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Urban One - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
 
Form 10-Q
 
 
 
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
 
Commission FileNo. 0-25969
 
 
 
 
RADIO ONE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
     
Delaware  52-1166660 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.
)
 
5900 Princess Garden Parkway,
7th Floor
Lanham, Maryland 20706
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(301) 306-1111
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 þ     No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” inRule 12b-2of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer  þ     Accelerated filer  o     Non-accelerated filer  o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined inRule 12b-2of the Exchange Act.  Yes o     No þ
 
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 July 31, 2007
 
Class A Common Stock, $.001 Par Value
    4,904,989 
Class B Common Stock, $.001 Par Value
    2,861,843 
Class C Common Stock, $.001 Par Value
    3,121,048 
Class D Common Stock, $.001 Par Value
    87,970,966 
 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
         
    Page
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited) 3
  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2006 4
  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) 5
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited) 6
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7
  Consolidating Financial Statements 18
  Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) 19
  Consolidating Statement of Income for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) 20
  Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) 21
  Consolidating Statement of Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) 22
  Consolidating Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) 23
  Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2006 (Unaudited) 24
  Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) 25
  Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 (Unaudited) 26
 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 27
 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 41
 Controls and Procedures 41
 
 Legal Proceedings 42
 Risk Factors 42
 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 42
 Defaults Upon Senior Securities 42
 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 42
 Other Information 42
 Exhibits 43
  SIGNATURES 44


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
                 
  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006  2007  2006 
  (Unaudited)
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands, except share data)  (In thousands, except share data) 
 
NET BROADCAST REVENUE
 $86,136  $91,423  $163,352  $168,420 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                
Programming and technical
  19,598   19,045   39,361   37,378 
Selling, general and administrative
  28,625   28,168   54,589   53,612 
Corporate selling, general and administrative
  8,376   7,496   16,218   14,825 
Depreciation and amortization
  3,870   3,437   7,793   7,378 
Impairment of long-lived assets
  15,901      15,901    
                 
Total operating expenses
  76,370   58,146   133,862   113,193 
                 
Operating income
  9,766   33,277   29,490   55,227 
INTEREST INCOME
  294   204   560   541 
INTEREST EXPENSE
  18,577   18,060   36,645   35,346 
EQUITY IN LOSS OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
  4,271   453   4,763   934 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE),net
     10   (8)  (265)
                 
(Loss)/income before (benefit)/provision for income taxes, minority interest in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  (12,788)  14,978   (11,366)  19,223 
(BENEFIT)/PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
  (6,882)  7,167   (6,332)  8,690 
MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
  919   364   1,825   1,038 
                 
Net (loss)/income from continuing operations
  (6,825)  7,447   (6,859)  9,495 
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
  571   657   1,350   1,202 
                 
NET (LOSS)/INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
 $(6,254) $8,104  $(5,509) $10,697 
                 
BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS)/INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
 $(0.06) $0.08  $(0.06) $0.11 
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
                
Basic
  98,710,633   98,710,633   98,710,633   98,705,785 
                 
Diluted
  98,710,633   98,710,633   98,710,633   98,721,516 
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
         
  June 30,
  December 31,
 
  2007  2006 
  (Unaudited)    
  (In thousands, except
 
  share data) 
 
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
        
Cash and cash equivalents
 $25,980  $32,406 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,987 and $3,910, respectively
  59,655   57,501 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  7,520   5,775 
Income tax receivable
     1,296 
Deferred income tax asset
  2,782   2,856 
Current assets from discontinued operations
  4,743   4,078 
         
Total current assets
  100,680   103,912 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT,net
  47,555   49,004 
GOODWILL
  147,494   150,121 
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES
  1,670,152   1,682,553 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS,net
  45,651   49,102 
INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY
  57,603   51,711 
OTHER ASSETS
  11,509   6,826 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  100,212   101,981 
         
Total assets
 $2,180,856  $2,195,210 
         
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
        
Accounts payable
 $3,741  $10,018 
Accrued interest
  18,222   19,273 
Accrued compensation and related benefits
  19,405   18,253 
Income taxes payable
  3,003   2,465 
Other current liabilities
  16,560   13,632 
Current portion of long-term debt
  15,000   7,513 
Current liabilities from discontinued operations
  1,122   1,153 
         
Total current liabilities
  77,053   72,307 
LONG-TERM DEBT,net of current portion
  922,500   930,014 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
  6,978   8,952 
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY
  158,652   165,616 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  52   74 
         
Total liabilities
  1,165,235   1,176,963 
         
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
  1,805   (20)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
        
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
      
Common stock — Class A, $.001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 4,925,689 and 6,319,660 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
  5   6 
Common stock — Class B, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 2,861,843 and 2,867,463 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
  3   3 
Common stock — Class C, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 3,121,048 and 3,132,458 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
  3   3 
Common stock — Class D, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 87,950,266 and 86,391,052 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
  88   87 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  1,133   967 
Stock subscriptions receivable
  (1,681)  (1,642)
Additional paid-in capital
  1,042,883   1,041,029 
Accumulated deficit
  (28,618)  (22,186)
         
Total stockholders’ equity
  1,013,816   1,018,267 
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $2,180,856  $2,195,210 
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 (UNAUDITED)
 
                                             
                    Accumulated
             
  Convertible
  Common
  Common
  Common
  Common
     Other
  Stock
  Additional
     Total
 
  Preferred
  Stock
  Stock
  Stock
  Stock
  Comprehensive
  Comprehensive
  Subscriptions
  Paid-In
  Accumulated
  Stockholders’
 
  Stock  Class A  Class B  Class C  Class D  Loss  Income  Receivable  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
  (In thousands, except share data) 
 
BALANCE, as of December 31, 2006
 $  $6  $3  $3  $87      $967  $(1,642) $1,041,029  $(22,186) $1,018,267 
Comprehensive loss:
                                            
Net loss
                $(5,509)           (5,509)  (5,509)
Change in unrealized income on derivative and hedging activities, net of taxes
                 166   166            166 
                                             
Comprehensive loss
                     $(5,343)                    
                                             
Conversion of common stock
     (1)        1                    
Vesting of non-employee restricted stock
                           (63)     (63)
Cumulative impact of change in accounting for uncertainties in income taxes
                              (923)  (923)
Stock-based compensation expense
                           1,917      1,917 
Interest income on stock subscriptions receivable
                        (39)        (39)
                                             
BALANCE, as of June 30, 2007
 $  $5  $3  $3  $88      $1,133  $(1,681) $1,042,883  $(28,618) $1,013,816 
                                             
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
         
  Six Months Ended
 
  June 30, 
  2007  2006 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
        
Net (loss)/income
 $(5,509) $10,697 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
        
Depreciation and amortization
  7,793   7,378 
Amortization of debt financing costs
  1,069   1,044 
Amortization of production content
  332   2,108 
Deferred income taxes
  (6,983)  7,572 
Write-down of investment
     270 
Long-lived asset impairment
  15,901    
Equity in loss of affiliated company
  4,763   934 
Minority interest in income of subsidiaries
  1,825   1,038 
Stock-based and other non-cash compensation
  2,225   3,222 
Amortization of contract inducement and termination fee
  (1,036)  (1,026)
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
        
Trade accounts receivable
  (2,154)  (5,361)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
  (1,849)  (1,963)
Income tax receivable
  1,296   (87)
Other assets
  (2,314)   
Accounts payable
  (6,277)  (112)
Accrued interest
  (31)  264 
Accrued compensation and related benefits
  (425)  (2,313)
Income taxes payable
  538   (679)
Other current liabilities
  3,032   5,069 
Other long-term liabilities
  (635)   
Net cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations
  420   706 
         
Net cash flows from operating activities
  11,981   28,761 
         
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
        
Purchases of property and equipment
  (3,879)  (5,498)
Equity investments
  (10,714)  (9,745)
Acquisitions
     (20,008)
Purchase of other intangible assets
  (80)  (234)
Deposits for station equipment and purchases
  (3,668)  (2,000)
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations
     (769)
         
Net cash flows used in investing activities
  (18,341)  (38,254)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
        
Repayment of debt
  (27)  (20)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
     52 
Change in interest due on stock subscriptions receivable
  (39)  (37)
Proceeds from credit facility
     12,000 
Payment of minority interest shareholders
     (2,940)
         
Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities
  (66)  9,055 
         
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
  (6,426)  (438)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,beginning of period
  32,406   19,081 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,end of period
 $25,980  $18,643 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
        
Cash paid for:
        
Interest
 $36,714  $34,368 
         
Income taxes
 $2,932  $2,417 
         
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
 
(a)  Interim Financial Statements
 
The interim consolidated financial statements included herein for Radio One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Radio One”) and subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
 
Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. ThisForm 10-Qshould be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2006 Annual Report onForm 10-K.
 
Certain reclassifications associated with accounting for discontinued operations have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. There was no other effect on any other previously reported statement of operations, balance sheet or cash flow amounts.
 
(b)  Financial Instruments
 
Financial instruments as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 consisted of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, long-term debt and subscriptions receivable. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, except for the Company’s outstanding senior subordinated notes. The 87/8% senior subordinated notes had a fair value of approximately $307.9 million and $309.8 million as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The 63/8% senior subordinated notes had a fair value of approximately $190.0 million and $187.0 million as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The fair value was determined based on the fair market value of similar instruments.
 
(c)  Revenue Recognition
 
The Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising when the commercial is broadcast and is reported, net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 104, Topic 13, “Revenue Recognition, Revised and Updated.”Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $10.3 million and $11.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $18.9 million and $20.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
(d)  Barter Transactions
 
The Company provides broadcast advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services. The terms of the exchanges generally permit the Company to preempt such broadcast time in favor of advertisers who purchase time in exchange for cash. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both net broadcast revenues and station operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, barter transactions reflected in net broadcast revenue were $827,000 and $203,000, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, barter transactions reflected in net broadcast revenue were approximately $1.6 million and $262,000, respectively. Additionally, barter transaction costs reflected in


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

programming and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses were $711,000 and $168,000 and $118,000 and $0 in the respective three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. Barter transaction costs reflected in programming and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately $1.6 million and $228,000 and $175,000 and $0 in the respective six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.
 
