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Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Entravision Communications Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Entravision Communications Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

-Second Quarter 2008 Net Revenue Decreases 5% -

-Repurchases 2.3 Million Shares in the Second Quarter-

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE:EVC) today reported financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2008.

Historical results, which are attached, are in thousands of U.S. dollars (except share and per share data). The results of our outdoor operations are presented in discontinued operations within the statements of operations in accordance with SFAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. The GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to each of these non-GAAP financial measures, and a table reconciling each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is included beginning on page 8. Unaudited financial highlights are as follows:

                                                    Three-Month Period                                                      Ended June 30,                                                2008          2007  % Change    Net revenue                                $62,932       $66,536     (5)%   Operating expenses (1)                      36,898        36,773      0%   Corporate expenses (2)                       4,477         4,373      2%    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (3)            22,371        25,932    (14)%    Free cash flow (4)                          $9,871       $15,086    (35)%   Free cash flow per share, basic and    diluted (4)                                 $0.11         $0.14    (21)%    Net income from continuing operations      $11,661       $11,771     (1)%   Net income applicable to common    stockholders                              $10,742        $8,598     25%    Net income per share from continuing    operations applicable to common    stockholders, basic and diluted             $0.13         $0.11     18%   Net income per share applicable    to common stockholders, basic and    diluted                                     $0.12         $0.08     50%    Weighted average common shares    outstanding, basic                     91,573,187   104,174,725   Weighted average common shares    outstanding, diluted                   91,835,027   105,124,162                                                       Six-Month Period                                                      Ended June 30,                                               2008          2007    % Change    Net revenue                               $118,585      $123,431     (4)%   Operating expenses (1)                      72,307        71,818      1%   Corporate expenses (2)                       8,931         9,002     (1)%    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (3)            39,034        44,217    (12)%    Free cash flow (4)                         $14,289       $23,145    (38)%   Free cash flow per share, basic and    diluted (4)                                 $0.15         $0.22    (32)%    Net income from continuing operations       $4,611       $12,680    (64)%   Net income applicable to common    stockholders                               $3,038        $5,311    (43)%    Net income per share from continuing    operations applicable to common    stockholders, basic and diluted             $0.05         $0.12    (58)%   Net income per share applicable    to common stockholders, basic and    diluted                                     $0.03         $0.05    (40)%    Weighted average common shares    outstanding, basic                     93,495,230   104,018,118   Weighted average common shares    outstanding, diluted                   93,811,980   104,705,891   

(1) Operating expenses include direct operating, selling, general and administrative expenses. Included in operating expenses are $0.4 million and $0.2 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively and $0.7 million and $0.7 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Operating expenses do not include corporate expenses, depreciation and amortization and gain (loss) on sale of assets.

(2) Corporate expenses include $0.5 million and $0.4 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively and $0.9 million and $1.0 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

(3) Consolidated adjusted EBITDA means operating income (loss) plus (gain) loss on sale of assets, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation included in operating and corporate expenses and syndication programming amortization less syndication programming payments. We use the term consolidated adjusted EBITDA because that measure is defined in our syndicated bank credit facility and does not include (gain) loss on sale of assets, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation, net interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate, loss from discontinued operations and syndication programming amortization and does include syndication programming payments. The definition of operating income (loss), and thus consolidated adjusted EBITDA, excludes (gain) loss on sale of assets, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock-based compensation, net interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate, loss from discontinued operations and syndication programming amortization. While many in the financial community and we consider consolidated adjusted EBITDA to be important, it should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of liquidity and financial performance prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, such as cash flows from operating activities, operating income and net income. As consolidated adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash (gain) loss of sales of assets, non-cash depreciation and amortization, non- cash stock-based compensation, net interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate, loss from discontinued operations and syndication programming amortization and includes syndication programming payments, consolidated adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations because it excludes and includes several important non-cash financial line items. Therefore, we consider both non-GAAP and GAAP measures when evaluating our business. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA is also used to make executive compensation decisions.

