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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2007 Revenue Up 7.7%

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2007 Revenue Up 7.7%

Advertising Revenue in the Publishing Group Grew 23%; Merchandising Initiatives on Track for Strong Second Half 2007

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE:MSO) today announced its results for the second quarter, showing revenue up 7.7% to $73.4 million, including 23.1% growth in ad revenue for the company's Publishing segment. Excluding non-recurring items, the loss was $(0.09) in the current period compared to a $(0.07) loss in the prior year period.

President and Chief Executive Officer Susan Lyne said: "In the second quarter of 2007, we continued to deliver solid, near-term gains and made strategic adjustments to accelerate the company's long-term expansion. We're on track to return to profitability this year and foresee a strong second half. Advertising sales are thriving and our Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's is currently rolling into stores. To improve our long- term adjusted EBITDA performance, we are reallocating some of our investment in Publishing to Internet.

"Advertising revenue is growing across our business segments. Publishing was particularly strong with a 23% increase; advertising revenue growth exceeded page growth, a significant trend that continues from previous quarters. We also struck an agreement to publish 10 books over the next five years with Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a deal that is already contributing to our financial performance.

"Our Merchandising initiatives are all moving along well. In the second quarter, we launched our Martha Stewart Crafts line at more than 900 Michaels arts and crafts stores and on marthastewartcrafts.com. The initial performance of the line has been solid, and we will be broadening our distribution to independent retailers this fall.

"We recruited Wenda Harris Millard, former Chief Sales Officer of Yahoo! and a founder of DoubleClick, to leverage our media assets in the newly created position of President, Media. We now have in place the right people and the right strategy to achieve our near and long-term objectives."

Second Quarter 2007 Summary

Revenues rose 7.7% to $73.4 million, compared to $68.2 million for the second quarter of 2006. The second-quarter results benefited from ad revenue growth and the Clarkson Potter deal.

Operating loss for the second quarter was $(7.8) million, compared to $(1.8) million for the second quarter of 2006, due to previously discussed investments in the Internet and Merchandising segments and a decline in sales at Kmart. The Merchandising group is now fully staffed in advance of new product launches in the second half. The results for the current period include $2.2 million ($0.04) of non-recurring separation costs (cash and non- cash equity compensation); the prior year included a one-time newsstand expense reduction adjustment of $3.2 million ($0.06 per share) related to the settlement of certain newsstand-related fees. Excluding these items, operating loss would have been a loss of $(5.5) million compared to a loss of $(5.0) million in the prior year period.

Adjusted EBITDA loss for the second quarter of 2007 was a loss of $(0.8) million, including non-recurring cash separation costs of $1.3 million. This compares to adjusted EBITDA of $3.2 million in the prior year period. Excluding $1.3 million of non-recurring cash employee separation costs in the current period and the $3.2 million reduction in newsstand-related fees in the prior year period, adjusted EBITDA would have been $0.6 million in the current period compared to breakeven in the prior year period.

Loss per share from continuing operations was $(0.13) for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $(0.01) for the second quarter of 2006. Excluding non-recurring items, the loss was $(0.09) in the current period compared to a $(0.07) loss in the prior year period.

   Second Quarter 2007 Results by Segment    Publishing  

Revenues in the second quarter of 2007 rose 16% to $47.5 million from $40.9 million, driven by ongoing growth in advertising revenue due to a greater number of ad pages at higher rates. Pages increased 12% at Martha Stewart Living and 22% at Everyday Food, while total ad revenue rose 23% in the quarter. The Clarkson Potter agreement also contributed to results for the quarter.

Operating income was $5.1 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2006.

Adjusted EBITDA was $6.8 million, compared to an adjusted EBITDA of $6.9 million in the second quarter of 2006. The results for the current period included $1.0 million of non-recurring cash separation costs for a senior executive. The prior year included a one-time newsstand expense reduction adjustment of $3.2 million related to the settlement of certain newsstand- related fees. Excluding these items, adjusted EBITDA would have been $7.8 million in the current period and $3.7 million in the prior year period, an increase of $4.1 million. This increase is driven by growth in ad pages and rates in Living, Everyday Food and a new book deal with Clarkson Potter. The current period included an investment of $2.0 million in Blueprint magazine.

