Exhibit 99
Journal Communications Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 20, 2010--Journal Communications, Inc. (NYSE:JRN) today announced results for its third quarter ended September 26, 2010:
- Revenue of $101.6 million, up 1.7% from Q3, 2009
- Television revenue up 22.3%, Radio revenue up 3.1% from Q3, 2009
- Operating earnings of $11.0 million, up 172.4% from Q3, 2009
- Operating margin of 10.9%, up from 4.1% in Q3, 2009
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.11, up from $0.03 in Q3, 2009
- Cash provided by operating activities of $47.9 million year-to-date compared to $54.3 million for three quarters of 2009
- Notes payable to banks of $112.4 million, down almost $39.0 million from year end 2009
“Operating earnings of $11.0 million increased significantly in the third quarter compared to last year led by double digit revenue growth in Broadcast,” said Steven Smith, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Journal Communications. “The primary drivers of the Broadcast revenue increase were political and issue advertising of $4.7 million and a 30.5% increase in automotive advertising. Publishing revenue was down 6.5%. Declines in publishing continue to moderate in key advertising categories including classifieds.
“We continue to use our cash to reduce debt, down $5.4 million this quarter, while selectively investing in our people, local programming, promotional initiatives and capital projects.
“Our focus remains on growing revenue in our markets through expanded local content and enhanced sales initiatives. We will continue to emphasize local programming like Cool in Vegas in Broadcast and new sales initiatives like DealWatch in Publishing in order to grow audiences and build revenues.”
Third Quarter 2010 Results
Note that unless otherwise indicated, all comparisons are to the third quarter ended September 27, 2009.
For the third quarter, revenue from continuing operations of $101.6 million increased 1.7% compared to $100.0 million. Operating earnings of $11.0 million increased 172.4% compared to $4.1 million, which included a $4.2 million charge for workforce reductions and a $0.8 million increase in a sales and use tax reserve last year. Net earnings were $6.3 million compared to $1.8 million.
In the third quarter, basic and diluted net earnings per share of class A and B common stock were $0.11 for both. This compared to basic and diluted net earnings per share of $0.02 for both in 2009. Basic and diluted earnings per share of class A and B common stock from continuing operations were $0.11 for both. This compared to basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.03 for both in 2009. Basic and diluted loss per share of class A and B common stock from discontinued operations were $0.01 for both in 2009.
The operating margin was 10.9% for the third quarter compared to 4.1%. EBITDA (net earnings (loss) excluding the gain/loss from discontinued operations, net; total other expense, net; provision (benefit) for income taxes; depreciation; amortization; and, if any, non-cash impairment charges) was $17.6 million compared to $11.0 million, an increase of 60.7%.
Consolidated and Segment Results
The following table presents our revenue and operating earnings (loss) by segment for the third quarters of 2010 and 2009.
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| | 3Q
2010 | | 3Q
2009 | | % Change |
| Revenue: | | | | | | |
| Publishing | | $ 43.4 | | | $ 46.5 | | | (6.5 | ) |
| Broadcasting | | 48.5 | | | 42.5 | | | 14.2 | |
| Printing services | | 9.8 | | | 11.1 | | | (11.2 | ) |
| Corporate eliminations | | (0.1 | ) | | (0.1 | ) | | -- | |
| Total Revenue | | $ 101.6 | | | $ 100.0 | | | 1.7 | |
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| Operating earnings (loss): | | | | | | |
| Publishing | | $ 3.1 | | | $ 1.6 | | | 93.0 | |
| Broadcasting | | 10.0 | | | 4.5 | | | 123.6 | |
| Printing services | | (0.2 | ) | | (0.5 | ) | | 62.8 | |
| Corporate | | (1.8 | ) | | (1.5 | ) | | (22.2 | ) |
| Total operating earnings (loss) | | $ 11.0 | | | $ 4.1 | | | 172.4 | |
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Overall, total expenses of $90.6 million decreased 5.6% compared to $95.9 million. Excluding $1.5 million in cash bonuses paid this quarter to employees who were impacted by the wage reduction program implemented in 2009 and the $4.2 million charge for workforce reductions and the $0.8 million increase in a sales and use tax reserve in last year’s third quarter, total expenses decreased 2.0%. The impact of many of the permanent cost saving initiatives implemented during 2009 have now been in place for over a year.
