UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31,SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
 
           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
001-32663
 
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
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Delaware88-0318078
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4830 North Loop 1604 West, Suite 111
San Antonio,Texas78249
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(210)547-8800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per shareCCONew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
ClassOutstanding at May 4,November 3, 2023
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share482,843,052483,009,818



CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page Number
Financial Statements:
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
 (Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents$339,976 $286,781 
Accounts receivable, net523,008 619,829 
Prepaid expenses74,072 55,371 
Other current assets31,783 27,395 
Assets held for sale— 131,540 
Total Current Assets968,839 1,120,916 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 
Structures, net555,423 556,312 
Other property, plant and equipment, net214,280 231,236 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL  
Permits, net710,665 723,061 
Other intangible assets, net249,216 251,121 
Goodwill652,173 650,643 
OTHER ASSETS
Operating lease right-of-use assets1,522,402 1,479,634 
Other assets75,925 73,088 
Total Assets$4,948,923 $5,086,011 
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Accounts payable$86,469 $101,621 
Accrued expenses441,950 488,782 
Current operating lease liabilities256,749 254,217 
Accrued interest109,762 80,133 
Deferred revenue95,204 60,408 
Current portion of long-term debt27,002 25,218 
Liabilities held for sale— 111,161 
Total Current Liabilities1,017,136 1,121,540 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt5,564,940 5,568,799 
Non-current operating lease liabilities1,310,665 1,277,854 
Deferred tax liabilities, net249,051 243,668 
Other long-term liabilities140,988 136,956 
Total Liabilities8,282,780 8,348,817 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5)
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Noncontrolling interests12,452 12,864 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share: 2,350,000,000 shares authorized (491,325,901 shares issued as of March 31, 2023; 483,639,206 shares issued as of December 31, 2022)4,913 4,836 
Additional paid-in capital3,547,471 3,543,424 
Accumulated deficit(6,504,865)(6,469,953)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(371,733)(335,189)
Treasury stock (9,878,963 shares held as of March 31, 2023; 7,325,251 shares held as of December 31, 2022)(22,095)(18,788)
     Total Stockholders' Deficit(3,333,857)(3,262,806)
     Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit$4,948,923 $5,086,011 
(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
CURRENT ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents$313,406 $282,232 
Accounts receivable, net441,536 453,683 
Prepaid expenses50,612 44,989 
Other current assets23,244 17,482 
Current assets of discontinued operations41,449 322,530 
Total Current Assets870,247 1,120,916 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 
Structures, net453,545 468,935 
Other property, plant and equipment, net186,277 203,178 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL  
Permits, net681,800 723,061 
Other intangible assets, net242,459 250,946 
Goodwill649,180 650,643 
OTHER ASSETS
Operating lease right-of-use assets1,444,263 1,404,269 
Other assets51,176 48,449 
Other assets of discontinued operations69,982 215,614 
Total Assets$4,648,929 $5,086,011 
CURRENT LIABILITIES  
Accounts payable$55,310 $73,429 
Accrued expenses324,174 330,750 
Current operating lease liabilities203,243 211,952 
Accrued interest109,933 80,133 
Deferred revenue72,845 47,930 
Current portion of long-term debt556 21,203 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations267,162 356,143 
Total Current Liabilities1,033,223 1,121,540 
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt5,628,671 5,540,698 
Non-current operating lease liabilities1,285,715 1,237,530 
Deferred tax liabilities, net241,750 243,564 
Other liabilities97,083 93,748 
Other liabilities of discontinued operations25,014 111,737 
Total Liabilities8,311,456 8,348,817 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Noncontrolling interests11,247 12,864 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share: 2,350,000,000 shares authorized (494,009,851 shares issued as of September 30, 2023; 483,639,206 shares issued as of December 31, 2022)4,940 4,836 
Additional paid-in capital3,558,683 3,543,424 
Accumulated deficit(6,805,652)(6,469,953)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(408,179)(335,189)
Treasury stock (11,000,033 shares held as of September 30, 2023; 7,325,251 shares held as of December 31, 2022)(23,566)(18,788)
     Total Stockholders' Deficit(3,662,527)(3,262,806)
     Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit$4,648,929 $5,086,011 
 
See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS
(UNAUDITED)

Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)March 31,(In thousands, except per share data)September 30,September 30,
20232022 2023202220232022
RevenueRevenue$545,435 $525,688 Revenue$526,786 $503,344 $1,495,026 $1,451,781 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses(1)
Direct operating expenses(1)
344,850 321,202 
Direct operating expenses(1)
271,377 241,389 790,206 721,342 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1)
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1)
118,196 108,957 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1)
87,083 90,381 266,292 263,689 
Corporate expenses(1)
Corporate expenses(1)
34,541 43,645 
Corporate expenses(1)
34,931 38,299 129,427 123,323 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization72,963 60,407 Depreciation and amortization57,699 49,871 186,409 152,352 
Impairment chargesImpairment charges— 871 — 22,676 
Other operating expense, netOther operating expense, net6,179 1,863 10,122 676 
Operating incomeOperating income69,517 80,670 112,570 167,723 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(107,391)(92,620)(314,624)(261,704)
Gain on extinguishment of debtGain on extinguishment of debt3,817 — 3,817 — 
Other income (expense), netOther income (expense), net(17,269)(27,968)3,722 (60,263)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxesLoss from continuing operations before income taxes(51,326)(39,918)(194,515)(154,244)
Income tax benefit attributable to continuing operationsIncome tax benefit attributable to continuing operations244 21,120 12,022 445 
Loss from continuing operationsLoss from continuing operations(51,082)(18,798)(182,493)(153,799)
Loss from discontinued operationsLoss from discontinued operations(211,736)(19,982)(152,326)(40,027)
Consolidated net lossConsolidated net loss(262,818)(38,780)(334,819)(193,826)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestsLess: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests672 977 880 1,463 
Net loss attributable to the CompanyNet loss attributable to the Company$(263,490)$(39,757)$(335,699)$(195,289)
Other operating income, net(91,276)(4,911)
Operating income (loss)66,161 (3,612)
Interest expense, net(102,753)(82,798)
Other income (expense), net9,004 (5,999)
Loss before income taxes(27,588)(92,409)
Income tax benefit (expense)(7,834)2,680 
Consolidated net loss(35,422)(89,729)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interests(510)139 
Net loss attributable to the Company$(34,912)$(89,868)
Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — Basic and Diluted:Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — Basic and Diluted:
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company per share of common stockNet loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company per share of common stock$(0.11)$(0.04)$(0.38)$(0.33)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company per share of common stockNet loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company per share of common stock(0.44)(0.04)(0.32)(0.08)
Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — Basic and DilutedNet loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — Basic and Diluted$(0.55)$(0.08)$(0.70)$(0.41)
Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — basic and diluted$(0.07)$(0.19)
(1)Excludes depreciation and amortization

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(UNAUDITED)

Three Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)March 31,(In thousands)September 30,September 30,
202320222023202220232022
Net loss attributable to the CompanyNet loss attributable to the Company$(34,912)$(89,868)Net loss attributable to the Company$(263,490)$(39,757)$(335,699)$(195,289)
Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(3,680)4,265 Foreign currency translation adjustments732 3,669 (5,345)9,128 
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains from cumulative translation adjustments and pension related to sale of Swiss business, included in “Other operating income, net”(32,862)— 
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains from cumulative translation adjustments and pension related to sales of businesses(1)
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains from cumulative translation adjustments and pension related to sales of businesses(1)
— — (67,648)— 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)732 3,669 (72,993)9,128 
Comprehensive lossComprehensive loss(71,454)(85,603)Comprehensive loss(262,758)(36,088)(408,692)(186,161)
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interestsLess amount attributable to noncontrolling interests(6)Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interests(5)(10)(3)(27)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the CompanyComprehensive loss attributable to the Company$(71,456)$(85,597)Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company$(262,753)$(36,078)$(408,689)$(186,134)
(1)Included in “Loss from discontinued operations” on Consolidated Statements of Loss

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended
Common Shares IssuedNon-controlling
Interests
Controlling InterestTotal Stockholders’ Deficit
(In thousands, except share data)Common
Stock
Additional Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury Stock
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balances at June 30, 2023493,857,081 $10,643 $4,939 $3,553,624 $(6,542,162)$(408,916)$(23,489)$(3,405,361)
Net income (loss)672 — — (263,490)— — (262,818)
Release of stock awards and exercise of stock options152,770 — (1)— — (77)(77)
Share-based compensation— — 5,060 — — — 5,060 
Payments to noncontrolling interests, net(63)— — — — — (63)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(5)— — — 737 — 732 
Balances at September 30, 2023494,009,851 $11,247 $4,940 $3,558,683 $(6,805,652)$(408,179)$(23,566)$(3,662,527)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Controlling InterestTotal Stockholders’ Deficit
(In thousands, except share data)Common Shares IssuedNon-controlling InterestsCommon
Stock
Additional Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury Stock
Balances at December 31, 2022483,639,206 $12,864 $4,836 $3,543,424 $(6,469,953)$(335,189)$(18,788)$(3,262,806)
Net loss(510)— — (34,912)— — (35,422)
Release of stock awards and exercise of stock options7,686,695 — 77 (77)— — (3,307)(3,307)
Share-based compensation— — 4,124 — — — 4,124 
Payments from noncontrolling interests96 — — — — — 96 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — (3,682)— (3,680)
Disposal of Swiss business— — — — (32,862)— (32,862)
Balances at March 31, 2023491,325,901 $12,452 $4,913 $3,547,471 $(6,504,865)$(371,733)$(22,095)$(3,333,857)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
Balances at June 30, 2022482,887,254 $11,289 $4,829 $3,533,873 $(6,528,881)$(345,474)$(17,886)$(3,342,250)
Net income (loss)977 — — (39,757)— — (38,780)
Release of stock awards and exercise of stock options248,308 — (2)— — (677)(677)
Share-based compensation— — 5,290 — — — 5,290 
Payments to noncontrolling interests, net(62)— — — — — (62)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(10)— — — 3,679 — 3,669 
Balances at September 30, 2022483,135,562 $12,194 $4,831 $3,539,161 $(6,568,638)$(341,795)$(18,563)$(3,372,810)

Nine Months Ended
Controlling InterestTotal Stockholders’ Deficit
(In thousands, except share data)Common Shares IssuedNon-controlling InterestsCommon
Stock
Additional Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury Stock
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balances at December 31, 2022483,639,206 $12,864 $4,836 $3,543,424 $(6,469,953)$(335,189)$(18,788)$(3,262,806)
Net income (loss)880 — — (335,699)— — (334,819)
Release of stock awards and exercise of stock options10,370,645 — 104 (104)— — (4,778)(4,778)
Share-based compensation— — 15,363 — — — 15,363 
Payments to noncontrolling interests, net(2,494)— — — — — (2,494)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(3)— — — (5,342)— (5,345)
Disposition of businesses— — — — (67,648)— (67,648)
Balances at September 30, 2023494,009,851 $11,247 $4,940 $3,558,683 $(6,805,652)$(408,179)$(23,566)$(3,662,527)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Controlling InterestTotal Stockholders’ Deficit
(In thousands, except share data)Common Shares IssuedNon-controlling InterestsCommon
Stock
Additional Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossTreasury Stock
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Balances at December 31, 2021Balances at December 31, 2021474,480,862 $11,060 $4,745 $3,522,367 $(6,373,349)$(350,950)$(7,843)$(3,193,970)Balances at December 31, 2021474,480,862 $11,060 $4,745 $3,522,367 $(6,373,349)$(350,950)$(7,843)$(3,193,970)
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)139 — — (89,868)— — (89,729)Net income (loss)1,463 — — (195,289)— — (193,826)
Release of stock awards and exercise of stock optionsRelease of stock awards and exercise of stock options542,586 — (5)— — (12)(12)Release of stock awards and exercise of stock options8,654,700 — 86 (86)— — (10,720)(10,720)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation— — 4,714 — — — 4,714 Share-based compensation— — 16,880 — — — 16,880 
Payments to noncontrolling interests(199)— — — — — (199)
Payments to noncontrolling interests, netPayments to noncontrolling interests, net(302)— — — — — (302)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(6)— — — 4,271 — 4,265 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(27)— — — 9,155 — 9,128 
Balances at March 31, 2022475,023,448 $10,994 $4,750 $3,527,076 $(6,463,217)$(346,679)$(7,855)$(3,274,931)
Balances at September 30, 2022Balances at September 30, 2022483,135,562 $12,194 $4,831 $3,539,161 $(6,568,638)$(341,795)$(18,563)$(3,372,810)

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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Consolidated net loss$(35,422)$(89,729)
Reconciling items:
Depreciation and amortization72,963 60,407 
Non-cash operating lease expense85,152 83,594 
Deferred taxes5,412 (1,749)
Share-based compensation4,124 4,714 
Net gain on disposal of business and operating assets(96,749)(11,841)
Foreign exchange transaction loss (gain)(9,137)6,686 
Other reconciling items, net5,894 2,773 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of disposition:
Decrease in accounts receivable110,532 109,948 
Increase in prepaid expenses and other operating assets(31,266)(11,042)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses(63,904)(53,772)
Decrease in operating lease liabilities(93,357)(98,948)
Increase in accrued interest29,711 29,106 
Increase in deferred revenue23,599 18,705 
Increase in other operating liabilities3,356 613 
Net cash provided by operating activities10,908 49,465 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(38,427)(35,809)
Asset acquisitions(5,675)(2,518)
Net proceeds from disposal of business and assets93,523 19,359 
Other investing activities, net(320)154 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities49,101 (18,814)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Payments on long-term debt(5,501)(5,542)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(3,307)(12)
Other financing activities, net96 (199)
Net cash used for financing activities(8,712)(5,753)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash1,079 (2,270)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash52,376 22,628 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period298,682 419,971 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$351,058 $442,599 
Supplemental disclosures:  
Cash paid for interest$72,320 $51,575 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds$2,122 $774 

(In thousands)Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Consolidated net loss$(334,819)$(193,826)
Reconciling items:
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges202,148 201,506 
Non-cash operating lease expense231,102 250,710 
Gain on extinguishment of debt(3,817)— 
Deferred taxes(1,706)(4,677)
Share-based compensation15,363 16,880 
Loss (gain) on classification as held for sale and disposition of businesses and/or operating assets, net91,866 (12,598)
Foreign exchange transaction (gain) loss(7,935)63,003 
Other reconciling items, net10,645 7,050 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of dispositions:
Decrease in accounts receivable46,697 51,713 
Increase in prepaid expenses and other operating assets(48,384)(31,308)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses(18,353)(34,527)
Decrease in operating lease liabilities(245,808)(259,415)
Increase in accrued interest30,030 38,495 
Increase in deferred revenue20,773 15,061 
Increase in other operating liabilities10,676 5,921 
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities(1,522)113,988 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(112,565)(124,418)
Asset acquisitions(12,140)(51,995)
Net proceeds from disposition of businesses and/or assets103,118 20,785 
Other investing activities, net(962)136 
Net cash used for investing activities(22,549)(155,492)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Proceeds from long-term debt750,000 — 
Payments on long-term debt(683,277)(16,125)
Debt issuance and modification costs(12,457)— 
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards(4,778)(10,720)
Payments to noncontrolling interests, net(2,494)(302)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities46,994 (27,147)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash3,045 (13,189)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash25,968 (81,840)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period298,682 419,971 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$324,650 $338,131 
Supplemental disclosures:  
Cash paid for interest$283,746 $217,816 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds$8,711 $3,824 
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
PreparationPrinciples of Interim Financial StatementsConsolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (“CCOH”) and its subsidiaries, as well as entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest or for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. All references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Preparation of Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements, and, in the opinion of management, include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods shown. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Due to seasonality and other factors, the results for the interim periods may not be indicative of results for the full year. The
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted from these interim financial statements. Accordingly, the financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023.
