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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                   FORM 8-K/A

                                (AMENDMENT NO. 1)

                             CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
                          TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)    November 19, 1998
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                          Citadel Broadcasting Company
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             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)



                                     Nevada
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                 (State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)



       333-36771                                           86-0703641
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(Commission File Number)                       (IRS Employer Identification No.)


        140 South Ash Avenue
            Tempe, Arizona                                    85281
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                    (Zip Code)



                                 (602) 731-5222
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              (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)



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ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS.

         As previously reported, on November 19, 1998, Citadel Broadcasting
Company (the "Company") sold an aggregate of $115.0 million in principal amount
of its 9-1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "Notes") in a private
placement transaction. The aggregate sale price was $115.0 million, and the
aggregate net proceeds to the Company were approximately $111.0 million. The
Company repaid all amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility, and
it intends to use the remaining net proceeds to finance acquisitions and for
general corporate purposes.

         As previously announced, on November 23, 1998, the Company entered into
an Asset Purchase Agreement with Wicks Broadcast Group Limited Partnership and
certain related entities (collectively, "Wicks") to acquire a total of ten FM
and six AM radio stations in Charleston, South Carolina, Binghamton, New York
and Muncie and Kokomo, Indiana, each a market where the Company does not
presently own any other radio stations, for an aggregate purchase price of $77.0
million in cash. The Company has delivered an irrevocable letter of credit in
favor of Wicks in the amount of $5.0 million to secure certain of the Company's
obligations under the asset purchase agreement. The asset purchase agreement
contains customary representations and warranties of the parties, and
consummation of the transaction is subject to certain conditions including (i)
the receipt of the Federal Communications Commission's consent to the transfer
of the station licenses to the Company or its subsidiary, Citadel License, Inc.,
(ii) the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting periods under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and (iii) the
receipt of consents to the assignment to the Company of certain material
contracts relating to the stations.

         This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) has been filed in
order to file the asset purchase agreement as an exhibit and in order to
incorporate certain financial information of Wicks Radio Group (a division of
the Wicks Broadcast Group Limited Partnership) (collectively, the Financial
Statements). The Financial Statements are set forth below in Item 7 and are
incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(a)      Financial Statements. The following Financial Statements are included
         herein pursuant to Item 7(a):

         Independent Auditors' Report

         Balance sheets as of December 31, 1997 and September 30, 1998 
         (unaudited)

         Statements of Operations and Changes in Division Equity for the year 
         ended December 31, 1997 and the nine months ended September 30, 1998 
         (unaudited)

         Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 1997 and for 
         the nine months ended September 30, 1998 (unaudited)

         Notes to Financial Statements

(b)      Pro Forma Financial Information. The following pro forma financial
         information of Citadel Broadcasting Company and Subsidiary is included 
         herein pursuant to Item 7(b):

         Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for
         the nine months ended September 30, 1998

         Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of 
         Operations

         Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for
         the nine months ended September 30, 1997

         Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of 
         Operations

         Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for
         the year ended December 31, 1997

         Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of 
         Operations

         Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 
         30, 1998

         Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(c)      The following exhibits are filed as part of this report pursuant to
         Item 7(c):


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2.1      Asset Purchase Agreement dated November 23, 1998 by and among Wicks
         Broadcast Group Limited Partnership, WBG License Co., L.L.C., Butternut
         Broadcasting Company, Inc., WBG Binghamton License Co., Inc. and
         Citadel Broadcasting Company.

4.1      Indenture dated as of November 19, 1998 among Citadel Broadcasting
         Company, Citadel License, Inc. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee,
         with the form of 9-1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 included
         therein (previously filed).

10.1     Tenth Amendment to Loan Instruments dated November 3, 1998 among
         Citadel Communications Corporation, Citadel Broadcasting Company,
         Citadel License, Inc., FINOVA Capital Corporation and the Lenders party
         thereto (previously filed).

10.2     Eleventh Amendment to Loan Instruments dated November 17, 1998 among
         Citadel Communications Corporation, Citadel Broadcasting Company,
         Citadel License, Inc., FINOVA Capital Corporation and the Lenders party
         thereto (previously filed).

10.3     Twelfth Amendment to Loan Instruments dated November 19, 1998 among
         Citadel Communications Corporation, Citadel Broadcasting Company,
         Citadel License, Inc., FINOVA Capital Corporation and the Lenders party
         thereto (previously filed).

99.1     Press Release dated November 19, 1998 (previously filed).

99.2     Press Release dated November 23, 1998 (previously filed).


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                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
 
The Partners
Wicks Radio Group
(a division of Wicks Broadcast Group Limited Partnership)
 
     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Wicks Radio Group (a
division of Wicks Broadcast Group Limited Partnership) as of December 31, 1997,
and the related statements of operations and changes in division equity, and
cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of Wicks Radio Group'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 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Wicks Radio Group (a
division of Wicks Broadcast Group Limited Partnership) as of December 31, 1997
and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
 
/s/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
 
McLean, Virginia
December 15, 1998
 
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                               WICKS RADIO GROUP
           (A DIVISION OF WICKS BROADCAST GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
 
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
 


                                                                            (UNAUDITED)
                                                             DECEMBER 31,  SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                 1997           1998
                                                              -----------   ------------
                                                                      
                           ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents...................................  $   104,940   $   326,168
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
  of $286,811 at December 31, 1997 and $311,650 at
  September 30, 1998........................................    2,123,972     3,126,098
Prepaid expenses and other assets...........................       58,099       203,819
                                                              -----------   -----------
     Total current assets...................................    2,287,011     3,656,085
Property and equipment, net.................................    4,617,141     6,277,822
Intangible assets, net......................................   25,047,120    38,242,931
                                                              -----------   -----------
     Total assets...........................................  $31,951,272   $48,176,838
                                                              ===========   ===========
 
              LIABILITIES AND DIVISION EQUITY
Current liabilities -- accounts payable and accrued
  expenses..................................................  $   489,238   $   513,650
Deferred income taxes.......................................      560,000       530,000
                                                              -----------   -----------
     Total liabilities......................................    1,049,238     1,043,650
Division equity.............................................   30,902,034    47,133,188
                                                              -----------   -----------
     Total liabilities and division equity..................  $31,951,272   $48,176,838
                                                              ===========   ===========

 
                   See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                               WICKS RADIO GROUP
           (A DIVISION OF WICKS BROADCAST GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
 
            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN DIVISION EQUITY
 


                                                                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                                                YEAR ENDED     NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                               DECEMBER 31,      SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                   1997              1998
                                                                -----------    -----------------
                                                                         
Revenues:
  Broadcast revenues........................................    $12,751,347       $13,837,308
  Other revenue.............................................        346,790           500,346
                                                                -----------       -----------
Gross revenues..............................................     13,098,137        14,337,654
  Less -- agency commissions................................     (1,320,388)       (1,387,370)
                                                                -----------       -----------
Net revenue.................................................     11,777,749        12,950,284
Operating costs:
  Station operating expenses................................      8,269,884         8,668,765
  Depreciation and amortization.............................      2,301,180         3,052,064
  Corporate overhead........................................      1,008,602           587,049
                                                                -----------       -----------
                                                                 11,579,666        12,307,878
Net income before income taxes..............................        198,083           642,406
Income taxes (benefit)......................................        (40,000)          (30,000)
                                                                -----------       -----------
Net income..................................................        238,083           672,406
Division equity, beginning of period........................     23,281,430        30,902,034
Net corporate transfers.....................................      7,382,521        15,558,748
                                                                -----------       -----------
Division equity, end of period..............................    $30,902,034       $47,133,188
                                                                ===========       ===========

