Emmis 10Q 2008 Q2 Quarterly report

Emmis (EMMS) 10-Q2008 Q2 Quarterly report

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2007

EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

INDIANA
(State of incorporation or organization)

0-23264
(Commission file number)

35-1542018
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

ONE EMMIS PLAZA
40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204
(Address of principal executive offices)

(317) 266-0100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number,
Including Area Code)

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

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.

Yesþ Noo

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filero Accelerated filerþ Non-accelerated filero

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yeso Noþ

The number of shares outstanding of each of Emmis Communications Corporation’s classes of common stock, as of October 4, 2007, was:

INDEX


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements		3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007		3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2007, and August 31, 2007		5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six-month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007		7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		9

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		26

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		42

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		42

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits		43

Signatures		44

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)


	Three Months Ended August 31,						Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006			2007			2006			2007
	(As Adjusted						(As Adjusted
	See Note 1)						See Note 1)
NET REVENUES	$	99,909		$	96,399		$	189,696		$	183,662
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Station operating expenses		66,383			70,446			130,019			135,853
Corporate expenses		8,187			5,723			14,969			12,049
Depreciation and amortization		3,223			3,641			6,498			7,099
Loss on disposal of assets		3			94			3			94

Total operating expenses		77,796			79,904			151,489			155,095

OPERATING INCOME		22,113			16,495			38,207			28,567

OTHER EXPENSE:
Interest expense		(11,554	)		(8,654	)		(24,116	)		(17,986	)
Loss on debt extinguishment		(537	)		—			(3,380	)		—
Other income, net		442			289			785			225

Total other expense		(11,649	)		(8,365	)		(26,711	)		(17,761	)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES, MINORITY
INTEREST AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		10,464			8,130			11,496			10,806
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		4,576			3,371			4,644			5,363
MINORITY INTEREST EXPENSE, NET OF TAX		1,551			1,328			2,722			2,521


NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS		4,337			3,431			4,130			2,922

INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX		108,007			10,625			116,930			11,445


NET INCOME		112,344			14,056			121,060			14,367

PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS		2,246			2,246			4,492			4,492


NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$	110,098		$	11,810		$	116,568		$	9,875

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)


	Three Months Ended August 31,				Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		2006			2007
	(As Adjusted
	See Note 1)
Basic net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders:
Continuing operations	$	0.06	$	0.03	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.04	)
Discontinued operations, net of tax		2.90		0.28		3.14			0.30

Net income available to common shareholders	$	2.96	$	0.31	$	3.13		$	0.26


Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		37,242		37,546		37,184			37,536

Diluted net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders:
Continuing operations	$	0.06	$	0.03	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.04	)
Discontinued operations, net of tax		2.89		0.28		3.14			0.30

Net income available to common shareholders	$	2.95	$	0.31	$	3.13		$	0.26


Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		37,346		37,821		37,184			37,536

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)


	February 28,		August 31,
	2007		2007
	(Note 1)		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,747	$	19,363
Accounts receivable, net		62,403		74,549
Prepaid expenses		15,292		16,803
Other		6,137		4,700
Current assets — discontinued operations		14,430		3,953

Total current assets		119,009		119,368

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET		61,488		59,459
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Note 3):
Indefinite-lived intangibles		819,338		819,338
Goodwill		77,620		80,389
Other intangibles, net		19,560		22,167

Total intangible assets		916,518		921,894

OTHER ASSETS, NET		34,890		24,561

NONCURRENT ASSETS — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		75,999		40,976

Total assets	$	1,207,904	$	1,166,258

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(In thousands, except share data)


	February 28,			August 31,
	2007			2007
	(Note 1)			(Unaudited)
	(As Adjusted,
	See Note 1)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	17,350		$	17,464
Current maturities of long-term debt		4,595			5,600
Accrued salaries and commissions		9,991			4,747
Accrued interest		265			6,078
Deferred revenue		14,894			14,934
Other		4,519			4,532
Current liabilities — discontinued operations		6,926			2,024

Total current liabilities		58,540			55,379

LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES		494,587			457,486

OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES		2,745			2,825

OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES		29,517			4,461

MINORITY INTEREST		50,780			52,405

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES		171,349			181,214

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		18,591			1,399


Total liabilities		826,109			755,169


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

SERIES A CUMULATIVE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE; $50.00 LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE; AUTHORIZED 10,000,000 SHARES; ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING 2,875,000 SHARES AT FEBRUARY 28, 2007 AND AUGUST 31, 2007		143,750			143,750

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Class A common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 170,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 32,488,863 shares at February 28, 2007 and 31,154,460 shares at August 31, 2007		325			312
Class B common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 4,930,267 shares at February 28, 2007 and 4,956,305 shares at August 31, 2007		49			50
Additional paid-in capital		522,655			516,059
Accumulated deficit		(285,300	)		(250,246	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		316			1,164

Total shareholders’ equity		238,045			267,339


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,207,904		$	1,166,258

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)


	Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006			2007
	(As Adjusted,
	See Note 1)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	121,060		$	14,367
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities -
Discontinued operations		(116,930	)		(11,445	)
Depreciation and amortization		7,265			7,414
Minority interest expense		2,722			2,521
Provision for bad debts		1,447			1,014
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes		(1,392	)		3,321
Noncash compensation		4,531			3,857
Loss on debt extinguishment		3,380			—
Other		11			94
Changes in assets and liabilities -
Accounts receivable		(11,356	)		(12,217	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,794			(1,096	)
Other assets		(1,276	)		745
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(10,654	)		934
Deferred revenue		(477	)		(156	)
Income taxes		5,462			(219	)
Other liabilities		(3,607	)		(2,410	)
Net cash provided by operating activities — discontinued operations		11,467			7,777


Net cash provided by operating activities		13,447			14,501


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment		(1,157	)		(2,925	)
Acquisition of Orange Coast Magazine, net of cash acquired		—			(6,439	)
Deposits and other		302			(784	)
Net cash provided by investing activities — discontinued operations		314,050			45,966


Net cash provided by investing activities		313,195			35,818

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)


	Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006			2007
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		(282,088	)		(66,105	)
Proceeds from long-term debt		14,500			30,000
Purchase of Class A Common Stock		—			(11,177	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchases		150			61
Preferred stock dividends paid		(4,492	)		(4,492	)
Settlement of tax withholding obligations on stock issued to employees		(716	)		(605	)
Other		(65	)		—


Net cash used in financing activities		(272,711	)		(52,318	)

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		(63	)		615


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		53,868			(1,384	)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period		140,822			20,747


End of period	$	194,690		$	19,363


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Cash paid for -
Interest	$	24,757		$	12,022
Income taxes		574			2,334

Noncash financing transactions-
Value of stock issued to employees under stock compensation program and to satisfy accrued incentives		5,643			5,125

ACQUISITION OF ORANGE COAST MAGAZINE
Fair value of assets acquired				$	7,762
Purchase price withheld (see Note 5)					335
Cash paid					6,439

Liabilities recorded				$	988

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.

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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
August 31, 2007

(Unaudited)

Note 1.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Preparation of Interim Financial Statements

Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included herein have been prepared, without audit, by Emmis Communications Corporation (“ECC”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, “our,” “us,” “we,” “Emmis” or the “Company”). As permitted under the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, Emmis believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Annual Report for Emmis filed on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2007. The Company’s results are subject to seasonal fluctuations. Therefore, results shown on an interim basis are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

In the opinion of Emmis, the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements contain all material adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Emmis at August 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2006, and 2007 and the cash flows for the six-month periods ended August 31, 2006, and 2007.

Accounting Pronouncements

On June 27, 2007, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on accounting for income tax benefits of dividends on share-based payment awards. Certain stock-based compensation arrangements contain provisions that entitle an employee to receive dividends or dividend equivalents on the unvested portion of the awards. Under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R,Share-Based Payment(“SFAS No. 123R”),such dividend features are factored into the value of the award at the grant date and, to the extent that an award is expected to vest, the dividends are charged to retained earnings. For income tax purposes, however, such dividend payments are generally considered additional compensation expense when they are paid to employees and, therefore, are generally deductible by the employer on a current basis for tax purposes. Under EITF No. 06-11, a realized tax benefit from dividends or dividend equivalents that is charged to retained earnings and paid to employees for equity-classified nonvested equity shares, nonvested equity share units, and outstanding share options should be recognized as an increase to additional paid-in-capital. Those tax benefits are considered windfall tax benefits under SFAS No. 123R. This guidance is effective for the Company on March 1, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of EITF No. 06-11 to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities(“SFAS No. 159”), which permits companies to choose to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning

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after November 15, 2007. We will adopt SFAS No. 159 no later than March 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating SFAS No. 159 and its effect, if any, on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(“SFAS No. 157”), which provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard also responds to investors’ requests for more information about: (1) the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value; (2) the information used to measure fair value; and (3) the effect that fair value measurements have on earnings. SFAS No. 157 will apply whenever another standard requires (or permits) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value to any new circumstances. We will adopt SFAS No. 157 no later than March 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating SFAS No. 157 and its effect, if any, on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. AUG AIR-1,Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance Activities(“FSP”), which amends certain provisions in the AICPA Industry Audit Guide,Audits of Airlines, and APB Opinion No. 28,Interim Financial Reporting. The FSP prohibits the use of the accrue-in-advance method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities and requires the use of the direct expensing method, built-in overhaul method, or deferral method. The FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.

