Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2021 Results Net Revenue Increases 66.3% for the Quarter
Saga Communications reported a net revenue of $28.0 million for Q2 2021, up from $16.9 million YoY. Station operating income hit $8.4 million, a turnaround from a $181 thousand loss last year. Free cash flow improved to $4.2 million from a negative $1.8 million. Net income for the quarter was $3.3 million, with diluted EPS at $0.54. For H1 2021, net revenue was $50.3 million, a rise from $42.9 million. The company reinstated a dividend of $0.16 per share, totaling $960 thousand. Cash on hand was $59.4 million with minimal bank debt.
- Net revenue increased to $28.0 million in Q2 2021 from $16.9 million YoY.
- Station operating income rose to $8.4 million compared to a loss of $181 thousand last year.
- Free cash flow improved to $4.2 million from a negative $1.8 million.
- Net income for the quarter was $3.3 million with diluted EPS of $0.54.
- Dividends reinstated at $0.16 per share, totaling $960 thousand.
- Station operating expenses increased by $2.4 million to $21.0 million in Q2.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) reported today that net revenue was
Net revenue was
The Company reinstated its quarterly dividend with the declaration of a
The Company's balance sheet reflects
Capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2021 were
Saga's 2021 2nd Quarter conference call will be on Thursday August 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in number for the call is (973) 528-0008. Enter conference code 984904. A transcript of the call will be posted to the Company's website as soon as it is available after the call.
The Company requests that all parties that have a question that they would like to submit to the Company to please email the inquiry by 10:00 a.m. EDT on August 5, 2021 to SagaIR@sagacom.com. The Company will discuss, during the limited period of the conference call, those inquiries it deems of general relevance and interest. Only inquiries made in compliance with the foregoing will be discussed during the call.
The attached Selected Supplemental Financial Data tables disclose the Company's trailing twelve-month consolidated EBITDA and a reconciliation of operating income to station operating income.
Saga utilizes certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to assess its financial performance. Such non-GAAP measures include same station financial information, free cash flow, station operating income, trailing 12-month consolidated EBITDA, and leverage ratio. These non-GAAP measures are generally recognized by the broadcasting industry as measures of performance and are used by Saga to assess its financial performance including, but not limited to, evaluating individual station and market-level performance, evaluating overall operations, as a primary measure for incentive-based compensation of executives and other members of management and as a measure of financial position. Saga's management believes these non-GAAP measures are used by analysts who report on the industry and by investors to provide meaningful comparisons between broadcasting groups, as well as an indicator of their market value. These measures are not measures of liquidity or of performance in accordance with GAAP, and should be viewed as a supplement to and not as a substitute for the results of operations presented on a GAAP basis including net operating revenue, operating income, and net income. Reconciliations for all the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure are attached in the Selected Consolidated Financial Data and Selected Supplemental Financial Data tables.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Words such as "will," "may," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "guidance," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The material risks facing our business are described in the reports Saga periodically files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in particular Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers should note that forward-looking statements may be impacted by several factors, including national and local economic changes and changes in the radio broadcast industry in general, and the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as Saga's actual performance. Actual results may vary materially from those described herein and Saga undertakes no obligation to update any information contained herein that constitutes a forward-looking statement.
Saga is a broadcasting company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing and operating broadcast properties. Saga owns or operates broadcast properties in 27 markets, including 79 FM radio stations, 35 AM radio stations and 79 metro signals. For additional information, contact us at (313) 886-7070 or visit our website at www.sagacom.com.
