AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JULY 30, 1997 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-28489 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------------- AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 --------------- OUTDOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OCI HOLDINGS CORP.) (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) --------------- DELAWARE 7312 38-3286430 (STATE OR OTHER (PRIMARY STANDARD (I.R.S. EMPLOYER JURISDICTION OF INDUSTRIAL IDENTIFICATION NO.) INCORPORATION OR CLASSIFICATION CODE ORGANIZATION) NUMBER) --------------- 512 TAYLOR STREET CORINTH, MS 38834 (601) 286-3334 (ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE) STATE OF INCORPORATION I.R.S. EMPLOYER NAME OF ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS OR ORGANIZATION IDENTIFICATION NO. ------------------------------ --------------- ------------------ OCI (N) Corp. Delaware 38-2885263 OCI (S) Corp. Mississippi 64-0520092 --------------- COPIES TO: DAVID F. DIETZ, P.C. JONATHAN A. SCHAFFZIN, ESQ. GOODWIN, PROCTER & HOAR LLP CAHILL GORDON & REINDEL EXCHANGE PLACE 80 PINE STREET BOSTON, MA 02109 NEW YORK, NY 10005 (617) 570-1000 (212) 701-3000 --------------- APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective. If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. 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[_] THE REGISTRANT AND THE ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "REGISTRANTS") HEREBY AMEND THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANTS SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT") OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A + +REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE + +SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY + +OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT + +BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR + +THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE + +SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE + +UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF + +ANY SUCH STATE. + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JULY 30, 1997 PROSPECTUS $100,000,000 LOGO OUTDOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. The % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 (the "Notes") are being offered (the "Offering") by Outdoor Communications, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company" or "OCI"). Interest on the Notes will be payable semi-annually on and of each year, commencing on , 1998. The Notes will mature on , 2007. Except as described below, the Company may not redeem the Notes prior to , 2002. On or after such date, the Company may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices set forth herein, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. In addition, at any time and from time to time on or prior to , 2000, the Company may redeem up to 33 1/3% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes with the Net Proceeds (as defined) of one or more Public Equity Offerings (as defined), at a redemption price equal to % of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date; provided that at least 66 2/3% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined), the Company will, subject to certain conditions, be required to make an offer to repurchase the Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. There can be no assurance that the Company will have the financial resources necessary to repurchase the Notes following a Change of Control. These provisions would not apply to a highly leveraged transaction that does not result in a Change of Control. See "Risk Factors--Change of Control" and "Description of Notes--Redemption at Option of Holders--Change of Control." % SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007 The Notes will be general unsecured obligations of the Company and will be subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future Senior Indebtedness (as defined) of the Company and will rank pari passu in right of payment with all other senior subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed (the "Guarantees"), on a senior subordinated basis, as to payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest, jointly and severally, by the Guarantors (as defined). The Indenture (as defined) permits the Company to incur additional indebtedness, including Senior Indebtedness, subject to certain limitations. As of March 31, 1997, after giving effect to the Offering and the application of the proceeds therefrom, the Company would have had outstanding $26.5 million of indebtedness ranking senior in right of payment to the Notes and the Guarantees and the ability to borrow up to an additional $123.5 million under the New Credit Facility (as defined). The Company and the Guarantors do not have any present plans to issue any indebtedness that would be senior to the Notes and the Guarantees or to borrow any additional funds under the New Credit Facility other than in the ordinary course of business. See "Capitalization" and "Description of Notes-- Ranking." While the Notes and the Guarantees are senior subordinated obligations, after giving effect to the Offering, there will be no indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, and the Company and the Guarantors have no present plans to issue any indebtedness that is subordinated to the Notes and the Guarantees. As such the Notes will be subordinate to all of the indebtedness of the Company and the Guarantors expected to be outstanding immediately following the Offering. See "Risk Factors-- Subordination of Notes and Guarantees." The Company does not intend to apply for listing of the Notes on any securities exchange or inclusion of the Notes in any automated quotation system. This Prospectus has been prepared for use by the Underwriters (as defined) and may be used by Chase Securities Inc. ("CSI") in connection with offers and sales in market-making transactions in the Notes. CSI may act as principal or agent in such transactions. Such sales will be made at prices relating to prevailing market prices at the time of sale. See "Underwriting." ---------------------------------------- SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 10 FOR A DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN FACTORS THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN EVALUATING AN INVESTMENT IN THE NOTES. ---------------------------------------- THE NOTES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. ---------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRICE TO UNDERWRITING PROCEEDS TO PUBLIC(/1/) DISCOUNTS(/2/) COMPANY(/3/) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER NOTE % % % TOTAL $ $ $ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, from the date of issuance. (2) The Company and the Guarantors have agreed, jointly and severally, to indemnify the Underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). See "Underwriting." (3)Before deducting expenses payable by the Company estimated at $1,000,000. ---------------------------------------- The Notes are being offered by Chase Securities Inc., Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation and Salomon Brothers Inc (together, the "Underwriters"), subject to prior sale, when, as and if issued by the Company and delivered to and accepted by the Underwriters and subject to certain other conditions. The Underwriters reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or modify such offer and to reject orders in whole or in part. It is expected that delivery of the Notes will be made in New York, New York in book-entry form through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company on or about , 1997. CHASE SECURITIES INC. DONALDSON, LUFKIN & JENRETTE SECURITIES CORPORATION SALOMON BROTHERS INC , 1997 [ARTWORK WILL CONSIST OF A MAP SETTING FORTH THE COMPANY'S LOCATIONS.] CERTAIN PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING MAY ENGAGE IN TRANSACTIONS THAT STABILIZE, MAINTAIN OR OTHERWISE AFFECT THE PRICE OF THE NOTES, INCLUDING OVER-ALLOTMENT, STABILIZING TRANSACTIONS AND SYNDICATE SHORT COVERING TRANSACTIONS. FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THESE ACTIVITIES, SEE "UNDERWRITING." PROSPECTUS SUMMARY The following summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more detailed information and financial statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. As used in this Prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires, references to "OCI" or the "Company" mean Outdoor Communications, Inc. (formerly known as OCI Holdings Corp.) together with all of its direct and indirect subsidiaries and businesses; "OCI North" refers to the Company's subsidiary, OCI (N) Corp; "OCI South" refers to the Company's subsidiary, OCI (S) Corp; and "Predecessors" refers to each of OCI North and OCI South. Unless otherwise indicated, references to financial or operating results of the Company occurring in any fiscal year are to the twelve months ended on June 30 of such indicated fiscal year. Unless otherwise indicated, references to financial or operating results of OCI South occurring prior to June 30, 1997 reflect the consolidated results of the Company's Mass Communications Corp. ("MCC") subsidiary and OCI (S) Corp. prior to the merger of MCC with and into the Company, which merger was effective as of June 30, 1997. The information in this Prospectus assumes the exchange (the "Exchange") of the Company's Series A 10% Subordinated Notes ("Series A Notes") and Series B 10% Subordinated Notes ("Series B Notes") for shares of Series A Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share ("Series A Preferred Stock"). The pro forma financial information in this Prospectus reflects only the acquisitions of Georgia Outdoor, Alabama Outdoor, Skoglund and Outdoor West (each, as defined below, and collectively, the "Significant Acquisitions") and excludes other individually insignificant operations acquired by the Company since its formation. THE COMPANY OCI is a leading provider of outdoor advertising services, operating approximately 13,500 advertising displays in 12 midwestern and southeastern states. The Company focuses on small- to medium-sized markets with populations ranging from 15,000 to 150,000, and is the largest outdoor advertising company in most of the markets in which it operates. Management believes that operating in small- to medium-sized markets provides certain advantages over operating in large markets, including lower and more stable lease costs, greater new build opportunities and more attractive acquisition opportunities. Outdoor advertising offers repetitive impact and relatively low cost-per- thousand impressions compared to alternative media, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines and direct mail marketing. The outdoor advertising industry in the United States has experienced increased advertiser interest and revenue growth during the 1990s. According to recent estimates by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (the "OAAA"), the trade association for the outdoor advertising industry, outdoor advertising generated total revenues of approximately $2.0 billion in 1996, or approximately 1.1% of total advertising expenditures in the United States. While the industry has experienced some consolidation within the past few years, the OAAA estimates that there are still approximately 600 companies in the outdoor advertising industry operating approximately 396,000 billboard displays. The Company expects the trend of consolidation in the outdoor advertising industry to continue. The Company's objective is to be a leading provider of outdoor advertising services in small- to medium-sized markets across the United States. To achieve this objective, the Company plans both to increase its penetration in its existing markets and expand into attractive new markets. The Company has historically implemented, and intends to continue to pursue, the following operating strategy: Pursue Strategic Acquisitions. The Company seeks to continue its growth by pursuing an aggressive acquisition strategy emphasizing both in-market and new market acquisitions. The Company believes it has attractive in-market acquisition opportunities which will serve to increase market penetration and enhance local market operating efficiencies. In most instances, in- market acquisitions involve the purchase of display faces only and require no incremental personnel. The Company also intends to pursue new market acquisitions that are either within its existing regions or in new regions where attractive growth and consolidation opportunities exist. 3 Leverage Operational Structure. The Company's operational structure provides significant operating leverage to support increased penetration of existing markets and new market expansion. The Company's operations are comprised of 10 divisions, each with its own headquarters to service its display structures and customers. OCI has centralized management operations in Traverse City, Michigan and Corinth, Mississippi to provide administrative oversight of the divisions through centralized purchasing, a detailed budgeting process, management information systems and strict cost controls. With this infrastructure in place, the Company can generate revenues from newly acquired or constructed display faces at attractive incremental margins. Focus on Local Advertisers. The Company seeks to continue its local advertiser focus, which management believes provides the Company with a diverse and stable advertiser base, fewer sales subject to agency commissions and greater rate integrity. Local advertising constituted over 84% of the Company's gross revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, which is higher than the industry average of 70% as estimated by the OAAA. The Company believes that the diversity of its local customer base insulates it from dependence on any one customer or industry. During the nine months ended March 31, 1997, no single customer represented more than 3.5% of the Company's gross revenues. Emphasize Twelve-Month Advertising Contracts. The Company seeks to maximize occupancy levels and sales force and production efficiency by focusing on twelve-month advertising contracts. The Company believes that these long- term contracts enhance occupancy levels at stable advertising rates, generate higher renewal rates, increase the predictability of revenues and allow its sales personnel time to devote greater attention to servicing their accounts. Capitalize on Experienced Management Team. The Company believes that one of the keys to continuing its growth is its experienced management team. The Company's three-person senior management team has over 70 years of combined experience in the outdoor advertising industry which provides the Company with the market knowledge and local relationships necessary to identify and evaluate acquisition candidates. Management's local relationships also provide OCI with the ability to identify and obtain municipal approval for new build opportunities. On April 3, 1996, the Company's current structure emerged with its acquisitions and consolidation of OCI North and OCI South. OCI South was founded in 1972 by John C Stanley IV and A.B. Isbell upon their acquisition of outdoor advertising assets in the region around Memphis, Tennessee. Through dedication to customer service and product quality and the consummation of numerous acquisitions, OCI South grew to operate more than 2,600 display faces in six states by April 1996. In 1989, OCI North was formed by Messrs. Stanley and Isbell to complete the acquisition of Dingeman Advertising, Inc., an outdoor advertising company based in Traverse City, Michigan. Through additional acquisitions and new construction, OCI North grew to operate more than 2,800 display faces in three states by April 1996. The Company believes that the success of its management team in developing and expanding its operations has made OCI a significant competitor in the outdoor advertising industry. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions--The Formation Transactions." The Company is a Delaware corporation whose executive offices are located at 512 Taylor Street, Corinth, Mississippi, 38834. The Company's telephone number is (601) 286-3334. 4 RECENT ACQUISITIONS Since its formation, the Company has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy, completing 15 acquisitions of outdoor advertising companies (collectively, the "Acquired Companies") over a 15-month period. None of such acquisitions involved sellers affiliated with the Company. The Company's acquisition integration approach is different for new market and in-market acquisitions. In new market acquisitions, the Company generally eliminates administrative and accounting positions, maintains a sales and production capability and institutes the Company's operating philosophy, systems and controls. In-market acquisitions typically involve the purchase of display faces only, resulting in the elimination of all personnel and related costs. The following summarizes the Significant Acquisitions, which are included in the summary pro forma financial information included herein: The Outdoor West Acquisition. On March 31, 1997, OCI acquired substantially all of the assets of Outdoor West, Inc. of Tennessee ("Outdoor West") for a cash purchase price of $11.8 million. As a result of this acquisition, the Company acquired approximately 960 display faces in Tennessee and a right of first refusal to purchase Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia, an affiliate of Outdoor West. The Skoglund Acquisition. On October 31, 1996, OCI completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. (together, "Skoglund") for a cash purchase price of $21.0 million. As a result of the acquisition of Skoglund, the Company acquired approximately 1,500 display faces in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Alabama Outdoor Acquisition. On April 30, 1996, OCI acquired approximately 2,900 display faces across North and Central Alabama through its purchase of substantially all of the assets of AOA Acquisition, L.L.C. ("Alabama Outdoor") for a cash purchase price of $34.2 million. The Georgia Outdoor Acquisition. On April 3, 1996, OCI completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Georgia Outdoor Advertising Company ("Georgia Outdoor") for a cash purchase price of $11.6 million. As a result of this transaction, the Company acquired approximately 800 display faces in Georgia and South Carolina in the vicinity of Athens, Georgia. In addition to the Significant Acquisitions, since September 1996 the Company has completed 11 individually insignificant in-market acquisitions for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $17.5 million. The pro forma financial information in this Prospectus does not fully reflect the effect of these acquisitions, as the results of these operations are only included from the date of acquisition. The Company does not currently have any written or oral agreement to consummate any other material acquisition. FINANCING PLAN To provide greater flexibility in pursuing its growth strategy, concurrently with the Offering the Company intends to enter into a new $150.0 million senior credit facility (the "New Credit Facility"). In addition, the holders of the Company's Series A Notes and Series B Notes will exchange such notes for shares of Series A Preferred Stock effective upon the closing of the Offering. The Offering is conditioned upon the closing of the New Credit Facility and the Exchange. The Series A Preferred Stock will not be registered under the state or federal securities laws. The Offering, the New Credit Facility and the Exchange are referred to in this Prospectus as the "Financing Plan." 5 THE OFFERING Issuer ..................... Outdoor Communications, Inc. Securities Offered ......... $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007. Maturity ................... , 2007. Interest Payment Dates ..... and of each year, commencing on , 1998. Mandatory Redemption ....... None. Optional Redemption ........ Except as described below, the Company may not redeem the Notes prior to , 2002. On or after such date, the Company may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part from time to time, at the redemption prices set forth herein, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. In addition, at any time and from time to time on or prior to , 2000, the Company may, at its option, redeem up to 33 1/3% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes with the Net Proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings by the Company, at a redemption price equal to % of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, provided that at least 66 2/3% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Notes remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption. See "Description of Notes--Optional Redemption." Change of Control .......... Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Company will, subject to certain conditions, be required to make an offer to purchase all of the Notes at 101% of principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase. There can be no assurance that the Company will have the financial resources necessary to repurchase the Notes following a Change of Control. These provisions would not apply to a highly leveraged transaction that does not result in a Change of Control. See "Risk Factors--Change of Control" and "Description of Notes--Repurchase at the Option of Holders-- Change of Control." Guarantees ................. The Company's obligations under the Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior subordinated basis by all of the Company's subsidiaries (collectively, the "Guarantors"). The Guarantees will be subordinated to Guarantor Senior Indebtedness (as defined) to the same extent and in the same manner as the Notes are subordinated to all Senior Indebtedness of the Company. See "Description of Notes--Guarantees." Ranking .................... The Notes will be general unsecured obligations of the Company and will be subordinated in right of payment to all existing and 6 future Senior Indebtedness of the Company and will rank pari passu in right of payment with all other senior subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The Guarantees will be general, unsecured obligations of the Guarantors, subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future Guarantor Senior Indebtedness. While the Notes and the Guarantees are senior subordinated obligations, after giving effect to the Offering, there will be no indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, and the Company and the Guarantors have no present plans to issue any indebtedness that is subordinated to the Notes and the Guarantees. As such, the Notes and the Guarantees will be subordinate to all of the indebtedness of the Company and the Guarantors expected to be outstanding immediately following the Offering. See "Risk Factors--Subordination of Notes and Guarantees." As of March 31, 1997, after giving effect to the Offering and the application of the proceeds therefrom, the Company would have had outstanding $26.5 million of indebtedness ranking senior in right of payment to the Notes and the Guarantees and the ability to borrow up to an additional $123.5 million under the New Credit Facility. The Company and the Guarantors do not have any present plans to issue any indebtedness that would be senior to the Notes and the Guarantees or to borrow any additional funds under the New Credit Facility other than in the ordinary course of business. See "Description of Notes--Ranking." Certain Covenants .......... The indenture governing the Notes (the "Indenture") will contain covenants relating to, among other things, the following matters: (i) incurrence of additional Indebtedness (as defined) by the Company and its subsidiaries; (ii) the payment of dividends on, and redemption of, capital stock of the Company and its subsidiaries and the redemption of certain subordinated obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries; (iii) certain sales of assets; (iv) mergers, consolidations and transfer of assets; and (v) transactions with affiliates. See "Description of Notes--Certain Covenants." Use of Proceeds ............ The net proceeds of the Offering (after deduction of underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses) are expected to be approximately $96.0 million. The net proceeds from the Offering, together with borrowings under the New Credit Facility of approximately $20.6 million, will be used to repay $115.7 million of indebtedness outstanding under the existing senior credit facility. The balance of the net proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. See "Use of Proceeds." RISK FACTORS Prospective investors should carefully consider all of the information set forth in this Prospectus and, in particular, should evaluate the specific factors under "Risk Factors" for risks involved with an investment in the Notes including, without limitation, risks associated with the following matters: the substantial leverage of the Company, the subordination of the Notes and the Guarantees, fraudulent conveyance concerns; restrictions imposed by the Company's indebtedness; potential elimination or reduction of tobacco advertising; general economic conditions; competition; and reliance on key executives. 7 SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following sets forth summary pro forma financial information derived from the information contained under the caption "Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements" elsewhere in this Prospectus. Because of the extent to which the Company has grown through acquisitions since April 1996, management believes that this summary pro forma financial information, which gives effect to the Significant Acquisitions for the periods presented, is the most meaningful information for use in evaluating an investment in the Company. The summary pro forma statement of operations data for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and for the nine months and twelve months ended March 31, 1997 give effect to (i) the Formation Transactions (as defined in "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions"); (ii) the Offering and the application of the estimated net proceeds therefrom; (iii) the Significant Acquisitions as if each had occurred at the beginning of the respective periods; and (iv) the elimination of duplicative administrative and other costs as if each acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the respective periods. The summary pro forma balance sheet data as of March 31, 1997 has been prepared as if the Offering had occurred on March 31, 1997. All pro forma financial information included herein excludes the pre-acquisition results of operations of 11 individually insignificant in-market acquisitions completed by the Company since September 1996. Consequently, the pro forma periods are not comparable because the pro forma financial information for the nine and twelve months ended March 31, 1997 includes partial period results of the individually insignificant acquisitions completed after June 30, 1996. The summary pro forma financial information does not purport to present the actual financial position or results of operations of the Company had the transactions and events assumed therein in fact occurred on the dates specified, nor are they necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be achieved in the future. The summary pro forma financial information is based on certain assumptions and adjustments described in the notes contained in "Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements" and should be read in conjunction therewith. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus. 8 SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) UNAUDITED PRO FORMA ------------------------------------------------------- FISCAL YEAR ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996(1) MARCH 31, 1997(1) MARCH 31, 1997(1) STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: Net revenues (2)........ $44,946 $36,878 $49,407 Direct operating expenses .............. 15,455 12,575 16,758 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 12,875 9,250 12,770 Depreciation and amortization........... 10,398 8,626 11,407 ------- ------- ------- Operating income...... 6,218 6,427 8,472 Interest expense........ 10,946 8,210 10,946 (3) Other expenses (income), net.................... 269 336 10 Income tax expense (benefit).............. (1,475) (800) (924) ------- ------- ------- Net loss.............. $(3,522) $(1,319) $(1,560) ======= ======= ======= OTHER DATA: EBITDA (4).............. $16,616 $15,053 $19,879 EBITDA margin (5)....... 37.0% 40.8% 40.2% Ratio of EBITDA to interest expense....... -- -- 1.8x(3) Ratio of total debt to EBITDA................. -- -- 5.9x(3) AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 ----------------------- ACTUAL PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET DATA: Adjusted working capital(6).......................... $ 12,071 $ 12,071 Total assets......................................... 138,731 138,526 Long-term debt, including current installments....... 136,002 118,077(3) Stockholders' equity (deficit)....................... (6,180) 14,740 - ------------------- (1) Excludes the pre-acquisition results of operations for 11 individually insignificant acquisitions completed since September 1996. Consequently, the three pro forma periods are not comparable because the pro forma financial information for the nine and twelve months ended March 31, 1997 includes partial period results of individually insignificant acquisitions completed after June 30, 1996. If all Acquired Companies were included in the pro forma operating results for the full twelve months ended March 31, 1997, management estimates the Company's net revenues and EBITDA during such period would have been approximately $53.5 million and $22.0 million, respectively. The Company's preliminary results of operations for the fourth quarter of 1997 are discussed under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results of Operations." For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, the Company estimates that net revenues and EBITDA would have been approximately $49.4 million and $19.3 million, respectively, on a pro forma basis for the Significant Acquisitions and approximately $52.3 million and $20.8 million, respectively, for all acquisitions, as though such acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the period. (2) Net revenues are gross revenues less agency commissions. (3) The 11 individually insignificant in-market acquisitions are not reflected in the pro forma statement of operations data and balance sheet data as of and for the full twelve months ended March 31, 1997. Had these acquisitions been fully reflected for such period, long-term debt and interest expense would have been $125.6 million and $11.6 million, respectively. (4) "EBITDA" is operating income before depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not intended to represent net cash provided by operating activities as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indicator of the Company's operating performance or to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity. The Company believes EBITDA is a measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate the financial performance of companies in the outdoor advertising industry and their ability to service indebtedness. Accordingly, this information has been disclosed herein to permit a more complete comparative analysis of the Company's operating performance relative to other companies in the outdoor advertising industry. (5) EBITDA margin is EBITDA stated as a percentage of net revenues. (6) Adjusted working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities excluding current installments of long-term debt and obligations under non-compete agreement. 9 RISK FACTORS In addition to the other information in this Prospectus, the following factors should be considered carefully in evaluating an investment in the Notes offered by this Prospectus. Substantial Leverage; Ability to Service Indebtedness. The Company has substantial indebtedness. As of March 31, 1997, after giving effect to the Financing Plan, the Company's total long-term debt was approximately $126.5 million (including borrowings of $6.7 million incurred after March 31, 1997). Also, for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 the Company's pro forma operating income was insufficient by $2.5 million to cover interest expense. The Company's level of indebtedness could have important consequences to holders of the Notes, including the following: (i) a substantial portion of the Company's cash flow from operations must be dedicated to the payment of the principal of and interest on its indebtedness and will not be available for other purposes; (ii) the ability of the Company to obtain financing in the future for working capital needs, capital expenditures, acquisitions, investments, general corporate purposes or other purposes may be materially limited or impaired; and (iii) the Company's level of indebtedness may reduce the Company's flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions. The Company believes that cash provided by operating activities will be sufficient to meet payment requirements under the New Credit Facility and the Notes; however, there can be no assurance that the Company's cash flow from operations will exceed its fixed charges. A decline in cash flow from operations could impair the Company's ability to meet its obligations, including for debt service, and to make scheduled principal repayments. The Notes will not be entitled to the benefit of any mandatory sinking fund, which may make more difficult the ability to service the Notes and other indebtedness of the Company. See "Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Information," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Description of New Credit Facility." Subordination of the Notes and the Guarantees. The Notes and the Guarantees will be unsecured and subordinated to the prior payment in full of all existing and future Senior Indebtedness and Guarantor Senior Indebtedness, as the case may be, including obligations under the New Credit Facility. Subject to certain limitations, the Indenture will permit the Company and the Guarantors to incur additional indebtedness, including Senior Indebtedness and Guarantor Senior Indebtedness. See "Description of Notes--Covenants-- Limitations on Additional Indebtedness." In addition, the indebtedness under the New Credit Facility will become due prior to the maturity of the Notes. As a result of the subordination provisions contained in the Indenture, in the event of a liquidation or insolvency, the assets of the Company and the Guarantors will be available to pay obligations on the Notes and the Guarantees only after all senior debt has been paid in full, and there may not be sufficient assets remaining to pay amounts due on any or all of the Notes then outstanding. Neither the Company nor any Guarantor may pay principal or premium, if any, or interest or any other amounts on account of the Notes in the event of a payment default in respect of Senior Indebtedness, unless such amount has been paid in full or the default has been cured or waived and such acceleration has been rescinded. In addition, if any non-payment default occurs with respect to Senior Indebtedness and certain other conditions are satisfied, neither the Company nor any Guarantor may make any payments on account of the Notes for a designated period of time. The New Credit Facility will also include a prohibition against the Company making an offer to purchase any Notes pursuant to a Change in Control prior to the repayment in full of the indebtedness under the New Credit Facility or a waiver by the requisite lenders thereunder. See "Description of New Credit Facility" and "Description of Notes--Subordination of Notes and Guarantees." While the Notes and the Guarantees are senior subordinated obligations, after giving effect to the Offering, there will be no indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, and the Company and the Guarantors have no present plans to issue any indebtedness that is subordinated to the Notes and the Guarantees. As such, the Notes will be subordinate to all of the indebtedness of the Company and the Guarantors expected to be outstanding immediately following the Offering. Fraudulent Conveyance Concerns. While the Notes will be guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by the Guarantors, the Guarantees may be subject to limitation under federal and state fraudulent conveyance law. 10 To the extent that a court were to find that (i) a guarantee was incurred by a Guarantor with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud any present or future creditor, or the Guarantor contemplated insolvency with a design to prefer one or more creditors to the exclusion in whole or in part of others; or (ii) such Guarantor did not receive fair consideration or reasonable equivalent value for issuing its guarantee and such Guarantor (w) was insolvent; (x) was rendered insolvent by reason of the issuance of such guarantee; (y) was engaged or about to engage in a business or transaction for which the remaining assets of such Guarantor constituted unreasonably small capital to carry on its business; or (z) intended to incur, or believed that it would incur, debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they matured, a court could avoid or subordinate such guarantee in favor of the Guarantor's other creditors. Among other things, a legal challenge of a Guarantee on fraudulent conveyance grounds may focus on the benefits, if any, realized by each Guarantor as a result of the issuance by the Company of the Notes. To the extent any Guarantee is avoided or subordinated as a fraudulent conveyance, limited as described above, or held unenforceable for any other reason, holders of the Notes would to such extent, cease to have a claim in respect of such Guarantee and, to such extent, would be creditors solely of the Company and any Guarantor whose Guarantee was not avoided, subordinated, limited, or held unenforceable. Because the Company is a holding Company, if the Guarantees are deemed not to be enforceable, the Company's ability to repay the Notes would be dependent on cash flows from its subsidiaries. In such event, the claims of the holders of the Notes against the issuer of an avoided, subordinated, limited or unenforceable Guarantee would be subject to the prior payment of all liabilities of such Guarantor. There can be no assurance that, after providing for all prior claims, there would be sufficient assets to satisfy the claims of the holders of the Notes. Based upon the financial and other information currently available to it, management believes that the Notes and the Guarantees are being incurred for proper purposes and in good faith and that the Company and each of the Guarantors is solvent and will, after issuing the Notes or its Guarantee, as the case may be, have sufficient capital for carrying on its business and be able to pay its debts as they mature. Restrictions Imposed by the Company's Indebtedness. The Company's debt instruments contain restrictions on the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, pay dividends, sell assets and make acquisitions. Furthermore, the New Credit Facility contains certain maintenance tests that require the Company to maintain a specified minimum operating cash flow and interest expense coverage ratio and maintain a leverage ratio below a specified maximum. There can be no assurance that the Company and its subsidiaries will be able to comply with the provisions of their respective debt instruments, including compliance by the Company with the financial ratios and tests contained in the New Credit Facility. These restrictions and the Company's failure to so comply could have a material adverse effect on the holders of the Notes. Breach of any of these covenants or the failure to fulfill the obligations thereunder and the lapse of any applicable grace periods would result in an event of default under the applicable debt instruments, and the holders of such indebtedness could declare all amounts outstanding under the applicable instruments to be due and payable immediately. There can be no assurance that the assets or cash flow of the Company or the Company's subsidiaries, as the case may be, would be sufficient to repay in full borrowings under their outstanding debt instruments whether upon maturity or earlier or if such indebtedness were to be accelerated upon an event of default or certain repurchase events or that the Company would be able to refinance or restructure its payments on such indebtedness, or repurchase the Notes. If such indebtedness were not so repaid, refinanced or restructured, the lenders could proceed to realize on their collateral, following which there may not be sufficient proceeds for the Company and the Guarantors to meet their obligations under the Indenture. In addition, any event of default or declaration of acceleration under one debt instrument could also result in an event of default under one or more of the Company's other debt instruments. See "--Substantial Leverage; Ability to Service Indebtedness," "--Subordination of the Notes and the Guarantees" and "Description of New Credit Facility." Other indebtedness of the Company that may be incurred in the future may contain financial or other covenants more restrictive than those applicable to the Notes or the New Credit Facility. See "Description of New Credit Facility" and "Description of Notes." Risks of Acquisitions and Growth Strategy. The Company's growth has been facilitated by strategic acquisitions that have substantially increased the Company's inventory of advertising display faces. One facet of 11 the Company's operating strategy is to make acquisitions in new and existing markets. While the Company believes that the outdoor advertising industry is highly fragmented and that significant acquisition opportunities are available there can be no assurance that suitable acquisition candidates can be found. The Company is likely to face competition from other outdoor advertising and media companies for acquisition opportunities. In addition, the prices sought by sellers of outdoor advertising display faces and companies have been rising and if they continue to rise, the Company may find fewer acceptable acquisition opportunities or be unsuccessful in its acquisitions. As part of its on-going evaluation of strategic acquisition opportunities, the Company may from time to time engage in discussions concerning possible acquisitions for which the Company may require additional debt or equity financing. There can be no assurance that the Company will have sufficient capital resources to complete acquisitions or that acquisitions can be completed on terms acceptable to the Company. While management has gained considerable experience in assimilating such acquisitions into the structure of the Company, future acquisitions may require substantial attention from the Company's management to integrate acquired company operations. There can be no assurance the Company will be able to integrate such operations successfully. Furthermore, diversion of management attention from the Company's existing business could have an adverse impact on the revenues and operating results of the Company. Potential Elimination or Reduction of Tobacco Advertising. Approximately 9.1% of the Company's gross revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 were derived from tobacco advertising. In August 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") issued final regulations governing certain marketing practices in the tobacco industry. Among other things, the regulations prohibit tobacco product billboard advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds and require that tobacco product advertisements on billboards be in black and white and contain only text. Enforcement of such regulations has been stayed indefinitely by a federal court in North Carolina. In June 1997, a majority of the major tobacco companies in the United States and certain state attorneys general reached agreement on a proposed settlement of litigation between such parties. The terms of such proposed settlement include a ban on all outdoor advertising of tobacco products commencing nine months after finalization of the settlement. The settlement is subject to numerous conditions, including the enactment of legislation by the federal government. At this time, it is unclear whether a definitive settlement will be reached or what the terms of any such settlement would be. A reduction in billboard advertising by the tobacco industry as a result of either the FDA regulations or the proposed settlement could cause an immediate reduction in the Company's direct revenues from such advertisers and would simultaneously increase the available space on the existing inventory of billboards in the outdoor advertising industry. This could in turn result in a lowering of rates throughout the industry or limit the ability of industry participants to increase rates for some period of time. If the tobacco litigation settlement were finalized in its current form and the Company were unable to replace revenues from tobacco advertising with revenues from other advertising sources, the settlement could have a material adverse effect on the Company by reducing its EBITDA, which could in turn reduce the Company's ability to meet its financial obligations under the New Credit Facility and the Notes. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Business--Customers" and "Business--Government Regulation." Regulation of Outdoor Advertising. Outdoor advertising displays are subject to governmental regulation at the federal, state and local levels. These regulations, in some cases, limit the height, size, location and operation of billboards and, in limited circumstances, regulate the content of the advertising copy displayed on the billboards. Some governmental regulations prohibit the construction of new billboards or the replacement, relocation, enlargement or upgrading of existing structures. Such regulations limit the ability of the Company to expand its operations in the affected markets. The inability to expand its operations in such areas or replace lost structures could have a negative impact on the Company's growth opportunities and potential results of operations. In addition, some cities have adopted amortization ordinances under which, after the expiration of a specified period of time, billboards must be removed at the owner's expense and without the payment of compensation. Ordinances requiring the removal of a billboard without compensation, whether through amortization or otherwise, are being challenged in various state and federal courts with conflicting results. Amortization ordinances and governmental restrictions on construction or replacement of structures have not 12 materially affected operations in the Company's markets. No assurance can be given as to the effect on the Company of additional laws and regulations that may be adopted in the future that could have a material adverse effect on the Company. See "--Potential Elimination or Reduction of Tobacco Advertising," "Business--Customers" and "Business--Government Regulation." Potential Losses from Natural Disasters. A significant portion of the Company's structures are located in the southeast and midwest regions of the United States. These areas are susceptible to flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes during certain periods of the year. The Company has determined that it is not economically feasible at this time to obtain insurance against losses from hurricanes or other weather-related casualties. OCI has not incurred material losses in the past due to weather-related incidents; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will not suffer such losses in the future or that, in pursuing its acquisition strategy, the Company will not acquire companies or properties that are particularly susceptible to weather-related incidents. Economic Conditions; Advertising Trends. The Company relies on sales of advertising space for its revenues, and its operating results therefore are affected by general economic conditions as well as trends in the advertising industry. A reduction in advertising expenditures available for the Company's displays could result from a general decline in economic conditions, a decline in economic conditions in particular markets where the Company conducts business or a reallocation of advertising expenditures to other available media by significant users of the Company's displays. Competition. The Company faces competition for advertising revenues from other outdoor advertising companies, as well as from other media such as radio, television, print and direct mail marketing. The Company also competes with a wide variety of other out-of-home advertising media, the range and diversity of which have increased substantially over the past several years, including highway logo signs, advertising displays in shopping centers and malls, airports, stadiums, movie theaters and supermarkets, and on taxis, trains, buses and subways. Some of the Company's competitors are substantially larger, better capitalized and have access to greater resources than the Company. There can be no assurance that outdoor advertising media will be able to compete with other types of media, or that the Company will be able to compete either within the outdoor advertising industry or with other media. See "Business--Competition." History of Operating Losses. The Company has historically had net losses which have resulted in significant part from substantial depreciation and amortization expenses relating to assets purchased in the Company's acquisitions, interest expense associated with related indebtedness and deferred financing costs charged to extraordinary losses. Moreover, additional acquisitions will result in increased depreciation, amortization and interest expenses. There can be no assurance that the Company will generate net income in the future. See "Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Information." Reliance on Key Executives. The Company's success depends to a significant extent upon the continued services of its executive officers and other key management and sales personnel, in particular its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John C Stanley IV, and its President and Chief Operating Officer, A.B. Isbell. Although the Company believes it has incentive and compensation programs designed to retain key employees, the Company has no employment contracts with its employees, and very few of its employees are bound by non- competition agreements. The unavailability of the continuing services of its executive officers and other key management and sales personnel could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business. The Company maintains key man insurance on Messrs. Stanley and Isbell. See "Management." Environmental Matters. As the owner, lessee or operator of various real properties and facilities, the Company is subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. To date, compliance with such laws and regulations has not had a material adverse effect on the historical business of the Company. See "Business--Environmental." Control of the Company by Stockholders. The capital stock of the Company is privately held. The officers and directors of the Company, or entities affiliated with such persons, hold all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company. All of the Company's stockholders are party to a Shareholders Agreement pursuant 13 to which the parties to the agreement agree to vote their shares in favor of persons nominated to the Board of Directors by the Company's management, Media Communications Partners Limited Partnership and Chase Venture Capital Associates, L.P. As a result, such stockholders can effectively control the affairs and policies of the Company. There can be no assurance that the interests of the Company's controlling stockholders and those of the holders of the Notes will not conflict. While the Indenture imposes limitations on the ability of the Company to enter into transactions with its affiliates and holders of more than ten percent of its Common Stock (as defined), there may be circumstances in which actions taken by the Company in the interests of such stockholders will diverge from the interests of holders of the Notes. See "Description of Notes--Limitation on Transactions with Affiliates." Repurchase of Notes upon a Change of Control. Upon a Change of Control, the Company will, subject to certain conditions, be obligated to offer to repurchase the Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the outstanding principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, thereof. The Change of Control repurchase feature may make more difficult a sale or takeover of the Company. In addition, a "change of control" under the New Credit Facility will constitute an event of default thereunder. In the event that the Company defaults in its obligation to repay the indebtedness under the New Credit Facility, the subordination provisions of the Indenture will preclude payments in respect of the Notes until the event of default is cured or waived under the New Credit Facility. There can be no assurance that the Company will have the necessary financial resources to meet its obligations in respect of its indebtedness, including the Notes, following a Change of Control. Furthermore, these protective provisions would not apply to a highly leveraged transaction that does not result in a Change in Control. Absence of Public Market. There is currently no established trading market for the Notes and the Company does not intend to list the Notes on any securities exchange or to arrange for their inclusion in any automated quotation system. The Company has been advised by the Underwriters that the Underwriters presently intend to make a market in the Notes, although the Underwriters are under no obligation to make such market and any such market making may be discontinued at any time at the sole discretion of the Underwriters. Accordingly, no assurance can be given as to the prices or the liquidity of the trading market for the Notes or that an active public market for the Notes will develop. If an active public market does not develop, the market prices and liquidity of the Notes may be adversely affected. 14 USE OF PROCEEDS The net proceeds to the Company from the Offering are estimated to be approximately $96.0 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering, together with borrowings under the New Credit Facility, to refinance indebtedness outstanding under the Company's amended and restated $140.0 million credit facility dated October 30, 1996 (the "Existing Credit Facility"). The holders of the Company's Series A Notes and Series B Notes will exchange such notes for Series A Preferred Stock upon consummation of the Offering. The Offering is conditioned upon the effectiveness of the New Credit Facility and the Exchange. The estimated sources and uses of funds in connection with the Financing Plan are set forth below as of an assumed closing date of August 10, 1997: (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Sources of Funds: % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007............. $100,000 New Credit Facility .............................. 20,575 -------- Total Sources................................... $120,575 ======== Uses of Funds: Repay Existing Credit Facility (1)................ $115,650(2) Pay accrued interest on Series A Notes and Series B Notes(3)....................................... 225 Pay fees and expenses............................. 4,700 -------- Total Uses...................................... $120,575 ======== - --------------------- (1) The Existing Credit Facility was used by the Company to (a) acquire OCI North and OCI South; (b) purchase the Acquired Companies; and (c) fund working capital and transaction costs. The Existing Credit Facility consists of (a) a $40.0 million A tranche term loan and a $40.0 million B tranche term loan (collectively, the "Term Loans"); and (b) a $60.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). (2) This amount includes approximately $6.7 million of borrowings to fund acquisitions consummated after March 31, 1997 and approximately $1.3 million in borrowings incurred after March 31, 1997 for working capital purposes. (3) In connection with the exchange of all of the outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest as of June 30, 1997 in respect of the Series A Notes and Series B Notes for shares of Series A Preferred Stock, the Company will pay in cash $225,095 of the accrued interest as of June 30, 1997 to the holders of the Series A Notes and Series B Notes. The Series A Notes and Series B Notes are held by the principal stockholders and executive officers of the Company. 15 CAPITALIZATION The following table sets forth (i) the historical capitalization of the Company as of March 31, 1997; (ii) as adjusted to give effect to those acquisitions of the Acquired Companies completed after March 31, 1997; (iii) as further adjusted to give effect to the Offering and the New Credit Facility, the application of the net proceeds therefrom and the Exchange. See "Use of Proceeds." This table should be read in conjunction with the "Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements," "Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Information," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources" and the financial statements of the Company, including notes thereto, included elsewhere in this Prospectus. AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 -------------------------------------- AS ADJUSTED FOR THE AS ADJUSTED FINANCING ACTUAL FOR ACQUISITIONS PLAN (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Long-term debt, including current installments: Existing Credit Facility............. $107,700 114,350(1) $ -- New Credit Facility(2)............... -- -- 20,575 % Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007................................ -- -- 100,000 Series A Notes and Series B Notes, including accrued interest(3)....... 23,743 24,097(4) -- Notes payable--stockholders(5)....... 5,877 5,877 5,877 -------- -------- -------- Total long-term debt, including current installments.............. 137,320 144,324 126,452 Stockholders' equity (deficit): Preferred Stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 240,966.66 shares... -- -- 23,872(6) Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,410.72 shares......... -- -- -- Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding 3,289.20 shares......... -- -- -- Additional paid-in capital .......... 3,812 3,812 3,812 Retained deficit .................... (9,992) (9,992) (9,992) -------- -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity (deficit)......................... (6,180) (6,180) 17,692 -------- -------- -------- Total capitalization................... $131,140 $138,144 $144,144 ======== ======== ======== - --------------------- (1) Reflects borrowing of $6.7 million incurred after March 31, 1997 to reflect acquisitions consummated by the Company after such date. (2) The Company will enter into the New Credit Facility, which will become effective upon consummation of the Offering and will provide for borrowings of up to $150.0 million. See "Description of New Credit Facility." (3) The Series A Notes and Series B Notes are held by the principal stockholders and executive officers of the Company. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions." The holders of the Company's Series A Notes and Series B Notes will exchange such notes for Series A Preferred Stock upon consummation of the Offering. (4) Increase reflects accrued but unpaid interest through June 30, 1997 on the Series A and Series B Notes, a portion of which will be exchanged for shares of Series A Preferred Stock. (5) The Notes payable--stockholders are held by John C Stanley IV, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, a Director and one of its principal stockholders, and A.B. Isbell, the Company's President, a Director, and one of its principal stockholders. These notes are due in April 1998 and are secured by a letter of credit under the Existing Credit Facility. The notes will be secured by a letter of credit under the New Credit Facility, which will reduce the amount available to the Company under the New Credit Facility. (6) In connection with the exchange of all of the outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest as of June 30, 1997 in respect of the Series A Notes and Series B Notes for shares of Series A Preferred Stock, the Company will pay in cash $225,095 of the accrued interest as of June 30, 1997 to the holders of the Series A Notes and Series B Notes. The Series A Notes and Series B Notes are held by the principal stockholders and executive officers of the Company. 16 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following sets forth the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements of the Company. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997, the nine months ended March 31, 1997, the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and the nine months ended March 31, 1996 give effect to the following transactions, as if such transactions had occurred at the beginning of each period: (i) the Formation Transactions (as defined in "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions"); (ii) the Significant Acquisitions; (iii) the elimination of duplicative administrative and other costs; and (iv) the Offering and the application of the net proceeds therefrom. The unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 1997 has been prepared as if the Offering had occurred on March 31, 1997. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations data for OCI for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997, the nine months ended March 31, 1997, the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and the nine months ended March 31, 1996 set forth in the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations data under the column "Historical OCI" reflect the historical results of operations of OCI and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Acquired Companies since the dates of such acquisitions. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations data under the column "Significant Acquisitions" reflect the historical statements of operations data of the Significant Acquisitions as if such acquisitions had occurred on July 1, 1995 and present their respective results from the beginning of the respective periods presented through the respective dates of their acquisition by the Company. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements are based, in part, on the historical financial statements of OCI, its Predecessors and the Significant Acquisitions and should be read in conjunction with their respective financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. The pro forma data are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or financial condition of OCI had these acquisitions occurred at the beginning of each period presented, nor are they indicative of the results of future operations. In addition, reference is made to the Company's preliminary results of operations for the fourth quarter of 1997, which are discussed under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Preliminary Fourth Quarter Results of Operations." Estimated information concerning the pro forma net revenues and EBITDA for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 are also presented there and reflect a decline as compared with the twelve month period ended March 31, 1997. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements reflect purchase price allocations for the acquisitions of Georgia Outdoor, Alabama Outdoor and Skoglund using fair market values of the assets and liabilities of such companies, based on completed appraisals as of the dates of each of the acquisitions. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements also reflect purchase price allocations for the acquisition of Outdoor West, using estimated fair values of the assets and liabilities of such companies as of the assumed merger dates based on appraisals and other studies, which are not yet complete. Accordingly, the final allocations will likely be different than the amounts included in the accompanying pro forma consolidated financial statements. Although the final allocations may differ, the pro forma consolidated financial statements reflect management's best estimate based on currently available information as if the aforementioned transactions had occurred on the assumed merger dates. Management does not believe that any differences between estimated and final allocations will be material. 17 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) ADJUSTMENTS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITION SUBTOTAL FOR THE PRO FORMA OCI ACQUISITIONS ADJUSTMENTS OCI OFFERING OCI Net revenues............ $40,490 $ 8,892 $ 25 (1) $49,407 $ -- $49,407 Direct operating expenses............... 13,691 3,183 (116)(2) 16,758 -- 16,758 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 10,942 2,911 (1,083)(3) 12,770 -- 12,770 Depreciation and amortization........... 9,212 544 1,404 (4) 11,160 247 (5) 11,407 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Operating income (loss)................. 6,645 2,254 (180) 8,719 (247) 8,472 Other (income) expense: Interest expense...... 9,445 474 -- 9,919 1,027 (6) 10,946 Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net.................. -- (8,062) 8,072 (7) 10 -- 10 Other non-operating expenses............. (309) 309 -- -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Total other (income) expense, net....... 9,136 (7,279) 8,072 9,929 1,027 10,956 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Income (loss) before income taxes........... (2,491) 9,533 (8,252) (1,210) (1,274) (2,484) Income tax expense (benefit).............. (354) 3,241 (3,301)(8) (414) (510)(9) (924) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Net income (loss)....... $(2,137) $ 6,292 $(4,951) $ (796) $ (764)(10) $(1,560) ======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations 18 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) ADJUSTMENTS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITION SUBTOTAL FOR THE PRO FORMA OCI ACQUISITIONS ADJUSTMENTS OCI OFFERING OCI Net revenues............ $31,741 $ 5,137 $ -- (1) $36,878 $ -- $36,878 Direct operating expenses............... 10,817 1,843 (85)(2) 12,575 -- 12,575 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 8,016 1,751 (517)(3) 9,250 -- 9,250 Depreciation and amortization........... 7,257 281 863 (4) 8,401 225 (5) 8,626 ------- ------- ------- ------- ----- ------- Operating income (loss)................. 5,651 1,262 (261) 6,652 (225) 6,427 Other (income) expense: Interest expense...... 7,597 242 -- 7,839 371 (6) 8,210 Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net.................. -- (8,072) 8,072 (7) -- -- -- Other non-operating expenses............. (53) 389 -- 336 -- 336 ------- ------- ------- ------- ----- ------- Total other (income) expense, net....... 7,544 (7,441) 8,072 8,175 371 8,546 ------- ------- ------- ------- ----- ------- Income (loss) before income taxes........... (1,893) 8,703 (8,333) (1,523) (596) (2,119) Income tax expense (benefit).............. (440) 3,211 (3,333)(8) (562) (238)(9) (800) ------- ------- ------- ------- ----- ------- Net income (loss)....... $(1,453) $ 5,492 $(5,000) $ (961) $(358)(10) $(1,319) ======= ======= ======= ======= ===== ======= See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations 19 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) ADJUSTMENTS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITION SUBTOTAL FOR THE PRO FORMA OCI ACQUISITIONS ADJUSTMENTS OCI OFFERING OCI Net revenues............ $22,617 $22,240 $ 89 (1) $44,946 $ -- $44,946 Direct operating expenses............... 7,543 7,922 (10)(2) 15,455 -- 15,455 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 6,877 6,889 (891)(3) 12,875 -- 12,875 Depreciation and amortization........... 4,261 2,381 3,469 (4) 10,111 287 (5) 10,398 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Operating income (loss)................. 3,936 5,048 (2,479) 6,505 (287) 6,218 Other (income) expense: Interest expense...... 