The Company adopted the FSP on March 1, 2007, and began using the deferral method to account for major maintenance activities related to its leased airplane. Under this method, actual costs of the major maintenance activities are capitalized as incurred and amortized to corporate expenses until the next overhaul date. Prior to the adoption of this standard, the Company accrued for such overhaul costs in advance and recorded the charge to corporate expenses. As a result of the adoption of the FSP, the Company has eliminated the effect of the accrue-in-advance method on all previous periods. The cumulative effect of the adoption of the FSP on prior periods was to decrease the accumulated deficit by $0.8 million as of March 1, 2006. The restatement increased earnings per share from continuing operations available to common shareholders and net income available to common shareholders by $0.01 for the three months ended August 31, 2006, but had no effect on earnings per share for the six months ended August 31, 2006. The following tables illustrate the retrospective changes made in Emmis’ previously reported financial position as of February 28, 2007, our results from operations for the three months and six months ended August 31, 2006 and cash flows for the six months ended August 31, 2006:

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of February 28, 2007


	As Previously
	Reported			FSP Adjustment			As Adjusted
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	18,791		$	(1,441	)	$	17,350
Deferred income taxes		170,758			591			171,349
Accumulated deficit		(286,150	)		850			(285,300	)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the three months ended August 31, 2006

	As Previously
	Reported			FSP Adjustment			As Adjusted
Corporate expenses		8,292			(105	)		8,187
Provision for income taxes		4,533			43			4,576
Income from continuing operations		4,275			62			4,337

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the six months ended August 31, 2006

	As Previously
	Reported			FSP Adjustment			As Adjusted
Corporate expenses		15,179			(210	)		14,969
Provision for income taxes		4,558			86			4,644
Income from continuing operations		4,006			124			4,130

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the six months ended August 31, 2006

	As Previously
	Reported			FSP Adjustment			As Adjusted
Net Income		120,936			124			121,060
Benefit for deferred income taxes		(1,478	)		86			(1,392	)
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(10,444	)		(210	)		(10,654	)

Effective March 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes(“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken within an income tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company’s policy is to record interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The Company did not record any interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions during the six months ended August 31, 2007.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state jurisdictions and various international jurisdictions. The Company has a number of federal and state income tax years still open for examination as a result of net operating loss carryforwards. Accordingly, the Company is subject to examination for both U.S. federal and certain state tax return purposes for the years ending February 28, 2002 to present.

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The adoption of FIN 48 resulted in a decrease of $25.2 million to the March 1, 2007, balance of accumulated deficit, a decrease of $24.9 million in other noncurrent liabilities and a decrease of $0.3 million in deferred income taxes. Upon the adoption of FIN 48 on March 1, 2007, the estimated value of the Company’s uncertain tax positions was approximately $0.7 million, $0.4 million of which was included in deferred income taxes and $0.3 million of which was included in other noncurrent liabilities. As of August 31, 2007, the estimated value of the Company’s uncertain tax positions is approximately $0.5 million, $0.4 million of which is included in deferred income taxes and $0.1 million of which is included in other noncurrent liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2007. If the Company’s positions are sustained by the taxing authorities in favor of the Company and it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the tax benefits, then approximately $0.5 million would reduce the Company’s provision for income taxes. The Company does not expect any significant change in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits over the next 12 months.

Advertising Costs

The Company defers the costs of major advertising campaigns for which future benefits are demonstrated. These costs are amortized over the shorter of the estimated period benefited (generally six months) or the remainder of the fiscal year. The Company had deferred $0.3 million and $0.6 million of these costs as of August 31, 2006 and 2007, respectively.

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted. Potentially dilutive securities at August 31, 2006 and 2007, consisted of stock options and the 6.25% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock. The 6.25% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock was excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per common share for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2006, as the effect of its conversion to 4.8 million shares, respectively, would be antidilutive. The 6.25% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock was excluded from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per common share for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, as the effect of its conversion to 7.0 million shares, respectively, would be antidilutive. Stock options were excluded from diluted net income (loss) per common share for the six-month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007, as the effect of their conversion to 0.1 million shares and 0.2 million shares, respectively, would be antidilutive to the net loss available to common shareholders from continuing operations.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s financial statements to be consistent with the August 31, 2007, presentation. The reclassifications have no impact on net income previously reported.

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Discontinued Operations

Summary of Discontinued Operations Activity:


	Three Months Ended August 31,					Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006			2007		2006		2007
Income (loss) from operations:
KKFR-FM	$	(384	)	$	—	$	537	$	—
Television		3,873			392		11,382		1,787

Total		3,489			392		11,919		1,787
Less: Provision for income taxes		1,439			162		5,089		737

Income from operations, net of tax		2,050			230		6,830		1,050

Gain on sale of discontinued operations:
KKFR-FM		19,117			—		19,117		—
Television		160,760			18,237		160,760		18,237
WRDA-FM		—			—		7,022		—

Total		179,877			18,237		186,899		18,237
Less: Provision for income taxes		73,920			7,842		76,799		7,842

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax		105,957			10,395		110,100		10,395


Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	108,007		$	10,625	$	116,930	$	11,445

A discussion of each component of discontinued operations follows.

KKFR-FM

On July 11, 2006, Emmis completed its sale of radio station KKFR-FM in Phoenix to Bonneville International Corporation for $77.5 million in cash and also sold certain tangible assets to Riviera Broadcast Group LLC for $0.1 million in cash. The assets and liabilities of KKFR-FM have been classified as held for sale and its results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented have been reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. KKFR-FM had historically been included in the radio segment. The following table summarizes certain operating results for KKFR-FM for all periods presented:


	Three Months Ended August 31,					Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006			2007		2006		2007
Net revenues	$	1,109		$	—	$	3,746	$	—
Station operating expenses		1,492			—		3,045		—
Depreciation and amortization		—			—		42		—
Income (loss) before taxes		(384	)		—		537		—
Provision (benefit) for income taxes		(157	)		—		220		—

Net assets related to KKFR-FM are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:

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	February 28, 2007		August 31, 2007
Current liabilities	$	177	$	—

Noncurrent liabilities		—		—


Total liabilities	$	177	$	—

Television Division

On May 10, 2005, Emmis announced that it had engaged advisors to assist in evaluating strategic alternatives for its television assets. The decision to explore strategic alternatives for the Company’s television assets stemmed from the Company’s desire to reduce its debt, coupled with the Company’s view that its television stations needed to be aligned with a company with more significant financial resources and a singular focus on the challenges of American television, including the growth of digital video recorders and the industry’s relationship with cable and satellite providers. As of August 31, 2007, the Company has sold fifteen of its sixteen television stations. On June 4, 2007, the Company closed on its sale of KGMB-TV in Honolulu to HITV Operating Co., Inc. for $40.0 million in cash and recorded a gain on sale of $10.4 million, net of tax of $7.8 million. This leaves WVUE-TV in New Orleans as the Company’s sole television asset (See Note 5 for more discussion of the sale of KGMB-TV). The Company expects to enter into an agreement to sell WVUE-TV in the next three to 12 months. The Company concluded its television assets were held for sale in accordance with SFAS No. 144, and accordingly, the results of operations of the television division have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. The television division had historically been presented as a separate reporting segment of Emmis. The following table summarizes certain operating results for the television division for all periods presented:


	Three Months Ended August 31,				Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		2006			2007
Net revenues	$	15,742	$	4,149	$	31,682		$	12,094
Station operating expenses		11,635		3,757		21,874			10,157
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets		3		—		(2,035	)		—
Income before taxes		3,873		392		11,382			1,787
Provision for income taxes		1,596		162		4,869			737

Net assets related to our television division are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:

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	February 28, 2007		August 31, 2007
Current assets:
Accounts receivable, net	$	6,322	$	3,217
Current portion of TV program rights		1,860		248
Prepaid expenses		406		270
Other		5,842		218

Total current assets		14,430		3,953

Noncurrent assets:
Property and equipment, net		27,358		20,112
Intangibles, net		46,934		19,544
Other noncurrent assets		1,707		1,320

Total noncurrent assets		75,999		40,976


Total assets	$	90,429	$	44,929


Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	2,660	$	446
Current portion of TV program rights		2,642		1,118
Accrued salaries and commissions		1,173		215
Deferred revenue		84		143
Other		190		102

Total current liabilities		6,749		2,024

Noncurrent liabilities:
TV program rights payable, net of current portion		1,489		1,129
Other noncurrent liabilities		17,102		270

Total noncurrent liabilities		18,591		1,399


Total liabilities	$	25,340	$	3,423

In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 87-24 “Allocation of Interest to Discontinued Operations,” as modified, the Company did not allocate any interest expense for the periods presented to the television division, as no debt would be required to be repaid as a result of the disposition of the Company’s television assets.

In August 2005, our television station in New Orleans, WVUE-TV, was significantly affected by Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding. The Company has received and recognized in discontinued operations $5.5 million related to business interruption claims it had previously filed, which was recorded in the year ended February 28, 2007. Our business-interruption claim negotiations with our insurance carrier continue, but it is unclear if Emmis will receive any additional proceeds related to our claim.

