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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2011

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM              TO             

Commission File Number

1-32663

 

 

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   86-0812139
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)  
200 East Basse Road  
San Antonio, Texas   78209
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(210) 832-3700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  x    Non-accelerated filer  ¨    Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

  

Outstanding at April 29, 2011

Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value

   40,873,932

Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value

   315,000,000


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INDEX

 

     Page No.  

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

     2   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

     2   

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

     3   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

     4   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     5   

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     18   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     27   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     27   

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     28   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     28   

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     29   

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     29   

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

     29   

Item 5. Other Information

     29   

Item 6. Exhibits

     30   

Signatures

     31   

 

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

     March 31,
2011
(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2010
 

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 591,562      $ 624,018   

Accounts receivable, net

     710,612        735,115   

Other current assets

     239,957        191,360   
                

Total Current Assets

     1,542,131        1,550,493   

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

    

Structures, net

     1,996,212        2,007,399   

Other property, plant and equipment, net

     294,405        290,325   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

    

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     691,021        705,218   

Indefinite-lived intangibles

     1,115,429        1,114,413   

Goodwill

     874,332        862,242   

OTHER ASSETS

    

Due from Clear Channel Communications

     408,867        383,778   

Other assets

     164,839        162,697   
                

Total Assets

   $ 7,087,236      $ 7,076,565   
                

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 564,789      $ 623,585   

Deferred income

     151,918        100,675   

Current portion of long-term debt

     40,334        41,676   
                

Total Current Liabilities

     757,041        765,936   

Long-term debt

     2,520,486        2,522,133   

Deferred tax liability

     809,777        828,568   

Other long-term liabilities

     261,000        251,873   

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)

    

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Noncontrolling interest

     210,365        209,794   

Class A common stock

     409        408   

Class B common stock

     3,150        3,150   

Additional paid-in capital

     6,678,705        6,677,146   

Retained deficit

     (3,983,890     (3,974,349

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (169,164     (207,439

Cost of shares held in treasury

     (643     (655
                

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     2,738,932        2,708,055   
                

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 7,087,236      $ 7,076,565   
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Revenue

   $ 650,214      $ 608,768   

Operating expenses:

    

Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     391,380        378,886   

Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     123,180        111,357   

Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     21,983        20,772   

Depreciation and amortization

     102,330        101,709   

Other operating income – net

     4,802        1,018   
                

Operating income (loss)

     16,143        (2,938

Interest expense

     60,983        58,318   

Interest income on Due from Clear Channel Communications

     9,053        3,413   

Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (71     (803

Other income (expense) – net

     3,111        (837
                

Loss before income taxes

     (32,747     (59,483

Income tax benefit

     22,355        10,704   
                

Consolidated net loss

     (10,392     (48,779

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (851     (997
                

Net loss attributable to the Company

   $ (9,541   $ (47,782
                

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

    

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     38,019        (39,502

Foreign currency reclassification adjustment

     89        224   

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities

     2,469        (2,620
                

Comprehensive income (loss)

     31,036        (89,680
                

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     2,302        158   
                

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ 28,734      $ (89,838
                

Net loss attributable to the Company:

    

Basic

   $ (0.03   $ (0.14

Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic

     355,793        355,461   

Diluted

   $ (0.03   $ (0.14

Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted

     355,793        355,461   

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Consolidated net loss

   $ (10,392   $ (48,779

Reconciling items:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     102,330        101,709   

Deferred taxes

     (19,494     (18,854

Provision for doubtful accounts

     2,304        468   

Other reconciling items – net

     (3,010     2,926   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Decrease in accounts receivable

     40,296        32,123   

Increase in deferred income

     48,203        41,682   

Decrease in accrued expenses

     (59,603     (4,493

Decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities

     (4,926     (4,402

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions

     (56,245     8,724   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     39,463        111,104   

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (46,361     (49,323

Purchases of other operating assets

     (2,116     —     

Change in other – net

     4,863        (8,651
                

Net cash used for investing activities

     (43,614     (57,974

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Draws on credit facilities

     —          304   

Payments on credit facilities

     (1,851     (29,706

Payments on long-term debt

     (2,519     (4,132

Net transfers to Clear Channel Communications

     (25,090     (37,165

Change in other – net

     (2,830     233   
                

Net cash used for financing activities

     (32,290     (70,466

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     3,985        (3,505
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (32,456     (20,841

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     624,018        609,436   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 591,562      $ 588,595   
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Note 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Preparation of Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared by Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, in the opinion of management, include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods shown. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Due to seasonality and other factors, the results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries and give effect to allocations of expenses from the Company’s indirect parent entity, Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (“Clear Channel Communications”). These allocations were made on a specifically identifiable basis or using relative percentages of headcount or other methods management considered to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided. Investments in companies in which the Company owns 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting common stock or otherwise exercises significant influence over operating and financial policies of the company are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process.

Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2011 presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-29, Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This ASU updates Topic 805, Business Combinations, to specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments of this ASU are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2010-29 on January 1, 2011 without material impact to the Company’s disclosures.

Note 2: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Property, Plant and Equipment

The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following classes of assets at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    March 31,      December 31,  
     2011      2010  

Land, buildings and improvements

   $ 207,733       $ 206,355   

Structures

     2,687,071         2,623,561   

Furniture and other equipment

     95,394         86,417   

Construction in progress

     54,885         53,550   
                 
     3,045,083         2,969,883   

Less: accumulated depreciation

     754,466         672,159   
                 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 2,290,617       $ 2,297,724   
                 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

Definite-lived Intangible Assets

The Company has definite-lived intangible assets which consist primarily of transit and street furniture contracts, site leases and other contractual rights, all of which are amortized over the shorter of either the respective lives of the agreements or over the period of time the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the Company’s future cash flows. The Company periodically reviews the appropriateness of the amortization periods related to its definite-lived assets. These assets are recorded at cost.

The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible assets at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Gross Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Gross Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
 

Transit, street furniture and other contractual rights

   $ 804,167       $ 268,878       $ 789,867       $ 241,461   

Other

     174,492         18,760         173,549         16,737   
                                   

Total

   $ 978,659       $ 287,638       $ 963,416       $ 258,198   
                                   

Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $23.0 million and $23.6 million, respectively.

As acquisitions and dispositions occur in the future, amortization expense may vary. The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for definite-lived intangible assets.

(In thousands)

2012

   $ 79,991   

2013

     73,983   

2014

     67,280   

2015

     54,095   

2016

     39,314   

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

The Company’s indefinite-lived intangibles consist primarily of billboard permits in its Americas segment. Due to significant differences in both business practices and regulations, billboards in the International segment are subject to long-term, finite contracts unlike the Company’s permits in the United States and Canada. Accordingly, there are no indefinite-lived assets in the International segment.

Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments.

