LBI Media, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

LBI Media, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

- Second Quarter Net Revenues Increased 4.6% to $34.0 million

- Adjusted EBITDA(1), excluding deferred compensation benefit(2), increases 2.0% to $16.1 million

- Company Announces Entry into Definitive Agreement to Purchase its First Station in the Phoenix, Arizona Market

BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- LBI Media, Inc. announced its financial results today for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008.

Results and Discussions

For the quarter ended June 30, 2008, net revenues increased 4.6% to $34.0 million, as compared to $32.5 million for the same period in 2007. This growth was primarily attributable to double-digit growth in the company's radio segment, partially offset by a decline in revenues in the company's television segment.

The company's radio segment increased by $2.7 million, or 15.8%, to $19.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $17.1 million for the same period in 2007. Radio advertising revenues benefited from strong growth across all of the company's radio markets - Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas. In Los Angeles, KRQB-FM continued to benefit from its strong ratings performance, and the station's ability to leverage the company's position in the Southern California Hispanic market. Growth in the company's Los Angeles radio market was also attributable to improved advertising revenues from its existing stations, as the increases in national sales more than offset the softness in the local market. In Houston, increased ratings and a strong local economy contributed to the growth in that market. The overall net revenue growth in the segment was also attributable to revenue growth in Dallas, which benefited from increased acceptance by advertisers of the company's newly reformatted stations.

The company's television segment decreased by $1.2 million, or $7.8%, to $14.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, from $15.4 million for the same period in 2007. In Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas, the decline was primarily the result of lower infomercial sales. However, improvement in national sales, especially in Dallas, and the addition of cable carriage for the company's San Diego station partially offset the softness in infomercial advertising revenues.

Lenard Liberman, the company's Executive Vice President and Secretary commented, "I am pleased with our first half performance, even as the general advertising environment remains soft due to macroeconomic conditions. Our radio cluster continues to deliver solid organic growth, even while facing difficult comparisons to the first half of 2007 when the segment grew by 22%. Our top-rated, internally produced television programming has allowed us to achieve significant increases in our national and agency driven advertising business, which has helped offset softness in infomercial advertising revenues.

One of our key business strategies is to leverage the success of our internally-produced programming and tap into new revenue streams such as network advertising. We believe the ratings success we have achieved in television validates our leading position amongst the nation's most prominent Hispanic broadcasters in several of the nation's largest and most competitive markets. To that end, we are proud to announce the launch of EstrellaTV, a new Spanish language television network featuring our successful programming, which will debut in early 2009.

Consistent with this strategy, we have entered into an agreement to purchase selected assets of television station KVPA in Phoenix, Arizona, which we are very excited about. Our entry into the 8th largest Hispanic market in the U.S. with proven operating, management and programming expertise should establish a positive platform for future growth."

Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

Second quarter net revenues increased 4.6% to $34.0 million, as compared to $32.5 million for the same period last year. As noted above, the increase was primarily the result of increased advertising revenue in the company's radio segment, partially offset by a decline in television net revenues.

Total operating expenses increased by $4.1 million, or 25.6%, to $20.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $16.2 million for the same period in 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to a $2.8 million deferred compensation benefit that the company recorded in the second quarter of 2007, which did not recur in the second quarter of 2008. The overall change was also attributable to (a) a $0.6 million, or 10.1%, increase in programming and technical expenses primarily related to the company's radio station, KRQB-FM, in the Riverside and San Bernardino region of the company's Los Angeles market, and the company's Salt Lake City, Utah, television station, KPNZ-TV, and higher music license fees, (b) a $0.4 million, or 4.2%, increase in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily related to incremental expenses for KRQB-FM and KPNZ-TV, each acquired in the second half of 2007, partially offset by a decline in professional fees, (c) a $0.2 million, or 6.9%, increase in depreciation and amortization, primarily due to the acquisitions of KRQB-FM and KPNZ-TV in 2007, and the completion of construction on two radio tower sites in Texas in the fourth quarter of 2007, and (d) a $0.1, or 21.1%, increase in promotional expenses.