Publishing
For the third quarter, publishing revenue decreased 6.5% to $43.4 million compared to $46.5 million, largely due to continued decreases in the retail and classified advertising categories and circulation revenue, partially offset by an increase in commercial print and national advertising revenue. Operating earnings from publishing were $3.1 million compared to $1.6 million, an increase of 93.0%. Excluding a $3.8 million charge for workforce reductions and a $0.8 million increase in a sales and use tax reserve in the third quarter 2009, operating earnings would have been $6.2 million in the third quarter 2009. Total newsprint and paper expense in publishing was $4.4 million compared to $3.5 million, a 25.3% increase primarily due to an increase in the price per ton of newsprint.
Revenue at the daily newspaper for the third quarter decreased 6.4% to $35.9 million compared to $38.4 million. Retail advertising revenue at the daily newspaper decreased 13.8%. Classified advertising revenue at the daily newspaper decreased 8.9% largely due to a decrease in the real estate advertising category. Interactive advertising revenue at the daily newspaper increased 17.1% to $2.8 million compared to $2.4 million, primarily due to an increase in retail sponsorships and national schedules. Circulation revenue decreased 5.0% due to decline in net paid circulation. Operating earnings from the daily newspaper were $2.4 million compared to $0.8 million, an increase of 185.5%. Excluding a $3.8 million charge for workforce reductions and a $0.8 million increase in a sales and use tax reserve last year, operating earnings would have been $5.5 million. Daily newspaper operating expenses decreased 10.7%. Excluding the $3.8 million charge for workforce reductions and $0.8 million increase in a sales and use tax reserve last year, operating expenses at the daily newspaper increased by 1.9%. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to a $0.8 million increase in newsprint and paper expense.
Community newspapers and shoppers revenue for the third quarter decreased 7.1% to $7.5 million compared to $8.1 million. The decrease was primarily due to declines in automotive, retail and real estate advertising revenue. Operating earnings from community newspapers and shoppers were $0.7 million compared to $0.8 million, a decrease of 7.8%. Operating expenses were down 7.0%, primarily due to cost savings from previous workforce reductions and reduced expenses related to revenue declines.
Broadcasting
For the third quarter, broadcasting revenue increased 14.2% to $48.5 million compared to $42.5 million. National advertising revenue increased 23.5% primarily due to an increase in automotive advertising. Local advertising revenue, excluding political and issue advertising, was essentially flat. Total broadcast political and issue advertising revenue was $4.7 million compared to $0.6 million. Retransmission revenue was $1.7 million compared to $1.2 million. Broadcasting operating earnings of $10.0 million increased 123.6% compared to $4.5 million primarily due to the increase in revenue.
Revenue from television stations for the third quarter increased 22.3% to $30.0 million compared to $24.5 million. Television political and issue advertising revenue was $4.3 million compared to $0.5 million. Television automotive advertising increased $1.7 million. Operating earnings were $5.5 million compared to operating earnings of $0.5 million. Television operating expenses increased 1.9%.
For the third quarter, revenue from radio stations increased 3.1% to $18.5 million from $18.0 million. Radio political and issue advertising revenue was $0.4 million compared to $0.1 million. Operating earnings from radio stations were $4.5 million compared to $4.0 million. Radio operating expenses increased 0.4%.
Printing Services
For the third quarter, revenue from printing services decreased 11.2% to $9.8 million compared to $11.1 million due to continued weakness in the printing industry and the previously anticipated reduction in revenue from certain printing customers. The operating loss of $0.2 million compares to an operating loss of $0.5 million.
Corporate
Revenue eliminations were $0.1 million in each of the third quarters of 2010 and 2009. The operating loss was $1.8 million compared to $1.5 million primarily due to an increase in the accrual for annual incentive compensation related to the improvement in overall operating earnings of the company.
