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URBAN ONE, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

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Urban One reported its Q2 2024 results, showing a 9.2% decrease in net revenues to $117.7 million compared to Q2 2023. The company reported an operating loss of $60.4 million, down from $9.7 million operating income in Q2 2023. Broadcast and digital operating income fell 27.7% to $34.2 million. Net loss was $45.4 million or $(0.94) per share, compared to net income of $70.4 million or $1.48 per share in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $28.4 million from $37.5 million last year.

CEO Alfred C. Liggins III noted improvements in national radio revenues offset by weaker local revenues. Q3 core radio revenue is pacing down 6.9% same-station, but up 7.0% overall including political advertising. The cable TV business faces subscriber churn and audience delivery challenges. Urban One repurchased $35.5 million of 2028 notes at 78.0% and ended Q2 with $132.4 million in cash.

Urban One ha riportato i risultati del secondo trimestre 2024, registrando una contrazione del 9,2% nei ricavi netti a 117,7 milioni di dollari rispetto al secondo trimestre 2023. L'azienda ha riportato una perdita operativa di 60,4 milioni di dollari, in calo rispetto ai 9,7 milioni di dollari di utile operativo del secondo trimestre 2023. Il reddito operativo da trasmissione e digitale è sceso del 27,7% a 34,2 milioni di dollari. La perdita netta è stata di 45,4 milioni di dollari, pari a $(0,94) per azione, rispetto all'utile netto di 70,4 milioni di dollari o $1,48 per azione nel secondo trimestre 2023. L'EBITDA rettificato è sceso a 28,4 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 37,5 milioni di dollari dell'anno precedente.

Il CEO Alfred C. Liggins III ha notato miglioramenti nei ricavi radio nazionali compensati da ricavi locali più deboli. I ricavi core della radio per il terzo trimestre sono in calo del 6,9% per le stesse stazioni, ma in aumento del 7,0% complessivamente, inclusa la pubblicità politica. L'azienda di televisione via cavo affronta il problema del churn degli abbonati e delle sfide nella distribuzione del pubblico. Urban One ha riacquistato 35,5 milioni di dollari di note del 2028 al 78,0% e ha concluso il secondo trimestre con 132,4 milioni di dollari in contante.

Urban One reportó sus resultados del segundo trimestre de 2024, mostrando una disminución del 9,2% en los ingresos netos a 117,7 millones de dólares en comparación con el segundo trimestre de 2023. La empresa reportó una pérdida operativa de 60,4 millones de dólares, en comparación con un ingreso operativo de 9,7 millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre de 2023. Los ingresos operativos de transmisión y digitales cayeron un 27,7% a 34,2 millones de dólares. La pérdida neta fue de 45,4 millones de dólares o $(0,94) por acción, en comparación con un ingreso neto de 70,4 millones de dólares o $1,48 por acción en el segundo trimestre de 2023. El EBITDA ajustado disminuyó a 28,4 millones de dólares desde 37,5 millones de dólares del año pasado.

El CEO Alfred C. Liggins III señaló mejoras en los ingresos de radio nacional, compensadas por ingresos locales más débiles. Los ingresos centrales de radio para el tercer trimestre están disminuyendo un 6,9% en las mismas estaciones, pero aumentan un 7,0% en general, incluyendo la publicidad política. El negocio de televisión por cable enfrenta problemas de fuga de suscriptores y desafíos en la entrega de audiencia. Urban One recompró 35,5 millones de dólares en notas de 2028 al 78,0% y finalizó el segundo trimestre con 132,4 millones de dólares en efectivo.

Urban One은 2024년 2분기 결과를 보고하며 순수익이 9.2% 감소한 1억 1,770만 달러를 기록했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 2023년 2분기와 비교한 수치입니다. 회사는 6,040만 달러의 운영 손실을 보고했으며, 이는 2023년 2분기 970만 달러의 운영 수익에서 감소한 것입니다. 방송 및 디지털 운영 수익은 27.7% 감소하여 3,420만 달러로 떨어졌습니다. 순손실은 4,540만 달러 또는 주당 $(0.94)로, 이는 2023년 2분기의 순이익인 7,040만 달러 또는 주당 $1.48와 비교됩니다. 조정된 EBITDA는 작년의 3,750만 달러에서 2,840만 달러로 감소했습니다.