4,308 1,830 -- 6,138 4,808 (6) 10,946 Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net.................. (1) (93) -- (7) (94) -- (94) Other non-operating expenses............. (173) 536 -- 363 -- 363 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total other (income) expense, net....... 4,134 2,273 -- 6,407 4,808 11,215 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Income (loss) before income taxes........... (198) 2,775 (2,479) 98 (5,095) (4,997) Income tax expense (benefit).............. 583 972 (992)(8) 563 (2,038)(9) (1,475) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income (loss)....... $ (781) $ 1,803 $(1,487) $ (465) $(3,057)(10) $(3,522) ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations 20 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) ADJUSTMENTS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITION SUBTOTAL FOR THE PRO FORMA OCI ACQUISITIONS ADJUSTMENTS OCI OFFERING OCI Net revenues............ $14,059 $18,460 $ 114 (1) $32,633 $ -- $32,633 Direct operating expenses............... 4,810 6,582 (13)(2) 11,379 -- 11,379 Selling, general and administrative expenses............... 4,696 5,516 (336)(3) 9,876 -- 9,876 Depreciation and amortization........... 2,321 2,100 2,221 (4) 6,642 216 (5) 6,858 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Operating income (loss)................. 2,232 4,262 (1,758) 4,736 (216) 4,520 Other (income) expense: Interest expense...... 2,481 806 -- 3,287 4,923 (6) 8,889 Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net.................. -- (2,616) -- (7) (2,616) -- (2,616) Other non-operating (income) expenses, net.................. (480) 4,116 -- 3,636 -- 3,636 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Total other (income) expense, net....... 2001 2,306 -- 4,307 4,923 9,230 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Income (loss) before income taxes........... 231 1,956 (1,758) 429 (5,139) (4,710) Income tax expense (benefit).............. 499 942 (703)(8) 738 (2,056)(9) (1,318) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Net income (loss)....... $ (268) $ 1,014 $(1,055) $ (309) (3,083)(10) $(3,392) ======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations 21 NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) The following notes describe the adjustments to present the pro forma statements of operations of OCI for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997, for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and the nine months ended March 31, 1996 as if the Significant Acquisitions and the Offering had occurred on July 1, 1995. TWELVE MONTHS NINE MONTHS FISCAL YEAR NINE MONTHS ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 MARCH 31, 1997 JUNE 30, 1996 MARCH 31, 1996 (1) Entry records pro forma changes in revenues for company acquired by Skoglund prior to OCI's acquisition of Skoglund................ $ 25 $ -- $ 89 $ 114 ======= ===== ======= ======= (2) Entry records a net decrease in operating expenses due to elimination of employee costs upon completion of acquisitions, capitalization of certain costs expensed by certain acquired companies and recognition of costs incurred by a company acquired by Skoglund prior to OCI's acquisition of Skoglund: Payroll and payroll related costs........... $ (83) $ (62) $ -- $ -- Other operating costs... (33) (23) (10) (13) ------- ----- ------- ------- Total operating costs... $ (116) $ (85) $ (10) (13) ======= ===== ======= ======= (3) Entry records a net decrease in general and administrative expenses due to elimination of employee costs upon completion of acquisitions, addition of employees to operate acquired divisions, elimination of legal costs related to the acquisition transactions incurred by certain acquired companies, and elimination of duplicative administrative and other costs: Payroll and payroll related costs........... $ (565) $(263) $ (364) $ (22) Legal costs............. (232) (104) (184) (56) Other general and administrative costs.... (286) (150) (343) (258) ------- ----- ------- ------- Total general and administrative costs................ $(1,083) $(517) $ (891) $ (336) ======= ===== ======= ======= (4) Entry records the increase in depreciation and amortization expense arising from purchase accounting adjustments relating to the Significant Acquisitions to property and equipment, customer lists and goodwill over periods of 3-25, 8 and 25 years, respectively. Property and equipment - historical.............. $ (515) $(256) $(3,260) $(2,776) Property and equipment - pro forma............... 846 489 3,211 2,408 Customer lists - pro forma................... 765 461 2,531 1,898 Goodwill - historical... (29) (25) (123) (192) Goodwill - pro forma.... 337 194 1,110 883 ------- ----- ------- ------- 1,404 863 3,469 2,221 (5) Entry records the net effect on amortization of deferred financing costs related to extinguishment of existing debt and issuance of the Notes... $ 247 $ 225 $ 287 $ 216 ======= ===== ======= ======= (Continued) 22 NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) TWELVE MONTHS NINE MONTHS FISCAL YEAR NINE MONTHS ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 MARCH 31, 1997 JUNE 30, 1996 MARCH 31, 1996 (6) Entry eliminates historical interest expense on the existing debt and records interest expense on the Notes at a rate of 9.50% (a difference of 0.125% in the rate of interest would have changed net income (loss) by $75 for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 and the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and $56 for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996). Entry also includes interest on $20.6 million of the New Credit Facility at an interest rate of 8.0%. .................. $ 1,027 $ 371 $ 4,808 $ 4,923 ======= ======= ======= ======== (7) Entry eliminates the gain on sale of assets to OCI.................. $ 8,072 $ 8,072 $ -- $ -- ======= ======= ======= ======== (8) Entry records the income tax effect of pro forma adjustments using a blended rate of 40%..... $(3,301) $(3,333) $ (992) $ (703) ======= ======= ======= ======== (9) Entry records the income tax effect of pro forma adjustments using a blended rate of 40%..... $ (510) $ (238) $(2,038) $ (2,056) ======= ======= ======= ======== (10) The accompanying pro forma results of operations do not give effect to the extraordinary loss on the extinguishment of debt of $2,823, $2,823, $365 and $663 for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997, nine months ended March 31, 1997, fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and nine months ended March 31, 1996, respectively; however, such amounts have been reflected as adjustments to pro forma retained earnings (deficit). 23 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) ADJUSTMENTS PRO HISTORICAL FOR THE FORMA OCI OFFERING OCI ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents................. $ 4,566 $ $ 4,566 Accounts receivable, net.................. 6,318 -- 6,318 Other current assets...................... 3,978 -- 3,978 Property and equipment, net............... 63,185 -- 63,185 Intangible assets, net.................... 55,864 (205)(1) 55,659 Other assets.............................. 4,820 -- 4,820 -------- --------- -------- Total assets............................ $138,731 $ (205) $138,526 ======== ========= ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Current liabilities, excluding current installments of long-term debt........... $ 2,791 $ -- $ 2,791 Deferred federal income tax............... 4,754 (1,882)(1) 2,872 Other long-term liabilities............... 1,364 (1,318)(2) 46 Long-term debt, including current installments: Existing Credit Facility................. 107,700 (107,700)(1) -- New Credit Facility...................... -- 12,200 (1) 12,200 % Senior Subordinated Notes............. -- 100,000 (1) 100,000 Series A and Series B Notes.............. 22,425 (22,425)(2) -- Notes payable--stockholders.............. 5,877 -- 5,877 -------- --------- -------- Total long-term debt.................... 136,002 (17,925) 118,077 -------- --------- -------- Total liabilities....................... 144,911 (21,125) 123,786 Series A Preferred Stock.................. -- 23,743 (2) 23,743 Stockholders' equity (deficit)............ (6,180) (2,823)(1) (9,003) -------- --------- -------- Total stockholders' equity (deficit).... (6,180) 20,920 14,740 -------- --------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)....................... $138,731 $ (205) $138,526 ======== ========= ======== See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet 24 NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) The following notes describe the adjustments to present the pro forma balance sheet of OCI as of March 31, 1997, as if the Financing Plan had occurred on March 31, 1997. (1) Entry records the effects of the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, capitalized debt issuance costs, repayment of existing debt and related long-term accrued interest, and loss on early extinguishment of debt: Intangible assets, net........................................... $ (205) Deferred Federal income tax...................................... (1,882) Existing Credit Facility......................................... (107,700) New Credit Facility.............................................. 12,200 % Senior Subordinated Notes..................................... 100,000 Stockholders' equity (deficit)................................... (2,823) (2) Entry records the effects of the exchange of the Series A and Series B Notes for Series A Preferred Stock. Series A and Series B Notes..................................... $(22,425) Other long-term liabilities..................................... (1,318) Series A Preferred Stock........................................ 23,743 25 SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION The selected data presented on the following page under the captions "Statement of Operations Data," "Balance Sheet Data" and "Other Data," excluding "Number of display faces--period end" for, and as of the end of, the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996, are derived from the consolidated financial statements of OCI, which financial statements have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants. The consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 1996, and for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996, and the report thereon, are included elsewhere in this Prospectus. On April 3, 1996, the Company's current structure emerged with its acquisition and consolidation of OCI North and OCI South. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions-The Formation Transactions." The selected data presented on the following page under the captions "Statement of Operations Data," "Balance Sheet Data" and "Other Data," excluding "Number of display faces--period end" for, and as of the end of, the period August 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and each of the years in the four-year period ended July 31, 1995, are derived from the consolidated financial statements of OCI North, which financial statements have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants. The consolidated financial statements as of April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, and for the period August 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and each of the years in the two-year period ended July 31, 1995, and the report thereon, are included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The selected data presented on the following page under the captions "Statement of Operations Data," "Balance Sheet Data" and "Other Data," excluding "Number of display faces--period end" for, and as of the end of, the period September 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996, are derived from the consolidated financial statements of OCI South, which financial statements have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants. The selected data presented on the following page under the captions "Statement of Operations Data" and "Balance Sheet Data" and "Other Data," excluding "Number of display faces--period end" for, and as the end of, each of the years in the four-year period ended August 31, 1995, are derived from the consolidated financial statements of OCI South, which financial statements have been audited by Moore & Gray, independent certified public accountants. The consolidated financial statements as of April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995, and for the period September 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and each of the years in the two-year period ended August 31, 1995, and the reports thereon, are included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The selected data presented on the following page as of and for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 are derived from the consolidated financial statements of OCI. The consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for this period. The results of operations for any such period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year. The selected pro forma data presented on the following page under the captions "Statement of Operations Data," "Balance Sheet Data," and "Other Data" for the nine months ended March 31, 1996, fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 and the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 are derived from the consolidated pro forma financial statements of the Company included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The selected historical consolidated financial and other information set forth on the following page should be read in conjunction with the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company, its Predecessors and the Significant Acquisitions, including the notes thereto, the pro forma consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto, and other financial information included elsewhere in this Prospectus. 26 SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) PREDECESSORS (1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 1, SEPTEMBER 1, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1995 TO 1995 TO JULY 31, AUGUST 31, JULY 31, AUGUST 31, JULY 31, AUGUST 31, JULY 31, AUGUST 31, APRIL 3, APRIL 3, 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: Net revenues (4).............. $ 9,199 $ 6,891 $ 9,155 $ 7,105 $ 9,500 $7,127 $10,369 $8,153 $ 6,683 $4,957 Operating expenses: Direct operating....... 3,614 2,778 3,603 2,754 3,619 1,616 3,650 1,880 2,510 1,565 Selling, general and administrative.. 2,590 2,011 2,942 2,059 2,746 2,913 2,739 2,908 2,160 1,641 Depreciation and amortization.... 2,154 1,252 2,540 1,200 2,276 930 2,111 1,064 1,430 647 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ Total operating expenses........ 8,358 6,041 9,085 6,013 8,641 5,459 8,500 5,852 6,100 3,853 Operating income........... 841 850 70 1,092 859 1,668 1,869 2,301 583 1,104 Interest expense.......... 2,120 1,040 2,030 845 2,042 853 2,127 1,173 1,461 645 Other expense (income), net.... 291 -- 327 -- 656 (65) (21) (180) 17 (11) Income tax expense (benefit)........ -- 14 (723) 170 (473) 340 (133) 524 156 201 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ Net income (loss).......... $(1,570) $ (204) $(1,564) $ 77 $(1,366) $ 540 $ (104) $ 784 $(1,051) $ 269 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======= ====== ======= ====== OTHER DATA: Cash flows from: Operating activities...... 1,315 1,469 1,150 1,846 2,384 279 2,882 2,123 948 716 Investing activities...... (525) (419) (607) (511) 1,017 (556) (345) (1,279) (585) (739) Financing activities...... (800) (643) (200) (858) (3,748) (139) (2,300) (1,100) (500) -- EBITDA (6)....... $ 2,995 $ 2,102 $ 2,610 $ 2,292 $ 3,135 $2,598 $ 3,980 $3,365 $ 2,013 $1,751 EBITDA margin (7).............. 32.6% 30.5% 28.5% 32.3% 33.0% 36.5% 38.4% 41.3% 30.1% 35.3% Capital expenditures..... $ 614 $ 426 $ 622 $ 546 $ 610 $ 642 $ 522 $1,313 $ 588 $ 746 Ratio (deficiency) of earnings to fixed charges.......... $(1,570) $ (190) $(2,287) 1.2x $(1,839) 1.8x $ (237) 1.9x $ (895) 1.6x Number of display faces-- period end....... 3,469 2,660 3,350 2,598 2,851 2,542 2,859 2,609 2,858 2,644 AS OF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JULY 31, AUGUST 31, JULY 31, AUGUST 31, JULY 31, AUGUST 31, JULY 31, AUGUST 31, APRIL 3, APRIL 3, 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH OCI NORTH OCI SOUTH BALANCE SHEET DATA: Working capital.. $ 696 $(1,946) $ 1,015 $(2,093) $ 625 $ 494 $(4,001) $ 42 $ 81 $ (988) Adjusted working capital (8)...... 896 590 1,389 889 930 1,494 1,299 1,092 1,326 1,134 Total assets..... 18,180 8,005 19,948 9,069 15,992 8,701 14,715 8,590 14,496 8,854 Long-term obligations (9).. 19,148 11,148 18,948 10,290 15,200 11,750 12,900 10,750 12,400 10,750 Stockholders' equity (deficit)........ (4,023) (4,302) (4,758) (2,622) (6,112) (3,681) (6,217) (2,997) (7,041) (2,728) OCI -------------------------------------------------- PRO PRO FORMA FORMA PRO FORMA NINE NINE FISCAL TWELVE APRIL 4, MONTHS MONTHS YEAR MONTHS 1996 TO ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED JUNE 30, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, JUNE 30, MARCH 31, 1996 1997 1996 1996 1997 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA: Net revenues (4).............. $ 8,549 $ 31,741 $32,633 $44,946 $49,407 Operating expenses: Direct operating....... 2,754 10,817 11,379 15,455 16,758 Selling, general and administrative.. 2,308 8,016 9,876 12,875 12,770 Depreciation and amortization.... 1,930 7,257 6,858 10,398 11,407 --------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- Total operating expenses........ 6,992 26,090 28,113 38,728 40,935 Operating income........... 1,556 5,651 4,520 6,218 8,472 Interest expense.......... 1,826 7,597 8,210 10,946 10,946 Other expense (income), net.... (3) (53) 1,020 269 10 Income tax expense (benefit)........ (11) (440) (1,318) (1,475) (924) --------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- Net income (loss).......... $ (262) $ (1,453) $(3,392) $(3,522) $(1,560) ========= ========== ========= ========= ========= OTHER DATA: Cash flows from: Operating activities...... (4,170) 4,674 -- -- -- Investing activities...... 47,599 (45,239) -- -- -- Financing activities...... 52,770 43,872 -- -- -- EBITDA (6)....... $ 3,486 $ 12,908 $11,378 $16,616 $19,879 EBITDA margin (7).............. 40.8% 40.7% 34.8% 37.0% 40.2% Capital expenditures..... $ 598 $ 2,294 -- -- -- Ratio (deficiency) of earnings to fixed charges.......... $ (251) $ (1,013) $(4,710) $(4,947) $(2,484) Number of display faces-- period end....... 9,346 13,774 -- -- -- AS OF AS OF JUNE 30, MARCH 31, 1996 1997 BALANCE SHEET DATA: Working capital.. $ 151 $ 7,571 Adjusted working capital (8)...... 5,001 12,071 Total assets..... 94,829 138,731 Long-term obligations (9).. 90,683 136,048 Stockholders' equity (deficit)........ (4,901) (6,180) See Notes to Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Information. 27 NOTES TO SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION (1) The historical information set forth under the caption "Predecessors" represents the separate financial information of OCI North and OCI South. (2) The historical statement of operations data for OCI for the period April 4, 1996 through June 30, 1996 has been added to the historical statement of operations data of OCI North and OCI South for the period August 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996 and September 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996, respectively, to arrive at the unadjusted combined information for the period ended June 30, 1996. (3) The historical statement of operations data of OCI North and OCI South for the period August 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996 and September 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996, respectively, have been combined to arrive at the unadjusted combined information for the period ended March 31, 1996. (4) Net revenues are gross revenues less agency commissions. (5) Net income (loss) per share for OCI North and OCI South have not been presented because the companies are closely held and owned by private investor groups and accordingly, an earnings per share calculation is not required or meaningful. (6) "EBITDA" is operating income before depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not intended to represent net cash provided by operating activities as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indicator of the Company's operating performance or to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity. The Company believes EBITDA is a measure commonly reported and widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate the financial performance of companies in the outdoor advertising industry and their ability to service indebtedness. Accordingly, this information has been disclosed herein to permit a more complete comparative analysis of the Company's operating performance relative to other companies in the outdoor advertising industry. (7) EBITDA margin is EBITDA stated as a percentage of net revenues. (8) Adjusted working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities excluding current installments of long-term debt and obligation under non-compete agreement. (9) Long-term obligations are long-term debt and obligation under non-compete agreement. 28 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion should be read in conjunction with "Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Information" and the financial statements of OCI, its Predecessors and the Significant Acquisitions, including notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. The following discussion contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in "Risk Factors," "Business" and elsewhere in this Prospectus, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties relating to leverage, the need for additional funds, consummation and integration of future acquisitions, the ability of the Company to achieve certain cost savings, the management of growth and the popularity of outdoor advertising as an advertising medium. BACKGROUND The Company was formed in April 1996 to acquire the Predecessors. OCI South was formed in 1972 to acquire outdoor advertising assets in the region around Memphis, Tennessee. OCI North was formed in 1989 for the purpose of acquiring Dingeman Advertising, Inc., an outdoor advertising company based in Traverse City, Michigan. The Company is a holding company with no independent operations or assets other than investments in its operating subsidiaries. The Company is dependent on the receipt of dividends from its operating subsidiaries to meet its liquidity needs. After giving effect to the Financing Plan, there will be no material limitations on the ability of the operating subsidiaries to make distributions or otherwise make available funds to the Company. Since its formation, the Company has completed 15 acquisitions of the assets of outdoor advertising companies, all of which were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The Company's acquisitions can be classified into two categories: in-market acquisitions and new market acquisitions. The Company's acquisition integration approach is different for in-market and new market acquisitions. In-market acquisitions typically involve the purchase of display faces, related customer contracts, site leases and related assets, resulting in the elimination of all personnel and related costs. The functions relating to sales, production, leasing and administration are assumed by existing operations. In new markets, the Company generally eliminates administrative and accounting positions, maintains a sales and production capability, and institutes the Company's operating philosophy, systems and controls. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF DATE OF DISPLAYS ACQUISITION NAME OF ACQUIRED COMPANY ACQUISITION DISPLAY LOCATIONS ACQUIRED TYPE Summey Outdoor ......... June 1997 North Carolina/ South Carolina 900 In-market Ellis Outdoor........... April 1997 Alabama 80 In-market Quality Outdoor......... April 1997 Kentucky 180 In-market Outdoor West............ March 1997 Tennessee 960 New market Raven Outdoor........... February 1997 Michigan 12 In-market Scout Outdoor........... February 1997 Tennessee 100 In-market Amor Sign Studios....... February 1997 Michigan 120 In-market Pabian Outdoor.......... December 1996 Georgia 40 In-market D&S Outdoor............. December 1996 Georgia 16 In-market Crowder Outdoor......... November 1996 Georgia 110 In-market Skoglund................ October 1996 Minnesota/Wisconsin 1,500 New market Hawthorne of Birmingham............. October 1996 Alabama 23 In-market Hawthorne of Georgia.... September 1996 Georgia 110 In-market Alabama Outdoor......... April 1996 Alabama 2,900 New market Georgia Outdoor......... April 1996 South Carolina/Georgia 800 New market ----- Total.................. 7,851 ===== 29 The Company has completed 11 in-market acquisitions since September 1996 for an aggregate purchase price of $17.5 million. The pro forma financial information throughout this Prospectus does not include the results of operations for these businesses prior to their respective dates of acquisition as these acquisitions were individually insignificant. Although these in- market acquisitions did not have audited financial statements, management has calculated the pro forma impact of these acquisitions throughout this Prospectus for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 and the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 in order to provide a potential investor with the most meaningful information possible. Pro forma EBITDA of the Company's in-market acquisitions has been derived from actual revenues and a careful analysis of actual lease expenses, as well as production, sales, maintenance, illumination and other expenses typically incurred by the Compay in operating similar assets. PRELIMINARY FOURTH QUARTER 1997 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The Company expects to report net revenues and EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 1997 of approximately $12.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively. As adjusted to reflect acquisitions completed during the fourth quarter as though such acquisitions occurred on April 1, 1997, net revenues and EBITDA would have been $12.9 million and $4.5 million, respectively. These figures reflect a decline in net revenues and EBITDA from the quarter ended June 30, 1996 on a pro forma basis as adjusted for the acquisitions of all Acquired Companies as though such acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the period. Such pro forma revenues and EBITDA would have been $13.4 million and $5.3 million, respectively. The decline was principally due to a decline in occupancy resulting from two factors. The fourth quarter of the 1996 period included $298,000 of non- recurring net revenues derived from advertising placed in the Company's Atlanta area markets attributable to the 1996 Summer Olympics. In addition, four large national advertisers that had placed advertising in the same period in prior years did not place contracts. These contracts represented an aggregate of $649,000 in net revenues. A significant portion of such net revenues represents seasonal advertising. In an effort to strengthen its salesforce generally, the Company is in the process of adding 12 new salespersons, an increase of approximately 20%. The Company expects that this will help it replace lost national revenues with local revenues as well as take advantage of future opportunities. EBITDA also declined due to $125,000 of additional expense associated with failed acquisition transactions in the 1997 period. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, the Company estimates net revenues and EBITDA would have been approximately $52.3 million and $20.8 million, respectively, as adjusted to reflect the results of all Acquired Companies as though the acquisitions occurred at the beginning of the period. These compare with $53.5 million and $22.0 million of net revenues and EBITDA, respectively, for the twelve month period ended March 31, 1997 determined on the same basis. The foregoing information is preliminary and subject to the normal review process by the Company's auditors in connection with the preparation of the audited 1997 results. OVERVIEW OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES Revenues are a function of the number of display faces operated by the Company, as well as the occupancy levels of the Company's display faces and the rates that the Company charges for their use. The Company focuses its sales efforts on twelve-month contracts to maximize both the occupancy of its display inventory and its sales force efficiency. The Company believes that it has opportunities to improve the occupancy levels and rate structure of its display faces for a number of reasons, including benefits derived from implementation of its incentive compensation-based sales strategy in newly acquired operations and general economic conditions in its markets. The Company utilizes substantial creative resources and aggressive sales and marketing techniques to generate demand for outdoor advertising, including targeting customers currently using other forms of media. The Company relies on sales of advertising space for its revenues, and its operating results are therefore affected by general economic conditions, as well as trends in the advertising industry. Net revenues are gross revenues less commissions paid to advertising agencies that contract for the use of advertising displays on behalf of advertisers. Agency commissions on revenues that have been contracted through advertising agencies are approximately 15% of gross revenues. Agency commissions amounted to approximately 9.6% of gross revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1997. The Company enters into agreements with advertising agencies on a customer-by-customer basis and does not have long- term arrangements with any advertising agencies. Because of the Company's reliance on local advertisers, many of which do not employ 30 agencies, the Company depends less on placement of advertising through agencies than most other major outdoor advertising companies; therefore, its aggregate agency commission payments are relatively lower. The Company does not consider agency commissions as "operating expenses" and measures its operating performance based upon percentages of net revenues rather than gross revenues. Direct operating expenses consist of the following categories: maintenance, production, lease and illumination. The maintenance category includes minor repairs and miscellaneous maintenance of display structures as well as labor for installation of display faces. The production category includes labor related to paint and poster production and purchases of supplies. The lease category consists mainly of rental payments to owners of the land underlying the display structures. The illumination category consists of electricity costs to light the display faces. The majority of these direct expenses are variable costs that tend to fluctuate with revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses occur at both the division and corporate levels. At the division level, these costs consist of administrative overhead. At the corporate level, these costs represent staff and facility expenses for the Company's executive offices, insurance and the Company's accounting function. Selling expenses consist mainly of salaries and commissions for the Company's sales force, travel and entertainment relating to sales, sales administration and other related costs. The Company's bonus expense is primarily accounted for at the division level, which division-level bonuses are payable to division general managers and are based on the applicable division's operating results. THE COMPANY THE COMPANY'S PRO FORMA TWELVE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 COMPARED TO PRO FORMA FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1996. The following discussion reflects a comparison of the Company's pro forma results of operations for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 as if the Significant Acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of such period and the Company's pro forma results of operations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 as if the Significant Acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of such period. The Company's pro forma net revenues increased $4.5 million, or 9.9%, to $49.4 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $45.0 million in pro forma net revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. This increase was primarily due to increased rate and occupancy levels and revenues from in-market acquisitions completed during the twelve-month period ended March 31, 1997. The Company's pro forma direct operating expenses increased $1.3 million, or 8.4%, to $16.8 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $15.5 million in pro forma direct operating expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. This increase reflects normal inflationary cost increases and expenses associated with in-market acquisitions. The Company's pro forma selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $0.1 million, or 0.8%, to $12.8 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $12.9 million in pro forma selling, general and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. The Company's pro forma depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.0 million, or 9.7%, to $11.4 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $10.4 million in pro forma depreciation and amortization expense for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. This increase was due to higher levels of depreciation relating to in-market acquisitions. 31 As a result, the Company's pro forma operating income increased $2.3 million, or 36.2%, to $8.5 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $6.2 million in pro forma operating income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. This increase was the result of higher net revenues combined with stable selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company's pro forma operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net revenues for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 decreased to 59.8% compared to pro forma operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net revenues of 63.0% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. The Company's pro forma operating income as a percentage of net revenues for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 increased to 17.2% compared to pro forma operating income as a percentage of net revenues of 13.9% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. The Company's pro forma interest expense was $11.0 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 and did not change from pro forma interest expense for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company's pro forma net loss for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997 was $1.6 million as compared to a pro forma net loss of $3.5 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. THE COMPANY'S NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 COMPARED TO THE PRO FORMA NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996. The following discussion reflects a comparison of the Company's actual results of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 and the Company's pro forma results of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. Although the pro forma operating results for the nine months ended March 31, 1996 include the results of operations of the Significant Acquisitions as if such acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of such period, the Company's operating results for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 only reflect the results of operations of such Significant Acquisitions from the date of acquisition. The Company's net revenues decreased $0.9 million, or 2.7%, to $31.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $32.6 million in pro forma net revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. This decrease was primarily due to the inclusion of nine months of pro forma operating results of the Significant Acquisitions in the pro forma information for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. The Company's direct operating expenses decreased $0.6 million, or 4.9%, to $10.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $11.4 million in pro forma direct operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. This decrease reflects the inclusion of nine months of pro forma operating results of the Significant Acquisitions in the pro forma information for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. The Company's selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.9 million, or 18.8%, to $8.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $9.9 million in pro forma selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. This decrease was primarily due to the inclusion of nine months of pro forma operating results of the Significant Acquisitions in the pro forma information for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. The Company's depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.4 million, or 5.9%, to $7.3 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $6.9 million in pro forma depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. As a result, the Company's operating income increased $1.1 million, or 24.9%, to $5.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $4.5 million in pro forma operating income for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. This increase is due to the inclusion of nine months of pro forma operating results of the Significant Acquisitions in the pro forma information for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. The Company's 32 operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 decreased to 59.3% compared to pro forma operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net revenues of 65.1% for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. The Company's operating income as a percentage of net revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 increased to 17.8% compared to pro forma operating income as a percentage of net revenues 13.9% for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. The Company's interest expense decreased $0.6 million, or 7.5%, to $7.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 compared to $8.2 million in pro forma interest expense for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. This decrease was caused by the inclusion of nine months of pro forma operating results of the Significant Acquisitions in the pro forma information for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company's net loss for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 was $1.5 million as compared to a pro forma net loss of $3.4 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1996. OCI NORTH OCI NORTH'S FISCAL YEAR 1995 COMPARED TO OCI NORTH'S FISCAL YEAR 1994 OCI North's net revenues increased $0.9 million, or 9.2%, to $10.4 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $9.5 million in net revenues for the same period in 1994. This increase was primarily the result of increased rate and occupancy levels for OCI North's displays. OCI North's direct operating expenses were $3.7 million for the fiscal year 1995 and did not materially change from direct operating expenses for the same period in 1994. OCI North's selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.7 million for the fiscal year 1995 and did not materially change from selling, general and administrative expenses for the same period in 1994. OCI North's depreciation and amortization expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 7.2%, to $2.1 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $2.3 million in depreciation and amortization expense for the same period in 1994. OCI North's operating income increased $1.0 million, or 117.6%, to $1.9 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $0.9 million in operating income for the same period in 1994. Such increase was primarily the result of increased revenues due to higher rate and occupancy levels without associated increases in operating expenses. OCI North's operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net revenues for the fiscal year 1995 decreased to 61.6% compared to operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net revenues of 67.0% for the same period in 1994. OCI North's operating income as a percentage of net revenues for the fiscal year 1995 increased to 18.0% compared to operating income as a percentage of net revenues of 9.0% for the same period in 1994. OCI North's interest expense increased $0.1 million, or 4.2%, to $2.1 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $2.0 million in interest expense for the same period in 1994. As a result of the foregoing factors, OCI North's net loss for the fiscal year 1995 was $0.1 million compared to a net loss of $1.4 million for the same period in 1994. OCI SOUTH OCI SOUTH'S FISCAL YEAR 1995 COMPARED TO OCI SOUTH'S FISCAL YEAR 1994 OCI South's net revenues increased $1.0 million, or 14.4%, to $8.2 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $7.1 million in net revenues for the same period in 1994. This increase was primarily due to higher rate and occupancy levels for the Company's displays generally and revenues associated with a large national advertising campaign. 33 OCI South's direct operating expenses increased $0.3 million, or 16.3%, to $1.9 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $1.6 million in direct operating expenses for the same period in 1994. OCI South's selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.9 million for the fiscal year 1995 and did not materially change from selling, general and administrative expenses for the same period in 1994. OCI South's depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.1 million, or 14.4%, to $1.1 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $0.9 million in depreciation and amortization expense for the same period in 1994. OCI South's operating income increased $0.6 million, or 37.9%, to $2.3 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $1.7 million in operating income for the same period in 1994. This increase is the result of OCI South's having higher net revenues but stable selling, general and administrative expenses. OCI South's operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net revenues for the fiscal year 1995 decreased to 58.7% compared to operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, as a percentage of net revenues of 63.6% for the same period in 1994. OCI South's operating income as a percentage of net revenues for the fiscal year 1995 increased to 28.2% compared to operating income as a percentage of net revenues of 23.4% for the same period in 1994. OCI South's interest expense increased $0.3 million, or 37.5%, to $1.2 million for the fiscal year 1995 compared to $0.9 million in interest expense for the same period in 1994. The increase in interest expense was due to the refinancing of OCI South's long-term debt during fiscal year 1995. As a result of the foregoing factors, OCI South's net income for the fiscal year 1995 was $0.8 million compared to a net income of $0.5 million for the same period in 1994. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company financed the consolidation of OCI North and OCI South and the acquisitions of Georgia Outdoor and Alabama Outdoor through the combination of a $90.0 million credit facility with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ("CIBC"), as collateral agent, and The Chase Manhattan Bank ("Chase"), as agent for a syndicate of lenders (the "Old Credit Facility"), and an equity and subordinated debt investment of approximately $34.0 million from certain individual investors, funds managed by Media/Communications Partners and Chase Venture Capital Associates, L.P. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions." Since that time, the Company has satisfied its working capital requirements with cash from operations and to a lesser extent borrowings under its credit facilities. Its acquisitions have been financed primarily with borrowings under its credit facilities. In October 1996, the Old Credit Facility was amended and restated as the Existing Credit Facility with CIBC, as collateral agent, The First National Bank of Chicago and First Union Bank of North Carolina, as co-agents, and Chase, as agent for a syndicate of lenders, in order to increase the available credit to $140.0 million. The Company financed its acquisitions of Skoglund, Outdoor West and several smaller outdoor advertising operations through borrowings under the Existing Credit Facility. As of June 30, 1997, aggregate principal and accrued interest due and payable under the Existing Credit Facility was $114.4 million at a weighted average interest rate of 8.8%. As of the same date, availability under the Existing Credit Facility was approximately $19.8 million, which reflects the amount outstanding as of June 30, 1997 and approximately $5.9 million of notes payable-stockholders, which are secured by a letter of credit under the Existing Credit Facility and will be secured by a letter of credit under the New Credit Facility. The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Offering, together with borrowings under the New Credit Facility, to repay all amounts owing under the Existing Credit Facility. The Company is entering into the New Credit Facility concurrently with the Offering for the purpose of financing acquisitions and capital expenditures relating to the development and improvement of advertising structures. The Company believes that its cash from operations, together with available borrowings under the 34 New Credit Facility, will be sufficient to satisfy its cash requirements, including anticipated capital expenditures, for the foreseeable future. However, in the event that cash from operations, together with available funds under the New Credit Facility, are insufficient to satisfy cash requirements, the Company may require additional indebtedness to finance its operations including, without limitation, additional acquisitions. There can be no assurance that such additional debt will be available or that the Company will be able to incur such additional debt. See "Description of New Credit Facility" and "Description of Notes--Certain Covenants--Limitation on Additional Indebtedness." The Company has low maintenance capital expenditure requirements. Such capital expenditures are required to maintain and upgrade the Company's existing display faces. Management estimates that maintenance capital expenditures will total approximately $1.5 million in fiscal 1998. In addition to maintenance capital expenditures, the Company incurs discretionary capital expenditures for the construction of new display faces. Management estimates that discretionary capital expenditures will total an additional $2.5 million in fiscal 1998. Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997. Net cash used in investing activities was $45.2 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, resulting primarily from acquisitions and capital expenditures. Net cash provided by financing activities was $43.9 million for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, resulting primarily from net borrowings under the Existing Credit Facility. INFLATION In the last three years, inflation has not had a significant impact on the Company or its Predecessors. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, on April 4, 1996. This statement requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events of changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity. TAXES As of June 30, 1996, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $943,000. As a result of the Formation Transactions in April 1996, future utilization of such net operating loss carryforwards is limited to approximately $580,000 annually. The Company expects that the net operating loss carryforwards will be exhausted during fiscal 1998 and the Company's effective tax rate will rise in fiscal 1999 and thereafter. 35 BUSINESS THE COMPANY OCI is a leading provider of outdoor advertising services, operating approximately 13,500 advertising displays in 12 midwestern and southeastern states. The Midwest and Southeast are attractive markets for outdoor advertising with stable, growing economies and a significant number of advertisers in diverse industries such as retail sales, health care, agriculture and manufacturing. The Company focuses on small- to medium-sized markets with populations ranging from 15,000 to 150,000 and is the largest outdoor advertising company in most of the markets in which it operates. Management believes that operating in small- to medium-sized markets provides certain advantages over operating in large markets, including lower and more stable lease costs, greater new build opportunities and more attractive acquisition opportunities. On April 3, 1996, the Company's current structure emerged with its acquisitions and consolidation of OCI North and OCI South. OCI South was founded in 1972 by John C Stanley IV and A.B. Isbell upon their acquisition of outdoor advertising assets in the region around Memphis, Tennessee. Through dedication to customer service and product quality and the consummation of numerous acquisitions, OCI South grew its operations to more than 2,600 display faces in six states by April 1996. In 1989, OCI North was formed by Messrs. Stanley and Isbell to complete the acquisition of Dingeman Advertising, Inc., an outdoor advertising company based in Traverse City, Michigan. Through additional acquisitions and new construction, OCI North grew its operations to more than 2,800 display faces in three states by April 1996. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions--The Formation Transactions." The Company believes that the success of its management team in developing and expanding its operations has made OCI a significant competitor in the outdoor advertising industry. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Outdoor advertising offers repetitive impact and relatively low cost-per- thousand impressions compared to alternative media, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines and direct mail marketing. The outdoor advertising industry in the United States has experienced increased advertiser interest and revenue growth during the 1990's. According to recent estimates by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (the "OAAA"), the trade association for the outdoor advertising industry, outdoor advertising generated total revenues of approximately $2.0 billion in 1996, or approximately 1.1% of the total advertising expenditures in the United States. Although the outdoor advertising industry has gained increased prominence in recent years, the industry itself dates back to the late nineteenth century when companies began renting spaces on wooden boards or fences for advertising "bills" which were pasted or posted to the rented spaces. The industry grew dramatically from the 1920s to the 1960s, with the significant increase in automobile travel and highway and freeway construction and improvement. As roadside advertising became more popular with advertisers, the displays used by the industry evolved from posters to more permanent billboards in standard sizes located in highly visible, high-traffic locations. In more recent times, the outdoor advertising industry has experienced significant changes due to a number of factors. First, the outdoor advertising industry has increased its visibility with and attractiveness to a diversified set of local advertisers as well as national retail and consumer product- oriented companies to offset the decline in the use of tobacco advertising in recent years. Second, the industry has benefitted significantly from improvements in production technology, including the use of computer printing, vinyl advertising copy and improved lighting techniques, which have facilitated a more dynamic, colorful and creative use of the medium. These technological advances have permitted the outdoor advertising industry to respond more promptly and cost effectively to the changing needs of its advertising customers and make greater use of advertising copy used in other media. Third, the outdoor advertising industry has benefitted from the growth in automobile travel time for business and leisure due to increased highway congestion and continued demographic shifts of residences and businesses from the cities to outlying suburbs. The study most recently published by the Office of Highway 36 Information Management of the Federal Highway Administration indicated that, during the period from 1983 to 1990, licensed drivers in the United States increased by 11%, vehicles owned increased by 15%, the number of vehicle trips increased by 25% and vehicle miles increased by 40%. The Company believes that these trends demonstrate that consumer exposure to existing billboard structures also increased during this period. Advertisers purchase outdoor advertising for a number of reasons. Outdoor advertising offers repetitive impact and a relatively low cost per-thousand impressions, a commonly used media measurement, as compared to television, radio, newspapers, magazines and direct mail marketing. This cost- effectiveness makes outdoor advertising a good vehicle to build mass market support. In addition, outdoor advertising can be used to target a defined audience in a specific location and, therefore, can be relied upon by local businesses concentrating on a particular geographic area where customers have specific demographic characteristics. For instance, restaurants, motels, service stations and similar roadside businesses use outdoor advertising to reach potential customers close to the point of sale and provide directional information. Other local businesses such as television and radio stations and consumer products companies may wish to appeal more broadly to customers and consumers in the local market. National brand name advertisers may use the medium to attract customers generally and build brand awareness. In all cases, outdoor advertising can be combined with other media such as radio and television to reinforce messages being provided to consumers. The outdoor advertising industry is comprised of several large outdoor advertising and media companies with operations in multiple markets, as well as many smaller and local companies operating a limited number of structures in a single or few local markets. While the industry has experienced some consolidation within the past few years, the OAAA estimates that there are still approximately 600 companies in the outdoor advertising industry operating approximately 396,000 billboard displays. The Company expects the trend of consolidation in the outdoor advertising industry to continue. OPERATING STRATEGY The Company's objective is to be a leading provider of outdoor advertising services in small- to medium-sized markets across the United States. To achieve this objective, the Company plans to both increase its penetration in its existing markets and expand into attractive new markets. The Company has historically implemented, and intends to continue to pursue, the following operating strategy: Pursue Strategic Acquisitions. The Company seeks to continue its growth by pursuing an aggressive acquisition strategy emphasizing both in-market and new market acquisitions. The Company believes it has attractive in-market acquisition opportunities which will serve to increase market penetration and enhance local market operating efficiencies. In most instances, in- market acquisitions involved the purchase of display faces only and require no incremental personnel. The Company also intends to pursue new market acquisitions that are either within its existing regions or in new regions where attractive growth and consolidation opportunities exist. Leverage Operational Structure. The Company's operational structure provides significant operating leverage to support increased penetration of existing markets and new market expansion. The Company's operations are comprised of 10 divisions, each with its own division headquarters to service its display structures and customers. OCI has centralized management operations in Traverse City, Michigan and Corinth, Mississippi to provide administrative oversight of the divisions through centralized purchasing, a detailed budgeting process, management information systems and strict cost controls. With this infrastructure in place, the Company can generate revenues from newly acquired or constructed display faces at a very attractive incremental margin. Focus on Local Advertisers. The Company seeks to continue its local advertiser focus, which management believes provides the Company with a diverse and stable advertiser base, fewer sales subject to agency commissions and greater rate integrity. Local advertising constituted over 84% of the Company's gross revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, which is higher than the industry average of 70% as estimated by the OAAA. The Company believes that the diversity of its local customer base insulates it 37 from dependence on any one customer or industry. During the nine months ended March 31, 1997, no single customer represented more than 2.5% of the Company's gross revenues. Emphasize Twelve-Month Advertising Contracts. The Company seeks to maximize occupancy levels and sales force and production efficiency by focusing on twelve-month advertising contracts. The Company believes that these long- term contracts enhance occupancy levels at stable advertising rates, generate higher renewal rates, increase the predictability of revenues and allow its sales personnel time to provide greater attention to servicing their accounts. Capitalize on Experienced Management Team. The Company believes that one of the keys to continuing its growth is its experienced management team. The Company's three-person senior management team has over 70 years of combined experience in the outdoor advertising industry which provides the Company with the market knowledge and relationships necessary to identify and evaluate acquisition candidates. Management's local relationships also provide OCI with the ability to identify and obtain municipal approval for new build opportunities. RECENT ACQUISITIONS The Company has historically relied on an acquisition-based growth strategy that has provided its management with considerable experience in analyzing and negotiating potential acquisitions. In addition, the Company's management has consistently demonstrated its ability to assimilate its acquisitions into the existing structure of the Company. The Company has acquired the assets of 15 outdoor advertising companies over a 15-month period, totaling in excess of 7,800 display faces. None of such acquisitions involved sellers affiliated with the Company. The Company believes that these completed acquisitions have significantly strengthened its market presence in the Midwest and Southeast and have allowed the Company to capitalize on the operating efficiencies and cross-market sales opportunities associated with operating in contiguous markets. The following summarizes the Significant Acquisitions, which are included in the pro forma financial information in this Prospectus: The Outdoor West Acquisition. On March 31, 1997, OCI acquired substantially all of the assets of Outdoor West for a cash purchase price of $11.8 million. As a result of this acquisition, the Company acquired approximately 960 display faces in Tennessee and a right of first refusal to purchase Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia, an affiliate of Outdoor West. The acquisition of Outdoor West has strengthened the Company's presence in eastern and central Tennessee. The Skoglund Acquisition. On October 31, 1996, OCI completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Skoglund for a cash purchase price of $21.0 million. As a result of the acquisition of Skoglund, the Company acquired approximately 1,500 display faces in Minnesota and Wisconsin. These new market areas strengthen OCI's presence in the Midwest. The Alabama Outdoor Acquisition. On April 30, 1996, OCI acquired approximately 2,900 display faces across North and Central Alabama through its purchase of substantially all of the assets of Alabama Outdoor for a cash purchase price of $34.2 million. By purchasing display faces in the regions around and between Birmingham and Gadsden, Alabama, the Company has been able to strengthen its presence in a growing market. The Georgia Outdoor Acquisition. On April 3, 1996, OCI completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Georgia Outdoor for a cash purchase price of $11.6 million. As a result of this transaction, the Company acquired approximately 800 display faces in Georgia and South Carolina in the vicinity of Athens, Georgia. This complemented the Company's existing operations in the region around Rome, Georgia. In addition to the Significant Acquisitions, since September 1996 the Company has consummated 11 in-market acquisitions, acquiring 1,691 display faces in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan and Tennessee for aggregate cash payments totaling approximately $17.5 million. 38 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF DATE OF DISPLAYS ACQUISITION NAME OF ACQUIRED COMPANY ACQUISITION DISPLAY LOCATIONS ACQUIRED TYPE Summey Outdoor.......... June 1997 North Carolina/South Carolina 900 In-market Ellis Outdoor........... April 1997 Alabama 80 In-market Quality Outdoor......... April 1997 Kentucky 180 In-market Outdoor West............ March 1997 Tennessee 960 New market Raven Outdoor........... February 1997 Michigan 12 In-market Scout Outdoor........... February 1997 Tennessee 100 In-market Amor Sign Studios....... February 1997 Michigan 120 In-market Pabian Outdoor.......... December 1996 Georgia 40 In-market D&S Outdoor............. December 1996 Georgia 16 In-market Crowder Outdoor......... November 1996 Georgia 110 In-market Skoglund................ October 1996 Minnesota/Wisconsin 1,500 New market Hawthorne of Birmingham............. October 1996 Alabama 23 In-market Hawthorne of Georgia.... September 1996 Georgia 110 In-market Alabama Outdoor......... April 1996 Alabama 2,900 New market Georgia Outdoor......... April 1996 South Carolina/Georgia 800 New market ------ Total.................. 7,851 ====== The Company's acquisition integration approach is different for in-market and new market acquisitions. In-market acquisitions typically involve the purchase of display faces, related customer contracts, site leases and related assets, resulting in the elimination of all personnel and related costs. The functions relating to sales, production, leasing and administration are assumed by existing operations. In new markets, the Company generally eliminates administrative and accounting positions, maintains a sales and production capability, and institutes the Company's operating philosophy, systems and controls. In addition, the Company immediately implements its sales strategy which involves converting the compensation program of the sales force from salary plus incentive to straight commission and redirects the sales effort toward twelve-month advertising contracts. The Company does not currently have any written or oral agreement to consummate any material new acquisition. 39 MARKETS The Company operates primarily in small- to medium-sized markets in the midwest and southeast regions of the country. Each market has local industries, businesses and special events that are frequent users of outdoor advertising. The Company has 10 administrative and sales divisions headquartered in the locations listed in the table below. The following sets forth certain information (on a pro forma basis as set forth in the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements of OCI) for each of the Company's markets as of and for the twelve months ended March 31, 1997, excluding the pre-acquisition operating results from the 11 individually insignificant acquisitions by the Company since September 1996. NUMBER OF DISPLAYS ---------------------------------------------- PRO FORMA NET REVENUES 12 MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 PERCENTAGE OF JUNIOR 30-SHEET 8-SHEET MARKET (IN THOUSANDS) NET REVENUES BULLETINS BULLETINS POSTERS POSTERS TOTAL Birmingham, AL.......... $10,532 21.3% 420 101 1,120 308 1,949 Duluth, MN.............. 6,150 12.4 318 390 864 12 1,584 Athens, GA.............. 6,037 12.2 301 415 822 98 1,636 Traverse City, MI....... 4,830 9.8 161 520 746 -- 1,427 Saginaw, MI............. 4,466 9.0 155 217 630 8 1,010 Corinth, MS............. 3,946 8.0 191 111 719 1 1,022 Johnson City, TN........ 3,878 7.9 160 136 651 -- 947 Paducah, KY............. 3,305 6.7 70 281 617 2 970 Huntsville, AL.......... 3,241 6.6 223 126 591 -- 940 Tuscaloosa, AL.......... 3,022 6.1 276 138 384 -- 798 ------- ----- ----- ----- ----- --- ------ Total................. $49,407 100.0% 2,275 2,435 7,144 429 12,283(1) ======= ===== ===== ===== ===== === ====== - --------------------- (1) Excludes approximately 1,180 displays acquired after March 31, 1997. The following is an overview of the economies and significant features of the Company's 10 markets: Birmingham, Alabama. The Company's Birmingham market includes the region in and around Birmingham, Alabama, the largest city and the leading trade center in the State of Alabama. This market area is one of the Southeast's major centers of finance, health care, manufacturing, research and engineering, transportation and education. Unlike the other markets in which OCI operates, Birmingham is one of the sixty largest metropolitan areas in the country. Duluth, Minnesota. The Company's Duluth market includes the areas in and around Duluth, Minnesota; St. Cloud, Minnesota; and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Important components of the Duluth area's economy include tourism, shipping, medical services, manufacturing, mining and education. St. Cloud is located approximately 65 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul and is one of the state's leading agricultural areas. It is also the home of a variety of medical and light manufacturing companies. Eau Claire is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and is one of Wisconsin's most rapidly growing cities. Its industrial base includes computer manufacturing, insurance, environmental cleaning products and meat and dairy products. Athens, Georgia. The Company's Athens market encompasses 31 counties throughout northwest Georgia, a region with a healthy economy well positioned for growth. Much of this growth will emanate from the expansion of nearby Atlanta. In addition to the large number of commuters to greater Atlanta who live in this market area, there are a significant number of tourists who frequent the region including visitors to the University of Georgia. 