Discontinued Operations
There were no results from discontinued operations in the third quarter 2010. For the third quarter of 2009, the loss from the discontinued operations of PrimeNet Marketing Services was $0.2 million.
Non-Operating Items
For the third quarter, other expense, which primarily consists of interest expense, was $1.0 million compared to $0.6 million. The interest expense increase reflects the increase in borrowing rates under our amended and extended credit agreement entered into on August 13, 2010.
The third quarter effective tax rate was 37.4% compared to 40.0%. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to the filing of certain amended federal tax returns.
Debt and Cash Flows
At quarter end, our debt was $112.4 million. During the quarter and year-to-date, debt was reduced by $5.4 million and $39.0 million, respectively. Our consolidated funded debt ratio, as defined in our credit agreement, was 1.33 - to-1. Year-to-date cash from operating activities was $47.9 million compared to $54.3 million (which included income tax refunds of $12.3 million). Year-to-date capital expenditures were $7.8 million compared to $5.5 million. Current year expenditures include $1.4 million related to the Wichita tower replacement for which we have received insurance proceeds.
Fourth Quarter 2010 Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2010, we anticipate that publishing and printing services segment revenues will continue to be down compared to the prior year period reflecting challenges with publishing advertising revenue and printing volumes. Broadcasting segment revenues are expected to be up compared to the prior year period due to increased political, local and national advertising.
Conference Call and Webcast
The company will hold an earnings conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT). To access the call, dial (888) 679-8034 (domestic) or (617) 213-4847 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. The access code for the conference call is 29810124. A live webcast of the third quarter conference call will be accessible through the Journal Communications’ website at www.journalcommunications.com/investors, also beginning at 10:00 a.m. CT this morning. An archive of the webcast will be available on this site today through November 3, 2010. Replays of the conference call will be available October 20 through November 3, 2010. To hear the replay, dial (888) 286-8010 (domestic) or (617) 801-6888 (international) at least one hour after the completion of the call. The access code for the replay is 42068724. Pre-registration for the conference call is now available at www.journalcommunications.com/investors.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements related to our businesses that are based on our current expectations. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties, including changes in advertising demand and other economic conditions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. Our written policy on forward-looking statements can be found in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Journal Communications
Journal Communications, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was founded in 1882. We are a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services. We publish the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which serves as the only major daily newspaper for the Milwaukee metropolitan area, and several community newspapers and shoppers in Wisconsin and Florida. We own and operate 33 radio stations and 13 television stations in 12 states and operate an additional television station under a local marketing agreement. Our interactive media assets build on our strong publishing and broadcasting brands. We also provide a wide range of commercial printing services – including printing of publications, professional journals and documentation material.
Tables Follow
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| Journal Communications, Inc. |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) |
