United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2012
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission file number 001-14691
 
WESTWOOD ONE,DIAL GLOBAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
95-3980449
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
220 W. 42nd St. New York, NY
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
10036
(Zip Code)

(212) 419-2900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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 (“Exchange Act”) 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web Site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-X during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer, “accelerated filer” and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check One):
Large Accelerated Filer o
 
Accelerated Filer o
 
Non-Accelerated Filer o
 
Smaller Reporting Company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

The number of shares outstanding as of November 4, 2011April 30, 2012 (excluding treasury shares) was Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share: 22,667,591;22,764,323; Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share: 34,237,638; and Series A Preferred Stock, par value $.01per share: 9,691.374.



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WESTWOOD ONE,DIAL GLOBAL, INC.

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
 
Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited) 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
All other schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable, the required information is immaterial, or the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)




WESTWOOD ONE,DIAL GLOBAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

September 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
(unaudited) (derived from audited)March 31,
2012
 December 31,
2011
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$4,733
 $2,938
$4,819
 $5,627
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,300 (2011) and $143 (2010)37,489
 49,672
Prepaid and other assets15,431
 16,583
Current assets discontinued operations590
 48,723
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts87,622
 96,211
Prepaid expenses and other assets8,148
 6,130
Total current assets58,243
 117,916
100,589
 107,968
Property and equipment, net23,080
 23,502
29,619
 28,478
Goodwill166,169
 167,120
Intangible assets, net23,769
 26,262
143,104
 145,915
Goodwill25,796
 25,796
Deferred financing costs10,928
 11,557
Other assets6,131
 1,642
6,384
 6,636
Non-current assets discontinued operations
 93,156
TOTAL ASSETS$137,019
 $288,274
$456,793
 $467,674
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)   
   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$24,587
 $33,957
Producer and accounts payable$27,091
 $30,780
Amounts payable to related parties963
 859
4,638
 4,343
Accrued and other current liabilities17,534
 20,148
Current liabilities discontinued operations11,244
 32,357
Accrued expenses and other liabilities45,554
 41,820
Current maturity of long-term debt4,844
 3,875
Total current liabilities54,328
 87,321
82,127
 80,818
Long-term debt27,000
 136,407
231,162
 229,467
Long-term debt payable to related parties32,027
 30,875
Deferred tax liability12,989
 24,188
10,952
 17,619
Due to Gores10,610
 10,222
Other liabilities14,428
 15,951
22,206
 20,107
Non-current liabilities discontinued operations5,938
 20,177
TOTAL LIABILITIES125,293
 294,266
378,474
 378,886
Commitments and Contingencies
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)   
Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized: 5,000,000 shares issued and outstanding: 22,605 (2011) and 21,314 (2010)226
 213
Class B stock, $.01 par value: authorized: 3,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 0
 
   
Commitments and contingencies
  
   
Series A Preferred Stock, $1,000 liquidation preference; 200,000 shares authorized; 9,691.374 shares issued and outstanding, and accumulated dividends; $392 and $171, respectively10,083
 9,862
   
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000,000 shares authorized; 22,759,322 and 22,744,322 shares issued and outstanding, respectively228
 227
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; 35,000,000 shares authorized; 34,237,638 shares issued and outstanding342
 342
Additional paid-in capital100,731
 88,652
136,459
 134,785
Accumulated deficit(89,231) (94,857)(68,793) (56,428)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)11,726
 (5,992)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)$137,019
 $288,274
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY68,236
 78,926
TOTAL LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$456,793
 $467,674

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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DIAL GLOBAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2012 2011
Revenue$68,286
 $20,077
Costs of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)50,583
 9,679
Gross profit17,703
 10,398
Compensation costs8,057
 3,576
Other operating costs7,540
 4,147
Depreciation and amortization6,470
 3,375
Restructuring and other charges5,895
 
Total operating costs27,962
 11,098
    
Operating loss(10,259) (700)
    
Interest expense, net(9,065) (5,309)
Preferred Stock dividend(221) 
    
Loss from continuing operations before income tax(19,545) (6,009)
Income tax (benefit from) provision for continuing operations(7,180) 740
    
Loss from continuing operations(12,365) (6,749)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax provision
 (1,150)
Net loss$(12,365) $(7,899)
Comprehensive loss$(12,365) $(7,899)
    
Loss per share Common Stock (Class A and Class B)   
Loss from continuing operations$(0.22) $(0.20)
Loss from discontinued operations
 (0.03)
Net loss$(0.22) $(0.23)
    
Weighted-average shares outstanding:   
Common Stock (Class A and Class B)   
Basic and diluted56,988,627
 34,237,638
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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WESTWOOD ONE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
Revenue$40,878
 $44,224
 $133,372
 $139,835
Operating costs39,228
 41,610
 133,972
 130,338
Depreciation and amortization1,677
 1,467
 5,070
 4,313
Corporate general and administrative expenses1,931
 2,083
 6,604
 8,254
Restructuring charges137
 84
 1,911
 243
Special charges2,550
 1,350
 4,474
 3,878
Total expenses45,523
 46,594
 152,031
 147,026
Operating loss(4,645) (2,370) (18,659) (7,191)
Interest expense923
 2,095
 3,512
 5,343
Other (income) expense(4,946) 1,920
 (6,042) 1,918
Loss from continuing operations before income tax(622) (6,385) (16,129) (14,452)
Income tax provision (benefit) from continuing operations60
 (1,917) (6,908) (5,816)
Net loss from continuing operations(682) (4,468) (9,221) (8,636)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes1,678
 (2,771) (4,879) (10,744)
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of income tax413
 
 19,726
 
Net income (loss)$1,409
 $(7,239) $5,626
 $(19,380)
        
Income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted:

       
Continuing operations$(0.03) $(0.21) $(0.41) $(0.42)
Discontinued operations$0.09
 $(0.14) $0.66
 $(0.52)
Net income (loss)$0.06
 $(0.35) $0.25
 $(0.94)
        
Weighted average shares outstanding: 
  
  
  
Basic and diluted22,601
 20,921
 22,317
 20,671
DIAL GLOBAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2012
2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net loss$(12,365) $(7,899)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activity, net of acquisitions:
  
Depreciation and amortization6,470
 4,953
Paid-in-kind interest expense1,152
 3,522
Deferred taxes(7,276) 992
Amortization of original issue discount and deferred financing costs1,262
 317
Stock-based compensation1,675
 
Bad debt expense275
 118
Preferred Stock dividend payable221
 
Deferred rent expense13
 17
Revaluation of interest rate cap contracts81
 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:6,891
 680
Total adjustments10,764
 10,599
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(1,601) 2,700
    
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Acquisition of property and equipment(505) (1,120)
Loan to related party(500) 
Acquisitions of business, net of cash acquired
 (23)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,005) (1,143)
    
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility5,000
 
Repayment under Revolving Credit Facility(2,000) 
Purchase of interest rate cap contracts(233) 
Repayment of long-term debt(969) (2,785)
Principal payment of capital lease obligation
 (16)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,798
 (2,801)
    
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(808) (1,244)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period5,627
 13,948
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$4,819
 $12,704
    
Supplemental Disclosures   
Cash paid during the period for :   
Interest$4,918
 $1,442

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements



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WESTWOOD ONE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 2010
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:   
Net income (loss)$5,626
 $(19,380)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
Gain on sale of discontinued operation(19,726) 
Gain on sale of assets(4,908)

Depreciation and amortization8,913
 13,691
Deferred taxes(9,915) (12,167)
Paid-in-kind interest - paid(10,895) 
Paid-in-kind interest - accrued2,011
 4,348
Federal tax refund
 12,940
Non-cash equity-based compensation2,426
 2,671
Change in fair value of derivative liability(1,096) 1,920
Amortization of deferred financing costs17
 17
Net change in other assets and liabilities2,796
 3,386
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(24,751) 7,426
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:   
Proceeds from Metro Traffic Sale115,000
 
Capital expenditures(2,761) (7,058)
Proceeds from sale of assets4,950


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities117,189
 (7,058)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:   
Repayments of Senior Notes(92,180) (15,500)
Issuance of common stock to Gores10,000
 5,000
Proceeds from exercise of stock options583
 
Payments of finance and capital lease obligations(1,046) (634)
Repayment of Revolving Credit Facility(8,000)

Proceeds from Revolving Credit Facility
 10,000
Net cash used in financing activities(90,643) (1,134)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents1,795
 (766)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period2,938

4,824
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$4,733
 $4,058
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements



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WESTWOOD ONE,DIAL GLOBAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(In thousands)thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
     Additional   Total
 Common Stock Paid-in Accumulated Stockholders’
 Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity (Deficit)
Balance as of January 1, 201121,314
 $213
 $88,652
 $(94,857) $(5,992)
Net income
 
 
 5,626
 5,626
Equity-based compensation
 
 2,426
 
 2,426
Issuance of common stock to Gores1,186
 12
 9,988
 
 10,000
Exercise of stock options, net of tax105
 1
 (335) 
 (334)
Balance as of September 30, 201122,605
 $226
 $100,731
 $(89,231) $11,726
 Common StockAdditional Paid-in Capital 
(Accumu-
lated
 Deficit)
 
Total
Stock-
holders’
Equity
 Class A Class B   
 Shares Amount Shares Amount   
Balance at January 1, 201222,744,322
 $227
 34,237,638
 $342
 $134,785
 $(56,428) $78,926
Net loss
 
 
 
 
 (12,365) (12,365)
Vesting of restricted stock units15,000
 1
 
 
 (1) 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
 
 
 1,675
 
 1,675
Balance at March 31, 201222,759,322
 $228
 34,237,638
 $342
 $136,459
 $(68,793) $68,236

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements




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WESTWOOD ONE,DIAL GLOBAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(inIn thousands, except share and per share data)

amounts)

Note 1 Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business

In this report, “Westwood One,“Dial Global, “Westwood,“ “Company,” “registrant,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Westwood One,Dial Global, Inc. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by us pursuant to(together with our subsidiaries). On October 21, 2011 (the "Merger Date"), we announced the rulesconsummation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and do not include the results of the Verge Media Companies, LLC ("Verge") with whom we merged on October 21, 2011 (after the quarter ended on September 30, 2011). These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes included in our Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 30, 2011 and filed with the SEC on September 6, 2011 to update our 2010 Form 10-K and retrospectively present our Metro Traffic business (“Metro”) as a discontinued operation.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented have been recorded.
As described in more detail under Note 2 - Discontinued Operations, in connection with the sale of our Metro Traffic business (the “Metro Sale Transaction”) to an affiliate of Clear Channel Communications (“Clear Channel”), on April 29, 2011, we amended the terms of our Securities Purchase Agreement and the Credit Agreement (which agreements were terminated on October 21, 2011 in connection with our merger with Verge), principally to provide for the consent of the lenders to the sale of the Metro Sale Transaction and the release of the liens on the assets sold in the sale. As part of these amendments, our then senior debt leverage covenant was eliminated from both the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Credit Agreement and we paid off all of the Senior Notes held by non-Gores holders from the proceeds of the Metro Sale Transaction. Also as a result of these amendments, certain, but not all, of our non-financial covenants were eliminated or modified.

On October 21, 2011, we closed our mergertransactions (the "Merger") with Verge pursuant tocontemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, (thedated as of July 30, 2011 (as amended, the "Merger Agreement") we, by and among Westwood One Inc. ("Westwood"), Radio Network Holdings, LLC, a Delaware corporation (since renamed Verge Media Companies LLC, "Merger Sub"), and Verge Media Companies, Inc. ("Verge"). Verge merged with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub continuing as the surviving company. For a more detailed description of the agreements and the credit facilities entered into on July 30, 2011. As part ofin connection with the Merger, we refinancedplease refer to our old debt (described below in Note 7 - Debt)Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2012 or our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on October 27, 2011 and entered into New Credit Facilities (as described in Note 16 - Subsequent Events). More information relatedJanuary 5, 2012 and the agreements filed as exhibits to the Merger is in Note 16 - Subsequent Events.these filings.

The Merger will beis accounted for as a reverse acquisition of the CompanyWestwood by Verge under the acquisition method of accounting in conformity with the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 805) “Business("ASC") 805 Business Combinations.” The combined company will account for the transaction by using Verge historical information and accounting policies and applying fair value estimates to the Company. Under such guidance, the transaction will behas been recorded as the acquisition of Westwood by the Company by Verge. Upon consummation of the acquisition, theCompany. The historical accounting of the Company will beis that of Verge and the acquisition purchase price of the Company will beWestwood has been recorded based on the fair value of the CompanyWestwood on the date of acquisition. The purchase price will be allocatedVerge's prior period common stock balances have been adjusted to reflect the assets and liabilitiesconversion of the Company based onVerge shares to Class B common stock at a ratio of approximately 6.838 to 1, with the fairdifference in par value being adjusted in additional paid in capital. See Note 3 — Acquisition of such assets and liabilities with any residual value recorded in goodwill.Westwood One, Inc. for information regarding our acquisition of Westwood.

Financial Statement Presentation

The preparationAs described in more detail under Note 4 — Discontinued Operations, on July 29, 2011, Verge's Board of our financial statements in conformity with the authoritative guidanceDirectors approved a spin-off of the Financial Accounting Standards Board forDigital Services business to a related entity owned by its sole stockholder at that time. For all periods presented in this report, the results of the Digital Services business are presented as a discontinued operation and will continue to be presented as discontinued operations in all future filings in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) requires managementStates.

The consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and cash flows do not include Westwood's former operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 include the Westwood purchase accounting balances acquired in the Merger.

The consolidated statements of cash flows include the results of the discontinued operations of the Digital Services business for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as is allowed by the authoritative guidance in ASC 230 - Statement of Cash Flows.

We are organized as a single reporting segment, the Radio business. We are an independent, full-service network radio company that distributes, produces, and/or syndicates programming and services to make estimatesmore than 8,500 radio stations nationwide including representing/selling audio content of third-party producers. We produce and/or distribute over 200 news, sports, music, talk and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenueentertainment radio programs, services and expensesdigital applications, as well as audio content from live events, turn-key music formats, prep services, jingles and imaging. We have no operations outside the disclosureUnited States, but sell to customers outside of contingent assets and liabilities. Management continually evaluates its estimates and judgments including those related to allowances for doubtful accounts, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, recoverability of goodwill, intangible assets and the valuation of such, barter inventory, fair value of stock options granted, forfeiture rate of equity based compensation grants, income taxes and valuation allowances on such and other contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.


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Segment ReportingUnited States.

Prior to April 29, 2011, we operated as two segments, Network Radio and Metro Traffic. As noted below in
Note 2 - Discontinued Operations, we completed the sale Summary of our Metro Traffic business on April 29, 2011; therefore, it is no longer included in continuing operations, and our financial statements are shown as one segment. We have classified the Metro Traffic operating results, including the gain on the Metro Sale Transaction, as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations and consolidated balance sheet for all periods presented.Significant Accounting Policies

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share excludes the effect of common stock equivalents and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator) during the period. Shares issued during the period and shares re-acquired during the period shall beare weighted for the portion of the period that they wereare outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflectsreflect the potential dilution that could result if securities or other contracts to issue common stock wereare exercised or converted into common stock. Diluted earnings per share assumes the exercise ofCommon stock options using the treasury stock methodequivalents are excluded in periods in which they are anti-dilutive and the conversion of other equity securities (if outstanding during the period) using the “if-converted” method. Forfor the three months ended March 31, 2012 and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011, the effect of outstanding stock options and other common stock equivalents of 238,242 and 121, respectively, were0 was excluded from the calculationscalculation of diluted loss per share because the effect was anti-dilutive. Basic and dilutive shares outstanding include the Class A common stock and Class B common stock combined after the adjustment for the conversion of the Class B common stock in connection with the Merger.

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DIAL GLOBAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)


Use of Estimates

Common equivalent sharesThe preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates by their nature are excludedbased on judgments and available information. Our actual results could differ from our estimates. The most significant assumptions and estimates we used in periodspreparing our financial statements include those related to useful lives of property and equipment, the useful lives of intangible assets, allowance for doubtful accounts, fair values assigned to intangibles, interest rate caps and stock-based awards, and the valuation of goodwill.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of accounts receivable.

Our revenue is generated primarily from companies located in which they are anti-dilutive. Options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and restricted stock (see Note 9 - Equity-Based Compensation) are excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share if the combined exercise price, unamortized fair value and excess tax benefits are greater than the average market priceUnited States. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our common stockcustomers’ financial condition and, in certain instances, require payment in advance. Accounts receivable are due principally from large U.S. companies under stated contract terms. We provide for the periods presented.estimated credit losses, as required.

Reclassification and Revisions

Certain reclassifications to our previously reported financial information have been made to the financial information that appears in this report to conform to the current period presentation consisting principally of items related to the discontinued operations of Metro as described in Note 2 - Discontinued Operations.

During the three months ended September 2011, we determined that the provision for income taxes and certain tax liabilities had not been properly stated as of and for the period ended of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011 due to errors in the calculation of the state tax provision. This resulted in an additional $457 income tax provision from continuing operations, of which $352 and $105 should have been recorded in the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.  In addition, an income tax benefit from discontinued operations of $131 was recorded, of which $36 and $95 should have been recorded in the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011 as a result, one customer accounted for approximately 12% and 29% of revenue, respectively. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, approximately 11% and 9%, respectively, of accounts receivable is due from this customer.

Comprehensive Loss
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, our comprehensive loss was equal to the net loss for each of the adjustments listed above, we increased our income tax provision from continuing operations by $457 and increased our income tax benefit from discontinued operations by $131.periods presented.

For the year ended December 31, 2009, we understated our income tax receivable asset due to an error in how the deductibility of certain costs for the period from April 24, 2009 to December 31, 2009 (referred to as the successor period) was determined. This resulted in an additional income tax benefit of $650 that should have been recorded in the successor period ended December 31, 2009 being recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2010. We also understated our accrued liabilities at December 31, 2009 by $653 in connection with our failure to record an employment claim settlement related to an employee termination that occurred prior to 2008, but which was probable and estimable as of December 31, 2009. This resulted in an additional $653 of corporate general and administrative expense that should have been recorded in the successor period ended December 31, 2009 being recorded in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010.

For the year ended December 31, 2010, we understated our current liabilities discontinued operations and understated our loss from discontinued operations due to an error in calculation. This resulted in an understatement of our loss from discontinued operations of $168 being recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 that should have been recorded in the twelve month period ended December 31, 2010. For the successor period, we overstated our current assets related to discontinued operations by $250 and understated our current liabilities related to discontinued operations by $919. These errors were corrected during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 and increased our loss from discontinued operations by $1,169.

We have determined that the impact of these adjustments, individually and in the aggregate, recorded in the respective periods as described above  were immaterial to our results of operations in all applicable prior interim and annual periods and to the estimated results for the full fiscal year 2011. As a result, we have not restated any prior period amounts.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The adoption of the following accounting standards and updates during 2012 did not result in a significant impact to the consolidated financial statements:

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2011-05,Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentationguidance which improves the comparability, consistency, and transparency of Comprehensive Income. The new guidance eliminatesfinancial reporting and increases the current option to reportprominence of items reported in other comprehensive income and its("OCI") by eliminating the option to present components inof OCI as part of the statement of changes in stockholders' equity. Instead, the new rule willThe amendments in this standard require an entity to present net income and other comprehensive incomethat all non-owner changes in onestockholders' equity be presented either in a single continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. WhileSubsequently in December 2011, the newFASB issued additional guidance changeswhich indefinitely defers the presentationrequirement to present on the face of comprehensivethe financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from OCI to net income there are no changes toin the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of OCI are presented. The amendments in these standards do not change the items that are recognizedmust be reported in OCI, when an item of OCI must be reclassified to net income, or other comprehensivechange the option for an entity to present components of OCI gross or net of the effect of income under current accounting guidance. This new guidance istaxes. All amendments are effective for fiscal yearsinterim and interimannual periods beginning after December 15, 2011.2011 and are to be applied retrospectively. We expect to adoptadopted this new rulestandard in the first quarter of 2012. While the adoption of this new rule will change the presentation of comprehensive income, we do2012 and it did not believe it willhave a material impact the determination ofon our results of operations, cash flows, or financial position.statements.

In SeptemberMay 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwillguidance to clarify and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwillrevise the requirements for Impairment.  This update simplifies how an entity tests goodwill for impairment.  It provides an option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. Given this option, an entity no longer would be required to calculate themeasuring fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines, based on that qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that itsand for disclosing information about fair value is less thanmeasurements. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2012 and it did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance requiring companies to disclose information about offsetting assets and liabilities and related arrangements to enable users of its carrying amount.  The amendments will befinancial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. This guidance requires retrospective application for all prior periods presented and is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performedperiods for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2011.  Early adoption is permitted. We will adopt this standard during our fourth quarter impairment review process.January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual fiscal years. We do not expect adoption of this standardguidance to have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 2 3 Discontinued Operations Acquisition of Westwood One, Inc.