   Highlights   -- Publishing remains a key growth category. Advertising revenue rose      23.1% to $27.8 million. Ad revenue growth continues to exceed page      growth, a strong and consistent trend from last year that is continuing      through 2007. The March, June, August and September issues of Living,      the company's flagship magazine, are the largest issues for those      months since 2002.   -- The company announced an agreement with Clarkson Potter/Publishers to      publish 10 books over a five-year period, beginning this fall with      Martha Stewart Living Cookbook Volume I: The Original Classics and      Martha Stewart Living Cookbook Volume II: The New Classics.  This      important deal helps MSO achieve near- and long-term margin objectives.      The leading lifestyle and cookbook publisher, Clarkson Potter has been      publishing best-selling Martha Stewart books since Entertaining in      1982.    Merchandising  

Revenues were $10.4 million for the second quarter of 2007, as compared to $10.9 million in the prior year's second quarter. The current quarter included revenue from new partnerships, including the Martha Stewart Crafts line at Michaels and on marthastewartcrafts.com, the Martha Stewart Colors paint palette at Lowe's, and the Martha Stewart Rugs program with Safavieh. The increases were offset by declining sales of Martha Stewart Everyday product at Kmart.

Operating income was $3.5 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $5.1 million in the second quarter of 2006. The reduction in operating income was due largely to the decline in sales of product at Kmart and an anticipated investment in staff. The company is now fully staffed for second- half launches.

Adjusted EBITDA was $3.9 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $5.6 million in the prior year's second quarter.

   Highlights   -- The company launched its introductory Martha Stewart Crafts line of      paper-based crafting and storage products on May 1, which is delivering      solid results. The line, which features more than 650 SKUs, is      available exclusively in more than 900 Michaels arts and crafts stores      in the United States and Canada and on marthastewartcrafts.com. The      line will be rolling out to independent craft retailers this fall, and      more broadly in 2008.   -- The Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's is rolling into      stores and will officially launch with an extensive marketing campaign      on September 10. The line encompasses a broad range of home goods-      including bed and bath textiles, housewares, casual dinnerware,      flatware and glassware, cookware, holiday decorating, and tree-trimming      items.   -- The company continues to expand its home decorating portfolio with the      launch of Martha Stewart Floor Designs(TM) with FLOR(TM) on July 15,      followed by Martha Stewart Rugs, and the portable lighting component of      the Martha Stewart Lighting line in fall 2007. The rugs and lighting      products will be available at Macy's, as well as at independent      retailers. The carpet tiles are available online at flor.com.    Internet  

Revenues rose 12% year-over-year to $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2007 from $4.6 million in the second quarter of 2006, driven by 17% growth in ad revenue.

Operating loss was $(2.1) million in the second quarter of 2007, compared with breakeven in the second quarter of 2006. Increased revenue was more than offset by higher expenses associated with the new platform, including higher technology and staffing costs.

Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(1.7) million in the second quarter of 2007, compared to adjusted EBITDA income of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2006.

   Highlights   -- Traffic on the new website increased modestly, from 36.5 million page      views/month in prior year to 38.0 million page views/month this      quarter. To ramp traffic, the company is focusing on two key      initiatives: significantly increasing the amount of content on the      site; and focusing on search engine optimization.   -- One of the priorities is to reset the development road map to take      advantage of the company's assets-brand awareness, unique content and      engaged consumer base-to build a significant digital business.    Broadcasting  

Revenues in the second quarter of 2007 were $10.4 million, down from $11.8 million in the second quarter of 2006. The prior year's quarter included revenue from the cable distribution of the show. The conclusion of a cable agreement along with the erosion of the daytime television audience were partially offset by high-margin product integration revenue.

