FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For Quarter Ended JUNE 28, 1998
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Commission file number 1-5837
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THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK 13-1102020
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
229 WEST 43RD STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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(Address of principal executive offices)
10036
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(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 212-556-1234
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes X No .
Number of shares of each class of the registrant's common stock outstanding as
of August 2, 1998 (exclusive of treasury shares):
Class A Common Stock 188,666,392 shares
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Class B Common Stock 849,602 shares
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Exhibit Index is located on page 20 of this document
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 28, June 29, June 28, June 29,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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(13 Weeks) (26 Weeks)
Revenues
Advertising........................................... $ 531,977 $ 504,938 $1,039,455 $ 982,316
Circulation........................................... 170,503 169,132 340,025 337,686
Other................................................. 46,710 47,877 92,273 94,406
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Total.............................................. 749,190 721,947 1,471,753 1,414,408
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Production costs
Raw materials......................................... 88,746 77,797 176,524 152,772
Wages and benefits.................................... 147,516 149,278 301,238 307,642
Other................................................. 121,918 118,191 243,722 231,338
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Total.............................................. 358,180 345,266 721,484 691,752
Selling, general and administrative expenses.............. 245,896 249,332 488,785 494,052
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Total.............................................. 604,076 594,598 1,210,269 1,185,804
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Operating profit.......................................... 145,114 127,349 261,484 228,604
Income from joint ventures................................ 3,907 3,052 8,278 4,367
Interest expense - net.................................... 10,484 11,389 20,627 19,707
Gains on dispositions of assets........................... 8,000 - 12,619 -
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Income before income taxes and extraordinary charge....... 146,537 119,012 261,754 213,264
Income taxes.............................................. 63,806 34,063 114,386 76,476
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Income before extraordinary charge........................ 82,731 84,949 147,368 136,788
Extraordinary charge, net of tax.......................... 7,716 - 7,716 -
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Net income $ 75,015 $ 84,949 $ 139,652 $ 136,788
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Average number of common shares outstanding:*
Basic................................................... 191,530 192,356 192,060 194,000
Diluted................................................. 196,138 196,119 196,474 197,879
Per share of common stock:*
Basic earnings before extraordinary charge.............. $ 0.43 $ 0.44 $ 0.77 $ 0.70
Extraordinary charge, net of tax........................ (0.04) - (0.04) -
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Basic earnings after extraordinary charge............... $ 0.39 $ 0.44 $ 0.73 $ 0.70
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Diluted earnings before extraordinary charge............ $ 0.42 $ 0.43 $ 0.75 $ 0.69
Extraordinary charge, net of tax........................ (0.04) - (0.04) -
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Diluted earnings after extraordinary charge............. $ 0.38 $ 0.43 $ 0.71 $ 0.69
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Dividends............................................... $ 0.095 $ 0.080 $ 0.180 $ 0.155
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* All share and per share information is presented on a post-2-for-1
split basis.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
June 28, December 28,
1998 1997
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ASSETS (Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and short-term investments.......................................... $ 42,237 $ 106,820
Accounts receivable - net................................................ 325,198 331,287
Inventories
Newsprint and magazine paper.......................................... 32,899 27,694
Work-in-process, etc.................................................. 4,003 4,440
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Total inventories................................................. 36,902 32,134
Deferred income taxes.................................................... 44,204 44,204
Other current assets..................................................... 70,811 85,556
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Total current assets.............................................. 519,352 600,001
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OTHER ASSETS
Investment in joint ventures............................................. 130,835 133,054
Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated
Depreciation of $917,935 in 1998 and $868,274 in 1997)................ 1,325,603 1,366,931
Intangible assets acquired
Cost in excess of net assets acquired (less accumulated
Amortization of $225,661 in 1998 and $210,815 in 1997)................ 978,359 993,206
Other intangible assets acquired (less accumulated
Amortization of $54,229 in 1998 and $43,975 in 1997) ................. 374,245 384,499
Miscellaneous assets..................................................... 152,438 145,492
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TOTAL ASSETS...................................................... $ 3,480,832 $ 3,623,183
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
June 28, December 28,
1998 1997
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable...................................................... $ 172,923 $ 189,580
