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Townsquare Media (NYSE: TSQ) reported Q3 2024 financial results showing a return to growth, with net revenue increasing 0.2% year-over-year to $115.3 million. Digital revenue, representing 52% of total revenue, grew 1.1%. The company reported net income of $11.3 million, a $47.8 million improvement from last year's loss. Digital Advertising revenue increased 4.7%, while Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions decreased 5.8%. The company maintained its dividend yield of approximately 8% and repurchased $25 million of debt and $24 million of equity year-to-date. Q4 2024 guidance projects net revenue between $114.8-118.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $30.8-31.8 million.

Townsquare Media (NYSE: TSQ) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre 2024, mostrando un ritorno alla crescita, con un aumento del fatturato netto del 0,2% rispetto all'anno precedente, arrivando a $115,3 milioni. Il fatturato digitale, che rappresenta il 52% del fatturato totale, è aumentato dell'1,1%. L'azienda ha registrato un utile netto di $11,3 milioni, migliorando di $47,8 milioni rispetto alla perdita dello scorso anno. I ricavi da Pubblicità Digitale sono aumentati del 4,7%, mentre le Soluzioni di Marketing Digitale in Abbonamento sono diminuite del 5,8%. L'azienda ha mantenuto un rendimento del dividendo di circa l'8% e ha riacquistato $25 milioni di debito e $24 milioni di capitale dall'inizio dell'anno. Le previsioni per il quarto trimestre 2024 proiettano un fatturato netto compreso tra $114,8 e $118,8 milioni e un EBITDA rettificato tra $30,8 e $31,8 milioni.

Townsquare Media (NYSE: TSQ) reportó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024, mostrando un regreso al crecimiento, con un aumento del 0,2% en los ingresos netos en comparación con el año anterior, alcanzando $115,3 millones. Los ingresos digitales, que representan el 52% del ingreso total, crecieron un 1,1%. La compañía reportó un ingreso neto de $11,3 millones, mejorando en $47,8 millones en comparación con la pérdida del año pasado. Los ingresos por Publicidad Digital aumentaron un 4,7%, mientras que las Soluciones de Marketing Digital por Suscripción disminuyeron un 5,8%. La empresa mantuvo un rendimiento de dividendo de aproximadamente el 8% y recompró $25 millones de deuda y $24 millones de capital hasta la fecha. La guía para el cuarto trimestre de 2024 proyecta ingresos netos entre $114,8 y $118,8 millones y EBITDA ajustado entre $30,8 y $31,8 millones.

타운스퀘어 미디어 (NYSE: TSQ)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표하며 성장으로의 회귀를 보여주었으며, 전년 대비 순수익이 0.2% 증가하여 1억 1,530만 달러에 달했습니다. 총 수익의 52%를 차지하는 디지털 수익은 1.1% 증가했습니다. 회사는 1,130만 달러의 순이익을 보고했으며, 작년 손실에서 4,780만 달러 개선되었습니다. 디지털 광고 수익은 4.7% 증가했지만 구독형 디지털 마케팅 솔루션은 5.8% 감소했습니다. 회사는 약 8%의 배당 수익률을 유지하며, 올해 들어 2,500만 달러의 부채와 2,400만 달러의 자본을 재구매했습니다. 2024년 4분기 가이던스는 순수익이 1억 1,480만에서 1억 1,880만 달러 사이와 조정된 EBITDA가 3,080만에서 3,180만 달러 사이일 것으로 예상합니다.

Townsquare Media (NYSE: TSQ) a annoncé les résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024, montrant un retour à la croissance, avec un chiffre d'affaires net en augmentation de 0,2 % par rapport à l'année dernière, atteignant 115,3 millions de dollars. Les revenus numériques, représentant 52 % du chiffre d'affaires total, ont augmenté de 1,1 %. L'entreprise a reporté un bénéfice net de 11,3 millions de dollars, soit une amélioration de 47,8 millions de dollars par rapport à la perte de l'année précédente. Les revenus de Publicité Numérique ont augmenté de 4,7 %, tandis que les Solutions de Marketing Numérique par Abonnement ont baissé de 5,8 %. L'entreprise a maintenu un rendement du dividende d'environ 8 % et a racheté 25 millions de dollars de dettes et 24 millions de dollars de capitaux depuis le début de l'année. Les prévisions pour le quatrième trimestre 2024 projettent un chiffre d'affaires net entre 114,8 et 118,8 millions de dollars et un EBITDA ajusté entre 30,8 et 31,8 millions de dollars.