On AprilOctober 21, 2011, we consummated the Merger of Westwood and Verge. The preliminary purchase price was allocated as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents$3,112
Accounts receivable39,500
Prepaid and other assets5,613
Property and equipment25,348
Other assets5,780
Long-term debt(45,146)
Accounts payable(5,820)
Accrued and other current liabilities(27,233)
Other liabilities(22,212)
Deferred tax liability(32,764)
Intangible assets71,008
Goodwill85,193
Total Purchase Price$102,379

Included in the property and equipment and other liabilities categories above are land, building and debt related to a sale leaseback of our Culver City properties that did not qualify for sales recognition treatment. The remaining term of the lease is approximately eight years with two five year renewal options. We are responsible for required repairs, replacements and improvements for our Culver City properties and issued a letter of credit for $219 (the equivalent of three months base rent) in lieu of a security deposit.  The building is depreciated over its estimated remaining economic life of 35 years and the debt principal is reduced by the monthly rental payments using the effective interest method whereby a portion of the lease payment is recorded to interest expense and the remaining to reduce the principal. The preliminary purchase accounting allocations have been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of, and for the period subsequent, to the Merger Date. The valuation of the net assets acquired and allocation of the consideration transferred will be finalized within a year of the Merger Date. On March 31, 2012, we recorded adjustments to decrease goodwill by $951 associated with: (1) an increase in (x) property and equipment of $2,410, (y) other liabilities of $2,684, and (z) deferred tax liabilities of $108 related to our Culver City properties; and (2) increase intangible assets of $1,831, and decrease deferred tax liabilities of $714 related to the fair value of the affiliate service agreements and insertion orders (in intangible assets) as of the Merger Date.

The following unaudited pro forma financial summary for the three months ended March 31, 2011 gives effect to the Merger and the resultant acquisition accounting treatment and assumes the Merger had occurred as of January 1, 2011. The adjustments include amortization expense associated with acquired identifiable intangible assets, interest expense associated with bank borrowings to fund the acquisitions and elimination of transactions costs incurred in fiscal years 2011 that are directly related to the Merger and do not have a continuing impact on operating results. The pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of what the financial condition or results of operations would have been had the Merger been completed on the dates set forth in the pro forma financial information.
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
 Unaudited Pro Forma
Revenue$71,152
Operating loss(9,614)
Loss from continuing operations(11,255)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 4 Discontinued Operations

On July 29, 2011 we entered into, the then Board of Directors of Verge (pre-Merger) approved a Stock Purchase Agreement with Clear Channel, pursuant to which we sold allspin-off of the outstanding capital stockoperations of Verge's Digital Services business to a related entity, Triton Digital, Inc. (“Triton Digital”) that was owned by Triton Media Group LLC ("Triton"). As part of the spin-off, Verge Media, Inc. (our wholly-owned subsidiary) indemnified Triton for damages resulting from claims (subject to limited carve-outs) arising from or directly related to our Radio network business, Verge Media, Inc. or any of our respective subsidiaries that collectively comprised our Metro Traffic business (referred(other than digital companies), provided such claims are made on or before April 30, 2013. Verge spun-off the Digital Services business' net assets with a carrying value of $111,859 to herein as the “Metro Sale Transaction”). Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, Clear Channel purchased the Metro Traffic business for $25,000 in cash, $5,000 of which was paid into an escrow account to satisfy certain liabilities that is recorded in prepaid and other assets and $750 of which was paid for the settlement of the Triangle litigation (see below). After the consummation of the Metro Sale Transaction, Metro (then owned by Clear Channel) paid to us and our affiliates, and satisfied in full, certain outstanding, pre-closing, inter-company obligations in the amount of $95,000. Generally, for a period of up to six months (extended in certain circumstances to up to a year), the parties will provide to one another certain transition assistance, including with respect to personnel and office facilities. If Clear Channel's half of the liabilities for which the escrow account was created is less than $5,000, the difference between $5,000 and 50 percent of the expenses actually incurred by Clear Channel will be released from escrow. The Metro Traffic business represented approximately 46% of our revenueTriton Digital for the year ended December 31, 2010. Net proceeds for the Metro Sale Transaction were $115,000 and the gain on the sale was $19,726. In accordance with the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement, net proceeds of the Metro Sale Transaction will be adjusted based upon the actual net working capital of the Metro Traffic business as of April 28, 2011 compared to the target net working capital amount of $20,000. We have recorded an estimated net working capital adjustment of $3,100 in current liabilities from discontinued operations as of September 30, 2011.

InThe Digital Services business' results included in discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011are as follows:
Revenue $10,379
Cost of revenue 4,333
Gross profit 6,046
Operating costs 5,279
Depreciation and amortization 1,578
Loss from operations (811)
Interest income (27)
Loss from discontinued operations, before provision for income taxes (838)
Income tax provision for discontinued operations 312
Net loss from discontinued operations $(1,150)

The Digital Services business' results of operations have been removed from our results of continuing operations for all periods presented. Verge was not required to amend or pay down its existing debt in connection with the Metro Sale Transaction,spin-off of the Digital Services business and therefore we did not allocate interest expense to the discontinued operations accordingly. We did not allocate any corporate overhead to the discontinued operations. We did not have any significant continuing involvement in the Digital Services business since the spin-off. We have continuing activities and cash flows related to the Digital Services business through the Digital Reseller Agreement (see Note 5 — Related Party Transactions) which was entered into separate agreementson July 29, 2011 and has a four-year term. Under this agreement, Verge agreed to provide, at its sole expense and on an exclusive basis (subject to certain exceptions), for four years, services to Triton Digital customarily rendered by network radio sales representatives in the United States in exchange for a commission.


Note 5 Related Party Transactions

Management Agreement

From 2006 to 2011, Verge managed and operated eight 24/7 Formats pursuant to a Management Agreement with our lendersWestwood. Under the agreement, Verge had the option to amendpurchase the terms24/7 Formats and on July 29, 2011, it exercised its option and paid $4,730 for the purchase of the Securities Purchase Agreement and24/7 Formats. For the Credit Agreement, which agreements were terminated on October 21,three months ended March 31, 2011, in connection with our merger with Verge. We amended the agreementswe recorded expenses of $660 for fees paid to (1) provideWestwood for the consent24/7 Formats and included these fees in other operating costs in the consolidated statement of the lenders to the Metro Sale Transaction and the release of the liens on the assets sold pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement for the Metro Sale Transaction and (2) permit the Metro Sale Transaction thereunder. As part of the amendments, we paid off the $104,000 of Senior Notes held by non-Gores holders. As part of the amendments, our debt leverage covenant was eliminated and we obtained increased flexibility to make new investments, enter into mergers and dispose of assets and incur additional subordinated debt. operations.

Transition Services

On May 11,July 29, 2011 we, Verge entered into a sixth amendmenttransition services agreement with Triton Digital to our Securities Purchase Agreement provide it with access to and use of certain premises leased by us and related services for a monthly fee of $22 plus related facilities expenses.  This agreement is effective until such time as the support and use of the various facilities is terminated. The termination date may occur at various times but no later than April 2014. Any termination earlier than the stated termination date must be mutually agreed upon by the parties. Fees related to the transition services were $66for the sole purposethree months ended March 31, 2012 and are included as credits in other operating costs in the consolidated statement of incorporating an inadvertent omission from the fifth amendment, and eliminated the minimum LTM EBITDA thresholds previously applicable to the second and third quarters of 2011 that were negotiated with the non-Gores noteholders prior to the paydown of 100% of their Senior Notes as part of the Metro Sale Transaction.operations.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

As part of the second amendment to the Securities PurchaseDigital Reseller Agreement we agreed to pay on the maturity date (or any earlier date on which the Senior Notes become due and payable) to each holder of the Senior Notes a fee equal to 2% of the outstanding principal amount of the Senior Notes held by each noteholder on December 31, 2010 (all such fees collectively, the “Senior Leverage Amendment Fee”). As a result of the fifth amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement entered into on April 29, 2011, the Senior Leverage Amendment Fee was due and payable on the earliest to occur of: (1) July 15, 2012, (2) the date on which the Senior Notes held by Gores were paid in full, surrendered or refinanced and (3) the date on which all of the collateral securing the Senior Notes was released. As described in Note 16 - Subsequent Events, the Senior Notes held by Gores were refinanced at the time of the Merger and accordingly, the Senior Leverage Amendment Fee of $2,433 was paid on October 21, 2011.

As part ofOn July 29, 2011, Verge entered into a Digital Reseller Agreement with Triton Digital, pursuant to which it agreed to provide, at its sole expense and on an exclusive basis (subject to certain exceptions), for four years, services to Triton Digital customarily rendered by network radio sales representatives in the waiver and fourth amendment, the then holders of the Senior Notes and the Company agreedUnited States in exchange for a 5% leverage fee would be imposed effective October 1, 2011 unless: (1) our debt leverage ratio for any LTM period beginning on June 30, 2011 complied with one of the following debt leverage ratios applicablecommission. Revenue related to the five quarters beginning on June 30, 2011: 5.00, 5.00, 4.50, 3.50 and 3.50 and (2) more than 50% of the outstanding amount of Senior Notes held by the non-Gores holders had been repaid as of such quarterly measurement date. On September 30, 2011, our debt leverage ratio was above the 5.00 level and therefore, the 5% leverage fee became accruable on October 1, 2011. The fee was equal to 5% of the Senior Notes outstanding agreement for the period beginning October 1, 2011 and accrued on a daily basis from such date until the fee amount was paid in full. When the Merger closed on October 21, 2011, the 5% leverage fee of $29 became due for the portion of the fourth quarter prior to closing of the Merger and was paid in full.three months ended March 31, 2012 is $821.

The resultsPIK Notes and Senior Notes

As of
March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Metro Traffic operations that include an allocationtotal amount of PIK Notes classified as long-term debt payable to related parties in the consolidated balance sheet, was $32,027 and $30,875, respectively, of which $29,960 and $28,883, respectively, were held by our major stockholders, Gores and certain entities affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"). Interest expense related to these PIK Notes of $1,077 is accrued for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 9 — Debt for additional details on these PIK Notes.

Prior to the Merger, senior notes, classified as long-term debt payable to related parties in the consolidated balance sheet, were held by Verge's major stockholders, Oaktree, Black Canyon Capital LLC ("Black Canyon"), who was a related party until the Merger Date, and certain members of management. Interest expense related to the debt repaid with proceeds fromsenior notes of $3,585 was accrued for the Metro Sale Transaction arethree months ended March 31, 2011 and is included in discontinuedinterest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. These senior notes were repaid upon the Merger.

Other Related Party Transactions

For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, we recognized approximately $1,000 and $800 in revenue, respectively, and $400 and $300 in operating income, respectively, from radio stations in which Oaktree has (directly or indirectly) a financial interest.

We entered into a joint venture in December 2011. We made an initial capital contribution of $1 and hold a 50% voting interest in the joint venture and have agreed to lend to the joint venture up to $2,000 over the course of three years for working capital purposes. The entire outstanding balance is payable on December 27, 2014. As of March 31, 2012, we had loaned $500 to the joint venture. Any loans will bear interest at an annual rate of ten percent. The loan and related accrued interest receivable of $512 are in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and the related interest income of $12 is in interest expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presentedand comprehensive loss. The operations of the joint venture as of March 31, 2012 were not significant and presently we do not consolidate the operating results of the joint venture.
A summary of related party revenue, other operating costs and interest expense is as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 (1) 2010 2011 (1) 2010
Revenue$
 $43,728
 $50,811
 $124,403
Operating costs
 40,296
 50,744
 116,724
Depreciation and amortization
 3,039
 3,843
 9,378
Corporate general and administrative expenses
 513
 946
 1,170
Restructuring charges(96) 477
 717
 2,179
Special charges60
 146
 321
 417
Total expenses(36) 44,471
 56,571
 129,868
Operating loss36
 (743) (5,760) (5,465)
Interest expense
 3,727
 5,000
 11,848
Loss from discontinued operations before income tax36
 (4,470) (10,760) (17,313)
Income tax benefit from discontinued operations(1,642) (1,699) (5,881) (6,569)
Net loss from discontinued operations$1,678
 $(2,771) $(4,879) $(10,744)
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2012 2011
Revenue $1,821
 $800
Other operating costs 534
 1,160
Interest expense, net 1,065
 3,585

(1)The three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 include the results of the Metro Traffic business up through April 29, 2011, the date of the Metro Sale Transaction, and restructuring and special charges related to the Metro Traffic business through September 30, 2011.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 6 — Property and Equipment

The Metro Sale Transaction resulted in an accounting gainProperty and equipment consists of $19,726the following:
 March 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
Radio and communications equipment$17,808
 $17,575
Office computers, equipment and software14,138
 13,842
Leasehold improvements, building and land16,020
 13,580
Property and equipment47,966
 44,997
Accumulated depreciation(18,347) (16,519)
Property and equipment, net$29,619
 $28,478

For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, we recorded depreciation expense associated with property and equipment of $1,828 and $1,364, respectively. This includes depreciation on capitalized lease assets of $16 for the three months ended March 31, 2011.


Note 7 Goodwill

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08 that simplified how entities test for goodwill impairment. This authoritative guidance permits entities to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a capital lossreporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for income tax purposes duedetermining whether it is necessary to perform a difference between book and tax basis in part due to booktwo-step goodwill impairment charges.test. We adopted this guidance for our annual goodwill impairment test that was conducted as of December 31, 2011. Goodwill is not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually or when changes in circumstances indicate an impairment event may have occurred. In performing the 2011 goodwill impairment test, we assessed the relevant qualitative factors and concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount. After reaching this conclusion, no further testing was performed. The qualitative factors we willconsidered included, but were not realizelimited to, general economic conditions, our outlook for business activity, our recent and forecasted financial performance and the price of our common stock. We did not conduct a benefitgoodwill impairment test as of March 31, 2012.

The recording of goodwill from acquisitions is guided by the principles of ASC 805 - Business Combinations. ASC 805 defines goodwill as an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

The changes in the second quarter from this capital loss. Accordingly, a full valuation allowance was recorded. Therefore, no net tax expense was provided carrying amount of goodwill for the Metro Sale Transaction in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011. In the third quarter we updated our analysis of our ability to utilize these losses in connection with the sale of the 24/7 formats. We do not expect to utilize any of the remaining lossesMarch 31, 2012 are as of September 30, 2011.


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The Metro Traffic assets and liabilities presented in discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet were as follows:
 September 30, 2011
 December 31, 2010
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts$
 $46,885
Prepaid and other assets590
 1,838
Total current assets discontinued operations (1)590
 48,723
Property and equipment, net
 13,546
Intangible assets, net
 66,224
Goodwill
 13,149
Other assets
 237
Total non-current assets discontinued operations
 $93,156
Total assets discontinued operations$590
 $141,879
LIABILITIES   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$
 $11,950
Deferred revenue
 3,398
Accrued and other current liabilities11,244
 17,009
Total current liabilities discontinued operations (2)11,244
 32,357
Deferred tax liability
 11,986
Other liabilities5,938
 8,191
Total non-current liabilities discontinued operations (3)5,938
 20,177
Total liabilities discontinued operations

$17,182
 $52,534

(1)As of September 30, 2011, total current assets discontinued operations consisted of deferred tax assets which were not assumed by Clear Channel.
(2)As of September 30, 2011, total current liabilities discontinued operations consisted of estimated net working capital adjustment (as noted above), accrued transaction costs related to the Metro Sale Transaction and accrued liabilities related to closed facilities and certain other current liabilities related to the Metro Traffic segment, which were not assumed by Clear Channel.
(3)As of September 30, 2011, total non-current liabilities discontinued operations consisted of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued non-current liabilities related to closed facilities related to the Metro Traffic segment, which were not assumed by Clear Channel.

Settlement of Triangle Lawsuit

On April 29, 2011, as part of the Metro Sale Transaction, we entered into a settlement agreement with Triangle Software, LLC (d/b/a Beat the Traffic) (“Triangle”) pursuant to which all claims relating to any patents owned by Triangle as they related to the Sigalert business were settled. As part of the settlement agreement, we and Triangle released the other from all claims related to the lawsuit. The Sigalert business was part of the Metro Sale Transaction described above and in connection with the closing, the settlement agreement was assigned by us to Clear Channel when the Metro Sale Transaction closed on April 29, 2011. In early May 2011, the claims of Triangle and our counterclaims were dismissed with prejudice by the court in which the lawsuit was filed at the request of both Triangle and the Company in connection with the terms of the settlement agreement.



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Note 3 — Related Party Transactions

Gores Radio Holdings

We have a related party relationship with Gores Radio Holdings, LLC (who was our ultimate parent until the closing of the Merger on October 21, 2011) (together with certain related entities “Gores”). As a result of the refinancing of substantially all of our outstanding long-term indebtedness (approximately $241,000 in principal amount) and a recapitalization of our equity that closed on April 23, 2009 (the “Refinancing”), Gores, our ultimate parent company, created a holding company which owned approximately 76.1% of our equity as of September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, Gores held $10,610 (including PIK interest of $1,321) of our Senior Notes, which they purchased from certain of our former debt holders who did not wish to participate in the 2009 Refinancing. As described above, the Senior Notes held by Gores were not part of the debt paid off in connection with the Metro Sale Transaction, but were paid on October 21, 2011 as part of the Merger. This debt is classified as Due to Gores on our balance sheet.

We recorded interest expense and fees related to consultancy and advisory services rendered by, and incurred on behalf of, Gores and Glendon Partners, an operating group affiliated with Gores, as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
Gores and Glendon fees (1)
$400
 $176
 $1,056
 $617
Reimbursement of legal fees
 
 
 8
Reimbursement of letter-of-credit fees (2)
63
 62
 189
 188
Interest on loan393
 376
 1,164
 1,195
 $856
 $614
 $2,409
 $2,008

(1)These fees consist of payments for professional services rendered by various members of Gores and Glendon to us in the areas of operational improvement, tax, finance, transactions, accounting, legal and insurance/risk management.
(2)Reimbursement of a standby letter-of-credit fee incurred and paid by Gores in connection with its guarantee of the $20,000 revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC (previously Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC, “Wells Fargo”).

POP Radio

We also have a related party relationship, including a sales representation agreement, with our 20% owned investee, POP Radio, L.P. We recorded fees in connection with this relationship as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
Program commission expense$272
 $366
 $1,099
 $1,093

A summary of related-party expense by expense category is as follows:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
Operating costs$272
 $366
 $1,099
 $1,093
Special charges400
 176
 1,056
 625
Interest expense456
 438
 1,353
 1,383
 $1,128
 $980
 $3,508
 $3,101
Balance at January 1, 2012$167,120
Westwood purchase accounting adjustment(951)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

NOTE 4 Note 8 Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost and is summarized as follows:
  September 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
Land, buildings and improvements $8,621
 $7,871
Recording, broadcasting and studio equipment 14,224
 16,049
Furniture, computers, equipment and other 7,659
 6,248
  30,504
 30,168
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 7,424
 6,666
Property and equipment, net $23,080
 $23,502

Depreciation expense was $845 and $938 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $2,674 and $2,727, for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.


Note 5 — Intangible Assets

In accordance with the authoritative guidance which is applicable to the Refinancing, we revalued our intangibles using our best estimate of current fair value. The value assigned to our only indefinite lived intangible assets, our trademarks, are not amortized to expense but tested for impairment at least annually or upon a triggering event. Our identified definite lived intangible assets are: our relationships with our radio affiliates, and other distribution partners from whom we obtain commercial airtime that we sell to advertisers; internally developed software for systems unique to our business; and contracts which provide information and talent for our programming. The values assigned to definite lived assets are amortized over their estimated useful life using, where applicable, contract completion dates, historical data on affiliate relationships and software usage. On an annual basis as of December 31, or more frequently upon the occurrence of certain events, we are required to perform impairment tests on our identified intangible assets with indefinite lives, including goodwill, which testing could impact the value of our business.Intangible assets with definite lives are tested for impairment when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We determined that the Merger was a triggering event in the third quarter and performed an impairment assessment. We concluded that there were no impairments of our intangible assets as of September 30, 2011.

Intangible assets by asset type and estimated life as of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 20102011 are as follows:
   As of September 30, 2011 As of December 31, 2010
 
Estimated
Life
 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Value
 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Value
TrademarksIndefinite $11,200
 $
 $11,200
 $11,200
 $
 $11,200
Affiliate relationships10 years 10,200
 (2,486) 7,714
 10,200
 (1,721) 8,479
Software and technology5 years 1,600
 (844) 756
 1,600
 (604) 996
Client contracts5 years 8,930
 (4,831) 4,099
 8,930
 (3,343) 5,587
   $31,930
 $(8,161) $23,769
 $31,930
 $(5,668) $26,262
   As of March 31, 2012 As of December 31, 2011
 
Estimated
Life
 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Value
 
Gross
Carrying
Value
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Value
Advertiser and producer relationships15 years 103,901
 (28,385) 75,516
 103,901
 (26,653) 77,248
Affiliate service agreements10 years 69,091
 (3,063) 66,028
 65,745
 (1,271) 64,474
Trade names4 to 5 years 1,780
 (1,505) 275
 1,780
 (1,415) 365
Customer relationships4 years 400
 (175) 225
 400
 (150) 250
Technology8 years 410
 (90) 320
 410
 (77) 333
Beneficial lease interests7 years 1,200
 (768) 432
 1,200
 (724) 476
Insertion orders9 months 1,917
 (1,609) 308
 3,432
 (663) 2,769
   $178,699
 $(35,595) $143,104
 $176,868
 $(30,953) $145,915

Amortization expenseThe changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets was $831 for each of the three month periodsmonths ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and $2,493 for each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.March 31, 2012 are as follows:
Balance at January 1, 2012$145,915
Amortization(4,642)
Westwood acquisition purchase accounting adjustment1,831
Balance at March 31, 2012$143,104



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Note 6 — Goodwill

Goodwill representsAmortization expense included in continuing operations for the excess of cost over fair value of net assets of businesses acquired. In accordance with authoritative guidance, the value assigned to goodwillthree months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 is not amortized to expense, but rather the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying amount on at least an annual basis to determine if there is a potential impairment. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill is less than their carrying value. On an annual basis as of December 31, or more frequently if upon the occurrence of certain events, we are required to perform impairment tests on our goodwill, which testing could impact the value of our business. We determined that the Merger was a triggering event in the third quarter$4,642 and performed an impairment assessment. We concluded that there were no impairments of our goodwill as of September 30, 2011.

