-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, ROHxY2iVJ4nVzMorT+qCTaUIsF0AmqXqtaLHwIxjERhmcVkxCTDTP/nXjlvKz5bb TaCah+ojezS2ZZvDTqlIXQ== 0001104659-08-048759.txt : 20080731 0001104659-08-048759.hdr.sgml : 20080731 20080731071601 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-08-048759 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080731 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080731 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080731 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CBS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000813828 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS [4833] IRS NUMBER: 042949533 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09553 FILM NUMBER: 08980402 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 51 WEST 52ND STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 BUSINESS PHONE: 2129754321 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 51 WEST 52ND STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VIACOM INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 a08-20116_18k.htm 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):   July 31, 2008

 

CBS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

001-09553

 

04-2949533

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification
Number)

 

51 West 52nd Street, New York, New York

 

10019

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (212) 975-4321

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On July 31, 2008, CBS Corporation issued a press release announcing earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

 

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)  Exhibits.

 

The following Exhibit is furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

 

Exhibit 
Number

 

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

99

 

Press release of CBS Corporation, dated July 31, 2008, announcing earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

CBS CORPORATION

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Fredric G. Reynolds

 

 

 

Name:   Fredric G. Reynolds

 

 

Title:     Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Date:  July 31, 2008

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

99

 

Press release of CBS Corporation, dated July 31, 2008, announcing earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

 

 

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EX-99 2 a08-20116_1ex99.htm EX-99

Exhibit 99

 

CBS CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

 

Revenues Up 1% to $3.4 Billion

Net Earnings Up 1% to $408 Million

Diluted EPS Up 11% to $.61 Per Share

 

First Half Free Cash Flow of $1.4 Billion Up 6%

Free Cash Flow of $464 Million For the Quarter

 

Company to Divest 50 Mid-size Market Radio Stations

 

New York, New York, July 31, 2008 — CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

 

“The media business is changing and CBS Corporation is changing along with it, to enable us to expand the reach of our world-class content to fast-growing areas such as the interactive marketplace,” said Sumner Redstone, Executive Chairman, CBS Corporation.  “I am very confident that Leslie and his team are effectively operating our Company to prevail in the current market environment, while positioning CBS to thrive over the long term.”

 

“We’ve taken key steps to position our asset portfolio for superior long-term growth,” said Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation.  “During the quarter, we completed our acquisition of CNET Networks, which we believe will add at least two percentage points to our revenue and profit growth rates going forward, in addition to being accretive to earnings and free cash flow in 2008.  We also closed on our acquisition of IOA, the largest outdoor business in the vibrant South American market.  Both of these growing businesses exemplify our strategy to increase our presence in the areas of highest potential.  At the same time, we have taken this opportunity to change our portfolio by initiating a plan to divest 50 mid-size market radio stations.  By selling selected stations in these markets we can focus on the larger market stations, many of which are showing growth.”

 

Moonves continued:  “In a more difficult economic environment, with our local businesses affected by an advertising slowdown, we have taken aggressive cost reduction actions to manage expenses.  Since the beginning of the year, well before the current softness in the marketplace, we have been working to rationalize the cost structure in our Television, Radio and Outdoor businesses.  When the marketplace comes back, we will be well prepared to capitalize on that upturn.”

 



 

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“Finally, I’m pleased that we have maintained our ability to grow revenues and generate strong free cash flow of more than $1.4 billion in the first half of 2008, up 6% over the first half of 2007,” Moonves added.  “Free cash flow is an extremely important way that we measure our success.  It has enabled us to raise our dividend again during the quarter — the sixth time since the start of 2006.  This is our way of demonstrating confidence in our ability to keep generating healthy free cash flow, and our commitment to returning value to shareholders.”

 

Second Quarter 2008 Results

 

Revenues of $3.39 billion for the second quarter of 2008 increased 1% from the same quarter in 2007, due to strong growth in syndication revenues, as a result of the new international self-distribution arrangement for the CSI franchise and higher international syndication sales, as well as revenue growth at Outdoor, partially offset by lower local advertising sales at television and radio stations.

 

Operating income before depreciation and amortization (“OIBDA”) of $760.4 million and operating income of $637.0 million for the second quarter of 2008 decreased 12% and 15%, respectively, from the same prior-year period.  On an adjusted basis, OIBDA for the second quarter of 2008 decreased 10% to $802.1 million and operating income decreased 13% to $678.7 million principally reflecting lower advertising sales partially offset by higher profits from syndication sales.  Adjusted results exclude stock-based compensation expense and restructuring charges.  Stock-based compensation expense for the second quarter of 2008 was $39.1 million versus $30.5 million for the same quarter last year.