Use of Estimates
The Company’s consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect estimates and assumptions made by management that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Segment Presentation Changes and Discontinued Operations
As described in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company changed segments during the fourth quarter of 2022 to reflect changes in the way the business is managed and resources are allocated by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). As such, the Company has revised its segment disclosures for prior periods to conform to the current period presentation.
Additionally, during the third quarter of 2023, the Company’s plan to sell the businesses comprising its Europe-South segment met the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations. In accordance with GAAP, assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and results of discontinued operations are reported as a separate component of Consolidated net loss in the Consolidated Statements of Loss, for all periods presented, resulting in changes to the presentation of certain prior period amounts. Refer to Note 2 for additional discussion of discontinued operations. All other notes to these consolidated financial statements present the results of continuing operations and exclude amounts inrelated to discontinued operations for all periods presented.
NOTE 2 – DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Strategic Review and Dispositions
In 2022, the Consolidated StatementCCOH Board of Cash Flows have been reclassified to conformDirectors (the “Board”) authorized a review of strategic alternatives related to the 2023 presentation.
Disposition
As disclosed inpotential disposal of certain of the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K,lower-margin European assets (and/or other European assets of lower priority to the Company’s European business as a whole). Since that time, the Company has sold, or has entered into agreements to sell, its businesses in Switzerland, Italy, Spain and France, which comprised the Company’s entire Europe-South segment.
Sale of Business in Switzerland
In December 2022, Clear Channel International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its business in Switzerland to Goldbach Group AG. As such, assets and liabilities of the Company’s business in Switzerland were presented as held for sale on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022.
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The conditions to closing were satisfied during the first quarter of 2023, and the sale of the Company’s business in Switzerland was completed on March 31, 2023. TheUpon sale, the Company recognized a gain on sale of $96.4 million, recordedincluded within “Other operating income, net”“Loss from discontinued operations” on the Consolidated Statement of Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023. GrossLoss. Cash proceeds, net of customary closing adjustments and cash proceedssold, of $94.2$89.4 million are reflected as cash from investing activities within “Net proceeds from disposaldisposition of business andbusinesses and/or assets” on the Consolidated Statement of Cash FlowsFlows.
Sale of Businesses in Italy and Spain
On May 30, 2023, Clear Channel International Holdings B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into agreements with subsidiaries of JCDecaux SE, among other related parties, with respect to the sales of the Company’s businesses in Italy and Spain.
The sale of the Company’s business in Italy closed on May 31, 2023. Upon sale, the Company recognized a gain of $11.2 million, included within “Loss from discontinued operations” on the Consolidated Statement of Loss. Cash proceeds, net of customary closing adjustments and cash sold, of $5.1 million are reflected as cash from investing activities within “Net proceeds from disposition of businesses and/or assets” on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
The sale of the Company’s business in Spain is expected to close in 2024, upon satisfaction of regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, and assets and liabilities of this business are considered to be held for sale. The Company expects to receive cash consideration of approximately $64.3 million and to recognize a gain on sale when this transaction closes.
Sale of Business in France
On July 17, 2023, the Company announced that it had entered into exclusive discussions to sell its business in France to Equinox Industries (“Equinox”), subject to an information and consultation process with Clear Channel France’s employee works council, execution of a share purchase agreement and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. As a result, assets and liabilities of this business were considered to be held for sale at September 30, 2023. In connection with the anticipated sale, the Company recognized a loss of $200.6 million during the third quarter of 2023, included within “Loss from discontinued operations” on the Consolidated Statement of Loss.
The information and consultation process with the employee works council and execution of a share purchase agreement was completed in October, and the sale was completed on October 31, 2023. In accordance with the share purchase agreement, the Company delivered its business in France, including all related assets, to Equinox with approximately €42 million of cash, subject to adjustment for related customary items, tax and other costs, to support ongoing operations of the business, and Equinox assumed the €28.125 million state-guaranteed loan held by Clear Channel France. Equinox is required to repay the Company up to €4.5 million depending on the sold business’s full year 2023 revenue. The Company will record an adjustment to the loss during the fourth quarter as needed to reflect the final terms of the sale.
Discontinued Operations
The Company classifies a business as held for sale when the criteria prescribed by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Paragraph 205-20-45-1E are met, most notably when sale of the business is probable within the next year (with certain exceptions) and it is unlikely there will be significant changes to the plan of sale. Assets and liabilities held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less cost to sell.
The Company classifies a business that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale as a discontinued operation when the criteria prescribed by ASC Paragraph 205-20-45-1B are met. While the sales of, or agreements to sell, the Company’s businesses in Switzerland, Italy and Spain did not previously qualify for presentation as discontinued operations, the Company concluded that, in aggregate, the sales of these businesses along with the sale of its business in France (collectively comprising the Company’s entire Europe-South segment) met the criteria for discontinued operations presentation during the third quarter of 2023. As a result, each of these businesses has been reclassified to discontinued operations in these financial statements for all periods presented.
As part of the sales agreements for each business, the Company has agreed to provide certain transitional services as defined within the respective Transition Services Agreement for a period of time after sale. Income and expenses related to these transitional services are presented as part of “Loss from continuing operations” on the Consolidated Statement of Loss.
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Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
As previously described, assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are presented separately in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for all periods presented. The following table presents a reconciliation of the carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations to the total assets and liabilities of discontinued operations as presented on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(In thousands)
September 30,
2023
(1)
December 31,
2022
(2)
Assets of discontinued operations:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,139 $5,118 
Accounts receivable, net114,603 178,084 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets23,053 21,385 
Property, plant and equipment, net94,083 126,878 
Intangible assets, net and goodwill40 20,000 
Operating lease right-of-use assets63,618 160,841 
Other assets15,531 25,838 
Valuation allowance on business in France(3)
(200,636)— 
Total assets of discontinued operations on Consolidated Balance Sheets$111,431 $538,144 
Liabilities of discontinued operations:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$144,194 $201,161 
Operating lease liabilities70,277 169,229 
Deferred revenue11,695 16,902 
Long-term debt, including current portion29,734 32,116 
Other liabilities36,276 48,472 
Total liabilities of discontinued operations on Consolidated Balance Sheets$292,176 $467,880 
(1)As of September 30, 2023, all assets and liabilities of the Company’s business in France are classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as the sale occurred on October 31, 2023. Assets and liabilities of the Company’s business in Spain are classified as current or non-current in accordance with ASC Subtopic 210-10 as the time required to receive regulatory approval and satisfy other customary closing conditions may extend beyond 12 months.
(2)As of December 31, 2022, all assets and liabilities of the Company’s former business in Switzerland were classified as current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as they were held for sale and the sale was expected to occur within a year of the balance sheet date. The remaining assets and liabilities of the Company’s discontinued operations are classified as current or non-current in accordance with their original classification at December 31, 2022.
(3)The valuation allowance on the business in France represents the loss recorded upon classification of the business as held for sale in order to reduce the carrying value of the business to fair value less costs to sell.
Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Guarantees
A portion of the Company’s letters of credit, surety bonds and guarantees outstanding at September 30, 2023 related to discontinued operations that were held for sale as of this date.
Related to the business in France, the Company has a $20.2 million letter of credit in support of a $35.9 million surety bond outstanding at September 30, 2023. In connection with the sale of this business, and pursuant to the related share purchase agreement, the Company’s former French business and/or Equinox will either replace, or procure a counter-guarantee of, the Company’s payment obligation under the letter of credit. Furthermore, the Company’s former French business indemnified the Company for the remaining $15.7 million balance of the surety bond outstanding, and the Company will be released from any remaining obligation related to the surety bond by March 2025. Separately, the business in France had $7.3 million of bank guarantees outstanding at September 30, 2023, a portion of which was supported by $3.2 million of cash collateral. The guarantees and cash collateral will remain with the French business upon its sale.
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Related to the business in Spain, the Company had a $6.5 million of letter of credit and $8.5 million of bank guarantees outstanding at September 30, 2023, a portion of which was supported by $0.7 million of cash collateral. These will remain obligations of the Company until the sale of this business closes in 2024 or, if sooner, their expiration date.
Loss from Discontinued Operations
The following table provides details about the major classes of line items constituting “Loss from discontinued operations” as presented on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Loss:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)September 30,September 30,
 2023202220232022
Revenue$85,680 $99,563 $300,114 $320,194 
Expenses:
Direct operating expenses(1)
74,796 82,154 247,377 254,728 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1),(2)
19,389 27,021 68,685 78,265 
Depreciation and amortization348 7,975 15,739 26,478 
Other expense, net2,882 2,233 10,288 524 
Loss from discontinued operations before net loss on disposal and/or classification as held for sale and income taxes(11,735)(19,820)(41,975)(39,801)
Loss on disposal and/or classification as held for sale, net(200,636)— (93,132)— 
Income tax benefit (expense) attributable to discontinued operations(3)
635 (162)(17,219)(226)
Loss from discontinued operations$(211,736)$(19,982)$(152,326)$(40,027)
(1)Excludes depreciation and amortization.
(2)Certain costs that were historically allocated to the Company’s Europe-South segment and reported within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Loss have been deemed to be costs of continuing operations and are now reported within corporate expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Loss. As such, amounts for prior periods totaling $1.1 million and $3.8 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023.September 30, 2022, respectively, have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
(3)The income tax expense attributable to discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was largely driven by the sale of the Company’s former business in Switzerland.
Capital Expenditures of Discontinued Operations
The following table presents the capital expenditures for discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)September 30,September 30,
 2023202220232022
Capital expenditures(1)
$4,764 $5,769 $16,129 $20,830 
(1)In addition to payments that occurred during the period for capital expenditures, the Company had $3.5 million and $3.7 million of accrued capital expenditures related to discontinued operations that remained unpaid as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
NOTE 23 – SEGMENT DATA
The Company has four reportable segments, which it believes best reflect how the Company is currently managed: America, Airports, Europe-North and Europe-South. The Company's remaining operations in Latin America and Singapore are disclosed as “Other.” As described in Note 2, the Company’s Europe-South segment met the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations during the third quarter of 2023. As such, results of this segment are excluded from the table below, which only reflects continuing operations, for all periods presented.
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA is the profitability metric reported to the Company’s CODM for purposes of making decisions about allocation of resources to, and assessing performance of, each reportable segment. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as revenue less direct operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding restructuring and other costs, which are defined as costs associated with cost-saving initiatives such as severance, consulting and termination costs and other special costs. Segment information for total assets is not presented as this information is not used by the Company’s CODM in measuring segment performance or allocating resources between segments.
The following table presents the Company’s reportable segment results for continuing operations for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022. As described in Note 1, the Company has revised its segment disclosures for the prior periodperiods to conform to the current period presentation.
(In thousands)Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2023202220232022
Revenue
America$278,760 $284,201 $802,326 $808,483 
Airports75,558 62,318 200,392 179,307 
Europe-North149,366 135,522 427,778 403,338 
Other23,102 21,303 64,530 60,653 
Total$526,786 $503,344 $1,495,026 $1,451,781 
Capital Expenditures(1)
America$16,148 $13,777 $51,844 $52,251 
Airports3,072 7,807 10,382 17,369 
Europe-North7,851 10,959 18,998 22,445 
Other1,577 1,234 4,534 2,527 
Corporate4,022 3,764 10,678 8,996 
Total$32,670 $37,541 $96,436 $103,588 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
America$121,335 $129,679 $332,213 $364,062 
Airports15,522 15,060 38,120 39,767 
Europe-North28,444 24,198 61,850 59,031 
Other3,290 2,991 7,170 5,282 
Total$168,591 $171,928 $439,353 $468,142 
Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$168,591 $171,928 $439,353 $468,142 
Less reconciling items:
Corporate expenses(2)
34,931 38,299 129,427 123,323 
Depreciation and amortization57,699 49,871 186,409 152,352 
Impairment charges— 871 — 22,676 
Restructuring and other costs(3)
265 354 825 1,392 
Other operating expense, net6,179 1,863 10,122 676 
Interest expense, net107,391 92,620 314,624 261,704 
Gain on extinguishment of debt(3,817)— (3,817)— 
Other (income) expense, net17,269 27,968 (3,722)60,263 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes$(51,326)$(39,918)$(194,515)$(154,244)
(1)In addition to payments that occurred during the period for capital expenditures, the Company had $8.7 million and $12.4 million of accrued capital expenditures related to continuing operations that remained unpaid as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Revenue
America$236,049 $239,256 
Airports53,789 55,883 
Europe-North128,503 122,098 
Europe-South108,015 89,550 
Other19,079 18,901 
Total$545,435 $525,688 
Capital Expenditures(1)
America$16,808 $14,800 
Airports4,751 3,012 
Europe-North7,066 6,450 
Europe-South5,051 8,623 
Other1,921 1,003 
Corporate2,830 1,921 
Total$38,427 $35,809 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
America$81,365 $100,406 
Airports6,264 9,930 
Europe-North7,172 6,974 
Europe-South(12,220)(21,807)
Other369 460 
Total$82,950 $95,963 
Reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Net Loss Before Income Taxes
Segment Adjusted EBITDA$82,950 $95,963 
Less reconciling items:
Corporate expenses(2)
34,541 43,645 
Depreciation and amortization72,963 60,407 
Restructuring and other costs(3)
561 434 
Other operating income, net(91,276)(4,911)
Interest expense, net102,753 82,798 
Other expense (income), net(9,004)5,999 
Consolidated net loss before income taxes$(27,588)$(92,409)
(1)In addition to payments that occurred during the period for capital expenditures, as disclosed here and in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company had $18.0 million and $16.6 million of accrued capital expenditures that remained unpaid as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2)Corporate expenses include expenses related to infrastructure and support, including information technology, human resources, legal (including legal liabilities and related estimates), finance and administrative functions of each of the Company’s reportable segments, as well as overall executive, administrative and support functions. Share-based payments and certain restructuring and other costs are recorded in corporate expenses.
(3)The restructuring and other costs line item in this reconciliation excludes those restructuring and other costs related to corporate functions, which are included within the Corporate expenses line item.