40 Traverse City, Michigan. The Company's Traverse City market includes the areas of Traverse City, Muskegon and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, some of that state's most popular tourist destinations. The greater Traverse City area attracts more than 2 million visitors annually to its numerous recreational offerings and events. The area's 20 championship golf courses as well as plentiful fishing and camping opportunities draw thousands of tourists during the summer, while premier ski resorts and hundreds of groomed snowmobile trails are popular in the winter. The tourism and retail sectors of the Traverse City Division's economy are balanced by stable manufacturing and natural resource-related sectors. Saginaw, Michigan. The Company's Saginaw market encompasses the "Tri-Cities" of Saginaw, Midland and Bay City, Michigan as well as the region in and around Port Huron, Michigan. The region's solid retail sectors are complemented by a robust tourism industry. For example, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, the Soaring Eagle Casino attracts many people from across the state and nearby Canada. Other significant industry sectors in this region include automotive manufacturing, chemical production, agriculture processing and electric power and gas production. Corinth, Mississippi. The Company's Corinth market covers north and central Mississippi, northwest Alabama and west Tennessee. While this region's economy has traditionally been rooted in the timber, pulp and paper and railroad industries, other industries such as furniture and electronics manufacturing have emerged in recent years. In addition, the growing presence of casino gambling is boosting the region's economy dramatically. This market's Alabama region features a strong mix of industries, including apparel mills, metal casting houses and food processing plants. In addition, the lakes in this region have made tourism an increasingly important attraction for potential consumers in the region. Johnson City, Tennessee. The Company's Johnson City market is centered on the "Tri-Cities" area of Tennessee: Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol. Local industries include electronics, pharmaceuticals, mining, machinery, apparel, textiles and aluminum products. The region also features many recreational areas with boating, skiing, white water rafting and fishing which make it a tourist destination. Paducah, Kentucky. The Company's Paducah market encompasses parts of Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois. The local economies within this division are driven by a diverse collection of industries including retail, health care and transportation. This market also includes the area in and around Decatur, Illinois, which is centrally located among Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Huntsville, Alabama. The Company's Huntsville market is centered in a region where defense and aerospace technology, research and manufacturing play an important role in the local economy. In addition, the area's economic base includes numerous electronics and other industrial firms. The Company's Huntsville market also includes the Murfreesboro, Tennessee region. Murfreesboro's proximity to Nashville generates substantial commuter and tourist traffic in this market. This region is also the location of companies involved in heavy manufacturing, health care and education. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Company's Tuscaloosa market covers the region in and around Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of the main campus of the University of Alabama which serves as the focal point for much of the activity in and around this market area. Tuscaloosa is located fifty miles southwest of Birmingham, and large cities such as Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville are within a two- hundred mile radius of the city. LOCAL MARKET OPERATIONS In addition to the sales operations in each of its divisions, the Company maintains a complete outdoor advertising operation, including a general manager, a production, construction and maintenance facility, a creative department equipped with advanced technology, a real estate unit and support staff. The Company conducts its outdoor advertising operations through these local offices, consistent with senior management's belief that an organization with decentralized sales and operations is more responsive to local market demand and provides greater incentives to employees. The decentralized sales operations are balanced by administrative 41 oversight through OCI's centralized accounting and financial controls based in the Company's primary administrative offices in Corinth, Mississippi and Traverse City, Michigan. These controls allow OCI to closely monitor the operating and financial performance of its operations in each market. Mr. Isbell is the President of the Company and its Chief Operating Officer, and four regional Vice Presidents report directly to him. The 10 division general managers in turn report directly to one of the four regional Vice Presidents. Such division general managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective markets and are compensated according to the financial performance of such markets. In general, these local managers oversee market development, production and local sales. Although site leases (for land underlying an advertising structure) are administered from the Company's primary administrative offices in Mississippi and Michigan, each local division office is solely responsible for locating and ultimately procuring leases for appropriate sites in its market. Site lease contracts vary in term but typically run from five to twenty years with various termination and renewal provisions. Each division office maintains a leasing department, which maintains records containing information on local property ownership, lease contract terms, zoning ordinances and permit requirements. The Company believes that by relying on personnel in its local offices to study market conditions and procure new site leases it is better able to respond to increases in customer demand. The Company has also established fully staffed and equipped creative departments in each of its divisions. Using technologically advanced computer hardware and software, the creative departments are able to develop original design copy for local advertisers and exchange work and concepts with each other or directly with clients or their agencies. This capability has encouraged some advertising agencies to rely on the Company for the creation of their clients' outdoor campaigns. The Company believes that its creative departments' implementation of continuing technological advances provides a significant competitive advantage in its sales and service area. SALES AND SERVICE The Company has long focused on providing a low cost, high-quality advertising vehicle to local businesses. During the nine months ended March 31, 1997, local advertising revenues accounted for 84% of gross revenues. The Company believes that outdoor advertising will typically be the most efficient means for local advertisers to reach consumers. Management believes that its local advertiser focus provides the Company with a diverse and stable advertiser base, fewer agency commission sales and greater rate integrity. The Company also believes that the diversity of its customer base insulates the Company from dependence on any one customer or industry. For the nine months ended March 31, 1997, no single customer represented more than 3.5% of the Company's gross revenues. The Company believes that the development of partner-like relationships with local business owners is a key component to successful operation in smaller markets. Management therefore encourages its sales personnel to become acquainted with these local business persons to learn about the needs of its small business customers and spend time discussing the benefits of outdoor advertising with them. Few of the local advertisers in small markets have relationships with advertising agencies; therefore, the Company obtains many of its contracts with such advertisers through direct sales. As a result, a lower percentage of the Company's revenues are subject to advertising agency commissions than those of major market outdoor advertising companies. Elimination of the payment of agency commissions on some local sales, typically 15% of gross revenues, increases the profitability of contracts with local businesses or, under some circumstances, enhances the Company's ability to offer incentive programs to its customers. The Company emphasizes the use of advertising contracts with a term of twelve months. The Company believes that such contracts provide the Company with considerable stability with respect to both occupancy and advertising rates. Long-term contracts also increase the predictability of revenues and allow sales personnel time to devote greater attention to servicing their accounts. The Company believes that once its customers enter into twelve-month contracts they tend to view their outdoor advertising expenses as a routine cost of doing business. 42 As a result, such customers are more likely to renew their contracts. Historically, the Company's advertising contract rates on renewal have increased on average at a rate at or above the annual rate of inflation. To encourage customers to sign twelve-month poster contracts, the Company has consistently used two promotions: an incentive program and a rotation program. Under the incentive program, customers who enter into a twelve-month poster contract are eligible for a rebate of a percentage of the amount paid to the Company under such contract which may be applied to a twelve-month renewal of such contract. Under the rotation program, customers of the Company who have entered into twelve-month contracts can change the location of their poster advertising display from one of the Company's structures to another Company-owned structure every 30 to 60 days. This affords such customers with more varied exposure and access to some of the Company's most attractive locations which might otherwise be unavailable. In each of its 10 divisions, the Company maintains teams of sales representatives with defined territories who report to a general manager in each of its markets. The Company's sales teams are experienced, with individual sales persons averaging six years of service with the Company or operations acquired by the Company. Each sales representative is compensated exclusively on a commission basis, and the local general manager's compensation is tied to the performance of his or her sales team. The Company believes that this incentive structure, together with the experience of its personnel, is a significant factor in its ability to maintain a solid base of local advertisers in the communities where it operates. In addition, the Company's national sales manager works with advertising agencies across the country to solicit national advertising with the Company. CUSTOMERS Approximately 84% of the Company's gross revenues in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 were generated from local advertisers. The Company believes that focusing on local advertising offers several advantages over national advertising. In local sales, the Company often deals directly with the customer without an agency acting as an intermediary. The Company expends considerable sales efforts on educating local customers regarding the benefits of outdoor media and helping potential customers develop an outdoor advertising strategy. Hence, the Company has an opportunity to develop a long- term working relationship with local advertisers and influence their purchasing decisions. The Company believes that this direct relationship also gives it an advantage in obtaining advertising contract renewals. In addition, the Company's experience has been that local advertisers are more likely to enter into twelve-month contracts. See "--Sales and Service". Local advertisers tend to have smaller advertising budgets and are more dependent on the Company's production and creative personnel to design and produce advertising copy. While price and availability are important competitive factors, service and customer relationships are also critical components of local sales. The Company's reliance on local advertisers is particularly beneficial from a diversification standpoint. No one customer accounted for more than 2.5% of the Company's gross revenues during the nine months ended March 31, 1997. The close proximity of the Company's displays to several large metropolitan areas allows it to attract national advertisers. One strategy employed by the Company to attract national advertisers has been the establishment of "rings" around several major metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis and Nashville. Rather than locate signs within such metropolitan areas, the Company operates display faces in smaller communities surrounding these markets. National advertisers who want access to commuters who work in metropolitan areas but live outside them are therefore attracted to OCI. The Company competes for national advertisers primarily as compared to the outdoor advertising industry as a whole on the basis of price, location of displays, availability and service. Tobacco revenues have historically accounted for a significantly lower portion of the Company's outdoor advertising revenues than the outdoor advertising industry as a whole. For the six months ended December 31, 1996 and the nine months ended March 31, 1997, tobacco advertisers accounted for less than 10% of the Company's gross revenues, well below the estimated 13.6% for the outdoor advertising industry as a whole in 1996, as reported by Competitive Media Reporting and Publishers Information Bureau Inc. Thus, the reduction 43 by the leading tobacco companies in their expenditures for outdoor advertising due to a declining population of smokers, societal pressures, consolidation in the tobacco industry and price competition from generic brands has had a less dramatic effect on the Company's inventories than on the outdoor advertising industry as a whole. See "--Government Regulation." The following table illustrates the diversity of the Company's advertising base for the nine months ended March 31, 1997: GROSS REVENUES BY ADVERTISER CATEGORY PERCENTAGE OF GROSS REVENUES Retail/Consumer Products...................................... 12.8% Hospitality................................................... 12.4 Automotive and Related........................................ 11.8 Tobacco....................................................... 9.1 Media/Communications.......................................... 7.8 Restaurants................................................... 7.4 Gaming and other Recreation................................... 5.9 Financial Services/Insurance.................................. 5.5 Health Care................................................... 4.8 Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)....................... 4.3 Real Estate................................................... 2.3 Other......................................................... 15.9 ----- Total....................................................... 100.0% ===== INVENTORY The Company operates four standard types of outdoor advertising display faces: Bulletins generally are 36 feet long by 10 1/2 feet high or 48 feet long by 14 feet high and consist of panels on which advertising copy is displayed. The advertising copy is either hand painted onto the panels at the facilities of the Company in accordance with design specifications supplied by the advertiser and attached to the outdoor advertising structure, or is hand-painted or printed with the computer-generated graphics on a single sheet of vinyl that is wrapped around the structure. On occasion, to attract more attention, some of the panels may extend beyond the linear edges of the display face and may include three-dimensional embellishments. Because of their greater impact and higher cost, bulletins are usually located on major highways. Junior Bulletins are smaller bulletins, measuring 25 feet long by 12 feet high or smaller, with panels on which advertising copy is displayed. As with standard bulletins, the advertising copy is either hand painted onto the panels at the facilities of the Company in accordance with design specifications supplied by the advertiser and attached to the outdoor advertising structure, or is hand-painted or printed with the computer- generated graphics on a single sheet of vinyl that is wrapped around the structure. Junior bulletins may also feature panels extending beyond the linear edges of the display face or other three-dimensional embellishments. Junior bulletins are generally located on secondary roads and highways. 30-Sheet Posters generally are 25 feet long by 12 feet high and are the most common type of billboard. Advertising copy for 30-sheet posters consists of lithographed or silk-screened paper sheets supplied by the advertiser that are pasted and applied like wallpaper to the face of the display. Thirty-sheet posters are primarily located on major traffic arteries. Junior (8-Sheet) Posters usually are 12 feet long by 6 feet high. Displays are prepared and mounted in the same manner as 30-sheet posters. Most junior posters, because of their smaller size, are primarily located on city streets. 44 Billboards generally are mounted on structures owned by the Company and located on sites that are either owned or leased by it or on which it has acquired a permanent easement. Billboard structures are durable, have long useful lives and do not require substantial maintenance. When disassembled, they typically can be moved and relocated at new sites. The Company's outdoor advertising structures are made of steel and other durable materials built to withstand variable climates, including the rigors of the midwestern climate. The Company expects its structures to last 15 years or more without significant refurbishment. PRODUCTION The Company has internal production facilities and staff in each of its 10 divisions to perform the full range of activities required to develop, create and install outdoor advertising in all of its markets. Production work includes creating the advertising copy design and layout, painting the design or coordinating its printing and installing the designs on its displays. The Company usually provides its full range of production services to local advertisers and to advertisers that are not represented by advertising agencies, since national advertisers and advertisers represented by advertising agencies often use preprinted designs that require only installation. However, the Company's creative and production personnel frequently are involved in production activities even when advertisers are represented by agencies due to the development of new designs or adaptation of copy from other media for use on billboards. The Company's artists also assist in the development of marketing presentations, demonstrations and strategies to attract new advertisers. With the increased use of vinyl and pre-printed advertising copy furnished to the outdoor advertising company by the advertiser or its agency, outdoor advertising companies are becoming less responsible for labor-intensive production work since vinyl and pre-printed copy can be installed quickly. The vinyl sheets are reusable, thereby reducing the Company's production costs, and are easily transportable. Due to the geographic proximity of the Company's principal markets and the transportability of vinyl sheets, the Company can shift materials among markets to promote efficiency. The Company believes that this trend over time will reduce operating expenses associated with production activities. COMPETITION The Company is the leading outdoor advertising provider in most of its markets. In each of its markets, the Company faces competition from other media, including broadcast and cable television, radio, print media and direct mail marketers. In addition, the Company also competes with a wide variety of "out-of-home" media, including highway logo signs, advertising in shopping centers and malls, airports, stadiums, movie theaters and supermarkets, as well as on taxis, trains, buses and subways. Advertisers compare relative costs of available media and cost-per-thousand impressions, particularly when delivering a message to customers with distinct demographic characteristics. In competing with other media, outdoor advertising relies on its low cost-per- thousand-impressions and its ability to reach repetitively a broad segment of the population in a specific market or to target a particular geographic area or population with a particular set of demographic characteristics within that market. The outdoor advertising industry is highly fragmented, consisting of several large outdoor advertising and media companies with operations in multiple markets as well as smaller and local companies operating a limited number of structures in single or a few local markets. Although some consolidation has occurred over the past few years, according to the OAAA there are approximately 600 companies in the outdoor advertising industry operating approximately 396,000 billboard displays. In several of its markets, the Company encounters direct competition from other major outdoor media companies, including 3M Media, which has agreed to be acquired by Outdoor Systems, Inc., Whiteco, Inc., and Lamar Advertising Company, each of which has a larger national network and greater total resources than the Company. The Company believes that its emphasis on local advertisers and its position as a major provider of advertising services in each of its markets enable it to compete effectively with the other outdoor media operators, as well as other media, both within those markets and in the midwest region. The Company also competes with other outdoor advertising companies for sites on which to build new structures. See "Risk Factors--Competition." 45 GOVERNMENT REGULATION The outdoor advertising industry is subject to governmental regulation at the federal, state and local levels. Federal law, principally the Highway Beautification Act, encouraged states, by the threat of withholding federal appropriations for the construction and improvement of highways within such states, to implement legislation to restrict billboards located within 660 feet of, or visible from, interstate and primary highways except in commercial or industrial areas. All of the states have implemented regulations at least as restrictive as the Highway Beautification Act, including prohibitions on the construction of new billboards adjacent to federally-aided highways and the removal at the owner's expense and without any compensation of any illegal signs on such highways. The Highway Beautification Act, and the various state statutes implementing it, require the payment of just compensation whenever government authorities require legally erected and maintained billboards to be removed from federally-aided highways. The states and local jurisdictions have, in some cases, passed additional and more restrictive regulations on the construction, repair, upgrading, height, size and location of, and, in some instances, content of advertising copy being displayed on outdoor advertising structures adjacent to federally- aided highways and other thoroughfares. Such regulations, often in the form of municipal building, sign or zoning ordinances, specify minimum standards for the height, size and location of billboards. In some cases, the construction of new billboards or relocation of existing billboards is prohibited. Some jurisdictions also have restricted the ability to enlarge or upgrade existing billboards, such as converting from wood to steel or from non-illuminated to illuminated structures. From time to time governmental authorities order the removal of billboards by the exercise of eminent domain. Thus far, the Company has been able to obtain satisfactory compensation for any of its structures removed at the direction of governmental authorities, although there is no assurance that it will be able to continue to do so in the future. In recent years, there have been movements to restrict billboard advertising of certain products, including tobacco and alcohol. It is uncertain whether additional legislation of this type will be enacted on the national level or in any of the Company's markets. The Company derives significant revenues from advertisers in the gaming industry. The Company is not aware of any concerted efforts to enact legislation limiting the advertisement of casino gaming, but there can be no assurance that there will not be such efforts in the future. In August 1996, the FDA issued final regulations governing certain marketing practices in the tobacco industry. Among other things, the regulations prohibit tobacco product billboard advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds and require that tobacco product advertisements on billboards be in black and white and contain only text. Enforcement of such regulations has been stayed indefinitely by a federal court in North Carolina. In June 1997, a majority of the major tobacco companies in the United States and certain state attorneys general reached agreement on a proposed settlement of litigation between such parties. The terms of such proposed settlement include a ban on all outdoor advertising of tobacco products commencing nine months after finalization of the settlement. The settlement is subject to numerous conditions, including the enactment of legislation by the federal government. At this time, it is unclear whether a definitive settlement will be reached or what the terms of any such settlement would be. A reduction in billboard advertising by the tobacco industry could cause an immediate reduction in the Company's direct revenue from such advertisers and would simultaneously increase the available space on the existing inventory of billboards in the outdoor advertising industry. If the tobacco litigation settlement were finalized in its current form and the Company were unable to replace revenues from tobacco advertising with revenues from other advertising sources, the settlement could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations. However, the Company believes that it would be able to replace a substantial portion of revenues from tobacco advertising that would be eliminated due to such a settlement with revenues from other sources. See "-- Customers" and "Risk Factors--Potential Elimination or Reduction of Tobacco Advertising." Amortization of billboards has also been adopted in varying forms in certain jurisdictions. Amortization permits the billboard owner to operate its billboard as a non-conforming use for a specified period of time until it has recouped its investment, after which it must remove or otherwise conform its billboard to the applicable regulations at its own cost without any compensation. Amortization and other regulations requiring the removal of billboards without compensation have been subject to vigorous litigation in state and federal courts and cases 46 have reached differing conclusions as to the constitutionality of these regulations. To date, regulations in the Company's markets have not materially adversely affected its operations. The outdoor advertising industry is heavily regulated and, at various times and in various markets, the Company can expect to be subject to varying degrees of regulatory pressure affecting the operation of advertising displays. Accordingly, although the Company's experience to date is that the regulatory environment has not adversely impacted the Company's business, no assurance can be given that existing or future laws or regulations will not materially adversely affect the Company at some time in the future. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING PROPERTIES Outdoor Advertising Sites. The Company owns or has permanent easements on approximately 158 parcels of real property that serve as the sites for its outdoor displays. The Company's remaining approximately 5,273 advertising display sites are leased or licensed. The Company's site leases are for varying terms ranging from month-to-month or year-to-year to terms of 10 years or longer, and many provide for renewal options. With the exception of approximately 150 leases between the Company and John H. Dingeman in Michigan, there is no significant concentration of displays under any one lease or subject to negotiation with any one landlord. The Company believes that an important part of its management activity is to manage its lease portfolio and negotiate suitable lease renewals and extensions. Through the use of double- side structures and the erection of multiple structures on individual sites, the Company averages approximately three display faces for every occupied site it owns or leases. Office and Production Facilities. The Company's principal executive and administrative offices are located in Corinth, Mississippi and Traverse City, Michigan. In Corinth, Mississippi, OCI leases approximately 5,000 square feet of office space to house its administrative operations. In its Traverse City, Michigan office, the Company leases approximately 4,500 square feet of office space. The Company owns office and production facilities in Rome, Georgia, Duluth, Minnesota and Corinth, Mississippi. The Company is exploring the benefits of selling such real estate. In addition to these properties, the Company owns or leases other office space and production and maintenance facilities in each of its 10 divisions. The Company considers its facilities to be well maintained and adequate for its current and reasonably anticipated future needs. EMPLOYEES At March 31, 1997, the Company employed approximately 316 people, of whom approximately 67 were primarily engaged in sales and marketing, 162 were engaged in painting, bill posting and construction and maintenance of displays and the balance were employed in financial, administrative and similar capacities. The Duluth Division has 13 employees who belong to a union. The Company considers its relations with the union and with its employees to be good, and it has experienced no work stoppages that have materially affected the Company's operations. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, the Company may be involved in various legal proceedings that are incidental to the conduct of its business. The Company is not involved in any pending or, to its knowledge, threatened legal proceedings which the Company believes could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. In July 1997, the Company and a prospective seller agreed to terminate a contract to purchase the assets of an outdoor advertising company for which the Company had tendered a deposit in the form of a letter of credit in the amount of $1.0 million. The Company and the seller have each made claims to the deposit and, while the Company believes that it is entitled to have the deposit returned, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in recovering the deposit. The Company does not believe that any losses incurred by it in connection with this matter would have a material impact on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company. 47 MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows: NAME AGE POSITION John C Stanley IV.......... 49 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Director A.B. Isbell................ 61 President, Chief Operating Officer and Director Richard W. Ebersole........ 44 Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Douglas W. Ferris, Jr.*.... 53 Director Stephen F. Gormley*+....... 47 Director John G. Hayes*+............ 34 Director Brian J. Richmand+......... 43 Director John G. Andrews............ 43 Regional Vice President G. Robert Joiner........... 52 Regional Vice President Gerald P. Scott............ 46 Regional Vice President Mark K. Sherwood........... 37 Regional Vice President David F. Dietz............. 47 Secretary - --------------------- * Member of Audit Committee + Member of Compensation Committee John C Stanley IV has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries since April 1996. From 1972 through 1994, Mr. Stanley was Vice President and Secretary of OCI South. Since 1994, Mr. Stanley has served as Chairman of OCI South. A.B. Isbell has served as a Director and President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries since April 1996. Mr. Isbell has also served as President of OCI South since 1972. Richard W. Ebersole has served as a Director and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries since April 1996. Mr. Ebersole was President of OCI North from 1991 until the consummation of the Formation Transactions in April 1996. Douglas W. Ferris, Jr. has been a Director of the Company since May 1997. Mr. Ferris has been Chairman of the Board of National Commerce Bank Services, Inc., a financial institution based in Memphis, Tennessee, since 1987. National Commerce Bank Services, Inc. is an affiliate of National Commerce Bank Corporation. Stephen F. Gormley has served as a Director of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries since April 1996. Mr. Gormley has been a partner of Media/Communications Partners, a venture capital firm, since 1985. John G. Hayes has served as a Director of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries since April 1996. Mr. Hayes has been associated with Media/Communications Partners since 1989 and has served as a partner since 1993. Brian J. Richmand has served as a Director of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries since April 1996. Mr. Richmand has been a general partner of Chase Capital Partners, the general partner of Chase Venture Capital Associates, L.P., a venture capital firm, since August 1993. From January 1986 to August 1993, Mr. Richmand was a partner at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis. Mr. Richmand is also a director of Riverwood Holding, Inc. 48 John G. Andrews has been a Regional Vice President of the Company since April 1996. Mr. Andrews was President of Alabama Outdoor from March 1994 until Alabama Outdoor was acquired by OCI in April 1996. From March 1993 through November 1993, Mr. Andrews served as a Vice President and Regional Manager of Gateway Outdoor Advertising's Carolina Division, an outdoor advertising company. G. Robert Joiner has been a Regional Vice President of the Company since April 1996, having previously served as a division General Manager since March 1996. Prior to joining OCI, Mr. Joiner was employed by Waste Management, Inc., a waste disposal company, serving as such company's State President of its Mississippi operations from February 1993 to March 1996 and as general manager of its Winston-Salem, North Carolina division from January 1991 to February 1993. Gerald P. Scott has been a Regional Vice President of the Company since March 1996, having previously served as a division General Manager since 1992. Mark K. Sherwood has been a Regional Vice President of the Company since September 1996, having previously served as a division manager of the Company since September 1992. Prior to joining OCI, Mr. Sherwood was employed as a sales manager at Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Michigan, a soft drink bottler. David F. Dietz has served as the Secretary of the Company since April 1996. Mr. Dietz has been a partner in the law firm of Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP since 1984. The number of directors of the Company is currently fixed at seven. Directors are elected annually. In connection with the Formation Transactions, the stockholders of the Company entered into a Shareholders Agreement dated as of April 3, 1996 (the "Shareholders Agreement") which provides that the parties thereto, who consist of all of the holders of the Company's Common Stock, shall vote their shares of Common Stock regarding the nomination or election of directors of the Company such that the Board of Directors will consist of three designated representatives of management stockholders, three designated representatives of Media Communications Partners, and one designated representative of Chase Venture Capital Associates. See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions--Shareholders Agreement." See "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions--Formation Transactions". The Board of Directors has established an audit committee (the "Audit Committee") and a Compensation Committee (the "Compensation Committee"). The Audit Committee recommends the firm to be appointed as independent auditors of the Company's financial statements and to perform services related to the audit, reviews the scope and results of the audit with the independent auditors, reviews with management and the independent auditors the Company's annual operating results, considers the adequacy of the internal accounting procedures, considers the effect of such procedures on the auditors' independence and establishes policies for business values, ethics and employee relations. Messrs. Ferris, Gormley and Hayes constitute the members of the Audit Committee. The Compensation Committee, which consists of Messrs. Gormley, Hayes and Richmand, reviews and recommends the compensation arrangements for all directors and officers and approves such arrangements for other senior level employees. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Directors who are employees of the Company serve without compensation (other than reimbursement of expenses) in connection with rendering services as a Director. Non-employee directors receive $2,500 per board or committee meeting, plus reimbursement of expenses. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Prior to the establishment of the Compensation Committee, the compensation of executive officers of the Company was determined by the Board of Directors of the Company. The Compensation Committee is currently responsible for reviewing and recommending the compensation of senior executives of the Company. The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation received by the Chief Executive Officer 49 and the other four most highly-compensated executive officers of the Company for services rendered to the Company in all capacities (including service as an officer or director) in fiscal 1996. No stock options or similar awards had been granted as of the end of fiscal 1996. Summary Compensation. The following table shows compensation paid to the executive officers of the Company listed below for services rendered to the Company and the predecessors in all capacities during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996 (collectively, the "Named Executives"). SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE ANNUAL COMPENSATION -------------------- ALL OTHER NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION SALARY(1) BONUS COMPENSATION John C Stanley IV $ 137,500 $ -- $75,386(2) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer A.B. Isbell 116,666 -- 75,386(2) President and Chief Operating Officer Richard W. Ebersole 108,425 108,742(3) 79,106(2)(4) Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer - --------------------- (1) The current annual salaries of Messrs. Stanley, Isbell and Ebersole are $225,000, $175,000 and $125,000, respectively. (2) Pursuant to an agreement dated August 9, 1994 among OCI North and Messrs. Stanley, Isbell and Ebersole in connection with the acquisition of OCI North by the Company on April 3, 1996 OCI North issued one share of its common stock to each of Messrs. Stanley, Isbell and Ebersole as compensation. The market value of such share of common stock was calculated to be $75,386. (3) Consists of a cash bonus paid to Mr. Ebersole by OCI North upon the acquisition of OCI North by the Company. (4) Includes $3,720 contributed by OCI North to Mr. Ebersole's account under a 401(k) plan maintained by OCI North. No other executive officers of the Company earned in excess of $100,000 during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. 401(K) PLAN The Company has adopted a 401(k) Employee Savings Plan (the "401(k) Plan"). All full-time employees of the Company are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan once they have accumulated 12 months of qualified service with the Company. The Company currently matches employee contributions to the 401(k) Plan at a rate of 50% of each employee's contribution up to a total of 3% of the employee's total compensation. KEY MAN INSURANCE The Company has $5.1 million in key man life insurance on the life of Mr. Stanley, consisting of two 10-year level premium term policies and a $100,000 whole life policy. The Company has $3.15 million in key man life insurance on the life of Mr. A.B. Isbell, consisting of two 10-year level premium term policies and a $150,000 whole life policy. 50 COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION The Company formed its Compensation Committee in June 1997. Previously, compensation decisions were made by the entire Board of Directors. Messrs. Gormley, Hayes and Richmand comprise the Company's Compensation Committee. No director of the Company serves on the compensation committee of the board of directors of any other Company. 51 PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of the Company's Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share ("Class A Common Stock") and Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share ("Class B Common Stock" and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the "Common Stock") as of May 31, 1997 and the Company's Series A Preferred Stock as if the Series A Notes and Series B Notes had been exchanged for shares of Series A Preferred Stock on such date (i) by each person who is known by the Company to own beneficially five percent or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) by each of the Company's directors, (iii) by each of the Named Executives, and (iv) by all current directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. CLASS A VOTING CLASS B NON-VOTING SERIES A COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK PREFERRED STOCK ----------------------- ----------------------- ------------------------- NUMBER NUMBER OF PERCENT OF OF PERCENT OF NUMBER PERCENT OF NAME AND ADDRESS SHARES CLASS(1) SHARES CLASS(2) OF SHARES CLASS(3) Entities affiliated with Media/Communications Partners(4)............ 3,362.16 40.09% 2,101.34 56.96% 109,311.33 45.36% 75 State Street Boston, MA 02109 Media/Communications Partners II Limited Partnership(4)....... 3,227.67 38.49 2,017.29 54.68 104,938.87 43.55 Media/Communications Investors Limited Partnership(4)....... 134.49 1.60 84.05 2.28 4,372.46 1.81 Chase Venture Capital Associates, L.P(5)...... 2,048.57 24.43 1,587.94 43.04 72,757.62 30.19 c/o Chase Capital Partners 380 Madison Avenue 12th Floor New York, NY 10017 John C Stanley IV....... 1,400.54(6) 16.70 -- -- 27,776.02(7) 11.11 512 Taylor Street Corinth, MS 38834 A.B. Isbell............. 1,050.00 12.52 -- -- 20,823.86 11.53 512 Taylor Street Corinth, MS 38834 Richard W. Ebersole..... 35.00 * -- -- 694. 13 * Douglas W. Ferris....... 87.50 1.04 -- -- 1,735.32 * Stephen F. Gormley(8)... 3,362.16 40.09 2,101.34 56.96 109,311.33 45.36 John G. Hayes(9)........ 3,362.16 40.09 2,101.34 56.96 109,311.33 45.36 Brian J. Richmand(10)... 2,048.57 24.43 1,587.94 43.04 72,757.62 30.19 All directors and executive officers as a group (12 persons)........... 8,158.77(11) 97.29 3,689.28(12) 100.00 236,465.71(13) 98.13 - --------------------- *Represents less than 1% of the outstanding shares (1) Total outstanding Class A Common Stock consists of 8,385.72 shares. (2) Total outstanding Class B Stock consists of 3,689.28 shares. (3) Total outstanding Series A Preferred Stock consists of 240,966.66 shares. 52 (4) Messrs. Gormley and Hayes are general partners of M/CP II Limited Partnership, the general partner of Media/Communications Partners II Limited Partnership ("M/C II") and Media/Communications Investors Limited Partnership ("M/C Investors"). The consent of general partners holding a majority of the voting percentages of M/CP II Limited Partnership is required to vote on behalf of M/C II and M/C Investors. (5) Mr. Richmand, as general partner of Chase Capital Partners, the general partner of Chase Venture Capital Associates, L.P. ("CVCA"), has the power to vote such shares. (6) Includes (i) 1,204.16 shares held by Mr. Stanley, (ii) 98.19 shares held by the JCS Trust of which Mr. Stanley serves as trustee and (iii) 98.19 shares held by the LWS Trust of which Mr. Stanley serves as trustee. Mr. Stanley, as sole trustee of each of the JCS Trust and LWS Trust, has sole voting authority over the shares held by such trusts. (7) Includes (i) 23,881.28 shares held by Mr. Stanley, (ii) 1,947.37 shares held by the JCS Trust and (iii) 1,947.37 shares held by the LWS Trust. (8) Consists of shares held by M/C II and M/C Investors. As a general partner of Media/Communications Partners, Mr. Gormley may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. Mr. Gormley disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. (9) Consists of shares held by M/C II and M/C Investors. As a general partner of Media/Communications Partners, Mr. Hayes may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. Mr. Hayes disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. (10) Consists of shares held by CVCA. As a general partner of CVCA, Mr. Richmand may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. Mr. Richmand disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. (11) Includes (i) 3,362.16 shares of Class A Common Stock held by M/C II and M/C Investors, (ii) 2,048.57 shares of Class A Common Stock held by CVCA and (iii) 98.19 shares of Class A Common Stock held by each of the JCS Trust and the LWS Trust of which Mr. Stanley serves as trustee. (12) Consists of (i) 2,101.34 shares of Class B Common Stock held by M/C II and M/C Investors and (ii) 1,587.94 shares of Class B Common Stock held by CVCA. (13) Includes (i) 109,311.33 shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by M/C II and M/C Investors, (ii) 72,757.62 shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by CVCA and (iii) 1,947.37 shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by each of the JCS Trust and the LWS Trust of which Mr. Stanley serves as trustee. 53 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS THE FORMATION TRANSACTIONS On April 3, 1996, the Company's current structure emerged through an equity financing and the simultaneous acquisition and consolidation of OCI North and OCI South (collectively, the "Formation Transactions"). The terms of the transactions discussed below were on terms as favorable as could have been received from disinterested third parties. Acquisition of OCI North. Pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 3, 1996 (the "OCI North Purchase Agreement"), the Company acquired from all of the shareholders of OCI North, including Media/Communications Partners Limited Partnership, Chestnut Street Partners, Inc., Milk Street Partners, Inc. and TA Investors (collectively, the "Original MCP Investors"), John C Stanley IV, A.B. Isbell and Richard W. Ebersole, all of the outstanding capital stock of OCI North for an aggregate purchase price of $9.5 million. Under the terms of the OCI North Purchase Agreement, the shares of OCI North common stock and preferred stock held by Messrs. Stanley, Isbell and Ebersole were initially purchased for cash by M/C II and M/C Investors (together, the "MCP Investors"). The MCP Investors subsequently assigned all shares of OCI North common stock and preferred stock to OCI in exchange for shares of Common Stock of the Company. For each share of OCI North common stock, valued at $75,347 per share, the MCP Investors received 72.07 shares of the Company's Common Stock and a $3,310 cash payment, and for each share of OCI North preferred stock, valued at $2,178 per share, the MCP Investors received 2.18 shares of the Company's Common Stock. As a result, M/C II purchased 1,832.45 shares of Common Stock, and M/C Investors purchased 76.36 shares of Common Stock. At the time of the Formation Transactions, OCI North also paid 100% of the principal and accrued interest on subordinated notes issued in August 1989 to each of the Original MCP Investors. Messrs. Gormley and Hayes are partners of entities affiliated with each of the MCP Investors and the Original MCP Investors. Acquisition of OCI South. On April 3, 1996, under the terms of a Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement, the Company, in conjunction with New South Holdings Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("New South Holdings"), acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of OCI South for an aggregate purchase price of $15.0 million, including, shares held by Mr. Stanley, A.B. Isbell, Norman Isbell, Priscilla S. Denton, the JCS Trust and the LWS Trust, in exchange for (i) the issuance by the Company of $5.9 million aggregate principal amount of notes payable to Messrs. Stanley and A.B. Isbell (the "South Notes"), which notes bear interest at a rate based on the Company's interest rate under its Senior Credit Facility and are due and payable on April 3, 1998, and (ii) the issuance of shares of Common Stock and Series A 10% Subordinated Notes due December 31, 2003 of OCI to Messrs. Stanley, A.B. Isbell, Norman Isbell, the JCS Trust and the LWS Trust. Norman Isbell is the son of A.B. Isbell. Ms. Denton is the sister of Mr. Stanley. Mr. Stanley is the trustee of the JCS Trust and the LWS Trust. For each share of OCI South common stock, valued at $1,057 per share, the former stockholders of OCI South received 1.03 shares of the Company's Common Stock and a $30 cash payment. As a result Mr. Stanley purchased 1,204.16 shares of Common Stock; Mr. A.B. Isbell purchased 1,050.00 shares of Common Stock; Mr. Norman Isbell purchased 51.95 shares of Common Stock; Ms. Denton purchased 87.50 shares of Common Stock; the JCS Trust purchased 98.19 shares of Common Stock; and the LWS Trust purchased 98.19 shares of Common Stock. As of June 30, 1997, interest payments in the following amounts have been paid to Mr. Stanley, Mr. A.B. Isbell, Mr. Norman Isbell, the JCS Trust and the LWS Trust, respectively, under the terms of the Series A Notes: $102,306, $89,208, $4,414, $8,342 and $8,342. As of June 30, 1997 interest payments in the following amounts have been paid to Mr. Stanley and Mr. A.B. Isbell, respectively, under the terms of the South Notes: $197,212 and $215,423. The South Notes will remain outstanding and payable by New South Holdings after this Offering. Equity Financing of OCI. On April 3, 1996, under the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "OCI Agreement"), M/C II purchased for $7.4 million in cash 1,395.22 shares of Common Stock and $6.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series B Notes, M/C Investors purchased for $0.3 million in cash 58.13 shares of Common Stock and $0.2 million principal amount of Series B Notes and CVCA purchased for $6.4 54 million cash 2,237.85 shares of Common Stock and $4.2 million principal amount of Series B Notes. Mr. Richmand is a partner of the general partner of CVCA. In addition, Mr. Ebersole purchased for $100,000 cash shares of Common Stock and $65,000 principal amount of Series A Notes. On April 30, 1996, pursuant to the terms of the OCI Agreement and in connection with the acquisition of Alabama Outdoor, M/C II purchased for $5.8 million cash 2,017.29 shares of Common Stock and $3.7 million aggregate principal amount of Series B Notes, M/C Investors purchased for $0.2 million cash 84.05 shares of Common Stock and $0.2 million principal amount of Series B Notes and CVCA purchased for $4.0 million cash 1,398.66 shares of Common Stock and $2.6 million principal amount of Series B Notes. On September 10, 1996, Gerald P. Scott and G. Robert Joiner, under the same terms as the April 3, 1996 transactions, purchased for $150,000 cash 52.50 shares of Common Stock and $97,500 principal amount of Series A Notes of the Company. On January 27, 1997, John Andrews and Mark Sherwood, under the same terms as the April 3, 1996 transactions, purchased for $100,000 cash 35.00 shares of Common Stock and $65,000 principal amount of Series A Notes. SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT All of the Company's stockholders have entered into the Shareholders Agreement pursuant to which they have agreed to cause the Board of Directors to consist at all times of seven directors, with the executive officers and other individual stockholders of the Company (the "Management Investors") having the ability to nominate three directors, the M/C Investors having the ability to nominate three directors and CVCA having the ability to nominate one director. Each party agrees to vote for the other parties' nominees. Under the Shareholders Agreement, if a party desires to sell any shares of Common Stock (other than transfers to permitted affiliates of such stockholders or through underwriters in a public offering), then such party must offer to sell such shares first to the Company and, if the Company refuses to purchase such shares, then to the other parties to the Shareholders Agreement. In addition, such potential selling party to the Shareholders Agreement must offer each of the other parties to the Shareholders Agreement "go-along" rights to sell a proportional amount of its shares of Common Stock or other security of the Company to the same purchaser in the same transaction. Furthermore, under the terms of the Shareholders Agreement, the approval of a majority of the shareholders of the Company and, through April 3, 1999, a majority of the Management Investors is required to approve a sale of the Company. At any time from and after April 3, 2003, each of the Management Investors, the M/C Investors and CVCA shall have the right to cause the Company to take such actions as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to consummate a sale of the Company. REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT In connection with the initial capitalization of the Company, OCI entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the holders (the "Holders") of 12,075 shares of its Common Stock ("Registrable Shares") which provides that, subject to certain limitations relating to whether the Company has filed other registration statements or if the filing of a registration statement on behalf of a Holder would have a material adverse effect on the Company, upon a written request by the Holders of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the Registrable Shares at any time after the earlier of six months after the first public offering of securities of the Company or April 3, 1999, the Company shall use its best efforts to effect the registration of all or a portion of the shares of Common Stock of such requesting Holders. If the Company becomes eligible to use a shelf registration statement, the Holders of at least ten percent (10%) of the Registrable Shares shall have the right to request, and the Company shall use its best efforts to have declared effective, not more than two (2) shelf registration statements per year for a public offering of Registrable Securities having an aggregate proposed offering price of not less than $250,000. 55 DESCRIPTION OF NEW CREDIT FACILITY The Company and its subsidiaries will enter into the New Credit Facility with The Chase Manhattan Bank ("Chase"), as lender and agent, and certain other banks and financial institutions as additional lenders. The Offering is conditioned upon the closing of the New Credit Facility. A copy of the credit agreement for the New Credit Facility has been filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part and the following summary of the material terms of the New Credit Facility is qualified in its entirety by reference thereto. The material terms and conditions of the New Credit Facility are set forth below. Borrowers. The subsidiaries of the Company, OCI (N) Corp. and OCI (S) Corp., will be co-borrowers (the "Borrowers") under the New Credit Facility. Security; Guaranty. The New Credit Facility will be unsecured. The Borrowers' obligations under the New Credit Facility will be guaranteed by the Company. Structure. The New Credit Facility will consist of (i) an immediately available revolving line of credit facility providing for borrowings of up to $110.0 million, and (ii) a $40.0 million term loan facility that, upon the request of the Borrowers, will become available subject to the approval of the lenders under the New Credit Facility. Borrowings under the New Credit Facility may be utilized by the Borrowers to fund working capital requirements, including the issuance of stand-by and trade letters of credit, to fund acquisitions and for other general corporate purposes. Interest; Maturity. Borrowings under the revolving line of credit and term loan facilities will bear interest, payable quarterly, at a rate per annum equal (at the Borrowers' option) to: (i) the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus an applicable margin, or (ii) Chase's base rate plus an applicable margin. Initially, the applicable margin is expected to be 2.25% per annum for LIBOR borrowings and 1.00% per annum for base rate borrowings. The applicable margins are subject to reduction depending upon the Company's leverage ratio. The New Credit Facility will provide for annual reductions in the revolving credit commitments and amortization of the term loan facility. The revolving line of credit facility matures on December 31, 2004 and the term loan facility will mature on June 30, 2005. Fees. The Company will be required to pay the lenders under the New Credit Facility, on a quarterly basis, a commitment fee equal to 0.375% per annum (which may be reduced based on the Company's leverage ratio) of the undrawn portion of the $110.0 million revolving line of credit facility and, once committed to by the banks, any undrawn portion of the term loan facility. Covenants. The New Credit Facility will contain the following material covenants which restrict the Company and its subsidiaries from, among other things: (i) changes in business; (ii) with certain exceptions, consolidation, mergers and sales of assets; (iii) with certain exceptions, incurring, creating, assuming or suffering to exist any liens or encumbrances upon assets, property or rights to receive income; (iv) with certain exceptions, creating, incurring, assuming or suffering to exist other indebtedness; (v) with certain exceptions, making investments or loans in any other person or entity; (vi) acquiring assets or capital stock of other entities except for certain permitted acquisitions; (vii) selling, assigning or otherwise encumbering or disposing of the capital stock or other securities of any subsidiary; (viii) making any optional or voluntary prepayments on indebtedness (other than indebtedness under the New Credit Facility); (ix) redeeming, retiring or purchasing capital stock of the Company or declaring or paying dividends on the capital stock of the Company; and (x) except as to certain transactions that comply with the terms of the New Credit Facility, entering into transactions with affiliates. In addition, the New Credit Facility also requires the Company to maintain (a) a total leverage ratio, defined as Total Debt to pro forma EBITDA for the period of four quarters most recently ended, that does not exceed certain maximum levels ranging from 6.75:1.00 to 5.00:1.00, (b) a senior debt ratio, defined as Total Debt less the outstanding principal amount of the Notes to pro forma Operating Cash Flow for the period of four quarters most recently ended, that does not exceed certain maximum levels ranging from 4.00:1.00 to 3.00:1.00, (c) an interest coverage ratio, defined as pro forma Operating Cash Flow for the period of four quarters most recently 56 ended to total accrued interest expense for such period (calculated on a pro forma basis for the first year), of not less than certain minimum levels ranging from 1.50:1.00 to 2.00:1.00 and (d) a fixed charge coverage ratio, defined as pro forma EBITDA for the period of four quarters most recently ended to the sum of total accrued interest expense, mandatory repayments of debt, capital expenditures and cash taxes paid or payable during such period, of not less than 1.05:1.00. Events of Default. The New Credit Facility will contain customary events of default, including nonpayment of principal, interest or fees, material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, violation of covenants, cross- default and cross-acceleration to certain other indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, certain events under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, material judgments, actual or asserted invalidity of any guarantee or security interest and a change of control in certain circumstances as set forth therein. Change of Control. A "change of control" of the Company constitutes an event of default permitting the lenders to accelerate indebtedness under and terminate the New Credit Facility. 57 DESCRIPTION OF NOTES GENERAL The Notes will be issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of , 1997 (the "Indenture"), among the Company, the Guarantors and First Union National Bank, as trustee (the "Trustee"). The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the "Trust Indenture Act"), as in effect on the date of the Indenture. The Notes are subject to all such terms, and holders of the Notes are referred to the Indenture and the Trust Indenture Act for a statement of them. The following is a summary of the material terms and provisions of the Notes. This summary does not purport to be a complete description of the Notes and is subject to the detailed provisions of, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the Notes and the Indenture (including the definitions contained therein). A copy of the form of Indenture has been filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part. The definitions of certain capitalized terms are set forth under "--Certain Definitions" and throughout this description. Capitalized terms that are used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture and such definitions are incorporated herein by reference. For purposes of this section, references to the "Company" include only the Company and not its subsidiaries. The Notes will be general unsecured obligations of the Company and will be subordinated in right of payment to Senior Indebtedness of the Company and will rank pari passu in right of payment with all other senior subordinated Indebtedness of the Company. The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior subordinated basis, as to payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest, jointly and severally, by the Guarantors. PRINCIPAL, MATURITY AND INTEREST The Notes will be limited in aggregate principal amount to $100,000,000 and will mature on , 2007. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of % per annum from the date of original issuance until maturity. Interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears on and , commencing , 1998, to holders of record of the Notes at the close of business on the immediately preceding and , respectively. OPTIONAL REDEMPTION The Notes will be redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after , 2002 at the following redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount), together, in each case, with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on , of each year listed below: YEAR PERCENTAGE 2002............................................. % 2003............................................. % 2004............................................. % 2005 and thereafter.............................. 100.000% Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may redeem in the aggregate up to one-third of the original principal amount of Notes at any time and from time to time prior to , 2000 at a redemption price equal to % of the aggregate principal amount so redeemed, plus accrued interest to the redemption date out of the Net Proceeds of one or more Public Equity Offerings; provided that at least two-thirds of the principal amount of Notes originally issued remain outstanding immediately after the occurrence of any such redemption and that any such redemption occurs within 60 days following the closing of any such Public Equity Offering. In the event of a redemption of fewer than all of the Notes, the Trustee shall select by lot or in such other manner as it shall deem fair and equitable the Notes to be redeemed; provided, however, that if a partial 58 redemption is made with the proceeds of a Public Equity Offering, selection of the Notes for redemption shall be made by the Trustee only on a pro rata basis, unless such method is otherwise prohibited. The Notes will be redeemable in whole or in part upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' prior written notice, mailed by first class mail to a holder's last address as it shall appear on the register maintained by the Registrar of the Notes. Notice of a redemption in connection with a Public Equity Offering shall be mailed within 60 days of their particular Public Equity Offering. On and after any redemption date, interest will cease to accrue on the Notes or portions thereof called for redemption unless the Company shall fail to redeem any such Note. MANDATORY REDEMPTION The Notes will not be subject to the benefit of any mandatory sinking fund. Upon the occurrence of certain Asset Sales or a Change of Control, holders of the Notes will have the right to require the Company to purchase some or all of their Notes, as more fully described under "--Repurchase at the Option of Holders--Change of Control" and "--Asset Sales." GUARANTEES The Company's obligations under the Notes will be fully and unconditionally and jointly and severally guaranteed (the "Guarantees") on a senior subordinated basis by the Guarantors. All payments pursuant to the Guarantees by the Guarantors will be subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Guarantor Senior Indebtedness of the Guarantor, to the same extent and in the same manner that all payments pursuant to the Notes are subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company. See "--Subordination of Notes and Guarantees." The obligations of each Guarantor are limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guarantor (including, without limitation, any guarantees of Senior Indebtedness) and after giving effect to any collections from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under its Guarantee or pursuant to its contribution obligations under the Indenture, result in the obligations of such Guarantor under the Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer under federal or state law. Each Guarantor that makes a payment or distribution under a Guarantee shall be entitled to a contribution from each other Guarantor in a pro rata amount based on the net assets of each Guarantor. Subject to the provisions of "--Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets," a Guarantor will be released from all of its obligations under its Guarantee if all or substantially all of its assets are sold or all of its Capital Stock is sold (whether by way of merger, consolidation or otherwise), in each case in a transaction in compliance with the covenant described under "Repurchase at the Option of Holders--Asset Sales" and the other provisions of the Indenture. SUBORDINATION OF NOTES AND GUARANTEES The indebtedness represented by the Notes and the Guarantees will, to the extent and in the manner provided for in the Indenture, be subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment and satisfaction in full in cash of all existing and future Senior Indebtedness of the Company and Guarantor Senior Indebtedness, as the case may be, including obligations under the New Credit Facility. While the Notes and the Guarantees are senior subordinated obligations, after giving effect to the Offering, there will be no indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, and the Company and the Guarantors have no present plans to issue any indebtedness that is subordinated to the Notes and the Guarantees. As such the Notes will be subordinate to all of the indebtedness of the Company and the Guarantors expected to be outstanding immediately following the Offering. As of March 31, 1997, after giving pro forma effect to the application of the net proceeds of the Offering, the Company's total long-term debt (including borrowings of $6.7 million incurred after March 31, 1997) would have been approximately $126.5 million and the Company and the Guarantors would have had the ability to borrow an additional $123.6 million. The Company and the Guarantors do not have any present plans to issue any indebtedness that would be senior to the Notes and the Guarantees or to borrow any additional funds under the New Credit Facility other than in the ordinary course of business. 