19,198  
 
                                   
Other income (expense)
                                               
Interest expense
    (41 )     (10,094 )     (4 )     (385 )     279       (10,245 )
Other income (expense), net
          (415 )     349       (697 )     736       (27 )
 
                                   
Total other income (expense)
    (41 )     (10,509 )     345       (1,082 )     1,015       (10,272 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations
    (41 )     (20,611 )     27,712       851       1,015       8,926  
 
                                               
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (17 )     3,066             839             3,888  
Minority interest expense, net of tax
                      785             785  
 
                                   
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (24 )     (23,677 )     27,712       (773 )     1,015       4,253  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
                6,125                   6,125  
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
          34,079                   (34,079 )      
 
                                   
Net income (loss)
    (24 )     10,402       33,837       (773 )     (33,064 )     10,378  
Preferred dividends
    2,246                               2,246  
 
                                   
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
  $ (2,270 )   $ 10,402     $ 33,837     $ (773 )   $ (33,064 )   $ 8,132  
 
                                   

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Emmis Communications Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three-month Period Ended May 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                                    Eliminations        
    ECC Parent     EOC Parent             Subsidiary     and        
    Company     Company     Subsidiary     Non-     Consolidating        
    Only     Only     Guarantors     Guarantors     Entries     Consolidated  
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                                               
Net income (loss)
  $ (1,725 )   $ 10,379     $ 29,542     $ 1,278     $ (30,820 )   $ 8,654  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities —
                                               
Discontinued operations
                (8,923 )                 (8,923 )
Depreciation and amortization
    11       1,063       1,242       1,354             3,670  
Accretion of interest on senior discount notes and amortization of related debt costs
    8                               8  
Minority interest expense
                      1,171             1,171  
Provision for bad debts
                449                   449  
Provision for deferred income taxes
    (1,198 )     1,085       (201 )     138             (176 )
Noncash compensation
          1,350       1,122                   2,472  
Loss on debt extinguishment
    2,753       90                         2,843  
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
          (31,108 )                 31,108        
Gain on sale of assets
                                   
Other
                      288       (288 )      
Changes in assets and liabilities —
                                               
Accounts receivable
                (1,598 )     (2,359 )           (3,957 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
          6,658       (7,079 )     (315 )           (736 )
Other assets
    (92 )     (1,128 )     (96 )     595       1,062       341  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (1,279 )     (13,975 )     (1,568 )     (792 )     (784 )     (18,398 )
Deferred revenue
                (289 )                 (289 )
Other liabilities
          (1,104 )     (1,024 )     (408 )     (278 )     (2,814 )
Net cash provided by operating activities — discontinued operations
                6,084                   6,084  
 
                                   
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (1,522 )     (26,690 )     17,661       950             (9,601 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                               
Purchases of property and equipment
          (101 )     (321 )     (172 )           (594 )
Cash paid for acquisitions
                                   
Proceeds from the sale of WRDA-FM, net
                                   
Deposits and other
          82       185                   267  
Net cash provided by investing activities — discontinued oeprations
                23,093                   23,093  
 
                                   
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
          (19 )     22,957       (172 )           22,766  
 
                                   
 
                                               
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                               
Payments on long-term debt
    (121,406 )     (26,696 )                       (148,102 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
          12,000                         12,000  
Premiums paid to redeem outstanding debt obligations
    (88 )                             (88 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchases
    106                               106  
Preferred stock dividends paid
    (2,246 )                             (2,246 )
Settlement of tax withholding obligations on stock issued to employees
    (648 )                             (648 )
Intercompany, net
    125,781       (84,527 )     (40,107 )     (1,147 )            
Other
    23                               23  
 
                                   
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    1,522       (99,223 )     (40,107 )     (1,147 )           (138,955 )
 
                                               
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
                      326             326  
 
                                   
 
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
          (125,932 )     511       (43 )           (125,464 )
 
                                               
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
                                               
Beginning of period
          129,701       3,714       7,407             140,822  
 
                                   
End of period
  $     $ 3,769     $ 4,225     $ 7,364     $     $ 15,358  
 
                                   

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Emmis Communications Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three-month Period Ended May 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
                                                 
                                    Eliminations        
    ECC Parent     EOC Parent             Subsidiary     and        
    Company     Company     Subsidiary     Non-     Consolidating        
    Only     Only     Guarantors     Guarantors     Entries     Consolidated  
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                                               
Net income (loss)
  $ (24 )   $ 10,402     $ 45,243     $ (773 )   $ (44,470 )   $ 10,378  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities —
                                               
Discontinued operations
                (6,125 )                 (6,125 )
Depreciation and amortization
          2,011       1,429       741             4,181  
Accretion of interest on senior discount notes and amortization of related debt costs
    41                               41  
Minority interest expense
                      785             785  
Provision for bad debts
                873                   873  
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes
    (17 )     3,066             295             3,344  
Noncash compensation
          1,850       1,072       84             3,006  
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
          (45,485 )                 45,485        
Other
                53       1,015       (1,015 )     53  
Changes in assets and liabilities —
                                               
Accounts receivable
                (9,770 )     (2,705 )           (12,475 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
          1,702       (2,678 )     152             (824 )
Other assets
          739       1,359       569             2,667  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
          (7,883 )     (1,098 )     680             (8,301 )
Deferred revenue
                (225 )                 (225 )
Other liabilities
          (243 )     (1,398 )     (2,593 )           (4,234 )
Net cash provided from operating activities — discontinued operations
                8,182                   8,182  
 