 
                   See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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                               WICKS RADIO GROUP
           (A DIVISION OF WICKS BROADCAST GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
 
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 


                                                                               (UNAUDITED)
                                                              YEAR ENDED    NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                             DECEMBER 31,     SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                 1997             1998
                                                              -----------   -----------------
                                                                      
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income................................................  $   238,083     $    672,406
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
     by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization..........................    2,301,180        3,052,064
     Deferred tax benefit...................................      (40,000)         (30,000)
     (Increase) decrease in receivables.....................       65,154       (1,002,126)
     Increase in prepaid expenses and other current
       assets...............................................      (50,794)        (145,720)
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
       expenses.............................................   (1,515,667)          24,412
                                                              -----------     ------------
       Net cash provided by operating activities............      997,956        2,571,036
                                                              -----------     ------------
Cash flows used in investing activities:
  Purchase of property and equipment........................     (369,460)        (145,157)
  Acquisition of broadcast properties.......................   (8,672,770)     (17,763,399)
                                                              -----------     ------------
Cash flows used in investing activities.....................   (9,042,230)     (17,908,556)
                                                              -----------     ------------
Cash flows provided by financing activities -- net corporate
  transfers.................................................    7,382,521       15,558,748
                                                              -----------     ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents........     (661,753)         221,228
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period..............      766,693          104,940
                                                              -----------     ------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period....................  $   104,940     $    326,168
                                                              ===========     ============

 
                   See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                               WICKS RADIO GROUP
           (A DIVISION OF WICKS BROADCAST GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
 
                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
(1) BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
 
     The Wicks Radio Group (the "Broadcast Group") is a division of Wicks
Broadcast Group Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"). The Broadcast Group
consists of the thirteen radio stations (8 FMs and 5 AMs) serving the
Charleston, SC and Binghamton, NY markets as of December 31, 1997. In January 
1998, the Broadcast Group acquired an additional three stations (2 FMs and 1 
AM). See note 3.
 
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
     For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash equivalents consist
of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
The fair market value of such investments approximates cost.
 
  Property and Equipment
 
     Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation expense is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets,
which range from three to twenty years.
 
  Intangible Assets and Recovery of Long-Lived Assets
 
     Intangible assets consist principally of network affiliation agreements,
broadcasting licenses, covenants not to compete and the excess of costs over the
fair value of net assets acquired. Amortization expense is computed on a
straight-line basis over the estimated lives of the assets which range from 2-15
years.
 
     The Partnership's policy is to review its long-lived assets for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
may not be recoverable. The Partnership recognizes an impairment loss when the
sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying
amount of the asset. The measurement of the impairment losses to be recognized
is based upon the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount of
the assets.
 
  Income Taxes
 
     The Broadcast Group is generally not an entity subject to income taxes. The
Broadcast Group's income or loss is passed through to the Partnership and the
related tax attributes are deemed to be distributed to, and to be reportable by,
the partners of the Partnership on their respective income tax returns.
 
     However, the Broadcast Group contains the Partnership's subsidiary,
Regional Group, Inc. Regional Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Subchapter C
corporations, and are, therefore, responsible for the income taxes attributable
to their profit and losses.
 
     Income taxes for Regional Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries 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 losses and tax credit
carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the
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
into income in the period that includes the enactment date. The income tax 
benefit is a result of the amortization of the deferred tax liability.
 
  Revenues
 
     Broadcasting revenues are derived principally from the sale of program time
and spot announcements to local, regional, and national advertisers. Advertising
revenue is recognized in the period during which the program time and spot
announcements are broadcast.
 
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                               WICKS RADIO GROUP
           (A DIVISION OF WICKS BROADCAST GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
 
                   NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
 
  Barter Transactions
 
     Barter transactions are recorded at the estimated fair values of the
products and services received. Barter revenues are recognized when commercials
are broadcast. The assets or services received in exchange for broadcast time
are recorded when received or used.
 
  Corporate Overhead
 
     A number of overhead services are maintained centrally by the Partnership
and are allocated to its business units based on the benefits provided. These
services include most of the costs associated with the human resources function
and certain general and administrative costs of the corporate function such as
accounting and finance, treasury and legal.
 
     In addition, the Partnership provides for the working capital needs of the
Broadcast Group. There is no borrowing arrangement between the Partnership and
the Broadcast Group. Accordingly, no interest expense is recorded in the
accompanying financial statements. However, all of the assets of the Broadcast
Group have been pledged as collateral on the Partnership's credit facility.
 
  Use of Estimates
 
     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.
 
  Concentration of Credit Risk
 
     A significant portion of the Broadcast's Group accounts receivable are due
from advertising agencies.
 
  Unaudited Interim Financial Information
 
     The unaudited balance sheet, statements of operations and changes in
division equity, and cash flows as of September 30, 1998 and for the nine months
then ended have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for interim financial information and with the instructions of
Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of
normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. Operating results for the interim period are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period including
the year ending December 31, 1998.
 
(3) ACQUISITION OF BROADCAST RADIO STATIONS
 
     In December 1997, the Partnership acquired certain broadcasting assets of
WBUB-FM (St. George, South Carolina) and WXTC-AM (Charleston, South Carolina)
and upgraded the frequency of one of its existing FM stations in the Charleston,
South Carolina, market through a swap of broadcast license rights.
 
     In January 1998, the Partnership acquired certain broadcasting assets of
WMDH-FM and WMDH-AM (Muncie, Indiana) and WWKI-FM (Kokomo, Indiana).
 
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                               WICKS RADIO GROUP
           (A DIVISION OF WICKS BROADCAST GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
 
                   NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
 
     Total consideration paid for these acquisitions including costs of
acquisitions was approximately $8,673,000 in 1997 and $17,764,000 (unaudited) in
1998. These acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting and, accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed have
been recorded at their estimated fair value as of the acquisition date, as
determined by an independent appraiser. The allocation of the purchase price is
summarized as follows:
 


                                                                              (UNAUDITED)
                                                                   1997          1998
                                                                ----------    -----------
                                                                        
Land........................................................    $   68,000    $   107,000
Property and equipment......................................     2,260,000      2,194,000
Intangible assets...........................................     6,345,000     15,463,000
                                                                ----------    -----------
Total consideration paid....................................    $8,673,000    $17,764,000
                                                                ==========    ===========

 
(4) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
     A summary of property and equipment is as follows:
 


                                                                               (UNAUDITED)
                                                              DECEMBER 31,    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                  1997            1998
                                                              ------------    -------------
                                                                        
Land........................................................  $   168,615      $   275,318
Building and improvements...................................      267,370          989,413
Office equipment, furniture, and fixtures...................      430,259          581,724
Broadcast and production equipment..........................    4,980,885        6,432,008
Vehicles....................................................       81,137           94,660
                                                              -----------      -----------
                                                                5,928,266        8,373,123
Less accumulated depreciation...............................   (1,311,125)      (2,095,301)
                                                              -----------      ----------- 
                                                              $ 4,617,141      $ 6,277,822
                                                              ===========      ===========