Townsquare Media (NYSE: TSQ) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht und zeigt eine Rückkehr zum Wachstum, mit einem Anstieg des Nettoumsatzes um 0,2 % im Jahresvergleich auf 115,3 Millionen Dollar. Die digitalen Einnahmen, die 52 % des Gesamteinkommens ausmachen, wuchsen um 1,1 %. Das Unternehmen berichtete von einem Nettogewinn von 11,3 Millionen Dollar, eine Verbesserung um 47,8 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zum Verlust des Vorjahres. Die Einnahmen aus digitaler Werbung stiegen um 4,7 %, während die Abonnement-Digital-Marketinglösungen um 5,8 % zurückgingen. Das Unternehmen hielt eine Dividendenrendite von etwa 8 % aufrecht und hat bis heute 25 Millionen Dollar an Schulden und 24 Millionen Dollar an Eigenkapital zurückgekauft. Die Prognose für das vierte Quartal 2024 erwartet einen Nettoumsatz zwischen 114,8 und 118,8 Millionen Dollar sowie ein angepasstes EBITDA zwischen 30,8 und 31,8 Millionen Dollar.

Positive
  • Net revenue increased 0.2% YoY to $115.3 million
  • Digital Advertising revenue grew 4.7% YoY
  • Net income improved by $47.8 million to $11.3 million
  • Repurchased $25M of debt and $24M of equity YTD
  • Maintained 8% dividend yield
Negative
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6.3% YoY
  • Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions revenue declined 5.8%
  • Total Digital Adjusted Operating Income decreased 8.9%
  • Net leverage ratio remained high at 4.86x

Insights

Townsquare Media's Q3 results show mixed performance with notable positives and concerns. Net revenue grew marginally by 0.2%, while Digital Advertising revenue increased by 4.7%. However, the 6.3% decline in Adjusted EBITDA and 5.8% drop in Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions revenue raise concerns. The company's debt reduction of $25 million and share repurchases of $24 million demonstrate strong capital management.

The company maintains a healthy $22 million cash balance and pays an attractive 8% dividend yield. Digital now represents 52% of total revenue, marking successful transformation from traditional radio. However, investors should monitor the declining EBITDA trend and subscription business performance carefully.

The digital transformation story at Townsquare is compelling, with digital now comprising over half of revenue. The 4.7% growth in Digital Advertising shows momentum in their Ignite platform, particularly significant given current market conditions. However, the decline in Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions requires attention as this high-margin business typically provides stable recurring revenue.

The company's strategic positioning outside top 50 markets with 349 local radio stations and 400+ digital properties creates a unique local media ecosystem. The first-party data collection capabilities and proprietary ad tech stack provide competitive advantages in local digital advertising, though execution in monetizing these assets remains crucial.

Digital Represents 52% of September YTD Total Net Revenue
Ignite's Digital Advertising Revenue Growth Accelerates in Q3
Repurchased $25 Million of Debt ($36M through October) and $24 Million of Equity in September YTD Period

PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) (“Townsquare”, the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

“I am pleased to share that Townsquare’s net revenue returned to year-over-year growth, driven by sequential improvement across each of our three business segments, due to our local focus and our unique and differentiated digital platform, as well as the benefit from political revenue. Third quarter net revenue increased +0.2% year-over-year and Adjusted EBITDA decreased -6.3% year-over-year, both meeting guidance and reflecting a sequential improvement from the first and second quarter. In addition, net income improved $47.8 million year-over-year, in large part due to a reduction in non-cash impairment charges,” commented Bill Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Townsquare Media, Inc. “Our return to net revenue growth in the third quarter coincided with our return to total Digital net revenue growth, which increased by +1% year-over-year. In particular, Townsquare Interactive’s sequential revenue growth improved to +3% quarter-over-quarter, and Digital Advertising net revenue increased +5% year-over-year, an acceleration from the +1% revenue growth rates in the first six months of 2024. In total, Digital represented more than half of Townsquare’s net revenue in the first nine months of the year, a true point of differentiation from others in local media, as we have evolved from a local broadcast radio company that was founded in 2010, to a Digital First Local Media Company with a world class team and a unique and differentiated strategy, assets, platforms and solutions.”

Mr. Wilson continued, “We have executed and delivered on what we said we would do, while simultaneously building value for our shareholders through dividend payments, debt reduction and share repurchases. In the first nine months of the year, we have repurchased and retired $25 million of our bonds at a discount to par ($36 million through October), and repurchased $24 million of equity, or 2.3 million shares, including the accretive share repurchase of 1.5 million shares from Madison Square Garden. At the same time, we have maintained our high yielding dividend and a strong cash balance, which was $22 million at the end of the third quarter, and net leverage remained below 4.9x. We are gearing up for our upcoming refinancing, and we look forward to sharing that outcome with our investors when we next report.”

The Company announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1975 per share. The dividend will be payable on February 1, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 21, 2025. As of yesterday’s closing price that reflects a dividend yield of approximately 8%.