                                   
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
          (33,841 )     36,917       (1,750 )           1,326  
 
                                   
 
                                               
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                               
Purchases of property and equipment
          (78 )     (1,272 )     (209 )           (1,559 )
Cash paid for acquisitions
                      (12,563 )           (12,563 )
Deposits and other
          (356 )     316                   (40 )
Net cash used in investing activities — discontinued operations
                (3,468 )                 (3,468 )
 
                                   
Net cash used in investing activities
          (434 )     (4,424 )     (12,772 )           (17,630 )
 
                                   
 
                                               
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                               
Payments on long-term debt
          (9,188 )                       (9,188 )
Proceeds from long-term debt
          27,500                         27,500  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    396                               396  
Preferred stock dividends paid
    (2,246 )                             (2,246 )
Settlement of tax withholding obligations on stock issued to employees
    (1,104 )                             (1,104 )
Intercompany, net
    3,077       13,106       (30,777 )     14,594              
Other
    (123 )                             (123 )
 
                                   
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
          31,418       (30,777 )     14,594             15,235  
 
                                               
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents
                      539             539  
 
                                   
 
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
          (2,857 )     1,716       611             (530 )
 
                                               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
                                               
Beginning of period
          3,688       6,173       6,193             16,054  
 
 
                                   
End of period
  $     $ 831     $ 7,889     $ 6,804     $     $ 15,524  
 
                                   

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Note 9. Regulatory, Legal and Other Matters
     The Company is a party to various legal and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management of the Company, there are no legal or regulatory proceedings pending against the Company that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
     During the Company’s fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2004, Emmis entered into a consent decree with the Federal Communications Commission to settle all outstanding indecency-related matters. Terms of the agreement call for Emmis to make a voluntary contribution of $0.3 million to the U.S. Treasury, with the FCC terminating all then-current indecency-related inquiries and fines against Emmis. Certain individuals and groups have requested that the FCC reconsider the adoption of the consent decree and have challenged applications for renewal of the licenses of certain of the Company’s stations based primarily on the matters covered by the decree. These challenges are currently pending before the Commission, but Emmis does not expect the challenges to result in any changes to the consent decree or in the denial of any license renewals.
     In January 2005, we received the first of several subpoenas from the Office of Attorney General of the State of New York, as have some of the other radio broadcasting companies operating in the State of New York. The subpoenas were issued in connection with the New York Attorney General’s investigation of record company promotional practices. We are cooperating with this investigation. We do not expect that the outcome of this matter would have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
     In January 2005, a third party threatened claims against our radio station in Hungary seeking damages of approximately $4.6 million. Emmis has investigated the matter, and based on information gathered to date, Emmis believes the claims are without merit. Litigation has not been initiated and Emmis intends to defend itself vigorously in the matter.
     As of May 31, 2006, four lawsuits have been filed in Marion County (Indiana) Superior Court on behalf of Emmis shareholders seeking injunctive relief and damages in connection with Emmis Chairman and CEO Jeffrey H. Smulyan’s offer to purchase the outstanding common equity of the Company, as well as class action status for the lawsuits. These lawsuits were consolidated on June 9, 2006. The Company is in the process of evaluating this lawsuit.

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Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Note: Certain statements included in this report or in the financial statements contained herein which are not statements of historical fact, including but not limited to those identified with the words “expect,” “should,” “will” or “look” are intended to be, and are, by this Note, identified as “forward-looking statements,” as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future result, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statement. Such factors include, among others:
    general economic and business conditions;
 
    fluctuations in the demand for advertising and demand for different types of advertising media;
 
    our ability to service our outstanding debt;
 
    increased competition in our markets and the broadcasting industry;
 
    our ability to attract and secure programming, on-air talent, writers and photographers;
 
    inability to obtain (or to obtain timely) necessary approvals for purchase or sale transactions or to complete the transactions for other reasons generally beyond our control;
 
    increases in the costs of programming, including on-air talent;
 
    inability to grow through suitable acquisitions;
 
    new or changing regulations of the Federal Communications Commission or other governmental agencies;
 
    competition from new or different technologies;
 
    war, terrorist acts or political instability; and
 
    other factors mentioned in other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Emmis does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.
GENERAL
     We own and operate radio, television and publishing properties located primarily in the United States. In the quarter ended August 31, 2005, we classified our television assets as held for sale (see Note 1 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for more discussion). Additionally, in the quarter ended May 31, 2006, Emmis announced the sale of KKFR-FM in Phoenix, AZ. The results of operations of our television division and KKFR-FM have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Our revenues are mostly affected by the advertising rates our entities charge, as advertising sales represent more than 80% of our consolidated revenues. These rates are in large part based on our entities’ ability to attract audiences/subscribers in demographic groups targeted by their advertisers. Broadcast entities’ ratings are measured principally four times a year by Arbitron Radio Market Reports for radio stations and by A.C. Nielsen Company for television stations. Because audience ratings in a station’s local market are critical to the station’s financial success, our strategy is to use market research and advertising and promotion to attract and retain audiences in each station’s chosen demographic target group.
     Our revenues vary throughout the year. As is typical in the broadcasting industry, our revenues and operating income are usually lowest in our fourth fiscal quarter. Our television division’s revenues (classified as discontinued operations) typically fluctuate from year to year due to political spending, which is the highest in our odd-numbered fiscal years.