 
(5) INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND AMORTIZATION
 
     Intangible assets are comprised of the following:
 


                                                                                                   (UNAUDITED)
                                                                USEFUL LIFE    DECEMBER 31,       SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                 IN YEARS          1997                1998
                                                                -----------    ------------       -------------
                                                                                         
FCC licenses................................................         15        $14,548,860         $23,996,860
Network affiliations........................................         15          1,372,056           2,869,114
Goodwill....................................................         15          9,721,115          14,239,756
Non-compete agreements......................................        2-5            725,000             725,000
Other intangibles...........................................       2-15          2,113,348           2,113,348
                                                                               -----------         -----------
                                                                                28,480,379          43,944,078
Less accumulated amortization...............................                    (3,433,259)         (5,701,147)
                                                                               -----------         -----------
                                                                               $25,047,120         $38,242,931
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(6) DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
 
     The Partnership had established a deferred tax liability arising from the
acquisition of Regional Group, Inc. of $600,000. This liability was attributable
to the difference between the book basis of Regional Group, Inc. and the
carryover basis of the former shareholders at the acquisition date. As the
liability was principally attributable to the book/tax difference in long-term
tangible and intangible assets, the deferred tax liability was classified as a
long-term liability. The Broadcast Group recognized an income tax benefit of
$40,000 in 1997 and $30,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 as a
result of amortization of the deferred tax liability.


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                               WICKS RADIO GROUP
           (A DIVISION OF WICKS BROADCAST GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
 
                   NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- CONTINUED
 
(7) LEASES
 
     The Broadcast Group leases certain property and equipment under
noncancelable operating lease agreements. Rental expense was approximately
$261,000 for the year ended December 31, 1997.
 
     Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are
approximately:
 


                YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31:
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1998....................................................  $  308,000
1999....................................................     239,000
2000....................................................     188,000
2001....................................................     153,000
2002....................................................     153,000
Thereafter..............................................     675,000
                                                          ----------
                                                          $1,716,000
                                                          ==========

 
(8) SUBSEQUENT EVENT
 
     In November 1998, the Partnership entered into an agreement with Citadel
Broadcasting Company ("Citadel") to sell the Wicks Radio Group to Citadel for
approximately $77 million, subject to approval from the Federal Communications
Commission.
 
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                         PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

         The following unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
reflect the results of operations and balance sheet of Citadel Broadcasting
Company and its subsidiary (the "Company") after giving effect to (1) all radio
station acquisitions and dispositions completed after January 1, 1997, (2) the
July 1997 offering of $101.0 million principal amount of the Company's 10-1/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007, the July 1997 offering of 1.0 million shares
of the Company's 13-1/4% Exchangeable Preferred Stock and the use of the net
proceeds from such offerings (the "1997 Offerings"), (3) the repayment of
outstanding borrowings under the Company's credit facility with the proceeds
from Citadel Communications Corporation's July 1998 initial public offering, (4)
the November 1998 offering of $115.0 million principal amount of the Company's
9-1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 and the use of the net proceeds from
such offering (the "Original Offering") and (5) the pending acquisitions by the
Company of radio stations and related assets in Baton Rouge and Lafayette,
Louisiana, Saginaw/Bay City, Michigan, Harrisburg/Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
Charleston, South Carolina, Binghamton, New York and Muncie and Kokomo, Indiana
(the "Pending Acquisitions"). The transactions in clauses (1) through (4) in the
preceding sentence are collectively referred to as the "Completed Transactions".
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are based on
the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company and the
financial statements of those entities acquired, or from which assets were
acquired, in connection with the Completed Transactions, and should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto of (A) the Company
which are included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1997, (B)(i) Tele-Media Broadcasting Company and its
Partnership Interests, (ii) Deschutes River Broadcasting, Inc., (iii) Snider
Corporation, (iv) Snider Broadcasting Corporation and Subsidiary and CDB
Broadcasting Corporation, (v) Maranatha Broadcasting Company, Inc.'s, Radio
Broadcasting Division and (vi) Pacific Northwest Broadcasting Corporation and
Affiliates which are included in the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-4 (File No. 333-36771); (C) the Company which are included in the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1998;
and (D) the Wicks Radio Group (a division of the Wicks Broadcast Group Limited
Partnership) which are included elsewhere in this report.

         In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to fairly
present this pro forma financial information have been made. For pro forma
purposes, the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1997 and the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998 have
been adjusted to give effect to the Completed Transactions and the Pending
Acquisitions as if each occurred on January 1, 1997. The interest rate applied
to borrowings under, and repayments of, the Company's credit facility in the pro
forma consolidated statements of operations was 8.4375%, which represents the
interest rate in effect under the credit facility as of January 1, 1997. For pro
forma purposes, the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of September 30,
1998 has been adjusted to give effect to the October 1998 sale of four FM radio
stations and one AM radio station in Quincy, Illinois (the "Quincy Sale"), the
November 1998 purchase of one AM radio station and sale of one AM radio station
in Little Rock, Arkansas, the Original Offering and the Pending Acquisitions as
if each had occurred on September 30, 1998.




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         The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative
purposes only and is not indicative of the operating results or financial
position that would have occurred if the Completed Transactions and the Pending
Acquisitions had been consummated on the dates indicated, not is it indicative
of future operating results or financial position if the aforementioned
transactions are completed. The Company cannot predict whether consummation of
the Pending Acquisitions will conform to the assumptions used in the preparation
of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.



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       UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                  FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
 


                                                                              THE COMPANY
                                                          ADJUSTMENTS FOR   AS ADJUSTED FOR   ADJUSTMENTS FOR
                                              ACTUAL         COMPLETED         COMPLETED        THE PENDING      PRO FORMA
                                            THE COMPANY   TRANSACTIONS(1)    TRANSACTIONS     ACQUISITIONS(2)   THE COMPANY
                                            -----------   ---------------   ---------------   ---------------   -----------
                                                                                                 
Net revenue...............................   $ 98,821         $  (310)         $ 98,511           $23,725        $122,236
Station operating expenses................     69,412          (1,401)           68,011            15,574          83,585
Depreciation and amortization.............     20,005             519            20,524             8,526          29,050
Corporate general and administrative......      3,351              --             3,351               600           3,951
                                             --------         -------          --------           -------        --------
  Operating expenses......................     92,768            (882)           91,886            24,700         116,586
                                             --------         -------          --------           -------        --------
Operating income (loss)...................      6,053             572             6,625              (975)          5,650
Interest expense..........................     13,590          (1,410)           12,180             8,385          20,565
Other (income) expense, net...............        (94)             --               (94)               --             (94)
                                             --------         -------          --------           -------        --------
Income (loss) before income taxes.........     (7,443)          1,982            (5,461)           (9,360)        (14,821)
Income taxes (benefit)....................     (1,163)             --            (1,163)             (347)         (1,510)
Dividend requirement for
  exchangeable preferred stock............    (10,822)             --           (10,822)               --         (10,822)
                                             --------         -------          --------           -------        --------
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  applicable to common shares.............   $(17,102)        $ 1,982          $(15,120)          $(9,013)       $(24,133)
                                             ========         =======          ========           =======        ========