 

Net earnings increased 1% to $408.4 million for the second quarter of 2008 from $404.0 million for the same quarter last year, and diluted earnings per share increased 11% to $.61 in 2008 from $.55, due to the gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in Sundance Channel and lower shares outstanding resulting from 2007 share repurchases.  On an adjusted basis, net earnings for the second quarter of 2008 were $355.3 million, or $.53 per diluted share, versus $419.4 million, or $.57 per diluted share, for the same prior-year period.  Adjusted results exclude stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges and dispositions.

 

Free cash flow for the second quarter of 2008 was $464.2 million, down from $570.5 million for the same prior-year period, due to higher working capital and capital spending.

 



 

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On June 30, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of CNET Networks, Inc. (“CNET”) for $1.8 billion in cash.  The Company is combining its existing interactive businesses, which are currently reported in the Television segment, with those of CNET, to create an expanded CBS Interactive business unit.  Beginning in the third quarter of 2008, the Company will report a separate Interactive segment and prior period results will be reclassified to conform to the new presentation.

 

The Company today also announced its intention to divest approximately 50 of its radio stations in several mid-size markets.  Management intends to use the value received from the divestiture to reduce its shares outstanding.

 

First Half 2008 Results

 

Revenues of $7.05 billion for the first half of 2008 increased $15.1 million from the same prior-year period.  Results were positively affected by higher syndication revenues as a result of the new international self-distribution arrangement for the CSI franchise and higher domestic and international syndication sales, higher affiliate revenues, and revenue growth at Outdoor, partially offset by the absence of the 2007 telecast of Super Bowl XLI on CBS Network and lower local advertising sales at television and radio stations.

 

OIBDA of $1.40 billion and operating income of $1.16 billion for the first half of 2008 decreased 6% and 9%, respectively, from the same prior-year period.  On an adjusted basis, OIBDA for the first half of 2008 decreased 2% to $1.52 billion from $1.55 billion for the same prior-year period and operating income decreased 3% to $1.28 billion from $1.32 billion, driven by lower advertising sales partially offset by higher profits from syndication sales.  Adjusted results exclude stock-based compensation expense and $47.5 million of restructuring charges incurred during the first half of 2008.  Stock-based compensation expense was $72.2 million for the first six months of 2008 versus $51.5 million for the same prior-year period.

 

Net earnings for the first half of 2008 increased 6% to $652.7 million from $617.5 million for the same prior-year period, and diluted earnings per share increased 17% to $.97 from $.83, primarily reflecting the gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in Sundance Channel and lower shares outstanding resulting from 2007 share repurchases.  On an adjusted basis, net earnings of $646.7 million for the first half of 2008 decreased from $685.7 million for the same prior-year period.  Adjusted diluted earnings per share, however, increased 4% to $.96 from $.92 for the prior-year period due to the impact of 2007 share repurchases.  Adjusted results exclude stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges and dispositions.

 



 

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Free cash flow of $1.40 billion for the first half of 2008 increased 6% from $1.32 billion for the same prior-year period, primarily due to lower cash taxes.

 

Business Outlook

 

The Company expects OIBDA growth to be in the low single digits for 2008 and operating income to be comparable to the prior year, from growth of between 3% and 5%, due to recent softness in the U.S. economy and its effects on the Company’s local businesses.  The Company’s 2008 business outlook excludes the effects of the acquisition of CNET, which the Company expects will add to OIBDA growth in 2008.  The outlook also excludes stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges and the impact of acquisitions and divestitures.

 

Consolidated and Segment Results

 

The tables below present the Company’s revenues, OIBDA and operating income by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (dollars in millions).  Reconciliations of all non-GAAP measures to reported results have been included at the end of this earnings release.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

Better/

 

June 30,

 

Better/

 

Revenues

 

2008

 

2007

 

(Worse)%

 

2008

 

2007

 

(Worse)%

 

Television

 

$

2,201.1

 

$

2,163.0

 

2

%

 

$

4,798.7

 

$

4,736.0

 

1

%

 

Radio

 

416.4

 

463.4

 

(10

)

 

779.9

 

860.9

 

(9

)

 

Outdoor

 

598.1

 

554.2

 

8

 

 

1,095.0

 

1,016.5

 

8

 

 

Publishing

 

186.0

 

200.3

 

(7

)

 

387.6

 

429.6

 

(10

)

 

Eliminations

 

(7.9

)

(6.0

)

(32

)

 

(13.4

)

(10.3

)

(30

)

 

Total Revenues

 

$

3,393.7

 

$

3,374.9

 

1

%

 

$

7,047.8

 