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          In addition to the sale of advertising time for cash, stations typically exchange advertising time for goods or services, which can be used by the station in its business operations. These barter transactions are recorded at the estimated fair value of the product or service received. We generally confine the use of such trade transactions to promotional items or services for which we would otherwise have paid cash. In addition, it is our general policy not to pre-empt advertising spots paid for in cash with advertising spots paid for in trade.
          The following table summarizes the sources of our revenues for the three-month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2006. The category “Non Traditional” principally consists of ticket sales and sponsorships of events our stations and magazines conduct in their local markets. The category “Other” includes, among other items, revenues generated by the websites of our entities and barter.
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,  
    2005     % of Total     2006     % of Total  
            (Dollars in thousands)          
 
Net revenues:
                               
Local
  $ 62,847       68.0 %   $ 61,185       68.1 %
National
    15,299       16.6 %     15,032       16.7 %
Political
    10       0.0 %     20       0.0 %
Publication Sales
    4,782       5.2 %     4,340       4.8 %
Non Traditional
    5,021       5.4 %     3,558       4.0 %
Other
    4,422       4.8 %     5,652       6.4 %
 
                           
 
Total net revenues
  $ 92,381             $ 89,787          
 
                           
          As previously mentioned, we derive more than 80% of our net revenues from advertising sales. Our radio stations derive a higher percentage of their advertising revenues from local and regional sales than our publishing entities. In the three-month period ended May 31, 2006, local and regional sales, excluding political revenues, represented approximately 85% and 65% of our advertising revenues for our radio and publishing divisions, respectively. In the three-month period ended May 31, 2005, local and regional sales, excluding political revenues, represented approximately 84% and 64% of our advertising revenues for our radio and publishing divisions, respectively.
          No customer represents more than 10% of our consolidated net revenues. Our top ten categories for radio represent approximately 60% of the total advertising net revenues. The automotive industry is the largest category for radio, representing approximately 13% of the radio segment’s advertising net revenues in the three-month period ended May 31, 2006.
          A significant portion of our expenses varies in connection with changes in revenue. These variable expenses primarily relate to costs in our sales department, such as salaries, commissions, and bad debt. Our costs that do not vary as much in relation to revenue are mostly in our programming and general and administrative departments, such as talent costs, syndicated programming fees, utilities and office salaries. Lastly, our costs that are highly discretionary are costs in our marketing and promotions department, which we primarily incur to maintain and/or increase our audience and market share.