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Selected Consolidated Financial Data | ||||||||||||
For the Three and Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2021 and 2020 | ||||||||||||
(amounts in 000's except per share data) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
Operating Results | ||||||||||||
Net operating revenue | $ | 28,046 | $ | 16,866 | $ | 50,347 | $ | 42,917 | ||||
Station operating expenses | 21,017 | 18,652 | 39,940 | 40,851 | ||||||||
Corporate general and administrative | 2,494 | 3,070 | 4,932 | 6,085 | ||||||||
Other operating expense (income), net | (80) | 46 | (23) | (1,284) | ||||||||
Impairment of broadcast licenses | — | 3,757 | — | 3,757 | ||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 4,615 | (8,659) | 5,498 | (6,492) | ||||||||
Interest expense | 72 | 82 | 145 | 190 | ||||||||
Interest income | (4) | (25) | (10) | (133) | ||||||||
Other income, net | (31) | — | (303) | (213) | ||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | 4,578 | (8,716) | 5,666 | (6,336) | ||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,325 | (3,805) | 1,655 | (3,105) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 3,253 | $ | (4,911) | $ | 4,011 | $ | (3,231) | ||||
Earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.54 | $ | (0.82) | $ | 0.67 | $ | (0.54) | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.54 | $ | (0.82) | $ | 0.67 | $ | (0.54) | ||||
Weighted average common shares | 5,917 | 5,868 | 5,915 | 5,867 | ||||||||
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares | 5,917 | 5,868 | 5,915 | 5,867 | ||||||||
Free Cash Flow | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 3,253 | $ | (4,911) | $ | 4,011 | $ | (3,231) | ||||
Plus: Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||||
Radio Stations | 1,353 | 1,605 | 2,702 | 3,213 | ||||||||
Corporate | 70 | 74 | 139 | 149 | ||||||||
Deferred tax provision | 170 | (2,615) | 200 | (2,500) | ||||||||
Non-cash compensation | 357 | 612 | 700 | 1,181 | ||||||||
Other operating (income) expense, net | (80) | 46 | (23) | (1,284) | ||||||||
Other income, net | (31) | — | (303) | (213) | ||||||||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | 3,757 | — | 3,757 | ||||||||
Less: Capital expenditures | (921) | (358) | (1,455) | (1,379) | ||||||||
Free cash flow | $ | 4,171 | $ | (1,790) | $ | 5,971 | $ | (307) | ||||
June 30, | ||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||
Balance Sheet Data | ||||||||||||
Working capital | $ | 62,405 | $ | 48,970 | ||||||||
Net fixed assets | $ | 53,591 | $ | 56,860 | ||||||||
Net intangible assets and other assets | $ | 120,114 | $ | 122,513 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 252,811 | $ | 243,053 | ||||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 10,000 | $ | 10,000 | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | $ | 194,518 | $ | 188,593 |
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Selected Supplemental Financial Data | |||||||||||||
June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||
(amounts in 000's except ratios) | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Less: | Plus: | Trailing | |||||||||||
12 Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||
December 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||
2020 | 2020 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||||||||
Trailing 12 Month Consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") (1) and Leverage Ratio | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (1,913) | $ | (3,231) | $ | 4,011 | $ | 5,329 | |||||
Exclusions: | |||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of assets | 1,247 | 1,284 | 23 | (14) | |||||||||
Gain on insurance proceeds | 233 | 213 | 272 | 292 | |||||||||
Other gains (losses) | — | — | 31 | 31 | |||||||||
Interest income | 148 | 133 | 10 | 25 | |||||||||
Impairment of intangible assets | (5,149) | (3,757) | — | (1,392) | |||||||||
Other | 133 | 34 | 101 | 200 | |||||||||
Total exclusions | (3,388) | (2,093) | 437 | (858) | |||||||||
Consolidated adjusted net income (1) | 1,475 | (1,138) | 3,574 | 6,187 | |||||||||
Plus: | |||||||||||||
Interest expense | 340 | 190 | 145 | 295 | |||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 705 | (3,105) | 1,655 | 5,465 | |||||||||
Depreciation & amortization expense | 6,524 | 3,362 | 2,841 | 6,003 | |||||||||
Non-cash compensation | 2,221 | 1,181 | 700 | 1,740 | |||||||||
Trailing twelve month consolidated EBITDA (1) | $ | 11,265 | $ | 490 | $ | 8,915 | $ | 19,690 | |||||
Total long-term debt, including current maturities | $ | 10,000 | |||||||||||
Divided by trailing twelve month consolidated EBITDA (1) | 19,690 | ||||||||||||
Leverage ratio | 0.51 |
(1) | As defined in the Company's credit facility. |
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Selected Supplemental Financial Data | ||||||||||||
For the Three and Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2021 and 2020 | ||||||||||||
(amounts in 000's except per share data) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) to station operating income (loss) reconciliation: | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 4,615 | $ | (8,659) | $ | 5,498 | $ | (6,492) | ||||
Plus: | ||||||||||||
Corporate general and administrative | 2,494 | 3,070 | 4,932 | 6,085 | ||||||||
Other operating expense (income), net | (80) | 46 | (23) | (1,284) | ||||||||
Impairment of broadcast licenses | — | 3,757 | — | 3,757 | ||||||||
Station depreciation and amortization | 1,353 | 1,605 | 2,702 | 3,213 | ||||||||
Station operating income (loss) | $ | 8,382 | $ | (181) | $ | 13,109 | $ | 5,279 |
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