WRDA-FM:

On May 5, 2006, Emmis closed on its sale of WRDA-FM in St. Louis to Radio One, Inc. for $20.0 million in cash. Emmis had tried various formats with the station over the past several years, but did not achieve an acceptable operating performance with any of the formats. After the most recent format change failed to meet expectations, Emmis elected to divest the station. Emmis recorded a $4.1 million gain on sale of WRDA-FM, net of tax of $2.9 million. The gain on sale of WRDA-FM is included in discontinued operations, net of tax.

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Note 2.Share Based Payments

Stock Option Awards

The Company has granted options to purchase its common stock to employees and directors of the Company under various stock option plans at no less than the fair market value of the underlying stock on the date of grant. These options are granted for a term not exceeding 10 years and are forfeited, except in certain circumstances, in the event the employee or director terminates his or her employment or relationship with the Company. All options granted since March 1, 2000, vest annually over three years (one-third each year for three years). The Company issues new shares upon the exercise of stock options.

The Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R on March 1, 2006, using the modified-prospective-transition method. The amounts recorded as share based compensation expense under SFAS No. 123R primarily relate to restricted common stock issued under employment agreements, common stock issued to employees in lieu of cash bonuses, Company matches of common stock in our 401(k) plans, and annual stock option and restricted stock grants.

The fair value of each option awarded is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model. The Company includes estimated forfeitures in its compensation cost and updates the estimated forfeiture rate through the final vesting date of awards. The expected term is based on the midpoint between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term. The risk free interest rate for periods within the life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the Company’s options on the date of grant during the six months ended August 31, 2006, and 2007:


	Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006			2007
Risk-Free Interest Rate:		4.7	%		4.5	%
Expected Dividend Yield:		0	%		0	%
Expected Life (Years):		6.0			6.0
Expected Volatility:		58.3	%		47.5	%

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s stock options outstanding at, and stock option activity during, the six months ended August 31, 2007 (“Price” reflects the weighted average exercise price per share):


					Weighted Average		Aggregate
					Remaining		Intrinsic
	Options		Price		Contractual Term		Value
Outstanding, beginning of period		7,403,726	$	16.80
Granted		675,905		8.24
Exercised (1)		—		—
Forfeited		17,859		9.38
Expired		277,124		16.99

Outstanding, end of period		7,784,648		16.07
Exercisable, end of period		6,629,650		17.24		5.2	$	—
Weighted average fair value per option granted	$	4.24


(1)		The Company did not receive cash from option exercises in the six-month period ended August 31, 2007 and received less than $0.1 million in cash from option exercises in the six-month period ended August 31, 2006. The Company did not record an income tax benefit related to option exercises during the six months ended August 31, 2006 and 2007.

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The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the six months ended August 31, 2006 and 2007, was $6.59 and $4.24, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended August 31, 2006 and 2007, was $0.0 million.

A summary of the Company’s nonvested options at February 28, 2007, and changes during the six months ended August 31, 2007, is presented below:


			Weighted Average
			Grant Date
	Options		Fair Value
Nonvested, beginning of period		722,045	$	6.44
Granted		675,905		4.24
Vested		225,093		6.60
Forfeited		17,859		5.16

Nonvested, end of period		1,154,998		5.14

There were 4.5 million shares available for future grants under the various option plans at August 31, 2007. The vesting date of outstanding options range from September 2007 to July 2010, and expiration dates range from October 2009 to July 2017.

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company began granting restricted stock awards to employees and directors of the Company in lieu of stock option grants in 2005. These awards generally vest at the end of the second or third year after grant and are forfeited, except in certain circumstances, in the event the employee terminates his or her employment or relationship with the Company prior to vesting. The restricted stock awards were granted out of the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company also awards, out of the Company’s 2004 Equity Compensation Plan, stock to settle certain bonuses and other compensation that otherwise would be paid in cash. Any restrictions on these shares are immediately lapsed on the grant date.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s restricted stock grants outstanding at August 31, 2007, and restricted stock activity during the six months ended August 31, 2007 (“Price” reflects the weighted average share price at the date of grant):


	Awards		Price
Grants outstanding, beginning of period		413,255	$	17.12
Granted		507,680		8.77
Vested (restriction lapsed)		241,572		12.60
Forfeited		30,391		11.00

Grants outstanding, end of period		648,972		12.56

The total fair value of shares vested during the six months ended August 31, 2006 and 2007 was $3.1 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

Recognized Non-Cash Compensation Expense

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense and related tax benefits recognized by the Company in the three months and six months ended August 31, 2006 and 2007:

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	Three Months						Six Months
	Ended August 31,						Ended August 31,
	2006			2007			2006			2007
Station operating expenses	$	844		$	482		$	1,966		$	1,753
Corporate expenses		1,215			1,002			2,565			2,104

Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses		2,059			1,484			4,531			3,857
Tax benefit		(844	)		(608	)		(1,858	)		(1,581	)

Recognized stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	1,215		$	876		$	2,673		$	2,276

As of August 31, 2007, there was $7.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.7 years.

Note 3.Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Indefinite-lived Intangibles

Under the guidance in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets(“SFAS No. 142”), the Company’s Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) licenses are considered indefinite-lived intangibles. These assets, which the Company determined were its only indefinite-lived intangibles, are not subject to amortization, but are tested for impairment at least annually. The carrying amounts of the Company’s FCC licenses were $819.3 million as of February 28, 2007, and August 31, 2007. This amount is entirely attributable to our radio division.

Since its adoption of EITF Topic D-108 on December 1, 2004, the Company has used a direct-method valuation approach known as the greenfield income valuation method when it performs its annual impairment tests. Under this method, the Company projects the cash flows that would be generated by each of its units of accounting if the unit of accounting were commencing operations in each of its markets at the beginning of the valuation period. This cash flow stream is discounted to arrive at a value for the FCC license. The Company assumes the competitive situation that exists in each market remains unchanged, with the exception that its unit of accounting was beginning operations. In doing so, the Company extracts the value of going concern and any other assets acquired, and strictly values the FCC license. Major assumptions involved in this analysis include market revenue, market revenue growth rates, unit of accounting audience share, unit of accounting revenue share and discount rate. For its radio stations, the Company has determined the unit of accounting to be all of its stations in a local market. The required annual impairment tests may result in impairment charges in future periods.

Goodwill

SFAS No. 142 requires the Company to test goodwill for impairment at least annually using a two-step process. The first step is a screen for potential impairment, while the second step measures the amount of impairment. The Company conducts the two-step impairment test on December 1 of each fiscal year. When assessing its goodwill for impairment, the Company uses an enterprise valuation approach to determine the fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units (radio stations grouped by market and magazines on an individual basis). Management determines enterprise value for each of its reporting units by multiplying the two-year average station operating income generated by each reporting unit (current year based on actual results and the next year based on budgeted results) by an estimated market multiple. The Company uses a blended station operating income trading multiple of publicly traded radio operators as a benchmark for the multiple it applies to its radio reporting units. The multiple applied to each reporting unit is then adjusted up or down from this benchmark based upon characteristics of the reporting unit’s specific market, such as market size, market growth

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rate, and recently completed or announced transactions within the market. There are no publicly traded publishing companies that are focused predominantly on city and regional magazines as is our publishing segment. Therefore, the market multiple used as a benchmark for our publishing reporting units is based on recently completed transactions within the city and regional magazine industry.

This enterprise valuation is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit for the first step of the goodwill impairment test. If the reporting unit exhibits impairment, the Company proceeds to the second step of the goodwill impairment test. For its step-two testing, the enterprise value is allocated among the tangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets (FCC licenses valued using a direct-method valuation approach) and unrecognized intangible assets, such as customer lists, with the residual amount representing the implied fair value of the goodwill. To the extent the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, the difference is recorded in the statement of operations.

As of February 28, 2007, and August 31, 2007, the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill was $77.6 million and $80.4 million, respectively. As of February 28, 2007, approximately $25.4 million and $52.2 million of our goodwill was attributable to our radio and publishing divisions, respectively. As of August 31, 2007, approximately $25.4 million and $55.0 million of our goodwill was attributable to our radio and publishing divisions, respectively. The increase in publishing goodwill during the six months ended August 31, 2007 is entirely attributable to our purchase of Orange Coast Magazine as discussed in Note 5 below. The required annual impairment tests may result in impairment charges in future periods.