CEO Alfred C. Liggins III는 국가 라디오 수익의 개선이 지역 수익의 약세에 의해 상쇄되고 있다고 언급했습니다. 3분기 핵심 라디오 수익은 동일 스테이션 기준으로 6.9% 감소하고 있지만, 정치 광고를 포함하여 전체적으로 7.0% 증가하고 있습니다. 케이블 TV 사업은 구독자 이탈과 시청자 전달 문제에 직면해 있습니다. Urban One은 3,550만 달러의 2028년 노트를 78.0%에 재매입하였으며, 2분기 종료 시 1억 3,240만 달러의 현금을 보유하고 있었습니다.

Urban One a publié ses résultats du deuxième trimestre 2024, révélant une diminution de 9,2% des revenus nets à 117,7 millions de dollars par rapport au deuxième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a enregistré une perte opérationnelle de 60,4 millions de dollars, contre un bénéfice opérationnel de 9,7 millions de dollars au deuxième trimestre 2023. Le revenu opérationnel de la diffusion et du numérique a chuté de 27,7% pour atteindre 34,2 millions de dollars. La perte nette était de 45,4 millions de dollars, soit $(0,94) par action, par rapport à un bénéfice net de 70,4 millions de dollars ou 1,48 dollar par action au deuxième trimestre 2023. Le EBITDA ajusté a diminué à 28,4 millions de dollars contre 37,5 millions de dollars l'année dernière.

Le PDG Alfred C. Liggins III a noté des améliorations des revenus de radio nationale compensées par des revenus locaux plus faibles. Les revenus principaux de la radio pour le troisième trimestre sont en baisse de 6,9% pour les mêmes stations, mais en hausse de 7,0% au total, y compris la publicité politique. L'entreprise de télévision par câble fait face à des problèmes de désabonnement des abonnés et de livraison d'audience. Urban One a racheté pour 35,5 millions de dollars d'obligations 2028 à 78,0% et a terminé le deuxième trimestre avec 132,4 millions de dollars en liquidités.

Urban One hat seine Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht, die einen Rückgang der Nettoumsätze um 9,2% auf 117,7 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zum zweiten Quartal 2023 zeigen. Das Unternehmen wies einen Betriebsverlust von 60,4 Millionen Dollar aus, im Vergleich zu einem Betriebsgewinn von 9,7 Millionen Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2023. Der operative Gewinn aus Rundfunk und Digital fiel um 27,7% auf 34,2 Millionen Dollar. Der Nettoverlust betrug 45,4 Millionen Dollar oder $(0,94) pro Aktie, im Vergleich zu einem Nettogewinn von 70,4 Millionen Dollar oder 1,48 Dollar pro Aktie im zweiten Quartal 2023. Das bereinigte EBITDA sank auf 28,4 Millionen Dollar von 37,5 Millionen Dollar im Vorjahr.

CEO Alfred C. Liggins III wies auf Verbesserungen bei den nationalen Radioeinnahmen hin, die durch schwächere lokale Einnahmen ausgeglichen wurden. Der Kernradio-Umsatz im dritten Quartal geht um 6,9% für die gleichen Stationen zurück, insgesamt steigt er jedoch um 7,0%, einschließlich politischer Werbung. Das Kabel-TV-Geschäft sieht sich Herausforderungen durch Abonnentenfluktuation und Probleme bei der Zuschauerauslieferung gegenüber. Urban One hat 35,5 Millionen Dollar an 2028-Anleihen zu 78,0% zurückgekauft und schloss das zweite Quartal mit 132,4 Millionen Dollar in bar ab.

Positive
  • Q3 overall radio revenue pacing up 7.0% including political advertising
  • Repurchased $35.5 million of 2028 notes at a discount (78.0%)
  • Ended Q2 with $132.4 million cash on hand
  • Seeing significant uptick in political advertising revenues
Negative
  • Net revenues decreased 9.2% year-over-year to $117.7 million
  • Reported operating loss of $60.4 million vs $9.7 million operating income last year
  • Net loss of $45.4 million or $(0.94) per share vs net income of $70.4 million last year
  • Broadcast and digital operating income fell 27.7% to $34.2 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $28.4 million from $37.5 million last year
  • Cable TV business suffering from subscriber churn and audience delivery shortfall
  • Q3 core radio revenue pacing down 6.9% on same station basis

Insights

Urban One's Q2 2024 results show significant challenges. Net revenues decreased by 9.2% year-over-year to $117.7 million. The company reported an operating loss of $60.4 million, compared to an operating income of $9.7 million in Q2 2023. This stark decline is concerning.

