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CUMULUS MEDIA Reports Operating Results for 2019

ATLANTA, GA — February 21, 2020: Cumulus Media Inc. (NASDAQ: CMLS) (the “Company,” "CUMULUS MEDIA," “we,” “us,” or “our”) today announced operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company reported net revenue of $1,113.4 million, a decrease of 2.4% from the year ended December 31, 2018, net income of $61.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $213.0 million, a decrease of 9.1% from the year ended December 31, 2018. For the three months ended December 31, 2019, the Company reported net revenue of $285.5 million, a decrease of 7.7% from the three months ended December 31, 2018, net income of $1.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $50.7 million, a decrease of 22.8% from the three months ended December 31, 2018.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company reported same station net revenue, excluding the impact of political, of $1,103.2 million, an increase of 1.4% from the year ended December 31, 2018, and same station Adjusted EBITDA, excluding the impact of political, of $206.8 million, an increase of 0.5% from the year ended December 31, 2018. For the three months ended December 31, 2019, the Company reported same station net revenue, excluding the impact of political, of $282.4 million, a decrease of 1.7% from the three months ended December 31, 2018, and same station Adjusted EBITDA, excluding the impact of political, of $47.9 million, a decrease of 8.0% from the three months ended December 31, 2018.

2019 Highlights

Same Station Revenue Growth for Second Consecutive Year, Driven by Industry-Leading Digital Growth of Nearly 60%

Same Station Adjusted EBITDA Growth for Third Consecutive Year, Excluding Political

Completion of Significantly Accretive M&A and Swap Transactions that Generated $146.5 Million in Gross Proceeds and Created Market-Leading Clusters

$220 Million of Debt Paydown, Reducing Net Leverage to 4.7x

Over $275 Million of Debt Paydown Since Emergence from Chapter 11 Equating to Approximately $13.75 per Share

Full Recapitalization of Balance Sheet that Lowered Interest Costs and Extended Maturities


Mary G. Berner, President and Chief Executive Officer of CUMULUS MEDIA, said, “I am very proud of the Company’s 2019 results. On a same station basis, our team has now delivered the second year in a row of revenue growth and, excluding the impact of political, the third year in a row of Adjusted EBITDA growth. This performance was driven in large part by the industry-leading growth of our digital businesses and active cost management across our platforms. Additionally, we made strong progress against our financial goals during the year, paying down $220 million of debt with cash from operations and highly accretive divestitures, reducing net leverage to 4.7x. This year’s results reflect the success of our consistent focus on key strategies to create value for our investors.”


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Berner continued, “Despite a choppy environment and an expected political headwind, fourth quarter revenue finished in-line with the pacing we shared during our last earnings call, and, with some slight favorability on expenses, we delivered Adjusted EBITDA that was somewhat better than we had indicated. As we move into the new year, we are further expanding our delivery of compelling audio experiences and digital offerings that connect and support our advertisers and listeners. And, we are optimistic about 2020 and our continuing ability to drive strong operating and financial performance while aggressively reducing net leverage to below 4.0x.”

Year Ended 2019 Same Station Financial Highlights
As compared to the year ended 2018(1) on a Same Station(2) basis, excluding the impact of political revenue:
Net revenue increased 1.4%
Adjusted EBITDA(3) increased 0.5%

As compared to the year ended 2018(1) on a Same Station(2) basis, including the impact of political revenue:
Net revenue increased 0.1%
Adjusted EBITDA(3) decreased 5.0%

Fourth Quarter 2019 Same Station Financial Highlights
As compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 on a Same Station(2) basis, excluding the impact of political revenue:
Net revenue decreased 1.7%
Adjusted EBITDA(3) decreased 8.0%

As compared to the fourth quarter of 2018 on a Same Station(2) basis, including the impact of political revenue:
Net revenue decreased 4.4%
Adjusted EBITDA(3) decreased 18.6%

As previously disclosed, on November 29, 2017, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (“Chapter 11”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”). On May 10, 2018, the Court entered an order confirming the Company’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”). On June 4, 2018, the Plan became effective in accordance with its terms and the Company emerged from Chapter 11. The Company's 2018 operating results and key operating performance measures on a consolidated basis, were not materially impacted by the reorganization.