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NOTE 34 – REVENUE
The Company generates revenue primarily from the sale of advertising space on printed and digital out-of-home advertising displays. Certain of these revenue transactions are considered leases for accounting purposes as the contracts convey to customers the right to control the use of the Company’s advertising displays for a period of time. The Company accounts for revenue from leases in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)ASC Topic 842, while the Company’s remaining revenue transactions are accounted for as revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with ASC Topic 606.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table shows revenue from contracts with customers, revenue from leases and total revenue from continuing operations, disaggregated by geography, for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(In thousands)(In thousands)Revenue from contracts with customersRevenue from leasesTotal revenue(In thousands)Revenue from contracts with customersRevenue from leasesTotal revenue
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
U.S.(1)
U.S.(1)
$144,557 $145,281 $289,838 
U.S.(1)
$184,506 $169,812 $354,318 
Europe(2)
Europe(2)
219,034 17,484 236,518 
Europe(2)
145,642 3,724 149,366 
Other(3)
Other(3)
13,413 5,666 19,079 
Other(3)
17,892 5,210 23,102 
TotalTotal$377,004 $168,431 $545,435  Total$348,040 $178,746 $526,786 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
U.S.(1)
U.S.(1)
$147,880 $147,259 $295,139 
U.S.(1)
$174,478 $172,041 $346,519 
Europe(2)
Europe(2)
194,100 17,548 211,648 
Europe(2)
132,772 2,750 135,522 
Other(3)
Other(3)
13,398 5,503 18,901 
Other(3)
16,354 4,949 21,303 
TotalTotal$355,378 $170,310 $525,688  Total$323,604 $179,740 $503,344 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
U.S.(1)
U.S.(1)
$520,754 $481,964 $1,002,718 
Europe(2)
Europe(2)
419,253 8,525 427,778 
Other(3)
Other(3)
48,625 15,905 64,530 
TotalTotal$988,632 $506,394 $1,495,026 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
U.S.(1)
U.S.(1)
$496,234 $491,556 $987,790 
Europe(2)
Europe(2)
391,895 11,443 403,338 
Other(3)
Other(3)
45,502 15,151 60,653 
TotalTotal$933,631 $518,150 $1,451,781 
(1)U.S. revenue, which also includes revenue derived from airport displays in the Caribbean, is comprised of revenue from the Company’s America and Airports segments.
(2)Europe revenue is comprised of revenue from the Company’s Europe-North and Europe-South segments.segment.
(3)Other includes the Company’s businesses in Latin America and Singapore.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following tables show the Company’s beginning and ending accounts receivable and deferred revenue balances from contracts with customers:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)
2023(1)
2022
Accounts receivable, net of allowance, from contracts with customers:
  Beginning balance$480,016 $492,706 
  Ending balance392,838 390,049 
Deferred revenue from contracts with customers:
  Beginning balance$32,369 $42,016 
  Ending balance54,521 56,955 
(1)The beginning balances for the three months ended March 31, 2023 exclude accounts receivable and deferred revenue from contracts with customers that were held for sale as of December 31, 2022.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, the Company recognized $26.0 million and $32.3 million of revenue that was included in the deferred revenue from contracts with customers balance at the beginning of the respective year.
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Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The following tables show the Company’s beginning and ending accounts receivable and deferred revenue balances from contracts with customers:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)2023202220232022
Accounts receivable, net of allowance, from contracts with customers:
  Beginning balance$298,309 $274,143 $317,560 $322,789 
  Ending balance304,620 278,067 304,620 278,067 
Deferred revenue from contracts with customers:
  Beginning balance$40,947 $40,391 $23,596 $31,519 
  Ending balance42,940 40,726 42,940 40,726 
During the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, the Company recognized $34.8 million and $34.4 million of revenue that was included in the deferred revenue from contracts with customers balance at the beginning of the respective quarters. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, the Company recognized $22.5 million and $29.8 million of revenue that was included in the deferred revenue from contracts with customers balance at the beginning of the respective years.
The Company’s contracts with customers generally have terms of one year or less. However, as of March 31,September 30, 2023, the Company expected to recognize $83.6$92.0 million of revenue in future periods for remaining performance obligations from current contracts with customers that have an original expected duration of greater than one year, with the majority of this amount to be recognized over the next five years.
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NOTE 45 – LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt outstanding as of March 31,September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following:
(In thousands)(In thousands)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
(In thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Term Loan Facility Due 2026(1),(2)
$1,930,000 $1,935,000 
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2024— — 
Receivables-Based Credit Facility Due 2024— — 
Term Loan Facility Due 2026(1),(2),(3)
Term Loan Facility Due 2026(1),(2),(3)
$1,260,000 $1,935,000 
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2026(4)
Revolving Credit Facility Due 2026(4)
— — 
Receivables-Based Credit Facility Due 2026(5)
Receivables-Based Credit Facility Due 2026(5)
— — 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 5.125% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 5.125% Senior Secured Notes Due 20271,250,000 1,250,000 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 5.125% Senior Secured Notes Due 20271,250,000 1,250,000 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 7.75% Senior Notes Due 20281,000,000 1,000,000 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 7.5% Senior Notes Due 20291,050,000 1,050,000 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 9.000% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028(3)
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 9.000% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028(3)
750,000 — 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 7.750% Senior Notes Due 2028(6)
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 7.750% Senior Notes Due 2028(6)
995,000 1,000,000 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 7.500% Senior Notes Due 2029(6)
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 7.500% Senior Notes Due 2029(6)
1,040,000 1,050,000 
Clear Channel International B.V. 6.625% Senior Secured Notes Due 2025Clear Channel International B.V. 6.625% Senior Secured Notes Due 2025375,000 375,000 Clear Channel International B.V. 6.625% Senior Secured Notes Due 2025375,000 375,000 
Other debt(3)(7)
Other debt(3)(7)
36,844 36,798 
Other debt(3)(7)
4,221 4,682 
Original issue discountOriginal issue discount(5,242)(5,596)Original issue discount(2,923)(5,596)
Long-term debt feesLong-term debt fees(44,660)(47,185)Long-term debt fees(42,071)(47,185)
Total debtTotal debt5,591,942 5,594,017 Total debt5,629,227 5,561,901 
Less: Current portion(1)Less: Current portion(1)27,002 25,218 Less: Current portion(1)556 21,203 
Total long-term debtTotal long-term debt$5,564,940 $5,568,799 Total long-term debt$5,628,671 $5,540,698 
(1)The term loans under the Term Loan Facility amortize in equal quarterly installments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 1.00% of the original principal amount of such term loans, with the balance being payable on August 23, 2026. In accordance with these terms, the Company paid $5.0$10.0 million of the outstanding principal on the Term Loan Facility during the six months ended June 30, 2023. During the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, the Company made a prepayment, described in note (3) to this table, that satisfied the remaining quarterly payment obligations. As such, the entire remaining balance is due in 2026 and is classified as non-current on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2023.
(2)OnIn February 20, 2023, the Senior Secured Credit Agreement was amended to establish Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) (as defined therein) as the alternate rate of interest applicable to the Company’s Term Loan Facility in connection with the cessation of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Please referFacility. Refer to the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K“Amendments to Senior Secured Credit Facilities” section below for additional details regarding this amendment.more information.
(3)On August 22, 2023, the Company issued $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2028. On the same date, the Company used a portion of the net proceeds from this issuance to prepay $665.0 million of outstanding principal on the Term Loan Facility, which the Company repurchased at a 1% discount. The Company incurred costs of $12.3 million related to these transactions.
(4)In June 2023, the Senior Secured Credit Agreement was amended to extend the maturity date of a substantial portion of the commitments under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility to August 2026, reduce the aggregate revolving credit commitments of the Revolving Credit Facility, and replace the benchmark interest rates applicable to the Revolving Credit Facility. Refer to the “Amendments to Senior Secured Credit Facilities” section below for more information.
(5)In June 2023, the Receivables-Based Credit Agreement was amended to extend its maturity to August 2026, increase its aggregate revolving credit commitments, and replace the benchmark interest rates. Refer to the “Amendment to Receivables-Based Credit Facility” section below for more information.
(6)In September 2023, the Company repurchased in the open market $5.0 million of the CCOH 7.750% Senior Notes and $10.0 million of the CCOH 7.500% Senior Notes at a discount, resulting in a gain on extinguishment of $3.2 million. The repurchased notes are to be held by a subsidiary of the Company and have not been cancelled.
(7)Other debt includes finance leases and various borrowings utilized for general operating purposes, including a state-guaranteed loan with a third-party lender of €30.0 million, or approximately $32.5 million at current exchange rates.purposes.
The aggregate market value of the Company’s debt based on market prices for which quotes were available was approximately $4.8$5.1 billion and $4.7 billion as of March 31,September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Under the fair value hierarchy established by ASC Section 820-10-35, the inputs used to determine the market value of the Company’s debt are classified as Level 1.
As of March 31,September 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained in its debt agreements.
Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Guarantees
As of March 31, 2023, the Company had $43.2 million of letters of credit outstanding under its Revolving Credit Facility, resulting in $131.8 million of remaining excess availability, and $43.1 million of letters of credit outstanding under its Receivables-Based Credit Facility, resulting in $73.5 million of excess availability. Additionally, as of March 31, 2023, the Company had $86.0 million and $32.1 million of surety bonds and bank guarantees outstanding, respectively, a portion of which was supported by $9.0 million of cash collateral. These letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees relate to various operational matters, including insurance, bid, concession and performance bonds, as well as other items.
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Amendments to Senior Secured Credit Facilities
On February 20, 2023, the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, which governs the Company’s Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility, was amended to establish Adjusted Term SOFR (as defined therein) as the alternate rate of interest applicable to the Company’s Term Loan Facility in connection with the cessation of London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”).
On June 12, 2023, the Senior Secured Credit Agreement was further amended to, among other things, reduce the aggregate revolving credit commitments of the Revolving Credit Facility from $175.0 million to $150.0 million, with the full $150.0 million of revolving credit commitments available through August 23, 2024 and $115.8 million of such revolving credit commitments extending and available through August 23, 2026, and amend the benchmark interest rate provisions to replace LIBOR with alternative reference rates.
These amendments are reflected in the information below.
Size and Availability
The Senior Secured Credit Agreement, as amended, provides for the Term Loan Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $2,000.0 million and the Revolving Credit Facility with $150.0 million of revolving credit commitments available through August 23, 2024, reducing to $115.8 million available through August 23, 2026.
Interest Rate and Fees
Effective June 12, 2023, new borrowings or the continuation of existing borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the amended Applicable Rate (as defined therein) plus either: (a) a base rate equal to the highest of: (1) the rate of interest in effect for such date as publicly announced from time to time by the administrative agent as its “prime rate,” (2) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (3) 0.00%, and (4) a rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“Term SOFR”) plus an adjustment for a one-month tenor in effect on such day plus 1.00%; or (b)(1) a term rate based on Term SOFR plus an adjustment for loans denominated in dollars, the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (“CDOR”) for loans denominated in Canadian dollars, and the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) for loans denominated in euros, or (2) a daily rate based on the Sterling Overnight Index Average (“SONIA”) plus an adjustment for loans denominated in pounds sterling.
In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement in respect of the unutilized revolving commitments thereunder. The Company is also required to pay a customary letter of credit and fronting fee for each issued letter of credit.
Amortization and Maturity
The term loans under the Term Loan Facility amortize in equal quarterly installments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 1.00% of the original principal amount of such term loans, with the balance being payable on August 23, 2026. The Revolving Credit Facility also matures on August 23, 2026 in the amounts set forth above.
Amendment to Receivables-Based Credit Facility
On June 12, 2023, the Company entered into an amendment to the Receivables-Based Credit Agreement, which governs the Company’s Receivables-Based Credit Facility, to, among other things, extend the maturity date of the Receivables-Based Credit Facility from August 23, 2024 to August 23, 2026, increase the aggregate revolving credit commitments from $125.0 million to $175.0 million, and amend the benchmark interest rate provisions to replace LIBOR with alternative reference rates. These amendments are reflected in the information below.
Size and Availability
The Receivables-Based Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based revolving credit facility, with amounts available from time to time (including in respect of letters of credit) equal to the lesser of (a) the borrowing base, which equals 85.0% of the eligible accounts receivable of the borrower and the subsidiary borrowers, subject to customary eligibility criteria minus any reserves, and (b) the aggregate revolving credit commitments, which is $175.0 million.
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Interest Rate and Fees
Effective June 12, 2023, new borrowings or the continuation of existing borrowings under the Receivables-Based Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an amended Applicable Rate (defined therein) plus either: (a) a base rate equal to the highest of: (1) the rate of interest in effect for such date as publicly announced from time to time by the administrative agent as its “prime rate,” (2) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (3) 0.00%, and (4) Term SOFR plus an adjustment for a one-month tenor in effect on such day plus 1.00%; or (b)(1) a term rate based on Term SOFR plus an adjustment for loans denominated in dollars, the CDOR rate for loans denominated in Canadian dollars, and the EURIBOR rate for loans denominated in euros, or (2) a daily rate based on the SONIA plus an adjustment for loans denominated in pounds sterling.
In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Receivables-Based Credit Agreement, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the Receivables-Based Credit Agreement in respect of the unutilized revolving commitments thereunder. The Company is also required to pay a customary letter of credit and fronting fee for each issued letter of credit.
Maturity
Borrowings under the Receivables-Based Credit Agreement mature, and lending commitments thereunder terminate, on August 23, 2026.
CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028
On August 22, 2023, the Company completed the sale of $750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes”) in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to persons outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of August 22, 2023 (the “CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes Indenture”), among the Company, the subsidiaries of the Company acting as guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and as collateral agent.
The CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes mature on September 15, 2028 and bear interest at a rate of 9.000% per annum. Interest on the CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes is payable to the holders thereof semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on March 15, 2024.
Guarantees and Security
The CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes are guaranteed fully and unconditionally on a senior secured basis by the subsidiaries of the Company acting as guarantors thereto and any of the Company’s future wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the Receivables-Based Credit Facility.
The CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes and the guarantees thereof are secured on a first-priority basis by security interests in all of the Company’s and guarantors’ assets securing the Senior Secured Credit Facilities and the CCOH 5.125% Senior Secured Notes, subject to certain exceptions, and on a second-priority basis by security interests in all of the Company’s and guarantors’ assets securing the Company’s Receivables-Based Credit Facility on a first-priority basis, in each case, other than any excluded assets.
Redemptions
The Company may redeem all or a portion of the CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes at the redemption prices set forth in the CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes Indenture.
Certain Covenants
The CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes Indenture contains covenants that limit the Company’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: incur or guarantee additional debt or issue certain preferred stock; redeem, purchase or retire subordinated debt; make certain investments; create restrictions on the payment of dividends or other amounts from the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that are not guarantors of the debt; enter into certain transactions with affiliates; merge or consolidate with another person or sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; sell certain assets, including capital stock of the Company’s subsidiaries; designate the Company’s subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; pay dividends, redeem or repurchase capital stock or make other restricted payments; and incur certain liens. As of September 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants contained in the CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes Indenture.
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Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Guarantees
The Company has letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees related to various operational matters, including insurance, bid, concession and performance bonds, as well as other items.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company had $43.2 million of letters of credit outstanding under its Revolving Credit Facility, resulting in $106.8 million of remaining excess availability, and $40.2 million of letters of credit outstanding under its Receivables-Based Credit Facility, resulting in $111.1 million of excess availability. Additionally, as of September 30, 2023, the Company had $79.2 million and $29.2 million of surety bonds and bank guarantees outstanding, respectively, a portion of which was supported by $8.0 million of cash collateral.
