UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021March 31, 2022
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 1-6961
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TEGNA INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 16-0442930 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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8350 Broad Street, Suite 2000, | Tysons, | Virginia | | 22102-5151 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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(703) | 873-6600 | | |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) | | |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock | TGNA | New York Stock Exchange |
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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
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Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
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| | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ☐ No ☒
The total number of shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $1 par value, outstanding as of July 31, 2021April 30, 2022 was 221,085,466.222,851,730.
INDEX TO TEGNA INC.
June 30, 2021Mar. 31, 2022 FORM 10-Q
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| | PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | | PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
TEGNA Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands of dollars (Unaudited)
| | | June 30, 2021 | | Dec. 31, 2020 | | Mar. 31, 2022 | | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| ASSETS | ASSETS | | ASSETS | |
Current assets | Current assets | | Current assets | |
Cash and cash equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 57,262 | | | $ | 40,968 | | Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 43,316 | | | $ | 56,989 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,845 and $7,035, respectively | 588,326 | | | 550,755 | | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $4,810 and $4,371, respectively | | Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $4,810 and $4,371, respectively | 641,960 | | | 642,280 | |
Other receivables | Other receivables | 11,506 | | | 14,031 | | Other receivables | 13,508 | | | 15,496 | |
Syndicated programming rights | Syndicated programming rights | 21,063 | | | 47,331 | | Syndicated programming rights | 39,378 | | | 53,100 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 20,261 | | | 19,509 | | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 30,589 | | | 19,724 | |
Total current assets | Total current assets | 698,418 | | | 672,594 | | Total current assets | 768,751 | | | 787,589 | |
Property and equipment | Property and equipment | | | | Property and equipment | | | |
Cost | Cost | 1,048,043 | | | 1,026,459 | | Cost | 1,058,682 | | | 1,053,851 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | Less accumulated depreciation | (582,058) | | | (556,100) | | Less accumulated depreciation | (601,343) | | | (586,656) | |
Net property and equipment | Net property and equipment | 465,985 | | | 470,359 | | Net property and equipment | 457,339 | | | 467,195 | |
Intangible and other assets | Intangible and other assets | | | | Intangible and other assets | | | |
Goodwill | Goodwill | 2,981,587 | | | 2,968,693 | | Goodwill | 2,981,587 | | | 2,981,587 | |
Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $267,115 and $235,582, respectively | 2,472,966 | | | 2,503,644 | | |
Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $313,593 and $298,593, respectively | | Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $313,593 and $298,593, respectively | 2,426,488 | | | 2,441,488 | |
Right-of-use assets for operating leases | Right-of-use assets for operating leases | 92,422 | | | 97,190 | | Right-of-use assets for operating leases | 84,500 | | | 87,279 | |
Investments and other assets | Investments and other assets | 131,717 | | | 136,219 | | Investments and other assets | 135,080 | | | 152,508 | |
Total intangible and other assets | Total intangible and other assets | 5,678,692 | | | 5,705,746 | | Total intangible and other assets | 5,627,655 | | | 5,662,862 | |
Total assets | Total assets | $ | 6,843,095 | | | $ | 6,848,699 | | Total assets | $ | 6,853,745 | | | $ | 6,917,646 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TEGNA Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands of dollars, except par value and share amounts (Unaudited)
| | | June 30, 2021 | | Dec. 31, 2020 | | Mar. 31, 2022 | | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY | LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY | | LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY | |
Current liabilities | Current liabilities | | Current liabilities | |
Accounts payable | Accounts payable | $ | 37,357 | | | $ | 58,049 | | Accounts payable | $ | 86,984 | | | $ | 72,996 | |
Accrued liabilities | Accrued liabilities | | Accrued liabilities | |
Compensation | Compensation | 53,002 | | | 46,213 | | Compensation | 38,492 | | | 55,179 | |
Interest | Interest | 45,729 | | | 47,249 | | Interest | 12,795 | | | 45,905 | |
Contracts payable for programming rights | Contracts payable for programming rights | 94,512 | | | 130,522 | | Contracts payable for programming rights | 104,981 | | | 98,534 | |
Other | Other | 81,590 | | | 78,219 | | Other | 89,367 | | | 91,098 | |
| Income taxes payable | Income taxes payable | 5,622 | | | 63,923 | | Income taxes payable | 47,176 | | | 11,420 | |
| Total current liabilities | Total current liabilities | 317,812 | | | 424,175 | | Total current liabilities | 379,795 | | | 375,132 | |
Noncurrent liabilities | Noncurrent liabilities | | | | Noncurrent liabilities | | | |
Income taxes | 9,224 | | | 7,303 | | |
| Deferred income tax liability | Deferred income tax liability | 534,872 | | | 530,240 | | Deferred income tax liability | 550,998 | | | 548,374 | |
Long-term debt | Long-term debt | 3,455,978 | | | 3,553,220 | | Long-term debt | 3,066,783 | | | 3,231,970 | |
Pension liabilities | Pension liabilities | 74,637 | | | 85,908 | | Pension liabilities | 56,428 | | | 58,063 | |
Operating lease liabilities | Operating lease liabilities | 94,347 | | | 99,337 | | Operating lease liabilities | 85,926 | | | 88,970 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | Other noncurrent liabilities | 81,746 | | | 75,488 | | Other noncurrent liabilities | 78,536 | | | 79,102 | |
Total noncurrent liabilities | Total noncurrent liabilities | 4,250,804 | | | 4,351,496 | | Total noncurrent liabilities | 3,838,671 | | | 4,006,479 | |
Total liabilities | Total liabilities | 4,568,616 | | | 4,775,671 | | Total liabilities | 4,218,466 | | | 4,381,611 | |
| Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 9) | Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 9) | 0 | | 0 | Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 9) | 0 | | 0 |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1) | Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1) | 15,523 | | | 14,933 | | Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1) | 16,430 | | | 16,129 | |
| Shareholders’ equity | Shareholders’ equity | | Shareholders’ equity | |
Common stock of $1 par value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued | Common stock of $1 par value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued | 324,419 | | | 324,419 | | Common stock of $1 par value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued | 324,419 | | | 324,419 | |
Additional paid-in capital | Additional paid-in capital | 27,941 | | | 113,267 | | Additional paid-in capital | 27,941 | | | 27,941 | |
Retained earnings | Retained earnings | 7,249,257 | | | 7,075,640 | | Retained earnings | 7,479,795 | | | 7,459,380 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (118,604) | | | (121,076) | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (111,834) | | | (97,216) | |
Less treasury stock at cost, 103,438,458 shares and 104,918,360 shares, respectively | (5,224,057) | | | (5,334,155) | | |
Less treasury stock at cost, 101,681,915 shares and 103,012,455 shares, respectively | | Less treasury stock at cost, 101,681,915 shares and 103,012,455 shares, respectively | (5,101,472) | | | (5,194,618) | |
Total equity | Total equity | 2,258,956 | | | 2,058,095 | | Total equity | 2,618,849 | | | 2,519,906 | |
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity | Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity | $ | 6,843,095 | | | $ | 6,848,699 | | Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity | $ | 6,853,745 | | | $ | 6,917,646 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TEGNA Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited, in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts
| | | Quarter ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | | Quarter ended Mar. 31, | |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2022 | | 2021 | |
| Revenues | Revenues | $ | 732,908 | | | $ | 577,627 | | | $ | 1,459,959 | | | $ | 1,261,816 | | Revenues | $ | 774,123 | | | $ | 727,051 | | |
| Operating expenses: | Operating expenses: | | Operating expenses: | | |
Cost of revenues1 | Cost of revenues1 | 397,118 | | | 355,367 | | | 791,810 | | | 724,735 | | Cost of revenues1 | 411,450 | | | 394,692 | | |
Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses | Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses | 96,949 | | | 85,008 | | | 186,275 | | | 177,976 | | Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses | 101,969 | | | 89,326 | | |
Corporate - General and administrative expenses | Corporate - General and administrative expenses | 23,183 | | | 28,312 | | | 40,053 | | | 50,026 | | Corporate - General and administrative expenses | 21,320 | | | 16,870 | | |
Depreciation | Depreciation | 15,838 | | | 16,711 | | | 31,734 | | | 33,611 | | Depreciation | 15,305 | | | 15,896 | | |
Amortization of intangible assets | Amortization of intangible assets | 15,773 | | | 17,248 | | | 31,533 | | | 33,464 | | Amortization of intangible assets | 15,000 | | | 15,760 | | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | (1,475) | | | (116) | | | (2,898) | | | (7,631) | | Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | (58) | | | (1,423) | | |
Total | Total | 547,386 | | | 502,530 | | | 1,078,507 | | | 1,012,181 | | Total | 564,986 | | | 531,121 | | |
Operating income | Operating income | 185,522 | | | 75,097 | | | 381,452 | | | 249,635 | | Operating income | 209,137 | | | 195,930 | | |
| Non-operating income (expense): | | |
Equity (loss) income in unconsolidated investments, net | (2,597) | | | 1,921 | | | (3,926) | | | 10,936 | | |
Non-operating (expense) income: | | Non-operating (expense) income: | | |
Equity loss in unconsolidated investments, net | | Equity loss in unconsolidated investments, net | (3,811) | | | (1,329) | | |
Interest expense | Interest expense | (46,609) | | | (51,877) | | | (93,094) | | | (108,837) | | Interest expense | (43,620) | | | (46,485) | | |
Other non-operating items, net | Other non-operating items, net | 1,524 | | | 1,039 | | | 1,854 | | | (18,231) | | Other non-operating items, net | 17,319 | | | 330 | | |
Total | Total | (47,682) | | | (48,917) | | | (95,166) | | | (116,132) | | Total | (30,112) | | | (47,484) | | |
| Income before income taxes | Income before income taxes | 137,840 | | | 26,180 | | | 286,286 | | | 133,503 | | Income before income taxes | 179,025 | | | 148,446 | | |
Provision for income taxes | Provision for income taxes | 30,986 | | | 6,607 | | | 66,600 | | | 27,732 | | Provision for income taxes | 44,738 | | | 35,614 | | |
Net Income | Net Income | 106,854 | | | 19,573 | | | 219,686 | | | 105,771 | | Net Income | 134,287 | | | 112,832 | | |
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (227) | | | 374 | | | (442) | | | 484 | | |
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | | Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (53) | | | (215) | | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | $ | 106,627 | | | $ | 19,947 | | | $ | 219,244 | | | $ | 106,255 | | Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | $ | 134,234 | | | $ | 112,617 | | |
| Net income per share: | | |
Earnings per share: | | Earnings per share: | | |
Basic | Basic | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.99 | | | $ | 0.48 | | Basic | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.51 | | |
Diluted | Diluted | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.99 | | | $ | 0.48 | | Diluted | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.51 | | |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | | |
Basic shares | Basic shares | 221,522 | | | 219,128 | | | 221,064 | | | 218,703 | | Basic shares | 222,712 | | | 220,602 | | |
Diluted shares | Diluted shares | 222,506 | | | 219,426 | | | 221,855 | | | 219,144 | | Diluted shares | 223,240 | | | 221,198 | | |
| 1 Cost of revenues exclude charges for depreciation and amortization expense, which are shown separately above. | 1 Cost of revenues exclude charges for depreciation and amortization expense, which are shown separately above. | 1 Cost of revenues exclude charges for depreciation and amortization expense, which are shown separately above. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TEGNA Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Unaudited, in thousands of dollars
| | | Quarter ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | | Quarter ended Mar. 31, | |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2022 | | 2021 | |
| Net income | Net income | $ | 106,854 | | | $ | 19,573 | | | $ | 219,686 | | | $ | 105,771 | | Net income | $ | 134,287 | | | $ | 112,832 | | |
Other comprehensive income, before tax: | Other comprehensive income, before tax: | | Other comprehensive income, before tax: | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | Foreign currency translation adjustments | 255 | | | (273) | | | 751 | | | 130 | | Foreign currency translation adjustments | 142 | | | 496 | | |
| Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs | Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs | 1,353 | | | 1,604 | | | 2,578 | | | 3,102 | | Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs | 975 | | | 1,225 | | |
| Other comprehensive income, before tax | 1,608 | | | 1,331 | | | 3,329 | | | 3,232 | | |
| Realized gain on available-for-sale investment during the period | | Realized gain on available-for-sale investment during the period | (20,800) | | | — | | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax | | Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax | (19,683) | | | 1,721 | | |
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income | Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income | (414) | | | (335) | | | (857) | | | (814) | | Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income | 5,065 | | | (443) | | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 1,194 | | | 996 | | | 2,472 | | | 2,418 | | Other comprehensive income, net of tax | (14,618) | | | 1,278 | | |
Comprehensive income | Comprehensive income | 108,048 | | | 20,569 | | | 222,158 | | | 108,189 | | Comprehensive income | 119,669 | | | 114,110 | | |
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (227) | | | 374 | | | (442) | | | 484 | | |
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | | Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (53) | | | (215) | | |
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | $ | 107,821 | | | $ | 20,943 | | | $ | 221,716 | | | $ | 108,673 | | Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | $ | 119,616 | | | $ | 113,895 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TEGNA Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited, in thousands of dollars
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| Six months ended June 30, |
| 2021 | | 2020 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net income | $ | 219,686 | | | $ | 105,771 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 63,267 | | | 67,075 | |
Stock-based compensation | 16,172 | | | 7,568 | |
Company stock 401(k) contribution | 9,384 | | | 8,566 | |
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Equity loss (income) from unconsolidated investments, net | 3,926 | | | (10,936) | |
Pension contributions, net of income | (8,781) | | | (5,885) | |
Change in other assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | | | |
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables | (37,207) | | | 91,246 | |
Decrease in accounts payable | (20,692) | | | (13,821) | |
(Decrease) increase in interest and taxes payable | (52,483) | | | 32,056 | |
Decrease in deferred revenue | (1,015) | | | (1,123) | |
Change in other assets and liabilities, net | 4,236 | | | 33,025 | |
Net cash flow from operating activities | 196,493 | | | 313,542 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | (27,621) | | | (24,308) | |
Reimbursements from spectrum repacking | 4,438 | | | 9,768 | |
Payments for acquisitions of businesses and other assets, net of cash acquired | (13,341) | | | (15,841) | |
Purchases of investments | (408) | | | (704) | |
Proceeds from investments | 2,418 | | | 5,028 | |
Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses | 262 | | | 5,000 | |
Net cash flow used for investing activities | (34,252) | | | (21,057) | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Payments under revolving credit facilities, net | (99,000) | | | (68,000) | |
Proceeds from borrowings | 0 | | | 1,000,000 | |
Debt repayments | 0 | | | (1,010,000) | |
Payments for debt issuance costs and early redemption fee | 0 | | | (29,948) | |
Proceeds from sale of minority ownership interest in Premion | 0 | | | 14,000 | |
Dividends paid | (36,426) | | | (45,776) | |
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Other, net | (10,521) | | | (9,095) | |
Net cash flow used for financing activities | (145,947) | | | (148,819) | |
Increase in cash | 16,294 | | | 143,666 | |