59 In the event of any insolvency or bankruptcy case or proceeding, or any receivership, liquidation, arrangement, reorganization or other similar case or proceeding in connection therewith, relative to the Company or to its creditors, as such, or to its assets, whether voluntary or involuntary, or any liquidation, dissolution or other winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary and whether or not involving insolvency or bankruptcy, or any general assignment for the benefit of creditors or other marshalling of assets or liabilities of the Company (except in connection with the merger or consolidation of the Company or its liquidation or dissolution following the transfer of substantially all of its assets, upon the terms and conditions permitted under the circumstances described under "--Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets"), the holders of Senior Indebtedness of the Company will be entitled to receive payment and satisfaction in full in cash of all obligations due on or in respect of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company before the holders of the Notes are entitled to receive or retain any payment or distribution of any kind (other than a payment or distribution in the form of Permitted Junior Securities) on account of the Notes. In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustee or any holder of Notes receives any payment or distribution of assets of the Company of any kind, whether in cash, property or securities, including, without limitation, by way of set-off or otherwise, in respect of the Notes before all Obligations in respect of Senior Indebtedness of the Company are paid and satisfied in full in cash, then such payment or distribution (other than a payment or distribution in the form of Permitted Junior Securities) will be held by the recipient in trust for the benefit of holders of Senior Indebtedness and will be immediately paid over or delivered to the holders of Senior Indebtedness or their representative or representatives to the extent necessary to make payment in full of all Obligations with respect to Senior Indebtedness remaining unpaid, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution, or provision therefor, to or for the holders of Senior Indebtedness (except that holders of Notes may receive payments made from the trust (the "Defeasance Trust") described under "--Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance" if the deposit into such trust was permitted to be made under the terms of the Indenture). By reason of such subordination, in the event of liquidation or insolvency, creditors of the Company who are holders of Senior Indebtedness may recover more, ratably, than other creditors of the Company, and creditors of the Company who are not holders of Senior Indebtedness or of the Notes may recover more, ratably, than the holders of the Notes. No payment or distribution (other than payments made out of the Defeasance Trust) of any assets or securities of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any kind or character may be made by or on behalf of the Company, including, without limitation, by way of set-off or otherwise, for or on account of the Notes, or for or on account of the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of the Notes, and neither the Trustee nor any holder or owner of any Notes shall take or receive from the Company, directly or indirectly in any manner, payment in respect of all or any portion of Notes following the delivery by the representative of the holders of Designated Senior Indebtedness (the "Representative") to the Trustee of written notice of the occurrence of a Payment Default, and in any such event, such prohibition shall continue until such Payment Default is cured, waived in writing or ceases to exist. At such time as the prohibition set forth in the preceding sentence shall no longer be in effect, subject to the provisions of the following paragraph, the Company shall resume making any and all required payments in respect of the Notes, including any missed payments. Upon the occurrence of a Non-Payment Event of Default in respect of Designated Senior Indebtedness, no payment or distribution (other than payments made out of the Defeasance Trust) of any assets of the Company of any kind or character may be made by the Company, including, without limitation, by way of set-off or otherwise, for or on account of the Notes, or for or on account of the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of Notes, and neither the Trustee nor any holder or owner of any Notes shall take or receive from the Company, directly or indirectly in any manner, payment in respect of all or any portion of the Notes, for a period (a "Payment Blockage Period") commencing on the date of receipt by the Trustee of written notice from the Representative of such Non-Payment Event of Default unless and until (subject to any blockage of payments that may then be in effect under the preceding paragraph) the earliest of (x) more than 179 days shall have elapsed since receipt of such written notice by the Trustee, (y) such Non-Payment Event of Default shall have been cured or waived in writing or shall have ceased to exist or such Designated Senior Indebtedness shall have been paid in full or (z) such Payment Blockage Period shall have been terminated by written notice to the Company or the Trustee from such Representative, after which, in the case of clause (x), (y) or (z), the Company 60 shall resume making any and all required payments in respect of the Notes, including any missed payments. In no event will a Payment Blockage Period extend beyond 179 days from the date of the receipt by the Trustee of the notice initiating such Payment Blockage Period. Only one Payment Blockage Period with respect to the Notes may be commenced within any 365-day period. No Non-Payment Event of Default with respect to Designated Senior Indebtedness that existed or was continuing on the date of the commencement of any Payment Blockage Period with respect to the Designated Senior Indebtedness initiating such Payment Blockage Period will be, or can be, made the basis for the commencement of a second Payment Blockage Period, unless such default has been cured or waived for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days. In no event shall a Payment Blockage Period extend beyond 179 days from the date of the receipt of the notice referred to above and there must be a 186-consecutive- day period in any 365-consecutive-day period during which no Payment Blockage Period is in effect. In the event that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes any payment or distribution to the Trustee or any holder of any Note prohibited by the subordination provision of the Indenture, then such payment or distribution will be required to be paid over and delivered to the holders (or their representative) of Designated Senior Indebtedness. Each Guarantee will, to the extent set forth in the Indenture, be subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all Obligations in respect of Guarantor Senior Indebtedness of the applicable Guarantor, including obligations of such Guarantor with respect to its guarantee of the Company's obligations under the New Credit Facility, and will be subject to the rights of holders of Designated Senior Indebtedness of such Guarantor to initiate blockage periods with respect to the Guarantees at the same times as a Payment Blockage Period is in effect with respect to the Notes. If the Company or any Guarantor fails to make any payment on the Notes or any Guarantee, as the case may be, when due or within any applicable grace period, whether or not on account of payment blockage provisions, such failure would constitute an Event of Default under the Indenture and would enable the holders of the Notes to accelerate the maturity thereof. See "--Events of Default." A holder of Notes by his acceptance of Notes agrees to be bound by such provisions and authorizes and expressly directs the Trustee, on his behalf, to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination provided for in the Indenture and appoints the Trustee as his attorney-in-fact for such purpose. REPURCHASE AT THE OPTION OF HOLDERS Change of Control The Indenture will provide that upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each holder of Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder's Notes pursuant to an offer described below (the "Change of Control Offer") at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus any accrued and unpaid interest, if any, thereon to the date of repurchase (the "Change of Control Payment"). Within 30 days of the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Company shall send by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the Trustee and to each holder of the Notes, at the address appearing in the register maintained by the Registrar of the Notes, a notice stating: (1) that the Change of Control Offer is being made pursuant to this covenant and that all Notes tendered will be accepted for payment; (2) the purchase price and the purchase date, which shall be a business day no earlier than 30 business days nor later than 60 business days from the date such notice is mailed (the "Change of Control Payment Date"); (3) that any Note not tendered will continue to accrue interest; (4) that, unless the Company defaults in the payment of the Change of Control Payment, any Notes accepted for payment pursuant to the Change of Control Offer shall cease to accrue interest after the Change of Control Payment Date; (5) that holders accepting the offer to have their Notes purchased pursuant to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender the Notes to the Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the business day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date; (6) that holders will be entitled to withdraw their acceptance if the Paying Agent receives, not later than the close of business on the third Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the holder, the principal amount of the 61 Notes delivered for purchase, and a statement that such holder is withdrawing his election to have such Notes purchased; (7) that holders whose Notes are being purchased only in part will be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, provided that each Note purchased and each such new Note issued shall be in an original principal amount in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof; (8) any other procedures that a holder must follow to accept a Change of Control Offer or effect withdrawal of such acceptance; and (9) the name and address of the Paying Agent. On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Company shall, to the extent lawful, (i) accept for payment Notes or portions thereof tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer, (ii) deposit with the Paying Agent money sufficient to pay the purchase price of all Notes or portions thereof so tendered and (iii) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee Notes so accepted together with an Officers' Certificate stating the Notes or portions thereof tendered to the Company. The Paying Agent shall promptly mail to each holder of Notes so accepted payment in an amount equal to the purchase price for such Notes, and the Company shall execute and issue, and the Trustee shall promptly authenticate and mail to such holder, a new Note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered; provided that each such new Note shall be issued in an original principal amount in denominations of $1,000 and integral multiples thereof. The Company will send to the Trustee and the holders of Notes on or as soon as practicable after the Change of Control Payment Date a notice setting forth the results of the Change of Control Offer. The Company will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer if a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the time and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in the Indenture applicable to a Change of Control Offer made by the Company and purchases all Notes or portions thereof validly tendered and not withdrawn under such Change of Control Offer. In addition, the Company will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer as a result of a transaction in which the Company incurs additional significant indebtedness which does not constitute a Change of Control. The New Credit Facility will prohibit the Company from repurchasing any Notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer prior to the repayment in full of the Senior Indebtedness and Guarantor Senior Indebtedness under the New Credit Facility. Moreover, the occurrence of certain change of control events identified in the New Credit Facility will constitute a default under the New Credit Facility. Any future credit facilities or other agreements relating to Senior Indebtedness to which the Company becomes a party may contain similar restrictions and provisions. If a Change of Control were to occur, the Company may not have sufficient available funds to pay the Change of Control Payment for all Notes that might be delivered by holders of the Notes seeking to accept the Change of Control Offer after first satisfying its obligations under the New Credit Facility or other agreements relating to Senior Indebtedness, if accelerated. The failure of the Company to make or consummate the Change of Control Offer or pay the Change of Control Payment when due will give the Trustee and the holders of the Notes the rights described under "-- Events of Default." The definition of Change of Control includes a phrase relating to the sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of "all or substantially all" of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole. Although there is a developing body of case law interpreting the phrase "substantially all," there is no precise established definition of the phrase under applicable law. Accordingly, the ability of a holder of the Notes to require the Company to repurchase such Notes as a result of a sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of less than all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole to another Person or group may be uncertain. Asset Sales The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, consummate an Asset Sale unless (i) the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, receives consideration at the time of such sale or other disposition at least equal to the fair market value thereof (as determined in good faith by the Company's board of directors, and evidenced by a board resolution); (ii) not less than 75% of the consideration received by the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, is in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents; provided that the Company or such Subsidiary will not be required to comply with this clause (ii) with respect to a Permitted Asset Swap; and (iii) the Asset Sale Proceeds received by the Company or such 62 Subsidiary are applied (a) first, to the extent the Company elects, or is required, to prepay, repay or purchase debt under any then existing Senior Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor Senior Indebtedness of any Guarantor that is a Subsidiary of the Company within 180 days following the receipt of the Asset Sale Proceeds from any Asset Sale; provided that any such repayment shall result in a permanent reduction of the commitments thereunder in an amount equal to the principal amount so repaid; (b) second, to the extent of the balance of Asset Sale Proceeds after application as described above, to the extent the Company elects, to an investment in assets (including Capital Stock or other securities purchased in connection with the acquisition of Capital Stock or property of another Person) used or useful in businesses similar or ancillary to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries as conducted at the time of such Asset Sale, provided that such investment occurs and such Asset Sale Proceeds are so applied within 270 days following the receipt of such Asset Sale Proceeds (the "Reinvestment Date"); and (c) third, (1) to the repayment of an amount of Other Pari Passu Debt not exceeding the Other Pari Passu Debt Pro Rata Share (provided that any such repayment shall result in a permanent reduction of any commitment in respect thereof in an amount equal to the principal amount so repaid) and (2) if on the Reinvestment Date with respect to any Asset Sale the Excess Proceeds exceed $10.0 million, the Company shall apply an amount equal to such Excess Proceeds to an offer to repurchase the Notes, at a purchase price in cash equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase (an "Excess Proceeds Offer"). If an Excess Proceeds Offer is not fully subscribed, the Company may retain the portion of the Excess Proceeds not required to repurchase Notes. If the Company is required to make an Excess Proceeds Offer, the Company shall mail, within 30 days following the Reinvestment Date, a notice to the holders stating, among other things: (1) that such holders have the right to require the Company to apply the Excess Proceeds to repurchase such Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase; (2) the purchase date, which shall be no earlier than 30 days and not later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed; (3) the instructions, determined by the Company, that each Holder must follow in order to have such Notes repurchased; and (4) the calculations used in determining the amount of Excess Proceeds to be applied to the repurchase of such Notes. The New Credit Facility may prohibit the Company from purchasing any Notes from Asset Sale Proceeds. Any future credit agreements or other agreements relating to Senior Indebtedness to which the Company becomes a party may contain similar restrictions. In the event an Excess Proceeds Offer occurs at a time when the Company is prohibited from purchasing the Notes, the Company could seek the consent of its lenders to the purchase or could attempt to refinance the Senior Indebtedness, that contains such prohibition. If the Company does not obtain such a consent or repay such Senior Indebtedness, the Company may remain prohibited from purchasing the Notes. In such case, the Company's failure to purchase tendered Notes would constitute an Event of Default. CERTAIN COVENANTS Limitation on Additional Indebtedness The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, incur (as defined) any Indebtedness (including Acquired Indebtedness), except for Permitted Indebtedness; provided that (i) the Company will be permitted to incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Indebtedness) and (ii) a Subsidiary of the Company will be permitted to incur Acquired Indebtedness, if, in either case, after giving pro forma effect to the incurrence of such Indebtedness and the receipt and application of the proceeds thereof, the Company's Leverage Ratio is less than (x) 6.50 to 1.00 if such Indebtedness is incurred on or prior to , 2000, (y) 6.25 to 1.00 if such Indebtedness is incurred after , 2000 and on or prior to , 2002 and (z) 6.00 to 1.00 if such Indebtedness is incurred thereafter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Guarantor will be permitted to guarantee any Indebtedness of the Company incurred pursuant to clause (i) of the proviso of the immediately preceding sentence. 63 Limitation on Restricted Payments The Indenture will provide that the Company will not make, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to make, directly or indirectly, any Restricted Payment, unless: (a) no Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of or immediately after giving effect to such Restricted Payment; (b) immediately after giving pro forma effect to such Restricted Payment, the Company could incur $1.00 of additional Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness) under the covenant set forth under "Limitation on Additional Indebtedness;" and (c) immediately after giving effect to such Restricted Payment, the aggregate of all Restricted Payments declared or made after the Issue Date does not exceed the sum of (1) the difference between (x) the Cumulative EBITDA and (y) 1.4 times the Cumulative Consolidated Interest Expense, plus (2) the aggregate net cash proceeds received by the Company either (x) as capital contributions in the form of common equity to the Company after the Issue Date or (y) from the issuance or sale of Capital Stock (excluding proceeds from Disqualified Capital Stock, but including Capital Stock issued upon the conversion of convertible Indebtedness, in exchange for outstanding Indebtedness or from the exercise of options, warrants or rights to purchase Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock)) of the Company to any person (other than to a Subsidiary of the Company) after the Issue Date, plus (3) in the case of the disposition or repayment of any Investment constituting a Restricted Payment made after the Issue Date, an amount equal to the lesser of the return of capital with respect to such Investment and the initial amount of such Investment, in either case, less the cost of the disposition of such Investment. For purposes of the preceding subclause (2)(y), upon the issuance of Capital Stock either from the conversion of convertible Indebtedness or exchange for outstanding Indebtedness or upon the exercise of options, warrants or rights, the amount counted as net cash proceeds received will be the cash amount received by the Company at the original issuance of the Indebtedness that is so converted or exchanged or from the issuance of options, warrants or rights, as the case may be, plus the incremental amount of cash received by the Company, if any, upon the conversion, exchange or exercise thereof. For purposes of determining under this clause (c) the amount expended for Restricted Payments, cash distributed shall be valued at the face amount thereof and property other than cash shall be valued at its Fair Market Value. The provisions of this covenant shall not prohibit (i) the payment of any distribution within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof, if at such date of declaration such payment would comply with the provisions of the Indenture, (ii) the retirement of any shares of Capital Stock of the Company or Subordinated Indebtedness by conversion into, or by or in exchange for, shares of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Capital Stock), or out of, the net cash proceeds of the substantially concurrent sale (other than to a Subsidiary of the Company) of other shares of Capital Stock of the Company (other than Disqualified Capital Stock), (iii) the redemption or retirement of Subordinated Indebtedness (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) of the Company (including any related guarantees) in exchange for, by conversion into, or out of the net cash proceeds of, a substantially concurrent sale or incurrence of Subordinated Indebtedness (other than any Indebtedness owed to a Subsidiary of the Company) of the Company (including any related guarantees) that is contractually subordinated in right of payment to the Notes to at least the same extent as the Subordinated Indebtedness being redeemed or retired, (iv) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition for value of shares of Capital Stock of the Company (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) or options on such shares held by officers or employees or former officers or employees (or their estates or beneficiaries under their estates) upon the death, disability, retirement or termination of employment of such current or former officers or employees pursuant to the terms of an employee benefit plan or any other agreement pursuant to which such shares of Capital Stock or options were issued or pursuant to a severance, buy-sell or right of first refusal agreement with such current or former officer or employee; provided that the aggregate cash consideration paid, or distributions made, pursuant to this clause (iv) do not in any one fiscal year exceed $1,000,000, (v) Investments constituting Restricted Payments made as a result of the receipt of non-cash consideration from any Asset Sale made pursuant to and in compliance with the covenant described under "--Repurchase at the Option of Holders--Asset Sales" or (vi) other Investments 64 constituting Restricted Payments made after the Issue Date in an aggregate amount not in excess of $10,000,000; provided, however, that in the case of clauses (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi), no Default shall have occurred or be continuing at the time of such payment or as a result thereof. In determining the amount of Restricted Payments made subsequent to the Issue Date for purposes of clause (c) of the first paragraph above, amounts expended pursuant to clauses (i), (ii), (iv), (v) and (vi) shall be included in such calculation. Not later than the date of making any Restricted Payment, the Company shall deliver to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate stating that such Restricted Payment is permitted and setting forth the basis upon which the calculations required by the covenant "Limitation on Restricted Payments" were computed, which calculations may be based upon the Company's latest available financial statements, and that no Default exists and is continuing and no Default will occur immediately after giving effect to any Restricted Payments. Limitation on Other Senior Subordinated Debt The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any of the Guarantors to, directly or indirectly, incur, contingently or otherwise, any Indebtedness that is both (i) subordinate in right of payment to any Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor, as the case may be, and (ii) senior in right of payment to the Notes or any of the Guarantees, as the case may be. In addition, the Company will not permit any of the Guarantors to, directly or indirectly, incur, contingently or otherwise, any guarantee on a senior basis any Indebtedness of the Company that is subordinate in right of payment to any other Indebtedness of the Company. Limitations on Liens The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien of any kind, upon any of its property or assets, whether now owned or acquired after the Issue Date, or any proceeds therefrom, that secure either (i) Subordinated Indebtedness unless the Notes and the Guarantees, as applicable, are secured by a Lien on such property, assets or proceeds that is senior in priority to the Liens securing such Subordinated Indebtedness or (ii) Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes unless the Notes and the Guarantees, as applicable, are equally and ratably secured with the Liens securing such Indebtedness. Limitation on Transactions with Affiliates The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, enter into or suffer to exist any transaction or series of related transactions (including, without limitation, the sale, purchase, exchange or lease of assets, property or services) with any Affiliate or holder of 10% or more of the Common Stock of the Company or any Affiliate (each of the foregoing, an "Affiliate Transaction") or extend, renew, waive or otherwise modify the terms of any Affiliate Transaction entered into prior to the Issue Date unless (i) such Affiliate Transaction is between or among the Company and/or Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries or (ii) the terms of such Affiliate Transaction are fair and reasonable to the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and the terms of such Affiliate Transaction are at least as favorable as the terms that could be obtained by the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, in a comparable transaction made on an arm's-length basis between unaffiliated parties. In any Affiliate Transaction involving an amount or having a value in excess of $1.0 million that is not permitted under clause (i) above, the Company must obtain a resolution of the board of directors approved by a majority of the members of the board of directors (and a majority of the independent directors) of the Company certifying that such Affiliate Transaction complies with clause (ii) above. In transactions with a value in excess of $5.0 million that are not permitted under clause (i) above, the Company must obtain a written opinion as to the fairness of such a transaction to the Company or its Subsidiary from an independent investment banking firm of nationally recognized standing. The foregoing provisions will not apply to (i) any dividend that is not prohibited by the provisions described under "Limitations on Restricted Payments" contained herein, (ii) any transaction, approved by the board of directors of the Company, with an officer or director of the Company or of any Subsidiary of the Company in 65 his or her capacity as officer or director entered into in the ordinary course of business, including compensation and employee benefit arrangements with any officer or director of the Company or of any of its Subsidiaries that are customary for public companies in the outdoor advertising industry or (iii) transactions with The Chase Manhattan Bank or any of its Affiliates in the ordinary course of providing banking, financial advisory, securities or other financial services. Limitation on Guarantees of Certain Indebtedness The Indenture will provide that the Company will not permit any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Guarantors) to (a) guarantee any Indebtedness of the Company (other than Indebtedness incurred under clause (vii) of Permitted Indebtedness) or (b) pledge any intercompany notes representing obligations of any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Guarantors) to secure the payment of any Indebtedness of the Company (other than Indebtedness incurred under clause (vii) of Permitted Indebtedness), in each case unless such Subsidiary, the Company, the other Guarantors and the Trustee execute and deliver a supplemental indenture evidencing such Subsidiary's Guarantee under the Indenture. Thereafter, such Subsidiary shall be a Guarantor for all purposes of the Indenture. Limitation on Dividends and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction of any kind on the ability of any of its Subsidiaries to (a) pay dividends or make any other distributions to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries on its Capital Stock, (b) pay any Indebtedness owed to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (c) make loans or advances to the Company or any Subsidiary, (d) transfer any of its properties or assets to the Company or any Subsidiary, (e) grant liens or security interests on the assets of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in favor of the holders of the Notes or (f) guarantee the Notes or any renewals or refinancings thereof, except for (i) such encumbrances or restrictions arising by reason of Acquired Indebtedness of any of the Company's Subsidiaries existing at the time such Person became a Subsidiary of the Company; provided that such encumbrances or restrictions were not created in anticipation of such Person becoming a Subsidiary and are not applicable to the Company or any of its other Subsidiaries, (ii) such encumbrances or restrictions arising under Refinancing Indebtedness; provided that the terms and conditions of any such restrictions are no less favorable to the holders of Notes than those under the Indebtedness being refinanced, (iii) customary provisions restricting the assignment of any contract or interest of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (iv) restrictions under the New Credit Facility no more restrictive than those in effect on the Issue Date and (v) restrictions contained in the Indenture or any other indenture governing debt securities that is no more restrictive than those contained in the Indenture. Limitation on Issuance and Sales of Preferred Stock by Subsidiaries The Indenture will provide that the Company (i) will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to issue any Preferred Stock (other than to the Company or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary) and (ii) will not permit any person (other than the Company or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary) to own any Preferred Stock of any Subsidiary. Line of Business The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, engage in any business other than the business of outdoor advertising or a substantially similar or related business. COMMISSION REPORTS Notwithstanding that the Company may not be subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, to the extent permitted by the Exchange Act, the Company will file with the Commission and provide, within 15 days after such filing, the Trustee and holders of Notes and prospective holders of Notes 66 (upon request) with the annual reports and the information, documents and other reports which are specified in Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act. In the event that the Company is not permitted to file such reports, documents and information with the Commission, the Company will provide substantially similar information to the Trustee, the holders of Notes and the prospective holders of Notes upon request) as if the Company were subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. The Company also will comply with the other provisions of Section 314(a) of the Trust Indenture Act. MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR SALE OF ASSETS The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, in any transaction or series of related transactions, merge or consolidate with or into, or sell, assign, convey, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its properties and assets to, any Person or Persons, and that the Company will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to enter into any such transaction or series of related transactions if such transaction or series of related transactions, in the aggregate, would result in a sale, assignment, conveyance, transfer, lease or other disposition of all or substantially all of the properties and assets of the Company or of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as whole, to any other Person or Persons, unless (i) either (a)(1) if the transaction or transactions is a merger or consolidation involving the Company, the Company shall be the surviving Person of such merger or consolidation or (2) if the transaction or transactions is a merger or consolidation involving a Subsidiary of the Company, such Subsidiary shall be the surviving Person of such merger or consolidation and such surviving Person shall be a Subsidiary of the Company, or (b)(1) the Person formed by such consolidation or into which the Company or such Subsidiary is merged or to which the properties and assets of the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, are transferred (any such surviving Person or transferee Person being the "Surviving Entity") shall be a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia and (2)(A) in the case of a transaction involving the Company, the Surviving Entity shall expressly assume by a supplemental indenture executed and delivered to the Trustee, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, all of the obligations of the Company under the Notes and the Indenture, and in each case, the Indenture shall remain in full force and effect, or (B) in the case of a transaction involving a Subsidiary that is a Guarantor, the Surviving Entity shall expressly assume by a supplemental indenture executed and delivered to the Trustee, in form satisfactory to the Trustee, all the obligations of such Subsidiary under its Guarantee and related supplemental indenture, and in each case, such Guarantee and supplemental indenture shall remain in full force and effect; and (ii) immediately after giving effect to such transaction or series of related transactions on a pro forma basis (including, without limitation, any Indebtedness incurred or anticipated to be incurred in connection with or in respect of such transaction or series of transactions), no Default shall have occurred and be continuing and the Company, or the Surviving Entity, as the case may be, after giving effect to such transaction or series of transactions on a pro forma basis, could incur $1.00 of additional Indebtedness under the first paragraph of "--Limitation on Additional Indebtedness." In connection with any consolidation, merger, transfer, lease or other disposition contemplated hereby, the Company shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Trustee, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee, an officers' certificate and an opinion of counsel, each stating that such consolidation, merger, transfer, lease or other disposition and the supplemental indenture in respect thereof comply with the requirements under the Indenture. In addition, each Guarantor, unless it is the other party to the transaction or unless its Guarantee will be released and discharged in accordance with its terms as a result of the transaction, will be required to confirm, by supplemental indenture, that its Guarantee will continue to apply to the obligations of the Company or the Surviving Entity under the Indenture. Upon any consolidation or merger or any transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company in accordance with the foregoing, in which the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, as the case may be, is not the continuing corporation, the successor corporation formed by such a consolidation or into which the Company or such Subsidiary is merged or to which such transfer is made, will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, under the Indenture with the same effect as if such successor corporation had been named as the Company or such 67 Subsidiary therein; and thereafter, except in the case of (i) a lease or (ii) any sale, assignment, conveyance, transfer, lease or other disposition to a Subsidiary of the Company, the Company or such Guarantor, as the case may be, shall be discharged from all obligations and covenants under the Indenture and the Notes; provided that, solely for purposes of computing Cumulative EBITDA for purposes of the covenant "Limitation on Restricted Payments," the Cumulative EBITDA of any persons other than the Company and its Subsidiaries shall only be included for periods subsequent to the effective time of such merger, consolidation, combination or transfer of assets. The Indenture will provide that for all purposes of the Indenture and the Notes (including the provision of this covenant and the covenants described under "--Limitation on Additional Indebtedness," "--Limitation on Restricted Payments" and "--Limitation on Liens"), Subsidiaries of any Surviving Entity will, upon such transaction or series of related transactions, become Subsidiaries of the Company and all Indebtedness, and all Liens on property or assets, of the Company and its Subsidiaries in existence immediately prior to such transaction or series of related transactions will be deemed to have been incurred upon such transaction or series of related transactions. EVENTS OF DEFAULT The following are "Events of Default" under the Indenture: (i) default in the payment of the principal of or premium, if any, when due and payable, on any of the Notes; or (ii) default in the payment of an installment of interest on any of the Notes, when due and payable, for 30 days; or (iii) the Company or any Guarantor fails to comply with any of its obligations described under "--Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets" or "Repurchase at the Option of Holders--Change of Control" or "--Asset Sales"; or (iv) the Company or any Guarantor fails to perform or observe any other term, covenant or agreement contained in the Notes, the Guarantees or the Indenture (other than a default specified in (i), (ii) or (iii) above) for a period of 30 days after written notice of such failure requiring the Company to remedy the same shall have been given (a) to the Company by the Trustee or (b) to the Company and the Trustee by the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding; or (v) default or defaults under any agreement, indenture or instrument under which the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company then has outstanding Indebtedness in excess of $10,000,000 in the aggregate and either (a) such Indebtedness is already due and payable in full or (b) such default or defaults results in the acceleration of the maturity of such Indebtedness; or (vi) any Guarantee ceases to be in full force and effect or is declared null and void or any Guarantor denies that it has any further liability under any Guarantee, or gives notice to such effect (other than by reason of the termination of the Indenture or the release of any such Guarantee in accordance with "--Certain Covenants--Guarantees of Certain Indebtedness"); or (vii) one or more judgments, orders or decrees of any court or regulatory or administrative agency for the payment of money in excess of $10,000,000 either individually or in the aggregate, shall have been entered against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective properties and shall not have been discharged and either (a) any creditor shall have commenced an enforcement proceeding upon such judgment, order or decree or (b) there shall have been a period of 60 consecutive days during which a stay of enforcement of such judgment, order or decree, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, will not be in effect; or (viii) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization with respect to the Company or any Significant Subsidiary of the Company shall have occurred. The Indenture will provide that if an Event of Default (other than as specified in clause (viii) with respect to the Company) shall have occurred and be continuing, then the Trustee or the holders of not less than 25% in 68 aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding may declare to be immediately due and payable the entire principal amount of all the Notes then outstanding plus accrued interest to the date of acceleration; provided, however, that so long as the New Credit Facility shall be in effect, if an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing (other than an Event of Default specified in clause (viii) above with respect to the Company), any such acceleration shall not be effective until the earlier of (x) five business days following delivery of a notice of acceleration specifying the respective Event of Default and stating that it is a "notice of acceleration" to the agent bank under the New Credit Facility (but only if such Event of Default is then continuing) and (y) the acceleration of any indebtedness under the New Credit Facility. In case an Event of Default specified in clause (viii) above with respect to the Company occurs and is continuing, the principal, premium and interest with respect to all of the Notes shall be due and payable immediately without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or the holders of the Notes. After a declaration of acceleration, but before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been obtained by the Trustee, the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes, by written notice to the Company and the Trustee, may rescind such declaration if (i) the Company has paid or deposited with the Trustee a sum sufficient to pay (a) all sums paid or advanced by the Trustee under the Indenture and the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel, (b) all overdue interest on all Notes, (c) the principal of and premium, if any, on any Notes which have become due otherwise than by such declaration of acceleration and interest thereon at the rate borne by the Notes, and (c) to the extent that payment of such interest is lawful, interest upon overdue interest at the rate borne by the Notes; and (ii) all Defaults, other than the non-payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes that has become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, have been cured or waived. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding shall have the right to waive any existing default or compliance with any provision of the Indenture or the Notes and to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee, subject to certain limitations specified in the Indenture. No holder of any Note will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the Indenture or for any remedy thereunder, unless such holder shall have previously given to the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default and unless also the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes shall have made written request and offered reasonable indemnity to the Trustee to institute such proceeding as a trustee, and unless the Trustee shall not have received from the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes a direction inconsistent with such request and shall have failed to institute such proceeding within 60 days. However, such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted on such Note on or after the respective due dates expressed in such Note. DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE The Company may, at its option and at any time, terminate its obligations with respect to the outstanding Notes ("defeasance"). Such defeasance means that the Company shall be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire Indebtedness presented by the then outstanding Notes, except for (i) the rights of holders of outstanding Notes to receive payment in respect of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such Notes when such payments are due (but without being subject to the subordination provisions of the Indenture), (ii) the Company's obligations to issue temporary Notes, register the transfer or exchange of any Notes, replace mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes and maintain an office or agency for receipt of payments in respect of the Notes, (iii) the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee and (iv) the defeasance provisions of the Indenture. In addition, the Company may, at its option and at any time, elect to terminate its obligations with respect to certain covenants that are set forth in the Indenture, some of which are described under "--Certain Covenants" above, and any subsequent failure to comply with such obligations shall not constitute a Default or an Event of Default with respect to the Notes ("covenant defeasance"). 69 In order to exercise either defeasance or covenant defeasance, (i) the Company must irrevocably deposit with the Trustee, in trust for the benefit of the holders of the Notes, cash in United States dollars, U.S. Government Obligations (as defined in the Indenture), or a combination thereof, in such amounts as will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants, to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the outstanding Notes to redemption or maturity, (ii) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that the holders of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance or covenant defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such defeasance or covenant defeasance had not occurred (in the case of defeasance, such opinion must refer to and be based upon a ruling of the Internal Revenue Service or a change in applicable federal income tax laws), (iii) no Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such deposit or at any time during the 90-day period following such date, (iv) such defeasance or covenant defeasance shall not cause the Trustee to have a conflicting interest under the Indenture or the Trust Indenture Act with respect to any securities of the Company, (v) such defeasance or covenant defeasance shall not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other material agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound and (vi) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an officers' certificate and an opinion of counsel that, taken together, state that all conditions precedent under the Indenture to either defeasance or covenant defeasance, as the case may be, have been complied with and that no violations under agreements governing any other outstanding Indebtedness would result therefrom. SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE The Indenture shall upon request of the Company cease to be of further effect (except as to certain provisions governing registration of transfer and exchange of the Notes and payments thereon) when (A) either (1) all Notes theretofore authenticated and delivered (other than (i) Notes that have been destroyed, lost or stolen and that have been replaced or paid and (ii) Notes for whose payment (x) cash in United States dollars or (y) U.S. Government Obligations maturing as to principal, premium, if any, and interest in such amounts of money and at such times as are sufficient without consideration of any reinvestment of such interest, to pay principal of and interest on the outstanding Notes not later than one day before the due date of any payment, have theretofore been deposited in trust with the Trustee or any Paying Agent) have been delivered to the Trustee for the cancellation, or (2) all such Notes not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation (i) have become due and payable, or (ii) will become due and payable at their stated maturity within one year, or (iii) are to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption by the Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of the Company, and the Company in the case of (2)(i), (2)(ii) or (2)(iii) above, has irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee funds in an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on such Notes not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal and interest to the date of such deposit (in the case of Notes which have become due and payable) or the stated maturity or Redemption Date, as the case may be, together with instructions from the Company irrevocably directing the Trustee to apply such funds to the payment thereof at maturity or redemption, as the case may be; (B) the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums then due and payable hereunder by the Company; and (C) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officers' Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel that, taken together, state that all conditions precedent herein relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with. TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE Holders of the Notes may transfer or exchange Notes in accordance with the Indenture. The Registrar under such Indenture may require a holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents, and to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by the Indentures. The Registrar is not required to transfer or exchange any Note selected for redemption. Also, the Registrar is not required to transfer or exchange any Note for a period of 15 days before selection of the Notes to be redeemed. The registered holder of a Note may be treated as the owner of it for all purposes. 70 AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER From time to time, the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee may, without the consent of holders of the Notes, amend the Indenture or the Notes or supplement the Indenture for certain specified purposes, including providing for uncertificated Notes in addition to certificated Notes, and curing any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, or making any other change that does not materially and adversely affect the rights of any holder. The Indenture contains provisions permitting the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee, with the consent of holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes, to modify, supplement or waive any provision of the Indenture or the Notes, except that no such modification, supplement or waiver shall, without the consent of each holder affected thereby, (i) reduce the amount of Notes whose holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver to the Indenture or the Notes, (ii) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest on any Note, (iii) reduce the principal of or premium on or change the stated maturity of any Note, (iv) make any Note payable in money other than that stated in the Note or change the place of payment from New York, New York, (v) change the amount or time of any payment required by the Notes or reduce the premium payable upon any redemption of Notes, or change the time before which no such redemption may be made, (vi) waive a default on the payment of the principal of, interest on, or redemption payment with respect to any Note, (vii) following the occurrence of a Change of Control or an Asset Sale, amend, alter, change or modify the obligation of the Company to make and consummate a Change of Control Offer or make and consummate an Excess Proceeds Offer or waive any Default in the performance of any such offers to the extent relating to such Change of Control or Asset Sale or modify any of the provisions or definitions with respect to any such offers or (viii) take any other action otherwise prohibited by the Indenture to be taken without the consent of each holder affected thereby. CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE The Trustee under the Indenture will be the Registrar and Paying Agent with regard to the Notes. The Indenture will provide that, except during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Trustee will perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in the Indenture. During the existence of an Event of Default, the Trustee will exercise such rights and powers vested in it under the Indenture and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise as a prudent person would exercise under the circumstances in the conduct of such person's own affairs. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS Set forth below is a summary of certain of the defined terms used in the Indenture. Reference is made to the Indenture for the full definition of all such terms as well as any other capitalized terms used herein for which no definition is provided. "Acquired Indebtedness" means Indebtedness of a Person existing at the time such Person become a Subsidiary or assumed in connection with an Asset Acquisition by such Person and not incurred in connection with, or in anticipation of, such Person becoming a Subsidiary or such Asset Acquisition. "Advertising Displays" mean all posters, signs, billboards and other outdoor advertising displays and related sites therefor owned or leased (as lessee) by the Company and its Subsidiaries. "Affiliate" of any specified Person means any other Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, "control" (including, with correlative meanings, the terms "controlling," "controlled by," and "under common control with"), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise. For purposes of this definition, none of The Chase Manhattan Bank or any of its Affiliates shall be deemed an Affiliate of the Company. "Asset Acquisition" means (i) an Investment by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any other Person pursuant to which such Person shall become a Subsidiary of the Company or shall be consolidated or merged 71 with the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or (ii) the acquisition by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company of assets of any Person comprising a division or line of business of such Person or which is otherwise outside of the ordinary course of business or (iii) the acquisition by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company of Advertising Displays of any Person with a Fair Market Value in excess of $100,000. "Asset Sale" means any direct or indirect sale, conveyance, transfer or lease (that has the effect of a disposition and is not for security purposes) or other disposition (that is not for security purposes) to any person other than the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company, in one transaction or a series of related transactions, of (i) any Capital Stock of any Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) any assets of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company which constitute substantially all of an operating unit or line of business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, (iii) any other property or asset of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company outside of the ordinary course of business or (iv) Advertising Displays of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company with a Fair Market Value in excess of $100,000. For the purposes of this definition, the term "Asset Sale" shall not include (i) any disposition of property or assets of the Company that is governed under "--Consolidation, Merger or Sale of Assets" above, (ii) sales of property and equipment that have become worn out, obsolete or damaged or otherwise unsuitable for use in connection with the business of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, as the case may be, (iii) dispositions of property pursuant to any condemnation or other taking by any governmental authority; provided that any net cash proceeds of such taking are applied in accordance with clause (iii) of the covenant "Asset Sales" and (iv) for purposes of the covenant "Repurchase at Option of Holders--Asset Sales," any sale, conveyance, transfer, lease or other disposition of any property or asset, whether in one transaction or a series of related transactions occurring within one year, either (x) involving assets with a Fair Market Value not in excess of $500,000 or (y) which constitutes an incurrence of a Capitalized Lease Obligation. "Asset Sale Proceeds" means, with respect to any Asset Sale, (i) cash received by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries from such Asset Sale (including cash received as consideration for the assumption of liabilities incurred in connection with or in anticipation of such Asset Sale), after (a) provision for all income or other taxes measured by or resulting from such Asset Sale, (b) payment of all brokerage commissions, underwriting and other fees and expenses related to such Asset Sale, (c) provision for minority interest holders in any Subsidiary of the Company as a result of such Asset Sale and (d) deduction of appropriate amounts to be provided by the Company or such Subsidiary as a reserve, in accordance with GAAP, against any liabilities associated with the assets sold or disposed of in such Asset Sale and retained by the Company or such Subsidiary after such Asset Sale, including, without limitation, pension and other post employment benefit liabilities and liabilities related to environmental matters or against any indemnification obligations associated with the assets sold or disposed of in such Asset Sale, and (ii) promissory notes and other noncash consideration received by the Company or any Subsidiary from such Asset Sale or other disposition upon the liquidation or conversion of such notes or noncash consideration into cash. "Available Asset Sale Proceeds" means, with respect to any Asset Sale, the aggregate Asset Sale Proceeds from such Asset Sale that has not been applied in accordance with clauses (iii)(a) or (iii)(b), and that has not yet been the basis for application in accordance with clause (iii)(c) of the first paragraph of "Repurchase at the Option of Holders--Asset Sales." "Board Resolution" means a copy of a resolution certified by a Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company to have been duly adopted by the board of directors of the Company to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification, and delivered to the Trustee. "Capital Stock" means, with respect to any Person, any and all shares or other equivalents (however designated) of capital stock, partnership interests or any other participation, right or other interest in the nature of an equity interest in such Person or any option, warrant or other security convertible into any of the foregoing. "Capitalized Lease Obligations" means Indebtedness represented by obligations under a lease that is required to be capitalized for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP, and for purposes of this 72 definition, the amount of such Indebtedness shall be the capitalized amount of such obligations determined in accordance with GAAP. "Cash Equivalents" means (i) United States dollars, (ii) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States government or any agency or instrumentality thereof having maturities of not more than six months from the date of acquisition, (iii) certificates of deposit and eurodollar time deposits with maturities of six months or less from the date of acquisition, bankers' acceptances with maturities not exceeding six months and overnight bank deposits, in each case with any lender party to the New Credit Facility or with any domestic commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $500 million and a Thompson Bank Watch Rating of "B" or better, (iv) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clauses (ii) and (iii) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (iii) above, (v) commercial paper having a rating of at least P1 from Moody's or a rating of at least A1 from S&P and (vi) money market mutual or similar funds having assets in excess of $100 million. "Change of Control" means the occurrence of any of the following events (whether or not approved by the Board of Directors of the Company): (i) any Person (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act, including any group acting for the purpose of acquiring, holding or disposing of securities within the meaning of Rule 13d-5(b)(1) under the Exchange Act), other than one or more Permitted Holders, is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that a Person shall be deemed to have "beneficial ownership" of all shares that any such Person has the right to acquire, whether such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time, upon the happening of an event or otherwise), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting power of the then outstanding Voting Stock of the Company; (ii) the Company consolidates with, or merges with or into, another Person (other than the Company or a Wholly Owned Subsidiary) or the Company or any of its Subsidiaries sells, assigns, conveys, transfers, leases or otherwise disposes of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries (determined on a consolidated basis) to any Person (other than the Company or any Wholly Owned Subsidiary), other than any such transaction where immediately after such transaction the Person or Persons that "beneficially owned" (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that a Person shall be deemed to have "beneficial ownership" of all securities that such Person has the right to acquire, whether such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time) immediately prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly, a majority of the total voting power of the then outstanding Voting Stock of the Company, as the case may be, "beneficially own" (as so determined), directly or indirectly, a majority of the total voting power of the then outstanding Voting Stock of the surviving or transferee Person; (iii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the Board of Directors of the Company (together with any new directors whose election by such Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by the shareholders of the Company was approved by a vote of a majority of the directors of the Company then still in office who were either directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company then in office; or (iv) the Company is liquidated or dissolved or adopts a plan of liquidation or dissolution other than in a transaction which complies with the provisions described under "-- Consolidation, Merger, Sale of Assets, etc." "Common Stock" of any Person means all Capital Stock of such Person that is generally entitled to (i) vote in the election of directors of such Person or (ii) if such Person is not a corporation, vote or otherwise participate in the selection of the governing body, partners, managers or others that will control the management and policies of such Person. "Consolidated Interest Expense" means, with respect to any Person, for any period, the aggregate amount of interest that, in conformity with GAAP, would be set forth opposite the caption "interest expense" or any like caption on an income statement for such Person and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis (including, but not limited to, imputed interest included in Capitalized Lease Obligations, all commissions, discounts and other 73 fees and charges owed with respect to letters of credit and bankers' acceptance financing, the net costs associated with hedging obligations, amortization of other financing fees and expenses, the interest portion of any deferred payment obligation, amortization of discount or premium, if any, and all other non-cash interest expense (other than interest amortized to cost of sales)) plus, without duplication, all net capitalized interest for such period and all interest incurred or paid under any guarantee of Indebtedness (including a guarantee of principal, interest or any combination thereof) of any Person, plus the amount of all dividends or distributions paid on Disqualified Capital Stock (other than dividends paid or payable in shares of Capital Stock of the Company); provided, however that deferred financing fees shall be excluded from the definition of Consolidated Interest Expense. "Consolidated Net Income" means, with respect to any Person, for any period, the aggregate of the Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, on a consolidated basis, determined in accordance with GAAP; provided, however, that (i) the Net Income (but not loss) of any Person that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting shall be included only to the extent of the amount of dividends or distributions paid in cash to the referent Person or a Subsidiary thereof, (ii) the Net Income of any Subsidiary of such Person shall be excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by that Subsidiary of that Net Income to such Person or one of its other Subsidiaries is not at the date of determination permitted without any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or, directly or indirectly, by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Subsidiary or its stockholders, (iii) the Net Income of any Person acquired in a pooling of interests transaction for any period prior to the date of such acquisition shall be excluded, (iv) extraordinary gains and losses shall be excluded from Consolidated Net Income, and (v) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles shall be excluded. "Cumulative Consolidated Interest Expense" means, as of any date of determination, Consolidated Interest Expense of the Company from the Issue Date to the end of the Company's most recently ended full fiscal quarter prior to such date, taken as a single accounting period. "Cumulative EBITDA" means, as of any date of determination, EBITDA of the Company from the Issue Date to the end of the Company's most recently ended full fiscal quarter prior to such date, taken as a single accounting period. "Default" means any event that is, or after notice of passage of time or both would be, an Event of Default. "Designated Senior Indebtedness" means (i) all Senior Indebtedness under or in respect of the New Credit Facility and (ii) any other Senior Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of not less than $25,000,000 (or commitment thereof) that, at the time of the Incurrence of such Indebtedness, is specifically designated in the instrument evidencing such Senior Indebtedness as "Designated Senior Indebtedness" by the Company. "Disqualified Capital Stock" means any Capital Stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable at the option of the holder), or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part, on or prior to the final maturity date of the Notes, for cash and/or securities constituting Indebtedness, provided, however, that (i) such Capital Stock shall only constitute Disqualified Capital Stock to the extent it so matures or is redeemable or exchangeable at the option of the holder thereof on or prior to the final maturity date of the Notes and (ii) Preferred Stock that is issued with the benefit of provisions requiring a change of control offer to be made for such Preferred Stock in the event of a change of control of the Company, which provisions have substantially the same effect as the provisions of the Indenture described under "--Repurchase at Option of Holders--Change of Control," shall not be deemed to be Disqualified Capital Stock solely by virtue of such provisions. "EBITDA" means, for any Person, for any period, an amount equal to (a) the sum of, without duplication, Consolidated Net Income for such period, plus, to the extent reducing such Consolidated Net Income, (i) the 74 provision for taxes for such period based on income or profits to the extent such income or profits were included in computing Consolidated Net Income and any provision for taxes utilized in computing net loss under clause (i) hereof, plus (ii) Consolidated Interest Expense for such period, plus (iii) depreciation for such period on a such consolidated basis, plus (iv) amortization of intangibles for such period on a consolidated basis, plus (v) any other non-cash items reducing Consolidated Net Income for such period, minus (b) all non-cash items increasing Consolidated Net Income for such period, all for such Person and its Subsidiaries determined in accordance with GAAP, except that with respect to the Company each of the foregoing items shall be determined on a consolidated basis with respect to the Company and the Subsidiaries only; and provided, however, that, for purposes of calculating EBITDA