The company reported net income of $6.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $8.6 million for the same period of 2007, a decrease of $2.2 million. The decline was primarily attributable to the absence of the $2.8 million deferred compensation benefit for the three months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the second quarter of 2007, and higher interest expense, partially offset by higher interest rate swap income.

Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

Net revenues increased by $2.7 million, or 4.8% to $60.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $57.7 million for the same period in 2007. The increase was primarily the result of increased advertising revenue in the company's radio segment, partially offset by a decline in revenues in the company's television segment.

Total operating expenses increased by $7.1 million, or 21.3%, to $40.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $33.0 million for the same period in 2007. This increase was primarily attributable to a $4.0 million deferred compensation benefit that the company recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2007, which did not recur in the first half of 2008. The overall change was also attributable to (a) a $1.5 million, or 7.5%, increase in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily due to start-up costs and additional expenses for the stations the company acquired in the second half of 2007, KRQB-FM and KPNZ-TV, and higher expenses for the company's Dallas radio stations, reflecting their overall growth in net revenue, (b) a $1.1 million, or 9.2%, increase in programming and technical expenses primarily related to additional expenses for KRQB-FM and KPNZ-TV, and higher music license fees, (c) a $0.3 million, or 7.4%, increase in depreciation and amortization, primarily due to the acquisitions of KRQB-FM and KPNZ-TV, and the completion of construction on two radio tower sites in Texas in the fourth quarter of 2007, and (d) a $0.2 million, or 18.5%, increase in promotional expenses.

The company reported net income of $0.5 million for the six months of 2008, as compared to a net loss of $37.9 million for the same period in 2007, an increase of $38.4 million. This change was largely attributable to the $44.4 million decrease in the company's income tax provision, primarily related to the company's conversion from an S Corp to a C Corp in March 2007, partially offset by the $4.0 million decrease in deferred compensation benefit, higher interest expense and lower interest rate swap income.

Recent Developments

On August 8, 2008, two of the company's wholly owned subsidiaries, KRCA Television LLC and KRCA License LLC, entered into an asset purchase agreement with Latin America Broadcasting of Arizona, Inc. (the "Seller") pursuant to which the company agreed to acquire selected assets of television station KVPA-LP, Channel 42, licensed to Phoenix, Arizona. The selected assets include, among other things, (i) licenses and permits authorized by the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, for or in connection with the operation of the station and (ii) transmission and other broadcast equipment used to operate the station.

The total purchase price will be approximately $1.3 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments, of which $0.1 million has been deposited into escrow. Consummation of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval from the FCC.

Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call

The company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2008 on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (877) 718-5104 five minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the call and asking for the "LBI Media, Inc. Second Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call." The conference call will be recorded and made available for replay through Sunday, August 17, 2008. Investors may listen to the replay of the call by dialing (888) 203-1112 then entering the passcode 1265474.

Information for Holders of LBI Media's 81/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017

Results for LBI Media, Inc.'s three and six months ended June 30, 2008 will be posted on its website at http://www.lbimedia.com/investors. Holders and beneficial owners of LBI Media, Inc.'s 81/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 may access this information by contacting Wisdom Lu at (818) 729-5316 to receive a temporary username and password.

About LBI Media, Inc.

LBI Media, Inc. is one of the largest owners and operators of Spanish-language radio and television stations in the United States, based on revenues and number of stations. The company owns 22 radio stations (fifteen AM and seven AM) and five television stations in greater Los Angeles, CA (including Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties), Houston, TX, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, San Diego, CA and Salt Lake City, Utah. The company also own three television production facilities that is uses to produce television programming.

Forward Looking Statements

This news announcement contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws. These statements are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties, including those related to the expected future operating performance of our radio stations, television stations and studio operations. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to information preceded by, or that include the words, "believes", "expects", "prospects", "pacings", "anticipates", "could", "estimates", "forecasts" or similar expressions. The reader should note that these statements may be impacted by several factors, including economic changes, regulatory changes, increased competition, the timing of announced acquisitions or station upgrades, changes in the broadcasting industry generally, and changes in interest rates. Accordingly, the company's actual performance and results may differ from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Please see the company's recent public filings of its parent, LBI Media Holdings, Inc., for information about these and other risks that may affect them. The company and LBI Media Holdings undertake no obligation to update or revise the information contained herein because of new information, future events or otherwise.