A portion of these letters of credit, surety bonds and guarantees at September 30, 2023 related to discontinued operations that were held for sale at September 30, 2023. Please refer to Note 2 for additional information.
NOTE 56 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in the Company’s assumptions or the effectiveness of its strategies related to these proceedings. Additionally, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Although the Company is involved in a variety of legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, a large portion of the Company’s litigation arises in the following contexts: commercial disputes, employment and benefits related claims, land use and zoning disputes, governmental fines, intellectual property claims and tax disputes.
China Investigation
TwoPrior to the Company’s separation from iHeartCommunications, Inc. in 2019, two former employees of Clear Media Limited (“Clear Media”), a former indirect, non-wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, have beenwere convicted in China of certain crimes, including the crime of misappropriation of Clear Media funds, and sentenced to imprisonment.imprisonment after a police investigation. The Company is not aware of any litigation, claim or assessment pending against the Company in relation to this proceeding.
The Company advised both the SEC and the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) of the investigation of Clear Media and continues to cooperate with these agencies.Media. Subsequent to the announcement that the Company was considering a strategic review of its stake in Clear Media, in March 2020, the Company received a subpoena from the staff of the SEC and a Grand Jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney'sAttorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York both in connection with the previously disclosed investigations. On April 28,investigation of Clear Media. In May 2020, the Company tenderedfinalized the shares representingsale of its 50.91% stake in Clear Media to Ever Harmonic Global Limited, a special-purpose vehicle wholly-owned by a consortium of investors, which includes the chief executive officer and an executive director of Clear Media, and on May 14, 2020, the Company received the final proceeds of the sale.Media.
The SEC and DOJ investigation could implicate the books and records, internal controls and anti-bribery provisions of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which statute and regulations provide for potential monetary penalties as well as criminal and civil sanctions. As previously disclosed, the Company is meetingengaged with these agencies to engage in discussions aboutthe SEC and the DOJ regarding the potential resolution of these matters, including potential settlement. Based on the discussions to date, the Company recorded an estimated liabilitythis matter and, during the first quarter of 2022, recorded an estimated liability of $7.1 million related to account for a potential resolution of these matters. However, at this time,such matter. Having reached an agreement in principle with the SEC to settle the claims against the Company, cannot predictand based on the eventual scope, duration or outcomeCompany’s expectations relating to a definitive order, the Company recorded an incremental liability of these discussions, including whether a settlement will be reached,$19.0 million for the second quarter of 2023 to equal the amount of any potential monetary paymentsthe expected settlement payment. In September 2023, the Company reached a settlement with the SEC. Without admitting or denying the scopeunderlying allegations, the Company has agreed to pay a total of injunctive or other relief,approximately $26.1 million in disgorgement, civil penalties and prejudgment interest to the resultsSEC in a series of installments over the next year, of which may be materially adverse toapproximately $13 million was paid in October 2023. As of June 30, 2023, the Company its financial condition and its resultshad recorded a liability for the full amount of operations. At this time,the potential settlement payment in anticipation of such settlement. In connection with the settlement, the DOJ declined to pursue any charges against the Company is unable to reasonably estimate, or provide any assurance regarding, the amount of any potential loss in excess of the amount accrued relatingrelated to this investigation.
NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Benefit (Expense)
The Company’s income tax benefit (expense) for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following components:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Current tax benefit (expense)$(2,422)$931 
Deferred tax benefit (expense)(5,412)1,749 
Income tax benefit (expense)$(7,834)$2,680 
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NOTE 7 – INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Benefit Attributable to Continuing Operations
The Company’s income tax benefit attributable to continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following components:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2023202220232022
Current tax expense attributable to continuing operations$(2,830)$(1,299)$(6,442)$(3,493)
Deferred tax benefit attributable to continuing operations3,074 22,419 18,464 3,938 
Income tax benefit attributable to continuing operations$244 $21,120 $12,022 $445 
The effective tax rates for continuing operations for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 were 0.5% and 6.2%, respectively, compared to 52.9% and 0.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were (28.4)% and 2.9%, respectively. TheseThe effective tax rates for each period were primarily impacted by the valuation allowance recorded against current period deferred tax assets resulting from losses and interest expense carryforwards in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions due to uncertainty regarding the Company’s ability to realize those assets in future periods. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was also impacted by the sale of the Company’s business in Switzerland.
NOTE 78 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following classes of assets as of March 31,September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
(In thousands)(In thousands)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
(In thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Structures(1)Structures(1)$2,341,336 $2,317,552 Structures(1)$2,133,246 $2,098,547 
Furniture and other equipmentFurniture and other equipment250,153 244,154 Furniture and other equipment220,453 211,319 
Land, buildings and improvements(1)Land, buildings and improvements(1)153,014 154,439 Land, buildings and improvements(1)142,119 131,758 
Construction in progressConstruction in progress64,304 80,567 Construction in progress38,239 67,047 
Property, plant and equipment, grossProperty, plant and equipment, gross2,808,807 2,796,712 Property, plant and equipment, gross2,534,057 2,508,671 
Less: Accumulated depreciationLess: Accumulated depreciation(2,039,104)(2,009,164)Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,894,235)(1,836,558)
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net$769,703 $787,548 Property, plant and equipment, net$639,822 $672,113 
(1)During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company acquired billboard structures and land of $1.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively, as part of asset acquisitions.
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NOTE 89 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Intangible Assets
The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets as of March 31,September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
(In thousands)(In thousands)March 31, 2023December 31, 2022(In thousands)September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationGross Carrying AmountAccumulated Amortization
Permits(1)
Permits(1)
$742,732 $(32,067)$739,119 $(16,058)
Permits(1)
$746,126 $(64,326)$739,119 $(16,058)
Transit, street furniture and other outdoor contractual rightsTransit, street furniture and other outdoor contractual rights422,386 (386,610)420,838 (383,184)Transit, street furniture and other outdoor contractual rights350,763 (318,046)352,663 (315,144)
Permanent easements(1)
Permanent easements(1)
162,759 — 160,688 — 
Permanent easements(1)
163,293 — 160,688 — 
TrademarksTrademarks83,569 (32,971)83,569 (30,889)Trademarks83,569 (37,133)83,569 (30,889)
OtherOther1,384 (1,301)1,302 (1,203)Other1,094 (1,081)1,146 (1,087)
Total intangible assetsTotal intangible assets$1,412,830 $(452,949)$1,405,516 $(431,334)Total intangible assets$1,344,845 $(420,586)$1,337,185 $(363,178)
(1)During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, the Company acquired permits and permanent easements of $3.5$7.0 million and $2.1$3.8 million, respectively, as part of asset acquisitions. The acquired permit has anpermits have amortization period ofperiods ranging from 11 to 16 years.
The Company performs its annual impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets as of July 1 of each year, and more frequently as events or changes in circumstances warrant, as described in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In 2022, the Company tested certain of its then-indefinite-lived permits for impairment during the second quarter due to rising interest rates and inflation, resulting in an impairment charge of $21.8 million. Additionally, the Company’s annual impairment test as of July 1, 2022 resulted in an impairment charge of $0.9 million related to its permanent easements during the third quarter of 2022. No impairment was recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and there were no indicators of impairment as of this date.
Goodwill
The following table presents changes in the goodwill balance for the Company’s segments with goodwill during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023:
(In thousands)(In thousands)AmericaAirportsEurope-NorthConsolidated(In thousands)AmericaAirportsEurope-NorthConsolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2022(1)
Balance as of December 31, 2022(1)
$482,937 $24,882 $142,824 $650,643 
Balance as of December 31, 2022(1)
$482,937 $24,882 $142,824 $650,643 
Foreign currency impactForeign currency impact— — 1,530 1,530 Foreign currency impact— — (1,463)(1,463)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$482,937 $24,882 $144,354 $652,173 
Balance as of September 30, 2023Balance as of September 30, 2023$482,937 $24,882 $141,361 $649,180 
(1)The balance at December 31, 2022 is net of cumulative impairments of $2.6 billion for America, $79.4 million for Europe-North $128.9 million for Europe-South and $90.4 million for Other.
The Company performs its annual impairment test for goodwill as of July 1 of each year, and more frequently as events or changes in circumstances warrant, as described in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. No goodwill impairment was recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 or 2022.
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NOTE 9 – COST-SAVINGS INITIATIVES
Restructuring Plan to Reduce Headcount
During 2020, the Company committed to a restructuring plan to reduce headcount in its Europe business, which was executed through the fourth quarter of 2021 when the impacted employees were terminated. Since then, any additional costs incurred, or in some cases reversed, related to residual restructuring activity in the Company’s Europe-South segment. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had incurred cumulative costs of $37.4 million in its Europe-South segment in connection with this restructuring plan. Substantially all costs have been severance benefits and related costs, and remaining costs associated with this restructuring plan are not expected to be significant.
As of March 31, 2023, the remaining liability related to this restructuring plan was $5.7 million. The Company expects to pay most of this balance by the end of 2023. The following table presents changes in this liability balance during the three months ended March 31, 2023:
(In thousands)Europe-South
Liability balance as of December 31, 2022$7,203 
Costs incurred, net(1)
157 
Costs paid or otherwise settled(1,745)
Foreign currency impact90 
Liability balance as of March 31, 2023$5,705 
(1)Costs are reported in “Direct operating expenses” and “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Consolidated Statements of Loss. They are categorized as Restructuring and other costs and are therefore excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA.
NOTE 10 – NET LOSS PER SHARE
The following table presents the computation of net loss per share for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(In thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20232022
Numerator:  
Net loss attributable to the Company – common shares$(34,912)$(89,868)
Denominator:  
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic478,501 470,568 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted478,501 470,568 
Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock:  
Basic$(0.07)$(0.19)
Diluted$(0.07)$(0.19)
(In thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2023202220232022
Numerators:    
Loss from continuing operations$(51,082)$(18,798)$(182,493)$(153,799)
Less: Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests648 977 823 1,529 
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company(51,730)(19,775)(183,316)(155,328)
Loss from discontinued operations(211,736)(19,982)(152,326)(40,027)
Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests24 — 57 (66)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company(211,760)(19,982)(152,383)(39,961)
Net loss attributable to the Company$(263,490)$(39,757)$(335,699)$(195,289)
Denominators:    
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic482,945 475,612 481,289 473,787 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted482,945 475,612 481,289 473,787 
Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — Basic:    
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company per share of common stock$(0.11)$(0.04)$(0.38)$(0.33)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company per share of common stock(0.44)(0.04)(0.32)(0.08)
Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — Basic$(0.55)$(0.08)$(0.70)$(0.41)
Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — Diluted:
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company per share of common stock$(0.11)$(0.04)$(0.38)$(0.33)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to the Company per share of common stock(0.44)(0.04)(0.32)(0.08)
Net loss attributable to the Company per share of common stock — Diluted$(0.55)$(0.08)$(0.70)$(0.41)
Outstanding equity awards of 19.229.2 million and 27.624.2 million shares for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 23.0 million and 25.2 million shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive.
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NOTE 11 — OTHER INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The following table reconciles cash and cash equivalents reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
(In thousands)(In thousands)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
(In thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Cash and cash equivalents in the Balance SheetsCash and cash equivalents in the Balance Sheets$339,976 $286,781 Cash and cash equivalents in the Balance Sheets$313,406 $282,232 
Cash and cash equivalents included in Assets held for sale— 569 
Cash and cash equivalents included in Current assets of discontinued operationsCash and cash equivalents included in Current assets of discontinued operations1,139 5,118 
Restricted cash included in:Restricted cash included in:Restricted cash included in:
Other current assets Other current assets2,764 2,763  Other current assets1,859 1,953 
Assets held for sale— 512 
Current assets of discontinued operationsCurrent assets of discontinued operations842 1,322 
Other assets Other assets8,318 8,057  Other assets4,234 4,149 
Other assets of discontinued operationsOther assets of discontinued operations3,170 3,908 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Statements of Cash FlowsTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Statements of Cash Flows$351,058 $298,682 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Statements of Cash Flows$324,650 $298,682 
Accounts Receivable
The following table discloses the components of “Accounts receivable, net,” as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(In thousands)(In thousands)March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
(In thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable$547,582 $642,390 Accounts receivable$455,193 $467,776 
Less: Allowance for credit lossesLess: Allowance for credit losses(24,574)(22,561)Less: Allowance for credit losses(13,657)(14,093)
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net$523,008 $619,829 Accounts receivable, net$441,536 $453,683 
Credit loss expense related to accounts receivable of continuing operations was $2.7less than $0.1 million and $0.3$1.7 million during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $1.7 million and $2.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Accrued Expenses
The increase was driven by specific reserves for certain customers.following table discloses the components of “Accrued expenses” as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
(In thousands)September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accrued rent$89,790 $86,892 
Accrued employee compensation and benefits49,360 86,630 
Accrued taxes44,367 37,590 
Accrued other140,657 119,638 
Total accrued expenses$324,174 $330,750 
Share-Based Compensation
On May 2, 2023, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved grants of 15.014.7 million restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and 3.4 million performance stock units (“PSUs”) to certain of employees of its employees.continuing operations.
The RSUs generally vest in three equal annual installments on each of April 1, 2024, April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026, provided that the recipient is still employed by, or providing services to, the Company on each such vesting date.
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

The PSUs vest and become earned based on the achievement of the Company’s total shareholder return relative to the Company’s peer group (the “Relative TSR”) over a performance period commencing on April 1, 2023 and ending on March 31, 2026 (the “Performance Period”). If the Company achieves Relative TSR at the 75th percentile or higher, the PSUs will be earned at 150% of the target number of shares; if the Company achieves Relative TSR at the 50th percentile, the PSUs will be earned at 100% of the target number of shares; if the Company achieves Relative TSR at the 25th percentile, the PSUs will be earned at 50% of the target number of shares; and if the Company achieves Relative TSR below the 25th percentile, no PSUs will be earned. To the extent Relative TSR is between achievement levels, the portion of the PSUs that is earned will be determined using straight-line interpolation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent the Company’s absolute total shareholder return over the Performance Period is less than 0%, the maximum payout shall not be greater than 100% of the target number of shares. The PSUs are considered market-condition awards pursuant to ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share.
Other Income (Expense), Net
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized a net foreign currency transaction loss related to continuing operations of $13.7 million, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized a net foreign currency transaction gain related to continuing operations of $7.4 million. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized foreign currency transaction losses related to continuing operations of $28.8 million and $63.0 million, respectively.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
There were no significant changes in deferred income tax liabilities resulting from adjustments to other comprehensive income (loss) during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022.
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. All references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
The MD&A is organized as follows:
Overview – Discussion of the nature, key developments and trends of our business in order to provide context for the remainder of this MD&A.
Results of Operations – Analysis of our financial results of operations at the consolidated and segment levels.
Liquidity and Capital Resources – Analysis of our short- and long-term liquidity and discussion of our material cash requirements and the anticipated sources of funds needed to satisfy such requirements.
Critical Accounting Estimates – Discussion of our material accounting estimates that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty, which we believe are most important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our consolidated financial statements.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” contained at the end of this MD&A.