(e)  Comprehensive (Loss)/Income
 
The Company’s comprehensive (loss)/income consists of net (loss)/income and other items recorded directly to the equity accounts. The objective is to report a measure of all changes in equity of an enterprise that result from transactions and other economic events during the period, other than transactions with owners. The Company’s other comprehensive income consists of gains on derivative instruments that qualify for cash flow hedge treatment.
 
The following table sets forth the components of comprehensive income:
 
                 
  Three Months Ended
  Six Months Ended
 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2007  2006  2007  2006 
  (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
 
Net (loss)/income
 $(6,254) $8,104  $(5,509) $10,697 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income (net of tax benefit of $270 and $440, tax provision of $71 and tax benefit of $935, respectively):
                
Derivative and hedging activities
  408   302   166   1,000 
                 
Comprehensive (loss)/income
 $(5,846) $8,406  $(5,343) $11,697 
                 
 
(f)  Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48,“Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — Interpretation of SFAS No. 109,” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 requires that the Company recognize the impact of a tax position in the financial statements, if it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The provisions of FIN No. 48 are effective beginning January 1, 2007, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. The impact to the Company of adopting FIN No. 48 on its financial statements was a $923,000 increase to accumulated deficit and a corresponding increase to income tax reserve as of January 1, 2007.
 
2.  ACQUISITIONS:
 
In April 2007, the Company signed an agreement and made a deposit of $3.0 million to acquire the assets ofWPRS-FM(formerlyWXGG-FM), a radio station located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for approximately $38.0 million in cash. The Company began operating the station under a local marketing agreement (“LMA”) in April 2007 and the financial results since inception of the LMA have been included in the Company’s financial statements. The station has been consolidated with the existing Washington, DC operations. Subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, the Company expects to complete this acquisition in the first quarter of 2008.
 
In March 2007, the Company signed an agreement to acquire the assets ofWDBZ-AM, a radio station located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area for approximately $2.6 million in seller financing. As of June 30, 2007, the Company has deposited $668,000 to be applied against the seller financing on the acquisition date. Since 2001, the


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

station had been and continued to be consolidated within the Company’s existing Cincinnati operations under a LMA until closing. The Company completed this acquisition in July 2007.
 
3.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
 
In June 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the assets of radio stationKTTB-FM in the Minneapolis metropolitan area to Northern Lights Broadcasting, LLC for approximately $28.0 million in cash. The assets and liabilities of this station have been reflected as discontinued operations as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and its results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 have been reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company expects to complete this transaction during the second half of 2007, subject to necessary regulatory approvals.
 
In May 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to sell all of its radio stations in the Dayton metropolitan area and five of its six radio stations in the Louisville metropolitan area to Main Line Broadcasting, LLC for approximately $76.0 million in cash. The assets and liabilities of these stations have been reflected as discontinued operations as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, and its results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 have been reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close during the second half of 2007.
 
In August 2006, the Company entered into an agreement to sell radio stationWILD-FM in the Boston metropolitan area to Entercom Boston, LLC (“Entercom”) for approximately $30.0 million in cash. Entercom began operating the station under an LMA effective August 18, 2006. The sale of the station was completed on December 29, 2006, resulting in a gain of approximately $18.6 million (approximately $11.4 million net of tax). The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 have been reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
 
The following table summarizes the operating results for these stations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006:
 
                 
  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006  2007  2006 
  (In thousands)  (In thousands)  (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
 
Net broadcast revenue
 $6,376  $6,411  $11,631  $11,497 
Station operating expenses
  4,144   4,352   7,939   8,481 
Depreciation and amortization
  317   421   591   836 
                 
Income before income taxes
  1,915   1,638   3,101   2,180 
Provision for income taxes
  1,344   981   1,751   978 
                 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
 $571  $657  $1,350  $1,202 
                 


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The assets and liabilities of these stations classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets consisted of the following:
 
         
  June 30,
  December 31,
 
  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
Currents assets:
        
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
 $4,512  $3,600 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  231   478 
         
Total current assets
  4,743   4,078 
Property and equipment, net
  4,428   5,370 
Intangible assets, net
  95,683   96,480 
Other assets
  101   131 
         
Total assets
 $104,955  $106,059 
         
Current liabilities:
        
Other current liabilities
 $1,122  $1,153 
         
Total current liabilities
  1,122   1,153 
Other long-term liabilities
  52   74 
         
Total liabilities
 $1,174  $1,227 
         
 
4.  GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
 
The fair value of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses is determined on a market basis using a discounted cash flow model considering the market’s revenue, the number of stations, the performance of the stations, the Company’s performance and estimated multiples for the sale of stations in the market. Because the assumptions used in estimating the fair value of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses are based on current conditions, a change in market conditions or in the discount rate could have a significant effect on the estimated value of goodwill or radio broadcasting licenses. A significant decrease in the fair value of goodwill or radio broadcasting licenses in a market could result in an impairment charge. The Company performs an impairment test as of October 1st of each year, or when other conditions suggest impairment may have occurred.
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2007, the Company evaluated its long-lived assets for potential impairment due to changes in management’s focus in certain of it radio property markets. Based on discussions with independent third parties, it was determined that the carrying value of our goodwill and certain of our radio broadcast licenses in those markets was in excess of the current fair market value. During the three months ended June 30, 2007, the Company reduced the carrying value of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses by $3.5 million and $12.4 million, respectively. The carrying amount of goodwill at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was approximately $147.5 million and $150.1 million, respectively.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Other intangible assets, excluding goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses, are being amortized on a straight-line basis over various periods. Other intangible assets consist of the following:
 
           
  June 30,
  December 31,
  Period of
  2007  2006  Amortization
  (In thousands)   
 
Trade names
 $16,819  $16,800  2-5 Years
Talent agreements
  19,549   19,549  10 Years
Debt financing costs
  17,814   17,771  Term of debt
Intellectual property
  14,172   14,167  4 - 10 Years
Affiliate agreements
  7,768   7,768  1-10 Years
Favorable transmitter leases and other intangibles
  5,641   5,622  6-60 Years
           
   81,763   81,677   
Less: Accumulated amortization
  (36,112)  (32,575)  
           
Other intangible assets, net
 $45,651  $49,102   
           
 
Amortization expense of intangible assets for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $2.5 million and $2.2 million, respectively. The amortization of deferred financing costs was charged to interest expense for all periods presented.
 
The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years for intangible assets, excluding deferred financing costs.
 
     
  (In thousands) 
 
2007
 $4,751 
2008
  4,239 
2009
  4,139 
2010
  4,059 
2011
  4,056 
 
Actual amortization expense may vary as a result of future acquisitions and dispositions.
 
5.  INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY:
 
In July 2003, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with an affiliate of Comcast Corporation and other investors to create TV One, an entity formed to operate a cable television network featuring lifestyle, entertainment and news-related programming targeted primarily towardsAfrican-Americanviewers. The Company has committed to make a cumulative cash investment of approximately $74.0 million in TV One over approximately four years, of which the Company has funded approximately $60.3 million as of June 30, 2007. As of June 30, 2007, the Company owned approximately 36% of TV One on a fully-converted basis.
 
The Company has recorded its investment in TV One at cost and has adjusted the carrying amount of the investment to recognize the change in the Company’s claim on the net assets of TV One resulting from losses of TV One as well as other capital transactions of TV One using a hypothetical liquidation at book value approach. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s allocable share of TV One’s losses was approximately $4.3 million and approximately $4.8 million, and $453,000 and $934,000, respectively. During 2007, the Company’s allocable share of TV One’s losses increased due to the composition of TV One’s capital structure.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The Company also entered into separate network services and advertising services agreements with TV One in 2003. Under the network services agreement, which expires in January 2009, the Company is providing TV One with administrative and operational support services. Under the advertising services agreement, the Company is providing a specified amount of advertising to TV One over a term of five years ending in January 2009. In consideration for providing these services, the Company has received equity in TV One and receives an annual fee of $500,000 in cash for providing services under the network services agreement.
 
The Company is accounting for the services provided to TV One under the advertising and network services agreements in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”), IssueNo. 00-8,“Accounting by a Grantee for an Equity Instrument to Be Received in Conjunction with Providing Goods or Services.”As services are provided to TV One, the Company is recording revenue based on the fair value of the most reliable unit of measurement in these transactions. For the advertising services agreement, this has been determined to be the value of underlying advertising time that is being provided to TV One. For the network services agreement, this has been determined to be the value of the equity received in TV One. As a result, the Company is re-measuring the fair value of the equity received in consideration of its obligations under the network services agreement in each subsequent reporting period as the services are provided. The Company recognized approximately $2.2 million and $807,000 of revenue relating to these two agreements for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
6.  DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS:
 
In June 2005, pursuant to the Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 7 — Long-Term Debt), the Company entered into four fixed rate swap agreements to reduce interest rate fluctuations on certain floating rate debt commitments. In June 2007, one of the four $25.0 million swap agreements expired. The Company accounts for the swap agreements using the mark-to-market method of accounting.
 
The swap agreements have the following terms:
 
             
Agreement
 Notional Amount  Expiration  Fixed Rate 
 
No. 1
 $25.0 million   June 16, 2008   4.13%
No. 2
  25.0 million   June 16, 2010   4.27 
No. 3
  25.0 million   June 16, 2012   4.47 
 
Each swap agreement has been accounted for as a qualifying cash flow hedge of the Company’s senior bank term debt, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” whereby changes in the fair market value are reflected as adjustments to the fair value of the derivative instruments as reflected on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
 
Under the swap agreements, the Company pays the fixed rate listed in the table above. The counterparties to the agreements pay the Company a floating interest rate based on the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), for which measurement and settlement is performed quarterly. The counterparties to these agreements are international financial institutions. The Company estimates the net fair value of these instruments as of June 30, 2007 to be a receivable of approximately $2.0 million. The fair value of the interest swap agreements is estimated by obtaining quotations from the financial institutions that are parties to the Company’s swap agreements. The fair value is an estimate of the net amount that the Company would receive on June 30, 2007, if the agreements were transferred to other parties or cancelled by the Company.
 