The net loss of $45.4 million ($0.94 per share) contrasts sharply with the net income of $70.4 million in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA also fell by 24.3% to $28.4 million. These figures indicate significant operational challenges across Urban One's business segments.

On a positive note, the company repurchased $35.5 million of its 2028 notes at a discount and ended the quarter with $132.4 million in cash, providing some financial flexibility. However, the overall financial picture remains concerning, with declining revenues and profitability across multiple business segments.

Urban One's Q2 results reflect broader challenges in the media industry. The radio division saw a 5.6% decline in same-station revenues (excluding political ads), indicating ongoing pressure on traditional radio advertising. The slight improvement in national revenues was offset by weaker local revenues, a trend seen across the industry.

The cable TV business is facing significant headwinds from subscriber churn and audience delivery shortfalls, impacting both advertising and affiliate revenues. This aligns with the broader trend of cord-cutting and shift to streaming platforms. However, the company notes a potential ratings rebound in Q3, which could help stabilize this segment.

The digital business, while experiencing weaker ad demand, remains well-positioned for growth, particularly in political and CTV advertising. This segment's performance will be important as Urban One navigates the evolving media landscape and shifts towards digital platforms.

Urban One's Q2 results highlight the impact of shifting market dynamics in the media industry. The decline in radio revenues, particularly in local advertising, suggests continued pressure on traditional media formats. However, the company's optimism about political advertising in the second half of 2024 could provide a much-needed boost.

The challenges in the cable TV business reflect broader industry trends, with cord-cutting and audience fragmentation impacting both subscription and advertising revenues. The potential ratings rebound in Q3 will be important to monitor, as it could indicate whether this is a temporary setback or a longer-term structural challenge.

The digital business, while facing short-term headwinds, appears strategically well-positioned. The focus on political and CTV advertising aligns with market trends towards targeted, digital-first advertising solutions. Urban One's ability to capitalize on these opportunities will be key to its future performance and ability to offset declines in traditional media segments.

SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK and UONE) today reported its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, net revenues were approximately $117.7 million, a decrease of 9.2% from the same period in 2023. The Company reported operating loss of approximately $60.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to operating income of approximately $9.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Broadcast and digital operating income1 was approximately $34.2 million, a decrease of 27.7% from the same period in 2023. Net loss was approximately $45.4 million or $(0.94) per share (basic) compared to income of $70.4 million or $1.48 per share (basic) for the same period in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA2 was approximately $28.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately $37.5 million for the same period in 2023.

Alfred C. Liggins, III, Urban One's CEO and President stated, "On a same station basis our radio division finished Q2 -5.6% excluding political, and -3.0% with political. We saw a sequential improvement in national revenues vs. Q1, which was offset by weaker local revenues. Q3 core radio revenue is currently pacing down 6.9% on a same station basis, down 5.1% including political, and up 7.0% overall. We are starting to see a significant uptick in political advertising revenues, and remain optimistic for the remainder of the year, which should benefit both our radio and digital divisions. Our Cable TV business continues to suffer from subscriber churn and audience delivery shortfall, impacting both advertising and affiliate revenues, although we are seeing a bounce-back in ratings and delivery in Q3. Our digital business experienced weaker advertising demand than prior year, but remains well positioned for the second half of the year, particularly with political and CTV advertising. During Q2 we repurchased an additional $35.5 million of our 2028 notes at 78.0%, and we ended the quarter with approximately $132.4 million of cash."