During the third quarter of 2019, the Company reassessed its reportable segments and concluded it has one reportable segment. Prior to this change, the Company had two reportable segments: Cumulus Radio Station Group and Westwood One.


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References to "Successor Company" relate to the Company on and subsequent to June 4, 2018. References to "Predecessor Company" refer to the Company prior to June 4, 2018. For the purposes of analyzing the results presented herein, the Company is presenting the combined results of operations for the period June 4, 2018 to December 31, 2018 of the Successor Company with the period January 1, 2018 to June 3, 2018 of the Predecessor Company. Although this presentation is not in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, the Company believes presenting such combined results allows for a more meaningful comparison of results for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2019 to the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2018. For more information regarding the Predecessor and Successor Company results, please see the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Operating Summary (in thousands, except percentages and per share data):

 
Successor Company
 
Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
 
 
As Reported
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
Net revenue
$
1,113,445

 
$
1,140,360

 
(2.4
)%
Net income
$
61,257

 
$
757,581

 
N/A

Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
212,988

 
$
234,347

 
(9.1
)%
Basic income per share
$
3.04

 
N/A

 
N/A

Diluted income per share
$
3.02

 
N/A

 
N/A


Same Station (2)
Successor Company
 
Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
 
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
Net revenue
$
1,109,713

 
$
1,108,409

 
0.1
 %
Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
212,623

 
$
223,821

 
(5.0
)%


As Reported
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
% Change
Net revenue
$
285,468

 
$
309,178

(7.7
)%
Net income
$
1,621

 
$
43,732

N/A

Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
50,662

 
$
65,615

(22.8
)%
Basic income per share
$
0.08

 
$
2.19

N/A

Diluted income per share
$
0.08

 
$
2.18

N/A



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Same Station (2)
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
Net revenue
$
285,468

 
$
298,572

 
(4.4
)%
Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
50,662

 
$
62,252

 
(18.6
)%

Revenue Detail Summary (in thousands):

 
Successor Company
 
Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
 
 
As Reported
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
Broadcast Radio Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
            Spot
$
622,695

 
$
668,445

 
(6.8
)%
            Network
316,329

 
316,050

 
0.1
 %
Total Broadcast Radio Revenue
939,024

 
984,495

 
(4.6
)%
Digital
78,602

 
50,265

 
56.4
 %
Other
95,819

 
105,600

 
(9.3
)%
 Net Revenue


$
1,113,445

 
$
1,140,360

 
(2.4
)%

 
Successor Company
 
Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
 
 
Same Station (2)
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
Broadcast Radio Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
            Spot
$
620,095

 
$
647,911

 
(4.3
)%
            Network
315,873

 
310,377

 
1.8
 %
Total Broadcast Radio Revenue
935,968

 
958,288

 
(2.3
)%
Digital
78,514

 
49,537

 
58.5
 %
Other
95,231

 
100,584

 
(5.3
)%
Net Revenue
$
1,109,713

 
$
1,108,409

 
0.1
 %


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As Reported
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
  Broadcast Radio Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
            Spot
$
158,795

 
$
180,168

 
(11.9
)%
            Network
79,884

 
85,101

 
(6.1
)%
Total Broadcast Radio Revenue
238,679

 
265,269

 
(10.0
)%
Digital
21,618

 
15,638

 
38.2
 %
Other
25,171

 
28,271

 
(11.0
)%
 Net Revenue
$
285,468

 
$
309,178

 
(7.7
)%

Same Station (2)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
  Broadcast Radio Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
            Spot
$
158,795