Operating loss was $(0.9) million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to operating income of $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2006. Results included a $0.9 million ($0.02 per share) non-cash compensation expense associated with the amortization of the last tranche of a warrant granted in connection with the production of a syndicated TV program.

Adjusted EBITDA was $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $1.2 million in the prior year's second quarter. The decline in revenue was partially offset by an increase in high-margin product integrations which, combined with cost controls, allowed the segment to deliver approximately flat adjusted EBITDA.

   Highlights   -- The second season of The Martha Stewart Show wrapped in June and      preparations are underway for the third season, which begins in      September and will be broadcast in more than 95 percent of the United      States.   -- The company announced a distribution deal with the DIY Network for a      new half-hour series. The Martha Stewart Crafts TV show is a "best of"      compilation of "how-to" segments about scrapbooking, handmade gifts,      paper cards, decoupage, glittering, framing, rubber-stamping and more.      Set to premiere on Thanksgiving Day, the initial 39 episodes will be      culled from MSO's original lifestyles series, Martha Stewart Living.    Corporate Expenses  

Corporate expenses, including depreciation and amortization and non-cash equity compensation were $(13.3) million, compared to $(13.4) million in the prior year's quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $(10.9) in the current period, compared to a loss of $(10.7) million in the prior year period. The current period includes $0.4 million of cash and $0.4 of non-cash separation costs related to the departure of a corporate employee. Excluding the current period cost, adjusted EBITDA would have been $(10.5) in the current period, compared to $(10.7) million in the prior year period.

Trends and Outlook

Howard Hochhauser, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "We are well- positioned at the close of the second quarter, and highly encouraged that ad revenue growth across our media business segments continues to be strong.

"We have returned to growth armed with a strong balance sheet, and are actively evaluating how best to deploy our capital. To this end, we anticipate moving certain spending from Publishing to Internet. Our financial strength, marked by our substantial free cash flow-generating characteristic and our strong balance sheet, gives us the flexibility to execute on our strategy.

"As we look ahead to the coming quarters, we are maintaining our full-year revenue guidance in the range of $330.0 - $340.0 million, operating income guidance in the range of $9.5 - $12.5 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance in the range of $34.0 - $37.0 million.

"For the third quarter of 2007, we are expecting revenue in the range of $68.0 - $70.5 million, operating loss in the range of $(7.5) - $(8.5) million and adjusted EBITDA loss in the range of $(2.5) - $(3.5) million, including an investment of $2.0 million in Blueprint magazine."

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to using net income to assess the organization's overall financial health, Company management uses net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and non-cash equity compensation ("adjusted EBITDA"), a non-GAAP financial measure, to evaluate the performance of our businesses on a real-time basis. Adjusted EBITDA is considered an important indicator of operational strength, is a direct component of the Company's annual compensation program, and is a significant factor in helping our management determine how to allocate resources and capital. Adjusted EBITDA is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. Management considers adjusted EBITDA to be a critical measure of operational health because it captures all of the revenue and ongoing operating expenses of our businesses without the influence of (i) interest charges, which result from our capital structure, not our ongoing business efforts, (ii) taxes, which relate to the overall organizational financial return, not that of any one business, (iii) the capital expenditure costs associated with depreciation and amortization, which are a function of historical decisions on infrastructure and capacity, and (iv) the cost of non- cash equity compensation which, as a function of our stock price, can be highly variable, is not necessarily an indicator of current operating performance for any individual business unit, and is amortized over the appropriate period.

Adjusted EBITDA provides a means to directly evaluate the ability of our business operations to generate returns on a real-time basis. We provide disclosure of adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is useful for investors to have means to assess our performance as we do. While adjusted EBITDA is a customized non-GAAP measure, it also provides a means to analyze, value and compare our operating capabilities to those of companies with whom we compete, many of which have different compensation plans, depreciation and amortization costs, capital structures and tax burdens. But please note that our non-GAAP results may differ from similar measures used by other companies, even if similar terms are used to identify such measures.