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KNOWN TRENDS AND UNCERTAINTIES
     Domestic radio revenue growth has been anemic for several years. Management believes this is principally the result of four factors: (1) lack of inventory and pricing discipline by radio operators, (2) a more focused newspaper advertising sales force that has slowed the market share gains radio was making vis-à-vis newspapers, (3) the emergence of new media, such as internet advertising and cable interconnects, which are gaining advertising share against radio and other traditional media, and (4) the perception of advertisers that satellite radio and MP3 players diminish the effectiveness of radio advertising.
     The radio industry has begun several initiatives to address these issues. The radio industry has begun the rollout of high-definition (HD) radio. Music transmitted in HD sounds noticeably better than the current analogue broadcasts. Further, compression technology enables radio operators to offer second and possibly third or fourth channels within each operator’s existing allotted bandwidth. This will essentially increase the number of radio stations available to listeners in each radio market and enable radio operators to offer a broader selection of free music and other format choices. To make the rollout of HD radio more efficient, a consortium of broadcasters, representing a majority of the radio stations in nearly all of our markets, have agreed to work together to coordinate the programming on secondary channels in each radio market to ensure a more diverse consumer offering and to accelerate the rollout of HD receivers, particularly in automobiles. In recent months, broadcasters have begun to aggressively promote HD radio on their analogue signals to increase consumer awareness of the technology. These industry efforts are in addition to the independent decisions of many radio operators to dramatically reduce the number of commercials aired per hour, which serves the dual purpose of creating a more enjoyable experience for listeners plus creating a more favorable pricing environment due to a reduction in the supply of commercials.
     Our two radio stations in Los Angeles have suffered significant ratings declines, which has led to a decline in revenues of the stations. This is primarily due to increased competition in the format of one of the stations, KPWR-FM. Also, our three radio stations in New York have been adversely affected by the decline in radio advertising revenue in the entire New York market and by a decline in station ratings. Our New York ratings have declined primarily due to increased competition in the formats of our stations. We have invested resources in promoting our Los Angeles and New York stations to recapture lost ratings and revenues.
     Emmis is in the process of divesting all of its television stations. The decision to sell its television stations stemmed from the Company’s desire to lower its debt, coupled with the Company’s view that television stations need to be aligned with a company that is larger and more singularly focused on the challenges of American television, including digital video recorders and the industry’s relationship with cable and satellite providers, in order to be successful in the long term. As of May 31, 2006, Emmis has closed on sales of thirteen of its sixteen television stations, receiving gross proceeds of approximately $921 million. On May 5, 2006, Emmis signed a definitive agreement to sell the assets of WKCF-TV in Orlando to Hearst-Argyle Television Inc. for $217.5 million. Emmis hopes to have this transaction closed by August 31, 2006. Emmis expects to have KGMB-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii and WVUE-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana sold in the next three to twelve months.
     As part of our business strategy, we continually evaluate potential acquisitions of radio stations, publishing properties and other businesses that we believe hold promise for long-term appreciation in value and leverage our strengths.
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
SFAS 123R
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using the modified-prospective-transition method. The fair value of the options is estimated using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model at the date of grant and expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Prior to adoption of Statement No. 123R, the Company accounted for share based payments under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB 25”), and related Interpretations, as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (“Statement No. 123”). The Company did not recognize employee compensation cost related to its stock option grants in its consolidated statements of operations for the three years ended February 28, 2006 (prior to adoption of Statement No. 123R), as all options vesting during those three years had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
     The amounts recorded as share based payments prior to adopting Statement No. 123R primarily related to the expense associated with restricted common stock issued under employment agreements, common stock issued to employees in lieu of cash bonuses, Company matches of common stock in our 401(k) plans and common stock issued to employees in exchange for cash compensation pursuant to our stock compensation program. Under the modified-prospective-transition method, compensation cost recognized beginning in our fiscal year ending February 28, 2007 includes the above items and (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted on or after March 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of Statement No. 123R and (b) compensation cost associated with our employee stock purchase plan, which qualified as a noncompensatory plan under APB 25. Results for prior periods have not been restated. The Company accelerated the vesting of substantially all outstanding option awards that would have otherwise vested in fiscal 2007 and beyond. Consequently, the Company has an immaterial amount of share-based payment expense associated with stock options granted prior to March 1, 2006 that vests on or after March 1, 2006.
     As a result of adopting Statement No. 123R, the Company’s income before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations and net income for the three months ended May 31, 2006, was $0.4 million and $0.2 million lower, respectively, than if it had continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25. Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations available to common shareholders for the three months ended May 31, 2006 was $0.01 lower than if the Company had continued to account for share based compensation under APB 25. The impact of adopting Statement No. 123R in the current year was minimized by the Company accelerating the vesting of substantially all unvested options in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company accelerated the vesting of the unvested stock options to avoid recognizing the expense in future financial statements after the adoption of SFAS No. 123R.
     The Company began granting restricted stock awards to employees and directors of the Company in lieu of stock option grants in 2005. These awards hold a legend which restricts their transferability for a term of from two to three years and are forfeited, except in certain circumstances, in the event the employee terminates his or her employment or relationship with the Company prior to the lapse of the restriction. The restricted stock awards were granted out of the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company also issues stock to settle certain bonuses that otherwise would be paid in cash. Any restrictions on these shares are immediately lapsed on the grant date.
     As of May 31, 2006, there was $7.5 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.6 years.
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critical accounting policies are those described below.
     Impairment of Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangibles
          The annual impairment tests for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles under Statement No. 142 require us to make certain assumptions in determining fair value, including assumptions about the cash flow growth rates of our businesses. Additionally, the fair values are significantly impacted by macro-economic factors, including market multiples at the time the impairment tests are performed. Accordingly, we may incur additional impairment charges in future periods under Statement No. 142 to the extent we do not achieve our expected cash flow growth rates, or to the extent that market values decrease.
     Allocations for Purchased Assets
          We typically engage an independent appraisal firm to value assets acquired in a material acquisition. We use the appraisal report to help us allocate the purchase price of the acquisition among different categories of assets. To the extent that purchased assets are not allocated appropriately, depreciation and amortization expense could be materially different.
     Deferred Taxes and Effective Tax Rates
          We estimate the effective tax rates and associated liabilities or assets for each legal entity within Emmis in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” These estimates are based upon our interpretation of United States and local tax laws as they apply to our legal entities and our overall tax structure. Audits by local tax jurisdictions, including the United States Government, could yield different interpretations from our own and cause the Company to owe more taxes than originally recorded. We utilize experts in the various tax jurisdictions to evaluate our position and to assist in our calculation of our tax expense and related liabilities.
     Insurance Claims and Loss Reserves
          The Company is self-insured for most healthcare claims, subject to stop-loss limits. Claims incurred but not reported are recorded based on historical experience and industry trends, and accruals are adjusted when warranted by changes in facts and circumstances. The Company had $2.2 million and $1.8 million accrued for employee healthcare claims as of February 28, 2006 and May 31, 2006, respectively. The Company also maintains large deductible programs (ranging from $250 thousand to $500 thousand per occurrence) for workers compensation claims, automotive liability losses and media liability claims.
     Valuation of Stock Options
          The Company determines the fair value of its employee stock options at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the value of exchange-traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. The Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different than these traded options. In addition, option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility and expected term of the options granted. The Company relies heavily upon historical data of its stock price when determining expected volatility, but each year the Company reassesses whether or not historical data is representative of expected results.

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Results of Operations for the Three-month Periods Ended May 31, 2006 Compared to May 31, 2005
Net revenue pro forma reconciliation:
          Since March 1, 2005, we have acquired radio networks in Slovakia and Bulgaria. The results of our television division, our radio station being sold in Phoenix and our radio station sold in St. Louis have been included in discontinued operations and are not included in reported results below. The following table reconciles actual results to pro forma results.
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,              
    2005     2006     $ Change     % Change  
    (Dollars in thousands)                  
Reported net revenues
                               
Radio
  $ 72,279     $ 68,794     $ (3,485 )     -4.8 %
Publishing
    20,102       20,993       891       4.4 %
 
                         
Total
    92,381       89,787       (2,594 )     -2.8 %
 
                               
Plus: Net revenues from stations acquired
                               
Radio
    1,272                        
Publishing
                           
 
                           
Total
    1,272                        
 
                               
Pro forma net revenues
                               
Radio
    73,551       68,794       (4,757 )     -6.5 %
Publishing
    20,102       20,993       891       4.4 %
 