Three Months Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023


(unaudited)


(unaudited)

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except share data)


(in thousands, except share data)









NET REVENUES

$        117,744


$        129,652


$        222,154


$        239,521

OPERATING EXPENSES








Programming and technical, excluding stock-based compensation

33,256


32,547


65,915


66,401

Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation

50,292


49,777


90,029


86,492

Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation

9,787


11,385


25,679


19,915

Stock-based compensation

1,079


2,321


2,463


5,598

Depreciation and amortization

2,993


1,886


4,843


4,483

Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets

80,758


22,081


80,758


38,856

Total operating expenses

178,165


119,997


269,687


221,745

             Operating (loss) income

(60,421)


9,655


(47,533)


17,776

INTEREST INCOME

1,777


1,898


3,775


2,232

INTEREST EXPENSE

12,404


13,972


25,402


28,040

GAIN ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT

7,425


-


15,299


2,356

Other income, net

14


96,773


900


96,460

(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes and non-controlling interest in income of subsidiaries

(63,609)


94,354


(52,961)


90,784

(BENEFIT FROM) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

(18,512)


23,197


(16,010)


22,037

Net (loss) income from consolidated operations

(45,097)


71,157


(36,951)


68,747

Loss from unconsolidated joint venture

-


-


(411)


-

NET (LOSS) INCOME

(45,097)


71,157


(37,362)


68,747

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

334


791


576


1,303

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

$       (45,431)


$         70,366


$       (37,938)


$         67,444









Weighted average shares outstanding - basic3

48,483,639


47,629,163


48,434,513


47,514,722

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted4

48,483,639


50,616,435


48,434,513


50,373,714

 


Three Months Ended June 30,


Six Months Ended June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

PER SHARE DATA - basic and diluted:

(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(in thousands, except per share data)


(in thousands, except per share data)









    Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (basic)

(0.94)


1.48


(0.78)


1.42









    Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (diluted)

(0.94)


1.39


(0.78)


1.34









SELECTED OTHER DATA








Broadcast and digital operating income 1

$          34,196


$          47,328


$          66,210


$          86,628









Broadcast and digital operating income reconciliation:
















Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders

$       (45,431)


$          70,366


$       (37,938)


$          67,444

Add back/(deduct) certain non-broadcast and digital operating income items included in net (loss) income:








Interest income

(1,777)


(1,898)


(3,775)


(2,232)

Interest expense

12,404


13,972


25,402


28,040

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

(18,512)


23,197


(16,010)


22,037

Corporate selling, general and administrative expenses

9,787


11,385


25,679


19,915

Stock-based compensation

1,079


2,321


2,463


5,598

Gain on retirement of debt

(7,425)


-


(15,299)


(2,356)

Other income, net

(14)


(96,773)


(900)


(96,460)

Loss from unconsolidated joint venture

-


-


411


-

Depreciation and amortization

2,993


1,886


4,843


4,483

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

334


791


576


1,303

Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets

80,758


22,081


80,758


38,856

Broadcast and digital operating income

$          34,196


$          47,328


$          66,210


$          86,628









Adjusted EBITDA2

$          28,415


$          37,504


$          49,958


$          67,790









Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:
















Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders

$       (45,431)


$         70,366


$       (37,938)


$         67,444

Interest income

(1,777)


(1,898)


(3,775)


(2,232)

Interest expense

12,404


13,972


25,402


28,040

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

(18,512)


23,197


(16,010)


22,037

Depreciation and amortization

2,993


1,886


4,843


4,483

EBITDA

$       (50,323)


$        107,523


$       (27,478)


$        119,772

Stock-based compensation

1,079


2,321


2,463


5,598

Gain on retirement of debt

(7,425)


-


(15,299)


(2,356)

Other income, net

(14)


(96,773)


(900)


(96,460)

Loss from unconsolidated joint venture

-


-


411


-

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

334


791


576


1,303

Corporate costs related to remediation efforts

4,167


3,099


9,524


2,723

Employment Agreement Award and other compensation

-


(1,674)


-


(1,818)

Severance-related costs

516


136


580


287

Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets

80,758


22,081


80,758


38,856

Investment expense from MGM National Harbor

-


-


-


(115)

Other nonrecurring expenses

(677)


-


(677)


-

Adjusted EBITDA

$          28,415


$          37,504


$          49,958


$          67,790

 


June 30, 2024


December 31, 2023






(in thousands)


(unaudited)



SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA:


Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

$           132,372


$           233,570

Intangible assets, net

562,642


645,979

Total assets

1,019,625


1,211,173

Total debt (including current portion, net of issuance costs)

607,865


716,246

Total liabilities

771,179


920,588

Total stockholders' equity

239,375


274,065

Redeemable non-controlling interests

9,071


16,520






June 30, 2024


Applicable Interest
Rate


(in thousands)



SELECTED LEVERAGE DATA:




7.375% senior secured notes due February 2028, net of issuance costs of approximately $6.6 million (fixed rate)

$           607,865


7.375 %

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are based upon information available to Urban One at the time of this release. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Urban One's control, which may cause the actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are described in Urban One's reports on Forms 10-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q, 10-Q/A, 8-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Urban One does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements.