Accrued payroll and other related liabilities......................... 75,777 103,511
Accrued expenses...................................................... 165,971 175,500
Unexpired subscriptions............................................... 80,440 82,621
Current portion of long-term debt and
Capital lease obligations........................................... 104,122 104,033
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Total current liabilities.......................................... 599,233 655,245
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OTHER LIABILITIES
Long-term debt........................................................ 414,898 490,237
Capital lease obligations............................................. 43,019 45,191
Deferred income taxes................................................. 184,739 170,870
Other................................................................. 548,152 533,578
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Total other liabilities............................................ 1,190,808 1,239,876
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Total liabilities.................................................. 1,790,041 1,895,121
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Capital stock......................................................... 21,061 11,385
Additional paid-in capital............................................ 255,684 773,367
Earnings reinvested in the business................................... 1,594,699 1,488,910
Common stock held in treasury, at cost................................ (180,653) (545,600)
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Total stockholders' equity......................................... 1,690,791 1,728,062
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY................................ $ 3,480,832 $ 3,623,183
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
For the Six Months Ended
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June 28, June 29,
1998 1997
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(26 Weeks)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities.......................................... $ 228,398 $ 190,982
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, plant and equipment......................................... (44,175) (94,777)
Net proceeds from dispositions..................................................... 9,934 11,522
Other - net........................................................................ (991) (300)
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Net cash used in investing activities.............................................. (35,232) (83,555)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Commercial paper borrowings........................................................ 494 28,700
Long-term debt reduction........................................................... (2,184) (1,884)
Early extinguishment of debt....................................................... (75,616) -
Capital shares
Issuance .................................................................... 4,653 5,053
Repurchase.................................................................... (150,579) (110,154)
Dividends paid to stockholders..................................................... (34,517) (30,064)
Other - net........................................................................ - 344
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Net cash used in financing activities.............................................. (257,749) (108,005)
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Decrease in cash and short-term investments........................................ (64,583) (578)
Cash and short-term investments at the beginning of the year....................... 106,820 39,103
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Cash and short-term investments at the end of the quarter.......................... $ 42,237 $ 38,525
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Noncash Financing Activities:
Repurchases of common stock in connection with certain exercises under
the Company's stock option plans increased treasury stock by $25,550 and
$30,146 in 1998 and 1997, respectively. Additional paid-in capital increased
by a corresponding amount.
On June 17, 1998, a 2-for-1 split of the Company's Class A and B Common
Stock was effective. On this same date, the Company retired certain Class A
and B treasury shares. See Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Other:
Amounts in these statements of cash flows are presented on a cash basis
and may differ from those shown in other sections of the financial statements.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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1. GENERAL
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28,
1997, for The New York Times Company (the "Company") filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of
operations, as of and for the interim period ended, have been included. Due
to the seasonal nature of the Company's business, results for the interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of a full year's operations.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1997 Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements to conform with classifications used at
June 28, 1998.
2. COMMON STOCK SPLIT, RETIREMENT AND DIVIDEND INCREASE
On June 17, 1998, a 2-for-1 split of the Company's Class A and B
Common Stock was effective. As a result of the stock split, the number of
authorized Class A and B shares increased to 300,000,000 and 849,602,
respectively. The number of shares of Class A and B Common Stock outstanding
on June 17, 1998, after giving effect to the split, was 190,193,392 and
849,602, respectively. All references in the Consolidated Financial
Statements referring to per share, share price and share amounts have been
adjusted retroactively for the 2-for-1 stock split. As a result of the
issuance of additional shares, approximately $9,552,000 was transferred from
additional paid-in capital to capital stock to record the distribution.
On June 17, 1998, the Company retired 16,911,881 shares of Class A
Common Stock and 139,943 shares of Class B Common Stock. The Company accounts
for treasury stock retirements on a first-in-first-out basis. As a result of
this retirement, treasury stock and additional paid-in capital were reduced
by approximately $539,211,000.
On May 21, 1998, the Board of Directors authorized a $.01 increase, on a
post-split basis, in the quarterly dividend payments on both classes of common
stock.