Definite-lived intangibles

The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of foreign broadcasting licenses, favorable office leases and trademarks, all of which are amortized over the period of time the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the Company’s future cash flows. The following table presents the weighted-average useful life, gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible asset at February 28, 2007 and August 31, 2007:


			February 28, 2007						August 31, 2007
	Weighted Average		Gross				Net		Gross				Net
	Useful Life		Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying
	(in years)		Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amount		Amortization		Amount
Foreign Broadcasting Licenses		7.4	$	38,306	$	19,430	$	18,876	$	38,567	$	21,364	$	17,203
Favorable Office Leases		6.4		688		394		294		689		447		242
Trademarks		19.7		782		392		390		3,704		423		3,281
Advertising Base		4.0		—		—		—		1,162		24		1,138
Noncompete and Other		3.0		—		—		—		312		9		303

TOTAL			$	39,776	$	20,216	$	19,560	$	44,434	$	22,267	$	22,167

Total amortization expense from definite-lived intangibles for the three–month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007 was $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. Total amortization expense from definite-lived intangibles for the six–month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007 was $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively. The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for definite-lived intangibles:


YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28 (29),
2008	$	3,437
2009		4,767
2010		4,599
2011		2,930
2012		2,718

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Note 4.Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Under the terms of its senior credit facility, the Company is required to fix or cap the interest rate on at least 30% of its debt outstanding (as defined in the credit facility) for a period of at least three years. In March 2007, the Company fulfilled this requirement by entering into a three-year interest rate exchange agreement (“Swap”), whereby the Company pays a fixed rate of 4.795% on $165 million of notional principal to a syndicate of banks, and the banks pay to the Company a variable rate on the same amount of notional principal based on the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The counterparties to this agreement are global financial institutions. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the agreement. However, the Company considers this risk to be low.

Under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, as amended and interpreted (“SFAS No. 133”), the Company recognizes at fair value all derivatives, whether designated as hedging relationships or not, in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item are recognized in the statement of operations. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income and are recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects net income. If a derivative does not qualify as a hedge, it is marked to fair value through the statement of operations. Any fees associated with these derivatives are amortized over their term. Under these derivatives, the differentials to be received or paid are recognized as an adjustment to interest expense over the life of the contract. Gains and losses on termination of these instruments are recognized as interest expense when terminated.

SFAS No. 133 defines requirements for designation and documentation of hedging relationships, as well as on-going effectiveness assessments, in order to use hedge accounting under this standard. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes relating all derivatives that are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. The Company’s derivative activities, all of which are for purposes other than trading, are initiated within the guidelines of corporate risk-management policies. The Company formally assesses, both at inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in either the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. If a derivative ceases to be a highly effective hedge, the Company discontinues hedge accounting.

The Company estimates the fair value of the Swap identified above to be a liability of $0.1 million as of August 31, 2007. The fair value of the Swap is estimated by obtaining a quotation from a financial institution that is one of the counterparties to the Company’s Swap agreement. The fair value is an estimate of the net amount that the Company would be required to pay on August 31, 2007, if the agreements were transferred to other parties or cancelled by the Company.

Note 5.Significant Events

On July 25, 2007, Emmis completed its acquisition of Orange Coast Kommunications, Inc., whose sole business is the publication of Orange Coast Magazine, for $6.8 million in cash including acquisition costs of $0.2 million. Approximately $0.3 million of the purchase price was withheld and will be paid to the seller nine months from the date of purchase, subject to certain conditions. This $0.3 million is classified as accounts payable in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Orange Coast Magazine fits Emmis’ niche of publishing quality city and regional magazines. Orange Coast Magazine serves the affluent area of Orange County, CA, and

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may also provide synergies with our other California-based publications, Los Angeles magazine and Tu Ciudad Los Angeles. The acquisition was financed through borrowings under the senior credit facility. The operating results from July 25, 2007, through August 31, 2007, are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows:


Asset Description	Amount			Asset Lives
Accounts receivable	$	555		Less than one year
Other current assets		22		Less than one year

Furniture and fixtures		20		5 years

Goodwill		2,769		Indefinite
Trademark		2,922		15 years
Advertiser list		1,162		4 years
Other definite lived intangibles		312		3 years

Less:
Other current liabilities		(498	)
Deferred income taxes		(490	)


Total purchase price	$	6,774

On June 4, 2007, Emmis closed on its sale of KGMB-TV in Honolulu to HITV Operating Co, Inc. for $40.0 million in cash. Emmis used a portion of the proceeds to repay outstanding debt obligations. In connection with the sale, Emmis recorded a gain on sale of $10.4 million, net of tax, in its quarter ended August 31, 2007, which is included in discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.

On March 27, 2007, the Company completed its sale of KMTV-TV in Omaha to Journal Communications and received $10.0 million in cash. KMTV-TV had been operated by Journal Communications under a local programming and marketing agreement since December 5, 2005.

Note 6.Pro Forma Financial Information

Unaudited pro forma summary information is presented below for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007 assuming the acquisition of Orange Coast Kommunications, Inc. (see Note 5) had occurred on the first day of the pro forma periods presented below.

Preparation of the pro forma summary information was based upon assumptions deemed appropriate by the Company’s management. The pro forma summary information presented below is not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the transaction indicated above had been consummated at the beginning of the periods presented, and is not intended to be a projection of future results.

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	Three Months Ended August 31,				Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		2006			2007
	(Pro Forma)		(Pro Forma)		(Pro Forma)			(Pro Forma)
Net revenues	$	101,086	$	97,541	$	192,236		$	186,436

Net income from continuing operations	$	4,115	$	3,156	$	3,776		$	2,592

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders from continuing operations	$	1,869	$	910	$	(716	)	$	(1,900	)

Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders from continuing operations:
Basic	$	0.05	$	0.02	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.05	)

Diluted	$	0.05	$	0.02	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.05	)

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		37,242		37,546		37,184			37,536
Diluted		37,346		37,821		37,184			37,536

Note 7.Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income was comprised of the following for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007:


	Three Months						Six Months
	Ended August 31,						Ended August 31,
	2006			2007			2006		2007
Net income	$	112,344		$	14,056		$	121,060	$	14,367
Change in fair value of derivative		—			(1,112	)		—		(52	)
Translation adjustment		(265	)		54			207		900


Total comprehensive income	$	112,079		$	12,998		$	121,267	$	15,215

Note 8.Shareholders’ Equity

On August 8, 2007, Emmis’ Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to which Emmis is authorized to purchase up to an aggregate value of $50 million of its outstanding Class A common stock within the parameters of SEC Rule 10b-18. Common stock repurchase transactions may occur from time to time at our discretion, either on the open market or in privately negotiated purchases, subject to prevailing market conditions and other considerations.

The Company has repurchased 1.8 million shares for $11.2 million (average price of $6.17 per share) through August 31, 2007.

Note 9.Segment Information

The Company’s operations are aligned into two business segments: (i) Radio and (ii) Publishing and Other. These business segments are consistent with the Company’s management of these businesses and its

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financial reporting structure. Corporate represents expenses not allocated to reportable segments.

The Company’s segments operate primarily in the United States, but we also operate a network of radio stations located in Belgium and national radio networks in Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria. The following table summarizes the net revenues and long-lived assets of our international properties included in our condensed consolidated financial statements.


	Net Revenues				Net Revenues				Long-lived Assets
	Three Months Ended August 31,				Six Months Ended August 31,				As of August 31,
	2006		2007		2006		2007		2006		2007
Belgium	$	392	$	437	$	567	$	690	$	3,143	$	3,356

Hungary		5,488		5,545		9,321		10,074		5,229		4,885

Slovakia		2,934		3,730		4,979		6,431		11,505		10,832

Bulgaria		477		943		844		1,686		4,383		3,356

In the quarter ended August 31, 2005, Emmis concluded its television division assets were held for sale in accordance with SFAS No. 144. Emmis sold KKFR-FM in Phoenix in July 2006. Accordingly, the results of operations of the television division and KKFR-FM have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements (see Note 1) and excluded from the segment disclosures below.

The accounting policies as described in the summary of significant accounting policies included in the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2007, and in Note 1 to these condensed consolidated financial statements, are applied consistently across segments.


Three Months Ended			Publishing
August 31, 2006 (unaudited)	Radio		and Other		Corporate			Consolidated
Net revenues	$	79,132	$	20,777	$	—		$	99,909
Station operating expenses		47,830		18,553		—			66,383
Corporate expenses		—		—		8,187			8,187
Depreciation and amortization		2,393		168		662			3,223
Loss on disposal of assets		3		—		—			3

Operating income (loss)	$	28,906	$	2,056	$	(8,849	)	$	22,113

Assets — continuing operations	$	997,689	$	78,053	$	232,828		$	1,308,570
Assets — discontinued operations		979		—		100,064			101,043

Total assets	$	998,668	$	78,053	$	332,892		$	1,409,613

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Three Months Ended			Publishing
August 31, 2007 (unaudited)	Radio		and Other		Corporate			Consolidated
Net revenues	$	74,416	$	21,983	$	—		$	96,399
Station operating expenses		50,640		19,806		—			70,446
Corporate expenses		—		—		5,723			5,723
Depreciation and amortization		2,779		223		639			3,641
Loss on disposal of assets		94		—		—			94

Operating income (loss)	$	20,903	$	1,954	$	(6,362	)	$	16,495

Assets — continuing operations	$	992,001	$	85,141	$	44,188		$	1,121,330
Assets — discontinued operations		—		—		44,928			44,928

Total assets	$	992,001	$	85,141	$	89,116		$	1,166,258


Six Months Ended			Publishing
August 31, 2006 (unaudited)	Radio		and Other		Corporate			Consolidated
Net revenues	$	147,926	$	41,770	$	—		$	189,696
Station operating expenses		91,581		38,438		—			130,019
Corporate expenses		—		—		14,969			14,969
Depreciation and amortization		4,827		330		1,341			6,498
Loss on disposal of assets		3		—		—			3

Operating income (loss)	$	51,515	$	3,002	$	(16,310	)	$	38,207

Assets — continuing operations	$	997,689	$	78,053	$	232,828		$	1,308,570
Assets — discontinued operations		979		—		100,064			101,043

Total assets	$	998,668	$	78,053	$	332,892		$	1,409,613

								��
Six Months Ended			Publishing
August 31, 2007 (unaudited)	Radio		and Other		Corporate				Consolidated
Net revenues	$	139,416	$	44,246	$	—			$	183,662
Station operating expenses		96,360		39,493		—				135,853
Corporate expenses		—		—		12,049				12,049
Depreciation and amortization		5,430		395		1,274				7,099
Loss on disposal of assets		94		—		—				94

Operating income (loss)	$	37,532	$	4,358	$	(13,323	)		$	28,567

Assets — continuing operations	$	992,001	$	85,141	$	44,188			$	1,121,330
Assets — discontinued operations		—		—		44,928				44,928

Total assets	$	992,001	$	85,141	$	89,116			$	1,166,258

Note 10.Regulatory, Legal and Other Matters

The Company is a party to various legal and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management of the Company, there are no legal or regulatory proceedings pending against the Company that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Certain individuals and groups have challenged applications for renewal of the FCC licenses of certain of the Company’s stations. The challenges to the license renewal applications are currently pending before the Commission. Emmis does not expect the challenges to result in the denial of any license renewals.