Costs incurred to execute the swap agreements are deferred and amortized over the term of the swap agreements. The amounts incurred by the Company, representing the effective difference between the fixed rate under the swap agreements and the variable rate on the underlying term of the debt, are included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In the event of early termination of these swap


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

agreements, any gains or losses would be amortized over the respective lives of the underlying debt or recognized currently if the debt is terminated earlier than initially anticipated.
 
7.  LONG-TERM DEBT:
 
Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
         
  June 30,
  December 31,
 
  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
87/8% senior subordinated notes
 $300,000  $300,000 
63/8% senior subordinated notes
  200,000   200,000 
Credit facilities
  437,500   437,500 
Capital lease obligations
     27 
         
Total long-term debt
  937,500   937,527 
Less: current portion
  (15,000)  (7,513)
         
Long term debt, net of current portion
 $922,500  $930,014 
         
 
Credit Facilities
 
In June 2005, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a syndicate of banks (the “Credit Agreement”). The agreement was amended in April 2006 to modify certain financial covenants. The term of the Credit Agreement is seven years and the total amount available under the Credit Agreement is $800.0 million, consisting of a $500.0 million revolving facility and a $300.0 million term loan facility. Borrowings under the credit facilities are subject to compliance with certain provisions of the Credit Agreement including but not limited to financial covenants. The Company may use proceeds from the credit facilities for working capital, capital expenditures made in the ordinary course of business, its common stock repurchase program, direct and indirect investments permitted under the Credit Agreement, and other lawful corporate purposes. The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants that the Company must comply with, including (a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than 1.90 to 1.00 from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007, and no less than 2.25 to 1.00 from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008, and no less than 2.50 to 1.00 from January 1, 2009 and thereafter, (b) maintaining a total leverage ratio of no greater than 7.00 to 1.00 beginning April 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007, and no greater than 6.00 to 1.00 beginning January 1, 2008 and thereafter, (c) limitations on liens, (d) limitations on the sale of assets, (e) limitations on the payment of dividends, and (f) limitations on mergers, as well as other customary covenants. Simultaneous with entering into the Credit Agreement in June 2005, the Company borrowed $437.5 million to retire all outstanding obligations under its previous credit agreement. We were unable to meet the interest and leverage ratio covenants of 1.90 to 1.00 and 7.00 to 1.00, respectively, at June 30, 2007 and have received a waiver from compliance with the interest and leverage ratio covenants in the Credit Agreement until September 15, 2007.
 
The Credit Agreement and the indentures governing the Company’s senior subordinated notes contain covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, purchase capital stock, make capital expenditures, make investments or other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, engage in transactions with related parties, secure non-senior debt with assets, or merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets.
 
The Company’s borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Future minimum principal payments of long-term debt as of June 30, 2007 are as follows:
 
         
  Senior
    
  Subordinated
  Credit
 
  Notes  Facilities 
  (In thousands) 
 
July — December, 2007
 $  $7,500 
2008
     37,500 
2009
     67,500 
2010
     75,000 
2011
  300,000   75,000 
2012 and thereafter
  200,000   175,000 
         
Total long-term debt
 $500,000  $437,500 
         
 
8.  INCOME TAXES:
 
The effective tax rate for continuing operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 was 55.7%. This rate is higher than the statutory tax rate due to lower pretax book income, which is adversely impacted by the permanent differences between income subject to tax for book purposes versus tax purposes and the tax impact of discrete items during the six months ended June 30, 2007. These discrete items include the tax impact of impairment charges and the tax impact of cancellation of non-qualified stock options, partially offset by the current year benefit of the reversal of state tax reserves due to expired statutes and the cumulative impact of a change in the tax treatment for Section 162(m) based on the amended proxy disclosure rules. As of June 30, 2007, the Company’s annual effective tax rate is projected at 51.1%, which is impacted by the permanent differences between income subject to tax for book purposes versus tax purposes, the cumulative impact of Section 162(m) adjustments and the tax impact of impairment charges.
 
The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), “Share Based Payment” as of January 1, 2006 and incorporated the tax impact into its effective tax rate above. This has increased the expected effective tax rate for 2007 in comparison with prior years due to the unfavorable tax treatment of the Company’s book compensation expense for incentive stock options.
 
We adopted the provisions of FIN No. 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN No. 48, we recorded a $923,000 increase in the net liability for unrecognized tax positions, which was recorded as an adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficit on January 1, 2007. On the adoption date, we had approximately $4.9 million of unrecognized tax benefits, of which approximately $3.3 million would affect our effective tax rate if recognized. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2007 was approximately $4.9 million. The Company estimates the possible change prior to June 30, 2008 to be a decrease in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $0 to $200,000 due to closed statutes in states where amortization liability exists.
 
In accordance with our accounting policy, we recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of tax expense. This policy did not change as a result of the adoption of FIN No. 48. Our consolidated statement of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and our consolidated balance sheet as of that date include interest expense of $10,000 and $(26,000) and accrued interest of $54,000, respectively.
 
As of January 1, 2007, the Company was not currently under audit in any jurisdiction for federal or state income tax purposes. However, the Company’s open tax years for United States federal income tax examinations include the tax years ended December 31, 2004 through 2006. In addition, the Company’s open tax years for state and local income tax examinations include the tax years ended December 31, 2002 through 2006.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

9.  STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 
Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan
 
Radio One may issue up to 10,816,198 shares of Class D Common Stock under the Company’s Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan (“Plan”). At inception of the Plan, the Company’s board of directors authorized 1,408,099 shares of Class A common stock to be issuable under this plan. As of June 30, 2007, 6,346,067 shares were available for grant. The options are exercisable in installments determined by the compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors at the time of grant. The options expire as determined by the compensation committee, but no later than ten years from the date of the grant. The Company uses an average life for all option awards. The Company settles stock options upon exercise by issuing stock.
 
The Company uses the Black-Scholes (“BSM”) valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock-based awards. The BSM incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, and interest rates. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over the preceding three years. The expected life is based on historical exercise patterns and post-vesting termination behavior within each of the four groups identified by the Company. The interest rate for periods within the expected life of the award is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
 
The Company did not grant any options during the three months ended June 30, 2007. The Company granted 30,000 stock options during the three months ended June 30, 2006. The Company granted 100,000 and 42,500 stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The per share weighted-average fair values of options granted during the three months ended June 30, 2006 was $4.31. The per share weighted-average fair values of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $3.94 and $4.66, respectively. These fair values were derived using the BSM with the following weighted-average assumptions:
 
           
  For the Three Months
 For the Six Months
  Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
  2007  2006 2007 2006
 
Average risk-free interest rate
    5.03% 4.81% 4.82%
Expected dividend yield
    0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Expected lives
    7.7 years 7.7 years 7.7 years
Expected volatility
    40.00% 40.00% 40.00%
 
Transactions and other information relating to the stock options for the period ended June 30, 2007 are summarized below:
 
                 
        Weighted-
    
     Weighted-
  Average
    
     Average
  Remaining
  Aggregate
 
  Number of
  Exercise
  Contractual
  Intrinsic
 
  Options  Price  Term  Value 
        In years    
 
Balance as of December 31, 2006
  5,876,000  $14.49         
Granted
  100,000   7.50        
Exercised
             
Forfeited, Cancelled
  1,099,000   14.33        
                 
Balance as of June 30, 2007
  4,877,000   14.41   6.53    
                 
Vested and expected to vest as of June 30, 2007
  4,534,000   14.41   6.53    
Unvested as of June 30, 2007
  896,000   12.99   7.98    
Exercisable as of June 30, 2007
  3,981,000   14.73   6.18    


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing price on the last day of trading during the three months ended June 30, 2007 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all the option holders exercised their options on June 30, 2007. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock. The number of options that vested during the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 were 9,083 and 58,086, respectively.
 
As of June 30, 2007, approximately $4.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years. The stock option weighted-average fair value per share was $7.50 at June 30, 2007.
 
The Company granted 68,000 restricted stock grants during the three month period ended June 30, 2007. The Company granted 148,500 restricted stock grants during the six month period ended June 30, 2007.
 
Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the period ended June 30, 2007 are summarized below:
 
         
     Weighted-
 
  Number of
  Average
 
  Restricted
  Fair Value at
 
  Shares(1)  Grant Date 
 
Unvested as of December 31, 2006
  16,500  $19.71 
Granted
  148,500   7.42 
Vested
      
Forfeited, Cancelled, Expired
      
         
Unvested as of June 30, 2007
  165,000  $8.65 
         
 
 
(1) The restricted stock grants were included in the Company’s outstanding share numbers on the effective date of grant.
 
As of June 30, 2007, approximately $1.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock grants is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of three years.
 
10.  CONTRACT TERMINATION:
 
In connection with the termination in 2005 of the Company’s sales representation agreements with Interep National Radio Sales, Inc. (“Interep”), and its new agreement with Katz Communications, Inc. (“Katz”), as the Company’s sole national sales representative, Katz paid the Company $3.4 million as an inducement to enter into the new agreements and agreed to pay Interep approximately $5.3 million to satisfy the Company’s termination obligations. The Company is amortizing both over the four-year life of the new Katz agreements as a reduction to selling, general and administrative expense. As of June 30, 2007, approximately $2.5 million of the deferred termination obligation and inducement amount is reflected in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, and approximately $2.2 million is reflected in other current liabilities.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

11.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION AND SUBSEQUENT EVENT:
 
In July 2007, the Company acquired the assets ofWDBZ-AM, a radio station located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area from Blue Chip Communications, Inc. (“Blue Chip”) for approximately $2.6 million in seller financing. The financing is a 5.1% interest bearing loan payable monthly through July 2008. Blue Chip is owned by L. Ross Love, a former member of the Company’s board of directors. The transaction was approved by a special committee of independent directors appointed by the board of directors. Additionally, the Company retained an independent valuation firm to provide a fair value appraisal of the station. The station was consolidated with the Company’s existing Cincinnati operations under a LMA from 2001 until the closing.
 