| (dollars in thousands, except for shares and per-share amounts) |
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| | Third Quarter (A) | | | | Three Quarters (B) | | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | % Change | | 2010 | | 2009 | | % Change |
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| Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Publishing | | $ 43,439 | | | $ 46,479 | | | (6.5 | ) | | $ 135,377 | | | $ 144,036 | | | (6.0 | ) |
| Broadcasting | | 48,482 | | | 42,453 | | | 14.2 | | | 138,099 | | | 125,410 | | | 10.1 | |
| Printing services | | 9,842 | | | 11,086 | | | (11.2 | ) | | 31,589 | | | 36,621 | | | (13.7 | ) |
| Corporate eliminations | | (149 | ) | | (60 | ) | | (148.3 | ) | | (540 | ) | | (328 | ) | | (64.6 | ) |
| Total revenue | | 101,614 | | | 99,958 | | | 1.7 | | | 304,525 | | | 305,739 | | | (0.4 | ) |
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| Operating costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Publishing | | 28,802 | | | 31,878 | | | (9.6 | ) | | 86,670 | | | 99,319 | | | (12.7 | ) |
| Broadcasting | | 24,502 | | | 25,231 | | | (2.9 | ) | | 68,398 | | | 70,643 | | | (3.2 | ) |
| Printing services | | 8,642 | | | 9,957 | | | (13.2 | ) | | 26,442 | | | 32,216 | | | (17.9 | ) |
| Corporate eliminations | | (149 | ) | | (76 | ) | | (96.1 | ) | | (540 | ) | | (358 | ) | | (50.8 | ) |
| Total operating costs and expenses | | 61,797 | | | 66,990 | | | (7.8 | ) | | 180,970 | | | 201,820 | | | (10.3 | ) |
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| Selling and administrative expenses | | 28,784 | | | 28,917 | | | (0.5 | ) | | 88,021 | | | 90,755 | | | (3.0 | ) |
| Broadcast license impairment | | -- | | | -- | | | N/A | | | -- | | | 18,975 | | | N/A | |
| Total operating costs and expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| and selling and administrative | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| expenses | | 90,581 | | | 95,907 | | | (5.6 | ) | | 268,991 | | | 311,550 | | | (13.7 | ) |
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| Operating earnings (loss) | | 11,033 | | | 4,051 | | | 172.4 | | | 35,534 | | | (5,811 | ) | | N/A | |
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| Other income and (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interest income | | 25 | | | -- | | | | | 58 | | | -- | | | |
| Interest expense | | (996 | ) | | (645 | ) | | | | (2,102 | ) | | (2,194 | ) | | |
| Total other income and (expense) | | (971 | ) | | (645 | ) | | 50.5 | | | (2,044 | ) | | (2,194 | ) | | (6.8 | ) |
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| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | | 10,062 | | | 3,406 | | | 195.4 | | | 33,490 | | | (8,005 | ) | | N/A | |
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| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | 3,767 | | | 1,362 | | | 176.6 | | | 13,168 | | | (5,782 | ) | | N/A | |
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| Earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | 6,295 | | | 2,044 | | | 208.0 | | | 20,322 | | | (2,223 | ) | | N/A | |
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| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | - | | | (219 | ) | | N/A | | | (624 | ) | | (663 | ) | | 5.9 | |
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| Net earnings (loss) | | $ 6,295 | | | $ 1,825 | | | 244.9 | | | $ 19,698 | | | $ (2,886 | ) | | N/A | |
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| Weighted average number of shares-Class A and B common stock: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic and diluted | | 50,866,367 | | | 50,499,814 | | | | | 50,755,386 | | | 50,362,904 | | | |
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| Weighted average number of shares-Class C common stock | | 3,264,000 | | | 3,264,000 | | | | | 3,264,000 | | | 3,264,000 | | | |
