Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2007 Results
Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2007 Results
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Saga Communications, Inc. (NYSE:SGA) today reported net operating revenue for the three month period increased 2.2% from the comparable period in 2006 to $31.9 million, operating income decreased 20.7% to $3.6 million and station operating expense increased 5.2% to $26.0 million (station operating expense includes depreciation and amortization attributable to the stations). Net income decreased 52.0% to $740 thousand ($.04 per fully diluted share) for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to $1.5 million ($.07 per fully diluted share) for 2006. Free cash flow decreased to $859 thousand for the quarter from $1.9 million for the comparable period last year. On a same station basis for the year, net operating revenue increased 2.0% to $31.8 million, operating income decreased 20.0% to $3.6 million and station operating expense increased 4.8% to $25.9 million.
For the quarter, even with a $284 thousand reduction in gross political revenue, the company's net operating revenue increased $692 thousand. Station operating expenses increased $1.3 million for the quarter, $722 thousand of which was related to our decision to continue to invest in the future of our business with additional advertising and promotion expense as well as additional sales compensation expense. In addition, $165 thousand of the increase in station operating expense was due to an increase in our health care costs. Adjusted for these specific expense increases our overall station operating expenses increased 2%.
Capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2007 were approximately $2.4 million with approximately $923 thousand being spent as a result of acquisitions and $160 thousand was as a part of our ongoing HD Radio conversions. Capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2006 were approximately $2.0 million with approximately $400 thousand being spent as a result of acquisitions. We continue to expect our 2007 annual capital expenditures to be $10.0 million compared to $10.5 million in 2006.
The attached Selected Supplemental Financial Data table discloses "as reported," "same station" and "pro forma" information by segment. The "as reported" amounts reflect our historical financial results and include the results of operations for stations that we did not own for the entire comparable period. The "same station" amounts reflect only the results of operations for stations that we owned for the entire comparable period. The "pro forma" amounts assume the 2007 and 2006 acquisitions and dispositions occurred as of January 1, 2006.
Saga Communications utilizes certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to assess its financial performance. Such non-GAAP measures include same station financial information and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures are generally recognized by the broadcasting industry as measures of performance and are used by Saga to assess its financial performance including but not limited to evaluating individual station and market-level performance, evaluating overall operations and as a primary measure for incentive based compensation of executives and other members of management. Saga's management believes these non-GAAP measures are used by analysts who report on the industry and by investors to provide meaningful comparisons between broadcasting groups, as well as an indicator of their market value. These measures are not measures of liquidity or of performance in accordance with GAAP, and should be viewed as a supplement to and not as a substitute for the results of operations presented on a GAAP basis including net operating revenue, operating income, and net income. Reconciliations for all of the non- GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure are attached in the Selected Financial Data Non-GAAP Disclosures tables.
Saga Communications, Inc. is a broadcasting company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing and operating broadcast properties. The Company owns or operates broadcast properties in 26 markets, including 59 FM and 30 AM radio stations, 3 state radio networks, 2 farm radio networks, 5 television stations and 4 low-power television stations. As previously disclosed, the Company has entered into agreements to acquire an FM station serving the Asheville, NC radio market and an AM station and a FM station serving the Courtland, NY radio market. The closing of this transaction is subject to receiving FCC approval. For additional information, contact us at (313) 886-7070 or visit our website at www.sagacommunications.com.
Saga's first quarter 2007 results conference call will be on Wednesday, May 9 at 2:00 PM. The dial in number for domestic calls is 800/762-6568. For international callers the number is 480/248-5088. The call can be replayed for 7 days by calling domestically 800/475-6701 or internationally 320/365- 3844 and referring to access code 872223. Thereafter, a transcript of the call will be available on our website.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "guidance" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Key risks, including risks associated with Saga's ability to effectively integrate the stations it acquires and the impact of federal regulation on Saga's business, are described in the reports Saga Communications, Inc. periodically files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers should note that these statements may be impacted by several factors, including national and local economic changes and changes in the radio and television broadcast industry in general, as well as Saga's actual performance. Results may vary from those stated herein and Saga undertakes no obligation to update the information contained here.