(4) Free cash flow is defined as consolidated adjusted EBITDA less cash paid for income taxes, net interest expense and capital expenditures. Net interest expense is defined as interest expense, less non-cash interest expense relating to amortization of debt finance costs, less interest income less the change in the fair value of our interest rate swaps. Free cash flow per share is defined as free cash flow divided by the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

Commenting on the Company's earnings results, Walter Ulloa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "During the second quarter we continued to drive audience growth and strengthen the position of our TV and radio stations in an advertising market that remains weak due to general economic conditions. We are taking additional steps to control our costs while continuing to make prudent investments in our content, marketing and sales capabilities. In addition, our balance sheet remains strong and we have ample financial flexibility. The nation's Hispanic population continues to grow and we remain optimally positioned to capitalize on this opportunity over the long-term."

The Company also announced that it repurchased 2.3 million shares of Class A common stock for approximately $13.7 million in the second quarter of 2008. The Company announced that it repurchased an additional 1.0 million shares of Class A common stock for approximately $3.4 million so far in the third quarter of 2008.

Financial Results

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

                                (Unaudited)                                                       Three-Month Period                                                       Ended June 30,                                               2008         2007     % Change    Net revenue                               $62,932      $66,536        (5)%   Operating expenses (1)                     36,898       36,773         0%   Corporate expenses (1)                      4,477        4,373         2%   Depreciation and amortization               5,642        5,603         1%    Operating income                           15,915       19,787       (20)%   Interest expense, net                       3,458         (505)       NM    Income before income taxes                 19,373       19,282         0%    Income tax expense                         (7,674)      (7,671)        0%   Income before equity in net income    (loss) of nonconsolidated    affiliates and discontinued operations    11,699       11,611         1%   Equity in net income (loss) of    nonconsolidated affiliates                   (38)         160        NM    Income from continuing operations          11,661       11,771        (1)%   Loss from discontinued operations,    net of tax                                  (919)      (3,173)      (71)%    Net income                                $10,742       $8,598        25%    (1) Operating expenses and corporate expenses are defined on page 1.     

Net revenue decreased to $62.9 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2008 from $66.5 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, a decrease of $3.6 million. Of the overall decrease, $2.3 million came from our radio segment and was primarily attributable to a decrease in second quarter revenue of $1.2 million associated with moving our annual Los Angeles promotional event from the second quarter to the third quarter in 2008, as well as a decrease in local advertising sales and local advertising rates, which in turn was primarily due to the weak economy. Additionally, $1.3 million of the decrease came from our television segment and was primarily attributable to a decrease in national advertising sales and national advertising rates, which in turn was primarily due to the weak economy.

Operating expenses increased to $36.9 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2008 from $36.8 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $0.1 million. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in wages, utility and rent expense, partially offset by a decrease in second quarter expenses associated with moving our annual Los Angeles promotional event from the second quarter to the third quarter in 2008 and a decrease in expenses associated with the decrease in net revenue.

Corporate expenses increased to $4.5 million for three-month period ended June 30, 2008 from $4.4 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $0.1 million. The increase was attributable to an increase in non-cash stock-based compensation of $0.1 million.

 Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2007                                (Unaudited)                                                       Six-Month Period                                                       Ended June 30,                                              2008         2007      % Change    Net revenue                              $118,585     $123,431       (4)%   Operating expenses (1)                     72,307       71,818        1%   Corporate expenses (1)                      8,931        9,002       (1)%   Depreciation and amortization              11,187       11,323       (1)%    Operating income                           26,160       31,288      (16)%   Interest expense, net                     (18,706)     (10,351)      81%    Income before income taxes                  7,454       20,937      (64)%    Income tax expense                         (2,679)      (8,417)     (68)%   Income before equity in net income    (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates    and discontinued operations                4,775       12,520      (62)%   Equity in net income (loss) of    nonconsolidated affiliates                  (164)         160       NM    Income from continuing operations           4,611       12,680      (64)%   Loss from discontinued operations,    net of tax                                (1,573)      (7,369)     (79)%    Net income                                 $3,038       $5,311      (43)%     

Net revenue decreased to $118.6 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008 from $123.4 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, a decrease of $4.8 million. Of the overall decrease, $2.8 million came from our radio segment and was primarily attributable to a decrease in revenue of $1.2 million associated with moving our annual Los Angeles promotional event from the second quarter to the third quarter in 2008, as well as a decrease in local advertising sales and local advertising rates, which in turn was primarily due to the weak economy. Additionally, $2.0 million of the decrease came from our television segment and was primarily attributable to a decrease in national advertising rates, which in turn was primarily due to the weak economy.