The gross amount of goodwill as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $25,796 and there were no accumulated impairment losses.$2,010, respectively.


Note 7 9 Debt

As described in Note 1 -— Description of Business and Basis of Presentation above, as part of the Merger that closed on October 21, 2011, Verge's debt and Westwood's debt were repaid and on the Merger Date, we refinanced all ofand our long-term debt described belowsubsidiaries, as borrower and subsidiary guarantors, respectively, entered into New Credit Facilities asand PIK Notes that are described in Note 16 - Subsequent Events.below.

Prior to the Merger, our financial condition caused us from time to time to obtain waivers to the agreements governing our indebtedness and to institute certain cost-saving measures as described below.Credit Facilities

On April 23, 2009, we closed the Refinancing and entered into our Securities Purchase Agreement (governing the Senior Notes) and aThe First Lien Credit Agreement (governing the Senior Credit Facility). At the time of the Refinancing, the Senior Credit Facility includedprovides for (1) a $20,000 unsecured non-amortizing term loan andin an aggregate principal amount of $155,000 (the “First Lien Term Loan Facility”), (2) a $15,000$25,000 revolving credit facility, that included a $2,000 letter$5,000 of which is available for letters of credit sub-facility, on a senior unsecured basis. On April 29, 2011, as part of(the “Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the Metro Sale Transaction, we repaid all of our Senior Notes payable to non-Gores holdersFirst Lien Term Loan Facility, the “First Lien Credit Facilities”) and (3) an uncommitted incremental facility in the amount of $103,075, which included $10,895 of accrued PIK interest (see Note 2 - Discontinued Operations). As of September 30, 2011, our existing debt was $37,610 and consisted of: $10,610 dueup to Gores under the Senior Notes maturing October 15, 2012 and the Senior Credit Facility, consisting of a $20,000 unsecured, non-amortizing term loan and $20,000 revolving credit facility (of which $7,000 was outstanding on September 30, 2011). The term loan and revolving credit facility (i.e., the “Senior Credit Facility”) were scheduled to mature on October 15, 2012 and were guaranteed by our subsidiaries and Gores. As of September 30, 2011, the Senior Notes bore interest at 15.0% per annum, payable 10% in cash and 5% PIK interest. The PIK interest accreted and was added to principal quarterly, but was not payable until maturity. As of September 30, 2011, the remaining accrued PIK interest was $1,321. As of September 30, 2011, loans under our Credit Agreement (which governed the Senior Credit Facility) bore interest at our option at either LIBOR plus 4.0% per annum or a base rate plus 4.0% per annum.

Notwithstanding the elimination of our debt leverage covenant as described in Note 1 - Basis of Presentation above, we were required to pay the 5% leverage fee to be imposed effective October 1, 2011 unless we provided satisfactory documentation to the holders of our Senior Notes that (1) our debt leverage ratio for any LTM period complied with any of the following debt levels for the five quarters beginning on September 30, 2011: 5.00, 5.00, 4.50, 3.50 and 3.50, and (2) more than 50% of the outstanding amount of Senior Notes held by the non-Gores holders were repaid as of such quarterly measurement date. To the extent due, the 5% leverage fee would equal 5% of the Senior Notes outstanding for the period beginning October 1, 2011 and would accrue on a daily basis from such date until the fee amount was paid in full. The fee was payable on the earlier of maturity (October 15, 2012) or the date on which the Senior Notes were paid. As described in Note 1 - Basis of Presentation above, when we calculated Adjusted EBITDA on September 30, 2011 (measured by dividing the principal amount of our Senior Notes outstanding on September 30, 2011 by the sum of our Adjusted EBITDA for the prior four completed fiscal quarters, specifically including Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2011), our debt leverage ratio was greater than the 5.00 level and accordingly the 5% leverage fee became accruable on October 1, 2011. The 5% leverage fee of $29 was paid on October 21, 2011 in connection with the Merger and the corresponding refinancing of our debt.

We were also obligated to pay the 2% Senior Leverage Amendment Fee described above which was payable on the earliest to occur of: (1) October 15, 2012, (2) the date on which the Senior Notes held by Gores were paid in full, surrendered or refinanced and (3) the date on which all of the collateral securing the Senior Notes was released. As discussed in Note 16 - Subsequent Event below, the closing of the Merger included the refinancing of the Senior Notes held by Gores and accordingly, the Senior Leverage Amendment Fee of $2,433 was due and paid on October 21, 2011.

Since the time of our Refinancing, we entered into seven amendments to our Securities Purchase Agreement (governing the Senior Notes) and eight amendments to our Credit Agreement (governing the Senior Credit Facility). In the case of amendments entered

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into on October 14, 2009, March 30, 2010, August 17, 2010 and April 12, 2011, respectively, our underperformance against our financial projections caused us to reduce our forecasted results. Of these amendments, with the exception of our revised projections at the time of our October 2009 and April 2011 amendments (where we requested and received a waiver of our covenant to be measured on December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2011, respectively, on a trailing four-quarter basis), our projections indicated that we would attain sufficient Adjusted EBITDA to comply with the debt leverage covenants then in place. Notwithstanding this, at the time we entered into the March 30, 2010 and August 17, 2010 amendments, management did not believe there was sufficient cushion in our projections of Adjusted EBITDA to predict with any certainty that we would satisfy such covenants given the unpredictability in the economy and our business. Given our constrained liquidity on June 30, 2010 and our revised projections in place at such time, as part of the August 17, 2010 amendment, our management deemed it prudent to enhance our available liquidity in addition to modifying its debt leverage covenant levels. Under the terms of this amendment, Gores agreed to: (1) purchase $15,000 of common stock, $5,000$25,000, of which was purchased on September 7, 2010 and $10,000 of which was purchased on February 28, 2011, and (2) increase its guarantee by $5,000 on our revolving credit facility. As a result of the latter, Wells Fargo agreedmay be used to increase the amount of ourthe Revolving Credit Facility. The Second Lien Credit Agreement provides for a term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $85,000 (the “Second Lien Term Loan Facility” and, together with the First Lien Term Loan Facility, the “Term Loan Facilities”; the Term Loan Facilities collectively with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). Concurrently with the consummation of the Merger, the full amount of the Term Loan Facilities was drawn, $9,600 in the revolving credit facility from $15,000were drawn, and approximately $2,020 of letters of credit were either rolled into the First Lien Credit Facilities or issued in order to $20,000 which provided us with necessarybackstop existing letters of credit under the prior credit agreements of Westwood and Excelsior Radio Networks, LLC ("Excelsior"). Westwood's and Excelsior's prior credit agreements were repaid as of the consummation of the Merger. As of March 31, 2012, the outstanding balance of our Revolving Credit Facility was $7,600 and total outstanding letters of credit were $2,984.
Each of the Revolving Credit Facility and First Lien Term Loan Facility has a five-year maturity. The Second Lien Term Loan Facility has a five-year nine-month maturity. The principal amount of the First Lien Term Loan Facility amortizes in quarterly installments equal to 2.5% (per annum) of the original principal amount of the First Lien Term Loan Facility payable beginning

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March 31, 2012 and increases by an additional liquidity2.5% per year for working capital purposes.

The other amendments (those entered into on April 28, 2011, April 29, 2011, May 10, 2011, July 22, 2011the first four and August 30, 2011, respectively), are described in more detail below. While the amendments to the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Credit Agreement had customarily matched one another substantively, on April 28, 2011, we entered into a fifth amendment to the Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo to amend the terms thereof to (1) change the interest rate margin applicable to base rate loans and LIBOR rate loans provided thereunder to, in each case, 4.00 percentage points and (2) remove the interest rate floors applicable to base rate loans and LIBOR rate loans. There was no similar or corresponding amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement. Accordingly, the sixth amendment to the Credit Agreement is substantively like the fifth amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement, both of which were entered into on April 29, 2011 in connectionthree-quarter years, with the Metro Sale Transaction. As part of these amendments, our debt leverage covenant was eliminated from both the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Credit Agreement and we paid off allbalance payable at maturity. The entire amount of the Senior Notes held by non-Gores holders. On May 11, 2011, we entered into a sixth amendment to our Securities Purchase Agreement forSecond Lien Term Loan Facility is payable at maturity. The difference between the sole purpose of incorporating an inadvertent omission from the fifth amendment, and eliminated the minimum LTM EBITDA thresholds previously applicable to the second and third quarters of 2011 that were negotiated with the non-Gores noteholders prior to the paydown of 100% of their Senior Notes. After such amendment certain, but not all,March 31, 2012 carrying value of the non-financial covenants remained in placeFirst Lien Term Loan Facility and were applicable toSecond Lien Term Loan Facility of $228,406 and outstanding principal amount of $240,000 reflects the Senior Notes held by Gores, which remained outstanding under the termsunamortized portion of the Securities Purchase Agreement. On July 22, 2011, we entered into a seventh amendment to ouroriginal issue discount of $10,625 recognized upon issuance of the underlying Credit Agreement for the sole purpose of eliminating provisions with respect to the Sponsor Letter of Credit (as defined in the Credit Agreement),Facilities, which is the letter of credit that was previously required to be posted by Gores in connection with its guaranty of the Credit Facility.

On August 30, 2011, we entered into an Eighth Amendment to our Credit Agreement and Seventh Amendment to our Securities Purchase Agreement, each for the sole purpose of extendingbeing amortized through the maturity date of November 15, 2015, and the repayment of $969 of long-term debt represented by each such agreement from July 15,during the three months ended March 31, 2012. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 to October 15, 2012.  The Senior Notes held by Gores were also amended to reflect, the October 15, 2012 maturity date.amortization of the original issue discount was $633 and is included in interest expense.

We were party to one derivative financial instrument from August 17, 2010 to February 28, 2011 related toDeferred financing costs are amortized under the Gores' 2011 investment in our common stock (for $10,000)interest method over the term of the debt. Amortization expense was $629 and based on a trailing 30-day weighted average of our common stock's closing share price $317 for the 30 consecutive days ending onthree months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and was included in interest expense, net in the tenth day immediately preceding the dateconsolidated statements of the stock purchase. It also included a collar (e.g., a $4.00 per share minimum and a $9.00 per share maximum price) and, therefore was deemed to contain embedded features having the characteristics of a derivative to be settled in our common stock. Accordingly, pursuant to authoritative guidance, we determined the fair value of this derivative by applying the Black-Scholes model using the Monte Carlo simulation to estimate the price of our common stock on the derivative's expiration date and estimated the expected volatility of the derivative by using the aforementioned trailing 30-day weighted average. On August 17, 2010, we recorded an asset of $442 related to this instrument. On December 31, 2010, the fair market value of the instrument was a liability of $1,096. The derivative expired on February 28, 2011, the date Gores satisfied the $10,000 Gores equity commitment by purchasing 1,186,240 shares of common stock at a per share price of $8.43, calculated in accordance with the trailing 30-day weighted average of our common stock's closing price as described above. operations.

PIK Notes

In connection with the Gores' 2011 investmentMerger, we also issued $30,000 in our common stock,aggregate principal amount of PIK Senior Subordinated Unsecured PIK Notes ("PIK Notes”) to Gores, certain entities affiliated with Oaktree and certain entities affiliated with Black Canyon. The PIK Notes are unsecured and accrue interest at the derivative expiredrate of 15% per annum, which compounds quarterly for the first five years and will compound annually thereafter, mature on the reversalsix-year three-month anniversary of the liabilityissue date and are subordinated in right of $1,096 was recorded as other income inpayment to the first quarter of 2011. (See Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk for further information regarding the derivative financial instrument.)Credit Facilities.

On August 2, 2011, we repaid $8,000 of our revolving credit facility leaving an outstanding balance of $7,000 thereunder as of such date.


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Long-term debt, including current maturities of long-term debt and debt Due to Gores, was as follows asThe long-term-debt consists of the dates listed below:following:
  September 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
Senior Notes    
Due to Gores (1)
 $10,610
 $10,222
Senior Secured Notes due October 15, 2012 (1)
 
 101,407
Senior Credit Facility    
Term Loan (2)
 20,000
 20,000
Revolving Credit Facility (2)
 7,000
 15,000
  $37,610
 $146,629
 March 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
First Lien Term Loan Facility (1)
$154,031
 $155,000
Less: original issue discount(8,271) (8,793)
Second Lien Term Loan Facility (2)
85,000
 85,000
Less: original issue discount(2,354) (2,465)
PIK Notes32,027
 30,875
Revolving Credit Facility (3)
7,600
 4,600
Total long-term debt$268,033
 $264,217
Less current portion4,844
 3,875
Long-term debt, non-current portion$263,189
 $260,342

(1)The applicableeffective interest rate on such debt for the periods presented aboveFirst Lien Term Loan Facility as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is 15.0%, which includes 5.0% PIK interest which accrues and is added to principal on a quarterly basis. PIK interest is not due until maturity or earlier repayment of the Senior Notes. From October 1, 2011 until their repayment in full on October 21, 2011 the applicable interest rate on such debt was 20.0%8.0%.
(2)
The applicableeffective interest rate on such debt was 4.0%the Second Lien Term Loan Facility as of September 30,March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and 7.0%is 13.0%.
(3)The effective interest rate on the Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010. For the period through April 28, 2011 the interest rate was variable and was payable at the greater of (i) LIBOR plus 4.5% (with a LIBOR floor of 2.5%) or (ii) the base rate plus 4.5% (with a base rate floor equal to the greater of 3.75% or the one-month LIBOR rate), at our option. As discussed in more detail above, the interest rate margins were reduced from 4.5% to 4.0% and the interest rate floors were eliminated on April 28, 2011 pursuant to the fifth amendment to the Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo.is 8.75%.

Interest Rate Cap Contracts

From time to time, we enter into interest rate cap contracts to manage interest rate risk. Such contracts fix the borrowing rates on floating debt to provide a hedge against the risk of rising rates. We assess interest rate cash flow risk by continually identifying and monitoring changes in interest rate exposure that may adversely impact expected future cash flows, and by evaluating hedging opportunities.

By using derivative financial instruments to hedge exposure to changes in interest rates, we expose our self to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the interest rate cap contract. Market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a financial instrument that results from a change in interest rates. The market risk associated with interest rate cap contracts is managed by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken.

In January 2012, we entered into interest rate cap contracts to manage the risks associated with our variable rate debt as required by our Credit Agreements. These contracts cap the interest rate at 3.0% on a notional amount of $122,500 of the outstanding debt, are not designated as hedges and expire on March 31, 2015. The initial one-time payment for these interest rate cap contracts was

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$233. Expense related to the interest rate cap contracts of $81 is included in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and was determined by the change in the fair value of the interest rate cap contracts as of March 31, 2012. The fair value of the interest rate cap contracts at March 31, 2012 is $152 and is included in other assets.


NOTE 8 Note 10 Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Our financial instruments include cash, cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and borrowings. The fair valueconsist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted investment, accounts receivable, accounts payable, producer payables, accrued expenses, long-term debt, and borrowingsinterest rate cap contracts. The carrying values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted investment, accounts receivable, accounts payable, producer payables, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

The fair value of our long-term debt (Level 2) is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to us for debt of the same remaining maturities. The fair value of our long-term debt (Level 2) is estimated using a discounted cash flow technique that incorporates a market interest yield curve (taking into consideration our credit rating where applicable) with adjustments for duration and risk profile. The fair value of our long-term debt payable to related parties (Level 2) is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues.

We have determined the fair value of our long-term debt and long-term debt payable to related parties to be as follows.
  As of March 31, 2012 As of December 31, 2011
  Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value
Long-term debt (less Revolving Credit Facility) $228,406
 $258,157
 $228,742
 $236,232
Long-term debt payable to related parties $32,027
 $29,698
 $30,875
 $25,740

An increase of 1% in the interest rate would decrease the fair value of our total long-term debt by approximately $9,900. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop estimates of fair value. The fair value estimate presented herein is not necessarily indicative of the amount that we or the debt holders could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value.

The fair value of interest rate cap contracts is based on forward-looking interest rate curves, as provided by the counter-party, adjusted for our credit risk. We are exposed to credit risks because a counterparty may fail to perform under the revolving credit facility approximated carrying values becauseterms of the short-term nature of these instruments. interest rate cap contracts. Our market risk is minimal and limited to our costs.

The estimated fair value of the borrowingsliability for contingent consideration related to a business combination completed in June 2010 was based on estimated ratesusing discounted forecasted revenue and is expected to be paid in the first half of 2012. Our credit and market risks for long-term debt with similar debt ratings held by comparable companies.the contingent consideration are minimal and limited to the current liability.

The carrying amount and estimated fair value for our borrowings are as follows:
  September 30, 2011 December 31, 2010
  Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value
Borrowings (short and long term) $30,610
 $31,283
 $131,629
 $146,796
The authoritative guidance establishes a common definition of fair value to be applied under GAAP, which requires the use of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements. We endeavor to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Fair Value Hierarchy
The authoritative guidance specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) or reflect our own assumptions of market participant valuation (unobservable inputs). In accordance with the authoritative guidance, these two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 — Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted formeasured at fair value on a recurring basis:basis are summarized as follows:
 September 30, 2011 December 31, 2010 As of March 31, 2012 As of December 31, 2011
Description Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Asset            
Cash and cash equivalents $4,819
 $
 $
 $5,627
 $
 $
Restricted investment (included in other assets) 538
 
 
 538
 
 
Interest rate caps (included in other assets) 
 152
 
 
 
 
Total assets $5,357
 $152
 $
 $6,165
 $
 $
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3            
Liabilities                        
Derivative liability (1)$
 $
 $
 $
 $1,096
 $
Liability for contingent consideration $
 $
 $105
 $
 $
 $105
Total liabilities $
 $
 $105
 $
 $
 $105
(1)Gores $10,000 equity commitment constituted an embedded derivative and expired on February 28, 2011, the date Gores satisfied the $10,000 Gores equity commitment. As of December 31, 2010, the embedded derivative was included in accrued expenses and other liabilities (See Note 7 - Debt). There were no derivatives outstanding as of September 30, 2011.


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The following table presents our liability for contingent payments on acquisition measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Description March 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
Balance at the beginning of the period $105
 $1,000
Payments made

 
 (895)
Balance at the end of the period

 $105
 $105


NOTE 9 Note 11 Equity-Based Stock-Based Compensation

WePrior to the acquisition of Westwood, we did not have issued equitya stock-based compensation plan. As part of the Merger, we assumed all of the outstanding stock options and restricted stock units ("RSU") previously granted by Westwood to our directors, officers and keyits employees under three plans, the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (the “1999"1999 Plan”), the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2005"2005 Plan”) andand/or the 2010 Equity Compensation Plan (defined below(which is an amended and restated version of the 2005 Plan, the "2010 Plan").

On December 19, 2011, our Board of Directors approved the adoption of the 2011 Stock Option Plan (the "2011 Plan"). The purpose of the 2011 Plan is to furnish a material incentive to employees, officers, consultants and directors by making available to them the benefits of common stock ownership through stock options. Under the 2011 Plan, we may grant stock options that constitute “incentive stock options” (“ISOs") within the meaning of Section 422A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or stock options that do not constitute ISOs ("NSOs") (and with ISOs, the “2010 Plan”“Options"). AlthoughUnder the 19992011 Option Plan, expired in early 2009 and no additional8,513,052 shares of our Class A common stock are authorized for issuance, of which 1,351,827 remained available for issuance as of March 31, 2012. Under the 2010 Plan, a maximum of 2,650,000 shares of Class A common stock are authorized for issuance of equity compensation may be issued under such plan, certain awards of which 763,968remain outstanding thereunder. Only stock options were issued underavailable for issuance as of March 31, 2012.

The 2011 Plan is administered by the 1999Compensation Committee, a sub-committee of which is authorized to grant ISOs to officers and employees and NSOs to employees, officers, directors and consultants. The Compensation Committee is authorized to interpret the 2011 Plan, prescribe option agreements and make all other determinations that it deems necessary or desirable for the administration of the 2011 Plan.