12.  SUBSEQUENT EVENT:
 
WLRX-FMDisposition
 
In August 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the assets of radio stationWLRX-FM in the Louisville metropolitan area to WAY FM Media Group, Inc. for approximately $1.0 million in cash. The assets and liabilities of this station will be classified and reflected as discontinued operations beginning in August 2007. At that time, the results of operations for the quarterly and year-to-date periods going forward for 2007 and 2006 will be reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements. The Company expects to complete this transaction during the fourth quarter of 2007, subject to necessary regulatory approvals.


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CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. All of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries (“Subsidiary Guarantors”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 87/8% senior subordinated notes due 2011, the 63/8% senior subordinated notes due 2013 and the Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement.
 
Set forth below are consolidating financial statements for the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors as of June 30, 2007 and 2006 and for the three and six-month periods then ended. Also included is the consolidating balance sheet for the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors as of December 31, 2006. The equity method of accounting has been used by the Company to report its investments in subsidiaries. Separate financial statements for the Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented based on management’s determination that they do not provide additional information that is material to investors.


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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
 
                 
  Combined
          
  Guarantor
  Radio
       
  Subsidiaries  One, Inc.  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
NET BROADCAST REVENUE
 $41,127  $45,009  $  $86,136 
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                
Programming and technical
  8,488   11,110      19,598 
Selling, general and administrative
  14,405   14,220      28,625 
Corporate selling, general and administrative
     8,376      8,376 
Depreciation and amortization
  1,447   2,423      3,870 
Impairment of long-lived assets
  15,901         15,901 
                 
Total operating expenses
  40,241   36,129      76,370 
                 
Operating income
  886   8,880      9,766 
INTEREST INCOME
     294      294 
INTEREST EXPENSE
     18,577      18,577 
EQUITY IN NET LOSS OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
     4,271      4,271 
                 
Income/(loss) before benefit from income taxes, minority interest in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  886   (13,674)     (12,788)
BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES
     (6,882)     (6,882)
MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
     919      919 
                 
Net income/(loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  886   (7,711)     (6,825)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
     1,457   (1,457)   
                 
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations
  886   (6,254)  (1,457)  (6,825)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
  571         571 
                 
Net income/(loss)
 $1,457  $(6,254) $(1,457) $(6,254)
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidating financial statement.


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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
 
                 
  Combined
          
  Guarantor
  Radio
       
  Subsidiaries  One, Inc.  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
NET BROADCAST REVENUE
 $40,530  $50,893  $  $91,423 
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                
Programming and technical
  7,066   11,979      19,045 
Selling, general and administrative
  13,376   14,792      28,168 
Corporate selling, general and administrative
     7,496      7,496 
Depreciation and amortization
  1,277   2,160      3,437 
                 
Total operating expenses
  21,719   36,427      58,146 
                 
Operating income
  18,811   14,466      33,277 
INTEREST INCOME
     204      204 
INTEREST EXPENSE
     18,060      18,060 
EQUITY IN NET LOSS OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
     453      453 
OTHER INCOME, net
  10         10 
                 
Income/(loss) before provision for income taxes, minority interest in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  18,821   (3,843)     14,978 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     7,167      7,167 
MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
     364      364 
                 
Net income/(loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  18,821   (11,374)     7,447 
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
     19,478   (19,478)   
                 
Net income from continuing operations
  18,821   8,104   (19,478)  7,447 
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
  657         657 
                 
Net income
 $19,478  $8,104  $(19,478) $8,104 
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidating financial statement.


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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
 
                 
  Combined
          
  Guarantor
  Radio
       
  Subsidiaries  One, Inc.  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
NET BROADCAST REVENUE
 $77,094  $86,258  $  $163,352 
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                
Programming and technical
  14,499   24,862      39,361 
Selling, general and administrative
  27,313   27,276      54,589 
Corporate selling, general and administrative
     16,218      16,218 
Depreciation and amortization
  2,980   4,813      7,793 
Impairment of long-lived assets
  15,901         15,901 
                 
Total operating expenses
  60,693   73,169      133,862 
                 
Operating income
  16,401   13,089      29,490 
INTEREST INCOME
     560      560 
INTEREST EXPENSE
     36,645      36,645 
EQUITY IN NET LOSS OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
     4,763      4,763 
OTHER EXPENSE, net
     8      8 
                 
Income/(loss) before benefit from income taxes, minority interest in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  16,401   (27,767)     (11,366)
BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES
     (6,332)     (6,332)
MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
     1,825      1,825 
                 
Net income/(loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  16,401   (23,260)     (6,859)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
     17,751   (17,751)   
                 
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations
  16,401   (5,509)  (17,751)  (6,859)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
  1,350         1,350 
                 
Net income/(loss)
 $17,751  $(5,509) $(17,751) $(5,509)
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidating financial statement.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
 
                 
  Combined
          
  Guarantor
  Radio
       
  Subsidiaries  One, Inc.  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
NET BROADCAST REVENUE
 $73,702  $94,718  $  $168,420 
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                
Programming and technical
  13,435   23,943      37,378 
Selling, general and administrative
  25,700   27,912      53,612 
Corporate selling, general and administrative
     14,825      14,825 
Depreciation and amortization
  2,881   4,497      7,378 
                 
Total operating expenses
  42,016   71,177      113,193 
                 
Operating income
  31,686   23,541      55,227 
INTEREST INCOME
     541      541 
INTEREST EXPENSE
     35,346      35,346 
EQUITY IN NET LOSS OF AFFILIATED COMPANY
     934      934 
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE), net
  10   (275)     (265)
                 
Income/(loss) before provision for income taxes, minority interest in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  31,696   (12,473)     19,223 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
     8,690      8,690 
MINORITY INTEREST IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
     1,038      1,038 
                 
Net income/(loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  31,696   (22,201)     9,495 
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES
     32,898   (32,898)   
                 
Net income from continuing operations
  31,696   10,697   (32,898)  9,495 
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax
  1,202         1,202 
                 
Net income
 $32,898  $10,697  $(32,898) $10,697 
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidating financial statement.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
AS OF JUNE 30, 2007
 
                 
  Combined
          
  Guarantor
  Radio
       
  Subsidiaries  One, Inc.  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
                
Cash and cash equivalents
 $896  $25,084  $  $25,980 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
  29,536   30,119      59,655 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  2,351   5,169      7,520 
Deferred income tax asset
  2,282   500      2,782 
Current assets from discontinued operations
  4,743         4,743 
                 
Total current assets
  39,808   60,872      100,680 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
  25,528   22,027      47,555 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
  1,795,691   67,606      1,863,297 
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES
     1,915,948   (1,915,948)   
INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY
     57,603      57,603 
OTHER ASSETS
  446   11,063       11,509 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  100,212         100,212 
                 
Total assets
 $1,961,685  $2,135,119  $(1,915,948) $2,180,856 
                 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                
Accounts payable
 $613  $3,128  $  $3,741 
Accrued interest
     18,222      18,222 
Accrued compensation and related benefits
  2,997   16,408      19,405 
Income taxes payable
     3,003      3,003 
Other current liabilities
  2,061   14,499      16,560 
Current portion of long-term debt
     15,000      15,000 
Current liabilities from discontinued operations
  1,122         1,122 
                 
Total current liabilities
  6,793   70,260      77,053 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion
     922,500      922,500 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
  2,006   4,972      6,978 
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY
  36,886   121,766      158,652 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  52         52 
                 
Total liabilities
  45,737   1,119,498      1,165,235 
                 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
     1,805      1,805 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                
Common stock
     99      99 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
     1,133      1,133 
Stock subscriptions receivable
     (1,681)     (1,681)
Additional paid-in capital
  1,131,724   1,042,883   (1,131,724)  1,042,883 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
  784,224   (28,618)  (784,224)  (28,618)
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
  1,915,948   1,013,816   (1,915,948)  1,013,816 
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $1,961,685  $2,135,119  $(1,915,948) $2,180,856 
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidating financial statement.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006
 
                 
  Combined
          
  Guarantor
  Radio
       
  Subsidiaries  One, Inc.  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
                
Cash and cash equivalents
 $884  $31,522  $  $32,406 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
  27,847   29,654      57,501 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  1,552   4,223      5,775 
Income tax receivable
     1,296      1,296 
Deferred income tax asset
  2,282   574      2,856 
Current assets from discontinued operations
  3,775   303      4,078 
                 
Total current assets
  36,340   67,572      103,912 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
  26,843   22,161      49,004 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
  1,811,126   70,650      1,881,776 
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES
     1,929,896   (1,929,896)   
INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY
     51,711      51,711 
OTHER ASSETS
  697   6,129      6,826 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  101,929   52      101,981 
                 
Total assets
 $1,976,935  $2,148,171  $(1,929,896) $2,195,210 
                 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                
Accounts payable
 $2,398  $7,620  $  $10,018 
Accrued interest
     19,273      19,273 
Accrued compensation and related benefits
  2,689   15,564      18,253 
Income taxes payable
     2,465      2,465 
Other current liabilities
  1,783   11,849      13,632 
Current portion of long-term debt
     7,513      7,513 
Current liabilities from discontinued operations
  1,153         1,153 
                 
Total current liabilities
  8,023   64,284      72,307 
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion
     930,014      930,014 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
  2,112   6,840      8,952 
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY
  36,886   128,730      165,616 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  18   56      74 
                 
Total liabilities
  47,039   1,129,924      1,176,963 
                 
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES
     (20)     (20)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                
Common stock
     99      99 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
     967      967 
Stock subscriptions receivable
     (1,642)     (1,642)
Additional paid-in capital
  1,110,005   1,041,029   (1,110,005)  1,041,029 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
  819,891   (22,186)  (819,891)  (22,186)
                 
Total stockholders’ equity
  1,929,896   1,018,267   (1,929,896)  1,018,267 
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $1,976,935  $2,148,171  $(1,929,896) $2,195,210 
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidating financial statement.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
 
                 
  Combined
          
  Guarantor
  Radio
       
  Subsidiaries  One, Inc.  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                
Net income/(loss)
 $17,751  $(5,509) $(17,751) $(5,509)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
                