 
$
173,854

 
(8.7
)%
            Network
79,884

 
82,493

 
(3.2
)%
Total Broadcast Radio Revenue
238,679

 
256,347

 
(6.9
)%
Digital
21,618

 
15,407

 
40.3
 %
Other
25,171

 
26,818

 
(6.1
)%
Net Revenue
$
285,468

 
$
298,572

 
(4.4
)%

Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands):

 
 
December 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
15,142

 
$
27,584

Term loan due 2022
 
$

 
$
1,243,299

Term loan due 2026 (4)
 
$
523,688

 
$

6.75% Senior notes (4)
 
$
500,000

 
$

 
Successor Company
 
Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
 
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
Capital expenditures
$
29,469

 
$
29,703

 
(0.8
)%
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
% Change
Capital expenditures
$
12,070

 
$
7,818

 
54.4
%









(1)
As discussed within, results for the full-year 2018 period reflect the combined results of the Successor and Predecessor Company periods in connection with the Company's emergence from Chapter 11.
(2)
Adjusted for certain station dispositions and swaps as if these dispositions and swaps had occurred as of April 1, 2019 and April 1, 2018 (or in the case of KLOS-FM, as of the commencement of the LMA on April 16, 2019 and as of April 16, 2018).
(3)
Adjusted EBITDA is not a financial measure calculated or presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). For additional information, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measure.”
(4)
Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs.







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Earnings Conference Call Details
The Company will host a conference call today at 8:30 AM EST to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2019 operating results. A link to the webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor section of the Company’s website (www.cumulusmedia.com/investors/). The conference call dial-in number for domestic callers is 877-830-7699 for call access. If prompted, the conference ID number is 9191317. Please call five to ten minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the call.

Following completion of the call, a recording of the call can be accessed via a link at www.cumulusmedia.com/investors.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Such statements are statements other than historical fact and relate to our intent, belief or current expectations primarily with respect to our future operating, financial, and strategic performance. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those contained in or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to our recent financial restructuring, the implementation of our strategic operating plans, and other risk factors described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond our control, and the unexpected occurrence or failure to occur of any such events or matters could significantly alter our actual results of operations or financial condition. CUMULUS MEDIA assumes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statement, which are based upon expectations as of the date hereof, as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About CUMULUS MEDIA
CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) is a leading audio-first media and entertainment company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. CUMULUS MEDIA engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 428 owned-and-operated stations across 87 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across nearly 8,000 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. CUMULUS MEDIA provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through on-air and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. CUMULUS MEDIA is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.


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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

From time to time, we utilize certain financial measures that are not prepared or calculated in accordance with GAAP to assess our financial performance and profitability. Consolidated adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") is the financial metric by which management and the chief operating decision maker allocate resources of the Company and analyze the performance of the Company as a whole. Management also uses this measure to determine the contribution of our core operations to the funding of our corporate resources utilized to manage our operations and the funding of our non-operating expenses including debt service and acquisitions.

In determining Adjusted EBITDA, the Company excludes from net income items not related to core operations and those that are non-cash including: interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation expense, gain or loss on the exchange, sale or disposal of any assets or stations, early extinguishment of debt, local marketing agreement fees, expenses relating to acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring costs, reorganization items and non-cash impairments of assets, if any.

Because of the significant effect that the Company’s material station acquisitions and dispositions have had on our results of operations, the Company also presents certain financial information herein on a “Same Station” basis, both with and excluding the effect of political advertising in order to address the cyclical nature of the two-year election cycle. Same Station metrics are adjusted for material station acquisitions and dispositions as if these acquisitions and dispositions had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable period in the prior year, as indicated. Same station financial measures excluding the impact of political advertising are further adjusted to exclude the impact of political advertising in the comparable periods.
Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA and Same Station financial measures, with and excluding the impact of political advertising, although not measures that are calculated in accordance with GAAP, are commonly employed by the investment community as measures for determining the market value of a media company and comparing the operational and financial performance among media companies. Management has also observed that Adjusted EBITDA and Same Station financial measures, with and excluding the impact of political advertising, are routinely utilized to evaluate and negotiate the potential purchase price for media companies. Given the relevance to our overall value, management believes that investors consider the metrics to be extremely useful.
Adjusted EBITDA and Same Station financial measures, with and excluding the impact of political advertising, should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income, net revenue, operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining the Company’s operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA and Same Station financial measures, both with and excluding the impact of political advertising, may be defined or calculated differently by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.


