UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2009
LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-30242 | 72-1449411 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | Number) | Identification No.) |
5551 Corporate Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(225) 926-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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230.425)
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Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 5, 2009, Lamar Advertising Company announced via press release its results for the
quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of Lamar’s press release is hereby furnished to the
Commission and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit | ||
| No. | Description | |
99.1
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Press Release of Lamar Advertising Company, dated November 5, 2009, reporting Lamar’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: November 5, 2009 | LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY |
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| By: | /s/ Keith A. Istre | |||
| Keith A. Istre | ||||
| Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | ||
| No. | Description | |
99.1
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Press Release of Lamar Advertising Company, dated November 5, 2009, reporting Lamar’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. |
Exhibit 99.1
5551 Corporate Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Lamar Advertising Company Announces
Third Quarter 2009 Operating Results
Third Quarter 2009 Operating Results
Baton Rouge, LA — November 5, 2009 — Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading owner
and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, announces the Company’s operating
results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Three Months Results
Lamar reported net revenues of $271.8 million for the third quarter of 2009 versus $312.5 million
for the third quarter of 2008, a 13.0% decrease. Operating income for the third quarter of 2009
was $39.3 million as compared to $53.2 million for the same period in 2008. There was a net loss
of $4.8 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to net income of $1.8 million for the third
quarter of 2008.
Adjusted EBITDA, which we refer to herein as EBITDA (defined as operating income before non-cash
compensation, depreciation and amortization and gain on disposition of assets — see reconciliation
to net
(loss) income at the end of this release) for the third quarter of 2009 was $122.5 million versus
$134.5 million for the third quarter of 2008, an 8.9% decrease.
Free cash flow (defined as EBITDA less interest, net of interest income and amortization of
financing costs, current taxes, preferred stock dividends and total capital expenditures — see
reconciliation to cash flows provided by operating activities at the end of this release) for the
third quarter of 2009 was $83.0 million as compared to $42.9 million for the same period in 2008, a
93.4% increase.
Pro forma net revenue for the third quarter of 2009 decreased 12.9% and pro forma EBITDA decreased
8.7% as compared to the third quarter of 2008. Pro forma net revenue and EBITDA include
adjustments to the 2008 period for acquisitions and divestitures for the same time frame as
actually owned in the 2009 period. Tables that reconcile reported results to pro forma results and
operating income to outdoor operating income are included at the end of this release.
Nine Months Results
Lamar reported net revenues of $793.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 versus
$919.1 million for the same period in 2008, a 13.6% decrease. Operating income for the nine months
ended September 30, 2009 was $77.2 million as compared to $155.0 million for the same period in
2008. EBITDA decreased to $334.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 versus
$397.7 million for the same period in 2008. There was a net loss of $38.4 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to net income of $10.8 million for the same period in
2008.
Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased 60.1% to $190.7 million as
compared to $119.1 million for the same period in 2008.
Liquidity
As of September 30, 2009, Lamar had $235.8 million in total liquidity that consists of $188.1
million available for borrowing under its revolving senior credit facility and $47.7 million in
cash.
Guidance
For the fourth quarter of 2009 the Company expects net revenue to be approximately $257.0 million.
On a pro forma basis this represents a decrease of approximately 7.0%.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including the statements regarding guidance
for the fourth quarter of 2009. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, among others; (1) our significant indebtedness; (2) the
length and severity of the current recession and the effect that it has on the demand for
advertising; (3) the continued popularity of outdoor advertising as an advertising medium; (4) our
need for and ability to obtain additional funding for operations, debt refinancing or acquisitions;
(5) the regulation of the outdoor advertising industry; (6) the integration of companies that we
acquire and our ability to recognize cost savings or operating efficiencies as a result of these
acquisitions; (7) the market for our Class A common stock and (8) other factors described in the
reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and the registration statements that we file from time to time with
the SEC. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements
contained in this document. These statements speak only as of the date of this document, and we
undertake no obligation to update or revise the statements, except as may be required by law.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
EBITDA, free cash flow, pro forma results and outdoor operating income are not measures of
performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”)
and should not be considered alternatives to operating income, net loss, cash flows from operating
activities, or other GAAP figures as indicators of the Company’s financial performance or
liquidity. The Company’s management believes that EBITDA, free cash flow, pro forma results and
outdoor operating income are useful in evaluating the Company’s performance and provide investors
and financial analysts a better understanding of the Company’s core operating results. The pro
forma acquisition adjustments are intended to provide information that may be useful for investors
when assessing period to period results. Our presentations of these measures may not be comparable
to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of these measures to GAAP
are included at the end of this release.