Depreciation and amortization
  3,571   4,222      7,793 
Amortization of debt financing costs
     1,069      1,069 
Amortization of production content
     332      332 
Deferred income taxes
     (6,983)     (6,983)
Long-lived asset impairment
  15,901         15,901 
Equity in net loss of affiliated company
     4,763      4,763 
Minority interest in income of subsidiaries
     1,825      1,825 
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation
  655   1,570      2,225 
Amortization of contract inducement and termination fee
  (1,036)        (1,036)
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
               
Trade accounts receivable
  (1,837)  (317)     (2,154)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  (356)  (1,493)     (1,849)
Income tax receivable
     1,296      1,296 
Other assets
  2   (2,316)     (2,314)
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries
  (34,392)  34,392       
Accounts payable
  (230)  (6,047)     (6,277)
Accrued interest
     (31)     (31)
Accrued compensation and related benefits
  (534)  109      (425)
Income taxes payable
     538      538 
Other current liabilities
  216   2,816      3,032 
Other long-term liabilities
  (119)  (516)     (635)
Net cash from operating activities of discontinued operations
  420         420 
                 
Net cash flows from operating activities
  12   29,720   (17,751)  11,981 
                 
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                
Purchase of property and equipment
     (3,879)     (3,879)
Equity investments
     (10,714)     (10,714)
Investment in subsidiaries
     (17,751)  17,751    
Purchase of other intangible assets
     (80)     (80)
Deposits for station equipment and purchases
     (3,668)     (3,668)
                 
Net cash flows (used in) investing activities
     (36,092)  17,751   (18,341)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                
Repayment of debt
     (27)     (27)
Change in interest due on stock subscriptions receivable
     (39)     (39)
                 
Net cash flows (used in) financing activities
     (66)     (66)
                 
(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
  12   (6,438)     (6,426)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
  884   31,522      32,406 
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 $896  $25,084  $  $25,980 
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidating financial statement.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006
 
                 
  Combined
          
  Guarantor
  Radio
       
  Subsidiaries  One, Inc.  Eliminations  Consolidated 
  (Unaudited)
 
  (In thousands) 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                
Net income
 $32,898  $10,697  $(32,898) $10,697 
Adjustments to reconcile loss to net cash from operating activities:
                
Depreciation and amortization
  2,881   4,497      7,378 
Amortization of debt financing costs
     1,044      1,044 
Amortization of production content
     2,108      2,108 
Deferred income taxes
     7,572      7,572 
Loss on write-down of investment
     270      270 
Equity in net losses of affiliated company
     934      934 
Minority interest in income of subsidiaries
     1,038      1,038 
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation
  921   2,301      3,222 
Amortization of contract inducement and termination fee
  (460)  (566)     (1,026)
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
                
Trade accounts receivable, net
  2,904   (8,265)     (5,361)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
  (861)  (1,102)     (1,963)
Income tax receivable
     (87)     (87)
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries
  (41,152)  41,152       
Accounts payable
  (364)  252      (112)
Accrued interest
     264      264 
Accrued compensation and related benefits
  255   (2,568)     (2,313)
Income taxes payable
     (679)     (679)
Other liabilities
  1,915   3,154      5,069 
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations
  706   (0)     706 
                 
Net cash flows (used in) from operating activities
  (357)  62,016   (32,898)  28,761 
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                
Purchase of property and equipment
  (1,699)  (3,799)     (5,498)
Equity investments
     (9,745)     (9,745)
Acquisitions
     (20,008)     (20,008)
Investment in subsidiaries
     (32,898)  32,898    
Purchase of other intangible assets
     (234)     (234)
Deposits for station purchases
     (2,000)     (2,000)
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations
  (769)  (0)     (769)
                 
Net cash flows (used in) investing activities
  (2,468)  (68,684)  32,898   (38,254)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                
Repayment of debt
  (20)        (20)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
     52      52 
Change in interest due on stock subscription receivable
     (37)     (37)
Proceeds from credit facility
     12,000      12,000 
Payment to minority interest shareholders
     (2,940)     (2,940)
                 
Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities
  (20)  9,075      9,055 
                 
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
  (2,845)  2,407      (438)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
  794   18,287      19,081 
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 $(2,051) $20,694  $  $18,643 
                 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidating financial statement.


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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following information should be read in conjunction with “Selected Financial Data” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and the audited financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis contained in our Annual Report onForm 10-Kfor the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
Introduction
 
Revenue
 
We primarily derive revenue from the sale of advertising time and program sponsorships to local and national advertisers. Advertising revenue is affected primarily by the advertising rates our radio stations and programs are able to charge, as well as the overall demand for radio advertising time in a market. These rates are largely based upon a radio station’s audience share in the demographic groups targeted by advertisers, the number of radio stations in the related market, and the supply of and demand for radio advertising time. Advertising rates are generally highest during morning and afternoon commuting hours.
 
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, approximately 63% and 61% of our net revenue was generated from local advertising and approximately 35% and 36% was generated from national advertising, including network advertising. In comparison, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, approximately 62% and 60% of our net revenue was generated from local advertising and approximately 36% and 37% was generated from national spot advertising, including network advertising. The balance of revenue was generated from tower rental income, ticket sales and revenue related to our sponsored events, management fees and other revenue.
 
In the broadcasting industry, radio stations often utilize trade or barter agreements to reduce cash expenses by exchanging advertising time for goods or services. In order to maximize cash revenue from our spot inventory, we closely monitor the use of trade and barter agreements.
 
In December 2006, the Company completed the acquisition of certain net assets of Giant Magazine (“Giant”). Giant primarily derives revenue from the sale of advertising in the magazine, as well as newsstand and subscription revenue generated by sales of the magazine.
 
Expenses
 
Our significant broadcast expenses are (i) employee salaries and commissions, (ii) programming expenses, (iii) advertising and promotion expenses, (iv) rental of premises for office facilities and studios, (v) rental of transmission tower space and (vi) music license royalty fees. We strive to control these expenses by centralizing certain functions such as finance, accounting, legal, human resources and management information systems and the overall programming management function. We also use our multiple stations, market presence and purchasing power to negotiate favorable rates with certain vendors and national representative selling agencies.
 
We generally incur advertising and promotional expenses to increase our audiences. However, because Arbitron reports ratings quarterly, any changed ratings and therefore the effect on advertising revenue, tends to lag behind the incurrence of advertising and promotional expenditures.
 
Measurement of Performance
 
We monitor the growth and operational results of our business using net income and the following key metrics:
 
(a) Net broadcast revenue:  The performance of an individual radio station or group of radio stations in a particular market is customarily measured by its ability to generate net broadcast revenue. Net broadcast revenue consists of gross broadcast revenue, net of local and national agency and outside sales representative commissions consistent with industry practice. Net broadcast revenue is recognized in the period in which advertisements are broadcast. Net broadcast revenue also includes advertising aired in exchange for goods and services, which is recorded at fair value.
 
(b) Station operating income:  Net (loss)/income before depreciation and amortization, income taxes, interest income, interest expense, equity in loss of affiliated company, minority interest in income of subsidiaries,


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impairment of long-lived assets, other income/expense, corporate expenses, non-cash and stock-based compensation expenses, and income from discontinued operations, net of tax is commonly referred to in our industry as station operating income. Station operating income is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. Nevertheless, we believe station operating income is often a useful measure of a broadcasting company’s operating performance and is a significant basis used by our management to measure the operating performance of our stations within the various markets because station operating income provides helpful information about our results of operations, apart from expenses associated with our physical plant, income taxes provision, investments, debt financings, overhead and non-cash compensation. Station operating income is frequently used as one of the bases for comparing businesses in our industry, although our measure of station operating income may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Station operating income does not purport to represent operating loss or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be considered as an alternative to those measurements as an indicator of our performance.
 
(c) Station operating income margin:  Station operating income margin represents station operating income as a percentage of net broadcast revenue. Station operating income margin is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. Nevertheless, we believe that station operating income margin is a useful measure of our performance because it provides helpful information about our profitability as a percentage of our net broadcast revenue.
 
Summary of Performance
 
The tables below provide a summary of our performance based on the metrics described above:
 
                 
     Six Months Ended
 
  Three Months Ended June 30,  June 30, 
  2007  2006  2007  2006 
  (In thousands, except margin data)  (In thousands, except margin data) 
 
Net broadcast revenue
 $86,136  $91,423  $163,352  $168,420 
Station operating income
  38,462   44,778   70,513   78,964 
Station operating income margin
  44.7%  49.0%  43.2%  46.9%
Net (loss)/income
 $(6,254) $8,104  $(5,509) $10,697 
 
 
The reconciliation of net income to station operating income is as follows:
 
                 
  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2007  2006  2007  2006 
  (In thousands)  (In thousands) 
 
Net (loss)/income as reported
 $(6,254) $8,104  $(5,509) $10,697 
Add back non-station operating income items included in net income:
                
Interest income
  (294)  (204)  (560)  (541)
Interest expense
  18,577   18,060   36,645   35,346 
(Benefit)/provision for income taxes
  (6,882)  7,167   (6,332)  8,690 
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
  7,810   6,299   15,104   12,969 
Non-cash compensation
  301   394   557   675 
Stock-based compensation
  814   1,371   1,668   2,715 
Equity in loss of affiliated company
  4,271   453   4,763   934 
Other (income)/expense, net
     (10)  8   265 
Depreciation and amortization
  3,870   3,437   7,793   7,378 
Minority interest in income of subsidiaries
  919   364   1,825   1,038 
Impairment of long-lived assets
  15,901      15,901    
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
  (571)  (657)  (1,350)  (1,202)
                 
Station operating income
 $38,462  $44,778  $70,513  $78,964 
                 


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
The following table summarizes our historical consolidated results of operations:
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
(In thousands)
 
                 
  Three Months Ended
       
  June 30,       
  2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)       
 
Statements of Income:
                
Net broadcast revenue
 $86,136  $91,423  $(5,287)  (5.8)%
Operating expenses:
                
