Beasley Broadcast Group Reports Second Quarter Net Revenue of $64.8 Million
Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI) reported an 8.8% increase in net revenue to $64.8 million for Q2 2022, fueled by recovery in audio and digital advertising. However, the company experienced an operating loss of $4.5 million, reflecting an $8.6 million non-cash impairment loss. Net loss reached $14.5 million, equating to $(0.48) per diluted share, compared to a profit of $0.2 million in Q2 2021. The total outstanding debt stood at $295 million with $45.9 million cash on hand. Digital revenue surged by 34.3%, contributing to growth, as the company initiated cost reductions to combat economic challenges.
- Net revenue rose 8.8% to $64.8 million driven by a 4.3% increase in audio revenue and 34.3% increase in digital revenue.
- New business revenue increased 60% from Q1 2022, signaling robust growth.
- Acquisition of a digital agency expected to provide positive cash flow and synergies.
- Strong liquidity position with $45.9 million in cash allows for potential acquisitions.
- Operating loss of $4.5 million compared to an operating income of $5.8 million in Q2 2021.
- Net loss of $14.5 million, a significant decline from a net income of $0.2 million in Q2 2021.
- Non-cash impairment losses of $8.6 million and $10.5 million for Q2 and H1 2022 respectively due to rising discount rates.
| Conference Call and Webcast Today, August 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET 773-377-9070, conference ID 9772619 or www.bbgi.com Replay information provided below |
NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) (“Beasley” or the “Company”), a multi-platform media company, today announced operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2022.
Summary of Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Results
| In millions, except per share data | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 64.8 | $ | 59.6 | $ | 120.5 | $ | 107.8 | ||||
| Operating income (loss) 1 | (4.5 | ) | 5.8 | (7.3 | ) | 3.3 | ||||||
| Net income (loss) 1 | (14.5 | ) | 0.2 | (18.0 | ) | (10.5 | ) | |||||
| Net income (loss) per diluted share 1 | $ | (0.48 | ) | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.61 | ) | $ | (0.35 | ) | |
| Station operating income (SOI - non-GAAP) | 11.2 | 11.1 | 16.9 | 16.3 | ||||||||
- Operating income (loss) and net income (loss) per diluted share reflect an
$8.6 million non-cash impairment loss in the three months ended June 30, 2022, and$1.5 million in other operating income, net in the three months ended June 30, 2021. Operating income (loss) and net loss per diluted share reflect a$10.5 million non-cash impairment loss in the six months ended June 30, 2022. Net loss attributable to BBGI stockholders and net loss per diluted share reflect a$5.0 million loss on extinguishment of long-term debt in the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Net revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2022 increased
Beasley reported an operating loss of
As a result of these factors, Beasley reported a net loss of
SOI increased by
Please refer to the “Calculation of SOI” and “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to BBGI Stockholders to SOI” tables at the end of this announcement for a discussion regarding SOI calculations.
Commenting on the financial results, Caroline Beasley, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Beasley delivered another period of strong top-line results in the second quarter, reflecting solid year-over-year growth across all of our revenue sources. Net revenue increased
“Digital remains a central component of our revenue diversification strategy, and the momentum we are seeing in our digital business is further underpinned by our ability to grow digital revenue
“Total outstanding debt as of June 30, 2022 was
“We are keeping a close eye on the declining economic environment and initiated cost reductions beginning in the second quarter. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on controlling what we can control, maximizing our growth opportunities, managing our expenses and capital structure, serving our audiences and advertisers and delivering results for our stockholders.”
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company will host a conference call and webcast today, August 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results and operations. To access the conference call, interested parties may dial +1 773-377-9070, conference ID 9772619 (domestic and international callers). Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the call at the Company’s website at www.bbgi.com. Please allow 15 minutes to register and download and install any necessary software. Following its completion, a replay of the webcast can be accessed for five days on the Company’s website, www.bbgi.com.
Questions from analysts, institutional investors and debt holders may be e-mailed to ir@bbgi.com at any time up until 9:00 a.m. ET on Monday, August 1, 2022. Management will answer as many questions as possible during the conference call and webcast (provided the questions are not addressed in their prepared remarks).