Segment Reporting
We have three reportable operating segments, Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions, Digital Advertising and Broadcast Advertising. The Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions segment includes our subscription digital marketing solutions business, Townsquare Interactive. The Digital Advertising segment, marketed externally as Townsquare Ignite, includes digital advertising on our owned and operated digital properties, our first party data digital management platform and our digital programmatic advertising platform. The Broadcast Advertising segment includes our local, regional, and national advertising products and solutions delivered via terrestrial radio broadcast, and other miscellaneous revenue that is associated with our broadcast advertising platform. The remainder of our business is reported in the Other category, which includes our live events business.

Third Quarter Results*

  • As compared to the third quarter of 2023:
    • Net revenue increased 0.2%, and decreased 2.5% excluding political
    • Net income increased $47.8 million
    • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6.3%
    • Total Digital net revenue increased 1.1%
      • Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions (“Townsquare Interactive”) net revenue decreased 5.8%
      • Digital Advertising net revenue increased 4.7%
    • Total Digital Adjusted Operating Income decreased 8.9%
      • Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions Adjusted Operating Income decreased 11.0%
      • Digital Advertising Adjusted Operating Income decreased 7.9%
    • Broadcast Advertising net revenue increased 0.3%, and decreased 5.3% excluding political
  • Net Income per diluted share was $0.63 and Adjusted Net Income per diluted share was $0.35
  • Repurchased an aggregate $11.0 million of our 2026 Senior Secured Notes below par
  • Repurchased 0.1 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $11.32

Year-to-Date Highlights*

  • As compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
    • Net revenue decreased 1.8%, and 3.3% excluding political
    • Net loss decreased $5.2 million
    • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 8.0%
    • Total Digital net revenue decreased 2.6%
      • Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions net revenue decreased 11.5%
      • Digital Advertising net revenue increased 2.4%
    • Total Digital Adjusted Operating Income decreased 17.0%
      • Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions Adjusted Operating Income decreased 10.3%
      • Digital Advertising Adjusted Operating Income decreased 20.2%
    • Broadcast Advertising net revenue decreased 0.3%, and 3.4%, excluding political
  • Repurchased an aggregate $24.7 million of our 2026 Senior Secured Notes below par
  • Repurchased 2.3 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $10.31
  • Repurchased and retired 3.2 million options expiring in July 2024 for a net purchase price of $3.60 per option

*See below for discussion of non-GAAP measures.

Guidance
For the fourth quarter of 2024, net revenue is expected to be between $114.8 million and $118.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $30.8 million and $31.8 million.

For the full year 2024, net revenue is expected to be between $448 million and $452 million, and Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $100 million and $101 million, both within our original guidance ranges.

Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

Net Revenue
Net revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased $0.2 million, or 0.2%, to $115.3 million as compared to $115.1 million in the same period in 2023. Digital Advertising net revenue increased $1.9 million, or 4.7%, as compared to the same period in 2023, and Broadcast Advertising net revenue increased $0.2 million, or 0.3%, as compared to the same period in 2023. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions net revenue of $1.2 million, or 5.8%, and a $0.6 million, or 37.3%, decrease in Other net revenue as compared to the same period in 2023. Excluding political revenue of $3.7 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, net revenue decreased $2.9 million, or 2.5%, to $111.6 million. Broadcast Advertising net revenue decreased $2.8 million, or 5.3%, to $50.8 million, and Digital Advertising net revenue increased $1.8 million, or 4.6%, to $40.7 million.

Net Income (Loss)
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, we reported net income of $11.3 million, an increase of $47.8 million as compared to a net loss of $36.5 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to a $29.0 million decrease in non-cash impairment charges, partially offset by a $2.5 million increase in direct operating expenses and a $22.6 million decrease in the income tax provision due to the valuation allowance for interest expense carryforwards and an increase in certain non-deductible compensation costs. Adjusted Net Income decreased $2.2 million as compared to the same period last year.

Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $1.7 million, or 6.3%, to $25.5 million, as compared to $27.2 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA (Excluding Political) decreased $4.3 million, or 16.3%, to $22.3 million, as compared to $26.6 million in the same period last year.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023

Net Revenue
Net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, decreased $6.3 million, or 1.8%, to $333.2 million as compared to $339.4 million in the same period in 2023. Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions net revenue decreased $7.2 million, or 11.5%, Other net revenue decreased $1.3 million, or 15.3%, and Broadcast Advertising net revenue decreased $0.4 million, or 0.3%, as compared to the same period in 2023. These declines were partially offset by a $2.7 million, or 2.4%, increase in Digital Advertising net revenue as compared to the same period in 2023. Excluding political revenue of $6.2 million and $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, net revenue decreased $11.3 million, or 3.3% to $327.0 million, Broadcast Advertising net revenue decreased $5.1 million, or 3.4%, to $147.6 million, and Digital Advertising net revenue increased $2.5 million, or 2.2%, to $116.2 million.