Programming and technical, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
  19,469   18,698   771   4.1 
Selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
  28,205   27,947   258   0.9 
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
  7,810   6,299   1,511   24.0 
Non-cash compensation
  301   394   (93)  (23.6)
Stock-based compensation
  814   1,371   (557)  (40.6)
Depreciation and amortization
  3,870   3,437   433   12.6 
Impairment of long-lived assets
  15,901      15,901    
                 
Total operating expenses
  76,370   58,146   18,224   31.3 
                 
Operating income
  9,766   33,277   (23,511)  (70.7)
Interest income
  294   204   90   44.1 
Interest expense
  18,577   18,060   517   2.9 
Equity in loss of affiliated company
  4,271   453   3,818   842.8 
Other income, net
     10   (10)  (100.0)
                 
(Loss)/income before (benefit)/provision for income taxes, minority interest in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  (12,788)  14,978   (27,766)  (185.4)
(Benefit)/provision for income taxes
  (6,882)  7,167   (14,049)  (196.0)
Minority interest in income of subsidiaries
  919   364   555   152.5 
                 
Net (loss)/income from continuing operations
  (6,825)  7,447   (14,272)  (191.7)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
  571   657   (86)  (13.1)
                 
Net (loss)/income
 $(6,254) $8,104  $(14,358)  (177.2)%
                 
 
Net broadcast revenue
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,       
2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
 
$86,136  $91,423  $(5,287)  (5.8)%
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2007, we recognized approximately $86.1 million in net broadcast revenue compared to approximately $91.4 million during the same period in 2006. These amounts are net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, which were approximately $10.3 million during the three months


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ended 2007, compared to approximately $11.2 million during the same period in 2006. The decrease in net broadcast revenue was due primarily to a significant decline in net broadcast revenue from our Los Angeles station, a decline in Reach Media’s net revenue associated with advertising for the Tom Joyner television series which ended September 2006, and a decline in overall radio industry revenue in the markets in which we operate. These declines were slightly offset by increased net revenue resulting from the consolidation of the April through June 2007 operating results of Giant Magazine, which was acquired in December 2006. Excluding the operating results of Giant Magazine, our net broadcast revenue declined 6.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
Operating Expenses
 
Programming and technical, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$19,469  $18,698  $771   4.1%
 
Programming and technical expenses include expenses associated with on-air talent and the management and maintenance of the systems, tower facilities, and studios used in the creation, distribution and broadcast of our programming on our radio stations. Programming and technical expenses also include expenses associated with our research activities and music royalties. The increase in programming and technical expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2007 was due primarily to the consolidation of the April through June 2007 operating results of Giant Magazine, which was acquired in December 2006, and increases in on-air talent, research, music royalties, and travel expenses. Increased programming and technical expenses also resulted from expenses associated with two recently acquired and operated stations. These increased programming and technical expenses were partially offset by a reduction in television production costs associated with the Tom Joyner television series, which ended September 2006. Excluding the operating results of Giant Magazine, programming and technical expenses were unchanged for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
Selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$28,205  $27,947  $258   0.9%
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses include expenses associated with our sales departments, offices, facilities and personnel (outside of our corporate headquarters), marketing expenses, back office expenses, and the advertising traffic (scheduling and insertion) functions. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2007, was due to the consolidation of the April through June 2007 operating results of Giant Magazine, which was acquired in December 2006, increased compensation expense and additional expenses associated with two recently acquired and operated stations. These increases were partially offset by decreased marketing and promotional spending. Excluding the operating results of Giant Magazine, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 1.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$7,810  $6,299  $1,511   24.0%
 
Corporate expenses consist of expenses associated with our corporate headquarters and facilities, including personnel. The increase in corporate expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2007 resulted primarily from additional legal and professional fees associated with the investigation of our past stock option grant practices, and to a lesser extent, increased compensation, contract labor and facilities expenses. These additional expenses were partially offset by a significant reduction in severance expenses. Excluding the legal and professional fees


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associated with the stock option grant investigation, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 2.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
Non-cash compensation
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$301  $394  $(93)  (23.6)%
 
Non-cash compensation consists of expenses associated with certain officer retention bonuses. The decrease in non-cash compensation resulted from lower expenses associated with officer retention bonuses.
 
Stock-based compensation
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$814  $1,371  $(557)  (40.6)%
 
Stock-based compensation consists of expenses associated with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest. Stock based compensation also includes expenses associated with restricted stock grants. The decrease in stock-based compensation for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily due to the completion of the vesting period for certain stock option grants.
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$3,870  $3,437  $433   12.6%
 
The increase in depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily due to an increase in amortization for theWMOJ-FMintellectual property acquisition made in September 2006 and an increase in depreciation for capital expenditures made since June 30, 2006.
 
Impairment of long-lived assets
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$15,901  $  $15,901    
 
The increase in impairment of long-lived assets for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was related to a one-time charge for the impairment of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses in various markets.
 
Interest income
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$294  $204  $90   44.1%
 
The increase in interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily due to higher average cash balances, cash equivalents and short-term investments and to fluctuations in interest rates.
 
Interest expense
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$18,577  $18,060  $517   2.9%


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The increase in interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2007 resulted primarily from fees associated with the operation ofWPRS-FM(formerlyWXGG-FM)pursuant to a local marketing agreement (LMA). The increase also resulted from higher market interest rates on the variable portion of our debt, which was partially offset by interest savings from debt pay downs made since June 30, 2006, resulting in lower over all net borrowings as of June 30, 2007.
 
Equity in loss of affiliated company
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,       
2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
 
$4,271  $453  $3,818   842.8%
 
The approximate $1.5 million increase in equity in loss of affiliated company during the three months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily attributable to a step-up in our percentage share of TV One’s losses related to TV One’s current capital structure.
 
(Benefit)/provision for income taxes
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,       
2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
 
$(6,882) $7,167  $(14,049)  (196.0)%
 
The decrease in the provision for income taxes in comparison to the same period in 2006 was due primarily to a decrease in pre-tax income and loss for the quarter in addition to certain discrete items for the three months ended June 30, 2007. The discrete items related to the tax impact of impairment charges, cancellation of stock options and cumulative impact of Code Sec 162(m) adjustments. For the quarter ended June 30, 2007, our effective tax rate was 53.8%. As of June 30, 2007 the annual effective tax rate is projected at 51.1%, which is impacted by the permanent differences between income subject to tax for tax purposes versus book purposes, the cumulative impact of Code Sec 162(m) adjustments and the tax impact of impairments.
 
Minority interest in income of subsidiaries
 
               
Three Months Ended June 30,       
2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
 
$919  $364  $555   152.5%
 
The increase in minority interest in income of subsidiaries is due primarily to a decrease in the net loss of certain consolidated entities for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.


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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
The following table summarizes our historical consolidated results of operations:
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
(In thousands)
 
                 
  Six Months Ended
       
  June 30,       
  2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)       
 
Statements of Income:
                
Net broadcast revenue
 $163,352  $168,420  $(5,068)  (3.0)%
Operating expenses:
                
Programming and technical, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
  39,093   37,059   2,034   5.5 
Selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
  53,746   52,397   1,349   2.6 
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
  15,104   12,969   2,135   16.5 
Non-cash compensation
  557   675   (118)  (17.5)
Stock-based compensation
  1,668   2,715   (1,047)  (38.6)
Depreciation and amortization
  7,793   7,378   415   5.6 
Impairment of long-lived assets
  15,901      15,901    
                 
Total operating expenses
  133,862   113,193   20,669   18.3 
                 
Operating income
  29,490   55,227   (25,737)  (46.6)
Interest income
  560   541   19   3.5 
Interest expense
  36,645   35,346   1,299   3.7 
Equity in loss of affiliated company
  4,763   934   3,829   410.0 
Other expense, net
  8   265   (257)  (97.0)
                 
(Loss)/Income before provision for income taxes, minority interest in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations
  (11,366)  19,223   (30,589)  (159.1)
(Benefit)/Provision for income taxes
  (6,332)  8,690   (15,022)  (172.9)
Minority interest in income of subsidiaries
  1,825   1,038   787   75.8 
                 
Net (loss)/income from continuing operations
  (6,859)  9,495   (16,354)  (172.2)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
  1,350   1,202   148   (12.3)
                 
Net (loss)/income
 $(5,509) $10,697  $(16,206)  (151.5)%
                 
 
Net broadcast revenue
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,       
2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
 
$163,352  $168,420  $(5,068)  (3.0)%
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we recognized approximately $163.4 million in net broadcast revenue compared to approximately $168.4 million during the same period in 2006. These amounts are net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, which were approximately $18.9 million during the six


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months ended 2007, compared to approximately $20.4 million during the same period in 2006. The decrease in net broadcast revenue was due primarily to a significant decline in net broadcast revenue from our Los Angeles station, a decline in Reach Media’s net revenue associated with advertising for the Tom Joyner television series which ended September 2006, and a decline in overall radio industry revenue in the markets in which we operate. These declines were slightly offset by increased net revenue resulting from the consolidation of the January through June 2007 operating results of Giant Magazine, which was acquired in December 2006. Excluding the operating results of Giant Magazine, our net broadcast revenue declined 4.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
Operating Expenses
 
Programming and technical, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$39,093  $37,059  $2,034   5.5%
 
Programming and technical expenses include expenses associated with on-air talent and the management and maintenance of the systems, tower facilities, and studios used in the creation, distribution and broadcast of our programming on our radio stations. Programming and technical expenses also include expenses associated with our research activities and music royalties. The increase in programming and technical expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2007 was due primarily to the consolidation of the January through June 2007 operating results of Giant Magazine, which was acquired in December 2006, and increases in on-air talent, research, music royalties, and tower expenses. Increased programming and technical expenses also resulted from expenses associated with two recently acquired and operated stations. These increased programming and technical expenses were partially offset by a reduction in television production costs associated with the Tom Joyner television series, which ended September 2006. Excluding the operating results of Giant Magazine, programming and technical expenses increased .6% for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
Selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$53,746  $52,397  $1,349   2.6%
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses include expenses associated with our sales departments, offices, facilities and personnel (outside of our corporate headquarters), marketing expenses, back office expenses, and the advertising traffic (scheduling and insertion) functions. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2007, was due primarily to the consolidation of the January through June 2007 operating results of Giant Magazine, which was acquired in late December of 2006, increased events spending and additional expenses associated with two recently acquired and operated stations. Excluding the operating results of Giant Magazine, selling, general and administrative expenses increased .7% for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding non-cash and stock-based compensation
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$15,104  $12,969  $2,135   16.5%
 
Corporate expenses consist of expenses associated with our corporate headquarters and facilities, including personnel. The increase in corporate expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2007 resulted primarily from additional legal and professional fees associated with the investigation of our past stock option grant practices, and to a lesser extent, increased compensation, contract labor and facilities expenses. These additional expenses were partially offset by a significant reduction in severance expenses. Excluding the legal and professional fees


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associated with the stock option grant investigation, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 4.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
Non-cash compensation
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$557  $675  $(118)  (17.5)%
 
Non-cash compensation consists of expenses associated with certain officer retention bonuses. The decrease in non-cash compensation resulted from lower expenses associated with officer retention bonuses.
 