On May 31, 2007, the Company received a letter on behalf of SJL Acquisition, LLC, the buyer of KHON-TV,

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our former station in Honolulu. The letter alleges that Emmis violated the terms of its affiliation agreement with Fox Broadcasting Company during its ownership of KHON-TV causing damages to SJL Acquisition, LLC in excess of $10 million. Emmis disputes the allegations and intends to defend itself vigorously in the matter.

On May 7, 2007, the Company received a letter of inquiry and request for information from the FCC related to sponsorship identification practices at certain of our radio stations as part of an industry-wide investigation by the FCC. The Company will cooperate with the FCC in this investigation and will produce documents and other information requested by the FCC. The Company has not yet determined what effect the inquiry will have, if any, on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

On June 13, 2006, Emmis filed a lawsuit in federal court in Indianapolis seeking damages for CBS Radio’s actions in connection with its hiring of former Emmis CFO Walter Berger. The complaint alleges that: (i) CBS Radio knew Berger had a valid and enforceable employment agreement with Emmis when it recruited and ultimately hired him and (ii) despite objections from Emmis, CBS Radio encouraged Berger to breach his contract by leaving Emmis in January 2006, more than three years before the contract was set to expire. Emmis also filed an arbitration action against Berger seeking damages for breach of contract, which include repayment of certain amounts paid to him under his Emmis employment agreement.

In January 2005, a third party threatened claims against our radio station in Hungary seeking damages of approximately $4.6 million. Emmis has investigated the matter, and based on information gathered to date, Emmis believes the claims are without merit. Litigation has not been initiated and Emmis intends to defend itself vigorously in the matter.

Note 11.Subsequent Event

On October 1, 2007, the Company terminated its existing contract with Interep National Radio Sales, Inc. and engaged Katz Media Group, Inc. (“Katz”) to represent the Company as its national advertising sales agent. The new contract provides for certain performance targets, as defined in the agreement, during the current and subsequent fiscal year. If Katz does not meet the performance targets, the difference between actual performance and the target performance will be refunded to the Company.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Note: Certain statements included in this report or in the financial statements contained herein which are not statements of historical fact, including but not limited to those identified with the words “expect,” “should,” “will” or “look” are intended to be, and are, by this Note, identified as “forward-looking statements,” as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future result, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statement. Such factors include, among others:

	•		general economic and business conditions;

	•		fluctuations in the demand for advertising and demand for different types of advertising media;

	•		our ability to service our outstanding debt;

	•		loss of key personnel;

	•		increased competition in our markets and the broadcasting industry;

	•		our ability to attract and secure programming, on-air talent, writers and photographers;

	•		inability to obtain (or to obtain timely) necessary approvals for purchase or sale transactions or to complete the transactions for other reasons generally beyond our control;

	•		increases in the costs of programming, including on-air talent;

	•		inability to grow through suitable acquisitions;

	•		new or changing regulations of the Federal Communications Commission or other governmental agencies;

	•		changes in radio audience measurement methodologies;

	•		competition from new or different technologies;

	•		war, terrorist acts or political instability; and

	•		other factors mentioned in other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Emmis does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

GENERAL

We are a diversified media company. We own and operate radio and publishing properties located primarily in the United States. We also own one television station, which is held for sale (See Note 1 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for more discussion). Our revenues are mostly affected by the advertising rates our entities charge, as advertising sales represent more than 80% of our consolidated revenues. These rates are in large part based on our entities’ ability to attract audiences/subscribers in demographic groups targeted by their advertisers. Radio station ratings are measured principally four times a year by Arbitron Radio Market Reports. Because audience ratings in a station’s local market are critical to the station’s financial success, our strategy is to use market research and advertising and promotion to attract and retain audiences in each station’s chosen demographic target group.

Our revenues vary throughout the year. As is typical in the broadcasting industry, our revenues and operating income are usually lowest in our fourth fiscal quarter.

In addition to the sale of advertising time for cash, stations typically exchange advertising time for goods or services, which can be used by the station in its business operations. These barter transactions are recorded at the estimated fair value of the product or service received. We generally confine the use of such trade transactions

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to promotional items or services for which we would otherwise have paid cash. In addition, it is our general policy not to pre-empt advertising spots paid for in cash with advertising spots paid for in trade.

The following table summarizes the sources of our revenues for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007. All revenues generated by our international radio properties are included in the “Local” category. The category “Non Traditional” principally consists of ticket sales and sponsorships of events our stations and magazines conduct in their local markets. The category “Other” includes, among other items, revenues generated by the websites of our entities and barter.

																		��
	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		% of Total			2007		% of Total			2006		% of Total			2007			% of Total
	(Dollars in thousands)										(Dollars in thousands)
Net revenues:
Local	$	62,876		62.9	%	$	61,950		64.3	%	$	124,061		65.4	%	$	121,303			66.0	%
National		18,516		18.5	%		15,388		16.0	%		33,548		17.7	%		29,728			16.2	%
Publication Sales		2,973		3.0	%		3,026		3.1	%		7,313		3.9	%		6,986			3.8	%
Non Traditional		9,663		9.7	%		9,314		9.7	%		13,221		7.0	%		12,583			6.9	%
Other		5,881		5.9	%		6,721		6.9	%		11,553		6.0	%		13,062			7.1	%


Total net revenues	$	99,909				$	96,399				$	189,696				$	183,662

As previously mentioned, we derive more than 80% of our net revenues from advertising sales. Our radio stations derive a higher percentage of their advertising revenues from local and regional sales than our publishing entities. In the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, local and regional sales, excluding political revenues, represented approximately 86% and 60% of our advertising revenues for our radio and publishing divisions, respectively. In the six-month period ended August 31, 2006, local and regional sales, excluding political revenues, represented approximately 83% and 61% of our advertising revenues for our radio and publishing divisions, respectively.

No customer represents more than 10% of our consolidated net revenues. Our top-ten categories for radio represent approximately 62% of the total advertising net revenues. The automotive industry is the largest category for radio, representing approximately 12% of the radio segment’s advertising net revenues in the six-month period ended August 31, 2007.

The majority of our expenses are fixed in nature, principally consisting of salaries and related employee benefit costs, office and tower rent, utilities, property and casualty insurance and programming-related expenses. However, approximately 20% of our expenses vary in connection with changes in revenues. These variable expenses primarily relate to sales commissions and bad debt reserves. In addition, costs related to our marketing and promotions department are highly discretionary and incurred primarily to maintain and/or increase our audience and market share.

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KNOWN TRENDS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Domestic radio revenue growth has been anemic for several years. Management believes this is principally the result of three factors: (1) lack of inventory and pricing discipline by radio operators, (2) the emergence of new media, such as Internet advertising and cable interconnects, which are gaining advertising share against radio and other traditional media, and (3) the perception of investors and advertisers that satellite radio and MP3 players diminish the effectiveness of radio advertising.

The radio industry has begun several initiatives to address these issues, most notable of which is the rollout of HD Radio^TM. HD Radio offers listeners advantages over standard analog broadcasts, including improved sound quality and additional channels. To make the rollout of HD Radio more efficient, a consortium of broadcasters representing a majority of the radio stations in nearly all of our markets have agreed to work together to coordinate the programming on secondary channels in each radio market to ensure a more diverse consumer offering and to accelerate the rollout of HD Radio receivers, particularly in automobiles. We currently utilize HD Radio digital technology on most of our FM stations and plan to complete the build-out of HD Radio capabilities at most of our remaining FM stations in fiscal 2008. It is unclear what impact HD Radio will have on the markets in which we operate.