 
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                     NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
(1) Represents the net effect of (a) the disposition of WEST-AM in
    Allentown/Bethlehem, (b) the acquisitions of WEMR-AM, WEMR-FM, WSGD-FM,
    WDLS-FM and WCDL-FM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (the "Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
    Acquisitions"), (c) the acquisitions of KQFC-FM, KKGL-FM, KBOI-FM, KIZN-FM
    and KZMG-FM in Boise (the "Boise Acquisition"), (d) the Quincy Sale, (e) the
    acquisition of KAAY-AM and the disposition of KRNN-AM in Little Rock, (f)
    the repayment of outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility with the
    proceeds from Citadel Communications' initial public offering and (g) the
    consummation of the Original Offering as if each transaction had taken place
    on January 1, 1997 (does not reflect radio station acquisitions completed in
    1997 or the 1997 Offerings). Depreciation and amortization for such
    acquisitions are based upon preliminary allocations of the purchase price to
    property and equipment and intangible assets which will be amortized over
    periods of 1-25 years. Actual depreciation and amortization may differ
    depending on the final allocation of the purchase price; however, management
    does not believe these differences will be material. Prior to the
    acquisition dates, the Company operated many of the acquired stations under
    a JSA or LMA. The Company receives fees for such services. Includes net
    revenue and station operating expenses for stations operated under JSAs to
    reflect ownership of the stations as of January 1, 1997. Net revenue and
    station expenses for stations operated under LMAs are included in the
    Company's historical consolidated financial statements. For those stations
    operated under JSAs or LMAs and subsequently acquired, associated fees and
    redundant expenses were eliminated and estimated occupancy costs were
    included to adjust the results of operations to reflect ownership of the
    stations as of January 1, 1997. Dollars in the table below are shown in
    thousands.
 


                                                                 OTHER            REPAYMENT OF       THE ORIGINAL   THE COMPLETED
                                                            ACQUISITIONS(a)    CREDIT FACILITY(b)    OFFERING(c)    TRANSACTIONS
                                                           -----------------   -------------------   ------------   -------------
                                                                                                        
    Net revenue..........................................       $  (310)             $    --           $    --         $  (310)
    Station operating expenses...........................        (1,401)                  --                --          (1,401)
    Depreciation and amortization........................           519                   --                --             519
                                                                -------              -------           -------         -------
      Operating expenses.................................          (882)                  --                --            (882)
                                                                -------              -------           -------         -------
    Operating income.....................................           572                   --                --             572
    Interest expense.....................................           445               (4,487)            2,632          (1,410)
                                                                -------              -------           -------         -------
    Income before income taxes...........................           127                4,487            (2,632)          1,982
    Income taxes (benefit)...............................            --                   --                --              --
                                                                -------              -------           -------         -------
    Income from continuing operations....................       $   127              $ 4,487           $(2,632)        $ 1,982
                                                                =======              =======           =======         =======

 
- ---------------
 
   (a) Represents the net effect of the Boise Acquisition, the
       Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Acquisitions, the disposition of WEST-AM in
       Allentown/Bethlehem, the Quincy Sale and the acquisition of KAAY-AM and
       the disposition of KRNN-AM in Little Rock.
 
   (b) Represents the repayment of outstanding borrowings under the Credit
       Facility with the proceeds from Citadel Communications' initial public
       offering.
 
   (c) Reflects the recording of the net increase in interest expense and the
       amortization of deferred financing costs of $4.0 million related to the
       notes.
 
(2) Represents the net effect of (a) the acquisition of KQXL-FM, WXOK-AM,
    WEMX-FM, WKJN-FM, WIBR-AM in Baton Rouge and KFXZ-FM, KRRQ-FM, KNEK-AM and
    KNEK-FM in Lafayette (the "Baton Rouge/Lafayette Acquisition"), (b) the
    acquisition of WKQZ-FM, WMJK-FM, WIOG-FM, WMJA-FM, WGER-FM and WSGW-AM in
    Saginaw/Bay City (the "Saginaw/Bay City Acquisition"), (c) the acquisition
    of WHYL-AM and WHYL-FM in Harrisburg/Carlisle (the "Carlisle Acquisition")
    and (d) the acquisition of WSSX-FM, WWWZ-FM, WMGL-FM, WSUY-FM, WNKT-FM,
    WTMA-AM, WTMZ-AM and WXTC-AM in Charleston, WHWK-FM, WYOS-FM, WAAL-FM,
    WNBF-AM and WKOP-AM in Binghamton, WMDH-FM and WMDH-AM in Muncie and WWKI-FM
    in Kokomo (the "Charleston/ Binghamton/Muncie/Kokomo Acquisition") as if
    each transaction had taken place on January 1, 1997. Depreciation and
    amortization for such acquisitions are based upon preliminary allocations of
    the purchase price to property and equipment and intangible assets which
    will be amortized over periods of 1-25 years. Actual depreciation and
    amortization may differ
 
                                      -14-
   16
 
    depending on the final allocation of the purchase price; however, management
    does not believe these differences will be material. Dollars in the table
    below are shown in thousands.


                                                                                           CHARLESTON/
                                                                                           BINGHAMTON/
                                                                                             MUNCIE/
                                  BATON ROUGE/LAFAYETTE   SAGINAW/BAY CITY    CARLISLE       KOKOMO
                                       ACQUISITION          ACQUISITION      ACQUISITION   ACQUISITION   ADJUSTMENTS(a)
                                  ---------------------   ----------------   -----------   -----------   ---------------
                                                                                          
  Net revenue...................         $ 4,947              $ 5,192          $  636        $12,950          $  --
  Station operating expenses....           3,447                3,384             414          8,669           (340)
  Depreciation and
    amortization................           2,380                1,898             223          4,025             --
  Corporate general and
    administrative..............              --                   --              --             --            600
                                         -------              -------          ------        -------          -----
    Operating expenses..........           5,827                5,282             637         12,694            260
  Operating income (loss).......            (880)                 (90)             (1)           256           (260)
  Interest expense..............           2,088                2,215             285          3,797             --
                                         -------              -------          ------        -------          -----
  Income (loss) before income
    taxes.......................          (2,968)              (2,305)           (286)        (3,541)          (260)
  Income taxes (benefit)........            (347)                  --              --             --             --
                                         -------              -------          ------        -------          -----
  Income (loss) from continuing
    operations..................         $(2,621)             $(2,305)         $ (286)       $(3,541)         $(260)
                                         =======              =======          ======        =======          =====
 

 
                                    PENDING
                                  ACQUISITIONS
                                  ------------
                               
  Net revenue...................    $23,725
  Station operating expenses....     15,574
  Depreciation and
    amortization................      8,526
  Corporate general and
    administrative..............        600
                                    -------
    Operating expenses..........     24,700
  Operating income (loss).......       (975)
  Interest expense..............      8,385
                                    -------
  Income (loss) before income
    taxes.......................     (9,360)
  Income taxes (benefit)........       (347)
                                    -------
  Income (loss) from continuing
    operations..................    $(9,013)
                                    =======

 
- ---------------
 
   (a) Includes the elimination of $208,000 of expenses to reflect lower fees,
       as a percentage of national advertising sales, paid by the Company to a
       national representative for national advertising and the elimination of
       $132,000 of station management expenses, and additional corporate
       overhead of $600,000 to reflect increase in costs to administer the
       additional stations.
 