About Beasley Broadcast Group
The Company owns and operates 61 stations (47 FM and 14 AM) in 14 large- and mid-size markets in the United States. Approximately 20 million consumers listen to the Company’s radio stations weekly over-the-air, online and on smartphones and tablets, and millions regularly engage with the Company’s brands and personalities through digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, text messaging, digital and web applications and email. The Overwatch League’s Houston Outlaws esports team is a wholly owned subsidiary. The Company also owns BeasleyXP, a national esports content hub, and AXLR-R8, a Rocket League Championship Series team, in its esports portfolio. For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.
For further information, or to receive future Beasley Broadcast Group news announcements via e-mail, please contact Beasley Broadcast Group, at 239-263-5000 or email@bbgi.com, or Joseph Jaffoni, JCIR, at 212-835-8500 or bbgi@jcir.com.
Definitions
Station Operating Income (SOI) consists of net revenue less station operating expenses. We define station operating expenses as cost of services and selling, general and administrative expenses.
SOI is a measure widely used in the radio broadcast industry. The Company recognizes that because SOI is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, it is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. However, management believes that SOI provides meaningful information to investors because it is an important measure of how effectively we operate our business (i.e., operate radio stations) and assists investors in comparing our operating performance with that of other radio companies.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are “forward-looking statements” are based upon current expectations and assumptions, and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words or expressions such as “looking ahead,” “intends,” “believes,” “expects,” “seek,” “will,” “should,” or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Key risks are described in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) including its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Readers should note that forward-looking statements are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties and may be impacted by several factors, including:
- the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its potential effects on the economic environment and our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition;
- external economic forces that could have a material adverse impact on our advertising revenues and results of operations;
- the ability of our radio stations to compete effectively in their respective markets for advertising revenues;
- our ability to develop compelling and differentiated digital content, products and services;
- audience acceptance of our content, particularly our radio programs;
- our ability to respond to changes in technology, standards and services that affect the radio industry;
- our dependence on federally issued licenses subject to extensive federal regulation;
- actions by the FCC or new legislation affecting the radio industry;
- increases to royalties we pay to copyright owners or the adoption of legislation requiring royalties to be paid to record labels and recording artists;
- our dependence on selected market clusters of radio stations for a material portion of our net revenue;
- credit risk on our accounts receivable;
- the risk that our FCC licenses and/or goodwill could become impaired;
- our substantial debt levels and the potential effect of restrictive debt covenants on our operational flexibility and ability to pay dividends;
- the potential effects of hurricanes on our corporate offices and radio stations;
- the failure or destruction of the internet, satellite systems and transmitter facilities that we depend upon to distribute our programming;
- disruptions or security breaches of our information technology infrastructure;
- the loss of key personnel;
- our ability to integrate acquired businesses and achieve fully the strategic and financial objectives related thereto and their impact on our financial condition and results of operations;
- the fact that our Company is controlled by the Beasley family, which creates difficulties for any attempt to gain control of our Company; and
- other economic, business, competitive, and regulatory factors affecting our business, including those set forth in our filings with the SEC.
Our actual performance and results could differ materially because of these factors and other factors discussed in our SEC filings, including but not limited to our annual reports on Form 10-K or quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which can be obtained from the SEC, www.sec.gov, or our website, www.bbgi.com. All information in this release is as of August 1, 2022, and we undertake no obligation to update the information contained herein to actual results or changes to our expectations.