Saga Communications, Inc. Selected Consolidated Financial Data For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (amounts in 000's except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 2006 Operating Results Net operating revenue $31,883 $31,191 Station operating expense 25,995 24,703 Corporate general and administrative 2,316 1,981 Operating income 3,572 4,507 Interest expense 2,297 2,277 Other expense (income), net 35 (355) Income before income tax 1,240 2,585 Income tax expense 500 1,060 Net income $740 $1,525 Earnings per share Basic $0.04 $0.07 Diluted $0.04 $0.07 Weighted average common shares 20,221 20,480 Weighted average common shares and common shares equivalents 20,242 20,503 Free Cash Flow Net income $740 $1,525 Plus: Depreciation and amortization: Station 1,895 1,931 Corporate 47 48 Deferred tax provision 270 460 Non-cash compensation 286 230 Other expense (income), net 35 (355) Less: Capital expenditures (2,414) (1,967) Free cash flow $859 $1,872 Balance Sheet Data Working capital $18,544 $24,222 Net fixed assets 74,146 69,621 Net intangible assets and other assets 211,929 206,116 Total assets 318,564 312,061 Long term debt (including current portion of $0 and $0, respectively) 131,911 141,911 Stockholders' equity 137,306 127,610 Saga Communications, Inc. Selected Supplemental Financial Data For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (amounts in 000's except per share data) (Unaudited) As-Reported Same Station Pro Forma (1) Three Months Three Months Three Months Ended Ended Ended March 31, March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 Consolidated Net operating revenue $31,883 $31,191 $31,814 $31,191 $31,883 $31,191 Station operating expense 25,995 24,703 25,894 24,703 25,995 24,703 Corporate general and administrative 2,316 1,981 2,316 1,981 2,316 1,981 Operating income 3,572 4,507 $3,604 $4,507 3,572 4,507 Interest expense 2,297 2,277 2,297 2,277 Other expense (income), net 35 (355) 35 (355) Income tax expense 500 1,060 500 1,060 Net income $740 $1,525 $740 $1,525 Earnings per share: Basic $0.04 $0.07 $0.04 $0.07 Diluted $0.04 $0.07 $0.04 $0.07 As-Reported Same Station Pro Forma (1) Three Months Three Months Three Months Ended Ended Ended March 31, March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 Radio Segment Net operating revenue $27,893 $27,280 $27,824 $27,280 $27,893 $27,280 Station operating expense 22,513 21,415 22,412 21,415 22,513 21,415 Operating income $5,380 $5,865 $5,412 $5,865 $5,380 $5,865 As-Reported Same Station Pro Forma (1) Three Months Three Months Three Months Ended Ended Ended March 31, March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 Television Segment Net operating revenue $3,990 $3,911 $3,990 $3,911 $3,990 $3,911 Station operating expense 3,482 3,288 3,482 3,288 3,482 3,288 Operating income $508 $623 $508 $623 $508 $623 As-Reported Same Station Pro Forma (1) Three Months Three Months Three Months Ended Ended Ended March 31, March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 Depreciation and Amortization by Segment Radio Segment $1,506 $1,539 $1,473 $1,539 $1,506 $1,539 Television Segment 389 392 389 392 389 392 Corporate and Other 47 48 47 48 47 48 $1,942 $1,979 $1,909 $1,979 $1,942 $1,979 (1) Pro Forma results assume all acquisitions and dispositions in 2006 and 2007 occurred as of January 1, 2006. Saga Communications, Inc. Selected Supplemental Financial Data Quarterly Proforma Information March 31, 2007 and 2006 (amounts in 000's except per share data) (Unaudited) Pro Forma (1) Pro Forma (1) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, June 30, 2007 2006 2006 Consolidated Net operating revenue $31,883 $31,191 $37,745 Station operating expense 25,995 24,703 26,369 Corporate general and administrative 2,316 1,981 2,499 Other operating income - - - Operating income 3,572 4,507 8,877 Interest expense 2,297 2,277 2,355 Other expense (income), net 35 (355) (215) Income tax expense 500 1,060 2,749 Net income $740 $1,525 $3,988 Earnings per share: Basic $0.04 $0.07 $0.19 Diluted $0.04 $0.07 $0.19 Pro Forma (1) Pro Forma (1) Three Months Three Months Ended Ended September 30, December 31, 2006 2006 Consolidated Net operating revenue $35,791 $38,219 Station operating expense 25,761 27,563 Corporate general and administrative 2,225 2,165 Other operating income - (312) Operating