A limitation of adjusted EBITDA is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues for our overall organization. Management evaluates the costs of such tangible and intangible assets through other financial measures such as capital expenditures. Management also evaluates the cost of capitalized tangible and intangible assets by analyzing returns provided on the capital dollars deployed. A further limitation of adjusted EBITDA is that it does not include stock compensation expense related to our workforce. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net income or other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSLO) is a leading provider of original "how-to" information, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and high-quality products. MSLO is organized into four business segments: Publishing, Broadcasting, Merchandising, and Internet. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MSO.

The Company will host a conference call with analysts and investors on August 1st, at 10:00 a.m. ET that will be broadcast live over the Internet at www.marthastewart.com/ir.

We have included in this press release certain "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our current beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. These statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those projected in these statements, and factors that could cause such differences include: adverse reactions to publicity relating to Martha Stewart by consumers, advertisers and business partners; downturns in national and/or local economies; shifts in our business strategies; a loss of the services of Ms. Stewart; a loss of the services of other key personnel; a softening of the domestic advertising market; changes in consumer reading, purchasing and/or television viewing patterns; unanticipated increases in paper, postage or printing costs; operational or financial problems at any of our contractual business partners; the receptivity of consumers to our new product introductions; and changes in government regulations affecting the Company's industries. Certain of these and other factors are discussed in more detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially under the heading "Risk Factors", which may be accessed through the SEC's World Wide Web site at http://www.sec.gov/. The Company is under no obligation to update any forward- looking statements after the date of this release.

                   Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.                   Consolidated Statements of Operations                        Three Months Ended, June 30,            (unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)                                                    2007      2006  % change   REVENUES     Publishing                                 $47,478   $40,888     16.1%     Merchandising                               10,352    10,891     -4.9%     Internet                                     5,183     4,634     11.8%     Broadcasting                                10,433    11,757    -11.3%       Total revenues                            73,446    68,170      7.7%    OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES     Production, distribution      and editorial                              38,881    35,498     -9.5%     Selling and promotion                       22,172    14,787    -49.9%     General and administrative                  17,920    17,447     -2.7%     Depreciation and amortization                2,263     2,236     -1.2%       Total operating costs        and expenses                             81,236    69,968    -16.1%    OPERATING LOSS                                (7,790)   (1,798)       nm      Interest income, net                           775     1,356    -42.8%     Legal settlement                               432         -        nm    LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES                      (6,583)     (442)       nm      Income tax provision                          (154)     (229)       nm    LOSS FROM CONTINUING    OPERATIONS BEFORE LOSS FROM    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS                      (6,737)     (671)       nm      Loss from discontinued operations                -      (499)       nm    NET LOSS                                     $(6,737)  $(1,170)       nm    LOSS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED     Loss from continuing operations             $(0.13)   $(0.01)     Loss from discontinued operations            (0.00)    (0.01)     Net loss                                    $(0.13)   $(0.02)    WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING     Basic and Diluted                           52,386    51,176                      Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.                   Consolidated Statements of Operations                         Six Months Ended June 30,            (unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)                                                    2007      2006  % change   REVENUES     Publishing                                 $88,096   $77,176     14.1%     Merchandising                               23,952    22,418      6.8%     Internet                                     8,713     7,582     14.9%     Broadcasting                                19,389    23,077    -16.0%       Total revenues                           140,150   130,253      7.6%    OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES     Production, distribution and editorial      78,609    68,247    -15.2%     Selling and promotion                       42,403    31,781    -33.4%     General and administrative                  35,239    35,269      0.1%     Depreciation and amortization                4,241     4,444      4.6%       Total operating costs and expenses       160,492   139,741    -14.8%    OPERATING LOSS                               (20,342)   (9,488)       nm     Interest income, net                         1,547     2,402    -35.6%     Legal settlement                               432         -        nm    LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES                     (18,363)   (7,086)       nm      Income tax provision                          (243)     (296)       nm    LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE    LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS           (18,606)   (7,382)       nm      Loss from discontinued operations                -      (622)       nm    NET LOSS                                    $(18,606)  $(8,004)       nm    LOSS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED     Loss from continuing operations             $(0.36)   $(0.14)     Loss from discontinued operations                -     (0.01)     Net loss                                    $(0.36)   $(0.16)    WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING     Basic and Diluted                            52,382    51,192                      Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.                        Consolidated Balance Sheets                  (in thousands, except per share amounts)                                                    June 30,     December 31,                                                     2007           2006                                                 (unaudited)   ASSETS   CURRENT ASSETS     Cash and cash equivalents                     $ 36,571        $28,528     Short-term investments                          45,304         35,321     Accounts receivable, net                        45,007         70,319     Inventories, net                                 5,114          4,448     Deferred television production costs             4,844          4,609     Income taxes receivable                            482            482     Other current assets                             2,592          3,857       Total current assets                         139,914        147,564   PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net                18,055         19,616   INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net                            53,605         53,605   OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS                            8,401          7,262       Total assets                                $219,975       $228,047    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   CURRENT LIABILITIES     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities      $ 23,702        $28,053     Accrued payroll and related costs               13,882         13,646     Income taxes payable                             1,946          1,011     Current portion of deferred subscription income 26,687         28,884     Current portion of deferred royalty revenue      7,245          3,159       Total current liabilities                     73,462         74,753   DEFERRED SUBSCRIPTION REVENUE                      9,124         10,032   DEFERRED REVENUE                                  13,163          9,845   OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES                       2,244          2,460       Total liabilities                             97,993         97,090    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     Class A common stock, $0.01 par value,      350,000 shares authorized: 26,608 and      26,109 shares issued in 2007 and 2006,      respectively                                      266            261     Class B common stock, $0.01 par value,      150,000 shares authorized: 26,722 and      26,791 shares outstanding in 2007 and 2006,      respectively                                      268            268     Capital in excess of par value                 267,479        257,014     Accumulated deficit                           (145,256)      (125,811)                                                    122,757        131,732    Less class A treasury stock - 59 shares at cost     (775)          (775)       Total shareholders' equity                   121,982        130,957       Total liabilities and shareholders' equity  $219,975       $228,047                      Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.     Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information                        Three Months Ended June 30,                         (unaudited, in thousands)       The following table presents segment and consolidated financial information, including a reconciliation of operating income/(loss), a GAAP  measure, and adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure.  In order to reconcile  