OVERVIEW
Description of Our Business and Segments
Our revenue is derived from selling advertising space on the out-of-home displays that we own or operate in various key markets worldwide using variousassorted digital and traditional display types. Effective December 31, 2022, we havehad four reportable business segments: America, which consists of our U.S. operations excluding airports; Airports, which includes revenue from U.S. and Caribbean airports; Europe-North, which consists of operations in the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”), the Nordics and several other countries throughout northern and central Europe; and Europe-South, which consists of operations in France, Switzerland (priorSpain, and prior to its saletheir sales on March 31, 2023), Spain2023, May 31, 2023 and Italy.October 31, 2023, respectively, Switzerland, Italy and France. Our remaining operations in Latin America, including in Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Peru, and in Singapore are disclosed as “Other.” We have conformed the segment disclosures for the prior periodperiods in this MD&A and throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the current period presentation.
Dispositions
Since December 2022, we have sold, or have entered into agreements to sell, our businesses in Switzerland, Italy, Spain and France, comprising our entire Europe-South segment.
In December 2022, we entered into an agreement to sell our business in Switzerland to Goldbach Group AG. On March 31, 2023, we completed this sale and received cash proceeds, net of customary closing adjustments and cash sold, of $89.4 million.
On May 31, 2023, we sold our business in Italy to JCDecaux for cash proceeds, net of customary closing adjustments and cash sold, of $5.1 million.
In May 2023, we entered into an agreement to sell our business in Spain to JCDecaux for cash consideration of approximately $64.3 million. This transaction is expected to close in 2024, upon satisfaction of regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
In July 2023, we entered into exclusive discussions with Equinox Industries (“Equinox”) related to our business in France, and in October 2023, we entered into a share purchase agreement with Equinox to sell our business in France. The sale was subsequently completed on October 31, 2023, and in accordance with that share purchase agreement, we delivered our business in France to Equinox with approximately €42 million of cash, subject to adjustment for related customary items, tax and other costs, to support ongoing operations of the business, and Equinox assumed the €28.125 million state-guaranteed loan held by Clear Channel France.
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We intend to use net proceeds from these sales, after payment of transaction-related fees and expenses, to improve liquidity and increase financial flexibility of the business as permitted under our debt agreements. As part of the sales agreements for each business, we have agreed to provide certain transitional services as defined within the respective Transition Services Agreement for a period of time after sale.
Discontinued Operations
While the sales of, or agreements to sell, our businesses in Switzerland, Italy and Spain did not previously qualify for presentation as discontinued operations, we concluded that, in aggregate, the sales of these businesses along with the agreement to sell our business in France (collectively comprising our entire Europe-South segment) met the criteria for discontinued operations presentation during the third quarter of 2023. As a result, each of these businesses has been reclassified to discontinued operations in the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for all periods presented, resulting in changes to the presentation of certain amounts for prior periods. Unless otherwise noted, the remaining discussion in this MD&A presents the results of continuing operations and excludes amounts related to discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Exploration of Strategic Alternatives
The Company has initiated a process to sell the businesses in its Europe-North segment and has also initiated a strategic review of its Latin American businesses. There can be no assurance that the process to sell or the review of strategic alternatives for these businesses will result in any additional transactions or particular outcomes. The Company has not set a timetable for completion of these reviews, may suspend the processes at any time and does not intend to make further announcements regarding the processes unless and until the Board approves a course of action for which further disclosure is appropriate.
Macroeconomic Trends and Seasonality
Our results are impacted by the economic conditions in the markets in which we operate as advertising revenue is highly correlated to, and has historically trended in line with, changes in gross domestic product, both domestically and internationally. However, we believe the diversity of our asset base and customer portfolio reduces our exposure to negative market- and industry-specific trends.
During 2023, we have experienced weakness in revenue within certain of our larger U.S. markets, most notably the San Francisco/Bay Area market as specific macroeconomic trends affecting this market have resulted in lower spend on out-of-home advertising. Additionally, ongoing Hollywood labor union strikes, which began in May 2023, have negatively impacted out-of-home advertising sales in the media/entertainment industry across our U.S. markets. The negative impacts of these trends, which could continue in future periods, have been more than offset by higher revenue generated in certain U.S. markets and our Airports segment.
During 2023, we have also seen economic variability throughout Europe impacting country level growth rates in our European businesses. Economic downturns in Sweden and Norway have negatively impacted demand for out-of-home advertising in these countries and could continue to negatively impact results in future quarters; however, this was more than offset by higher revenue in most of the other European countries in which we operate.
As described in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, global inflation increased in 2022, and in response, central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, raised interest rates significantly, resulting in an increase in our weighted average cost of debt. Interest rates have continued to rise in the first quarter of 2023, and while inflation rates have slowed, global inflation remains highelevated and has impacted our results due to higher costs, particularly in Europe.our Europe businesses. We believe we have partially offset these higher costs by increasing the effective advertising rates for most of our products.
Additionally, our international results are impacted by the economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we operate and by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. During 2022, the U.S. dollar significantly strengthened against the Euro and British pound sterling, among other European currencies, peaking in the third quarter. The U.S. dollar has since trended weaker, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates didhave not havehad a significant impact on our reported results in the first quarter of 2023. While inflation, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates may behave been less volatile in 2023, fluctuations in these indicators are uncertain and could result in further adverse impacts to our reported results. The market risks that our business is subject to are further described in Item 3 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Subsequent to the filing of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K on February 28, 2023, the U.S. banking market experienced increased volatility as a result of several distressed or closed banks. While we have not realized any losses as a result of this increased market volatility, we continue to monitor the situation and will take appropriate measures, as necessary, to minimize potential risk exposure to our customers’ and our cash and investment balances.
We believe the out-of-home industry has demonstrated resilience from macroeconomic events, and during the first quarter of 2023, we observed healthy demand from advertisers. However, we expect country level growth rates to vary throughout the year. During the quarter, we saw some weakness within the U.S. due to specific issues impacting certain national accounts that we do not believe are related to broader macroeconomic events.
Due to seasonality, the results for the interim period are not indicative of expected results for the full year. We typically experience our weakest financial performance in the first quarter of the calendar year, which is generally offset during the remainder of the year as our business typically experiences its strongest performance in the second and fourth quarters of the calendar year.
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DispositionDebt Activity
In June 2023, we amended our Receivables-Based Credit Facility to extend the maturity date to August 2026 and Strategic Reviewsour Revolving Credit Facility to extend the maturity of a substantial portion of the commitments thereunder to August 2026. Additionally, the aggregate revolving credit commitments under each facility were revised.
As describedOn August 22, 2023, we issued $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes”) and used a portion of the net proceeds to prepay $665.0 million of outstanding principal on the Term Loan Facility, which we repurchased at a discount. We intend to use the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes.
In September 2023, we repurchased in the open market $5.0 million principal amount of 7.750% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “CCOH 7.750% Senior Notes”) and $10.0 million principal amount of 7.500% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “CCOH 7.500% Senior Notes” and, together with the CCOH 7.750% Senior Notes, the “CCOH Senior Notes”) at a discount. The repurchased notes are to be held by a subsidiary of the Company and have not been cancelled.
Please refer to Note 5 to our 2022 AnnualCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements located in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-K, we entered into an agreement in December 2022 to sell our business in Switzerland to Goldbach Group AG. On March 31, 2023, we completed this sale and received gross proceeds of $94.2 million.
Our reviews of strategic alternatives10-Q for our other European businesses, including the potential disposal of certain of our European assets, remain ongoing. However, there can be no assurance that these reviews will result in any transactions or particular outcomes. We have not set a timetable for completion of these reviews, may suspend the processes at any time and do not intend to make further announcements regarding these processes unless and until our Board of Directors approves a specific course of action for which further disclosure is appropriate.additional details.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The discussion of our results of operations is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis.
Our operating segment profit measure is Segment Adjusted EBITDA, which is calculated as revenue less direct operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding restructuring and other costs, which are defined as costs associated with cost-saving initiatives such as severance, consulting and termination costs and other special costs. The material components of Segment Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations are discussed below on both a consolidated and segment basis.
Corporate expenses, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, other operating income and expense, all non-operating income and expenses, and income taxes are managed on a total company basis and are therefore included only in our discussion of consolidated results.results of continuing operations.
Results of discontinued operations are presented and discussed below separately from results of continuing operations.
Revenue and expenses “excluding the impact of movements in foreign exchange rates” are presented in this MD&A are presented because Company management believes that viewing certain financial results without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency rates facilitates period-to-period comparisons of business performance and provides useful information to investors. Revenue and expenses “excluding the impact of movements in foreign exchange rates” are calculated by converting the current period’s revenue and expenses in local currency to U.S. dollars using average monthly foreign exchange rates for the same period of the prior year.
Consolidated Results of Operations
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
 20232022Change
Revenue$545,435 $525,688 3.8%
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses(1)
344,850 321,202 7.4%
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1)
118,196 108,957 8.5%
Corporate expenses(1)
34,541 43,645 (20.9)%
Depreciation and amortization72,963 60,407 20.8%
Other operating income, net(91,276)(4,911)
Operating income (loss)66,161 (3,612)
Interest expense, net(102,753)(82,798) 
Other income (expense), net9,004 (5,999) 
Loss before income taxes(27,588)(92,409) 
Income tax benefit (expense)(7,834)2,680  
Consolidated net loss(35,422)(89,729) 
Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest(510)139  
Net loss attributable to the Company$(34,912)$(89,868) 
(1)Excludes depreciation and amortization
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Consolidated Results of Continuing Operations
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
 20232022Change20232022Change
Revenue$526,786 $503,344 4.7%$1,495,026 $1,451,781 3.0%
Operating expenses:
Direct operating expenses(1)
271,377 241,389 12.4%790,206 721,342 9.5%
Selling, general and administrative expenses(1)
87,083 90,381 (3.6)%266,292 263,689 1.0%
Corporate expenses(1)
34,931 38,299 (8.8)%129,427 123,323 4.9%
Depreciation and amortization57,699 49,871 15.7%186,409 152,352 22.4%
Impairment charges— 871 — 22,676 
Other operating expense, net6,179 1,863 10,122 676 
Operating income69,517 80,670 112,570 167,723 
Interest expense, net(107,391)(92,620) (314,624)(261,704) 
Gain on extinguishment of debt3,817 — 3,817 — 
Other income (expense), net(17,269)(27,968) 3,722 (60,263) 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes(51,326)(39,918) (194,515)(154,244) 
Income tax benefit attributable to continuing operations244 21,120  12,022 445  
Loss from continuing operations(51,082)(18,798) (182,493)(153,799) 
Loss from discontinued operations(211,736)(19,982)(152,326)(40,027)
Consolidated net loss(262,818)(38,780)(334,819)(193,826)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests672 977  880 1,463  
Net loss attributable to the Company$(263,490)$(39,757) $(335,699)$(195,289) 
(1)Excludes depreciation and amortization
Consolidated Revenue
Consolidated revenue increased $19.7$23.4 million, or 3.8%4.7%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $15.2$9.8 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated revenue increased $34.9$13.6 million, or 6.6%2.7%.
Consolidated revenue increased $43.2 million, or 3.0%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $2.7 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated revenue increased $46.0 million, or 3.2%.
In both periods, higher revenue in our Airports and Europe-North segments driven by increased demand, new contracts and continued investment in digital infrastructure was partially offset by lower revenue in our Europe-NorthAmerica segment driven by weaknesses in the San Francisco/Bay Area market and Europe-South segments.the Media/Entertainment vertical.
The following table provides information about consolidated digital revenue:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change
Digital revenue$239,056$220,0398.6%$659,021$616,4196.9%
Percent of total consolidated revenue45.4 %43.7 %44.1 %42.5 %
Digital revenue, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates$232,784$220,0395.8%$658,595$616,4196.8%
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Consolidated Direct Operating Expenses
Consolidated direct operating expenses increased $23.6$30.0 million, or 7.4%12.4%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $12.3$5.3 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated direct operating expenses increased $35.9$24.7 million, or 11.2%10.2%.
Consolidated direct operating expenses increased $68.9 million, or 9.5%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $4.7 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated direct operating expenses increased $73.6 million, or 10.2%.
These increases were largely due to higher site lease expense mainly driven by lower rent abatements, higher revenue, and new and amended lease contracts and higher revenue. We also incurred higher production, installation and maintenancecontracts. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses largelywas driven by higher priceselectricity and increased sales activity in Europe.compensation costs, as well as higher rental costs related to additional digital displays.
The following table provides additional information about certain drivers of consolidated direct operating expenses:
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change20232022Change
Site lease expenseSite lease expense$240,312 $222,164 8.2 %Site lease expense$201,601 $175,767 14.7 %$581,228 $526,940 10.3 %
Site lease expense, excluding movements in foreign exchange ratesSite lease expense, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates247,601 222,164 11.4 %Site lease expense, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates198,741 175,767 13.1 %584,587 526,940 10.9 %
Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatementsReductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements7,273 9,603 (24.3)%Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements4,403 15,752 (72.0)%18,627 38,357 (51.4)%
Restructuring and other costsRestructuring and other costs508 Restructuring and other costs78 (97.4)%195 470 (58.5)%
Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses
Consolidated SG&A expenses increased $9.2decreased $3.3 million, or 8.5%3.6%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $3.2$2.1 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, consolidated SG&A expenses increased $12.5decreased $5.4 million, or 11.4%5.9%, most notably driven by reductions in property taxes and credit loss expense in our America segment.
Consolidated SG&A expenses increased $2.6 million, or 1.0%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022, mainly due to higher employee compensation, facilities and information technology costs, higher credit loss expense duepartially offset by lower property taxes related to specific reserves for certain customers, and higher marketing costs.a legal settlement. There was no net impact of movements in foreign exchange rates during this period.
The following table provides the restructuring and other costs included within SG&A expenses during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change20232022Change
Restructuring and other costsRestructuring and other costs$53 $430 (87.7)%Restructuring and other costs$263 $276 (4.7)%$630 $922 (31.7)%
Corporate Expenses
Corporate expenses decreased $9.1$3.4 million, or 20.9%8.8%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $0.8 million impact fromof movements in foreign exchange rates, corporate expenses decreased $8.3$3.9 million, or 19.0%, due10.1%. Lower employee compensation related to lowervariable incentives was partially offset by higher restructuring and other costs largelydue to an insurance reimbursement received in the prior year for certain legal costs.
Corporate expenses increased $6.1 million, or 4.9%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, corporate expenses increased $6.5 million, or 5.3%, primarily driven by estimated legal liabilities recorded for the resolution of matters related to the investigation of the Company’s former indirect, non-wholly-owned subsidiary, Clear Media Limited. Such expenses are included in restructuring and other costs in the first quartertable below. Please refer to Note 6 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements located in Item 1 of 2022.Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional details. This increase was partially offset by lower employee compensation largely related to variable incentives.