Balance of cash, beginning of period | 40,968 | | | 29,404 | |
Balance of cash, end of period | $ | 57,262 | | | $ | 173,070 | |
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Supplemental cash flow information: | | | |
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | $ | 117,600 | | | $ | 465 | |
Cash paid for interest | $ | 91,022 | | | $ | 100,074 | |
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| Three months ended Mar. 31, |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net income | $ | 134,287 | | | $ | 112,832 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow from operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 30,305 | | | 31,656 | |
Stock-based compensation | 10,495 | | | 8,761 | |
Company stock 401(k) contribution | 5,338 | | | 5,304 | |
Gains on assets, net | (18,308) | | | — | |
Equity loss from unconsolidated investments, net | 3,811 | | | 1,329 | |
Pension contributions including income, net of expense | (585) | | | (4,410) | |
Change in other assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | | | |
Increase in trade receivables | (120) | | | (63,120) | |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 13,987 | | | (15,077) | |
Increase in interest and taxes payable, net | 13,663 | | | 4,320 | |
Increase in deferred revenue | 2,298 | | | 923 | |
Change in other assets and liabilities, net | 1,089 | | | (24,447) | |
Net cash flow from operating activities | 196,260 | | | 58,071 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | (5,538) | | | (13,185) | |
Reimbursements from spectrum repacking | 58 | | | 1,423 | |
Payments for acquisitions of businesses | — | | | (13,341) | |
Purchases of investments | (2,216) | | | (157) | |
Proceeds from investments | — | | | 2,022 | |
Proceeds from sale of assets | 366 | | | 7 | |
Net cash flow used for investing activities | (7,330) | | | (23,231) | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Payments under revolving credit facilities, net | (166,000) | | | (37,000) | |
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Dividends paid | (21,151) | | | (15,439) | |
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Other, net | (15,452) | | | (10,516) | |
Net cash flow used for financing activities | (202,603) | | | (62,955) | |
Decrease in cash | (13,673) | | | (28,115) | |
Balance of cash, beginning of period | 56,989 | | | 40,968 | |
Balance of cash, end of period | $ | 43,316 | | | $ | 12,853 | |
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Supplemental cash flow information: | | | |
Cash refunds from income taxes, net of payments | $ | (248) | | | $ | (33) | |
Cash paid for interest | $ | 75,063 | | | $ | 76,045 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TEGNA Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
Unaudited, in thousands of dollars, except per share data
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Quarters Ended: | Redeemable noncontrolling interest | | | Common stock | Additional paid-in capital | Retained earnings | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Treasury stock | Total Equity |
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021 | $ | 15,220 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 27,596 | | $ | 7,151,716 | | $ | (119,798) | | $ | (5,244,595) | | $ | 2,139,338 | |
Net income | 227 | | | | — | | — | | 106,627 | | — | | — | | 106,627 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | | — | | — | | — | | 1,194 | | — | | 1,194 | |
Total comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | 107,821 | |
Dividends declared: $0.165 per share | — | | | | — | | — | | 43 | | — | | — | | 43 | |
Company stock 401(k) contribution | — | | | | — | | (1,420) | | (9,053) | | — | | 14,552 | | 4,079 | |
Stock-based awards activity | — | | | | — | | (5,990) | | — | | — | | 5,986 | | (4) | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | | — | | 7,410 | | — | | — | | — | | 7,410 | |
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | 76 | | | | — | | — | | (76) | | — | | — | | (76) | |
Other activity | — | | | | — | | 345 | | — | | — | | — | | 345 | |
Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | 15,523 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 27,941 | | $ | 7,249,257 | | $ | (118,604) | | $ | (5,224,057) | | $ | 2,258,956 | |
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Balance at Mar. 31, 2020 | $ | 14,093 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 152,106 | | $ | 6,725,911 | | $ | (141,175) | | $ | (5,403,005) | | $ | 1,658,256 | |
Net income (loss) | (374) | | | | — | | — | | 19,947 | | — | | — | | 19,947 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | | — | | — | | — | | 996 | | — | | 996 | |
Total comprehensive income | | | | | | | | | 20,943 | |
Dividends declared: $0.07 per share | — | | | | — | | — | | (15,308) | | — | | — | | (15,308) | |
Company stock 401(k) contribution | — | | | | — | | (17,888) | | — | | — | | 21,316 | | 3,428 | |
Stock-based awards activity | — | | | | — | | (2,627) | | — | | — | | 2,605 | | (22) | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | | — | | 8,325 | | — | | — | | — | | 8,325 | |
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Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | 654 | | | | — | | — | | (654) | | — | | — | | (654) | |
Other activity | — | | | | — | | 339 | | — | | — | | — | | 339 | |
Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | 14,373 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 140,255 | | $ | 6,729,896 | | $ | (140,179) | | $ | (5,379,084) | | $ | 1,675,307 | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST | |
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Quarters Ended: | | Quarters Ended: | Redeemable noncontrolling interest | | | Common stock | Additional paid-in capital | Retained earnings | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Treasury stock | Total Equity |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | | Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ | 16,129 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 27,941 | | $ | 7,459,380 | | $ | (97,216) | | $ | (5,194,618) | | $ | 2,519,906 | |
Net income | | Net income | 53 | | | | — | | — | | 134,234 | | — | | — | | 134,234 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | | — | | — | | — | | (14,618) | | — | | (14,618) | |
Total comprehensive income | | Total comprehensive income | | | | | 119,616 | |
Dividends declared: $0.095 per share | | Dividends declared: $0.095 per share | — | | | | — | | — | | (21,150) | | — | | — | | (21,150) | |
Company stock 401(k) contribution | | Company stock 401(k) contribution | — | | | | — | | (1,322) | | (11,275) | | — | | 17,935 | | 5,338 | |
Stock-based awards activity | | Stock-based awards activity | — | | | | — | | (9,517) | | (81,146) | | — | | 75,211 | | (15,452) | |
| Six Months Ended: | Redeemable noncontrolling interest | | | Common stock | Additional paid-in capital | Retained earnings | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Treasury stock | Total | |
Stock-based compensation | | Stock-based compensation | — | | | | — | | 10,495 | | — | | — | | — | | 10,495 | |
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | | Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | 248 | | | | — | | — | | (248) | | — | | — | | (248) | |
Other activity | | Other activity | — | | | | — | | 344 | | — | | — | | — | | 344 | |
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022 | | Balance at Mar. 31, 2022 | $ | 16,430 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 27,941 | | $ | 7,479,795 | | $ | (111,834) | | $ | (5,101,472) | | $ | 2,618,849 | |
| | | | | Redeemable noncontrolling interest | | | Common stock | Additional paid-in capital | Retained earnings | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Treasury stock | Total Equity |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ | 14,933 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 113,267 | | $ | 7,075,640 | | $ | (121,076) | | $ | (5,334,155) | | $ | 2,058,095 | | Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ | 14,933 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 113,267 | | $ | 7,075,640 | | $ | (121,076) | | $ | (5,334,155) | | $ | 2,058,095 | |
Net income | Net income | 442 | | | | — | | — | | 219,244 | | — | | — | | 219,244 | | Net income | 215 | | | | — | | — | | 112,617 | | — | | — | | 112,617 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | | — | | — | | — | | 2,472 | | — | | 2,472 | | Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | | — | | — | | — | | 1,278 | | — | | 1,278 | |
Total comprehensive income | Total comprehensive income | | | | | | 221,716 | | Total comprehensive income | | | | | 113,895 | |
Dividends declared: $0.235 per share | — | | | | — | | — | | (36,426) | | — | | — | | (36,426) | | |
Dividends declared: $0.165 per share | | Dividends declared: $0.165 per share | — | | | | — | | — | | (36,469) | | — | | — | | (36,469) | |
Company stock 401(k) contribution | Company stock 401(k) contribution | — | | | | — | | (17,674) | | (9,053) | | — | | 36,111 | | 9,384 | | Company stock 401(k) contribution | — | | | | — | | (16,254) | | — | | — | | 21,558 | | 5,304 | |
Stock-based awards activity | Stock-based awards activity | — | | | | — | | (84,509) | | — | | — | | 73,987 | | (10,522) | | Stock-based awards activity | — | | | | — | | (78,518) | | — | | — | | 68,002 | | (10,516) | |
Stock-based compensation | Stock-based compensation | — | | | | — | | 16,172 | | — | | — | | — | | 16,172 | | Stock-based compensation | — | | | | — | | 8,761 | | — | | — | | — | | 8,761 | |
| Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | 148 | | | | — | | — | | (148) | | — | | — | | (148) | | Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | 72 | | | | — | | — | | (72) | | — | | — | | (72) | |
Other activity | Other activity | — | | | | — | | 685 | | — | | — | | — | | 685 | | Other activity | — | | | | — | | 340 | | — | | — | | — | | 340 | |
Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | 15,523 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 27,941 | | $ | 7,249,257 | | $ | (118,604) | | $ | (5,224,057) | | $ | 2,258,956 | | |
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021 | | Balance at Mar. 31, 2021 | $ | 15,220 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 27,596 | | $ | 7,151,716 | | $ | (119,798) | | $ | (5,244,595) | | $ | 2,139,338 | |
| | | Redeemable noncontrolling interest | | | Common stock | Additional paid-in capital | Retained earnings | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Treasury stock | Total | |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ | 0 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 247,497 | | $ | 6,655,088 | | $ | (142,597) | | $ | (5,494,030) | | $ | 1,590,377 | | |
Net income (loss) | (484) | | | | — | | — | | 106,255 | | — | | — | | 106,255 | | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | | — | | — | | — | | 2,418 | | — | | 2,418 | | |
Total comprehensive income | | | | | | 108,673 | | |
Dividends declared: $0.14 per share | — | | | | — | | — | | (30,590) | | — | | — | | (30,590) | | |
Company stock 401(k) contribution | — | | | | — | | (35,719) | | — | | — | | 44,285 | | 8,566 | | |
Stock-based awards activity | — | | | | — | | (79,756) | | — | | — | | 70,661 | | (9,095) | | |
Stock-based compensation | — | | | | — | | 7,568 | | — | | — | | — | | 7,568 | | |
Sale of minority ownership interest in Premion | 14,000 | | | | — | | | — | | — | | — | | — | | |
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | 857 | | | | — | | — | | (857) | | — | | — | | (857) | | |
Other activity | — | | | | — | | 665 | | — | | — | | — | | 665 | | |
Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | 14,373 | | | | $ | 324,419 | | $ | 140,255 | | $ | 6,729,896 | | $ | (140,179) | | $ | (5,379,084) | | $ | 1,675,307 | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
TEGNA Inc.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – Accounting policies
Basis of presentation: Our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial reporting, the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes which are normally included in the Form 10-K and annual report to shareholders. In our opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our (or TEGNA’s) audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted, and will continue to result, in significant economic disruption and will likely continue to adversely affect our business. The impact of COVID-19 (including newly identified variants) and the extent of its adverse impact on our financial and operating results will be dictated by the length of time that the pandemic continues to affect our advertising customers.
We use the best information available in developing significant estimates inherent in our financial statements, including potential impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and these differences resulting from changes in facts and circumstances could be material. Significant estimates include, but are not limited to, evaluation of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment, business combinations, fair value measurements, post-retirement benefit plans, income taxes including deferred taxes, and contingencies. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of subsidiaries we control. We eliminate all intercompany balances, transactions, and profits in consolidation. Investments in entities over which we have significant influence, but do not have control, are accounted for under the equity method. Our share of net earnings and losses from these ventures is included in “Equity (loss) incomeloss in unconsolidated investments, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
We operate 1 operating and reportable segment, which primarily consists of our 64 television stations and 2 radio stations operating in 51 markets, providing high-quality television programming and digital content. Our reportable segment determination is based on our management and internal reporting structure, the nature of products and services we offer, and the financial information that is evaluated regularly by our chief operating decision maker.
Merger Agreement: On February 22, 2022, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended, the Merger Agreement), with Teton Parent Corp., a newly formed Delaware corporation (Parent), Teton Merger Corp., a newly formed Delaware corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (Merger Sub), and solely for purposes of certain provisions specified therein, other subsidiaries of Parent, certain affiliates of Standard General L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (Standard General) and CMG Media Corporation, a Delaware corporation (CMG), and certain of its subsidiaries. Parent, Merger Sub, the other subsidiaries of Parent, those affiliates of Standard General, CMG and those subsidiaries of CMG, are collectively, referred to as the “Parent Restructuring Entities.”
The Merger Agreement provides, among other things and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, that Merger Sub will be merged with and into TEGNA (the Merger), with TEGNA continuing as the surviving corporation and as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. The Merger Agreement provides that each share of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, TEGNA (the Common Stock) outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (the Effective Time), other than certain excluded shares, will at the Effective Time automatically be converted into the right to receive (i) $24.00 per share of Common Stock in cash, without interest, plus (ii) additional amounts in cash, without interest, if the Merger does not close within a certain period of time after the date of the Merger Agreement. TEGNA shareholders will receive additional cash consideration in the form of a “ticking fee” of $0.00167 per share per day (or $0.05 per month) if the closing occurs between the 9- and 12-month anniversary of signing, increasing to $0.0025 per share per day (or $0.075 per month) if the closing occurs between the 12- and 13-month anniversary of signing, $0.00333 per share per day (or $0.10 per month) if the closing occurs between the 13- and 14-month anniversary of signing, and $0.00417 per share per day (or $0.125 per month) if the closing occurs on or after the 14-month anniversary of signing.
The Merger is subject to the approval of the Merger Agreement by the stockholders of TEGNA and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of 2022. On April 13, 2022, we filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement (the Proxy Statement) with respect to a special meeting of TEGNA stockholders to be held on May 17, 2022 to consider and vote upon the Merger and related proposals. Please refer to the Proxy Statement for more information.
As disclosed in the proxy statement, the Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights and provides that, upon termination of the Merger Agreement under certain specified circumstances, TEGNA will be required to pay Parent a termination fee of $163.0 million, and Parent will be required to pay TEGNA a termination fee of either $136.0 million or $272.0 million.
TEGNA has made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the Merger Agreement. If the Merger is consummated, the Common Stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and deregistered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
On March 10, 2022, TEGNA, Parent, Merger Sub, and, solely for purposes of certain provisions specified therein, the other Parent Restructuring Entities, entered into an amendment to the Merger Agreement (the Amendment). The Amendment provides, among other things and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, that certain regulatory efforts covenants will apply with respect to certain station transfers from Parent or an affiliate of Parent to CMG or an affiliate of CMG that are contemplated to be consummated as of immediately following the Effective Time.