Net Loss
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we reported a net loss of $36.0 million, a decrease of $5.2 million as compared to a net loss of $41.1 million in the same period last year. The decrease was due to a $29.4 million decrease in non-cash impairment charges, partially offset by increases in stock-based compensation and transaction and business realignment costs, the decrease in net revenue and a $4.5 million increase in the income tax provision was driven by the valuation allowance for interest expense carryforwards and an increase in certain non-deductible compensation costs. Adjusted Net Income decreased $9.7 million as compared to the same period last year.

Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $6.0 million, or 8.0% to $69.2 million, as compared to $75.2 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA (Excluding Political) decreased $10.3 million, or 13.8%, to $63.9 million, as compared to $74.2 million in the same period last year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2024, we had a total of $21.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and $478.9 million of outstanding indebtedness, representing 5.10x and 4.86x gross and net leverage, respectively, based on Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, of $94.0 million.

The table below presents a summary, as of November 1, 2024, of our outstanding common stock (net of treasury shares).

Security Number Outstanding Description
Class A common stock 14,231,917 One vote per share.
Class B common stock 815,296 10 votes per share.1
Class C common stock 500,000 No votes.1
Total 15,547,213  
1 Each share converts into one share of Class A common stock upon transfer or at the option of the holder, subject to certain conditions, including compliance with FCC rules.
 

Conference Call
Townsquare Media, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss certain third quarter 2024 financial results and 2024 guidance on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call dial-in number is 1-800-717-1738 (U.S. & Canada) or 1-646-307-1865 (International) and the conference ID is “Townsquare”. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at www.townsquaremedia.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available through November 14, 2024. To access the replay, please dial 1-844-512-2921 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-412-317-6671 (International) and enter confirmation code 1142541. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available at the above website.

About Townsquare Media, Inc.
Townsquare is a community-focused digital media and digital marketing solutions company with market leading local radio stations, principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include a subscription digital marketing services business, Townsquare Interactive, providing website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization, social media and online reputation management as well as other digital monthly services for SMBs; a robust digital advertising division, Townsquare Ignite, a powerful combination of a) an owned and operated portfolio of more than 400 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data and b) a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform; and a portfolio of 349 local terrestrial radio stations in 74 U.S. markets strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States. Our portfolio includes local media brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com and NJ101.5.com, and premier national music brands such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com, and Loudwire.com. For more information, please visit www.townsquaremedia.com, www.townsquareinteractive.com and www.townsquareignite.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained in this press release, the matters addressed are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often discuss our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “potential,” “project,” “projection,” “plan,” “intend,” “seek,” “believe,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “should,” “can,” “can have,” “likely,” the negatives thereof and other words and terms. Actual events or results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by us include the impact of general economic conditions in the United States, or in the specific markets in which we currently do business including supply chain disruptions, inflation, labor shortages and the effect on advertising activity, industry conditions, including existing competition and future competitive technologies, the popularity of radio as a broadcasting and advertising medium, cancellations, disruptions or postponements of advertising schedules in response to national or world events, our ability to develop and maintain digital technologies and hire and retain technical and sales talent, our dependence on key personnel, our capital expenditure requirements, our continued ability to identify suitable acquisition targets, and consummate and integrate any future acquisitions, legislative or regulatory requirements, risks and uncertainties relating to our leverage and changes in interest rates, our ability to obtain financing at times, in amounts and at rates considered appropriate by us, our ability to access the capital markets as and when needed and on terms that we consider favorable to us and other factors discussed in this section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this report and under “Risk Factors” in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2024, as well as other risks discussed from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to predict or control. In addition, as a result of these and other factors, our past financial performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance. The cautionary statements referred to in this section also should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that may be issued by us or persons acting on our behalf. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date hereof or as of the date specified herein. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Definitions
In this press release, we refer to Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA (Excluding Political), Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Share which are financial measures that have not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”).

We define Adjusted Operating Income by Segment as operating income by segment before the deduction of depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, corporate expenses, transaction costs, business realignment costs, impairments and net loss (gain) on sale and retirement of assets. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before the deduction of income taxes, interest expense, net, gain on repurchases of debt, transaction and business realignment costs, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, impairments, net loss (gain) on sale and retirement of assets and other expense (income) net. We define Adjusted EBITDA (Excluding Political) as Adjusted EBITDA less political net revenue, net of a fifteen percent deduction to account for estimated national representative firm fees, music licensing fees and sales commissions expense. Adjusted Net Income is defined as net income before the deduction of transaction and business realignment costs, impairments, gains on sale of investments, change in fair value of investment, net loss (gain) on sale and retirement of assets, gain on repurchases of debt, gain on sale of digital assets, gain on insurance recoveries and net income attributable to non-controlling interest, net of income taxes stated at the Company's applicable statutory effective tax rate. Adjusted Net Income Per Share is defined as Adjusted Net Income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding. We define Net Leverage as our total outstanding indebtedness, net of our total cash balance as of September 30, 2024, divided by our Adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. These measures do not represent, and should not be considered as alternatives to or superior to, financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. You should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses or charges that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in the presentation, and we do not infer that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. In addition, these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly-named measures reported by other companies.