during any fiscal quarter, cash income from a particular Investment of such Person (other than a consolidated Subsidiary of the Company) shall be included only (x) if cash income has been received by such Person with respect to such Investment during each of the previous four fiscal quarters, or (y) if the cash income derived from such Investment is attributable to Cash Equivalents. "Excess Proceeds" means, with respect to any Asset Sale, the then Available Asset Sale Proceeds less any such Available Asset Sale Proceeds that are required to be applied and are applied in accordance with clause (iii)(c)(1) of the first paragraph of "Repurchase at the Option of Holders--Asset Sales." "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. "Fair Market Value" means, with respect to any asset or property, the price that could be negotiated in an arm's-length free market transaction, for cash, between a willing seller and a willing buyer, neither of whom is under pressure or compulsion to complete the transaction. Unless otherwise specified in the Indenture, Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Board acting in good faith and shall be evidenced by a Board Resolution delivered to the Trustee. "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied as in effect in the United States on the Issue Date. "guarantee" means, as applied to any obligation, (i) a guarantee (other than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business), direct or indirect, in any manner, of any part of all of such obligation and (ii) an agreement, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise, the practical effect which is to assure in any way the payment or performance (or payment of damages in the event of non-performance) of all or any part of such obligation, including, without limiting the foregoing, the payment of amounts drawn down by letters of credit. "Guarantor Senior Indebtedness" means, with respect to the Indebtedness of any Guarantor, any such Indebtedness represented by a guarantee by such Guarantor of any Senior Indebtedness. "incur" means, with respect to any Indebtedness or other obligation of any Person, to create, issue, incur (by conversion, exchange or otherwise), assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable in respect of such Indebtedness or other obligation or the recording, as required pursuant to GAAP or otherwise, of any such Indebtedness or other obligation on the balance sheet of such person (and "incurrence," "incurred," and "incurring" shall have meanings correlative to the foregoing); provided that a change in GAAP that by itself results in an obligation of such Person that exists at such time becoming Indebtedness shall not be deemed an incurrence of such Indebtedness. "Indebtedness" means (without duplication), with respect to any Person, any indebtedness at any time outstanding, secured or unsecured, contingent or otherwise, that is for borrowed money (whether or not the recourse of the lender is to the whole of the assets of such Person or only to a portion thereof), or evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or representing the balance deferred and unpaid of the purchase price of any property (excluding, without limitation, any balances that constitute accounts payable or trade payables, and other accrued liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business) if and to the extent any of the foregoing indebtedness would appear as a liability upon a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP, and shall also include, to the extent not otherwise included (i) any Capitalized Lease Obligations, 75 (ii) obligations secured by a lien to which the property or assets owned or held by such Person is subject, whether or not the obligation or obligations secured thereby shall have been assumed, (iii) guarantees of items of other Persons which would be included within this definition for such other Persons (whether or not such items would appear upon the balance sheet of the guarantor), (iv) all obligations for the reimbursement of any obligor on any letter of credit, banker's acceptance or similar credit transaction, (v) Disqualified Capital Stock of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries and (vi) obligations of any such Person under any Interest Rate Agreement applicable to any of the foregoing (if and to the extent such Interest Rate Agreement obligations would appear as a liability upon a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP). The amount of Indebtedness of any Person at any date shall be the outstanding balance at such date of all unconditional obligations as described above and, with respect to contingent obligations, the maximum liability upon the occurrence of the contingency giving rise to the obligation, provided that (i) that the amount outstanding at any time of any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount, including the Notes, is the principal amount of such Indebtedness less the remaining unamortized portion of the original issue discount of such Indebtedness at such time as determined in conformity with GAAP, (ii) that Indebtedness shall not include any liability for federal, state, local or other taxes and (iii) the principal amount of any Indebtedness shall be reduced by the aggregate amount of Cash Equivalents of the Company and its Subsidiaries that are pledged to secure, and are required to be applied, solely to the repayment of the principal of such Indebtedness. Notwithstanding any other provision of the foregoing definition, any trade payable arising from the purchase of goods or materials or for services obtained in the ordinary course of business shall not be deemed to be "Indebtedness" of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for purposes of this definition. "Interest Rate Agreement" means, for any Person, any interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, interest rate collar agreement or other similar agreement designed to protect the party indicated therein against fluctuations in interest rates. "Investments" means, directly or indirectly, any advance, loan or other extension of credit (including by means of a guarantee) or capital contribution to (by means of transfers of property to others, payments for property or services for the account or use of others or otherwise), the acquisition, by purchase or otherwise of any stock, bonds, notes, debentures, partnership or joint venture interests or other securities or other evidence of beneficial interest of any Person. Investments shall exclude extensions of trade credit on commercially reasonable terms in accordance with normal trade practices. In addition to the foregoing, any foreign exchange contract, currency swap, Interest Rate Agreement or similar agreement shall constitute an Investment. "Issue Date" means the date the Notes are first issued by the Company and authenticated by the Trustee under the Indenture. "Leverage Ratio" means the ratio of (i) the sum of the aggregate outstanding amount of Indebtedness of the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the date of calculation on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP to (ii) the Company's EBITDA for the four full fiscal quarters (the "Four Quarter Period") ending on or prior to the date of determination for which financial statements are available. For purposes of this definition, the Company's "EBITDA" shall be calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to any Asset Sales or Asset Acquisitions (including, without limitation, any Asset Acquisition giving rise to the need to make such calculation as a result of the Company or one of its Subsidiaries (including any Person who becomes a Subsidiary of the Company as a result of such Asset Acquisition) incurring, assuming or otherwise becoming liable for Indebtedness) at any time on or subsequent to the first day of the Four Quarter Period and on or prior to the date of determination, as if such Asset Sale or Asset Acquisition (including any EBITDA associated with such Asset Acquisition and including any pro forma expense and cost reductions determined in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X) occurred on the first day of the Four Quarter Period. "Lien" means with respect to any property or assets of any Person, any mortgage or deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit arrangement, security interest, lien, charge, easement, encumbrance, preference, priority, or other security agreement or preferential arrangement of any kind or nature whatsoever on 76 or with respect to such property or assets (including without limitation, any Capitalized Lease Obligation, conditional sales, or other title retention agreement having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing). "Net Income" means, with respect to any Person for any period, the net income (loss) of such Person determined in accordance with GAAP. "New Credit Facility" means that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of , 1997 by and among the Company, the Guarantors, Chase Manhattan Bank, as agent and as a lender, and certain banks, financial institutions and other entities, as lenders, including any related notes, letters of credit issued thereunder, guarantees, collateral documents, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith, and in each case as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, increased, replaced or refinanced, in whole or in part, from time to time, whether or not with the same lenders or agents. "Non-Payment Event of Default" means any event (other than a Payment Default) the occurrence of which entitles one or more Persons to accelerate the maturity of any Designated Senior Indebtedness. "Obligations" means any principal, interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other liabilities payable under the documentation governing any Indebtedness. "Officers' Certificate" means, with respect to any Person, a certificate signed by the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, the President or any Vice President and the Chief Financial Officer or any Treasurer of such Person that shall comply with applicable provisions of the Indenture. "Other Pari Passu Debt" means Indebtedness of the Company or any Subsidiary Guarantor that neither constitutes Senior Indebtedness or Guarantor Senior Indebtedness, as applicable, or Subordinated Indebtedness. "Other Pari Passu Debt Pro Rata Share" means the amount of the applicable Available Asset Sale Proceeds obtained by multiplying the amount of such Available Asset Sale Proceeds by a fraction, (i) the numerator of which is the aggregate accreted value and/or principal amount, as the case may be, of all Other Pari Passu Debt outstanding at the time of the applicable Asset Sale with respect to which the Company is required to use Available Asset Sale Proceeds to repay or make an offer to purchase or repay and (ii) the denominator of which is the sum of (a) the aggregate principal amount of all Notes outstanding at the time of the applicable Asset Sale and (b) the aggregate principal amount or the aggregate accreted value, as the case may be, of all Other Pari Passu Debt outstanding at the time of the applicable Asset Sale Offer with respect to which the Company is required to use the applicable Available Asset Sale Proceeds to offer to repay or make an offer to purchase or repay. "Payment Default" means any default, whether or not any requirement for the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both, or any other condition to such default becoming an event of default has occurred, in the payment of principal of (or premium, if any) or interest on or any other amount payable in connection with Designated Senior Indebtedness. "Permitted Asset Swap" means the exchange of any interest of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in any Advertising Display or Displays for a similar interest in an Advertising Display or Displays of a Person other than the Company or such Subsidiary; provided that (i) the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays being transferred by the Company or such Subsidiary is not greater than the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays received by the Company or such Subsidiary in such exchange or (ii) if the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays being transferred by the Company or such Subsidiary is greater than the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays received by the Company or such Subsidiary in such exchange, so long as the Company or such Subsidiary receives cash or other property with a Fair Market Value equal to the difference between the Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays being transferred by the Company or such Subsidiary and 77 the Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays received by the Company or such Subsidiary in such exchange, the transaction shall be bifurcated and treated as a "Permitted Asset Swap" to the extent of the Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays received by the Company or such Subsidiary in such exchange, and as an "Asset Sale," subject to the provisions of the covenant "Repurchase at the Option of Holders--Asset Sales," to the extent of the difference between the Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays being transferred by the Company or such Subsidiary and the Fair Market Value of the Advertising Display or Displays received by the Company or such Subsidiary in such exchange. "Permitted Holders" means Media/Communications Partners II Limited Partnership, John C Stanley IV and A.B. Isbell and their controlled Affiliates. "Permitted Indebtedness" means each of the following: (i) Indebtedness of the Company, as borrower, or any Guarantor, as guarantor, under the New Credit Facility in an amount not to exceed $200,000,000, less the aggregate amount of all principal repayments thereunder (to the extent, in the case of payments of revolving credit Indebtedness, that the corresponding commitments have been permanently reduced) or scheduled payments actually made thereunder; (ii) Indebtedness under the Notes and the Guarantees; (iii) (i) Indebtedness of any Subsidiary of the Company owed to and held by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company and (ii) Indebtedness of the Company owed to and held by any Subsidiary of the Company; provided that an incurrence of Indebtedness shall be deemed to have occurred upon (x) any sale or other disposition (excluding assignments as security to financial institutions) of any Indebtedness of the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company referred to in this clause (iii) to a person (other than the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company) or (y) any sole or other disposition of Capital Stock of a Subsidiary of the Company, which holds Indebtedness of the Company or another Subsidiary of the Company such that such Subsidiary, in any such case, ceases to be a Subsidiary of the Company; (iv) Interest Rate Agreements of the Company and/or any Subsidiary of the Company relating to (i) Indebtedness of the Company and/or such Subsidiary, as the case may be (which Indebtedness (x) bears interest at fluctuating interest rates and (y) is otherwise permitted to be incurred under the "Limitation on Additional Indebtedness" covenant), and/or (ii) Indebtedness (which Indebtedness would bear interest at fluctuating interest rates) for which a lender has provided a commitment (subject to customary conditions) in an amount reasonably anticipated to be incurred by the Company and/or a Subsidiary of the Company in the following 12 months after such Interest Rate Agreement has been incurred, but only to the extent, in the case of either subclause (i) or (ii), that the notional principal amount of such Interest Rate Agreements does not exceed the principal amount of the Indebtedness (and/or Indebtedness subject to commitments) to which such Interest Rate Agreements relate; (v) Purchase Money Indebtedness and Capitalized Lease Obligations of the Company and/or any Subsidiary of the Company incurred to acquire property in the ordinary course of business, which Purchase Money Indebtedness and Capitalized Lease Obligations do not in the aggregate exceed 5% of the Company's consolidated total assets; (vi) Indebtedness ("Refinancing Indebtedness") of the Company and/or any Subsidiary of the Company to the extent it represents a replacement, renewal, refinancing or extension (a "Refinancing") of outstanding Indebtedness of the Company and/or of any Subsidiary of the Company incurred or outstanding pursuant to clause (ii) or (vii) of this definition or the proviso to the covenant "Limitation on Additional Indebtedness", provided that (1) Indebtedness of the Company may not be Refinanced to such extent under this clause (vi) with Indebtedness of any Subsidiary of the Company and (2) any such Refinancing shall only be permitted under this clause (vi) to the extent that (x) it does not result in a lower Average Life to Stated Maturity (as defined) of such Indebtedness as compared with the Indebtedness being Refinanced and (y) it does not exceed the sum of the principal amount (or, if such Indebtedness provides for a lesser amount to be due and payable upon a declaration of acceleration thereof, an amount no greater than such lesser amount) of the Indebtedness being Refinanced plus the amount of accrued interest thereon and the amount of any reasonably determined prepayment premium necessary to accomplish such Refinancing and such reasonable fees and expenses incurred in connection therewith; and 78 (vii) in addition to the items referred to above, Indebtedness of the Company and/or any Subsidiary of the Company having an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 at any time outstanding. "Permitted Investments" means (i) Investments in any of the Notes; (ii) Investments in Cash Equivalents; (iii) Investments by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in a Subsidiary of the Company or another person, if as a result of such Investment (a) such other person becomes a Subsidiary of the Company or (b) such other person is merged or consolidated with or into, or transfers or conveys all or substantially all of its assets to, the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company; (iv) Investments received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of suppliers and customers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers and suppliers, in each case arising in the ordinary course of business; (v) Investments in Interest Rate Agreements permitted by the covenant "--Limitation on Additional Indebtedness"; and (vi) loans or advances to officers or employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business for bona fide business purposes of the Company and its Subsidiaries (including travel and moving expenses) not in excess of $1,000,000 in the aggregate at any one time outstanding. "Permitted Junior Securities" means unsecured equity securities or unsecured subordinated securities of an issuer as reorganized or readjusted or securities of the Company or any other Company, trust, corporation or partnership provided for by a plan of reorganization or readjustment, that, in the case of any such subordinated securities as junior or the payment of which is otherwise subordinated, at least to the extent provided in the Indenture with respect to the Notes, to the payment and satisfaction in full in cash of all Senior Indebtedness of the Company at the time outstanding, and to the payment of all securities issued in exchange therefor, to the holders of the Senior Indebtedness at the time outstanding and that has no shorter a maturity than the Notes. "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government (including any agency or political subdivision thereof). "Preferred Stock" means any Capital Stock of a Person, however designated, that entitles the holder thereof to a preference with respect to dividends, distributions or liquidation proceeds of such Person over the holders of other Capital Stock issued by such Person. "Public Equity Offering" means a public offering by the Company of shares of its common stock on a primary basis pursuant to a registration statement filed and declared effective pursuant to the Securities Act for gross proceeds of not less than $20,000,000 in cash. "Purchase Money Indebtedness" means any Indebtedness incurred in the ordinary course of business by a Person to finance the cost (including the cost of construction) of an item of property, the principal amount of which Indebtedness does not exceed the sum of (i) 100% of such cost and (ii) reasonable fees and expenses of such Person incurred in connection therewith. "Restricted Payment" means any of the following: (i) the declaration or payment of any dividend or any other distribution or payment on Capital Stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any payment made to the direct or indirect holders (in their capacities as such) of Capital Stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than (x) dividends or distributions payable solely in Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) or in options, warrants or other rights to purchase Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock), and (y) in the case of Subsidiaries of the Company, dividends or distributions payable to the Company or to a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or dividends or distributions made on a pro rata basis to all holders of Capital Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary), (ii) the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value of any Capital Stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Capital Stock owned by the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company), (iii) the making of any principal payment on, or the purchase, defeasance, repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value, prior to any scheduled maturity, scheduled repayment or scheduled sinking fund payment, of any Subordinated Indebtedness other than Subordinated Indebtedness acquired in anticipation of satisfying a scheduled sinking fund obligation, principal installment or final maturity, in each case due within one year of the date of acquisition) and (iv) the making of any Investment in any Person other than a Permitted Investment. 79 "Senior Indebtedness" means the principal of and premium, if any, and interest (including, without limitation, interest accruing or that would have accrued but for the filing of a bankruptcy, reorganization or other insolvency proceeding whether or not such interest constitutes an allowable claim in such proceeding) on, and any and all other fees, charges, expense reimbursement obligations and other amounts due pursuant to the terms of all agreements, documents and instruments providing for, creating, securing or evidencing or otherwise entered into in connection with (a) all obligations of the Company owed to lenders under the New Credit Facility, (b) all obligations of the Company with respect to any Interest Rate Agreement, (c) all obligations of the Company to reimburse any bank or other person in respect of amounts paid under letters of credit, acceptances or other similar instruments, (d) all other Indebtedness of the Company that does not provide that it is to rank pari passu with or subordinate to the Notes and (e) all deferrals, renewals, extensions and refundings of, and amendments, modifications and supplements to, any of the Senior Indebtedness described above. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, Senior Indebtedness will not include (i) Indebtedness of the Company to any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) Indebtedness represented by the Notes, (iii) any Indebtedness designated as subordinated or junior in right of payment to any other Indebtedness of the Company or (iv) any trade payable arising from the purchase of goods or materials or for services obtained in the ordinary course of business any obligation that is by operation of law or judicial decision subordinate to any general unsecured obligations of the Company or (vi) Indebtedness of the Company to the extent that such Indebtedness is owed to and held by any Federal, State, local or other governmental authority. "Significant Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary of the Company that would be a "significant subsidiary" as defined in Article I, Rule 1.02 of Regulation S-X, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act as such act may be amended from time to time. "Subordinated Indebtedness" means with respect to the Company, Indebtedness of the Company that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or, with respect to any Guarantor, Indebtedness of such Guarantor that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Guarantee of such Guarantor. "Subsidiary" of any specified Person means any corporation, partnership, joint venture, association or other business entity, whether now existing or hereafter organized or acquired, (i) in the case of a corporation, of which more than 50% of the total voting power of the Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, officers or trustees thereof is held by such first-named Person or any of its Subsidiaries; or (ii) in the case of a partnership, joint venture, association or other business entity, with respect to which such first-named Person or any of its Subsidiaries has the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such entity by contract or otherwise or if in accordance with GAAP such entity is consolidated with the first-named Person for financial statement purposes. "Voting Stock" means, with respect to any Person, securities of any class or classes of Capital Stock in such Person entitling the holders thereof to vote under ordinary circumstances in the election of members of the board of directors or other governing body of such Person. "Wholly-Owned Subsidiary" means any Subsidiary of the Company, all of the outstanding voting securities (other than directors' qualifying shares) of which are owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company. 80 DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK The Company's authorized capital stock consists of 20,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, 20,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, and will consist of 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share, of which 300,000 shares will be designated Series A Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share. The following summary of the Company's capital stock is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the "Certificate of Incorporation"), and By-Laws (the "By-Laws"), each of which has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this Prospectus is a part. For ownership of the outstanding shares of the Company's capital stock, see "Principal Stockholders." COMMON STOCK Except for voting rights, the rights of the holders of the Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock are substantially identical. The holders of the Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters on which the holders of Common Stock are entitled to vote. Except as otherwise required by law, holders of Class B Common Stock shall not be entitled to vote on any matter on which the stockholders of the Corporation shall be entitled to vote, and shares of Class B Common Stock shall not be included in determining the number of shares voting or entitled to vote on any such matters; provided that the holders of Class B Common Stock shall have the right to vote as a separate class on any merger or consolidation of the Corporation with or into another entity or entities, or any recapitalization or reorganization, in which shares of Class B Common Stock would receive or be exchanged for consideration different on a per share basis from consideration received with respect to or in exchange for the shares of Class A Common Stock or would otherwise be treated differently from shares of Class A Common Stock in connection with such transaction, except that shares of Class B Common Stock may, without such a separate class vote, receive or be exchanged for non-voting securities which are otherwise identical on a per share basis in amount and form to the voting securities received with respect to or exchanged for the Class A Common Stock so long as (i) such non-voting securities are convertible into such voting securities on the same terms as the Class B Common Stock is convertible into Class A Common Stock and (ii) all other consideration is equal on a per share basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, holders of shares of the Class B Common Stock shall be entitled to vote as a separate class on any amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation relating to such voting rights and on any amendment, repeal or modification of any provision of this Certificate of Incorporation that adversely affects the powers, preferences or special rights of holders of the Class B Common Stock. Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible at the option of its holder into one share of Class A Common Stock at any time. All of the outstanding shares of Common Stock are fully paid and nonassessable. In the event of the liquidation or dissolution of the Company, following any required distribution to the holders of outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, the holders of Common Stock are entitled to share pro rata in any balance of the corporate assets available for distribution to them. The Company may pay dividends if, when and as declared by the Board of Directors from funds legally available therefor, subject to the restrictions set forth in the Company's existing and future debt instruments. Subject to the preferential rights of the holders of any class of preferred stock, holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by the Company's Board of Directors out of funds legally available for such purpose. No dividend may be declared or paid in cash or property on any share of either class of Common Stock unless simultaneously the same dividend is declared or paid on each share of the other class of Common Stock, provided that, in the event of stock dividends, holders of a specific class of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive only additional shares of such class. Holders of Common Stock have no preemptive rights. Subject to compliance with applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, shares of Class A Common Stock held by a stockholder that is, or is an Affiliate of any entity that is, subject to the provisions of Section 23A or Section 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended (or any successor to either such Section), that holds shares of Common Stock of the Corporation and that has provided written notice to the Corporation of its status as a "Regulated Stockholder" shall be entitled to convert, at any time and from time to time, any or all of the shares of Class A Common Stock held by such stockholder into the same number of shares of Class B 81 Common Stock; provided, however, that no shares of Class A Common Stock may be converted into Class B Common Stock by a Regulated Holder if, immediately after such conversion, any other Person (as defined in the Certificate of Incorporation), together with all Affiliates (as defined in the Certificate of Incorporation) of such Person, would hold fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding Class A Common Stock. Subject to compliance with applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, holders of Class B Common Stock shall be entitled at any time and from time to time in such holder's sole discretion and at such holder's option, to convert any or all of the shares of such holder's Class B Common Stock into the same number of shares of Class A Common Stock; provided, however, that (i) no holder of Class B Common Stock may convert shares of Class B Common Stock into shares of Class A Common Stock if, immediately after such conversion, any Person, together with all Affiliates of such Person, would hold fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding Class A Common Stock and (ii) Class B Common Stock held by a particular Regulated Stockholder may only be converted into Class A Common Stock to the extent that such Regulated Stockholder certifies in writing to the Corporation that, based on advice of counsel such conversion will not cause such Regulated Stockholder to be in violation of Section 23A or Section 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended. SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK All outstanding shares of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock will be fully paid and nonassessable. Rank. The Series A Preferred Stock, with respect to dividends and upon liquidation, will rank senior to Class A and Class B Common Stock. Dividends. Holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive, when and if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefor, cash dividends at a rate of 10% per annum of the Liquidation Preference (as defined) per share. Dividends will accrue and will be cumulative from July 1, 1997. Dissolution or Liquidation. In the case of voluntary or involuntary dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company a liquidation preference of Series A Preferred Stock of $100 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (the "Liquidation Preference") before any payment may be made or any assets distributed to the holders of Common Stock. Upon any distribution or liquidation, whether voluntary or involuntary, if the assets distributed among the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are insufficient to permit the payment to a stockholder of the full preferential amounts, the entire assets of the Company to be distributed will be distributed ratably among the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and the holders of Common Stock will be entitled to receive ratably all the remaining assets. A merger or consolidation of the Company with or into any other corporation or corporations, will be deemed to be a dissolution or liquidation. Voting Rights. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock will have no voting rights with respect to general corporate matters except as provided by law. Under Delaware law, holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to vote as a class upon any proposed amendment, whether or not entitled to vote thereon by the Certificate of Incorporation, if such amendment would increase or decrease the par value of the shares of such class, or alter or change the powers, preferences, or special rights of the shares of such class so as to affect them adversely. UNDESIGNATED PREFERRED STOCK The Board of Directors of the Company is authorized, without further action of the stockholders, to issue up to 4,700,000 shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series and to fix the designations, powers, preferences and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of the shares of each series and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereon as set forth in the Certificate. Any such Preferred Stock issued by the Company may rank senior to the Common Stock as to dividend rights, liquidation preference or both, may have full or limited voting rights and may be convertible into shares of Common Stock. 82 UNDERWRITING Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the underwriting agreement (the "Underwriting Agreement") dated 1997, among the Company, the Guarantors and the Underwriters, the Company has agreed to sell to the Underwriters, and the Underwriters have severally agreed to purchase from the Company, the following respective amounts of the Notes: PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UNDERWRITER NOTES Chase Securities Inc.................................... $ Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette Securities Corporation... Salomon Brothers Inc.................................... ------------ Total................................................. $100,000,000 ============ In the Underwriting Agreement, the Underwriters have agreed, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, to purchase all of the Notes offered hereby if any of the Notes are purchased. The Company has been advised by the Underwriters that the Underwriters propose to offer the Notes to the public initially at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this Prospectus, and to certain dealers initially at such price less a discount not in excess of % of the principal amount of the Notes. The Underwriters may allow, and such dealers may reallow, a concession to certain other dealers not in excess of % of the principal amount of the Notes. After the initial offering of the Notes to the public, the Underwriters may change the public offering price, the discount and the concession. The Notes comprise new issues of securities with no established trading market. The Company has been advised by the Underwriters that the Underwriters intend to make a market in the Notes, as permitted by applicable laws and regulations. No assurance can be given, however, that the Underwriters will make a market in the Notes, or as to the liquidity of, or the trading market for the Notes. Chase Securities Inc. ("CSI") is an affiliate of The Chase Manhattan Bank, which is the agent bank and a lender under the Existing Credit Facility and will be the agent bank and a lender under the New Credit Facility. The Chase Manhattan Bank will receive its proportionate share of any repayment by the Company of amounts outstanding under the Existing Credit Facility from the proceeds of the Offering. Chase Venture Capital Associates, L.P. ("CVCA"), an affiliate of CSI, owns approximately 30.1% of the Company's outstanding Common Stock and 30.1% of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock. Brian J. Richmand, a director of the Company, is a general partner of Chase Capital Partners, which is the general partner of CVCA. See "Principal Stockholders." Under Rule 2720 of the Conduct Rules of the NASD ("Rule 2720"), the Company is considered an affiliate of CSI. This offering is being conducted in accordance with Rule 2720, which provides that, among other things, when an NASD member participates in the underwriting of an affiliate's debt securities, the yield to maturity can be no lower than recommended by a "qualified independent underwriter" meeting certain standards ("QIU"). In accordance with this requirement, Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation ("DLJ") has assumed the responsibilities of acting as QIU and will recommend a minumum yield to maturity in compliance with the requirements of Rule 2720. In connection with the offering, DLJ is performing due diligence investigations and reviewing and participating in the preparation of the Prospectus and the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus forms a part. As compensation for services of DLJ as QIU, the Company has agreed to pay DLJ $5,000, which fee will be waived. The Underwriters have informed the Company that they will not confirm sales to any accounts over which they exercise discretionary authority without prior written approval of such transactions by the customer. In connection with the Offering, CSI, on behalf of the Underwriters, may engage in overallotment, stabilizing transactions and syndicate covering transactions in accordance with Regulation M under the Securities 83 Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Overallotment involves sales in excess of the offering size, which creates a short position for the Underwriters. Stabilizing transactions involve bids to purchase the Notes in the open market for purposes of pegging, fixing or maintaining the price of the Notes. Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of the Notes in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover short positions. Such stabilizing transactions and syndicate covering transactions may cause the price of the Notes to be higher than it would otherwise be in the absence of such transactions. Such activities, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time. The Company and the Guarantors have agreed to indemnify the Underwriters, jointly and severally, against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, and to contribute to payments which the Underwriters might be required to make in respect thereof. This Prospectus has been prepared for use by the Underwriters and may be used by CSI in connection with offers and sales related to market-making transactions in the Notes. CSI may act as principal or agent in such transactions. Such sales will be made at prices related to prevailing market prices at the time of sale. The foregoing shall not imply that CSI is an affiliate of the Company for any purpose. CERTAIN LEGAL MATTERS Certain legal matters with respect to the legality of the Notes offered hereby will be passed upon for the Company by Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP, Boston, Massachusetts. Cahill Gordon & Reindel (a partnership including a professional corporation), New York, New York will pass upon certain legal matters relating to the Offering for the Underwriters. In rendering their opinions on the validity of the Notes, counsel for the Company and the Underwriters will express no opinion as to federal or state laws relating to fraudulent transfers. EXPERTS The consolidated financial statements of (i) OCI as of June 30, 1996, and for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996, (ii) OCI North as of April 3, 1996 and for the period August 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and as of July 31, 1995, and for each of the years in the two-year period ended July 31, 1995 and (iii) OCI South as of April 3, 1996 and for the period September 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and the financial statements of Georgia Outdoor as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 1995 have been included herein and in the Registration Statement in reliance upon the applicable reports, of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing. The consolidated financial statements of OCI South as of August 31, 1995 and for each of the years in the two-year period ended August 31, 1995, included in this Prospectus and the Registration Statement of which it is a part have been audited by Moore & Gray, independent certified public accountants, and have been included herein and in the Registration Statement in reliance upon the report, appearing elsewhere herein, of Moore & Gray and upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving said report. The consolidated financial statements of Alabama Outdoor at December 31, 1995 and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in members' equity and cash flows for the year then ended and for the two months ended December 31, 1994, appearing in this Prospectus and the Registration Statement of which it is a part have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing. The combined financial statements of Skoglund as of December 31, 1995 and for the year then ended, included in this Prospectus and the Registration Statement of which it is a part have been included herein and in the Registration Statement in reliance upon the applicable report, appearing elsewhere herein, of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, independent certified public accountants, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving said reports. 84 The combined financial statements of Skoglund as of December 31, 1994 and for the year then ended included in this prospectus and elsewhere in the registration statement have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, as indicated in their report with respect thereto, and is included herein in reliance upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving said report. The financial statements of Outdoor West as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 1996, included in this Prospectus and the Registration Statement of which it is a part have been audited by Morrison and Smith, independent public accountants, and have been included herein and in the Registration Statement in reliance upon the report, appearing elsewhere herein, of Morrison and Smith and upon the authority of said firm as experts in giving said report. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Company has filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (including all amendments thereto, the "Registration Statement") under the Securities Act with respect to the Notes offered hereby. As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), this Prospectus, which constitutes a part of the Registration Statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. Statements contained in this Prospectus as to the contents of any agreement or other document referred to are not necessarily complete. With respect to each such agreement or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, reference is made to the exhibit for a more complete description of the matter involved, and each such statement shall be deemed qualified in all respects by such reference. The Registration Statement, including the exhibits and schedules thereto, may be inspected at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549 and at the following regional offices of the Commission: Seven World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048, and 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661. Copies of such materials may be obtained from the public reference section of the Commission at its Washington address upon payment of the prescribed fees. In addition, the Company is required to file electronic versions of these documents with the Commission through the Commission's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system, and such electronic versions are available to the public at the Commission's World-Wide Web Site, http://www.sec.gov. The Company is subject to the informational reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance therewith, files reports and other information with the Commission. The Company intends to furnish its stockholders with annual reports containing financial statements audited by the Company's independent accountants and quarterly reports for the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year containing unaudited interim financial information. 85 INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE THE COMPANY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF OCI HOLDINGS CORP. (NOW KNOWN AS OUTDOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.) AND SUBSIDIARIES . Independent Auditors' Report for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996................................................................... F-3 . Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1996..... F-4 . Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 and the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996................. F-6 . Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 and the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996..... F-7 . Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996.......................................................... F-8 . Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended March 31, 1997................................................... F-9 . Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................. F-10 THE PREDECESSORS OCI NORTH CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN (NOW KNOWN AS OCI (N) CORP.) AND SUBSIDIARIES . Independent Auditors' Report for the period August 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and for the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994.................... F-22 . Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995...... F-24 . Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period August 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and for the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994........... F-26 . Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the period August 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and for the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994................................................................... F-27 . Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the period August 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and for the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994........... F-28 . Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................. F-29 OCI SOUTH CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY . Independent Auditors' Report for the period September 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996................................................................ F-38 . Independent Auditors' Report for the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994................................................................... F-39 . Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995... F-40 . Consolidated Statements of Income for the period September 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and for the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994......... F-42 . Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the period September 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and for the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994.......................................................... F-43 . Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the period September 1, 1995 to April 3, 1996 and for the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994...... F-44 . Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................. F-45 F-1 PAGE ACQUIRED COMPANIES GEORGIA OUTDOOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF GEORGIA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY INC. . Independent Auditors' Report for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994................................................................... F-53 . Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995 and 1994........................ F-54 . Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994................................................................... F-55 . Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994.......................................................... F-56 . Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994................................................................... F-57 . Notes to Financial Statements.......................................... F-58 ALABAMA OUTDOOR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF AOA HOLDING L.L.C. . Report of Independent Auditors for the year ended December 31, 1995 and for the two months ended December 31, 1994............................. F-61 . Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995..................... F-62 . Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the two months ended December 31, 1994............................. F-63 . Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members' Equity for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the two months ended December 31, 1994..... F-64 . Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the two months ended December 31, 1994........................ F-65 . Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................. F-66 SKOGLUND COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. . Independent Auditor's Report for the year ended December 31, 1995...... F-72 . Independent Auditor's Report for the year ended December 31, 1994...... F-73 . Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1995 and 1994............... F-74 . Combined Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings (Deficit) for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994............................................. F-75 . Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994............................................................... F-76 . Notes to Combined Financial Statements................................. F-77 OUTDOOR WEST FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE . Report of Independent Public Accountants for the years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.......................................................... F-82 . Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1997 and 1996 and June 30, 1996 and 1995................................................................... F-83 . Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings (Deficit) for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.......................................................... F-84 . Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.................... F-85 . Notes to Financial Statements.......................................... F-86 F-2 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors and Stockholders OCI Holdings Corp. and Subsidiary: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of OCI Holdings Corp. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1996, and the related consolidated statements of operations, retained deficit, and cash flows for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of OCI Holdings Corp. as of June 30, 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP East Lansing, MI September 5, 1996 F-3 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF AS OF MARCH 31, 1997 JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents....................... $ 4,566,387 $ 1,259,441 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $536,763 and $273,110 in 1997 and 1996, respectively.................... 6,318,149 5,050,490 Refundable income taxes......................... -- 185,893 Inventories..................................... 1,075,228 389,458 Prepaid rent expense............................ 1,786,469 1,077,830 Other assets.................................... 644,205 382,521 Deferred income taxes (note 9).................. 471,818 276,703 ------------ ----------- Total current assets........................ 14,862,256 8,622,336 ------------ ----------- Property and equipment, net (note 3).............. 63,185,184 37,765,591 Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization (note 4)......................................... 55,864,480 45,155,192 Deferred financing costs.......................... 4,704,888 3,169,224 Other assets...................................... 114,250 116,638 ------------ ----------- Total assets................................ $138,731,058 $94,828,981 ============ =========== (Continued) F-4 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS--(CONTINUED) AS OF MARCH 31, AS OF 1997 JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED) LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 5).. $ 4,500,000 $ 4,750,000 Obligation under non-compete agreement........... -- 100,000 Trade accounts payable........................... 313,858 770,147 Income taxes payable............................. 190,217 179,822 Accrued salaries, wages and benefits............. 566,529 708,252 Accrued interest................................. 870,344 1,038,833 Other accrued expenses........................... 520,591 620,318 Deferred advertising revenues and non-compete in- come............................................ 329,385 303,512 ------------ ----------- Total current liabilities.................... 7,290,924 8,470,884 ------------ ----------- Long-term debt: Credit facility, excluding current installments (note 5)........................................ 103,200,000 57,750,000 Subordinated debt (note 6)....................... 22,425,000 22,100,000 Notes payable--stockholders (note 7)............. 5,876,875 5,876,875 ------------ ----------- Total long-term debt......................... 131,501,875 85,726,875 Accrued interest (note 6).......................... 1,318,171 262,488 Deferred non-compete income, less current portion.. 46,667 106,667 Deferred income taxes (note 9)..................... 4,753,699 5,163,547 ------------ ----------- Total liabilities............................ 144,911,336 99,730,461 ------------ ----------- Stockholders' deficit (note 10): Class A common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000 shares; issued and outstanding 8,410.72 and 8,210.72 shares, respectively............... 84 82 Class B common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000 shares; issued and outstanding 3,689.28 shares.......................................... 37 37 Additional paid-in capital....................... 3,811,475 3,636,477 Accumulated deficit.............................. (9,991,874) (8,538,076) ------------ ----------- Total stockholders' deficit.................. (6,180,278) (4,901,480) ------------ ----------- Commitments and contingencies (notes 10, 11, 12, and 13) Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit.. $138,731,058 $94,828,981 ============ =========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-5 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE FOR THE PERIOD MONTHS ENDED APRIL 4, 1996 TO MARCH 31, 1997 JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED) Gross revenues................................. $35,105,189 $9,535,542 Less agency commissions........................ 3,363,915 987,032 ----------- ---------- Net revenues............................... 31,741,274 8,548,510 ----------- ---------- Operating expenses: Direct operating expenses.................... 10,816,971 2,753,970 Selling, general, and administrative (notes 11 and 12).................................. 8,016,415 2,308,313 Depreciation and amortization................ 7,256,820 1,929,748 ----------- ---------- Total operating expenses................... 26,090,206 6,992,031 ----------- ---------- Operating income........................... 5,651,068 1,556,479 Interest expense............................. (7,597,020) (1,826,137) Loss on disposal of equipment................ (94,816) (67,328) Other income, net............................ 147,365 64,494 ----------- ---------- Loss before income tax expense............. (1,893,403) (272,492) Income tax expense (benefit) (note 9).......... (439,605) (10,814) ----------- ---------- Net loss................................... $(1,453,798) $ (261,678) =========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-6 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND THE PERIOD APRIL 4, 1996 TO JUNE 30, 1996 CLASS A CLASS B ADDITIONAL TOTAL PREFERRED COMMON COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK STOCK STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT DEFICIT Balances at April 3, 1996................... $ 90 10 -- 1,235,326 (8,276,398) (7,040,972) Class A shares issued for cash............... -- 35 -- 3,536,895 -- 3,536,930 Class B shares issued for cash -- -- 2 189,270 -- 189,272 Merger with OCI of Mich- igan................... -- 19 -- (19) -- -- Redemption of OCI Michi- gan stock.............. (90) (10) -- (7,589,932) -- (7,590,032) Class A shares issued for MCC stock.......... -- 28 -- 2,764,972 -- 2,765,000 Class B shares issued for cash............... -- -- 35 3,499,965 -- 3,500,000 Net loss................ -- -- -- -- (261,678) (261,678) ---- --- --- ---------- ---------- ---------- Balances at June 30, 1996................... -- 82 37 3,636,477 (8,538,076) (4,901,480) Issuance of common stock (unaudited)............ -- 2 -- 174,998 -- 175,000 Net loss (unaudited).... -- -- -- -- (1,453,798) (1,453,798) ---- --- --- ---------- ---------- ---------- Balances at March 31, 1997 (unaudited)............ $-- 84 37 3,811,475 (9,991,874) (6,180,278) ==== === === ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-7 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 4, 1996 TO JUNE 30, 1996 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss...................................................... $ (261,678) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operat- ing activities: Allowance for doubtful accounts............................. 48,265 Depreciation of equipment................................... 903,191 Amortization of intangible assets........................... 1,026,557 Loss on disposal of equipment............................... 67,328 Deferred income taxes....................................... (112,776) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from pur- chase of company, which increase (decrease) cash flows: Trade accounts receivable................................. (1,084,980) Refundable income taxes................................... (81,182) Inventories............................................... 158,197 Prepaid rent expense...................................... (116,876) Other assets.............................................. 236,484 Trade accounts payable.................................... 79,701 Income taxes payable...................................... 179,822 Accrued expenses.......................................... (5,069,984) Deferred advertising revenues and non-compete income...... (142,665) ------------ Net cash used in operating activities................... (4,170,596) ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of AOA Holding, L.L.C. .............................. (34,132,908) Purchase of Georgia Outdoor Advertising, Inc. ................ (11,650,000) Purchase of Mass Communications Corp. warrants, common and preferred stock.............................................. (767,850) Capital expenditures.......................................... (597,849) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment.................. 2,625 Other......................................................... (452,814) ------------ Net cash used in investing activities................... (47,598,796) ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt...................... 80,465,000 Repayment of long-term debt................................... (23,950,000) Deferred financing costs...................................... (3,281,537) Proceeds from issuance of common stock........................ 7,226,202 Redemption of OCI Corp. of Michigan common and preferred stock ............................................................. (7,590,032) Payments on obligation under non-compete agreement............ (100,000) ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities............... 52,769,633 ------------ Net increase in cash and cash equivalents..................... 1,000,241 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period.......... 259,200 ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period................ $ 1,259,441 ============ See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-8 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 Net cash provided by operating activities.......................... $ 4,674,010 ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of companies.............................................. (41,467,008) Deferred acquisition costs......................................... (1,478,222) Capital expenditures............................................... (2,293,566) ----------- Net cash used in investing activities............................ (45,238,796) ----------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net borrowings on long-term debt................................... 45,100,000 Deferred financing costs........................................... (1,728,268) Issuance of subordinated notes..................................... 325,000 Issuance of common stock........................................... 175,000 ----------- Net cash provided by financing activities........................ 43,871,732 ----------- Net increase in cash and equivalents............................... 3,306,946 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period............... 1,259,441 ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period..................... $ 4,566,387 =========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-9 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 1997 AND JUNE 30, 1996 (THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 IS UNAUDITED) (1) ORGANIZATION AND ACQUISITION OF ASSETS After the close of business on April 3, 1996, the stockholders of OCI Corp. of Michigan ("OCIM") and Mass Communications Corp. ("MCC") (collectively the "companies") entered into a plan of reorganization (the "Reorganization Plan") to restructure and merge the companies. Pursuant to the Reorganization Plan, the stockholders agreed to sell their entire interests in the common and preferred stock of the companies. In conjunction with the Reorganization Plan, OCI Holdings Corp. ("Holdings") was incorporated for the purpose of effecting the reorganization and merger. Under the Reorganization Plan, a series of planned transactions were executed in the following order: (1) certain outside investors of OCIM (the Investors) purchased 24.67 shares and 60 shares of OCIM's common and preferred stock, respectively, from the minority shareholders of OCIM for $1,908,798; (2) the Investors then exchanged these same shares, together with $14,191,202 in cash, for 5,410.73 and 3,869.28 shares of Holdings' Class A and Class B common stock, respectively, and $10,465,000 of subordinated debt (see note 6); and (3) the remaining 75.33 shares and 840 shares of OCIM's common and preferred stock, respectively, were purchased by Holdings for $7,508,367, which resulted in Holdings being the sole stockholder in OCIM's common and preferred stock. As a result of the above transactions, OCIM became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings. As such, the closing balance sheet of OCIM at April 3, 1996, adjusted to reflect the above transactions, became the opening balance sheet of Holdings. Immediately following the execution of the Reorganization Plan transactions listed above, the stockholders of MCC exchanged 7,731.01 shares of common stock and 308.78 shares of preferred stock and sold 5,128.99 shares of common stock and 691.22 shares of preferred stock for an aggregate value of $25,747,927. This transaction resulted in MCC being a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings. The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based upon the fair value at the date of acquisition as follows: Adjusted working capital........................................ $ 1,450,063 Goodwill........................................................ 8,741,590 Property and equipment.......................................... 11,529,274 Customer list................................................... 4,027,000 ----------- $25,747,927 =========== The details of the acquisition for the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows: liabilities assumed of $10,750,000; subordinated debt issued to the MCC shareholders in the amount of $11,011,875; 2,764.99 shares of OCI Holdings Inc. common stock issued to MCC shareholders with a value of $2,765,000; and cash paid in the amount of $1,221,052 equaling the purchase price of $25,747,927. The business operations of OCI Holdings Corp. and subsidiaries (the "Company") consist of outdoor billboard advertising in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Georgia Acquisition Simultaneously, Outdoor Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of MCC, completed the purchase of the business operations and certain assets of Georgia Outdoor Advertising ("GOA"), pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 8, 1996, for cash of $11,650,000. The acquisition has been accounted for using the F-10 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the net assets based upon their fair values at the date of acquisition as follows: Adjusted working capital........................................ $ 415,864 Goodwill........................................................ 2,968,896 Property and equipment.......................................... 2,282,240 Non-compete agreement........................................... 700,000 Customer list................................................... 5,283,000 ----------- Cash purchase price............................................. $11,650,000 =========== Alabama Acquisition On April 30, 1996, OCI Holdings Corp. completed the purchase of certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of AOA Acquisition, L.L.C. ("AOA"), pursuant to an Asset Sale Agreement dated March 19, 1996, for cash of $34,132,908. The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the assets purchased and the liabilities assumed based upon the fair value at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the net assets acquired was $10,084,666 and has been recorded as goodwill. The net purchase price was allocated as follows: Adjusted working capital........................................ $ 1,959,432 Goodwill........................................................ 10,084,666 Property and equipment.......................................... 15,012,810 Customer list................................................... 7,076,000 ----------- Purchase price.................................................. $34,132,908 =========== The consolidated financial statements include the operating results of each business from the date of acquisition. (2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of the Company, as summarized below, conform with generally accepted accounting principles and reflect practices appropriate to the business in which it operates. (a) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of OCI Holdings Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, OCI Corp. of Michigan, New South Holdings Corp., and Mass Communications Corp. and its subsidiary Outdoor Communications, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (b) CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash equivalents consist of repurchase agreements and money market funds. For purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. (c) INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. (d) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. (e) INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets include goodwill, non-compete agreements and customer lists. Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired on their dates of acquisition, is amortized on a F-11 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) straight-line basis over the expected periods to be benefited, ranging from 20 to 25 years. The non-compete agreements are amortized over the terms of the respective agreements, which range from 4 to 10 years. Customer lists resulting from acquisitions are amortized on the straight-line method over 8 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of all long-lived intangible assets by determining whether the amortization of the intangible assets over their remaining lives can be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows of the acquired operation. The amount of impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future operating cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the Company's average cost of funds. (f) DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS Financing costs incurred as a result of obtaining long-term debt are recorded as deferred financing costs and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related debt (see note 5). (g) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Company is self-insured for its employee health care plan. The liability for self-insurance reflects the cost for the uninsured portion of unpaid claims at year end. The liability is based on estimates for claims reported prior to year end, using reported claim information, and estimates for incurred but not reported, based on historical results of the Company's plan, as well as certain industry ratios. (h) RETIREMENT PROGRAM OCIM provides a defined contribution 401(k) plan, which covers all of its full-time employees with one or more years of service. Eligible employees can contribute up to 12% of their compensation through payroll deductions. OCIM will contribute an amount equal to 50% of each employee's contribution up to 3% of the employee's total compensation. (i) REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company recognizes revenue from advertising contracts on an accrual basis ratably over the term of the contracts, which range from 1 to 12 months, as advertising services are provided. (j) INCOME TAXES Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (k) OTHER ASSETS Other assets consist principally of the cash surrender value of officer life insurance. (l) USE OF ESTIMATES Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. F-12 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (m) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company utilizes a hedged interest rate swap agreement. The interest rate swap agreement involves the exchange of fixed- and floating-rate interest payments periodically over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. The differential to be paid or received, on a quarterly basis, is accrued as interest rates change and is recognized as an adjustment to interest expense. (n) EARNINGS PER SHARE An earnings per share calculation has not been presented because the Company is closely held by a private investor group and accordingly, earnings per share is not required or meaningful. (3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Major categories of property, plant and equipment at April 3, 1996 were as follows: ESTIMATED LIFE (YEARS) Land.............................................. -- $ 1,204,494 Building and improvements......................... 10-25 564,274 Advertising structures............................ 8-15 38,309,049 Leasehold improvements............................ 2-20 832,203 Equipment......................................... 3-10 2,737,091 Construction in progress.......................... -- 41,256 ------------ 43,688,367 Less accumulated depreciation..................... 5,922,776 ------------ Net property and equipment...................... $ 37,765,591 ============ (4) INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets at June 30, 1996 consist of the following: Covenants not to compete........................................ $ 3,935,667 Goodwill........................................................ 29,756,723 Customer lists.................................................. 16,386,000 ----------- 50,078,390 Less accumulated amortization................................... 4,923,198 ----------- $45,155,192 =========== (5) CREDIT FACILITY The Company entered into a credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") with Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. and a syndicate consisting of various other financial institutions (collectively called the "Bank") on the close of business on April 3, 1996. The Credit Facility consists of a Term Loan A Commitment for $40,000,000, Term Loan B Commitment for $20,000,000, (the "Term Loans") and a Revolving Loan Commitment (the "Revolver") of $30,000,000 (collectively the "Borrowings"). The Term Loans are due June 30, 2003. Collateral includes a first lien on all tangible and intangible property of the Company, assignment of all leases, and a guaranty by Holdings, OCIM, and MCC. F-13 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The Credit Facility enables the Company to borrow funds at a rate equal to 3% plus the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or 1.75% over the Bank's prime lending rate. The Credit Facility also enables the Company to realize a lower interest rate if its leverage ratio meets certain levels as stipulated in the Credit Facility. At June 30, 1996, the interest rate was 8.5%. Accrued interest is payable in quarterly installments on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. The Credit Facility also requires payment of a commitment fee of 1/2 of 1% per annum on the daily average aggregate unutilized commitment from the Bank. Accrued commitment fees are due quarterly on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. Available borrowings under the Revolver are permanently reduced on the last day of each fiscal quarter beginning September 30, 1997 by $1,250,000, thereby reducing the availability to zero on June 30, 2003. At June 30, 1996, the Company had borrowed $2,500,000, and $27,500,000 of the Revolver was available for additional borrowings by the Company. The Credit Facility contains certain warranties and affirmative covenants that must be complied with on a continuing basis. In addition, the Credit Facility contains certain restrictive covenants which, among other things, restrict the Company from incurring additional debt and liens on assets, limits the amount of capital expenditures during any fiscal year, and prohibits the consolidation, merger or sale of assets, or issuance of common stock except as permitted by the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility also requires the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. The Company has the right to prepay the Borrowings in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, as stipulated in the Credit Facility. Annual maturities of the long-term borrowings under the term loans at June 30, 1996, are as follows: 1997: $4,750,000; 1998: $6,000,000; 1999: $6,750,000; 2000: $7,750,000; 2001: $8,750,000; and $28,250,000 thereafter. (6) SUBORDINATED DEBT The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") after the close of business on April 3, 1996 with certain management investors and outside investors. In connection with the reorganization discussed in note 1, the Company issued its 10% subordinated notes ("notes") due December 31, 2003 in the aggregate principal amount of $22,100,000. The subordinated notes at June 30, 1996, were comprised of two series; Series A 10% subordinated notes in the amount of $5,200,000, and Series B 10% subordinated notes in the amount of $16,900,000. Accrued interest on the outstanding principal balance of the notes is payable at a rate of 10% per annum, computed on the basis of a 365 day year, and is payable annually on March 31, commencing in 1997. The Agreement allows the Company to only pay 46% of the accrued and unpaid interest on an annual basis. The remaining 54% is deferred and bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and is due in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, but in any event no later than December 31, 2003. Accrued interest at June 30, 1996 amounted to $489,370. The Agreement contains certain warranties and affirmative covenants that must be complied with on a continuing basis. The Agreement also contains certain restrictive covenants which, among other things, restricts the Company from entering into transactions with affiliates outside the ordinary course of business, consummating a sale of the Company, or engaging in any new lines of business. F-14 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (7) NOTES PAYABLE--STOCKHOLDERS On the close of business on April 3, 1996, New South Holdings Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings) entered into written agreements with the Company's chairman and president, borrowing in total $5,876,875. The entire principal balance is due in full on April 3, 1998. The notes bear interest at a rate which fluctuates quarterly based on the interest rate per the Credit Agreement less the sum of the applicable eurodollar margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and 1/8 of 1%. The interest rate at June 30, 1996 was 5.41%. Accrued interest on the outstanding principal balance of the notes is payable quarterly, commencing June 30, 1996. The notes are secured by a Letter of Credit issued by The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. (8) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of FASB Statement No. 107, "Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" ("Statement 107"). Statement 107 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, due from affiliated entity, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses, and obligations under non-compete agreements approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Interest rate swaps, long-term debt instruments and notes payable stockholders are estimated to approximate fair values as rates are tied to short-term indices. The subordinated debt bears interest at a rate which approximates market for unsecured debt. (9) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to loss before income tax expense for the period ended June 30, 1996 consists of: CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL Federal.......................................... $ 81,962 (72,889) 9,073 State and local.................................. 20,000 (39,887) (19,887) -------- -------- ------- Total.......................................... $101,962 (112,776) (10,814) ======== ======== ======= Income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the federal income tax rate of 34% for the period ended June 30, 1996 to income before income tax expense as a result of the following: Computed "expected" tax expense (benefit)......................... $(91,677) Increase (reduction) in income taxes resulting from: State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax ex- pense.......................................................... (15,891) Non-deductible expenses......................................... 6,599 Nondeductible goodwill.......................................... 44,242 Adjustment of prior period accrual.............................. 74,292 Other, net...................................................... 11,621 Change in the beginning-of-the-year balance of the valuation al- lowance for deferred tax assets allocated to income tax ex- pense.......................................................... (40,000) -------- $(10,814) ======== F-15 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at June 30, 1996 is presented below: Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards............................. $ 320,576 Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards................. 60,606 Investment tax credit carryforwards.......................... 12,949 Deferred revenue, principally related to advertising leases.. 72,944 Accrued expenses, principally related to compensated absences, health care claims and sales discounts............ 158,346 Deferred noncompete income................................... 63,466 Other........................................................ 45,413 ----------- Total gross deferred tax assets............................ 734,300 Less valuation allowance................................... (160,000) ----------- Net deferred tax assets.................................... 574,300 ----------- Deferred tax liabilities: Property and equipment, principally due to differences in financial statement carrying amounts and tax basis.......... (3,952,655) Intangible assets, principally due to differences in length of amortization period...................................... (1,508,489) ----------- Total gross deferred tax liabilities....................... (5,461,144) ----------- Net deferred tax liabilities............................... $(4,886,844) =========== The net change in the total valuation allowance for the period ended June 30, 1996 was a decrease of $40,000. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred taxes, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. In order to fully realize the deferred tax assets, the Company will need to generate future taxable income of approximately $833,000 and $110,000 for OCIM and MCC, respectively, prior to the expiration of the net operating loss carryforwards in 2010. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowance at June 30, 1996. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced. The Company also has an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $60,606, which is available to reduce future regular income taxes, if any, over an indefinite period. In addition, the Company has an investment tax credit carryforward of $12,949, which is available to reduce future regular income taxes, if any, through 2001. At June 30, 1996, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $943,000, of which approximately $833,000 and $110,000 were incurred prior to the restructuring of the ownership of OCIM and MCC, respectively, with Holdings becoming the common parent. As a result of F-16 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) the restructuring, future utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards is limited under Internal Revenue Code Section 382 to approximately $487,000 and $110,000 annually for OCIM and MCC, respectively. Additionally, these net operating loss carryforwards can only be utilized to offset future taxable income of OCIM and MCC, respectively, if any, through the year 2010. (10) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY All general voting power is vested in the holders of Class A common stock. The holders of Class B common stock are not entitled to vote at any stockholders' meetings. Any share of Class B common stock can be converted, at the option of the holder, into Class A common stock at the rate of one share of Class A common stock for each share of Class B common stock, subject to certain approvals. Also, any share of Class A common stock can be converted, at the option of the holder, into Class B common stock at the rate of one share of Class B common stock for each share of Class A common stock, subject to and upon compliance with the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation of OCI Holdings Corp. Dividends or distributions of common stock shall be payable on shares of Class A and B common stock, share and share alike. In the event of liquidation, the holders of Class A and B common stock shall be entitled to share ratably in the net assets of the Company after payment of debts and other liabilities. The Corporation shall not take any action (e.g., redeem, purchase, or acquire) affecting outstanding shares of common stock if after giving effect to such action any one, as defined, stockholder would own more than 24.95% of Class A common stock. (11) LEASES The Company leases substantially all of the land presently used as sites for poster panels under various terms. The leases are classified as operating leases. These leases generally contain renewal options ranging from 1 to 15 years and require the Company to pay all executory costs, such as maintenance and insurance. Rental expense for operating leases amounted to approximately $931,000 for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996. Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases with non-related parties (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of June 30, 1996 are: YEAR ENDING JUNE 30: 1997........................................................... $ 3,467,502 1998........................................................... 2,843,614 1999........................................................... 2,322,841 2000........................................................... 1,957,953 2001........................................................... 1,295,727 ----------- $11,887,637 =========== (12) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS MCC leases real property from a trust for which Holdings' chairman, who is a stockholder of the Company, serves as trustee. Rental expense to the trust amounted to approximately $6,800 for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996. The Company also leases a sign location from the chairman and president of Holdings. The rental payment for the sign location amounted to approximately $250 for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996. F-17 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases with related party (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of June 30, 1996 are: YEAR ENDING JUNE 30: 1997............................................................... $27,320 1998............................................................... 27,320 1999............................................................... 27,320 2000............................................................... 13,660 2001............................................................... -- ------- $95,620 ======= (13) EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE PLAN Under the Company's self insurance plan for employee health care, eligible participants receive payment or reimbursement of all or a portion of eligible participants medical expenses, after deductibles and co-payments, up to a lifetime aggregate benefit of $1 million. Eligible participants (and their dependents) include active full-time employees. The plan is primarily funded by the Company, with contributions from participants for a portion of dependent's coverage, as required under the health care plan. The plan has obtained aggregate excess of loss coverage of $955,000 in excess of $45,000 per eligible participant. The Company incurred approximately $11,600 for such coverage for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996. Additionally, the Company incurred approximately $180,000 in expense for self insured health care claims for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996. (14) RETIREMENT PROGRAM Retirement program expense with respect to OCIM's defined contribution 401(k) plan approximated $11,000 for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996. (15) SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Non cash investing and financing activities: The Company paid $3,322 for income taxes during the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996. Cash payments for interest approximated $6,981,000 for the period April 4, 1996 to June 30, 1996, of which $6,531,384 pertained to the interest paid on the junior and senior subordinated debt and senior debt existing prior to the close of business on April 3, 1996. The company issued 2,764.99 shares of its common stock valued at $2,765,000 and series A subordinated notes in the amount of $5,135,000 for the purchase of 7,371.01 common shares and 308.78 preferred shares of MCC. Also, the Company issued subordinated notes in the amount $5,876,875 for the purchase of 5,128.99 common shares and 562.5 preferred shares of Mass Communications Corp. Details of acquisition: Fair value of assets acquired............................... $25,747,927 Liabilities assumed......................................... (10,750,000) Subordinated debt issued.................................... (11,011,875) Stock issued................................................ (2,765,000) ----------- Cash paid................................................... 1,221,052 ----------- Less cash acquired........................................... 453,202 ----------- Net cash paid for acquisition................................ $ 767,850 =========== F-18 OCI HOLDINGS, CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (16) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS On May 30, 1996, the Company entered into a three-year interest swap agreement, expiring on June 30, 1999, with First Union National Bank of North Carolina to manage its interest rate exposure. Interest rate exchange transactions generally involve the exchange of fixed and floating-rate interest payment obligations without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. Entering into interest rate exchange agreements involves the risk of dealing with counterparties and their ability to meet the terms of the contracts. Notional principal amounts are used to express the volume of these transactions. The floating interest rate on the interest swap agreement is based on three month U.S. dollar LIBOR. The fixed-for-floating interest rate swap agreement as of June 30, 1996 is summarized as follows: Notional principal amount....................................... $15,000,000 Fixed rate paid................................................. 6.34% Floating rate................................................... 5.49219% (17) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Acquisitions On September 3, 1996, the Company completed the purchase of advertising structures located in Georgia previously owned by Hawthorne Outdoor Advertising, Inc. pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement for cash of $3,832,000. The acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method. On October 1, 1996, the Company completed the purchase of advertising structures located in Alabama previously owned by Hawthorne Outdoor Advertising, Inc. pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement for cash of $549,167. The acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method. The Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. ("Skoglund"), for a cash purchase price of $21,246,850. The Company expects this transaction, which includes business operations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, to be consummated by October 31, 1996. This acquisition will be accounted for by the purchase method. (18) UNAUDITED NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and reclassifications considered necessary for a fair and comparable presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 1997. F-19 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Acquisitions The Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Skoglund for a cash purchase price of $21,246,850. The transaction, which includes business operations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, was consummated on October 31, 1996. This acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method and, accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the assets purchased and the liabilities assumed based upon the fair value at the date of acquisition as follows: Adjusted working capital........................................ $ 1,336,989 Goodwill........................................................ 7,953,899 Property and equipment.......................................... 7,537,470 Customer list................................................... 4,418,492 ----------- Cash purchase price............................................. $21,246,850 =========== On March 31, 1997, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and business operations of Outdoor West for a cash payment of $11,750,000. As a result of this acquisition, the Company acquired display faces in Tennessee and a right of first refusal to purchase Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia, an affiliate of Outdoor West. This purchase will be accounted for by the purchase method. In addition to the acquisition described above, the Company has recently consummated numerous smaller acquisitions for aggregate cash payments totaling $4,088,991. Offering On June 25, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a Note Offering of $100 million aggregate principle amount of subordinated notes (the Notes). The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior subordinated basis, as to payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest, jointly and severally by all of the Company's subsidiaries. Separate financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries have not been presented because management believes that such information is not material to investors. Subsequent Events In June, 1997, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a change, effective June 30, 1997 in the name of the Company to Outdoor Communications, Inc. Simultaneously, the Board of Directors approved the merger of New South Holdings Corp. and Mass Communications Corp. into the Company effective June 30, 1997. Additionally, the Company's subsidiary, Outdoor Communications, Inc. changed its name to OCI (S) Corp. As a result of these transactions, the Company now has two wholly owned subsidiaries, OCI (N) Corp. and OCI (S) Corp. In July 1997, the Company entered into an agreement, effective June 30, 1997, with the Series A and B subordinated debt holders to exchange the notes and accrued interest through June 30, 1997 for Series A 10% preferred stock. The Board of Directors has authorized 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, of which 300,000 shares shall be designated Series A ("Series A Preferred Stock") and 4,700,000 shares shall be undesignated ("Undesignated Preferred Stock"). Upon the closing of the Offering, approximately 240,967 shares of Series A Preferred Stock will be issued in exchange for subordinated debt and the related unpaid and accrued interest through June 30, 1997 totaling $22,425,000 and $1,671,666 respectively, resulting in a corresponding increase in stockholders' equity of $24,096,666. F-20 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) As discussed in Note 10, all general voting power is vested in holders of Class A common stock. Shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be included in determining the number of shares entitled to vote. No dividends will be declared or paid on the common stock during any year unless the full amount of accrued dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock has been paid. Upon declaration, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative cash dividends of $10 per annum, per share. In the event of liquidation or dissolution of the Company, the holders of the preferred stock are entitled to receive a preferential amount equal to $100 per share of the issued and outstanding preferred stock and a further preferential amount equal to all declared and unpaid dividends thereon. This liquidation value will be paid before the payment or distribution of any assets of the Company to the holders of the common stock. F-21 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors and Stockholders OCI Corp. of Michigan: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of OCI Corp. of Michigan and subsidiaries (the Company) as of April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the period August 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996 and for the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the period August 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996 and for the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP East Lansing, Michigan June 4, 1996 F-22 [THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] F-23 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS APRIL 3, JULY 31, 1996 1995 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................. $ 259,200 396,061 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $48,900 in 1996 and $18,000 in 1995...... 1,268,800 1,293,742 Due from affiliated entity (note 12).................. 98,374 144,651 Income taxes receivable............................... 7,159 -- ----------- ---------- Inventories: Construction material................................. 113,741 76,572 Electrical supplies................................... 39,634 29,810 ----------- ---------- Total inventories................................... 153,375 106,382 Prepaid rent expense.................................. 441,990 370,296 Other prepaid expenses................................ 85,005 30,977 Deferred tax assets................................... 229,929 162,647 ----------- ---------- Total current assets................................ 2,543,832 2,504,756 ----------- ---------- Property, plant, and equipment, net (note 3)........ 9,316,562 9,763,900 Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization (note 4)........................................... 1,999,607 2,346,039 Other deferred costs (note 17)...................... 635,551 100,028 ----------- ---------- Total assets........................................ $14,495,552 14,714,723 =========== ========== (Continued) F-24 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS--(CONTINUED) APRIL 3, JULY 31, 1996 1995 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (notes 5 and 17)................................................ $ 1,045,000 4,900,000 Obligations under noncompete agreements............. 200,000 400,000 Trade accounts payable.............................. 175,183 115,880 Income taxes payable (note 9)....................... -- 1,309 Due to stockholder (note 12)........................ -- 50,000 Accrued expenses: Salaries and wages................................ 211,780 401,421 Payroll and other taxes........................... 82,013 21,194 Employee benefits................................. 114,420 104,820 Interest.......................................... 104,139 214,826 Other............................................. 103,856 70,310 ----------- ---------- Total accrued expenses.......................... 616,208 812,571 Deferred advertising revenues....................... 346,177 145,671 Deferred noncompete income.......................... 80,000 80,000 ----------- ---------- Total current liabilities....................... 2,462,568 6,505,431 Long-term debt, excluding current installments (notes 5 and 17)............................................ 3,555,000 -- Senior subordinated debt (notes 6 and 17)............. 4,000,000 4,000,000 Junior subordinated debt, stockholders (notes 7 and 17).................................................. 3,600,000 3,600,000 Accrued interest (notes 5, 6, 7 and 17)............... 6,332,869 5,409,848 Deferred noncompete income, less current portion...... 126,667 180,000 Deferred income taxes (note 9)........................ 1,459,420 1,236,064 ----------- ---------- Total liabilities............................... 21,536,524 20,931,343 ----------- ---------- Stockholders' deficit (notes 10 and 17): 12.5% cumulative preferred stock, $.10 par value. Authorized 1,000 shares; issued and outstanding 900 shares............................................. 90 90 Class A common stock, $.10 par value. Authorized 2,000 shares; issued and outstanding 100 and 97 shares at April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, respectively....................................... 10 10 Class B common stock, $.10 par value. Authorized 2,000 shares; issued and outstanding -0- shares.... -- -- Additional paid-in capital.......................... 1,235,326 1,009,168 Accumulated deficit................................. (8,276,398) (7,225,888) ----------- ---------- Total stockholders' deficit..................... (7,040,972) (6,216,620) ----------- ---------- Commitments and contingencies (notes 10, 11 and 12) Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit..... $14,495,552 14,714,723 =========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-25 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 1995 FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, THROUGH ------------------------------ APRIL 3, 1996 1995 1994 Revenues: Poster........................ $ 3,581,596 6,076,107 5,219,208 Painted....................... 3,406,560 4,833,174 4,566,124 Other......................... 447,319 653,456 708,093 ----------- -------------- -------------- Gross revenues.............. 7,435,475 11,562,737 10,493,425 Less commissions and dis- counts....................... 752,093 1,193,283 992,995 ----------- -------------- -------------- Net operating revenues...... 6,683,382 10,369,454 9,500,430 ----------- -------------- -------------- Operating expenses: Operations (note 12).......... 1,651,583 2,435,839 2,467,755 Selling, general, and adminis- trative (note 12)............ 3,019,373 3,952,785 3,897,229 Depreciation.................. 1,021,901 1,472,053 1,550,296 Amortization of intangible as- sets......................... 346,432 535,408 620,455 Amortization of other deferred costs........................ 61,248 105,182 105,418 ----------- -------------- -------------- Total operating expenses.... 6,100,537 8,501,267 8,641,153 ----------- -------------- -------------- Operating income............ 582,845 1,868,187 859,277 Other income (deductions): Gain (loss) on disposal of property, plant, and equip- ment......................... (9,973) 87,274 (55,160) Loss on sale of Mansfield Di- vision (note 16)............. -- -- (446,299) Interest expense.............. (1,460,671) (2,126,614) (2,041,862) Interest income............... 8,142 44,951 16,371 Management fees (note 12)..... (68,649) (195,998) (248,815) Miscellaneous, net............ 319 4,849 17,992 Noncompete income............. 53,333 80,000 60,000 ----------- -------------- -------------- Loss before income tax (ben- efit) expense.............. (894,654) (237,351) (1,838,496) Income tax expense (benefit) (note 9)....................... 155,856 (132,666) (472,748) ----------- -------------- -------------- Net loss.................... $(1,050,510) (104,685) (1,365,748) =========== ============== ============== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-26 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 1995 THROUGH APRIL 3, 1996 AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 1995 AND 1994 12.5% UNEARNED CUMULATIVE CLASS A ADDITIONAL RESTRICTED TOTAL PREFERRED COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED STOCK STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT COMPENSATION DEFICIT Balances at July 31, 1993................... $ 90 10 1,009,168 (5,755,455) (12,081) (4,758,268) Restricted stock compensation (note 15).............. -- -- -- -- 12,081 12,081 Net loss................ -- -- -- (1,365,748) -- (1,365,748) ---- --- --------- ---------- ------- ---------- Balances at July 31, 1994................... 90 10 1,009,168 (7,121,203) -- (6,111,935) Net loss................ -- -- -- (104,685) -- (104,685) ---- --- --------- ---------- ------- ---------- Balances at July 31, 1995................... 90 10 1,009,168 (7,225,888) -- (6,216,620) Issuance of 3 shares of Class A common stock (note 15).............. -- -- 226,158 -- -- 226,158 Net loss................ -- -- -- (1,050,510) -- (1,050,510) ---- --- --------- ---------- ------- ---------- Balances at April 3, 1996................... $ 90 10 1,235,326 (8,276,398) -- (7,040,972) ==== === ========= ========== ======= ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-27 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, ENDED AUGUST 1, 1995 ---------------------- TO APRIL 3, 1996 1995 1994 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVI- TIES: Net loss......................... $(1,050,510) (104,685) (1,365,748) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Stock compensation expense..... 226,158 -- 12,081 Depreciation of plant and equipment..................... 1,021,901 1,472,053 1,550,296 Amortization of intangible as- sets.......................... 346,432 535,408 620,455 Amortization of other deferred costs......................... 61,248 105,182 105,418 Noncurrent accrued interest.... 1,027,160 1,213,927 1,083,604 Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant, and equip- ment.......................... 9,973 (87,274) 55,160 Loss on sale of Mansfield Divi- sion.......................... -- -- 446,299 Changes in assets and liabilities which increase (decrease) cash flows: Trade accounts receivable.... 24,942 (13,860) (83,341) Due from affiliated entity... 46,277 48,599 (117,465) Refundable income taxes...... (7,159) -- -- Inventories.................. (46,993) (10,266) (6,671) Prepaid rent expense......... (71,694) (29,861) 24,843 Other prepaid expenses....... (54,028) 1,738 (2,752) Other deferred costs......... (596,771) -- -- Trade accounts payable....... 59,303 66,196 (36,111) Income taxes payable......... (1,309) (88,691) 90,000 Due to stockholder........... (50,000) -- 48,050 Accrued expenses............. (300,502) (5,286) 188,617 Deferred advertising reve- nues........................ 200,506 (17,956) 6,067 Deferred noncompete income... (53,333) (80,000) 340,000 Deferred income taxes........ 156,074 (123,685) (574,352) ----------- ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by oper- ating activities.......... 947,675 2,881,539 2,384,450 ----------- ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVI- TIES: Capital expenditures............. (587,537) (521,964) (609,745) Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment............ 3,001 177,222 26,710 Proceeds from sale of Mansfield Division........................ -- -- 1,600,000 ----------- ---------- ---------- Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities... (584,536) (344,742) 1,016,965 ----------- ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVI- TIES: Principal payments on long-term debt............................ (300,000) (2,200,000) (3,648,207) Payments on obligations under noncompete agreements........... (200,000) (100,000) (100,000) ----------- ---------- ---------- Net cash used in financing activities................ (500,000) (2,300,000) (3,748,207) ----------- ---------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents............ (136,861) 236,797 (346,792) Cash and cash equivalents at be- ginning of the period........... 396,061 159,264 506,056 ----------- ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period................... $ 259,200 396,061 159,264 =========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-28 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APRIL 3, 1996, JULY 31, 1995 AND JULY 31, 1994 (1) BUSINESS OPERATIONS The business operations of OCI Corp. of Michigan and subsidiaries (the "Company") consist of outdoor billboard advertising in the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. (2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of the Company, as summarized below, conform with generally accepted accounting principles and reflect practices appropriate to the business in which it operates. (a) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of OCI Corp. of Michigan and its two wholly owned subsidiaries, OCI Corp. of Port Huron and OCI Management Corp. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (b) CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash equivalents of $183,718 and $148,916 at April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, respectively, consist of overnight repurchase agreements. For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. (c) INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. (d) PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on plant and equipment is computed using straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. (e) INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets include noncompete agreements and goodwill. Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired on their dates of acquisition, is amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected periods to be benefited, generally 20 years. The noncompete agreements are amortized over the terms of the respective agreements, which range from 4 to 10 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill balance over its remaining life can be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows of the acquired operation. The amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future operating cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the Company's average cost of funds. (f) OTHER DEFERRED COSTS Other deferred costs consist principally of organizational costs and debt acquisition costs related to the reorganization plan discussed in note 17. F-29 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Company participates in a self-insured employee health care plan as provided for in an agreement with an affiliated entity. The liability for self-insurance reflects the estimated cost for the uninsured portion of claims not paid prior to year end. The liability is based on estimates for losses reported prior to year end and estimates for incurred but not reported losses. (h) RETIREMENT PROGRAM The Company provides a defined contribution 401(k) plan, which covers all full-time employees of the Company with one or more years of service. Eligible employees can contribute up to 12% of their compensation through payroll deductions. The Company contributes an amount equal to 50% of each employee's contribution up to 3% of the employee's total compensation. (i) REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company recognizes revenue from advertising contracts on an accrual basis ratably over the term of the contracts, as advertising services are provided. (j) INCOME TAXES Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (k) USE OF ESTIMATES Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (l) EARNINGS PER SHARE An earnings per share calculation had not been presented because the Company is closely held and owned by a private investor group and accordingly, earnings per share is not required or meaningful. (3) PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT Major categories of property, plant, and equipment at April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995 were as follows: ESTIMATED LIFE (YEARS) 1996 1995 Land.................................... -- $ 256,300 212,800 Advertising structures.................. 12-15 15,925,151 15,486,536 Leasehold improvements.................. 10-20 743,938 731,238 Equipment............................... 5-10 1,215,309 1,196,342 ----------- ---------- 18,140,698 17,626,916 Less accumulated depreciation........... 8,824,136 7,863,016 ----------- ---------- Net property, plant, and equipment.... $ 9,316,562 9,763,900 =========== ========== F-30 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (4) INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets at April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995 consist of the following: 1996 1995 Covenants not to compete................................ $3,235,667 3,235,667 Goodwill................................................ 2,829,688 2,829,688 ---------- --------- 6,065,355 6,065,355 Less accumulated amortization........................... 4,065,748 3,719,316 ---------- --------- $1,999,607 2,346,039 ========== ========= (5) LONG-TERM DEBT The Company has a loan agreement with a bank which provides for a revolving credit commitment (the "Revolving Commitment") of up to $12,000,000, which decreases through the expiration of the loan in July 1996, and a special purpose revolving credit commitment (the "Acquisition Commitment") not to exceed $1,500,000, to be used solely to finance the cost of an acquisition and permitted future acquisitions (collectively called the "Commitment"). However, the Acquisition Commitment will be temporarily reduced by the principal amount of any additional seller debt incurred by the Company. The Commitment is available through July 1996. At April 3, 1996, the Company had borrowings of $875,000 under the Acquisition Commitment and $3,725,000 under the Revolving Commitment due July 31, 1996. At April 3, 1996, $625,000 of the Acquisition Commitment was available for additional borrowings to finance permitted future acquisitions. The remaining $1,475,000 of the Revolving Commitment was available to support additional borrowings by the Company at April 3, 1996. The loan agreement, in general, enables the Company to borrow funds at a rate equal to either the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 2.9% or the bank's base rate plus 1.5%. The loan agreement also enables the Company to realize a lower interest rate if certain financial results, as stipulated in the loan agreement, are achieved. At April 3, 1996, the interest rate for the individual loans underlying the loan agreement amounted to 9.25%. Generally, accrued interest is payable in quarterly installments on each October 31, January 31, April 30, and July 31, with a final payment due July 31, 1996. The Company is obligated to pay a commitment fee to the bank for the loan agreement. This fee is payable quarterly, and is equal to 1/2 of 1% of the average daily unused portion of the Commitment. Collateral includes a first lien on all tangible and intangible property of the Company, assignment of substantially all leases, a pledge of all common stock, and a guaranty by the subsidiaries. The loan agreement contains certain warranties and affirmative covenants that must be complied with on a continuing basis. In addition, the loan agreement contains certain restrictive covenants which, among other things, restricts the Company from incurring additional debt and liens on assets, prohibits it from paying dividends, and limits the amount of capital expenditures. The loan agreement also contains certain restrictions on working capital and subordinated debt, and requires the maintenance of certain financial ratios. At the close of business on April 3, 1996, the Company, along with related affiliates, entered into a Credit Agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank N.A. (see note 17). Funds from the Credit Agreement were used to pay off the long- term and subordinated debt as of the close of business on April 3, 1996. The current portion of long-term debt as of April 3, 1996 reflects the current portion due as noted in the new Credit Agreement. Interest on the debt is payable at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 3.0% or the bank's base rate. Maturities of long-term debt under the Credit Agreement during the next five years are: 1997, $1,045,000; 1998, $2,022,500; 1999, $2,170,625; 2000, $2,475,000; and 2001, $2,805,000. F-31 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (6) SENIOR SUBORDINATED DEBT The Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement in 1989 and issued $4,000,000 of its 14.825% senior subordinated notes due August 31, 1996. Accrued interest on the senior subordinated notes is payable at a rate of 10% on February 28 and August 31 of each year commencing in 1990. Interest on the notes at a rate of 4.825% will accrue and payment of such interest is deferred until the due date of the senior subordinated notes. The deferred interest portion of such notes bears interest at 14.825% and is payable upon maturity of the senior subordinated notes. At April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, interest deferred on the senior subordinated notes amounted to $2,092,396 and $1,776,908, respectively. The Note Purchase Agreement contains certain warranties and affirmative covenants that must be complied with on a continuing basis. The Note Purchase Agreement also contains certain restrictive covenants which, among other things, restricts the Company from incurring additional debt and liens on assets, limits stock payments and purchases, and prohibits the Company from amending its charter or by-laws. The Note Purchase Agreement includes cross-default provisions which specify that if the Company is in default under the terms of the loan agreement (see note 5) or Securities Purchase Agreement (see note 7), the senior subordinated debt holders have the right, under the provisions of an intercreditor agreement, to demand immediate payment of the senior subordinated debt if the long-term debt is accelerated by the bank. (7) JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBT, STOCKHOLDERS The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") in 1989 and issued $3,600,000 of its 12.5% junior subordinated notes due August 31, 1996 to holders of its preferred stock. Accrued interest on the junior subordinated notes is payable at a rate of 12.5%. However, such interest is deferred and added to the outstanding principal amount on each anniversary date of the junior subordinated notes. At April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, interest deferred on the junior subordinated notes amounted to $4,240,473 and $3,632,940, respectively. The Agreement contains certain warranties and affirmative covenants that must be complied with on a continuing basis. The Agreement also contains certain restrictive covenants which, among other things, restricts the Company from incurring additional debt and liens on assets, limits stock payments and purchases, and prohibits the Company from amending its charter or by-laws. The Agreement includes cross-default provisions which specify that if the Company is in default under the terms of the loan agreement (see note 5) and Note Purchase Agreement (see note 6), the junior subordinated debt holders have the right, under the provisions of an intercreditor agreement, to demand immediate payment of the junior subordinated debt if the long-term debt is accelerated by the bank. (8) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of FASB Statement No. 107, "Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" ("Statement 107"). Statement 107 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, due from affiliated entity, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses, and obligations under noncompete agreements approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Long-term debt instruments are estimated to approximate fair F-32 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) values as rates are tied to short-term indices. Senior subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt instruments are estimated to approximate fair values due to their current maturity dates. (9) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to loss before income tax expense (benefit) for the period ended April 3, 1996 and the year ended July 31, 1995 and 1994 consists of: 1996 1995 1994 Federal--current............................... $ (1,718) 12,220 16,089 Federal--deferred.............................. 156,074 (123,685) (574,352) State and local................................ 1,500 (21,201) 85,515 -------- -------- -------- Total........................................ $155,856 (132,666) (472,748) ======== ======== ======== Income tax expense (benefit) differed from the amounts computed by applying the federal income tax rate of 34% for the period ended April 3, 1996 and the year ended July 31, 1995 and 1994 to loss before income tax benefit as a result of the following: 1996 1995 1994 Computed "expected" tax benefit.............. $(304,182) (80,699) (625,089) Increase (reduction) in income taxes result- ing from: State and local income taxes, net of fed- eral income tax benefit (expense)......... 990 (13,999) 56,440 Non-deductible expenses.................... 32,237 51,177 50,736 Adjustment of prior year accrual........... 226,811 (89,145) 45,165 Change in the beginning-of-the-year balance of the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets allocated to income tax ex- pense..................................... 200,000 -- -- --------- -------- -------- $ 155,856 (132,666) (472,748) ========= ======== ======== The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995 are presented below: 1996 1995 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards................... $ 323,001 364,257 Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards....... 22,479 23,664 Deferred revenue, principally due to advertising leases............................................ 117,700 49,528 Deferred noncompete income......................... 70,267 88,400 Accrued expenses, principally due to compensated absences, health care claims and sales discounts.. 95,048 75,154 Other.............................................. 17,181 37,965 ----------- ---------- Total gross deferred tax assets.................. 645,676 638,968 Less valuation allowance......................... 200,000 -- ----------- ---------- Net deferred tax assets.......................... 445,676 638,968 ----------- ---------- Deferred tax liabilities--property, plant, and equipment, principally due to differences in financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases.. (1,675,167) (1,712,385) ----------- ---------- Net deferred tax liabilities..................... $(1,229,491) (1,073,417) =========== ========== F-33 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The net change in the total valuation allowance for the period ended April 3, 1996 was an increase of $200,000, none for the year ended July 31, 1995. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred taxes, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. In order to fully realize the deferred tax asset, the Company will need to generate future taxable income of approximately $1,900,000 prior to the expiration of the net operating loss carryforwards in 2011. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences, net of the existing valuation allowance at April 3, 1996. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced. At April 3, 1996, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of $950,003, which are available to offset future federal taxable income, if any, through 2011. The Company has an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $22,479, which is available to reduce future regular income taxes, if any, over an indefinite period. (10) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY All general voting power is vested in the holders of Class A common stock. The holders of Class B common stock and preferred stock are not entitled to vote at any stockholders' meetings. Any share of Class B common stock can be converted, at the option of the holder, into Class A common stock at the rate of one share of Class A common stock for each share of Class B common stock, subject to certain approvals. No dividends will be declared or paid on the common stock during any year unless the full amount of dividends on the preferred stock accrued to the proposed date of declaration has been paid. Upon declaration, the holders of the preferred stock are entitled to receive an annual cumulative dividend at a rate of 12.5% of the liquidation value of the preferred stock, as defined below. Dividends, if declared, are payable in cash annually on each August 31. If any accrued and unpaid dividends exist as of August 31 of any year, the amount of the dividends payable in respect to the preferred stock will be increased at a rate of 12.5%, compounded annually as of August 31. Cumulative preferred stock dividend rights were unaccrued and unpaid at April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, in the amount of $1,060,185 and $907,665, respectively. In the event of liquidation or dissolution of the Company, the holders of the preferred stock are entitled to receive a preferential amount equal to $1,000 per share of the issued and outstanding preferred stock ("liquidation value") and a further preferential amount equal to all declared and unpaid dividends thereon. This liquidation value will be paid before the payment or distribution of any assets of the Company to the holders of common stock. (11) LEASES The Company leases substantially all of the land presently used as sites for poster panels under various terms. The leases are classified as operating leases. These leases generally contain renewal options ranging from one to 15 years and require the Company to pay all executory costs such as maintenance and insurance. Rental F-34 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) expense for operating leases amounted to approximately $655,000, $922,000, and $911,000 during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases with non- related parties (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of April 3, 1996 are: YEAR ENDING APRIL 3: 1997............................................................ $ 783,962 1998............................................................ 661,937 1999............................................................ 568,413 2000............................................................ 486,875 2001............................................................ 331,651 ---------- $2,832,838 ========== (12) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company has entered into an agreement with an affiliated entity that requires the Company to purchase specific employee benefits. The Company and certain affiliated entities are primarily self-insured for employee health care costs. Employee benefit payments, for costs incurred under this agreement, approximated $158,000, $206,000 and $230,000 during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. As a result of this arrangement, the consolidated balance sheets reflected $98,374 and $144,651 due from an affiliated entity at April 3, 1996 and July 31, 1995, respectively, resulting primarily from payments in excess of estimated employee benefit costs incurred. The Company receives management and accounting consultation services from certain stockholders and an affiliated entity related through common ownership. The affiliated entity and the Company have entered into a continuing agreement which may be canceled by either party upon 30 days written notice. Total management fee expense incurred under the above arrangements amounted to $68,649, $195,998 and $248,815 during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company has several noncancelable operating leases with a stockholder for administrative offices, operating facilities, and land presently used as sites for billboard structures. The leases are classified as operating leases. These leases generally contain renewal options ranging from two to five years and require the Company to pay all executory costs such as maintenance and insurance. Rental expense for operating leases with the stockholder amounted to approximately $100,000, $146,000 and $153,000 during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the year ended July 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases with the stockholder (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of April 3, 1996 are: YEAR ENDING APRIL 3: 1997.............................................................. $156,898 1998.............................................................. 163,579 1999.............................................................. 170,928 2000.............................................................. 118,951 2001.............................................................. 97,814 -------- $708,170 ======== As a result of all the above transactions, the consolidated balance sheet reflects $50,000 due to stockholder at July 31, 1995. F-35 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (13) RETIREMENT PROGRAM Retirement program expense with respect to the Company's defined contribution 401(k) plan approximated $29,000, $40,000 and $37,000 during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. (14) SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION The Company paid $8,250, $59,735 and $10,000 for income taxes during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Cash payments for interest approximated $648,000, $865,000 and $967,000 during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. (15) STOCK COMPENSATION The Company has a restricted stock award plan whereby the Company can issue restricted common stock to retain key employees, including officers. The shares are awarded in the name of the employee, who has all rights of a stockholder, subject to certain restrictions and forfeitures. Restrictions on awards to date lapsed on July 31, 1994. Such stock awarded is subject to an agreement requiring forfeiture by the employee in the event of termination of employment within five years of the date of grant other than as a result of death or disability. The market value of shares awarded under the plan is recorded as unearned restricted stock compensation on the date of award and is shown as a separate component of stockholders' deficit until earned. The compensation is charged to the consolidated statements of operations over the period in which the employees are expected to perform services and amounted to $12,081 for the year ended July 31, 1994. There were no such awards during the period August 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996 or for the year ended July 31, 1995. Under a written agreement dated August 9, 1994 between the Company and certain members of management, three shares of Class A common stock would be granted to them upon accomplishing certain goals. The terms of the agreement were met and the three shares of stock were issued during the period ended April 3, 1996 at $75,386 per share, which was determined to be the fair market value at the date of transaction. This transaction was treated as compensation expense. (16) SALE OF MANSFIELD DIVISION During November 1993, the Company sold its Mansfield Division Outdoor Advertising Plant (the "Mansfield Division") located in Ohio under an asset purchase agreement. Through this transaction, the buyer acquired specific tangible and intangible assets from the Company for $1,600,000 cash proceeds. The sale resulted in a pretax loss of $446,299. The Company agreed not to engage in competition with the buyer in the Ohio area, for a period of five years from November 1993. In consideration for entering into this non-compete agreement, the Company received a cash payment of $400,000, of which $340,000 has been deferred and recognized at the rate of $6,667 per month over the five year agreement. The $2,000,000 cash proceeds from the sale of the Mansfield Division and non-compete agreement were used for principal payments on long-term debt. During fiscal 1994 and 1993, the Mansfield Division's revenues approximated $420,000 and $1,150,000, respectively, and operating income before depreciation approximated $50,000 and $240,000, respectively. F-36 OCI CORP. OF MICHIGAN AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (17) SUBSEQUENT EVENT At the close of business on April 3, 1996, the Company's stockholders (the "Stockholders") entered into a plan of reorganization (the "Reorganization Plan") to restructure and merge the Company with an affiliated entity in the same line of business. Pursuant to the Reorganization Plan, the Stockholders agreed to sell and/or exchange their entire interests in the common and preferred stock of the Company. In conjunction with the Reorganization Plan, OCI Holdings Corp. ("Holdings") was incorporated for the purpose of effecting the reorganization and merger. Certain outside investors (the "Investors") purchased 24.67 shares and 60 shares of the Company's common and preferred stock, respectively, from the Stockholders. These same shares were subsequently assigned by the Investors to Holdings in exchange for Holdings' common stock. The remaining 75.33 shares and 840 shares of the Company's common and preferred stock, respectively, were purchased for cash by Holdings, which resulted in Holdings' being the sole stockholder of all the Company's outstanding common and preferred stock. Concurrent with the reorganization and merger, the Company, Holdings, and Outdoor Communications, Inc. (collectively the "Borrowers") entered into a Credit Agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank N.A. Under the Credit Agreement, the Company borrowed $20,000,000 under a term loan which was principally used to pay off the existing long-term debt, senior subordinated debt, and junior subordinated debt, including all accrued interest. In addition to the aforementioned term loan, the Credit Agreement also provides a revolving loan commitment to the Borrowers, collectively. The effects of the aforementioned transactions have not been included in the financial statements as they occurred subsequent to the closing balance sheet. F-37 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Board of Directors and Stockholders Mass Communications Corp.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Mass Communications Corp. and subsidiary (the Company) as of April 3, 1996 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the period September 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of April 3, 1996 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the period September 1, 1995 through April 3, 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP East Lansing, Michigan May 31, 1996 F-38 October 18, 1995 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT The Officers and Directors Mass Communications Corp. Corinth, Mississippi We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Mass Communications Corp. and subsidiary as of August 31, 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for each of the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Mass Communications Corp. and subsidiary as of August 31, 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Moore & Gray Corinth, Mississippi F-39 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS APRIL 3, AUGUST 31, 1996 1995 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents.............................. $ 453,202 476,636 Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $60,945 in 1996 and $88,817 in 1995....... 851,531 682,514 Income taxes receivable................................ 97,552 -- Other receivables...................................... 14,043 109,365 Due from affiliated entity (note 9).................... 54,310 -- Inventory--construction material....................... 92,557 106,670 Prepaid rent expense................................... 205,019 223,762 Other prepaid expenses................................. 131,118 61,448 Deferred income taxes (note 6)......................... 65,930 267,895 ---------- --------- Total current assets............................... 1,965,262 1,928,290 ---------- --------- Property, plant, and equipment, net (note 3)............. 3,439,990 3,238,981 Goodwill, less accumulated amortization.................. 2,025,973 2,066,984 Deferred financing fees, less accumulated amortization... 468,914 523,799 Deferred income taxes (note 6)........................... 801,218 723,394 Other assets (notes 4 and 13)............................ 152,315 108,564 ---------- --------- Total assets....................................... $8,853,672 8,590,012 ========== ========= (Continued) F-40 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS--(CONTINUED) APRIL 3, AUGUST 31, 1996 1995 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 5)...... $2,121,600 1,050,000 Trade accounts payable............................... 