Accounting guidance adopted in 2021:2022: We did not adopt any new accounting guidance in 20212022 that had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
New accounting guidance not yet adopted: There is currently no pending accounting guidance that we expect to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
Trade receivables and allowances for doubtful accounts: Trade receivables are recorded at invoiced amounts and generally do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects our estimate of credit exposure, determined principally on the basis of our collection experience, aging of our receivables and any specific reserves needed for certain customers based on their credit risk. Our allowance also takes into account expected future trends which may impact our customers’ ability to pay, such as economic growth (or declines), unemployment and demand for our products and services, including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on these trends.services. We monitor the credit quality of our customers and their ability to pay through the use of analytics and communication with individual customers. As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, our allowance for doubtful accounts was $6.8$4.8 million as compared to $7.0$4.4 million as of December 31, 2020.2021.
Redeemable Noncontrolling interest: Our Premion business operates an advertising network for over-the-top (OTT) streaming and connected television platforms. In March 2020, we sold a minority interest in Premion to an affiliate of Gray Television (Gray) and entered into a 3 year commercial reselling agreement with the affiliate. Gray’s investment allows it to sell its interest to Premion if there is a change in control of TEGNA or if the existing commercial agreement terminates. Since redemption of the minority ownership interest is outside our control, Gray’s equity interest is presented outside of the Equity section on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in the caption “Redeemable noncontrolling interest.”
Treasury Stock: We account for treasury stock under the cost method. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price higher than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital (APIC) in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price lower than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of APIC to the extent that there are previously recorded gains to offset the losses. If there are no treasury stock gains in APIC, the losses upon re-issuance of treasury stock are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Revenue recognition: Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control of promised services to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those services. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. Amounts received from customers in advance of providing services to our customers are recorded as deferred revenue.
The primary sources of our revenues are: 1) subscription revenues, reflecting fees paid by satellite, cable, OTT (companies that deliver video content to consumers over the Internet) and telecommunications providers to carry our television signals on
their systems; 2) advertising & marketing services revenues, which include local and national non-political television advertising, digital marketing services (including Premion), and advertising on the stations’ websites, tablet and mobile products, and OTT apps; 3) political advertising revenues, which are driven by even yeareven-year election cycles at the local and national level (e.g. 2022, 2020 2018)etc.) and particularly in the second half of those years; and 4) other services, such as production of programming, tower rentals and advertising material.distribution of our local news content.
Revenue earned by these sources in the second quarter and first sixthree months of 20212022 and 20202021 are shown below (amounts in thousands):
| | | Quarter ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | | Quarter ended Mar. 31, | |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2022 | | 2021 | |
| Subscription | Subscription | $ | 375,081 | | | $ | 323,475 | | | $ | 761,818 | | | $ | 656,277 | | Subscription | $ | 391,654 | | | $ | 386,737 | | |
Advertising & Marketing Services | Advertising & Marketing Services | 340,889 | | | 229,083 | | | 663,723 | | | 524,236 | | Advertising & Marketing Services | 354,467 | | | 322,834 | | |
Political | Political | 9,581 | | | 17,544 | | | 19,009 | | | 64,931 | | Political | 17,965 | | | 9,428 | | |
Other | Other | 7,357 | | | 7,525 | | | 15,409 | | | 16,372 | | Other | 10,037 | | | 8,052 | | |
Total revenues | Total revenues | $ | 732,908 | | | $ | 577,627 | | | $ | 1,459,959 | | | $ | 1,261,816 | | Total revenues | $ | 774,123 | | | $ | 727,051 | | |
NOTE 2 – Goodwill and other intangible assets
The following table displays goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, and amortizable intangible assets as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):
| | | June 30, 2021 | | Dec. 31, 2020 | | Mar. 31, 2022 | | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| | Gross | | Accumulated Amortization | | Gross | | Accumulated Amortization | | Gross | | Accumulated Amortization | | Gross | | Accumulated Amortization |
| Goodwill | Goodwill | $ | 2,981,587 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 2,968,693 | | | $ | 0 | | Goodwill | $ | 2,981,587 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,981,587 | | | $ | — | |
| Indefinite-lived intangibles: | Indefinite-lived intangibles: | | Indefinite-lived intangibles: | |
Television and radio station FCC broadcast licenses | Television and radio station FCC broadcast licenses | 2,123,898 | | | — | | | 2,123,898 | | | — | | Television and radio station FCC broadcast licenses | 2,123,898 | | | — | | | 2,123,898 | | | — | |
Amortizable intangible assets: | Amortizable intangible assets: | | Amortizable intangible assets: | |
Retransmission agreements | Retransmission agreements | 235,215 | | | (153,684) | | | 235,215 | | | (138,928) | | Retransmission agreements | 235,215 | | | (175,153) | | | 235,215 | | | (168,439) | |
Network affiliation agreements | Network affiliation agreements | 309,503 | | | (84,945) | | | 309,503 | | | (72,694) | | Network affiliation agreements | 309,503 | | | (103,312) | | | 309,503 | | | (97,195) | |
Other | Other | 71,465 | | | (28,486) | | | 70,610 | | | (23,960) | | Other | 71,465 | | | (35,128) | | | 71,465 | | | (32,959) | |
Total indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets | Total indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets | $ | 2,740,081 | | | $ | (267,115) | | | $ | 2,739,226 | | | $ | (235,582) | | Total indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets | $ | 2,740,081 | | | $ | (313,593) | | | $ | 2,740,081 | | | $ | (298,593) | |
Our retransmission agreements and network affiliation agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Other intangibles primarily include distribution agreements from our multicast networks acquisition, which are also amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.
On January 27, 2021, we acquired Locked On Podcast Network LLC for $13.3 million, which consisted of a base purchase price of $13.8 million and a working capital adjustment of $0.5 million. Locked On produces daily podcasts for every team across the 4 major professional sports leagues, as well as major college sports teams. In connection with this acquisition, we recorded initial values for goodwill and a tradename of $12.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively. These amounts are based on preliminary valuations, and therefore, these assets are subject to change as additional information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. The goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and represents the future economic benefits expected to arise from the acquisition that do not qualify for separate recognition, including assembled workforce, as well as future synergies that we expect to generate. The goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
Interim impairment assessment
We review our goodwill and intangible assets for impairment at least annually and also when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate the fair value may be below its carrying amount. As discussed in our 2020 Form 10-K, after completing our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2020, we had 1 television station FCC license and 1 radio station FCC license, with a combined carrying value of $67.2 million and individual impairment headroom of less than 5%. As a
result, these 2 FCC licenses are deemed to be heightened risk of future impairment. Given the ongoing COVID-19 impacts of AMS revenue and operating cash flows, we conducted an impairment assessment of these two FCC licenses at the end of the second quarter.
In performing these assessments, we analyzed factors which impact the fair value determination of FCC license assets. This included reviewing the trends in U.S. gross domestic product, the stock market, unemployment trends, discount rates and individual station performance. Based on the analysis performed, we concluded that neither of these FCC licenses were impaired as of June 30, 2021. However, a sustained economic decline, including one resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, could result in future non-cash impairment charges of our FCC licenses, and any related impairment could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.
NOTE 3 – Investments and other assets
Our investments and other assets consisted of the following as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):
| | | June 30, 2021 | | Dec. 31, 2020 | | Mar. 31, 2022 | | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| Cash value life insurance | $ | 53,058 | | | $ | 52,883 | | |
Cash value insurance | | Cash value insurance | $ | 50,817 | | | $ | 53,189 | |
Available-for-sale debt security | | Available-for-sale debt security | — | | | 23,800 | |
Equity method investments | Equity method investments | 27,947 | | | 32,067 | | Equity method investments | 17,382 | | | 21,986 | |
Other equity investments | Other equity investments | 16,939 | | | 20,271 | | Other equity investments | 20,158 | | | 20,331 | |
Deferred debt issuance costs | Deferred debt issuance costs | 7,607 | | | 9,378 | | Deferred debt issuance costs | 4,924 | | | 5,805 | |
Other long-term assets | Other long-term assets | 26,166 | | | 21,620 | | Other long-term assets | 41,799 | | | 27,397 | |
Total | Total | $ | 131,717 | | | $ | 136,219 | | Total | $ | 135,080 | | | $ | 152,508 | |
Cash value life insurance: We are the beneficiary of life insurance policies on the lives of certain employees/retirees, which are recorded at their cash surrender value as determined by the insurance carrier. These policies are utilized as a partial funding source for deferred compensation and other non-qualified employee retirement plans. Gains and losses on these investments are included in “Other non-operating items, net” within our Consolidated Statement of Income and were not material for all periods presented.
Available-for-sale debt security:We hold a debt security investment issued by MadHive, Inc. (MadHive), that we classify as an available-for-sale investment. Available-for-sale debt securities are required to be carried at their fair value, with unrealized gains and losses (net of income taxes) that are considered temporary in nature recorded in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The debt security includes features that allow us to convert investment into equity ownership upon the occurrence of certain events. In the first quarter of 2022, we amended the terms of the debt security, which became effective on January 3, 2022, in parallel with an amendment and extension of our commercial agreements with MadHive. The amendments modified several items, including the conversion rights as well as the maturity date of the note. In exchange for the convertible debt modifications, we received favorable terms in our renewed commercial agreements with MadHive. As a result of these amendments, we recognized a previously unrecognized gain of $20.8 million. The gain was recorded in “Other non-operating items, net” within our Consolidated Statement of Income. The debt will mature and become due in June 2022 and therefore its $3.0 million fair value has been reclassified as a current asset in “Other receivables” within our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 9 for additional information regarding our related party transactions with MadHive.
Other equity investments: Represents investments in non-public businesses that do not have readily determinable pricing, and for which we do not have control or do not exert significant influence. These investments are recorded at cost less
impairments, if any, plus or minus changes in observable prices for those investments. In the first quarter of 2021,2022, we recorded a $1.9$2.5 million impairment charge, in “Other non-operating items, net” within our Consolidated Statement of Income, due to the decline in the fair value of one of our investments. No gains or losses were recorded on these investments in the first six months of 2020.
Deferred debt issuance costs: These costs consist of amounts paid to lenders related to our revolving credit facility. Debt issuance costs paid for our term debt and unsecured notes are accounted for as a reduction in the debt obligation.
NOTE 4 – Long-term debt
Our long-term debt is summarized below (in thousands):
| | | June 30, 2021 | | Dec. 31, 2020 | | Mar. 31, 2022 | | Dec. 31, 2021 |
| Borrowings under revolving credit agreement expiring August 2024 | Borrowings under revolving credit agreement expiring August 2024 | $ | 256,000 | | | $ | 355,000 | | Borrowings under revolving credit agreement expiring August 2024 | $ | — | | | $ | 166,000 | |
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.500% due September 2024 | 137,000 | | | 137,000 | | |
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 4.750% due March 2026 | 550,000 | | | 550,000 | | |
| Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 4.75% due March 2026 | | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 4.75% due March 2026 | 550,000 | | | 550,000 | |
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.75% due June 2027 | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.75% due June 2027 | 200,000 | | | 200,000 | | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.75% due June 2027 | 200,000 | | | 200,000 | |
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.25% due September 2027 | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.25% due September 2027 | 240,000 | | | 240,000 | | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 7.25% due September 2027 | 240,000 | | | 240,000 | |
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 4.625% due March 2028 | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 4.625% due March 2028 | 1,000,000 | | | 1,000,000 | | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 4.625% due March 2028 | 1,000,000 | | | 1,000,000 | |
Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.00% due September 2029 | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.00% due September 2029 | 1,100,000 | | | 1,100,000 | | Unsecured notes bearing fixed rate interest at 5.00% due September 2029 | 1,100,000 | | | 1,100,000 | |
Total principal long-term debt | Total principal long-term debt | 3,483,000 | | | 3,582,000 | | Total principal long-term debt | 3,090,000 | | | 3,256,000 | |
Debt issuance costs | Debt issuance costs | (34,399) | | | (36,595) | | Debt issuance costs | (30,295) | | | (31,378) | |
Unamortized premiums and discounts, net | 7,377 | | | 7,815 | | |
Unamortized premiums | | Unamortized premiums | 7,078 | | | 7,348 | |
| Total long-term debt | Total long-term debt | $ | 3,455,978 | | | $ | 3,553,220 | | Total long-term debt | $ | 3,066,783 | | | $ | 3,231,970 | |
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As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents totaled $57.3$43.3 million and we had unused borrowing capacity of $1.23$1.49 billion under our $1.51 billion revolving credit facility, which expires in August 2024. We were in compliance with all covenants, including the leverage ratio (our one financial covenant) contained in our debt agreements and revolving credit facility. We believe, based on our current financial forecasts and trends, that we will remain compliant with all covenants for the foreseeable future.
NOTE 5 – Retirement plans
We have various defined benefit retirement plans. Our principal defined benefit pension plan is the TEGNA Retirement Plan (TRP). The disclosure table below primarily includes the pension expenses of the TRP and the TEGNA Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP). The total net pension obligations, including both current and non-current liabilities, as of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, were $82.4$62.4 million, of which $7.8$6.0 million is recorded as a current obligation within accrued liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Pension costs (income), which primarily include costs for the qualified TRP and the non-qualified SERP, are presented in the following table (in thousands):
| | | Quarter ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | | Quarter ended Mar. 31, | |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2022 | | 2021 | |
| Service cost-benefits earned during the period | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 4 | | |
| Interest cost on benefit obligation | Interest cost on benefit obligation | 3,988 | | | 4,879 | | | 7,938 | | | 9,737 | | Interest cost on benefit obligation | $ | 4,300 | | | $ | 3,950 | | |
Expected return on plan assets | Expected return on plan assets | (8,690) | | | (7,779) | | | (17,340) | | | (15,529) | | Expected return on plan assets | (4,900) | | | (8,650) | | |
Amortization of prior service cost | Amortization of prior service cost | 20 | | | 87 | | | 45 | | | 45 | | Amortization of prior service cost | (125) | | | 25 | | |
Amortization of actuarial loss | Amortization of actuarial loss | 1,246 | | | 1,481 | | | 2,446 | | | 3,081 | | Amortization of actuarial loss | 1,100 | | | 1,200 | | |
| Income from company-sponsored retirement plans | $ | (3,435) | | | $ | (1,330) | | | $ | (6,910) | | | $ | (2,662) | | |
Expense (income) from company-sponsored retirement plans | | Expense (income) from company-sponsored retirement plans | $ | 375 | | | $ | (3,475) | | |
Benefits no longer accrue for substantially all TRP and SERP participants as a result of amendments to the plans in the past years, and as such we no longer incur a significant amount of the service cost component of pension expense. All other components of our pension expense presented above are included within the “Other non-operating items, net” line item of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
During the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, we did 0tnot make any cash contributions to the TRP. We made benefit payments to participants of the SERP of $1.8 million and $3.2$0.9 million during both of the six months ended June 30, 2021three month periods ending March 31, 2022 and 2020, respectively.2021. Based on actuarial projections and funding levels, we do not expect to make any cash payments to the TRP in 2021.2022 (as none are required based on our current funding levels). We expect to make additional cash payments of $5.1$5.0 million to our SERP participants in 2021.
during the remainder of 2022.