                                      -15-
   17
 
       UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                  FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
 


                                                                                    THE COMPANY
                                                                ADJUSTMENTS FOR   AS ADJUSTED FOR   ADJUSTMENTS FOR
                                                    ACTUAL         COMPLETED         COMPLETED        THE PENDING      PRO FORMA
                                                  THE COMPANY   TRANSACTIONS(1)    TRANSACTIONS     ACQUISITIONS(2)   THE COMPANY
                                                  -----------   ---------------   ---------------   ---------------   -----------
                                                                                                       
Net revenue.....................................    $60,025         $29,122          $ 89,147          $ 21,024        $110,171
Station operating expenses......................     43,306          19,598            62,904            14,859          77,763
Depreciation and amortization...................      9,563          10,446            20,009             8,526          28,535
Corporate general and administrative............      2,562            (334)            2,228             1,200           3,428
                                                    -------         -------          --------          --------        --------
  Operating expenses............................     55,431          29,710            85,141            24,585         109,726
                                                    -------         -------          --------          --------        --------
Operating income (loss).........................      4,594            (588)            4,006            (3,561)            445
Interest expense................................      8,214           2,516            10,730             8,385          19,115
Other (income) expense, net.....................       (401)             --              (401)               --            (401)
                                                    -------         -------          --------          --------        --------
Income (loss) before
  income taxes..................................     (3,219)         (3,104)           (6,323)          (11,946)        (18,269)
Income taxes (benefit)..........................       (105)           (519)             (624)             (347)           (971)
Dividend requirement for exchangeable preferred
  stock.........................................     (3,276)         (7,225)          (10,501)               --         (10,501)
                                                    -------         -------          --------          --------        --------
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  applicable to common shares...................    $(6,390)        $(9,810)         $(16,200)         $(11,599)       $(27,799)
                                                    =======         =======          ========          ========        ========

 
                                      -16-
   18
 
                     NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
(1) Represents the net effect of (a) the Company's acquisition of Tele-Media
    Broadcasting Company (the "Tele-Media Acquisition"), (b) the acquisitions of
    KENZ-FM, KBER-FM, KBEE-FM and KFNZ-AM in Salt Lake City, (c) the acquisition
    of KNHK-FM in Reno, (d) the acquisition of KTHK-FM in Tri-Cities, (e) the
    acquisitions of WXEX-FM and WHKK-FM in Providence, (f) the Company's 1997
    acquisition of various stations in Little Rock (the "Little Rock
    Acquisitions"), (g) the acquisition of WLEV-FM in Allentown/Bethlehem, (h)
    the disposition of WEST-AM in Allentown/Bethlehem, (i) the
    Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Acquisitions, (j) the Boise Acquisition, (k) the
    Quincy Sale, (l) the acquisition of KAAY-AM and the disposition of KRNN-AM
    in Little Rock, (m) the consummation of the 1997 Offerings, (n) the
    repayment of outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility with the
    proceeds from Citadel Communications' initial public offering and (o) the
    consummation of the Original Offering as if each transaction had taken place
    on January 1, 1997. Depreciation and amortization for such acquisitions are
    based upon preliminary allocations of the purchase price to property and
    equipment and intangible assets which will be amortized over periods of 1-25
    years. Actual depreciation and amortization may differ depending on the
    final allocation of the purchase price; however, management does not believe
    these differences will be material. Prior to the acquisition dates, the
    Company operated many of the acquired stations under a JSA or LMA. The
    Company receives fees for such services. Includes net revenue and station
    operating expenses for stations operated under JSAs to reflect ownership of
    the stations as of January 1, 1997. Net revenue and station expenses for
    stations operated under LMAs are included in the Company's historical
    consolidated financial statements. For those stations operated under JSAs or
    LMAs and subsequently acquired, associated fees and redundant expenses were
    eliminated and estimated occupancy costs were included to adjust the results
    of operations to reflect ownership of the stations as of January 1, 1997.
    Dollars in the table below are shown in thousands.


                                               PRO FORMA
                                            ADJUSTMENTS FOR                                                      REPAYMENT OF
                               ACTUAL         TELE-MEDIA        LITTLE ROCK          OTHER          THE 1997      THE CREDIT
                            TELE-MEDIA(a)     ACQUISITION      ACQUISITIONS     TRANSACTIONS(f)    OFFERINGS     FACILITY(i)
                            -------------   ---------------   ---------------   ---------------   ------------   ------------
                                                                                               
     Net revenue..........     $16,241          $    --           $5,293            $ 7,588         $    --        $    --
     Station operating
       expenses...........      12,679             (573)(b)        2,710              4,782              --             --
     Depreciation and
       amortization.......       2,208            2,278 (c)        2,037              3,923              --             --
     Corporate general and
       administrative.....         454             (788)(d)           --                 --              --             --
                               -------          -------           ------            -------         -------        -------
       Operating
         expenses.........      15,341              917            4,747              8,705              --             --
                               -------          -------           ------            -------         -------        -------
     Operating income
       (loss).............         900             (917)             546             (1,117)             --             --
     Interest expense.....      10,375             (708)(e)          591              3,654          (7,298)(g)     (6,730)
                               -------          -------           ------            -------         -------        -------
     Income (loss) before
       income taxes.......      (9,475)            (209)             (45)            (4,771)          7,298          6,730
     Income taxes
       (benefit)..........          --             (519)              --                 --              --             --
     Dividend requirement
       for exchangeable
       preferred stock....          --               --               --                 --          (7,225)(h)         --
                               -------          -------           ------            -------         -------        -------
     Income (loss) from
       continuing
       operations.........     $(9,475)         $   310           $  (45)           $(4,771)        $    73        $ 6,730
                               =======          =======           ======            =======         =======        =======
 

 
                            THE ORIGINAL   THE COMPLETED
                            OFFERING(j)    TRANSACTIONS
                            ------------   -------------
                                     
     Net revenue..........    $    --        $ 29,122
     Station operating
       expenses...........         --          19,598
     Depreciation and
       amortization.......         --          10,446
     Corporate general and
       administrative.....         --            (334)
                              -------        --------
       Operating
         expenses.........         --          29,710
                              -------        --------
     Operating income
       (loss).............         --            (588)
     Interest expense.....      2,632           2,516
                              -------        --------
     Income (loss) before
       income taxes.......     (2,632)         (3,104)
     Income taxes
       (benefit)..........         --            (519)
     Dividend requirement
       for exchangeable
       preferred stock....         --          (7,225)
                              -------        --------
     Income (loss) from
       continuing
       operations.........    $(2,632)       $ (9,810)
                              =======        ========

 
- ---------------
 
   (a) Represents the unaudited historical results of Tele-Media for the period
       January 1, 1997 through July 3, 1997, including the historical operating
       results of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton stations acquired by Tele-Media in
       February and April 1997 which had been operated under LMA/JSA agreements
       since August and December 1996. The operating results of Tele-Media are
       included in the Company's results of operations beginning July 4, 1997,
       the date of acquisition.
 
   (b) Includes the elimination of $115,000 of expenses to reflect lower fees,
       as a percentage of national advertising sales, paid by the Company to a
       national representative for national advertising and the elimination of
       $211,000 of LMA/JSA fees related to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton stations
       and $247,000 of expenses associated with the litigation between the
       Company and Tele-Media. Had the Tele-Media Acquisition occurred on
       January 1, 1997, these expenses would not have been incurred.
 