$

7,032.7

 

%

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

Better/

 

June 30,

 

Better/

 

OIBDA

 

2008

 

2007

 

(Worse)%

 

2008

 

2007

 

(Worse)%

 

Television

 

$

495.6

 

$

549.5

 

(10

)%

 

$

945.1

 

$

948.5

 

%

 

Radio

 

158.6

 

187.3

 

(15

)

 

280.9

 

351.7

 

(20

)

 

Outdoor

 

153.6

 

168.3

 

(9

)

 

255.1

 

268.5

 

(5

)

 

Publishing

 

17.0

 

20.1

 

(15

)

 

34.1

 

43.9

 

(22

)

 

Corporate

 

(41.9

)

(41.6

)

(1

)

 

(67.9

)

(68.4

)

1

 

 

Residual costs

 

(22.5

)

(24.2

)

7

 

 

(44.9

)

(48.3

)

7

 

 

Total OIBDA

 

$

760.4

 

$

859.4

 

(12

)%

 

$

1,402.4

 

$

1,495.9

 

(6

)%

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

Better/

 

June 30,

 

Better/

 

Operating Income

 

2008

 

2007

 

(Worse)%

 

2008

 

2007

 

(Worse)%

 

Television

 

$

446.8

 

$

506.1

 

(12

)%

 

$

848.9

 

$

856.2

 

(1

)%

 

Radio

 

150.7

 

179.4

 

(16

)

 

265.7

 

336.2

 

(21

)

 

Outdoor

 

92.4

 

115.3

 

(20

)

 

136.5

 

162.3

 

(16

)

 

Publishing

 

14.6

 

18.1

 

(19

)

 

29.2

 

39.5

 

(26

)

 

Corporate

 

(45.0

)

(44.8

)

 

 

(74.2

)

(74.7

)

1

 

 

Residual costs

 

(22.5

)

(24.2

)

7

 

 

(44.9

)

(48.3

)

7

 

 

Total Operating Income

 

$

637.0

 

$

749.9

 

(15

)%

 

$

1,161.2

 

$

1,271.2

 

(9

)%

 

 



 

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Television (CBS Television Network, CBS Television Stations, CBS Paramount Network Television, CBS Television Distribution, Showtime Networks and CBS College Sports Network)

 

Television revenues for the second quarter of 2008 increased 2% to $2.20 billion from $2.16 billion for the same prior-year period.   Television license fees rose 35%, driven by higher syndication sales as a result of both the new international self-distribution arrangement for the CSI franchise and higher international syndication sales.  Affiliate revenues increased 5% due to rate increases and subscriber growth at Showtime Networks and CBS College Sports Network.  Television advertising revenues declined 6% due to softness in the local television station advertising market and lower primetime ratings, partially offset by the timing of the Semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which aired in the second quarter of 2008 versus the first quarter of 2007.

 

Television OIBDA decreased 10% to $495.6 million and operating income decreased 12% to $446.8 million for the second quarter of 2008 primarily due to lower advertising sales partially offset by higher profits from syndication sales, principally from the CSI franchise, and higher affiliate revenues.  Television results included stock-based compensation expense of $18.4 million and $14.8 million for the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

Radio (CBS Radio)

 

Radio revenues decreased 10% to $416.4 million from $463.4 million for the same prior-year period, reflecting weakness in the radio advertising market and the impact of radio station divestitures.  On a same station basis, Radio revenues declined 9% from the second quarter of 2007.

 

Radio OIBDA and operating income for the second quarter of 2008 decreased 15% to $158.6 million and 16% to $150.7 million, respectively, due to lower advertising sales and the absence of profits from divested stations partially offset by lower employee-related expenses and marketing and promotion costs as a result of restructuring and cost-saving initiatives.  Radio results included stock-based compensation expense of $5.6 million and $5.0 million for the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

Outdoor (CBS Outdoor)

 

Outdoor revenues for the second quarter of 2008 increased 8% to $598.1 million from $554.2 million for the same prior-year period reflecting growth in both International and North America.  International (which is composed of Europe, Asia and South America) was up 18%, led by the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, strength in the U.K. and France, and the acquisition of International Outdoor Advertising Group (“IOA”).  Revenues in North America (which is composed of the United States, Canada and Mexico) were up 2%.  Revenues were negatively affected by the non-renewal of two major municipal contracts in Toronto and San Francisco, which reduced North America revenue growth by 2% for the quarter.  In constant dollars, Outdoor revenues increased 4% from last year’s second quarter.