Arbitron Inc., the supplier of ratings data for United States radio markets, has developed technology to passively collect data for its ratings service. The Portable People Meter^TM(PPM^TM) is a small, pager-sized device that does not require any active manipulation by the end user and is capable of automatically measuring radio, television, Internet, satellite radio and satellite television signals that are encoded for the service by the broadcaster. The PPM offers a number of advantages over the traditional diary ratings collection system including ease of use, more reliable ratings data and shorter time periods between when content is aired and when audience listening or viewing habits can be reported. To date, more than 10 radio broadcasters, including Emmis, have signed long-term contracts to use the PPM service. This service will begin in the New York market in the fall of 2007, with the Los Angeles and Chicago markets following in 2008. It is unclear what impact the introduction of the PPM will have on ratings in the markets in which we operate, however in markets in which PPM is currently in place, urban formats have generally received lower ratings as compared to the traditional ratings system primarily due to the measurement of time spent listening. Since more than 50% of our domestic radio revenues are derived from urban formats, the adoption of PPM could have a material adverse impact on our ratings and revenues.

Our three-station radio cluster in New York trailed the performance of its peers during the six-month period ended August 31, 2007. For the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, our New York radio stations’ revenues were down 12.6%, whereas the independent accounting firm Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., LLP (“Miller Kaplan”) reported that revenues of the New York market in total were down 3.1%. We believe we trailed the performance of our peers in New York principally due to poor national sales performance, turnover in key management positions and deterioration in ratings at each of our three radio stations in the prior year. For the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, our New York radio stations’ national revenues were down 30.4%, whereas Miller Kaplan reported that national revenues of the New York market in total were down 2.8%. We recently announced that we switched our national sales representation from Interep to Katz. The new contract with Katz provides for certain performance targets for the remainder of the current fiscal year as well as our next fiscal year. We believe that national sales performance in the New York market under Katz’s representation will improve during the remainder of our fiscal year. We also believe that we have solidified our management positions in New York and recent data shows that the ratings at our stations are improving.

Our two-station radio cluster in Los Angeles has also trailed the performance of its peers during the six-month period ended August 31, 2007. For the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, our Los Angeles radio

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stations’ revenues were down 14.2%, whereas Miller Kaplan reported that revenues of the Los Angeles market in total were down 3.3%. Ratings for KPWR-FM began to improve during calendar 2006. Revenues have begun to reflect the ratings improvement at KPWR-FM, allowing us to exceed the performance of our peers for the six-month period ended August 31, 2007. However, KMVN-FM (formerly KZLA-FM) changed its format from Country to Rhythmic/Pop Contemporary in August 2006. Given the drastic nature of format differences, the Company expected station ratings and revenues to be negatively affected immediately after the format switch, but expected ratings and revenues to rebound and eventually surpass those under the Country format. Ratings and revenues results since the format change have not met the Company’s expectations. We have invested additional resources in promoting the station in the six-months ended August 31, 2007, but ratings at KMVN-FM remain below expectations.

Emmis is in the process of divesting all its television stations. The decision to sell all our television stations stemmed from the Company’s desire to reduce its debt, coupled with the Company’s view that its television stations needed to be aligned with a company with more significant financial resources and a singular focus on American television challenges, including the growth of digital video recorders and the industry’s relationship with cable and satellite providers. As of August 31, 2007, Emmis has sold fifteen of its sixteen television stations, receiving gross proceeds of approximately $1.18 billion. Emmis expects to sell its remaining television station, WVUE-TV in New Orleans, in the next three to 12 months.

As part of our business strategy, we continually evaluate potential acquisitions of radio stations, publishing properties and other businesses that we believe hold promise for long-term appreciation in value and leverage our strengths.

ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

EITF 06-11

SFAS 159

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 159,The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities(“SFAS No. 159”), which permits companies to choose to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We will adopt SFAS No. 159 no later than March 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating SFAS No. 159 and its effect, if any, on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

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SFAS 157

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements(“SFAS No. 157”), which provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard also responds to investors’ requests for more information about: (1) the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value; (2) the information used to measure fair value; and (3) the effect that fair value measurements have on earnings. SFAS No. 157 will apply whenever another standard requires (or permits) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value to any new circumstances. We will adopt SFAS No. 157 no later than March 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating SFAS No. 157 and its effect, if any, on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

FASB Staff Position AUG AIR-1

In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. AUG AIR-1,Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance Activities(“FSP”), which amends certain provisions in the AICPA Industry Audit Guides,Audits of Airlines, and APB Opinion No. 28,Interim Financial Reporting. The FSP prohibits the use of the accrue-in-advance method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities and requires the use of the direct expensing method, built-in overhaul method, or deferral method. The FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of February 28, 2007


	As Previously
	Reported			FSP Adjustment			As Adjusted
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	18,791		$	(1,441	)	$	17,350
Deferred income taxes		170,758			591			171,349
Accumulated deficit		(286,150	)		850			(285,300	)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the three months ended August 31, 2006

	As Previously
	Reported			FSP Adjustment			As Adjusted
Corporate expenses		8,292			(105	)		8,187
Provision for income taxes		4,533			43			4,576
Income from continuing operations		4,275			62			4,337

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the six months ended August 31, 2006

	As Previously
	Reported			FSP Adjustment			As Adjusted
Corporate expenses		15,179			(210	)		14,969
Provision for income taxes		4,558			86			4,644
Income from continuing operations		4,006			124			4,130

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the six months ended August 31, 2006

	As Previously
	Reported			FSP Adjustment			As Adjusted
Net Income		120,936			124			121,060
Benefit for deferred income taxes		(1,478	)		86			(1,392	)
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(10,444	)		(210	)		(10,654	)

FIN 48

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Critical accounting policies are defined as those that encompass significant judgments and uncertainties, and potentially lead to materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that our critical accounting policies are those described below.

Impairment of Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangibles

The annual impairment tests for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles under SFAS No. 142 require us to make certain assumptions in determining fair value, including assumptions about the cash flow growth rates of our businesses. Additionally, the fair values are significantly impacted by macro-economic factors, including market multiples at the time the impairment tests are performed. Accordingly, we may incur additional impairment charges in future periods under SFAS No. 142 to the extent we do not achieve our expected cash flow growth rates, or to the extent that market values decrease.

Allocations for Purchased Assets

We typically engage an independent appraisal firm to value assets acquired in a material acquisition. We use the appraisal report to help us allocate the purchase price of the acquisition among different categories of assets. To the extent that purchased assets are not allocated appropriately, depreciation and amortization expense could be materially different.

Deferred Taxes and Effective Tax Rates

We estimate the effective tax rates and associated liabilities or assets for each legal entity within Emmis in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxesand FIN 48. These estimates are based upon our interpretation of United States and local tax laws as they apply to our legal entities and our overall tax structure. Audits by local tax jurisdictions, including the United States Government, could yield different interpretations from our own and cause the Company to owe more taxes than originally recorded. We utilize experts in the various tax jurisdictions to evaluate our position and to assist in our calculation of our tax expense and related liabilities.

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Insurance Claims and Loss Reserves

The Company is self-insured for most healthcare claims, subject to stop-loss limits. Claims incurred but not reported are recorded based on historical experience and industry trends, and accruals are adjusted when warranted by changes in facts and circumstances. The Company had $1.4 million and $1.5 million accrued for employee healthcare claims as of February 28, 2007, and August 31, 2007, respectively. The Company also maintains large deductible programs (ranging from $250 thousand to $500 thousand per occurrence) for workers compensation claims, automotive liability losses and media liability claims.

Valuation of Stock Options

The Company determines the fair value of its employee stock options at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the value of exchange-traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. The Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different than these traded options. In addition, option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility and expected term of the options granted. The Company relies heavily upon historical data of its stock price when determining expected volatility, but each year the Company reassesses whether or not historical data is representative of expected results.

Results of Operations for the Three-month and Six-month Periods Ended August 31, 2007, Compared to August 31, 2006

Net revenue pro forma reconciliation:

Our sole acquisition since March 1, 2006 was Orange Coast Kommunications, Inc., which publishes Orange Coast Magazine. This acquisition was completed on July 25, 2007. The results of our television division, our radio station sold in Phoenix and our radio station sold in St. Louis have been included in discontinued operations and are not included in reported results below. The following table reconciles actual results to pro forma results.


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(Dollars in thousands)										(Dollars in thousands)
Reported net revenues
Radio	$	79,132	$	74,416	$	(4,716	)		-6.0	%	$	147,926	$	139,416	$	(8,510	)		-5.8	%
Publishing		20,777		21,983		1,206			5.8	%		41,770		44,246		2,476			5.9	%

Total		99,909		96,399		(3,510	)		-3.5	%		189,696		183,662		(6,034	)		-3.2	%

Plus: Net revenues from stations acquired
Radio		—		—								—		—
Publishing		1,177		1,142								2,540		2,774

Total		1,177		1,142								2,540		2,774

Pro forma net revenues
Radio		79,132		74,416		(4,716	)		-6.0	%		147,926		139,416		(8,510	)		-5.8	%
Publishing		21,954		23,125		1,171			5.3	%		44,310		47,020		2,710			6.1	%

Total	$	101,086	$	97,541	$	(3,545	)		-3.5	%	$	192,236	$	186,436	$	(5,800	)		-3.0	%

For further disclosure of segment results, see Note 9 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. For additional pro forma results, see Note 6 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Net revenues:

Radio net revenues decreased principally as a result of declining revenues in our New York and Los Angeles markets. We typically monitor the performance of our stations against the aggregate performance of the markets in which we operate based on reports for the periods prepared by the independent accounting firm Miller Kaplan. For the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, net revenues of our domestic radio stations were down 8.8%, whereas Miller Kaplan reported that revenues of our domestic radio markets were down 3.3%. For the three-month period ended August 31, 2007, net revenues of our domestic radio stations were down 8.7%, whereas Miller Kaplan reported that revenues of our domestic radio markets were down 4.0%.We underperformed the markets in which we operate principally due to continuing challenges in our Los Angeles and New York markets, which collectively account for approximately 50% of our domestic radio revenues. We have had significant ratings and revenue declines at our New York and Los Angeles stations. Additionally, in August 2006, we changed the format of KMVN-FM (formerly KZLA-FM) from Country to Rhythmic/Pop Contemporary. This format change has continued to negatively impact net revenues. Market weakness and our stations’ weaknesses have led us to discount our rates charged to advertisers. For the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, our average unit rate for our domestic radio stations was down 12.0% and our number of units sold was up 3.8%.