   (c) Reflects increased depreciation and amortization resulting from the
       purchase price allocation.
 
                                      -17-
   19
 
   (d) Reflects the elimination of the management fees paid to affiliates by
       Tele-Media of $454,000 and the recording of corporate overhead of
       $200,000 which represents the Company's estimate of the incremental
       expense necessary to oversee the Tele-Media stations and the elimination
       of $534,000 of expenses associated with the litigation between the
       Company and Tele-Media. Had the 1997 Offerings and the Tele-Media
       Acquisition occurred on January 1, 1997, these expenses would not have
       been incurred.
 
   (e) Reflects the elimination of Tele-Media interest expense of $5.5 million
       and the recording of interest expense of $4.8 million that would have
       been incurred if the acquisition of Tele-Media had occurred on January
       1, 1997.
 
   (f) Gives effect to the acquisitions of KENZ-FM, KBER-FM, KBEE-FM and
       KFNZ-AM in Salt Lake City, KNHK-FM in Reno, KTHK-FM in Tri-Cities,
       WXEX-FM and WHKK-FM in Providence, WLEV-FM in Allentown/Bethlehem, the
       Boise Acquisition, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Acquisitions, the
       disposition of WEST-AM in Allentown/Bethlehem, the Quincy Sale and the
       acquisition of KAAY-AM and the disposition of KRNN-AM in Little Rock as
       if each transaction had taken place on January 1, 1997.
 
   (g) Reflects the reduction of the Company's pro forma interest expense, the
       recording of interest expense related to the 10-1/4% Senior Subordinated
       Notes (the "1997 Notes") and recording of the amortization of deferred
       financing costs of $3.3 million related to the 1997 Notes.
 
   (h) Reflects the recording of the dividends related to the Exchangeable
       Preferred Stock as if the 1997 Offerings had taken place on January 1,
       1997.
 
   (i) Reflects the repayment of outstanding borrowings under the Credit
       Facility with the proceeds from Citadel Communications' initial public
       offering.
 
   (j) Reflects the recording of the net increase in interest expense and the
       amortization of deferred financing costs of $4.0 million related to the
       notes.
 
(2) Represents the net effect of (a) the Baton Rouge/Lafayette Acquisition, (b)
    the Saginaw/Bay City Acquisition, (c) the Carlisle acquisition and (d) the
    Charleston/Binghamton/Muncie/Kokomo Acquisition as if each such transaction
    had taken place on January 1, 1997. Depreciation and amortization for such
    acquisitions are based upon preliminary allocations of the purchase price to
    property and equipment and intangible assets which will be amortized over
    periods of 1-25 years. Actual depreciation and amortization may differ
    depending on the final allocation of the purchase price; however, management
    does not believe these differences will be material. Dollars in the table
    below are shown in thousands.


                                                                                          CHARLESTON/BINGHAMTON/
                                 BATON ROUGE/LAFAYETTE   SAGINAW/BAY CITY    CARLISLE         MUNCIE/KOKOMO
                                      ACQUISITION          ACQUISITION      ACQUISITION        ACQUISITION         ADJUSTMENTS
                                 ---------------------   ----------------   -----------   ----------------------   -----------
                                                                                                    
   Net revenue.................         $ 4,368              $ 4,934          $  670             $11,052              $  --
   Station operating
     expenses..................           3,323                3,322             392               8,156               (334)(a)
   Depreciation and
     amortization..............           2,380                1,898             223               4,025                 --
   Corporate general and
     administrative............              --                   --              --                  --              1,200 (b)
                                        -------              -------          ------             -------              -----
     Operating expenses........           5,703                5,220             615              12,181                866
   Operating income (loss).....          (1,335)                (286)             55              (1,129)              (866)
   Interest expense............           2,088                2,215             285               3,797                 --
                                        -------              -------          ------             -------              -----
   Income (loss) before income
     taxes.....................          (3,423)              (2,501)           (230)             (4,926)              (866)
   Income taxes (benefit)......            (347)                  --              --                  --                 --
                                        -------              -------          ------             -------              -----
   Income (loss) from
     continuing operations.....         $(3,076)             $(2,501)         $ (230)            $(4,926)             $(866)
                                        =======              =======          ======             =======              =====
 

 
                                   PENDING
                                 ACQUISITIONS
                                 ------------
                              
   Net revenue.................    $ 21,024
   Station operating
     expenses..................      14,859
   Depreciation and
     amortization..............       8,526
   Corporate general and
     administrative............       1,200
                                   --------
     Operating expenses........      24,585
   Operating income (loss).....      (3,561)
   Interest expense............       8,385
                                   --------
   Income (loss) before income
     taxes.....................     (11,946)
   Income taxes (benefit)......        (347)
                                   --------
   Income (loss) from
     continuing operations.....    $(11,599)
                                   ========

 
- ---------------
 
   (a) Includes the elimination of $202,000 of expenses to reflect lower fees,
       as a percentage of national advertising sales paid by the Company to a
       national representative for national advertising and the elimination of
       $132,000 of station management expenses.
 
   (b) Reflects increased corporate overhead to administer additional stations.


                                      -18-
   20
 
       UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                 FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
 


                                                                                    THE COMPANY
                                                                ADJUSTMENTS FOR   AS ADJUSTED FOR   ADJUSTMENTS FOR
                                                    ACTUAL         COMPLETED         COMPLETED        THE PENDING      PRO FORMA
                                                  THE COMPANY   TRANSACTIONS(1)    TRANSACTIONS     ACQUISITIONS(2)   THE COMPANY
                                                  -----------   ---------------   ---------------   ---------------   -----------
                                                                                                       
Net revenue.....................................   $ 89,803        $ 29,950          $119,753          $ 29,581        $149,334
Station operating expenses......................     65,245          18,783            84,028            20,092         104,120
Depreciation and amortization...................     14,636          11,626            26,262            11,367          37,629
Corporate general and administrative............      3,530            (334)            3,196             1,600           4,796
                                                   --------        --------          --------          --------        --------
    Operating expenses..........................     83,411          30,075           113,486            33,059         146,545
                                                   --------        --------          --------          --------        --------
Operating income (loss).........................      6,392            (125)            6,267            (3,478)          2,789
Interest expense................................     12,304           2,274            14,578            11,180          25,758
Other (income) expense, net.....................       (451)             --              (451)               --            (451)
                                                   --------        --------          --------          --------        --------
Income (loss) before income taxes...............     (5,461)         (2,399)           (7,860)          (14,658)        (22,518)
Income taxes (benefit)..........................       (770)         (1,048)           (1,818)             (463)         (2,281)
Dividend requirement for Exchangeable Preferred
  Stock.........................................     (6,633)         (7,225)          (13,858)               --         (13,858)
                                                   --------        --------          --------          --------        --------
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  applicable to common shares...................   $(11,324)       $ (8,576)         $(19,900)         $(14,195)       $(34,095)
                                                   ========        ========          ========          ========        ========

 
                                      -19-
   21
 
                     NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
(1) Represents the net effect of (a) the Tele-Media Acquisition, (b) the
    acquisitions of KENZ-FM, KBER-FM, KBEE-FM and KFNZ-AM in Salt Lake City, (c)
    the acquisition of KNHK-FM in Reno, (d) the acquisition of KTHK-FM in
    Tri-Cities, (e) the acquisitions of WXEX-FM and WHKK-FM in Providence, (f)
    Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Acquisitions, (g) the Little Rock Acquisitions, (h)
    the Boise Acquisition, (i) the acquisition of WLEV-FM in
    Allentown/Bethlehem, (j) the sale of WEST-AM in Allentown/Bethlehem, (k) the
    Quincy Sale, (l) the acquisition of KAAY-AM and the disposition of KRNN-AM
    in Little Rock, (m) the consummation of the 1997 Offerings, (n) repayment of
    outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility with the proceeds from
    Citadel Communications' initial public offering and (o) the consummation of
    the Original Offering as if each transaction had taken place on January 1,
    1997. Net revenue and station expenses for stations operated under LMAs are
    included in the Company's historical consolidated financial statements. For
    those stations operated under JSAs or LMAs and subsequently acquired,
    associated fees and redundant expenses were eliminated and estimated
    occupancy costs were included to adjust the results of operations to reflect
    ownership of the stations as of January 1, 1997. Dollars in the table below
    are shown in thousands.