 



 

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Outdoor OIBDA and operating income decreased 9% to $153.6 million and 20% to $92.4 million, respectively, for the second quarter of 2008 driven by declines in North America.  North America OIBDA decreased 12% to $126.7 million and operating income decreased 18% to $79.7 million due to higher transit and billboard lease costs, the aforementioned non-renewal of municipal contracts and $2.6 million of restructuring costs incurred in the second quarter of 2008.  International OIBDA increased 9% to $26.9 million driven by the revenue growth offset largely by higher transit costs.  International operating income declined 29% to $12.7 million due to higher depreciation expense associated with recent capital expenditures.  Outdoor results included stock-based compensation expense of $2.0 million and $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

On April 23, 2008, the Company acquired IOA, the leading out-of-home advertising company in South America, for $111.6 million.

 

Publishing (Simon & Schuster)

 

Publishing revenues for the second quarter of 2008 declined 7% to $186.0 million from $200.3 million for the same prior-year period, as best-selling titles in the second quarter of 2008, including The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver and Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger, did not match contributions from prior year titles which included Blaze by Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman, and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.

 

Publishing OIBDA and operating income decreased 15% to $17.0 million and 19% to $14.6 million, respectively, with lower revenues partially offset by lower royalty expenses.  Publishing results included stock-based compensation expense of $1.2 million and $.9 million for the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

Corporate

 

Corporate expenses before depreciation expense were $41.9 million for the second quarter versus $41.6 million for the same prior-year period.  Corporate expenses included stock-based compensation expense of $11.9 million and $8.6 million for the second quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 



 

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Residual Costs

 

Residual costs primarily include pension and postretirement benefits costs for benefit plans retained by the Company for previously divested businesses.  Residual costs decreased to $22.5 million for the second quarter of 2008 from $24.2 million for the same prior-year period.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense of $134.3 million for the second quarter of 2008 decreased from $145.5 million for the same prior-year period primarily due to lower interest rates.

 

Interest Income

 

Interest income of $15.2 million for the second quarter of 2008 decreased from $33.8 million for the same prior-year period reflecting lower interest rates and lower average cash balances as a result of 2007 share repurchases.

 

Other Items, Net

 

Other items, net, for the second quarter and first half of 2008 include a pre-tax gain of $127.2 million on the sale of the Company’s investment in Sundance Channel.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

The Company’s effective income tax rate for the second quarter was 36.2% for 2008 versus 36.4% for 2007.

 

About CBS Corporation

 

CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media industry. The Company, through its many and varied operations, combines broad reach with well-positioned local businesses, all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it serves audiences and advertisers in all 50 states and key international markets. It has operations in virtually every field of media and entertainment, including broadcast television (CBS and The CW – a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), cable television (Showtime Networks and CBS College Sports Network), local television (CBS Television Stations), television production and syndication (CBS Paramount Network Television and CBS Television Distribution), radio (CBS Radio), advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor), publishing (Simon & Schuster), interactive media (CBS Interactive), music (CBS Records), licensing and merchandising (CBS Consumer Products), video/DVD (CBS Home Entertainment), in-store media (CBS Outernet) and motion pictures (CBS Films).  For more information, log on to www.cbscorporation.com.

 



 

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Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains both historical and forward-looking statements.  All statements, including Business Outlook, other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather reflect the Company’s current expectations concerning future results and events.  Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements.  These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: advertising market conditions generally; changes in the public acceptance of the Company’s programming; changes in technology and its effect on competition in the Company’s markets; changes in the Federal Communications laws and regulations; the impact of piracy on the Company’s products, the impact of the consolidation in the market for the Company’s programming; other domestic and global economic, business, competitive and/or other regulatory factors affecting the Company’s businesses generally; the impact of union activity, including possible strikes or work stoppages or the Company’s inability to negotiate favorable terms for contract renewals; and other factors described in the Company’s news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including but not limited to the Company’s most recent Form 10-K.  The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document, and under section 27A of the Securities Act and section 21E of the Exchange Act, we do not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contacts:

 

 

 

Press:

Investors:

Gil Schwartz

Martin Shea

Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications

Executive Vice President, Investor Relations

(212) 975-2121

(212) 975-8571

gdschwartz@cbs.com

marty.shea@cbs.com

 

 

Dana McClintock

Adam Townsend

Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications

Executive Vice President, Investor Relations

(212) 975-1077

(212) 975-5292

dlmcclintock@cbs.com

adam.townsend@cbs.com

 

 

Andrea Prochniak

Debra Wichser

Vice President, Corporate Communications

Vice President, Investor Relations

(212) 975-0053

(212) 975-3718

andrea.prochniak@cbs.com

debra.wichser@cbs.com

 



 

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited; all amounts, except per share amounts, are in millions)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

3,393.7

 