 

(In thousands)    Americas      International     Total  

Balance as of December 31, 2009

   $ 585,249       $ 276,343      $ 861,592   

Foreign currency

     285         3,299        3,584   

Impairment

     —           (2,142     (2,142

Other

     —           (792     (792
                         

Balance as of December 31, 2010

     585,534         276,708        862,242   

Foreign currency

     227         11,863        12,090   
                         

Balance as of March 31, 2011

   $ 585,761       $ 288,571      $ 874,332   
                         

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

Note 3: LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted of the following:

 

(In thousands)    March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes:

     

9.25% Series A Senior Notes Due 2017

   $ 500,000       $ 500,000   

9.25% Series B Senior Notes Due 2017

     2,000,000         2,000,000   

Other debt

     60,820         63,809   
                 

Total debt

     2,560,820         2,563,809   

Less: current portion

     40,334         41,676   
                 

Total long-term debt

   $ 2,520,486       $ 2,522,133   
                 

The aggregate market value of the Company’s debt based on market prices for which quotes were available was approximately $2.8 billion at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

Clear Channel Communications’ Refinancing Transactions

During the first quarter of 2011 Clear Channel Communications amended its senior secured credit facilities and its receivables based credit facility (the “Amendments”) and issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes due 2021. Clear Channel Communications used a portion of the proceeds from the Priority Guarantee Notes offering to prepay $500.0 million of the indebtedness outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities. As a result of the prepayment, the revolving credit commitments under Clear Channel Communications’ revolving credit facility were permanently reduced from $2.0 billion to $1.9 billion and the sub-limit under which certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries may borrow (to the extent that Clear Channel Communications’ has not already borrowed against this capacity) was reduced from $150.0 million to $145.0 million. The Amendments, among other things, provide greater flexibility for the Company and its subsidiaries to incur new debt, provided that the net proceeds distributed to Clear Channel Communications from the issuance of such new debt are used to pay down senior secured credit facility indebtedness.

Note 4: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

Income tax benefit

The Company’s income tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, consisted of the following components:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months  Ended
March 31,
 
     2011      2010  

Current tax benefit (expense)

   $ 2,861       $ (8,150

Deferred tax benefit

     19,494         18,854   
                 

Income tax benefit

   $ 22,355       $ 10,704   
                 

The effective tax rate is the provision for income taxes as a percent of income before income taxes. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was 68.3%. The 2011 effective tax rate was primarily impacted by the Company’s settlement of U.S. federal and state tax examinations during the quarter. Pursuant to the settlements, the Company recorded a reduction to income tax expense of approximately $3.3 million to reflect the net tax benefits of the settlements. In addition, the effective rate was impacted by the Company’s ability to benefit from certain tax loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions due to taxable income where the losses previously did not provide a benefit.

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was 18.0%. The 2010 effective rate was impacted primarily as a result of the Company’s inability to benefit from tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years.

 

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(UNAUDITED)

 

During the quarters ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, cash paid for interest and income taxes, net of income tax refunds of $0.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively, was as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
     2011      2010  

Interest

   $ 58,691       $ 58,664   

Income taxes

   $ 13,055       $ 7,503   

Note 5: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company holds marketable equity securities classified in accordance with the provisions of ASC 320-10. These marketable equity securities are measured at fair value on each reporting date using quoted prices in active markets. Due to the fact that the inputs used to measure the marketable equity securities at fair value are observable, the Company has categorized the fair value measurements of the securities as Level 1. The Company records its investments in these marketable equity securities on the balance sheet as “Other Assets.”

The cost, unrealized holding gains or losses, and fair value of the Company’s investments at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

(In thousands)    March 31, 2011      December 31, 2010  

Investments

   Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Losses
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Fair
Value
     Cost      Gross
Unrealized
Losses
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Fair
Value
 

Available-for-sale

   $ 8,016       $ —         $ 2,556       $ 10,572       $ 8,016       $ —         $ 82       $ 8,098   

Note 6: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company and its subsidiaries are currently involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, the Company has accrued its estimate of the probable costs for resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in the Company’s assumptions or the effectiveness of its strategies related to these proceedings.

In 2006, two of the Company’s operating businesses (L&C Outdoor Ltda. (“L&C”) and Publicidad Klimes Sao Paulo Ltda. (“Klimes”), respectively) in the Sao Paulo, Brazil market received notices of infraction from the state taxing authority, seeking to impose a value added tax (“VAT”) on such businesses, retroactively for the period from December 31, 2001 through January 31, 2006. The taxing authority contends that the Company’s businesses fall within the definition of “communication services” and as such are subject to the VAT.

The Company has filed separate petitions to challenge the imposition of this tax against each of its businesses. The Company’s challenge for L&C was unsuccessful at the first administrative level, but successful at the second administrative level. The state taxing authority filed an appeal to the third and final administrative level, which required consideration by a full panel of 16 administrative law judges. On September 27, 2010, the Company received an unfavorable ruling at this final administrative level concluding that the VAT applied to L&C and intends to appeal this ruling to the judicial level. The Company has filed a petition to have the case remanded to the second administrative level for consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed against it. The amounts allegedly owed by L&C are approximately $9.6 million in taxes, approximately $19.2 million in penalties and approximately $29.4 million in interest (as of March 31, 2011 at an exchange rate of 0.60). Based on management’s review of the law in and the outcome of similar cases in other Brazilian states, the Company has not accrued any costs related to these claims and believes the occurrence of loss is not probable.

The Company’s challenge for Klimes was unsuccessful at the first administrative level, and denied at the second administrative level on or about September 24, 2009. On January 5, 2011, the administrative law judges at the third administrative level published a ruling that the VAT applies to Klimes but reduced the penalty assessed by the taxing authority. With the penalty reduction, the amounts allegedly owed by Klimes are approximately $10.9 million in taxes, approximately $5.4 million in penalties and approximately $18.2

 

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(UNAUDITED)

 

million in interest (as of March 31, 2011 at an exchange rate of 0.60). In mid-January 2011, the taxing authority filed an extraordinary appeal to the third administrative level, asking that it reconsider the decision to reduce the penalty assessed against Klimes. The president of the third administrative level rejected that appeal. In late February 2011, the Company filed a writ of mandamus in the 13a lower public treasury court in São Paulo, State of São Paulo, appealing the administrative court’s decision that the VAT applies to Klimes. On that same day, Klimes filed a motion for an injunction barring the taxing authority from collecting the tax, penalty and interest while the appeal is pending. The court denied the motion in early April 2011. The Company appealed the decision to the São Paulo State Higher Court, which affirmed in late April 2011. Based on management’s review of the law in and the outcome of similar cases in other Brazilian states, the Company has not accrued any costs related to these claims and believes the occurrence of loss is not probable.

As of March 31, 2011, Clear Channel Communications had outstanding commercial standby letters of credit and surety bonds of $42.1 million and $43.7 million, respectively, held on behalf of the Company. These letters of credit and surety bonds relate to various operational matters, including insurance, bid and performance bonds, as well as other items. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $59.1 million in letters of credit outstanding, of which $56.6 million of letters of credit were cash secured.

Note 7: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company records net amounts due to or from Clear Channel Communications as “Due from/to Clear Channel Communications” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The accounts represent the revolving promissory note issued by the Company to Clear Channel Communications and the revolving promissory note issued by Clear Channel Communications to the Company, in the face amount of $1.0 billion, or if more or less than such amount, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all advances. The accounts accrue interest pursuant to the terms of the promissory notes and are generally payable on demand.

Included in the accounts are the net activities resulting from day-to-day cash management services provided by Clear Channel Communications. As a part of these services, the Company maintains collection bank accounts swept daily into accounts of Clear Channel Communications (after satisfying the funding requirements of the Trustee Account). In return, Clear Channel Communications funds the Company’s controlled disbursement accounts as checks or electronic payments are presented for payment. The Company’s claim in relation to cash transferred from its concentration account is on an unsecured basis and is limited to the balance of the “Due from Clear Channel Communications” account. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the asset recorded in “Due from Clear Channel Communications” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets was $408.9 million and $383.8 million, respectively. The net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $9.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the interest rate on the “Due from Clear Channel Communications” account was 9.25%, which represents the fixed interest rate on the Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings senior notes.