Stock-based compensation
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$1,668  $2,715  $(1,047)  (38.6)%
 
Stock-based compensation consists of expenses associated with SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,”which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest. Stock based compensation also includes expenses associated with restricted stock grants. The decrease in stock-based compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily due to the completion of the vesting period for certain stock option grants.
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$7,793  $7,378  $415   5.6%
 
The increase in depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily due to an increase in amortization for theWMOJ-FMintellectual property acquisition made in September 2006 and an increase in depreciation for capital expenditures made since June 30, 2006.
 
Impairment of long-lived assets
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$15,901  $  $15,901    
 
The increase in impairment of long-lived assets for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was related to a one-time charge for impairment of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses in various markets.
 
Interest income
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$560  $541  $19   3.5%
 
The increase in interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily due to higher average cash balances, cash equivalents and short-term investments and to fluctuations in interest rates.
 
Interest expense
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,    
2007 2006 Increase/(Decrease)
 
$36,645  $35,346  $1,299   3.7%


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The increase in interest expense resulted primarily from higher market interest rates on the variable portion of our debt, which was partially offset by interest savings from debt pay downs made since June 30, 2006, resulting in lower over all net borrowings as of June 30, 2007. The increase in interest expense also resulted from fees associated with the operation ofWPRS-FM(formerlyWXGG-FM)pursuant to a LMA, which began in April 2007.
 
Equity in loss of affiliated company
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,       
2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
 
$4,763  $934  $3,829   410.0%
 
The approximate $2.0 million increase in equity in loss of affiliated company during the six months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily attributable to a step-up in our percentage share of TV One’s losses related to TV One’s current capital structure.
 
(Benefit)/Provision for income taxes
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,       
2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
 
$(6,332) $8,690  $(15,022)  (172.9)%
 
The decrease in the provision for income taxes was due primarily to a decrease in the pre-tax income for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. In addition, this decrease was also impacted by various discrete items on a year-to-date basis, including the tax impact of impairment charges, cancellation of stock options and cumulative impact of Code Sec 162(m) adjustments. Our effective tax rate on a year-to-date basis as of June 30, 2007 was 55.7% compared to 45.2% for the same period in 2006. As of June 30, 2007, our annual effective tax rate is projected at 51.1%, which is impacted by the permanent differences between income subject to tax for book purposes versus tax purposes, the cumulative impact of Code Sec 162(m) adjustments and the tax impact of impairments.
 
Minority interest in income of subsidiaries
 
               
Six Months Ended June 30,       
2007  2006  Increase/(Decrease) 
 
$1,825  $1,038  $787   75.8%
 
The increase in minority interest in income of subsidiaries is due to an increase in Reach Media’s net income and a decrease in the net loss of certain other consolidated entities for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Our primary source of liquidity is cash provided by operations and, to the extent necessary, commitments available under our amended and restated credit facilities and other debt or equity financing.
 
We have a credit agreement with a syndicate of banks (the “Credit Agreement”). The agreement was amended in April 2006 to modify certain financial covenants. The term of the Credit Agreement is seven years and the total amount available under the Credit Agreement is $800.0 million, consisting of a $500.0 million revolving facility and a $300.0 million term loan facility. Borrowings under the credit facilities are subject to compliance with provisions of the Credit Agreement, including but not limited to financial covenants. We may use proceeds from the credit facilities for working capital, capital expenditures made in the ordinary course of business, our common stock repurchase program, direct and indirect investments permitted under the Credit Agreement, and other lawful corporate purposes. The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants that we must comply with, including (a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than 1.90 to 1.00 from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007, and no less than 2.25 to 1.00 from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008, and no less than 2.50 to 1.00 from January 1, 2009 and thereafter, (b) maintaining a total leverage ratio of no greater than 6.50 to 1.00 from January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2006, and no greater than 7.00 to 1.00 beginning April 1, 2006 to


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December 31, 2007, and no greater than 6.00 to 1.00 beginning January 1, 2008 and thereafter, (c) limitations on liens, (d) limitations on the sale of assets, (e) limitations on the payment of dividends, and (f) limitations on mergers, as well as other customary covenants. Simultaneous with entering into the Credit Agreement, we borrowed $437.5 million under the Credit Agreement to retire all outstanding obligations under our previous credit agreement. We were unable to meet the interest and leverage ratio covenants of 1.90 to 1.00 and 7.00 to 1.00, respectively, at June 30, 2007 and have received a waiver from compliance with the interest and leverage ratio covenants in the Credit Agreement until September 15, 2007.
 
As of June 30, 2007, we had approximately $362 million available for borrowing. Taking into consideration the covenants under the Credit Agreement, none of that amount was available to be drawn down. Both the term loan facility and the revolving facility under the Credit Agreement bear interest, at our option, at a rate equal to either (i) the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus a spread that ranges from 0.63% to 1.50%, or (ii) the prime rate plus a spread of up to 0.50%. The amount of the spread varies depending on our leverage ratio. We also pay a commitment fee that varies depending on certain financial covenants and the amount of unused commitment, up to a maximum of 0.375% per annum on the unused commitment of the revolving facility.
 
Under the Credit Agreement, we are required from time to time to protect ourselves from interest rate fluctuations using interest rate hedge agreements. As a result, we have entered into various fixed rate swap agreements designed to mitigate our exposure to higher floating interest rates. These swap agreements require that we pay a fixed rate of interest on the notional amount to a bank and that the bank pays to us a variable rate equal to three-month LIBOR. As of June 30, 2007, we had three swap agreements in place for a total notional amount of $75.0 million, and the periods remaining on these three swap agreements range in duration from 12 to 60 months.
 
Our credit exposure under the swap agreements is limited to the cost of replacing an agreement in the event of non-performance by our counter-party; however, we do not anticipate non-performance. All of the swap agreements are tied to the three-month LIBOR, which may fluctuate significantly on a daily basis. The valuation of each swap agreement is affected by the change in the three-month LIBOR and the remaining term of the agreement. Any increase in the three-month LIBOR results in a more favorable valuation, while a decrease results in a less favorable valuation.
 
The following table summarizes the interest rates in effect with respect to our debt as of June 30, 2007:
 
         
  Amount
  Applicable
 
Type of Debt
 Outstanding  Interest Rate 
  (In millions)    
 
Senior bank term debt (swap matures June 16, 2012)(1)
 $25.0   5.97%
Senior bank term debt (swap matures June 16, 2010)(1)
  25.0   5.77%
Senior bank term debt (swap matures June 16, 2008)(1)
  25.0   5.63%
Senior bank term debt (subject to variable interest rates)(2)
  225.0   6.88%
Senior bank revolving debt (subject to variable interest rates)(2)
  137.5   6.88%
87/8% senior subordinated notes (fixed rate)
  300.0   8.88%
63/8% senior subordinated notes (fixed rate)
  200.0   6.88%
 
 
(1) A total of $75.0 million is subject to fixed rate swap agreements that became effective in June 2005. Under our fixed rate swap agreements, we pay a fixed rate plus a spread based on our leverage ratio, as defined in our Credit Agreement. That spread is currently set at 1.50% and is incorporated into the applicable interest rates set forth above.
 
(2) Subject to rolling90-day LIBOR plus a spread currently at 1.50% and incorporated into the applicable interest rate set forth above.
 
Our Credit Agreement and the indentures governing our senior subordinated notes require that we comply with certain financial covenants limiting our ability to incur additional debt. Such terms also place restrictions on us with respect to the sale of assets, liens, investments, dividends, debt repayments, capital expenditures, transactions with affiliates, consolidation and mergers, and the issuance of equity interests, among other things. Our Credit Agreement also requires compliance with financial tests based on financial position and results of operations,


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including a leverage ratio, an interest coverage ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio, all of which could effectively limit our ability to borrow under the Credit Agreement or to otherwise raise funds in the debt market.
 
The following table provides a comparison of our statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006:
 
         
  2007  2006 
  (In thousands) 
 
Net cash flows from operating activities
 $11,981  $28,761 
Net cash flows used in investing activities
  (18,341)  (38,254)
Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities
  (66)  9,055 
 
Net cash flows from operating activities were approximately $12.0 million and $28.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2007 decreased from the prior year due primarily to a decrease in net income of approximately $15.0 million and a decrease in overall working capital.
 
Net cash flows used in investing activities were approximately $18.3 million and $38.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Capital expenditures, including digital tower and transmitter upgrades, and deposits for station equipment and purchases were approximately $7.5 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. We funded approximately $8.5 million and $8.7 million of our investment commitment in TV One for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Also, during the six months ended June 30, 2006, we acquired the assets ofWHHL-FM(formerlyWRD-FM), a radio station located in the St. Louis metropolitan area for approximately $20.0 million.
 
Net cash flows used in financing activities were $66,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to net cash flows provided from financing activities of approximately $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. During the six months ended June 30, 2006, we borrowed approximately $12.0 million from our credit facility and paid approximately $2.9 million in dividends to Reach Media’s minority interest shareholders.
 
