Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. - CCO STOCK NEWS

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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) is a leading global player in the outdoor advertising industry, operating in over 30 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The company boasts a robust presence in 43 of the top 50 U.S. markets, and its expanding digital platform includes more than 1,200 digital billboards across 28 U.S. markets. Clear Channel Outdoor helps advertisers craft impactful out-of-home campaigns using both traditional and digital formats in various environments such as roadside, urban, transit, airport, street furniture, and retail near the point of sale.

The company enables brands to engage with mobile consumers, integrating out-of-home advertising with mobile and social media to boost customer engagement and drive purchases. By leveraging its extensive portfolio of over 330,000 print and digital displays in 19 countries (excluding businesses held for sale), Clear Channel Outdoor connects advertisers with millions of consumers monthly.

Recent Achievements:

• Clear Channel Outdoor reported fourth-quarter consolidated revenue of $632.1 million, a 12.4% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in the Airports and Europe-North segments.
• The company sold its businesses in Switzerland, Italy, and Spain, generating $153.5 million in aggregate proceeds. These sales, reflecting the company's strategic focus on higher-margin U.S. markets, are part of an ongoing process to optimize its portfolio.
• Clear Channel Outdoor recently refinanced a significant portion of its debt, extending maturities and improving financial flexibility. This includes a new term loan facility and the issuance of $865 million in senior secured notes due 2030.

Financial Condition & Current Projects: The company continues to strengthen its balance sheet, with $193.2 million in cash and a clear focus on reducing leverage. As part of its strategic roadmap, Clear Channel Outdoor is enhancing its technology and digital infrastructure to increase operating leverage and organically grow EBITDA and free cash flow. The sale process of their Europe-North segment and Latin American businesses is ongoing.

Partnerships & Innovations: Clear Channel Outdoor is at the forefront of innovation within the out-of-home advertising industry. The company’s dynamic advertising platform includes data analytics and programmatic capabilities, making campaigns more measurable and easier to purchase. This innovation broadens the advertiser base, driving significant engagement across its diverse portfolio.

Visit the company’s website at clearchanneloutdoor.com for more information.