On May 25, 2005, our stockholders approvedAll stock-based compensation expense is included in compensation expense for financial reporting purposes. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized using a straight-line basis over the 2005 Plan that allowed us to grant stock options, restricted stockrequisite service period for the entire award. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, stock-based compensation expense is $1,675 and RSUsto our directors, officers and key employees. Effective February 12, 2010, the Board amended and restated the 2005 Plan because we had a limited number of shares available for issuance thereunder (such plan, as amended and restated, the “2010 Plan”).is included in compensation costs.

Stock Options

Options granted under our equity compensation plans vest over periods ranging from 2 to 3 years, generally commencing on the anniversary date of each grant. Options expire within ten years from the date of grant.

Stock option activity for the period from January 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011ended March 31, 2012 is as follows:
 Shares 
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price Per share
Outstanding January 1, 20111,631.3
 $26.25
Granted
 $
Exercised(97.2) $6.00
Canceled, forfeited or expired(463.7) $40.79
Outstanding September 30, 20111,070.4
 $21.79
Options exercisable September 30, 2011336.5
 $55.61
Aggregate estimated fair value of options vesting during the nine months ended September 30, 2011$4,497
  
 Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding January 1, 20126,515,194
 $6.17
Granted1,595,000
 $2.47
Exercised
 $
Canceled, forfeited or expired(63,138) $73.83
Outstanding March 31, 20128,047,056
 $4.91
Options exercisable at end of period1,506,604
 $12.73
Aggregate estimated fair value of options vesting during the period$1,400
  

At September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, vested and exercisable options hadhave an aggregate intrinsic value of $0 and a weighted averageweighted-average remaining contractual term of 8.286.3 years. Additionally, at September 30, 2011, an additional 663.9March 31, 2012, 6,432,952 unvested options wereare expected to vest with a weightedweighted- average exercise price of $6.32,$3.11, a weighted averageweighted-average remaining term of 8.479.75 years and an aggregate intrinsic value of $0. The intrinsic value ofNo options vested inwere exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $0.period from January 1 to March 31, 2012. The aggregate intrinsic value of options represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between our closing stock price at the end of the period and the option's exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders

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exercised their options at that time. By their terms, certainFor the three months ended March 31, 2012, compensation expense related to stock options awards would vest automatically upon a changeis $1,626 and is included in control (as definedcompensation costs. Included in the 2010 Plan) when combined with other triggering events.2012 stock-based compensation expense for stock options is $67 for the modification of awards upon the termination of an employee.

As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, there was approximately $2,415is $17,789 of unearned compensation cost related to stock options granted under all of our equitystock-based compensation plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.483.92 years.

No options wereOptions granted in the nine month period ended September 30, 2011.from January 1 through March 31, 2012 will vest in 25% increments per year commencing on the anniversary date of the grant, and expire within ten years from the date of grant. Options are expensed on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award with the amount of compensation cost recognized at any date being at least equal to the portion of the grant-date value of the award that is vested at that date.

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The estimated fair value of options granted in the period from January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012, is measured using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model using the weighted-average assumptions as follows:
Risk-free interest rate1.56%
Expected term (years)7.61
Expected volatility125.6%
Expected dividend yield%
Exercise price$2.47
Weighted-average fair value of options granted$2.29
Number of shares1,595,000

The risk-free interest rate for periods within the life of an option is based on a blend of U.S. Treasury rates. The expected term is based on length of time until the option expires at the valuation date, which cannot exceed ten years. The expected volatility assumption used by us is based on the historical volatility of the Westwood common stock and Dial Global Class A common stock using a period equal to the expected term. The dividend yield represents the expected dividends on our common stock for the expected term of the option and we do not expect to declare any dividends during that time.

Restricted Stock Units

In 2010,On December 20, 2011, our Compensation Committee determined that theour independent non-employee non-Gores directors should receive annual awardsan award of RSUs valued in an amount of $35, which$65 for their initial year of service as directors. These awards will vest over 2 years,as follows: one-twelfth (1/12) immediately and the remainder in equal one-twelfth (1/12) monthly installments beginning on December 21, 2011 and on each monthly anniversary thereafter through October 21, 2012. For the anniversary ofthree months ended March 31, 2012, the grant date. The awards would vest automatically upon a changecompensation expense related to these RSUs is $49 and is included in control (as defined in the 2010 Plan) and will otherwise be governed by the terms of the 2010 Plan. RSUs granted in 2010 to employees vest over a period of 3 years. The cost of the RSUs, which is determined to be the fair market value of the shares at the date of grant, net of estimated forfeitures, is expensed ratably over the vesting period, or period to retirement eligibility (in the case of directors) if shorter.compensation costs. As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, unearned compensation cost related to RSUs is $108. Under the 2010 Plan, options, RSUs and restricted stock (once granted) are deducted from the authorized plan total, with grants of RSUs, restricted stock and related dividend equivalents being deducted at the rate of three shares for non-employee non-Gores directors and employees was $581 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.33 years.every one share granted.

RSURSUs activity for the period from January 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011ended March 31, 2012 is as follows:
  Shares 
Weighted Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Outstanding January 1, 2011 115.1
 $9.90
Granted 22.1
 $6.33
Converted to common stock (7.5) $7.00
Forfeited 
 $
Outstanding September 30, 2011 129.7
 $9.46
 Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding January 1, 201250,001
 $3.25
Granted
 $
Conversion to Class A common shares(15,000) $3.25
Canceled, forfeited or expired
 $
Outstanding end of period35,001
 $3.25

On October 21, 2011, because the Merger constituted a change in control as defined under the 2010 Plan, the vesting

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DIAL GLOBAL, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In thousands, except share and were converted to common stock.per share amounts)

Note 12 Restructuring and Other Charges

Equity-based compensation expenseIn the fourth quarter of 2011, we announced plans to restructure certain areas of our business in connection with the acquisition of Westwood (the “2011 Program”). The 2011 Program includes charges related to all equity-based awards was reported as follows:the consolidation of certain operations that reduced our workforce levels, closed certain facilities and terminated certain contracts. These actions are expected to continue into 2012. In connection with the 2011 Program, we recorded $2,370 of costs for the three months ended March 31, 2012. As of March 31, 2012, liabilities related to restructuring charges of $2,768 are included in accrued expense and other liabilities and are expected to be paid within one year and $1,456 of non-current liabilities are included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

Other charges of $3,525 include costs for a content agreement which we no longer utilize after March 31, 2012. The liability for this charge is included in accrued expense and other liabilities and will be paid within one year.

The restructuring and other charges identified in the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2012 are comprised of the following:
 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
Corporate, general and administrative expense$474
 $527
 $1,543
 $1,751
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (1)

 263
 883
 920
Total equity-based compensation$474
 $790
 $2,426
 $2,671
 
Balance
December 31, 2011
 Additions Cash Utilization Non-Cash Utilization 
Balance
March 31, 2012
Severance$939
 $1,564
 $(831) $
 $1,672
Closed facilities2,529
 323
 (340) 
 2,512
Contract terminations430
 483
 (539) (334) 40
Total restructuring3,898
 2,370
 (1,710) (334) 4,224
Other charges$
 $3,525
 $
 $
 3,525
Total$3,898
 $5,895
 $(1,710) $(334) $7,749

(1)As part of the Metro Sale Transaction, certain equity-based compensation expense was accelerated in the three months ended June 30, 2011 due to the accelerated vesting of 135.0 stock options granted to certain Metro Traffic employees in 2010.


Note 10 13 Income Taxes

The income tax benefit from continuing operations is $7,180for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and the income tax provision from continuing operations is $740for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The income tax benefit from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is the result of the tax benefit from losses from continuing operations before taxes and the income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2011 is the result of the provision for state and local taxes (taxes that are paid in lieu of income taxes and are accounted for under ASC 740) and the tax amortization of goodwill, which is not presumed to reverse in a definite period of time and therefore, cannot be utilized to support our deferred tax assets under ASC 740.

We useevaluate deferred tax assets for recoverability using a consistent approach which considers the asset and liability method of financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the taxrelative impact of negative and positive evidence, including historical financial performance, projections of future income, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, between the amount of assetstax planning strategies and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts recognized for tax purposes. We classified interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. In the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011, we recorded a net tax benefit of $508, primarily related to the release of certain state and local tax positions and settlements.any available carry-back capacity.

The authoritative guidance clarifiesIn assessing the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the recognition and measurementrealizability of adeferred tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The evaluation of a tax position in accordance with this interpretation is a two-step process. The first step is recognition, in which the enterprise determinesassets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that either some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and available carry-back capacity in making this assessment. Based on this evidence, we have concluded it is more likely than not that we will be able to utilize the deferred tax assets as of the period ended March 31, 2012.

We also provided a tax positionprovision for discontinued operations of
$312for the three months ended March 31, 2011 that was the result of the tax amortization of goodwill prior to the distribution of the Digital Services business to Triton Digital.

We determined, based upon the weight of available evidence, that it is more likely than not that our tax positions will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position.positions.  The second step is measurement. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of the liability to recognizeunrecognized benefit that we estimate will be reversed in the financial statements.

We determined, based upon the weight of available evidence, that it is more likely than not that most of our deferred tax asset will be realized. We have taxable temporary differences that can be used as a source of income. For thenext nine months ended September 30, 2011, we recorded valuation allowances of $17,292is $44. Substantially all our unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. We are currently under audit for a deferredour 2008 and 2009 U.S. federal income tax asset relating to a capital loss for the Metro Sale Transaction and $281 related to a portion of our deferred tax assets related to our state net operating loss carryforward. No valuation allowance was recorded during the three or nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 or for the year ended December 31, 2010. Wereturns.

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will continue to assess the need for changes to the valuation allowance at each future reporting period.

The Metro Sale Transaction resulted in an accounting gain of $19,726 and a capital loss for income tax purposes due to difference between book and tax basis in part due to a book goodwill impairment charge. We have concluded that it is more likely than not that we will not realize a benefit from this capital loss,except to the extent of the capital gain from the sale of our 24/7 formats in the third quarter of 2011. Accordingly, a full valuation allowance was recorded in the second quarter of 2011 and partially released in the third quarter of 2011. Therefore, no net tax expense/benefit was provided for the Metro Sale Transaction in the second quarter of 2011.


Note 11 — Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities are summarized as follows:
  September 30, 2011
 December 31, 2010
Deferred revenue $5,199
 $3,338
Programming and operating expense 2,880
 450
Station compensation expense 2,623
 3,095
Merger related expense 1,418
 
Payroll and payroll related expense 846
 2,632
Deferred rent 1,175
 1,174
Professional fees 502
 1,138
Restructuring and special charges 226
 988
Accrued interest and capital leases 163
 1,200
Derivative liability (See Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements) 
 1,096
Other operating expense 2,502
 5,037
  $17,534
 $20,148


Note 12 — Restructuring Charges

In the second quarter of 2010, we announced plans to restructure certain areas of the Network Radio business (the “2010 Program”). The 2010 Program included charges related to the consolidation of certain operations that reduced our workforce levels during 2010, and additional actions to reduce our workforce as an extension of the 2008 Program. All costs related to the 2010 Program were incurred by the end of 2010 and all remaining liabilities were paid during the first half of 2011.

In the first quarter of 2011, we announced plans to restructure certain areas of the Network Radio business (the “2011 Program”). The 2011 Program included charges related to the consolidation of certain operations that will reduce our workforce levels during 2011. We recorded $1,061 of severance expense for the 2011 Program in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. We also recorded costs of $850 related to the termination of a programming agreement in the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

The restructuring charges included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations are comprised of the following:
  Balance     Balance
  January 1, 2011 Additions Utilization September 30, 2011
Severance        
2010 Program $130
 $
 $(130) $
2011 Program 
 1,061
 (1,035) 26
Total severance 130
 1,061
 (1,165) 26
Contract terminations 
 850
 (680) 170
Total Restructuring $130
 $1,911
 $(1,845) $196



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Note 13 — Special Charges

The special charges line item on the Consolidated Statement of Operations is comprised of the following and is described below:

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
Merger costs$2,150
 $
 $2,150
 $
Gores and Glendon fees400
 176
 1,056
 625
Corporate development costs
 297
 817
 906
Debt agreement costs
 847
 451
 1,662
Employment claim settlements
 
 
 493
Fees related to the Refinancing$
 $30
 $
 $192
 $2,550
 $1,350
 $4,474
 $3,878

Merger costs include transactional costs related to the Merger that closed on October 21, 2011 (See Note 16 - Subsequent Events). Corporate development costs include professional fees related to the evaluation of potential business development activity including acquisitions, mergers and dispositions. Gores and Glendon fees are related to professional services rendered by various members of Gores and Glendon to us in the areas of operational improvement, tax, finance, transactions, accounting, legal and insurance/risk management. Debt agreement costs include professional fees incurred by us in connection with negotiations with our lenders to amend the debt leverage covenants in our Securities Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreement (see Note 7 - Debt). Employment claim settlements were related to employee terminations that occurred prior to 2008. Fees related to the Refinancing for 2010 were tax-consulting costs related to the finalization of the income tax treatment of the Refinancing. As of September 30, 2011, liabilities related to special charges of $30 and $463 were included in accrued expense and other liabilities and amounts payable to related parties, respectively.


Note 14 — Other (Income) Expense

During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011, we recognized other income of $4,946 and $6,042, respectively, primarily from a gain of $4,908 on the sale of our 24/7 formats to Excelsior Radio Networks, LLC, a subsidiary of Verge (in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011), and a gain of $1,096 from the expiration of a derivative financial instrument (in the nine month period ended September 30, 2011) (See Note 7 — Debt and Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk for additional information regarding the derivative). In the three and nine month periods ended September 31, 2010, we recognized other expense of $1,920 and 1,918, respectively, primarily from a loss of $1,920 from the mark-to-market valuation of the derivative financial instrument.


Note 15 — Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) reflects the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Our comprehensive net income (loss) represents net income or loss adjusted for unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities. Comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

 Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2011 2010 2011 2010
Net income (loss)$1,409
 $(7,239) $5,626
 $(19,380)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net effect of income taxes
 (225) 
 (126)
Comprehensive income (loss)$1,409
 $(7,464) $5,626
 $(19,506)



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Note 16 — Subsequent Events

On October 21, 2011, we announced the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2011 (as amended, the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Westwood One, Inc., Radio Network Holdings, LLC, a Delaware corporation ("Merger Sub"), and Verge. Verge merged with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub continuing as the surviving company (the “Merger”). As part of the Merger, we refinanced our old debt and entered into new debt agreements that are described below.
New Credit Agreements
On October 21, 2011, in connection with the consummation of the Merger, the Company, as borrower, entered into (1) a First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, with General Electric Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent, ING Capital LLC, as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time (as amended, the “New First Lien Credit Agreement”) and (2) a Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, with Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc., as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time (as amended, the “New Second Lien Credit Agreement” and, together with the New First Lien Credit Agreement, the “New Credit Agreements”). As described below, the New Credit Agreements were amended on November 7, 2011.
General Terms
The New First Lien Credit Agreement provides for (1) a term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $155,000 (the “New First Lien Term Loan Facility”), (2) a $25,000 revolving credit facility, $5,000 of which is available for letters of credit (the “New First Lien Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the New First Lien Term Loan Facility, the “New First Lien Credit Facilities”) and (3) an uncommitted incremental facility in the amount of up to $25,000, of which $10,000 may be used to increase the amount of the New First Lien Revolving Credit Facility. The New Second Lien Credit Agreement provides for a term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $85,000 (the “New Second Lien Term Loan Facility” and, together with the New First Lien Term Loan Facility, the “New Term Loan Facilities”; the New Term Loan Facilities collectively with the New First Lien Revolving Credit Facility, the “New Credit Facilities”). Concurrently with the consummation of the Merger, the full amount of the New Term Loan Facilities was drawn, $9,600 in revolving loans were drawn, and approximately $2,020 of letters of credit were either rolled into the New First Lien Credit Facilities or issued in order to backstop existing letters of credit under Westwood One’s or Excelsior Radio Networks, LLC’s prior credit agreement, both of which were repaid as of the consummation of the Merger.
The New First Lien Revolving Credit Facility has a five-year maturity. The New First Lien Term Loan Facility also has a five-year maturity. The New Second Lien Term Loan Facility has a five-year nine-month maturity. The principal amount of the New First Lien Term Loan Facility amortizes in quarterly installments equal to 2.5% (per annum) of the original principal amount of the New First Lien Term Loan Facility payable beginning March 31, 2012 and increases by an additional 2.5% per year for the first four and three-quarter years, with the balance payable at maturity. The entire amount of the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility is payable at maturity.

Subject to certain exceptions, the New Credit Facilities are subject to mandatory prepayments in amounts equal to: (a) 100% of the net cash proceeds from certain sales or other dispositions of assets (including as a result of casualty or condemnation) by us or any of our subsidiaries in excess of a certain amount and subject to customary reinvestment provisions and certain other exceptions; (b) 100% of the net cash proceeds from issuances or incurrences of debt by us or any of our subsidiaries (other than indebtedness permitted by the New Credit Agreements); and (c) beginning with the first full fiscal year after the closing date (2012), 75% of our annual excess cash flow. Unless the lenders under the New First Lien Credit Facilities waive mandatory prepayments, no prepayments are required under the Second Lien Term Loan Facility until the New First Lien Credit Facilities have been repaid in full.

In connection with the Merger and pursuant to a Letter Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2011 (the “Letter Agreement”), by and among the Company, Gores, certain entities affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"), and certain entities affiliated with Black Canyon Capital LLC ("Black Canyon"), we also issued $30,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated Unsecured PIK Notes (the “PIK Notes”) to Gores, certain entities affiliated with Oaktree, and certain entities affiliated with Black Canyon.

On November 7, 2011, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into a (1) First Amendment to the First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2011, with the lenders party thereto (the “First Lien Amendment”) and (2) First Amendment to the Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2011, with the lenders party thereto (the “Second Lien Amendment”).  The First Lien Amendment modifies the First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011 (as amended, the “First Lien Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, General Electric Capital Corporation, as the administrative agent and the collateral

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agent, ING Capital LLC, as the syndication agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto, and the Second Lien Amendment modifies the Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011 (as amended, the “Second Lien Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as the administrative agent and the collateral agent, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc., as the syndication agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto.  Such amendments, among other things:  (1) require us, after giving effect to any permitted acquisition under the First Lien Credit Agreement and Second Lien Credit Agreement, to (a) have liquidity of $10,000 and (b) have a consolidated leverage ratio of at least 0.25 to 1.00 less than the level otherwise required to be met for the most recently completed fiscal quarter for which financial statements have been or were required to be delivered, and (2) cap the amount of pro-forma adjustments to consolidated EBITDA that we can claim as a result of, or in connection with, a permitted acquisition at 25% of the consolidated EBITDA of the target entity.

Interest Rate

As of the closing date, at our election, the interest rate per annum applicable to the loans under the New Credit Facilities will be based on a fluctuating rate of interest determined by reference to either (1) a base rate determined by reference to the higher of (a) the rate last quoted by The Wall Street Journal as the “Prime Rate” in the United States or, if the Wall Street Journal ceases to quote such rate, the highest per annum interest rate published by the Federal Reserve Board in the Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) Selected Interest Rates as the “bank prime loan” rate or if such rate is no longer quoted therein, any similar rate quoted therein (as determined by the administrative agent under the New First Lien Credit Facilities) or any similar release by the Federal Reserve Board (as determined by the administrative agent under the New First Lien Credit Facilities) in the case of the New First Lien Credit Facilities, or the prime lending rate as set forth on the British Banking Association Telerate Page 5, in the case of the Second Lien Term Loan Facility, as applicable, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (c) (x) a Eurodollar rate applicable for an interest period of one month plus (y) 1.00%, in each case, plus an applicable margin or (2) a Eurodollar rate determined by reference to LIBOR, adjusted for statutory reserve requirements, plus an applicable margin. As of the closing date, the New First Lien Credit Facilities have applicable margins equal to 5.50%, in the case of base rate loans, and 6.50%, in the case of the Eurodollar rate for Eurodollar rate loans, and the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility has applicable margins equal to 10.50%, in the case of base rate loans, and 11.50%, in the case of Eurodollar rate loans. Borrowings under (a) the New First Lien Credits Facilities will be subject to a floor of 1.50% in the case of Eurodollar loans and (b) the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility will be subject to a floor of (x) 2.50% in the case of the base rate for base rate loans and (y) 1.50% in the case of the Eurodollar rate for Eurodollar loans.

Based on current rates, the annual rates of interest currently applicable to our debt are: 8.0% on the New First Lien Term Loan Facility (including the revolving credit facility) and 13.0% on the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility.

Covenants

The New Credit Agreements contain a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, will limit or restrict our ability and our subsidiaries' ability to: incur additional indebtedness (including guarantee obligations); incur liens; engage in mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; sell assets; pay dividends and make other payments in respect of capital stock; make capital expenditures; make acquisitions, investments, loans and advances; pay and modify the terms of certain indebtedness; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; enter into certain speculative hedging arrangements; enter into negative pledge clauses and clauses restricting subsidiary distributions; change our lines of business; and change our accounting fiscal year, name or jurisdiction of organization. The affirmative and negative covenants in the New Second Lien Credit Agreement are substantially similar to the New First Lien Credit Agreement, with customary cushions and setbacks.