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3. INCOME TAXES
The reasons for the variances between the effective tax rate on income
before income taxes and the federal statutory rate, exclusive of an
extraordinary charge and gains on dispositions of assets in 1998 and a
favorable adjustment resulting from the completion of the Company's federal
tax audits for periods through 1992 ("favorable tax adjustment") in 1997, are
as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 28, June 29, June 28, June 29,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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% of % of % of % of
(Dollars in thousands) Amount Pre-tax Amount Pre-tax Amount Pre-tax Amount Pre-tax
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Tax at federal statutory rate................ $48,488 35.0% $41,654 35.0% $87,197 35.0% $74,642 35.0%
State and local taxes, net of federal benefits 9,296 6.7 9,346 7.9 16,817 6.8 16,401 7.7
Amortization of nondeductible intangible
assets acquired............................ 2,632 1.9 2,952 2.5 4,852 1.9 5,154 2.4
Other - net ................................. (96) (0.1) (1,889) (1.5) 7 0.0 (1,721) (0.8)
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Subtotal..................................... $60,320 43.5% $52,063 43.8% $108,873 43.7% $94,476 44.3%
Favorable tax adjustment .................... - (18,000) - (18,000)
Gains on dispositions of assets.............. 3,486 - 5,513 -
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Income taxes................................. $63,806 $34,063 $114,386 $76,476
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4. DEBT OBLIGATIONS AND EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE
On April 2, 1998, the Company's tender offer for any and all of its
$150,000,000 of outstanding publicly-held 8.25% debentures due March 15,
2025, expired. The debenture holders tendered approximately $78,100,000 of
the outstanding debentures. As a result, the Company recorded a pre-tax
extraordinary charge of approximately $13,700,000, or $.04 basic and diluted
earnings per share in the second quarter of 1998 in connection with this
early extinguishment of debt.
The Company currently maintains $300,000,000 in revolving credit
agreements which require, among other matters, specified levels of
stockholders' equity. At June 28, 1998, approximately $900,000,000 of
stockholders' equity was unrestricted under these agreements. In July 1998,
the Company renewed its $100.0 million revolving credit agreement, which had
a maturity of July 1998, through July 1999. The remaining $200.0 million
revolving credit agreement expires in July 2002.
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5. DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS
During the second quarter of 1998, the Company recorded an $8,000,000
pre-tax gain, or $.02 basic and diluted earnings per share, from the
satisfaction of a post-closing requirement related to the 1997 sale of the
Company's non-golf related publications.
During the first quarter of 1998, the Company recorded a $4,600,000
pre-tax gain, or $.01 basic and diluted earnings per share, resulting from the
sale of equipment.
6. COMMON STOCK REPURCHASES
During the first six months of 1998, the Company repurchased
approximately 3,900,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at a cost of
approximately $131,000,000. The average price of these repurchases was
approximately $34 per share. To date, approximately $48,500,000 remains from
a December 1997 Board of Directors authorization of $215,000,000. Stock
repurchases under this program exclude shares reacquired in connection with
certain exercises under the Company's stock option plans at a cost of
approximately $17,700,000 and $9,400,000 in the first six months of 1998 and
1997, respectively.
7. VOLUNTARY STAFF REDUCTIONS
At June 28, 1998, and December 28, 1997, approximately $18,000,000
and $25,000,000, respectively, of the total amount of prior charges related
to voluntary staff reductions remain unpaid. The $18,000,000 balance is
expected to be paid within two years. No such charges were recorded in the
second quarter of 1997 or in the second quarter and first six months of 1998.
In the first quarter of 1997, the Company recorded approximately $2,500,000
in pre-tax charges, or $.01 basic and diluted earnings per share, relating to
staff reductions at corporate headquarters and The New York Times.
8. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
In the first quarter of 1998, the Company adopted the provisions of
the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Accounting Standards
No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive Income for the Company
includes foreign currency translation adjustments in addition to net income
as reported in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Comprehensive income was $75,515,000 and $140,152,000 for the second quarter
and first six months of 1998, respectively, and was the same as net income for
the second quarter and first six months of 1997.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Advertising and circulation revenues accounted for approximately 71%
and 23%, respectively, of the Company's revenues in the second quarter and
first six months of 1998. Advertising revenues influence the pattern of the
Company's consolidated revenues because they are seasonal in nature.
Traditionally, second-quarter and fourth-quarter advertising volume is higher
than that which occurs in the first and third quarters since economic
activity tends to be lower in the post-holiday season and the summer period.
Quarterly trends are also affected by the overall economy and economic
conditions that may exist in specific markets served by each of the Company's
business segments.
Newsprint is the major component of the Company's cost of raw
materials and represented approximately 14% of the Company's total costs in
the first six months of 1998. The Company's cost of newsprint was higher in
the second quarter and the first six months of 1998 than in the comparable
1997 periods. A price increase may occur later in the year which could
further increase the Company's cost of newsprint in 1998. The Company expects
that any percentage increase in its cost of newsprint in the second half of
1998 (over the second half of 1997) will be lower than the percentage
increase experienced in the first half of 1998 (over the first half of 1997).