For further information, please contact:
Cumulus Media Inc.
Investor Relations Department
IR@cumulus.com
404-260-6600

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Supplemental Financial Data and Reconciliations

CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Successor Company
 
Successor Company
 
 Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net revenue
 
$
285,468

 
$
309,178

 
$
1,113,445


$
1,140,360

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Content costs
 
109,722

 
111,424

 
405,653

 
402,773

Selling, general & administrative expenses
 
116,610

 
124,772

 
461,218

 
471,829

Depreciation and amortization
 
12,535

 
15,539

 
52,554

 
56,106

Local marketing agreement fees
 
1,117

 
1,106

 
3,500

 
4,280

Corporate expenses
 
8,646

 
7,571

 
34,372

 
31,599

Stock-based compensation expense
 
1,494

 
1,620

 
5,301

 
3,635

Restructuring costs
 
750

 
1,514

 
18,315

 
13,649

Loss (gain) on sale of assets or stations
 
509

 
69

 
(55,403
)
 
261

Impairment of assets held for sale
 
1,165

 

 
6,165

 

Impairment of intangible assets
 
15,563

 

 
15,563

 

Total operating expenses
 
268,111

 
263,615

 
947,238

 
984,132

Operating income
 
17,357

 
45,563

 
166,207

 
156,228

Non-operating (expense) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reorganization items, net
 

 

 

 
466,201

Interest expense
 
(16,816
)
 
(22,138
)
 
(82,916
)
 
(50,978
)
Interest income
 
5

 
16

 
25

 
86

Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 

 
201

 
381

 
201

Other (expense) income, net
 
(133
)
 
53

 
(177
)
 
(3,369
)
Total non-operating (expense) income, net
 
(16,944
)
 
(21,868
)
 
(82,687
)
 
412,141

Income before income taxes
 
413

 
23,695

 
83,520

 
568,369

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
1,208

 
20,037

 
(22,263
)
 
189,212

Net Income
 
$
1,621

 
$
43,732

 
$
61,257

 
$
757,581


        


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Successor Company
 
 
Predecessor Company
 
Period from June 4, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
 
Period from January 1, 2018 through June 3, 2018
Net revenue
$
686,436

 
 
$
453,924

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
Content costs
238,888

 
 
163,885

Selling, general and administrative expenses
276,551

 
 
195,278

Depreciation and amortization
34,060

 
 
22,046

Local marketing agreement fees
2,471

 
 
1,809

Corporate expenses
17,116

 
 
14,483

Stock-based compensation expense
3,404

 
 
231

Restructuring costs
11,194

 
 
2,455

Loss on sale of assets or stations
103

 
 
158

Total operating expenses
583,787

 
 
400,345

Operating income
102,649

 
 
53,579

Non-operating (expense) income:
 
 
 
 
Reorganization items, net

 
 
466,201

Interest expense
(50,718
)
 
 
(260
)
Interest income
36

 
 
50

Gain on early extinguishment of debt
201

 
 

Other expense, net
(3,096
)
 
 
(273
)
Total non-operating (expense) income, net
(53,577
)
 
 
465,718

Income before income tax benefit
49,072

 
 
519,297

Income tax benefit
12,353

 
 
176,859

Net income
$
61,425

 
 
$
696,156
















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The following tables reconcile net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented herein (dollars in thousands):    
 
 
Successor Company

Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
As Reported
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
GAAP net income
 
$
61,257

 
$
757,581

Income tax expense (benefit)
 