                                            ADJUSTMENTS                                                        REPAYMENT
                                                FOR                                                             OF THE
                               ACTUAL       TELE-MEDIA    LITTLE ROCK         OTHER             THE 1997        CREDIT
                           TELE-MEDIA(a)    ACQUISITION   ACQUISITIONS   ACQUISITIONS(f)       OFFERINGS       FACILITY
                           --------------   -----------   ------------   ----------------   ----------------   ---------
                                                                                             
    Net revenue..........     $16,241         $   --         $5,596          $ 8,113            $    --         $    --
    Station operating
     expenses............      12,679           (573)(b)      2,835            3,842                 --              --
    Depreciation and
     amortization........       2,208          2,278 (c)      2,358            4,782                 --              --
    Corporate general and
     administrative......         454           (788)(d)         --               --                 --              --
                              -------         ------         ------          -------            -------         -------
     Operating
       expenses..........      15,341            917          5,193            8,624                 --              --
                              -------         ------         ------          -------            -------         -------
    Operating income
     (loss)..............         900           (917)           403             (511)                --              --
    Interest expense.....      10,375           (708)(e)        591            4,779             (7,298)(g)      (8,974)(i)
                              -------         ------         ------          -------            -------         -------
    Income (loss) before
     income taxes........      (9,475)          (209)          (188)          (5,290)             7,298           8,974
    Income taxes
     (benefit)...........          --           (519)          (225)            (304)                --              --
    Dividend requirement
     for exchangeable
     preferred stock.....          --             --             --               --             (7,225)(h)          --
                              -------         ------         ------          -------            -------         -------
    Income (loss) from
     continuing
     operations..........     $(9,475)        $  310         $   37          $(4,986)           $    73         $ 8,974
                              =======         ======         ======          =======            =======         =======
 

 
                                              THE
                           THE ORIGINAL    COMPLETED
                           OFFERING(j)    TRANSACTIONS
                           ------------   ------------
                                    
    Net revenue..........    $    --        $29,950
    Station operating
     expenses............         --         18,783
    Depreciation and
     amortization........         --         11,626
    Corporate general and
     administrative......         --           (334)
                             -------        -------
     Operating
       expenses..........         --         30,075
                             -------        -------
    Operating income
     (loss)..............         --           (125)
    Interest expense.....      3,509          2,274
                             -------        -------
    Income (loss) before
     income taxes........     (3,509)        (2,399)
    Income taxes
     (benefit)...........         --         (1,048)
    Dividend requirement
     for exchangeable
     preferred stock.....         --         (7,225)
                             -------        -------
    Income (loss) from
     continuing
     operations..........    $(3,509)       $(8,576)
                             =======        =======

 
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   (a) Represents the unaudited historical results of Tele-Media for the period
       January 1, 1997 through July 3, 1997, including the historical operating
       results of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton stations acquired by Tele-Media in
       February and April 1997 which had been operated under LMA/JSA agreements
       since August and December 1996. The operating results of Tele-Media are
       included in the Company's results of operations beginning July 3, 1997,
       the date of acquisition.
 
   (b) Includes the elimination of $115,000 of expenses to reflect lower fees,
       as a percentage of national advertising sales, paid by the Company to a
       national representative for national advertising, the elimination of
       $211,000 of LMA/JSA fees related to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton stations
       and the elimination of $247,000 of expenses associated with the
       litigation between the Company and Tele-Media. Had the Tele-Media
       Acquisition occurred on January 1, 1997, these expenses would not have
       been incurred.
 
   (c) Reflects increased depreciation and amortization resulting from the
       purchase price allocation.
 
   (d) Reflects the elimination of the management fees paid to affiliates by
       Tele-Media of $454,000 and the recording of corporate overhead of
       $200,000 which represents the Company's estimate of the incremental
       expense necessary to oversee the Tele-Media stations and the elimination
       of $534,000 of expenses associated with the litigation between the
       Company and Tele-Media. Had the 1997 Offerings and the Tele-Media
       Acquisition occurred on January 1, 1997, these expenses would not have
       been incurred.
 
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   (e)  Reflects the elimination of Tele-Media interest expense of $5.5 million
        and the recording of interest expense of $4.8 million that would have
        been incurred if the acquisition of Tele-Media had occurred on January
        1, 1997.
 
   (f)  Gives effect to (i) the acquisitions of WLEV-FM in Allentown/Bethlehem;
        KBOI-AM, KQFC-FM and KKGL-FM in Boise; KENZ-FM, KBER-FM, KBEE-FM and
        KFNZ-AM in Salt Lake City, KNHK-FM in Reno, KTHK-FM in Tri-Cities;
        WXEX-FM and WHKK-FM in Providence; WEMR-AM/FM, WCTP-FM, WCTD-FM and
        WCDL-AM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, KIZN-FM and KZMG-FM in Boise and
        KAAY-AM in Little Rock, (ii) the sale of WEST-AM in Allentown/Bethlehem
        and KRNN-AM in Little Rock and (iii) the Quincy Sale as if such
        transactions had taken place on January 1, 1997.
 
   (g)  Reflects the reduction of the Company's pro forma interest expense, the
        recording of interest expense related to the 1997 Notes and the
        amortization of deferred financings costs of $3.3 million related to the
        1997 Notes.
 
   (h)  Reflects the recording of the dividends on the Exchangeable Preferred
        Stock as if the 1997 Offerings had taken place on January 1, 1997.
 
   (i)  Reflects the reduction of interest expense due to the pay down of the
        Credit Facility with the proceeds received from Citadel Communications'
        initial public offering.
 
   (j)  Reflects the recording of the net increase in interest expense and the
        amortization of deferred financing costs of $4.0 million related to the
        notes.
(2) Represents the net effect of (a) the Baton Rouge/Lafayette Acquisition, (b)
    the Saginaw/Bay City Acquisition, (c) the Carlisle Acquisition, and (d) the
    Charleston/Binghamton/Muncie/Kokomo Acquisition, as if each transaction had
    taken place on January 1, 1997. Depreciation and amortization for such
    acquisitions are based upon preliminary allocations of the purchase price to
    property and equipment and intangible assets which will be amortized over
    periods of 1-25 years. Actual depreciation and amortization may differ
    depending on the final allocation of the purchase price; however, management
    does not believe these differences will be material. Dollars in the table
    below are shown in thousands.