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The 1998 second-quarter net income increased 16.8% to $78.2 million,
or $.41 basic ($.40 diluted) earnings per share, from net income of $66.9
million, or $.35 basic ($.34 diluted) earnings per share in the second
quarter of 1997, exclusive of special items and an extraordinary charge noted
below. For the first six months of 1998, net income increased 16.7% to $140.3
million, or $.74 basic ($.72 diluted) earnings per share, from $120.2 million
or $.62 basic ($.61 diluted) earnings per share in the first six months of
1997, exclusive of special items and an extraordinary charge described below.
For the first six months of 1998, the increase in net income was primarily
due to higher advertising revenues and cost containment, partially offset by
higher newsprint costs and depreciation expense.
Including special items and an extraordinary charge, the Company's
1998 second-quarter net income decreased to $75.0 million, or $.39 basic
($.38 diluted) earnings per share, from its 1997 second-quarter net income of
$84.9 million, or $.44 basic ($.43 diluted) earnings per share. For the first
six months of 1998, net income, including special items and an extraordinary
charge, rose to $139.7 million, or $.73 basic ($.71 diluted) earnings per
share from $136.8 million, or $.70 basic ($.69 diluted) earnings per share in
the first six months of 1997. The 1997 second-quarter and first six-month
figures include a favorable tax adjustment of $18.0 million, or $.09 basic
and diluted earnings per share. (Note: All share and per share amounts are
presented on a post-2-for-1 split basis.)
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The special items and extraordinary charge that affected the 1998 and
1997 second-quarter and first six-month results were as follows:
1998
o $7.7 million after-tax extraordinary charge for the
second quarter and first six months ($.04 basic and
diluted earnings per share) in connection with the
Company's repurchase of $78.1 million of its $150.0
million, 8.25% notes due in 2025 ("debt
extinguishment").
o $8.0 million pre-tax gain for the second quarter and
first six months ($.02 basic and diluted earnings per
share) from the satisfaction of a post-closing
requirement related to the 1997 sale of the non-golf
related publications ("magazine gain").
o $4.6 million pre-tax gain for the first six months
($.01 basic and diluted earnings per share) from the
sale of equipment ("gain on sale of equipment").
1997
o $18.0 million after-tax gain for the second quarter
and first six months ($.09 basic and diluted earnings
per share) resulting from the completion of the
Company's federal income tax audits for the periods
through 1992 ("favorable tax adjustment").
o $2.5 million pre-tax charge for the first six months
($.01 basic and diluted earnings per share) for
severance and related costs resulting from work force
reductions ("buyouts").
Revenues for the second quarter of 1998 increased 3.8% to $749.2
million led by the Newspaper Group's 7.1% gain in advertising revenues. For the
first six months of 1998, revenues grew 4.1% to $1.5 billion. On a comparable
basis, adjusted for the 1997 disposition of certain properties (primarily the
non-golf related publications), 1998 second-quarter and first six-month revenues
increased by approximately 5.3% and 6.0% over 1997, respectively.
Production costs for the second quarter of 1998 were $358.2 million, an
approximately 3.7% increase over the 1997 second-quarter production costs of
$345.3 million. For the first six months of 1998, production costs increased
4.3% to $721.5 million from $691.8 million in the first six months of 1997. The
increase was primarily due to higher newsprint costs and depreciation expense
associated with the new production facilities.
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SGA expenses") in the
second quarter of 1998 decreased 1.4% to $245.9 million from $249.3 million in
the second quarter of 1997. For the first six months of 1998, SGA expenses
decreased 0.6% to $488.8 million from $491.6 million in the first six months of
1997, exclusive of buyouts. The decrease was primarily due to lower compensation
expenses and reduced expenses as a result of the disposition of certain
properties in 1997.
Operating profit in the second quarter of 1998 increased 13.9% to
$145.1 million compared with $127.3 million in the second quarter of 1997. For
the first six months of 1998, operating profit rose 13.1% to $261.5 million from
$231.1 million in the first six months of 1997, excluding buyouts. The
improvement in operating profit was principally due to higher advertising
revenues at the Newspaper Group partially offset by higher newsprint costs.
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The 1998 second-quarter earnings, before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), excluding the magazine gain and the
extraordinary charge, rose 12.7% to $196.0 million from $174.0 million in 1997.