NOTE 6 – Accumulated other comprehensive loss
The following table summarizes the components of, and the changes in, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL), net of tax (in thousands):
| | | Retirement Plans | | Foreign Currency Translation | | | Total | | Retirement Plans | | Foreign Currency Translation | | Available-For-Sale Investment | | Total |
Quarters Ended: | Quarters Ended: | | | | | | | Quarters Ended: | | | | | | | |
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021 | $ | (120,070) | | | $ | 272 | | | | $ | (119,798) | | |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | | Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ | (113,090) | | | $ | 455 | | | $ | 15,419 | | | $ | (97,216) | |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 0 | | | 189 | | | | 189 | | Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | — | | | 77 | | | — | | | 77 | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCL | Amounts reclassified from AOCL | 1,005 | | | 0 | | | | 1,005 | | Amounts reclassified from AOCL | 724 | | | — | | | (15,419) | | | (14,695) | |
Total other comprehensive income | 1,005 | | | 189 | | | | 1,194 | | |
Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | (119,065) | | | $ | 461 | | | | $ | (118,604) | | |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | | Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 724 | | | 77 | | | (15,419) | | | (14,618) | |
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022 | | Balance at Mar. 31, 2022 | $ | (112,366) | | | $ | 532 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (111,834) | |
| Balance at Mar. 31, 2020 | $ | (141,277) | | | $ | 102 | | | | $ | (141,175) | | |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | | Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ | (120,979) | | | $ | (97) | | | $ | — | | | $ | (121,076) | |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | 0 | | | (205) | | | | (205) | | Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications | — | | | 369 | | | — | | | 369 | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCL | Amounts reclassified from AOCL | 1,201 | | | 0 | | | | 1,201 | | Amounts reclassified from AOCL | 909 | | | — | | | — | | | 909 | |
Total other comprehensive income | Total other comprehensive income | 1,201 | | | (205) | | | | 996 | | Total other comprehensive income | 909 | | | 369 | | | — | | | 1,278 | |
Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | (140,076) | | | $ | (103) | | | | $ | (140,179) | | |
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021 | | Balance at Mar. 31, 2021 | $ | (120,070) | | | $ | 272 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (119,798) | |
| | | Retirement Plans | | Foreign Currency Translation | | | Total | |
Six Months Ended: | | | | | | | |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ | (120,979) | | | $ | (97) | | | | $ | (121,076) | | |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 0 | | | 558 | | | | 558 | | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCL | 1,914 | | | 0 | | | | 1,914 | | |
Total other comprehensive income | 1,914 | | | 558 | | | | 2,472 | | |
Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | (119,065) | | | $ | 461 | | | | $ | (118,604) | | |
| Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ | (142,398) | | | $ | (199) | | | | $ | (142,597) | | |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 0 | | | 96 | | | | 96 | | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCL | 2,322 | | | 0 | | | | 2,322 | | |
Total other comprehensive income | 2,322 | | | 96 | | | | 2,418 | | |
Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | (140,076) | | | $ | (103) | | | | $ | (140,179) | | |
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Reclassifications from AOCL to the Consolidated Statements of Income are comprised of recognition of a realized gain on an available-for-sale investment as well as pension and other post-retirement components. Pension and other post retirement reclassifications are related to the amortizationamortizations of prior service costs and amortization of actuarial losses. Amounts reclassified out of AOCL are summarized below (in thousands):
| | | Quarter ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | | | Quarter ended Mar. 31, | |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | | 2022 | | 2021 | |
| Amortization of prior service credit, net | $ | (266) | | | $ | (131) | | | $ | (241) | | | $ | (240) | | | |
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost, net | | Amortization of prior service (credit) cost, net | $ | (125) | | | $ | 25 | | |
Amortization of actuarial loss | Amortization of actuarial loss | 1,619 | | | 1,735 | | | 2,819 | | | 3,342 | | | Amortization of actuarial loss | 1,100 | | | 1,200 | | |
| Realized gain on available-for-sale investment | | Realized gain on available-for-sale investment | (20,800) | | | — | | |
Total reclassifications, before tax | Total reclassifications, before tax | 1,353 | | | 1,604 | | | 2,578 | | | 3,102 | | | Total reclassifications, before tax | (19,825) | | | 1,225 | | |
Income tax effect | Income tax effect | (348) | | | (403) | | | (664) | | | (780) | | | Income tax effect | 5,130 | | | (316) | | |
Total reclassifications, net of tax | Total reclassifications, net of tax | $ | 1,005 | | | $ | 1,201 | | | $ | 1,914 | | | $ | 2,322 | | | Total reclassifications, net of tax | $ | (14,695) | | | $ | 909 | | |
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NOTE 7 – Earnings per share
Our earnings per share (basic and diluted) are presented below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
| | | Quarter ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | | Quarter ended Mar. 31, | |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2022 | | 2021 | |
| Net Income | Net Income | $ | 106,854 | | | $ | 19,573 | | | $ | 219,686 | | | $ | 105,771 | | Net Income | $ | 134,287 | | | $ | 112,832 | | |
Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest | (227) | | | 374 | | | (442) | | | 484 | | |
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest | | Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest | (53) | | | (215) | | |
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | (76) | | | (654) | | | (148) | | | (857) | | Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value | (248) | | | (72) | | |
Earnings available to common shareholders | Earnings available to common shareholders | $ | 106,551 | | | $ | 19,293 | | | $ | 219,096 | | | $ | 105,398 | | Earnings available to common shareholders | $ | 133,986 | | | $ | 112,545 | | |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | 221,522 | | | 219,128 | | | 221,064 | | | 218,703 | | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic | 222,712 | | | 220,602 | | |
Effect of dilutive securities: | Effect of dilutive securities: | | Effect of dilutive securities: | | |
Restricted stock units | Restricted stock units | 718 | | | 25 | | | 564 | | | 153 | | Restricted stock units | 321 | | | 410 | | |
Performance shares | Performance shares | 265 | | | 273 | | | 224 | | | 286 | | Performance shares | 207 | | | 182 | | |
Stock options | Stock options | 1 | | | 0 | | | 3 | | | 2 | | Stock options | — | | | 4 | | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted | 222,506 | | | 219,426 | | | 221,855 | | | 219,144 | | Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted | 223,240 | | | 221,198 | | |
| Net income per share - basic | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.99 | | | $ | 0.48 | | |
Net income per share - diluted | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.99 | | | $ | 0.48 | | |
Earnings per share - basic | | Earnings per share - basic | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.51 | | |
Earnings per share - diluted | | Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.51 | | |
Our calculation of diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effects for the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units and performance shares.
NOTE 8 – Fair value measurement
We measure and record certain assets and liabilities at fair value in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between market data (observable inputs) and our own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
Level 1 - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs developed using our own estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that a market participant would use.
In the first quarter of 2021,2022, we recorded a $1.9$2.5 million impairment charge, in “Other non-operating items, net” within our Consolidated Statement of Income, due to the decline in the fair value apparent from an observable price decline of one of our investments (Level 2).investments. The fair value was determined using a market approach which was based significant inputs not observable in the market, and thus represented a Level 3 fair value measurement. We additionallyalso hold other financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and debt. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximated their fair values. The fair value of our total debt, based on the bid and ask quotes for the related debt (Level 2), totaled $3.70$3.15 billion at June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, and $3.79$3.40 billion at December 31, 2020.2021.
NOTE 9 – Other matters
Litigation
In the third quarter of 2018, certain national media outlets reported the existence of a confidential investigation by the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) into the local television advertising sales practices of station owners. We received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) in connection with the DOJ’s investigation. On November 13 and December 13, 2018, the DOJ and 7 other broadcasters settled a DOJ complaint alleging the exchange of competitively sensitive information in the broadcast television industry. In June 2019, we and 4 other broadcasters entered into a substantially identical agreement with DOJ, which was entered by the court on December 3, 2019. The settlement contains no finding of wrongdoing or liability and carries no penalty. It prohibits us and the other settling entities from sharing certain confidential business information, or using such information pertaining to other broadcasters, except under limited circumstances. The settlement also requires the settling parties to make certain enhancements to their antitrust compliance programs, to continue to cooperate with the DOJ’s investigation, and to permit DOJ to verify compliance. We do not expect theThe costs of compliance has not been material, nor do we expect future compliance costs to be material.
Since the national media reports, numerous putative class action lawsuits were filed against owners of television stations (the Advertising Cases) in different jurisdictions. Plaintiffs are a class consisting of all persons and entities in the United States who paid for all or a portion of advertisement time on local television provided by the defendants. The Advertising Cases assert antitrust and other claims and seek monetary damages, attorneys’ fees, costs and interest, as well as injunctions against the allegedly wrongful conduct.
These cases have been consolidated into a single proceeding in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, captioned Clay, Massey & Associates, P.C. v. Gray Television, Inc. et. al., filed on July 30, 2018. At the court’s direction, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on April 3, 2019, that superseded the original complaints. Although we were named as a defendant in 16 of the original complaints, the amended complaint did not name TEGNA as a defendant. After TEGNA and 4 other broadcasters entered into consent decrees with the DOJ in June 2019, the plaintiffs sought leave from the court to further amend the complaint to add TEGNA and the other settling broadcasters to the proceeding. The court granted the plaintiffs’ motion, and the plaintiffs filed the second amended complaint on September 9, 2019. On October 8, 2019, the defendants jointly filed a motion to dismiss the matter. On November 6, 2020, the court denied the motion to dismiss. We deny any violation of law, believe that the claims asserted in the Advertising Cases are without merit, and intend to defend ourselves vigorously against them.
Litigation Relating to the Merger
As of May 9, 2022, seven lawsuits have been filed by purported TEGNA stockholders in connection with the Merger. The lawsuits have been filed against TEGNA and the current members of the Board of Directors of TEGNA (the Board of Directors). One such lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed on April 1, 2022. The complaints generally allege that the preliminary proxy statement filed by TEGNA on March 25, 2022 in connection with the Merger contained alleged material misstatements and/or omissions in violation of federal law. Plaintiffs in the complaints generally seek, among other things, to enjoin TEGNA from consummating the Merger, or in the alternative, rescission of the Merger and/or compensatory damages, as well as attorneys’ fees.
In addition, as of May 9, 2022, four demand letters have been sent to TEGNA in connection with the Merger. The demand letters were each sent on behalf of a purported TEGNA stockholder, and each alleges similar deficiencies in the Proxy Statement as those noted in the complaints referenced above.
We believe that the claims asserted in the complaints and letters described above are without merit. Additional lawsuits arising out of the Merger may also be filed in the future.
We, along with a number of our subsidiaries, also are defendants in other judicial and administrative proceedings involving matters incidental to our business. We do not believe that any material liability will be imposed as a result of any of the foregoing matters.
FCC Broadcast Spectrum Program
In April 2017, the FCC announced the completion of a voluntary incentive auction to reallocate certain spectrum then occupied by television broadcast stations to mobile wireless broadband services, along with a related “repacking” of the television spectrum for remaining television stations. None of our stations relinquished any spectrum rights as a result of the auction. By the end of 2020, all of our impacted stations had completed their repacking transitions to their new channels.
Throughout the repacking project the FCC has been reimbursing us for the costs we have incurred to change channels in the repacking on a lagged basis. During the second quarter of 2021, we received $3.0 million of reimbursements, which were recorded as a contra operating expense within our “Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net” line item on our Consolidated Statement of Income and reported as an investing inflow on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. We expect to receive reimbursements for the remaining $1.6 million of our repacking spend upon completion of the FCC’s reimbursement review process.
Related Party Transactions
We have aninvestments in the form of equity and debt investment in MadHive Inc. (MadHive) which is a related party of TEGNA.TEGNA (see Note 3 for additional information). In addition to our investment, we also have a commercial agreement with MadHive, where they supportunder which MadHive supports our Premion business in acquiring over-the-top advertising inventory and delivering over-the-top adcorresponding advertising impressions. In the secondfirst quarter of 2022 and first six months of 2021, we incurred expensesan expense of $18.5$26.0 million and $42.4 million, respectively, as a result of the commercial agreement with MadHive. In the second quarter and first six months of 2020, we incurred expenses of $13.7 million and $24.2$23.9 million, respectively, as a result of the commercial agreement with MadHive. As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022, and December 31, 20202021 we had accounts payable and accrued liabilities associated with the MadHive commercial agreements of $17.2 million and $8.9 million, respectively.
In December 2021, we renewed our 2 existing commercial agreements with MadHive. Simultaneously with the commercial agreement renewals, we also amended the terms of $7.0our existing available-for-sale convertible debt security as discussed in Note 3. In exchange for the convertible debt modifications, we received favorable terms in our renewed commercial agreements. We estimated the fair value of our available-for-sale security at December 31, 2021 using a market fair value approach based on the cash we expect to receive upon maturity of the note and the estimated cash savings that the favorable contract terms will provide over the term of the commercial agreements. In January 2022, we recorded an intangible contract asset for $20.8 million (equal to the estimated cash savings), and $13.5 million, respectively.we will amortize this asset on a straight-line basis over the noncancellable term of the commercial agreements of two years. This non-cash expense is recorded within “Cost of revenues,” within our Consolidated Statement of Income.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Company Overview
We are an innovative media company that servesserving the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, we tell empowering stories, conduct impactful investigations and deliver innovative marketing services. With 64 television stations and two radio stations in 51 U.S. markets, we are the largest owner of top four network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39% of U.S. television households. We also own leading multicast networks True Crime Network, Twist and Quest. Each television station also has a robust digital presence across online, mobile, connected television and social platforms, reaching consumers on all devices and platforms they use to consume news content. We have been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. Through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS), our integrated sales and back-end fulfillment operations, we deliver results for advertisers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, our OTT advertising network.
We have one operating and reportable segment. The primary sources of our revenues are: 1) subscription revenues, reflecting fees paid by satellite, cable, OTT (companies that deliver video content to consumers over the Internet) and telecommunications providers to carry our television signals on their systems; 2) advertising & marketing services (AMS) revenues, which include local and national non-political television advertising, digital marketing services (including Premion), and advertising on the stations’ websites, tablet and mobile products and OTT apps; 3) political advertising revenues, which are driven by even year election cycles at the local and national level (e.g. 2022, 2020, 2018)etc.) and particularly in the second half of those years; and 4) other services, such as production of programming, tower rentals, and advertising material.distribution of our local news content.
As illustratedMerger Agreement
On February 22, 2022, we entered into the Merger Agreement with Parent, Merger Sub, and solely for purposes of certain provisions specified therein, other subsidiaries of Parent, certain affiliates of Standard General and CMG, and certain of its subsidiaries. We currently expect the transaction, which is subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions, to close in the table below,second half of 2022. See Notes 1 and 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further information about the Merger Agreement, the pending Merger and related matters.