We use Adjusted Operating Income by Segment to evaluate the operating performance of our business segments. We use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (Excluding Political) to facilitate company-to-company operating performance comparisons by backing out potential differences caused by variations in capital structures (affecting interest expense), taxation and the age and book depreciation of facilities and equipment (affecting relative depreciation expense), which may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to operating performance, and to facilitate year over year comparisons, by backing out the impact of political revenue which varies depending on the election cycle and may be unrelated to operating performance. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income Per Share to assess total company operating performance on a consistent basis. We use Net Leverage to measure the Company’s ability to handle its debt burden. We believe that these measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of transaction costs, net loss (gain) on sale and retirement of assets, business realignment costs and certain impairments. Further, while discretionary bonuses for members of management are not determined with reference to specific targets, our board of directors may consider Adjusted Operating Income by Segment, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA (Excluding Political), Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income Per Share, and Net Leverage when determining discretionary bonuses.

Investor Relations
Claire Yenicay
(203) 900-5555
investors@townsquaremedia.com


 
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
 
 September 30,
2024
 December 31,
2023
 (unaudited)  
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$21,786  $61,046 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $4,131 and $4,041, respectively 57,654   60,780 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,759   10,356 
Total current assets  92,199   132,182 
Property and equipment, net 110,428   110,194 
Intangible assets, net 165,179   200,306 
Goodwill 152,903   157,270 
Investments 975   3,542 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 42,460   46,887 
Other assets 763   1,165 
Restricted cash 509   503 
Total assets $565,416  $652,049 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$3,799  $5,036 
Deferred revenue 9,092   9,059 
Accrued compensation and benefits 12,007   13,085 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 26,986   25,112 
Operating lease liabilities, current 9,487   9,376 
Accrued interest 5,501   14,420 
Total current liabilities 66,872   76,088 
Long-term debt, net of deferred finance costs of $2,234 and $3,960, respectively 476,702   499,658 
Deferred tax liability 25,163   11,856 
Operating lease liability, net of current portion 38,153   41,437 
Other long-term liabilities 10,989   13,099 
Total liabilities  617,879   642,138 
Stockholders’ equity:   
Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 15,196,963 and 14,023,767 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 152   140 
Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 815,296 and 815,296 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 8   8 
Class C common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 500,000 and 1,961,341 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 5   20 
Total common stock 165   168 
Treasury stock, at cost; 965,399 and 183,768 shares of Class A common stock, respectively (11,218)  (2,177)
Additional paid-in capital 304,097   310,612 
Accumulated deficit (349,000)  (302,193)
Non-controlling interest 3,493   3,501 
Total stockholders’ equity (52,463)  9,911 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $565,416  $652,049 


 
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended 
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net revenue$115,311  $115,104  $333,169  $339,445 
Operating costs and expenses:       
Direct operating expenses, excluding depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation 83,794   81,323   246,201   245,301 
Depreciation and amortization 4,947   4,717   14,896   14,496 
Corporate expenses 6,063   6,604   17,762   18,911 
Stock-based compensation 2,867   2,350   14,062   6,228 
Transaction and business realignment costs 645   161   3,683   764 
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets 2,008   30,970   36,264   65,697 
Net gain on sale and retirement of assets (110)  (362)  (66)  (703)
Total operating costs and expenses 100,214   125,763   332,802   350,694 
Operating income (loss) 15,097   (10,659)  367   (11,249)
Other expense (income):       
Interest expense, net 9,175   9,343   27,418   28,215 
Gain on repurchases of debt (8)  (430)  (11)  (1,249)
Other income, net (277)  (547)  (4,974)  (6,451)
Income (loss) from operations before tax 6,207   (19,025)  (22,066)  (31,764)
Income tax (benefit) provision (5,129)  17,478   13,903   9,380 
Net income (loss)$11,336  $(36,503) $(35,969) $(41,144)
        
Net income (loss) attributable to:       
Controlling interests$10,847  $(36,999) $(37,261) $(42,620)
Non-controlling interests 489   496   1,292   1,476 
Net income (loss)$11,336  $(36,503) $(35,969) $(41,144)
        
Basic income (loss) per share$0.71  $(2.27) $(2.38) $(2.52)
        
Diluted income (loss) per share$0.63  $(2.27) $(2.38) $(2.52)
        
Weighted average shares outstanding:       
Basic 15,296   16,277   15,650   16,897 
Diluted 17,227   16,277   15,650   16,897 