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized approximately $117.7 million in net revenues compared to approximately $129.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023. These amounts are net of agency and outside sales representative commissions. We recognized approximately $42.0 million of revenues from our radio broadcasting segment during the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately $39.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately $2.8 million. This increase was primarily due to the Houston station acquisition, which was completed in August 2023, offset by a decrease in national advertising. We recognized approximately $18.9 million of revenues from our Reach Media segment during the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately $20.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of approximately $1.2 million. The decrease was primarily driven by the decrease in overall demand and attrition of advertisers. We recognized approximately $15.9 million of revenues from our digital segment during the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately $18.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of approximately $3.0 million. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in national markets digital sales and lower demand from the Company's advertisers. We recognized approximately $41.5 million of revenues from our cable television segment during the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately $52.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of approximately $10.9 million. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in audience viewership affecting advertising sales and the consistent churn in subscribers.

The following charts indicates the sources of our net revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024:


Three Months Ended June 30,






2024


2023


$ Change


% Change


(Unaudited)






(in thousands)





Net Revenues:








Radio Advertising

$         45,421


$         45,135


$               286


0.6 %

Political Advertising

2,152


410


1,742


424.9

Digital Advertising

15,529


18,861


(3,332)


-17.7

Cable Television Advertising

22,170


30,247


(8,077)


-26.7

Cable Television Affiliate Fees

19,315


22,184


(2,869)


-12.9

Event Revenues & Other

13,157


12,815


342


2.7









Net Revenues (as reported)

$        117,744


$        129,652


$       (11,908)


-9.2 %




Six Months Ended June 30,






2024


2023


$ Change


% Change


(Unaudited)






(in thousands)





Net Revenues:








Radio Advertising

$          86,761


$          88,242


$         (1,481)


-1.7 %

Political Advertising

3,388


658


2,730


414.9

Digital Advertising

29,475


33,932


(4,457)


-13.1

Cable Television Advertising

47,535


56,069


(8,534)


-15.2

Cable Television Affiliate Fees

40,103


46,020


(5,917)


-12.9

Event Revenues & Other

14,892


14,600


292


2.0









Net Revenues (as reported)

$        222,154


$        239,521


$       (17,367)


-7.3 %

 

Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived assets, were approximately $93.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, down 0.4% from the approximately $93.7 million for the comparable period in 2023. The overall decrease in operating expense was primarily due to a non-cash benefit related to change in fair value of the Employment Agreement Award liability, offset by higher third-party consulting and audit expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expense was approximately $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately $1.1 million due to additional depreciation on leasehold improvements and asset retirement obligation assets during the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived assets was approximately $80.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $22.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The impairment loss of $80.8 million in the second quarter 2024 was entirely associated with the impairment of broadcasting licenses within the radio broadcasting segment. The primary factors leading to the impairments were a decline in projected gross market revenues and operating profits and an increase in discount rate.

Interest income was approximately $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was driven by lower cash and cash equivalents balances in the three months ended June 30, 2024, than in the corresponding period in 2023.

Interest expense was approximately $12.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to approximately $14.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of approximately $1.6 million. The decrease was due to lower overall debt balances outstanding. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased approximately $35.5 million of its 2028 Notes at an average price of approximately 78.0% of par, resulting in a net gain on retirement of debt of approximately $7.4 million.

Other income, net, was approximately $0.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $96.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the gain on sale of the Company's MGM Investment, which was recognized in other income, net, during the three months ended June 30, 2023.

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded a benefit from income taxes of approximately $18.5 million. This amount is based on the actual effective tax rate of 29.1%. This rate includes $0.1 million of discrete tax benefits primarily related to deferred rate changes. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded a provision for income taxes of approximately $23.2 million on pre-tax income from consolidated operations of approximately $94.4 million which results in an effective tax rate of 24.6%. This rate includes $23.9 million of discrete tax expense primarily related to the gain on our MGM investment.