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In addition, under the New Credit Agreements, the Company will be required to maintain a specified minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio and not exceed a specified maximum consolidated leverage ratio as follows.
QUARTER ENDINGMINIMUM CONSOLIDATED INTEREST COVERAGE RATIOMAXIMUM CONSOLIDATED LEVERAGE RATIO
December 31, 2011--
March 31, 20122.00 to 15.10 to 1
June 30, 20121.85 to 15.65 to 1
September 30, 20121.95 to 15.25 to 1
December 31, 20122.00 to 14.95 to 1
March 31, 20132.15 to 14.50 to 1
June 30, 20132.20 to 14.40 to 1
September 30, 20132.30 to 14.30 to 1
December 31, 20132.30 to 14.25 to 1
March 31, 20142.35 to 13.95 to 1
June 30, 20142.35 to 13.90 to 1
September 30, 20142.40 to 13.80 to 1
December 31, 20142.40 to 13.75 to 1
March 31, 20152.40 to 13.40 to 1
June 30, 20152.45 to 13.30 to 1
September 30, 20152.50 to 13.20 to 1
December 31, 20152.55 to 13.10 to 1
March 31, 20162.60 to 12.75 to 1
June 30, 20162.70 to 12.65 to 1
September 30, 20162.80 to 12.55 to 1
December 31, 20162.90 to 12.45 to 1

Events of Default

The New Credit Agreements contain customary events of default, including nonpayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts; material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty when made; violation of the other covenants set forth in the New First Lien Credit Agreement or the New Second Lien Credit Agreement, as applicable; cross-default to material indebtedness; bankruptcy events; material unsatisfied judgments; actual or asserted invalidity of any guarantee, security document or subordination provisions; non-perfection of the security interest on a material portion of the collateral; and change of control. The events of default in the New Second Lien Credit Agreement are substantially similar to the New First Lien Credit Agreement, with customary cushions and setbacks. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may accelerate amounts due under the New Credit Agreements and exercise other rights and remedies.

Guaranty Agreements

In connection with the New First Lien Credit Facilities, we and certain of our subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) entered into a Guaranty and Security Agreement (the “First Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement”), dated as of October 21, 2011, in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation as administrative agent and collateral agent. Upon the consummation of the Merger, pursuant to the First Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement, the Subsidiary Guarantors guaranteed amounts borrowed under the New First Lien Credit Facilities. Additionally, amounts borrowed under the New First Lien Credit Facilities and any swap agreements and cash management arrangements provided by any lender party to the New First Lien Credit Facilities or any of its affiliates are secured on a first priority basis by a perfected security interest in substantially all of our and each guarantor’s tangible and intangible assets (subject to certain exceptions). In connection with the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility, we and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into a Guaranty and Security Agreement (the “Second Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement”), dated as of October 21, 2011, in favor of Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent. The terms of the Second Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement, the guaranty therein, and the second priority security interest granted thereby, are substantially similar to the terms of the First Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement, each of which are subject to the terms of an intercreditor agreement between General Electric Capital Corporation, ING Capital LLC, Cortland Capital Market

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Services LLC, the Company and its subsidiaries who are guarantors.
Amendment to Merger Agreement

On October 21, 2011, we, Merger Sub and Verge entered in a letter agreement (the “Merger Agreement Amendment”) to amend the definitions of certain terms contained in the Merger Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of such amendment, the parties agreed that in lieu of the surviving company reimbursing Westwood and Verge for transactional expenses each paid and incurred prior to the closing of the Merger, such prepaid expenses would instead be included in the calculation of Net Indebtedness (as such term is defined in the Merger Agreement).  Under the terms of the amendment, the parties also agreed to amend the definition of Net Indebtedness to reflect the foregoing and to schedule certain prepaid expenses paid by each party that would be excluded from the calculation of Net Indebtedness.

Amendment to Indemnity and Contribution Agreement

We, Gores, Verge and Triton Media Group, LLC ("Triton") previously entered into an Indemnity and Contribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2011 (the “Original Indemnity and Contribution Agreement "). On October 21, 2011, we, Gores, Verge and Triton entered in Amendment No. 1 to the Indemnity and Contribution Agreement (the “Indemnity and Contribution Agreement Amendment") to state that any payment included in the calculation of Net Indebtedness (as such term is defined in the Merger Agreement) to the extent such resulted in an increase in the Indebtedness of Westwood would be excluded from the definition of Covered Payments for which Gores would otherwise have had a reimbursement obligation to Dial Global shareholders.

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Item 2.Management's Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

On October 21, 2011, we announced the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2011 (as amended, the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Westwood One, Inc., Radio Network Holdings, LLC, a Delaware corporation (since renamed Verge Media Companies, LLC) and the Merger Sub, and Verge . Verge merged with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub continuing as the surviving company (the “Merger”). The description of our businesses below is as of September 30, 2011, before the Merger was consummated.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and the annual audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our CurrentAnnual Report on Form 8-K dated August10-K filed on March 30, 2012 for the year ended December 31, 2011 and filed with the SEC on September 6, ("2011 to update our 2010 Form 10-K and retrospectively present our Metro Traffic business (“Metro”10-K").

We are organized as a discontinued operation. The financial statements included herein do not incorporate the results of Verge, assingle business segment, which is our Merger did not close until after the end of the third quarter.

As described in more detail under Note 2 - Discontinued Operations, on April 29, 2011, we sold our Metro Traffic business to an affiliate of Clear Channel ("Metro Sale Transaction"). For all periods presented in this report, the results of the Metro Traffic Business are presented as a discontinued operation and will be presented as discontinued operations in all future filings in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

Radio business. We are a provider ofan independent, full-service network radio company that distributes, produces, and/or syndicates programming providingand services to more than 5,0008,500 radio stations withnationwide. We produce and/or distribute over 150200 news, sports, music, talk music and entertainment radio programs, features, live eventsservices and digital content reaching over 135 million people weekly. We exchange our content with radio stations for commercial airtime, which we then sell to local, regional and national advertisers. By aggregating and packaging commercial airtime across radio stations nationwide, we offer our advertising customers a cost-effective way to reach a broad audience,applications, as well as audio content from live events, turn-key music formats (the 24/7 Radio Formats), prep services, jingles and imaging. In addition, we are as the largest sales representative for independent third party providers of audio content. We have no operations outside the United States, but sell to target their audience on a demographic and geographic basis.customers outside of the United States.

Our goal is to maximize the yield of our available commercial airtime to optimize revenue and profitability. We derive substantially all of our revenue from the sale of 30 and 60 seconds and 30 secondssecond commercial airtime to advertisers. Our advertisers whothat target national audiences generally find that a cost effective way to reach their target consumers is to purchase longer 30 or 60 second advertisements, which are principally broadcast in our formats, news, talk, sports, music and entertainment related programming and content. In addition in exchange for services we receive airtime from radio stations.

There areWe produce and distribute regularly scheduled and special sporting events and sports features, news programs, exclusive live events, music and interview shows, national music countdowns, lifestyle short features and talk programs.

Our revenue is influenced by a variety of factors, that influence our revenue on a periodic basis, including but not limited to: (1) economic conditions and the relative strength or weakness in the United States economy; (2) advertiser spending patterns, the timing of the broadcasting of our programming, principally the seasonal nature of sports programming and the perceived quality and cost-effectiveness of our programming by advertisers and affiliates; (3) advertiser demand on a local/regional or national basis for radio-relatedradio related advertising products; (4) increases or decreases in our portfolio of program offerings and the audiences of our programs, including changes in the demographic composition of our audience base; (5) increases or decreases in the size of our advertising sales force; and (6)(5) competitive and alternative programs and advertising mediums.

Our commercial airtime is perishable and, accordingly, our revenue is significantly impacted by the commercial airtime available at the time we enter into an arrangement with an advertiser. Commercial airtime is sold and managed on an order-by-order basis; therefore, our ability to specifically isolate the relative historical aggregate impact of price and volume is not practical. We closely monitor advertiser commitments for the current calendar year, with particular emphasis placed on the annual upfront process, where advertisers make significant advance commitments to purchase advertising in the following year.basis. We take the following factors, among others, into account when pricing commercial airtime: (1) the dollar value, length and breadth of the order; (2) the desired reach and audience demographic; (3) the quantity of commercial airtime available for the desired demographic requested by the advertiser for sale at the time their order is negotiated; and (4) the proximity of the date of the order placement to the desired broadcast date of the commercial airtime.

Our revenue consists of gross billings, net of the fees (generally 15% is industry-standard) that advertising agencies receive from the advertisements broadcast on our airtime, fees to the producers of and stations that own the programming during which the advertisements are broadcast, and certain other less significant fees. Revenue from radio advertising is recognized when the advertising has aired. Revenue generated from charging fees to radio stations and networks for music libraries, audio production elements, and jingle production services are recognized upon delivery or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract, depending on the terms of the respective contracts. Our revenue reflects a degree of seasonality, with the first and fourth quarters historically exhibiting higher revenue as a result of our professional football and college basketball programming.

In those instances where we function as the principal in the transaction, the revenue and associated operating costs are presented on a gross basis. In those instances where we function as an agent or sales representative, our effective commission is presented within revenue. Although no individual relationship is significant, the relative mix of such arrangements is significant when evaluating our operating margin and/or increases and decreases in operating expenses.

The principal components of our cost of revenue are programming, production and distribution costs (including affiliate compensation and broadcast rights fees), as well as compensation costs directly related to our revenue.

Our significant other operating expenses are rental of premises for office facilities and studios, promotional expenses, research, and accounting and legal fees. Depreciation and amortization is shown as a separate line item in our financial statements.

Our compensation costs consist of compensation expenses associated with our personnel who are not associated with the cost of revenue, including our corporate staff and all stock-based compensation related to stock option awards and RSUs. Stock-based compensation is recognized using a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.


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ResultsTransaction costs include one-time expenses associated with the merger with Westwood One, Inc. (the "Merger") on October 21, 2011 (see below for additional details). Restructuring charges include the costs related to the restructuring program we announced in the fourth quarter of Operations2011 ("2011 Program") that includes the consolidation of certain operations that reduced our workforce levels, the termination of certain contracts and the assumption of Westwood's restructuring program liabilities related to closed facilities from its former Metro Traffic business.

We have one operating segment, Network Radio. We evaluate performance using revenue and Adjusted EBITDA as the primary measure of profit and loss for our operating segment. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating income adjusted for the following: (1) plus depreciation, amortization and other non-cash losses, charges or expenses (including impairment of intangible assets and goodwill); (2) minus any “extraordinary,” “unusual,” “special” or “non-recurring” earnings or gains or plus any “extraordinary,” “unusual,” “special” or “non-recurring” losses, charges or expenses; (3) plus restructuring expenses or charges; and (4) plus non-cash compensation recorded from grants of stock appreciation or similar rights, stock options, restricted stock or other rights. We believe the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view segment performance in a manner similar to the primary method used by our management and enhances their ability to understand our operating performance.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Presentation of Results

On October 21, 2011, we announced the consummation of the Merger contemplated by the Merger Agreement, by and among Westwood, Radio Network Holdings, LLC, a Delaware corporation (since renamed Verge Media Companies LLC), and Verge. The Merger is accounted for as a reverse acquisition of Westwood by Verge under the acquisition method of accounting in conformity with the FASB ASC - 805 Business Combinations. Under this guidance, the transaction has been recorded as the acquisition of Westwood by the Company. The preliminary purchase accounting allocations have been recorded in the consolidated financial statements appearing in this report as of, and for the period subsequent to, the Merger Date. The valuation of the net assets acquired and allocation of the consideration transferred will be finalized within a year of the Merger Date (see Note 3 — Acquisition of Westwood One, Inc. for a summary of changes in the first three months of 2012). As a result of the Merger, Westwood's results are included in the consolidated results for the first three months of 2012, but are not included in the consolidated results for the first three months of 2011 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

In Network Radio,the fourth quarter of 2011, we announced the 2011 Program to restructure certain areas of our business strategy is focusedin connection with the acquisition of Westwood. The 2011 Program includes charges related to the consolidation of certain facilities and operations that reduced our workforce levels during 2011 and 2012. Payments related to the 2011 Program during the next year are expected to be $2,768, with an additional $1,456 to be paid in subsequent years until 2018.

On July 29, 2011, the then Board of Directors of Verge (pre-Merger) approved a spin-off of the Digital Services business to Triton Media LLC ("Triton"). For all periods presented in this report, the results of the Digital Services business are presented as a discontinued operation and will continue to be presented as discontinued operations in all future filings in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
We evaluate our performance based on delivering the best sports, talk, musicrevenue and entertainment programming,operating income (as described below). Westwood's former operations and financial information were integrated and as well as key services, to affiliate and advertising customers. The goala result of this strategy isintegration, we no longer have financial information to generateclearly determine the impact of Westwood's former operations to revenue, by providing our customers with content and solutions that help them reach and attract their desired customers in the marketplace. To that end, in late 2010 and early 2011 we renewed key programs and partnerships, including our multi-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to continue as its primetime partner in Network Radio, including with respect to the NFL playoff games and Super Bowl and our long-standing partnership with the NCAA to be the exclusive Network Radio provider for the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament.
Our Network Radio content covers several categories and formats, including national news, sports, music, entertainment, and talk radio. In national news and sports, we distribute nationally-branded programs such as CBS Radio News, CNN Radio News, NBC Radio News, and major high-profile sporting events, including the NFL, NCAA football and basketball games and the Winter Olympic Games in 2010. Our Network business features shows that we produce with popular personalities including Dennis Miller, Dr. Oz, Charles Osgood and Billy Bush. We also broadcast signature award shows in the music industry including the Grammy Awards and the Academycost of Country Music (ACM) Awards, both of whom we recently renewed our partnerships. Our music and entertainment programming includes concert broadcasts and countdown shows, including Country Music Countdown and CMT Radio Live in partnership with MTV. Our Network Radio business nationally syndicates proprietary and licensed content to radio stations, enabling them to meet their programming needs on a cost-effective basis. We generate revenue from the sale of 30 and 60 second commercial airtime, often embedded in our programming that we bundle and sell to advertisers who want to reach a national audience across numerous radio stations.or operating expenses.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 Compared Withwith the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010March 31, 2011

Revenue, Cost of Revenue and Gross Profit

Revenue, cost of revenue and gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, are as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,    
 2012 2011 Change Percent
Revenue$68,286
 $20,077
 $48,209
 240.1%
Cost of revenue50,583
 9,679
 40,904
 422.6%
Gross profit$17,703
 $10,398
 $7,305
 70.3%
Gross margin25.9% 51.8%    

For the three months ending September 30, 2011,ended March 31, 2012, revenue was $40,878increased $48,209, or 240.1%, to $68,286 compared to $44,224with $20,077 for the comparable periodthree months ended March 31, 2011. The increase is primarily the result of an increase in 2010, a decreaseadvertising revenue from the acquisition of 7.6%Westwood.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, cost of revenue increased $40,904, or $3,346.422.6%, to $50,583 compared with $9,679 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decreaseincrease in cost of revenue resultedfor the three months ended March 31, 2012 were from decreased barterincreases in expenses for broadcast rights of $13,901, station compensation of $9,769, revenue sharing of approximately $2,300 from NFL related programs (which we believe will be utilized in the fourth quarter instead$6,215, news content of $5,107, employee compensation of $3,212, and costs associated with talent, contractors and production of $2,292. These increases are primarily a result of the third quarteracquisition of Westwood.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2012, gross profit increased $7,305, or 70.3%, to $17,703 compared with $10,398 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase is primarily due to the NFL lock-out)acquisition of Westwood which increased our revenue and cost of revenue.

Our gross margin declined from 51.8%for the three months ended March 31, 2011, to 25.9%for the three months ended March 31, 2012 primarily as a result of the Westwood acquisition. Prior to the acquisition of Westwood, our mix of business was almost equally split between being an agent and a principal. After the acquisition, our mix of business shifted towards being more of a principal as a result of Westwood's business.  In those instances where we function as the principal, the revenue and associated operating costs are presented on a gross basis which results in a lower sports advertisinggross margin.  In those instances where we function as an agent, our effective commission is presented within net revenue which results in a higher gross margin.

Compensation Costs

Compensation costs increased $4,481 to $8,057for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $3,576 for to the same period in 2011, primarily due to the additional employees assumed as part of $1,331our acquisition of Westwood and stock-based compensation expense of $1,675 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

Other Operating Costs

Other operating costs for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased $3,393, or 81.8% to $7,540 from $4,147 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase is the result of higher travel-related costs of $1,032, professional fees primarily related to integration activities (primarily accounting, legal and technology) of $1,007, research fees of $960, facility costs (including rent, repairs, and communications) of $652, all primarily resulting from NFL related programs)our acquisition of Westwood, and greater bad debt expense of $230. These increases were partially offset by the absence in 2012 of $713 of licensing feesthe $660 license fee related to the 24/7 formats which were soldFormats business that we purchased in July 2011 to Excelsior Radio Networks, LLC ("Excelsior"), a subsidiary of Verge. These were partially offset by increased advertising revenue in our network news programming of $753 and talk and entertainment programs of $344.

Operating Costs

Operating costs for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
     Favorable / (Unfavorable)
 2011 2010 $ Amount %
Programming and operating$18,804
 $20,766
 $1,962
 9.4 %
Station compensation12,708
 11,906
 (802) (6.7)%
Payroll and payroll related5,177
 5,365
 188
 3.5 %
Other operating expenses2,539
 3,573
 1,034
 28.9 %
 $39,228
 $41,610
 $2,382
 5.7 %

Operating costs decreased $2,382, or 5.72011.%, to $39,228 in the third quarter of 2011 from $41,610 in the third quarter of 2010. The decrease in operating costs is a result of decreased broadcast rights costs of $1,739 related to the NFL lock-out (included in

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programming and operating) and lower facility expenses of $615, insurance expense of $367 and promotion and travel expenses of $283 (included in other operating expenses). This was partially offset by higher station compensation of $802 and higher bad debt expense of $304 (included in other operating expenses).

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased $210,$3,095, or 14.3%91.7%, to $1,677$6,470for the three months ended March 31, 2012 infrom $3,375 for the third quartercomparable period of 2011 from $1,467 in the third quarter of 2010.2011. The increase is primarily attributable to the absence in 2011amortization expense of $302 for amortizationWestwood's purchase accounting intangible assets of unfavorable contracts that were recorded$2,738 and higher depreciation expense of $463, primarily as a result of the April 23, 2009 recapitalization and refinancing (and fully amortized by the end of 2010) and our application of “push down” acquisition accounting, partially offset by decreased depreciation of $93.

Corporate General and Administrative Expenses

Corporate, general and administrative expenses decreased $152, or 7.3%, to $1,931 for the three months ending September 30, 2011 compared to $2,083 for the three months ending September 30, 2010. The decrease is principally due to the decreases in payroll and related costs of $456, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation of $196.Westwood acquisition.

Restructuring and Other Charges

DuringFor the three months ending September 30, 2011,ended March 31, 2012, we recorded $137 in restructuring charges for severance in connection with the 2011 Program. During the three months ending September 30, 2010, we recorded $842,370 for restructuring charges related to severance for the 2010 Program.

Special Charges

We incurred special2011 Program and other charges aggregating $of 2,550$3,525 and $in connection with a content agreement which we no longer utilize after March 31, 2012. The restructuring charges include costs associated with the reduction in our workforce levels of 1,350$1,564 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Special charges in the third quarter of 2011 increased $1,200 compared to the third quarter of 2010 as a result of higher Merger-related, contract termination costs of $2,150$483, and increased Gores fees of $224. These increases were partially offset by lower charges for debt amendment costs of $847 and costs for corporate development of $297.$323 related to closed Westwood facilities.

Operating Loss

The operating loss for the three months ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 is $10,259, an increased $2,275loss of $9,559, compared to $4,645 from $2,370an operating loss of $700 for the comparable period in 2010. Thisof 2011. The increase in theoperating loss is primarily attributable to lower revenuethe result of $3,346, higher special charges related to the Mergerincreases in compensation costs of $2,150 and higher$4,481, other operating costs of $3,393, depreciation and amortization of $210, partially offset by decreased operating costs$3,095, and restructuring and other charges of $2,382 and lower debt amendment costs of $847.