Clear Channel Communications has a $1.9 billion multi-currency revolving credit facility with a maturity in July 2014 which includes a $145.0 million sub-limit that certain of the Company’s International subsidiaries may borrow against to the extent Clear Channel Communications has not already borrowed against this capacity and is compliant with its covenants under the revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the $145.0 million sub-limit facility. Clear Channel Communications has borrowed the entire capacity.

The Company provides advertising space on its billboards for radio stations owned by Clear Channel Communications. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded $0.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, in revenue for these advertisements.

Under the Corporate Services Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and the Company, Clear Channel Communications provides management services to the Company, which include, among other things: (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services; (ii) executive officer services; (iii) human resources and employee benefits services; (iv) legal and related services; (v) information systems, network and related services; (vi) investment services; (vii) procurement and sourcing support services; and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are charged to the Company based on actual direct costs incurred or allocated by Clear Channel Communications based on headcount, revenue or other factors on a pro rata basis. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded $5.7 million and $8.9 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

Pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and the Company, the operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications. The Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its

 

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subsidiaries. Tax payments are made to Clear Channel Communications on the basis of the Company’s separate taxable income. Tax benefits recognized on the Company’s employee stock option exercises are retained by the Company.

The Company computes its deferred income tax provision using the liability method in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740-10, as if the Company was a separate taxpayer. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized.

Pursuant to the Employee Matters Agreement, the Company’s employees participate in Clear Channel Communications’ employee benefit plans, including employee medical insurance and a 401(k) retirement benefit plan. These costs are recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses and were approximately $3.0 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Note 8: EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The Company reports its noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries as a component of equity separate from the Company’s equity. The following table shows the changes in equity attributable to the Company and the noncontrolling interests of subsidiaries in which the Company has a majority, but not total ownership interest:

 

(In thousands)    The
Company
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Consolidated  

Balances at January 1, 2011

   $ 2,498,261      $ 209,794      $ 2,708,055   

Net loss

     (9,541     (851     (10,392

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     35,717        2,302        38,019   

Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities

     2,469        —          2,469   

Reclassification adjustment

     89        —          89   

Other – net

     1,572        (880     692   
                        

Balances at March 31, 2011

   $ 2,528,567      $ 210,365      $ 2,738,932   
                        

 

(In thousands)    The
Company
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Consolidated  

Balances at January 1, 2010

   $ 2,567,647      $ 193,730      $ 2,761,377   

Net loss

     (47,782     (997     (48,779

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (39,660     158        (39,502

Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities

     (2,620     —          (2,620

Reclassification adjustment

     224        —          224   

Other – net

     1,732        814        2,546   
                        

Balances at March 31, 2010

   $ 2,479,541      $ 193,705      $ 2,673,246   
                        

 

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Note 9: SEGMENT DATA

The Company has two reportable segments, which it believes best reflect how the Company is currently managed – Americas and International. The Americas segment primarily includes operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America, and the International segment primarily includes operations in Europe, Asia and Australia. The Americas and International display inventory consists primarily of billboards, street furniture displays and transit displays. Corporate includes infrastructure and support including information technology, human resources, legal, finance and administrative functions of each of the Company’s operating segments, as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions. Share-based payments are recorded by each segment in direct operating and selling, general and administrative expenses.

The following table presents the Company’s operating segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

(In thousands)    Americas      International     Corporate,
and other
reconciling
items
    Consolidated  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

         

Revenue

   $ 289,314       $ 360,900      $ —        $ 650,214   

Direct operating expenses

     143,491         247,889        —          391,380   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     54,367         68,813        —          123,180   

Depreciation and amortization

     51,086         51,244        —          102,330   

Corporate expenses

     —           —          21,983        21,983   

Other operating income - net

     —           —          4,802        4,802   
                                 

Operating income (loss)

   $ 40,370       $ (7,046   $ (17,181   $ 16,143   
                                 

Capital expenditures

   $ 32,401       $ 13,960      $ —        $ 46,361   

Share-based compensation expense

   $ 2,168       $ 903      $ 42      $ 3,113   
(In thousands)    Americas      International     Corporate,
and other
reconciling
items
    Consolidated  

Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

         

Revenue

   $ 270,977       $ 337,791      $ —        $ 608,768   

Direct operating expenses

     139,308         239,578        —          378,886   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     44,477         66,880        —          111,357   

Depreciation and amortization

     49,451         52,258        —          101,709   

Corporate expenses

     —           —          20,772        20,772   

Other operating income - net

     —           —          1,018        1,018   
                                 

Operating income (loss)

   $ 37,741       $ (20,925   $ (19,754   $ (2,938
                                 

Capital expenditures

   $ 24,705       $ 24,618      $ —        $ 49,323   

Share-based compensation expense

   $ 2,030       $ 603      $ 84      $ 2,717   

 

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Note 10: GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES

The Company and certain of the Company’s direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) fully and unconditionally guarantee on a joint and several basis certain of the outstanding indebtedness of Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (the “Subsidiary Issuer”). The following consolidating schedules present financial information on a combined basis in conformity with the SEC’s Regulation S-X Rule 3-10(d):

 

     March 31, 2011  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
     Subsidiary
Issuer
     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 405,636       $ —         $ —         $ 209,885       $ (23,959   $ 591,562   

Accounts receivable, net

     —           —           216,822         493,790         —          710,612   

Intercompany receivables

     —           117,542         1,265,203         —           (1,382,745     —     

Other current assets

     3,071         —           82,384         154,502         —          239,957   
                                                    

Total Current Assets

     408,707         117,542         1,564,409         858,177         (1,406,704     1,542,131   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     —           —           1,484,608         806,009         —          2,290,617   

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     —           —           394,938         296,083         —          691,021   

Indefinite-lived intangibles

     —           —           1,099,533         15,896         —          1,115,429   

Goodwill

     —           —           571,932         302,400         —          874,332   

Due from Clear Channel Communications

     408,867         —           —           —           —          408,867   

Intercompany notes receivable

     182,026         2,590,955         —           17,832         (2,790,813     —     

Other assets

     2,801,835         1,070,070         1,530,946         67,619         (5,305,631     164,839   
                                                    

Total Assets

   $ 3,801,435       $ 3,778,567       $ 6,646,366       $ 2,364,016       $ (9,503,148   $ 7,087,236   
                                                    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 122       $ 81       $ 127,480       $ 461,065       $ (23,959   $ 564,789   

Intercompany payable

     1,265,030         —           117,542         173         (1,382,745     —     

Deferred income

     —           —           46,723         105,195         —          151,918   

Current portion of long-term debt

     —           —           —           40,334         —          40,334   
                                                    

Total Current Liabilities

     1,265,152         81         291,745         606,767         (1,406,704     757,041   

Long-term debt

     —           2,500,000         —           20,486         —          2,520,486   

Intercompany notes payable

     7,491         —           2,692,367         90,955         (2,790,813     —     

Deferred tax liability

     225         52         754,365         55,135         —          809,777   

Other long-term liabilities

     —           1,131         106,054         153,815         —          261,000   

Total shareholders’ equity

     2,528,567         1,277,303         2,801,835         1,436,858         (5,305,631     2,738,932   
                                                    

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 3,801,435       $ 3,778,567       $ 6,646,366       $ 2,364,016       $ (9,503,148   $ 7,087,236   
                                                    

 