Other pertinent financial information includes capital expenditures of approximately $2.2 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 449,277 shares of Class A Common Stock in the amount of approximately $0.9 million at an average price of $2.06 per share and repurchased 113,283 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of approximately $0.2 million at an average price of $1.57 per share. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company did not repurchase any shares of Class A Common Stock and repurchased 18,459 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of approximately $0.1 million at an average price of $6.00 per share.

Supplemental Financial Information:

For comparative purposes, the following more detailed, unaudited statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 are included.



Three Months Ended June 30, 2024



(in thousands, unaudited)



Consolidated


Radio

Broadcasting


Reach

Media


Digital


Cable

Television


All Other -

Corporate/

Eliminations














STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:


























NET REVENUES


$      117,744


$        41,999


$        18,929


$        15,887


$        41,497


$          (568)

OPERATING EXPENSES:













Programming and technical


33,256


11,436


3,641


3,520


14,913


(254)

Selling, general and administrative


50,292


19,747


10,963


9,438


10,580


(436)

Corporate selling, general and administrative


9,787


-


649


6


1,582


7,550

Stock-based compensation


1,079


115


21


41


228


674

Depreciation and amortization


2,993


2,079


40


397


176


301

Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets


80,758


80,758


-


-


-


-

Total operating expenses


178,165


114,135


15,314


13,402


27,479


7,835

           Operating (loss) income


(60,421)


(72,136)


3,615


2,485


14,018


(8,403)

INTEREST INCOME


1,777


-


-


-


-


1,777

INTEREST EXPENSE


12,404


58


-


-


-


12,346

GAIN ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT


7,425


-


-


-


-


7,425

OTHER INCOME, net


14


1


-


-


-


13

(Loss) income before income from consolidated operations before (benefit
from) provision for income taxes


(63,609)


(72,193)


3,615


2,485


14,018


(11,534)

(BENEFIT FROM) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES


(18,512)


(18,057)


624


(652)


2,766


(3,193)

NET (LOSS) INCOME


(45,097)


(54,136)


2,991


3,137


11,252


(8,341)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS


334


-


-


-


-


334

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS


$     (45,431)


$     (54,136)


$         2,991


$         3,137


$       11,252


$       (8,675)














Adjusted EBITDA2


$        28,415


$        10,570


$          3,684


$          2,923


$        14,511


$       (3,273)

 


Three Months Ended June 30, 2023


(in thousands, unaudited)


Consolidated


Radio

Broadcasting


Reach

Media


Digital


Cable

Television


All Other -

Corporate/

Eliminations













STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
























NET REVENUES

$      129,652


$        39,196


$        20,052


$        18,908


$        52,430


$          (934)

OPERATING EXPENSES:












Programming and technical

32,547


10,524


3,974


3,513


14,919


(383)

Selling, general and administrative

49,777


18,786


10,857


9,265


11,602


(733)

Corporate selling, general and administrative

11,385


-


619


-


1,849


8,917

Stock-based compensation

2,321


114


174


40


231


1,762

Depreciation and amortization

1,886


888


40


364


251


343

Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets

22,081


22,081


-


-


-


-

Total operating expenses

119,997


52,393


15,664


13,182


28,852


9,906

           Operating income (loss)

9,655


(13,197)


4,388


5,726


23,578


(10,840)

INTEREST INCOME

1,898


-


-


-


-


1,898

INTEREST EXPENSE

13,972


56


-


-


640


13,276

OTHER INCOME (LOSS), net

96,773


(67)


-


-


-


96,840

Income (loss) before income from consolidated operations before provision
for (benefit from) income taxes

94,354


(13,320)


4,388


5,726


22,938


74,622

PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES

23,197


(5,160)


1,289


-


6,633


20,435

NET INCOME (LOSS)

71,157


(8,160)


3,099


5,726


16,305


54,187

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

791


-


-


-


-


791

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

$       70,366


$       (8,160)


$         3,099


$         5,726


$       16,305


$       53,396













Adjusted EBITDA2

$        37,504


$          9,997


$          4,602


$          6,156


$        24,060


$       (7,311)

 


Six Months Ended June 30, 2024


(in thousands, unaudited)