300,026 186,653 Income taxes payable................................. -- 303,632 Accrued expenses: Salaries and wages................................. 165,244 142,971 Payroll and other taxes............................ 32,766 39,812 Employee benefits.................................. 65,714 -- Interest........................................... 97,229 -- Other.............................................. 170,509 163,665 ---------- ---------- Total accrued expenses........................... 531,462 346,448 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities........................ 2,953,088 1,886,733 Long-term debt, excluding current installments (note 5).................................................... 8,628,400 9,700,000 ---------- ---------- Total liabilities................................ 11,581,488 11,586,733 ---------- ---------- Stockholders' deficit (notes 7, 12 and 13): 10% cumulative preferred stock, $1 par value. Authorized 5,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,000 shares........................................ 1,000 1,000 Class A common stock, no par value. Authorized 30,000 shares; issued and outstanding 12,500 shares........ 3,500 3,500 Additional paid-in capital........................... 999,000 999,000 Accumulated deficit.................................. (3,731,316) (4,000,221) ---------- ---------- Total stockholders' deficit...................... (2,727,816) (2,996,721) ---------- ---------- Commitments and contingencies (notes 7, 8 and 12) Total liabilities and stockholders deficit....... $8,853,672 8,590,012 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-41 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE PERIOD FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 1, 1995 AUGUST 31, THROUGH --------------------- APRIL 3, 1996 1995 1994 Revenues: Poster.............................. $3,097,607 5,084,371 4,795,353 Painted............................. 2,306,790 3,686,379 3,019,976 Other............................... 98,142 263,905 95,036 ---------- ---------- --------- Gross revenues.................... 5,502,539 9,034,655 7,910,365 Less commissions and discounts...... 545,537 881,273 783,551 ---------- ---------- --------- Net operating revenues............ 4,957,002 8,153,382 7,126,814 ---------- ---------- --------- Operating expenses: Operations (note 9)................. 1,166,765 1,879,777 1,616,015 Selling, general, and administrative (note 9)........................... 2,039,476 2,908,412 2,912,833 Depreciation........................ 550,869 897,804 848,159 Amortization of intangible assets... 41,011 70,304 70,304 Amortization of deferred financing costs.............................. 54,885 95,995 11,124 ---------- ---------- --------- Total operating expenses.......... 3,853,006 5,852,292 5,458,435 ---------- ---------- --------- Operating income.................. 1,103,996 2,301,090 1,668,379 Other income (deductions): Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment...................... (832) (39,087) (72,040) Interest expense.................... (644,606) (1,172,645) (852,415) Interest income..................... 3,876 11,392 16,483 Management fee income (note 9)...... 58,333 150,000 150,000 Miscellaneous, net.................. (50,449) 56,878 (30,278) ---------- ---------- --------- Income before income tax expense.. 470,318 1,307,628 880,129 Income tax expense (note 6)........... 201,413 523,620 339,773 ---------- ---------- --------- Net income........................ $ 268,905 784,008 540,356 ========== ========== ========= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-42 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 1995 THROUGH APRIL 3, 1996 AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 1995 AND 1994 5% 10% NONCUMULATIVE CUMULATIVE ADDITIONAL TOTAL PREFERRED PREFERRED COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK STOCK STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT DEFICIT Balances at August 31, 1993................... $ 5,000 -- 5,000 495,000 (3,127,335) (2,622,335) Stock redemption........ (5,000) -- (1,500) (495,000) (2,097,250) (2,598,750) Issuance of 1,000 shares................. -- 1,000 -- 999,000 -- 1,000,000 Net income.............. -- -- -- -- 540,356 540,356 ------- ----- ------ -------- ---------- ---------- Balances at August 31, 1994................... -- 1,000 3,500 999,000 (4,684,229) (3,680,729) Net income.............. -- -- -- -- 784,008 784,008 Dividend................ -- -- -- -- (100,000) (100,000) ------- ----- ------ -------- ---------- ---------- Balances at August 31, 1995................... -- 1,000 3,500 999,000 (4,000,221) (2,996,721) Net income.............. -- -- -- -- 268,905 268,905 ------- ----- ------ -------- ---------- ---------- Balances at April 3, 1996................... $ -- 1,000 3,500 999,000 (3,731,316) (2,727,816) ======= ===== ====== ======== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-43 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD FOR THE YEARS SEPTEMBER 1, 1995 ENDED AUGUST 31, THROUGH ------------------------- APRIL 3, 1996 1995 1994 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVI- TIES: Net income........................ $ 268,905 784,008 540,356 Adjustments to reconcile net in- come to net cash provided by op- erating activities: Depreciation of plant and equip- ment........................... 550,869 897,804 848,159 Amortization of intangible as- sets........................... 41,011 70,304 70,304 Amortization of deferred financ- ing costs...................... 54,885 95,995 11,124 Decrease in deferred income tax- es............................. 124,141 264,827 259,193 Loss on disposal of plant and equipment...................... 832 39,087 72,040 Changes in assets and liabili- ties which increase (decrease) cash flows: Trade accounts receivable..... (169,017) (80,185) (39,609) Income taxes receivable....... (97,552) -- -- Due from affiliated entity.... (54,310) -- -- Inventory--construction mate- rial......................... 676 (42,414) (5,110) Prepaid rent expense.......... 18,743 (18,614) (970) Other prepaid expenses........ (69,670) 52,315 (41,280) Other assets.................. 51,571 (145,152) (666,741) Trade accounts payable........ 113,373 (10,234) 37,139 Income taxes payable.......... (303,632) 246,590 39,206 Accrued expenses.............. 185,014 (31,768) (845,220) --------- ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by operat- ing activities............. 715,839 2,122,563 278,591 --------- ----------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVI- TIES: Capital expenditures.............. (745,996) (1,313,239) (642,283) Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment........................ 6,723 33,930 86,294 --------- ----------- ------------ Net cash used in investing activities................. (739,273) (1,279,309) (555,989) --------- ----------- ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVI- TIES: Principal payments on long-term debt............................. (500,000) (1,000,000) (10,540,000) Proceeds from issuance of long- term debt........................ 500,000 -- 12,000,000 Proceeds from assurance of stock.. -- -- 1,000,000 Stock redemption.................. -- -- (2,598,750) Dividends......................... -- (100,000) -- --------- ----------- ------------ Net cash used in financing activities................. -- (1,100,000) (138,750) --------- ----------- ------------ Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents...................... (23,434) (256,746) (416,148) Cash and cash equivalents at be- ginning of the period............ 476,636 733,382 1,149,530 --------- ----------- ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period.................... $ 453,202 476,636 733,382 ========= =========== ============ Supplemental schedule of noncash investing activities: Transfer of salvage materials from inventory to property, plant, and equipment........... $ 13,437 15,113 23,616 ========= =========== ============ See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-44 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APRIL 3, 1996, AUGUST 31, 1995 AND AUGUST 31, 1994 (1) BUSINESS OPERATIONS The business operations of Mass Communications Corp. and subsidiary (the "Company") consist of outdoor billboard advertising in the states of Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky. (2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies of the Company, as summarized below, conform with generally accepted accounting principles and reflect practices appropriate to the business in which it operates. (a) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Mass Communications Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Outdoor Communications, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (b) CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash equivalents of $286,705 and $268,661 at April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995, respectively, consist of money market funds. For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. (c) INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. (d) PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation on plant and equipment is computed using straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. (e) GOODWILL Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 40 year period. The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill balance over its remaining life can be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows of the acquired operation. The amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is measured based on projected discounted future operating cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the Company's average cost of funds. (f) DEFERRED FINANCING COST Debt financing costs incurred as a result of debt restructuring are recorded as deferred financing costs and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related debt. F-45 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (g) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Company participates in a self-insured employee health care plan as provided for in an agreement with an affiliated entity. The liability for self-insurance reflects the estimated cost for the uninsured portion of claims not paid prior to year end. The liability is based on estimates for losses reported prior to year end and estimates for incurred but not reported losses. (h) INCOME TAXES Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (i) RECLASSIFICATIONS Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1995 and 1994 amounts to conform to the current period presentation. (j) REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company recognizes revenue from advertising contracts on an accrual basis ratably over the term of the contracts, as advertising services are provided. (k) USE OF ESTIMATES Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (l) EARNINGS PER SHARE An earnings per share calculation has not been presented, because the Company is closely held and owned by a private investor group, and accordingly, earnings per share is not required or meaningful. F-46 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (3) PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT Major categories of property, plant, and equipment at April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995 were as follows: ESTIMATED LIFE (YEARS) 1996 1995 Land................................... -- $ 228,878 228,878 Building............................... 10-25 399,414 397,745 Advertising structures................. 8 11,517,231 11,026,147 Leasehold improvements................. 2-5 100,185 100,186 Equipment.............................. 3-5 1,004,635 957,019 Construction in progress............... -- 35,617 2,080 ---------- ---------- 13,285,960 12,712,055 Less accumulated depreciation.......... (9,845,970) (9,473,074) ---------- ---------- Net property, plant, and equipment... $3,439,990 3,238,981 ========== ========== (4) OTHER ASSETS Other assets consist principally of the cash surrender value of officer life insurance and deferred acquisition costs related to the acquisition of Georgia Outdoor Advertising as discussed in note 13. (5) LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt at April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995 consists of the following: 1996 1995 Term loans payable in quarterly installments with the final payment due May 31, 2001; interest at prime plus 1.5%; secured by the outstanding stock and a first lien on all assets of the Company. Loans payable to: IBJ Schroder Bank and Trust Company, New York, New York............................................. $5,125,000 5,375,000 Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association, Hartford, Connecticut............................ 5,125,000 5,375,000 Revolving credit loans payable on demand with the final payment due upon termination of the agreement; interest at prime plus 1.5%; secured by the outstanding stock and a first lien on all assets of the Company. Loans payable to: IBJ Schroder Bank and Trust Company, New York, New York............................................. 250,000 -- Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association, Hartford, Connecticut............................ 250,000 -- ---------- ---------- Total long-term debt............................ 10,750,000 10,750,000 Less current portion................................ 2,121,600 1,050,000 ---------- ---------- Long-term debt, excluding current installments.. $8,628,400 9,700,000 ========== ========== The revolving credit and term loan agreement (the "loan agreement") contains, among other things, restrictions with respect to payment of dividends, additional borrowings, current ratios, acquisitions or issuance of capital stock, capital expenditures, sale of assets, and mergers or consolidations or formation of subsidiaries. The loan agreement contains minimum requirements for current ratios, consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and fixed charge coverage. F-47 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The loan agreement limits the capital expenditures for the period ended April 3, 1996 to $550,000. Capital expenditures are defined as expenditures for property, plant and equipment, less salvage materials from billboards reused, and proceeds from the sale of billboards reinvested in new billboards. Any unspent portion of the limitation can be deposited to a capital expenditure account and used to increase the following year's capital expenditure limitation. On April 3, 1996, subsequent to the Company's closing balance sheet, the Company, along with related affiliates, entered into a Credit Agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank N.A. (see note 13). Funds from the Credit Agreement were used to pay off the existing term loans and revolving credit loans as of April 3, 1996. The current portion of long-term debt as of April 3, 1996 reflects the current portion due as noted in the new Credit Agreement. Maturities of long-term debt under the Credit Agreement during the next four years are: 1997, $2,121,600; 1998, $4,060,900; 1999, $4,391,875; and 2000, $175,625. (6) INCOME TAXES Income tax expense attributable to income before income tax expense consists of: CURRENT DEFERRED TOTAL Period ended April 3, 1996: Federal........................................ $ 80,043 108,321 188,364 State and local................................ (2,771) 15,820 13,049 -------- ------- ------- Total........................................ $ 77,272 124,141 201,413 ======== ======= ======= Year ended August 31, 1995: Federal........................................ $237,390 165,198 402,588 State and local................................ 31,455 89,577 121,032 -------- ------- ------- Total........................................ $268,845 254,775 523,620 ======== ======= ======= Year ended August 31, 1994: Federal........................................ $ 44,050 254,391 298,441 State and local................................ 36,530 4,802 41,332 -------- ------- ------- Total........................................ $ 80,580 259,193 339,773 ======== ======= ======= Income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the federal income tax rate of 34% for the period ended April 3, 1996 and the year ended August 31, 1995 to income before income tax expense as a result of the following: 1996 1995 1994 Computed "expected" tax expense................ $159,908 444,593 299,244 Increase (reduction) in income taxes resulting from: State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax expense.......................... (4,436) (41,151) (14,053) Non-deductible expenses...................... 18,900 28,096 27,563 Alternative minimum tax expense.............. 59,693 68,866 -- Other, net................................... (32,652) 23,216 27,019 -------- ------- ------- $201,413 523,620 339,773 ======== ======= ======= F-48 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995 are presented below: 1996 1995 Deferred tax assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts....................... $ 23,769 34,639 Property, plant, and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation.......................... 779,270 734,165 Net operating loss carryforwards...................... 53,258 134,730 Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards.......... 138,993 79,300 Other................................................. 12,950 8,455 ---------- ------- Total gross deferred tax assets..................... 1,008,240 991,289 Deferred tax liabilities--accrued expenses.............. 141,092 -- ---------- ------- Net deferred tax assets............................. $ 867,148 991,289 ========== ======= The Company recorded no valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of deferred taxes, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences. At April 3, 1996, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $156,600, which are available to offset future federal taxable income, if any, through 2006. The Company has an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of approximately $139,000, which is available to reduce future regular income taxes, if any, over an indefinite period. The Company also has an investment tax credit carryforward of approximately $13,000, which is available to reduce future regular income taxes, if any, through 2001. (7) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY All general voting power is vested in the holders of Class A common stock. The holders of preferred stock are not entitled to vote at any stockholders' meetings. No dividends will be declared or paid on the common stock during any year unless the full amount of dividends on the preferred stock accrued to the proposed date of declaration has been paid. Upon declaration, the holders of the preferred stock are entitled to receive an annual cumulative dividend at a rate of 10% per annum of the liquidation value of the preferred stock, as defined below. Dividends, if declared, are payable in cash annually on each April 30. Cumulative preferred stock dividend rights were unaccrued and unpaid at April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995, in the amount of $92,500 and $33,333, respectively. In the event of liquidation or dissolution of the Company, the holders of the preferred stock are entitled to receive a preferential amount equal to $1,000 per share of the issued and outstanding preferred stock ("liquidation value") and a further preferential amount equal to all declared and unpaid dividends thereon. This liquidation value will be paid before the payment or distribution of any assets of the Company to the holders of common stock. F-49 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (8) LEASES The Company leases substantially all of the land presently used as sites for poster panels under various terms. The leases are classified as operating leases. These leases generally contain renewal options ranging from one to 15 years and require the Company to pay all executory costs such as maintenance and insurance. Rental expense for operating leases amounted to approximately $398,000, $607,000 and $689,000 during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases with non- related parties (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of April 3, 1996 are: YEAR ENDING APRIL 3: 1997............................................................ $ 497,163 1998............................................................ 440,915 1999............................................................ 386,368 2000............................................................ 321,829 2001............................................................ 280,954 ---------- $1,927,229 ========== (9) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company leases real property from a trust for which the president, who is a major stockholder of the Company, serves as trustee. Rental expense to the trust amounted to approximately $18,000, $27,000, and $25,000 for the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company also leases a sign location from the president and vice president of the Company. The rental payment for the sign location amounted to approximately $600, $1,000 and $1,000 for the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases with the stockholder (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of April 3, 1996 are: YEAR ENDING APRIL 3: 1997.............................................................. $ 27,320 1998.............................................................. 27,320 1999.............................................................. 27,320 2000.............................................................. 20,996 -------- $102,956 ======== The Company provides management and accounting consultation services to an affiliated entity related through common ownership. The affiliated entity and the Company have entered into a continuing agreement which may be canceled by either party upon 30 days written notice. Total management fee income incurred under the above arrangements have been included as a component of other income (deductions) in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. (10) SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION The Company paid approximately $482,000, $65,500 and $43,000 for income taxes during the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Cash payments for interest F-50 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) approximated $547,000, $1,173,000 and $1,829,000 for the period ended April 3, 1996 and the years ended August 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. (11) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of FASB Statement No. 107, "Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" ("Statement 107"). Statement 107 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, due from affiliated entity, trade accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Long-term debt instruments are estimated to approximate fair values, as rates are tied to short-term indices. (12) STOCK WARRANTS OUTSTANDING In accordance with the loan agreement, the Company issued common stock warrants to the lenders of the Company. The warrants can be exercised at any time or from time to time prior to April 30, 2004. The exercise price of the warrants shall be the current market price of the stock (as defined in the stock warrants) on the date the warrants are exercised. The common stock warrants outstanding as of April 3, 1996 and August 31, 1995 are as follows: IBJ Schroder Bank and Trust Company........................... 328.947 shares Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Bank Association........... 328.947 shares (13) SUBSEQUENT EVENT At the close of business on April 3, 1996, the Company's stockholders (the "Stockholders") entered into a plan of reorganization (the "Reorganization Plan") to restructure and merge the Company with an affiliated entity in the same line of business. Pursuant to the Reorganization Plan, the Stockholders agreed to sell their entire interests in the common and preferred stock of the Company. In conjunction with the Reorganization Plan, OCI Holdings Corp. ("Holdings") was incorporated for the purpose of effecting the reorganization and merger. The Stockholders of the Company exchanged 7,371.01 shares of common stock, 308.78 shares of preferred stock, and their Series A subordinated notes for 2,764.99 shares of Class A common stock of OCI Holdings Corp. The Stockholders of the Company also sold 657,895 warrants, 5,128.99 shares of common stock and 691.22 shares of preferred stock for cash and new subordinated notes totaling $6,692,500. This transaction resulted in Holdings ultimately owning all of the stock of the Company. Concurrent with the reorganization and merger, the Company, Holdings, and OCI North (collectively, the "Borrowers") entered into a Credit Agreement with Chase Manhattan Bank N.A. Under the Credit Agreement, the Company borrowed $40,000,000 under a term loan which was used to pay off the existing long-term debt, including all accrued interest, and the acquisitions discussed below. In addition to the aforementioned term loan, the Credit Agreement also provides a revolving loan commitment to the Borrowers, collectively. The effects of the aforementioned transactions have not been included in the financial statements as they occurred subsequent to the closing balance sheet. F-51 MASS COMMUNICATIONS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Georgia Acquisition At the close of business on April 3, 1996, Outdoor Communications, Inc. completed the purchase of certain assets of Georgia Outdoor Advertising, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 8, 1996, for cash of $11,650,000. The acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method. Alabama Acquisition On April 30, 1996, Outdoor Communications, Inc. completed the purchase of certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of AOA Acquisition, L.L.C., pursuant to an Asset Sale Agreement dated March 19, 1996, for cash of $32,000,000. The acquisition was accounted for by the purchase method. F-52 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Stockholders Georgia Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Georgia Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc. as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Georgia Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc. as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP Atlanta, Georgia May 16, 1997 F-53 GEORGIA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. BALANCE SHEETS MARCH 31, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 1996 1995 1994 (UNAUDITED) ASSETS (NOTE 2) (NOTE 6) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............. $ 221,075 468,168 298,197 Receivables: Trade accounts....................... 281,706 317,068 294,512 Other................................ 1,452 1,106 175 Prepaid rent expense.................. 155,985 131,986 133,294 Other prepaid expenses................ 14,432 3,995 15,511 ----------- ----------- ---------- Total current assets................ 674,650 922,323 741,689 ----------- ----------- ---------- Property and equipment: Land.................................. 8,108 8,108 39,123 Buildings and improvements............ 359,001 359,001 359,001 Advertising structures................ 5,565,421 5,556,489 5,613,786 Equipment............................. 370,837 370,702 337,617 ----------- ----------- ---------- 6,303,367 6,294,300 6,349,527 Less accumulated depreciation......... 5,470,291 5,407,871 4,980,816 ----------- ----------- ---------- Net property and equipment.......... 833,076 886,429 1,368,711 ----------- ----------- ---------- Goodwill, net of accumulated amortiza- tion of $99,167, $96,667 and $86,667 in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively...... 150,833 153,333 163,333 Other assets............................ 37,533 20,876 18,745 ----------- ----------- ---------- $ 1,696,092 1,982,961 2,292,478 =========== =========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities: Current installments of long-term debt (note 2)............................. $ 375,686 376,971 767,347 Trade accounts payable................ 51,062 63,104 53,444 Accrued expenses: Salaries and wages................... 39,080 83,242 63,783 Interest payable to related parties.. -- -- 25,820 Other................................ 11,880 1,264 1,394 ----------- ----------- ---------- Total accrued expenses.............. 50,960 84,506 90,997 ----------- ----------- ---------- Deferred advertising revenues......... 21,000 16,631 20,171 ----------- ----------- ---------- Total current liabilities........... 498,708 541,212 931,959 Long-term debt, excluding current in- stallments (note 2).................... 518,577 555,081 588,078 Long-term debt to related parties (notes 2 and 3)............................... 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,335,732 Interest payable to related parties..... -- -- 62,843 ----------- ----------- ---------- Total liabilities................... 4,517,285 4,596,293 4,918,612 ----------- ----------- ---------- Stockholders' deficit: Common stock, no par value. Authorized 100,000 shares; issued and outstand- ing 1,320 shares..................... 330,000 -- -- Additional paid-in capital............ 100,000 430,000 430,000 Accumulated deficit................... (3,251,193) (3,043,332) (3,056,134) ----------- ----------- ---------- Total stockholders' deficit......... (2,821,193) (2,613,332) (2,626,134) ----------- ----------- ---------- Commitments and contingencies (note 4).. $ 1,696,092 1,982,961 2,292,478 =========== =========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-54 GEORGIA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 1996 1995 1994 (UNAUDITED) (NOTE 6) Revenues: Poster and paint............................ $925,399 3,512,944 3,209,740 Other....................................... 16,343 210,096 202,239 -------- --------- --------- Gross revenues............................ 941,742 3,723,040 3,411,979 Less commissions and discounts.............. 138,829 575,648 496,479 -------- --------- --------- Net operating revenues.................... 802,913 3,147,392 2,915,500 -------- --------- --------- Operating expenses: Operations.................................. 204,550 858,728 805,578 Selling, general, and administrative........ 353,826 976,137 976,513 Depreciation................................ 58,826 529,652 546,283 Amortization................................ 2,500 20,750 13,583 -------- --------- --------- Total operating expenses.................. 619,702 2,385,267 2,341,957 -------- --------- --------- Operating income.......................... 183,211 762,125 573,543 Other income (expense): (Loss) gain on disposal of equipment........ -- (15,480) 8,577 Interest expense............................ (106,084) (129,832) (115,558) Interest expense to related parties......... -- (303,433) (297,844) Other income................................ 2,012 11,360 7,330 -------- --------- --------- Net income................................ $ 79,139 324,740 176,048 ======== ========= ========= See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-55 GEORGIA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 ADDITIONAL TOTAL COMMON PAID-IN ACCUMULATED STOCKHOLDERS' STOCK CAPITAL DEFICIT DEFICIT Balances at December 31, 1993.. $ -- 430,000 (3,016,388) (2,586,388) Net income..................... -- -- 176,048 176,048 Distributions.................. -- -- (215,794) (215,794) -------- ------- ---------- ---------- Balances at December 31, 1994.. -- 430,000 (3,056,134) (2,626,134) Net income..................... -- -- 324,740 324,740 Distributions.................. -- -- (311,938) (311,938) -------- ------- ---------- ---------- Balances at December 31, 1995.. $ -- 430,000 (3,043,332) (2,613,332) ======== ======= ========== ========== Net income (unaudited) (note 6)............................ -- -- 79,139 79,139 Distributions (unaudited) (note 6)............................ -- -- (287,000) (287,000) -------- ------- ---------- ---------- Balances at March 31, 1996 (unaudited) (note 6).......... $330,000 100,000 (3,251,193) (2,821,193) ======== ======= ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-56 GEORGIA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 1996 1995 1994 (UNAUDITED) (NOTE 6) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income................................. $ 79,139 324,740 176,048 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization............. 64,920 554,643 570,580 Loss (gain) on disposal of equipment...... -- 15,488 (8,578) (Increase) decrease in: Receivables.............................. 35,016 (23,487) (80,500) Prepaid rent expense..................... (23,999) 1,308 (18,493) Other prepaid expenses and other assets.. (27,094) 9,385 39,250 (Increase) decrease in: Trade accounts payable................... (12,042) 9,660 (23,879) Accrued expenses--salaries............... (44,162) 19,459 9,790 Accrued expenses--interest payable to re- lated parties........................... -- (88,663) 26,307 Accrued expenses--other.................. 10,616 (130) (1,764) Deferred advertising revenues............ 4,369 (3,540) 11,657 -------- ---------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activi- ties................................... 86,763 818,863 700,418 -------- ---------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment........ (9,067) (130,889) (364,120) Proceeds from sale of property and equip- ment...................................... -- 53,040 31,278 -------- ---------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities... (9,067) (77,849) (332,842) -------- ---------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt... -- 3,554,486 354,291 Repayment of long-term debt................ (37,789) (3,813,591) (887,386) Distributions to stockholders.............. (287,000) (311,938) (215,794) -------- ---------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities... (324,789) (571,043) (748,889) -------- ---------- -------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents............................ (247,093) 169,971 (381,313) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of pe- riod........................................ 468,168 298,197 679,510 -------- ---------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period... $221,075 468,168 298,197 ======== ========== ======== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information--cash paid during the period for interest.................................... $106,084 521,930 389,687 ======== ========== ======== See accompanying notes to financial statements. F-57 GEORGIA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 (1) PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Presentation Georgia Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc. (the "Company") operates outdoor billboard advertising in the States of Georgia and South Carolina. Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (b) Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents consist of money market funds. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. (c) Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation on property and equipment is provided using straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives for the major categories of property and equipment are summarized below: Buildings and improvements........................................ 31.5 years Advertising structures............................................ 7-15 years Equipment......................................................... 3-7 years (d) Goodwill Goodwill, which represents the excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, is amortized using the straight-line basis over 25 years. (e) Deferred Advertising Revenues Amounts received from outdoor billboard advertising contracts in advance are deferred and amortized into revenue over the life of the related contracts. (f) Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue from advertising contracts on the accrual basis ratably over the term of the contracts, as advertising services are provided. (g) Income Taxes The Company, with the consent of its stockholders, has elected to be taxed as an S Corporation under the Internal Revenue Code. As a result of this election, the Company has been taxed in a manner similar to a partnership and has not provided for any Federal or state income taxes in the financial statements as the results of operations are passed through to, and the related income taxes become the individual responsibility of the Company's stockholders. (h) Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses, and interest payable approximate fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The carrying values of long-term debt instruments approximate fair value as they bear interest at rates which approximate market. F-58 GEORGIA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC, NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (2) LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt at December 31, 1995 and 1994 consists of the following: 1995 1994 10.5% installment notes payable in monthly installments of $16,222, including interest......... $ 792,354 897,729 Installment note payable to bank with interest at 80% of prime plus a margin rate factor (1.204 at December 31, 1995), payable in monthly installments of $1,666, plus accrued interest, secured by mortgage............................................ 72,601 92,593 Installment notes payable to stockholders with interest at prime plus .75%, payable in monthly installments, refinanced in 1995.................... -- 3,156,250 Installment notes payable to stockholders with interest at prime plus 1%, payable in monthly installments of $24,306, plus interest.............. 3,500,000 -- 11.5% installment note payable to bank in monthly installments of $1,504, including interest, due January 1996........................................ 1,499 18,304 9.5% installment note payable to bank in monthly installments of $887, including interest, paid December 1995....................................... -- 10,000 12% subordinated promissory note payable to stockholders, refinanced in 1995.................... -- 179,482 10% subordinated promissory note payable, refinanced in 1995............................................. -- 275,000 Various installment notes payable in varying monthly installments, including interest.................... 65,598 61,799 ---------- --------- Total long-term debt............................. 4,432,052 4,691,157 Less current maturities.............................. (376,971) (767,347) ---------- --------- Long-term debt, excluding current maturities..... $4,055,081 3,923,810 ========== ========= Substantially all of the assets of the Company are pledged as security on the debt outstanding. Certain of the debt agreements impose financial covenants which require, among other things, provisions for the maintenance of a minimum liquidation value and restrictions on the ability of the Company to incur additional indebtedness. Management of the Company has stated that these covenant restrictions have been met by the Company or waived by the creditors as of December 31, 1995 and 1994. The aggregate maturities of long-term debt based on amounts outstanding at December 31, 1995 are as follows: 1996.............................................................. $ 376,971 1997.............................................................. 463,039 1998.............................................................. 470,152 1999.............................................................. 470,510 2000.............................................................. 2,587,896 Thereafter........................................................ 63,484 ---------- $4,432,052 ========== (3) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS In December 1995, the Company refinanced several loans (including balances outstanding at December 31, 1994 of $3,156,250 payable to stockholders and $179,482 payable to stockholders under "Keep Well" provisions of stockholder loan agreements) by executing a $3,500,000 loan with an entity related to the Company through partial common ownership. The $3,500,000 balance was outstanding as of December 31, 1995. F-59 GEORGIA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY, INC. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The Company leases property from an entity related to the Company through common ownership. Total related party lease expense was $9,350 and $-0- during the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company paid management fees to its stockholders of approximately $10,000 and $8,000 during the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. One of the stockholders of the Company received an annual salary for his position as President of the Company during the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994. (4) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (a) Leases The Company leases substantially all of the land presently used as sites for its advertising structures under operating leases. These leases generally contain renewal options ranging from 1 to 10 years and require the Company to pay all executory costs such as maintenance and insurance. Rental expense for operating leases was approximately $364,000 and $334,000 during the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31, 1995 are summarized as follows: YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996............................................................ $ 277,000 1997............................................................ 270,000 1998............................................................ 262,000 1999............................................................ 254,000 2000............................................................ 13,000 Thereafter...................................................... -- ---------- $1,076,000 ========== (b) Contingencies The Company is involved in various lawsuits arising in the normal course of its business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company. (5) SALE OF OPERATIONS On April 3, 1996, certain assets of the Company's operations were purchased by Outdoor Communications, Inc. for cash of $11,650,000, pursuant to an asset purchase agreement dated March 6, 1996. Substantially all of the Company's indebtedness was repaid as a result of this transaction. (6) UNAUDITED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (a) Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and reclassifications considered necessary for a fair and comparable presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 1996, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1996. F-60 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS The Board of Directors and Members AOA Holding, L.L.C. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of AOA Holding, L.L.C. as of December 31, 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in members' equity and cash flows for the year then ended and for the two months ended December 31, 1994. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of AOA Holding, L.L.C. at December 31, 1995, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended and for the two months ended December 31, 1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Ernst & Young LLP February 20, 1996 Birmingham, Alabama F-61 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31 1995 ASSETS Current assets: Cash............................................................. $ 255,755 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $72,800................. 1,595,288 Receivable from officers......................................... 110,587 Prepaid expenses................................................. 382,993 ----------- Total current assets............................................... 2,344,623 Property, plant and equipment, net................................. 14,057,279 Debt issuance cost, net of accumulated amortization of $142,156.... 467,094 Deposits and prepaid miscellaneous................................. 182,199 ----------- Total assets....................................................... $17,051,195 =========== LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable................................................. $ 138,643 Accrued interest................................................. 258,625 Accrued and other liabilities.................................... 612,913 ----------- Total current liabilities.......................................... 1,010,181 Long-term debt, net of debt discount of $182,499................... 11,780,647 Deferred compensation.............................................. 158,858 Members' equity: Class A units, no par value; 498,240 units authorized, 255,007 units issued and outstanding.................................... 211,912 Class B units, no par value; 8,466,743 units authorized, 3,250,000 units issued and outstanding.......................... 2,689,766 Unit warrants subject to put option.............................. 1,199,831 Retained earnings................................................ -- ----------- Total members' equity.............................................. 4,101,509 ----------- Total liabilities and members' equity.............................. $17,051,195 =========== See accompanying notes. F-62 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME THREE MONTHS TWO MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED MARCH 31 DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER 31 1996 1995 1994 (UNAUDITED) Advertising revenues....................... $3,258,117 $13,372,651 $2,185,119 Less commissions and discounts............. 318,329 1,313,514 232,130 ---------- ----------- ---------- 2,939,788 12,059,137 1,952,989 Expenses: Operating................................ 692,453 2,562,678 377,085 Real estate.............................. 524,010 2,122,395 360,907 Selling.................................. 402,123 1,501,219 214,492 General and administrative............... 485,030 1,854,792 340,366 Depreciation and amortization............ 380,822 1,829,947 153,344 Deferred compensation.................... 85,201 368,858 -- ---------- ----------- ---------- 2,569,639 10,239,889 1,446,194 ---------- ----------- ---------- Income from operations..................... 370,149 1,819,248 506,795 Other expense: Interest expense......................... -- 1,317,555 258,060 Other expenses, net...................... 21,261 27,016 5,960 ---------- ----------- ---------- 21,261 1,344,571 264,020 ---------- ----------- ---------- Net income................................. $ 348,888 $ 474,677 $ 242,775 ========== =========== ========== See accompanying notes. F-63 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY TOTAL CLASS CLASS UNIT RETAINED MEMBERS' A UNITS B UNITS WARRANTS EARNINGS EQUITY Members' contribution on October 28, 1994....... $255,007 $3,250,000 $ -- $ -- $3,505,007 Issuance of unit warrants subject to put option................. -- -- 238,043 -- 238,043 Net income.............. -- -- -- 242,775 242,775 -------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- Balances at December 31, 1994................... 255,007 3,250,000 238,043 242,775 3,985,825 Net income.............. -- -- -- 474,677 474,677 Distributions to mem- bers................... -- -- -- (358,993) (358,993) Increase in redemption price of unit warrants subject to put option.. (43,095) (560,234) 961,788 (358,459) -- -------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- Members' equity at De- cember 31, 1995........ $211,912 $2,689,766 $1,199,831 $ -- $4,101,509 ======== ========== ========== ======== ========== See accompanying notes. F-64 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS TWO MONTHS YEAR ENDED ENDED DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER 31 1995 1994 OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income......................................... $ 474,677 $ 242,775 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization.................... 1,829,947 153,344 Amortization of debt discount.................... 55,544 -- Provision for bad debts.......................... 59,936 19,465 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable............................. (164,709) 12,026 Prepaid expenses................................ 10,501 (40,490) Other assets.................................... (86,479) -- Accounts payable................................ 66,131 (56,138) Deferred compensation........................... 158,858 -- Accrued interest................................ 81,877 176,748 Accrued and other liabilities................... (357,299) 2,545 ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities.......... 2,128,984 510,275 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Business acquisition............................... -- (14,263,750) Acquisition of property, plant and equipment....... (479,822) (23,157) ----------- ------------ Net cash used in investing activities.............. (479,822) (14,286,907) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from issuance of members' equity.......... $ -- $ 3,505,007 Capital lease payments............................. -- (48,890) Buy-out capital lease obligation................... (1,077,045) -- Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of cost........ -- 10,868,246 Net payments on revolving credit agreement......... (200,000) (305,100) Distributions to members........................... (358,993) -- ----------- ------------ Net cash (used in) provided by financing activi- ties.............................................. (1,636,038) 14,019,263 ----------- ------------ Net increase in cash and cash equivalents.......... 13,124 242,631 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period... 242,631 -- ----------- ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period......... $ 255,755 $ 242,631 ----------- ------------ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW: Cash paid for interest............................. $1,180,134 $ 81,312 =========== ============ See accompanying notes. F-65 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 (1) ORGANIZATION AOA Holding, L.L.C. (Holding) was formed on October 28, 1994 to acquire Alabama Outdoor Advertising, Inc. through its majority-owned subsidiary AOA Acquisition L.L.C. (Acquisition) (collectively referred to as the Company). The Company maintains and operates outdoor advertising displays throughout northern Alabama. The display structures are the property of the Company and the real estate on which the structures are built is leased by the Company under cancelable leases with terms ranging from one to twenty years. The Company's marketing department actively seeks out businesses and organizations to sell billboard space for defined periods of time. Sales are negotiated on term contracts. The Company's art department creates and assembles designs for the operations department to hang on billboard locations. The debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company will be solely the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and no member of the Company is liable or will be obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company solely by reason of such status. (2) ACCOUNTING POLICIES Consolidation The financial statements include the accounts of AOA Holding, L.L.C. and its majority-owned subsidiary, AOA Acquisition, L.L.C. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT For income tax and financial reporting purposes, the Company uses the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System for fixed asset depreciation. The estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets are as follows: Buildings........................................................ 40 years Advertising structures........................................... 16 years Trucks and automobiles........................................... 5 years Furniture and equipment.......................................... 5 years Replacement parts, grouped with work-in-progress (see Note 4) are not depreciated until placed in service. ADVERTISING REVENUES Advertising revenues are recognized ratably on a monthly basis over the period in which advertisement displays are posted on the advertising structures. Discounts are granted to customers who contract for specified levels of advertising and longer term contracts, generally at least 12 months. Commissions represent the portion of revenues paid to the agency placing the advertisement. REAL ESTATE LEASES Real estate lease payments are generally paid in advance and charged to expense over the life of the lease. For most lease agreements, the lease term renews if payment is accepted subsequent to the original lease term. Operating lease expense related to real estate totaled $2,000,315 and $336,301 for 1995 and the two months ended December 31, 1994, respectively. INCOME TAXES The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include provision for income taxes because the taxable income or loss of the Company is included in the tax returns of the members. F-66 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid securities with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In March 1995, the FASB issued Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, which requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amount. Statement 121 also addresses the accounting for long-lived assets that are expected to be disposed of. The Company will adopt Statement 121 in the first quarter of 1996 and, based on current circumstances, does not believe the effect of adoption will be material. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES The use of estimates developed by management is inherent in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. (3) BUSINESS ACQUISITION The Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Alabama Outdoor Advertising, Inc. in October 1994. Funds for the acquisition were provided from a $1,600,000 seller note (see Note 6), proceeds from the issuance of 3,505,007 total Class A and Class B units at $1 per unit and from the Company's initial borrowing of approximately $11,000,000. The purchase price was allocated as follows: Assets: Accounts receivable........................................... $ 1,632,593 Prepaid expenses.............................................. 353,004 Property, plant and equipment................................. 15,395,435 Debt issue costs.............................................. 609,250 Other......................................................... 95,720 ----------- 18,086,002 Less: Liability assumed............................................. 2,222,252 ----------- $15,863,750 =========== The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and is included in the Company's financial statements from the date of acquisition. (4) PREPAID EXPENSES Prepaid expenses consist of the following at December 31: 1995 -------- Real estate leases.................................................. $272,172 Insurance........................................................... 83,023 Other............................................................... 27,798 -------- $382,993 ======== F-67 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) (5) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and consist of the following at December 31: 1995 ----------- Land............................................................ $ 750,923 Buildings....................................................... 271,846 Advertising structures.......................................... 13,751,018 Trucks and automobiles.......................................... 412,555 Furniture and equipment......................................... 310,271 Replacement parts and work-in-progress.......................... 401,702 ----------- 15,898,315 Less accumulated depreciation................................... 1,841,036 ----------- $14,057,279 =========== (6) LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt at December 31, 1995 consisted of the following: Revolving credit facility, net of discount of $182,499........... $10,180,647 Seller note...................................................... 1,600,000 ----------- $11,780,647 Less current portion............................................. -- $11,780,647 =========== The revolving credit facility is provided under a financing agreement with a bank which expires October 28, 1999. Under the revolving credit facility, the Company may borrow up to $14,500,000. Borrowing limits under the revolving credit facility are reduced over the term of the agreement to the following: 1996............................................................. $12,500,000 1997............................................................. 10,500,000 1998............................................................. 7,500,000 1999............................................................. -- Borrowings under the facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at the bank's eurodollar rate, LIBOR plus 3.25%, or base rate, prime plus 2%. The eurodollar rate and base rate in effect at December 31, 1995 was 9.00% and 10.25%, respectively. The revolving credit facility agreement is collateralized with substantially all the assets of the Company and restricts distributions to its members to those necessary for payment of taxes. If the Company's cash balance exceeds $500,000 for three consecutive business days, the Company must pay down the revolving credit balance by the excess amount. The agreement also restricts the amount of capital expenditures and requires that the Company maintain certain financial performance measures and financial ratios related to EBITDA on a quarterly basis (as defined). The $1,600,000 seller note accrues interest at a rate equal to the six-month Treasury Bill (6% at December 31, 1995), and all accrued interest is due and payable upon maturity on October 28, 1999. Quarterly principal payments of $50,000 are due beginning January 15, 1997. The note is secured by a letter of credit issued in F-68 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) conjunction with the revolving credit facility described above. The $1,600,000 seller note reduces the borrowing limits of the revolving credit facility. The fair value of the Company's financing arrangements approximates their carrying values. (7) MEMBERS' EQUITY The members' interest in the Company is divided into Class A units and Class B units. The Company has reserved 17,175 Class A units and 297,825 Class B units for issuance upon exercise of the unit warrants related to the financing agreement (see unit warrants below). Each holder of Class A and Class B units shall have the right to one vote for each unit held. DISTRIBUTIONS Prior to dissolution, liquidation or the occurrence of a sale transaction, the holders of the Class B units shall be entitled to receive distributions, when and if declared by the Management Committee. No periodic distributions may be paid on Class A units unless, simultaneously, an identical or greater amount is distributed with respect to each Class B unit then outstanding. Upon dissolution, either voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Class B units shall be entitled to receive a distribution amount equal to $1 per unit (original Class B purchase price) in preference to any distributions to the Class A units. The remaining proceeds of such transaction shall be distributed to the holders of the Class A units in accordance with their respective holdings. CLASS B UNIT REDEMPTION At any time after repayment in full of all obligations under the debt agreement, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Class B units may elect to have the Class B units redeemed, in whole or in part as indicated in the election, to the extent of funds legally available therefore, by paying in cash a price equal to the original Class B purchase price of $1 per unit. CLASS B UNIT EXCHANGE At any time following repayment in full of the obligations under the debt agreement, the holders of the Class B units may, by affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Class B units then outstanding, require the Company to exchange their Class B units for subordinated, interest-only notes of the Company having other terms and conditions as follows: (a) an aggregate principal amount equal to the original Class B purchase price of such Class B units; (b) a variable interest rate equal to LIBOR plus five percent (5%); (c) a maturity of three years from the date of such exchange; and (d) such other reasonable and customary terms as the Management Committee shall determine. CLASS B UNIT CONVERSION Each Class B unit shall be convertible to a Class A unit, at any time upon written notice by the Company of an impending sale transaction, pursuant to the vote of the holders of a majority of the Class B units. Such a conversion shall not actually take place until immediately prior to the consummation of such sale transaction and if such sale transaction shall not occur then no conversion shall occur. F-69 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) UNIT WARRANTS In connection with the financing agreement discussed in Note 6, the Company issued 17,175 Class A unit warrants and 223,272 Class B unit warrants to an affiliate of the lending institution. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one unit at an exercise price of $.01 at any time after the warrants are issued until the earlier of October 14, 2004 or the sixth anniversary of the date in which all other units owned by the holder of the warrants have been repurchased by the Company. Pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, under certain circumstances the Company may in its sole discretion repurchase all outstanding warrants for cash, on a pro rata basis among the holders of all warrants. The Warrant Agreement contains a put option, exercisable after October 31, 1999, which allows the holder of the warrants to require the Company to purchase the warrants at fair market value. A portion of the proceeds from the financing agreement (see Note 6) were allocated to the warrants resulting in a debt discount of $238,043. The debt discount is amortized over the term of the debt. The warrants have been subsequently adjusted to their fair market value of $5 per warrant as determined at December 31, 1995. UNIT OPTION AGREEMENTS The Company entered into unit option agreements with its President and CFO for Class A units. The options are granted based on the Company reaching certain performance measures in 1995 and 1996, with catch-up provisions in 1997 and 1998 if not previously reached. The options have an exercise price of $.005 and vest over three years (25%, 25% and 50%). Total Units of 14,630 are available to be awarded and the 1995 compensation expense related to these options was $18,125. The unit option agreements also contain provisions for substantially more options in the event a class B unit conversion occurs as described above, and upon a liquidity event, as defined, if the Company meets the stated internal rate of return. (8) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS An affiliate of the bank providing the financing agreement (see Note 6) owns approximately 41% of the total outstanding Class A and B units. The bank was paid fees of $25,000 and the bank's affiliate was paid a distribution of $146,190 during 1995. (9) EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN The Company maintains a 401(k) retirement plan in which all employees are eligible upon reaching twenty one years of age and after providing one year of service. The Company matches a percentage of the employee's contributions up to certain limits. The Company incurred $13,527 of expense in 1995 relating to this retirement plan. (10) DEFERRED COMPENSATION The Company maintains a deferred compensation award plan for employees in the management group as determined by the Management Committee. The President and CFO are not eligible for the plan. The award is based on a percentage of earnings in any plan year provided the Company meets certain financial performance measures as outlined in the plan document. Awards under the plan, effective January 1, 1995, accrue over the vesting period which is one to five years from the effective date of the plan or when the Company is sold, if sooner. After vesting, the Management Committee shall allocate such bonus awards to each participant in accordance with the plan document. Deferred compensation expense related to this plan totaled $140,733 for 1995. F-70 AOA HOLDING, L.L.C. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) The Company maintains a deferred compensation award plan for the President and CFO as part of the acquisition agreement. The award is calculated as a percentage of the executives annual salary and is paid annually. The percentage paid is up to 100% based on the Company's EBITDA, as defined, at year end. Deferred compensation expense related to this agreement totaled $210,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995. (11) UNAUDITED NOTE TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and reclassifications considered necessary for a fair and comparable presentation have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 1996, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1996. F-71 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To the Board of Directors Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. Duluth, Minnesota We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. as of December 31, 1995, and the related combined statements of operations, retained earnings (deficit) and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. as of December 31, 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP Duluth, Minnesota February 2, 1996 F-72 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheet of Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. (Minnesota corporations) as of December 31, 1994 and the related combined statements of operations and retained earnings (deficit) and cash flows for the year then ended. The combined financial statements referred to below are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the combined financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. as of December 31, 1994 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Arthur Andersen LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota March 24, 1995 F-73 SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 ASSETS (Note 3) (UNAUDITED) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents............ $ 164,620 $ 239,629 $ 406,553 Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of September 30, 1996 $177,000, $141,000 in 1995 and $116,000 in 1994.................... 780,532 728,900 740,530 Note receivable from shareholder (Note 6)............................ -- -- 300,000 Note receivable, current maturities (Note 8)............................ 3,185 3,185 -- Inventories, at cost................. 67,666 63,882 74,671 Prepaid rent expense................. 247,552 202,103 217,091 Other prepaid expenses............... 128,520 109,889 176,432 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total current assets............. 1,392,075 1,347,588 1,915,277 ----------- ----------- ----------- Property and Equipment, at cost: Land................................. 548,807 529,380 529,163 Advertising display structures....... 6,677,930 6,336,340 6,078,081 Buildings............................ 1,128,432 1,122,984 1,112,349 Equipment............................ 1,259,644 1,215,987 1,190,230 ----------- ----------- ----------- 9,614,813 9,204,691 8,909,823 Accumulated depreciation............. (4,916,351) (4,574,251) (4,218,413) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net property and equipment....... 4,698,462 4,630,440 4,691,410 ----------- ----------- ----------- Other Assets: Investment in partnership............ 167,367 166,127 163,197 Note receivable, less current maturities (Note 8)................. 142,505 144,598 -- Property held for resale............. 167,228 -- 140,888 Other................................ 296,549 131,660 158,510 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total other assets............... 773,649 442,385 462,595 ----------- ----------- ----------- $ 6,864,186 $ 6,420,413 $ 7,069,282 =========== =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY Current Liabilities: Note Payable ........................ $ 367,228 $ -- $ -- Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 3)............................ 592,443 527,443 467,253 Accounts payable..................... 