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| Earnings (loss) per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic - Class A and B common stock: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ 0.11 | | | $ 0.03 | | | | | $ 0.34 | | | $ (0.07 | ) | | |
| Discontinued operations | | -- | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | |
| Net earnings (loss) | | $ 0.11 | | | $ 0.02 | | | | | $ 0.33 | | | $ (0.08 | ) | | |
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| Diluted - Class A and B common stock: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ 0.11 | | | $ 0.03 | | | | | $ 0.34 | | | $ (0.07 | ) | | |
| Discontinued operations | | -- | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | |
| Net earnings (loss) | | $ 0.11 | | | $ 0.02 | | | | | $ 0.33 | | | $ (0.08 | ) | | |
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| Basic and diluted - Class C common stock: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ 0.25 | | | $ 0.17 | | | | | $ 0.77 | | | $ 0.43 | | | |
| Discontinued operations | | -- | | | -- | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | -- | | | |
| Net earnings | | $ 0.25 | | | $ 0.17 | | | | | $ 0.76 | | | $ 0.43 | | | |
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| (A) 2010 third quarter: June 28, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
| 2009 third quarter: June 29, 2009 to September 27, 2009 |
| (B) 2010 three quarters: December 28, 2009 to September 26, 2010 |
| 2009 three quarters: December 29, 2008 to September 27, 2009 |
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| Journal Communications, Inc. |
| Segment Information (unaudited) |
| (dollars in thousands) |
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| | Third Quarter (A) | | | | Three Quarters (B) | | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | % Change | | 2010 | | 2009 | | % Change |
Revenue | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Publishing | | $ 43,439 | | | $ 46,479 | | | (6.5 | ) | | $ 135,377 | | | $ 144,036 | | | (6.0 | ) |
| Broadcasting | | 48,482 | | | 42,453 | | | 14.2 | | | 138,099 | | | 125,410 | | | 10.1 | |
| Printing services | | 9,842 | | | 11,086 | | | (11.2 | ) | | 31,589 | | | 36,621 | | | (13.7 | ) |
| Corporate eliminations | | (149 | ) | | (60 | ) | | (148.3 | ) | | (540 | ) | | (328 | ) | | (64.6 | ) |
| | $ 101,614 | | | $ 99,958 | | | 1.7 | | | $ 304,525 | | | $ 305,739 | | | (0.4 | ) |
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Operating earnings (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Publishing | | $ 3,066 | | | $ 1,589 | | | 93.0 | | | $ 13,078 | | | $ 5,344 | | | 144.7 | |
| Broadcasting | | 9,987 | | | 4,466 | | | 123.6 | | | 27,381 | | | (5,606 | ) | | N/A | |
| Printing services | | (188 | ) | | (505 | ) | | 62.8 | | | 920 | | | (427 | ) | | N/A | |
| Corporate | | (1,832 | ) | | (1,499 | ) | | (22.2 | ) | | (5,845 | ) | | (5,122 | ) | | (14.1 | ) |
| | $ 11,033 | | | $ 4,051 | | | 172.4 | | | $ 35,534 | | | $ (5,811 | ) | | N/A | |
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Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Publishing | | $ 2,825 | | | $ 3,016 | | | (6.3 | ) | | $ 8,625 | | | $ 9,094 | | | (5.2 | ) |
| Broadcasting | | 3,205 | | | 3,253 | | | (1.5 | ) | | 9,609 | | | 9,955 | | | (3.5 | ) |
| Printing services | | 458 | | | 531 | | | (13.7 | ) | | 1,487 | | | 1,581 | | | (5.9 | ) |
| Corporate | | 123 | | | 131 | | | (6.1 | ) | | 367 | | | 400 | | | (8.3 | ) |
| | $ 6,611 | | | $ 6,931 | | | (4.6 | ) | | $ 20,088 | | | $ 21,030 | | | (4.5 | ) |
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| (A) 2010 third quarter: June 28, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
| 2009 third quarter: June 29, 2009 to September 27, 2009 |
| (B) 2010 three quarters: December 28, 2009 to September 26, 2010 |
| 2009 three quarters: December 29, 2008 to September 27, 2009 |
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| Journal Communications, Inc. |
| Publishing and Broadcasting Segment Information (unaudited) |