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     December 31, 2010  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 426,742      $ —         $ —         $ 203,789       $ (6,513   $ 624,018   

Accounts receivable, net

     —          —           250,552         484,563         —          735,115   

Intercompany receivables

     —          116,624         1,261,437         5,781         (1,383,842     —     

Other current assets

     1,537        —           53,321         136,502         —          191,360   
                                                   

Total Current Assets

     428,279        116,624         1,565,310         830,635         (1,390,355     1,550,493   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     —          —           1,493,640         804,084         —          2,297,724   

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     —          —           400,012         305,206         —          705,218   

Indefinite-lived intangibles

     —          —           1,098,958         15,455         —          1,114,413   

Goodwill

     —          —           571,932         290,310         —          862,242   

Due from Clear Channel Communications

     383,778        —           —           —           —          383,778   

Intercompany notes receivable

     182,026        2,590,955         9,243         17,832         (2,800,056     —     

Other assets

     2,773,305        1,034,182         1,492,337         62,319         (5,199,446     162,697   
                                                   

Total Assets

   $ 3,767,388      $ 3,741,761       $ 6,631,432       $ 2,325,841       $ (9,389,857   $ 7,076,565   
                                                   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ (26   $ 165       $ 128,773       $ 501,186       $ (6,513   $ 623,585   

Intercompany payable

     1,261,437        —           122,405         —           (1,383,842     —     

Deferred income

     —          —           38,264         62,411         —          100,675   

Current portion of long-term debt

     —          —           —           41,676         —          41,676   
                                                   

Total Current Liabilities

     1,261,411        165         289,442         605,273         (1,390,355     765,936   

Long-term debt

     —          2,500,000         —           22,133         —          2,522,133   

Intercompany notes payable

     7,491        —           2,701,610         90,955         (2,800,056     —     

Deferred tax liability

     225        —           761,593         66,750         —          828,568   

Other long-term liabilities

     —          1,108         105,482         145,283         —          251,873   

Total shareholders’ equity

     2,498,261        1,240,488         2,773,305         1,395,447         (5,199,446     2,708,055   
                                                   

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 3,767,388      $ 3,741,761       $ 6,631,432       $ 2,325,841       $ (9,389,857   $ 7,076,565   
                                                   

 

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     Three Months Ended March 31, 2011  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue

   $ —        $ —         $ 249,369      $ 400,845      $ —        $ 650,214   

Operating expenses:

             

Direct operating expenses

     —          —           121,587        269,793        —          391,380   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          —           45,211        77,969        —          123,180   

Corporate expenses

     2,952        —           11,517        7,514        —          21,983   

Depreciation and amortization

     —          —           46,926        55,404        —          102,330   

Other operating income – net

     —          —           4,158        644        —          4,802   
                                                 

Operating income (loss)

     (2,952     —           28,286        (9,191     —          16,143   

Interest expense – net

     61        57,813         1,833        1,276        —          60,983   

Interest income on debt with Clear Channel Communications

     —          —           9,053        —          —          9,053   

Intercompany interest income

     3,465        57,942         —          248        (61,655     —     

Intercompany interest expense

     126        —           61,399        130        (61,655     —     

Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (9,745     2,091         5,518        (72     2,137        (71

Other income (expense) – net

     —          142         (54     3,023        —          3,111   
                                                 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (9,419     2,362         (20,429     (7,398     2,137        (32,747

Income tax benefit (expense)

     (122     656         10,684        11,137        —          22,355   
                                                 

Consolidated net income (loss)

     (9,541     3,018         (9,745     3,739        2,137        (10,392

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —           —          (851     —          (851
                                                 

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (9,541   $ 3,018       $ (9,745   $ 4,590      $ 2,137      $ (9,541
                                                 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

             

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —           —          38,019        —          38,019   

Foreign currency reclassification Adjustment

     —          —           —          89        —          89   

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

     —          —           —          2,469        —          2,469   

Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income

     38,275        35,919         38,275        —          (112,469     —     
                                                 

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 28,734      $ 38,937       $ 28,530      $ 45,167      $ (110,332   $ 31,036   

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —           —          2,302        —          2,302   
                                                 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ 28,734      $ 38,937       $ 28,530      $ 42,865      $ (110,332   $ 28,734   
                                                 

 

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     Three Months Ended March 31, 2010  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue

   $ —        $ —        $ 233,526      $ 375,242      $ —        $ 608,768   

Operating expenses:

            

Direct operating expenses

     —          —          119,618        259,268        —          378,886   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          —          37,102        74,255        —          111,357   

Corporate expenses

     3,370        —          12,469        4,933        —          20,772   

Depreciation and amortization

     —          —          45,842        55,867        —          101,709   

Other operating income (expense) – net

     —          —          1,497        (479     —          1,018   
                                                

Operating income (loss)

     (3,370     —          19,992        (19,560     —          (2,938

Interest expense – net

     108        57,249        (370     1,331        —          58,318   

Interest income on debt with Clear Channel Communications

     —          —          3,413        —          —          3,413   

Intercompany interest income

     3,512        57,139        —          244        (60,895     —     

Intercompany interest expense

     121        —          60,186        588        (60,895     —     

Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (47,728     (25,982     (22,188     (637     95,732        (803

Other expense – net

     —          —          (88     (749     —          (837
                                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (47,815     (26,092     (58,687     (22,621     95,732        (59,483

Income tax benefit (expense)

     33        (305     10,959        17        —          10,704   
                                                

Consolidated net income (loss)

     (47,782     (26,397     (47,728     (22,604     95,732        (48,779

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          —          (997     —          (997
                                                

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (47,782   $ (26,397   $ (47,728   $ (21,607   $ 95,732      $ (47,782
                                                

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

            

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          1,991        —          (41,493     —          (39,502

Foreign currency reclassification

adjustment

     —          —          —          224        —          224   

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

     —          —          —          (2,620     —          (2,620

Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income

     (42,056     (44,101     (42,056     —          128,213        —     
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss)

     (89,838     (68,507     (89,784     (65,496     223,945        (89,680

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          —          158        —          158   
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (89,838   $ (68,507   $ (89,784   $ (65,654   $ 223,945      $ (89,838
                                                

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31, 2011  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

            

Consolidated net income (loss)

   $ (9,541   $ 3,018      $ (9,745   $ 3,739      $ 2,137      $ (10,392

Reconciling items:

            

Depreciation and amortization

     —          —          46,926        55,404        —          102,330   

Deferred taxes

     —          52        (6,858     (12,688     —          (19,494

Provision for doubtful accounts

     —          —          441        1,863        —          2,304   

Other reconciling items – net

     9,745        (2,091     (4,710     (3,817     (2,137     (3,010

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

            

Increase in accounts receivable

     —          —          33,290        7,006        —          40,296   

Increase in deferred income

     —          —          8,464        39,739        —          48,203   

Decrease in accrued expenses

     —          —          (19,288     (40,315     —          (59,603

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities

     —          23        12,860        (363     (17,446     (4,926

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions

     (1,253     (85     (25,726     (29,181     —          (56,245
                                                

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     (1,049     917        35,654        21,387        (17,446     39,463   

Cash flows from investing activities:

            

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     —          —          (30,577     (15,784     —          (46,361

Equity contributions to subsidiaries

     —          —          (97     —          97        —     

Purchases of other operating assets

     —          —          631        (2,747     —          (2,116

Change in other – net

     —          —          3,948        915        —          4,863   
                                                

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

     —          —          (26,095     (17,616     97        (43,614

Cash flows from financing activities:

            

Payments on credit facilities

     —          —          —          (1,851     —          (1,851

Payments on long-term debt

     —          —          —          (2,519     —          (2,519

Net transfers to Clear Channel Communications

     (25,090     —          —          —          —          (25,090

Intercompany funding

     4,529        (917     (9,559     5,947        —          —     

Equity contributions from parent

     —          —          —          97        (97     —     

Change in other – net

     504        —          —          (3,334     —          (2,830
                                                

Net cash used for financing activities

     (20,057     (917     (9,559     (1,660     (97     (32,290

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —          —          —          3,985        —          3,985   
                                                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (21,106     —          —          6,096        (17,446     (32,456

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     426,742        —          —          203,789        (6,513     624,018   
                                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 405,636      $ —        $ —        $ 209,885      $ (23,959   $ 591,562   
                                                

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31, 2010  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

            

Consolidated net income (loss)

   $ (47,782   $ (26,397   $ (47,728   $ (22,604   $ 95,732      $ (48,779

Reconciling items:

            

Depreciation and amortization

     —          —          45,842        55,867        —          101,709   

Deferred taxes

     37        —          (12,072     (6,819     —          (18,854

Provision for doubtful accounts

     —          —          349        119        —          468   

Other reconciling items – net

     47,728        27,973        22,372        585        (95,732     2,926   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

            

Decrease in accounts receivable

     —          —          26,920        5,203        —          32,123   

Increase in deferred income

     —          —          12,415        29,267        —          41,682   

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

     —          —          2,765        (7,258     —          (4,493

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities

     —          18        (3,753     (8,115     7,448        (4,402

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions

     (708     (1,205     8,103        2,534        —          8,724   
                                                

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     (725     389        55,213        48,779        7,448        111,104   

Cash flows from investing activities:

            

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     —          —          (23,205     (26,118     —          (49,323

Equity contributions to subsidiaries

     —          —          (178     —          178        —     

Dividends from subsidiaries

     —          —          107        —          (107     —     

Change in other – net

     —          —          1,799        (10,450     —          (8,651
                                                

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

     —          —          (21,477     (36,568     71        (57,974

Cash flows from financing activities:

            

Draws on credit facilities

     —          —          —          304        —          304   

Payments on credit facilities

     —          —          (2     (29,704     —          (29,706

Payments on long-term debt

     —          —          —          (4,132     —          (4,132

Net transfers to Clear Channel Communications

     (37,165     —          —          —          —          (37,165

Intercompany funding

     34,880        (389     (33,990     (501     —          —     

Dividends declared and paid

     —          —          —          (107     107        —     

Equity contributions from parent

     —          —          —          178        (178     —     

Change in other – net

     233        —          —          —          —          233   
                                                

Net cash used for financing activities

     (2,052     (389     (33,992     (33,962     (71     (70,466

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —          —          256        (3,761     —          (3,505
                                                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (2,777     —          —          (25,512     7,448        (20,841

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     446,118        —          —          178,331        (15,013     609,436   
                                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 443,341      $ —        $ —        $ 152,819      $ (7,565   $ 588,595   
                                                

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Format of Presentation

Management’s discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. Our reportable operating segments are Americas outdoor advertising (“Americas”) and International outdoor advertising (“International”).

We manage our operating segments primarily focusing on their operating income, while Corporate expenses, Other operating income, Interest expense, Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates, Other income (expense) – net and Income tax benefit are managed on a total company basis and are, therefore, included only in our discussion of consolidated results.

Executive Summary

The key developments in our business for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 are summarized below:

 

  •  

Consolidated revenue increased $41.4 million compared to the first quarter of 2010.

 

  •  

Americas revenue increased $18.3 million compared to the first quarter of 2010, driven by revenue growth across most of our display types, particularly digital.

 

  •  

International revenue increased $23.1 million compared to the first quarter of 2010, primarily as a result of increased street furniture sales and an increase from movements in foreign exchange.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results of Operations

The comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2011 to the three months ended March 31, 2010 is as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
March 31,
    %
Change
 
     2011     2010    

Revenue

   $ 650,214      $ 608,768        7

Operating expenses:

      

Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     391,380        378,886        3

Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     123,180        111,357        11

Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     21,983        20,772        6

Depreciation and amortization

     102,330        101,709        1

Other operating income - net

     4,802        1,018     
                  

Operating income (loss)

     16,143        (2,938  

Interest expense

     60,983        58,318     

Interest income on debt with Clear Channel Communications

     9,053        3,413     

Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (71     (803  

Other income (expense) - net

     3,111        (837  
                  

Loss before income taxes

     (32,747     (59,483  

Income tax benefit

     22,355        10,704     
                  

Consolidated net loss

   $ (10,392   $ (48,779  

Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (851     (997  
                  

Net loss attributable to the Company

   $ (9,541   $ (47,782  
                  

 

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Consolidated Revenue

Our consolidated revenue increased $41.4 million during the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Americas revenue increased $18.3 million driven by increases in revenue across most of our display types, particularly digital. Our International revenue increased $23.1 million, primarily due to $8.7 million from street furniture growth across most of our markets and an $8.0 million increase from movements in foreign exchange.

Consolidated Direct Operating Expenses

Direct operating expenses increased $12.5 million during the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. Americas direct operating expenses increased $4.2 million primarily due higher variable costs associated with the increase in revenue. Direct operating expenses in our International segment increased $8.3 million primarily from a $5.6 million increase from movements in foreign exchange.

Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

SG&A expenses increased $11.8 million during the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. SG&A expenses increased $9.9 million in our Americas segment, partially as a result of increased commission expenses associated with the increase in revenue during 2011. In addition, 2010 Americas SG&A included a $3.8 million favorable litigation settlement. Our International SG&A expenses increased $1.9 million primarily due to a $2.8 million increase in administrative costs.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $1.2 million during the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010 primarily due to an increase of $2.5 million related to general corporate infrastructure support services and initiatives, partially offset by a $1.3 million decrease in expenses associated with our restructuring program.

Other Operating Income - Net

Other income of $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2011 primarily related to proceeds received from condemnations of bulletins.

Other Income - Net

Other income of $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2011 primarily related to a $3.3 million foreign exchange translation gain on short term intercompany accounts.

Income Tax Benefit

Our operations are included in a consolidated income tax return filed by CC Media Holdings, Inc. (“CC Media Holdings”). However, for our financial statements, our provision for income taxes was computed as if we file separate consolidated Federal income tax returns with our subsidiaries.

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was 68.3%. The effective rate was primarily impacted by our settlement of U.S. federal and state tax examinations during the quarter. Pursuant to the settlements, we recorded a reduction to income tax expense of approximately $3.3 million to reflect the net tax benefits of the settlements. In addition, the effective rate was impacted by our ability to benefit from certain tax loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions as a result of increased taxable income during 2011, where the losses previously did not provide a benefit.

Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2010 was 18.0%. The effective rate was impacted primarily by tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions for which benefits could not be recorded due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years.

 

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Americas Results of Operations

Our Americas operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
March  31,
     %  
     2011      2010      Change  

Revenue

   $ 289,314       $ 270,977         7

Direct operating expenses

     143,491         139,308         3

SG&A expenses

     54,367         44,477         22

Depreciation and amortization

     51,086         49,451         3
                    

Operating income

   $ 40,370       $ 37,741         7
                    

Our Americas revenue increased $18.3 million compared to the first quarter of 2010, driven by revenue growth across most of our display types. Bulletin revenues increased primarily due to digital growth driven by the increased number of digital displays. Airport and shelter revenues increased due to higher average rates as a result of improved economic conditions.