Consolidated


Radio

Broadcasting


Reach

Media


Digital


Cable

Television


All Other -

Corporate/

Eliminations













STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
























NET REVENUES

$      222,154


$        78,350


$        27,401


$        29,854


$        87,723


$       (1,174)

OPERATING EXPENSES:












Programming and technical

65,915


22,765


7,125


7,023


29,513


(511)

Selling, general and administrative

90,029


38,142


13,405


16,897


22,698


(1,113)

Corporate selling, general and administrative

25,679


-


1,377


7


3,491


20,804

Stock-based compensation

2,463


237


50


83


787


1,306

Depreciation and amortization

4,843


2,962


82


814


301


684

Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets

80,758


80,758


-


-


-


-

Total operating expenses

269,687


144,864


22,039


24,824


56,790


21,170

           Operating (loss) income

(47,533)


(66,514)


5,362


5,030


30,933


(22,344)

INTEREST INCOME

3,775


-


-


-


-


3,775

INTEREST EXPENSE

25,402


117


-


-


-


25,285

GAIN ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT

15,299


-


-


-


-


15,299

OTHER INCOME, net

900


1


-


-


-


899

Income (loss) before income from consolidated operations before (benefit
from) provision for income taxes

(52,961)


(66,630)


5,362


5,030


30,933


(27,656)

(BENEFIT FROM) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

(16,010)


(20,079)


1,172


(1,222)


6,864


(2,745)

Net (loss) income from consolidated operations

(36,951)


(46,551)


4,190


6,252


24,069


(24,911)

LOSS FROM UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURE, net of tax

(411)


-


-


-


-


(411)

NET (LOSS) INCOME

(37,362)


(46,551)


4,190


6,252


24,069


(25,322)

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

576


-


-


-


-


576

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

$    (37,938)


$    (46,551)


$          4,190


$          6,252


$        24,069


$    (25,898)













Adjusted EBITDA2

$        49,958


$        17,270


$          5,493


$          5,927


$        32,110


$     (10,842)

 


Six Months Ended June 30, 2023


(in thousands, unaudited)














Consolidated


Radio

Broadcasting


Reach

Media


Digital


Cable

Television


All Other -

Corporate/

Eliminations













STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
























NET REVENUES

$      239,521


$        74,376


$        30,968


$        33,979


$      102,108


$       (1,910)

OPERATING EXPENSES:












Programming and technical

66,401


20,856


8,006


6,948


31,358


(767)

Selling, general and administrative

86,492


34,727


13,575


17,139


22,421


(1,370)

Corporate selling, general and administrative

19,915


-


1,337


1


3,647


14,930

Stock-based compensation

5,598


289


443


80


558


4,228

Depreciation and amortization

4,483


1,805


79


701


1,216


682

Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets

38,856


38,856


-


-


-


-

Total operating expenses

221,745


96,533


23,440


24,869


59,200


17,703

           Operating income (loss)

17,776


(22,157)


7,528


9,110


42,908


(19,613)

INTEREST INCOME

2,232


-


-


-


-


2,232

INTEREST EXPENSE

28,040


111


-


-


2,559


25,370

GAIN ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT

2,356


-


-


-


-


2,356

OTHER INCOME (LOSS), net

96,460


(67)


-


-


-


96,527

Income (loss) before income from consolidated operations before provision
for (benefit from) income taxes

90,784


(22,335)


7,528


9,110


40,349


56,132

PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES

22,037


(6,919)


2,033


-


11,219


15,704

NET INCOME (LOSS)

68,747


(15,416)


5,495


9,110


29,130


40,428

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

1,303


-


-


-


-


1,303

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

$        67,444


$    (15,416)


$          5,495


$          9,110


$        29,130


$        39,125













Adjusted EBITDA2

$        67,790


$        19,018


$          8,059


$          9,917


$        44,682


$     (13,886)

 

Urban One, Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss its results for the second fiscal quarter of 2024. The conference call is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. To participate on this call, U.S. callers may dial toll-free 1-877-226-8189; international callers may dial direct (+1) 409-207-6980. The Access Code is 9822633.

A replay of the conference call will be available from 5:00 p.m. EDT August 8, 2024 until 12:00 a.m. EDT August 15, 2024. Callers may access the replay by calling 1-866-207-1041; international callers may dial direct (+1) 402-970-0847. The replay Access Code is 1733886.