 
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in Thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2024   2023 
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net loss$(35,969) $(41,144)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 14,896   14,496 
Amortization of deferred financing costs 1,576   1,567 
Non-cash lease (income) expense (558)  69 
Net deferred taxes and other 13,307   8,817 
Allowance for credit losses 4,036   2,817 
Stock-based compensation expense 14,062   6,228 
Gain on repurchases of debt (11)  (1,249)
Trade and barter activity, net (993)  (1,352)
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets 36,264   65,697 
Realized gain on sale of digital assets    (839)
Gain on sale of investment (4,054)  (5,210)
Unrealized gain on investment (202)  493 
Amortization of content rights 3,667   3,645 
Change in content rights liabilities (3,747)  (1,819)
Reimbursement of equipment modification costs    (1,487)
Other 1,837   (1,276)
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable (1,117)  (3,037)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,516)  5,130 
Accounts payable (1,231)  646 
Accrued expenses (10,812)  (3,845)
Accrued interest (8,920)  (9,443)
Other long-term liabilities 42   60 
Net cash provided by operating activities 20,557   38,964 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Purchases of property and equipment (13,771)  (11,373)
Proceeds from sale of digital assets    2,975 
Proceeds from insurance recoveries 336   721 
Proceeds from sale of assets and investment related transactions 5,829   7,277 
Net cash used in investing activities (7,606)  (400)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Repurchases of 2026 Notes (24,521)  (25,621)
Dividend payments (9,267)  (6,285)
Proceeds from stock options exercised 7,252   5,440 
Shares withheld in lieu of employee tax withholding (35)   
Withholdings for shares issued under the ESPP 708   729 
Repurchases of stock (23,551)  (16,645)
Cash distribution to non-controlling interests (1,300)  (1,499)
Repayments of capitalized obligations (1,491)  (140)
Net cash used in financing activities (52,205)  (44,021)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash:   
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (39,254)  (5,457)
Beginning of period 61,549   43,913 
End of period$22,295  $38,456 


 
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(in Thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
  2024   2023 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:   
Cash payments:   
Interest$35,390  $37,273 
Income taxes 945   1,122 
    
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Activities:   
Dividends declared, but not paid during the period$3,214  $3,164 
Property and equipment acquired in exchange for advertising(1) 772   550 
Accrued capital expenditures 79   229 
    
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information relating to Leases:   
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, included in operating cash flows$9,175  $8,850 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations 4,691   4,035 
    
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   
Cash and cash equivalents$21,786  $37,955 
Restricted cash 509   501 
 $22,295  $38,456 

(1) Represents total advertising services provided by the Company in exchange for property and equipment during each of the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.


 
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
(in Thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended 
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
  
  2024   2023  % Change  2024   2023  % Change
Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions$19,080  $20,257  (5.8)% $55,848  $63,086  (11.5)%
Digital Advertising 40,861   39,009  4.7%  116,541   113,842  2.4%
Broadcast Advertising 54,330   54,179  0.3%  153,418   153,822  (0.3)%
Other 1,040   1,659  (37.3)%  7,362   8,695  (15.3)%
Net revenue 115,311   115,104  0.2%  333,169   339,445  (1.8)%
Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions Expenses 13,956   14,498  (3.7)%  40,251   45,703  (11.9)%
Digital Advertising expenses 30,050   27,271  10.2%  87,665   77,666  12.9%
Broadcast Advertising expenses 38,560   37,510  2.8%  111,442   113,858  (2.1)%
Other expenses 1,228   2,044  (39.9)%  6,843   8,074  (15.2)%
Direct operating expenses 83,794   81,323  3.0%  246,201   245,301  0.4%
Depreciation and amortization 4,947   4,717  4.9%  14,896   14,496  2.8%
Corporate expenses 6,063   6,604  (8.2)%  17,762   18,911  (6.1)%
Stock-based compensation 2,867   2,350  22.0%  14,062   6,228  125.8%
Transaction and business realignment costs 645   161  300.6%  3,683   764  382.1%
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets 2,008   30,970  (93.5)%  36,264   65,697  (44.8)%
Net gain on sale and retirement of assets (110)  (362) (69.6)%  (66)  (703) (90.6)%
Total operating costs and expenses 100,214   125,763  (20.3)%  332,802   350,694  (5.1)%
Operating income (loss) 15,097   (10,659) (241.6)%  367   (11,249) (103.3)%
Other expense (income):           
Interest expense, net 9,175   9,343  (1.8)%  27,418   28,215  (2.8)%
Gain on repurchases of debt (8)  (430) (98.1)%  (11)  (1,249) (99.1)%
Other income, net (277)  (547) (49.4)%  (4,974)  (6,451) (22.9)%
Income (loss) from operations before tax 6,207   (19,025) (132.6)%  (22,066)  (31,764) (30.5)%
Income tax (benefit) provision (5,129)  17,478  129.3%  13,903   9,380  (48.2)%
Net income (loss)$11,336  $(36,503) (131.1)% $(35,969) $(41,144) (12.6)%


The following table presents Net revenue and Adjusted Operating Income by segment, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended 
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
  