Direct operating expenses increased $4.2 million during the first quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. The increase was primarily a result of increased site-lease costs driven by the increase in revenue. We also experienced an increase related to structure maintenance and electricity for new digital bulletins as well as existing displays. SG&A expenses increased $9.9 million in our Americas segment from an increase in commission costs associated with the increase in revenue during 2011and an increase in other administrative expenses. The first quarter of 2010 included a $3.8 million favorable litigation settlement.

International Results of Operations

Our International operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
March  31,
    %  
     2011     2010     Change  

Revenue

   $ 360,900      $ 337,791        7

Direct operating expenses

     247,889        239,578        3

SG&A expenses

     68,813        66,880        3

Depreciation and amortization

     51,244        52,258        (2 %) 
                  

Operating loss

   $ (7,046   $ (20,925     (66 %) 
                  

International revenue increased $23.1 million compared to the first quarter of 2010, primarily as a result of growth in street furniture across most of our markets, particularly China and Sweden, as a result of improved economic conditions. Revenue growth was partially offset by lower revenues in France. Movements in foreign exchange resulted in an $8.0 million increase in revenues.

Direct operating expenses increased $8.3 million primarily attributable to higher direct production costs associated with the increase in revenue, and including a $5.6 million increase from movements in foreign exchange. SG&A expenses increased $1.9 million primarily due to increased administrative costs and a $1.6 million increase from movements in foreign exchange. These SG&A increases were partially offset by a $2.1 million reduction in restructuring expenses and business tax related to a change in French tax law.

 

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Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income (Loss) to Consolidated Operating Income (Loss)

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
March  31,
 
     2011     2010  

Americas

   $ 40,370      $ 37,741   

International

     (7,046     (20,925

Corporate expenses

     (21,983     (20,772

Other operating income - net

     4,802        1,018   
                

Consolidated operating income (loss)

   $ 16,143      $ (2,938
                

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The following table presents amounts related to share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011      2010  

Americas

   $ 2,168       $ 2,030   

International

     903         603   

Corporate

     42         84   
                 

Total share-based compensation expense

   $ 3,113       $ 2,717   
                 

As of March 31, 2011, there was $25.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years. As of March 31, 2011, there was $0.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on performance and service conditions. This cost will be recognized when it becomes probable that the performance condition will be satisfied.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Clear Channel Communications’ Merger

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s (“Clear Channel Communications”) capitalization, liquidity and capital resources substantially changed due to the consummation of its merger on July 30, 2008 with entities formed by private equity funds sponsored by Bain Capital Partners, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. Upon the closing of the merger, Clear Channel Communications incurred additional debt and became highly leveraged. We are not borrowers or guarantors under Clear Channel Communications’ credit agreements other than for direct borrowings by certain of our International subsidiaries under the $145.0 million sub-limit included in Clear Channel Communications’ $1.9 billion revolving credit facility and we are not a guarantor of Clear Channel Communications’ debt. The obligations of these International subsidiaries that are borrowers under the revolving credit facility are guaranteed by certain of our material wholly-owned subsidiaries, and secured by substantially all of the assets of such borrowers and guarantors, subject to permitted liens and other exceptions. As of March 31, 2011, we had no outstanding borrowings under the $145.0 million sub-limit facility. Clear Channel Communications has borrowed the entire capacity.

Also, so long as Clear Channel Communications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and us, Clear Channel Communications will have the option to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, among other limitations, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs.

 

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Cash Flows

The following discussion highlights our cash flow activities during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2011     2010  

Cash provided by (used for):

    

Operating activities

   $ 39,463      $ 111,104   

Investing activities

   $ (43,614   $ (57,974

Financing activities

   $ (32,290   $ (70,466

Operating Activities

Our net loss, adjusted for $82.1 million of non-cash items, provided positive cash flows of $71.7 million during the first quarter of 2011. Our net loss, adjusted for $86.2 million of non-cash items, provided positive cash flows of $37.5 million in the first quarter of 2010. Cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $39.5 million compared to $111.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2010. Cash generated by higher operating income compared to the prior year as a result of improved operating performance was offset by higher variable compensation payments in the first quarter of 2011 associated with our employee incentive programs based on 2010 operating performance.

Non-cash items affecting our net loss include depreciation and amortization, deferred taxes, gain on disposal of operating assets, provision for doubtful accounts, share-based compensation, equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates, amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts – net and other reconciling items – net as presented on the face of the statement of cash flows.

Investing Activities

Cash used for investing activities during the first quarter of 2011 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $46.4 million. We spent $32.4 million in our Americas segment primarily related to the construction of new billboards, and $14.0 million in our International segment primarily related to new billboard and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts.

Net cash used for investing activities of $58.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $49.3 million. We spent $24.7 million in our Americas segment primarily related to the construction of new billboards and $24.6 million in our International segment primarily related to new billboard and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts.

Financing Activities

Net cash used for financing activities of $32.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 primarily related to net transfers of cash to Clear Channel Communications which represents the activity in the “Due from/to Clear Channel Communications” account.

Net cash used for financing activities of $70.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 reflected payments on credit facilities and long-term debt of $29.7 million and $4.1 million, respectively, and net transfers to Clear Channel Communications of $37.2 million.

Anticipated Cash Requirements

Our primary source of liquidity is cash on hand and cash flow from operations. Based on our current and anticipated levels of operations and conditions in our markets, we believe that cash on hand, cash flows from operations and borrowing under the revolving promissory note with Clear Channel Communications will enable us to meet our working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements for at least the next 12 months. In addition, we expect to be in compliance with the covenants governing our indebtedness in 2011. However, our anticipated results are subject to significant uncertainty and there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain compliance with these covenants. In addition, our ability to comply with these covenants may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions.

 

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Furthermore, in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 6, 2011, Clear Channel Communications stated that it expects to be in compliance with the covenants in its material financing agreements in 2011. Clear Channel Communications similarly stated in such Quarterly Report that its anticipated results are also subject to significant uncertainty and there can be no assurance that actual results will be in compliance with the covenants. Moreover, Clear Channel Communications stated in such Quarterly Report that its ability to comply with the covenants in its material financing agreements may be affected by events beyond its control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. As discussed therein, the breach of any covenants set forth in Clear Channel Communications’ financing agreements would result in a default thereunder, and an event of default would permit the lenders under a defaulted financing agreement to declare all indebtedness thereunder to be due and payable prior to maturity. Moreover, as discussed therein, the lenders under the revolving credit facility under Clear Channel Communications’ senior secured credit facilities would have the option to terminate their commitments to make further extensions of revolving credit thereunder. In addition, Clear Channel Communications stated in such Quarterly Report that if Clear Channel Communications is unable to repay its obligations under any secured credit facility, the lenders could proceed against any assets that were pledged to secure such facility. Finally, Clear Channel Communications stated in such Quarterly Report that a default or acceleration under any of its material financing agreements could cause a default under other obligations that are subject to cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions.

For so long as Clear Channel Communications maintains significant control over us, a deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications could have the effect of increasing our borrowing costs or impairing our access to capital markets. As of March 31, 2011, Clear Channel Communications had $1.5 billion recorded as “Cash and cash equivalents” on its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

We frequently evaluate strategic opportunities both within and outside our existing lines of business. We expect from time to time to pursue additional acquisitions and may decide to dispose of certain businesses. These acquisitions or dispositions could be material.