| (dollars in thousands) |
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| | Third Quarter of 2010 (A) | | | Third Quarter of 2009 (B) | | | | | | |
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Publishing: | | | | Community | | | | | | | Community | | | | | | | | |
| | Daily | | Newspapers | | | | | Daily | | Newspapers | | | | % Change | | % Change | | % Change |
| | Newspaper | | & Shoppers | | Total | | | Newspaper | | & Shoppers | | Total | | Daily | | CN&S | | Total |
| Advertising revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Retail | | $ 13,518 | | $ 5,166 | | $ 18,684 | | | $ 15,675 | | | $ 5,467 | | $ 21,142 | | | (13.8 | ) | | (5.5 | ) | | (11.6 | ) |
| Classified | | 5,173 | | 1,126 | | 6,299 | | | 5,679 | | | 1,377 | | 7,056 | | | (8.9 | ) | | (18.2 | ) | | (10.7 | ) |
| National | | 1,261 | | -- | | 1,261 | | | 989 | | | -- | | 989 | | | 27.5 | | | N/A | | | 27.5 | |
| Direct Marketing | | 15 | | -- | | 15 | | | 82 | | | -- | | 82 | | | (81.7 | ) | | N/A | | | (81.7 | ) |
| Total advertising revenue | | 19,967 | | 6,292 | | 26,259 | | | 22,425 | | | 6,844 | | 29,269 | | | (11.0 | ) | | (8.1 | ) | | (10.3 | ) |
| Circulation revenue | | 12,210 | | 520 | | 12,730 | | | 12,858 | | | 534 | | 13,392 | | | (5.0 | ) | | (2.6 | ) | | (4.9 | ) |
| Other revenue | | 3,736 | | 714 | | 4,450 | | | 3,097 | | | 721 | | 3,818 | | | 20.6 | | | (1.0 | ) | | 16.6 | |
| Total revenue | | $ 35,913 | | $ 7,526 | | $ 43,439 | | | $ 38,380 | | | $ 8,099 | | $ 46,479 | | | (6.4 | ) | | (7.1 | ) | | (6.5 | ) |
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| Operating earnings | | $ 2,364 | | $ 702 | | $ 3,066 | | | $ 828 | | | $ 761 | | $ 1,589 | | | 185.5 | | | (7.8 | ) | | 93.0 | |
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Broadcasting: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | % Change | | % Change | | % Change |
| | Television | | Radio | | Total | | | Television | | Radio | | Total | | Television | | Radio | | Total |
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| Revenue | | $ 29,960 | | $ 18,522 | | $ 48,482 | | | $ 24,492 | | | $ 17,961 | | $ 42,453 | | | 22.3 | | | 3.1 | | | 14.2 | |
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| Operating earnings | | $ 5,506 | | $ 4,481 | | $ 9,987 | | | $ 488 | | | $ 3,978 | | $ 4,466 | | | 1,028.3 | | | 12.6 | | | 123.6 | |
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| | Three Quarters of 2010 (C) | | | Three Quarters of 2009 (D) | | | | | | |
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Publishing: | | | | Community | | | | | | | Community | | | | | | | | |
| | Daily | | Newspapers | | | | | Daily | | Newspapers | | | | % Change | | % Change | | % Change |
| | Newspaper | | & Shoppers | | Total | | | Newspaper | | & Shoppers | | Total | | Daily | | CN&S | | Total |
| Advertising revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Retail | | $ 43,156 | | $ 15,815 | | $ 58,971 | | | $ 47,615 | | | $ 18,022 | | $ 65,637 | | | (9.4 | ) | | (12.2 | ) | | (10.2 | ) |
| Classified | | 15,277 | | 3,421 | | 18,698 | | | 17,109 | | | 4,065 | | 21,174 | | | (10.7 | ) | | (15.8 | ) | | (11.7 | ) |
| National | | 3,584 | | -- | | 3,584 | | | 3,583 | | | -- | | 3,583 | | | 0.0 | | | N/A | | | 0.0 | |
| Direct Marketing | | 132 | | -- | | 132 | | | 543 | | | -- | | 543 | | | (75.7 | ) | | N/A | | | (75.7 | ) |
| Total advertising revenue | | 62,149 | | 19,236 | | 81,385 | | | 68,850 | | | 22,087 | | 90,937 | | | (9.7 | ) | | (12.9 | ) | | (10.5 | ) |
| Circulation revenue | | 37,276 | | 1,447 | | 38,723 | | | 38,216 | | | 1,556 | | 39,772 | | | (2.5 | ) | | (7.0 | ) | | (2.6 | ) |
| Other revenue | | 13,031 | | 2,238 | | 15,269 | | | 10,880 | | | 2,447 | | 13,327 | | | 19.8 | | | (8.5 | ) | | 14.6 | |
| Total revenue | | $ 112,456 | | $ 22,921 | | $ 135,377 | | | $ 117,946 | | | $ 26,090 | | $ 144,036 | | | (4.7 | ) | | (12.1 | ) | | (6.0 | ) |