$

3,374.9

 

$

7,047.8

 

$

7,032.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

637.0

 

749.9

 

1,161.2

 

1,271.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(134.3

)

(145.5

)

(273.0

)

(285.3

)

Interest income

 

15.2

 

33.8

 

32.8

 

73.1

 

Other items, net

 

124.9

 

4.3

 

124.7

 

2.8

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

642.8

 

642.5

 

1,045.7

 

1,061.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(232.9

)

(233.7

)

(384.2

)

(437.9

)

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

 

(1.2

)

(4.9

)

(8.4

)

(6.8

)

Minority interest, net of tax

 

(.3

)

.1

 

(.4

)

.4

 

Net earnings

 

$

408.4

 

$

404.0

 

$

652.7

 

$

617.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net earnings per common share

 

$

.61

 

$

.56

 

$

.98

 

$

.84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net earnings per common share

 

$

.61

 

$

.55

 

$

.97

 

$

.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

669.4

 

720.8

 

668.7

 

738.6

 

Diluted

 

674.3

 

729.4

 

674.0

 

747.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends per common share

 

$

.27

 

$

.22

 

$

.52

 

$

.44

 

 



 

10

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

At June 30,

 

At December 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

813.9

 

$

1,346.9

 

Receivables, net

 

2,668.0

 

2,678.0

 

Programming and other inventory

 

635.7

 

971.9

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

1,116.0

 

1,034.1

 

Total current assets

 

5,233.6

 

6,030.9

 

Property and equipment

 

4,863.4

 

4,683.4

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

1,836.1

 

1,761.9

 

Net property and equipment

 

3,027.3

 

2,921.5

 

Programming and other inventory

 

1,413.3

 

1,548.5

 

Goodwill

 

20,134.3

 

18,452.0

 

Intangible assets

 

9,943.5

 

10,081.3

 

Other assets

 

1,495.8

 

1,396.0

 

Total Assets

 

$

41,247.8

 

$

40,430.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

364.3

 

$

352.3

 

Participants’ share and royalties payable

 

942.4

 

612.5

 

Program rights

 

781.8

 

1,009.7

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

16.7

 

19.1

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

2,595.2

 

2,411.0

 

Total current liabilities

 

4,700.4

 

4,404.6

 

Long-term debt

 

7,072.7

 

7,068.6

 

Other liabilities

 

7,545.4

 

7,483.1

 

Minority interest

 

2.1

 

1.5

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

21,927.2

 

21,472.4

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

41,247.8

 

$

40,430.2

 

 



 

11

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

652.7

 

$

617.5

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

241.2

 

224.7

 

Stock-based compensation

 

72.2

 

51.5

 

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of distributions

 

14.2

 

11.8

 

Minority interest, net of tax

 

.4

 

(.4

)

Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions

 

641.7

 

624.9

 

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

 

1,622.4

 

1,530.0

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(1,886.2

)

(309.6

)

Capital expenditures

 

(220.2

)

(206.6

)

Investments in and advances to investee companies

 

(18.2

)

(43.8

)

Purchases of marketable securities

 

(20.8

)

 

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

 

10.0

 

 

Proceeds from dispositions

 

360.4

 

305.6

 

Net (payments to) receipts from Viacom Inc. related to the Separation

 

(2.9

)

212.2

 

Other, net

 

(10.8

)

(.8

)

Net cash flow used for investing activities

 

(1,788.7

)

(43.0

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings from (repayments to) banks, including commercial paper, net

 

(4.0

)

1.9

 

Payment of capital lease obligations

 

(9.4

)

(8.2

)

Proceeds from issuance of notes

 

 

678.0

 

Repayment of notes

 

 

(660.0

)

Purchase of Company common stock

 

(44.7

)

(1,602.1

)

Dividends

 

(343.2

)

(313.9

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

31.2

 

131.7

 

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

 

3.4

 

7.8

 

Net cash flow used for financing activities

 

(366.7

)

(1,764.8

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(533.0

)

(277.8

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

1,346.9

 

3,074.6

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

813.9

 

$

2,796.8

 

 



 

12

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)

 

Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization

 

The following tables set forth the Company’s Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization (“OIBDA”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.  The Company defines OIBDA as net earnings adjusted to exclude the following line items presented in its Statements of Operations: Minority interest, net of tax; Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax; Provision for income taxes; Other items, net; Interest income; Interest expense; and Depreciation and amortization.