adjusted EBITDA to operating income, depreciation and amortization and non-

    cash equity compensation are added back to operating income/(loss).                                                        2007           2006    ADJUSTED EBITDA     Publishing                                      $6,779         $6,905     Merchandising                                    3,902          5,610     Internet                                        (1,705)           110     Broadcasting                                     1,126          1,238     Adjusted EBITDA before Corporate Expenses       10,102         13,863     Corporate Expenses                             (10,889)       (10,690)   Adjusted EBITDA                                     (787)         3,173    NON-CASH EQUITY COMPENSATION     Publishing                                       1,434            708     Merchandising                                      355            238     Internet                                            90             36     Broadcasting                                     1,160             59     Corporate Expenses                               1,701          1,694       Total Non-Cash Equity Compensation             4,740          2,735    DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION     Publishing                                         295            135     Merchandising                                       97            254     Internet                                           349             68     Broadcasting                                       837            755     Corporate Expenses                                 685          1,024       Total Depreciation and Amortization            2,263          2,236    OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)     Publishing                                       5,050          6,062     Merchandising                                    3,450          5,118     Internet                                        (2,144)             6     Broadcasting                                      (871)           424   Operating Income before Corporate Expenses         5,485         11,610   Corporate Expenses                               (13,275)       (13,408)       Total Operating Loss                          (7,790)        (1,798)        Interest income, net                             775          1,356       Legal settlement                                 432              -    LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES                          (6,583)          (442)       Income tax provision                            (154)          (229)    LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE    LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS                (6,737)          (671)    Loss from discontinued operations                      -           (499)    NET LOSS                                         $(6,737)       $(1,170)                      Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.     Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information                         Six Months Ended June 30,                         (unaudited, in thousands)   

The following table presents segment and consolidated financial information, including a reconciliation of operating income/(loss), a GAAP measure, and adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure. In order to reconcile adjusted EBITDA to operating income, depreciation and amortization and non- cash equity compensation are added back to operating income/(loss).