69,071 52,509 88,230 Accrued expenses: Salaries and wages................. 92,204 162,680 139,492 Payroll and other taxes............ 49,946 74,021 63,861 Employee benefits.................. 106,651 90,661 113,496 Other.............................. 66,831 64,966 50,984 Distributions payable (Note 6)....... -- 200,000 300,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities........ 1,344,374 1,172,280 1,223,316 Long-Term Debt, less current maturities (Note 3)................. 2,943,992 3,211,591 3,839,385 Subordinated Note Payable to Stockholder (Note 6)................ 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities................ 5,388,366 5,483,871 6,162,701 ----------- ----------- ----------- Stockholder's Equity (Note 6): Common stock....................... 130,000 130,000 130,000 Additional paid-in capital......... 2,800,000 2,800,000 2,800,000 Retained earnings (deficit)........ (1,454,180) (1,993,458) (2,023,419) ----------- ----------- ----------- Total stockholder's equity....... 1,475,820 936,542 906,581 ----------- ----------- ----------- $ 6,864,186 $ 6,420,413 $ 7,069,282 =========== =========== =========== See Notes to Combined Financial Statements. F-74 SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, ---------------------- 1996 1995 1994 (UNAUDITED) REVENUES: Poster.................................. $2,147,909 $2,558,572 $2,439,560 Painted................................. 2,700,266 3,363,323 3,126,131 Other................................... 158,772 192,865 225,786 ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross revenues........................ 5,006,947 6,114,760 5,791,477 Less commissions and discounts.......... 493,924 623,542 638,890 ---------- ---------- ---------- Net operating revenues................ 4,513,023 5,491,218 5,152,587 ---------- ---------- ---------- OPERATING EXPENSES: Operations.............................. 1,605,663 1,926,350 1,885,250 Selling, general, and administrative.... 1,327,288 1,833,347 1,779,297 Depreciation............................ 326,023 435,240 433,337 Amortization............................ 28,967 50,835 106,117 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total operating expenses.............. 3,287,941 4,245,772 4,204,001 ---------- ---------- ---------- Operating income...................... 1,225,082 1,245,446 948,586 ---------- ---------- ---------- OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest expense........................ (347,937) (509,483) (453,357) Interest income......................... 8,323 33,578 25,942 Miscellaneous, net...................... (110,718) 9,614 31,721 ---------- ---------- ---------- (450,332) (466,291) (395,694) ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income............................ $ 774,750 $ 779,155 $ 552,892 ========== ========== ========== PRO FORMA DATA (UNAUDITED): Net income, as reported................. $ 774,750 $ 779,155 $ 552,892 Pro forma provision for income taxes.... 313,500 315,300 223,738 ---------- ---------- ---------- Pro forma net income.................. $ 461,250 $ 463,855 $ 329,154 ========== ========== ========== Pro forma net income per common share... $ 576.56 $ 579.82 $ 411.44 ========== ========== ========== Weighted average shares outstanding..... 800 800 800 ========== ========== ========== COMBINED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS (DEFICIT) NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER ------------------------ 30, 1996 1995 1994 (UNAUDITED) (Deficit), beginning of year............ $(1,993,458) $(2,023,419) $(2,276,311) Distributions to stockholder.......... (235,472) (749,194) (300,000) Net income............................ 774,750 779,155 552,892 ----------- ----------- ----------- (Deficit), end of year (Note 6)......... $(1,454,180) $(1,993,458) $(2,023,419) =========== =========== =========== See Notes to Combined Financial Statements. F-75 SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994 DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, -------------------- 1996 1995 1994 (UNAUDITED) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income................................ $ 774,750 $ 779,155 $552,892 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization............ 354,990 486,075 539,454 Gain on sale of property and equipment... (7,817) (10,816) -- Equity in earnings of partnership........ (1,239) (2,930) (18,137) Change in working capital components (Increase) decrease in: Trade receivables...................... (25,579) (33,965) (74,089) Inventories............................ (3,784) 10,789 (27,818) Prepaid rent expense and other prepaid expenses.............................. (64,076) 81,531 (99,676) Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable....................... 16,562 (35,721) (125,561) Accrued expenses....................... (102,748) 20,896 97,194 --------- ---------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activi- ties................................. 941,059 1,295,014 844,259 --------- ---------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of property and equipment....... (346,954) (399,614) (301,458) Proceeds from sale of property and equip- ment..................................... 28,649 23,426 -- Payments received on notes receivable..... 2,094 2,217 -- Increase in other assets.................. 2,141 (33,097) -- Condemnation proceeds..................... 16,075 12,734 22,647 Payment for asset acquisitions............ (447,228) -- (154,773) --------- ---------- -------- Net cash used for investing activi- ties................................. (745,223) (394,334) (433,584) --------- ---------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Principal payments on term note........... (359,493) (516,796) (381,737) Principal payments on other long-term debt..................................... (38,106) (50,808) (378,317) Proceeds from long-term debt.............. 195,000 -- 300,000 Net payments on revolving credit note..... 367,228 -- (48,482) Distributions paid to stockholder......... (435,474) (500,000) -- --------- ---------- -------- Net cash used for financing activi- ties................................. (270,845) (1,067,604) (508,536) --------- ---------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equiva- lents................................ (75,009) (166,924) (97,861) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Beginning of year ........................ 239,629 406,553 504,414 --------- ---------- -------- End of year............................... $ 164,620 $ 239,629 $406,553 ========= ========== ======== See Notes to Combined Financial Statements. F-76 SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND PRESENTATION Nature of business: The Company is engaged in outdoor advertising through the display of posters and painted bulletins, principally in Duluth and St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The Company extends credit to its customers, all on an unsecured basis, on terms that it establishes for individual customers. Presentation: The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of Skoglund Communications, Inc. (SCI) and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. (SCSC), collectively referred to as the Company. Combined financial statements are being presented due to the common ownership and interdependence of SCI and SCSC. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in combination. Both companies are wholly- owned by the same individual. NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Cash and cash equivalents: The Company considers all investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. The Company invests primarily in short-term money market instruments. Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments: The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value: Cash and cash equivalents--The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. Note receivable--The carrying amount approximates fair value because the note was received in 1995 and no significant changes have occurred since that time. Long-term debt and note payable to shareholder--The carrying amount approximates fair value because the interest rate is at a variable rate corresponding to the prime rate. Property and equipment: Depreciation of advertising display structures, buildings and equipment was provided principally on a straight-line basis for financial reporting purposes, using the following estimated lives: YEARS Advertising display structures......................................... 15 Buildings.............................................................. 25 Equipment.............................................................. 3-10 The Company follows the composite method of depreciation for advertising display structures whereby the cost and related accumulated depreciation of advertising display structures retired or otherwise disposed of are eliminated from the respective accounts and the resulting gains or losses are credited or charged to the allowance for accumulated depreciation. In addition, proceeds received for the condemnation of advertising display structures are credited to accumulated depreciation to the extent such proceeds exceed the direct legal and other related costs incurred during the condemnation proceedings. Accumulated depreciation included in the accompanying combined balance sheets consists of the following: 1995 1994 Advertising display structures........................ $3,018,310 $2,736,202 Buildings............................................. 504,166 457,817 Equipment............................................. 1,051,775 1,024,394 ---------- ---------- $4,574,251 $4,218,413 ========== ========== F-77 SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Investment in partnership: The Company owns a 1% general and 41.5% limited partnership interest in a partnership that engages in outdoor advertising activities in Florida. These partnership interests are accounted for by the equity method of accounting under which the Company's share of the income or loss of the partnership is recognized as income in the Company's income statement and added to the investment account and distributions received are deducted from the investment account. Revenue recognition: The Company recognizes revenue from advertising contracts on an accrual basis ratably over the term of the contract, as advertising services are provided. Amortization: Deferred financing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related debt. The cost of noncompete agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreements, generally three to five years. Income taxes: SCI and SCSC have elected to be taxed as S corporations. As such, the taxable income of SCI and SCSC is includable in the individual returns of the shareholder for federal and state tax purposes. The Company reports certain income and expense items, principally depreciation methods and lives, for income tax purposes on a basis different from that reflected in the combined financial statements. Total accumulated taxable temporary differences amounted to $2,100,000 as of December 31, 1995. The Company also has federal investment tax credit carryforwards of $152,000 and net operating loss carryforwards of $1,816,000 as of December 31, 1995 which relate to years prior to the S corporation election and expire in varying amounts from 1998 to 2003. These carryforwards will only be available for use if the Company reverts to a C corporation during the carryforward period and generates taxable income. Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Pro forma net income per common share (unaudited): Pro forma net income per common share is computed based upon the total weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period of Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. Pro forma income taxes (unaudited): The unaudited pro forma adjustment to reflect income taxes in the accompanying statement of operations is for informational purposes only and has been calculated based on the estimated effective tax rate in each year, assuming the Company had been subject to corporate income taxes. Unaudited financial information: The unaudited information reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair presentation of the financial position as of September 30, 1996 and the results of operations and cash flows for the ten months then ended. The results of the ten month period is not necessarily indicative of the results of the Company which may be expected for the entire year. F-78 SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) NOTE 3. LONG-TERM DEBT 1995 1994 Term note, interest at 0.75% over bank's base rate (base rate 8.5% at December 31, 1995 and 1994), due in monthly installments of $65,000 including interest, through December 1997 when the remaining balance of the note is due........................... $3,501,841 $4,018,263 Industrial development revenue note, interest at 85% of the bank's base rate (base rate 9.5% at December 31, 1995 and 1994), due in monthly installments of $3,944, plus interest, through March 2000, collateralized by certain property and equipment and personally guaranteed by the shareholder............. 198,191 245,519 Other................................................. 39,002 42,856 ---------- ---------- 3,739,034 4,306,638 Current maturities................................ (527,443) (467,253) ---------- ---------- $3,211,591 $3,839,385 ========== ========== The Company has a credit agreement with a bank which provides the Company with a revolving credit note and a term note. Under the revolving credit note the amount of funds available to the Company ($368,000 as of December 31, 1995) is based on the Company's qualified trade receivables, as defined in the agreement, with a maximum borrowing level of $500,000. In addition, the Company may borrow any amounts which have been prepaid on the term note ($100,000 as of December 31, 1995) up to an additional $500,000. The credit agreement is collateralized by substantially all the Company's assets and is guaranteed by the shareholder. The credit agreement and the industrial development revenue note contain restrictive covenants which require, among other matters, that the Company maintain a defined level of combined tangible net worth and meet other financial performance measures. The covenants also restrict additional indebtedness and certain payments, including dividends (except for distribution of current year profits) and officers' compensation. As of December 31, 1995 the Company was in compliance with the terms of these agreements. Aggregate annual maturities required on long-term debt as of December 31, 1995 are approximately as follows: YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996............................................................ $ 527,000 1997............................................................ 3,078,000 1998............................................................ 52,000 1999............................................................ 53,000 2000............................................................ 15,000 Thereafter........................................................ 14,000 ---------- $3,739,000 ========== NOTE 4. RETIREMENT PLANS The Company has an employee retirement savings 401(k) plan for employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees become eligible for participation in the plan upon completion of one year of service and attainment of age 21. Under the terms of the plan, participants may elect to contribute up to 10% of their salaries to the plan. The Company matches 50% of all participant contributions until the participant's F-79 SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) contribution reaches 6% of eligible wages. Company contributions to an individual participant's account vest after three years of service; forfeitures are reallocated among the remaining plan participants. The Company's contributions totaled approximately $29,000 in 1995 and $26,000 in 1994. The Company also contributes to a multiemployer defined benefit pension plan covering union employees. These contributions are determined in accordance with the provisions of a negotiated labor contract and are based on the number of employee hours worked. The Company's contributions totaled approximately $26,000 in 1995 and $23,000 in 1994. NOTE 5. OPERATING LEASES The Company leases certain facilities, equipment and vehicles under operating leases which expire at various dates through 2000. Rent expense related to these operating leases was approximately $162,000 in 1995 and $128,000 in 1994. Future minimum lease commitments for all noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year are approximately as follows: YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1996.............................................................. $101,000 1997.............................................................. 76,000 1998.............................................................. 76,000 1999.............................................................. 78,000 2000.............................................................. 46,000 -------- $377,000 ======== A number of the Company's advertising display structures are located on leased property. Total expense applicable to these leases was approximately $682,000 in 1995 and $611,000 in 1994. NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY AND INTERCOMPANY TRANSACTIONS STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY: 1995 1994 SCI common stock, no par value, 2,500 shares autho- rized; 300 shares issued and outstanding........... $ 30,000 $ 30,000 SCSC common stock, no par value, 25,000 shares authorized; 500 shares issued and outstanding...... 100,000 100,000 ----------- ----------- 130,000 130,000 ----------- ----------- SCI additional paid-in capital...................... -- -- SCSC additional paid-in capital..................... 2,800,000 2,800,000 ----------- ----------- 2,800,000 2,800,000 ----------- ----------- SCI retained earnings............................... 82,357 200,742 SCSC retained earnings (deficit).................... (2,075,815) (2,224,161) ----------- ----------- (1,993,458) (2,023,419) ----------- ----------- $ 936,542 $ 906,581 =========== =========== F-80 SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SKOGLUND COMMUNICATIONS OF ST. CLOUD, INC. NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Stockholder transactions: SCI declared a $300,000 distribution to the stockholder in 1994 that was paid in 1995. During 1995 SCI declared distributions to the stockholder of $749,194 of which $200,000 was paid in 1995, $349,194 was distributed in the form of cancellation of a note receivable and accrued interest from the stockholder in 1995 and $200,000 was paid in January 1996. The note receivable from the stockholder was collected in the form of a distribution to the stockholder during 1995. Interest income on the note receivable was approximately $23,000 and $26,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The subordinated note payable to the stockholder of $1,100,000 at December 31, 1995 and 1994 bears interest at prime rate plus 1% (prime 8.5% at December 31, 1995 and 1994). The note is due on demand after January 1, 1997 and is subordinated to the revolving credit note and the term note. Interest expense on the note payable was approximately $108,000 and $90,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Management agreement: SIC has an agreement with SCSC to provide management, accounting, advertising, maintenance and other services as required for the day-to-day operations of the business. All direct costs incurred on behalf of SCI or SCSC are charged directly to the respective company. The indirect costs of these services are allocated between SCI and SCSC based on their pro-rata share of revenues. Total allocated expenses to SCSC were approximately $272,000 and $272,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, and have been eliminated in the combination. NOTE 7. SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 1994 Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid for interest..................................... $509,485 $463,966 ======== ======== Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Ac- tivity: Note receivable............................................ $150,000 $ -- ======== ======== Note receivable and accrued interest distributed to stock- holder.................................................... $349,194 $ -- ======== ======== NOTE 8. NOTE RECEIVABLE The note requires monthly installments of $1,302, including interest at 8.5%, through March 2000 when the remaining balance of the note is due. NOTE 9. EVENT SUBSEQUENT TO DECEMBER 31, 1995 (UNAUDITED) On October 31, 1996, OCI (N) Corp. acquired substantially all of the assets of Skoglund Communications, Inc. and Skoglund Communications of St. Cloud, Inc. (the Companies). The Companies ceased operations in the outdoor advertising industry at that time. F-81 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Board of Directors Outdoor West, Inc. of Tennessee Atlanta, Georgia We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Outdoor West, Inc. of Tennessee as of June 30, 1996 and 1995 and the related statements of operations and retained earnings (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Outdoor West, Inc. of Tennessee as of June 30, 1996 and 1995 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. MORRISON AND SMITH Certified Public Accountants Tuscaloosa, Alabama August 22, 1996 (Except for Note 14, as to which the date is February 7, 1997, and Note 15, as to which the date is May 26, 1997) F-82 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE BALANCE SHEETS JUNE 30, JUNE 30, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 1996 1995 1997 1996 (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) ASSETS Current Assets Cash in Banks.............. $ 207,137 $ 96,971 $4,142,342 $ 128,779 Receivables, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.................. 507,722 367,279 2,444 429,512 Materials Inventory........ 17,802 5,743 5,743 Prepayments................ 59,206 54,424 65,871 Insurance Escrow Deposits.. 24,376 31,680 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- 791,867 548,793 4,144,786 661,585 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Properties and Facilities-- Cost........................ 4,336,972 4,198,697 470,521 4,360,755 Less: Accumulated Deprecia- tion and Amortization....... (3,549,183) (3,546,803) (172,500) (3,572,706) ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- 787,789 651,894 298,021 788,049 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Other Assets Cash Held in Escrow........ 4,480,383 Receivables, Affiliates.... 587,903 612,254 Intangible Assets.......... 63,778 115,472 66,927 Deposits................... 1,555 1,555 1,755 1,555 Deferred Tax Benefit....... 97,820 999,935 97,820 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- 751,056 1,116,962 4,482,138 778,556 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL ASSETS............. $ 2,330,712 $ 2,317,649 $8,924,945 $2,228,190 =========== =========== ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current Liabilities Accounts Payable........... $ 106,893 $ 94,291 $ 197,156 $ 100,808 Long-term Debt, Current Portion................... 241,534 1,453,577 37,748 216,338 Net Obligations under Capital Leases--Current Portion................... 7,208 6,606 7,864 6,606 Accrued Expenses........... 98,748 120,913 83,852 15,537 Unearned Income............ 177,107 98,544 161,282 Income Taxes Payable....... 70,099 1,684,039 40,195 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- 701,589 1,773,931 2,010,659 540,766 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Long-Term Liabilities Notes Payable.............. 1,095,618 1,178,754 180,456 1,130,233 Notes Payable, Affiliates.. 2,560,282 1,067,402 2,244,420 2,802,915 Net Obligations Under Capi- tal Leases................ 77,284 84,491 71,892 79,591 Deferred Income Tax Pay- able...................... 1,350,121 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- 3,733,184 2,330,647 3,846,889 4,012,739 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES........ 4,434,773 4,104,578 5,857,548 4,553,505 ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Stockholders' Equity (Defi- cit) Common Stock ($1 par value, 250,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding).............. 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Retained Earnings (Defi- cit)...................... (2,105,061) (1,787,929) 3,066,397 (2,326,315) ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Total Stockholders' Eq- uity (Deficit).......... (2,104,061) (1,786,929) 3,067,397 (2,325,315) ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT)............... $ 2,330,712 $ 2,317,649 $8,924,945 $2,228,190 =========== =========== ========== ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-83 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (DEFICIT) NINE MONTHS NINE MONTHS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 1996 1995 1997 1996 (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) Revenues: Outdoor Advertising........ $ 3,982,830 $ 3,706,759 $3,219,089 $ 2,951,323 Less: Agency Commissions... (383,611) (367,214) (269,224) (280,328) ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- 3,599,219 3,339,545 2,949,865 2,670,995 Other Income................ 38,275 (7,100) 2,259 37,709 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Net Revenues.............. 3,637,494 3,332,445 2,952,124 2,708,704 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Operating Expenses: Direct Advertising......... 1,263,620 1,083,245 1,068,156 896,543 General and Administrative............ 1,424,764 1,476,097 1,371,035 1,176,417 Depreciation and Amortization.............. 138,338 153,838 107,309 114,921 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Total Operating Expenses.. 2,826,722 2,713,180 2,546,500 2,187,881 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Operating Income............ 810,772 619,265 405,624 520,823 Gain on Sale of Substantially all Operating Assets..................... 8,072,220 Interest expense............ (172,048) (279,167) (95,451) (142,768) Net loss on sale of fixed assets..................... (9,511) (319) (71) ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Net income before income taxes and extraordinary item....................... 629,213 339,779 8,382,322 378,055 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Provision for income tax expense: Current.................... 60,427 981 1,762,923 30,523 Deferred................... 902,115 132,691 1,447,941 902,115 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Total provision for income taxes...................... 962,542 133,672 3,210,864 932,638 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Net income before extraordinary items........ (333,329) 206,107 5,171,458 (554,583) Extraordinary item--gain on early extinguishment of debt (net of income taxes of $9,671)................. 16,197 16,197 ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Net income (loss)........... (317,132) 206,107 5,171,458 (538,386) Retained earnings (deficit)--beginning....... (1,787,929) (1,994,036) (2,105,061) (1,787,929) ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- Retained earnings (deficit)--ending.......... $(2,105,061) $(1,787,929) $3,066,397 $(2,326,315) =========== =========== ========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-84 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NINE MONTHS NINE MONTHS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, MARCH 31, MARCH 31, 1996 1995 1997 1996 (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Cash received from customers & affiliates.... $3,537,339 $3,290,228 $2,842,136 $2,671,500 Cash paid for direct advertising............... (1,275,679) (1,086,654) (1,050,354) (896,543) Cash paid for general & administrative............ (1,372,937) (1,390,195) (1,312,974) (1,270,217) Interest expense........... (188,013) (286,943) (96,295) (159,577) Income taxes paid.......... (981) (148,983) Interest & dividends received.................. 1,685 390 2,220 515 Other income (expense)..... 62,459 (7,490) 39 63,063 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES........ 764,854 518,355 235,789 408,741 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from sale of property & equipment...... 6,499 526 9,150,000 Proceeds from sale placed in escrow................. (4,480,383) Payments for purchase of property & equipment...... (245,052) (162,900) (118,358) (209,532) Payments from deposits..... (125) (200) Payments (to) from employees for advances.... 109 Payments (to) from affiliates for advances... 898,023 (95,403) 278,995 1,123,259 Payments (for) from investments & intangibles............... (19,328) 16,602 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES........ 640,142 (241,191) 4,830,054 913,727 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from borrowings... 1,421,511 64,464 163,973 1,421,511 Repayment of debt.......... (2,716,341) (323,330) (1,294,611) (2,712,171) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES.................. (1,294,830) (258,866) (1,130,638) (1,290,660) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS................. 110,166 18,298 3,935,205 31,808 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-- BEGINNING................... 96,971 78,673 207,137 96,971 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-- ENDING...................... $ 207,137 $ 96,971 $4,142,342 $ 128,779 ========== ========== ========== ========== Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Net income (loss).......... $ (317,132) $ 206,107 $5,171,458 $ (554,583) Depreciation and Amortization.............. 138,338 153,838 107,309 114,921 (Gain) loss on sale of property & equipment...... 9,511 319 (8,072,149) (Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt.... 25,831 25,831 (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable....... (140,443) (28,693) 55,659 (62,233) (Increase) decrease in inventory................. (12,059) (3,409) 9,827 (Increase) decrease in prepayments & escrow...... 19,594 (31,484) 3,544 (18,751) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses & unearned income.................... 139,099 88,986 1,512,200 1,441 Increase (decrease) in deferred taxes ........... 902,115 132,691 1,447,941 902,115 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES........ $ 764,854 $ 518,355 $ 235,789 $ 408,741 ========== ========== ========== ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. F-85 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 1996 NOTE 1: ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY OF THE COMPANY Outdoor West, Inc. of Tennessee ("the Company"), organized in 1980, operates an outdoor advertising business in the east Tennessee market. The Company currently has 958 displays. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Outdoor West, Inc., a management and holding company. Outdoor West, Inc. also owns one other subsidiary which operates in the outdoor advertising business, Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia, and Data Management Business Records Storage, Inc., a subsidiary formerly in the data management and storage service business. NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Method of Accounting The Company's financial statements are presented on the accrual basis. Cash Equivalents For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include money market accounts and highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less. The Company maintains cash balances at several financial institutions. Accounts at each institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. Uninsured balances held in accounts aggregate to $55,843 at June 30, 1996. Allowance for Doubtful Trade Receivables Bad debts are accounted for on the reserve method. The allowances for doubtful accounts at June 30, 1996 and 1995 were $640 and $1,860, respectively. Materials Inventory Materials inventory is construction and maintenance materials on hand, new and used. New materials are valued at original cost. Used materials are priced at cost when purchased or one-half estimated new cost, when original cost is not available. Billboard Capitalization and Depreciation Policy Billboards are capitalized at materials cost, freight, subcontract fees, direct labor and related overhead. Depreciation on billboards is calculated using the straight-line method at estimated useful lives ranging from five to twenty years, depending on the tax law in effect at the time of capitalization. Property and Depreciation Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; major renewals and betterments are capitalized. When items of property and equipment are sold or retired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized. F-86 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Intangible Assets In acquisitions of billboard businesses, agreements not to compete were part of the purchase price. Non-compete agreements are amortized over the lives of the agreements. Loan costs are amortized over the lives of the loans. Income Taxes The Company is included in a consolidated federal income tax return of an affiliated group. Income tax expense in the Company's statement of operations has been allocated based on the ratio that each member's separate taxable income bears to the sum of the separate taxable incomes of all members having taxable income for the year. Unused net operating losses and tax credits available for carryforward to future years are detailed in Note 4. Use of Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. NOTE 3: INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets as of June 30, 1996 and 1995 consist of: 1996 1995 Non-compete agreements...................................... $45,834 $ 58,335 Loan costs.................................................. 17,944 57,137 ------- -------- Total..................................................... $63,778 $115,472 ======= ======== NOTE 4: INCOME TAXES The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the provisions of Statements of Financial Accounting Standards Number 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". Under the provisions of Statement 109, a current tax liability or asset should be recognized for the estimated taxes currently payable or refundable for the current year and a deferred tax liability or asset should be recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carryforwards. Temporary differences represent the difference between the book and tax bases of assets or liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the asset or liability is recovered or settled. Summaries of the provision for income tax expense for the years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 are as follows: 1996 1995 Currently payable.......................................... $ 60,427 $ 981 Deferred................................................... 26,948 4,605 Utilization of operating loss carryforward................. 875,167 128,086 -------- -------- Provision for income tax expense......................... $962,542 $133,672 ======== ======== F-87 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) A reconciliation of income tax at the statutory rate to the Company's effective rate for the years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 is as follows: 1996 1995 Computed at the expected statutory rate............................ 38.0% 38.0% Utilization of deferred tax asset by affiliate..................... 114.0 Other differences.................................................. 1.0 1.3 ----- ---- Effective rate..................................................... 153.0% 39.3% ===== ==== During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, a member of the Company's affiliated group recognized a significant gain on the sale of substantially all operating assets. As a result, a significant portion of net operating loss carryforwards generated by the Company and recorded as a deferred tax asset was utilized by the affiliate. For the year ended June 30, 1996, the Company was included in a consolidated federal income tax return. The Company has carryovers as follows: CARRYOVER AMOUNT EXPIRATION Net operating loss--state only............................ $1,739,537 1999-2008 The deferred tax benefit comprised the following at June 30, 1996: Deferred tax benefit: Net operating loss carryforward..................................... $104,372 Other temporary differences......................................... (6,552) Valuation Allowance................................................. -0- -------- Net deferred tax benefit.............................................. $ 97,820 ======== Management believes it is more likely than not that it will generate taxable income sufficient to realize the tax benefit associated with state net operating loss carryforwards. This belief is based upon, among other factors, expectations of continued growth in sales, changes in operations, and the significant reduction of notes payable which occurred during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. If the Company is unable to generate sufficient taxable income in the future through operating results, increases in the valuation allowance will be required through a charge to income tax expense. NOTE 5: CAPITAL STOCK The par value of the common stock of the Company is $1. 250,000 shares are authorized, 1,000 shares are issued and outstanding. NOTE 6: PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES ESTIMATED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, LIVES 1996 1995 (IN YEARS) Leasehold improvements......................... $ 96,985 $ 96,985 5-40 Billboards and vinyl........................... 3,633,028 3,578,053 15-20 Autos and trucks............................... 315,208 224,943 3-6 Equipment...................................... 25,963 32,407 5-12 Computer equipment............................. 92,639 92,639 5 Office furniture and fixtures.................. 54,999 55,520 5-10 Leased assets.................................. 118,150 118,150 7-25 ---------- ---------- 4,336,972 4,198,697 Less accumulated depreciation.................. 3,549,183 3,546,803 ---------- ---------- $ 787,789 $ 651,894 ========== ========== F-88 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) NOTE 7: NOTES PAYABLE BALANCE JUNE 30, MATURITY COLLATERAL INTEREST RATE 1996 12/00-12/02 Substantially all assets of the Company except those subject to prior liens................................. 8.125%-8.375% $1,141,324 8/97-10/02 Rolling stock and equipment........... Various 195,828 Principal maturities of notes payable for the five years ending after June 30, 1996 are: 6/30/97.......................................................... $ 241,534 6/30/98.......................................................... 242,849 6/30/99.......................................................... 217,339 6/30/00.......................................................... 235,174 6/30/01.......................................................... 190,132 Maturities after 5 years......................................... 210,124 ---------- Total Maturities............................................... 1,337,152 Less: current maturities......................................... 241,534 ---------- Long-Term Maturities........................................... $1,095,618 ========== Additional Restrictions Required by Long-Term Debt The Company entered into loan agreements with First American National Bank. The Company is required to comply with certain restrictive covenants which require, among other things, minimum net worth and a maximum debt to net worth ratio. While the Company was in violation of these two covenants, the lender has issued a waiver for these violations as of June 30, 1996. NOTE 8: TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES The Company has various lease and management agreements with affiliates. Amounts included in the statement of income with respect to transactions with affiliates for June 30, 1996 and 1995 are: 1996 --------------------------------- OUTDOOR THE EAGLE PEACHTREE WEST, INC. GROUP PROPERTIES Expenses Land lease................................. $ $ 74,520 $ 27,650 Interest................................... 1,033 Management fees............................ 275,000 --------- -------- -------- Net transactions with related parties........ $(275,000) $(75,553) $(27,650) ========= ======== ======== 1995 --------------------------------- OUTDOOR THE EAGLE PEACHTREE WEST, INC. GROUP PROPERTIES Expenses Land lease................................. $ $ 34,800 $ 25,500 Management fees............................ 275,000 --------- -------- -------- Net transactions with related parties........ $(275,000) $(34,800) $(25,500) ========= ======== ======== F-89 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Receivables from and payables to affiliates as of June 30, 1996 and 1995 are: 1996 1995 RECEIVABLES FROM: Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia....................... $ 587,903 $ ========== ========== NOTES PAYABLE TO: The Eagle Group..................................... $ 18,774 $ Outdoor West, Inc................................... 753,234 995,358 Data Management Business Records Storage, Inc....... 1,788,274 Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia....................... 72,044 ---------- ---------- $2,560,282 $1,067,402 ========== ========== Charles H. Renfroe is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Outdoor West, Inc. The Eagle Group is a sole proprietorship, owned by Mr. Renfroe, which operates a mini-warehouse project and leases office and warehouse space to Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia. In addition, The Eagle Group owns 19 parcels of land leased to Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia and the Company. Peachtree Properties, a general partnership, was created by Charles H. Renfroe to allow key personnel to participate in acquiring parcels of land to be leased to the outdoor advertising companies for billboard sites. Ten billboard sites were leased to Outdoor West, Inc. of Georgia and Tennessee. Peachtree Properties was liquidated effective April 1, 1996. In the opinion of management, all of the transactions with related parties are at rates and terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions. NOTE 9: UNEARNED INCOME Unearned income represents primarily income billed one month in advance for billboard advertising. Most of this was recognized as income in July, 1996. NOTE 10: OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASE The Company is the lessee of property under capital leases with expirations as disclosed in the following table. Assets and liabilities under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset. The assets are depreciated over the lower of their related lease terms or their estimated productive lives. Depreciation of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation expense for 1996 and 1995. Interest rates on capitalized leases are imputed based on the lower of the Company's incremental borrowing rate at the inception of the lease or the lessor's implicit rate of return. F-90 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) General Description of Capital Leases JUNE 30, 1996 LEASED PROPERTY BALANCE TERMINATION DATE Land and building................................ $84,492 11/01/04 ======= Net Obligations Under Capital Leases at June 30, 1996: CAPITAL LESS: BALANCE LEASE IMPUTED SHEET BALANCE INTEREST VALUES Current liabilities................................. $ 14,316 $ 7,108 $ 7,208 ======== ======= ======= Long-term liabilities............................... $106,177 $28,893 $77,284 ======== ======= ======= Gross Assets and Accumulated Depreciation JUNE 30, 1996 Land and office building........................................ $118,150 Less accumulated depreciation................................... (59,990) -------- $ 58,160 ======== Minimum Future Lease Payments YEARS ENDED JUNE 30 1997.............................................................. $14,316 1998.............................................................. 14,316 1999.............................................................. 14,316 2000.............................................................. 14,316 2001.............................................................. 14,316 After 2001........................................................ 48,913 ------- Total Minimum Lease Payments...................................... 120,493 Less imputed interest............................................. 36,001 ------- Present value of net minimum lease payments....................... $84,492 ======= NOTE 11: OPERATING LEASES The Company leases equipment and ground space for billboard sites under cancelable operating leases. Rental expense under operating leases for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 was $380,853 and $335,196, respectively. NOTE 12: PROFIT SHARING PLAN Effective January 1, 1994, the Company implemented a profit sharing plan described in Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). All employees of the Company are eligible to participate once they meet the eligibility and participation requirements of the plan. Employees become eligible for participation in the plan after attaining age 21 and completed 12 months of service. F-91 OUTDOOR WEST, INC. OF TENNESSEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED) Under the terms of the plan, participants may contribute a portion of their compensation to the plan on a tax deferred basis. Employee contributions may not exceed the annual limitations established by the Treasury. The Company matches 10% of the first 6% of compensation contributed by each participant. During the years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, the cost of the plan to the Company totaled $7,165 and $3,777, respectively. NOTE 13: EXTRAORDINARY ITEM At June 30, 1995, the Company was obligated to pay its major lenders an amendment fee of $79,599 at such time that all debts with the major lenders are repaid. The entire amendment fee of $79,599 is included in notes payable due within one year as of June 30, 1995. However, the major lenders agreed to forgive $59,199 of the amendment fee if all debts were repaid by December 31, 1995. In December, 1995, the Company repaid all debts to the major lenders and amendment fee was forgiven. The debt forgiveness of $59,199 less $33,331 unamortized loan costs and $9,671 income taxes resulted in an extraordinary gain of $16,197 which was recognized during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. NOTE 14: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 7, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of its operating assets. The sale is expected to result in a gain of approximately $8,000,000. NOTE 15: UNAUDITED NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments and reclassifications considered necessary for a fair and comparable presentation have been included and are of normal recurring nature. Operating results for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 1997. F-92 NO DEALER, SALESMAN OR OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO BE GIVEN ANY INFOR- MATION OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS PRO- SPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER CONTAINED HEREIN, AND, IF GIVEN OR MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN AU- THORIZED BY THE COMPANY OR THE UNDERWRITERS. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTI- TUTE AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY, SUCH SECURITIES IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION IS UNLAWFUL. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE AF- FAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE HEREOF OR THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO ITS DATE. ---------------------- UNTIL , 1997 (25 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL DEALERS EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE NOTES, WHETHER OR NOT PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATION OF DEALERS TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS Prospectus Summary.......................................................... 3 Risk Factors................................................................ 10 Use of Proceeds............................................................. 15 Capitalization.............................................................. 16 Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements....................... 17 Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Other Information............ 26 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations................................................................. 29 Business.................................................................... 36 Management.................................................................. 48 Principal Stockholders...................................................... 52 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.............................. 54 Description of New Credit Facility.......................................... 56 Description of Notes........................................................ 58 Description of Capital Stock................................................ 81 Underwriting................................................................ 83 Certain Legal Matters....................................................... 84 Experts..................................................................... 84 Additional Information...................................................... 85 Index to Financial Statements............................................... F-1 PROSPECTUS $100,000,000 OUTDOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. % SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2007 [LOGO] CHASE SECURITIES INC. DONALDSON, LUFKIN & JENRETTE SECURITIES CORPORATION SALOMON BROTHERS INC , 1997 PART II ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION. Set forth below is an estimate of the fees and expenses payable by the Company in connection with the issuance and distribution of the shares of the Notes: Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee............. $ 37,879 NASD filing fees................................................ 13,000 Blue Sky fees and expenses...................................... 6,000 *Printing expenses............................................... 250,000 *Legal fees and expenses......................................... 350,000 *Accounting fees and expenses.................................... 320,000 *Indenture Trustee fees.......................................... 12,000 *Miscellaneous................................................... 11,121 ---------- Total.......................................................... $1,000,000 ========== --------------------- * To be completed by Amendment. ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. Reference is made to Article V of the Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company which provides for indemnification by the Company of its directors and officers under certain circumstances against expenses (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of any threatened, pending or completed legal proceeding in which any such person is involved by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Company if such person acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to criminal actions or proceedings, if such person had no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful. Reference is made to the form of Underwriters Agreement (to be attached as Exhibit 1 to this Registration Statement) which provides for indemnification by the Underwriters of the directors and officers of the Company signing the Registration Statement and certain controlling persons of the Company against certain liabilities, including those arising under the Securities Act. The Company carries directors' and officers' liability insurance covering its directors and officers. ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES. During the past three years, the Company has issued unregistered securities to a limited number of persons, as described below. No underwriters or underwriting discounts or commissions were involved. There was no public offering in any such transaction, and the Company believes that each transaction was exempt from registration requirements of the Securities Act, by reason of Section 4(2) thereof, based on the private nature of the transactions and the financial sophistication of the purchasers, all of whom had access to complete information concerning the Company and acquired the securities for investment and not with a view to the distribution thereof. On April 3, 1996, under the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Holdings Agreement"), (i) Mr. A.B. Isbell purchased from the Company 1,050 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Registrant ("Class A Common Stock") and $1,950,000 principal amount of Series A 10% Subordinated Notes ("Series A Notes") in exchange for 2,923.98 shares of Common Stock of Mass Communication Corp. ("OCI South Common Stock"); (ii) Mr. John C Stanley IV purchased from the Company 1,204.16 shares of Class A Common Stock and $2,236,304.68 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for 3,353.28 shares of OCI South Common Stock; (iii) Mr. Norman Isbell purchased from the Company 51.95 shares of Class A Common Stock and $96,481.04 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for 78.12 shares of OCI South II-1 Common Stock and 62.50 shares of 10% Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $1 per share, of Mass Communication Corp. ("OCI South Preferred Stock"); (iv) Ms. Priscilla S. Denton purchased from the Company 87.50 shares of Class A Common Stock and $162,500 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for 156.25 shares of OCI South Common Stock and 82.09 shares of OCI South Preferred Stock; (v) Mr. William Hull Davis purchased from the Company 87.50 shares of Class A Common Stock and $162,500 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for 156.25 shares of OCI South Common Stock and 82.09 shares of OCI South Preferred Stock; (vi) Mr. Douglas W. Ferris, Jr. purchased from the Company 87.50 shares of Class A Common Stock and $162,500 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for 156.25 shares of OCI South Common Stock and 82.09 shares of OCI South Preferred Stock; (vii) Mr. Richard W. Ebersole purchased from the Company 35.00 shares of Class A Common Stock and $65,000 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for $100,000 cash; (viii) John C Stanley IV, as trustee of the JCS Trust, purchased from the Company 98.19 shares of Class A Common Stock and $182,357.14 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for 273.44 shares of OCI South Common Stock; (ix) John C Stanley, as trustee of the LWS Trust, purchased from the Company 98.19 shares of Class A Common Stock and $182,357.14 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for 273.44 shares of OCI South Common Stock; (x) Media/Communications Partners II Limited Partnership ("M/C II") purchased from the Company 3,227.67 shares of Common Stock and $5,994,236.05 principal amount of Series B 10% Subordinated Notes of the Registrant ("Series B Notes") in exchange for 23.68 shares of common stock of OCI (N) Corp. ("OCI North Common Stock"), 57.60 shares of 12.5% Cumulative Preferred Stock of OCI (N) Corp. ("OCI North Preferred Stock"), and $7,389,455.47 cash; (xi) Media/Communications Investors Limited Partnership ("M/C Investors") purchased from the Company 134.49 shares of Class A Common Stock and $249,759.99 principal amount of Series B Notes in exchange for 0.99 shares of OCI North Common Stock, 2.40 shares of OCI North Preferred Stock, and $307,894.21 cash; and (xii) Chase Venture Capital Associates, L.P. ("CVCA") purchased from the Company 2,048.57 shares of Class A Common Stock, 189.28 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Registrant ("Class B Common Stock"), and $4,156,003.96 principal amount of Series B Notes in exchange for $6,393,852.24 cash. On April 30, 1996, pursuant to the terms of the OCI Agreement, and in connection with the acquisition of Alabama Outdoor: (i) M/C II purchased from the Company 2,017.29 shares of Class B Common Stock and $3,746,397.53 principal amount of Series B Notes from the Company in exchange for $5,763,687.53 cash; (ii) M/C Investors purchased from the Company 84.05 shares of Class B Common Stock and $156,100 principal amount of Series B Notes in exchange for $240,150 cash; (iii) CVCA purchased from the Company 1,398.66 shares of Class B Common Stock and $2,597,502.47 principal amount of Series B Notes in exchange for $3,996,162.47 cash. On September 10, 1996, each of Mr. Gerald P. Scott and Mr. G. Robert Joiner, pursuant to an amendment to the OCI Agreement, purchased from the Company 52.50 shares of Common Stock and $97,500 principal amount of Series A Notes of the Company in exchange for a payment of $150,000 cash. On January 27, 1997, each of Mr. John Andrews and Mr. Mark Sherwood, pursuant to an amendment to the OCI Agreement, purchased from the Company 35 shares of Common Stock and $65,000 principal amount of Series A Notes in exchange for a cash payment of $100,000 cash. ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. (a) Exhibits. The following is a complete list of Exhibits filed as part of this Registration Statement. EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION **1 Form of Underwriting Agreement among the Underwriters, the Guarantors named therein and the Company **3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company **3.2 By-laws of the Company 3.3 Form of Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company II-2 EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION **4.1 Form of Indenture among the Company, the Guarantors named therein and the Trustee 4.2 Form of Note 5 Form of Opinion of Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP **10.1 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of April 3, 1996 among the Registrant, certain management investors and certain venture investors **10.3 Shareholders Agreement dated as of April 3, 1997, as amended *10.4 Form of Senior Credit Facility of the Company 12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges **21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company *23.1 Consent of Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP (included in their opinion filed as Exhibit 5 hereto) 23.2 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23.3 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23.4 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23.5 Consent of Moore & Gray 23.6 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23.7 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP 23.8 Consent of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP 23.9 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP 23.10 Consent of Morrison and Smith **24 Power of Attorney (included on signature page of Registration Statement as filed) **25.1 Form T-1 **27 Financial Data Schedule - --------------------- * To be filed by amendment. ** Previously filed. (b) Financial Statement Schedules. SCHEDULE NO. DESCRIPTION 99.1 Schedule I--Condensed Financial Information of Registrant ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the Underwriters at the closing specified in the Underwriting Agreement certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the Underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser. II-3 Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the provisions referred to in Item 14 above, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that: (1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this Registration Statement as of the time it was declared effective. (2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. II-4 SIGNATURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THE CITY OF CORINTH, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ON THE DAY OF JULY 1997. Outdoor Communications, Inc. /s/ John C Stanley IV By: _________________________________ JOHN C STANLEY IV CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON THE DATES INDICATED. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE /s/ John C Stanley IV Director, Chief - ------------------------------------- Executive Officer July , 1997 JOHN C STANLEY IV and Chairman (Principal Executive Officer) * Director, Chief - ------------------------------------- Operating Officer July , 1997 A.B. ISBELL and President * Treasurer and Chief - ------------------------------------- Financial Officer July , 1997 RICHARD W. EBERSOLE (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) * Director July , 1997 - ------------------------------------- DOUGLAS W. FERRIS, JR. II-5 SIGNATURE TITLE DATE * Director - ------------------------------------- July , 1997 STEPHEN F. GORMLEY * Director - ------------------------------------- July , 1997 JOHN G. HAYES * Director - ------------------------------------- July , 1997 BRIAN J. RICHMAND /s/ John C Stanley IV *By: ________________________________ (JOHN C STANLEY IV, AS ATTORNEY-IN- FACT FOR THE PERSONS INDICATED) II-6 SIGNATURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THE CITY OF CORINTH, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ON THE DAY OF JULY, 1997. OCI (N) Corp. /s/ John C Stanley IV By: _________________________________ JOHN C. STANLEY IV CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE /s/ John C. Stanley IV Director, Chief July , 1997 - ------------------------------------- Executive Officer JOHN C. STANLEY IV and Chairman (Principal Executive Officer * Director, Treasurer July , 1997 - ------------------------------------- and Chief Financial RICHARD W. EBERSOLE Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) /s/ John C. Stanley IV *By: ________________________________ (JOHN C. STANLEY IV, AS ATTORNEY-IN- FACT) II-7 SIGNATURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO REGISTRATION STATEMENT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED, IN THE CITY OF CORINTH, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ON THE DAY OF JULY, 1997. OCI (S) Corp. /s/ John C. Stanley IV By: _________________________________ JOHN C. STANLEY IV CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SIGNATURE TITLE DATE /s/ John C. Stanley IV Director, Chief July , 1997 - ------------------------------------- Executive Officer JOHN C. STANLEY IV and Chairman (Principal Executive Officer) * Director, Treasurer July , 1997 - ------------------------------------- and Chief Financial RICHARD W. EBERSOLE Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) /s/ John C. Stanley IV *By _________________________________ (JOHN C. STANLEY IV, AS ATTORNEY-IN- FACT) II-8 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. SCHEDULE I--CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) MARCH 31, JUNE 30, 1997 1996 (UNAUDITED) ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents................................ $ 135 $ 40 Accounts receivable, net................................. -- Accounts receivable, affiliates.......................... 11,705 11,527 Other current assets..................................... 337 99 Investment in subsidiaries............................... 19,794 19,794 Property and equipment, net.............................. -- -- Intangible assets, net................................... 143 590 Other assets............................................. ------- ------- Total assets........................................... $32,114 $32,050 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Current liabilities, excluding current portion of long- term debt............................................... $ -- $ 227 Deferred federal income tax.............................. -- Other long-term liabilities.............................. 1,318 263 Accounts payable, affiliates............................. 666 -- Series A and Series B notes, including current portion (Note 1)................................................ 22,425 22,100 ------- ------- Total liabilities...................................... 24,409 22,590 Additional paid in capital............................. 10,166 9,991 Retained deficit......................................... (2,461) (531) ------- ------- Total stockholders' equity............................. 7,705 9,460 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity............. $32,114 $32,050 ======= ======= Note (1) The Company's Series A and Series B Notes mature on December 31, 2003. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto. S-1 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. SCHEDULE I--CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) FOR THE NINE FOR THE PERIOD MONTHS ENDED APRIL 4, 1996 TO MARCH 31, 1997 JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED) Net revenues................................... $ -- $ -- ------- ----- Operating expenses............................. -- -- Sales, general and administrative expenses..... -- -- Depreciation and amortization.................. 446 141 ------- ----- Operating income (loss)........................ (446) (141) Other expense: Interest expense............................. 1,672 489 ------- ----- Total other expense........................ 1,672 489 Loss before income taxes....................... (2,118) (630) Income tax benefit............................. (188) (99) ------- ----- Net loss................................... $(1,930) $(531) ======= ===== These financial statements should be read in conjunction with theconsolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto. S-2 OCI HOLDINGS CORP. SCHEDULE 1--CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) FOR THE NINE FOR THE PERIOD MONTHS ENDED APRIL 4, 1996 MARCH 31, 1997 TO JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED) Net cash used in operating activities......... $(405) $(9,226) ----- ------- Cash flows from investing activities: Capital contribution to New South Holdings.. -- (3,898) Deferred acquisition costs.................. -- (3,031) ----- ------- Net cash used in investing activities..... -- (6,929) ----- ------- Cash flows from financing activities: Issuance of subordinated notes.............. 325 16,965 Issuance of common stock.................... 175 7,226 Stock redemption............................ (7,259) Distribution to shareholders................ (737) ----- ------- Net cash used in investing activities..... 500 16,195 ----- ------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents..... 95 40 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period....................................... 40 -- ----- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.... $ 135 $ 40 ===== ======= These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto. S-3 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION **1 Form of Underwriting Agreement among the Underwriters, the Guarantors named therein and the Company **3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company **3.2 By-laws of the Company 3.3 Form of Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company **4.1 Form of Indenture among the Company, the Guarantors named therein and the Trustee 4.2 Form of Note 5 Form of Opinion of Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP as to the legality of the Notes **10.1 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of April 3, 1996 among the Registrant, certain management investors and certain venture investors **10.3 Shareholders Agreement dated as of April 3, 1996, as amended *10.4 Form of Senior Credit Facility of the Company 12.1 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges **21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company *23.1 Consent of Goodwin, Procter & Hoar LLP (included in their opinion filed as Exhibit 5 hereto) 23.2 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23.3 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23.4 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23.5 Consent of Moore & Gray 23.6 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 23.7 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP 23.8 Consent of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP 23.9 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP 23.10 Consent of Morrison and Smith **24 Power of Attorney (included on signature page of Registration Statement as filed) **25.1 Form T-1 **27 Financial Data Schedule - --------------------- * To be filed by amendment. ** Previously filed.