Adjusted EBITDA

We use revenue and Adjusted EBITDA as the primary measure of profit and loss for our operating segment. We believe the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to the primary method used by our management and enhances their ability to understand our operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
 2011 2010 Change
Operating loss$(4,645) $(2,370) $(2,275)
Depreciation and amortization1,677
 1,467
 210
Restructuring charges137
 84
 53
Special charges and other2,550
 1,350
 1,200
Stock-based compensation (continuing operations)474
 527
 (53)
Adjusted EBITDA$193
 $1,058
 $(865)

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $865 to $193 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to income of $1,058 for the comparable period in 2010. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to decreased revenue of $3,346 (of which $2,300 was decreased barter revenue related to NFL programs), higher station compensation of $802 and higher other operating costs for bad debt expense of $304. The decrease was partially offset by lower operating costs for broadcast rights expense of $1,739, lower costs for facility expense of $615, insurance expense of $367 and promotion and travel expense of $283.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $1,172, or 55.9%, to $923$5,895 in the third quarter of 2011 from $2,095 in the third quarter of 2010, reflecting lower amendment fees related to the Senior Notes of $748 and lower interest expense of $116 on the Credit Facility as a result of a lower average outstanding balance. Interest expense included in discontinued operations of $3,727 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, was related to the Senior Notes repaid in connection with the Metro Sale Transaction.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income in the third quarter of 2011 was $4,946, primarily from the $4,908 gain from the sale of our 24/7 formats. Other expense in the third quarter of 2010 was $1,920 which represents the fair market value adjustment related to the Gores $10,000 equity commitment. Such commitment constituted an embedded derivative and was valued in our third quarter 2010 financial statements in accordance with derivative accounting.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2011 was $60 compared with a tax benefit of $(1,917) in the third quarter of 2010. Our effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 was approximately (9.6)% as compared to 30.0% for the comparable period in 2010. The higher income tax expense in 2011 compared to a benefit in 2010 and the change in the tax rate is primarily the result of an adjustment to the tax provision for prior quarters tax expense of $457. The higher income tax expense is also a result of a significantly lower pre-tax loss of $5,763 in 2011, primarily from the gain on sales our 24/7 networks of $4,908 and lower interest expense of $1,172.

Net Loss from Continuing Operations

Our net loss from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2011 decreased $3,786 to $682 from a net loss from continuing operations of $4,468 in the third quarter of 2010, which is primarily attributable to the 2011 gain on the sale of our 24/7 formats of $4,908, lower interest expense of $1,172 and the absence of the 2010 other expense related to the Gores $10,000 equity commitment of $1,920, partially offset by a higher income tax expense of $1,977. Net loss per share from continuing operations for basic and diluted shares was $(0.03) in the third quarter of 2011, compared with net loss per share from continuing operations for basic and diluted of $(0.21) in the third quarter of 2010. Weighted average shares outstanding were higher in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the third quarter of 2010 primarily due to the issuance to Gores of 769,231 common shares in September 2010 and 1,186,240 common shares in February 2011.

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations

Income from discontinued operations for Metro Traffic for the third quarter of 2011of $1,678 included a tax benefit of $1,642 related to capital gain offsets related to the sale of assets. This compared to a loss of $2,771 in the third quarter of 2010. The decrease in the loss is primarily from lower interest expense of $3,727 as a result of the repayment of the Senior Notes (excluding those held by Gores) on April 29, 2011 as part of the Metro Sale Transaction and the absence of the Metro operations in the 2011 results and the absence of the 2010 losses from operations of $743.

Gain on Metro Sale Transaction

We recorded an adjustment to the gain on the Metro Sale Transaction of $413 in the third quarter of 2011 related to certain employee- related benefit expenses. The Metro Sale Transaction resulted in a capital loss for income tax purposes due to the difference between book and tax basis in part due to a book goodwill impairment charge. In the third quarter we updated our analysis of our ability to utilize these losses in connection with the sale of the 24/7 formats. We do not expect to utilize any of the remaining losses as of September 30, 2011.

Net Income (Loss)

Our net income for the third quarter of 2011 increased $8,648 to $1,409 from a net loss of $7,239 in the third quarter of 2010, which is primarily attributable to higher income from continuing operations of $3,786 and a lower loss from discontinued operations of $4,449. Net income per share for basic and diluted shares was $0.06 in the third quarter of 2011, compared with net loss per share for basic and diluted of $(0.35) in the third quarter of 2010.



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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared With Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

Revenue

For the nine months ending September 30, 2011, revenue decreased $6,463, or 4.6%, to $133,372 compared with $139,835for the nine months ending September 30, 2010. The decrease in revenue resulted from lower sports advertising of $4,596 (primarily from NFL related programs, the absence of the Olympics and NCAA basketball), decreased barter revenue from NFL related programs of approximately $2,300, (which we believe will be utilized in the fourth quarter instead of the third quarter due to the NFL lock-out) and the absence of $713 of licensing fees related to the 24/7 formats which were sold in July 2011. These were partially offset by increased advertising revenue in our network news programming of $1,227 and music programs of $554.

Operating Costs

Operating costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
     Favorable / (Unfavorable)
 2011 2010 $ Amount %
Programming and operating$68,371
 $67,028
 $(1,343) (2.0)%
Station compensation37,951
 34,729
 (3,222) (9.3)%
Payroll and payroll related15,938
 16,535
 597
 3.6 %
Other operating expenses11,712
 12,046
 334
 2.8 %
 $133,972
 $130,338
 $(3,634) (2.8)%

Operating costs increased $3,634, or 2.8%, to $133,972 in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 from $130,338 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase in operating costs is a result of increased station compensation of $3,222, higher broadcast rights costs of $2,220, bad debt expense of $911 and computer services of $295. This was partially offset by a decrease in facilities expenses of $1,039 (included in other operating expense), lower payroll and related expenses of $597 and lower distribution costs of $456 (included in programming and operating).

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased $757, or 17.6%, to $5,070 in the first nine months of 2011 from $4,313 in the first nine months of 2010. The increase is primarily attributable to the absence in 2011 of $809 for amortization from unfavorable contracts that were recorded as a result of the April 23, 2009 recapitalization and refinancing (and fully amortized by the end of 2010).

Corporate General and Administrative Expenses

Corporate, general and administrative expenses decreased $1,650, or 20.0%, to $6,604 for the nine months ending September 30, 2011 compared to $8,254 for the nine months ending September 30, 2010. The decrease is principally due to the decreases in payroll and related costs of $1,066 and accounting and audit fees of $998, partially offset by an increase in insurance and related costsgross profits of $214 and legal fees of $280.$7,305.

Restructuring ChargesInterest Expense, Net

DuringInterest expense, net for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2011 and 2010, we recorded $1,911 and $243, respectively, for restructuring charges. For the 2011 period, restructuring charges included $850 related to the termination of a programming agreement and $1,061 for severance costs related to the 2011 Program. For the 2010 period, the costs incurred were for severance of $243.

Special Charges

We incurred special charges aggregating $4,474 and $3,878 in the first nine months of 2011 and 2010, respectively. Special charges in the first nine months of 2011 increased $596ended March 31, 2012, is $9,065, compared to $5,309 for the first ninethree months ended March 31, 2011, an increase of 2010$3,756, primarily from higher interest expense on higher levels of debt (approximately $77,400) incurred as a result of higher Merger-related costs of $2,150 and increased Gores fees of $431. These increases were partially offset by lower debt amendment costs of $1,211, absence of the 2010 charge for an employment claim settlement of $493, fees related to the the April 23, 2009 recapitalization and refinancing of $192 and costs for corporate development of $89.Merger.


Preferred Stock Dividend

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, we recognized an expense of $221 for the accrued Series A Preferred Stock dividends.

Provision for Income Taxes

Income tax benefit from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 is $7,180, compared to an income tax

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Operating Loss

The operating lossprovision for continuing operations of $740 for the nine monthsyear ended September 30,March 31, 2011 increased to $18,659 from $7,191 for the comparable period in 2010. This increased loss is primarily attributable to lower revenue of $6,463, increased operating costs of $3,634 and increased restructuring costs of $1,668, partially offset by lower corporate expense of $1,650.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
 2011 2010 Change
Operating loss$(18,659) $(7,191) $(11,468)
Depreciation and amortization5,070
 4,313
 757
Restructuring charges1,911
 243
 1,668
Special charges and other (1)4,474
 4,474
 
Stock-based compensation (continuing operations)1,543
 1,751
 (208)
Adjusted EBITDA$(5,661) $3,590
 $(9,251)
(1)Special charges and other includes expense of $596 are classified as general and administrative expense on the Statement of Operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010.

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) increased by $9,251 to a loss of $(5,661) in 2011 compared to income of $3,590 in 2010.. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA (loss) was primarily due to decreases in revenue of $6,463 (which included $2,300 of decreased barter revenue related to NFL programs), as described above, and increases in operating costs for station compensation expense of $3,222, broadcast rights expense of $2,220 (which included $2,372 of non-cash broadcast rights related to a new sports programming agreement), bad debt expense of $911 and computer services expense of $295, partially offset by lower distribution expense of $456.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $1,831, or 34.3%, to $3,512 in the first nine months of 2011 from $5,343 in the first nine months of 2010, reflecting lower amendment fees related to the Senior Notes of $1,496. Interest expense included in the loss from discontinued operations of $5,000 and $11,848 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, is related to the Senior Notes that were repaid in connection with the Metro Sale Transaction.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income in the first nine months of 2011 was $6,042, which included $4,908 for a gain from the sale of our 24/7 formats and $1,096 for the fair market value adjustment related to the Gores $10,000 equity commitment. Such commitment constituted an embedded derivative and expired on February 28, 2011, the date Gores satisfied the $10,000 Gores equity commitment (see Note 7 - Debt). Other (expense) in the first nine months of 2010 was $(1,920), which represented the fair market value adjustment related to the Gores $10,000 equity commitment.
Income Tax Benefit

Income tax benefit in the first nine months of 2011 was $6,908 compared with a tax benefit of $5,816 in the first nine months of 2010. Our effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was approximately 42.8% as compared to 40.2% for the comparable period in 2010. The higher2012 income tax benefit in 2011from continuing operations is primarily the result of higher pre-taxthe increase in our 2012 losses excludingfrom continuing operations before taxes of $13,536. The 2011 tax provision is the gain on saleresult of assets, and the net tax benefit of $508 related primarily to the release of certainour provision for state and local taxes and the tax positions and settlements, partially offset by the 2011 valuation allowanceamortization of $281.

Net Loss from Continuing Operations

Our net loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 increased $585goodwill, a portion of which is not presumed to $9,221 fromreverse in a net loss from continuing operations of $8,636 in the comparabledefinite period of 2010, which is primarily attributabletime and therefore, cannot be utilized to a lower revenue of $6,463, higher operating costs of $3,364, higher restructuring expense of $1,668 and higher special charges of $596, partially offset by a gain from the sale ofsupport our 24/7 formats of $4,908, the change of $3,016 in the fair value of the Gores $10,000 equity commitment, lower corporate expense of $1,650, higher incomedeferred tax benefit of $1,092 and lower interest expense of $1,831. Net loss per share from continuing operations for basic and diluted shares was $(0.41) for the nine months ended September 30, 2011,

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compared with net loss per share from continuing operations for basic and diluted of $(0.42) for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Weighted average shares outstanding were higher in the first nine months of 2011 compared to the first nine months of 2010 primarily due to the issuance to Gores of 769,231 common shares in September 2010 and 1,186,240 common shares in February 2011.assets.

Loss from Discontinued Operations

LossOur loss from discontinued operations, for Metro Traffic net of taxes was $1,150for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2011 decreased $5,865 to a loss of $4,879 from a loss of $10,744 in the comparable period of 2010.. The decrease is primarily from lower interest expense of $6,848 as a result of repayment of the Senior Notes (excluding those held by Gores)Digital Services business was spun-off on AprilJuly 29, 2011 as part of the Metro Sale Transaction. This decrease was partially offset by a lower income tax benefit of $688.

Gain on Metro Sale Transaction

We recorded a gain of $19,726 on the Metro Sale Transaction in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The Metro Sale Transaction resulted in a capital loss for income tax purposes due to the difference between book and tax basis in part due to a book goodwill impairment charge. We concluded in the second quarter that it was more likely than not that we would not realize a benefit from this capital loss. Accordingly, a full valuation allowance was recorded. Therefore, no net tax expense/benefit was provided on the Metro Sale Transaction in the second quarter 2011. In the third quarter we updated our analysis of our ability to utilize these losses in connection with the sale of the 24/7 formats. We do not expect to utilize any of the remaining losses as of September 30, 2011.

Net Income (Loss)Loss

Our net income loss for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 increased $25,006$4,466 to $5,626$12,365 from a net loss of $19,380 in$7,899for the comparable period of 2010, which is primarily attributable to the gain on the Metro Sale Transaction of $19,726 and the lower netthree months ended March 31, 2011. Net loss from discontinued operations of $5,865. Net income per share for basic and diluted shares was $0.25 for the nine monththree months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011 compared with netwas $0.22 and $0.23, respectively. The 2012 loss per share was lower than 2011, primarily as a result of higher weighted-average shares outstanding during 2012.


Liquidity, Cash Flow and Debt as of and for basic and diluted of $(0.94) in the comparable period of 2010.Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

Cash Flow, Liquidity and Debt

Cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2011 2010 Change2012 2011 Change
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(24,751) $7,426
 $(32,177)$(1,601) $2,700
 $(4,301)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities117,189
 (7,058) 124,247
Net cash used in financing activities(90,643) (1,134) (89,509)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents1,795
 (766) $2,561
Net cash used in investing activities(1,005) (1,143) 138
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,798
 (2,801) 4,599
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(808) (1,244) $436
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period2,938
 4,824
  5,627
 13,948
  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$4,733
 $4,058
  $4,819
 $12,704
  

NetOur net cash (used in)used in operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $1,601 as compared to cash provided by operating activities was ($24,751) forof $2,700 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011 and $7,426 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, aMarch 31, 2011. The decrease of $32,177 in net cash provided by operating activities. The decreaseactivities of $4,301 was principally attributabledue to the absence of the 2010 federal tax refund of $12,940, the 2011 repayment of PIK interest of $10,895 (in connection with the repayment of the non-Gores Senior Notes), decreasesan increase in other non-cash items of $10,376 and changes in other assets and liabilities of $590, partially offset bynet loss, changes in deferred taxes, and lower non-cash interest expense, which was partially offset by a decrease in working capital, an increased stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, and amortization of $2,252.original issue discount and deferred financing costs for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in working capital was primarily due to an increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities, partially offset by a lower decrease in accounts receivable during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Capital expenditures forOur net cash used in investing activities was $1,005 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011 decreased to $2,761,March 31, 2012 as compared to $7,058 for$1,143 during the first ninethree months ended March 31, 2011. The decrease in cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 was primarily due to lower cash expended on acquisition of 2010. Theproperty and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011, expenditures were primarily related to anpartially offset by the investment in internal use software. Net proceeds froma joint venture during the Metro Sale Transaction were $115,000 and net proceeds from the sale of our 24/7 formats were $4,950.three months ended March 31, 2012.

CashOur net cash provided by financing activities was $1,798 during the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to cash used in financing activities was $90,643 forof $2,801 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2011. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to net borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility of $3,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2012 and lower repayment of debt of $1,816 during the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to $1,134 in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2010. On April 28, 2011, we repaid $92,180 in principal of our Senior Notes. On February 28, 2011, as part of the Securities Purchase Agreement amendment entered into on August 17, 2010, Gores purchased 1,186,240 shares of common stock for $10,000. In the third quarter of 2011, we repaid $8,000 of our Senior Credit Facility. In the first nine months of 2011, we received $583 from employee option exercises to purchase 97,198 shares of our common stock and we made payments on capital and finance lease obligations of $1,046. In the first nine months of 2010, we borrowed $10,000 under our Senior Credit

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Facility, Gores purchased 769,231 shares of common stock for $5,000 and we repaid $15,500 of our Senior Notes and $634 on our capital and finance lease obligations 2011.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

We continually project anticipated cash requirements, which may include requirements for potential merger and acquisition (“M&A”) activity,acquisitions, capital expenditures and principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, dividends and working capital requirements. To date, funding requirements have been financed through cash flows from operations, the issuance of equity to Gores and the issuance of long-term debt.

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At September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, our principal sources of liquidity wereare our cash and cash equivalents of $4,733$4,819 and borrowing availability of $11,781$14,416 under our revolving credit facility,Revolving Credit Facility, which equaled $16,514equals $19,235 in total liquidity. Our liquidity was bolstered asCash flow from operations is expected to be a resultprincipal source of the $4,950 in proceeds we received as a result of the sale of our 24/7 formats to Excelsior, a subsidiary of Verge.

As a result of the Merger that closed on October 21, 2011 and based on our 2011-2012 financial projections, which we believe used reasonable assumptions regarding the then economic environment, wefunds. We estimate that cash flows from operations and availability on our Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements, including scheduled interest and required principal payments on our outstanding indebtedness and projected working capital needs, and provide us sufficient Consolidated EBITDA to comply with our debt covenants for at least the next 12 months. NotwithstandingAs of May 3, 2012, our forecastcash and these actions, ifcash equivalents were $3,723 and borrowing availability was $12,916 (taking into account the $9,100 borrowed under our operating income does not meet our current financial projections, we may not have sufficient liquidity available to us to investRevolving Credit Facility and $2,984 used for letters of credit), which equals $16,639 in our business to the extent we currently anticipate.total liquidity.

Existing Indebtedness

On October 21, 2011, in connection with the Merger, we entered into new credit agreements (see below under "New Credit Agreements"). A summary of our debt as of September 30, 2011 (prior to the Merger) follows.

Pre-Merger Indebtedness

As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, our existing debt totaled $37,610$268,033 and consisted $10,610 of Senior Notes due to Gores and $27,000$145,760 under the SeniorFirst Lien Term Loan Facility, net of original issue discount, $82,646 under the Second Lien Term Loan Facility, net of original issue discount, $32,027 under PIK Notes and $7,600 under the First Lien Revolving Credit Facility consisting of a $20,000 unsecured, non-amortizing term loan and $7,000 outstanding under our revolving credit facility (not including $1,219$2,984 of letters of credit issued under the Senior Credit Facility). The term loan and revolving credit facility (i.e., the “Senior Credit Facility”) were scheduled to mature on October 15, 2012 and guaranteed by our subsidiaries and Gores. The Senior Notes bore interest at 15.0% per annum, payable 10% in cash and 5% PIK interest. The PIK interest accreted and was added to principal quarterly, but was not payable until maturity. As of September 30, 2011, the accrued PIK interest was $1,321. The Senior Notes could be prepaid at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty. Payment of the Senior Notes was mandatory upon, among other things, certain asset sales and the occurrence of a “change of control” (as such term is defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement governing the Senior Notes). The Senior Notes were guaranteed by our subsidiaries and secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of our assets. Effective as of the date of the waiver and fourth amendment to the debt agreements (April 12, 2011), the Senior Notes held by Gores were fully subordinated to the Senior Notes held by non-Gores holders, including in connection with any future pay down of Senior Notes from the proceeds of any asset sale (as occurred on April 29, 2011 when we sold Metro Traffic).

As part of the second amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement, we agreed to pay, on the maturity date (or any earlier date on which the Senior Notes become due and payable), to each holder of the Senior Notes a fee equal to 2% of the outstanding principal amount of the Senior Notes held by each noteholder as of December 31, 2010 (all such fees collectively, the “Senior Leverage Amendment Fee”). As a result of the fifth amendment to the Securities Purchase Agreement entered into on April 29, 2011, the Senior Leverage Amendment Fee was due and payable on the earliest to occur of: (1) October 15, 2012, (2) the date on which the Senior Notes held by Gores are paid in full, surrendered or refinanced and (3) the date on which all of the collateral securing the Senior Notes is released. As discussed in Note 16 - Subsequent Event, the closing of the Merger included the refinancing of the Senior Notes held by Gores and accordingly, the Senior Leverage Amendment Fee of $2,433 was due and paid on October 21, 2011.

As a result of the waiver and fourth amendments to the debt agreements we entered into on April 12, 2011, a 5% leverage fee was to be imposed effective October 1, 2011 unless we provided satisfactory documentation to the holders of our Senior Notes that (1) our debt leverage ratio for any LTM period complied with any of the following debt levels for the five quarters beginning on September 30, 2011: 5.00, 5.00, 4.50, 3.50 and 3.50, and (2) more than 50% of the outstanding amount of Senior Notes held by the non-Gores holders were repaid as of such quarterly measurement date. To the extent due, the 5% leverage fee would equal 5% of the Senior Notes outstanding for the period beginning October 1, 2011, and accrue on a daily basis from such date until the

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fee amount was paid in full. The fee would be payable on the earlier of maturity (October 15, 2012) or the date on which the Senior Notes are paid. As described in Note 1 - Basis of Presentation above, when we calculated Adjusted EBITDA on September 30, 2011 (measured by dividing the principal amount of our Senior Notes outstanding on September 30, 2011 by the sum of our Adjusted EBITDA for the prior four completed fiscal quarters, specifically including Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2011), our debt leverage ratio was greater than the 5.00 level and the 5% leverage fee became accruable on October 1, 2011. The fee was equal to 5% of the Senior Notes outstanding for the period beginning October 1, 2011 and accrued on a daily basis from such date until paid in full. The 5% leverage fee of $29 was paid on October 21, 2011 in connection with the Merger and the corresponding refinancing of our debt.

As of September 30, 2011, loans under our existing Credit Agreement (which governs the Senior Credit Facility) bore interest at our option at either LIBOR plus 4.0% per annum or a base rate plus 4.0% per annum.

New Credit Agreements
On October 21, 2011, in connection with the consummation of the Merger, we, as borrower, entered into (1) a First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, with General Electric Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent, ING Capital LLC, as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time (the “New First Lien Credit Agreement”) and (2) a Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, with Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc., as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time (as amended, the “New Second Lien Credit Agreement” and, together with the New First Lien Credit Agreement, the “New Credit Agreements”). As described below, the New Credit Agreements were amended on November 7, 2011.