(1) The company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus income
tax expense, net interest expense, interest rate swap income, and
depreciation and amortization. Management considers this measure an
important indicator of the company's liquidity relating to its
operations because it eliminates the effects of certain non-cash items
and the company's capital structure. This measure should be considered
in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, other
measures of liquidity and financial performance prepared in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, such as cash flows
from operating activities, operating income and net income. In
addition, the company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from
those of many companies reporting similarly named measures. See tables
at the end of this release for a reconciliation of net cash provided
by operating activities to Adjusted EBITDA.

(2) The deferred compensation benefit in the second quarter of 2007
relates to a non-cash accrual reduction the company recorded because
the amounts ultimately paid to employees under deferred compensation
agreements were less than the amounts accrued as of December 31, 2006.
See table at the end of this release for a reconciliation of Adjusted
EBITDA, as reported, to Adjusted EBITDA, excluding deferred
compensation benefit.

(3) The company defines Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided
by net revenues.

(4) See footnote (1). Also, see the tables at the end of this release for
a reconciliation of operating income for each segment to Adjusted
EBITDA for such segment.

LBI MEDIA, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007

Net revenues $34,008 $32,515 $60,415 $57,660

Operating expenses:
Program and technical,
exclusive of
depreciation
and amortization
shown below 6,444 5,855 12,523 11,469
Promotional, exclusive
of depreciation and
amortization shown below 871 719 1,313 1,108
Selling, general and
administrative, exclusive
of deferred compensation
benefit of $0 and $(2,820)
for the three months ended
June 30, 2008 and 2007,
respectively, and $0 and
$(3,952) for the six
months ended June 30,
2008 and 2007,
respectively,
depreciation and
amortization shown
below 10,640 10,207 21,367 19,869
Deferred compensation
benefit -- (2,820) -- (3,952)
Depreciation and
amortization 2,381 2,227 4,864 4,527
Total operating
expenses 20,336 16,188 40,067 33,021

Operating income 13,672 16,327 20,348 24,639
Interest expense, net
of amount capitalized (7,642) (6,855) (15,050) (14,442)
Interest rate swap
income 2,742 1,407 74 1,127
Interest and other
income 24 66 56 105
Income before provision
for income taxes 8,796 10,945 5,428 11,429
Provision for income
taxes (2,366) (2,377) (4,909) (49,319)
Net income (loss) $6,430 $8,568 $519 $(37,890)

Adjusted EBITDA(1) $16,053 $18,554 $25,212 $29,166

Adjusted EBITDA
Margin(3) 47.2% 57.1% 41.7% 50.6%

LBI MEDIA, INC.
SELECTED SEGMENT DATA
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,

Net revenues:
Radio 19,765 17,075 16% 33,460 29,136 15%
Television 14,243 15,440 -8% 26,955 28,524 -6%
Total 34,008 32,515 5% 60,415 57,660 5%

Total operating
expenses before
deferred
compensation
benefit and
depreciation and
amortization:

Radio 8,360 7,154 17% 16,073 13,706 17%
Television 9,595 9,627 0% 19,130 18,740 2%
Total 17,955 16,781 7% 35,203 32,446 8%

Deferred compensation
benefit:
Radio -- (2,820) -100% -- (3,952) -100%
Total -- (2,820) -100% -- (3,952) -100%

Depreciation and
amortization:
Radio 1,271 1,079 18% 2,522 2,231 13%
Television 1,110 1,148 -3% 2,342 2,296 2%
Total 2,381 2,227 7% 4,864 4,527 7%

Operating income:
Radio 10,134 11,662 -13% 14,865 17,151 -13%
Television 3,538 4,665 -24% 5,483 7,488 -27%
Total 13,672 16,327 -16% 20,348 24,639 -17%

Adjusted EBITDA(4)
Radio 11,405 12,741 -10% 17,387 19,382 -10%
Television 4,648 5,813 -20% 7,825 9,784 -20%
Total 16,053 18,554 -13% 25,212 29,166 -14%