22,263

 
(189,212
)
Non-operating expense, including net interest expense
 
83,068

 
54,260

Local marketing agreement fees
 
3,500

 
4,280

Depreciation and amortization
 
52,554

 
56,106

Stock-based compensation expense
 
5,301

 
3,635

Impairment of assets held for sale
 
6,165

 

Impairment of intangible assets
 
15,563

 

(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations
 
(55,403
)
 
261

Reorganization items, net
 

 
(466,201
)
Restructuring costs
 
18,315

 
13,649

Franchise taxes
 
786

 
189

Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 
(381
)
 
(201
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
212,988


$
234,347


 
 
Successor Company
 
Predecessor Company
As Reported
 
Period from June 4, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
Period from January 1, 2018 through June 3, 2018
GAAP net income
 
$
61,425

 
$
696,156

Income tax benefit
 
(12,353
)
 
(176,859
)
Non-operating expense, including net interest expense
 
53,777

 
483

Local marketing agreement fees
 
2,471

 
1,809

Depreciation and amortization
 
34,060

 
22,046

Stock-based compensation expense
 
3,404

 
231

Loss on sale of assets or stations
 
103

 
158

Reorganization items, net
 

 
(466,201
)
Restructuring costs
 
11,194

 
2,455

Franchise taxes
 
(45
)
 
234

Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 
(201
)
 

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
153,835

 
$
80,512



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Successor Company
 
Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
Same Station (2)
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Net income
 
$
60,892

 
$
747,055

Income tax expense (benefit)
 
22,263

 
(189,212
)
Non-operating expense, including net interest expense
 
83,068

 
54,260

Local marketing agreement fees
 
3,500

 
4,280

Depreciation and amortization
 
52,554

 
56,106

Stock-based compensation expense
 
5,301

 
3,635

Impairment of assets held for sale
 
6,165

 

Impairment of intangible assets
 
15,563

 

(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations
 
(55,403
)
 
261

Reorganization items, net
 

 
(466,201
)
Restructuring costs
 
18,315

 
13,649

Franchise taxes
 
786

 
189

  Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 
(381
)
 
(201
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
212,623

 
$
223,821


As Reported
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
GAAP net income
 
$
1,621

 
$
43,732

Income tax benefit
 
(1,208
)
 
(20,037
)
Non-operating expense, including net interest expense
 
16,944

 
22,069

Local marketing agreement fees
 
1,117

 
1,106

Depreciation and amortization
 
12,535

 
15,539

Stock-based compensation expense
 
1,494

 
1,620

Impairment of assets held for sale
 
1,165

 

Impairment of intangible assets
 
15,563

 

Loss on sale of assets or stations
 
509

 
69

Restructuring costs
 
750

 
1,514

Franchise taxes
 
172

 
204

Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 

 
(201
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
50,662


$
65,615



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Same Station (2)
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
Net income
 
$
1,621

 
$
40,369

Income tax benefit
 
(1,208
)
 
(20,037
)
Non-operating expense, including net interest expense
 
16,944

 
22,069

Local marketing agreement fees
 
1,117

 
1,106

Depreciation and amortization
 
12,535

 
15,539

Stock-based compensation expense
 
1,494

 
1,620

Impairment of assets held for sale
 
1,165

 

Impairment of intangible assets
 
15,563

 

Loss on sale of assets or stations
 
509

 
69

Restructuring costs
 
750

 
1,514

Franchise taxes
 
172

 
204

Gain on early extinguishment of debt
 

 
(201
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
50,662


$
62,252


The following tables reconcile as reported net revenue and as reported Adjusted EBITDA to same station net revenue and same station Adjusted EBITDA, both including and excluding the impact of political, for the periods presented herein (dollars in thousands):

 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019 (Successor Company)

Year Ended December 31, 2018
(Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company)
As reported net revenue
 
$
1,113,445

 
$
1,140,360

Station dispositions and swaps
 
(3,732
)
 
(31,951
)
Same station net revenue
 
$
1,109,713

 
$
1,108,409

Political revenue
 
(6,500
)
 