Including the magazine gain and the extraordinary charge, EBITDA decreased 0.9%
to $190.3 million from $192.0 million in the second quarter of 1997. For the
first six months of 1998, EBITDA, excluding gains on dispositions of assets and
the extraordinary charge, rose 14.4% to $362.6 million from $317.0 million in
the first six months of 1997. Including the special items and the extraordinary
charge, EBITDA for the first six months of 1998 rose 7.9% to $361.5 million from
$335.0 million in the first six months of 1997. EBITDA is presented because it
is a widely accepted indicator of funds available to service debt, although it
is not a measure of liquidity or of financial performance under generally
accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The Company believes that EBITDA, while
providing useful information, should not be considered in isolation or as an
alternative to net income or cash flows as determined under GAAP.
Income from Joint Ventures increased to $3.9 million and $8.3 million
in the second quarter and first six months of 1998, respectively, from $3.1
million and $4.4 million in the comparable periods of 1997. The increase was
primarily due to higher income from equity investments in paper mills.
Interest expense - net decreased to $10.5 million in the second quarter
of 1998 from $11.4 million in the second quarter of 1997. The decrease for the
1998 second quarter is primarily the result of a reduction in total
indebtedness, partially offset by lower capitalized interest expense associated
with construction. Total interest income and capitalized interest included in
the second quarter amounts were $0.9 million in 1998 and $1.7 million in 1997.
For the first six months of 1998, Interest expense - net increased to $20.6
million from $19.7 million in 1997. The increase for the first six months of
1998 is primarily attributable to a reduction in the amount of capitalized
interest expense associated with construction, partially offset by a decrease in
interest expense related to total indebtedness and an increase in investment
income. Total interest income and capitalized interest included in the first
six-month periods were $2.5 million in 1998 and $5.8 million in 1997.
The Company's effective tax rate was 43.5% in the second quarter of
1998, compared with 43.8% in the second quarter of 1997, exclusive of a special
item and an extraordinary charge. For the first six months of 1998, the
effective tax rate was 43.7% compared with 44.3% in the first six months of
1997, exclusive of special items and an extraordinary charge. The decreases in
the effective tax rates were primarily related to lower state and local income
taxes.
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 28, June 29, June 28, June 29,
(Dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 1998 1997
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(13 Weeks) (26 Weeks)
REVENUES
Newspapers $671,786 $637,099 $1,329,116 $1,258,059
Magazines 36,355 46,047 68,290 86,194
Broadcast 41,049 38,801 74,347 70,155
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Total $749,190 $721,947 $1,471,753 $1,414,408
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OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
Newspapers $129,484 $119,423 $ 237,073 $ 217,886
Magazines 12,003 9,247 20,321 14,958
Broadcast 13,610 11,905 20,894 17,589
Unallocated Corporate Expenses (9,983) (13,226) (16,804) (21,829)
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Total $145,114 $127,349 $ 261,484 $ 228,604
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Newspapers $ 42,629 $ 40,115 $ 84,644 $ 77,014
Magazines (2,126) (1,736) (4,257) (3,473)
Broadcast 4,410 4,703 8,866 9,421
Corporate 2,014 431 3,423 854
Joint Ventures 88 88 176 177
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Total $ 47,015 $ 43,601 $ 92,852 $ 83,993
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A discussion of the operating results of the Company's segments follows:
NEWSPAPER GROUP: The newspaper group consists of The New York Times ("The
Times"), The Boston Globe ("The Globe"), 21 Regional Newspapers, newspaper
distributors, a news service, a features syndicate, TimesFax, licensing
operations of The New York Times databases and microfilm and New Ventures. New
Ventures include, among other things, projects developed in electronic media.
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 28, June 29, June 28, June 29,
(Dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 1998 1997
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(13 Weeks) (26 Weeks)
REVENUES
Newspapers $666,944 $634,451 $1,318,936 $1,253,141
New Ventures 4,842 2,648 10,180 4,918
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Total Revenues $671,786 $637,099 $1,329,116 $1,258,059
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EBITDA
Newspapers $174,955 $160,650 $ 325,884 $ 297,307
New Ventures (2,842) (1,112) (4,167) (2,407)
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Total EBITDA $172,113 $159,538 $ 321,717 $ 294,900
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OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
Newspapers $132,803 $120,801 $ 242,055 $ 220,771
New Ventures (3,319) (1,378) (4,982) (2,885)
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Total Operating Profit $129,484 $119,423 $ 237,073 $ 217,886
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The Newspaper Group's operating profit was $129.5 million in the second
quarter of 1998 compared with $119.4 million in the second quarter of 1997.