 

The Company uses OIBDA, among other things, to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to value prospective acquisitions and as one of several components of incentive compensation targets for certain management personnel, and this measure is among the primary measures used by management for planning and forecasting of future periods.  This measure is an important indicator of the Company’s operational strength and performance of its business because it provides a link between profitability and operating cash flow.  The Company believes the presentation of this measure is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by the Company’s management, helps improve their ability to understand the Company’s operating performance and makes it easier to compare the Company’s results with other companies that have different financing and capital structures or tax rates.  In addition, this measure is also among the primary measures used externally by the Company’s investors, analysts and peers in its industry for purposes of valuation and comparing the operating performance of the Company to other companies in its industry.

 

Since OIBDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings as an indicator of operating performance.  OIBDA, as the Company calculates it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.  In addition, this measure does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use, and is not necessarily a measure of the Company’s ability to fund its cash needs.  As OIBDA excludes certain financial information compared with net earnings, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are excluded.  The Company provides the following reconciliations of total OIBDA to net earnings and OIBDA for each segment to such segment’s operating income, the most directly comparable amounts reported under GAAP.

 



 

13

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

OIBDA

 

Depreciation
and
Amortization

 

Operating
Income
(Loss)

 

Television

 

$

495.6

 

$

(48.8

)

$

446.8

 

Radio

 

158.6

 

(7.9

)

150.7

 

Outdoor

 

153.6

 

(61.2

)

92.4

 

Publishing

 

17.0

 

(2.4

)

14.6

 

Corporate

 

(41.9

)

(3.1

)

(45.0

)

Residual costs

 

(22.5

)

 

(22.5

)

Total

 

$

760.4

 

$

(123.4

)

$

637.0

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

OIBDA

 

Depreciation
and
Amortization

 

Operating
Income (Loss)

 

Television

 

$

549.5

 

$

(43.4

)

$

506.1

 

Radio

 

187.3

 

(7.9

)

179.4

 

Outdoor

 

168.3

 

(53.0

)

115.3

 

Publishing

 

20.1

 

(2.0

)

18.1

 

Corporate

 

(41.6

)

(3.2

)

(44.8

)

Residual costs

 

(24.2

)

 

(24.2

)

Total

 

$

859.4

 

$

(109.5

)

$

749.9

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Total OIBDA

 

$

760.4

 

$

859.4

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(123.4

)

(109.5

)

Operating income

 

637.0

 

749.9

 

Interest expense

 

(134.3

)

(145.5

)

Interest income

 

15.2

 

33.8

 

Other items, net

 

124.9

 

4.3

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

642.8

 

642.5

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(232.9

)

(233.7

)

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

 

(1.2

)

(4.9

)

Minority interest, net of tax

 

(.3

)

.1

 

Net earnings

 

$

408.4

 

$

404.0

 

 



 

14

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

OIBDA

 

Depreciation
and
Amortization

 

Operating
Income (Loss)

 

Television

 

$

945.1

 

$

(96.2

)

$

848.9

 

Radio

 

280.9

 

(15.2

)

265.7

 

Outdoor

 

255.1

 

(118.6

)

136.5

 

Publishing

 

34.1

 

(4.9

)

29.2

 

Corporate

 

(67.9

)

(6.3

)

(74.2

)

Residual costs

 

(44.9

)

 

(44.9

)

Total

 

$

1,402.4

 

$

(241.2

)

$

1,161.2

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

OIBDA

 

Depreciation
and
Amortization

 

Operating
Income (Loss)

 

Television

 

$

948.5

 

$

(92.3

)

$

856.2

 

Radio

 

351.7

 

(15.5

)

336.2

 

Outdoor

 

268.5

 

(106.2

)

162.3

 

Publishing

 

43.9

 

(4.4

)

39.5

 

Corporate

 

(68.4

)

(6.3

)

(74.7

)

Residual costs

 

(48.3

)

 

(48.3

)

Total

 

$

1,495.9

 

$

(224.7

)

$

1,271.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Total OIBDA

 

 

 

$

1,402.4

 

$

1,495.9

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

(241.2

)

(224.7

)

Operating income

 

 

 

1,161.2

 

1,271.2

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

(273.0

)

(285.3

)

Interest income

 

 

 

32.8

 

73.1

 

Other items, net

 

 

 

124.7

 

2.8

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

 

 

1,045.7

 

1,061.8

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

(384.2

)

(437.9

)

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

 

 

 

(8.4

)

(6.8

)

Minority interest, net of tax

 

 

 

(.4

)

.4

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

$

652.7

 

$

617.5

 

 



 

15

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)

 

Free Cash Flow

 

Free cash flow reflects the Company’s net cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures.  The Company uses free cash flow, among other measures, to evaluate its operating performance.  Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to service debt, make strategic acquisitions and investments, maintain its capital assets, satisfy its tax obligations and fund ongoing operations and working capital needs.  As a result, free cash flow is a significant measure of the Company’s ability to generate long term value.  It is useful for investors to know whether this ability is being enhanced or degraded as a result of the Company’s operating performance.  The Company believes the presentation of free cash flow is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by management.  In addition, free cash flow is also a primary measure used externally by the Company’s investors, analysts and peers in its industry for purposes of valuation and comparing the operating performance of the Company to other companies in its industry.