                         
Total
  $ 93,653     $ 89,787     $ (3,866 )     -4.1 %
 
                         
          For further disclosure of segment results, see Note 7 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. For additional pro forma results, see Note 5 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Net revenues:
          Radio net revenues decreased principally as a result of declining revenues in our New York and Los Angeles markets. On a pro forma basis (assuming the radio networks in Slovakia and Bulgaria had been purchased on March 1, 2005), radio net revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2006 would have decreased $4.8 million, or 6.5%. We typically monitor the performance of our stations against the aggregate performance of the markets in which we operate based on reports for the periods prepared by the independent accounting firm Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., LLP (“Miller, Kaplan”). For the three-month period ended May 31, 2006, on a pro forma basis, net revenues of our domestic radio stations were down 7.9%, whereas Miller, Kaplan reported that net revenues of our domestic radio markets were down 3.1%. We underperformed the markets in which we operate principally due to challenges in our Los Angeles and New York markets. We have had significant ratings and revenue declines at our New York and Los Angeles stations. Our New York and Los Angeles stations account for approximately 50% of our domestic radio revenues. We are continuing to reinvest in our properties, particularly in New York and Los Angeles, through additional promotional spending, recruiting and retaining compelling on-air talent and by doing extensive research.
          Publishing net revenues increased principally due to the introduction of new city guides in Atlanta and Cincinnati. Also, Tu Ciudad produced two issues in the three-months ended May 31, 2006 versus just its inaugural issue in the same period of the prior year.

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          On a consolidated basis, pro forma net revenues for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006 decreased $3.9 million due to the effect of the items described above.
Station operating expenses pro forma reconciliation:
          Since March 1, 2005, we have acquired radio networks in Slovakia and Bulgaria. The results of our television division, our radio station being sold in Phoenix and our radio station sold in St. Louis have been included in discontinued operations and are not included in reported results below. The following table reconciles actual results to pro forma results.
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,              
    2005     2006     $ Change     % Change  
    (Dollars in thousands)                  
Reported station operating expenses
                               
Radio
  $ 41,885     $ 43,751     $ 1,866       4.5 %
Publishing
    18,846       19,885       1,039       5.5 %
 
                         
Total
    60,731       63,636       2,905       4.8 %
 
                               
Plus: Station operating expenses from stations acquired:
                               
Radio
    1,312                        
Publishing
                           
 
                           
Total
    1,312                        
 
                               
Pro forma station operating expenses
                               
Radio
    43,197       43,751       554       1.3 %
Publishing
    18,846       19,885       1,039       5.5 %
 
                         
Total
  $ 62,043     $ 63,636     $ 1,593       2.6 %
 
                         
          For further disclosure of segment results, see Note 7 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. For additional pro forma results, see Note 5 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Station operating expenses:
          Radio station operating expenses increased as a result of increased promotional spending, particularly in New York and Los Angeles as discussed above. Additionally, a portion of the increase relates to higher programming costs associated with certain on-air talent contracts.
          Publishing operating expenses increased principally due to higher paper costs, higher salary expenses and higher variable sales commissions as a result of higher revenues discussed above.
          On a consolidated basis, pro forma station operating expenses, for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006 increased $1.6 million, or 2.6% due to the effect of the items described above.

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Corporate expenses:
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,        
    2005   2006   $ Change   % Change
    (As reported, amounts in thousands)        
Corporate expenses
  $ 8,603     $ 6,887     $ (1,716 )     (19.9 )%
     Corporate expenses decreased primarily as a result of the divestiture of the Company’s television stations. Due to the divesture of the stations, the Company made numerous staffing reductions and has delayed the filling of certain open positions.
Depreciation and amortization:
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,              
    2005     2006     $ Change     % Change  
    (As reported, amounts in thousands)          
 
Depreciation and amortization:
                               
Radio
  $ 1,990     $ 2,434     $ 444       22.3 %
Publishing
    180       162       (18 )     (10.0 )%
Corporate
    1,626       679       (947 )     (58.2 )%
 
                         
 
Total depreciation and amortization
  $ 3,796     $ 3,275     $ (521 )     (13.7 )%
 
                         
     Substantially all of the increase in radio depreciation and amortization expense for the three month period ended May 31, 2006 relates to the acquisition of radio networks in Slovakia and Bulgaria in March 2005 and November 2005, respectively. The decrease in corporate depreciation and amortization relates to equipment and furniture and fixtures becoming fully depreciated in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.
Operating income:
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,              
    2005     2006     $ Change     % Change  
    (As reported, amounts in thousands)          
 
Operating income:
                               
Radio
  $ 28,402     $ 22,609     $ (5,793 )     (20.4 )%
Publishing
    1,075       946       (129 )     (12.0 )%
Corporate
    (10,279 )     (7,566 )     2,713       (26.4 )%
 
                         
 
Total operating income
  $ 19,198     $ 15,989     $ (3,209 )     (16.7 )%
 
                         
     Radio operating income decreased due to declining revenues in our New York and Los Angeles markets, coupled with higher expenses at our existing stations, as discussed above. Although we are investing heavily in our Los Angeles and New York markets, continued ratings pressure on our stations in New York and Los Angeles and general radio market performance in New York will continue to be a challenge for the Company.
     Publishing operating income decreased due to higher operating expenses as a result of rising paper costs, salary expenses and variable sales commissions. These cost increases were partially offset by additional revenues generated by the introduction of city guides in Atlanta and Cincinnati and by the publication of two issues of Tu Ciudad in the three-months ended May 31, 2006 versus one issue in the same period of the prior year.
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Interest expense:
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,        
    2005   2006   $ Change   % Change
    (As reported, amounts in thousands)        
 