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The following table provides additional information about certain drivers of corporate expenses:
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change20232022Change
Share-based compensation expense(1)Share-based compensation expense(1)$4,124 $4,714 (12.5)%Share-based compensation expense(1)$4,987 $5,124 (2.7)%$15,134 $16,391 (7.7)%
Restructuring and other costs (reversals)(2)Restructuring and other costs (reversals)(2)(55)9,070 (100.6)%Restructuring and other costs (reversals)(2)569 (806)NM20,169 9,705 107.8 %
18(1)Excludes share-based compensation expense for employees of discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Table(2)Restructuring and other costs during the nine months ending September 30, 2023 and 2022 include liabilities of Contents$19.0 million and $7.1 million, respectively, recorded for the resolution of matters related to the investigation of Clear Media Limited. Percentage changes that are so large as to not be meaningful have been designated as “NM.”
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization increased $12.6$7.8 million, or 20.8%15.7%, and $34.1 million, or 22.4%, during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022. Excluding the $1.2 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, depreciation and amortization increased $13.8$7.3 million, or 22.8%. The increase was14.6%, and $34.3 million, or 22.5%, during the three- and nine-month comparison periods, respectively.
These increases were primarily driven by a change in the classification of billboard permit intangible assets in our America segment from indefinite-lived to finite-lived in the fourth quarter of 2022, which resulted in a $16.0 million increaseincreases in amortization expense of $16.1 million and $48.2 million during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022. This was partially offset by the impact of other assets becoming fully depreciated.
Impairment Charges
During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized an impairment charge of $0.9 million on our permanent easements as a result of our annual impairment test. Additionally, during the three months ended June 30, 2022, we recognized an impairment charge of $21.8 million on indefinite-lived permits in our America segment driven by rising interest rates and inflation, resulting in total impairment charges of $22.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. There were no impairment charges during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Other Operating Income,Expense, Net
Other operating income,expense, net, of $91.3increased $4.3 million during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 wascompared to the same period of 2022 driven by a $96.4 million gain on the sale of our business in Switzerland, partially offset by costs related to the strategic reviews of our other Europeremaining businesses.
Other operating income,expense, net, of $4.9increased $9.4 million during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 waslargely driven by compensation received in the prior year from local governments for the condemnation and removal of billboards, less a reduction in the underlying value of the condemned assets, in certain markets in our America segment. This was partially offset by costs related to the strategic reviews of our Europe businesses.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, increased $20.0$14.8 million and $52.9 million during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022 driven by higher interest rates on our Term Loan Facility.
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a gain on extinguishment of debt of $3.8 million primarily related to the open market repurchase of $15.0 million principal amount of CCOH Senior Notes at a discount.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net, is mainly comprised of $9.0 million and other expense, net, of $6.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, primarily resulted from net foreign exchange gains and losses recognized in connection with intercompany notes denominated in a currency other than the functional currency, and the decreases in other expense, net, of $10.7 million and $64.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2022 were primarily driven by fluctuationsreduced volatility in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, particularly the Euro and British pound sterling. These decreases in expense were partially offset by expenses related to the CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes issuance and Term Loan Facility prepayment in the third quarter of 2023.
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Income Tax Benefit (Expense)Attributable to Continuing Operations
The effective tax rates for continuing operations for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 were 0.5% and 6.2%, respectively, compared to 52.9% and 0.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were (28.4)% and 2.9%, respectively. TheseThe effective tax rates for each period were primarily impacted by the valuation allowance recorded against current period deferred tax assets resulting from losses and interest expense carryforwards in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions due to uncertainty regarding the Company’s ability to realize those assets in future periods. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was also impacted by the sale of the Company’s business in Switzerland.
America Results of Operations
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change 20232022Change20232022Change
RevenueRevenue$236,049 $239,256 (1.3)%Revenue$278,760 $284,201 (1.9)%$802,326 $808,483 (0.8)%
Direct operating expenses(1)
Direct operating expenses(1)
104,817 94,651 10.7%
Direct operating expenses(1)
112,325 104,612 7.4%326,298 301,933 8.1%
SG&A expenses(1)
SG&A expenses(1)
49,881 44,543 12.0%
SG&A expenses(1)
45,131 50,255 (10.2)%143,860 143,467 0.3%
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA81,365 100,406 (19.0)%Segment Adjusted EBITDA121,335 129,679 (6.4)%332,213 364,062 (8.7)%
(1)Includes restructuring and other costs that are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA
America Revenue
America revenue decreased $3.2$5.4 million, or 1.3%1.9%, and $6.2 million, or 0.8%, during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022. Lower2022 largely driven by continued weakness in the San Francisco/Bay Area market. Additionally, we saw a significant decrease in sales for the Media/Entertainment vertical during the third quarter of 2023, driven in large part by the Hollywood labor union strikes. Overall, the decreases in both periods were driven by lower revenue from print displays was partially offset by higher revenue fromdisplays.
The following table provides information about America digital displays, which increased 3.6%, as follows:revenue:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
20232022Change
Digital revenue$78,018 $75,332 3.6%
Percent of total segment revenue33.1 %31.5 %
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(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change
Digital revenue$97,637$97,5790.1%$274,012$268,9531.9%
Percent of total segment revenue35.0 %34.3 %34.2 %33.3 %
Revenue generated from national sales comprised 33.1%32.7% and 35.8%37.8% of America revenue for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 33.7% and 36.5% of America revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, while the remainder of revenue was generated from local sales.
America Direct Operating Expenses
America direct operating expenses increased $10.2$7.7 million, or 10.7%7.4%, and $24.4 million, or 8.1%, during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022 primarily due to higher site lease expense mainly driven by newlease renewals and amendedamendments, including the renegotiation of a large existing site lease contractscontract, and lower rent abatements.
The following table provides additional information about certain of these drivers:America site lease expense and rent abatements:
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change20232022Change
Site lease expenseSite lease expense$83,030 $73,294 13.3%Site lease expense$90,126 $81,648 10.4%$258,704 $235,053 10.1%
Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatementsReductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements1,204 3,667 (67.2)%Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements1,586 3,786 (58.1)%4,855 11,003 (55.9)%
America SG&A Expenses
America SG&A expenses increased $5.3decreased $5.1 million, or 12.0%10.2%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 largely due to higher credit loss expense driven by specific reserves for certain customers and higher employee compensation costs largely driven by increased headcount.
Airports Results of Operations
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
 20232022Change
Revenue$53,789 $55,883 (3.7)%
Direct operating expenses39,651 38,437 3.2%
SG&A expenses7,874 7,516 4.8%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA6,264 9,930 (36.9)%
Airports Revenue
Airports revenue decreased $2.1 million, or 3.7%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022 driven by lower property taxes related to a legal settlement and lower credit loss expense largely due to a specific reserve recorded in the timingprior year.
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America SG&A expenses increased $0.4 million, or 0.3%, during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 as compared to the same period of 2022 as follows:higher marketing, information technology and employee compensation costs were largely offset by lower property taxes related to a legal settlement.
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
20232022Change
Digital revenue$29,578 $30,581 (3.3)%
Percent of total segment revenue55.0 %54.7 %
Airports Results of Operations
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
 20232022Change20232022Change
Revenue$75,558 $62,318 21.2%$200,392 $179,307 11.8%
Direct operating expenses(1)
51,510 38,369 34.2%138,147 115,196 19.9%
SG&A expenses(1)
8,528 8,889 (4.1)%24,127 24,344 (0.9)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA15,522 15,060 3.1%38,120 39,767 (4.1)%
(1)Includes restructuring and other costs that are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Airports Revenue
Airports revenue increased $13.2 million, or 21.2%, and $21.1 million, or 11.8%, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2022 due to additional demand for airport advertising driven by a rebound in travel as U.S. airport traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels, as well as our continued investment in digital media infrastructure.
The following table provides information about Airports digital revenue:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change
Digital revenue$41,753$36,12315.6%$113,478$101,10012.2%
Percent of total segment revenue55.3 %58.0 %56.6 %56.4 %
Revenue generated from national sales comprised 60.1%56.8% and 55.2%55.0% of Airports revenue for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 58.7% and 54.3% of Airports revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, while the remainder of revenue was generated from local sales.
Airports Direct Operating Expenses
Airports direct operating expenses increased $1.2$13.1 million, or 3.2%34.2%, and $23.0 million, or 19.9%, during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022 driven bydue to higher site lease expense. expense driven by lower rent abatements and higher revenue.
The following table provides additional information about certain driversAirports site lease expense and rent abatements:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change
Site lease expense$47,220 $31,921 47.9%$126,272 $100,885 25.2%
Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements2,655 11,650 (77.2)%12,702 25,729 (50.6)%
Airports SG&A Expenses
Airports SG&A expenses decreased $0.4 million, or 4.1%, and $0.2 million, or 0.9%, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periods of Airports direct operating expenses:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
20232022Change
Site lease expense$36,250 $34,639 4.7%
Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements5,507 4,602 19.7%
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Europe-North Results of Operations
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change
20232022Change
RevenueRevenue$128,503 $122,098 5.2%Revenue$149,366 $135,522 10.2%$427,778 $403,338 6.1%
Direct operating expenses(1)
Direct operating expenses(1)
96,032 90,275 6.4%
Direct operating expenses(1)
95,036 86,165 10.3%288,777 267,021 8.1%
SG&A expenses(1)
SG&A expenses(1)
25,533 25,143 1.6%
SG&A expenses(1)
26,118 25,168 3.8%77,929 77,699 0.3%
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA7,172 6,974 2.8%Segment Adjusted EBITDA28,444 24,198 17.5%61,850 59,031 4.8%
(1)Includes restructuring and other costs that are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Europe-North Revenue
Europe-North revenue increased $6.4$13.8 million, or 5.2%10.2%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $11.7$7.7 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Europe-North revenue increased $18.1$6.1 million, or 14.9%4.5%.
Europe-North revenue increased $24.4 million, or 6.1%, driven byduring the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $6.4 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Europe-North revenue increased demand and new contracts. We have seen year-over-year$30.8 million, or 7.6%.
In both periods, we saw increases in revenue across all of our products and in allmost of the countries in which we operate, withmost notably the largest increasesU.K., Belgium and Denmark, driven by the deployment of additional digital displays, new contracts and increased demand. This was partially offset by lower revenues in Belgium, Sweden and, the U.K.to a lesser extent, Norway as demand in those countries has been negatively impacted by macroeconomic conditions in those countries.
The following table provides information about Europe-North digital revenue increased 5.9% during the three months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to the same period of 2022, or 16.1% excluding the impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, as follows:revenue:
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change20232022Change
Digital revenueDigital revenue$65,317 $61,677 5.9%Digital revenue$83,821$72,82615.1%$228,673$210,2348.8%
Percent of total segment revenuePercent of total segment revenue50.8 %50.5 %Percent of total segment revenue56.1 %53.7 %53.5 %52.1 %
Digital revenue, excluding movements in foreign exchange ratesDigital revenue, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates71,610 61,677 16.1%Digital revenue, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates$78,999$72,8268.5%$231,068$210,2349.9%
Europe-North Direct Operating Expenses
Europe-North direct operating expenses increased $5.8$8.9 million, or 6.4%10.3%, during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $8.9$4.3 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Europe-North direct operating expenses increased $14.7$4.6 million, or 16.2%, due to higher site lease expense largely driven by higher revenue and new contracts, higher maintenance costs driven by increased electricity prices, and higher production and installation costs driven by increased sales activity and higher prices.5.3%.
The following table provides additional information about certain drivers of Europe-North direct operating expenses:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
20232022Change
Site lease expense$56,734 $54,688 3.7%
Site lease expense, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates62,126 54,688 13.6%
Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements479 681 (29.7)%
Europe-North SG&A Expenses
Europe-North SG&A expenses increased $0.4$21.8 million, or 1.6%8.1%, during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $2.3$6.5 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Europe-North direct operating expenses increased $28.3 million, or 10.6%.
Higher site lease expense driven by higher revenue and new contracts was the largest driver of the increase in direct operating expenses in the nine-month comparison period; in the three-month comparison period, this increase was offset by reduced rent resulting from a contract renegotiation. The following table provides information about Europe-North site lease expense and rent abatements:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change
Site lease expense$55,600 $53,888 3.2%$170,670 $166,416 2.6%
Site lease expense, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates53,499 53,888 (0.7)%175,414 166,416 5.4%
Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements159 450 (64.7)%980 1,625 (39.7)%
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The remaining increase in direct operating expenses in both the three- and nine-month comparison periods was due to higher electricity prices, higher rental costs related to additional digital displays, and higher compensation driven by higher labor costs and increased sales activity.
Europe-North SG&A Expenses
Europe-North SG&A expenses increased $1.0 million, or 3.8%, during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $1.4 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Europe-North SG&A expenses increased $2.7decreased $0.5 million, or 10.5%1.9%, largely due to higherlower employee compensation costs primarily driven by higherlower sales commissions and pay increases.in Sweden.
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Europe-South Results of Operations
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
 20232022Change
Revenue$108,015 $89,550 20.6%
Direct operating expenses(1)
92,247 85,322 8.1%
SG&A expenses(1)
28,301 25,831 9.6%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(12,220)(21,807)44.0%
(1)Includes restructuring and other costs that are excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Europe-South Revenue
Europe-South revenue increased $18.5 million, or 20.6%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $3.9 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Europe-South revenue increased $22.4 million, or 25.0%. As this segment has continued to recover from the adverse effects of COVID-19, we have seen increases in revenue driven by increased demand across all of our products, most notably street furniture, and in all of the countries in which we operate, with the largest increase in France.
Europe-South digital revenue increased 32.1% during the three months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to the same period of 2022, or 35.3% excluding the impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, as follows:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
20232022Change
Digital revenue$22,175 $16,788 32.1%
Percent of total segment revenue20.5 %18.7 %
Digital revenue, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates22,712 16,788 35.3%
Europe-South Direct Operating Expenses
Europe-South direct operating expenses increased $6.9 million, or 8.1%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $3.6 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Europe-South direct operating expenses increased $10.6 million, or 12.4%, largely due to higher site lease expense mainly driven by new contracts and higher revenue. The remaining increase was largely driven by higher production, installation and maintenance costs.
The following table provides additional information about certain drivers of Europe-South direct operating expenses:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%
20232022Change
Site lease expense$55,952 $51,285 9.1%
Site lease expense, excluding movements in foreign exchange rates58,061 51,285 13.2%
Reductions of rent expense on lease and non-lease contracts from rent abatements— 575 (100.0)%
Europe-South SG&A Expenses
Europe-SouthEurope-North SG&A expenses increased $2.5$0.2 million, or 9.6%0.3%, during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Excluding the $1.1 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Europe-SouthEurope-North SG&A expenses increased $3.6$1.3 million, or 14.0%1.7%, largelyprimarily due to higher facilities costs driven by higher marketing and information technology costs.
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rent increases.