From time to time we consider opportunities to acquire additional radio stations, primarily in the top60 African-Americanmarkets, and to make strategic investments and divestitures. In July 2007, we acquired the assets ofWDBZ-AM, a radio station located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, for approximately $2.6 million in seller financing. We have been operatingWDBZ-AMpursuant to a LMA since August 2001. In April 2007, we entered into an agreement to acquire the assets ofWPRS-FM(formerlyWXGG-FM), a radio station located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, for approximately $38.0 million in cash, and a local marketing agreement with Bonneville International Corporation to operate the radio station pending the completion of the acquisition. Subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, we expect to complete the acquisition in the first quarter of 2008. Other than our agreement with an affiliate of Comcast Corporation, DIRECTV and other investors to fund TV One (the balance of our commitment was approximately $13.7 million at June 30, 2007), we have no definitive agreements to make acquisitions of additional radio stations or to make strategic investments. We anticipate that any future acquisitions or strategic investments will be financed through funds generated from operations, cash on hand, equity financings, permitted debt financings, debt financings through unrestricted subsidiaries or a combination of these sources. However, there can be no assurance that financing from any of these sources, if available; will be available on favorable terms.
 
As of June 30, 2007, we had two standby letters of credit totaling $487,000 in connection with our annual insurance policy renewals. To date, there has been no activity on these standby letters of credit.
 
Our ability to meet our debt service obligations and reduce our total debt, our ability to refinance the 87/8% senior subordinated notes at or prior to their scheduled maturity date in 2011, and our ability to refinance the 63/8% senior subordinated notes at or prior to their scheduled maturity date in 2013 will depend upon our future performance which, in turn, will be subject to general economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, including factors beyond our control. In the next twelve months, our principal liquidity requirements will be for working capital, continued business development, strategic investment opportunities and for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.


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We believe that, based on current levels of operations and anticipated internal growth, for the foreseeable future, cash flows from operations together with other available sources of funds will be adequate to make required payments of interest on our indebtedness, to fulfill our commitment to fund TV One, to fund acquisitions, to fund anticipated capital expenditures and working capital requirements and to enable us to comply with the payment terms of our debt agreements. However, in order to finance future acquisitions or investments, if any, we may require additional financing and there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain such financing on terms acceptable to us.
 
Credit Rating Agencies
 
On a continuing basis, credit rating agencies such as Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s evaluate our debt. As a result of their reviews, our credit rating could change. We believe that any significant downgrade in our credit rating could adversely impact our future liquidity. The effect of a change in our credit rating may limit or eliminate our ability to obtain debt financing, or include, among other things, interest rate changes under any future credit facilities, notes or other types of debt.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
 
Our accounting policies are described in Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report onForm 10-K.We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In Management’s Discussion and Analysis contained in our Annual Report onForm 10-Kfor the year ended December 31, 2006, we summarized the policies and estimates that we believe to be most critical in understanding the judgments involved in preparing our financial statements and the uncertainties that could affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. There have been no material changes in such policies or estimates since we filed our Annual Report onForm 10-Kfor the year ended December 31, 2006.
 
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48,“Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — Interpretation of SFAS No. 109,” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 requires that the Company recognize the impact of a tax position in the financial statements, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The provisions of FIN No. 48 are effective beginning January 1, 2007, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. The impact to the Company of adopting FIN No. 48 on its financial statements is a $923,000 increase to accumulated deficit and a corresponding increase to deferred income tax liability as of January 1, 2007.
 
CAPITAL AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
 
Long-term debt
 
Our long-term debt consists of obligations under our Credit Agreement, our 87/8% senior subordinated notes and our 63/8% senior subordinated notes.
 
Lease obligations
 
We have non-cancelable operating leases for office space, studio space, and broadcast towers and transmitter facilities that expire over the next 22 years.


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Operating Contracts and Agreements
 
We have other operating contracts and agreements including employment contracts, on-air contracts, severance obligations, retention bonuses, consulting agreements, equipment rental agreements, programming related agreements and other general operating agreements that expire over the next eight years.
 
Contractual Obligations Schedule
 
The following table represents our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2007:
 
                             
  Payments Due by Period 
  July-
                   
  December
              2012 and
    
Contractual Obligations
 2007  2008  2009  2010  2011  Beyond  Total 
  (In thousands) 
 
87/8% senior subordinated notes(1)
 $26,625  $26,625  $26,625  $26,625  $313,313  $0  $419,813 
63/8% senior subordinated notes(1)
  11,156   12,750   12,750   12,750   12,750   212,750   274,906 
Credit facilities(2)
  23,512   67,700   93,392   95,819   90,557   185,093   556,073 
Other operating contracts/agreements(3)(4)(5)
  24,264   33,803   27,073   17,719   11,088   33,437   147,384 
Operating lease obligations
  4,109   7,544   6,433   5,582   4,870   12,547   41,085 
                             
Total
 $89,666  $148,422  $166,273  $158,495  $432,578  $443,827  $1,439,261 
                             
 
 
(1) Includes interest obligations based on current effective interest rate on senior subordinated notes outstanding as of June 30, 2007.
 
(2) Includes interest obligations based on current effective interest rate and projected interest expense on credit facilities outstanding as of June 30, 2007.
 
(3) Includes employment contracts, severance obligations, on-air talent contracts, consulting agreements, equipment rental agreements, programming related agreements, and other general operating agreements.
 
(4) Includes a retention bonus of approximately $2.0 million pursuant to an employment agreement with the Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”) for remaining employed with the Company through and including October 31, 2008. If the CAO’s employment ends before October 31, 2008, the amount paid will be a pro rata portion of the retention bonus based on the number of days of employment between October 31, 2004 and October 31, 2008.
 
(5) Includes a retention bonus of approximately $7.0 million pursuant to an employment agreement with the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) for remaining employed with the Company through and including October 18, 2010. If the CFO’s employment ends before October 18, 2010, the amount paid will be a pro rata portion of the retention bonus based on the number of days of employment between October 18, 2005 and October 18, 2010.
 
Reflected in the obligations above, as of June 30, 2007, we had three swap agreements in place for a total notional amount of $75.0 million. The periods remaining on the swap agreements range in duration from 12 to 60 months. If we terminate our interest swap agreements before they expire, we will be required to pay early termination fees. Our credit exposure under these agreements is limited to the cost of replacing an agreement in the event of non-performance by our counter-party; however, we do not anticipate non-performance.
 
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
In July 2007, the Company acquired the assets ofWDBZ-AM, a radio station located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area from Blue Chip Communications, Inc. (“Blue Chip”) for approximately $2.6 million in seller financing. The financing is a 5.1% interest bearing loan payable monthly through July 2008. Blue Chip is owned by L. Ross Love, a former member of the Company’s board of directors. The transaction was approved by a special committee of independent directors appointed by the board of directors. Additionally, the Company retained an independent valuation firm to provide fair value appraisal of the station.


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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. You can identify some of these forward-looking statements by our use of words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “likely,” “may,” “estimates” and similar expressions. We cannot guarantee that we will achieve these plans, intentions or expectations. Because these statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forecast or anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to:
 
  • economic conditions, both generally and relative to the radio broadcasting industry;
 
  • risks associated with our diversification strategy;
 
  • the highly competitive nature of the broadcast industry;
 
  • our high degree of leverage; and
 
  • other factors described in our report onForm 10-K.
 
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our view as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
Item 3:  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting Radio One, see Item 7A: “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report onForm 10-K,for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Our exposure related to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2006.
 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
 
We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports. Disclosure controls and procedures, as defined inRules 13a-15(e)and15d-15(e)under the Exchange Act, are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
 
In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance of reaching our desired disclosure controls objectives. Our management, including our CEO and CFO, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in reaching that level of reasonable assurance.
 
Changes in internal control over financial reporting
 
During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting 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
 
There has been no material change to our legal proceedings as set forth in the most recently filedForm 10-K.
 
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
 
There have been no material changes to our risk factors as set forth in our most recently filedForm 10-K.
 
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
None.
 
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None.
 
Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
None.
 
Item 5.  Other Information
 
On August 6, 2007, Barry A. Mayo joined the Company as President of the Radio Division. In connection with his employment, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement dated August 6, 2007 (the “Agreement”) with Mr. Mayo, effective immediately. As compensation under the Agreement, Mr. Mayo will receive the following:
 
  • annual base salary of $500,000, and annual increases of not less than 3%;
 
  • a quarterly bonus potential up to $25,000 at the conclusion of each quarter, beginning with the fourth quarter of 2007, based on achievement of broadcast cash flow goals;
 
  • discretionary annual incentive bonus in accordance with Company’s standard bonus payment schedule and policy based on performance and operating results of the Radio Division;
 
  • a restricted stock grant of 50,000 shares of Class D common stock, vesting in two equal annual increments or upon a change in control;
 
  • an option to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, at an exercise price equal to the closing price of the stock on the grant date. The shares have a grant date value equal to $105,500.00 based on the method used by the Company for computing stock option expense for financial statement purposes. The option vests in two equal annual increments and shall vest fully in the event of a change in control.
 
The Agreement provides for potential severance payments as follows:
 
  • a pro rata portion of any bonus earned, if employment is terminated due to death or disability;
 
  • in the event of termination without cause, severance in the amount of $300,000.
 
The foregoing description of the Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Agreement, which is filed with thisForm 10-Qas Exhibit 10.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Prior to his appointment as President of the Radio Division at Radio One, Mr. Mayo, age 55, served as a consultant to the Company from July 2006 until he joined Radio One. He was Sr. Vice President and Market Manager of Emmis Communications Corporation, a publicly held radio broadcasting and media company, from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that Mr. Mayo was a consultant with Mayomedia, a media consulting firm he founded in 1995.


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Item 6.  Exhibits
 
     
 10.1 Waiver to Credit Agreement, dated July 12, 2007, by and among Radio One, Inc., the several Lenders party thereto, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent.
 10.2 Employment Agreement dated August 6, 2007 between Radio One, Inc. and Barry A. Mayo.
 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
RADIO ONE, INC.
 
   
/s/  SCOTT R. ROYSTER
Scott R. Royster
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
 
August 9, 2007


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