For the first six months of 1998, operating profit was $237.1 million
compared with $219.4 million in the first six months of 1997, excluding
buyouts. Revenues were $671.8 million in the second quarter of 1998, compared
with $637.1 million in the second quarter of 1997. For the first six months
of 1998, revenues were $1.33 billion compared with $1.26 billion in the first
six months of 1997. The increase in the Group's revenues for the 1998 second
quarter and the first six months was primarily due to higher advertising
revenues of 7.1% and 7.7%, respectively, as a result of higher rates and
volume. The Company currently anticipates that 1998 advertising revenue at
the Newspaper Group will increase in a range between 6.5% and 8.0%. The
improvement in operating profit for the second quarter and six months was
primarily attributable to increases in advertising revenue, partially offset
by higher depreciation expense related to new production facilities and
unfavorable increases in the cost of newsprint of 18% and 21% for the quarter
and six months, respectively. Increases of 5% and 6% in the respective periods
were volume related, principally due to higher advertising and new sections,
and the remainder was due to higher prices.
Average circulation of daily newspapers for the second quarter and
first six months ended June 28, 1998, was as follows:
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Three Months Ended June 28, 1998
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(Copies in thousands) Weekday % Change Sunday % Change
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AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION
The New York Times 1,072.1 (1.5)% 1,633.7 (2.4)%
The Boston Globe 468.8 (0.9)% 753.6 0.1%
Regional Newspapers 724.9 0.5% 771.3 0.2%
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(Copies in thousands) Weekday % Change Sunday % Change
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AVERAGE NET PAID CIRCULATION
The New York Times 1,087.7 (0.4)% 1,645.5 (0.8)%
The Boston Globe 465.4 (0.5)% 749.8 (0.4)%
Regional Newspapers 751.2 0.7% 802.5 0.2%
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The average circulation declines for the second quarter and first
six months at The Times primarily reflect The Times' continuing strategy to
improve the quality of its home delivered circulation base by reducing the
use of promotional discounts for new subscription orders. Though this
strategy results in fewer new subscribers in the short term, the remaining
subscribers have a longer life as customers, resulting in higher circulation
in the long term, and a more valuable audience for advertisers. Complementing
this quality strategy are a number of vigorous marketing initiatives to
improve single-copy sales and encourage continued circulation growth by
expanding availability in major markets across the nation. Additionally, The
Times and The Boston Globe have added new sections and made improvements in
delivery service.
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Advertising volume on a comparable basis for the second quarter and
first six months was as follows:
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 28, 1998 June 28, 1998
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(Inches in thousands) Volume % Change Volume % Change
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ADVERTISING VOLUME (EXCLUDING PREPRINTS)
The New York Times 1,020.3 0.9% 1,961.0 1.1%
The Boston Globe 786.4 2.1% 1,498.6 1.3%
Regional Newspapers 4,160.4 4.4% 8,007.6 3.6%
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Advertising volume at The Times for the second quarter of 1998
increased approximately 0.9% from the 1997 second quarter. The national and
classified categories increased 8.4% and 1.9%, respectively, and the retail
and zoned categories decreased 9.2% and 3.4%, respectively. For the first six
months of 1998, advertising volume increased 1.1% from the comparable 1997
period. The national and classified categories increased 7.3% and 3.7%,
respectively, while the retail and zoned categories decreased 7.7% and 4.4%,
respectively. Preprint volume was up 3.1% and 9.7% for the second quarter and
first six months, respectively, over the comparable 1997 periods.
At The Globe, advertising volume for the 1998 second quarter
increased 2.1% over the 1997 second quarter. Advertising was higher in the
national and classified categories by 14.5% and 0.5%, respectively, while the
retail and zoned categories were down 2.8% and 4.2%, respectively. For the
first six months of 1998, advertising volume increased 1.3% as a result of
improvements in the national and classified categories of 13.9% and 1.0%,
respectively, offset by decreased advertising in the retail and zoned
categories of 6.3% and 5.3%, respectively. Preprint volume was up 3.7% and
2.4% for the second quarter and first six months, respectively, over the
comparable 1997 periods.
At the Regional Newspapers, advertising volume for the second
quarter increased 4.4% from the 1997 second quarter. The increase was a
result of higher volume in the retail, legal and classified categories of
3.5%, 0.4% and 6.3%, respectively, offset by a decrease in the national
category of 6.0%. For the first six months of 1998, advertising volume
increased 3.6%. Advertising volume was higher in all categories. Preprint
volume increased 8.7% and 7.4% for the second quarter and first six month
periods, respectively, over the comparable 1997 periods.
BROADCAST GROUP: The Broadcast Group consists of eight network-affiliated
television stations and two radio stations.