General Terms

The New First Lien Credit Agreement provides for (1) a term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $155,000 (the “New First Lien Term Loan Facility”), (2) a $25,000 revolving credit facility, $5,000 of which is available for letters of credit (the “New First Lien Revolving Credit Facility” and, together with the New First Lien Term Loan Facility, the “New First Lien Credit Facilities”) and (3) an uncommitted incremental facility in the amount of up to $25,000, of which $10,000 may be used to increase the amount of the New First Lien Revolving Credit Facility. The New Second Lien Credit Agreement provides for a term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $85,000 (the “New Second Lien Term Loan Facility” and, together with the New First Lien Term Loan Facility, the “New Term Loan Facilities”; the New Term Loan Facilities collectively with the New First Lien Revolving Credit Facility, the “New Credit Facilities”)Facility). Concurrently with the consummation of the Merger, the full amount of the New Term Loan Facilities was drawn, $9,600 in revolving loans were drawn, and approximately $2,020 of letters of credit were either rolled into the New First Lien Credit Facilities or issued in order to backstop existing letters of credit under Westwood One's or Excelsior Radio Networks, LLC's prior credit agreements, which were repaid as of the consummation of the Merger.

The New First Lien Revolving Credit Facility has a five-year maturity. The New First Lien Term Loan Facility also has a five-year maturity. The New Second Lien Term Loan Facility has a five-year nine-month maturity. The principal amount of the New First Lien Term Loan Facility amortizes in quarterly installments equal to 2.5% (per annum) of the original principal amount of the New First Lien Term Loan Facility payable beginning March 31, 2012 and increases by an additional 2.5% per year for the first four and three-quarter years, with the balance payable at maturity. The entire amount of the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility is payable at maturity.

Subject to certain exceptions, the New Credit Facilities are subject to mandatory prepayments in amounts equal to: (a) 100% of the net cash proceeds from certain sales or other dispositions of assets (including as a result of casualty or condemnation) by us or any of our subsidiaries in excess of a certain amount and subject to customary reinvestment provisions and certain other exceptions; (b) 100% of the net cash proceeds from issuances or incurrences of debt by us or any of our subsidiaries (other than indebtedness permitted by the New Credit Agreements); and (c) beginning with the first full fiscal year after the closing date (2012), 75% of our annual excess cash flow. Unless the lenders under the New First Lien Credit Facilities waive mandatory prepayments, no prepayments are required under the Second Lien Term Loan Facility until the New First Lien Credit Facilities have been repaid in full.

In connection with the Merger and pursuant to a Letter Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2011 (the “Letter Agreement”), by and among the Company, Gores, certain entities affiliated with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"), and certain entities affiliated with Black Canyon Capital LLC ("Black Canyon"), we also issued $30,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated Unsecured PIK Notes (the “PIK Notes”) to Gores, certain entities affiliated with Oaktree, and certain entities affiliated with Black Canyon.

On November 7, 2011, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into a (1) First Amendment to the First Lien Credit Agreement,

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dated as of November 7, 2011, with the lenders party thereto (the “First Lien Amendment”) and (2) First Amendment to the Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2011, with the lenders party thereto (the “Second Lien Amendment”).  The First Lien Amendment modifies the First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011 (as amended, the “First Lien Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, General Electric Capital Corporation, as the administrative agent and the collateral agent, ING Capital LLC, as the syndication agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto, and the Second Lien Amendment modifies the Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011 (as amended, the “Second Lien Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as the administrative agent and the collateral agent, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc., as the syndication agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto.  Such amendments, among other things:  (1) require us, after giving effect to any permitted acquisition under the First Lien Credit Agreement and Second Lien Credit Agreement, to (a) have liquidity of $10,000 and (b) have a consolidated leverage ratio of at least 0.25 to 1.00 less than the level otherwise required to be met for the most recently completed fiscal quarter for which financial statements have been or were required to be delivered, and (2) cap the amount of pro-forma adjustments to consolidated EBITDA that we can claim as a result of, or in connection with, a permitted acquisition at 25% of the consolidated EBITDA of the target entity.

As of November 4, 2011, we have a $155,000 first lien term loan; an $85,000 second lien term loan, $30,000 in aggregate principal amount of PIK Notes outstanding and a $25,000 revolving credit facility under which $4,600 has been drawn (not including $2,020 in letters of credit used as security on various leased properties and issued thereunder).

Interest Rate

As of the closing date, at our election, the interest rate per annum applicable to the loans under the New Credit Facilities will be based on a fluctuating rate of interest determined by reference to either (1) a base rate determined by reference to the higher of (a) the rate last quoted by The Wall Street Journal as the “Prime Rate” in the United States or, if the Wall Street Journal ceases to quote such rate, the highest per annum interest rate published by the Federal Reserve Board in the Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) Selected Interest Rates as the “bank prime loan” rate or if such rate is no longer quoted therein, any similar rate quoted therein (as determined by the administrative agent under the New First Lien Credit Facilities) or any similar release by the Federal Reserve Board (as determined by the administrative agent under the New First Lien Credit Facilities) in the case of the New First Lien Credit Facilities, or the prime lending rate as set forth on the British Banking Association Telerate Page 5, in the case of the Second Lien Term Loan Facility, as applicable, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (c) (x) a Eurodollar rate applicable for an interest period of one month plus (y) 1.00%, in each case, plus an applicable margin or (2) a Eurodollar rate determined by reference to LIBOR, adjusted for statutory reserve requirements, plus an applicable margin. As of the closing date, the New First Lien Credit Facilities have applicable margins equal to 5.50%, in the case of base rate loans, and 6.50%, in the case of the Eurodollar rate for Eurodollar rate loans, and the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility has applicable margins equal to 10.50%, in the case of base rate loans, and 11.50%, in the case of Eurodollar rate loans. Borrowings under (a) the New First Lien Credits Facilities will be subject to a floor of 1.50% in the case of Eurodollar loans and (b) the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility will be subject to a floor of (x) 2.50% in the case of the base rate for base rate loans and (y) 1.50% in the case of the Eurodollar rate for Eurodollar loans.

Based on current rates, the annual rates of interest currently applicable to the Credit Facilities are: 8.0% on the New First Lien Term Loan Facility, (including8.75% on the revolving credit facility)Revolving Credit Facility and 13.0% on the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility.
Covenants The PIK Notes are unsecured and accrue interest at the rate of 15% per annum, which compounds quarterly for the first five years and will compound annually thereafter, mature on the six-year three-month anniversary of the issue date and are subordinated in right of payment to the Credit Facilities.

The New Credit Agreements contain a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, will limit or restrict our ability and our subsidiaries' ability to: incur additional indebtedness (including guarantee obligations); incur liens; engage in mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions; sell assets; pay dividends and make other payments in respect of capital stock; make capital expenditures; make acquisitions, investments, loans and advances; pay and modifyDuring the terms of certain indebtedness; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; enter into certain speculative hedging arrangements; enter into negative pledge clauses and clauses restricting subsidiary distributions; change our lines of business; and change our accounting fiscal year, name or jurisdiction of organization. The affirmative and negative covenants in the New Second Lien Credit Agreement are substantially similar to the New First Lien Credit Agreement, with customary cushions and setbacks.

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In addition, under the New Credit Agreements, beginning with the quarter endingthree months ended March 31, 2012, we will be required to maintain a specified minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio and not exceed a specified maximum consolidated leverage ratio as follows.
QUARTER ENDINGMINIMUM CONSOLIDATED INTEREST COVERAGE RATIOMAXIMUM CONSOLIDATED LEVERAGE RATIO
December 31, 2011--
March 31, 20122.00 to 15.10 to 1
June 30, 20121.85 to 15.65 to 1
September 30, 20121.95 to 15.25 to 1
December 31, 20122.00 to 14.95 to 1
March 31, 20132.15 to 14.50 to 1
June 30, 20132.20 to 14.40 to 1
September 30, 20132.30 to 14.30 to 1
December 31, 20132.30 to 14.25 to 1
March 31, 20142.35 to 13.95 to 1
June 30, 20142.35 to 13.90 to 1
September 30, 20142.40 to 13.80 to 1
December 31, 20142.40 to 13.75 to 1
March 31, 20152.40 to 13.40 to 1
June 30, 20152.45 to 13.30 to 1
September 30, 20152.50 to 13.20 to 1
December 31, 20152.55 to 13.10 to 1
March 31, 20162.60 to 12.75 to 1
June 30, 20162.70 to 12.65 to 1
September 30, 20162.80 to 12.55 to 1
December 31, 20162.90 to 12.45 to 1

Eventsborrowed, $3,000, net of Default

The New Credit Agreements contain customary events of default, including nonpayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts; material inaccuracy of a representation or warranty when made; violation of the other covenants set forth in the New First Lien Credit Agreement or the New Second Lien Credit Agreement, as applicable; cross-default to material indebtedness; bankruptcy events; material unsatisfied judgments; actual or asserted invalidity of any guarantee, security document or subordination provisions; non-perfection of the security interest on a material portion of the collateral; and change of control. The events of default in the New Second Lien Credit Agreement are substantially similar to the New First Lien Credit Agreement, with customary cushions and setbacks. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the lenders may accelerate amounts duerepayments, under the NewRevolving Credit AgreementsFacility and exercise other rights and remedies.

Guaranty Agreements

In connection with the New First Lien Credit Facilities, we and certainrepaid $969 of our subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) entered into a Guaranty and Security Agreement (the “First Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement”), dated as of October 21, 2011, in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation as administrative agent and collateral agent. Upon the consummation of the Merger, pursuant to the First Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement, the Subsidiary Guarantors guaranteed amounts borrowedTerm Loan Facility. Payments totaling $4,844 under the New First Lien Credit Facilities. Additionally, amounts borrowed under the New First Lien Credit Facilities and any swap agreements and cash management arrangements provided by any lender party to the New First Lien Credit Facilities or any of its affiliates are secured on a first priority basis by a perfected security interest in substantially all of our and each guarantor's tangible and intangible assets (subject to certain exceptions). In connection with the New Second Lien Term Loan Facility weare mandatory within the next twelve months and are included in current portion of long-term debt in the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into a Guaranty and Security Agreement (the “Second Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement”), datedconsolidated balance sheets.

We were in compliance with all applicable covenants under our Credit Agreements as of October 21, 2011 in favor of Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent. The terms of the Second Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement, the guaranty therein, and the second priority security interest granted thereby, are substantially similarMarch 31, 2012.

For further detail regarding our long-term debt instruments, please refer to Note 9, “Debt,” to the termsConsolidated Financial Statements in our 2011 Form 10-K, as well as “Management's Discussion and Analysis of the First Lien GuarantyFinancial Condition and Security Agreement, eachResults of which are subject to the

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terms of an intercreditor agreement between General ElectricOperations - Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Corporation, ING Capital LLC, Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, the Company and its subsidiaries who are guarantors.Resources” in our 2011 Form 10-K.


Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements and Factors Affecting Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including “Item 1A-Risk Factors” and “Item 2-Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” contains both historical and forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements we make or others make on our behalf. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements are not based on historical fact but rather are based on management's views and assumptions concerning future events and results at the time the statements are made. No assurances can be given that management's expectations will come to pass. There may be additional risks, uncertainties and factors that we do not currently view as material or that are not necessarily known. Any forward-looking statements included in this document are only made as of the date of this document and we do not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.


Item 1A. Risk Factors

An investment in our common stock is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below, and the risk factors set forth in Part I - Item 1A - “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Included below are risk factors arising from our recent merger (the “Merger”) with Verge Media Companies ("Verge"), as set forth in the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 30, 2011 (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”) which Merger closed on October 21, 2011. The risk factors below should be read in conjunction with the risk factors set forth in the 10-K and the other information contained in this report as our business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely affected if any of these risks actually occur.

Risks Related to the Merger

Our indebtedness following the Merger is substantial.

The combined company has approximately $274,600 of indebtedness and both cash and accrued interest on this debt is substantial. As described in more detail under “Note 7 - Debt” above, our new indebtedness contains negative and financial covenants that will limit the operational flexibility of the combined company. This increased indebtedness could reduce funds available for additional acquisitions or other business purposes, restrict our financial and operating flexibility or create competitive disadvantages compared to other companies with lower debt levels. This in turn may reduce our flexibility in responding to changes in our businesses and in our industry.

The anticipated benefits of the Merger may not be realized fully and may take longer to realize than expected.

The success of the Merger will depend, in part, on the combined company's ability to successfully combine the businesses of Westwood One and Verge, which prior to the closing of the Merger, operated as independent companies, and realize the anticipated benefits, including synergies, cost savings, innovation. operational efficiencies and growth opportunities, from the combination. As an example, we may not be able to eliminate the duplicative costs we have planned to eliminate or we may incur expenses not presently contemplated by us as a result of the integration of the two businesses. We also incurred significant transaction costs in connection with the Merger which we anticipate will be offset by our planned cost savings. If we are unable to achieve our objectives within the anticipated time frame, the anticipated net benefits may not be realized fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected. If any of the foregoing should occur, or we are unable to meet investors' expectations or achieve our long-term growth objectives, the value of the combined company's common stock may be harmed.


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The Merger involves the integration of two businesses, which is a complex and time-consuming process and could result in material challenges, including, without limitation:
the diversion of management's attention from ongoing business concerns and performance shortfalls as a result of the devotion of management's attention to the Merger;
managing a larger combined company;             
maintaining employee morale and retaining key management and other employees;            
integrating two unique corporate cultures, which may prove to be incompatible;             
the possibility of faulty assumptions underlying expectations regarding the integration process;     
retaining existing clients and attracting new clients;             
consolidating corporate and administrative infrastructures and eliminating duplicative operations;    
coordinating geographically separate organizations and facilities;             
unanticipated issues in integrating information technology, communications and other systems;    
unanticipated changes in applicable laws and regulations;             
managing tax costs or inefficiencies associated with integrating the operations of the combined company; and             
making any necessary modifications to internal financial control standards to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Many of these factors will be outside of our control and any one of them could result in increased costs, decreases in the amount of expected revenues and diversion of management's time and energy, which could materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. Even if we are able to successfully integrate the companies, there is a possibility that the Merger will not further our business strategy as we anticipate.

Due to legal restrictions, prior to the closing, we undertook only general and limited planning regarding the integration of the two companies. The actual integration may result in additional and unforeseen expenses, and the anticipated benefits of the integration plan may not be realized when anticipated. Delays encountered in the integration process could have a material adverse effect on the revenues, expenses, operating results and financial condition of the combined company.

Our financial results depend on our ability to maintain our relationships with advertisers, stations, customers and vendors, which relationships could potentially be affected by the Merger.

A substantial portion of the revenue we receive is a result of relationships with clients, customers and vendors and our future success will depend in part of our ability to maintain these client relationships and resolve potential conflicts that may arise. Our clients and vendors may have termination or other rights that may be triggered by the Merger, or these clients or vendors may decide not to maintain their level of business or to renew their existing relationships with us. If we are unable to maintain these relationships, our business, financial results and financial condition could be adversely affected.
The market price of our common stock may decline as a result of the Merger.

The market price of our common stock may decline as a result of the Merger if, among other things, (1) we are unable to achieve the expected growth in earnings, (2) if the operational cost savings estimates in connection with the integration of Verge's business with ours are not realized or (3) if the transaction costs related to the Merger are greater than expected. The market price also may decline if we do not achieve the perceived benefits of the Merger as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by investors or analysts or if the effect of the Merger on our financial results is not consistent with their expectations.

The Merger substantially reduced the percentage ownership interests of the pre-Merger Westwood stockholders; it may not be accretive and may cause dilution to our earnings per share, which may negatively affect the market price of our common stock.

In connection with the Merger, we issued 34.2 million shares of our Class B common stock to Verge's stockholders, which represents approximately 59% of the common stock of the combined company after the Merger. We could encounter additional integration-related costs or other factors such as the failure to realize all of the benefits anticipated in the Merger, or unforeseen liabilities or other issues resulting from the Merger. All of these factors could cause dilution to our earnings per share or decrease or delay the expected accretive effect of the Merger and cause a decrease in the price of our common stock.


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Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

We have significantly increased the amount of our indebtedness and have limited liquidity, which could adversely affect our operations, flexibility in running our business and our ability to service our debt if our future operating performance does not meet our financial projections.

After the Merger which closed on October 21, 2011, we have a $155,000 first lien term loan; an $85,000 second lien term loan, $30,000 in aggregate principal amount of PIK Notes outstanding and a $25,000 revolving credit facility under which $4,600 has been drawn (not including $2,020 in letters of credit used as security on various leased properties and issued thereunder). Our ability to service our debt for the next twelve months will depend on our financial performance in an uncertain and unpredictable economic environment, competitive pressures and most significantly, our ability to achieve the cost-savings/synergies predicted as a part of the integration of the companies involved in the Merger, which synergies are significant. Also, as was the case with our former indebtedness, our New Credit Facilities include substantial non-financial covenants, including one that restricts our ability to incur additional indebtedness beyond certain minimum baskets. If our operating results decline and we do not meet our financial projections, and we are unable to obtain a waiver to increase our indebtedness and/or successfully raise funds through an issuance of equity, we would lack sufficient liquidity to operate our business in the ordinary course, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If we were then unable to meet our debt service and repayment obligations under our New Credit Facilities, we would be in default under the terms of the agreements governing our New Credit Facilities, which if uncured, would allow our lenders to declare all outstanding indebtedness to be due and payable and materially impair our financial condition and liquidity.

We have a history of operating losses and there can be no assurance that our performance will improve, even after taking into account our Merger with Verge, which was profitable in 2010. If we were to continue to incur operating losses, we could lack sufficient funds to continue to operate our business in the ordinary course.

Westwood's annual operating income declined from $725 in 2007 (when adjusted to eliminate the results of Metro Traffic which was sold in April 2011) to an operating loss in 2010 of $12,803.  More recently, but prior to the completion of our Merger with Verge, Westwood's operating loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 increased to $18,659 from $7,191 for the comparable period in 2010 primarily as a result of lower revenue of $6,463, increased operating costs of $3,634 and increased restructuring costs of $1,668, partially offset by lower corporate expense of $1,650.

Our operating results have been significantly affected by the economic downturn that commenced in 2008.  During the economic downturn, advertisers and the agencies that represent them increased pressure on advertising rates, and in some cases, requested steep percentage discounts on ad buys, demanded increased levels of inventory re-negotiated booked orders and released advertising funds as late as possible in the cycle. Although the economy has shown signs of improvement, the overall economic recovery, especially in the advertising marketplace, has been slower than we projected and radio industry analysts had forecast.  Advertisers' demands and advertising budgets have not improved to pre-recession levels, and we cannot provide any assurance as to whether we will be able to continue to increase our operating performance.  If a double-dip recession were to occur or if we do not generate advertising revenue to meet our projections, our financial position could worsen to the point where we would lack sufficient liquidity to continue to operate our business in the ordinary course.
The cost of our indebtedness is substantial, which further affects our liquidity and could limit our ability to implement our business plan.

As described above, after the Merger, we have a $155,000 first lien term loan which bears interest at 8.0% per annum; an $85,000 second lien term loan which bears interest at 13.0% per annum, $30,000 in aggregate principal amount of PIK Notes outstanding which bear interest at 15.0% per annum and a $25,000 revolving credit facility under which $4,600 is drawn (not including $2,020 in letters of credit). As a result the interest on our current debt on an annualized basis is approximately $31,373. If the economy does not improve more significantly and advertisers continue to maintain reduced budgets, if our financial results continue to come under pressure or if we suffer unanticipated adverse effects as a result of our Merger (e.g., loss of customers, failure to realize synergies on a timely basis, incurrence of additional unexpected costs in connection with the integration of the businesses), we may be required to delay the implementation or reduce the scope of our business plan and our ability to develop or enhance our services or programs will likely be impacted. Without additional revenue, we may be unable to take advantage of business opportunities, such as acquisition opportunities or securing rights to name-brand or popular programming, or respond to competitive pressures. If any of the foregoing should occur, this could have a material and adverse effect on our business.


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If our operating results do not achieve our financial projections, we may require additional funding, which if not obtained, would have a material and adverse effect on our business continuity and our financial condition.

We are operating in an uncertain economic environment, where the pace of an advertising recovery is unclear and we are facing increased cost pressures as described above. In connection with the Merger, our old indebtedness was refinanced in full and the combined company now has approximately $274,600 outstanding in indebtedness, which includes $4,600 outstanding under our $25,000 revolver (not including $2,020 in letters of credit used as security on various leased properties and issued thereunder) and $30,000 in PIK Notes. If our operating results fall short of our financial projections, we may need additional funds. If further financing is limited or unavailable to us or if we are forced to fund our operations at a higher cost, these conditions could require us to curtail our business activities or increase our cost of financing, both of which could reduce our profitability or increase our losses. If we were to require additional financing, which could not then be obtained, it would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and on our ability to meet our obligations.

CBS Radio provides us with a significant portion of our commercial inventory and audience that we sell to advertisers. A material reduction in the audience delivered by CBS Radio stations or a material loss of commercial inventory from CBS Radio would have an adverse effect on our advertising sales and financial results.