 (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)  
  2024   2023  % Change  2024   2023  % Change
Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions$19,080  $20,257  (5.8)% $55,848  $63,086  (11.5)%
Digital Advertising 40,861   39,009  4.7%  116,541   113,842  2.4%
Digital 59,941   59,266  1.1%  172,389   176,928  (2.6)%
Broadcast Advertising 54,330   54,179  0.3%  153,418   153,822  (0.3)%
Other 1,040   1,659  (37.3)%  7,362   8,695  (15.3)%
Net revenue$115,311  $115,104  0.2% $333,169  $339,445  (1.8)%
Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions$5,124  $5,759  (11.0)% $15,597  $17,383  (10.3)%
Digital Advertising 10,811   11,738  (7.9)%  28,876   36,176  (20.2)%
Digital 15,935   17,497  (8.9)%  44,473   53,559  (17.0)%
Broadcast Advertising 15,770   16,669  (5.4)%  41,976   39,964  5.0%
Other (188)  (385) (51.2)%  519   621  (16.4)%
Adjusted Operating Income$31,517  $33,781  (6.7)% $86,968  $94,144  (7.6)%


The following table reconciles Net revenue to Net revenue, excluding political revenue on a GAAP basis by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended 
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
  
 (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)  
  2024   2023  % Change  2024   2023  % Change
Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions$19,080  $20,257  (5.8)% $55,848  $63,086  (11.5)%
Digital Advertising 40,861   39,009  4.7%  116,541   113,842  2.4%
Digital 59,941   59,266  1.1%  172,389   176,928  (2.6)%
Broadcast Advertising 54,330   54,179  0.3%  153,418   153,822  (0.3)%
Other 1,040   1,659  (37.3)%  7,362   8,695  (15.3)%
Net revenue$115,311  $115,104  0.2% $333,169  $339,445  (1.8)%
Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions political revenue               
Digital Advertising political revenue 145   66  119.7%  364   127  186.6%
Broadcast Advertising political revenue 3,555   561  533.7%  5,855   1,118  423.7%
Other political revenue               
Political revenue$3,700  $627  490.1% $6,219  $1,245  399.5%
Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions net revenue (ex. political)$19,080  $20,257  (5.8)% $55,848  $63,086  (11.5)%
Digital Advertising net revenue (ex. political) 40,716   38,943  4.6%  116,177   113,715  2.2%
Digital net revenue (ex. political) 59,796   59,200  1.0%  172,025   176,801  (2.7)%
Broadcast Advertising political net revenue (ex. political) 50,775   53,618  (5.3)%  147,563   152,704  (3.4)%
Other net revenue (ex. political) 1,040   1,659  (37.3)%  7,362   8,695  (15.3)%
Net revenue (ex. political)$111,611  $114,477  (2.5)% $326,950  $338,200  (3.3)%


The following table reconciles on a GAAP basis net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted Net Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively (in thousands, except per share data):

 Three Months Ended 
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
 (Unaudited)
  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net income (loss)$11,336  $(36,503) $(35,969) $(41,144)
Income tax (benefit) provision (5,129)  17,478   13,903   9,380 
Income (loss) from operations before taxes 6,207   (19,025)  (22,066)  (31,764)
Transaction and business realignment costs 645   161   3,683   764 
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets 2,008   30,970   36,264   65,697 
Net gain on sale and retirement of assets (110)  (362)  (66)  (703)
Gain on repurchases of debt (8)  (430)  (11)  (1,249)
Gain on sale of digital assets          (839)
Gain on sale of investment (46)     (4,054)  (5,210)
Change in fair value of investment    605   (202)  493 
Gain on insurance recoveries (58)  (349)  (336)  (721)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest, net of income taxes (489)  (496)  (1,292)  (1,476)
Adjusted net income before income taxes 8,149   11,074   11,920   24,992 
Income tax provision (1) 2,069   2,824   3,027   6,373 
Adjusted Net Income$6,080  $8,250  $8,893  $18,619 
        
Adjusted Net Income Per Share:       
Basic$0.40  $0.51  $0.57  $1.10 
Diluted$0.35  $0.46  $0.50  $1.05 
        
Weighted average shares outstanding:       
Basic 15,296   16,277   15,650   16,897 
Diluted 17,227   18,073   17,694   17,726 

(1) Income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, was calculated using the Company's statutory effective tax rate.