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 28, June 29, June 28, June 29,
(Dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 1998 1997
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(13 Weeks) (26 Weeks)
Revenues $41,049 $38,801 $74,347 $70,155
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EBITDA $18,020 $16,608 $29,760 $27,010
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Operating Profit $13,610 $11,905 $20,894 $17,589
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The Broadcast Group's operating profit rose to $13.6 million in the
second quarter of 1998 from $11.9 million in 1997, on revenues of $41.0
million and $38.8 million, respectively. Operating profit was $20.9 million
for the first six months of 1998 compared with $17.6 million in the first six
months of 1997, on revenues of $74.3 million and $70.2 million, respectively.
The increase in operating profit was primarily attributable to stronger
advertising revenues.
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MAGAZINE GROUP: The Magazine Group is comprised of three golf-related
publications and related activities in the golf field, and New Ventures such
as on-line magazine services. The revenues for the Group include the
amortization of a $40.0 million non-compete agreement ("Non-Compete"),
associated with the divestiture of the Women's Magazine Division, which is
being recognized on a straight-line basis over four years ending in July 1998.
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June 28, June 29, June 28, June 29,
(Dollars in thousands) 1998 1997 1998 1997
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(13 Weeks) (26 Weeks)
REVENUES
Magazines $33,475 $ 42,961 $62,661 $80,338
Non-Compete 2,500 2,500 5,000 5,000
New Ventures 380 586 629 856
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Total Revenues $36,355 $ 46,047 $68,290 $86,194
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EBITDA
Magazines $ 9,905 $ 9,246 $16,211 $15,404
New Ventures (28) (1,735) (147) (3,919)
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Total EBITDA $ 9,877 $ 7,511 $16,064 $11,485
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OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
Magazines $ 9,531 $ 8,694 $15,468 $14,294
Non-Compete 2,500 2,500 5,000 5,000
New Ventures (28) (1,947) (147) (4,336)
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Total Operating Profit $12,003 $ 9,247 $20,321 $14,958
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The Magazine Group's operating profit was $12.0 million in the
second quarter of 1998 compared with $9.2 million in the second quarter of
1997, on revenues of $36.4 million and $46.0 million, respectively. Operating
profit for the first six months was $20.3 million in 1998 compared with $15.0
million in the first six months of 1997, on revenues of $68.3 million and
$86.2 million, respectively. The improvement in operating profit was
principally attributable to the Company's exit from the tee-time reservation
business in the fourth quarter of 1997. The Group's revenue decreased as a
result of the sale of the Company's tennis, sailing and ski magazine
businesses in the fourth quarter of 1997. The results of the sold magazines
were included in the Group's results for the first eleven months of 1997.
Excluding the sold magazines, operating profit was $12.0 million in the
second quarter of 1998 compared with $10.9 million in the second quarter of
1997, on revenues of $36.4 million and $36.5 million, respectively. On a
comparable basis, operating profit for the first six months was $20.3 million
in 1998 compared with $18.4 million in the first six months of 1997, on
revenues of $68.3 million and $66.1 million, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities was $228.4 million in the
first six months of 1998 compared with $191.0 million in the first six months
of 1997. The increase of $37.4 million in 1998 was primarily due to an
improvement in operating profit. Net cash used in investing activities was
$35.2 million in the first six months of 1998 compared with $83.6 million in
the first six months of 1997. The decrease of $48.4 million in 1998 was
primarily due to lower capital expenditures. Net cash used in financing
activities was $257.7 million in the first six months of 1998 compared with
$108.0 million in the first six months of 1997. The increase of $149.7
million in 1998 was primarily related to stock repurchases, the debt
extinguishment and a reduction in issuances of commercial paper.
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The Company believes that cash generated from its operations and the
availability of funds from external sources should be adequate to cover
working capital needs, stock repurchases, planned capital expenditures,
dividend payments to stockholders and other cash requirements. The ratio of
current assets to current liabilities was .87 and .92 at June 28, 1998, and
December 28, 1997, respectively. The ratio of long-term debt and capital
lease obligations as a percentage of total capitalization was 25% at June 28,
1998 compared with 24% at December 28, 1997.
The Company currently estimates that capital expenditures for 1998
will range from $90.0 million to $110.0 million. The Company currently
anticipates that depreciation and amortization expense will approximate
$190.0 million to $195.0 million for 1998 compared with $173.9 million in
1997.
