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Urban One Inc is an urban oriented, multi-media company. Its business is radio broadcasting franchise that is the radio broadcasting operation that targets African-American and urban listeners. It operates through the following segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes all the broadcasting related operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and its related activities. The Digital segment focuses on its online business, including the operations of Interactive One. The Cable Television segment deals with TV One's operations.
Urban One Inc. (urban1.com), together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. The Company owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network serving more than 59 million households, offering a broad range of original programming, classic series, and movies designed to entertain, inform, and inspire a diverse audience of adult Black viewers. As of June 07, 2024, we owned and/or operated 72 independently formatted, revenue-producing broadcast stations (including 57 FM or AM stations, 13 HD stations, and the 2 low power television stations) branded under the tradename 'Radio One' in 13 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), the Company also operates syndicated programming including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets, Urban One owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African American and urban audiences.
Urban One reported its Q2 2024 results, showing a 9.2% decrease in net revenues to $117.7 million compared to Q2 2023. The company reported an operating loss of $60.4 million, down from $9.7 million operating income in Q2 2023. Broadcast and digital operating income fell 27.7% to $34.2 million. Net loss was $45.4 million or $(0.94) per share, compared to net income of $70.4 million or $1.48 per share in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $28.4 million from $37.5 million last year.
CEO Alfred C. Liggins III noted improvements in national radio revenues offset by weaker local revenues. Q3 core radio revenue is pacing down 6.9% same-station, but up 7.0% overall including political advertising. The cable TV business faces subscriber churn and audience delivery challenges. Urban One repurchased $35.5 million of 2028 notes at 78.0% and ended Q2 with $132.4 million in cash.
Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) has announced a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results. The call is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. U.S. callers can dial toll-free 1-897-226-8189, while international callers can dial (+1) 409-207-6980. The Access Code is 9822633.
A replay of the conference call will be available from 5:00 p.m. EDT August 8, 2024, until 12:00 a.m. EDT August 15, 2024. The replay Access Code is 1733886. Live audio and a replay will also be accessible on Urban One's corporate website at www.urban1.com for seven days after the call.
Urban One NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE has announced its Second Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call, scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. This announcement includes a correction to the previously issued press release, updating the U.S. toll-free call-in number to 1-877-226-8189.
Key details for participants:
- U.S. callers: Toll-free 1-877-226-8189
- International callers: Direct (+1) 409-207-6980
- Access Code: 9822633
A replay will be available from 5:00 p.m. EDT August 8, 2024, until 12:00 a.m. EDT August 15, 2024. Replay access numbers are 1-866-207-1041 (U.S.) and (+1) 402-970-0847 (International), with Access Code 1733886. Live audio and replay will also be accessible on Urban One's website at www.urban1.com for seven days after the call.
iONE Digital's NewsOne.com has launched a new digital series, 'The Black Ballot,' that examines the Black vote's history and influence since the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Released every Tuesday until Election Day, the series features commentary from high-profile figures like Don Lemon, Joy-Ann Reid, Tarana Burke, and Dr. Cornel West.
'The Black Ballot' delves into the evolving political landscape, race relations, and the Supreme Court's role, highlighting the impact of each American President's policies on African American communities. Each episode presents a chronological exploration of the Black vote's journey, providing context and lessons for today's political climate.
Featuring voices of activists, historians, and political leaders, this series aims to educate and inform viewers about the systemic forces shaping voting rights and political engagement.
Urban One (NASDAQ: UONE) reported a net revenue of $477.7 million for FY 2023, a decline of 1.4% compared to 2022. The company experienced an operating loss of $31.6 million, a significant drop from the $91.1 million operating income in 2022. Broadcast and digital operating income decreased by 16.5% to $168.4 million. Net income fell to $2.1 million, or $0.04 per share, down from $34.3 million or $0.70 per share in 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for FY 2023 was $128.4 million, down from $165.2 million in 2022.
For Q1 2024, net revenue was $104.4 million, a 5.0% decrease from Q1 2023. Operating income rose to $12.9 million from $8.1 million. Net income improved to $7.5 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to a $2.9 million loss in Q1 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $21.5 million, down from $30.3 million in Q1 2023.
CEO Alfred C. Liggins III noted a drop in radio division revenue due to reduced political advertising and highlighted industry-wide concerns about cable TV subscriber churn. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about future political advertising revenue.
Urban One (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) has announced a conference call for investors and analysts to discuss the results of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2023 and the first fiscal quarter of 2024. The call is scheduled for June 10, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EDT. U.S. participants can dial 1-844-291-5494, while international callers can use +1-409-207-6995 with Access Code 9666446. A replay of the call will be available on the same day from 7:30 p.m. EDT until June 17, 2024, by dialing 1-866-207-1041 or +1-402-970-0847 with Access Code 1372800. Additionally, the live audio and replay will be accessible on Urban One's website.
Urban One, Inc. (UONE) announced on May 24, 2024, that it received a second delinquency notification from Nasdaq on May 23, 2024. This notice is due to the failure to file the Q1 2024 Form 10-Q on time, adding to the previously unfiled 2023 Form 10-K. The company must file these documents by June 7, 2024, or submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. If accepted, the plan might extend the deadline to September 30, 2024. Urban One is working to meet the June 7 deadline to avoid the need for a formal plan. Currently, there is no immediate impact on the stock's Nasdaq listing, but failure to comply could lead to delisting.
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