income 7,805 8,803 Interest expense 2,375 2,372 Other expense (income), net (75) 145 Income tax expense 2,241 2,615 Net income $3,264 $3,671 Earnings per share: Basic $0.16 $0.18 Diluted $0.16 $0.18 Pro Forma (1) Pro Forma (1) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, June 30, 2007 2006 2006 Radio Segment Net operating revenue $27,893 $27,280 $33,418 Station operating expense 22,513 21,415 22,960 Other operating income - - - Operating income $5,380 $5,865 $10,458 Pro Forma (1) Pro Forma (1) Three Months Three Months Ended Ended September 30, December 31, 2006 2006 Radio Segment Net operating revenue $31,402 $33,174 Station operating expense 22,300 23,952 Other operating income - (312) Operating income $9,102 $9,534 Pro Forma (1) Pro Forma (1) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, June 30, 2007 2006 2006 Television Segment Net operating revenue $3,990 $3,911 $4,327 Station operating expense 3,482 3,288 3,409 Operating income $508 $623 $918 Pro Forma (1) Pro Forma (1) Three Months Three Months Ended Ended September 30, December 31, 2006 2006 Television Segment Net operating revenue $4,389 $5,045 Station operating expense 3,461 3,611 Operating income $928 $1,434 Pro Forma (1) Pro Forma (1) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, June 30, 2007 2006 2006 Depreciation and Amortization by Segment Radio Segment $1,506 $1,539 $1,536 Television Segment 389 392 414 Corporate and Other 47 48 48 $1,942 $1,979 $1,998 Pro Forma (1) Pro Forma (1) Three Months Three Months Ended Ended September 30, December 31, 2006 2006 Depreciation and Amortization by Segment Radio Segment $1,494 $1,719 Television Segment 409 458 Corporate and Other 48 50 $1,951 $2,227 (1) Pro Forma results assume all acquisitions and dispositions in 2006 and 2007 occurred as of January 1, 2006. Saga Communications, Inc. Selected Financial Data Non-GAAP Disclosures For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (amounts in 000's except per share data) (Unaudited) Reconciliation of As-Reported (Historical) Information to Same Station Operating Income Adjustment As-Reported For Acquisitions Same Station Three Months and Dispositions Three Months Ended Not Included in Ended March 31, Entire Comparable March 31, 2007 Period 2007 Consolidated Net operating revenue $31,883 ($69) $31,814 Station operating expense 25,995 (101) 25,894 Corporate general and administrative 2,316 - 2,316 Operating income $3,572 $32 $3,604 Adjustment As-Reported For Acquisitions Same Station Three Months and Dispositions Three Months Ended Not Included in Ended March 31, Entire Comparable March 31, 2006 Period 2006 Consolidated Net operating revenue $31,191 - $31,191 Station operating expense 24,703 - 24,703 Corporate general and administrative 1,981 - 1,981 Operating income 4,507 - $4,507 Adjustment As-Reported For Acquisitions Same Station Three Months and Dispositions Three Months Ended Not Included in Ended March 31, Entire Comparable March 31, 2007 Period 2007 Radio Segment Net operating revenue $27,893 ($69) $27,824 Station operating expense 22,513 (101) 22,412 Operating income $5,380 $32 $5,412 Adjustment As-Reported For Acquisitions Same Station Three Months and Dispositions Three Months Ended Not Included in Ended March 31, Entire Comparable March 31, 2006 Period 2006 Radio Segment Net operating revenue $27,280 - $27,280 Station operating expense 21,415 - 21,415 Operating income $5,865 - $5,865 Adjustment As-Reported For Acquisitions Same Station Three Months and Dispositions Three Months Ended Not Included in Ended March 31, Entire Comparable March 31, 2007 Period 2007 Television Segment Net operating revenue $3,990 - $3,990 Station operating expense 3,482 - 3,482 Operating income $508 - $508 Adjustment As-Reported For Acquisitions Same Station Three Months and Dispositions Three Months Ended Not Included in Ended March 31, Entire Comparable March 31, 2006 Period 2006 Television Segment Net operating revenue $3,911 - $3,911 Station operating expense 3,288 - 3,288 Operating income $623 - $623
First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: aparks@sagacom.com
Source: Saga Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Samuel D. Bush of Saga Communications, Inc., +1-313-886-7070
Web site: http://www.sagacommunications.com/
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