Publishing net revenues for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007 increased $1.2 million, or 5.8%, and $2.5 million, or 5.9%, respectively. The increase in publishing net revenue for both the three-months and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007 is primarily due to performance at Los Angeles magazine, which has continued to realize increases in the automotive, entertainment, retail and travel categories. On a pro forma basis (assuming Orange Coast Magazine had been purchased on March 1, 2006), publishing net revenues for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007 would have increased $1.2 million, or 5.3%, and $2.7 million, or 6.1%, respectively.

On a consolidated basis, pro forma net revenues for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, decreased $3.5 million, or 3.5%, and $5.8 million, or 3.0%, due to the effect of the items described above.

Station operating expenses pro forma reconciliation:

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	Three Months Ended August 31,									Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change		% Change			2006		2007		$ Change		% Change
	(Dollars in thousands)									(Dollars in thousands)
Reported station operating expenses
Radio	$	47,830	$	50,640	$	2,810		5.9	%	$	91,581	$	96,360	$	4,779		5.2	%
Publishing		18,553		19,806		1,253		6.8	%		38,438		39,493		1,055		2.7	%

Total		66,383		70,446		4,063		6.1	%		130,019		135,853		5,834		4.5	%

Plus: Station operating expenses from stations acquired:
Radio		—		—							—		—
Publishing		1,290		1,432							2,614		2,894

Total		1,290		1,432							2,614		2,894

Pro forma station operating expenses
Radio		47,830		50,640		2,810		5.9	%		91,581		96,360		4,779		5.2	%
Publishing		19,843		21,238		1,395		7.0	%		41,052		42,387		1,335		3.3	%

Total	$	67,673	$	71,878	$	4,205		6.2	%	$	132,633	$	138,747	$	6,114		4.6	%

Station operating expenses:

Radio station operating expenses increased in the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, principally due to increased promotional spending at KMVN-FM, our reformatted Los Angeles station. Additionally, during the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, we incurred $1.4 million of incremental expenses related to Emmis Interactive, primarily consisting of headcount increases. The additional operating expenses incurred in the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, are partially offset by lower sales-related costs due to the decline in revenues as discussed above.

On a pro forma basis (assuming Orange Coast Magazine had been purchased on March 1, 2006), publishing operating expenses for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007 would have increased $1.4 million, or 7.0%, and $1.3 million, or 3.3%, respectively. The additional operating expenses incurred in the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, mostly relate to additional promotional spending at a number of our publications coupled with higher sales-related costs due to the increase in revenues as discussed above.

On a consolidated basis, pro forma station operating expenses for the three–month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, increased $4.2 million, or 6.2%, and $6.1 million, or 4.6%, respectively, due to the effect of the items described above.

Corporate expenses:


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)										(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Corporate expenses	$	8,187	$	5,723	$	(2,464	)		(30.1	)%	$	14,969	$	12,049	$	(2,920	)		(19.5	)%

Corporate expenses decreased due to continuing efforts to streamline our corporate services subsequent to the divestiture of substantially all of our television division. Also, our CEO voluntarily reduced his annual salary to $1 for fiscal 2008, which has contributed to the decrease in the three–month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, as compared to the same periods of the prior year.

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Depreciation and amortization:


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)										(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Depreciation and amortization:
Radio	$	2,393	$	2,779	$	386			16.1	%	$	4,827	$	5,430	$	603			12.5	%
Publishing		168		223		55			32.7	%		330		395		65			19.7	%
Corporate		662		639		(23	)		(3.5	)%		1,341		1,274		(67	)		(5.0	)%


Total depreciation and amortization	$	3,223	$	3,641	$	418			13.0	%	$	6,498	$	7,099	$	601			9.2	%

Substantially all of the increase in radio depreciation and amortization expense for the three–month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, relates to various additions of HD Radio broadcasting equipment.

Operating income:


	Three Months Ended August 31,												Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006			2007			$ Change			% Change			2006			2007			$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)												(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Operating income:
Radio	$	28,906		$	20,903		$	(8,003	)		(27.7	)%	$	51,515		$	37,532		$	(13,983	)		(27.1	)%
Publishing		2,056			1,954			(102	)		(5.0	)%		3,002			4,358			1,356			45.2	%
Corporate		(8,849	)		(6,362	)		2,487			(28.1	)%		(16,310	)		(13,323	)		2,987			(18.3	)%


Total operating income	$	22,113		$	16,495		$	(5,618	)		(25.4	)%	$	38,207		$	28,567		$	(9,640	)		(25.2	)%

In the three–month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, radio operating income decreased due to declining revenues in our New York and Los Angeles markets, as discussed above. Competitive pressure at WRKS in New York and our station format change in Los Angeles continue to present challenges for the Company.

In the three-month period ended August 31, 2007, publishing operating income was consistent with the same period of the prior year as the revenue increase of Los Angeles Magazine was offset by additional promotional spending and higher sales-related costs. In the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, publishing operating income increased principally due to revenue increases associated with Los Angeles Magazine, which was partially offset by additional promotional spending and higher sales-related costs. Also, the three-months ended May 31, 2006 included severance expenses related to the elimination of certain specialty magazines of Country Sampler and a $0.2 million inventory charge related to our Emmis Books operation.

In the three–month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, corporate operating income increased due to our continuing efforts to streamline our corporate services subsequent to the disposition of substantially all of our television division.

Interest expense:


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)										(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Interest expense	$	11,554	$	8,654	$	(2,900	)		(25.1	)%	$	24,116	$	17,986	$	(6,130	)		(25.4	)%

The decrease in interest expense is due to reduced levels of borrowings under the Company’s senior credit facility as a result of the application of proceeds from the sale of assets, partially offset by higher interest rates on the senior credit facility.

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Loss on debt extinguishment:


	Three Months Ended August 31,									Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change		2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)									(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Loss on debt extinguishment	$	537	$	—	$	(537	)		N/A	$	3,380	$	—	$	(3,380	)		N/A

During the six-month period ended August 31, 2006, the Company redeemed, at 106.25% of par, $1.4 million outstanding of its 12.5% senior discount notes, redeemed $120.0 million of its senior floating rate notes and also redeemed a portion of its senior credit facility which resulted in a permanent reduction of capacity under the credit facility. In connection with these debt redemptions, the Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $3.4 million.

Income before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations:


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)										(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Income before income taxes, minority interest and discontinued operations	$	10,464	$	8,130	$	(2,334	)		(22.3	)%	$	11,496	$	10,806	$	(690	)		(6.0	)%

The decrease in the three-month and six month periods ended August 31, 2007 is principally due to lower operating income of our radio division, partially offset by lower corporate expenses, lower interest expense and no losses on debt extinguishments in the current year.

Provision for income taxes:


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change		% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)										(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Provision for income taxes	$	4,576	$	3,371	$	(1,205	)		(26.3	)%	$	4,644	$	5,363	$	719		15.5	%

The effective tax rate for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2006, were 43.7% and 40.4% respectively. The effective tax rate for the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, were 41.5% and 49.6% respectively. Our effective tax rates differed from our statutory rate of 41% due to our low income before income taxes in relation to other non-deductible items. We expect our effective tax rate for the year ending February 29, 2008, to be approximately 50%.

Minority interest expense, net of tax:


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)										(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Minority interest expense, net of tax	$	1,551	$	1,328	$	(223	)		(14.4	)%	$	2,722	$	2,521	$	(201	)		(7.4	)%

Our minority interest expense principally relates to the minority shareholders’ proportionate shares of income generated by our radio partnership in Austin, Texas (we own 50.1%), our radio station in Hungary (we own 59.5%), and our radio operations in Bulgaria (we own approximately 60%).