Conference Call Information
A conference call will be held to discuss the Company’s operating results on November 5, 2009 at
10:00a.m. central time. Instructions for the conference call and Webcast are provided below:
Conference Call
All Callers: |
1-334-323-0520 or 1-334-323-9871 | |
Passcode: |
Lamar | |
Replay: |
1-334-323-7226 | |
Passcode: |
59104842 | |
| Available through November 9, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. eastern time. |
General Information
Lamar Advertising Company is a leading outdoor advertising company currently operating over 150
outdoor advertising companies in 44 states, Canada and Puerto Rico, logo businesses in 21 states
and the province of Ontario, Canada and over 60 transit advertising franchises in the United
States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
| Company Contact: | Keith A. Istre Chief Financial Officer (225) 926-1000 KI@lamar.com |
LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Net revenues |
$ | 271,766 | $ | 312,516 | $ | 793,750 | $ | 919,111 | ||||||||
Operating expenses (income) |
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Direct advertising expenses |
97,630 | 113,975 | 298,055 | 329,702 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses |
42,223 | 51,093 | 131,883 | 152,213 | ||||||||||||
Corporate expenses |
9,401 | 12,932 | 29,261 | 39,502 | ||||||||||||
Non-cash compensation |
2,946 | 1,678 | 9,687 | 9,047 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
83,529 | 80,486 | 252,792 | 237,482 | ||||||||||||
Gain on disposition of assets |
(3,222 | ) | (868 | ) | (5,095 | ) | (3,880 | ) | ||||||||
| 232,507 | 259,296 | 716,583 | 764,066 | |||||||||||||
Operating income |
39,259 | 53,220 | 77,167 | 155,045 | ||||||||||||
Other expense (income) |
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Gain on disposition of investment |
(1,445 | ) | (281 | ) | (1,445 | ) | (1,814 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt |
(131 | ) | — | (3,670 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Interest income |
(128 | ) | (317 | ) | (442 | ) | (997 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense |
52,090 | 42,444 | 145,085 | 127,869 | ||||||||||||
| 50,386 | 41,846 | 139,528 | 125,058 | |||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income tax |
(11,127 | ) | 11,374 | (62,361 | ) | 29,987 | ||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
(6,346 | ) | 9,544 | (24,005 | ) | 19,236 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
(4,781 | ) | 1,830 | (38,356 | ) | 10,751 | ||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
91 | 91 | 273 | 273 | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock |
$ | (4,872 | ) | $ | 1,739 | $ | (38,629 | ) | $ | 10,478 | ||||||
Earnings
per share: |
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Basic (loss) earnings per share |
$ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.42 | ) | $ | 0.11 | ||||||
Diluted (loss) earnings per share |
$ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.42 | ) | $ | 0.11 | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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— basic |
91,770,644 | 91,393,601 | 91,679,539 | 92,332,022 | ||||||||||||
— diluted |
91,994,981 | 91,526,410 | 91,710,406 | 92,454,436 | ||||||||||||
OTHER DATA |
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Free Cash
Flow Computation: |
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EBITDA |
$ | 122,512 | $ | 134,516 | $ | 334,551 | $ | 397,694 | ||||||||
Interest, net |
(47,624 | ) | (38,067 | ) | (128,920 | ) | (114,834 | ) | ||||||||
Current tax benefit (expense) |
15,731 | (1,806 | ) | 14,354 | (4,253 | ) | ||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
(91 | ) | (91 | ) | (273 | ) | (273 | ) | ||||||||
Total capital expenditures (1) |
(7,539 | ) | (51,633 | ) | (29,010 | ) | (159,246 | ) | ||||||||
Free cash flow |
$ | 82,989 | $ | 42,919 | $ | 190,702 | $ | 119,088 | ||||||||
| (1) | See the capital expenditures detail included below for a breakdown by category. |
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Selected
Balance Sheet Data:
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 47,700 | $ | 14,139 | ||||
Working capital |
82,679 | 78,423 | ||||||
Total assets |
3,970,927 | 4,117,025 | ||||||
Total debt (including current maturities) |
2,703,087 | 2,814,449 | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity |
844,704 | 870,618 | ||||||
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Other
Data: |
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Cash flows provided by operating activities |
$ | 75,011 | $ | 106,406 | $ | 191,422 | $ | 237,724 | ||||||||
Cash flows used in investing activities |
5,042 | 83,420 | 18,827 | 375,837 | ||||||||||||