 

As free cash flow is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, free cash flow should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings as an indicator of operating performance or net cash flow provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity.  Free cash flow, as the Company calculates it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.  In addition, free cash flow does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of the Company’s ability to fund its cash needs.  As free cash flow deducts capital expenditures from net cash flow provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are not reflected.  The Company provides below a reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash flow provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable amount reported under GAAP.

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s net cash flow provided by operating activities to free cash flow:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

 

$

595.6

 

$

682.0

 

$

1,622.4

 

$

1,530.0

 

Less capital expenditures

 

131.4

 

111.5

 

220.2

 

206.6

 

Free cash flow

 

$

464.2

 

$

570.5

 

$

1,402.2

 

$

1,323.4

 

 

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s cash flows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

 

$

595.6

 

$

682.0

 

$

1,622.4

 

$

1,530.0

 

Net cash flow used for investing activities

 

$

(1,831.3

)

$

(320.9

)

$

(1,788.7

)

$

(43.0

)

Net cash flow used for financing activities

 

$

(209.3

)

$

(942.9

)

$

(366.7

)

$

(1,764.8

)

 



 

16

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; all amounts, except per share amounts, are in millions)

 

2008 and 2007 Adjusted Results

 

The following tables reconcile financial measures excluding stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges and dispositions, to the reported measures included in this earnings release.  The Company believes that adjusting its financial results for the impact of these items is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by the Company’s management, provides a clearer perspective on the current underlying performance of the Company and makes it easier to compare the Company’s year-over-year results.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

2008
Reported

 

Stock-based
Compensation

 

Restructuring
Charges
(a)

 

Dispositions(b)

 

2008
Adjusted

 

Decrease vs.
2007 Adjusted

Revenues

 

$

3,393.7

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,393.7

 

 

 

OIBDA

 

760.4

 

39.1

 

2.6

 

 

802.1

 

(10

)%

Operating income

 

637.0

 

39.1

 

2.6

 

 

678.7

 

(13

)%

Interest expense

 

(134.3

)

 

 

 

(134.3

)

 

 

Interest income

 

15.2

 

 

 

 

15.2

 

 

 

Other items, net

 

124.9

 

 

 

(127.2

)

(2.3

)

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

642.8

 

39.1

 

2.6

 

(127.2

)

557.3

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(232.9

)

(15.5

)

(1.0

)

48.9

 

(200.5

)

 

 

Effective income tax rate

 

36.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

36.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

 

(1.2

)

 

 

 

(1.2

)

 

 

Minority interest, net of tax

 

(.3

)

 

 

 

(.3

)

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

408.4

 

$

23.6

 

$

1.6

 

$

(78.3

)

$

355.3

 

(15

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

$

.61

 

$

.03

 

$

 

$

(.12

)

$

.53

 

(7

)%

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

674.3

 

674.3

 

674.3

 

674.3

 

674.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

2007
Reported

 

Stock-based
Compensation

 

Dispositions(c)

 

2007
Adjusted

 

Revenues

 

$

3,374.9

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,374.9

 

OIBDA

 

859.4

 

30.5

 

 

889.9

 

Operating income

 

749.9

 

30.5

 

 

780.4

 

Interest expense

 

(145.5

)

 

 

(145.5

)

Interest income

 

33.8

 

 

 

33.8

 

Other items, net

 

4.3

 

 

(9.2

)

(4.9

)

Earnings before income taxes

 

642.5

 

30.5

 

(9.2

)

663.8

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(233.7

)

(12.1

)

6.2

 

(239.6

)

Effective income tax rate

 

36.4

%

 

 

 

 

36.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

 

(4.9

)

 

 

(4.9

)

Minority interest, net of tax

 

.1

 

 

 

.1

 

Net earnings

 

$

404.0

 

$

18.4

 

$

(3.0

)

$

419.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

$

.55

 

$

.03

 

$

 

$

.57

 

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

729.4

 

729.4

 

729.4

 

729.4

 

 

(a)          Restructuring charges at Outdoor reflecting severance costs associated with headcount reductions.

(b)         Gain on sale of investment in Sundance Channel.

(c)          Gain on the divestitures of radio stations.