Interest expense
  $ 10,245     $ 12,562     $ 2,317       22.6 %
     Interest expense increased as a result of interest being allocated to television discontinued operations for the three-months ended May 31, 2005. Certain debt would have been required to be repaid as of May 31, 2005 as a result of the disposition of the Company’s television assets. The Company allocated interest expense associated with this portion of debt to the television operations in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 87-24 “Allocation of Interest to Discontinued Operations,” as modified. No debt would be required to be repaid as a result of the disposition of the Company’s television assets as of May 31, 2006, thus no interest was allocated to television operations for the three-months ended May 31, 2006. The Company allocated $6.8 million of interest expense to discontinued operations for the three-months ended May 31, 2005. Excluding the reclassification of interest expense to discontinued operations, interest expense would have decreased $4.5 million, or 26.2%, mostly due to reduced levels of borrowings under the Company’s senior credit facility as a result of the application of television sale proceeds partially offset by higher interest rates on the senior credit facility.
Income before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations:
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,        
    2005   2006   $ Change   % Change
    (As reported, amounts in thousands)        
Income before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations
  $ 8,926     $ 927     $ (7,999 )     (89.6 )%
     The decrease in the three months ended May 31, 2006 is attributable to lower operating income and higher reported interest expense, as discussed above. In addition to these items, in the three-months ended May 31, 2006, we recorded a $2.8 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the write-off of deferred debt costs for debt issuances redeemed.
Minority interest expense, net of tax:
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,        
    2005   2006   $ Change   % Change
    (As reported, amounts in thousands)        
 
Minority interest expense, net of tax
  $ 785     $ 1,171     $ 386       49.2 %
     Our minority interest expense principally relates to our partnership in Austin, Texas (we own 50.1%) and our radio station in Hungary (we own 59.5%).

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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax:
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,        
    2005   2006   $ Change   % Change
    (As reported, amounts in thousands)        
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
  $ 6,125     $ 8,923     $ 2,798       45.7 %
     Our television division, one radio station in Phoenix, and one radio station in St. Louis have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements. The financial results of these stations and related discussions are fully described in Note 1 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Below is a summary of the components of discontinued operations:
                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,  
    2005     2006  
 
Income (loss) from operations:
               
KKFR-FM
  $ 939     $ 921  
Television
    9,698       7,509  
WRDA-FM
    (256 )      
 
           
Total
    10,381       8,430  
Less: Provision for income taxes
    4,256       3,650  
 
           
Income from operations, net of tax
    6,125       4,780  
 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations:
               
WRDA-FM
          7,022  
Less: Provision for income taxes
          2,879  
 
           
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
          4,143  
 
           
 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
  $ 6,125     $ 8,923  
 
           
     Our television station in New Orleans, Louisiana, WVUE, was significantly affected by Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding. The flooding of New Orleans caused extensive property damage at WVUE. Emmis spent approximately $1.9 million on capital expenditures related to flooding restoration projects during the three-months ended May 31, 2006 and expects to spend an additional $6.8 million in the next nine months to complete the restoration. During the three-months ended May 31, 2006, the Company received $5.1 million of insurance proceeds, the majority of which were advanced proceeds from the Company’s private insurer. These proceeds are in addition to the $1.0 million Federal flood insurance proceeds received in the prior year. In connection with the receipt of the insurance proceeds, the Company removed the carrying value of all damaged or destroyed property during the quarter and recorded a $2.0 million gain on disposal of these assets which is reflected in income from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, the Company recorded a reserve against WVUE accounts receivable due to the impact of the flooding on the local economy in the quarter-ended August 31, 2005. WVUE continues to monitor the financial health of its customers and adjusts its allowance for doubtful accounts on a monthly basis. As of May 31, 2006, WVUE’s reserve for doubtful accounts was approximately $0.5 million, which represents 16% of its total outstanding accounts receivable. WVUE did not broadcast its signal for an extended period of time as a result of Katrina and the general disruption of the local economy will negatively affect ongoing advertising revenue. The Company maintains

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business interruption insurance and expects to be reimbursed for lost net income as a result of Katrina. However, unlike property and casualty, Emmis has not accrued for business interruption insurance proceeds. Business interruption insurance proceeds will only be recognized upon receipt.
     On May 5, 2006, Emmis closed on its sale of WRDA-FM in St. Louis to Radio One, Inc. Emmis recorded a $4.1 million gain on the sale, net of tax, which is reflected in discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Net income:
                                 
