Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc (BBGI) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call summary presents a mixed picture. While there are positive elements, such as debt reduction, cost savings, and some digital revenue growth, the overall sentiment is negative due to declining total net revenue, advertising challenges, and operational disruptions. The Q&A section highlights uncertainties in national advertising, adding to the negative outlook. Despite optimistic guidance in some areas, the financial performance and market conditions suggest a negative impact on the stock price, likely falling in the -2% to -8% range over the next two weeks.
Key Financial Performance
Total Net Revenue $58.2 million, down 4.6% year-over-year due to divestitures and declines in local spot revenue, partially offset by political revenue and digital growth.
Same-Station Revenue Up 0.5% year-over-year, reflecting strength in local content and digital revenue diversification despite challenges in the ad environment.
Net Political Revenue $2.7 million for Q3, bringing year-to-date total to $3.7 million, up 23% from $3 million in the same period in 2020.
Digital Segment Revenue Grew 1.1% for the quarter, with same-station digital revenue up 11.7% year-over-year.
Operating Expenses Decreased 0.3% or $171,000 year-over-year, despite $747,000 in severance costs.
Station Operating Income (SOI) Declined $1.8 million year-over-year to $8.2 million, impacted by severance costs and increased operating expenses.
Interest Expense Decreased $353,000 year-over-year to $6.1 million, reflecting benefits from debt reductions.
Total Debt $267 million, down from $300 million at the beginning of 2021, with a pro forma debt of $220 million post-exchange.
Adjusted EBITDA $5.6 million for the quarter, down 6.9% year-over-year, but grew by $344,000 when adjusted for nonrecurring expenses.
Cash on Hand $27.8 million, down from $33.3 million at the end of Q2 2024.
Capital Expenditures (CapEx) $642,000 for the quarter, down from $847,000 in Q3 of the prior year.
Corporate G&A Expenses Decreased 4.4% or $197,000 year-over-year to $4.3 million, primarily due to reductions in corporate compensation.
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Operating Highlights
Digital Revenue Growth: Digital revenue accounted for 19.4% of Q3 total revenue, up from 18.6% in Q3 '23 and 16% in Q3 '22. Digital segment revenue grew 1.1% despite disruptions from the closure of Guarantee Digital.
Political Revenue: Generated $2.7 million in net political revenue in Q3, bringing year-to-date total to $3.7 million, up 23% from $3 million in the same period in 2020.
Debt Reduction: Successfully completed an exchange offer and tender offer, resulting in a $47 million debt reduction and extending maturities to August 2028.
Cost Reduction Initiatives: Implemented expense reductions projected to exceed $5 million annually through voluntary early retirement and strategic headcount reductions.
Operating Expenses: Operating expenses declined 0.3% year-over-year, with a notable reduction in corporate G&A expenses by 4.4%.
Stock Reverse Split: Executed a reverse split of Class A and Class B common stock at a ratio of 1 for 20 to maintain NASDAQ listing.
Focus on Local Direct Business: Shifted focus towards local direct sales, which now account for 57% of total local business, reflecting a strategic pivot from agency to direct sales.
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Risk or Challenges
Debt Reduction and Maturities: The company successfully completed an exchange offer and new notes offering, resulting in a debt reduction of $47 million and extending maturities to August 2028. However, the company still carries a total debt of $267 million, which poses a financial risk.
Advertising Environment: The company faces challenges in the advertising environment, with total net revenue declining by 4.6% year-over-year. Local over-the-air revenue was down 8.9%, indicating competitive pressures and economic factors affecting ad spending.
Regulatory and Economic Factors: The company noted that national advertising remains constrained across the industry, reflecting broader economic challenges that could impact revenue generation.
Operational Challenges: The closure of Guarantee Digital and the Outlaws agency has led to disruptions in digital revenue growth, which is a strategic priority for the company.
Impact of Natural Disasters: Hurricanes Halen and Milton impacted several markets, which could pose operational risks and affect revenue generation during recovery efforts.
Employee Reductions and Cost Management: The company has executed strategic headcount reductions and voluntary early retirements, which may impact operational capacity and employee morale.
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Guidance & Outlook
Debt Reduction: Successfully completed an exchange offer, new notes offering, and tender offer, resulting in an immediate debt reduction of $47 million and extending maturities to August 2028.
NASDAQ Listing: Executed a reverse split of Class A and Class B common stock at a ratio of 1 for 20 to maintain NASDAQ listing.
Digital Revenue Growth: Continued focus on digital revenue growth, with digital accounting for 19.4% of Q3 total revenue, up from 18.6% in Q3 '23.
Operational Efficiency: Implemented expense reductions projected to exceed $5 million annually, reducing full-time employee count by 15%.
Political Revenue: Generated $2.7 million in net political revenue in Q3, exceeding budget expectations.
Q4 Revenue Pacing: Q4 2024 revenue pacing on a same-station basis is up in the mid-single digits, with October up 24%, November down mid-single digits, and December down roughly 10%.
CapEx Expectations: Expect annual CapEx spend in the range of $4 million to $5 million for the full year of 2024.
Annualized Savings: Total annualized savings projected at approximately $20 million from operational efficiency improvements.
Future Revenue Expectations: Advertisers are hesitant to book prior to election results, impacting revenue pacing.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Debt Reduction: Completed exchange offer, new notes offering, and tender offer resulting in an immediate debt reduction of $47 million.
Debt Maturity Extension: Extended maturities to August 2028.
Reverse Stock Split: Executed a reverse split of Class A and Class B common stock at a ratio of 1 for 20 to maintain NASDAQ listing.
Annualized Savings: Projected expense reductions amounting to over $5 million annually, contributing to total annualized savings of approximately $20 million.
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Key Q&A
Q:Are you seeing any resumption in national advertising in Philadelphia and Boston?
A:Not yet. Advertisers are hesitant to book anything until after the election due to a shortage of inventory. We are hopeful that once the election is over, advertisers will come back.
Q:How do you think about liquidity and the potential for more bond buybacks?
A:We are focused on maintaining a minimum cash position as a business, and anything above that, we will seek opportunities to opportunistically buy back bonds.
Q:When do you foresee year-over-year comps going positive again?
A:In the third quarter, our revenue was up 0.5%. The fourth quarter is pacing up in the mid-single digits, and we expect revenue to be up in the fourth quarter as well.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management did not provide a direct answer regarding the resumption of national advertising in Philadelphia and Boston, indicating uncertainty about future advertising trends.
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