Operating expenses increased to $72.3 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2008 from $71.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $0.5 million. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in wages, utility and rent expense, partially offset by a decrease in second quarter expenses associated with moving our annual Los Angeles promotional event from the second quarter to the third quarter in 2008 and a decrease in expenses associated with the decrease in net revenue.

Corporate expenses decreased to $8.9 million for six-month period ended June 30, 2008 from $9.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, a decrease of $0.1 million. The decrease was attributable to a decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation of $0.1 million.

   Segment Results   The following represents selected unaudited segment information:                                                    Three-Month Period                                                   Ended June 30,                                           2008         2007      % Change   Net Revenue       Television                           $38,944      $40,287       (3)%       Radio                                 23,988       26,249       (9)%           Total                            $62,932      $66,536       (5)%    Operating Expenses (1)       Television                           $21,712      $21,605        0%       Radio                                 15,186       15,168        0%           Total                            $36,898      $36,773        0%    Corporate Expenses (1)                    $4,477       $4,373        2%    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1)         $22,371      $25,932      (14)%   

(1) Operating expenses, Corporate expenses, and Consolidated adjusted EBITDA are defined on page 1.

Guidance

The following is the Company's guidance for the third quarter of 2008. Guidance constitutes a "forward-looking statement." Please see below regarding statements that are forward-looking.

Operating expenses and corporate expenses include non-cash stock-based compensation to comply with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123 (Revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R"). The Company expects approximately $0.4 million in operating expenses and $0.5 million in corporate expenses related to equity compensation in the third quarter of 2008.

For the third quarter of 2008, the Company expects net revenues to decrease by low- to mid-single digit percentages and operating expenses to increase by low-single digit percentages as compared to the third quarter of 2007. Excluding the non-cash stock-based compensation, corporate expenses are expected to be approximately the same as compared to the third quarter of 2007.

Entravision Communications Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its 2008 second quarter results on August 6, 2008 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, please dial 412-858-4600 ten minutes prior to the start time. The call will be webcast live and archived for replay at www.entravision.com.

Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified Spanish-language media company utilizing a combination of television and radio operations to reach Hispanic consumers across the United States, as well as the border markets of Mexico. Entravision is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision's TeleFutura network, with television stations in 20 of the nation's top 50 Hispanic markets. The company also operates one of the nation's largest groups of primarily Spanish- language radio stations, consisting of 48 owned and operated radio stations. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from these expectations, and the Company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements made by the Company. From time to time, these risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                         (Financial Table Follows)                      Entravision Communications Corporation                   Consolidated Statements of Operations              (In thousands, except share and per share data)                                (Unaudited)                                  Three-Month Period        Six-Month Period                                   Ended June 30,           Ended June 30,                                  2008        2007         2008        2007    Net revenue (including    related parties of $32,    $150, $182 and $300)       $62,932      $66,536    $118,585     $123,431    Expenses:     Direct operating      expenses (including      related parties of      $3,079, $3,202, $5,572      and $5,929)(including      non-cash stock-based      compensation of $165,      $97, $289 and $251)       25,942       25,009      50,676       49,225     Selling, general and      administrative      expenses (including      non-cash stock-based      compensation of $207,      $135, $362 and $400)      10,956       11,764      21,631       22,593     Corporate expenses      (including non-cash      stock-based      compensation of $468,      $370, $903 and $1,018)     4,477        4,373       8,931        9,002     Depreciation and      amortization      (includes direct      operating of $4,382,      $4,412, $8,726 and      $8,891; selling,      general and      administrative of      $983, $975, $1,985      and $2,001; and corporate      of $277, $216, $476      and $431)(including      related parties of $580,      $580, $1,160 and $1,160)   5,642        5,603      11,187       11,323                                47,017       46,749      92,425       92,143       Operating income         15,915       19,787      26,160       31,288   Interest expense    (including related    parties of $54, $68,    $112 and $141)               3,172       (1,807)    (19,423)     (12,917)   Interest income                 286        1,302         717        2,566       Income before income        taxes                   19,373       19,282       7,454       20,937   Income tax expense           (7,674)      (7,671)     (2,679)      (8,417)       Income before equity        in net income        (loss) of        nonconsolidated        affiliate and        discontinued        operations              11,699       11,611       4,775       12,520   Equity in net income    (loss) of    nonconsolidated    affiliate                      (38)         160        (164)         160   Income from continuing    operations                  11,661       11,771       4,611       12,680   Loss from discontinued    operations, net of tax    (expense) benefit of    ($369), $1,514, $604 and    $4,160                        (919)      (3,173)     (1,573)      (7,369)   Net income applicable to    common stockholders        $10,742       $8,598      $3,038       $5,311    Basic and diluted    earnings per share:   Net income per share    from continuing    operations applicable    to common stockholders,    basic and diluted            $0.13        $0.11       $0.05        $0.12   Net loss per share from    discontinued    operations, basic and    diluted                     $(0.01)      $(0.03)     $(0.02)      $(0.07)   Net income per share    applicable to common    stockholders,    basic and diluted            $0.12        $0.08       $0.03        $0.05     Weighted average common    shares outstanding,    basic                   91,573,187  104,174,725  93,495,230  104,018,118   Weighted average common    shares outstanding,    diluted                 91,835,027  105,124,162  93,811,980  104,705,891                      Entravision Communications Corporation                   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows              (In thousands, except share and per share data)                                (Unaudited)                                         Three-Month Period   Six-Month Period                                          Ended June 30,      Ended June 30,                                          2008     2007       2008     2007     Cash flows from operating activities:     Net income                         $10,742    $8,598    $3,038    $5,311     Adjustments to reconcile net      income to net cash provided by      operating activities:       Depreciation and amortization      5,642     5,603    11,187    11,323       Deferred income taxes              6,877     9,598     1,660     7,233       Amortization of debt issue costs     101       101       202       202       Amortization of syndication        contracts                           689       399     1,555      415       Payments on syndication contracts   (715)     (459)   (1,422)    (478)       Equity in net (income) loss of        nonconsolidated affiliate            38      (160)      164     (160)       Non-cash stock-based compensation    840       602     1,554    1,669       Change in fair value of        interest rate swap agreements   (10,832)   (6,082)    3,211   (2,796)       Changes in assets and        liabilities, net of effect of        acquisitions and dispositions:         (Increase) decrease in          accounts receivable            (6,317)   (8,699)      158   (5,983)         (Increase) decrease in          prepaid expenses and other          assets                            733       322        78     (131)         Increase (decrease) in          accounts payable, accrued          expenses and other          liabilities                      (659)    1,806    (1,760)  (1,456)       Effect of discontinued        operations                       (1,569)      712    (2,230)   8,818           Net cash provided by            operating activities          5,570    12,341    17,395   23,967   Cash flows from investing activities:     Proceeds from sale of property      and equipment and intangibles     101,407        20   101,498       20     Purchases of property and      equipment and intangibles          (4,404)   (5,978)   (8,408)  (9,403)     Purchase of a business                 -         -     (22,885)      -     Effect of discontinued operations      (64)     (823)     (194)  (1,182)           Net cash provided by (used            in) investing activities     96,939    (6,781)   70,011  (10,565)   Cash flows from financing activities:     Proceeds from issuance of common      stock                                 -       2,925       486    5,477     Payments on long-term debt          (1,007)   (1,068)  (11,034)  (1,144)     Repurchase of Class U common      stock                                 -         -     (10,380)      -     Repurchase of Class A common      stock                             (13,793)      -     (36,293)  (2,840)     Change in excess tax benefits      from exercise of stock options        (25)      353       (25)     476           Net cash provided by (used            in) financing activities    (14,825)    2,210   (57,246)   1,969           Net increase in cash and            cash equivalents             87,684     7,770    30,160   15,371   Cash and cash equivalents:     Beginning                           29,421   126,126    86,945  118,525     Ending                            $117,105  $133,896  $117,105 $133,896                      Entravision Communications Corporation  

Reconciliation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Flows From Operating

                                 Activities                         (Unaudited; in thousands)   

The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is operating cash flow. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to cash flows from operating activities for each of the periods presented is as follows:

                                      Three-Month Period   Six-Month Period                                        Ended June 30,      Ended June 30,                                        2008      2007      2008      2007    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1)    $22,371   $25,932   $39,034   $44,217    Interest expense                      3,172    (1,807)  (19,423)  (12,917)   Interest income                         286     1,302       717     2,566   Income tax expense                   (7,674)   (7,671)   (2,679)   (8,417)   Amortization of syndication    contracts                             (689)     (399)   (1,555)     (415)   Payments on syndication contracts       715       459     1,422       478   Non-cash stock-based compensation    included in direct operating       expenses                           (165)      (97)     (289)     (251)   Non-cash stock-based compensation    included in selling, general      and administrative expenses         (207)     (135)     (362)     (400)   Non-cash stock-based compensation    included in corporate expenses        (468)     (370)     (903)   (1,018)   Depreciation and amortization        (5,642)   (5,603)  (11,187)  (11,323)   Equity in net income (loss) of    nonconsolidated affiliates             (38)      160      (164)      160   Loss from discontinued operations      (919)   (3,173)   (1,573)   (7,369)   Net income                           10,742     8,598     3,038     5,311     Depreciation and amortization         5,642     5,603    11,187    11,323   Deferred income taxes                 6,877     9,598     1,660     7,233   Amortization of debt issue costs        101       101       202       202   Amortization of syndication    contracts                              689       399     1,555       415   Payments on syndication contracts      (715)     (459)   (1,422)     (478)   Equity in net (income) loss of    nonconsolidated affiliate               38      (160)      164      (160)   Non-cash stock-based compensation       840       602     1,554     1,669   Change in fair value of interest    rate swap agreements               (10,832)   (6,082)    3,211    (2,796)   Changes in assets and liabilities,    net of effect of acquisitions and    dispositions:      (Increase) decrease in accounts       receivable                       (6,317)   (8,699)      158    (5,983)      (Increase) decrease in prepaid       expenses and other assets           733       322        78      (131)      Increase (decrease) in accounts       payable, accrued expenses and       other liabilities                  (659)    1,806    (1,760)   (1,456)   Effect of discontinued operations    (1,569)      712    (2,230)    8,818   Cash flows from operating    activities                          $5,570   $12,341   $17,395   $23,967    (1)  Consolidated adjusted EBITDA is defined on page 1.                      Entravision Communications Corporation               Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Income                         (Unaudited; in thousands)   

The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net income. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income for each of the periods presented is as follows:

                                        Three-Month Period Six-Month Period                                          Ended June 30,    Ended June 30,                                          2008     2007     2008     2007    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1)      $22,371  $25,932  $39,034  $44,217    Net interest expense (1)                7,274    6,486   15,293   12,945   Cash paid for income taxes                822      366    1,044      708   Capital expenditures (2)                4,404    3,994    8,408    7,419   Free cash flow (1)                      9,871   15,086   14,289   23,145    Capital expenditures (2)                4,404    3,994    8,408    7,419   Non-cash interest (expense) income    relating to amortization of debt    finance costs and interest rate    swap agreements                       10,732    5,981   (3,413)   2,594   Non-cash income tax expense            (6,852)  (7,305)  (1,635)  (7,709)   Amortization of syndication contracts    (689)    (399)  (1,555)    (415)   Payments on syndication contracts         715      459    1,422      478   Non-cash stock-based compensation    included in direct operating       expenses                             (165)     (97)    (289)    (251)   Non-cash stock-based compensation    included in selling, general      and administrative expenses           (207)    (135)    (362)    (400)   Non-cash stock-based compensation    included in corporate expenses          (468)    (370)    (903)  (1,018)   Depreciation and amortization          (5,642)  (5,603) (11,187) (11,323)   Equity in net income (loss) of    nonconsolidated affiliates               (38)     160     (164)     160   Loss from discontinued operations        (919)  (3,173)  (1,573)  (7,369)   Net income                            $10,742   $8,598   $3,038   $5,311    

(1) Consolidated adjusted EBITDA, net interest expense and free cash flow are defined on page 1.

(2) Capital expenditures is not part of the consolidated statement of operations.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Entravision Communications Corporation

CONTACT: Christopher T. Young, Chief Financial Officer, Entravision
Communications Corporation, +1-310-447-3870; Mike Smargiassi or Joe Kessler,
Brainerd Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667, for Entravision Communications
Corporation

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


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