We plan to continue to pay our business continues to evolve toward growing recurringregular quarterly dividend of $0.095 per share through the closing of the Merger, which is the maximum rate and highly profitable revenue streams, drivenfrequency permitted by the increasing concentration of both political and subscription revenue streams.Merger Agreement. As a result of the growing importance of even-year political advertising onpending transaction, we suspended share repurchases under our results, management increasingly looks at revenue trends over two-year periods. High margin-subscription and political revenues account for approximately half of our total two-year revenue, a trend that began in 2019, and are expected to comprise an increasingly larger percentage on a rolling two-year cycle thereafter.previously announced share repurchase program.
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Advertising & Marketing Services | 44 | % | | | 48 | % | | | | | | | | |
Subscription | 46 | % | } | 55% | 44 | % | } | 51% | | | | | | |
Political | 9 | % | 7 | % | | | | | | |
Other | 1 | % | | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | 100 | % | | | 100 | % | | | | | | | | |
COVID-19 Update
During fiscal year 2020 and continuing into 2021, the world has been, and continues to be, impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges and widespread economic and social change throughout the United States. The U.S. economy continued on a path to recovery during the first six months of 2021 with millions of Americans receiving COVID-19 vaccines, states/municipalities increasingly reopening and continued growth in employment. In addition, the U.S. federal government continued to enact policies to provide fiscal stimulus to the economy and relief to those affected by the pandemic, with the most recent stimulus expected to bolster household finances as well as those of small businesses, states and municipalities. Our AMS revenues were most negatively impacted by the pandemic in the second quarter of 2020. Since then, we have continued to experience quarterly sequential improvements on a pro forma basis (reflecting 2019 acquisitions as if they had been completed on January 1, 2019). When compared to second quarter of 2019 (pre COVID-19 pandemic), our AMS revenue was only down less than one percent on a pro forma basis, despite continued impacts of COVID-19 in a few select advertising categories, most notably automotive due to ongoing semiconductor supply chain issues. Excluding the automotive category, AMS revenue was up mid-single digits percent compared to the second quarter of 2019 on a pro forma basis.
The continued roll out of vaccines together with lower COVID-19 case counts in the U.S. are encouraging. However, the impact of COVID-19 and the extent of its adverse impact on our financial and operating results will be dictated by the length of time that the pandemic continues to affect our advertising customers. This will depend on future pandemic-related developments, including the duration of the pandemic; developments concerning the severity of COVID-19 variants; disruptions to our customers’ supply chains and impacts to their advertising and marketing purchasing patterns; the effectiveness, distribution and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines; consumer confidence; and U.S. government actions to prevent and manage the virus spread, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. While we use the best information available in developing significant estimates included in our financial statements, the effects of the pandemic on our operations may not be fully realized, or
reflected in our financial results, until future periods. As such, actual results could differ from our estimates, and these differences resulting from changes in facts and circumstances could be material.
Consolidated Results from Operations
The following discussion is a comparison of our consolidated results on a GAAP basis. The year-to-year comparison of financial results is not necessarily indicative of future results. In addition, see the section titled “Results from Operations - Non-GAAP Information” for additional tables presenting information which supplements our financial information provided on a GAAP basis.
As discussed above, our operating results are subject to significant fluctuations across yearly periods (primarily driven by even-year election cycles). As such, in addition to one year ago comparisons, our management team and Board of Directors also review current period operating results compared to the annualsame period two years ago (e.g., 20212022 vs. 2019)2020). We believe this comparison will also provide useful information to investors and therefore, we have supplemented our prior year comparison of consolidated results to also include a comparison against the secondfirst quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019March 31, 2020 results (through operating income).
During 2019, we acquired multiple local television stations and multicast networks. Specifically, we acquired certain stations divested by Gray (January 2, 2019), the Justice (rebranded as True Crime Network) and Quest multicast networks (June 18, 2019), the Dispatch stations (August 8, 2019) and certain stations divested by Nexstar (September 19, 2019). The multicast networks, Dispatch stations, and Nexstar stations are collectively referred to as the “2019 Acquisitions” in the discussion that follows. These 2019 Acquisitions did not contribute to the periods prior to their acquisition in our financial statements which therefore impacts comparisons to 2019 for operating results. The Gray stations do not impact the 2021 to 2019 comparability.
Our consolidated results of operations on a GAAP basis were as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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Revenues | $ | 732,908 | | | $ | 577,627 | | | 27 | % | | $ | 536,932 | | | 36 | % | | $ | 1,459,959 | | | $ | 1,261,816 | | | 16 | % | | $ | 1,053,685 | | | 39 | % | |
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Cost of revenues | 397,118 | | | 355,367 | | | 12 | % | | 285,293 | | | 39 | % | | 791,810 | | | 724,735 | | | 9 | % | | 566,604 | | | 40 | % | |
Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses | 96,949 | | | 85,008 | | | 14 | % | | 73,941 | | | 31 | % | | 186,275 | | | 177,976 | | | 5 | % | | 145,406 | | | 28 | % | |
Corporate - General and administrative expenses | 23,183 | | | 28,312 | | | (18 | %) | | 15,836 | | | 46 | % | | 40,053 | | | 50,026 | | | (20 | %) | | 30,571 | | | 31 | % | |
Depreciation | 15,838 | | | 16,711 | | | (5 | %) | | 14,533 | | | 9 | % | | 31,734 | | | 33,611 | | | (6 | %) | | 29,450 | | | 8 | % | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 15,773 | | | 17,248 | | | (9 | %) | | 8,823 | | | 79 | % | | 31,533 | | | 33,464 | | | (6 | %) | | 17,512 | | | 80 | % | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | (1,475) | | | (116) | | | *** | | (4,306) | | | (66 | %) | | (2,898) | | | (7,631) | | | (62 | %) | | (11,319) | | | (74 | %) | |
Total operating expenses | $ | 547,386 | | | $ | 502,530 | | | 9 | % | | $ | 394,120 | | | 39 | % | | $ | 1,078,507 | | | $ | 1,012,181 | | | 7 | % | | $ | 778,224 | | | 39 | % | |
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Total operating income | $ | 185,522 | | | $ | 75,097 | | | *** | | $ | 142,812 | | | 30 | % | | $ | 381,452 | | | $ | 249,635 | | | 53 | % | | $ | 275,461 | | | 38 | % | |
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Non-operating expenses | (47,682) | | | (48,917) | | | (3 | %) | | (37,978) | | | 26 | % | | (95,166) | | | (116,132) | | | (18 | %) | | (73,874) | | | 29 | % | |
Provision for income taxes | 30,986 | | | 6,607 | | | *** | | 24,879 | | | 25 | % | | 66,600 | | | 27,732 | | | *** | | 47,653 | | | 40 | % | |
Net income | 106,854 | | | 19,573 | | | *** | | 79,955 | | | 34 | % | | 219,686 | | | 105,771 | | | *** | | 153,934 | | | 43 | % | |
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (227) | | | 374 | | | *** | | — | | | *** | | (442) | | | 484 | | | *** | | — | | | *** | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | $ | 106,627 | | | $ | 19,947 | | | *** | | $ | 79,955 | | | 33 | % | | $ | 219,244 | | | $ | 106,255 | | | *** | | $ | 153,934 | | | 42 | % | |
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Net income per share - basic | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | *** | | $ | 0.37 | | | 30 | % | | $ | 0.99 | | | $ | 0.48 | | | *** | | $ | 0.71 | | | 39 | % | |
Net income per share - diluted | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | *** | | $ | 0.37 | | | 30 | % | | $ | 0.99 | | | $ | 0.48 | | | *** | | $ | 0.71 | | | 39 | % | |
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| 2022 | | 2021 | | Change from 2021 | | 2020 | | Change from 2020 | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Revenues | $ | 774,123 | | | $ | 727,051 | | | 6 | % | | $ | 684,189 | | | 13 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenues | 411,450 | | | 394,692 | | | 4 | % | | 369,368 | | | 11 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses | 101,969 | | | 89,326 | | | 14 | % | | 92,968 | | | 10 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate - General and administrative expenses | 21,320 | | | 16,870 | | | 26 | % | | 21,714 | | | (2 | %) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | 15,305 | | | 15,896 | | | (4 | %) | | 16,900 | | | (9 | %) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 15,000 | | | 15,760 | | | (5 | %) | | 16,216 | | | (7 | %) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | (58) | | | (1,423) | | | (96 | %) | | (7,515) | | | (99 | %) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total operating expenses | $ | 564,986 | | | $ | 531,121 | | | 6 | % | | $ | 509,651 | | | 11 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total operating income | $ | 209,137 | | | $ | 195,930 | | | 7 | % | | $ | 174,538 | | | 20 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Non-operating expenses | (30,112) | | | (47,484) | | | (37 | %) | | (67,215) | | | (55 | %) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | 44,738 | | | 35,614 | | | 26 | % | | 21,125 | | | *** | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | 134,287 | | | 112,832 | | | 19 | % | | 86,198 | | | 56 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (53) | | | (215) | | | (75 | %) | | 110 | | | *** | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | $ | 134,234 | | | $ | 112,617 | | | 19 | % | | $ | 86,308 | | | 56 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Earnings per share - basic | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.51 | | | 18 | % | | $ | 0.40 | | | 50 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.51 | | | 18 | % | | $ | 0.39 | | | 54 | % | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Revenues
Our Subscription revenue category includes revenue earned from cable and satellite providers for the right to carry our signals and the distribution of TEGNA stations on OTT streaming services. Our AMS category includes all sources of our traditional television advertising and digital revenues including Premion and other digital advertising and marketing revenues across our platforms.
Our revenues and operating results are subject to seasonal fluctuations. Generally, our second and fourth quarter revenues and operating results are stronger than those we report for the first and third quarter. This is driven by the second quarter reflecting increased spring seasonal advertising, while the fourth quarter typically includes increased advertising related to the holiday season. In addition, our revenue and operating results are subject to significant fluctuations across yearly periods resulting from political advertising. In even numbered years, political spending is usually significantly higher than in odd numbered years due to advertising for the local, state and national elections. Additionally, every four years, we typically experience even greater increases in political advertising in connection with the presidential election. The strong demand for advertising from political advertisers in these even years can result in the significant use of our available inventory (leading to a “crowd out” effect), which can diminish our AMS revenue in the even year of a two year election cycle, particularly in the fourth quarter of those years.
The following table summarizes the year-over-year changes in our revenue categories (in thousands):
| | | Quarter ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, | | Quarter ended Mar. 31, | |
| | 2021 | | 2020 | | Change from 2020 | | 2019 | | Change from 2019 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | Change from 2020 | | 2019 | | Change from 2019 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | Change from 2021 | | 2020 | | Change from 2020 | |
| Subscription | Subscription | $ | 375,081 | | | $ | 323,475 | | | 16 | % | | $ | 236,162 | | | 59 | % | | $ | 761,818 | | | $ | 656,277 | | | 16 | % | | $ | 477,737 | | | 59 | % | Subscription | $ | 391,654 | | | $ | 386,737 | | | 1 | % | | $ | 332,802 | | | 18 | % | |
Advertising & Marketing Services | Advertising & Marketing Services | 340,889 | | | 229,083 | | | 49 | % | | 289,569 | | | 18 | % | | 663,723 | | | 524,236 | | | 27 | % | | 553,971 | | | 20 | % | Advertising & Marketing Services | 354,467 | | | 322,834 | | | 10 | % | | 295,153 | | | 20 | % | |
Political | Political | 9,581 | | | 17,544 | | | (45) | % | | 3,229 | | | *** | | 19,009 | | | 64,931 | | | (71) | % | | 5,933 | | | *** | Political | 17,965 | | | 9,428 | | | 91 | % | | 47,387 | | | (62) | % | |
Other | Other | 7,357 | | | 7,525 | | | (2) | % | | 7,972 | | | (8) | % | | 15,409 | | | 16,372 | | | (6) | % | | 16,044 | | | (4) | % | Other | 10,037 | | | 8,052 | | | 25 | % | | 8,847 | | | 13 | % | |
Total revenues | Total revenues | $ | 732,908 | | | $ | 577,627 | | | 27 | % | | $ | 536,932 | | | 36 | % | | $ | 1,459,959 | | | $ | 1,261,816 | | | 16 | % | | $ | 1,053,685 | | | 39 | % | Total revenues | $ | 774,123 | | | $ | 727,051 | | | 6 | % | | $ | 684,189 | | | 13 | % | |
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20212022 vs. 20202021
Total revenues increased $155.3 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $198.1$47.1 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020.2021. The net increases wereincrease was primarily due to growth inan AMS revenue ($111.8increase of $31.6 million, second quarter, $139.5 million first six months) reflecting higherincreased demand for television and digital advertising (as second quarter of 2020 was adversely impacted by sharply reduced demand due(due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic)Winter Olympics and Super Bowl which aired on NBC in 2022). Also contributing were growth inIn addition, political revenue increased $8.5 million. Lastly, subscription revenue ($51.6increased $4.9 million second quarter, $105.5 million first six months) primarily due to annual rate increases under existing and newly renegotiated retransmission agreements, partially offset by declines in subscribers. These increases were partially offset bysubscribers including the impact of an outage with a decrease in political revenue ($8.0 million second quarterbroadcast satellite provider that began on October 6, 2021 and $45.9 million first six months), following the 2020 presidential election year.ended February 4, 2022.
20212022 vs. 20192020
Total revenues increased $196.0 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $406.3$89.9 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2019. Our 2019 Acquisitions contributed total revenues of $110.5 million and $222.0 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. Excluding the 2019 Acquisitions, total revenues increased $85.5 million and $184.3 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively.2020. The increases werenet increase was primarily due to a risean AMS revenue increase of $59.3 million, reflecting an increased demand for television and digital advertising (due in part to the 2022 Winter Olympics and Super Bowl which aired on NBC in 2022). In addition, subscription revenues ($85.2revenue increased $58.9 million, second quarter, $174.6 first six months) primarily due to annual rate increases under existing and newly renegotiated retransmission agreements,agreements. These increases were partially offset by declinesa decrease in subscribers. Also contributing to the increase in the first six months of 2021 was political revenue which grew $11.7 million.of $29.4 million, due to 2020 being a presidential election year.
Cost of Revenues
2022 vs. 2021
Cost of revenues increased $16.8 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to a $11.4 million increase in programming costs driven by rate increases under existing affiliation agreements. Higher digital expenses of $1.8 million driven by growth in Premion also contributed to the increase.
2022 vs. 2020
Cost of revenues increased $41.8 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $67.1$42.1 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020. The increases were partiallyincrease was primarily due to growtha $32.0 million increase in programming costs ($20.7 million second quarter, $41.3 million first six months) driven by a rise in ratesrate increases under existing and newly renegotiated affiliation agreements and growth in subscription revenues (certain programming costs are linked to such revenues). Also contributing to the increases were higherHigher digital expenses ($12.9of $7.7 million second quarter, $18.8 million first six months) driven by growth in Premion.