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 64,810,450 | $ | 59,574,705 | $ | 120,530,718 | $ | 107,786,745 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below) | 53,626,592 | 48,494,420 | 103,636,141 | 91,462,291 | |||||||||||
| Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation) | 4,567,470 | 3,957,854 | 8,800,930 | 7,863,143 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,451,102 | 2,850,923 | 4,967,002 | 5,802,824 | |||||||||||
| Impairment losses | 8,619,097 | - | 10,476,323 | - | |||||||||||
| Gain on disposition | - | - | - | (191,988 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other operating income, net | - | (1,500,000 | ) | - | (400,000 | ) | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 69,264,261 | 53,803,197 | 127,880,396 | 104,536,270 | |||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (4,453,811 | ) | 5,771,508 | (7,349,678 | ) | 3,250,475 | |||||||||
| Non-operating income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (6,823,217 | ) | (6,865,369 | ) | (13,672,254 | ) | (12,643,440 | ) | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt | - | - | - | (4,996,731 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income, net | 190,210 | 8,080 | 191,082 | 46,493 | |||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (11,086,818 | ) | (1,085,781 | ) | (20,830,850 | ) | (14,343,203 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 3,554,469 | (1,299,394 | ) | (2,621,977 | ) | (3,902,280 | ) | ||||||||
| Income (loss) before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (14,641,287 | ) | 213,613 | (18,208,873 | ) | (10,440,923 | ) | ||||||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax | 186,570 | (25,919 | ) | 163,226 | (56,024 | ) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | (14,454,717 | ) | 187,694 | (18,045,647 | ) | (10,496,947 | ) | ||||||||
| Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | - | - | - | 129,249 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to BBGI stockholders | $ | (14,454,717 | ) | $ | 187,694 | $ | (18,045,647 | ) | $ | (10,367,698 | ) | ||||
| Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | (0.48 | ) | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.61 | ) | $ | (0.35 | ) | ||||
| Basic common shares outstanding | 29,418,951 | 29,235,009 | 29,395,003 | 29,268,717 | |||||||||||
| Diluted common shares outstanding | 29,418,951 | 29,324,614 | 29,395,003 | 29,268,717 | |||||||||||
Selected Balance Sheet Data - Unaudited
(in thousands)
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 45,918 | $ | 51,379 | |||
| Working capital | 53,519 | 67,696 | |||||
| Total assets | 748,610 | 762,088 | |||||
| Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs | 287,641 | 293,790 | |||||
| Stockholders' equity | $ | 245,537 | $ | 263,082 | |||
Selected Statement of Cash Flows Data – Unaudited
| Six months ended | |||||||
| June 30, | |||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 6,751,546 | $ | 4,849,026 | |||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (7,301,590 | ) | (2,191,287 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (4,910,152 | ) | 33,723,920 | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (5,460,196 | ) | $ | 36,381,659 | ||
Calculation of SOI
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 64,810,450 | $ | 59,574,705 | $ | 120,530,718 | $ | 107,786,745 | |||||||
| Operating expenses | (53,626,592 | ) | (48,494,420 | ) | (103,636,141 | ) | (91,462,291 | ) | |||||||
| SOI | $ | 11,183,858 | $ | 11,080,285 | $ | 16,894,577 | $ | 16,324,454 | |||||||
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to BBGI Stockholders to SOI
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to BBGI stockholders | $ | (14,454,717 | ) | $ | 187,694 | $ | (18,045,647 | ) | $ | (10,367,698 | ) | ||||
| Corporate expenses | 4,567,470 | 3,957,854 | 8,800,930 | 7,863,143 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,451,102 | 2,850,923 | 4,967,002 | 5,802,824 | |||||||||||
| Impairment losses | 8,619,097 | - | 10,476,323 | - | |||||||||||
| Gain on dispositions | - | - | - | (191,988 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other operating income, net | - | (1,500,000 | ) | - | (400,000 | ) | |||||||||
| Interest expense | 6,823,217 | 6,865,369 | 13,672,254 | 12,643,440 | |||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of long-term debt | - | - | - | 4,996,731 | |||||||||||
| Other income, net | (190,210 | ) | (8,080 | ) | (191,082 | ) | (46,493 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 3,554,469 | (1,299,394 | ) | (2,621,977 | ) | (3,902,280 | ) | ||||||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax | (186,570 | ) | 25,919 | (163,226 | ) | 56,024 | |||||||||
| Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest | - | - | - | (129,249 | ) | ||||||||||
| SOI | $ | 11,183,858 | $ | 11,080,285 | $ | 16,894,577 | $ | 16,324,454 | |||||||
| CONTACT: | ||
| B. Caroline Beasley Chief Executive Officer Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. 239/263-5000 or ir@bbgi.com | Joseph Jaffoni, Jennifer Neuman JCIR 212/835-8500 or bbgi@jcir.com | |
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