Our ability to fund our working capital needs, debt service and other obligations depends on our future operating performance and cash flow. If our future operating performance does not meet our expectations or our plans materially change in an adverse manner or prove to be materially inaccurate, we may need additional financing. We may not be able to secure any such additional financing on terms favorable to us or at all.

SOURCES OF CAPITAL

As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had the following debt outstanding, cash and cash equivalents and amounts due from Clear Channel Communications:

 

(In millions)    March 31,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes

   $ 2,500.0       $ 2,500.0   

Other debt

     60.8         63.8   
                 

Total debt

     2,560.8         2,563.8   

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

     591.6         624.0   

Less: Due from Clear Channel Communications

     408.9         383.8   
                 
   $ 1,560.3       $ 1,556.0   
                 

We may from time to time repay our outstanding debt or seek to purchase our outstanding equity securities. Such transactions, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.

Bank Credit Facility ($145.0 million sub-limit within Clear Channel Communications’ $1.9 billion revolving credit facility)

In addition to cash flows from operations, another potential source of liquidity to us is through borrowings under a $145.0 million sub-limit included in Clear Channel Communications’ multicurrency $1.9 billion revolving credit facility with a maturity in July 2014. Certain of our International subsidiaries may borrow under the sub-limit to the extent Clear Channel Communications has not already borrowed against this capacity and is in compliance with its covenants under the credit facility. The obligations of these International subsidiaries that are borrowers under the revolving credit facility are guaranteed by certain of our material wholly-owned subsidiaries, and secured by substantially all of the assets of such borrowers and guarantors, subject to permitted liens and other exceptions. As of March 31, 2011, we had no outstanding borrowings under the $145.0 million sub-limit facility. Clear Channel Communications has borrowed the entire capacity.

 

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Promissory Notes with Clear Channel Communications

We maintain accounts that represent net amounts due to or from Clear Channel Communications, which is recorded as “Due from/to Clear Channel Communications” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The accounts represent our revolving promissory note issued by us to Clear Channel Communications and the revolving promissory note issued by Clear Channel Communications to us in the face amount of $1.0 billion, or if more or less than such amount, the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all advances. Included in the accounts are the net activities resulting from day-to-day cash management services provided by Clear Channel Communications. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the asset recorded in “Due from Clear Channel Communications” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet was $408.9 million and $383.8 million, respectively. At March 31, 2011, we had no borrowings under the cash management note to Clear Channel Communications.

The net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $9.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the interest rate on the “Due from Clear Channel Communications” account was 9.25%, which represents the fixed interest rate on the Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes.

Unlike the management of cash from our U.S. based operations, the amount of cash, if any, which is transferred from our foreign operations to Clear Channel Communications is determined on a basis mutually agreeable to us and Clear Channel Communications, and not on a pre-determined basis. In arriving at such mutual agreement, the reasonably foreseeable cash needs of our foreign operations are evaluated before a cash amount is considered as an excess or surplus amount for transfer to Clear Channel Communications.

Our working capital requirements and capital for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital expenditures, may be provided to us by Clear Channel Communications, in its sole discretion, pursuant to a revolving promissory note issued by us to Clear Channel Communications. Without the opportunity to obtain financing from Clear Channel Communications, we may need to obtain additional financing from banks or other lenders, or through public offerings or private placements of debt or equity, strategic relationships or other arrangements at some future date. As stated above, we may be unable to successfully obtain additional debt or equity financing on satisfactory terms or at all.

As long as Clear Channel Communications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and us, Clear Channel Communications will have the option to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, among other limitations, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs. Under the Master Agreement with Clear Channel Communications, we are limited in our borrowing from third parties to no more than $400.0 million (including borrowings under the $145.0 million sub-limit of Clear Channel Communications’ $1.9 billion revolving credit facility).

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Senior Notes

In December 2009, Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“CCWH”) issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series A Senior Notes due 2017 and $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Series B Senior Notes due 2017. The CCWH Notes are guaranteed by us, our subsidiary Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. (“CCOI”), and certain of our other direct and indirect subsidiaries.

The Series A Notes indenture and the Series B Notes indenture restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness but permit us to incur additional indebtedness based on an incurrence test. In order to incur additional indebtedness under this test, our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indentures) must be lower than 6.5:1 and 3.25:1 for total debt and senior debt, respectively. The indentures contain certain other exceptions that allow us to incur additional indebtedness. The Series B Notes indenture also permits us to pay dividends from the proceeds of indebtedness or the proceeds from asset sales if our debt to adjusted EBITDA ratios (as defined by the indenture) are lower than 6.0:1 and 3.0:1 for total debt and senior debt, respectively. The Series A Notes indenture does not limit our ability to pay dividends. The Series B Notes indenture contains certain exceptions that allow us to incur additional indebtedness and pay dividends, including a $500 million exception for the payment of dividends. We were in compliance with these covenants as of March 31, 2011.

Consolidated leverage ratio, defined as total debt divided by EBITDA for the preceding four quarters was 3.5:1 at March 31, 2011, and senior leverage ratio, defined as senior debt divided by EBITDA for the preceding four quarters was also 3.5:1 at March 31, 2011. Our adjusted EBITDA of $739.4 million is calculated as operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization, impairment charges and other operating income (expense) – net, plus non-cash compensation, and is further adjusted for the following items: (i) an increase for expected cost savings (limited to $58.8 million in any twelve month period) of $0.0 million; (ii) an increase of $43.9 million for non-cash items; (iii) an increase of $21.1 million related to expenses incurred associated with our cost savings program; and (iv) an increase of $10.0 million for various other items.

 

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Other Debt

Other debt consists primarily of loans with international banks. At March 31, 2011, approximately $60.8 million was outstanding as other debt.

Clear Channel Communications’ Debt Covenants

The Clear Channel Communications’ $1.9 billion revolving credit facility contains a significant financial covenant which requires Clear Channel Communications to comply on a quarterly basis with a financial covenant limiting the ratio of its consolidated secured debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, to consolidated EBITDA for the preceding four quarters (maximum of 9.5:1). The financial covenant becomes more restrictive over time beginning in the second quarter of 2013. In its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 6, 2011, Clear Channel Communications stated that it was in compliance with this covenant as of March 31, 2011.

Clear Channel Communications’ Refinancing Transactions

During the first quarter of 2011 Clear Channel Communications amended its senior secured credit facilities and its receivables based credit facility (the “Amendments”) and issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.0% Priority Guarantee Notes due 2021. Clear Channel Communications used a portion of the proceeds from the Priority Guarantee Notes offering to prepay $500.0 million of the indebtedness outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities. As a result of the prepayment, the revolving credit commitments under Clear Channel Communications’ revolving credit facility were permanently reduced from $2.0 billion to $1.9 billion and the sub-limit under which certain of our international subsidiaries may borrow (to the extent that Clear Channel Communications’ has not already borrowed against this capacity) was reduced from $150.0 million to $145.0 million. The Amendments, among other things, provide greater flexibility for us and our subsidiaries to incur new debt, provided that the net proceeds distributed to Clear Channel Communications from the issuance of such new debt are used to pay down senior secured credit facility indebtedness.

USES OF CAPITAL

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

We are currently involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued our estimate of the probable costs for resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or the effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings.