    Three Months Ended May 31,        
    2005   2006   $ Change   % Change
    (As reported, amounts in thousands)        
Net income:
  $ 10,378     $ 8,654     $ (1,724 )     (16.6 )%
     The decrease in net income in the three-month period ended May 31, 2006 is primarily attributable to lower operating income and the loss on debt extinguishment partially offset by the gain recorded on the sale of WRDA-FM, as discussed above. The provision for income taxes for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006 varied from our effective tax rate of 41% due to the realization of a previously reserved foreign tax assets.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
     Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by operations and cash available through revolver borrowings under our credit facility. Our primary uses of capital have been historically, and are expected to continue to be, funding acquisitions, capital expenditures, working capital, debt service and preferred stock dividend requirements. We also have used, and may continue to use, capital to repurchase our common stock. Since we manage cash on a consolidated basis, any cash needs of a particular segment or operating entity are met by intercompany transactions. See Investing Activities below for a discussion of specific segment needs.
     At May 31, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents of $15.4 million and net working capital of $55.8 million. At February 28, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents of $140.8 million and net working capital of $33.3 million. The increase in working capital primarily relates to higher accounts receivable due to seasonality of the business, lower accounts payable and accrued expenses and lower accrued salaries and commission due to the settlement of year-end bonuses and severance amounts that had been accrued, and lower accrued interest due to the timing of our senior subordinated debt semi-annual interest payment. On March 9, 2006, the Company redeemed at par the remaining $120.0 million outstanding of its senior floating rate notes. On March 15, 2006, the Company redeemed at 106.25% of par the remaining $1.4 million outstanding of its 12.5% senior discount notes. In connection with these debt redemptions, the Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.8 million in the three-months ended May 31, 2006.
     On May 5, 2006, Emmis signed an agreement to sell the assets of KKFR-FM in Phoenix to Bonneville International Corporation for $77.5 million. The transaction provides for customary representations, warranties and covenants, and is subject to standard closing conditions, including but not limited to approvals by the Federal Communications Commission. Emmis expects to close this transaction in the quarter ended August 31, 2006 and plans to use the proceeds to repay outstanding debt obligations, to fund acquisitions or for other general corporate purposes. KKFR-FM is included in discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Hearst-Argyle Television Inc. for $217.5 million. The transaction contains customary representations, warranties and covenants, and is subject to standard closing conditions, including but not limited to approvals by the Federal Communications Commission. Emmis expects to close this transaction in the quarter ended August 31, 2006 and plans to use the proceeds to repay outstanding debt obligations, to fund acquisitions or for other general corporate purposes. As of May 31, 2006, Emmis has closed on sales of thirteen of its sixteen television stations. Emmis expects to have KGMB-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii and WVUE-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana sold in the next three to twelve months.
Operating Activities
     Cash flows used in operating activities were $9.6 million for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006, compared with cash flows provided by operating activities of $1.3 million in the same period of the prior year. Cash flows used in operating activities increased due to lower net revenues less station operating expenses and corporate expenses, coupled with lower accounts payable and accrued liabilities due to the settlement of year-end bonus and severance obligations. Cash flows provided by operating activities are historically the highest in our third and fourth fiscal quarters as a significant portion of our accounts receivable collections is derived from revenues recognized in our second and third fiscal quarters, which are our highest revenue quarters.
Investing Activities
     Cash flows provided by investing activities were $22.8 million for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006. Cash flows used in investing activities were $17.6 million in the same period of the prior year. In the three-month period ended May 31, 2006, we sold WRDA-FM in St. Louis, Missouri for $20.2 million of net proceeds. In the three-month period ended May 31, 2005, we purchased a national radio network in Slovakia for $12.6 million. Investment activities include capital expenditures and business acquisitions and dispositions.
     As discussed in Note 4 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, on May 5, 2006, Emmis closed on its sale of WRDA-FM in St. Louis to Radio One, Inc. for $20.2 million of net proceeds. Emmis used the proceeds to repay outstanding debt obligations.
     Capital expenditures primarily relate to leasehold improvements to various office and studio facilities, broadcast equipment purchases, tower upgrades and computer equipment replacements. In the three-month periods ended May 31, 2005 and 2006, we had capital expenditures of $1.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively. We expect capital expenditures related to continuing operations to be approximately $8 million in the current fiscal year, compared to $11.7 million in fiscal 2006. The decrease principally relates to an expansion of our offices in Chicago to accommodate WLUP-FM, which was completed in fiscal 2006. We expect that future requirements for capital expenditures will include capital expenditures incurred during the ordinary course of business and high-definition radio upgrade costs. We expect to fund such capital expenditures with cash generated from operating activities and borrowings under our credit facility.
Financing Activities
     Cash flows used in financing activities were $139.0 million for the three-month period ended May 31, 2006. Cash flows provided by investing activities were $15.2 million in the same period of the prior year. Cash flows used in financing activities in the three-months ended May 31, 2006 relate to the redemption of $120.0 million of senior floating rate notes and $1.4 million of senior discount notes. The Company also repaid $14.7 million under its senior credit facility during the three-months ended May 31, 2006.
     As of May 31, 2006, Emmis had $653.2 million of long-term corporate indebtedness outstanding under its credit facility ($274.7 million), senior subordinated notes ($375.0 million) and an additional $3.5 million of other