2021 vs. 2019
Cost of revenues increased $111.8 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $225.2 million in the first six months of 2021 comparedPremion also contributed to the same periods in 2019. Our 2019 Acquisitions added cost of revenues of $58.1 million and $116.8 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. Excluding the 2019 Acquisitions, cost of revenues increased $53.7 million and $108.4 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. The increases were partially due to rising programming costs ($48.3 million second quarter, $93.6 million first six months). Also contributing to the increases were higherdigital expenses ($1.9 million second quarter, $7.6 million first six months) driven by growth in Premion.increase.
Business Units - Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
20212022 vs. 20202021
Business unit selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased $11.9 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $8.3$12.6 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020.2021. The increases wereincrease was primarily due to higher professional fees ($5.6a $10.2 million second quarter, $8.1 million first six months). Also contributing was a riseincrease in marketingsales commissions and payroll costs ($3.8 million second quarter, $3.3 million first six months). Sales commission also increased (approximately $4.1 million second quarter, $2.3 million first six months) driven by growth in AMS revenues. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in bad debt expense ($4.0 million second quarter, $7.0 million first six months) attributed to improved collection trends as a result of continued recovery in the U.S. economy.revenue.
20212022 vs. 20192020
Business unit SG&A expenses increased $23.0 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $40.9$9.0 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2019. Our 2019 Acquisitions added business unit SG&A expenses of $12.6 million and $25.0 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. Excluding the 2019 Acquisitions, SG&A expenses increased $10.4 million and $15.9 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively.2020. The growthincrease was primarily due to higher professional fees ($5.8 million second quarter,a $7.8 million first six months). Also contributing were increasesincrease in stock based compensation ($0.7 million second quarter, $1.9 million first six months)sales commissions and payroll costs driven by higher stock price. These increases were partially offset by reductionsgrowth in bad debt expense ($1.0 million second quarter, $2.0 million first six months).AMS revenue.
Corporate General and Administrative Expenses
Our corporate costs are separated from our business expenses and are recorded as general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statement of Income. This category primarily consists of broad corporate management functions including Legal, Human Resources, and Finance, as well as activities and costs not directly attributable to the operations of our media business.
2022 vs. 2021
Corporate general and administrative expenses increased $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily driven by a $10.2 million increase in M&A-related costs. Partially offsetting this was the absence in 2022 of $4.6 million of advisory fees related to activism defense incurred in the first quarter of 2021.
2022 vs. 2020
Corporate general and administrative expenses decreased $5.1 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $10.0$0.4 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by a declinethe absence in 2022 of $7.6 million of advisory fees related to activism defense ($3.4 million second quarter, $6.5 million first six months). Also contributing to the decrease in the first six months of 2021 was the absence ofcosts and $4.6 million of M&A due diligence costs. Decreases in the first six months of 2021 were partially offset by anPartially offsetting these decreases was a $10.2 million increase in stock based compensation of $1.9 million (driven by higher stock price).
2021 vs. 2019
Corporate general and administrative expenses increased $7.3 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $9.5 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same periods in 2019. The increases were primarily due to advisory fees relatedM&A-related costs and the remaining $1.6 million increase is primarily attributed to activism defense ($12.0 million second quarter, $16.6 million first six months). Also contributing to the increase in the first six months of 2021 was a rise in stock basedhigher stock-based compensation of $1.2 million. These increases were partially offset by the absence of acquisition-related costs, principally advisory fees, ($5.2 million second quarter, $9.1 million first six months) due to the reduction in acquisition activity in 2021.expense.
Depreciation Expense
2022 vs. 2021
Depreciation expense decreased by $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The decrease was due to certain assets reaching the end of their assumed useful lives.
2022 vs. 2020
Depreciation expense decreased by $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $1.9$1.6 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020. The decreases were due to a decline in capital expenditures following the onset of COVID-19, resulting in less depreciation in 2021.
2021 vs. 2019
Depreciation expense increased by $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $2.3 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same periods in 2019. Our 2019 Acquisitions added depreciation expense of $2.8 million and $5.8 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. Excluding the impact of the 2019 Acquisitions, depreciation expense decreased $1.5 million and $3.5 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively, primarilydecrease was due to certain assets reaching the end of their assumed useful lives.
Amortization Expense
20212022 vs. 20202021
Amortization expense decreased $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $1.9$0.8 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periods in 2020.2021. The decreases weredecrease was due to certain assets reaching the end of their assumed useful lives and therefore becoming fully amortized.
20212022 vs. 20192020
Amortization expense increased $7.0 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $14.0decreased $1.2 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periods in 2019. Our 2019 Acquisitions added amortization expense of $9.7 million and $19.5 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively. Excluding the impact of the 2019 Acquisitions, amortization expense decreased $2.7 million and $5.5 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively,2020. The decrease was due to certain assets reaching the end of their assumed useful lives.lives and therefore becoming fully amortized.
Spectrum Repacking Reimbursements and Other, net
2022 vs. 2021
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other net gains were $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to net gains of $1.4 million in the same period in 2021. The 2022 activity is related to $0.1 million of reimbursements received from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for required spectrum repacking, compared to $1.4 million of reimbursements received in the first quarter of 2021.
2022 vs. 2020
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other net gains were $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to net gains of $0.1 million in the same period in 2020 and net gainsfirst quarter of $2.9 million in the first six months of 20212022 compared to $7.6$7.5 million in the same period in 2020. The 20212022 activity is related to reimbursements received fromconsists of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for required spectrum repacking ($3.0 million second quarter, $4.4 million first six months), partially offset a $1.5 million contract termination fee which impacted both periods.item discussed above. The 2020 activity primarily consistsreflects $7.5 million of reimbursements received from the FCC for required spectrum repacking ($2.3 million second quarter, $9.8 million first six months), partially offset by $2.1 million impairment charge due to the retirement of a brand name which impacted both periods.FCC.
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other net gains were $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2021 compared to net gains of $4.3 million in the same period in 2019 and $2.9 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to $11.3 million in the same period in 2019. The 2021 activity consists of the items discussed above. The 2019 activity reflects gains due to reimbursements received from the FCC ($4.3 million second quarter, $8.4 million first six months). The first six months of 2019 also included a gain of $2.9 million as a result of the sale of real estate.
Operating Income
20212022 vs. 20202021
Our operatingOperating income increased $110.4 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $131.8$13.2 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020.2021. The increases wereincrease was driven by the changes in revenue and expenses discussed above, most notably the growthincrease in AMS revenue and subscription revenues.programming expense.
20212022 vs. 20192020
Our operatingOperating income increased $42.7 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $106.0$34.6 million in the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 compared to the same periods in 2019. Results from our 2019 Acquisitions added operating income of $27.2 million in the first quarter of 2021 and $54.9 million in the first six months of 2021. Excluding the 2019 Acquisitions, operating income increased $15.5 million and $51.1 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2021, respectively,2020. The increase was driven by the changes in revenue and expenses discussed above.above, most notably the increase in AMS and subscription revenues and programming expense.
Non-Operating Expenses
Non-operating expenses decreased $1.2$17.4 million in the secondfirst quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period in 2020.2021. This decrease was primarily due to ana $20.8 million gain recognized on our available for sale investment in MadHive (see Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements). Additionally, interest expense decline of $5.3decreased by $2.9 million driven by a lower average outstanding debt partially offset by higher average interest rate.rate. Total average outstanding debt was $3.51$3.19 billion forfor the secondfirst quarter of 2021, 2022, compared to $4.15$3.50 billion in the same period of 2020.2021. The weighted average interest rate on total outstanding debt was 5.07% 5.18% for the secondfirst quarter of 2021,2022, compared to 4.84%5.08% in the same period of 2020. This2021. Partially offsetting these decreases was partially offset bya $2.5 million increase in equity losses of $4.6 million from our CareerBuilder investment, primarily due to the absence of a 2020 gain due to the sale of its employment screening business resulting in our share of a pre-tax gain of $6.5 million recorded by us in the second quarter of 2020.
In the first six months of 2021, non-operating expenses decreased $21.0 million compared to the same period in 2020. This decrease was partially due to the absence of a $13.8 million call premium related to the repayment of our 2023 Senior Notes and an acceleration of $7.9 million of previously deferred financing fees associated with the 2023 and 2020 Senior notes in the first quarter of 2020 due to their early repayments. Further, interest expense decreased $15.7 million driven by lower average outstanding debt. The average debt outstanding was $3.50 billion for the first six months of 2021, compared to $4.17 billion in the same period of 2020. Partially offsetting the decrease in non-operating expenses, was a decline in equity earnings of $15.0 million from our CareerBuilder investment (which sold its employment screening business in 2020 resulting in our share of a pre-tax gain of $18.6 million).impairment charge recognized on an investment.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense increased $24.4$9.1 million in the secondfirst quarter of 20212022 compared to the same period in 2020. Income tax expense increased $38.9 million in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.2021. The increases wereincrease was primarily due to higherincreases in net income before tax. Our effective income tax rate was 22.5% for the second quarter of 2021, compared to 24.9% for the second quarter of 2020. The tax rate for the second quarter of 2021 is lower than the comparable rate in 2020 primarily due to net deferred tax benefits as a result of state tax planning strategies. Our effective income tax rate was 23.3%25.0% for the first six monthsquarter of 2021,2022, compared to 20.7%24.0% for the same period in 2020.first quarter of 2021. The tax rate for the first six monthsquarter of 20212022 is higher than the comparable amountrate in 20202021 primarily due to 2020a valuation allowance recorded on a minority investment and nondeductible M&A-related transaction costs incurred. Partially offsetting the increase were tax benefits from the utilization of capital loss carryforwards in connection with certain disposition transactionsa gain on an available-for-sale investment and the release of the associated valuation allowance.
Net Income attributable to TEGNA Inc.
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. was $106.6$134.2 million, or $0.48$0.60 per diluted share, in the secondfirst quarter of 20212022 compared to $19.9$112.6 million, or $0.09$0.51 per diluted share, during the same period in 2020. For the first six months of 2021, net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. was $219.2 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, compared to $106.3 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the same period in 2020.2021. Both income and earnings per share were affected by the factors discussed above, most notably, an increase of AMS revenue due to increased advertising demand as a result of improving economic conditions and an increase in subscription revenue from annual rate increases under existing and newly renegotiated retransmission agreements.above.
The weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding in the secondfirst quarter of 2022 and 2021 and 2020 were 222.5223.2 million and 219.4 million, respectively. The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding in the first six months of 2021 and 2020 was 221.9 million and 219.1221.2 million, respectively.
Results from Operations - Non-GAAP Information
Presentation of Non-GAAP information
We use non-GAAP financial performance measures to supplement the financial information presented on a GAAP basis. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the related GAAP measures, nor should they be considered superior to the related GAAP measures, and should be read together with financial information presented on a GAAP basis. Also, our non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Management and our Board of Directors use non-GAAP financial measures for purposes of evaluating company performance. Furthermore, the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors uses non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP EPS and free cash flow to evaluate management’s performance. Therefore, we believe that each of the non-GAAP measures presented provides useful information to investors and other stakeholders by allowing them to view our business through the eyes of management and our Board of Directors, facilitating comparisons of results across historical periods and focus on the underlying ongoing operating performance of our business. We also believe these non-GAAP measures are frequently used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in their evaluation of our business and other companies in the broadcast industry.
We discuss in this Form 10-Q non-GAAP financial performance measures that exclude from our reported GAAP results the impact of “special items” which are described in detail below in the section titled “Discussion of Special Charges Affecting Reported Results.” We believe that such expenses and gains are not indicative of normal, ongoing operations. While these items may be recurring in nature and should not be disregarded in evaluation of our earnings performance, it is useful to exclude such items when analyzing current results and trends compared to other periods as these items can vary significantly from period to period depending on specific underlying transactions or events that may occur. Therefore, while we may incur or recognize these types of expenses and gains in the future, we believe that removing these items for purposes of calculating the non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with a more focused presentation of our ongoing operating performance.
We discuss Adjusted EBITDA (with and without corporate expenses), a non-GAAP financial performance measure that we believe offers a useful view of the overall operation of our businesses. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to TEGNA before (1) net (income) lossincome attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest, (2) income taxes, (3) interest expense, (4) equity (loss) incomeloss in unconsolidated investments, net, (5) other non-operating items, net, (6) M&A due diligence&A-related costs, (7) advisory fees related to activism defense, (8) spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net, (9) depreciation and (10) amortization. We believe these adjustments facilitate company-to-company operating performance comparisons by removing potential differences caused by variations unrelated to operating performance, such as capital structures (interest expense), income taxes, and the age and book appreciation of property and equipment (and related depreciation expense). The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA is Net income attributable to TEGNA. Users should consider the limitations of using Adjusted EBITDA, including the fact that this measure does not provide a complete measure of our operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to purport to be an alternate to net income as a measure of operating performance or to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. In particular, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of cash flow available for management’s discretionary expenditures, as this measure does not consider certain cash requirements, such as working capital needs, capital expenditures, contractual commitments, interest payments, tax payments and other debt service requirements.
We also discuss free cash flow, a non-GAAP performance measure that the Board of Directors uses to review the performance of the business. Free cash flow is reviewed by the Board of Directors as a percentage of revenue over a trailing two-year period (reflecting both an even and odd year reporting period given the political cyclicality of our business). The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to free cash flow is Net income attributable to TEGNA. Free cash flow is calculated as non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above), further adjusted by adding back (1) stock-based compensation, (2) non-cash 401(k) company match, (3) syndicated programming amortization, (4) dividends received from equity method investments and (5) reimbursements from spectrum repacking. This is further adjusted by deducting payments made for (1) syndicated programming, (2) pension, (3) interest, (4) taxes (net of refunds) and (5) purchases of property and equipment. Like Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow is not intended to be a measure of cash flow available for management’s discretionary use.
Discussion of Special Charges Affecting Reported Results
Our results included the following items we consider “special items” that, while at times recurring, can vary significantly from period to period:
Quarter March 31, 2022:
•Spectrum repacking reimbursements and six months ended June 30,other, net consisting of gains due to reimbursements from the FCC for required spectrum repacking;
•M&A-related costs;
•Other non-operating items consisting of a gain recognized on an available-for-sale investment and an impairment charge related to another investment; and
•Tax expense associated with establishing a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to an equity method investment.
Quarter March 31, 2021:
•Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net consisting of gains due to reimbursements from the FCC for required spectrum repackingrepacking; and a contract termination fee;
•Advisory fees related to activism defense; and
•Net deferred tax benefits as a result of state tax planning strategies implemented during the second quarter of 2021.
Quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020:
•Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net consists of gains due to reimbursements from the FCC for required spectrum repacking, partially offset by an intangible asset impairment charge due to the retirement of a brand name;
•Advisory fees related to activism defense;
•M&A due diligence costs we incurred to assist prospective buyers of our company with their due diligence;
•A gain recognized in our equity income in unconsolidated investments, related to our share of CareerBuilder’s gain on the sale of its employment screening business;
•Other non-operating items primarily related to costs incurred in connection with the early extinguishment of debt; and
•Deferred tax benefits related to partial capital loss valuation allowance release.defense.