Seasonality

Typically, both our Americas and International segments experience their lowest financial performance in the first quarter of the calendar year, with International historically experiencing a loss from operations in that period. Our Americas segment historically experiences consistent performance for the remainder of the calendar year. Our International segment typically experiences its strongest performance in the second and fourth quarters of the calendar year. We expect this trend to continue in the future.

MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risks arising from changes in market rates and prices, including movements in interest rates, equity security prices and foreign currency exchange rates.

Equity Price Risk

The carrying value of our available-for-sale equity securities is affected by changes in their quoted market prices. It is estimated that a 20% change in the market prices of these securities would change their carrying value and comprehensive loss at March 31, 2011 by $2.1 million.

 

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Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We have operations in countries throughout the world. Foreign operations are measured in their local currencies. As a result, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations. We believe we mitigate a small portion of our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with a natural hedge through borrowings in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Our foreign operations reported net income of $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. We estimate a 10% increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have increased our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2011 by approximately $0.4 million and that a 10% decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased our net loss by a corresponding amount.

This analysis does not consider the implications that such currency fluctuations could have on the overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment in the U.S. or the foreign countries or on the results of operations of these foreign entities.

Inflation

Inflation is a factor in the economies in which we do business and we continue to seek ways to mitigate its effect. Inflation has affected our performance in terms of higher costs for wages, salaries and equipment. Although the exact impact of inflation is indeterminable, we believe we have offset these higher costs by increasing the effective advertising rates of most of our outdoor display faces.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-29, Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This ASU updates Topic 805, Business Combinations, to specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments of this ASU are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2010-29 on January 1, 2011 without material impact to the Company’s disclosures.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Except for the historical information, this report contains various forward-looking statements which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, without limitation, our future operating and financial performance, our ability to comply with covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness and availability of capital and the terms thereof. Statements expressing expectations and projections with respect to future matters are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution that these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to many variables which could impact our future performance. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and performance. There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. We do not intend, nor do we undertake any duty, to update any forward-looking statements.

A wide range of factors could materially affect future developments and performance, including:

 

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risks associated with a global economic downturn and its impact on capital markets;

 

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other general economic and political conditions in the United States and in other countries in which we currently do business, including those resulting from recessions, political events and acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts;

 

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the impact of the geopolitical environment;

 

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industry conditions, including competition;

 

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legislative or regulatory requirements;

 

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fluctuations in operating costs;

 

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technological changes and innovations;

 

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changes in labor conditions;

 

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capital expenditure requirements;

 

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fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values;

 

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the outcome of pending and future litigation;

 

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changes in interest rates;

 

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taxes;

 

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shifts in population and other demographics;

 

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access to capital markets and borrowed indebtedness;

 

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the risk that we may not be able to integrate the operations of acquired companies successfully;

 

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the risk that our cost savings initiatives may not be entirely successful or that any cost savings achieved from those initiatives may not persist;

 

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the effect of leverage on our financial position and earnings;

 

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the impact of the above and similar factors on Clear Channel Communications, Inc., our primary direct or indirect external source of capital; and

 

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certain other factors set forth in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative and is not intended to be exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Required information is presented under “Market Risk” within Item 2 of this Part I.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Office of the Chief Executive Officer (performing the functions of principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), we have carried out an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Office of the Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2011 to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Office of the Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We currently are involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of these claims. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or the effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings. Additionally, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

On or about July 12, 2006 and April 12 2007, two of our operating businesses (L&C Outdoor Ltda. (“L&C”) and Publicidad Klimes Sao Paulo Ltda. (“Klimes”), respectively) in the Sao Paulo, Brazil market received notices of infraction from the state taxing authority, seeking to impose a value added tax (“VAT”) on such businesses, retroactively for the period from December 31, 2001 through January 31, 2006. The taxing authority contends that our businesses fall within the definition of “communication services” and as such are subject to the VAT.

We have filed separate petitions to challenge the imposition of this tax against each of our businesses. Our challenge for L&C was unsuccessful at the first administrative level, but successful at the second administrative level. The state taxing authority filed an appeal to the third and final administrative level, which required consideration by a full panel of 16 administrative law judges. On September 27, 2010, we received an unfavorable ruling at this final administrative level concluding that the VAT applied to L&C and intend to appeal this ruling to the judicial level. We have filed a petition to have the case remanded to the second administrative level for consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty assessed against us. The amounts allegedly owed by L&C are approximately $9.6 million in taxes, approximately $19.2 million in penalties and approximately $29.4 million in interest (as of March 31, 2011 at an exchange rate of 0.60). Based on our review of the law in and the outcome of similar cases in other Brazilian states, we have not accrued any costs related to these claims and believe the occurrence of loss is not probable.

Our challenge for Klimes was unsuccessful at the first administrative level, and denied at the second administrative level on or about September 24, 2009. On January 5, 2011, the administrative law judges at the third administrative level published a ruling that the VAT applies to Klimes but reduced the penalty assessed by the taxing authority. With the penalty reduction, the amounts allegedly owed by Klimes are approximately $10.9 million in taxes, approximately $5.4 million in penalties and approximately $18.2 million in interest (as of March 31, 2011 at an exchange rate of 0.60). In mid-January 2011, the taxing authority filed an extraordinary appeal to the third administrative level, asking that it reconsider the decision to reduce the penalty assessed against Klimes. The president of the third administrative level rejected that appeal. In late February 2011, we filed a writ of mandamus in the 13a lower public treasury court in São Paulo, State of São Paulo, appealing the administrative court’s decision that the VAT applies to Klimes. On that same day, we filed a motion for an injunction barring the taxing authority from collecting the tax, penalty and interest while the appeal is pending. The court denied the motion in early April 2011. We appealed the decision to the São Paulo State Higher Court, which affirmed in late April 2011. Based on our review of the law in and the outcome of similar cases in other Brazilian states, we have not accrued any costs related to these claims and believe the occurrence of loss is not probable.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For information regarding our risk factors, please refer to Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. There have not been any material changes in the risk factors disclosed in the 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Additional information relating to risk factors is described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.”

 

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table sets forth the purchases made during the quarter ended March 31, 2011 by or on behalf of the Company or an affiliated purchaser of shares of our Class A common stock registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act:

 

Period

   Total Number of
Shares
Purchased 
(1)
     Average
Price Paid
per Share 
(2)
     Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
     Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
 

January 1 through January 31

     —           —           —             (3) 

February 1 through February 28

     207       $ 14.86         —             (3) 

March 1 through March 31

     —           —           —             (3) 
                                   

Total

     207       $ 14.86         —         $ 100,000,000 (3) 

 

(1) The shares indicated consist of shares tendered by employees to the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2011 to satisfy the employees’ tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and release of restricted shares, which are repurchased by the Company based on their fair market value on the date the relevant transaction occurs.
(2) The calculation of the average price paid per share does not give effect to any fees, commissions or other costs associated with the repurchase of such shares.
(3) On August 9, 2010, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., the Company’s indirect parent entity, announced that its board of directors approved a stock purchase program under which Clear Channel Communications, Inc. or its subsidiaries may purchase up to an aggregate of $100 million of the Class A common stock of the Company and/or the Class A common stock of CC Media Holdings, Inc., the indirect parent entity of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. The stock purchase program does not have a fixed expiration date and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time at Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s discretion. No shares were purchased under the stock purchase program during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5. Other Information

None

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

  Description
11*   Statement re: Computation of Per Share Earnings (Loss).
31.1*   Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*   Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

 

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
May 6, 2011     /s/ Scott D. Hamilton
   

Scott D. Hamilton

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Secretary

 

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