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities |
(180,018 | ) | (13,422 | ) | (139,377 | ) | 83,810 | |||||||||
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Cash Flows
Provided by
Operating Activities: |
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Cash flows provided by operating activities |
$ | 75,011 | $ | 106,406 | $ | 191,422 | $ | 237,724 | ||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
18,551 | (9,312 | ) | 37,001 | 48,927 | |||||||||||
Total capital expenditures |
(7,539 | ) | (51,633 | ) | (29,010 | ) | (159,246 | ) | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
(91 | ) | (91 | ) | (273 | ) | (273 | ) | ||||||||
Other |
(2,943 | ) | (2,451 | ) | (8,438 | ) | (8,044 | ) | ||||||||
Free cash flow |
$ | 82,989 | $ | 42,919 | $ | 190,702 | $ | 119,088 | ||||||||
Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net (loss) income: |
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EBITDA |
$ | 122,512 | $ | 134,516 | $ | 334,551 | $ | 397,694 | ||||||||
Less: |
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Non-cash compensation |
2,946 | 1,678 | 9,687 | 9,047 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
83,529 | 80,486 | 252,792 | 237,482 | ||||||||||||
Gain on disposition of assets |
(3,222 | ) | (868 | ) | (5,095 | ) | (3,880 | ) | ||||||||
Operating Income |
39,259 | 53,220 | 77,167 | 155,045 | ||||||||||||
Less: |
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Interest income |
(128 | ) | (317 | ) | (442 | ) | (997 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on disposition of investment |
(1,445 | ) | (281 | ) | (1,445 | ) | (1,814 | ) | ||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt |
(131 | ) | — | (3,670 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Interest expense |
52,090 | 42,444 | 145,085 | 127,869 | ||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense |
(6,346 | ) | 9,544 | (24,005 | ) | 19,236 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (4,781 | ) | $ | 1,830 | $ | (38,356 | ) | $ | 10,751 | ||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2009 | 2008 | % Change | ||||||||||
Reconciliation of Reported Basis to
Pro Forma (a) Basis: |
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Reported net revenue |
$ | 271,766 | $ | 312,516 | (13.0 | %) | ||||||
Acquisitions and divestitures |
— | (431 | ) | |||||||||
Pro forma net revenue |
$ | 271,766 | $ | 312,085 | (12.9 | %) | ||||||
Reported direct advertising and G&A expenses |
$ | 139,853 | $ | 165,068 | (15.3 | %) | ||||||
Acquisitions and divestitures |
— | (140 | ) | |||||||||
Pro forma direct advertising and G&A expenses |
$ | 139,853 | $ | 164,928 | (15.2 | %) | ||||||
Reported outdoor operating income |
$ | 131,913 | $ | 147,448 | (10.5 | %) | ||||||
Acquisitions and divestitures |
— | (291 | ) | |||||||||
Pro forma outdoor operating income |
$ | 131,913 | $ | 147,157 | (10.4 | %) | ||||||
Reported corporate expenses |
$ | 9,401 | $ | 12,932 | (27.3 | %) | ||||||
Acquisitions and divestitures |
— | — | ||||||||||
Pro forma corporate expenses |
$ | 9,401 | $ | 12,932 | (27.3 | %) | ||||||
Reported EBITDA |
$ | 122,512 | $ | 134,516 | (8.9 | %) | ||||||
Acquisitions and divestitures |
— | (291 | ) | |||||||||
Pro forma EBITDA |
$ | 122,512 | $ | 134,225 | (8.7 | %) | ||||||
(a) Pro forma net revenues, direct advertising and general and administrative expenses,
outdoor operating income, corporate expenses and EBITDA include adjustments to 2008 for
acquisitions and divestitures for the same time frame as actually owned in 2009.
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||
| 2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Reconciliation of Outdoor
Operating Income to Operating Income: |
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Outdoor operating income |
$ | 131,913 | $ | 147,448 | ||||
Less: Corporate expenses |
9,401 | 12,932 | ||||||
Non-cash compensation |
2,946 | 1,678 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
83,529 | 80,486 | ||||||
Plus: Gain on disposition of assets |
3,222 | 868 | ||||||
Operating income |
$ | 39,259 | $ | 53,220 | ||||
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Capital expenditure
detail by category |
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Billboards — traditional |
$ | 1,386 | $ | 9,669 | $ | 6,447 | $ | 49,459 | ||||||||
Billboards — digital |
3,345 | 34,928 | 11,592 | 84,964 | ||||||||||||
Logo |
1,205 | 1,365 | 3,276 | 4,481 | ||||||||||||
Transit |
113 | 261 | 3,123 | 609 | ||||||||||||
Land and buildings |
165 | 1,790 | 549 | 7,946 | ||||||||||||
Operating equipment |
1,325 | 3,620 | 4,023 | 11,787 | ||||||||||||
Total capital expenditures |
$ | 7,539 | $ | 51,633 | $ | 29,010 | $ | 159,246 | ||||||||