 



 

17

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; all amounts, except per share amounts, are in millions)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

2008
Reported

 

Stock-based
Compensation

 

Restructuring
Charges
(a)

 

Dispositions(b)

 

2008
Adjusted

 

Inc/(Dec) vs.
2007 Adjusted

Revenues

 

$

7,047.8

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,047.8

 

 

 

OIBDA

 

1,402.4

 

72.2

 

47.5

 

 

1,522.1

 

(2

)%

Operating income

 

1,161.2

 

72.2

 

47.5

 

 

1,280.9

 

(3

)%

Interest expense

 

(273.0

)

 

 

 

(273.0

)

 

 

Interest income

 

32.8

 

 

 

 

32.8

 

 

 

Other items, net

 

124.7

 

 

 

(127.2

)

(2.5

)

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

1,045.7

 

72.2

 

47.5

 

(127.2

)

1,038.2

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(384.2

)

(28.6

)

(18.8

)

48.9

 

(382.7

)

 

 

Effective income tax rate

 

36.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

36.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

 

(8.4

)

 

 

 

(8.4

)

 

 

Minority interest, net of tax

 

(.4

)

 

 

 

(.4

)

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

652.7

 

$

43.6

 

$

28.7

 

$

(78.3

)

$

646.7

 

(6

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

$

.97

 

$

.06

 

$

.04

 

$

(.12

)

$

.96

 

4

%

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

674.0

 

674.0

 

674.0

 

674.0

 

674.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

 

 

 

2007
Reported

 

Stock-based
Compensation

 

Dispositions(c)

 

2007
Adjusted

 

Revenues

 

$

7,032.7

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,032.7

 

OIBDA

 

1,495.9

 

51.5

 

 

1,547.4

 

Operating income

 

1,271.2

 

51.5

 

 

1,322.7

 

Interest expense

 

(285.3

)

 

 

(285.3

)

Interest income

 

73.1

 

 

 

73.1

 

Other items, net

 

2.8

 

 

(12.6

)

(9.8

)

Earnings before income taxes

 

1,061.8

 

51.5

 

(12.6

)

1,100.7

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(437.9

)

(20.4

)

49.7

 

(408.6

)

Effective income tax rate

 

41.2

%

 

 

 

 

37.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

 

(6.8

)

 

 

(6.8

)

Minority interest, net of tax

 

.4

 

 

 

.4

 

Net earnings

 

$

617.5

 

$

31.1

 

$

37.1

 

$

685.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

$

.83

 

$

.04

 

$

.05

 

$

.92

 

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

747.2

 

747.2

 

747.2

 

747.2

 

 

(a)          Restructuring charges at Television ($34.9 million), Radio ($10.0 million) and Outdoor ($2.6 million) reflecting severance costs associated with headcount reductions.

(b)         Gain on sale of investment in Sundance Channel.

(c)          Pre-tax gain and related tax provision of the divestitures of radio stations.

 



 

18

 

CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)

 

Radio Segment Same Station Reconciliation

 

The Company has completed all of the previously announced sales of 39 radio stations in ten of its smaller markets.  The following table presents the revenues for the Radio segment on a same station basis, which excludes all revenues for the divested stations, for all periods presented.  The Company believes that adjusting the revenues of the Radio segment for the impact of station divestitures provides investors with a clearer perspective on the current underlying financial performance of the Radio segment.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

Better/

 

June 30,

 

Better/

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

(Worse)%

 

2008

 

2007

 

(Worse)%

 

Radio revenues, as reported

 

$

416.4

 

$

463.4

 

(10

)%

$

779.9

 

$

860.9

 

(9

)%

Divested stations

 

¾

 

(8.1

)

n/m

 

¾

 

(17.7

)

n/m

 

Radio revenues, same station basis

 

$

416.4

 

$

455.3

 

(9

)%

$

779.9

 

$

843.2

 

(8

)%

n/m – not meaningful

 

Business Outlook

 

The following table presents the Company’s business outlook for 2008, which is based on 2007 results adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense. The Company believes that providing its business outlook excluding the impact of stock-based compensation expense is relevant and meaningful because it provides management and investors with a clearer perspective on the Company’s underlying growth. The Company currently expects stock-based compensation expense in 2008 to be in the range of $155 million to $165 million compared to $106.6 million in 2007.

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

2007
Reported

 

Stock-based
Compensation

 

2007
Adjusted

 

2008
Business Outlook

 

OIBDA

 

$

3,077.5

 

$

106.6

 

$

3,184.1

 

Low Single-Digit Growth

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(455.7

)

¾

 

(455.7

)

 

 

Operating income

 

$

2,621.8

 

$

106.6

 

$

2,728.4

 

Comparable

 

 


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