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| Operating earnings | | $ 11,318 | | $ 1,760 | | $ 13,078 | | | $ 4,073 | | | $ 1,271 | | $ 5,344 | | | 177.9 | | | 38.5 | | | 144.7 | |
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Broadcasting: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | % Change | | % Change | | % Change |
| | Television | | Radio | | Total | | | Television | | Radio | | Total | | Television | | Radio | | Total |
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| Revenue | | $ 87,684 | | $ 50,415 | | $ 138,099 | | | $ 77,099 | | | $ 48,311 | | $ 125,410 | | | 13.7 | | | 4.4 | | | 10.1 | |
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| Operating earnings (loss) | | $ 16,082 | | $ 11,299 | | $ 27,381 | | | $ (11,722 | ) | | $ 6,116 | | $ (5,606 | ) | | N/A | | | 84.7 | | | N/A | |
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| Broadcast license impairment | | $ - | | $ - | | $ - | | | $ 14,845 | | | $ 4,130 | | $ 18,975 | | | N/A | | | N/A | | | N/A | |
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| Adjusted operating earnings | | $ 16,082 | | $ 11,299 | | $ 27,381 | | | $ 3,123 | | | $ 10,246 | | $ 13,369 | | | 415.0 | | | 10.3 | | | 104.8 | |
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(A) 2010 third quarter: June 28, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
| (B) 2009 third quarter: June 29, 2009 to September 27, 2009 |
| (C) 2010 three quarters: December 28, 2009 to September 26, 2010 |
| (D) 2009 three quarters: December 29, 2008 to September 27, 2009 |
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| NOTE: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Publishing and broadcasting segment information is provided to facilitate comparison of our publishing and broadcasting segments results with those of other publishing and broadcasting companies and is not representative of the overall business of Journal Communications or its operating results. |
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| Journal Communications, Inc. |
| Reconciliation of consolidated net earnings (loss) to consolidated EBITDA (unaudited) |
| (dollars in thousands) |
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| | Third Quarter (A) | | Three Quarters (B) |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | 2009 |
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| Net earnings (loss) | | $ 6,295 | | $ 1,825 | | $ 19,698 | | $ (2,886 | ) |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net | | - | | 219 | | 624 | | 663 | |
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | 3,767 | | 1,362 | | 13,168 | | (5,782 | ) |
| Total other expense, net | | 971 | | 645 | | 2,044 | | 2,194 | |
| Depreciation | | 6,134 | | 6,437 | | 18,632 | | 19,549 | |
| Amortization | | 477 | | 494 | | 1,456 | | 1,481 | |
| Broadcast license impairment | | -- | | - | | -- | | 18,975 | |
| EBITDA | | $ 17,644 | | $ 10,982 | | $ 55,622 | | $ 34,194 | |
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| (A) 2010 third quarter: June 28, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
| 2009 third quarter: June 29, 2009 to September 27, 2009 |
| (B) 2010 three quarters: December 28, 2009 to September 26, 2010 |
| 2009 three quarters: December 29, 2008 to September 27, 2009 |
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We define EBITDA as net earnings (loss) excluding gain/loss from discontinued operations, net, provision (benefit) for income taxes, total other expense (which is entirely comprised of interest income and expense), depreciation, amortization and, if any, non-cash impairment charges. Our management uses EBITDA, among other things, to evaluate our operating performance, and to value prospective acquisitions. EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. EBITDA should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings as an indicator of operating performance or cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. EBITDA, as we calculate it, may not be comparable to EBITDA reported by other companies.