Reconciliations of certain line items impacted by special items to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP on our Consolidated Statements of Income follow (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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Corporate - General and administrative expenses | | $ | 21,320 | | | $ | (10,234) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,086 | | | | | | | | | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | | (58) | | | — | | | 58 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | 564,986 | | | (10,234) | | | 58 | | | — | | | — | | | 554,810 | | | | | | | | | |
Operating income | | 209,137 | | | 10,234 | | | (58) | | | — | | | — | | | 219,313 | | | | | | | | | |
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Other non-operating items, net | | 17,319 | | | — | | | — | | | (18,308) | | | — | | | (989) | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-operating expenses | | (30,112) | | | — | | | — | | | (18,308) | | | — | | | (48,420) | | | | | | | | | |
Income before income taxes | | 179,025 | | | 10,234 | | | (58) | | | (18,308) | | | — | | | 170,893 | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | 44,738 | | | 31 | | | (14) | | | 168 | | | (7,117) | | | 37,806 | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | | 134,234 | | | 10,203 | | | (44) | | | (18,476) | | | 7,117 | | | 133,034 | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share - diluted (a) | | $ | 0.60 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.08) | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.59 | | | | | | | | | |
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Corporate - General and administrative expenses | | $ | 16,870 | | | $ | (4,599) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,271 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | | (1,423) | | | — | | | 1,423 | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | 531,121 | | | (4,599) | | | 1,423 | | | 527,945 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating income | | 195,930 | | | 4,599 | | | (1,423) | | | 199,106 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Income before income taxes | | 148,446 | | | 4,599 | | | (1,423) | | | 151,622 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | 35,614 | | | 1,180 | | | (367) | | | 36,427 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | | 112,617 | | | 3,419 | | | (1,056) | | | 114,980 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share - diluted | | $ | 0.51 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | (0.01) | | | $ | 0.52 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP
Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to net income presented in accordance with GAAP on our Consolidated Statements of Income are presented below (in thousands):
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Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. (GAAP basis) | $ | 134,234 | | | $ | 112,617 | | | 19 | % | | | | | | |
Plus: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | 53 | | | 215 | | | (75 | %) | | | | | | |
Plus: Provision for income taxes | 44,738 | | | 35,614 | | | 26 | % | | | | | | |
Plus: Interest expense | 43,620 | | | 46,485 | | | (6 | %) | | | | | | |
Plus: Equity loss in unconsolidated investments, net | 3,811 | | | 1,329 | | | *** | | | | | | |
(Less): Other non-operating items, net | (17,319) | | | (330) | | | *** | | | | | | |
Operating income (GAAP basis) | 209,137 | | | 195,930 | | | 7 | % | | | | | | |
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Plus: M&A-related costs | 10,234 | | | — | | | *** | | | | | | |
Plus: Advisory fees related to activism defense | — | | | 4,599 | | | *** | | | | | | |
Less: Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | (58) | | | (1,423) | | | (96 | %) | | | | | | |
Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP basis) | 219,313 | | | 199,106 | | | 10 | % | | | | | | |
Plus: Depreciation | 15,305 | | | 15,896 | | | (4 | %) | | | | | | |
Plus: Amortization of intangible assets | 15,000 | | | 15,760 | | | (5 | %) | | | | | | |
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP basis) | 249,618 | | | 230,762 | | | 8 | % | | | | | | |
Corporate - General and administrative expense (non-GAAP basis) | 11,086 | | | 12,271 | | | (10 | %) | | | | | | |
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding Corporate (non-GAAP basis) | $ | 260,704 | | | $ | 243,033 | | | 7 | % | | | | | | |
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In the first quarter of 2022 Adjusted EBITDA margin was 34% without corporate expense or 32% with corporate expense, compared to first quarter of 2021 Adjusted EBITDA margin of 33% without corporate expense or 32% with corporate expense. The $17.7 million increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by the operational factors discussed above within the revenue and operating expense fluctuation explanation sections, most notably the increase in AMS revenue.
Reconciliations of certain line items impacted by special items to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP on our Consolidated Statements of Income follow (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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Corporate - General and administrative expenses | | $ | 23,183 | | | $ | (12,012) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,171 | | | | | | | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | | (1,475) | | | — | | | 1,475 | | | — | | | — | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | 547,386 | | | (12,012) | | | 1,475 | | | — | | | 536,849 | | | | | | | |
Operating income | | 185,522 | | | 12,012 | | | (1,475) | | | — | | | 196,059 | | | | | | | |
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Income before income taxes | | 137,840 | | | 12,012 | | | (1,475) | | | — | | | 148,377 | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | 30,986 | | | 3,111 | | | (374) | | | 2,797 | | | 36,520 | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | | 106,627 | | | 8,901 | | | (1,101) | | | (2,797) | | | 111,630 | | | | | | | |
Net income per share-diluted (a) | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.01) | | | $ | 0.50 | | | | | | | |
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Corporate - General and administrative expenses | | $ | 28,312 | | | $ | (15,448) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,864 | | | | | | | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | | (116) | | | — | | | 116 | | | — | | | — | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | 502,530 | | | (15,448) | | | 116 | | | — | | | 487,198 | | | | | | | |
Operating income | | 75,097 | | | 15,448 | | | (116) | | | — | | | 90,429 | | | | | | | |
Equity income (loss) in unconsolidated investments, net | | 1,921 | | | — | | | — | | | (6,514) | | | (4,593) | | | | | | | |
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Total non-operating expenses | | (48,917) | | | — | | | — | | | (6,514) | | | (55,431) | | | | | | | |
Income before income taxes | | 26,180 | | | 15,448 | | | (116) | | | (6,514) | | | 34,998 | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | 6,607 | | | 3,882 | | | (27) | | | (1,637) | | | 8,825 | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | | 19,947 | | | 11,566 | | | (89) | | | (4,877) | | | 26,547 | | | | | | | |
Net income per share-diluted | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.02) | | | $ | 0.12 | | | | | | | |
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Six months ended June 30, 2021 | | GAAP measure | | Advisory fees related to activism defense | | Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other | | Special tax items | | Non-GAAP measure | | | | | | |
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Corporate - General and administrative expenses | | $ | 40,053 | | | $ | (16,611) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 23,442 | | | | | | | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | | (2,898) | | | — | | | 2,898 | | | — | | | — | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | 1,078,507 | | | (16,611) | | | 2,898 | | | — | | | 1,064,794 | | | | | | | |
Operating income | | 381,452 | | | 16,611 | | | (2,898) | | | — | | | 395,165 | | | | | | | |
Equity income (loss) in unconsolidated investments, net | | (3,926) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,926) | | | | | | | |
Other non-operating items, net | | 1,854 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,854 | | | | | | | |
Total non-operating expenses | | (95,166) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (95,166) | | | | | | | |
Income before income taxes | | 286,286 | | | 16,611 | | | (2,898) | | | — | | | 299,999 | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | 66,600 | | | 4,291 | | | (741) | | | 2,797 | | | 72,947 | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | | 219,244 | | | 12,320 | | | (2,157) | | | (2,797) | | | 226,610 | | | | | | | |
Net income per share-diluted (a) | | $ | 0.99 | | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | (0.01) | | | $ | (0.01) | | | $ | 1.02 | | | | | | | |
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Six months ended June 30, 2020 | | GAAP measure | | M&A due diligence costs | | Advisory fees related to activism defense | | Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other | | Gains on equity method investment | | Other non-operating items | | Special tax benefits | | Non-GAAP measure |
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Corporate - General and administrative expenses | | $ | 50,026 | | | $ | (4,588) | | | $ | (23,087) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,351 | |
Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | | (7,631) | | | — | | | — | | | 7,631 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Operating expenses | | 1,012,181 | | | (4,588) | | | (23,087) | | | 7,631 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 992,137 | |
Operating income | | 249,635 | | | 4,588 | | | 23,087 | | | (7,631) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 269,679 | |
Equity income (loss) in unconsolidated investments, net | | 10,936 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (18,585) | | | — | | | — | | | (7,649) | |
Other non-operating items, net | | (18,231) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 21,744 | | | — | | | 3,513 | |
Total non-operating expenses | | (116,132) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (18,585) | | | 21,744 | | | — | | | (112,973) | |
Income before income taxes | | 133,503 | | | 4,588 | | | 23,087 | | | (7,631) | | | (18,585) | | | 21,744 | | | — | | | 156,706 | |
Provision for income taxes | | 27,732 | | | 1,151 | | | 5,801 | | | (2,017) | | | (4,670) | | | 5,463 | | | 3,944 | | | 37,404 | |
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. | | 106,255 | | | 3,437 | | | 17,286 | | | (5,614) | | | (13,915) | | | 16,281 | | | (3,944) | | | 119,786 | |
Net income per share-diluted | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.08 | | | $ | (0.03) | | | $ | (0.06) | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.02) | | | $ | 0.54 | |
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Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP
Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to net income presented in accordance with GAAP on our Consolidated Statements of Income are presented below (in thousands):
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Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. (GAAP basis) | $ | 106,627 | | | $ | 19,947 | | | *** | | $ | 219,244 | | | $ | 106,255 | | | *** |
Plus (Less): Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | 227 | | | (374) | | | *** | | 442 | | | (484) | | | *** |
Plus: Provision for income taxes | 30,986 | | | 6,607 | | | *** | | 66,600 | | | 27,732 | | | *** |
Plus: Interest expense | 46,609 | | | 51,877 | | | (10 | %) | | 93,094 | | | 108,837 | | | (14 | %) |
Plus (Less): Equity loss (income) in unconsolidated investments, net | 2,597 | | | (1,921) | | | *** | | 3,926 | | | (10,936) | | | *** |
(Less) Plus: Other non-operating items, net | (1,524) | | | (1,039) | | | 47 | % | | (1,854) | | | 18,231 | | | *** |
Operating income (GAAP basis) | 185,522 | | | 75,097 | | | *** | | 381,452 | | | 249,635 | | | 53 | % |
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Plus: M&A due diligence and acquisition-related costs | — | | | — | | | *** | | — | | | 4,588 | | | *** |
Plus: Advisory fees related to activism defense | 12,012 | | | 15,448 | | | (22 | %) | | 16,611 | | | 23,087 | | | (28 | %) |
Less: Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | (1,475) | | | (116) | | | *** | | (2,898) | | | (7,631) | | | (62 | %) |
Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP basis) | 196,059 | | | 90,429 | | | *** | | 395,165 | | | 269,679 | | | 47 | % |
Plus: Depreciation | 15,838 | | | 16,711 | | | (5 | %) | | 31,734 | | | 33,611 | | | (6 | %) |
Plus: Amortization of intangible assets | 15,773 | | | 17,248 | | | (9 | %) | | 31,533 | | | 33,464 | | | (6 | %) |
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP basis) | 227,670 | | | 124,388 | | | 83 | % | | 458,432 | | | 336,754 | | | 36 | % |
Corporate - General and administrative expense (non-GAAP basis) | 11,171 | | | 12,864 | | | (13 | %) | | 23,442 | | | 22,351 | | | 5 | % |
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding Corporate (non-GAAP basis) | $ | 238,841 | | | $ | 137,252 | | | 74 | % | | $ | 481,874 | | | $ | 359,105 | | | 34 | % |
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In the second quarter of 2021 Adjusted EBITDA margin was 33% without corporate expense or 31% with corporate expense, compared to second quarter of 2020 Adjusted EBITDA margin of 24% without corporate expense or 22% with corporate expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Adjusted EBITDA margin was 33% without corporate expense or 31% with corporate expense, compared to six months ended June 30, 2020 Adjusted EBITDA of 28% without corporate expense or 27% with corporate expense. These margin increases were primarily driven by the operational factors discussed above within the revenue and operating expense fluctuation explanation sections, most notably, the increase in AMS revenue due to the overall increase in economic activity and subscription revenue from annual rate increases under existing and newly renegotiated retransmission agreements.
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
Our free cash flow, a non-GAAP performance measure, was $1.21 billion for the two-year period ended June 30, 2021.
Reconciliation from “Net income” to “Free cash flow” follow (in thousands):
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| | Two-year period ended June 30, 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
| Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. (GAAP basis) | Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. (GAAP basis) | $ | 834,323 | Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc. (GAAP basis) | $ | 1,007,659 | | $ | 807,651 |
Plus: Provision for income taxes | Plus: Provision for income taxes | 262,662 | Plus: Provision for income taxes | 313,387 | | 256,555 |
Plus: Interest expense | Plus: Interest expense | 416,146 | Plus: Interest expense | 382,604 | | 415,864 |
Plus: M&A due diligence and acquisition-related costs | 26,225 | |
Plus: M&A-related costs | | Plus: M&A-related costs | 13,972 | | 31,433 |
Plus: Depreciation | Plus: Depreciation | 129,689 | Plus: Depreciation | 130,126 | | 128,384 |
Plus: Amortization | Plus: Amortization | 131,815 | Plus: Amortization | 129,485 | | 124,865 |
Plus: Stock-based compensation | Plus: Stock-based compensation | 47,182 | Plus: Stock-based compensation | 63,073 | | 44,780 |
Plus: Company stock 401(k) contribution | Plus: Company stock 401(k) contribution | 32,167 | Plus: Company stock 401(k) contribution | 33,811 | | 31,331 |
Plus: Syndicated programming amortization | Plus: Syndicated programming amortization | 139,793 | Plus: Syndicated programming amortization | 141,999 | | 135,349 |
Plus: Workforce restructuring expense | Plus: Workforce restructuring expense | 5,933 | Plus: Workforce restructuring expense | 1,021 | | 7,385 |
Plus: Advisory fees related to activism defense | Plus: Advisory fees related to activism defense | 45,778 | Plus: Advisory fees related to activism defense | 32,059 | | 33,766 |
Plus: Cash dividend from equity investments for return on capital | Plus: Cash dividend from equity investments for return on capital | 9,093 | Plus: Cash dividend from equity investments for return on capital | 11,598 | | 9,055 |
Plus: Cash reimbursements from spectrum repacking | Plus: Cash reimbursements from spectrum repacking | 26,153 | Plus: Cash reimbursements from spectrum repacking | 10,665 | | 27,443 |
Plus: Other non-operating items, net | 27,640 | |
| Plus: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | Plus: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | 427 | Plus: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | 1,390 | | 200 |
Plus: Reimbursement from Company-owned life insurance policies | | Plus: Reimbursement from Company-owned life insurance policies | 1,005 | | — |
Plus (Less): Equity loss (income) in unconsolidated investments, net | | Plus (Less): Equity loss (income) in unconsolidated investments, net | 12,142 | | (7,189) |
Less: Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | | Less: Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | (4,805) | | (9,700) |
(Less) Plus: Other non-operating items, net | | (Less) Plus: Other non-operating items, net | (9,385) | | 20,200 |
Less: Syndicated programming payments | | Less: Syndicated programming payments | (150,211) | | (135,148) |
Less: Income tax payments, net of refunds | Less: Income tax payments, net of refunds | (230,749) | Less: Income tax payments, net of refunds | (263,012) | | (169,298) |
Less: Equity income in unconsolidated investments, net | (5,207) | |
Less: Spectrum repacking reimbursements and other, net | (6,869) | |
Less: Syndicated programming payments | (145,058) | |
Less: Pension contributions | Less: Pension contributions | (24,158) | Less: Pension contributions | (10,121) | | (28,227) |
Less: Interest payments | Less: Interest payments | (391,913) | Less: Interest payments | (389,392) | | (435,485) |
Less: Purchases of property and equipment | Less: Purchases of property and equipment | (123,792) | Less: Purchases of property and equipment | (100,849) | | (122,230) |
Free cash flow (non-GAAP basis) | Free cash flow (non-GAAP basis) | $ | 1,207,280 | Free cash flow (non-GAAP basis) | $ | 1,358,221 | | $ | 1,166,984 |
| Revenue | Revenue | $ | 5,643,551 | Revenue | $ | 6,018,807 | | $ | 5,447,575 |
Free cash flow as a % of Revenue | Free cash flow as a % of Revenue | 21.4 | % | Free cash flow as a % of Revenue | 22.6 | % | | 21.4 | % |
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Our free cash flow, a non-GAAP performance measure, was $1.36 billion and $1.17 billion for the two-year periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in free cash flow is primarily due to increases in subscription and political revenues.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Cash Flows
Our operations have historically generated strong positive cash flow which, along with availability under our existing revolving credit facility and cash and cash equivalents on hand, have been sufficient to fund our capital expenditures, interest expense, dividends, investments in strategic initiatives (including acquisitions) and other operating requirements.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on many aspectsWe paid dividends totaling $21.2 million in first quarter of 2022 and $15.4 million in first quarter of 2021. We expect to continue to pay our operations, directly and indirectly, including our employees, consumer behavior, distributionregular quarterly dividend of our content, our vendors, and$0.095 per share through the overall market. The full impactclosing of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with regard toMerger, which is the broader advertising industry, remains uncertainmaximum rate and continues to evolve. However, during the first six months of 2021, the U.S. economy continued on a path towards recovery with millions of Americans receiving COVID-19 vaccines, states and municipalities increasingly reopening and continued growth in employment, although the reported impact from the Delta variant of the virus leaves room for further concern. In addition, the U.S. federal government continued to enact policies to provide fiscal stimulus to the economy and relief to those affectedfrequency permitted by the pandemic, with the most recent stimulus expected to bolster household finances as well as those of small businesses, states and municipalities.Merger Agreement.