(20,010
)
Same station net revenue, excluding impact of political revenue
 
$
1,103,213

 
$
1,088,399


 
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019

Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
As reported net revenue
 
$
285,468

 
$
309,178

Station dispositions and swaps
 

 
(10,606
)
Same station net revenue
 
$
285,468

 
$
298,572

Political revenue
 
(3,053
)
 
(11,312
)
Same station net revenue, excluding impact of political revenue
 
$
282,415

 
$
287,260



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Year Ended December 31, 2019 (Successor Company)
 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
(Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company)
As reported Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
212,988

 
$
234,347

Station dispositions and swaps
 
(365
)
 
(10,526
)
Same station Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
212,623

 
$
223,821

Political EBITDA
 
(5,850
)
 
(18,009
)
Same station Adjusted EBITDA, excluding impact of political EBITDA
 
$
206,773

 
$
205,812

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
As reported Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
50,662

 
$
65,615

Station dispositions and swaps
 

 
(3,363
)
Same station Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
50,662

 
$
62,252

Political EBITDA
 
(2,748
)
 
(10,181
)
Same station Adjusted EBITDA, excluding impact of political EBITDA
 
$
47,914

 
$
52,071

 
 
 
 
 


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The following tables provide disaggregated revenue detail by quarter for 2019 and 2018 as reported and same station (dollars in thousands):
As Reported
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
  Broadcast Radio Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            Spot
$
158,795

 
$
161,211

 
$
163,111

 
$
139,579

            Network
79,884

 
78,404

 
72,877

 
85,164

Total Broadcast Radio Revenue
238,679

 
239,615

 
235,988

 
224,743

Digital
21,618

 
19,935

 
20,208

 
16,841

Other
25,171

 
21,258

 
23,477

 
25,912

 Net Revenue
$
285,468

 
$
280,808

 
$
279,673

 
$
267,496

Same Station (2)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
  Broadcast Radio Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            Spot
$
158,795

 
$
161,211

 
$
160,510

 
$
139,579

            Network
79,884

 
78,404

 
72,421

 
85,164

Total Broadcast Radio Revenue
238,679

 
239,615

 
232,931

 
224,743

Digital
21,618

 
19,935

 
20,120

 
16,841

Other
25,171

 
21,258

 
22,890

 
25,912

 Net Revenue
$
285,468

 
$
280,808

 
$
275,941

 
$
267,496

 
Successor Company
 
Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
 
Predecessor Company
As Reported
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
  Broadcast Radio Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            Spot
$
180,168

 
$
168,554

 
$
174,502

 
$
145,221

            Network
85,101

 
75,716

 
72,389

 
82,844

Total Broadcast Radio Revenue
265,269

 
244,270

 
246,891

 
228,065

Digital
15,638

 
13,459

 
11,929

 
9,239

Other
28,271

 
24,525

 
26,429

 
26,375

 Net Revenue
$
309,178

 
$
282,254

 
$
285,249

 
$
263,679


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Successor Company
 
Non-GAAP Combined Predecessor and Successor Company
 
Predecessor Company
 
Same Station(2)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
  Broadcast Radio Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            Spot
$
173,854

 
$
161,306

 
$
167,617

 
$
145,135

 
            Network
82,493

 
74,715

 
70,326

 
82,844

 
Total Broadcast Radio Revenue
256,347

 
236,021

 
237,943

 
227,979

 
Digital
15,407

 
13,171

 
11,669

 
9,290

 
Other
26,818

 
22,997

 
24,493

 
26,274

 
 Net Revenue
$
298,572

 
$
272,189

 
$
274,105

 
$
263,543

 

The following table discloses capital expenditures for each of the Predecessor and Successor Company periods presented below. When combined, these periods present the Company's non-GAAP combined Predecessor and Successor capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands):
 
Successor Company
 
 
Predecessor Company
 
Period from June 4, 2018 through December 31, 2018
 
 
Period from January 1, 2018 through June 3, 2018
Capital expenditures
$
15,684

 
 
$
14,019





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