LBI MEDIA, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

June 30, December 31,
2008 2007
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $528 $ 1,697
Accounts receivable, net 22,736 17,780
Current portion of program rights, net 473 321
Amounts due from related parties 49 14
Current portion of notes receivable
from related parties 451 449
Current portion of employee advances 52 81
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,044 1,163
Total current assets 25,333 21,505

Property and equipment, net 96,365 96,990
Program rights, excluding current portion 955 228
Notes receivable from related parties 2,370 2,340
Employee advances, excluding current portion 1,560 1,127
Deferred financing costs, net 7,742 7,872
Broadcast licenses, net 382,684 382,574
Other assets 2,984 2,775
Total assets $519,993 $515,411

Liabilities and shareholder's equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,140 $ 3,739
Accrued expenses 3,511 3,642
Accrued interest 8,497 8,701
Current portion of long-term debt 1,343 1,239
Total current liabilities 15,491 17,321

Long-term debt, excluding current portion 359,264 358,637
Fair value of interest rate swap 4,120 4,194
Deferred and other income taxes 54,287 49,515
Other liabilities 2,173 1,603
Total liabilities 435,335 431,270

Shareholder's equity:
Common stock -- --
Additional paid-in capital 102,099 102,101
Retained deficit (17,441) (17,960)
Total shareholder's equity 84,658 84,141

Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $519,993 $515,411

The table set forth below reconciles net cash provided by operating
activities, calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles, to Adjusted EBITDA:

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007
(In thousands)
Net cash provided by
operating activities $8,105 $6,251 $4,064 $5,636
Add:
Income tax expense 2,366 2,377 4,909 49,319
Interest expense and
other income, net 7,618 6,789 14,994 14,337
Less:
Amortization of
deferred financing
costs (317) (251) (629) (502)
Amortization of discount
on subordinated notes (63) -- (125) --
Amortization of program
rights (144) (144) (280) (322)
Provision for doubtful
accounts (392) (300) (637) (521)
Deferred compensation
benefit -- 2,820 -- 3,952
Changes in operating
assets and liabilities:
Cash overdraft 773 -- -- --
Accounts receivable 5,598 5,080 5,593 2,626
Deferred compensation
payments -- -- -- 1,374
Program rights (1) -- 1,159 --
Amounts due from
related parties 16 (6) 35 (15)
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets (99) (153) (119) (183)
Employee advances 274 (13) 404 (8)
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses (257) 558 1,170 1,310
Accrued interest (5,081) (2,088) 204 1,383
Deferred taxes
payable (2,391) (3,023) (4,772) (49,084)
Other assets and
liabilities 48 657 (758) (136)
Adjusted EBITDA $16,053 $18,554 $25,212 $29,166

The following is a reconciliation of operating income to Adjusted EBITDA for the company's radio division:

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007
(In thousands)
Radio division
operating income $10,134 $11,662 $14,865 $17,151
Depreciation and
amortization 1,271 1,079 2,522 2,231
Radio division
Adjusted EBITDA $11,405 $12,741 $17,387 $19,382

The following is a reconciliation of operating income to Adjusted EBITDA for the company's television division:

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007
(In thousands)
Television division
operating income $3,538 $4,665 $5,483 $7,488
Depreciation and
amortization 1,110 1,148 2,342 2,296
Television division
Adjusted EBITDA $4,648 $5,813 $7,825 $9,784

The following is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, as reported, to Adjusted EBITDA excluding deferred compensation benefit for the company:

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007
(In thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA, as
reported $16,053 $18,554 $25,212 $29,166
Deferred compensation
benefit -- (2,820) -- (3,952)
Adjusted EBITDA,
excluding deferred
compensation benefit $16,053 $15,734 $25,212 $25,214

Adjusted EBITDA Margin,
excluding deferred
compensation benefit 47.2% 48.3% 41.7% 43.7%

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: LBI Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Wisdom Lu, CFA, Chief Financial Officer of LBI Media, Inc.,
+1-818-729-5316

Web site: http://www.lbimedia.com/
http://www.lbimedia.com/investors

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