                                                       2007           2006    ADJUSTED EBITDA     Publishing                                      $9,157         $7,746     Merchandising                                   11,134         12,334     Internet                                        (3,978)           159     Broadcasting                                     1,776          1,886     Adjusted EBITDA before Corporate Expenses       18,089         22,125     Corporate Expenses                             (21,318)       (21,462)   Adjusted EBITDA                                   (3,229)           663   NON-CASH EQUITY COMPENSATION     Publishing                                       2,219          1,418     Merchandising                                      715            515     Internet                                           164             53     Broadcasting                                     7,046            279     Corporate Expenses                               2,728          3,442       Total Non-Cash Equity Compensation            12,872          5,707    DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION     Publishing                                         588            319     Merchandising                                      193            508     Internet                                           505            103     Broadcasting                                     1,699          1,500     Corporate Expenses                               1,256          2,014       Total Depreciation and Amortization            4,241          4,444    OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)     Publishing                                       6,350          6,009     Merchandising                                   10,226         11,311     Internet                                        (4,647)             3     Broadcasting                                    (6,969)           107   Operating Income before Corporate Expenses         4,960         17,430   Corporate Expenses                               (25,302)       (26,918)     Total Operating Loss                           (20,342)        (9,488)     Interest income, net                             1,547          2,402     Legal settlement                                   432              -    LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES                         (18,363)        (7,086)      Income tax provision                              (243)          (296)    LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE    LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS               (18,606)        (7,382)   Loss from discontinued operations                      -           (622)    NET LOSS                                        $(18,606)       $(8,004)                      Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.     Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information                          Guidance Reconciliation                               (in millions)   

The following table presents segment and consolidated financial information, including a reconciliation of operating income/(loss), a GAAP measure, and adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure. In order to reconcile adjusted EBITDA to operating income, depreciation and amortization and non- cash equity compensation are added back to operating income/(loss).

   Third Quarter Guidance Reconciliation                                                         Guidance Range   Adjusted EBITDA                                   $(3.5)    -   $(2.5)     Depreciation and Amortization                    (1.5)         (1.5)     Non-Cash Equity Compensation                     (3.5)         (3.5)   Operating Loss                                     (8.5)    -    (7.5)   Interest Income                                     1.0           1.0   Pre-tax Loss                                       (7.5)    -    (6.5)   Income Taxes                                         --     -      --   Net Loss                                           (7.5)    -    (6.5)   Loss Per Share                                   $(0.14)    -  $(0.13)   Avg. Diluted Shares Outstanding                    52.0          52.0      Full Year 2007 Guidance Reconciliation                                                         Guidance Range   Adjusted EBITDA                                   $34.0    -     $37.0     Depreciation and Amortization                    (6.5)          (6.5)     Non-Cash Equity Compensation                    (18.0)         (18.0)   Operating Income                                    9.5    -      12.5   Interest Income                                     4.0            4.0   Pre-tax Income                                     13.5    -      16.5   Income Taxes                                         --    -        --   Net Income                                         13.5    -      16.5   Earnings Per Share                                $0.26    -     $0.32   Avg. Diluted Shares Outstanding                    52.0           52.0  

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: EGryska@marthastewart.com

Source: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors, Howard Hochhauser, Chief Financial Officer, of
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., +1-212-827-8530; Media, Diana Pearson,
SVP, Corporate Communications and Media Relations, of Martha Stewart Living
Omnimedia, Inc., +1-212-827-8915

Web site: http://www.marthastewart.com/


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