Other Results of Operations
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended
March 31,
%(In thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%
20232022Change20232022Change
20232022Change
RevenueRevenue$19,079 $18,901 0.9%Revenue$23,102 $21,303 8.4%$64,530 $60,653 6.4%
Direct operating expensesDirect operating expenses12,103 12,517 (3.3)%Direct operating expenses12,506 12,243 2.1%36,984 37,192 (0.6)%
SG&A expensesSG&A expenses6,607 5,924 11.5%SG&A expenses7,306 6,069 20.4%20,376 18,179 12.1%
Segment Adjusted EBITDASegment Adjusted EBITDA369 460 (19.8)%Segment Adjusted EBITDA3,290 2,991 10.0%7,170 5,282 35.7%
Other revenue increased $0.2$1.8 million, or 0.9%8.4%, and $3.9 million, or 6.4%, during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022. Excluding the $0.5 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Other revenue decreased $0.3 million, or 1.4%1.2%, driven byduring the three-month comparison period and increased $0.2 million, or 0.4%, during the nine-month comparison period. In both periods, higher advertising revenue and the termination of a public bicycle rental program in Latin America.America largely offset each other.
Other direct operating expenses decreased $0.4increased $0.3 million, or 3.3%2.1%, and decreased $0.2 million, or 0.6%, during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022. Excluding the $0.3 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Other direct operating expenses decreased $0.7$0.8 million, or 6.4%, during the three-month comparison period and $2.0 million, or 5.4%, during the nine-month comparison period largely driven by lower expenses related to the termination of a public bicycle rental program in Latin America.
Other SG&A expenses increased $0.7$1.2 million, or 11.5%20.4%, and $2.2 million, or 12.1%, during the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods of 2022. Excluding the $0.2 million impact of movements in foreign exchange rates, Other SG&A expenses increased $0.5$0.6 million, or 8.6%10.1%, driven byduring the three-month comparison period and $1.2 million, or 6.3% during the nine-month comparison period. In both periods, higher employee compensation costs.costs were partially offset by lower expenses related to the termination of a public bicycle rental program in Latin America.
Loss from Discontinued Operations
Loss from discontinued operations of $211.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily driven by the loss of $200.6 million recognized upon classification of the business in France as held for sale. Loss from discontinued operations also reflects the net loss collectively generated by operations in France and Spain for the three-month period.
Loss from discontinued operations of $152.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was driven by the loss of $200.6 million recognized upon classification of the business in France as held for sale, partially offset by gains on the sales of our former businesses in Switzerland and Italy of $96.4 million and $11.2 million, respectively. Loss from discontinued operations also reflects the net loss collectively generated by operations in France and Spain for the nine-month period and in Switzerland and Italy through their sale dates of March 31, 2023 and May 31, 2023, respectively, as well as income tax expense related to the sale of our former business in Switzerland.
Loss from discontinued operations of $20.0 million and $40.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, reflects the net loss collectively generated by operations of our Europe-South segment — specifically France, Switzerland, Spain and Italy — during these respective periods.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity Analysis
Short-Term Liquidity
Our main cash requirements are for working capital used to fund the operations of the business, capital expenditures and debt service. We typically meet these requirements with cash on hand, internally-generated cash flow from operations and, if necessary, borrowings under our credit facilities. We believe that our current sources of funds will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements for at least the next 12 months.
Long-Term Liquidity
Our long-term future cash requirements will depend on many factors, including the growth of our business, investments in new technologies and the pursuit and outcome of strategic opportunities, including the outcome of the strategic reviews of our European and Latin American businesses. In addition, we have long-term cash requirements related to the repayment of our outstanding debt, which is scheduled to mature over the next sevensix years. We believe that our sources of funds will be adequate to meet our cash requirements in the long-term.
However, our ability to meet these cash requirements through cash from operations will depend on our future operating results and financial performance, which are subject to significant uncertainty and may be affected by events beyond our control, including macro-economic events such as heightened inflation,that may result in weakness globally or in certain specific markets, higher interest rates, currency fluctuations, and slower economic growth or recession; financial and industry conditions such as volatility in the U.S. and global banking market; and geopolitical events such as the warwars in Israel and Ukraine. Please refer to Item 3 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional details about our market risks. Additionally, our significant interest payment obligations reduce our financial flexibility, make us more vulnerable to changes in operating performance and economic downturns generally, and reduce our liquidity over time.
We regularly consider, and enter into discussions with our lenders and other parties related to, potential financing alternatives. In the future, we may need to obtain supplemental liquidity through additional financing from banks or other lenders; public offerings or private placements of debt, equity or equity-linked securities; strategic relationships or other arrangements; or from a combination of these sources. However, there can be no assurance that financing alternatives will be available to us in sufficient amounts or on terms acceptable to us in the future due to market conditions, our financial condition, our liquidity constraints or other factors, many of which are beyond our control, and even if financing alternatives are available, we may not find them suitable or at reasonable interest rates. In addition, the terms of our existing or future debt agreements may restrict us from securing financing on terms that are available to us at that time or at all.
We and our subsidiaries have repurchased, and in the future may repurchase from time to time as part of various financing and investment strategies, outstanding notes in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Repurchased notes, if any, may be cancelled or remain outstanding. These repurchases, if any, could have a material positive or negative impact on our liquidity or on our consolidated results of operations. These transactions could also result in changes in our leverage or other financial ratios, which could have a material positive or negative impact on our ability to comply with the covenants contained in our debt agreements. These transactions, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.
If we are unable to generate sufficient cash through our operations or obtain sources of supplemental liquidity as needed, we could face substantial liquidity problems, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and on our ability to meet our obligations.
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Cash Requirements
Working Capital Needs
We utilize working capital to fund the operations of our business and have certain related contractual obligations, including commitments under site leases and other non-cancelable contracts.
One of our largest cash requirements is for site lease costs, which includes payments for land or space used by our advertising displays for both lease and non-lease contracts, including minimum guaranteed payments and revenue-sharing arrangements. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, we incurred site lease expense for our continuing operations of $240.3$581.2 million and $222.2$526.9 million, respectively, which are included within direct operating expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Loss. In order to better align fixed site lease expenses with the reductions in revenue we experienced due to COVID-19, we successfully renegotiated contracts with landlords and municipalities throughout our business. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, we reduced our site lease expense for continuing operations by rent abatements of $7.3$18.6 million and $9.6$38.4 million, respectively. As our business has generally recovered from the effects of COVID-19, we expect rent abatements to continue to decline in future periods.
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As previously disclosed, we engaged with the three months ended March 31,SEC and the DOJ regarding the resolution of the matter related to an investigation of our former indirect, non-wholly-owned subsidiary, Clear Media Limited. In September 2023, and 2022,without admitting or denying the underlying allegations, we made cash expenditures for our restructuring planreached a settlement with the SEC in which we agreed to reduce headcountpay a total of approximately $26.1 million to the SEC in Europea series of $1.7installments over the next year, of which approximately $13 million and $5.9 million, respectively, and as of March 31, 2023, we had $5.7 million of related future cash obligations. Remaining costs are not expected to be significant.was paid in October 2023. Please refer to Note 96 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements located in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional details.more information.
Capital Expenditures and Asset Acquisitions
We made the following capital expenditures during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022:
(In thousands)(In thousands)Three Months Ended March 31,(In thousands)Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
AmericaAmerica$16,808 $14,800 America$51,844 $52,251 
AirportsAirports4,751 3,012 Airports10,382 17,369 
Europe-NorthEurope-North7,066 6,450 Europe-North18,998 22,445 
Europe-South5,051 8,623 
OtherOther1,921 1,003 Other4,534 2,527 
CorporateCorporate2,830 1,921 Corporate10,678 8,996 
Total capital expenditures(1),(2)
$38,427 $35,809 
Capital expenditures for continuing operationsCapital expenditures for continuing operations96,436 103,588 
Capital expenditures for discontinued operations(1)
Capital expenditures for discontinued operations(1)
16,129 20,830 
Total capital expenditures(2),(3)
Total capital expenditures(2),(3)
$112,565 $124,418 
(1)Capital expenditures for discontinued operations have decreased in the current year as the businesses in Switzerland and Italy have been sold and are expected to continue to decline as the sales of the businesses in France and Spain close.
(2)In addition to payments that occurred during the period for capital expenditures, the Company had $18.0$8.7 million and $16.6$12.4 million of accrued capital expenditures related to continuing operations that remained unpaid as of March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and $3.5 million and $3.7 million of accrued capital expenditures related to discontinued operations that remained unpaid as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2)(3)Excludes asset acquisitions.
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, we completed certain acquisitions of out-of-home advertising assets in our America segment for total cash consideration of $5.7$12.1 million and $2.5$52.0 million, respectively. These asset acquisitions primarily included billboard structures, land, permits and permanent easements.
Debt Service Obligations and Activity
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 and 2022, we paid interest of $72.3$283.7 million and $51.6$217.8 million, respectively, with the increase driven by higher interest rates on our Term Loan Facility. We anticipate having cash interest payment obligations of $341.8$120.8 million during the remainder of the year and $436.8 million in 2024, assuming that we do not refinance or incur additional debt.
Additionally, during eachIn August 2023, we issued $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes, which mature in September 2028, and used a portion of the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we made $5.0net proceeds to prepay $665.0 million of outstanding principal payments on the Term Loan Facility, which we repurchased at a 1% discount. We incurred debt issuance costs of $12.3 million related to these transactions, and the first interest payment on the CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes will be made in March 2024.
In accordance with the terms of the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, and will make additionalwe have historically made a quarterly principal payment on the Term Loan Facility of $5.0 million, resulting in total principal payments on this debt totalingthe Term Loan Facility of $15.0 million during the remaindernine months ended September 30, 2022 and $10.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The prepayment made on the Term Loan Facility in August 2023 satisfied the remaining quarterly payment obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement; as such, the remaining principal outstanding on the Term Loan of $1,260.0 million is due at maturity in 2026. Our next material debt maturity is in 2025 when the CCIBV Senior Secured Notes become due.
At our option, we may redeem a portion of our outstanding debt prior to maturity in accordance with the terms of our debt agreements, and we may, from time to time, repurchase our outstanding debt securities in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. In September 2023, we repurchased in the open market $5.0 million principal amount of the year. During the second halfCCOH 7.750% Senior Notes and $10.0 million principal amount of the year,CCOH 7.500% Senior Notes for a total cash payment of $11.8 million, excluding accrued interest. The repurchased notes are to be held by a subsidiary of the Company and have not been cancelled.
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In September 2023, we will make approximately $4.1also made the first quarterly principal repayment of €1.875 million of principal payments on the state-guaranteed loan held by oneClear Channel France. The remaining principal due on this loan was assumed by the buyer upon sale of our non-guarantor European subsidiaries.the business in France in October 2023.
Please refer to Note 45 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements located in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional details on our outstanding long-term debt. As of March 31,September 30, 2023, we were in compliance with all of the covenants contained in our debt agreements.
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Sources of Capital and Liquidity
Cash On Hand
As of March 31,September 30, 2023, we had $340.0$313.4 million of cash on our balance sheet, including $185.7$121.4 million of cash held outside the U.S. by our subsidiaries.subsidiaries (excludes cash held by our businesses in Spain and France, which are discontinued operations). Excess cash from our foreign operations may generally be transferred to our operations in the U.S. if needed, subject to the foreseeable cash needs of our foreign operations and restrictions in the indenture governing the CCIBV Senior Secured Notes. In accordance with these restrictions, cash proceeds from the salesales of our businessformer businesses in Switzerland and Italy must be reinvested intoin our European businesses or otherwise used in the manner set forth in the indenture. We could presently repatriate other excess cash with minimal U.S. tax consequences, as calculated for tax law purposes, and dividend distributions from our international subsidiaries may not result in a U.S. federal income tax liability.
The terms of the purchase agreement for the sale of the business in France required us to deliver the business to the buyer with approximately €42 million of cash, subject to adjustment for related customary items, tax and other costs, to support ongoing operations of the business and the buyer’s assumption of liabilities. In order to meet these requirements, we transferred cash from continuing operations to the business in France in October 2023 prior to the close of the sale. The buyer is required to repay the Company up to €4.5 million depending on the business’s full year 2023 revenue.
Cash Flow from Operations
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, net cash provided byused for operating activities was $10.9$1.5 million, a decrease of $38.6including $18.2 million compared to the same period of 2022. Cash collections from customers exceeded aggregate cash payments to vendors, lessors and employees to a lesser extent than in the prior period. Additionally, cash paid for interest increased $20.7 million drivenused by higher interest rates, as previously described.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $49.5 million asdiscontinued operations. For our continuing operations, cash collections from customers exceeded aggregate cash payments to vendors, lessors, employees and lenders. Cashlenders, but to a lesser extent than in the prior year primarily driven by higher cash paid for interest and higher payments for site lease and other direct operating expenses.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $51.6 million.$114.0 million, including $1.7 million provided by discontinued operations.
Dispositions
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023, we received net cash proceeds from the disposaldisposition of businesses and assets of $93.5$103.1 million, including $94.2proceeds, net of customary closing adjustments and cash sold, of $89.4 million and $5.1 million from the sales of grossour former businesses in Switzerland and Italy, respectively. Additionally, we expect to receive cash proceeds of approximately $64.3 million from the sale of our business in Switzerland.Spain, which is expected to close in 2024 upon satisfaction of regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. We have entered into a hedge arrangement to mitigate exchange rate-risk related to these anticipated proceeds. We intend to use the net proceeds from these sales, after payment of transaction-related fees and expenses, to improve liquidity and increase financial flexibility in our European businessesof the business as permitted under our debt agreements.
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2022, we received cash proceeds from the disposaldisposition of assets of $19.4$20.8 million, including compensation received from local governments for the condemnation and removal of billboards in certain markets in our America segment.
Credit Facilities
We have access to a Revolving Credit Facility and Receivables-Based Credit Facility, both of which include sub-facilities for letters of credit and short-term borrowingsborrowings. In June 2023, we amended the Senior Secured Credit Agreement and are scheduledReceivables-Based Credit Agreement to, mature onamong other things, extend the maturity date of substantially all commitments under these credit facilities to August 23, 2024. The2026 in the amounts set forth below.
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These amendments also resulted in changes to the borrowing limit for each of these facilities, as reflected in the table below, which presents our borrowings and excess availability under these credit facilities as of March 31,September 30, 2023:
(in millions)(in millions)Revolving Credit FacilityReceivables-Based Credit FacilityTotal Credit Facilities(in millions)Revolving Credit FacilityReceivables-Based Credit FacilityTotal Credit Facilities
Borrowing limit(1)
Borrowing limit(1)
$175.0 $116.6 $291.6 
Borrowing limit(1)
$150.0 $151.3 $301.3 
Borrowings outstandingBorrowings outstanding— — — Borrowings outstanding— — — 
Letters of credit outstanding(2)Letters of credit outstanding(2)43.2 43.1 86.3 Letters of credit outstanding(2)43.2 40.2 83.4 
Excess availability(3)Excess availability(3)$131.8 $73.5 $205.3 Excess availability(3)$106.8 $111.1 $217.9 
(1)In June 2023, amendments to the Senior Secured Credit Agreement and Receivables-Based Credit Agreement resulted in changes to the borrowing limit for the Revolving Credit Facility and Receivables-Based Credit Facility. The borrowing limit of the Revolving Credit Facility was reduced from $175.0 million to $150.0 million, with the full $150.0 million of commitments available through August 23, 2024 and $115.8 million available through August 23, 2026. The maximum borrowing limit of the Receivables-Based Credit Facility was increased from $125.0 million to $175.0 million. The borrowing limit of the Receivables-Based Credit Facility is equal to the lesser of $125.0$175.0 million and the borrowing base, which is calculated based on our accounts receivable balance each period in accordance with our Receivables-Based Credit Agreement.