While we provide programming to all major radio station groups, we have affiliation agreements with most of CBS Radio's owned and operated radio stations which, in the aggregate, provide us with a significant portion of the audience and commercial inventory that we sell to advertisers, much of which is in the more desirable top 10 radio markets. Although the compensation we pay to CBS Radio under our March 2008 arrangement is adjustable based on the audience levels and commercial clearance it delivers (i.e., the percentage of commercial inventory broadcast by CBS Radio stations), any significant loss of audience or inventory delivered by CBS Radio stations, including, by way of example only, as a result of a decline in station audience, commercial clearance levels or station sales that resulted in lower audience levels, would have a material adverse impact on our advertising sales and revenue. Since implementing the new arrangement in early 2008, CBS Radio has delivered improved audience levels and broadcast more advertising inventory than it had under our previous arrangement. However, there can be no assurance that CBS Radio will maintain these higher levels and these higher levels mean our station compensation payable to CBS Radio has been significantly increased. As part of the cost reduction actions we undertook in early 2010 to reduce station compensation expense, we and CBS Radio mutually agreed to enter into an arrangement, effective on February 15, 2010, to give back inventory delivered by CBS Radio which resulted in a commensurate reduction in the cash compensation we pay to them. In order to offset our return of inventory to CBS Radio and to help deliver consistent RADAR audience levels over time, we added incremental inventory from non-CBS stations. We actively manage our inventory, including by purchasing additional inventory for cash. While our arrangement with CBS Radio is scheduled to terminate in 2017, there can be no assurance that such arrangement will not be breached by either party. If our agreement with CBS Radio were terminated as a result of such breach, our results of operations could be materially impacted.

Our ability to improve our operating results largely depends on the audiences we deliver to our advertisers.

Our revenue is derived from advertisers who purchase commercial time based on the audience reached by those commercials. Advertisers determine the audience(s) they want to reach according to certain criteria, including the size of the audience, their demographics (e.g., gender, age), the market and daypart in which their commercials are broadcast and the format of the station on which the commercials are broadcast. The new electronic audience measurement technology known as The Portable People Meter™, or PPM™, introduced in 2007 impacted audience levels for most programming across the radio industry in the first few years of its introduction (2008-2010). However, in the most recent book, RADAR 110, that reported ratings for our RADAR inventory (which comprises approximately half of our total inventory) the first 33 markets (including 19 of the top 20 markets) were fully incorporated into the ratings books and all 48 markets have been incorporated (at some level) into the RADAR books which leads us to believe the impact of PPM has been largely absorbed by the marketplace. However, we may continue to be impacted by PPM as 15 markets have yet to be fully incorporated into the ratings books. Audience levels also can change for several reasons other than PPM, including changes in the radio stations included in a RADAR network, such stations' clearance rates for our inventory, general radio listening trends and additional changes in how audience is measured. In 2010, we were able to offset the impact of audience declines by purchasing additional inventory at cost effective prices, however, in 2011 inventory became more expensive as it became more limited for purchase. Also, to the extent we believe our business requires additional inventory, we may need to purchase such inventory in advance of our having definitive data on audience levels, such that if we do not accurately predict how much additional inventory will be required to offset declines in audience, or cannot purchase comparable inventory to our current inventory at efficient prices, our future operating profits could be materially and adversely affected.


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Our business is subject to increased competition from new entrants into our business, consolidated companies and new technologies/platforms, each of which has the potential to adversely affect our business.

Our business segments operate in a highly competitive environment. Our radio programming competes for audiences and advertising revenue directly with radio stations and other syndicated programming. We also compete for advertising dollars with other media such as television, satellite radio, newspapers, magazines, cable television, outdoor advertising, direct mail and, increasingly, digital media. While the overall radio audience has remained stable, these new media platforms have gained an increased share of advertising dollars and their introduction could lead to decreasing revenue for traditional media. New or existing competitors may have resources significantly greater than our own. In particular, the consolidation of the radio industry has created opportunities for large radio groups, such as Clear Channel Communications, CBS Radio and Cumulus Media to gather information and produce radio and television programming on their own. While we believe that our recent Merger has provided us with a broader, more robust and more diverse range of programming and services (including a Digital Reseller Agreement with Triton Media Group), we do not own and operate radio stations, while each of the aforementioned competitors do, which provides them with a built-in distribution network for their programs and products. As a result, the Merger may not necessarily translate into our ability to maintain or increase our market share, our audience ratings or our advertising revenue, particularly if we are unable to maintain our existing relationships with our customers after the Merger. To the extent the audience for our programs were to decline, advertisers' willingness to purchase our advertising could be reduced.

Our failure to obtain or retain the rights in popular programming could adversely affect our operating results.

The operating results from our radio programming business depends in part on our continued ability to secure and retain the rights to popular programming and then to sell such programming at a profit. We obtain a significant portion of our programming from third parties. For example, some of our most widely heard broadcasts, including certain NFL and NCAA games, are made available based upon programming rights of varying duration that we have negotiated with third parties. Competition for popular programming that is licensed from third parties is intense, and due to increased costs of such programming or potential capital constraints, we may be outbid by our competitors for the rights to new, popular programming or to renew popular programming currently licensed by us. Even when we are able to secure popular programming, the fee thereof (particularly sports programs and high-profile talent), is often significantly increased as a result of the competitive bidding process, which requires that we sell the advertising in this programming at a sufficiently higher volume and rate to offset the increased fees. While the Merger has diversified our business and provided us with a wider array of programming and services, our failure to obtain or retain rights to popular content could adversely affect our operating results.

If we are not able to integrate future M&A activity successfully, our operating results could be harmed.

We evaluate M&A opportunities, including acquisitions and dispositions, on an ongoing basis and intend to pursue opportunities in our industry and related industries that can assist us in achieving our growth strategy. The success of our future strategy will depend on our ability to identify, negotiate, complete and integrate M&A opportunities and, if necessary, to obtain satisfactory debt or equity financing to fund such opportunities. M&A is inherently risky, and any M&A transactions we do complete may not be successful.

Even if we are able to consummate the M&A transactions we pursue, such transactions may involve certain risks, including, but not limited to, the following: 
diversion of our management's attention from normal daily operations of our business;
responsibility for the liabilities of the businesses we sell, merge with and/or acquire;
insufficient revenue to offset increased expenses associated with the M&A transactions we consummate or inability to realize the synergies we identify;
inability to maintain the key business relationships and reputations in connection with such M&A;
potential loss of key employees in connection with any M&A we undertake;
difficulty in integrating and managing the operations, technologies and products of the companies we merge with and/or acquire;
uncertainty of entry into markets in which we have limited or no prior experience or in which competitors have stronger market positions; and
dependence on unfamiliar affiliates and partners of the companies we merge with and/or acquire.

Our success is dependent upon audience acceptance of our content which is difficult to predict.

Revenue from our radio business is dependent on our continued ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in consumer tastes and behavior on a timely basis. Because consumer preferences are consistently evolving, the commercial success of a radio program

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is difficult to predict. It depends on the quality and acceptance of other competing programs, the availability of alternative forms of entertainment, general economic conditions and other tangible and intangible factors, all of which are difficult to predict. An audience's acceptance of programming is demonstrated by rating points which are a key factor in determining the advertising rates that we receive. Low ratings can lead to a reduction in pricing and advertising revenue. Consequently, low public acceptance of our content could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

Our common stock may not maintain an active trading market which could affect the liquidity and market price of our common stock.

Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. However, there can be no assurance that an active trading market on the NASDAQ Global Market will be maintained, that our common stock price will increase or that our common stock will continue to trade on the exchange for any specific period of time. If we are unable to maintain our listing on the NASDAQ Global Market, we may be subject to a loss of confidence by customers and investors and the market price of our shares may be affected.

Sales of additional shares of common stock by Oaktree, Gores or our other significant equity holders (former holders of Senior Notes) could adversely affect the stock price.
Oaktree and Gores own approximately 44% and 31%, respectively, of our common stock on a combined basis (i.e., Class A common stock and Class B common stock), after the Merger. There can be no assurance that at some future time Oaktree, Gores, or our other former holders of Senior Notes, will not, subject to the applicable volume, manner of sale, holding period and limitations of Rule 144 under the Securities Act, sell additional shares of our common stock, which could adversely affect our share price. The perception that these sales might occur could also cause the market price of our common stock to decline. Such sales could also make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem appropriate.
Oaktree and Gores are able to exert significant influence over us and our significant corporate decisions and may act in a manner that advance their best interest and not necessarily those of other stockholders.
As a result of their collective beneficial ownership of 75% of our common stock (i.e., Class A common stock and Class B common stock or on a combined basis), Oaktree and Gores have voting control over our corporate actions (Gores owns 76% of the Class A common stock, which votes as a separate class on certain actions; Oaktree owns 76.8% of the Class B common stock, which votes as a separate class on certain actions). For so long as Oaktree and Gores continue to beneficially own shares of common stock representing more than 50% of the voting power of our common stock, they will be able to elect the members of our Board and determine the outcome of all matters submitted to a vote of our stockholders, including matters involving mergers or other business combinations, the acquisition or disposition of assets, the incurrence of indebtedness, the issuance of any additional shares of common stock or other equity securities and the payment of dividends on common stock (subject to the covenants and limitations set forth in our New Credit Facilities). Each of Oaktree and Gores may act in a manner that advances their best interests and not necessarily those of other stockholders by, among other things:
delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control;
impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination;
discouraging a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting obtain control; or
causing us to enter into transactions or agreements that are not in the best interests of all of our stockholders.

Provisions in our restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws and Delaware law may discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of our company or changes in our management and, therefore, depress the trading price of our common stock.
Provisions of our restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws and Delaware law may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control that stockholders may consider favorable, including transactions in which you might otherwise receive a premium for your shares of our common stock. These provisions may also prevent or frustrate attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our management. The existence of the foregoing provisions and anti-takeover measures could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. They could also deter potential acquirers of our company, thereby reducing the likelihood that you could receive a premium for your common stock in an acquisition. In addition, we are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which may prohibit certain business combinations with stockholders owning 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock. This provision of the Delaware General Corporation Law could delay or prevent a change of control of our company, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock.


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We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock.
We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We currently anticipate that we will retain all of our available cash, if any, for use as working capital and for other general corporate purposes. Any payment of future cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board and will depend upon, among other things, our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, level of indebtedness, statutory and contractual restrictions applying to the payment of dividends and other considerations that our Board deems relevant. In addition, our New Credit Facilities restrict the payment of dividends.
Any further issuance of shares of preferred stock by us could delay or prevent a change of control of our company, further dilute the voting power of the common stockholders and adversely affect the value of our common stock.
Our Board has the authority to cause us to issue, without any further vote or action by the stockholders, up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, in one or more series, to designate the number of shares constituting any series, and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, voting rights, rights and terms of redemption, redemption price or prices and liquidation preferences of such series. To the extent we choose to issue preferred stock, any such issuance may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our company without further action by the stockholders, even where stockholders are offered a premium for their shares. In connection with the Merger, we issued 9,691.374 shares of Series A Preferred Stock on October 21, 2011.

The further issuance of shares of preferred stock with voting rights may adversely affect the voting power of the holders of our other classes of voting stock either by diluting the voting power of our other classes of voting stock if they vote together as a single class, or by giving the holders of any such preferred stock the right to block an action on which they have a separate class vote even if the action were approved by the holders of our other classes of voting stock.

The issuance of shares of preferred stock with dividend or conversion rights, liquidation preferences or other economic terms favorable to the holders of preferred stock (as was the case with the Series A Preferred Stock) could adversely affect the market price for our common stock by making an investment in the common stock less attractive. For example, investors in the common stock may not wish to purchase common stock at a price above the conversion price of a series of convertible preferred stock because the holders of the preferred stock would effectively be entitled to purchase common stock at the lower conversion price causing economic dilution to the holders of common stock.

The foregoing risk factors that appear above may affect future performance. The accuracy of the forward-looking statements included in the risk factors above are illustrative, but are by no means all-inclusive or exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

As of September 30, 2011, we hadWe have exposure to changing interest rates under the Senior Credit Facility. Additionally, during 2010, we were party to one derivative financial instrument. Gores' $10,000 investment in our common stock was to be made based on a trailing 30-day weighted average of our common stock's closing share price forFacilities. We manage interest rate risk through the 30 consecutive days ending on the tenth day immediately preceding the date of the stock purchase, and additionally included a collar (e.g., a $4.00 per share minimum and a $9.00 per share maximum price), therefore it was deemed to contain embedded features having the characteristicsuse of a derivativecombination of fixed and floating rate debt. From time to be settled in our common stock. Accordingly, pursuant to authoritative guidance,time, we determined the fair valuemake use of this derivative by applying the Black-Scholes model using the Monte Carlo simulation to estimate the price of our common stock on the derivative's expiration date and estimated the expected volatility of the derivative by using the aforementioned trailing 30-day weighted average. On August 17, 2010, we recorded an asset of $442 related to this instrument. On December 31, 2010, the fair market value of the instrument was a liability of $1,096. The derivative expired on February 28, 2011, the date Gores satisfied the aforementioned $10,000 Gores equity commitment by purchasing 1,186,240 shares of common stock at a per share price of $8.43, calculated in accordance with the trailing 30-day weighted average of our common stock's closing price described above. In connection with the Gores' $10,000 investment in our common stock, the derivative expired and the reversal of the liability of $1,096 was recorded as other income in the first quarter of 2011. No cash was exchanged for the derivative instrument at any time. We were not party to any other derivative financial instruments duringto adjust our fixed and floating rate ratio. In January 2012, we entered into interest rate cap contracts to manage the nine months ended September 30, 2011risks associated with our variable rate debt as required by our Credit Agreements. These interest rate cap contracts cap the interest rate at 3.0% on a notional amount of $122,500 of the outstanding debt, are not designated as hedges and expire on March 31, 2015.

At March 31, 2012, if interest rates increased or decreased by 100 basis points, annualized interest expense would increase or decrease by approximately $1,240 ($760 after tax), based on our exposure to interest rate changes on variable rate debt that is not covered by the year ended December 31, 2010.interest rate cap contracts we entered into in January 2012. This analysis does not consider the effects of the change

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in the level of overall economic activity that could exist in an environment of adversely changing interest rates. In the event of an adverse change in interest rates and to the extent that we have amounts outstanding under our variable interest rate credit facilities, management would likely take further actions that would seek to mitigate our exposure to interest rate risk.

We monitor our positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions that are counterparties to our financial instruments, and do not anticipate non-performance by the counterparties.

Our receivables do not represent a significant concentration of credit risk due to the wide variety of customers and markets in which we operate.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

UnderDisclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer, andour Chief Financial Officer (each appointed on October 21, 2011 at the time of the Merger),and our managementSenior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 (the “Evaluation”). Based upon the Evaluation, our Co-Chief Executive Officers, our Chief ExecutiveFinancial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief FinancialAccounting Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)) are effective as of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC's rules and forms andforms. They also concluded that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Co-Chief Executive Officers, our Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Management evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Co-Chief Executive Officers, our Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2012 and concluded that it is effective as of such date.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We are in the process of implementing a new financial and reporting system as part of a plan to integrate and upgrade our operational and financial systems and processes as a result of our Merger with Westwood. We expect this new system to strengthen our internal financial controls by automating manual processes and standardizing business processes across our organization. The implementation of our new general ledger system was completed in the first quarter of 2012. We will continue to develop and enhance the operational and financial systems in the second quarter of 2012. We have followed a system implementation life cycle process that required significant pre-implementation planning, design, and testing. We have conducted post-implementation monitoring and process modifications to ensure the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, and have not experienced any significant difficulties to date in connection with the implementation or operations of the new financial system. As we continue to implement the new system, we will experience certain changes to our processes and procedures, which in turn will result in changes in internal controls over financial reporting. There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter covered by this reportor in other factors that have materially affected,affect, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. On October 21, 2011, we completedreporting during the Merger and we are currently integrating policies, processes, people, technology and operations for the combined company. Management will continue to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting as we execute integration activities related to the Merger.period covered by this quarterly report.



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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There were no material developments in the third quarter of 2011 to the legal proceeding described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.None.


Item 1A. Risk Factors

A descriptionAn investment in our common stock is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, when evaluating our business, investors should carefully consider the risk factors associated with our business is included under "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements and Factors Affecting Forward-Looking Statements "discussed in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," contained in Item 2 of Part I, of this report.“Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2011 Form 10-K.


Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the quarterthree months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, we did not purchase any of our common stock under our existing stock purchase program and we do not intend to repurchase any shares for the foreseeable future.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period 
Total
Number of Shares
Purchased in Period
 Average Price Paid Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (A)
7/1/20111/2012 to 7/1/31/20112012  N/A  
8/2/1/20112012 to 8/31/20112/29/2012  N/A  
9/3/1/20112012 to 9/30/20113/31/2012  N/A  
(A) Represents remaining authorization from the $250,000 repurchase authorization approved on February 24, 2004 and the additional $300,000 authorization approved on April 29, 2004, all of which have expired.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.


Item 4. [Removed and Reserved]


Item 5. Other Information

None.



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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number (A)
Description of Exhibit
2.110.1
Employment Agreement, and Plan of Merger, datedeffective as of July 30, 2011, by and among Westwood One, Inc., Radio Network Holdings, LLC and Verge Media Companies, Inc. (1)

3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Westwood One, Inc., as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on October 21, 2011 (2)
3.2First Amendment to the Amended and Restated By-Laws of Westwood One, Inc., dated as of October 21, 2011 (2)
4.1Certificate of Designation, Powers, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock of Westwood One, Inc., as filed with the Secretary of the State of Delaware on October 21, 2011 (2)
10.1First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, with General Electric Capital Corporation, as administrative agent and collateral agent, ING Capital LLC, as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time (2)
10.1.1First Amendment to the First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2011, with the lenders party thereto. (3)
10.2Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation as administrative agent and collateral agent (2)
10.3Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, with Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc., as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time (2)
10.3.1
First Amendment to the Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2011, with the lenders party thereto. (3)

10.4Second Lien Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, in favor of Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent (2)
10.5Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, by and among Westwood One, Inc., Gores Radio Holdings, LLC and Triton Media Group, LLC (2)
10.6Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, by and among Westwood One, Inc., Gores Radio Holdings, LLC and the other investors signatory thereto and the parties executing a Joinder Agreement in accordance with the terms thereto (2)
10.7Letter Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, by and among Westwood One, Inc., Radio Network Holdings, LLC, and Verge Media Companies, Inc. which amended the Merger Agreement (2)
10.8Indemnity and Contribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2011, by and among Westwood One, Inc., Gores Radio Holdings, LLC, Verge Media Companies, Inc. and Triton Media Group, LLC. (1)
10.9Amendment No. 1 to the Indemnity and Contribution Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2011, by and among Westwood One, Inc., Gores Radio Holdings, LLC, Verge Media Companies, Inc. and Triton Media Group, LLC (2)
10.10*
Digital Reseller Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2011,April 16, 2012, by and between the Triton Media Group, LLCCompany and Dial Communications Global Media, LLC, an indirect subsidiaryHiram Lazar. (1)*
10.2Employment Agreement, effective as of April 16, 2012, by and between the Company and Eileen Decker. (1)*
10.3Employment Agreement, effective as of April 16, 2012, by and between the Company and Kirk Stirland. (1)*
10.4Employment Agreement, effective as of April 16, 2012, by and between the Company and Edward A. Mammone. (1)*
10.5Form of Stock Option Agreement for Employees for the Company's 2011 Stock Option Plan. (1)*
31.a**Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Company (redacted version)(4)Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.b**Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.a***Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.b***Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101****The following materials from Dial Global, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (ii) Consolidated Statement of Operations, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, (iii) Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
*Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan
**Filed herewith.
***Furnished herewith.
****Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.
(1)Filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 20, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference.




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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.


DIAL GLOBAL, INC.

By: /S/ Hiram M. Lazar
Name: Hiram M. Lazar
Title: Chief Financial Officer


Date: May 15, 2012



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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
31.a*Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.b*Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.a**Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.b**Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101***
The following materials from Westwood One,Dial Global, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, (ii) Consolidated Statement of Operations, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011, and 2010, (iii) Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity, and 2010, and (iv)(v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.
***Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject

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to liability under those sections.

(A)    The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule to the SEC upon request.
(1)    Filed on the Company's current report on Form 8-K dated July 30, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2)    Filed on the Company's current report on Form 8-K dated October 21, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
(3)    Filed on the Company's current report on Form 8-K dated November 4, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
(4)    Certain portions have been omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request filed with the SEC.


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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


WESTWOOD ONE, INC.

By: /S/ Hiram M. Lazar
Name: Hiram M.Lazar
Title: Chief Financial Officer


Date: November 14, 2011



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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.10*
Digital Reseller Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2011, by and between the Triton Media Group, LLC and Dial Communications Global Media, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of the Company (redacted version)(1)

31.a*
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.b*
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.a**Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.b**Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101***The following materials from Westwood One, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, (ii) Consolidated Statement of Operations, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, (iii) Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.
***Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

(1)Certain portions have been omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request filed with the SEC. 






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