Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 4th Quarter and Year End 2020 Results
Saga Communications (Nasdaq: SGA) reported fourth quarter 2020 net revenue of $28.8 million, a 19.1% increase from Q3 2020 but down from $31.8 million in Q4 2019. Net income was $2.3 million with diluted EPS at $0.38. For the year, net revenue totaled $95.8 million, with a net loss of $1.9 million due to a $5.2 million non-cash impairment charge. Operating income fell to $20.4 million from $37.0 million in 2019. The company maintained a strong cash position with $51.4 million available as of year-end.
- Net revenue increased 19.1% quarter-over-quarter.
- Operating expenses decreased by $1.9 million compared to last year.
- Cash on hand was strong at $51.4 million as of December 31, 2020.
- Net income down to $2.3 million from $10.5 million in Q4 2019.
- Yearly net loss of $1.9 million, primarily due to a non-cash impairment charge of $5.2 million.
- Annual operating income decreased from $37.0 million in 2019 to $20.4 million in 2020.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) reported today that fourth quarter and year end 2020 revenue and the related net income continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Net Revenue was
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 net revenue was
The Company's balance sheet reflects
Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter were
Saga's 2020 4th Quarter and Year End conference call will be on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The dial-in number for the call is 973/528-0008. Enter conference code 714210. 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. EST on March 12, 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 consolidated net 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 of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure are attached in the Selected Consolidated Financial Data and Supplemental Financial Data tables.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "guidance" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Key risks, including risks associated with Saga's ability to effectively integrate the stations it acquires and the impact of federal regulation on Saga's business, are described in the reports Saga periodically files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers should note that these statements may be impacted by several factors, including national and local economic changes, changes in the radio broadcast industry in general, and the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Saga's actual performance. Results may vary from those stated herein and Saga undertakes no obligation to update the information contained here.
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.
Saga Communications, Inc. Selected Consolidated Financial Data For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in 000's except per share data) (Unaudited)
| ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||
Operating Results | ||||||||||||
Net operating revenue | $ | 28,753 | $ | 31,791 | $ | 95,813 | $ | 123,072 | ||||
Station operating expenses | 21,119 | 23,050 | 81,586 | 92,692 | ||||||||
Corporate general and administrative | 2,651 | 3,281 | 11,574 | 11,460 | ||||||||
Other operating expense (income), net | (13) | 26 | (1,247) | 112 | ||||||||
Impairment of broadcast licenses | — | — | 5,149 | — | ||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 4,996 | 5,434 | (1,249) | 18,808 | ||||||||
Interest expense | 75 | 163 | 340 | 735 | ||||||||
Interest income | (7) | (125) | (148) | (610) | ||||||||
Other income, net | (20) | (5) | (233) | (16) | ||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax expense | 4,948 | 5,401 | (1,208) | 18,699 | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 2,680 | 1,560 | 705 | 5,420 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2,268 | $ | 3,841 | $ | (1,913) | $ | 13,279 | ||||
Earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.64 | $ | (0.32) | $ | 2.23 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.64 | $ | (0.32) | $ | 2.23 | ||||
Weighted average common shares | 5,880 | 5,817 | 5,871 | 5,834 | ||||||||
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares | 5,880 | 5,817 | 5,871 | 5,834 | ||||||||
Free Cash Flow | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2,268 | $ | 3,841 | $ | (1,913) | $ | 13,279 | ||||
Plus: Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||||
Radio Stations | 1,435 | 1,747 | 6,204 | 6,641 | ||||||||
Corporate | 96 | 90 | 320 | 304 | ||||||||
Deferred tax (benefit) provision | 1,380 | 320 | (545) | 1,420 | ||||||||
Non-cash compensation | 422 | 473 | 2,221 | 2,129 | ||||||||
Other operating expense (income), net | (13) | 26 | (1,247) | 112 | ||||||||
Other income, net | (20) | (5) | (233) | (16) | ||||||||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | — | 5,149 | — | ||||||||
Less: Capital expenditures | (434) | (1,065) | (2,314) | (5,732) | ||||||||
Free cash flow | $ | 5,134 | $ | 5,427 | $ | 7,642 | $ | 18,137 | ||||
December 31, | ||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
Balance Sheet Data | ||||||||||||
Working capital | $ | 57,034 | $ | 49,219 | ||||||||
Net fixed assets | $ | 54,885 | $ | 58,711 | ||||||||
Net intangible assets and other assets | $ | 120,635 | $ | 126,963 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 246,488 | $ | 252,394 | ||||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 10,000 | $ | 10,000 | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | $ | 190,542 | $ | 192,352 | ||||||||
Saga Communications, Inc. Selected Supplemental Financial Data For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in 000's except ratios) (Unaudited)
| ||||||
12 Months Ended | ||||||
December 31, | ||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||
12 Month Consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (1,913) | $ | 13,279 | ||
Exclusions: | ||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of assets | 1,247 | (112) | ||||
Gain on insurance proceeds | 233 | 16 | ||||
Interest income | 148 | 610 | ||||
Impairment of intangible assets | (5,149) | — | ||||
Other | 133 | 190 | ||||
Total exclusions | (3,388) | 704 | ||||
Consolidated adjusted net income (1) | 1,475 | 12,575 | ||||
Plus: | ||||||
Interest expense | 340 | 735 | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 705 | 5,420 | ||||
Depreciation & amortization expense | 6,524 | 6,945 | ||||
Non-cash stock based compensation expense | 2,221 | 2,129 | ||||
Twelve month consolidated EBITDA (1) | $ | 11,265 | $ | 27,804 | ||
Total long-term debt, including current maturities | $ | 10,000 | $ | 10,000 | ||
Divided by twelve month consolidated EBITDA (1) | 11,265 | 27,804 | ||||
Leverage ratio | 0.89 | 0.36 | ||||
(1) | As defined in the Company's credit facility. |
Saga Communications, Inc. Selected Supplemental Financial Data For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in 000's except per share data) (Unaudited)
| ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||
Operating income to station operating income reconciliation: | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 4,996 | $ | 5,434 | $ | (1,249) | $ | 18,808 | ||||
Plus: | ||||||||||||
Corporate general and administrative | 2,651 | 3,281 | 11,574 | 11,460 | ||||||||
Other operating expense (income), net | (13) | 26 | (1,247) | 112 | ||||||||
Impairment of broadcast licenses | — | — | 5,149 | — | ||||||||
Station depreciation and amortization | 1,435 | 1,747 | 6,204 | 6,641 | ||||||||
Station operating income | $ | 9,069 | $ | 10,488 | $ | 20,431 | $ | 37,021 | ||||
View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saga-communications-inc-reports-4th-quarter-and-year-end-2020-results-301246090.html
SOURCE Saga Communications, Inc.
FAQ
What is Saga Communications' revenue for Q4 2020?
How much was Saga Communications' net income in Q4 2020?
What impact did the COVID-19 pandemic have on Saga Communications' revenue?
What were Saga Communications' operating expenses in Q4 2020?
What is the diluted earnings per share for Saga Communications in Q4 2020?