                                                                                               CHARLESTON/
                                                                                               BINGHAMTON/
                                     BATON ROUGE/LAFAYETTE   SAGINAW/BAY CITY    CARLISLE     MUNCIE/KOKOMO
                                          ACQUISITION          ACQUISITION      ACQUISITION    ACQUISITION    ADJUSTMENTS
                                     ---------------------   ----------------   -----------   -------------   -----------
                                                                                               
    Net revenue....................         $ 6,064              $ 6,616          $  899         $16,002        $    --
    Station operating expenses.....           4,649                4,445             528          10,917           (447)(a)
    Depreciation and
      amortization.................           3,173                2,530             297           5,367             --
    Corporate general and
      administrative...............              --                   --              --              --          1,600 (b)
                                            -------              -------          ------         -------        -------
      Operating expenses...........           7,822                6,975             825          16,284          1,153
    Operating income (loss)........          (1,758)                (359)             74            (282)        (1,153)
    Interest expense...............           2,784                2,953             380           5,063             --
                                            -------              -------          ------         -------        -------
    Income (loss) before income
      taxes........................          (4,542)              (3,312)           (306)         (5,345)        (1,153)
    Income taxes (benefit).........            (463)                  --              --              --             --
                                            -------              -------          ------         -------        -------
    Income (loss) from continuing
      operations...................         $(4,079)             $(3,312)         $ (306)        $(5,345)       $(1,153)
                                            =======              =======          ======         =======        =======
 

 
                                       PENDING
                                     ACQUISITIONS
                                     ------------
                                  
    Net revenue....................    $ 29,581
    Station operating expenses.....      20,092
    Depreciation and
      amortization.................      11,367
    Corporate general and
      administrative...............       1,600
                                       --------
      Operating expenses...........      33,059
    Operating income (loss)........      (3,478)
    Interest expense...............      11,180
                                       --------
    Income (loss) before income
      taxes........................     (14,658)
    Income taxes (benefit).........        (463)
                                       --------
    Income (loss) from continuing
      operations...................    $(14,195)
                                       ========

 
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   (a) Includes the elimination of $271,000 of expenses to reflect lower fees,
       as a percentage of national advertising sales, paid by the Company to a
       national representative for national advertising and the elimination of
       $176,000 of station management expenses.
 
   (b) Reflects increased corporate overhead to administer additional stations.
 
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            UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
 


                                                              ACQUISITION OF
                                                                KAAY-AM AND       ADJUSTMENTS     ADJUSTMENTS FOR
                               ACTUAL      ADJUSTMENTS FOR    DISPOSITION OF    FOR THE PENDING    THE ORIGINAL     PRO FORMA THE
                             THE COMPANY   THE QUINCY SALE        KRNN-AM       ACQUISITIONS(1)     OFFERING(2)        COMPANY
                             -----------   ----------------   ---------------   ---------------   ---------------   -------------
                                                                                                  
ASSETS
Cash and cash
  equivalents..............   $  7,407         $    --           $ (4,909)         $(17,000)         $ 21,774          $  7,272
Accounts and notes
  receivable, net..........     32,044             250                 80             1,000                --            33,374
Prepaid expenses...........      3,287              --                 --                --                --             3,287
                              --------         -------           --------          --------          --------          --------
Total current assets.......     42,738             250             (4,829)          (16,000)           21,774            43,933
Property and equipment,
  net......................     36,834            (375)               220            14,500                --            51,179
Intangible assets, net.....    290,405          (1,087)             4,620           142,449                --           436,387
Other assets...............      3,376              --                 --                --             4,000(3)          7,376
                              --------         -------           --------          --------          --------          --------
                              $373,353         $(1,212)          $     11          $140,949          $ 25,774          $538,875
                              ========         =======           ========          ========          ========          ========
LIABILITIES AND
  SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Accounts payable and
  accrued liabilities......   $ 11,399         $    --           $     11          $     --          $     --          $ 11,410
Current maturities of other
  long-term obligations....        282              --                 --                --                --               282
                              --------         -------           --------          --------          --------          --------
Total current
  liabilities..............     11,681              --                 11                --                --            11,692
                              --------         -------           --------          --------          --------          --------
Notes payable, less current
  maturities...............     18,726          (2,000)                --           132,500           (89,226)(4)        60,000
10 1/4% Notes..............     98,461              --                 --                --                --            98,461
9 1/4% Notes...............         --              --                 --                --           115,000           115,000
Other long-term
  obligations, less current
  maturities...............      1,011              --                 --             1,500                --             2,511
Deferred tax liability.....     25,306              --                 --             6,949                --            32,255
Exchangeable preferred
  stock....................    112,965              --                 --                --                --           112,965
Shareholder's equity:
  Common stock and
  additional paid-in
  capital..................    137,648              --                 --                --                --           137,648
  Accumulated deficit......    (32,445)            788                 --                --                --           (31,657)
                              --------         -------           --------          --------          --------          --------
                              $373,353         $(1,212)          $     11          $140,949          $ 25,774          $538,875
                              ========         =======           ========          ========          ========          ========

 
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                          NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 
(1) Represents the net effect of (i) the Baton Rouge/Lafayette Acquisition, (ii)
    the Saginaw/Bay City Acquisition, (iii) the Carlisle Acquisition, and (iv)
    the Charleston/Binghamton/Muncie/Kokomo Acquisition.
 
(2) Represents the issuance of the outstanding notes and the application of the
    net proceeds from the Original Offering.
 
(3) Reflects the initial purchasers' discount and the expenses of the Original
    Offering.
 
(4) Reflects the repayment of borrowings under the Credit Facility.
 
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Signatures


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


                                           CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY


     December 15, 1998                     /s/ Lawrence R. Wilson
- ---------------------------------          -------------------------------------
                                           Lawrence R. Wilson, Chairman and
                                           Chief Executive Officer


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number                          Description of Exhibit
- ------                          ----------------------

2.1      Asset Purchase Agreement dated November 23, 1998 by and among Wicks
         Broadcast Group Limited Partnership, WBG License Co., L.L.C., Butternut
         Broadcasting Company, Inc., WBG Binghamton License Co., Inc. and
         Citadel Broadcasting Company.

4.1      Indenture dated as of November 19, 1998 among Citadel Broadcasting
         Company, Citadel License, Inc. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee,
         with the form of 9-1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 included
         therein (previously filed).

10.1     Tenth Amendment to Loan Instruments dated November 3, 1998 among
         Citadel Communications Corporation, Citadel Broadcasting Company,
         Citadel License, Inc., FINOVA Capital Corporation and the Lenders party
         thereto (previously filed).

10.2     Eleventh Amendment to Loan Instruments dated November 17, 1998 among
         Citadel Communications Corporation, Citadel Broadcasting Company,
         Citadel License, Inc., FINOVA Capital Corporation and the Lenders party
         thereto (previously filed).

10.3     Twelfth Amendment to Loan Instruments dated November 19, 1998 among
         Citadel Communications Corporation, Citadel Broadcasting Company,
         Citadel License, Inc., FINOVA Capital Corporation and the Lenders party
         thereto (previously filed).

99.1     Press Release dated November 19, 1998 (previously filed).

99.2     Press Release dated November 23, 1998 (previously filed).



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