The following table reconciles on a GAAP basis net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA (Excluding Political), and Adjusted EBITDA Less Interest, Capex and Taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively (dollars in thousands):

 Three Months Ended 
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
September 30,
 (Unaudited)
  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net income (loss)$11,336  $(36,503) $(35,969) $(41,144)
Income tax (benefit) provision (5,129)  17,478   13,903   9,380 
Interest expense, net 9,175   9,343   27,418   28,215 
Gain on repurchases of debt (8)  (430)  (11)  (1,249)
Depreciation and amortization 4,947   4,717   14,896   14,496 
Stock-based compensation 2,867   2,350   14,062   6,228 
Transaction and business realignment costs 645   161   3,683   764 
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets 2,008   30,970   36,264   65,697 
Other (a) (387)  (909)  (5,040)  (7,154)
Adjusted EBITDA$25,454  $27,177  $69,206  $75,233 
Political Adjusted EBITDA (3,145)  (533)  (5,286)  (1,058)
Adjusted EBITDA (Excluding Political)$22,309  $26,644  $63,920  $74,175 
Political Adjusted EBITDA 3,145   533   5,286   1,058 
Net cash paid for interest (17,146)  (18,219)  (35,390)  (37,273)
Capital expenditures (5,092)  (4,237)  (13,771)  (11,373)
Cash paid for taxes (261)  (305)  (945)  (1,122)
Adjusted EBITDA Less Interest, Capex and Taxes$2,955  $4,416  $19,100  $25,465 

(a) Other includes net gain on sale and retirement of assets and other income, net.

The following table reconciles net (loss) income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA on a quarterly basis for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024 (dollars in thousands):

 Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
 (Unaudited)
 December 31,
2023
 March 31,
2024
 June 30,
2024
 September 30,
2024
 September 30,
2024
Net (loss) income$(1,878) $1,553  $(48,858) $11,336  $(37,847)
Income tax (benefit) provision (15,522)  207   18,825   (5,129)  (1,619)
Interest expense, net 9,034   9,031   9,212   9,175   36,452 
Gain on repurchases of debt       (3)  (8)  (11)
Depreciation and amortization 4,704   4,935   5,014   4,947   19,600 
Stock-based compensation 1,805   2,870   8,325   2,867   15,867 
Transaction and business realignment costs 405   1,444   1,594   645   4,088 
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets 24,881   1,618   32,638   2,008   61,145 
Other (a) 1,349   (4,137)  (516) $(387)  (3,691)
Adjusted EBITDA$24,778  $17,521  $26,231  $25,454  $93,984 

(a) Other includes net gain on sale and retirement of assets and other (income) expense, net.

The following tables reconcile Operating income (loss) by segment, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted Operating Income by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023 (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
 (Unaudited)
 Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions Digital Advertising Broadcast Advertising Other
Operating income (loss)$4,388  $10,417  $12,682  $(1,903)
Depreciation and amortization 602   251   2,715   32 
Stock-based compensation 134   143   188   4 
Transaction and business realignment costs       161   5 
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets       134   1,674 
Net gain on sale and retirement of assets       (110)   
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)$5,124  $10,811  $15,770  $(188)


 Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
 (Unaudited)
 Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions Digital Advertising Broadcast Advertising Other
Operating income (loss)$5,282  $11,448  $(13,081) $(427)
Depreciation and amortization 325   147   3,263   35 
Stock-based compensation 152   143   240   4 
Transaction and business realignment costs       6   3 
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets       26,603    
Net gain on sale and retirement of assets       (362)   
Adjusted Operating Income$5,759  $11,738  $16,669  $(385)


The following tables reconcile Operating income (loss) by segment, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted Operating Income by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023 (in thousands):

 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
 (Unaudited)
 Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions Digital Advertising Broadcast Advertising Other
Operating income (loss)$13,305  $25,895  $2,724  $(2,190)
Depreciation and amortization 1,824   698   8,386   97 
Stock-based compensation 468   499   546   12 
Transaction and business realignment costs       249   17 
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets    1,784   30,137   2,583 
Net gain on sale and retirement of assets       (66)   
Adjusted Operating Income$15,597  $28,876  $41,976  $519 


 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
 (Unaudited)
 Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions Digital Advertising Broadcast Advertising Other
Operating income (loss)$15,972  $35,439  $(22,399) $493 
Depreciation and amortization 980   479   10,245   104 
Stock-based compensation 431   258   622   10 
Transaction and business realignment costs       366   14 
Impairment of intangible assets, investments, goodwill and long-lived assets       51,833    
Net gain on sale and retirement of assets       (703)   
Adjusted Operating Income$17,383  $36,176  $39,964  $621 

FAQ

What was Townsquare Media's (TSQ) revenue growth in Q3 2024?

Townsquare Media's net revenue increased 0.2% year-over-year in Q3 2024, reaching $115.3 million.

How much debt and equity did TSQ repurchase in 2024?

Through September 2024, TSQ repurchased $25 million of debt ($36M through October) and $24 million of equity.

What is TSQ's dividend yield as of Q3 2024?

TSQ maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.1975 per share, representing approximately 8% yield.

What percentage of TSQ's revenue comes from digital sources in 2024?

Digital revenue represented more than 52% of Townsquare's net revenue in the first nine months of 2024.

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