The improving conditions around the pandemic over the last 12 months, coupled with strategic actions we’ve taken with our 2020 and 2019 debt refinancings and reduction of discretionary spending, have helped strengthened our financial position. On March 29, 2021, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a dividend increase of ten cents per share on an annual basis, to $0.38 per common share (approximately 2.0% dividend yield as of June 30, 2021), which represents an approximately 36% increase above the prior dividend. The increase of the dividend demonstrates the Board’s and management’s confidence in our business and continued focus on making prudent, disciplined decisions intended to drive near and long-term shareholder value. Our capital allocation decisions focus on optimizing investments in organic and inorganic growth opportunities, paying down debt, issuing dividends, and repurchasing shares.
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, we were in compliance with all covenants contained in our debt agreements and credit facility and our leverage ratio, calculated in accordance with our revolving credit agreement, and term loan agreements, was 3.62x, well was 2.97x, below the permitted leverage ratio of less than 5.5x. The leverage ratio is calculated using annualized adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the agreement) for the trailing eight quarters. We believe that we will remain compliant with all covenants for the foreseeable future.
As of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022, our total debt was $3.46$3.07 billion, cash and cash equivalents totaled $57.3$43.3 million, and we had unused borrowing capacity of $1.49$1.23 billion under our revolving credit facility. Approximately $3.23 billion, or 93%, of ourOur debt has aconsists of unsecured notes which have fixed interest rate.rates.
Our financial and operating performance, as well as our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to maintain compliance with credit facility covenants, are subject to certain risk factors. See Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” in our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion. We expect our existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from our operations, and borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility will be more than sufficient to satisfy our recurring contractual commitments, debt service obligations, capital expenditure requirements, and other working capital needs for the next twelve months.
Cash Flows
The following table provides a summary of our cash flow information followed by a discussion of the key elements of our cash flow (in thousands):
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| Balance of cash and cash equivalents beginning of the period | Balance of cash and cash equivalents beginning of the period | $ | 40,968 | | | $ | 29,404 | | Balance of cash and cash equivalents beginning of the period | $ | 56,989 | | | $ | 40,968 | |
| Operating activities: | Operating activities: | | Operating activities: | |
Net income | Net income | 219,686 | | | 105,771 | | Net income | 134,287 | | | 112,832 | |
Depreciation, amortization and other non-cash adjustments | Depreciation, amortization and other non-cash adjustments | 92,749 | | | 72,273 | | Depreciation, amortization and other non-cash adjustments | 31,641 | | | 47,050 | |
Pension contributions, net of income | Pension contributions, net of income | (8,781) | | | (5,885) | | Pension contributions, net of income | (585) | | | (4,410) | |
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables | (37,207) | | | 91,246 | | |
(Decrease) increase in interest and taxes payable | (52,483) | | | 32,056 | | |
Increase in trade receivables | | Increase in trade receivables | (120) | | | (63,120) | |
Increase in interest and taxes payable | | Increase in interest and taxes payable | 13,663 | | | 4,320 | |
Other, net | Other, net | (17,471) | | | 18,081 | | Other, net | 17,374 | | | (38,601) | |
Cash flow from operating activities | Cash flow from operating activities | 196,493 | | | 313,542 | | Cash flow from operating activities | 196,260 | | | 58,071 | |
| Investing activities: | Investing activities: | | Investing activities: | |
Payments for acquisitions of businesses and other assets, net of cash acquired | Payments for acquisitions of businesses and other assets, net of cash acquired | (13,341) | | | (15,841) | | Payments for acquisitions of businesses and other assets, net of cash acquired | — | | | (13,341) | |
All other investing activities | All other investing activities | (20,911) | | | (5,216) | | All other investing activities | (7,330) | | | (9,890) | |
Cash flow used for investing activities | Cash flow used for investing activities | (34,252) | | | (21,057) | | Cash flow used for investing activities | (7,330) | | | (23,231) | |
| Cash flow used for financing activities | Cash flow used for financing activities | (145,947) | | | (148,819) | | Cash flow used for financing activities | (202,603) | | | (62,955) | |
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | 16,294 | | | 143,666 | | |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (13,673) | | | (28,115) | |
Balance of cash and cash equivalents end of the period | Balance of cash and cash equivalents end of the period | $ | 57,262 | | | $ | 173,070 | | Balance of cash and cash equivalents end of the period | $ | 43,316 | | | $ | 12,853 | |
Operating Activities - Cash flow from operating activities was $196.5$196.3 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $313.5$58.1 million for the same period in 2020.2021. Driving the decrease was an increase in tax payments of $117.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, as tax payments originally due in the second quarter of 2020 were impacted by guidance from U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service that allowed the deferral of federal income tax payments to July 15, 2020 and would have otherwise been paid in the second quarter of 2020. In addition, the decline in operating cash flow was also impacted by a decreasefavorable change in accounts receivable of $45.9$63.0 million, primarily due to timing of cash payments related to subscription revenue. Also contributing to the increase was a favorable change in accounts payable of $29.1 million in political revenue (which are paid upfront and provide immediate benefitthe first quarter of 2022 as compared to operating cash flow). Partially offsetting these decreases were increases in operating cash flows associatedthe first quarter of 2021, due to timing of payments with higher AMS and subscription revenues.our network affiliates.
Investing Activities - Cash flow used for investing activities was $34.3$7.3 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $21.1$23.2 million for the same period in 2020.2021. The increasedecrease of $15.9 million was primarilyprimary due to a $5.3$13.3 million declinebeing spent on an acquisition in spectrum repack reimbursements.2021 and an absence of acquisitions in 2022. Also contributing to the declinedecrease was a $4.7 million decrease in proceeds from the salecapital expenditures of assets and business.$7.6 million.
Financing Activities - Cash flow used for financing activities was $145.9$202.6 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, compared to $148.8$63.0 million for the same period in 2020.2021. The change was primarily due to debt activity in 2020. Specifically, in January 2020 we issued $1.0 billionour revolving credit facility which had net repayments of unsecured notes, the proceeds of which were used to early redeem $650.0 million of unsecured notes due in October 2023 and $310.0 million due in July 2020. We incurred combined debt issuance and early redemption fees of $29.9$166.0 million in the first sixthree months of 2020 related to these actions. Additionally, we paid down $99.0 million on our revolving credit facility in the first six months of 20212022 as compared to $68.0net repayments of $37.0 million in the first sixthree months of 2020.2021.
Certain Factors Affecting Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q containthat do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements regarding business strategies, market potential,within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions about future financial performanceevents and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other matters, whichfactors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the views, beliefs, projections and estimates expressed in such statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, those described within Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report, and the following: (1) the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental or regulatory approvals of the proposed transaction and the related transactions involving the parties that could reduce the anticipated benefits of or cause the parties to abandon the proposed transaction, (2) risks related to the satisfaction of the conditions to closing the proposed transaction (including the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or the approval of the Company’s stockholders), and the related transactions involving the parties, in the anticipated timeframe or at all, (3) the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse impacts caused byeffects on the market price of the Company’s common stock, (4) disruption from the proposed transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships, including retaining and hiring key personnel and maintaining relationships with the Company’s customers, vendors and others with whom it does business, (5) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement entered into pursuant to the proposed transaction or of the transactions involving the parties, (6) risks related to disruption of management’s attention from the Company’s ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, (7) significant transaction costs, (8) the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to the proposed transaction or unfavorable results from currently pending litigation and proceedings or litigation and proceedings that could arise in the future, (9) other business effects, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions, (10) information technology system failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity, malware or ransomware attacks, and (11) changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and its(including the effect of COVID-19 on ourthe Company’s revenues, particularly our non-political advertising revenues. The words “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “project”revenues), which could exacerbate any of the risks described above. Potential regulatory actions, changes in consumer behaviors and similar expressions, among others, generally identify “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements are subjectimpacts on and modifications to certain risksour operations and uncertainties that couldbusiness relating thereto and our ability to execute on our standalone plan can also cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipatedmaterially. We are not responsible for updating the information contained in the forward-looking statements, including those described within Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2020 Annualthis Quarterly Report on Form 10-K.10-Q beyond the published date.
Our actual financial results may be different from those projected dueReaders are cautioned not to the inherent nature of projections. Given these uncertainties,place undue reliance on forward-looking statements should not be reliedmade by or on in making investment decisions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q speakbehalf of the Company. Each such statement speaks only as of the date of its filing. Except where requiredday it was made. We undertake no obligation to update or to revise any forward-looking statements. The factors described above cannot be controlled by applicable law, we expressly disclaim a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements after the date ofour Company. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words “believes,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expects,” “should,” “could,” “outlook,” and “anticipates” and similar expressions as they relate to reflect subsequent events, changed circumstances, changes in expectations,our Company or the estimates and assumptions associated with them. The forward-lookingmanagement are intended to identify forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are intended to be subject tomay include, without limitation: statements about the safe harbor protection provided bypotential benefits of the federal securities laws.proposed acquisition, anticipated growth rates, the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations, and the anticipated timing of closing the proposed transaction.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, refer to the following section of our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K: “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.” Our exposures to market risk have not changed materially since December 31, 2020.2021.
As of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, approximately $3.23$3.09 billion of our debt has a fixed interest rate (which represents approximately 93%100% of our total principal debt obligation). Our remaining debt obligation of $256 million has floating interest rates. These obligations fluctuate with market interest rates. By way of comparison, a 50 basis points increase or decrease in the average interest rate for these obligations would result in a change in annual interest expense of approximately $1.3 million. The fair value of our total debt, based on bid and ask quotes for the related debt, totaled $3.70 $3.15 billion as of June 30, 2021March 31, 2022 and $3.79$3.40 billion as of December 31, 2020.2021.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective, as of June 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
There have been no material changes in our internal controls or in other factors during the fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for information regarding our legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
While we attempt to identify, manage and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K describes the risks and uncertainties that we believe may have the potential to materially affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, projected results and future prospects. We do not believe that there have been any material changes from the risk
factors previously disclosed in our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In December 2020, our Board of Directors authorized the renewal of our share repurchase program for up to $300.0 million of our common stock over the next three years. TheNo shares may bewere repurchased at management’s discretion, either onduring the open market or in privately negotiated block transactions. Management’s decision to repurchase shares will depend on price and other corporate developments. Purchases may occur from time to time and no maximum purchase price has been set. In the second quarter and sixthree months ended June 30, 2021, no shares were repurchased.March 31, 2022. As a result of the announcement of the Merger Agreement on February 22, 2022, we have suspended share repurchases under this program.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
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2-1 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 22, 2022, by and among TEGNA Inc., Teton Parent Corp., Teton Merger Corp., and solely for purposes of certain provisions specified therein, Community News Media LLC, CNM Television Holdings I LLC, SGCI Holdings III LLC, P Standard General Ltd., Standard General Master Fund L.P., Standard General Master Fund II L.P., Standard General Focus Fund L.P., CMG Media Corporation, CMG Media Operating Company, LLC, CMG Farnsworth Television Holdings, LLC, CMG Farnsworth Television Operating Company, LLC, Teton Midco Corp., Teton Opco Corp., and CMG Farnsworth Television Acquisition Company, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2-1 to TEGNA Inc.’s Form 8-K filed on February22, 2022). |
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2-2 | | Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 10, 2022, by and among TEGNA Inc., Teton Parent Corp., Teton Merger Corp., and solely for purposes of certain provisions specified therein, Community News Media LLC, CNM Television Holdings I LLC, SGCI Holdings III LLC, P Standard General Ltd., Standard General Master Fund L.P., Standard General Master Fund II L.P., Standard General Focus Fund L.P., CMG Media Corporation, CMG Media Operating Company, LLC, CMG Farnsworth Television Holdings, LLC, CMG Farnsworth Television Operating Company, LLC, Teton Midco Corp., Teton Opco Corp., and CMG Farnsworth Television Acquisition Company, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2-1 to TEGNA Inc.’s Form 8-K filed on March 15, 2022). |
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*Asterisks identify management contracts and compensatory plans and arrangements.
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.
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Date: AugustMay 9, 20212022 | TEGNA INC. |
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| /s/ Clifton A. McClelland III |
| Clifton A. McClelland III |
| Senior Vice President and Controller |
| (on behalf of Registrant and as Principal Accounting Officer) |