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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax:


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)										(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	108,007	$	10,625	$	(97,382	)		(90.2	)%	$	116,930	$	11,445	$	(105,485	)		(90.2	)%

Our television division, radio station in Phoenix (KKFR-FM), and one radio station in St. Louis (WRDA-FM) have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements. The financial results of these stations and related discussions are fully described in Note 1 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. Below is a summary of the components of discontinued operations:


	Three Months Ended August 31,					Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006			2007		2006		2007
Income (loss) from operations:
KKFR-FM	$	(384	)	$	—	$	537	$	—
Television		3,873			392		11,382		1,787

Total		3,489			392		11,919		1,787
Less: Provision for income taxes		1,439			162		5,089		737

Income from operations, net of tax		2,050			230		6,830		1,050

Gain on sale of discontinued operations:
KKFR-FM		19,117			—		19,117		—
Television		160,760			18,237		160,760		18,237
WRDA-FM		—			—		7,022		—

Total		179,877			18,237		186,899		18,237
Less: Provision for income taxes		73,920			7,842		76,799		7,842

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax		105,957			10,395		110,100		10,395


Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	108,007		$	10,625	$	116,930	$	11,445

Net income:


	Three Months Ended August 31,										Six Months Ended August 31,
	2006		2007		$ Change			% Change			2006		2007		$ Change			% Change
	(As reported, amounts in thousands)										(As reported, amounts in thousands)
Net income:	$	112,344	$	14,056	$	(98,288	)		(87.5	)%	$	121,060	$	14,367	$	(106,693	)		(88.1	)%

The decrease in net income in the three-month and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, is principally attributable to lower income from discontinued operations.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by operations and cash available through revolver borrowings under our credit facility. Our primary uses of capital have been historically, and are expected to continue to be, funding acquisitions, capital expenditures, working capital, debt service and preferred stock dividend requirements. We also have used capital to repurchase our common stock. In November 2006, we paid a special $4 per common share dividend totaling $150.2 million. On August 8, 2007, Emmis’ Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to which Emmis is authorized to purchase up to an aggregate value of $50 million of its outstanding Class A common stock within the parameters of SEC Rule 10b-18. Common stock repurchase transactions may occur from time to time at our discretion, either on the open market or in privately negotiated purchases, subject to prevailing market conditions and other considerations. Through October 4, 2007, the Company has repurchased 2.2 million shares for $13.8 million (average price of $6.22 per share). Since we manage cash on a consolidated basis, any cash needs of a particular segment or operating entity are met by intercompany transactions. See Investing Activities below for a discussion of specific segment needs.

At August 31, 2007, we had cash and cash equivalents of $19.4 million and net working capital of $64.0 million. At February 28, 2007, we had cash and cash equivalents of $20.7 million and net working capital of $60.5 million. During the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, working capital increased $3.5 million. The increase in net working capital primarily relates to higher accounts receivable due to seasonality of the business.

As required by the terms of its senior credit facility, in March 2007, the Company entered into a three-year interest rate exchange agreement, whereby the Company pays a fixed rate of 4.795% on $165 million of notional principal to a syndicate of banks, and the banks pay to the Company a variable rate on the same amount of notional principal based on the three-month LIBOR. The counterparties to this agreement are global financial institutions.

Operating Activities

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $14.5 million for the six-month period ended August 31, 2007 versus $13.4 million in the same period of the prior year. Cash flows provided by operating activities are historically the highest in our third and fourth fiscal quarters as a significant portion of our accounts receivable collections is derived from revenues recognized in our second and third fiscal quarters, which are our highest revenue quarters.

Investing Activities

Cash flows provided by investing activities were $35.8 million for the six-month periods ended August 31, 2007, versus $313.2 million in the same period of the prior year. Investing activities include capital expenditures and business acquisitions and dispositions.

During the six-month period ended August 31, 2006, the Company completed the sale of WRDA-FM, WBPG-TV, KKFR-FM and WKCF-TV to various buyers for $318.0 million in cash. During the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, the Company completed the sale of KGMB-TV and KMTV-TV for $50.0 million in cash and completed its acquisition of Orange Coast Magazine for $6.4 million in cash.

Capital expenditures primarily relate to leasehold improvements to various office and studio facilities, broadcast equipment purchases, tower upgrades and computer equipment replacements. In the six-month periods ended August 31, 2006 and 2007, we had capital expenditures of $1.2 million and $2.9 million, respectively. We expect capital expenditures related to continuing operations to be approximately $7.5 million in the current fiscal year, compared to $5.3 million in fiscal 2007. We expect that future requirements for capital expenditures will

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include capital expenditures incurred during the ordinary course of business. We expect to fund such capital expenditures with cash generated from operating activities and borrowings under our credit facility.

Financing Activities

Cash flows used in financing activities were $52.3 million for the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, versus $272.7 million in the same period of the prior year. Cash flows used in financing activities in the six-month period ended August 31, 2007, primarily relate to the $36.1 million of net repayments of debt under our senior credit facility coupled with $11.2 million used to repurchase shares of our Class A common stock. Cash used in financing activities for the six-month period ended August 31, 2006, included repayments of debt under our senior credit facility, the redemption of $120.0 million of senior floating rate notes and the redemption of $1.4 million of senior discount notes. The Company also repaid $160.7 million under its senior credit facility during the six-month period ended August 31, 2006. These transactions were funded by cash on hand from our sales of discontinued operations as well as additional borrowings under our senior credit facility.

As of August 31, 2007, Emmis had $461.9 million of borrowings under its senior credit facility ($4.4 million current and $457.5 million long-term), $4.0 million of other indebtedness ($1.2 million current and $2.8 million long-term) and $143.8 million of convertible preferred stock outstanding. All outstanding amounts under our credit facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate equal to the Eurodollar rate or an alternative Base Rate plus a margin. As of August 31, 2007, our weighted average borrowing rate under our credit facility including our interest rate exchange agreement was approximately 7.2%.

The debt service requirements of Emmis over the next 12 month period (excluding interest under our credit facility) are expected to be $13.4 million. This amount is comprised of $4.4 million for repayment of term notes under our credit facility and $9.0 million in preferred stock dividend requirements. Although interest will be paid under the credit facility at least every three months, the amount of interest is not presently determinable given that the credit facility bears interest at variable rates. The terms of Emmis’ preferred stock provide for a quarterly dividend payment of $.78125 per share on each January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15.

At October 4, 2007, we had $117.5 million available under our credit facility, which is net of $2.5 million in outstanding letters of credit. As part of our business strategy, we continually evaluate potential acquisitions of radio stations, publishing properties and other businesses we believe hold promise for long-term appreciation in value. If we elect to take advantage of future acquisition opportunities, we may incur additional debt or issue additional equity or debt securities, depending on market conditions and other factors. In addition, Emmis has the option, but not the obligation, to purchase our 49.9% partner’s entire interest in the Austin radio partnership in December 2007 based on an 18-multiple of trailing 12-month cash flow. If the option is exercised by Emmis, the minority partner has the right to defer this option for one year, to December 2008. We do not currently plan to exercise our option.

Intangibles

Including intangible assets classified as noncurrent assets – discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet, at August 31, 2007, approximately 80% of our total assets consisted of intangible assets, such as FCC broadcast licenses, goodwill, subscription lists and similar assets, the value of which depends significantly upon the operational results of our businesses. In the case of our U.S. radio stations, we would not be able to operate the properties without the related FCC license for each property. FCC licenses are renewed every eight years; consequently, we continually monitor our stations’ compliance with the various regulatory requirements. Historically, all of our FCC licenses have been renewed at the end of their respective periods, and we expect that all FCC licenses will continue to be renewed in the future. Our foreign broadcasting licenses expire during periods ranging from November 2009 to May 2013. We will need to submit applications to extend our foreign licenses upon their expiration to continue our broadcast operations in these countries. While we expect our foreign licenses to be renewed, most of the countries in which we operate do not have the regulatory framework or history that we have with respect to license renewals in the U.S.

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Regulatory, Legal and Other Matters

On May 31, 2007, the Company received a letter on behalf of SJL Acquisition, LLC, the buyer of KHON-TV, our former station in Honolulu. The letter alleges that Emmis violated the terms of its affiliation agreement with Fox Broadcasting Company during its ownership of KHON-TV causing damages to SJL Acquisition, LLC in excess of $10 million. Emmis disputes the allegations and intends to defend itself vigorously in the matter.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

On March 28, 2007, Emmis entered into an interest rate swap agreement that fixed the underlying three-month LIBOR at 4.795%. The notional amount of the interest rate swap agreement totaled $165.0 million, and the agreement expires on March 27, 2010. Based on amounts outstanding at August 31, 2007, (including the interest rate swap agreement in place) if the interest rate on our variable debt were to increase by 1.0%, our annual interest expense would increase by approximately $3.0 million.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Discussion regarding these items is included in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Company evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”). This evaluation (the “Controls Evaluation”) was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).

Based upon the Controls Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of August 31, 2007, our Disclosure Controls are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information relating to Emmis Communications Corporation and Subsidiaries that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the period covered by this quarterly report, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

It should be noted that any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this report:

	3.1		Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Emmis Communications Corporation, as amended effective June 13, 2005 incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2006.

	3.2		Amended and Restated Bylaws of Emmis Communications Corporation, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2006.

	4.1		Form of stock certificate for Class A common stock, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.5 to the 1994 Emmis Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-73218 (the “1994 Registration Statement”).

	12		Statement re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.

	31.1		Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Emmis Communications Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act.

	31.2		Certification of Principal Financial Officer of Emmis Communications Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act.

	32.1		Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Emmis Communications Corporation.

	32.2		Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer of Emmis Communications Corporation.

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SIGNATURES

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


		EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

Date: October 9, 2007		By: /s/ PATRICK M. WALSH
		Patrick M. Walsh
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
		Officer and Treasurer

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Positive
Negative
Uncertain
Constraining
Legalese
Litigous
Readability	8th grade Avg

Shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

Shares of Class B Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

Shares of Class C Common Stock, $.01 Par Value