Access to live audio and a replay of the conference call will also be available on Urban One's corporate website at www.urban1.com. The replay will be made available on the website for seven days after the call.

Urban One Inc. (urban1.com), together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. The Company owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network serving more than 59 million households, offering a broad range of original programming, classic series and movies designed to entertain, inform, and inspire a diverse audience of adult Black viewers. As of August 09, 2024, we owned and/or operated 72 independently formatted, revenues producing broadcast stations (including 57 FM or AM stations, 13 HD stations, and the 2 low power television stations) branded under the trade name "Radio One" in 13 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), the Company also operates syndicated programming including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and the DL Hughley Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets, Urban One owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African American and urban audiences.

Notes:



1   

"Broadcast and digital operating income": The radio broadcasting industry commonly refers to "station operating income" which consists of net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, income taxes, interest expense, interest income, non-controlling interests in income of subsidiaries, other income, net, loss from unconsolidated joint venture, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, stock-based compensation, impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets and (gain) loss on retirement of debt. However, given the diverse nature of our business, station operating income is not truly reflective of our multi-media operation and, therefore, we use the term "broadcast and digital operating income." Broadcast and digital operating income is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Nevertheless, broadcast and digital operating income is a significant measure used by our management to evaluate the operating performance of our core operating segments. Broadcast and digital operating income provides helpful information about our results of operations, apart from expenses associated with our fixed assets and goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets, income taxes, investments, impairment charges, debt financings and retirements, corporate overhead and stock-based compensation. Our measure of broadcast and digital operating income is similar to industry use of station operating income; however, it reflects our more diverse business and therefore is not completely analogous to "station operating income" or other similarly titled measures as used by other companies. Broadcast and digital operating income does not represent operating income or loss, or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to those measurements as an indicator of our performance.



2    

"Adjusted EBITDA": Adjusted EBITDA consists of net (loss) income plus (1) depreciation and amortization, income taxes, interest expense, net income attributable to non-controlling interests, impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, (gain) loss on retirement of debt, corporate costs, severance-related costs, investment income, loss from unconsolidated joint venture, less (2) other income, net and interest income. Net (loss) income before interest income, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization is commonly referred to in our business as "EBITDA." Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under GAAP. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is often a useful measure of a company's operating performance and is a significant measure used by our management to evaluate the operating performance of our business. Accordingly, based on the previous description of Adjusted EBITDA, we believe that it provides useful information about the operating performance of our business, apart from the expenses associated with our fixed assets and goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets or capital structure. Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used as one of the measures for comparing businesses in the broadcasting industry, although our measure of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including, but not limited to the fact that our definition includes the results of all four of our operating segments (radio broadcasting, Reach Media, digital and cable television). Business activities unrelated to these four segments are included in an "all other" category which the Company refers to as "All other - corporate/eliminations." Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA do not purport to represent operating income or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as alternatives to those measurements as an indicator of our performance.



3    

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Urban One had 48,483,639 and 47,629,163 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (basic), respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Urban One had 48,434,513 and 47,514,722 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (basic), respectively.



4    

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Urban One had 48,483,639 and 50,616,435 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (fully diluted for outstanding stock awards), respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Urban One had 48,434,513 and 50,373,714 shares of common stock outstanding on a weighted average basis (fully diluted for outstanding stock awards), respectively.

 

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FAQ

What were Urban One's (UONE) Q2 2024 financial results?

Urban One reported Q2 2024 net revenues of $117.7 million, down 9.2% year-over-year. The company had an operating loss of $60.4 million and a net loss of $45.4 million or $(0.94) per share.

How did Urban One's (UONE) broadcast and digital operating income perform in Q2 2024?

Urban One's broadcast and digital operating income fell 27.7% year-over-year to $34.2 million in Q2 2024.

What is the outlook for Urban One's (UONE) Q3 2024 radio revenue?

Urban One's Q3 2024 core radio revenue is pacing down 6.9% on a same station basis, but up 7.0% overall including political advertising.

How much cash did Urban One (UONE) have at the end of Q2 2024?

Urban One ended Q2 2024 with approximately $132.4 million in cash.

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