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indebtedness. Emmis also had $143.8 million of convertible preferred stock outstanding. All outstanding amounts under our credit facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate equal to the Eurodollar rate or an alternative Base Rate plus a margin. As of May 31, 2006, our weighted average borrowing rate under our credit facility was approximately 6.9% and our overall weighted average borrowing rate, after taking into account amounts outstanding under our senior subordinated notes, was approximately 6.9%.
     The debt service requirements of Emmis over the next twelve-month period (excluding interest under our credit facility) are expected to be $41.6 million. This amount is comprised of $25.8 million for interest under our senior subordinated notes, $6.8 million for repayment of term notes under our credit facility and $9.0 million in preferred stock dividend requirements. Although interest will be paid under the credit facility at least every three months, the amount of interest is not presently determinable given that the credit facility bears interest at variable rates. The terms of Emmis’ preferred stock provide for a quarterly dividend payment of $.78125 per share on each January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15.
     At June 30, 2006, we had $135.0 million available under our credit facility, which is net of $2.6 million in outstanding letters of credit, with an additional $202.9 million available for permitted acquisitions and investments that are identified by December 2006 and closed by June 2007. As part of our business strategy, we continually evaluate potential acquisitions of radio stations, publishing properties and other businesses we believe hold promise for long-term appreciation in value. If we elect to take advantage of future acquisition opportunities, we may incur additional debt or issue additional equity or debt securities, depending on market conditions and other factors. In addition, Emmis has the option, but not the obligation, to purchase our 49.9% partner’s entire interest in the Austin partnership in December 2007 based on an 18-multiple of trailing 12-month cash flow. If the option is exercised by Emmis, the minority partner has the right to defer this option for one year, to December 2008.
Intangibles
     At May 31, 2005, approximately 80% of our total assets consisted of intangible assets, such as FCC broadcast licenses, goodwill, subscription lists and similar assets, the value of which depends significantly upon the operational results of our businesses. In the case of our U.S. radio stations, we would not be able to operate the properties without the related FCC license for each property. FCC licenses are renewed every eight years; consequently, we continually monitor our stations’ compliance with the various regulatory requirements. Historically, all of our FCC licenses have been renewed at the end of their respective periods, and we expect that all FCC licenses will continue to be renewed in the future.
Regulatory, Legal and Other Matters
     The Company is a party to various legal and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management of the Company, there are no legal or regulatory proceedings pending against the Company that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
     During the Company’s fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2004, Emmis entered into a consent decree with the Federal Communications Commission to settle all outstanding indecency-related matters. Terms of the agreement call for Emmis to make a voluntary contribution of $0.3 million to the U.S. Treasury, with the FCC terminating all then-current indecency-related inquiries and fines against Emmis. Certain individuals and groups have requested that the FCC reconsider the adoption of the consent decree and have challenged applications for renewal of the licenses of certain of the Company’s stations based primarily on the matters covered by the decree. These challenges are currently pending before the Commission, but Emmis does not expect the challenges to result in any changes to the consent decree or in the denial of any license renewals.
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have some of the other radio broadcasting companies operating in the State of New York. The subpoenas were issued in connection with the New York Attorney General’s investigation of record company promotional practices. We are cooperating with this investigation. We do not expect that the outcome of this matter would have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
     In January 2005, a third party threatened claims against our radio station in Hungary seeking damages of approximately $4.6 million. Emmis has investigated this matter, and based on information gathered, Emmis believes the claims are without merit. Litigation has not been initiated and Emmis intends to defend itself vigorously in the matter.
     As of May 31, 2006, four lawsuits have been filed in Marion County (Indiana) Superior Court on behalf of Emmis shareholders seeking injunctive relief and damages in connection with Emmis Chairman and CEO Jeffrey H. Smulyan’s offer to purchase the outstanding common equity of the Company, as well as class action status for the lawsuits. These lawsuits were consolidated on June 9, 2006. The Company is in the process of evaluating this lawsuit.
     On June 13, 2006, Emmis filed a lawsuit in federal court in Indianapolis seeking damages for CBS Radio’s actions in connection with its hiring of former Emmis CFO Walter Berger. The complaint alleges that: (i) CBS Radio knew Berger had a valid and enforceable employment agreement with Emmis when it recruited and ultimately hired him and (ii) despite objections from Emmis, CBS Radio encouraged Berger to breach his contract by leaving Emmis in January 2006, more than three years before the contract was set to expire. Emmis also filed an arbitration action against Berger seeking damages for breach of contract, which include repayment of certain amounts paid to him under his Emmis employment agreement.
     The Company is a party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management of the Company, however, none of these pending legal proceedings is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
     As of February 28, 2006, approximately 53% of Emmis’ total outstanding debt bore interest at variable rates. As a result of the redemption of senior floating rate notes and senior discount notes in March 2006, and repayments of debt outstanding under our senior credit facility with proceeds from the WRDA-FM sale, approximately 43% of the Company’s debt as of June 30, 2006 bears interest at variable rates. Based on amounts outstanding at June 30, 2006, if the interest rate on our variable debt were to increase by 1.0%, our annual interest expense would be higher by approximately $2.8 million.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
     Discussion regarding these items is included in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
     As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Company evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”). This evaluation (the “Controls Evaluation”) was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Interim Chief Financial Officer (“Interim CFO”).

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     Based upon the Controls Evaluation, our CEO and Interim CFO concluded that as of May 31, 2006, our Disclosure Controls are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information relating to Emmis Communications Corporation and Subsidiaries that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
     During the period covered by this quarterly report, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
     It should be noted that any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits
     (a) Exhibits.
          The following exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this report:
     
3.1
  Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Emmis Communications Corporation, as amended through June 13, 2005, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2005.
 
   
3.2
  Amended and Restated Bylaws of Emmis Communications Corporation, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2002.
 
   
10.1
  Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2006, by and between Emmis Television Broadcasting L.P., Emmis Television LLC, Emmis Operating Company and Hearst-Argyle Television Inc., incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 8, 2006.
 
   
10.2
  Letter Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2006, by and between Emmis Radio LLC, Emmis Radio License LLC, Bonneville Holding Company and Bonneville International Corporation, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on May 8, 2006.
 
   
10.3
  Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2006, by and between Emmis Operating Company and Paul W. Fiddick, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 1, 2006.
10.4
  Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2006, by and between Emmis Operating Company and Gary A. Thoe, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on June 1, 2006.
 
   
12
  Statement re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.
 
   
31.1
  Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Emmis Communications Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Principal Financial Officer of Emmis Communications Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act.
 
   
32.1
  Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Emmis Communications Corporation.
 
   
32.2
  Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer of Emmis Communications Corporation.

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
 
 
Date: July 7, 2006  By:   /s/ DAVID R. NEWCOMER    
    David R. Newcomer   
    Interim Chief Financial Officer   
 

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