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| Journal Communications, Inc. |
| Calculation of Diluted Earnings Per Share - Class A and B (unaudited) |
| (dollars in thousands) |
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| | Third Quarter (A) | | | Three Quarters (B) | |
| | 2010 | | 2009 | | | 2010 | | 2009 | |
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| Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Dividends on class A and B common stock | | $ - | * | $ - | | * | | $ - | | * | $ 1,006 | | * |
| Dividends on class C common stock | | 463 | | 463 | | | | 1,391 | | | 1,391 | | |
| Dividends on non-vested restricted stock | | - | | 1 | | | | - | | | 2 | | |
| Total undistributed earnings (loss) from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | |
| Class A and B | | 5,390 | * | 1,457 | | * | | 17,489 | | * | (4,622 | ) | * |
| Class C | | 346 | | 95 | | | | 1,125 | | | - | | |
| Non-vested restricted stock | | 96 | | 28 | | | | 317 | | | - | | |
| Loss from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | |
| Class A and B | | - | | (202 | ) | | | (576 | ) | | (663 | ) | |
| Class C | | - | | (13 | ) | | | (37 | ) | | - | | |
| Non-vested restricted stock | | - | | (4 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | - | | |
| Net earnings | | $ 6,295 | | $ 1,825 | | | | $ 19,698 | | | $ (2,886 | ) | |
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| Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per class A and B share: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - Class A and B | | 50,866 | | 50,500 | | | | 50,755 | | | 50,363 | | |
| Impact of non-vested restricted shares | | - | | - | | | | - | | | - | | |
| Conversion of class C shares | | - | | - | | | | - | | | - | | |
| Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding for class A and B | | 50,866 | * | 50,500 | | * | | 50,755 | | * | 50,363 | | * |
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| Diluted earnings (loss) per share of class A and B: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ 0.11 | * | $ 0.03 | | * | | $ 0.34 | | * | $ (0.07 | ) | * |
| Discontinued operations | | - | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | |
| Net earnings (loss) | | $ 0.11 | | $ 0.02 | | | | $ 0.33 | | | $ (0.08 | ) | |
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| * Included in calculation of diluted earnings per share from continuing operations - class A and B |
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| (A) 2010 third quarter: June 28, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
| 2009 third quarter: June 29, 2009 to September 27, 2009 |
| (B) 2010 three quarters: December 28, 2009 to September 26, 2010 |
| 2009 three quarters: December 29, 2008 to September 27, 2009 |
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| Journal Communications, Inc. |
| Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets |
| (dollars in thousands) |
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| | September 26,
2010
(unaudited) | | December 27, 2009 |
| ASSETS | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ 3,024 | | $ 3,369 |
| Investments of variable interest entity | | 500 | | -- |
| Receivables, net | | 57,845 | | 62,543 |
| Inventories, net | | 2,884 | | 3,070 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 6,609 | | 3,497 |
| Syndicated programs | | 9,305 | | 7,983 |
| Deferred income taxes | | 3,516 | | 4,899 |
| Assets of discontinued operations | | -- | | 2,393 |
| Total current assets | | 83,683 | | 87,754 |
| Property and equipment, net | | 189,899 | | 201,541 |
| Syndicated programs | | 3,659 | | 3,285 |
| Goodwill | | 9,098 | | 9,098 |
| Broadcast licenses | | 82,426 | | 81,762 |
| Other intangible assets, net | | 23,465 | | 24,976 |
| Deferred income taxes | | 56,049 | | 63,368 |
| Other assets | | 4,824 | | 1,403 |
| Total assets | | $ 453,103 | | $ 473,187 |
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| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | $ 23,821 | | $ 23,963 |
| Accrued compensation | | 11,586 | | 13,564 |
| Accrued employee benefits | | 6,591 | | 5,642 |
| Deferred revenue | | 16,122 | | 15,353 |
| Syndicated programs | | 11,105 | | 9,944 |
| Other current liabilities | | 5,844 | | 7,437 |
| Current portion of long-term liabilities | | 527 | | 440 |
| Liabilities of discontinued operations | | -- | | 1,296 |
| Total current liabilities | | 75,596 | | 77,639 |
| Accrued employee benefits | | 60,853 | | 63,268 |
| Syndicated programs | | 5,831 | | 6,250 |
| Long-term notes payable to banks | | 112,425 | | 151,375 |
| Other long-term liabilities | | 4,980 | | 3,580 |
| Shareholders' equity | | 192,254 | | 171,075 |
| Noncontrolling interest | | 1,164 | | -- |
| Total liabilities and equity | | $ 453,103 | | $ 473,187 |
CONTACT:
Journal Communications, Inc.
Andre Fernandez
Executive Vice President, Finance & Strategy
and Chief Financial Officer
414-224-2884