The Company currently maintains $300.0 million in revolving credit
agreements, which require, among other matters, specified levels of
stockholders' equity. Approximately $900.0 million of stockholders' equity
was unrestricted under these agreements at both June 28, 1998, and June 29,
1997. In July 1998, the Company renewed its $100.0 million revolving credit
agreement, which had a maturity of July 1998, through July 1999. The remaining
$200.0 million revolving credit agreement expires in July 2002. The Company's
total long-term debt, including capital leases, was $562.0 million and
$639.7 million at June 28, 1998, and June 29, 1997, respectively. The decrease
is primarily attributable to the debt extinguishment.
The Company's tender offer for any and all of its $150.0 million of
outstanding publicly-held 8.25% debentures due March 15, 2025, expired on
April 2, 1998. The debenture holders tendered $78.1 million of the
outstanding debentures. The Company financed the purchase of the debentures
with available cash and through its existing commercial paper facility. By
replacing higher rate long-term borrowings with lower-rate short-term
alternatives, the Company expects to reduce interest expense and generate a
positive return on a net present value basis. Total cash paid in connection
with the debt extinguishment was $89.3 million.
The Company has evaluated the potential impact of the situation
commonly referred to as the "Year 2000 problem." The Year 2000 problem, which
is common to most corporations, concerns the inability of information
systems, primarily computer software programs, to properly recognize and
process date sensitive information related to the year 2000. Preliminary
assessment indicates that solutions will involve a mix of purchasing new
systems, modifying existing systems, retiring obsolete systems and confirming
vendor compliance. The Company currently anticipates that incremental capital
expenditures associated with the Year 2000 problem will be modest. In
addition, incremental expenses expected to be incurred in 1998 and 1999 to
remediate existing systems are currently expected to range between $10.0
million and $15.0 million.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
In February 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 132,
Employer's Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
("SFAS 132"), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997. SFAS 132 standardizes the disclosure requirements for pension and
other postretirement benefits, requires additional information on changes in
the benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets that will facilitate
financial analysis, and eliminates certain disclosures. SFAS 132 does not
change the measurement or recognition of pension or other postretirement
benefits. The adoption of SFAS 132 will not have a material effect on the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
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In April 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants ("AICPA") issued Statement of Position No. 98-5, Reporting on the
Costs of Start-Up Activities ("SOP 98-5"). SOP 98-5 requires that entities
expense start-up costs and organization costs as they are incurred. The
Company's accounting practices are currently in compliance with SOP 98-5. In
March 1998, the AICPA issued SOP No. 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use ("SOP 98-1"). SOP
98-1 provides guidance on expensing versus capitalization of software costs
incurred for internal use, as well as the amortization of capitalized
software costs. SOP 98-1 requires computer software costs that are incurred
in the preliminary project stage to be expensed as incurred. The adoption of
SOP 98-1 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements. SOP 98-5 and SOP 98-1 are effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS 133"), which is
effective for all quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999.
SFAS 133 requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets
or liabilities and measure those instruments at fair value. Depending on the
intended use of the derivative, changes in derivative fair values may be
charged to operations unless the derivative qualifies as a hedge under
certain requirements. The adoption of SFAS 133 is not expected to have a
material effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
FACTORS THAT COULD AFFECT OPERATING RESULTS
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
discussed in this quarterly report are forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those predicted by such forward-looking statements. Such
risks and uncertainties include national and local conditions that could
influence the levels of retail, national and classified advertising revenue
as well as circulation revenue, the impact of competition that could affect
levels (rate and volume) of advertising and circulation generated by the
markets served by the Company's business segments, material increases in
newsprint and magazine paper prices, and other risks detailed from time to
time in the Company's publicly-filed documents, including its Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the period ended December 28, 1997.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS
(a) The Company held a special meeting of Class B stockholders
on June 16, 1998.
(b) The following matter was voted on at the special meeting:
The Class B stockholders approved an amendment to the Company's
Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of Class A and
Class B Common Stock that may be issued by the Company and to delete references
to 5-1/2% Cumulative Prior Preference Stock. The result of the vote taken was as
follows:
For: 412,722
Against: 0
Abstain: 0
Broker Non-Vote: 0
Total Against, Abstain and Broker Non-Vote: 0
Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and restated
to reflect amendments effective June 19, 1998.
3.2 By-laws as amended through May 21, 1998.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the period for
which this report is filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
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(Registrant)
Date: AUGUST 11, 1998 /s/ JOHN M. O'BRIEN
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John M. O'Brien
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 28, 1998
EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and restated to reflect
amendments effective June 19, 1998.
3.2 By-laws as amended through May 21, 1998.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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