(2)Letters of credit outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility at September 30, 2023 included a $20.2 million letter of credit related to our business in France in support of a $35.9 million surety bond outstanding at September 30, 2023. In connection with the sale of this business, and pursuant to the related share purchase agreement, our former French business and/or Equinox will either replace, or procure a counter-guarantee of, our payment obligation under the letter of credit. Furthermore, our former French business indemnified us for the remaining $15.7 million balance of the surety bond outstanding, and we will be released from any remaining obligation related to the surety bond by March 2025. Letters of credit outstanding under the Receivables-Based Credit Facility at September 30, 2023 included a $6.5 million letter of credit related to our business in Spain.
(3)Due to rounding, the total may not equal the difference of the line items in the table above.
Senior Secured Credit Agreement Financial Covenant
The Senior Secured Credit Agreement contains a springing financial covenant, applicable solely to the Revolving Credit Facility if its balance is greater than $0 and undrawn letters of credit exceed $10 million, that requires compliance with a first lien leverage ratio of 7.10 to 1.00. Our first lien leverage ratio, which is calculated by dividing first lien debt by EBITDA (as defined by the Senior Secured Credit Agreement) for the preceding four quarters, was 5.255.59 to 1.00 as of March 31,September 30, 2023. First lien debt and EBITDA, which both exclude discontinued operations, are presented herein because they are material components of the calculation of the first lien leverage ratio.
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First Lien Debt
The following table presents a calculation of our first lien debt as of March 31,September 30, 2023:
(In millions)March 31,September 30,
2023
Term Loan Facility$1,930.01,260.0 
Revolving Credit Facility— 
Receivables-Based Credit Facility— 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 5.125% Senior Secured Notes Due 20271,250.0 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 9.000% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028750.0 
Other debt4.34.2 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents(340.0)(313.4)
First lien debt(1)
$2,844.42,950.8 
(1)Due to rounding, the total may not equal the sum of the line items in the table above.
EBITDA
As required by the definition of “EBITDA” in the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, our EBITDA for the preceding four quarters of $542.3$527.6 million is calculated as operating income (loss)from continuing operations before depreciation and amortization, impairment charges and share-based compensation; further adjusted for unusual or nonrecurring gains, losses, charges or expenses and any charges, expenses or reserves in respect of any restructuring, relocation, redundancy or severance expense or one-time compensation charges; and various other items, including adjustments related to sold businesses.items.
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    The following table reconciles EBITDA to operating income from continuing operations and consolidated net cash provided by operating activities for the four quarters ended March 31,September 30, 2023:
Four Quarters Ended
(In millions)March 31,September 30,
2023
EBITDA (as defined by the Senior Secured Credit Agreement)
$542.3527.6 
Depreciation and amortization, impairment charges and share-based compensation(326.5)(271.1)
Charges,Unusual or nonrecurring gain, loss, charge or expense and any charges, expenses or reserves in respect of any restructuring, relocation, redundancy or severance expense or one-time compensation charges(1)
(7.9)(20.8)
Other items(1)(2)
93.4 (20.8)
Operating income(2)(3)
301.3214.8 
Interest expense, net; gain on extinguishment of debt; other expense, netincome, net; and income tax benefit attributable to continuing operations(341.4)(291.5)
Loss from discontinued operations(158.7)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Reconciling items for non-cash and non-operating activity(3)(4)
533.2626.0 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(391.7)(366.1)
Net cash provided by operating activities(2)(3)
$101.424.5 
(1)Includes a gain onaccrual of $19.0 million for resolution of the salematter related to the investigation of our business in Switzerland of $96.4 million.former indirect, non-wholly owned subsidiary, Clear Media Limited.
(2)Primarily comprised of interest income and costs related to the strategic reviews of our remaining businesses.
(3)Due to rounding, the total may not equal the sum of the line items in the table above.
(3)(4)Includes depreciation, amortization and impairment charges; non-cash operating lease expense; gain on extinguishment of debt; deferred taxes; share-based compensation; amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts; credit loss expense; net gain on disposalclassification as held for sale and disposition of business andbusinesses and/or operating assets;assets, net; foreign exchange transaction lossgain; and other reconciling items.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires Company management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure 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. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting estimates, management's judgments and assumptions, and effects if actual results differ from these assumptions that were disclosed in Item 7 of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, except that the critical accounting estimate set forth under “Annual Impairment Tests” is updated as follows:
Annual Impairment Tests
We perform impairment tests on indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill at least annually, as of July 1 of each year, and more frequently as events or changes in circumstances warrant. Our annual impairment tests as of July 1, 2023 did not result in any impairment. Additionally, there were no indicators of impairment as of September 30, 2023.
Goodwill
Management’s judgements and assumptions used in our goodwill impairment test are detailed below. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and utilized appropriate assumptions to calculate the fair value of our reporting units, the assumptions are not necessarily indicative of future results, and it is possible that a material change could occur. If future results are not consistent with our assumptions and estimates, or if the current macroeconomic situation worsens, we may be exposed to impairment charges in the future.
The discounted cash flow approach that we use for valuing goodwill as part of the impairment testing approach involves estimating future cash flows expected to be generated from the related assets, discounted to their present value using a risk-adjusted discount rate. Terminal values are also estimated and discounted to their present value. Assessing the recoverability of goodwill requires us to make estimates and assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates and discount rates based on our budgets, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data.
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We performed our annual impairment test as of July 1, 2023 in accordance with ASC Section 350-30-35, which did not result in any goodwill impairment. In determining the fair value of our reporting units, we used the following assumptions:
Expected cash flows underlying our business plans for the initial 4.5-year period were based on detailed, multi-year forecasts performed by each of our operating segments and reflect the advertising outlook across our businesses;
Cash flows were projected to grow at a perpetual growth rate, which we estimated at 3.0%; and
In order to risk-adjust the cash flow projections in determining fair value, we utilized a discount rate for each of our reporting units ranging from 10.5% to 15.0%.
Based on our assessment using the assumptions described above, a hypothetical 10% reduction in the estimated fair value of each of our reporting units with goodwill would not have resulted in an impairment.
The following table shows the decrease in the fair value of each of our reporting units with goodwill that would have resulted from decreases of 100 basis points in our discrete and terminal period revenue growth rate and profit margin assumptions and an increase of 100 basis points in our discount rate assumption as of July 1, 2023:
(In thousands)Revenue growth rateProfit marginDiscount rate
Decrease in fair value of reporting unit:
(100 basis point decrease)(1)
(100 basis point decrease)(1)
(100 basis point increase)(1)
America$(557,265)$(123,428)$(508,764)
Airports(39,813)(28,315)(33,702)
Europe-North(74,651)(69,159)(65,842)
(1) Changes to our assumptions by these amounts would not have resulted in goodwill impairment as the fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit would still be greater than its carrying value.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains various forward-looking statements that represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, without limitation, our guidance, outlook, long-term forecast, goals or targets; our business plans and strategies; our expectations about the timing, closing, satisfaction of closing conditions, use of proceeds and benefits of the sales of our European businesses; expectations about certain marketsmarkets; the conduct of, and expectations about, strategic review processes; industry and market trends; and our liquidity. Statements expressing expectations and projections with respect to future matters are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. We caution that these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to many variables that could impact our future performance. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and performance. There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. Actual future events and performance may differ materially from the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements. We do not intend, nor do we undertake any duty, to update any forward-looking statements.
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A wide range of factors could materially affect future developments and performance, including, but not limited to: the difficulty, cost and time required to implement our strategy, including optimizing our portfolio, and the fact that we may not realize the anticipated benefits therefrom; the delay or failure to satisfy the conditions to divest our business in Spain; the risk that indemnities from certain transactional counterparties will not be sufficient to insure us against the full amount of certain liabilities; our inability to complete the sales of our Europe-North segment businesses; our inability to complete any strategic transaction with respect to our Latin American businesses; the impact of future dispositions, acquisitions and other strategic transactions; continued economic uncertainty, an economic slowdown or a recession; financial and industry conditions such as volatility in the U.S. and global banking market; the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; our ability to service our debt obligations and to fund our operations, business strategy and capital expenditures; the impact of our substantial indebtedness, including the effect of our leverage on our financial position and earnings; the difficulty, cost and time required to implementimpact of our liquidity strategy, and the fact that we may not realize the anticipated benefits therefrom;including open market repurchases of outstanding notes; our ability to obtain and renew key contracts with municipalities, transit authorities and private landlords; competition; technological changes and innovations; regulations and consumer concerns regarding privacy and data protection; a breach of our information security measures; legislative or regulatory requirements; restrictions on out-of-home advertising of certain products; environmental, health, safety and land use laws and regulations, as well as various actual and proposed environmental, social and governance policies and regulations; the impact of the strategic review processes of our European businesses, including possible sales; the impact of future dispositions, acquisitions and other strategic transactions; third-party claims of intellectual property infringement, misappropriation or other violation against us or our suppliers; the risk that indemnities from iHeartMedia, Inc. will not be sufficient to insure us against the full amount of certain liabilities; risks of doing business in foreign countries;countries, including the impact of geopolitical events such as the wars in Ukraine and Israel; fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values; volatility of our stock price; the impacts on our stock price as a result of future sales of common stock, or the perception thereof, and dilution resulting from additional capital raised through the sale of common stock or other equity-linked instruments; the effect of analyst or credit ratings downgrades; our ability to continue to comply with the applicable listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange; the restrictions contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness limiting our flexibility in operating our business; the effect of analyst or credit ratings downgrades; our dependence on our management team and other key individuals; continued scrutiny and changing expectations from investors, lenders, customers, government regulators and other stakeholders; and certain other factors set forth in our other filings with the SEC.
This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative and is not intended to be 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
We are exposed to market risks arising from changes in market rates and prices, including movements in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and inflation, which are generally interrelated.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We have operations in America, Europe, Singapore and Latin America. Foreign operations are measured in their local currencies, and as a result, our financial results are affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we have operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, fluctuationsFluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates resulted in a net negative impact of $0.6 million topositively impacted reported Segment Adjusted EBITDA for our Europe-North segment by $2.0 million and a net positive impact of $0.8$1.2 million to reported Segment Adjusted EBITDA for our Europe-South segment,during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, primarily driven by fluctuationsthe weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British pound sterling, and Euro, respectively.which peaked in the third quarter of 2022.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, ourOur Europe-North and Europe-South segmentssegment reported Segment Adjusted EBITDA of $7.2$28.4 million and $(12.2)$61.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. We estimate that a 10% increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased Europe-North Segment Adjusted EBITDA for our Europe-North segment by $0.7$2.8 million and increased Segment Adjusted EBITDA$6.2 million for our Europe-South segment by $1.2 million,each of these periods, respectively, while a 10% decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have increased Europe-North Segment Adjusted EBITDA for our Europe-North segment and decreased Segment Adjusted EBITDA for our Europe-South segment by corresponding amounts. This analysis does not consider the implications that such currency fluctuations could have on the overall economic activity in the U.S. or such foreign countries or on the results of operations of thesethe foreign entities.entities comprising our Europe-North segment.
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our business in Spain, which is expected to close in 2024.
Interest Rate Risk
As of March 31, 2023, approximately 34% of our aggregate principal amount of long-term debt bore interest at variable rates, and as a result, ourOur financial results are affected by changes in interest rates primarily the Federal Funds Rateas our Term Loan Facility, Revolving Credit Facility and LIBOR.Receivables-Based Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates. In connection with the phasing-out of LIBOR which will no longer be published afterat the end of June 2023, we amended our Term Loan Facility in February 2023 and our Revolving Credit Facility and Receivables-Based Credit Facility in June 2023 to replace the LIBOR reference rate with SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment for new borrowings or the continuation of existing borrowings. We are continuing to work with the administrative agents of our Revolving Credit Facility and Receivables-Based Credit Facility to agree on replacement rates for those agreements. At this time, we do not expect the replacement of LIBOR to result in a material impact to our financial results.
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As of September 30, 2023, variable rate debt accounted for approximately 22% of our aggregate principal amount of long-term debt, a decrease from prior periods as we refinanced $665.0 million of outstanding principal on the Term Loan Facility in August 2023 using net proceeds from the issuance of the CCOH 9.000% Senior Secured Notes.
In response to heightened levels of inflation, central banks raised interest rates significantly in 2022. The U.S. Federal Reserve further raised rates in the first quarter of 2023, resulting in a slightan increase in our weighted average cost of debt from 7.1% at December 31, 2022 to 7.2%7.5% at March 31,September 30, 2023. Governments may continue to increase interest rates to combat inflation, although the pace of interest rate increases is expected to slow as inflation continues to decline.
Assuming the current level of borrowings and a 100 basis point increase in LIBOR,SOFR, it is estimated that our interest expense for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 would have increased by $4.8 million.$3.2 million and $9.6 million, respectively. If further increases in interest rates materially affect interest expense, Company management may take actions to mitigate our exposure. However, due to the uncertainty of the actions that would be taken and their possible effects, the preceding interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes no such actions. Further, the analysis does not consider the effects of the change in the level of overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment.
Inflation Risk
Inflation is a factor in the economies in which we do business, and we continue to seek ways to mitigate its effect. In 2022, there was a worldwide surge in inflation. While inflation rates have slowed in the first quarter of 2023, global inflation remains high. These heightened levels of global inflation have affected our results, particularly in our Europe businesses, due to higher costs for electricity, employees,labor, rent, materials and equipment. Although the exact impact of inflation on our margins and earnings is indeterminable, we believe we have partially offset these higher costs by increasing the effective advertising rates for most of our out-of-home display faces.
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), under the supervision and with the participation of Company management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31,September 30, 2023 at the reasonable assurance level.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For information regarding our material pending legal proceedings, please refer to Note 56 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements located in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth our purchases of shares of our common stock made during the quarter ended March 31,September 30, 2023:
Period
Total number of shares purchased(1)
Average price paid per share(1)
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programsMaximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs
January 1 through January 31—  — — 
February 1 through February 28456,601 $1.73 — — 
March 1 through March 312,097,111 $1.20 — — 
Total2,553,712 $1.29 — — 
Period
Total number of shares purchased(1)
Average price paid per share(1)
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programsMaximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs
July 1 through July 313,969 $1.37 — — 
August 1 through August 31—  — — 
September 1 through September 3044,327 $1.58 — — 
Total48,296 $1.56 — — 
(1)The shares indicated consist of shares of our common stock tendered to us by employees during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2023 to satisfy such employees’ tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and release of restricted shares, which are repurchased by us based on their fair market value on the date the relevant transaction occurs.
ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
None.Insider Trading Arrangements
During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (each as defined in Item 408(a) and (c) of Regulation S-K).
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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
Description
3.1
3.2
10.14.1
10.4
4.2
31.1*
31.2*
32.1**
32.2**
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)
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*    Filed herewith.
**    Furnished herewith.
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.
 
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
May 9,November 8, 2023 /s/ JASON A. DILGER    
Jason A. Dilger
Chief Accounting Officer
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